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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-25
GEN. BULLARD IS TO HEAD
SOUTHEAST Department

Lieut.. Gen. Robert L. Billiard will
be appointed commander of the
Southeastern Department. to succeed
Maj. Gen. Henry @. Sharpe. recently
ordered overseas. Gen. Billiard has
arrived In the United States and will
be temporarily detailed in the ONCE
of the chief of staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-25
Women's $1.0O
Forest Mills ~
Union Suits "

Regular and extra sizes in this
remarkable underpricing of a
special shipment of Forest Mills
summer union suits. Elastic knit,
beautiful finish. Tight knees or
lace-trimmed knees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-25
HOUSE DEMOCRATS
NAME COMMITTEES
Assignments of Members to
Aid in Legislation An
I nounced by Mr.. Kitchin.
MEN ON DISTRICT AFFAIRS

LEGISLATION beneficial to the District
of Columbia will be considered TINS
week when the House committee
meets for it's first conference. Chair
man Mapes has been awaiting the
naming of the democratic members
before he issued a call for the meet
ing Notices will go out tomorrow.
The democratic members of the Dis
trict committee named at party
conference last night include Repre-
sentative Ben johnson of Kentucky.
who was chairman of the committee
in the last Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-05-25

z NN6VE1N :
Children's Socks, l5c
White. black and tan in
this sale of excellent quality
socks with rolled tops. Csc
value.
Women's Hose, 18c
Good quality summer hose
in white, black. cordovan
and gray.
Boys Hose, Soc
Heavy ribbed school hose
in all sizes. Sold regularly
at 45c. soc and 55c. according
to size.
Children's Seeks, &c
Fine mercerized socks in
plain white. tan and black,
also white with colored tops.
Silk Hose, Csc
Women's fiber silk hose in
white. black and colors.
Slightly imperfect.
Gauze Vests, 15c
Women's regular and extra
size gauze vests. in v neck
and bodice styles.
Infants Shirts, Csc
Fine Isle. silk and wool
and cotton undershirts. with
high necks and long or short
sleeves.
75c Rag Rugs, ACC
1896 heavy rag rugs. in
bright patterns; readily
washed: deep fringe.
S1.OO Window Shades,
Fine Holland finished
shades. slightly imperfect;
dark colors; perfect rollers.
$3.50 Window Shades,
CSC
Genuine oil Opaque shades
with Hartshorn rollers; extra
size, Z #. 6 in.
&c Bleached Cotton, 19c
Yard-wide bleached cotton
of standard quality; for all
home uses.
$500 Diaper Cloths,
Dozen, $1.55
20-inch ready hemmed
diapers. made of Red Star
sanitary birdeye.
$500 Diaper Cloths,
Dozen, $1.98
24-inch hemmed diaper
cloths, made of Red Star
sanitary birdeye.
Csc Towels, z for Soc
Duro buck towels, noted
for their long service; liberal
size.
$500 Summer Portieres,
S1.98
Cool. dainty portieres, in
cross-striped patterns of
green and tan.
$1.00 Baby Blankets, 79c
30x40 crib robe blankets,
soft quality, in pretty pat
terms and colorings.
Porch Cushions, 49c
Large. round cushions. COW
cred with cretonne and filled
with silk mixed floss. For
porches. autos, canoes, etc.
Pearl Buttons, Sc Card
Card of one dozen good
quality two-hole pearl but
tons. Assorted sizes.
MILDLY Enblems, 10c
Heavily worked emblems,
with eagle and anchor. In
white combined with red or
blue.
Mems Handkerchief,
3 for Csc
Large Unfinished white
handkerchiefs; neatly hem
med.
Baby Yokes, 15c
Dainty embroidered baby
uNGao rrftI, ;cL
Writing Paper, 19c
Package of 70 sheets fine
linen-fnished writing paper.
Sanitary Napkins,
35c Dozen
Superior quality, seamless,
and well made.
Whittemore's Shoe
Polish, &c
sec Whisk Brooms, 21c
5-omce Toilet Paper,
7 Rolls for Csc
$500 Alarm Clocks,
$1.19
Reliable A n so a made
heavily nickeled alarm
clocks; guaranteed to keep
accurate time.
Mems Socks, l21ac
Medium-weight u m m r
socks. in white. black, gray
and balbriggan.
Mems Wash Ties, Sc
White and striped four
in-hands. in mixed fiber silk
and madras.
Mems Jean Drawers, Sc
Heavy Pepperell jean
drawers, with elastic side
seam. Worth $1.00.
Silk Socks, SOC
Mems famous Monte
thread silk socks. in white,
black and colors.
Mems Night Shirts, CSC
Well-made cambria night
shirts with V neck and pock-
ct. Nicely trimmed.
Boys Wash Suits, $1.9S
$3.50 galatea and rep suits
In white and stripes. Nor
folk. MILDLY and Oliver Twist
styles. Sizes 3 to 8.
Boys Duck Hats, 49c
All sizes in the neat and
serviceable white duck hats
with stitched brims.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
UNITED CHURCHES HOLD
FIRST SERVICES
Unity Bound to Be Successful and
Lasting

