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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25

John &. Wooley belong to America,
and She has no greater citizen, he
belongs to the Church. and she has
no more devoted disciple; he belongs
to the Temperance movement, and it
has no abler advocate.
As lawyer editor. historian,
scholar, lecturer, reformer and pro
phet OF the new citizenship, he has
stood in the front rank of the ma
tions truly great men.
No man has had more prominent
place in the great temperance crus-
ade He was honored by the Pro
hbition party as its candidate for
President of the United States, and
had he been elected he would have
filled the office with credit to the coun-
try.
As a hnishd orator he has no SUI
peror and in the Judgment Of many,
no equal on the American platform.
He is a master of the most perfect
English; his vocabulary seems limit
less: his rhetoric is elegant; his rea-
soning is faultless. To hear the most
perfect sample of American eloquence
you must hear Woolley.
For more than a quarter OF cen
tury he has spoken from the lecture
platform in every state and almost
every county of the nation; with his
faeile pen he has given to the world
many books, and to the magazines of
the nation iunumerable articles that
rank with the best in literature.
He has doubtless done more 10
arouse the nation and the Church to
fight alcohol than has any other eiti-
zen. His brain and heart and pen
and voice have largely created the
sentiment that will soon give the
United States National Prohibition.
For a dozen years he has been the
most prominent figure in the great
Anti Saloon League movement
Count it the rarest privilege OF your
life to hear John G. Wooi,ey.
Admission free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
SOMERSET CENTRAL FAIR OPENS At
SKOWHEGAN NEXT TUESDAY
Every Effort Has Been Made to Exceed all
Former Exhibitions

Next Tuesday al roads VIII lead 10
sEo~hegan when Somerset County
big annual event Somerset Central
Fair, will he in fall swing. It is the
one big. enjoyable time that we l5ok
forward to. where We meet and greet
Qua friends. MUNICH peanuts and pop
corn and enjoy the hundred and one
features that the association has
brought together To entertain US
Many of us have attended the State
Fairs this year but the Skowhegan
Fair looms pretty large on the hori-
zon of coming events because we are
at home and among friends
II we we're to tell you about all Of
the attractions which will be upon
the grounds this year. we would have
no space for other news. The splen-
did new exhibition hall will be full of
valuable and attractive exhibits. One
of the features will be the demon
stration of electric power for domes-
tic purposes by the Central Maine
Power Company. This exhibit will
be under the direction of the local
agent Mr.. b. J Whitney and will in
clude the milking machine. pumping
machine, washing machine, electric
cleaners and other smaller articles
a special feature will be a dance each
evening OF the Fair in the hall With
music by Weleh's famous Jazz o,ehe--
ira. This dance viii be uaaer ex-
pert supervision and aa.t su =
assured This orehesf a#t #.z.'
Regiment Band will ts la=..=
during the Far
The Association Is certain Of
splendid exhibition of ueat stock and
Somerset County has some of the best
in Maine \ new feature in eounec-
tion with this branch of the Fair is
,he selling ot stock upon the grounds
by auction. This auction is the FIRST
to be held at the Somerset Centra!
Fair. but il VII undoubtedly become
a permanent fixture from now on
In addition Ia the animals already
announced 10 be sold there will be
several head OF COW, from the Isaiah
Crowell farm and splendid sow with
Il litter Of pigs
Peter W. Merry is 10 bring to Dee
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25

Oae Of these cor. la essaasire
win q record Il za5f. a.a a #re that
ha. a record of 2IGt..
There Is splendid H. ri one
hundred and twentg-raree entries
Tor the seven hsg fares which i1c,sles
sore of the best hofse= ia Maine.
\ new rule aiil be il force al Fair
view Park as to the home -tretch
during the races next Tuesday. We'd
nesday and THURSDAY Heretofore. a
spirit OF good-natured go-as- 5ou-
please policy has existed regarding
stockholders along the side Of the
home stretch The drivers and
horsemen, and the public generally,
have tolerated this custom. but have
never been satisfied with it. It is
dangerous for both drivers and spec-
tators alike, and is in practice no.
where else We trust il is to be dis
continued here
The new rule is not intended TO
work 70 the inconvenience of anyone
or to limit anybody in his enjoyment.
On the contrary, it is introduced for
the safety aid comfort OF al con
cerned.
Frank Thompson. Skowhegans vet
eran ard efficient Chief Of Police has
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Merchants Rummage Auction Sale
Next Wednesday

