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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

any of the fellows would have done
the same thing" Even so, this
splendid deed of this brave soldier
lad stands out as a spirit of heroism
and is a wonderful attribute of our
boys.
Hq. SOD Div, American E. F., France
% January 1919
General Orders No.
l. The Commanding General an
nonnces to the Command the splendid
conduct of the following officers and
soldiers in action against the enemy
as described after their respective
names
EXTRACT
Pvt. Clifton E. 371088 Flanders, Co.
D, goth M. G. Bn.
On October 13, 1918, during the at
tack on Marcq, France, this soldier
volunteered for the hazardous duty of
orlnging up ammunition across a
heavily shelled area, and made many
suceessful trips, to the utter disre-
gard of his personal safety.
q The Commanding General takes
particular pride in announcing to the
command these fine examples OF
courage and self-sacrifice. Such
ueeds are evidence of that spirit Of
herolsm which is innate in the high
est type Of the American soldier and
responds unfailingly to the call Of
uuty wherever or whenever it may
Come.
d This order will be read to all
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
4 Quiet Wedding


Two of New Portlands we'll known
young people, Mr. Earl " Emery and
Miss Lula P Holbrook. were married
al the First Baptist parsonage in
Sktewhegan, on April 10, 1919. Rev
O. H Tracy officiated, the double ring
ceremony being used The bride was
very pfettily attred in white. and was
attended by her mother
After the wedding the couple re-
turned 10 East New Portland, where
they live. Mrs. Emery went back te
finish Aer school course. and the mar
rage remained a secret until a few
days since, when school closed. and
his happy young couple departed on
a honeymoon trip 1t is expected
that they will soon return 10 their
native town to make their home n
me place where they were both born
and educated.
Mr. Emery is the oldest son Of
Mr. p1niel and Mrs. Eta William
SON Emery. His mother died TWO
years ago Mrs. Emery is the daugh
ter II Mr Charles and Mrs Susie
WclHaah Holbrook.
H4vnI been educated in the public
schools # Now Portland, they are
widel4 bnaNn in those parts. and have
many Warm friends, whose good
wishes |r a happy and prosperous
voyage oa the sea Of matrimony. will
ever attend them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Pomona Grange

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
With New Portland Grange, Tuesday,
June gath. The address of welcome
by the worthy master of New Portland
Grange. Brother Eugene Williamson; !;
response by the worthy treasurer of
the Pomona Brother S. II. Bradbury
song Brother L. L. Williamson, read
ing, Brother c. B. Walker; song,
George Gordon; reading, Martha En-
cry song, Brother and Sister II. p.
Jones; reading, Marion Millay; song,
EarloD Jackson; essay. Kenneth Hen
derson. The topics for discussion
are: WHIST will he the effect on
farm business hi lowering food
prices. H. p. Jones. { B. Walker,
NJ. A. Weber Best labor saving
device used in the home. Sisters
Walker, Emery and Williamson and
those used outside by the brothers.
Brothers Jackson, Henderson and
Tozier. A four minute speech by Al
fred Burke. Excelsior Pomona Off
GERS are invited to be present to fill
the chairs and confer the degree. A
roll call of the officers of Excelsior
Pomona to answer the question What
the Grange has done for me?
MRS. LIZZIE WATSON.
Lecturer Somerset Pomona.
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\ correction

In the account oil tae Welcome
Home celebration in the issue Of June
y, it was noted that the Madison
Boys Band furnished music for dane
ing in the evening This was an
error and it should be stated that
the music was furnished by the 10Th
Regiment Band OF Skowhegan. This
band gladly gave their services thru
out the day and evening to assist IN
entertaining our boys" The various
committees desire to publicly express
great appreciation for splendid work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Vote to be Taken Next Sabbath

A vote of unusual importance Will
come up in connection with the ser
vices, next Sunday morning. at the
First Baptist Church. The matter of
federation will be decided by written
ballot at this time 1t is the desire
of the committee that every parishon-
er participate in this event. Unless
unayoidably detained, every one
should be present. Any one not able
to attend. should send signed ballot
to the committee. previous TO Sun
day morning. if possible Each bal
lot cast should bear 4 signature.
There will be brief opportunity
for an expression OF opinion before
the ballot is taken.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

