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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-02-06
JAPAN WANTS MINES
WOULD PUT LAND UNDER su
PERvIsIoN OF LEAGUE.
MAIN POINTS OF SETTLEMENT
ARE BEING GRADUALLY
REACHED

Paris. Jan. 29.-While Japan has
made IT clear that she is willing to
return the actual territory included
in the Kiau-Chow concession to CHI
na, she desires to retain the German
railways. mines and other valuable
concessions in Shantung province to
reimburse her for war expenses.
Australia has advanced q similar
reason for claiming the New Guinea
islands and New Zealand for S,aim-
ing Samoa. Japan's claims tn the
Marshall and Caroline groups are
supported on the same grounds.
London, Jan. 29.-The Standard
says that although the peace confer
ence has not fully settled the ques-
ton OF the disposition of Germany's s
colonies. 1t is understood that agree
ments have been reached on the
main points. These agreements in
clude the giving OF German South
west Africa to the South African
Union and German East Africa to
Great Britain as mandator of the
league of nations. some parts being
annexed to the Belgian. Congo.
Paris, Jan. 29.-rhe conferences
among the peace congress delegates
are beginning to touch upon the
question of the freedom OF the seas.
which probably, is the one question
upon which the European delegates
seek the most immediate enlighten-
ment as to President Wilson's views.
Some of the. foremost international
law experts attending the conference
seem to be of the opinion that the
freedom of the seas resolved Itself
into the question of what is contra
band. since the freedom of the seas
really. means nothing more than the
right of private property to move
upon the seas in, time Of war. Ar
menian representatives in Paris, at
a meeting. voted to forward to the
peace conference and the parlia-
ments of the allied governments a
resolution protesting against the
nonrecognition of Armenia as CO.
beIligerent and the refusal to admit
its delegates to the peace conference.
The resolution declares that in addi-
ton to refusing offers from Ger
many and Turkey. the Armenians
embraced the allied cause at
the first opportunity and fought
side by side with the allies
until the end. The Armenians. 1t is
said. fought on the French. Syrian
and Caucasus fronts.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1919-02-06

Turkish oppression Of Greeks living
on the southern coast of the Black
sea continues, according to Greek
newspaper which says that forces
necessary to carry out the armistice
have not yet reached the Black sea
ports,
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Nat Goodwin Dead.

New York-Nat c. Goodwin. the
actor, died at hotel here after a
brief illness. He came to New York
from Baltimore, where he had been
playing. Death was due to a general
breakdown in health, following an
operation for the removal of his right
eye several months ago.
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TROOPS PUT
DOWN RIOTS
FORTY PEOPLE ARE INJURED IN
STRIKE TROUBLE AT
GLASGOW.
MAY EFFECT IRELAND
TO EXTEND OPERA
TioNs IN OTHER COUNTRIES
PROBABLE. :

western Newspaper Union News Service
Belfast. Feb. 1.-The strike COM
mittee announced that 1t contem-
plates trying to extend the strike 10
the whole of ireland. Replying TO
an appeal from John Devlin, member
of Parliament, that he intervene In
the strike. David Lloyd George, the
British prime minister. replied tnat
the British government did not con-
troll the hours of labor and that he
was in complete agreement with the
reply of Andrew Bonar Law. lord
privy seal. to the provost at Glasgow,
declining to intervene In the strike
there. The premier added that this
reply applied with equal force to Bel
fast.
London, Feb. Troops arrived
during the night at Glasgow, where
there were serious strike disorders.
Glasgow, Jan. 31.-Forty persons
were injured during the disorders in
connection with the strike. The
clashes between the strikers and the
police had ceased. but the city was
in semi-darkness. owing to the
shortage of electric current. With
a view to stopping street car traffic.
the strikers attacked cars and
twelve of them were thrown from
the tracks and smashed In the salt
market. other cars were attacked
in oher parts of the city. At least
one shop was looted.
London. Jan. 31.-Except for Sc
rious developments in Glasgow. the
labor situation was not materially
changed. It was reported that some
Belfast firms had threatened TO in
stitute lockout. but as yet this has
not been officially confirmed.
The Belfast concerns affected by
the strike. however. issued joint
statement contending that any
change of hours must be national
affair and asserting that they are
willing to adopt whatever standard
may be nationally decided upon.
They declare that II a shorter work
ing week than forty-seven hours is
adopted only in Belfast that city will
be unfairly handicapped.
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KAISER GERMAN Idol
MAKING ATTEMPT TO BRING
BACK HoHENZoLLERN.
LEADING MANUFACTURER ARE
INTERESTED IN THE RE-
INSTATEMENT.
Western Newspaper Union New. Service.