The first service of the federated
First Baptist and Congregational
churches was held at the Congrega-
tional church last Sunday morning. 4
short program was given with an ad-
dress by l.. L. Walton Of the Congre-
gational parish and George X. Thorn
son of the First Baptist church The
two pastors, Rev c. II. Mckinney asd
DIR. O. H. Tracy. who are now asso-
ciate pastors of the church, gave Il
very interesting sermon. each pertain
ing To the cordiality of the ineoming
church. Music WAS furnished by the
Congregational choir with CarI
Malley organist and Mrs. MalIey
soloist.
At the close Of the services the fol
lowing officers and committees We're
elected: Sunday School superin-
tendent. Hunter Thomson; associate
superintendents, Philo Steward, r. &.
Lord; superintendent Primary depart
ment, Miss Sarah Snow; assistant SUI
perintendent, Mrs. Addie Kicker; Sc
cretary, Eden Boyd; assistant secre-
tary, Miss Tryphena Russell; treasur-
er Miss Helen Lord. pianist. Prm-
AIRY department.. Miss Gertrude
Knight; assistant, Miss Helen Lord; !;
pianist main department. John Oddly;
assistant, Miss Bessie Scott Commit
tee TO serve federated bodies: Finance
committee. Philo Steward, Thomas
Greenway. Gerald Marble, l.. II. Gold
smith, L. l.. Walton, W. \. Bailey;
music. II. f.. Atwood, j. H. White
Mrs r. l.. Marston, DR.. S. NJ Cover
Thomas Thomson, Mrs George W.
Cover: ushcrs, morning service, G.. {.
Marble, Thomas Greenway, f. +. Mer-
rill. William Folsom Merrill; evening
service, George Tobey, l.. E. Dow, II.
r. Berce. Carroll Eiles; assistants,
Perley Stevens. John Currier. Super
intCndent of young peoples work. DR.
S. NJ. Cover; assistant, Mrs. Philo
Steward; reception committee. Mrs
Ida l.. Smith, Mrs. Lizzie a. Marble
Mrs. Ella T. Holt, Mrs l.. H. Gold
smith, PhilO Steward. l.. l.. Walton,
George X Thomson, Fred Williams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
STATE REF ORMATORY
INMATES ESCAPE
Captured Near Sears Siding

lhe TWO yonns women VINO escaped
sunday morning from lhe state ne
formatofy, were captured near scar
Siding, IN the N'eioIly Oh Moose ioi'a'
about II O'Clock sunday hish'' After
LEAVING the Hetorhia'ofY p"lloll's'
when not far away from Sko"hesah'
they were fortunate enough 10 :" ii
RIDE IN an auton29'Ie Doohn LOT "'ii-
ford. The owner OF the car soon ms
trusted that he aad uilusnal passeh-
gers aboard ana stopped al A'hehs
lhtehdlhS TO teiephoHe 'ne ""t"ofI'IeS'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
\. TOBEY MOOERS
j. s. CONSUL
Headquarters Changed
to Brussels
VIII Spend Vacation With His Pa
rents in SkoMhegan