There is 4, the residence of B. A
Sawyer IN Madison avenue, 4 peony
with an nteresting history When
the Sawyer family moved to Skowhe-
gan from Starks this was brought
with them and Mr. Sawyer remem-
bers it as growing in his mothers
garden GO years ago. 1t probably is
IS years old peonies, it seems. are
capable OF growth by division and the
plant above mentioned has been
divided and gwen 10 others to some
extent Among those who have had
slips from this original Sawyer Peony
was Mrs. zenas Vaughan, the famil-
les being neighbors on East Front
street. twenty-five years ago.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
PLANS FOR A NEW WATER SUPPLY FOR
SKOWHEGAN WATER DISTRICT
Report of Committee in Writing to Be in Hands
of Selectmen July LIST

At the annual meeting last March {
Of five was created uudel
he following vote
That the selectmen be authoriz-
ed 10 appoint a committee Of FIVE
voters. resident within the terri
tory included in the Act to Incor-
porate the Skowhegan Water Dis
trict, 10 investigate and report
upon the needs of the inhabitants
Of said territory for water for do
mestic, mercantile, manufactur-
ing and municipal purposes, in
cluding fire protection, the extent
to which and the manner in which
the same are supplied by existing
facilities, the extent to which and
methods by which existing facili-
ties could be enlarged and i'm
proved without building mains to
new sources of supply. with the
approximate cost thereof, the To-
cation, distance and elevation OF
all such lakes, ponds and other
sources of supply not now resort
ed to as in the judgment of said
committee might reasonably be
regarded as practicable sources
of supply, with the analysis. puri-
ty and quantity of water avail
able in each, and estimates as 10
the approximate cost of exten-
sions of a sufficient system there
to; together with such other mat
ters incidental to the foregoing as
in the judgment of said commit
tee will assist the voters resi-
dent within said territory to vote
intelligibly upon the acceptance
of said act
The report of said committee 10
be made in writing To the select
men before July /, 1919. and by
the selectmen made public in
such manner as in their Judgment
shall prove most effective Said
committee to receive reasonable
compensation for tine actually
spent in such investigation, and
to be authorized to employ en-
gineering and clerical assistance.
bills therefor to be audited by the
selectmen and paid by the town"
This committee subsequently or
ganized with the choice OF Fred F
Lawrence as chairman and r T PAT
ten as secretary, the otheg. member
being D. A. Porter. 3yron Perkin
and f. T. Goodrich Green & vii
son of Waterynle were employed b
theal 60 do The necessary engIneerin
work. The report and recommend
ations OF this committee which il
clude a report from the engineer.
will be printed and placed IN IN
hands of tho voters early in July.
A special meeting will be called o
Monday, July 21 This will not be
meeting of the voters of the town c
Skowhegan, but only Of the Skowhe
gan Citizens Of voting age who resid
within the proposed Skowhegan waite
district. This district very nearl
conforms to the limits Of the OIL
Skowhegan Village Corporation 0
that date. the proposed charter W
be accepted or rejected Ii it is a,
cepted, the Skowhegan Water Distri,
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w WARNING

Those who have been picking flow
ers at Coburn Park are warned that
this is a misdemeanor punishable by
fine or Imprisonment and that they
will surely be apprehended and dealt
with, if they do no. desist
The flowers are grown to beautify
this public resort and their value is
of course, destroyed IL they are re-
moved.
:. Commissioner of Coburn Park.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

At the first quarterly conference
of the Centenary Methodist church
held Thursday evening with Rev. ID.
B. Holt, D. D. of Auburn, district su-
perintendent, Earl Grundy was Ii
censed to preach. Mr.. Grundy is
taking a college course to fit himself
for the ministry and will continue his
studies in the fall. He Is the second
son of Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Grundy Of
Mechanic street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Mrs. Frank HOxie Passed Away Last
Wednesday

