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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-12
LEONARD WOODS DIVISION
.RATED AMONG ARMY's BEST
General Who Was Not Permitted to
Go TO France Trained Famous
t:iS!Ity-Nfnth.
TROOPS NOW IN GERMANY
Thousands ot Officers Arc Children
Of Brain of Man Who Was Or
dcrcd Back to Camp Funston by
War Department.
IN DAuoN RuNr0N.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY Df'
OCCuPATION. COBLENZ. January IL
one OF tile !avoritc reports The
Rhine these days is the "ating or
rather. thc attempted rating OF differ
cnt combat divisions. much after the
fashion in which sporting wri;crs used
10 rate football teams at the close Of a.
season.
WHAT Was the greatest division ana
which did the most notable. work are
uuestions which will probably he
a:Euccd down through The ages. cs-
pec.aily hy members Of the different
lighting outtits--wi;h bat small c.iancc
that ih.y'!i ever agree.
Every soldier proudly maintains
that his organization IL the finest. and
u" one viii ever be auic 10 change
that opinion.
The very same debate was in tho
spanish war. only then the rguincnt
was narrowed down to re-, !ments.
toRREsroN DENV ENrIttssias
CONCENsuS or OPINION
w" ar" one correspondent who
doesn't happen 10 have Il iIvoritc .di-
"" wCr" never Attached 10 any par
iicNiar -utht for any length o. time.
htl were thrown more less in con-
n"cilun with the Tine divisions at AZ.
!"r"nt periods. Wherefore what we
saH on III. subject ~ more the rcn.c-
ZION VI conccnsus OF opinion thau ::
personal expression
.'ud whil" Unah.mity OF any one
phase Of TIL" situation is difficult TO
OBTAIN there iH proposition on which
th":" Gems TO be pretty general az. 90
inent ii is ihat one OF the hest OF Tho
NajirnN Amy or draft divisions II
not indo"d The very best. IS the Eighty
: . u .
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-12

lsStsFAftcr a haif-hour. spcn, porpoisjoy
zzesavtiously 10 correct his firing angles
H4H.the Hun, he pressed the button on
SAtkg tQrpcdo lrlng gear and the nor,
expelled its torpedo WIN,
OF compressed air Ra.putin
M AschtnR through his pnriscope its
59%Nke lining rapidly away toward his
XSgsn1y. called out to his cook. LOOK
~ your; crockery. us the maya.
ihf3niost al once there was a terrific
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06

, 49,,
oi"s "''i''
TO- an ACT 10 amend sections ol'
90 anu o'' VI the ueherai Laws reiatihg
10 .he assessment ana early collection OF
pol taxes.
H. II an act in addition to section
1853 or the General Laws relating to in
vestments or banks; permitting banks to
invest in federal farm loan bonds.
Fl. 20, an act to amend section 1852 of
the General Laws, relating to filling
vacancies in nominations made by con-
vention, caucus or certificate.
II. 1874, an act to amend section 7447
of the General Laws, increasing the fees
of grand and petit Jurors.
II. 17s, an act to amend section 4oIo of
the General Laws. relating to the abate-
mont of t,xes of ,,orsore T., .,,l .,.,,,.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
1917 LEGISLATURE
HOLDS REUNION
he'. Frazer Metzger i'm speech Opposes
League of Nations PInn

Montpelier, Feb 2I-About 100 mem
bers of the Legislature 1917 including 10
senators attended the first biennial re-
union of this body this evening. The
members assembled in the House of Rep
resentatives at $50 where the representa-
tives occupied their old seats with former
Speaker Stanley c. Wliron in the chair.
The horrible" Senate was announced and
various members enlivened the occasion
with brief bits of humor reminiscent of
old times. AT $50 recess was taken and
the assembly went to the Montpelier
House where a banquet was served. The
speakers at the st-prandial exercises
included: Former Lieut-Gov. Roger w
Hurlburd OF Hyde Park, POSTMASTER:
Lieut. Gov. Mason S. Stone of Montpelier
Judge Stanley c. Wilson of Chelsea
Speakers Charles S. Dana of New Haven
Fraser Metzger of Randolph and Senator
NJ. p. Morse of Hardwick. Senator Mors.
entertained the assembly with an account
of some of his overseas experiences. Much
credit for the success OF this reunion is
due to Representative Benjamin Williams
Of Proctor.
In an eloquent plea the Rev. Fraser
league of nations as dangerous to the
national spirit of the u. S. lie said
Americanism is In great peril in this day
and hour and that while we were horrl-
fed at the |. w. w workers who raised
the flag of internationalism at the BEGIN
ming of the war, we are now making lttlc
protest against the leaders of our nation
who are putting forward the idea of world
freedom above that of nationalism.
They have hushed the scream of the
eagle at Washington" said Mr.. Metzger
Mr.. Metzger maintained that it is impos-
sble as the world is at present to expect
to form League of Nations without en-
dangfering the policy of liberty for which
the United States has always stood.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
MOTORISTS PAID $50
OmcIal of Secretary Of states Office
Visits Burlington