The many friends OF Il. Tobey
Mooers of Skowheean. who was re
Gently made Vice Consul to Belgium.
will be pleased to learn that he has
successfully passed examinations
which entities him to a position as
Consul. Mr.. Mooers is now located
in Brussels, Belgium. having removed
from Antwerp because of the increas-
ed business. He has been recently
put in charge of all the passport con
troll for Belgium entire.
Mr.. Mooers is expected to arrive in
the United States about the middle of
August. He will stop for a brief
time in Washington to attend to
business matters after which he will
go to Philadelphia for short visit.
He will then come to Skowhegan ac-
companied by his wife, for a few
weeks visit with his parents, Sheriff
and Mrs. John A. Mooers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Grand Opening at West Forks

Wednesday. July %, is 10 be gala
day at West Forks, the occasion being
the opening of the new West Forks
Hall. The two important sporting
events of the day will be the bali
game between The Forks and Jack
man. There is considerable rivalry
between the teams and it is under
stood that there will be something do
ine every minute. There Will also be
shooting match consisting OF rife.
target and trap shooting. With the
large number of crack shots in north
ern Somerset, this is bound to be
both interesting and exciting The
days events is to be concluded by a
grand ball and supper in the evening
with music by Welch's Orchestra OF
Waterville. Floor manager, 5. +.
Pierce aids A. L. Farley and p. E.
Durgn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
DROWNING ACCIDENT
MONDAY MORNING
Adolph Gagne Falls In
to River While Fishing
Body Soon Recovered Bnt Lille Was
Extinct

Adolph Gagne. aged Il wears
drowned while fishing near The Eddy
last Monday morning abou, ulne
o'clock The little lad left his home
accompanied by Albert Norriseae.
aged ten years. and they proceeded 10
the place above mentioned and were
fishing from the shore of The river.
Adolph, thinking that he miaht have
better luck began to fish from off a
LOG near the shore when it rolled
over and he fell into the river He
came up three times The Morris
ette boy tried to aid his chum in all
WAYS but with no avail. He re
marked that Adolph tried to say
something the second time he ap-
peared on the surface of the water but
he could not make out his words.
Word was soon sent to his parents
who live on French street The body
was discovered about one hour later
near Blunt's Island by Warren Gil
blair and Arthur LemieuN dove into
the river and recovered the body.
The boy was the son Of Paul and
Rosa (Blanchettel Gagne of this
town. He was born in Augusta. the
family moving to Skowhegan about
Two years ago and making their home
on French street The deceased was
All attendant OF the skowhegan Pa
roehial school and member OF ST.
Mary's Catholic church He is sur
viyed by his parents, three sisters,
Jennie, Lillian NJ. aud Christine L.
and one brother TefIie Gague
The funeral service We're held last
Tuesday morning At the Catholic
Church with Father Rcnaud ofliciat-
ing Burial was in the Catholic
cemetery on North avenue
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17