The death of Mrs. Mae f. Hoxie,
wife of Frank Hoxe OF this towwn,
occurred at her home on 5 Free
street, about eleven o'clock Wednes-
day night of last week. She had been
in poor health for some time. Her
birth place was at Corinna, the date
of her birth being 1862. Mrs. Hoxie
came to Skowhegan from Pittsfield
about thirty-three years ago and had
lived here ever since. She was the
daughter of Lewis B. and Mary Cope
land) Morrill,, both natives of Maine.
The deceased is survived by her
husband and one son, Morrill, Hoxe
who recently returned FROM active
service in France. and a member of
E Company. Other surviving rela4
tives are one brother Augusts Morrill,
of Brighton, Mass.
The funeral services were held last
Saturday afternoon at two o'clock
with Rev. Herbert l.. Nichols offica-
ting. Burial was in the family lot
at the South side cemetery.
Mrs. Hoxie had large circle of
friends, and was an active member
in the various societies of which she
was member These were the Prs-
ella Rebekah Lodge and the United
Order of Golden Cross. She was also
an attendant of the Centenary Meth
odist Church for many years. She
will be greatly missed in the commu-
nifty.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

The men who acted as pail bearers
at the funeral of the late Mrs Flora
Sedgley were Charles Griffin, Au.
gustus Pooler, John Prescott and
Damon Bearce.
L. ]. Sanborn of Belfast and Adam
Lahti of East Madison were caught by
game warden E. P. King fishing in
closed waters and both were fined
Mr.. Sanborn was fined $40 and costs
for catching fish on June Sth at
Lemon stream. Mr.. Lahti was caught
fishing with trawl which is against
the law on June 18th in Lake Wes-
serunsett and was fined ST. and costs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Athens Boy Cited for Bravery

The words in the following citation
TO the utter disregard of his per-
sonal safety speak volumes for this
young man. The brave deed referr-
ed to was done as a matter of duty,
without thought of glory and simply
as a part of the days work. Prob
ably Flanders would tell you that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Baccalaureate Address by Dir. o. IL
Tracy


One of the most interesting and
impressive Bacealaureate exercises in
the history of Skowhegan High School
was held in the Opera House, Sunday
evening After the invocation by
Rev. Herbert L. Nichols, selection
from the Bible was read in unison by
the graduating class. This was fol-
lowed by a solo by Mrs. Eta S. Brad
ley SHOW Me Thy Ways o Lord by
Terrence. A Scripture lesson was
read by Rev Mr.. Nichols which was
followed by prayer by Rev. George
Merriam. After hymn by the au-
dienCe Rev. Olin Hobbs Tracy, pastor
Of the First Baptist Church gave a
most scholarly address to the class Of
1919 He took for his topic "A
Great Life Purpose" and his text was
from End Timothy, 2-15-Study to
show thyself approved unto God, a
workman that needeth not to be
ashamed.
After the sermon Mrs. Bradley sang
The Good Shepherd. Miss Ella NJ.
Flanders was accompanist during the
evening
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Baccalaureate Exercises

The Baccalaureate exercises Of the
Canaan High School will be held next
sunday At 2.S0 p. m. in the Union
Church, Rev Sidney j. Willis Of
Pittsfeld will deliver the address
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

organizations at the first formation
after its receipt
By command of
MAJOR GENERAL DUNCAN,
Gordon Johnston,
Chief of Staff
Official:
r. L. BOYD
Major, A. G. D., Adjutant.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

Harold j. Phillips ESD was in Cllu-
ton the latter part of last week on
professional business
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19

Dance at Town Hall, Norridgewock,
every Thursday evening, all summer
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17
IS SHOWN BY
PETITIONS FOR REFERENDUM


Do you believe in Free Love? "The
Invisible Bond, 1.-THE CIV picture star
ring Irene Castle, which is on view
at the Grand Theatre this week
Thursday and Friday is a screen YER
sion of what happens when a young
husband insists upon his personal IL
berty" and the right to associate in
|timately with attractive young women
of his acquaintance. It was adapted
from Sophia Kerr's recent novel, 1.-THE;
See-Saw."
The story centers around the mar
ried life Of Harleth and Marci4sSCrosl
sey, the latter role played BY Mrs.
Castle. Harleth has an affairsYafh a
coquette named Leila T~elnpleton,
which leads ultimately to a divorce.
between the Crosseys. Thereupon the
ex-husband marries his charmei and
discovers that her views ON ~"personal
liberty are the same as he expound-
ed to Marcia and that she reserves the
right, though married, to consort with
other men. In the end Leila meets q
tragic death through an automobile
accident in which one Of her male
flames, infuriated BY the manner in
which she has played with his affec-
tions, plunges them both over q high
cliff.
The picture is {. Paramount-Art-
craft and is played by an excellent
company. Huntley Gordon is Mrs.
Castles leading man, and Charles
Maigne va the director.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