Montpelier. March 3.-Wlliam Teach
out of the secretary of states office was
in Burlington Saturday and Sunday and
brought back to the office $3.50 in license
fees of delinquent automobile owners in
Burlington and adjacent villages 1t ap-
pears that complaint was made that per-
sons In theQueen City are operating auto
biles without proper authority so Mr..
Teachout visited the city Saturday after
noon receiving many applications for H.
Cense.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
TRANSFERS EXHIBIT
state GeOlOsist Perkins Moves CoiIec-
tion OF Birds. Fishes, Etc, to De-
partment I'm New state BUILDING

Montpelier, March 2.-George H. Per-
klns, acting president of ahe University
or Vermont, and State geologist and
curator of the cabinet. spent Friday and
saturday transferring the State exhibit
OF birds, rsnes, animals etc, from the
State House to the department reserved
Tor the exhibit in the new State build
ing. The state museum is now located
on the first floor OF ne nfw State build
ing just &c the risui OF the staircase
which leads to the second Hoor
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
MET POLICE At RENDEZVOUS
Young Montpelier Man Annoyed Girl
Hui Is u Wiser Fellow

Montpelier. March 1.-The young man
who received a shaking at the hands of
the police Friday evening Is prob
ably wiser before now than before.
lie had been writing letters to a girl in
the city and in the last demanded that
she meet him and threatened her II she
did not The girl upon advice of the off,
GERS met him.
She, however, was not the only one he
met. There We're three policemen handy
and he was taken to the police station,
He is well known in the city, but has
never been mixed up in anything of this
kind before. There may be further action
In the matter.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
HURT IN FALL WHILE IN
MONTPELIER FOR REUNION

Montpelier, Feb. 27.-Daniel Mech of
Monkton who Is here to attend the re-
union of the Legislature of 1917 fell while
coming down stairway this evening,
receiving a bad cut on one side of his
head. He slipped at the top of the stairs.
He was unconscious for a while DR.,
Bouchard dressed the wound
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
BILLION DOLLAR WHEAT
BILL PASSES SENATE

Washington. Feb. 28.-The administra-
ton bill approprating $1,000, 900 to full
I'LL the government guaranteed wheat
price to the farmer for the 1919 crop was
passed at 1890 O'Clock this morning by
the Senate, without material amendment
and now goes to conference
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
DELINQUENTS PAYING
Insurance Companies. Railroad and Tel
ephOne Firms Late with Taxes

Montpelier. March 3.-The returns of
the taxes on insurance companies for
1913, the railroads and telephone COM
panies for the last six months, and an
nual corporation taxes are being paid to
the State treasurer. These were due in
February, but there are several COM
panies delinquent in their payments, so
there the total amount is not yet avail
able
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
SUFFERED FOR EIGHT YEARS

Rheumatic pains, lame back, sore mus
Giles and stiif joints often are due to over
worked, weak or d;sordered kidneys.
Daisy Bell, r. F. d. 3, Box 23i, Savan-
nah, Ga. writes: II suffered eight years
with pain in the back aud could NOT do
any of my work. but since taking Foley
Kidney Pals, can do all of my work.
j. w. O'S.llvan. 30 Church street
(Adv.)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
BREAKS INTO BAKERY
Burglar Gets $40 in Barre Robbery
One of Series

Barre. Feb. 2S.-Burglars broke into the
my Bakery last evening and stole $40
The night before break was made Mt
o. *. HOLSTERS house. Entrance to the
bakery was made by means of a rear
window Nothing in the store was
touched except the cash register 1t is
believed that the two breaks were the
work of person whose escapades have
baffled the police ever since last fall
when there were numerous robberies in
houses and in stores
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
Set Bed on Fire

st. Adams, March 4.-Children playing
with matches caused fire In bed on
the second floor of tenement on Fed
eral street, owned by r. T.. shore early
this evening. The fire department. was
summoned and extlnguished the blaze
With chemicals.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
Call Grand Jury

st. Adams, March "A grand jury will
be called to sit at the opening of the
Franklin county court which will cO9yene
next Tuesday for the March term.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
GIVES JUNIOR HIGH
SCHOOL TO WILLIAMSBURG

