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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
OUR OLDEST VOTER IS
N|NETY,F|VE
]. Fred Pollard is Improving i'm Health
and Enjoyed his Birthday Tuesday

J. Fred Pollard Skowhegan' old
est citizen, celebrated his 95th birth
day Tuesday at his home ON Water
street. He received numerous re
membranes of the day but was hard
" strong enough TO receive many
guests He is feeling fairly well at
the present time but had been suffer
ing from the effects of a bad cold for
a few days previous. He retained his
faculties in the same degree which
have been remarkable several years.
For many years he was rated as the
oldest business man in the town and
only quite recently has he been en-
tirely retired from the activities
which marked his earlier career. The
Independent Reporter joins the peo-
pie Of Somerset County in wishing Mr..
Pollard a Merry Christmas and a COM
Portable and earefree year To come
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
BENJAMIN BI GELOW
DIED TUESDAY
Body VIII he Brought Here and Brief
Services Held To-day

The remains Of Benjamin Bigelow
will be brought to Skowhegan this
Thursday forenoon at 1115 and brief
services will be conducted prior to
placing the body in the tomb at the
Southside cemetery. where it will re-
pose until spring. Mr.. Bigelow pass
ed away at the home of his son,
Celand Robinson Bigelow in Bangor
at $50, Tuesday night.
Ben Bgelow, as he was univer-
sally called by all who knew him. was
born December 81, 1899, in that part
of Skowhegan then known as Bloom
field. When young man he went
to Bath, where he worked at turn
ing lathe in a broom-handle factory
for three years. Upon his return
from that city he received from his
father a deed of a farm located on
the Tohey Hill road at the corner of
Bloomfield Road. Here he titled the
soil for many years, and by patient
industry and strict application to his
farm work, became one of the well
known farmers of this section
About ten years ago, he exchanged
his farm with Parker Sanborn for
the Withee homestead West Front
street. Shortly after moving to
Skowhegan village he became inter
ested in certain Florida property, and
took up a section of land in that state,
about fifty miles from st. Cloud. He
loved the soil, and only failing health
caused him to give up his agricultural
pursuits. For several years he has
spent considerable time in Florida,
returning to Skowhegan in June, 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
POWDER EXPLODED IN
FACE Of M|LLMAN
New Portland Man Has Serious Ex-
perience. II is Believed Tfet Both
Eyes Will BE Saved

New Portland. Dec 23-Hillman
Lishness of this town, employed dur
ing the winter in a mill at Kingfleld
sustained quite serious injuries re-
Gently while using powder TO blow
open wood. Upon failure of the fuse
to work promptly Mr.. Lishness ven
tured for the third time near the
wood and was bending over it when
ii exploded in his face. The first re-
port was that one eye was torn out
and that the physician would have to
remove the other Later it was re
ported that the injuries were confined
to the face and that both eyes could
be saved
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
INT ERESTE Ed | \
SKOWHEGAN
Representatives WillIn-
vestigate as to Future
Prospective Industry Will Manufact-
ure WOrsted and W0rsted Goods

Seleetman Clyde H. Smith arrived
home Tuesday forenoon from Boston
where he had interviewed represen-
tatives interested in the establish
ment Of the textile industry in Skow-
hegan. While definite decisions have
not yet been made Mr.. Smith states
that the firm is greatly interested in
SkoWhegan for a future location. Re
presentatives will come to SkoWhegan
shortly to look over the situation and
when plans have become sufficiently
tangible, mass meeting will be call
Cd TO give the people OF the town an
opportunity to talk the matter over.
In case the firm comes to Skowhegan
they plan to commence their activi-
ties with from so to a loo loom capaz
city. Woolen and Worsted goods
will be manufactured here providing
the plan is carried out and the new
industry is added to the list of Skow-
hegan's manufactures.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
WILD ENGINE COL.
L|DED W|TH,CAR
Occupants Escaped
Without Harm
Vehicle Partially Demolished. Al
most Tragedy ut Railroad Crossing