One Of the best art.istically decorat-
ed windows seen in the city for some
time is the large pate glass window
in the Dodge Bros. Motor car garage.
In the center Of this display window
is a Dodge Bros: touring car, all dec
GRATED with cut flowers, and assa
background there is & lattice work, or
namented and decorated with roses
and other. flowers. At both sides are
potted plants. The castings Of the
window are also decorated, and as 4
whole it is q most neat and tasty piece
Of work. Passers by are paying many
compliments to the one who designed
the work.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

J. w. Worner has accepted a posi-
ton with the Gilbertson Furniture
store, and will have exclusive charge:
OF the musical instrument department.
:Mr. Worner comes here from Grand
Forks where he has made his head
quarters for the last year, while in
the employ Of the Baldwin Piano Conn
pany. He has many years experience
ln#the piano business and having sized
mp the city predicts for it q bright fu-
tture and that this should be q most
excellent point for the sale of pianos.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

John O'Brien, who formerly worked
at the printing business in this city,
but fer several years has been farm
ing in Mclean county, has been in the
city for a couple of days after being
in st. Paul, where he went to attend
the funeral Of his sister, Mrs. NJ. A.
Degnan, who recent passed away in
this city. Mr.. O'Br;cn left for his Nc
Lean county home today.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Taken up: At my farm near South
am, N. D., two calves, mostly red,
some white on then. One heifer and
one bull. Owner call, prove property,
and take same awsy. w. L. Kunkel,
Southam, N. D. 11-26-w33t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17
Autocratic Laws Passed By Re-
cent Special Session of Leg
stature Results In Storm Of
Protest. :.

Bismarck, N. d. Dec. i7.-That the
people Of North Dakota are thorough
" inceised as well IS exercised over
the a%utccratic dor:nai.on of North
Dakota is evident from the manner
in which the signatures to the emer-
gency law referendum are being ap-
pealed to the petitions in all localities.
Due to the short time in which it
has been necessary to secure the sev-
emit Observation-Disclosures which by law.
would acknowledgements the law
from going into operation, from De-
cember II to 20, it has been necessary
to speed up. However, there was no
difficulty in securing proper circula-
ton of petition. Requests from all
sections of the state have been posli-
ing in for blank petitions, together
with statements more or less empha-
tic expressing opinions on the effort
Of the league to: override all constitu-
tonal prgvisions and declare all leg
islation passed bysahe specia session
to be emergency measures.
~ ~ AAHA00tAt ASo&US 1CklS1dIlOU
it requires four Judges Of the supreme
court to declare q law unconstitution-
al. Securing the signatures of two
judges Of the supreme court to an
opinion that the law is constitutional
would be sufficient and the league.s
think they are sure of two men.
From present, indications there will
not only be 1000 signers to the refer
endum petition .m the emergency
law" but many times that petitions
which have been ptaced.in circulation
initiating the repeal Of, the Sunday
blue laws, the anti.cigarette law. and
establishing a state boxing commits
sion and legalizing ten round bouts
mast be revised before they can be lie.
gal, is the opinion. of the attorney
general. The petitions cent out pro.
vide place for one SIGNATURE to all five
initiatory measures, and It is held
each must be separately signed.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Strayed from the South side: Sat-
urday, bay mare. Please take up and
notify the City Transfer, or phone 1853
or 457J. 12-1612t.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Taken up: At the Abelsgard farm
in North Minnewaukon township.
about six weeks ago, one light bay
Pelding, about IL years old, weight
about 1900. Owner call: prove prey
erty and take same away. E. T. Mo-
IN. Devils Lake N. d. 12-17-24-31
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Morrison left
last evening for Los Angeles, Cali
fornia, where they will spend the win
ter. They went by the way Of the
Twin cities, and wer: accompanied by
John Mclean, who will join his fami-
ly in Los Angeles. ]
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Mr.. Retten, .switchman at the Great
Northern yards, was hurt in an acct
dent in the yards last evening. It
seems Mr.. Retten jumped from a car
to a box, and the box broke through
injuring his side lust below his hip
very badly.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