Montpelier, Feb. PA new junior high
school. the gift of Mrs. Larabee of
Williamstown. was dedicated at Will
Jamestown this afternoon.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06

Los Angeles, Cal. March 2.-Overcome
by the news Of the death of his son.
Charles e. Van Loan, Richard Van Loan,
died at his home here to-day. Mr.. Van
Loan was summoned from religious
service by another son to be apprised of
the news. He evidenced great mental dis
tress and died within few minutes at the
family home.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06
CHARLES e. VAN LOAN,
THE HUMORIST, DIES
Father Is so Affected That He Dies n
Few Minutes after Receiving the News

Philadelphia, March 2-Chares f. Van
Loan. humorist, famous as writer of
stories on sporting topics, died to-day of
chronic nephritis at a hospital In Abing-
tan, Penna,, near here. Mr., Van Loan
came to Philadelphia from his home in
Los Angeles on business and soon after
his arrival he became i'll and was hurried
to the hospital, His wife and two chill.
dren were summoned and were at his
bedside when he died. He was 4S years
old.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1919-03-06

People looking for homes naturally ex-
pect to learn about your offerings
Through the classified.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
LEXINGTON

Hahlon Newell and son Lewis and
Mrs Nellie Spaulding were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Gurrie Tues
day
Mrs Josie Allhee who has been al
work for Mrs Charles Peterson re
turned home Sunday
Mrs Deborah Newell WAS the guest
of Miss Helen Allbee Friday
Mrs. Mary Wood passed away Fri
day night Al the home of her brother
Jerome Hewitt al the age of IS
A surprise was given to George W
Pinkham. Friday evening Nav 2
when his children Benz. Pink
ham. wife and children. Wallace.
Frank. Elsie and Josephine Mr.. and
Mrs David Pinkham and children
Stacy David Jr, Chesley Ronald,
Cecil and Stanley.
Mr. and Mrs. John Ford and chill
drcn Leighton. Mildred and Willard
gathered at his home to celebrate his
10th birthday, twenty-nine sat down
to an oyster supper. Music was fur
nished by grdphaphone. three songs
were sung BY BENZ. and David Pink
ham and Mrs. George Ford at late
hour the ch ldren returned TO their
homes wishing him many happy
Mrs Mae Lane spent last week
with her son Maurice Lane and fam
lily of Scion. Mr. Lane is the princi-
pal Of Scion high school
George p williamson Of New Port
land was in town Tuesday calling on
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08

Mrs. Almon Eames died at her
home Saturday night after brief ILL
ness Of pneumonia.
Keys of the Righteous with Enid
Bennett as star and a cartoon comedy
will be the program, followed by So
cial dance at Taylor's Theatre. North
New Portland
George Young of Portland is visit
ng his aunt Mrs. Charles Hoyt for a
few days.
Harvey Eames of Boston was called
here by the illness of his mother, Mrs.
Almon Eames.
Miss Hazel True was called to King
field Friday night as one of the judges
at the speaking contest. First hon
ors were won by Miss Margaret Butts
OF this village.
Mrs. Lillian Weeks is on the sick
list at this writing,
Merton McVoy of Kngfield has
rented the Metcalf tenement and ex-
poets to move in soon and work in
the mill
Arthur Daggett was sick the first of
the week
Harold Luce substituted as mail
carrier to Pennington Miss Evelyn
Burns is visiting friends and relatives
in town
Mrs Elizabeth Hoyt still remains in
critical condition. Mrs Rena Burns
is caring for her
Maud Mitchell spent the week end
at home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
EST NV PORTLAND

