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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-01-02
EMBDEN LAKE

This vicinity was saddened to hear
of the death of Miss Ina Olive Walk
err last Friday The cause Of her
death was Bright's disease and influ-
enza She had been a resident OF
this town until about year ago. She
then went to live with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Walker at North
Arson. Her age was l6 years and
five months. She leaves to mourn
her loss a father. mother, sister Elva
and a great many relatives. The
sympathy of all is extended to the be-
reaved family.
Miss Eta Barron has been spend
ing her Christmas vacation with her
parents MIR. and Mrs. Frank Barron
Miss Pearl Mullin has been sick
with influenza.
A Christmas tree and dance were
given at Charlie Mullins Dec. 25.
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win il also sick with influenza in the
Lancaster home.
Earle Harmon vas away on a bust
mess trip from SATURDAY until Mon
day
Mr and Mrs Arthur caadbourne
ant children Ohio. The Potter. Imo-
gene phtll.s and Fred haze all been
confined - their beds a one tine with
influenza 4 trained narse and Mrs
White are caring for the family and
~ his writing thr5 are mach i'm
proved
# il learned vi rcsTet tat Mr.
and Mrs Cecil Chase and children
Shcllie and Florence and Mrs Addie
Sargent a sister Of Mr. Chate are
all III with influenza in the Chase
home a trained nurse Ms. Bigelow
il in attendance.
Mr and Mr. Alner Goodrich pas
ed Thursday a George Weeks
Fred Le@is Who has been sick in
tho home Of { Z Chase IS much i'm
proved
Nr and Mr. Milford Withee went
10 SkoWhegan Sunday. where they
pas sod tho day in the home d rs pa
rent- Mr. and Mrs X A Withee
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Annual Alumni Dance

December 27, Grange Hall was the
scene of one of the High School fes
tivities, when the Annual Alumni
Dance was given with great success.
The Hall was prettily decorated with
evergreens and other Christmas deco
rations Music was furnished by Nay
Varney's orchestra. Mrs. Vivian
Woodbury., Mrs Mary Stinchfield, Mrs
Edith Leighton, Mrs. Lola Blunt and
Mrs. Lois Patten graciously acted as
chaperons. The committee on deco
rations consisted of chairman Miss
Eleanor Halves, Adelaide Lancaster,
Helen Day, Caroline Cover Agnes
Groder, and Adolph Gilblair. Ice
cream was sold from two decorated
booths by Misses Rachael Conant and
Cecilia Hanscom.
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Death of William Walker

A telegram received here this week
conveys the information of the death
of William Walker, which occurred at
Seattle, Wash, last Friday. Mr.
Walker was born on the old home
stead, few miles above East Madi-
son, II years ago last November, the
son of Mr. and Mrs. James Walker
He went West 48 years ago, residing
most of the time at Port Gamble
Wash. For the past IL years his
home had been In Seattle. His wife
formerly Miss Emma Williams, daugh-
ter of the late Charles A Williams
of Skowhegan. died eight years ago
Mr.. Walker is survived by one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Edward G Ames of Seattle
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Met asliE-Berry

Ernest Berry of West Forks and
Miss Viola McCaslin, eldest daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs William McCaslin
were married at the home Of the
brides parents at Winslow on Christ
mas day. Miss Mary Mckinney act
ed as bridesmaid and Edwin McCaslin
as best man. the matron Of honor
was Mrs. Nellie Ellis an aunt Of the
bride. The single ring service was
performed by Eden Palmer Of China.
The parlor was very prettily decorat-
ed with Christmas bells and ever
greens. After the wedding refresh
ments of wedding cake and confec-
tionery were served. Mr.. and Mrs.
McCaslin will make their home at
West Forks.
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Death of Jacob Hewitt

