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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
GEAR LUBRICANT INQUIRY

j. A. S. asks: Is it safe to use the
various gear box compounds, which
are advertised to stop the noise? IT
not, what is the best thing to use?
Answer: Some of these compounds
may contain ground cork. tar. box
wood sawdust, mica or very impure
graphite, which substances, among
others, are likely to damage ball
bearings seriously. Moreover. If they
contain excessive proportion of IN
stable animal fats. they are likely to
corrode the bearing parts. Some of
the noise deadening compounds are
so sticky that they absorb altogether
too much power. Undoubtedly there
are many special gear preparations
that are perfectly safe, but there Is
probably no better lubricant to use
in a gear case than a heavy, high
grade steam cylinder oil. If found
to be too thick. it can be thinned
with light oil and in case it proves
too thin, high grade grease can be
added to 1t. When gear noise cannot
be kept within bounds, by the use of
such a lubricant. the gears and gear
shafts doubtless require attention.
motorists 11iH be dnsi0ered in this
bert L. Clou0h. care of this Office.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
Workers viii Try To Name
Men to Office.
Work for the Program as Out
lined by A. f. of l..
ADVANCE OF The UNION
Program Is One To Help the
WOrkingman Live.
For Government, Ownership,
Against MiIitarism.

Washington, March 29.-Return of
President Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor early in April
will mark the opening of an intensi-
fled campaign to elect pro-labor can
didates to public office, according to
Secretary Frank l-orrisOn of the fed
GRAFTON today. Gompers plans to sail
from France about April 2.
Details of the drive. which will be
nonpartisan. are to be worked out,
Morrison said. at a meeting of the
executive council in Washington late
In April or early in May. The pur-
pose of the campaign is to carry thru
congress the reconstruction program
OF labor 1t does not embrace the
formation of a separate labor party,
Morrison declared emphatically. 1t
involves application of the acid test
to all candidates in which ever party
they may be running to assure sup
port of labor programs.
What the Program Is.
The federation program includes:
Advancement of trade union move
ment
elimination of unemployment by
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
DANGER OF BATTERY'S
FREEZING

A. G. writes: I have just bought
a car and have only an unheated
stable to keep It in. Is there any
danger of the battery's freezing, In
such a place?
Answer: There Is no danger, If
you keep your battery fully charged
and there is serious danger, If you
do not For information as to the
state of charge of your battery you
will have to-depend upon hydrometer
readings of gravity of the solution
in each cell, taken fairly often. At
full charge, the gravity should be at
least 1875 and freezing of such So
luton will not take place at any
temperature ever reached. indoors,
in this country. The electrolyte in
an entirely discharged battery will
freeze at somewhere about Is de-
grees Fahrenheit above zero, a tenn
perature which any unheated garage
may reach in severe weather.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29

keeping up the standard of wages,
thereby giving each individual in
creased purchasing power to the end
that there may be increased produc-
ton.
The eight-hour day.
The enactment of legislation eX-
GLIDING immigration for a period of
at least two years
Development of state colleges and
universities and education, and Amer
icanization of thousands of illiterates
whose existence has been disclosed by
operation of the draft law.
Eliminate the Profit.
Elimination of employees liability
insurance companies operated for
private employment agencies
A fight against militarism. includ-
ing plans for the reform" of the ma
tionaI guard system in order that the
guardsmen cannot be used to suppress
strikes.
Government construction of model
homes with establishment of a system
whereby the worker may borrow
money at a low rate of interest to
build or buy his own home.
Federal licensing and control OF
corporations doing business for profit
For Freedom of Press.
Wiping out restrictions on the free
dom of speech and of the press.
Discussing the railroads, the pro-
gram says that public or semi public
utilities should be owned. operated OF
regulated by the government in the
interest of the public.
Government ownership of al
wharves and docks is declared for, a:
is the announcement and develop
ment of the American merchant ma
rine under government control"
A curb on the power of the court.
to declare legislation demonstrations
also is sought
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
FOR CLEAN PEACE
British Say Efforts Will Bear
Fruit in the Treaty.
Conference Does Not Mean To
Violate Territorial Rights.
british Wireless Service. J