The auction idea is to be promi-
nent in this years fair at Somerset
Central Park. Some time on We'd
nesday afternoon, perhaps immediate
ly following the livestock auction
mentioned elsewhere will 0ccur an
auction of merchandise donated for
the purpose by Skowhegan merchants
1t is impossible to give the inventory
of goods or variety of articles in this
paragraph, but some splendid oppor-
tunities for good bargains are sure
to result. The gross proceeds of this
treasurer of the Somerset Central
Agricultural Society.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Special Town Meeting

A special town meeting has been
called for next Saturday afternoon at
80 to act on several articles of i'm
portance. After the article calling
for the election of moderator the
following articles will be taken up:
Article 2-To see if the town will
vote to authorize its selectmen to
pay by issuing the towns bonds all
its promissory notes representing
both temporary and permanent loans
except such notes as have been Is
sued during the present year in an
ticipation of taxes. Such notes
amounting to $51 900 and to determine
what amount of this Indebtedness
shall be paid each and every year
until paid and to pass all necessary
votes respecting the same.
Article 3-To see If the town will
vote to raise money to purchase a
parcel of land owned by Archie Giles
for the purpose of obtaining gravel
and to pass all votes respecting the
same.
Article ITO see If the town will
vote to authorize and instruct the
"NICtlluen W eheCutC q uOOu ci my p"
age rights on it's town farm to the
Shawmut Mfg. Co, the town having
long since been paid therefore by
said company.
Article 5-To see what action the
town will take regarding the present
lease of the Opera House either by
amending the existing lease or &C
cepting it's surrender and making a
New lease also to decide upon the
acceptance of any amendments of the
present lease that may be proposed
and upon the terms of a new lease
10 be substituted for the present
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Mercer Fair Next Monday

The annual fair will be held at Mer-
Ger Village next Monday. Sept %
There will be a pulling match of
horses in the afternoon. also a foot
race and potato race for which prizes
are offered The day will end with
grand ball with music by Welchs or
chestra. The officers of the associa-
ton are c. G. Mcdonald, G. y. Wood
and Charles Gales
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Freshmen Reception Next Friday
Evening

Next Friday evening at 745 will oc-
cur the annual Freshmen reception
of the Skowhegan High School at
Grange. Hall, Owing to the small
size of the dancing space it is de-
sirable to limit the attendance to the
pupils OF the high school, their pa
rents, and the alumni,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Christian Band Meetings

There is to be an all day meeting
OF the Christian Band at the Bush
schoolhouse three miles from Burn
ham village, next Sunday, Rev. J. NJ.
Dysart will preach A convention of
this denomination will commence in
Grand Army Hall. PittsAeld. Friday
evening of next week. continuing Sat
urday aud Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25