Hinekley, Dec. 24-What came near
being a serious accident occurred
Sunday afternoon at the railroad
crossing at this place. The Crocker
car driven by RAYMOND Crocker, old
est son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Crock
er of the Clinton side. collided with a
wild engine which was backing near
the depot. Young Crocker did not
see or hear the engine and attempt
ed to cross the track. His car was
struck and turned completely around,
somewhat demolishing the back end,
but not in the least harming the driV-
er or his younger brother who was
with him. The curtains were close
ly drawn which probably accounted
for the engine not being seen.
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lie remained for some time at the
home of DIR. Bigelow, but lately has
been living at the home of his son,
where his death occurred.
The genealogy of Mr.. Bigelow is in
teresting. He is a descendant of
John Bigelow, the progenitor Of the
3eelows of this country. He is Of
English descent. and records OF the
family are to be found in the Parish
of Wrentham, county of Suffolk. He
is of the sixth generation, the son of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
I. +. Tilt0n 10 he Member OF Reporter
Force Tor Two Weeks

Beginning next Monday and eontin-
u.ng for two weeks Thaddeus +. Til
ton Of Portland here last summer as
a news writer for the WalerYille
Sentinel will be ineharge OF the news
end OF the Independent-Repo
Anyone wishing 10 reach John L. Fish
during that time. il not at the Report
er Office. may phone him at Skowhe-
gan 125-4
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
Alumni Ball

The Fourth Annual Alumni Ball Of
the Skowhegan High School will be
held in Grange Hall, Tuesday evening.
December so. The school cordially
invites its alumni and their friends
TO be present Both old and young
are assured a most enjoyable occa-
sion Music will be furnished by the
Lyric orchestra of Waterville. Price
of admission $100 per couple, ladies'
30 cents. 2w51
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
Horse Tries Banking Business

As the result OF a sleigh runner
getting caught in the electric car
track il is claimed on Madison Ave,
the vehicle was overturned, yesterday,
and the horse started on a mad race
down the street. He eventually
brought up in the yestbGle of the
First National Bank with something
of a whew. No serious damages were
reported, but there was some commo-
ton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
FEET Of ANSON VALLEY
MAN FROZEN
II Is Feared That One Foot and Part
OF the Other viii Require Ampnia-
tiOn

North Anson. Dec "a Jimmy Mitch
ell from Anson Valley, a man about
30 years old. was brought to DR..
Spears hospital, Monday, having
frozen his feet ON the cold night of
the h instant. His case is under
obso ydiion and it is thought it will
be necessary to amputate his left foot
and part of the right one.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
SEASONS APPLE CROP
VALUED At $4,000
William {. Robinson Has Magnili-
cent Orchard on New Portland Hill

Among the big orchardists of Som
erset County is William c. Robinson
of North Anson, who has a magniti-
cent orchard on New Portland Hill.
lie has produced this season over 900
barrels of select fruit and estimates
the value of his crop at about $4,000.
Mr.. Robinson is an influential mem
ber of the State Pathological Society
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25

Levi and Sally Emery Bigelow.
He married Miss Sarah H. Robin
son. sister of the late John Robin
son. His wife is still living. The
deceased was a member of the Grand
Army and the Odd Fellows Fraternity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
Basket Ball Game

There is to be basket ball game
at Heselton Hall next Monday even
ing. between the alumni of the school
and the present high school basket
ball team There is to be a social
after the game in Foresters Hall
over the American Express Office
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-12-25
HIGH COST or LIVING IN SKOWHEGAN AND
ELSEWHERE


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demand that this table be
to compliance herewith
follow
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Mrs. Angie York is in feeble healtf
at her home, % Mcclellan Street.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

Don't miss this. Cut out this slip, en-
close with 5 cents to Foley & Co, 1885
Sheffield Ave, Chicago, Ill. writing your
name and address clearly. You will re-
ceive in return q trial package contain
ing Foley's Honey and Tar Compound.
for coughs, colds and croup. Foley Kid
ney Pills n Foley Cathartic Tablets.
Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
PASSED AWAY
MRS. MARY HOSTLANDER Sue
CUMBS TO PNEUMONIA.