lBrlIlSn wireless SERVICE
London, March 29.-The efforts
which the British delegates at the
peace conference are making to pro-
cure for the world the cleanest posi-
BILE peace will bear fruit in the peace
treaty shortly to be made public, the
Paris correspondent of the Westmin-
ster Gazette declares. He states on
the authority of a highly placed per-
sonage that the conference does not
mean to violate territorial rights and
that the fears on this point felt by
interested peoples in Europe are quite
unfounded.
The correspondent says that points
of the treaty drawn up by Premier
Lloyd George and which will serve as
the basis for discussion have been de-
liberately framed in a spirit of great
| moderation because it is felt that the
treaty must be something acceptable
and desirable.
Peace for Germany Stern.
Certainly the peace will be stern
| one for Germany" the correspondent
continues. but the greatest care is
| being taken that-it shall be just to the
| eyes of moderate and well informed
Germans. The principle of self deter
mination will be vigorously kept in
| mind with regard to the ALLEGATION of
| territories"
| The correspondent quotes his in
| formant as remarking:
| There must be no casus belH left
to Germany, otherwise you will have
blocks of people clamoring for an al
| lance with the fatherland.''
The correspondent points out, how
| ever, that Germany had deliberately
| created a German-populated wedge in
essentially Polish territory and that
| Germany will have only herself to
blame if she finds her national under
Polish administra ton. British influ
| ence, the correspondent asserts. is
| nevertheless definitely arrayed
/ against inflated pretensions.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
CAUSE OF soUEAK1NG BRAKES

Q. asks: What makes the brakes
of my car squeak so horribly when
it is being brought to a stop?
Answer: Probably, because the
lining material has become glazed
over, so that it acts upon the brake
drum as a rosined bow does on a
violin string. The band Innings re-
Quires a little fabrication, Just
enough to prevent a perfectly dry
contact and to soften the surface of
Questions of general interest tt
column, space permitting. Address 4
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29

the material somewhat. A little lin
seed oil. with considerable kerosene
mixed with it, is considered good for
this purpose. 1t can be sparingly ap-
piled to the drums and the wheels
then turned by hand, with the brakes
set gently, to distribute it. Applying
it when the car is garaged at night
is a good idea, as 1T will be distri-
buted by morning and will not inter-
fere with brake action. In case the
Innings are SO badly worn that the
rivets. securing them to the bands,
rub harshly upon the drums, there
will most likely be a squeak produced
which can only be prevented by
countersinking the rivets.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1919-03-29
Give Him a Medal.

Archangel. March 29.-For his eff
forts in organizing and assisting Rus
sian anti-Bolsheviki forces in the
Pinega district, Capt. Joel r. Moore of
Battle Creek, Mich. has been awarded
the St Ann medal by the Russian
commander in northern Russia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-18
BINGHAM