/ Fairfield. August Bollman of New
York pleaded guilty of setting in mo-
ton a railroad velocipete Joseph
Liz2otte of lockwood pleaded not
guilty in assaulting Henry Glblair.
The above named prisoners were re-
turned TO jail to await their SEN
tences.
Ozias Belgard who had been charg-
ed with robbery was discharged. Sy-
lvester Sasso of Madison was also dis
charged
On Monday the criminal docket was
called The first case which came
before the jury was that of l.. L. Will
liams VS. the Madison, Water Company.
This was an action brought by Mrs.
Williams for damages which she
claimed to be $4,000. W. B. Brown of
Madison. Ex-county Attorney T. A.
Anderson of Pittsfield represented the
plaintiff and Attorney Pattangall, But
Ter & Butler of Skowhegan, and
Locke appeared for the defendant.
Other respondents arraigned in
open court on criminal processesswere
George Goodrich of Canaan who had
been charged with selling cider, plead
ed not guilty c. NJ. Holt and w. II.
Hight Of Skowhegan furnished the re-
quired sureties of $500 for his further
appearance Mary Lessor of Madi-
son was arraigned for assault upon
Fannie Foss of Madison She plead
ed not guilty and the necessary sure
ties were furnished. Afterward the
latter was taken up for being COM
mon scold She pleaded not guilty.
Abel Thompson and l.. NJ. Sanborn
furnished the required suretes in
the sum OF $500 each. Levi Coro Of
Arson was arrigued for three indict-
ments in connection with liquor cases.
He pleaded guilty to all three of
them. r. Butler and Rose LeClaire
of Arson pleaded not guilty to a for
nieation charge John Noco was ar
raigned on two indictments. lie
pleaded not guilty.
The cases below mentioned were
called with the following results; St.
VS. c. Farlardeau, mol pressed. State
vs. L. V. Stapleford, Aplt., continued :;
State VS. II. NJ. Turner, bigamy, trial
State VS. A b. Borden, continued :;
State VS. Felix Butler, placed on file;
State VS. Henry Merrill, mol pressed :;
State VS. Harlow X. Wescott, trial,
State VS. Michael Farrell. Aplt., placed
on file; State vs. Lloyd Adams, placed
on file; State VS. Frank y, Duffy,
continued; State VS. Fred Leary, plac-
ed on file; State VS. a. B. Narney,
placed on file.
The case of the Madison Motor
Company VS. Pullen which was in
order for last Thursday was ordered
defaulted
The following naturalization cases
have been taken up this week:
Dominik Nj. Susi formerly of Petto-
zana, Italy. but now of Pittsfield
Frank Frederick of Salmona, Italy,
Shans Frederick of Salmona, Italy;
James Frederick, Dominik Antonia
Frederick and Ralph L. Cianchetta all
formerly of Salmona, Italy, but now
residing in Pittsfeld; Ernest II. An
derson of Sweden, but now of Fair
field; Stanisles Chamberlain OF s..
Rome, p. O.. now of Skowhegan
Telesphore Chamberlain of Skowhe-
gan; Robert o. Raney, formerly of
St Francis, p. Q. now of Milburn
street of this town; Joseph y Fon-
taine of Sherbrook. p. Q. now of
Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
WHEN GOOD MEN RULE
THE WORLD
BY John G. WOolley nj the Opera
House, Sunday Evening, Oct.

John G. Woolley, National speak
er Anti-Saloon League of America,
will speak in the Opera House, Sun
day evening, October ). on When
Good Men Rule the World" This is
one Of hundreds of National-World
Prohibition rallies. now being held
throughout America.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
DR.. SELOEN F. GREENE
PASSES AWAY
Sudden Death OF n Well Known Citi-
zen of Somerset County

The people of Somerset County will
be sorry TO learn of the sudden death
of one OF Solon's prominent citizens,
Dr. Selden F. Greene which occurred
,at his office last Friday, about one
O'Clock He had been in his usual
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Change in Undertaking Business

Augustus Gilblair who has been in
the undertaking business for the past
twenty years and carried on this en-
terprise on Center street, has sold
out his business to Lord & Caswell.
who vii conduct the same with their
usual efficient service. They took
possession of the business yesterday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Help Advertise the Fair

If you are going out on the high
ways during the next few days. please
call for some advertising matter re-
garding the Somerset Central Fair
and take 1t with you. There is a
supply at the Independent Reporter
office
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
SkOwhegan Stores Resume Regular
Hours

Many Skowhegan retail places have
been closing Wednesday afternoons
during the summer. They will be
open all day, every day, commencing
the week of October 9Th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25

Her sre's mothers milk made 664
pounds of butter, one year. some
COW Now, come to the Fair. aad see
something good want 10 see Who
can pick an out in her. ! don't want
all H2lstein men. but Jersey or Guer-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Dance nj Canaan Hotel

There will be a dance at the Ca
naan Hotel tomorrow friday even
ing. Music by Nay Varney's 0rches-
ira.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
This Kind Come Three ior $1,000

Every farmer should see the s'e9t
Holstein cow that took the fr-t Pre-
MUM at the Four County Fair al
Pittsfeld l bought her to lei them
see what every farmer ought to have
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25

good as money nsey To come and see what have
wanted 10 make sot Richard Z Eaton of Exeter is
ave to sell but the man who made dis up the
COW. as four money fer this Believe ne She
is of milk per will be one of the attractions at the
half feet Somerset Central Fair.
of this month CHARLES W DAY.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
To Control Waters
of the Big Sioux