Mrs. Mary Hostlander, whose age
was 48 years, gave up the fight
against a protracted siege of pneu-
monia lasting for a period of three
weeks, and passed into the great un-
known leaving her husband, Charles
Hostlander, and several brothers and
sisters and n daughter, Esther, the
latter a resident of the Black Hills
section of the state. Mrs. Hostland-
er's home was in the south part of
Madison on Harth avenue, and it was
there that the demise occurred.
For a time during her illness there
was a period of rally that gave her
friends hope of recovery, but that
was only temporary Improvement. A
later relapse set in and the spark of
life was gradually yextinguished.
Mrs. Hostlander was a hard work
ing woman and well respected by all
who knew her. For nine years she
was employed at the Star restaurant.
A brother and sister have been here
with the late sufferer for two weeks.
She has relatives at Cherokee, Ia,
and also in Colorado who are expect
ed to arrive for the funeral which
will be announced later.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
QUIzzED ON War WORK
APPLICANTS FOR CITIZENSHIP
QUESTIONED BY u. s..
EXAMINER.

Sioux Falls, AIN. 23.-When an APP
plicant for citizenship pares appears
before the proper court officers un-
der modern conditions he must show
the extent to which he helped the
United States win the war. Before
Judge Medin in the tsate circuit court
here Frank X. Osterland, examiner
for the United States naturalization
bureau at st. Paul, diligently quizzed
each of the 20 applicants for final pa
pers, delved into the part he played
in the late conflict and objected or
recommended according to the re-
plies ELECTED. The examiner asked
each man how many Liberty bonds,
war saving stamps and Red Cross do
nations he made during the war.
The applicants admitted to citizen
ship were required to show a clean
bill.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

from Vermilion for a few days COM
pleting some arrangements in on
nection with his building on Egan
avenue N, which will accommodate
Joseph Huntimer, of Huntimer, who
has rented the main room for the
purpose of housing and exhibiting
Chalmers and Overland cars. Mr..
Mayfield has removed his plumbing
supplies to the basement and will
have double doors placed in the rear
wall through which autos may be
taken to the front salesroom. Mr..
Mayfield gives Mr.. Huntimer posses
sion on February Is under the terms
Of the contract. This is an elegant
location for an auto sales business
and Mr.. Huntimer himself realizes
this fact. The repair work will be
done mainly in a small building at
the rear. Mr.. Mayfield will have
completed his contract at Vermillion
by march 1 and will then return to
Madison to continue his plumbing
business. He will make use of the
basement while the main floor is oc-
cupied by Mr.. Huntimer.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
LOCAL NEWS.

Eat at JACK 5.
Highest market price for hides and
pelts-W. T. Stearns G. Son.
Eat at Jacks.
Bring your hides to w. T. Stearns
& Son for tanning and lining.
Eat at Jacks.
Broken Lenses accurately dupli-
Gated while you wait. Eyes exam
ined and frames fitted.-Yaeger's
Optical Parlor.
All kinds of light repair work,
sewing machines, guns, graphophones
and furniture of all kinds.-C. A.
Story, $40 Fourth street w.
Money to loan on city property.
See +. j. Mundt.
Furnished room for rent. block
east of East Hall. Phone 1908.
For sale at a bargain before March
/, new eight. room modern residence,
Fourth street NW.-D. F.. Daugher-
ty, Junius, s. d.
For Sale. Hamilton piano in good
condition. Reasonable price.-Mrs.
Adrian Smith. Phone 3623.
For Sale. My residence.-Miss
Mamie Fisher. Phone 1904.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
BETTER FACILITIES
NICK BJORNSTAD ADDS TO HIS
SHOE EQUIPMENT.

Nick Bjornstad is making some ex-
tensive changes in the interior of his
harness and shoe salesroom. He is
adding some 40 feet of shelving to
the north wall which section will be
devoted exclusively to his needs as a
shoe department. All harness stock
and supplies have been taken further
back, thus leaving an attractive open
space forward near the front window
for the display of his many lines of
fine footwear. Mr.. Bjornstad found
his shoe business growing SO rapidly
it was necessary to enlarge part of
his quarters for the accommodation
of his stock of shoes. The improve
ment gives his store a very neat APP
p~earance.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
THE CITY.

- - - - - - -
Fair and warmer tonight and
Friday; slightly colder Friday
afternoon extreme west portion.
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
war EXPERIENCES
RETURNING SOLDIERS TALK TO
PIERRE PEOPLE AND THE
LEGISLATURES.