Two pound box of Fancy Christmas
Ribbon Candy. 81 at Fred w. Prebe's.
Double stamps Friday and Saturday.
Miss Mona Baker and Miss Gladys
Baker from Pennington Normal
School arrived in town Friday to
spend the holidays with their people.
The Sunnowcr Branch Of the I. S.
< will hold their January meeting
with Mrs Josephine SAWYER.
Ny sleigh for sale. A S Burke.
Ladies' and Childrens' outing fan
mel night robes. a. s. Burke.
Stanley Eames of Emhden recently
spent few days with his grandpa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. g. l.. Baker
Mrs. Thos. REYNOLDS is very much
improved in health.
Walter Smith is home from Indian
Pond to spend few days at his home
on Goodrich street
Mrs. Johnson of Waterville was the
guest OF Mrs. Walter Smith few days
last week
A fresh supply of bulk Ribbon Can
dy. Cut Rock, Peanut Brittle and as
sorted Chocolates only SOC III. at Fred
w Preble's.
Mrs. IT. p. Whipple is entertaining
her nephew from New York state.
The Ladies' Circle of the Congrega-
tional Church is to be congratulated
on the success of their Christmas
sale. s1GS.11 was cleared
POulin e Laney, Skowhegan. sole
agents for the famous Johnson Pants.
The Russell & Smith restaurant has
10
prospect of re-opening in the spring.
Call and see our line of Christmas
goods. A. S. Burke.
Miss Thelma Foss is home from her
school for vacation of two weeks.
Mrs. S. J. Whitney made a business
trip to Waterville one day last week.
Walnuts, Filberts, Brazil and Mixed
Nuts. soc ID, also Peanuts in shell
25c lb at Fred w. Prebles.
Centennial Rebekah Lodge. l. o. o.
f. held a regular meeting last Tues
day evening. officers for the coming
year were elected and two candidates
received the Rebekah degree. A dutch
lunch was served after the meeting
and a general good time enjoyed
The ladies of the Eastern Star will
tiolu d SDtCldl lleellHS TludN eNeH-
ing, Dec. 10. 1t is expected that the
state officers will be present to inspect
the Chapter.
Mrs. Ellen Crocker will be at Mrs
Olive Hilton's. Bingham from Janu-
airy s. 1920. for two weeks to give
readings and treat the sick. 2w51
Quite extensive repairs are being
made on the inside of the building oc-
cupied by the Farmers Union.
Mrs. Gertrude Schoppe is employed
as bookkeeper several afternoons in
each week at S. J. Whitney's Hard
ware Store.
The fire whistle blew last Thursday
noon from Box 2 which is the mill
yard. The black smoke rolled up
and the flames leaped high. 1t prov
ed to be pile Of birch logs belong
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NEW PORTLAND

We Pernjce Written Of Farming
ton ,,Jfaal School, is spending her
gaea ion 1T Ter home in town.
Miss Erma Smith who attends Farm
inEton High School, has been spend
ing her vacation with her parents in
town.
New Portland, Saturday night, after
spending nearly a week in Portland
and Oakland.
Fernwood Grange will meet in
regular session on Saturday evening,
December 90
Poulin & Laney. Skowhegan, sole
agents for the famous Johnson Pants.
The S. S. of the Union Church will
have their concert and Christmas tree
on Christmas Eve instead OF on Xmas
evening as was printed last week by
mistake A good attendance is eX-
pected upon that date \ six-piece
orchestra will aid on the musical part
of the program. Kingfeld friends
have also been invited There Will
be a rehearsal for the Xmas concert
next Saturday afternoon at o'clock.
II is hoped that all who have a part
will attend A large card with the
verse expressing the Sunday School
birthday wish with the letters clearly
and beautifully painted upon it was
presented to the Sunday School last
Sunday by the pastor, Rev. Clarence
Smith He had the work done while
on his recent trip to Portland The
Sunday School was much pleased with
the gift and gave the pastor a rising
vote of thanks. Mr.. Smith has al
ready made many warm friends dur
ing his short stay in town.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. 1t
will cave Won nanny
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-18
SkOWHEGAN
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE
I AM YOUR MAN.
YOU WANT YOUR MOTOR