Jacob Hewitt passed away at the
home of his daughter Mrs. Thomas
Leigh, who resides ON the Leander
Bigelow farm on the East Ridge road
to Cornville, last Sunday night. He
was 10 years of age and was born in
Canada. His parents are unknown
His previous residence was in Madi-
son. He came to live with his daugh-
ter above mentioned about two weeks
ago and intended to stay with her
during the winter The funeral ser
vices were held yesterday, Rev Geo
Merriam officiating. Interment was
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Karl Baird who since his discharge
from the S. A. T. { Of Orono, has
been at work for hia brother Arthur
Baird OF this town. returned 10 his
home in Hartland Friday.
Earl Bryant, who has been at work
for Chase Hewitt & Grenier in their
mill at Burdin, came home Thursday
the 26th.
Ray Knowles and John Traitor who
were home from Camp Devens for the
Christmas holidays. returned TO camp
last Friday. The hope to come
home to stay soon.
Miss Ethel Robinson went to the
Eastern Maine Hospital at Bangor for
treatment, Dec 26
Mrs. Arthur Baird and children
went to Hallowell Monday, the 23rd
to visit Mrs. Baird's mother Mrs
Elizabeth Cary.
Harry Hutchins and Sherman Cook
who were home for the Christmas hol-
idays. returned to their work Friday
Isaiah and Ernest Whitehouse are
cutting their ice They report twelve
! inches of clear ice.
Miss Ella Robinson is visiting
friends in Hartland for few days
DR. Gould of Rockland is visiting
his brother Leon Gould.
Arthur Baird spent Saturday with
his parents Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Baird
OF Iartland.
Cornelius Huff who had a severe
shock about two weeks ago is gaining
slowly His sister. Mrs Eunce
NOnltar boIDip1 aara for bi,,
There was Christmas tree at the
village schoolhouse. Much credit is
due the teacher Mrs. Ora Norton, as
well as the scholars for the fine pro-
gram presented.
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.IACkMAN

During the icy period before Christ
mas our blacksmith j S. Williams
shod go horses in one week doing this
amount of work all alone. How many
younger mea can beat this record?
II. e. Newton, local manager of the
Moosehead Tel. & Tel. Co. went to
Louis Blars on Dec. DIST with his
Ford truck and from there went
across the ice at the head of Long
Pond and into the woods about one
fourth of a mile to Thomas Hughey's
camp where he installed a telephone.
This is quite trip to be made who'll
ly by auto and at this time Of year.
A Christmas tree and concert was
held on Christmas Eve at the Congre-
gational church. The children took
their parts in the concert very nicely
and all present enjoyed the program
especially when Santa made his ap-
pearance with a basket full OF corn
and candy bags, which he distributed
among the children.
Among our soldier boys who were
home for Christmas were Clifford
Kennedy, Howard Wilson, Manley
Newton and Edward Burns. They
all returned to their respective camps
on Saturday Wilfred and Helon
Haggan of Jackman Station have re
ceived their honorable discharge. Will
fred Haggan enlisted from Indiana
where he was employed. This is his
first visit home in seven years.
H. l.. Colby was in Skowhegan on
business last week.
u oil
Waterville by the death of his mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. f, Dugal are the
parents of baby boy born Dec. 23rd.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Chamberlain
and Mr. and Mrs. Lou Wilson OF
Moose River are the proud parents OF
baby boys born on Christmas day
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to express our hearted;
thanks to our neighbors and friends
who we're so kind to us in our recent
bereavement For the food. the notes
of sympathy and the flowers we are
very grateful
Maurice c Foss
Mabel G Foss
Rachel NJ Foss
F. Elizabeth Foss
Mr. and Mrs Geo Seward
Mabel Seward
Frank Seward
Mr.. and Mrs Harry Hines
North Arson. Me. Jan > 1919
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Mo kMELI