Western Newspaper Union New. Service
Paris. Jan. 3O.AField Marshal Won
aindenburg, according to the Echo
lie Paris. is endeavoring to bring
ibout the return of former Emperor
william after the meeting of the ma
.ional assembly. Leading German
manr "Nctureres in Westphalia are
said to be interested in the plan. The
former emperor wrote to Premier
Ebert that he would accept whatever
residence in Germany was assigned
to him. Ebert is said to have replied
that only the national assembly
would be qualified to decide the
question.
London.-General Ludendorff. for
mer chief Iuartermaster general OF
the German army. has returned to
Berlin and is living in small village
in the Grunewald district under an
assumed name. according to an Ex-
change Telegraph dispatch from Am
sterdam. because he fears popular
demonstrations. The general is said
to have placed his services at the dis
posal OF the government. which. 1t Is
added. declined them with thanks.
Paris.-The doctors of the German
port OF wilhelmshaven. which is In
control OF the Spartacans. have gone
on a strike. according to Zurich
dispatch to the Matin.
Amsterdam.-Princ Max OF Ba-
den. the former German imperial
chancellor. will be nominated by the
German Social Democrats and the
German Democrats as their candi-
date for the presidency of the Ger
man republic. according to Berlin
dispatch.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-05
Progress in Water Investigation

Messrs. Green & Wilson, engineers
employed in the investigation now GO
ing ON with regard to a water supply
for Skowhegan, have caused to be
analyzed samples from Lake George,
Embden and Wentworth ponds; also
from Oak Pond and other bodies of
water. OF these, Embden and Oak
Ponds are perhaps the most desirable,
although many of the other samples
are far superior to water which is
being supplied to thousands of cites
and towns throughout the country Of
course, any water which shows pol
luton is excluded. Samples which
are all right in that respect are grad
ed according to their clarity freedom
from color, freedom from animal
and vegetable growth, taste and ap-
upon various other considerations.
Embden and Oak Ponds are both very
clear and both very free from animal
or vegetable matter. Where animal
matter is spoken of, the reference is
usually to minute organisms not no
ticeable to the casual observer Prac-
tically all waters contain them to a
degree, and usually they constitute no
objection.
Embden Pond has an elevation suf-
licient to bring water 10 Skowhegan
under excellent pressure. If the
water of Oak Pond was used, power
for pumping could be obtained by a
.penstock from Lake George This
would make a very cheap power and
would deliver excellent water in
Skowhegan under suitable pressure
a not unreasonable cost.
Now the interests of Somerset coun-
/ ty and its people may seem to be a
narrow field. They doubtless are, in
comparison with all the things po-
ltical, scientific and literary which
have been seen, experienced and
dreamed Of in the world at large, but,
after all, there are innumerable sub
jects to talk about which vitality af-
feet Somerset County people. These
you are at liberty to discuss, any
time you wish, in the columns of the
! dependent More than
/ that, you are urged. begged and be
sought thus to make your thoughts
known to our readers
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE


Whereas Minnie Marble Smith of
Bangor ia the county of Penobscot and
state u Maine, by her mortgage deed
aaled January LIST, 1918, recorded in
Somerset Registry of Deeds, Book 343
rage 400, conveyed to the First Ma
uohal Bank Of Bangor a certain lot or
parcel of land with the buildings
thereon situated in the town and VII
lage Of Pittsfeld in the county of SOM
srset and State of Maine, bounded and
described as follows: Beginning at a
Stone Some post on the east side of Main
greet so called; thence southeriy
along the easterly line of said Main
street about four ca rods to land now
p, formerly occupied by George e.
hlmball; thence easterly along the
horth line of said Kimbalrs land eight
70 rods to the northeast corner OF
sald kimball lot; thence northerly
pWafaliel with the easterly line Of said
nam Street about four 90 rods to
i % now or formerly occupied by Fred
D. y, DOW; thence westerly on the south
line of said BOWS land eight 90 rods
y, ~ me place of beginning, containing
ptna'riy,two (32) square rods; and said
h ak by its deed of assignment dated
81, q, 1919. and recorded in Somer-
s 80, Registry of Deeds, Book 34S. Page
sSl sold and assigned said mortgage
" "r9 the debt thereby secured to the
Suan'userpsgned, Harry r. Coolidge OF
t t3aiu fittsiield; and whereas the condi-
mon mon Of said mortgage has been and
t ION OF the breach of the condition
mortgage
4, Dated at PittsAeld, Maine, this 18th
s sao, OF May, 1919.
'wsl HARRY R. COOLIDGE.
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Sudden Death of Peter P0ulin.