other things. Dr. Thomas said that
Mr. BAH was "the veteran superin-
tendent of Maine" He especially
spoke of Mr. Ball S official methods
and valuable and original ideas
as 70 superintendents work. Mr. Ball
has several times been before the edu-
eutional committees of the Lesisla
ture and DIR. Thomas referred to the
services that Mr.. Ball had rendered
on those occasions. In the brief ad-
dress which Mr.. Ball gave at this
time. he showed his fertile resources
by presenting some entirely original
and very useful ideas for the consid-
Grafton of the conyention-ideas sure
to be effective in the future uplift of
education in Maine.
1t is fitting at this time 10 recall
thai Mr.. Ball, some years since. had
charge of the schools in Aunorganized
townships in Somerset and Pscata-
quis counties. Since then. ne has
been district superintendent in North
ern Somerset
TIE first conference of district su-
pern,endents was in 1909. when they
first began to form districts. At that
time there were 80 district superin-
tendents and "a of that number were
present at the conference, and organ
ized the veteran society and had a
banquet and Mr. Ball was made pres
ideut of that organization. William
II. Strtevant was secretary and L. w.
Gerrish was treasurer Three of the
"a then present are now in the School
Department at the State House in Au-
gusta: Glen W. Starkey deputy su-
perintendent; J. W. Taylor, instruc-
tor Of high schools and A. W. Gordon,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
"Gct Together" Banquet

Tie fairs, like everything else in
America, have felt the heavy hand of
war for the past few years. 1t was
especially heavy last year when reg
ls'ering, classifying, examining. and
drafting soldiers was in full progress
a f4ir time. Many of the smaller
fairs held no exhibition last fall. This
year hey are all coming back strong,
Iae fentral Maine Fair has lengthen-
ed is program to five days, and on the
evening of the opening day will hold
Get Together Banquet which
promises to be the biggest thing of
iae and ever held in New England.
Hon Bert NJ. Fernald will give the
principal address. after which the
crowd will separate into several
grosps, each of which Will hold 4
breed association or other meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
AN IMPORTANT POINT
To CONSIDER
\ Better Water system Will Not In
crease Our Taxes
0By Clyde II. SMITH

Monday next, the voters of the pro-
posed Skowhegan Water District are
to decide the fate of our water supply
for a least some time to come by
either voting to reject the charter OBJ
tanned at the last Legislature or by
accepting the charter and thus paw
ing the way for a better and more
adequate supply of water
In briefly discussing the reasons
actuating the contemplated change [
want to begin by stating that this is
sue rightfully invites the serious a
tention Of every voter within our viii
laec limits and the fact that few of
lis citizens are favored with good wat
er is no tangible reason for any man
becomns Stacker, or for voting to
preclude others from enjoying the
same advantages. Therefore let us
assume above and beyond all selfish
ness the people of Skowhegan are
united in behalf of all legitimate pro
positions that seemingly benefit our
town tal'en as whole.
During the ten years prior to 1919
there was $197O0O.O0 worth of prop
erty destroyed by fire in our COM
munity or nearly three times as much
per capita as was lost throughout
Maine during the same period. This
enormous destruction is largely the
result of a poorly constructed water
system, insufficient storage or supply,
deficient or too low pressure and too
small or inadequate water mains.
1t has been an easy story to tell
about our poorly managed. non
Continued on Page Four
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Husband OF Skowhegan Woman Muir
dered at Lewiston Last Sunday

A murder which caused consider
able excitement in the city of Lewis
ton last Sunday morning was that of
Patrick Fahey of that place. He is
the husband of Mrs. Flossie Fahey.
She was formerly Miss Flossie Dore
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Dore
who were residents of Skowhegan for
many years. 1t has been within re
cent years that the entire family
moved to Lewiston, but they have
been occasional visitors in town.
1t was last Sunday morning that
the community of Main street was
suddenly aroused by the three bullet
shots which were heard on that street
which led to the murder of Mr.. Fahey
above mentioned The crime VA
committed by a man by the name Of
James Clabby, aged 90 years on the
person of Patrick Fahey, aeed Al
years. The murder took place about
s o'clock. There were very few peo-
pie on Main street at that time 50
the witnesses were scare From the
information procured, Clabby had a
revenge on Mr.. Fahey and he "as de-
termined to get him Tbe night
previous to this terrible act Mr.. clab-
by was intoxicated and ~ent 10 the
store of Fahey and tried TO get some
intoxicating drinks which the latter
refused to let him have.
The tragic deed happened while Mr.
Fahey was going to church The next
morning. He was shot in the heart
and in the head, dying instantly. Fol
lowing some wild chase by the Lew
iston police the refugee was captur-
ed after bing wounded in the right
hand by the officers II is believed
that he had the habit of using intoxi-
eating liquors and had been an in
mate of the Augusta State Hospital
and ESQ in Tewksbury, Mass, He
was arraigned in the municipal court
and pleaded not guilty. The de
fense will be insanity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Record Time From Oklahoma City