WHEREAS Damas Sirois Of Nor
ridgewock, in the county of Somerset
and State Of Maine, by his mortgage
deed dated the sixth day of May. y. d.
1911. and recorded in Somerset Regis
try of Deeds. Book 322, Page 31i, cor
VeYed to me, the undersigned a GER
tain parcel of real estate situated in
said Norridgewock, in said county OF
Somerset, and bounded as follows.
The homestead farm of the said
Damas Sirofs, located in said Norridge-
wock, on the road leading from Nor
rfdgewoek to Smithheld, same being
the Edward MeIntre farm. bounded on
the north by land OF Farnk J. Kilgore
and by land owned row or formerly
by william Knowltop. N the east by
land Of Ned r. Pows by land for
merly owned by Go Fl a3 E. Bailey
on the south by land G. Nrbert A..
Gilman: on the west by - J 4 heirs
of II. S. Briggs and by la said
Herbert A. Gilman, said pre- Uses be-
ing the same bought by said Sirois of
John HaTeTmehl. and whereas the
condition of said mortgage has been
broken, now therefore. by reason Of
the breach of the condition thereof, l
claim foreclosure of said mortgage.
Dated December 6, \. u. 1919
3w5O GEORGE l.. HARLOW.
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The funeral was held at her late home
in Oakland, Friday afternoon, at :
o'clock Rev c. l.. Wheaton of the
Free Baptist church officiating. The
remains, accompanied by Mr.. Tapley
and the bearers, Daniel Marshall
Maurice Foss, George Johnston and
James H. Stevens. We're brought to
North Arson on the Saturday fore
noon train. on the arrival of which,
service was held at the home of
Mrs Alice Simmons, Rev. f. l.. Baker
of the Congregational church ofTlciat-
ing. A beautiful tribute to her wor-
thy life. written by her former pastor
Rev Clarence Emery. was read by
Mr.. Baker. The interment was in
Sunset cemetery.
The Methodist Christmas tree and
concert will be Christmas eve at the
church.
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No energy

attend your work properly with degree Of
satisfaction head aches feel dull and grouchy from
dsorced stomach imperfect digestion. To do your work
easily quickly and WELL and to keep at it, must have clear
head
you have been confined close the windows get
for and your lungs filled with fresh If
deranged from hasy eating eating heartily OF
indgestbe food try few doses of L. F. Atwoods
your digestive functions You will speedy
relief and will find yourself doing work easily
and satisfaction yourself Fifty bottle all dealers
Sample free from sL.F.' Medicine Co.. Portland. Me.
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inr 70 the American Shoe Finding Co.
The bark was burned off and they
were badly hackened but no other
serious damage was done.
Mrs. j. II No aleY and children Of
South RoyaltOn, who have been visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
FOss. returned home last week. Her
aunt, Mrs. c. c. Stewart accompanied
her as far as Wateryile. Mrs. Mos
ley who was formerly Miss Sadie Foss
spent Two weeks among relatives here
and at Caratunk
Mrs L. A Bradbury was in town
Tuesday afternoon.
The schools are to close Friday for
= Christmas recess of one week and
the teachers will return to their
homes The grade schools will have
Christmas trees and exercises on next
Friday afternoon
Special for Saturday 100 lbs Good
Mixed Candy at 2ac ID at PEBBLES.
The usual Christmas exercises and
tree will be enjoyed At tho ConErega-
tfonal church on Wednesday evening,
Dec. 2i Everyone is invited TO par
Grinate in the Joyous occasion
Photo Post Cards of Our Service
Flag 81 each. A good souvenir at
Fred W prehles.
When i'm Skowheran be sure To call
# the Cut Price Clothing store. It
will save yog money.
About scyentY-iye members Of
Bingham Grapre met in their hall on
Saturday. Dec 10, and partook of an
4 ,ft.l,. Il L.,
sivelv by the ladies', as the result OF
contest sometime ago. between the
ladies and gentlemen. After dinner
the meeting was called to order at
80 by the worthy master George
Gordon. The officers we're all pres
ent excepting the treasurer. A large
amount of work was attended to after
which the following officers were cleo
ted for the ensuing year: Worthy
Master George Gordon; oyerseer,
John Savage: lecturer, Ethel Savage;
steward John Hardy; assistant stew
ard George Nottage: chaplain, Cyrena
Carl: treasurer Joseph whitney, Sc
cretarv, Hazel Carl gate keeper, Pat
rick Murphy Ceres, Eyie Gordan;
Pomona, villa Savage; Flora Edith
Hunnewel; lady assistant steward
Jessie Nottage. The installation OF
these officers will occur Saturday
January II, 1920
Ezra Chase former resident Of
Mercer died in Madison last Sunday
evening and his remains were brought
to Bingham. Monday. Thru the
kindness OF Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Good
rich the funeral services were held
at their home on Tuesday afternoon
in order that the aged sister Mrs
Cynthia Smith might attend The
service was conducted by Rev T. B.
HIATT The burial was in the village
cemetery. He is survived by one
other brother Albert Chase and the
sister previously spoken of.
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Mary Davis from Cornville has
bought the Methodist parsonage and
intends 10 repair it for her home here
permanently Mrs. Davis was a for
mer resident of this town.
j E b. Society Will meet with the
president, Mrs Holman. All the
members are requested to be present
to help make Christmas bags.
When in Skowhegan be sure to call
at the Cut Price Clothing Store. 1t
will save you money.
A large assortment Of Christmas
Cards and Booklets, etc. are on sale
in the drug store Of l.. c. Williams.
Don't forget that the Reporter is on
sale at cents per copy in the post
office.
EpwOrth topic will be talk on
Christmas by the pastor, Sunday even
ing.
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I'LL L S r A T s