Peter Pouln, for about p years u
resident of East Madison, died there
Tuesday. He was found, Monday af
ternoon, PROSTATE near the shore of
the lake. where he had gone for
walk. and it later developed that he
had suffered a stroke OF apopleXy. He
was taken at once to the home OF Viii
liam Mcdonald, where he was board
ing, but did not regain consciousness.
His age was about 60 years.
For many years after coming to
Maine, he worked in the woods. More
recently, until compiled to give up
work by reason of failing health, he
was employed for long time as night
watch at the Somerset Worstod Mills.
He is survived by brother, Luke,
of East Madison, and another brother.
Joseph, of Quincy, Mass. There are
also several relatives in Canada The
funeral will be tomorrow (Fridayl at
ten o'clock.
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Sweet Corn Meeting nj Skowhegan

When the price of sweet corn was
reduced from five cents per pound to
four cents this spring, the Maine
Sweet Corn Growers Association
was started and several local units
were organized among the farmers,
the first one being at Benton. The
has become State vide and
locals have been formed in a large
percentage of the sweet corn growing
communities.
This organization is being carried
on through the Farm Bureaus with
the assistance of the State Depart
ment of Agriculture and College OF
Agriculture, extension division.
A meeting for the purpose of or
ganizing a local association will be
held at Municipal Court Room, Skow-
hogan, on Friday evening, June 9th, at
s o'clock. Some representative of
the State Department will probably
be present together with the County
Agent.
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Marked Copies to Show Yours AID

One of our best advertisers, a dry
goods concern, follows the custom OF
sending marked copies of the paper
showing his ad to the firm or firms
who make the goods mentioned
therein. This is an excellent custom
to follow and we are always willing
to furnish and mail the paper free Of
expense, when requested to do so. Our
local retail merchant should bear this
in mind. Give us the address and
we will mark your ad and send a
copy any time. 1t is good thing to
let the manufacturers know that you
are featuring his product. Where he
finds a progressive merchant willing
to cooperate, he is often willing to
assist in the advertising or in other
ways very much and to the advantage
of the retailer. Let us help you to
tell the maker that you carry his
goods and advertise them for sale, by
sending a marked copy of the indie
pendent Reporter.
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served and then a social chat with
Mr.. Holway who is an interesting
talker as he has kept posted on all
subjects of the day and can relate
many interesting tales of travel.
Mr. Holway was born in Larone in
1881 and has been a busy stirring man
all his fe. He went to Australia in
1852 and from there to California
where he spent seven years in the
mines and elsewhere.
In recent years he travelled in
many of the western and middle
states and not few of the southern
and all over New England in the in
terest of the Grange as National
Deputy. He was charter member Of
Somerset Grange and has held all the
offices in the local order and many
repeated. He was also a County and
State official in the order and as dep
uty has organized 81 oranges,
Mr. HolWay although nearly eighty
eight years old is still hale and
hearty and we'll met and works every
day for the exercise. Long may he
live To enjoy the cane; he requires
none for use, as yet
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ing in New York, which preclude
this possibility.
Mr.. Durkin however feels that his
selection Of the new members OF his
company will leave little 10 be desir-
ed, and is going to let the public de
eide that After two months careful
search and hundreds of interviews
with actors in the great metropolis
the following people We're engaged.
AS leading woman his selection Wa
Miss Zania CurZOn. d very beautiful
and accomplished actress who ap-
peared in Fair aid Warmer and
Twin Beds under the management
of SelWyn x Co. OF New York; Miss
Virginia Pemberton, talented and
attractive young woman under HI
Shubert management. Miss FloreHce
Coventry Il brilliant actress of unlimif-
ed experience under every Well known
management in New York or Tn
male members. T II. MacauleY COM
fresh from his tri iMpks at The Greeu-
wich Village Th,7're where h.. WORK
received lie un4uIuoa. prai>. Ne he
New York critics Ewing Cherry IS
the juvenile member al the company
an actor Of charm and an lily, With
an enyiable record Ia his credit Mr.
Cherry has appeared in several New
York productions under various man
agements and has jus completed a
stock season in Omaha. Neh Last
comes John skinner he utility man
land Mr. Durkins assistant who will
an ..ap n a vlri4A line "a p4rts
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THE NEWS OF SOMER-
SETS BUSY TOWNS
PLEASANT POND