The residents of this town and vi
learn of the homecoming of Freeman
+. Currie and his wife. formerly Miss
Gladys Randall of Choteau, Mont
Their marriage occurred the 10th of
last May at the home of the bride Mr..
Gurricr. who had been in L. S. mill
tary service a little more than eight
wears had but recently received his
discharge. His last station was at
Fort Keogh, Mont, and it was while
serving at that place that the ac-
qnaintance was made which led to
his marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Currie started for
Maine June 22nd and arrived at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Currie on the Lakewood road.
July 18th, having stopped one week
in Aurora. Illinois, with Mrs. Currie's
sister. The net amount of time on
The road from Choteau TO the George
Currie home was nine days. Mr.. and
Mrs. Freeman Currie kept a log of
their trip computing the distance
from town to town, and found their
entire journey covered 34f5 miles. an
average of 3S3 miles a day. Their
ear was 1917 Ford Mr.. Currie
is an army automobile expert. and
Was able to keep the machine in per
feet running condition. His army
experience also enabled him to drive
an unlimited number of hours each
day without fatigue.
Their plan was to camp out at
night. arising early in the morning to
get the cool hours for the first part
of the days journey If it was
warm, they would take a good long
incoming by the side of some brook or
stream and then drive late into the
evening.
Mr. Currie plans to remain here
until next June, and then will return
to the ranch which he owns in Miles
City, Montana
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Death oi Mrs. Sarah J. knight

Mr. Sarah j. Knight widow OF tht
late William f. Knight. formerly OF
Sbo&ac.an. died July al the home
Of her daughter Mrs Elijah T. Bow
Ness. pauyers, Mass, at the advanced
age Of nearly 81 years Mrs Knight
WIS an old resident OF Skowhegan
Though born in Madison, more than
4o years Of her life We're passed here
where her husband was a mason and
contractor and until he removed L.
Fairfield, little before his death ~
years ago. During this long period
OF LIE in this town, AIr Knight WAS
a deacon in the High Street Christian
Church, and Mrs Knight was. with
her husband an invaluable helper j.
al Christian enterprises connected
with her church and community.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knisht were married
in 1886. Three children. Ansel II.
Abner T. and Harriet NJ. cMrs Elijah
f BoWnessl were born to them. These
all survive together with three grand
children and Two great Grandchildren
Mrs. Knight memory is gratefully
cherished. not only by her children.
but by a host OF old friends who re
call her noble Christian character,
her rare devotion To the church, her
acquaintance with the Bible. her gen
erous hospitality. her abundant char
liable work. her unhageing industry.
and her fine judgment and cheerH,
spirit. She will be greatly missed
especially in the home of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elijah F. Bowness wher.
she has been loved and houored as a
noble mother for the past % year.
since Mr.. Knights decease.
Funeral services were conducted al
her late home in Danvers, Mass
where Mr.. Bowness is the superintond
en- of the Rogers farm, by the family
pastor. Rey. Frank ". NerrIeh. D. n.
pastor of the Maple street fau-resa.
tjonal Church. Interment a. ShaH
heean was preceded by a ,a.'lh1,
service here at which old friends aaI
ueishbors gathered in rsveraHt r.
pect
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Miss E,ie Luce of Somerset Dies in
SkOWhegan