and mice-thats RAT-SNAP. the old
reliable rodent destroyer. Comes in
cakes-no mixing with other food
Your money back if it fails.
25c size q cake) enough for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
soc size q cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings
S100 size 6 cakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage build
ings, or factory buildings.
Sold and Guaranteed by Sampson &
Avore, Skowhegan. sr.5
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NORTH ANS0N

NORTH ANSON
~. vronk Crvmble returned Sat
Nhi u -. -, Danariscotta where
-. visiting her daughter,
-. -, chase
"i' ,..rzat oakland vas
MESS 49, - - ~ Fausfena
me 49, Gnu ss'.s
haP"oiiHs
Mrs. Benjamin "ai9. VIM
with her hH b3Hu IN va
farm oa ihe aoHfh .ae ~ me = - - q
basset riFer. #5Iaed Pdi" 'le
shock the la#h iH5'4a ne 90 ..e...
right SIDE B. hHe'is1 anu III .. 'a50'
ard is confined - heF bea.
pouIin d LaHcy. SkO~hegas, sole
agents for the famous Johnson pants
Mrs. Frank Holiey has returned
from the hospital AT Wateryllle ard
her health Is improved.
There was no preaching service II
the Methodist church, Sunday morn
ing on account OF Rev +. ". NehiI-
son being unable to be there. sun
day School was held as usual
The meeting OF the Daughters Oh
the American Revolution at MIS- 'o4
ME V. Baileys, Friday afternoon was
smaller IN attendance than usuai as
many were i'll and the Regent MIS-
Ellen Knowlton, Is still confined 10
her home with fractured ankle. ms
principal discussion was on the 1easl-
bility OF establishing night schooi'
and the committee, Miss +. M. sim
mons, asked for an extension OF the
for further investigation. Three new
names were presented and reierreo
to the board OF management.
At the meeting OF Capt. Hutchlns
Circle. G. A. X. Saturday afternoon
the officers for the ensuing year were
elected and the installation VIII take
place on Saturday, January ~.
William Stetson. Master OF Ahson
Grange, and his wife, went MONDAY
morning TO Bangor. TO attend STATE
Grange. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Dan
forth also went to represent foihoha
Grange.
Miss Lula Gordon is Mt nome from
Pennington Normal Schooi LOT lhe
Christmas vacation OF Two weeks
When in Skowhegan De sure 10 eau
at the Cut Price Clothlhg store IL
will save you money.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reynoids enter
evening to turkey supper Win al
the nx1ngs: MT. anu MIS-. Wai'ei
Booker, MISS Eva hooker mr. Guy
Booker, Mr.. James Greenieal mr' be re,
Greenleaf, Mr.. ana Mrs 1haries ilo-
belts ana MI. ana MIS-. oiher Ndeos
In the evening soclal games o. caIus
were played. MT. Na'es anu MIS-
Reynolds won the first prize ana MT
James Greenleaf and MIS-. Booker
won the BOBBY prize. AFTER spend
ing a very pleasant evening the guests
departed at a late hour.
G. V. Bailey, who has been a resi-
dent OF thls place Tor the past %
years, is now making plans TO change
his residence to Inc racine coast
Ele has recently disposed oil MS III
terests In numbering operations to
his partner. +. l.. Fenlason II MS
plans come ont as now arranged he
will probably leave for California in
January. Mrs. Bailey will accom-
pany her husband. Alden and Miss
Bernice viii probably remain in NO
Arson. The younger daughter
Kathleen. will pass the winter with
Mrs. Bailey's sister in Providence, r
I.
Miss Helen Fuller Of Oakland has
been a guest at the home OF Miss
Faustena Hapworth.
All winter hats closed out at cost
now. | also have my line OF Christ
mas goods now on display. All my
regular customers are entitled to one
of my shopping bags. Call and get
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-18
You Find IL
Here