Sioux Falls, Sept 15.-The mem
bers of the board of county commits
sioners have completed a tour of in
spection along drainage ditch No. /
1t was found that when some cutting
was done near the Schodt place
three miles up the river, that the
water had cut it's way into the bank
and was running around into the
ditch and through the spillway
which to a certain extent accounts
for the low stage of the river down
tow.
emporary dams had been installed
but the commissioners have decided
to construct substantial dams to keeI
the water in the new channel. 1t has
been decided to erect dikes along the
penitentiary property which will pre-.
vent a large acreage of land on the
bottom from being inundated every
time there is an extra flow of water
through the drainage bitches and
river
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
Urges Deportation of
Undesirable Aliens

Watertown, Sept. 15.-Deportation
of undesirable alien citizens was ad-
vocated in a motion introduced at
the meeting of the Codington county
post No. IT, American Legion.
Following the introduction of such
motion one of the local officers who
was with the intelligence service for
some time in the east explained his
reason for supporting the measure;
which he was not able to go into any
of the details of his work, he gave in
a general way some of the matters
unearthed in the work carried on by
the intelligence section of the army
The post adjutant was instructed to
write South Dakota senator's urSinG
support of the Johnson bill providing
for such deportation, which bill has
passed the house and is now before
the senate committee on naturaliza-
tion and immigration.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
GENERAL PERSHING
in WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION IN HOUSE TO EX.
TEND AMERICAS THANKS AND
$4,000 SWORD

Washington, ID. c., Sept 15.-Gen-
eral John j. Pershing has establish
ed headquarters of the American ex-
peditionary forces at the war depart
ment, where more than two years ago
he took up a task, the results of
which astounded the world, to him
brought fame and to his country un-
dying glory.
General Pershing was welcomed
upon his return to the national cap
ital with a fitting demonstration of
gratitude to the man who led the
American arms to victory in France.
AT the headquarters where they
began General Pershing and his staff
will wind up the affairs of the great
est force for overseas operations ever
organized in the history of the world.
Appropriate to the occasion of Gen
eral Pershing's return to Washington
a resolution proposing the gift of a
sword to the ranking officer of the
American expeditionary forces has
been given right of way for consid-
Grafton in the house. The resolution
which tenders the thanks of the
American people and the congress to
General Pershing and the men of the
American expeditionary forces would
appropriate $4,000 for purchase OF
the sword
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
Battle With Auto
Thieves in Nebraska

Wayne, Neb., Sept. 15.-John
Wright, of Wayne, and John Nugent,
of Council Bluffs. Ia, are in Jail in
Wayne, while Guy Miller local boy,
is hiding in nearby corn field as the
result of running fight from a
stolen car with Marshal Andy Chance
and posse, of this city.
When ordered to stop the car,
Wright put on full speed and the Off
Ger shot the tires off the car Wright
and Nugent then fled to neighbor.
ing field and took refuge behind a
straw stack. Wright was captured
b. rancis Jones, a young merchant
Of Wayne and late ensign in the
United States navy. Nugent was
taken by James Pile, late captain OF
a company that saw service on the
Mexican border.
Word had come from Walthill that
the young bandits after shooting foul
times at the marshal of that Town
had headed in this direction. The
party was in a Chandler car that was
stolen an Sioux City. A quantity oi
liquor was found in the cay
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
Start Work on
Black Hills Highway

Lead, Sept 15.-Today the first
big contract of good roads work to
be done in the Black Hills under di-
rection of the state highway commits
sion was commenced in the northern
hills. The work will be done on the
Black and Yellow train from the linn
its of Whitewood OF the Wyoming
line, passing through Spearfish.
The work will be pushed as rapid
ly as possible, and by the time the
tourist season opens in 1920 it will
be one of the best automobile high.
ways in the west.
Two camps will be established
along the right of way of the high
way. Among the equipment will bt
an immense steam shovel which will
be set to work on Whitewood hill
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
MISSING FLIERS Are
GIVEN UP AS LOST
GOVERNMENT CEASES SEARCH
FOR LIEUTS. WATERHOUSE
AND CONNELLY