May Nuke, worlds greatest 'cellist,
and Don Prosser, pisllist, in recital at
the Grand Dec. 18th, Make your res
1crvations now. 17-1t.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

It has been given out that there
would De a boxing match at the local
Elks lodge Friday night, but this is
a mistake. The local committee are
arranging for a Fast bout here in
January, and due notice will be given
the members.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Do not forget that the Northern
Produce Company, Grand Forks, N. D.
pays Cash on delivery for all kinds
OF Live Poultry. Write for prices. We
furnish coops.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

E. E. Mann and Earl Jr., expects to
leave this evening for Hornell, N. Y.
where they will join Mrs. Mann to
spend the holidays. Mrs. Mann has
been the guest OF her parents for
some time, and will return to this city
with MIR. Mann.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Do not forget that the Northern
Produce Company, Grand Forks, N. D.
pays Cash on delivery for all kinds Of
Live Poultry. Write for prices. We
furnish coops.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. join Holderness and
son, Richard, left last night for Ed
more, where Mr.. Holicrness will open
a barber shop. He va formerly EN-
.ployed a: the Bacickman parlors
here.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Under the auspice Of the Elks, Mu-
kle, '%cellist, and Don Prosser, Pianist,
will appear in joint recital at the
Grand, Dec. 26th. Tickets on sale at
Devils Lake Drug Co. Tilt.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

WANTED-Men or women to sell
guaranteed hosiery to friends and
neighbors. Handsome profits made
In either full or spare time. Full line
Of mems women's and children up-to-
date styles. Large commissions. Ex-
perience not necessary.
PHOENIX HOSIERY CO.
Darby. Pa.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Bernard Cleary, of Cando was in the
city yesterday enroute. to Fargo,
where he will ate I'd to business mat
tiers for a fewdays.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The regular annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of The First National
Bank Of Devils Lake will be held ut
the office Of said Bank on Tuesday,
January 10, 1920, At 4 o'clock pm.
for the election Of Directors and such
ether business as may properly come
before the meeting.
Dated at Devils Lake, N. D., De-
eember 9, 1919.
N. J. HALEY,
l5-S-tf. Cashier
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Sample trunk Of iewelry at Hues-
gems store. It il q pleasure for Tom
to show you these goods whether you
purchase or not. ] 12-17-1t
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

The Chicago Store has just receiv-
ed a new shipment Of the very latest
in silk and crepe shirts. These have
been bought especially for the Christ
mas trade. In an assortment of pat
terms and priced from S. to $12.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Koester, of
Egeland, have been guests of Mrs.
Koester's sister, Mrs. E. H. Griffin, for
a few days. Mr.. Koester returned
home this morning, and Mrs. Rooster
will leave tomorrow.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Don't forget the musical event Of
the Holidays-May Nuke, worlds
greatest 'cellist ami Don Prosser, pi-
anist in joint recital, at Grand Opera
House, Dec. 26th. Under auspices of
B. P. 0. Elks. int.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Little Margaret Mason, daughter
Of MI. and Mrs. r. f. Mason, is very
III with scarlet fever at, their apart
ment in the Glerumblock.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Attorney Edward F. Flynn return
ed to this city Yesterday from Min
neapolis where he attended.a confer
ence Of the Northwestern sLawyers AS
ISOLATION. Of which he is president.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

Mrs. H. F. Emert, returned to hea
home at Sarles last evening, after a
fsw days visit in the city with her sis
ter, Mrs. Birdie Howe, Of Lakota, who
is a patient at the General Hospital.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1919-12-17

The Chicago Store received by ex-
press this morning aghipment of silk
hosiery for the Christmas gift buyer.
They make an exceptionally fine gift,
and can be had in an assortment of
shades and tints. 12-15-2t