Many of the people in the towns
where we are located have discovered
that they can get the best coffee at
oar store. The kind that pleases
their taste, and suits their pocketbook
Call in. We want to show you Ask
MS about Garden of Allah brand. This
is put up in one pound packages and
ground fresh when you buy it. Why
pay more than 55c pound when this
price will buy the best that can be
had.
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{. W. Greene Grocery Co.
Norridgewock, Madison,
North Arson and Bingham
UNITED STATES RAILROAD ADNi3iS "a J II
WALKER 0. HE'S. clrsctar Goagt1Io OF Rai''o'
MARIE CENTRAL RAILROAD

Corrected 10 December 10, 1919
Trains I.eave Skowhegnn Week Days
500 a. IN. for Waterville, Belfast.
Bangor, Bar Harbor. Calais Oakland,
Kineo, Pennington, Lewiston, Augusta,
Brunswick. Bath. Portland, White
Mountain points and Boston.
235 d. m. for Wateryille, Belfast,
Harmony, Dover and Foxcroft, Ban
gor, Bucksport Saturdays only) Au-
gusta. Brunswick. Bath, Portland,
Boston, New York.
Trains Leave skOwhegan Sundays
SIS a. IN. for Waterville. Bangor, Au-
gusta, Brunswick. Portland, Boston.
Trains Arrive SkOwhegan Week Days
40 a. m. from Waterville.
SOS p, m. from Waterville, Bangor,
Bar Harbor, Calais, Oakland, Augusta,
Lewiston. Brunswick, Portland, Boston.
Train. Arrive SkOwhegaB sundays
11.25 a. m. from Waterville, Pitts
held, Newport, Bangor, Augusta, Bath,
Brunswick. Lewiston, Portland, New
York.
d. c. DOUGLASS. Federal Manager.
NJ. l.. HARRIS. Gen'l. Pass. Agent.
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ATHENS

Frank Goodwin and family have re-
turned from Brockton, Mass. where
he has been employed in the ship
yard for the Government. He plans
to occupy his home in the village
the remainder of he winter.
Somerset Academy will close for the
Christmas vacation. Friday.
Poulin & Laney, Skowhegan, sole
agents for the famous Johnson Pants.
Christmas exercises will be held
Wednesday evening, Christmas Eve A
splendid Christmas entertainment
will be given "Cantata" followed
with a tree for the children. May the
people heartily come together to make
this an everybody's Christmas as this
is happy time extended to everyone
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Miss Eleanor Halves and her room
mate, Grace johnson of Gorham, spent
the week end in Skowhegan.