The Blackwell school opened Mon
day morning after q weeks vacation
Mis- Louise Corson. teacher of 10 in
termediate grades and principal Of
the school has resigned and the va
cancy Is being filed b. Charles
Young Of Norridgewock
Mrs Don ToWne who h. ben CON
fined II the house - serious Hines q
for the pa NO months j. couyalesc-
ing and able To be out again
Walon Nanter had the misfortune 70
lose NO horses last week
MIR, Flayie Beaulier is entertaining
relatives from Aroostook county
Mr. and Mrs. Perley Adams enter
tanned Mr. and Mrs. Carol Eames Of
Madison over the holiday.
Miss Bernice Mason. who has been
at home during vacation returned to
Madison to resume her duties as
teacher at the Old Point school Mon
day morning.
Miss Jennie Murray VAS the guest
Friday of last week of Miss Violet Nc
Farland in Madison.
Joshua Mason who has been a pa
tent at Somerset Hospital in Skow-
hogan is now at the home OF his
brother Gardner Mason of this place
Miss Winnie Beaulier who has been
employed in the family OF B. X Ed
wards in Madison has returned home
Mrs. Elvira Veasey was ceiling on
friends and relatives in Madison one
day last week
A very enjoyable family party was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walon Manter on Dec 18th Those
present we're Mrs Rena Dane of
Skowhegan; Mrs. Carolyn Carl and
daughter Alice also Mrs Milton Phil
lips and Miss Gladys from Madison
and Mr. and Mrs Everett Salley
Friends and acquaintance OF Corp.
Herbert Flanagan. Priyates Albert
Michaud and Prosper Gallant all for
merly Of this place but who are on
overseas duty. will be interested to
know that word has been received
from them recently and they state that
they arr in excellent health and ex-
pect to be in their homes by early
spring
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-01-02
|. q. o. +. Elects Officers

Last Wednesday evening at the
regular meeting OF l. o. o. F. the
following officers we're elected for the
year 1919: Noble grand, Felix
Ramm vice grand, c. H. Mckinney;
secretary, W. A. Bailey; treasurer,
A. B. Lamb; financial secretary, K. B
Chase. C. N. Bragg was reelected
member of the board Of trustees
The other members are the same as
last year. The remaining officers
will be appointed by the noble grand
Installation will occur some time in
January
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Dudley

Aderson r. Dudley and Mrs Mary
X. Adams were married Dec. 25th at
the home of the brides mother Mrs
Luella Goodridge in Pittsfield Rev. O.
NJ Chase performing the ceremony
Besides members Of the family there
were present twelve neighbors and
friends. ALI united in wishing the
a Merry Christmas and a long
and happy married life.
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DODLIN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

Miss Ruth Mitchell is visiting her
grandmother Mrs. Kate Boynton of
East Pond
Mrs. Alta Boynton and children OF
Waterville visited friends in this vi
cinty last week
Mrs. Bertha Nightingale is visiting
her mother Mrs. Libby this week
A few of the neighbors were alarm
ed last Saturday by a chimney fire
at Frank Witham's
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NORTH NEW PORTLAND

The village schools re-opened Mon
day.
Jesse Smith has moved into the bun
galow opposite W. b. Clark's.
Thomas Hogan is hauling hay to the
Clark place in Highland.
James Rogers OF Bingham Is sick
with pneumonia at the home OF his
sister Mrs Bert Savage.
Thomas McCutcheon who is staying
at his daughters Mrs. Willie Pease,
underwent a surgical operation last
week. 1t was performed by DR..
Young OF Skowhegan assisted by Drs.
Spear and Hutchlns He is doing
we'll
Miss Eva Springer spent the holi-
days ct her home in Franklin.
Mrs. Thirza Henderson is on the
sick list
Perley D. Luce is better so that he
sits up.
Mr. and Mrs H. A Plummer had
their children and grandchildren with
them at Christmas.
Muriel Fenlason has influenza
The principal and pupils Of the high
school presented Supt. Baldwin a
fountain pen as a Christmas gift
Sylvanus Romeo and family are
moving to Pittsield this week.
Miss Ellis who has supplied the pull
pit at this place for the past two
months has finished her labors here
and will return to her home in Port
land this week
Grace Trip was at her home at
Christmas
Halvah Williamson has been sick
with humps.
e. l.. Williamson has several teams
hauling wood to the Novelty mill
WELLINGTON
Don Hamlin passed through town
Friday ON bis way to Kingsbury on
hupinaaa
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in the village cemetery at East Madi-
son. Mr.. Hewitt is survived by two
daughters. the one already referred to
and Mrs. Vina Oliver and one son.
Charles Hewitt of East Madison.
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ORpER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine,


ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine.
Northern Division, $751;
Du this 2Sth day Of December 4 IT,
l4lN. on reading the foregoing petit
tloA. II is
Ordered by the Court. That a hear
ine he had upon the same on the 7th
dAN ~ February. a 4 1919. before
said court at Bangor, in said District.
Northern Division. at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, and that notice thereof he
published in the independents Repor-
ter 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 p'drr and show cause. II any they
have. why the prayer of said petitioner
should not he granted
And II Is further Ordered by the
Court. That the Deputy clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies o. said petition and this order.
addressed to them at their places of
residenct 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 on
the 2sth daY Of December A \. 1918.
WILLIAM NJ WARREN,
Deputy clerk.
true copy of petition and order
Attest
WILLIAM Al WARREN.
Deputy Clerk.
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Bankrupt's Petition for Dischar ge

In the matter of Zedor Tallouse.
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge Of
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Zedor Tallouse of Fairfield in
the County of Somerset. and state Of
Maine. in said District respectfully
represents. that on the card day of
July last past. he was duly ad
Judged bankrupt under the Acts Of
Congress relating to bankruptcy, that
he has duly surrendered all his prop
erty and rights OF property and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and Of the orders
Of Court touching his bankruptcy
WHEREFORE HE PRAYS. That ne
may be decreed by the Court to have 4
fun discharge from all debts proyahle
against his estate under said hank
ruptcy Acts except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of August \. II.
Vets
ZEDoR TALLDTSE
Bankrupt
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WELLINGTON

Don Hamlin passed through town
Friday on bis way to Kingsbury on
business.
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PHILO STEWARD.
3w52 Register.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
TOO MUCH MOONSHINE
 PREVENTS KILLING FROST

A light frost was noticeable Mon- day morning, being the first frost of the season. The frost was so light, however, that nothing was killed, and all vegetation is still as green as it was a month ago.
 An old weather sign" in regard to frost that seems to be new to most of our weather prophets has recently been revived, which probably accounts for the absence of frost According to this old "sign" killing frost nev- CT occurs during that period known as the light of the moon."
 We do not vouch for the truthful ness of this theory but on second thought it seems plausible, because when the weather man is full of moonshine he is probably too hilari- ous to fool with little thing like frost.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
CONTRACT AWARDED
 FOR 85 MILES OF ROAD
OTHERS GET DOWN TO BUSI- NESS WHILE OUR COUNTY
 CHEWS THE RAG

Jonesboro, Nov. 3.-The contract for the construction of 85 miles of permanent hard surfaced roads in the Tri-County Road Improvement District has been awarded by the Commissioners to John R. Scott of St. Louis. The contract for the steel bridge work was awarded to the Vim cennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Ind. The district includes Greene, Craighead and Poinsett couties.
 Int road will connect Jonesboro with Walnut Ridge, Paragould, Har- risburg, and Newport. Several small CT towns will be linked up by the highway. The roadway will be Is feet wide with a penetration asphalt surface. All bridges will be con- structed of steel with concrete floor ing The road is expected to be of great value in developing the large area of farm lands adjacent to it's route.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
NOTICE OF COLLECTION
 OF SIDEWALK TAXES

The tax books for the collection of the special assessment upon the real property in the Sidewalk Improve ment District Number 1, for the pur- pose of paying the seventh payment on Newark Sidewalk Improvement District Bonds, has been placed in my hands.
 All Owners of real property living in the district are requested to pay their assessments to me within thirty days from November 15, 1919. If such payments are not made, action will be commenced at the end of that time for the collection of said as- sessments and for legal penalties and costs.
 Given under my hand this 4th day of October, 1919.
 W. W. JERNIGAN,
 Collector.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
GOV. BROUGH CALLS
 CELEBRATION NOV. II

Governor Brough has issued a proc lamation designating Nov. II, anni- versary of the signing of the armis- tice, as American Legion Day, and calling upon the citizenry of the state to make this day gala occasion in honor of those heroes who have glori- fled American traditions and in com memoration of the end of this titantic struggle in which democracy so glor- iously triumphed over autocracy. That suitable patriotic entertainments and celebrations be arranged to bring the soldiers together in order that they man renew the comradeship, associa- tions and memories that grew out of the war and to give the public the opportunity anew of rendering hom- age and credit to the nations heroes
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
Ldnd Values in This Section
 are Climbing