Mr. and Mrs. Irving Covell and a
party of friends from Vasselboro were
at Birch Bluff Camp for the weekend.
The Inn had a capacity crowd Sat
urday night.
Fred Magoon and Mortimer French
of Scion were among the fisherman
Saturday.
Prof. and Mrs. F. +. Pomeroy with
Mr. and Mrs. Leane of Auburn were
at their camp, Memorial Day.
Hon. F. H. Colby, W. J. Pooler and
Harry Cummings were at Kill Kare
kamp, Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. w, B. Goodrich of
Bingham are at their cottage for IA
few days
This is certainly a game country in
here. The other night Bingham
party was fishing over at the point
when moose came into the water
within few feet of the boat and the
next night Mrs. Fred Moore saw "a
deer. a hedgehog and a bear. 1t is
hardly safe to go unarmed.
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Lakewood Stock Company

James Durkin and his new Stock
Company will open their season at
Lakewood on Monday evening. June
23rd and this event has created wide
spread interest. Already frequent
inquiries have been made as 10 the
personnel of the Stock Company and
what the opening play will be 1t
is a simple matter to reveal the names
and accomplishments of the players,
but 50 excellent is the lst Of plays
selected for the coming season, that it
required much thought 10 decide
which play would introduce the new
players To the greatest advantage,
and allow the patrons OF the theatre
TO judge of their excellence. Select
ing plays in this generation IS no
small task but engaging PLAYERS to
keep up the standard already estab-
lishod at Lakewood is a more difficult
matter. however, without rejecting on
the members Of last years company
Mr. Durkin returns with what he feels
to be a superior organization OF
the old members, Herbert Light and
Charles Greene need no introduction
To the public, as they will be remem-
bered for their excellent work last
summer The question will arise
why did not Mr. Durkin bring bach
the many members who so thorough
~ established themselves last year,
Mr. Durkin tells us that two of the
lad es are doing war work in Europe
and the other members are now play
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IIonorcd Athens Citizen Passes Away

Honorpd Athens Citizen PASSES Away
Almon +. Locke life long resident
of Athens was born March %. 1851,
educated in Somerset Academy and
lived on a farm about mile north of
the village. He married Maria Lord,
Dec. %, 1872 and after many years of
happ ness she died April IA, 1897
one daughter was born to them Mrs.
Cara Locke BosWorth
Later Mr. Locke married Miss Win
ME Reed and moved from the farm
to Athens village where he passed
away May 10. 1919.
He was a member of the Wessenn
set Lodge |. o. o. F., for a good many
years. President Of Mount Rest Cor
poration, Selectman for several terms
Janitor of Wessrunsett Hall and served
in this office faithfully until death.
| long for household voices gone,
For vanished smiles | long,
But God hath led my dear ones on
And he can do no wrong.
/ know not what the future hath
OF Marvel or surprise,
Assured alone that life and death
His mercy underlies.
Yet in the maddening maze or Things
And tossed by storm and flood,
To one fixed trust my spirit cllngs,
l know that God is good.
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ALLEN j. BURTON,
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division,


ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Mime, Northern Division
ON this Gath day of May \. d
INV. on reading the foregoing petition
Ordered by the Court, That a hear
iHg he had upon the same on the llth
daY of July \. d. 1919, before said
Court at Bangor, in said District.
Northern Division, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon; and that notice thereof be
published in The Independent epor-
ter, a newspaper printed in said Dis
trict, Northern Division, and that all
known creditors, and other persons in
interest, may appear at the said time
and place, and show cause, IL any they
have. why the prayer of said petitioner
should not be granted.
And Ii IL further Ordered by the
Court. That the Clerk shall send by
mail 10 all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order. addressed
10 them at their places of residence
as stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence
Hale Judge of the said Court and
the seal thereof at Bangor. in the
northern Division of said District, Oh
The 9Th day OF May A. D. 1919.
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
IL 81 p'''
A true copy Of petition and order
thereon
Attest
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
D. Deputy Clerk.
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AnSel HolMay Now the Owner of the
Post Gold Cane