San Diego, Cal, Sept. 15.-The
search in Lower California by the wal
and navy departments for Lieuts
Frederick Waterhouse and c. H. Con
nelly, aviators, who have been miss
ing since August 21, has been aban,
doned. Except from Mexicans who
say the aviators' machine, nothins
has been heard of the two men. II
is estimated the search has cost the
government nearly 100000.
Col. Watson has asked the war de
partment to authorize the payment oi
a reward to anyone who may find the
bodies of the aviators or their ma
chine.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
Food Control Act
Penalties Profiteering

Washington, ID. c., Sept. 15.-The
house bill extending the food control
act to penalize profiteering, as re-
quested by President Wilson and At
torney General Palmer, as means
of reducing the cost of living, was
passed by the senate and sent to con-
ference.
In addition to penalties-$5,0 600
fine and two years Imprisonment
for profiteering, boarding, destroy
ing or monopolizing of food and
other necessaries or making any
unjust or unreasonable rate OF
charge" the bill extends the law to
include wearing apparel and contain
ers of food. feeds and fertilizers, as
well as food, fuel. fertilizers and agri-
cultural machinery. The life of the
proposed law would terminate upon
fthe proclamation of peace.
Although many. senators criticised
the bill, there was virtually no oppo
sition to the measure.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
Lady Decided She
Did Not Want to Hunt

Aberdeen, Sept. 15.---"Your age,
please?"
1t was the clerk in the county
treasurer's office who spoke; and it
was a sweet faced blonde who was
addressed.
Why, II don't understand. You
see only want hunting license
she answered
Yes, yes, / understand, the clerk
continued. I'VE require physical
description of every applicant before
the license can be issued"
Well, you can just say legal ;
you see am over 81"
But, madame, the age is required
in years." persisted the clerk.
"Of course it's all right and | don't
why woman's age makes any diff,
ference in getting hunters license
Can't you just say: Over 21 years'?'
Lady, / am not permitted to give
any license without first getting Q
physical description, which means
Age in years, height in feet and
inches, weight in pounds, color Of
the eyes, color of the hair, descriptive
marks or any physical peculiarities,
the clerk continued almost exasper
ated.
We'll, / don't believe / will pur
chase hunting license. / reall,
don't care anything about hunting
this season." answered the blond,
| lady as she moved to the door.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15
An Energetic Thief
Is Recaptured

Sioux Falls, Sept. 15.-Details re-
alleged robber of the Meckling post
office, who escaped from Detective
Milton Perry Smith, of Sioux City
August 10 by slipping his handouts
while Smith was taking Brown to the
Minnehaha county Jail were revealed
in a letter received from the post
office inspector at Kansas City by
Vernon G.. Battle, local postoffice
inspector.
Brown was arrested at Kansas City
while attempting to sell some stolen
silk to a Kansas City pawnbroker. A
prominent store in Kansas City had
been broken into and large amount
of silk and mems suits had been
stolen. Brown had on one of the
stolen suits at the time of his arrest
in Kansas City, it is alleged.
Following his arrest at Kansa:
City, Brown confessed that he was
the man who had escaped from Smith
at Sioux Falls and said that he wa!
willing to return to Sioux Falls tC
| face trial. Consequently he was re
turned to the Jail here.
Brown did not lose much time fol
| lowing his escape here, according t
the facts revealed in the letter from
the Kansas City official. Within tive
weeks after the time that he brok'
away from Smith, he was arrested a
Independence, Mo-, charged will
breaking into an Independence resi-
dence. He was released for lack o
sufficient evidence to convict him
| Authorities believe that the indie
pendence burglary was COMMITTEES
while Brown was on his way to Kan
sas City.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-09-15

Mrs. F. J. Schueller, second daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. K. l.. Kingsley
passed away at the family residence
on First street NV, late Saturday
afternoon after several weeks of ill
ness.
The deceased was some months
and days over 81 years of age at the
time of death, and her going leaves
a husband and large circle of rela'
tives to mourn their loss.
The funeral services will be con
Quoted from the Presbyterian church
at 2 D. m. tomorrow and will be at
tended by the members of Madison
lodge No. 6, o. e. S., to which order
Mrs. Schueller belonged. Intermen
will be made in Graceland cemetery.