The East New Portland Branch Of
The A. r {. met with Mrs II. e
Walker last Thursday and eewed for
some of the unfortunate ones who
lost their homes in the. New Port
land fire There vas an all day
meeting at Mrs Charles Walkers.
Wednesday, May for the same pur-
pose.
Mrs. Eta Smith aud daughter Miss
Esther of Pittsfield are visiting Mrs.
Smiths brother Mluriee Tozler and
family.
Mrs. Alice Houghion who has been
nurs ng Mrs. Willis Hodgdon of North
Arson is at her brothers O. II. Nye
Philip Young, son Of Mr. and Mrs
Fred Young arrived home last Sun
day He has recently returned from
France
Mrs Almon Eames passed away at
her home Saturday. May Ord. after a
short illness OF pneumonia Her son
Harvey Eamcs Of Dorchester. Mass.
and daughters. Mrs VelZOra Emerson
OF Massachusetts and Mrs. Frank
Denim Of Stratton We're with her at
the time Of her death Mrs Eames
was over 81 years OF axe. Her maid
en- name Wa Miriam kerchner Flu
neral services were held at the home
Tuesday at p. IN. conducted by Rev
Henry Parsons Burial was at East
EeW Portland beside her son. Omar
Another son, Otis. VIII reside on the
farm With Mr. Eames who is poor
health.
Hattie Emery Of kingfield was Wis
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
MAINSTREAM

Pupils not absent in Mainstream
school during the month Of April are
Doris + Lincoln. Lena Linnell, Ola
Leayitt. Lydia Leavitt, Ferol Kicker,
Tile HUFF. Glendon Stafford Doris
Vicnere Clarence Roberts Robert
Bunker
Mrs. Frank Iinnell and Master
Frank Jr spent the day Tuesday in
Hartland.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. \ Campbell and
Miss Althea were week end guests Of
Mr. Campbelfs brother, Roland
Campbell in Parkman
The kitchen dance at {. l.. Corson s
Saturday night was well attended and
everyone report il a good time
Mr. and Mrs Virgil Campbell ar
rived here last week from Boston to
spend the summer
Edwin Bunker of Boston was call
ed here Saturday by the death OF his
mother Mrs Maria Bunker
John Marsh Of Dover was in this
place on business, Monday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
NEW PORTLAND wFsT vILLACE)

nv VIZ T''f.'N " ~ TFHf'3fVf4I
Miss Alicia Carville and Miss Hazel
True attended the teachers conven-
ton at Pennington, Thursday and
Friday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08

Miss Elizabeth Moore arrived in
town Saturday night and will spend
the summer at Or Cleveland's farm.
Mrs. Grace Fletcher and Lewis
Carl Of North Arson were guests at
Linwood Berry's a few hours Sunday.
Miss Phyllis Witham teacher at the
Washington School spent the week
end with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
Grant Witham.
Miss Gladys Stapleford who has
been attending school at Oakland has
returned home and will attend the
Washington School.
This town was saddened Tuesday
evening April 30 to hear that Mrs
Sylvester Jackson had passed away
after long illness
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08

remains were taken to Dead River,
her former home, for burial.
Miss Eyie Luce returned home Sat
urday after weeks visit with friends
in North Arson.
Perley Lane and wife of Skowhe-
gan and Miss Eva Lane. who is at
tending school in Kngfield. were
guests Sunday of their father, Vim
Lane and brother. Harry
Mrs. Elsie Loberg has been assist
ing Mrs. Grace Hewett in caring for
Mrs Mary Wood.
J. D. Hewett and Mrs Luella Dex
ter are latest victims Of the prevail
ing colds
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns


IN welcome the soldiers in Garrabas-
set Hall held under the auspices of
the two churches Athens Academy
orchestra will furnish music and
there will be good program. Sal
walton Army lassies from Portland
will sing to the soldiers and pass the
doughnuts All uniformed soldiers
are invited and urged to come
The mill OF the North Arson Manu-
featuring Company which had been
shut down several days started up,
Tuesday.
Miss Frances DeKalb Will finish
elerking at the Holley drug store on
Saturday and Mrs Queenie Barron
expects 10 take the position
Linwood Clifford, who has been in
Boston several weeks taking special
course, IS spending Il few days with
his parents Mr. and Mrs | II clifford
of kennekec Avenue Mr. GiffOrd's
health is much improved since he re
turned from overseas and he intends
To 20 from here the last of the week
10 enter his new position as travelling
aecountancy under Mr. Townsend of
Portland
the New Portland road, and her uncle.
Dion Hooper celebrated their birth
days AT her home on May 3, on which
day she was thirteen years old and he
was twenty-nine. They received two
handsome birthday cakes with their
initials on them Mr.. Hooper has
lately returned from France and
marched in the parade in Boston, hay
ing been in service in the famous 26th
Division
Archie Conant. who underwent such
critical operation a short time ago,
Is getting along nicely His mother
from Strong has been staying here
with him at Mrs. II S. Spears.
An Athletic lnterscholastic League
has been organized for Northern Som
erset County, composed Of the High
School girls of Athens, Bingham, So
Ion and North Arson
a union service viii he held. Sun
day evening, at the congregational
church.
Mr.. and Mrs Harold Adams went to
Scion, Friday, to see her brother
Frank Boynton, who had recently re
turned from overseas and had re
ceived his discharge He was in the
1903 Heavy Field Battery
Wallace Sprague arrived here
Tuesday night, to visit his grand
father, Ambrose Sprague. He is the
son of Joseph Sprague of Framing
ham. Mass. and went overseas in JUS
1917. and is wearing IA gold stripe for
years service. He Was in the Bos
ton parade as he belonged to thai
famous Division
Ivory Berry. Phillip Young and
Norman Hume, and probably other
soldier boys from here have arrived
home within the week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
SOME RSET