Pierre, Jan. 23.-The citizens of
Pierre and legislators were greatly
interested in an address by several
men just returned from service over
seas, and in hearing of battles and
scenes behind the lines, first hand,
from these persons.
Senator r. w. Labrie. of Sphinx
county, who returned from France
the Thursday before the legislature
convened, after six months Red Cross
work there, was the chief speaker on
the program, and being of French
descent himself, and speaking the
language freely, gave an especially
gripping story of the world war.
Lieut.. Walter Smith, of Pierre, just
returned from France, also spoke,
and told of many thrilling incidents
in the flying. He brought down five
German planes and has a number of
medals of honor for his courage, and
though he did not speak of those
things, he told of big battles in a
first hand way which made the war
seem very much more real to his
hearers.
Several other returned soldiers
added interesting bits of discourse to
the meeting, which was held i'm the
city auditorium, in order to hold the
large crowd, though it had first been
tlauned as a Joint mpptinp Of the
house and senate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
CAPT. LINsTAD
FRIENDLY LETTER TO G. f. OIL
STAD, OF MADISON.

Coblenz on the Rhine, Dec. u.s.
Dear Mr.. G. E.: Just a holiday
greeting from an old German town
and on Hun paper-see envelope
lining. Also a little token from the
same place.
I want you to know that the many
bundles of papers sent by you all
were certainly a great cheer, not only
to me, but to my pals also.
We are On u way to Berlin and
have halted on the Rhine. The ad-
vance SO far has been exceedingly in
teresting and a pleasure and we re-
gard it as a fine reward for all we
have had to go through. / came out
of it all mighty luckily, considering
where all I've been. Was only knock
ed out once and that from gas CIT
days). 1t was awfully painful, but
am entirely recovered now.
The home elections were very
much to my liking. 1t was fine to
get clippings from the Mrs. so
promptly.
Now that the real fighting is over,
I am anxious to get home and to
work, but am told it may be months
yet.
One of the very best sustaining and
cheering influences throughout the
past trials was the thought of what
our friends back home were thinking
of us and your constant kindnesses
kept me always reminded of you
Sincerely, Otto B. Linstad.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
LOCAL GRAIN MARKET.
Notice to Land Owners and Township
Supervisors Warning 10 Remove
Trees Along Ditch Lines.

H4af
Notice is hereby given by the board
of county commissioners that all
trees growing al well as the stumps
thereof, along the following County
Drainage bitches Nos. /, 2, 8, A, S.
6, Z, 8, 10, IL, ~, IA, 16 and II.
also Lake-Moody County Drainage
Ditch No. l shall be destroyed and
removed for a distance of at least
five 60 rods on each side of said
bitches.
The object of this order is to re-
move the danger OF tree roots break
ing through the tile, filling them up
and thereby destroying such drain
age for which the bitches are con-
structed.
The board further gives notice that
it will not be responsible for the re
pair of any bitches, which may be In
jured or destroyed, by the permitting
of trees to grow along such ditch
lines, but that the cost or any dam.
age to such drainage sustained by
reason of such trees and the roots
thereof will be charged to and col.
lected from any parties not comply.
ing with this order.
Dated January 2, 1919.
Board of County Commissioners oil
Lake County, South Dakota.
IN. Cosgrove,
Chairman of Board
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

Sealed bids will be received by the
city commissioners of the city of
Madison, South Dakota, until the
10th day of February, 1919, at s
o'clock p. M, for s100,000.00 cleo
trio light bonds in denomination of
$4,000, each payable in rs years,
optional in 10 years. All bids must
be accompanied by a certified check
for $4,000. The city reserves the
right to reject any and all bids
VIM. Rae, City Auditor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