The death of Miss Eyie Luce oc-
CURED at the Somerset Hospital yes
terday morning about o'clock. fol
lowing an illness of about three weeks
She WAS taken i'll with an ear ache
which developed into other troubles
called spinal meningitis. She was a
terrible sufferer for the past few days,
having been brought to the Somerset
Hospital last Tuesday for treatment.
Miss Luce was eighteen years of
age and VAS born in Somerset. Her
parents We're Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
Luce. The family have always lived
in that town. Miss Luce was stu
dent at the Anson Academy for a time
but on account of illness she wa
compelled to give up her studies.
The deceased is survived by her pa
rents previously mentioned and one
brother, Herbert Luce Jr.. eight years
of age Another brother, Charles.
aged - years, died about four years
ago.
The remains were taken to Somer-
set yesterday for burial The funer-
al services Will be held at her late
home. Much sympathy is expressed
for those whom she leaves to mourn
her death She was a very loyable
girl and possessed a spirit of useful
ness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
farm News to be Featured

Under the heading ~Asr.. a-.ys1
Note" to be found ON page Al ~
times The lndependent-Reper.er IL
tends Tor a time to publish news o.
aspac.a interest TO the farmer To
help u To- make this part of cur paper
utere-'ua. we very much desire
news - his kind from all p5r.- o.
Somerset County. If you or yoar
ncighhor have some particular meas
Stock or there is some particular crap
feature in Your neighborhood write
aud tell us about il. 1t is not neces
~ary that Won have your story al
ready for the paper. just tell it To us
and We VIII do the rest. Watch (ar
the agricultural notes on page seven
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Fairs to be Held This Fall

August 10. 20 and u.
Caribou August 10. 20 and 21.
August %. 26, p, Is, %.
Hoaltan August 20, 27, 2S. 20.
Unity Sept. 3 and 4.
Presque Isle-sept. ;. 4. 5, 6.
Pittsdeld-sept. 3. 4, 5, 6.
Wa,eryille-sept. S, 9. 10. Il. u.
Oxford County-Sept. 9, 10, Il.
Le~iston-Sept. 10, 16. Il, IS. 10.
M3aison-Sept. 19 and 20.
Phillips-s Sept. 16. II. Is.
EXeter-sept 16, Il. Is.
Nonroe-Sep 16, II. is.
Farmington-sept. %. "a. 25.
Hartland- Sept. %. "a, %.
Union-Sept. 30, "a, 25.
Skowhegan-sept. 80. Oct. l and
Topsham-Oct. IA. Is and 16.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17
Noble Walker

Lieut. Howard I. Noble. lately dis
charged from the service after be
ine connected with the @ VI. Bn..
American Embarkation Center, and
Miss Elsie NJ. Walker of Skowhegan.
were married. Tuesday afternoon at
the congregational parsonage by Rev.
Charles II. Mckinney They were
both in uniform, Miss Walker having
been in the service of the country as
nurse. She was formerly nurse at
Somerset Hospital. but during the
war enlisted for service and was sta
toned at one of the New York hos
pitfalls where gassed soldiers with tu-
bercular symptoms were cared for.
Shortly after the wedding, the couple
left for camping trip of two weeks.
They will return to Skowhegan for
short time but will later go West
where they expect to locate. Mrs.
Noble is the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Harrison Walker of Norridgewock
and is a graduate nurse. Lieut..
Noble is the son OF Mrs. Laura Noble
of this town and the late Riley Noble.
The family formerly lived in st. Al
bans. the father having been at one
time proprietor OF a general store.
Lieut. Noble was a sergeant in Com
pany e when that Organization was
called to the colors. and hayine had
several years previous experience in
the regular army, was of great service
in drilling volunteers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-07-17

Among the visitors in town yester-
day were Heman Holden and Roland
L. Tidd of Moose River. Mr.. Holden
is a life long resident of that section
but Mr.. Tidd is comparatively a new
conner He is a native Of Aroostook
county but came to Moose River val
ley three years since. at that time in
the employ of the Jackman Lumber
Co. He is at present one of the board
OF assessors Of Moose River Planta-
tion.