Uncle Ansel, a resident of Nor
ridgewock, formerly of Skowhegan,
but who was born and grew up in
Larone, nov has the honor of being
the oldest man in town since the
death of Joseph SIN tn the former
owner of the cane The town fathers
took the cane to the home of Mr..
Holway who resides with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Parsons on Burrill Hill
and there with due ceremonies pre-
scented it, after which lunch was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-05
kENSEBEC AVENUE -EMBDEN

Mrs. Cora Stevens was in Madison
Saturday
Nettie Hodgdon' is the guest of her
sister, Mrs. Fred Ward.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Lombard OF Oak
land. were calling in town over sun
day.
Fred Ward is driving a new Ford
automobile.
Thomas Cross of Scion, was in town
Saturday evening.
Earl Moulton was in town Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-05
Novelty
Orchestra

D. K. Lyon has recently
returned from Boston and is
ready to resume business as
leader of Lyons Novelty Or
chestra. Engagements for
concerts, dances or social
events are solicited.
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1.-THE FAMOUS Sk0WHEcAh HIGH SCHOOL SQUAD OF VETERAN WARRIORS

the finest qualities Fighting shout
der 10 shoulder they have taken part
in many battles, two IF their NUN
Der paving the Supreme sacrifice Al
Chateau Thierry. Reading from left
to rIrht. standing, Corp Ralph Mer
row. severely wounded. Sergt CAST
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INDIGESTION and
CONSTIPATION
Quickly Relieved By
"FTuit-a-tiVeS"
RocHoN, P. Q.

RoCHoN, L. u.
ST suffered for many years with
terrible Indigestion and CONSTIPATION.
A neighbor advised "Fyuit-a-ti0es"
Tor Fruit Liver Tablets. 1 tried
them. To the surprise of my doctor,
began to improve and he advised
me TO go on with "Fruit-a-tiVes".
| consider that l owe my life to
fruit -a-tivcs" and | want to say to
those who suffer from Indigestion,
Constipation or Headaches - try
"Fruit-a-.iyes" and you will get well".
CORINE GAUDREAU.
SOC. box, for 50 80, trial size DC
At dealers or from FRTIT-A-TINES
Limited, .OGDENSBURG, n. Y.
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Buy copy oi The Ferguson

Tn annual .a.aaa Of thu Harmony
High school Magaz ne. known as
TIL Ferguson is on sale by tae pu-
pills Of that Institution. Il may De
also found at sampson q Azores and
Bucbnam, in 5koWhegan; and at R.
{. Hamiltous il Har,land Price,
- per copy
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One Of .Skowhegans contributions
To her country cause was the famous
High School squad, picture Of which
is given below. These young men.
altho students. were among the first
10 volunteer when the call came and
they have proven themselves men Of
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UNITED STATES RAILROAD Administration
WALKER D. HINES, Director General Of Railroads
MAINE CENTRAL RAILROAD
Schedule of Passenger Trains

Corrected to May IL. 1919
Trains Leave skowhegan Week Days
500 a. m for Waterville, Beifast'
Bangor, Oakland, Kineo, Farmlhgloh
Lewiston, Augusta. Brunswick' bath'
Portland and Boston.
1145 a. m. for Waterville, Bangor
Calais, PASSPORT, Bar Harbor, vance
boro, st. John, Oakland. Farming Ton
Lewiston, Augusta, BrunsWlck' patn'
Portland, White Mountain points bos-
ton and New York.
ITO D. m. for Waterville, Bangor,
Augusta, Brunswick, Bath, Fortiaho
and Boston.
Trains Leave skOwbegan sundays
f845 a. M for Waterville, Bangor;
Augusta, Brunswick, Portland anu
Boston.
Trains Arrive skowhegnn Week DAYS
Ills a. m from Waterville, BelIast'
Pittsneld, Harmony. Dover an Wnsox.
croft, Bangor, Bucksport, lMonoays
only. Lewiston. Augusta. bruns WEI
Bath, Portland, Boston ana New III n
sos D. m. from Watervilie' bansor'
Bar Harbor, Calais, Oakland, Aqsusta,
Lewiston, Brunswick. Portland bos.on
800 D. m. from Waterville, bangor
Lewiston, Augusta, Brunswick fort-
land and Boston.
Trains Arrive skowhegan Sundays
11.2b A. m. from Waterville, Pitts
neld. Newport, Bangor. Augusta, batn'
Brunswick. Lewiston and Portland.
d. C. DOUGLASS, Federal manager
n. L HARRIS. Genl. Pass. Agent