Wanted. Teams to haul ice, $3.50
per load. Inquire at the Sugar Bowl.
Pike, pickerel, halibut and salmon
at Scudder Bros.
Wanted. Two or three furnished
rooms for light housekeeping. Good
are by reliable tenant. Call at this
office.
All Odd Fellows are requested to
be present Saturday evening. Second
and third degrees will be conferred
John Brown. N. G..
Nice reed baby buggy for sale
All Washington avenue.
Wanted. Sewing to do.-Mrs. Ev-
erett Sheldon. Phone 37S8.
DR.. F. Sherman was in Sioux Falls
today on professional business.
Miss Nora Smith was among those
who spent the day at Sioux Falls.
Bring in your harness now for oil
ing and~repairs.-Nick Bjornstad.
Miss Sophia Anderson spent the
day with friends in Sioux Falls.
Miss Myrtle Granum is calling on
friends and acquaintance at Hum
boldt.
Mrs. r. Baker has gone to Went
worth to visit with the family of G,
M. Lingel.
Mrs. Katherine Cook departed for
Mankato this afternoon to remain in
definitely.
DR.. Kallaus. of Flandreau, was i'm
the city yesterday attending to Inn
portant business.
Verne d. Baker has returned from
Camp Hancock, Ca, h%onorably dis
charged from the army.
G.. G. Ulven, who was in Madison
yesterday on business, returned to
Sioux Falls this forenoon.
Dan Young is in from Howard to-
day visiting his young SON, Freddie
who has had his tonsils removed.
Mrs. Martha Wilka arrived in Mad
ison this morning from Artesian to
assist Mrs. Lars Westby in caring for
a sick son.
Mrs. ID. j. Molumby left this morn
ing for Rochester, Mimi, where she
will seek medical aid at the noted
Mayo hospital.
Mrs. A. L. Burkland journeyed to
Dell Rapids by train this morning,
She wishes to receive medical treat
ment at the hospital there.
E. j. Sutton returned this forenoon
from Aberdeen, where he was attend
ing a session of the State Retail
Clothing Dealers association.
Miss Jenifer Evenson was a pas
senger for Sioux Falls this morning.
She will spend the time between
trains visiting friends there.
Miss Thora Branna returned to vi
emma today after a visit to this city
for the purpose of attending a wed
ding that occurred here recently.
Have some choice White Plymouth
Rock cockerels for sale. Will sell
cheap if taken at once-E. Holvik,
Wentworth, S. D., phone 5N, Route 3.
VIM. Brinker and Paul HOLSTER
started back to New York city this
forenoon where they will continue
their training on the battleship Wyo-
ming.
Henry Rehrse departed today for
his home at Ida Grove, Ia. Mr.. Reh-
Sc has been the recent guest of his
daughter, Mrs. w. c. Brown and
family.
Mrs. B. F. Rogers made her depar-
ture to her home at Sioux City this
morning after a pleasant visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Hex
ON.
William HULK arrived from Canoya
this morning to see his wife now at
the Madison hospital. Mrs. Zulk has
undergone an operation within the
past few days.
Miss Mabel Johnson and Miss Eva
Stewart, both students of the Nor
NAL, departed today for their homes.
the former going to Flandreau and
the latter to Cotton.
j. N. Vixen. wife and two children
will depart tomorrow for Bergen,
Norway, to remain. Mr.. Vixen has
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
CARD OF

We desire to extend our sincere
thanks for the many kindnesses
shown us in u bereavement. death
of our brother, nephew and grandson,
Daniel Rounds. Especially are we
grateful to railway men and others
for flowers.-Mrs. Clinton and Mrs.
J. c. Horner and family.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

with Local Applications, a. they cannot
reach the seat Of b disease. Catarrh
II : blood or constitutional disease, and
ternai remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure II
taken internally. and acts directly upon
the blood and mucuous surface. Halls
Catarrh Cure 10 not = Quack medicine.
It was prescribed by one OF the best
physicians in this country for years and
I'd of the best tones known. combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting de
feet combination Of the two ingredients
y what produces such wonderful re-
suits In curing catarrh. Send for testi-
PP soD:.l 'ro aFss; 81 Il so,S fh Sc Rruercct Sc.
price. 76c. Take Hall's Family Pills for
conOtIpauon.-A6v.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

If you are pioated. languid or lazy.
t blues headaches. palpitation.
bil~iousness, bad breath. gas. constipa-
tion or indigestion. you will feel better
artic Tablet tonight. This - q whole
laxative and cleansing physic hat
acts without Inconvenience. gripping or
ausea. Sole everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23

Sufferers from kidney ssouble expert
enc backache, rheumatic pains. aches in
joints and muscles. shooting pains and
r.. +. ID. No.. 2. Box 8, Shorters, Ala,
writes: Il used Foley Kidney Pills as
I was so restless over night with pains
in the small Of my back and side. They
did me good" Sold everywhere.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1919-01-23
POISONOUS WASTE CAusns sxCx-

When the kidneys are well they filter
waste matter from the blood. When
sluggish or overworked. the kidneys fail
to clean the blood. and poisonous sub
stances lodge In joints and muscles 70
Kidney Pills strengthen. act quickly ana
relieve kidney and bladder trouble. sold
everywhere.