Mr. Mary CHewetU Wood passed
away Thursday last at the age OF IS
wears. after short illness She
has lived for a number of years with
her brother Jerome Hewett. his son
II. o. Hcwett and family Mr. Hew
EFT, who is her junior by two years,
has the sincere sympathy of all. as
he keenly feels the loss Of this sis
ter. who has been his companion
down the road of life for so many
years. The funeral services were
held Sunday with Rev. Henry Parsons
of East New Portland officiating. The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
SOION

Remember the musical at Athens
tomorrow friday evening. given by
the students of Somerset Academy.
The owners of lots or those having
friends or relatives buried in the
Pierce cemetery are requested to do
something towards the repair of the
same. Some work was done last
year and great Improvement was
made and we hope to do more this
year. Would like to have it done be-
fore Memorial Day. May 30.
Mr.. Frank Boyngton. arrived home
Saturday he has been overseas in the
heavy Artillery, away from home a
little over a year.
Mr.. Lawrence Davis IS quite sick
with bronchial pneumonia.
Mrs. David Rowell celebrated her
9th birthday last Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. Thorn and son Ham
ilton spent the afternoon Tuesday in
Bingham.
Wednesday is clean up day in So
Ion
We understand that Mr. Herbert
Adams has sold his farm to Mr. Geo.
Copp.
Scion Girls Basket Ball team will
play at the game with Bingham
Friday evening in Caratunk Hall, at
Scion.
Mrs. Pearl Swain returned To Port
land. Saturday, after week at home.
Mrs. Merle Tuscan was appointed
delegate from the Congregational
Church, to attend the State confer
ence in Augusta. Mrs. 7. + Butts,
alternate.
The Ladies' Home Circle have some
maybaskets they will be at the home
of Mrs Nora Butts.
e. c. Tuscan and John Lawrence
were in Boston the last of the week
Mr.. Lawrence bought fourteen horses
while there.
The Scion ball team played with
Bingham team last Friday resulting
In a score of II to 13 in favor of the
Scion boys.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
Formerly Lived at Patterson Bridge

Very many of our readers will re-
call the family who formerly lived
on the westerly side Of the kenebec
river. near Patterson Bridge, from
whom that structure took its name.
They are all dead or moved away but
one. John, who is passing the present
winter at Azusa, Calf not far from
Los Angeles. Mr. Patterson was last
in Somerset County four years ago,
and at that time visited his cousin.
benjamin PATTERSON, who recently
A long poem The Kaiser's Water
loo" written by him was recently pub
lished in CALIFORNIAN paper.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08

Ernest Paul who has been quite i'll
the past week is so 10 be out
Harold Starbird IS quite ILL.,
Scion baseball team will play the
North Ansons Friday afternoon
Mrs. Howard Bryant of Bingham
was the week end guest Of Mrs Flora
Adams
Scion has a new milk man Willie
Tuscan is running milk team be
ginning Nav LIST
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
Fred J. Locke
To Have Clean,
Healthy Blood
Bright Eyes. Clear Complexion Take
Famous Springtime Tonic and
Blood Purifier "Celery King

Three times a week for three weeks.
brew yourself a cup of Celery King
and drink it Just before retiring Give
it to the children. too. Youll he sur
prsed how gently yet effectively
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-05-08
Found Ii Inid to Advertise

Independent Re Porter Co.
Skowhegan. Name.
Gentlemen
/ have found it pays to advertise.
especially in our county paper, THE
Independent Reporter as it has such
a large circulation.
Advertising has brought many to
my shop who otherwise would not
know | was In business. Wish to
state have received replies from
first issue of advertisement and am
still receiving good results.
Very respectively,
Fred 7 Locke