Some recent real estate sales in this community show that land values are steadily climbing. A forty acre farm on Padgett Island sold recently for $150 per acre. There are no buildings of any kind on the farm and the farm is about five miles from town, but the entire tract is in culti- vation. This probably establishes a new high record for land located that distance from town.
 Some smaller tracts near town have recently sold for $175 per acre.
 A new high record in land values for the hill country north of town was established recently when R. T. Magness sold his Dota creek farm of 90 acres for $9,000. This is what is commonly known as a hill farm, but lies in the Dota creek valley and is a splendid farm. The farm was bought by Sterling Johnson, well known and successful farmer of the Dota section.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
q NEGROES GIVEN
 PRISON SENTENCES
AS RESULT OF RIOTS, II NEGRO ES GO TO ELECTRIC CHAIR
 AND 37 TO PEN

Helena, Nov. 5.-Convictions again st negroes charged with participa- tion n the negro insurrection in sou thern Phillips county the first week in October stood at 48 when the Phil lips County Circuit Court adjourned at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon. Up to adjournment yesterday afternoon Il negroes had been convicted of first degree murder They will go to the electric chair at Little Rock, unless the unexpected occurs.
 Today 37 defendants charged with first degree murder and assault with intent to commit murder were allow ed to plead guilty to. second degree murder and were given sentences.
 Twenty-seven were sentenced to five years in the penitentiary, 1 to 10 years, and to q years in the pen- itentiary.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
UNCLE JIMMIE WALKER DEAD

Uncle Jimmie Walker died at his home here early Tuesday morning. He had been in poor health for some time but had been belfast only a few days. He was 85 years old and was native of Indiana, having nov ed to this place a number of years ago. He is survived by his wife and one osn. He had been member of the Methodist church for many years and lived a conscientious Christian life. The remains were buried yes- terday afternoon at Blue Springs, Rev. J. E. Shell conducting funeral services.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
NetUdrk Man
 Has Fine Herd
 Flooded Hogs

Every day we see numbers of ad- vertisements in farm journals and other papers of persons offering pure bred hogs and cattle for sale for breeding purposes, and should you buy stock from any of these breeders you would most probably get good stock.
 But if you had decided to buy some pulebred hogs, and before ordering these hogs from some other county or state, you were to come to Newark and go up to Herbert Benson's lot and take look at those wonderful pure-bred Poland Chinas, of all sizes, from six weeks old to the head of the herd Giant Longfellow" who will tip the scales at about 800 pounds, you would change your mind and decide that you had found right here at home hogs as good or probably better than you would be able to buy some where else.
 If you like blooded hogs, a trip to Mr. Benson's lot will be worth as much as trip to a county fair to see the hog exhibit.
 4 pig farrowed in the same litter with MT. Benson's Giant Longfellow" sold recently to a Missouri Breeder for the sum of $2,5OO.00, which shows that these hogs of Mr. Benson's are really exceptionally fine stock.
 The Journal believes in keeping Independence county money at home, and if our farmers are going to buy pure-bred hogs we don't believe they will find any better, anywhere than those exhibited by Mr. Benson.
The Newark journal., 1919-11-06
DIR. MERIWETHER DEAD

Little Rock, Nov. 2.-Dr. c. Merriwether one of Little Rocks most prominent citizens and secretary of the Arkansas State Medical Society, died this afternoon, after an illness of several months duration
 He was brough home Friday from the State Tuberculosis Sanitarium, where he was under treatment some time. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.
 Governor Brough stated that in the death of Dr. Merriwether the state has suffered an irreparable loss, for Dr. Merriwether has been for a num- Der of years the efficient secretary of the board of trustees of the tubercu- losis sanitarium at Bonneville and secretary of the Arkansas Medical So- ciety. .s-....-
 During the IS months of the war he was assigned by the War Depart ment as medical aide to Governor Brough, with the rank of major