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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
An Important Meeting Mt WaterYille

George Otis Smith, who has been
visiting his family in Skowhegan for
two weeks. returned to Washington,
y. c., April 1st. On Saturday. March
10Th, Mr.. Smith attended a meeting
at Waterville of a committee of the
trustees of Colby college, at which
Chief Justice Cornish presided, the
business of this special committee be-
ing a campaign for an increase In
the endowment of the college. 1t is
the plan to complete the raising of
this additional half million dollars in
time for the hundred-year anniversary
of Colby in 1920
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
Ernest [. Butler Receives Croix DE
Guerre

The following news dispatch has
recently been made public from
Pennington. the early home of Ernest
G Butler, of this place:
FARNINGTON, Me. April .
Frank W Butler received a let
ter today from 1st Lieut. William
MacRossie, Quartermaster's Corps
under date of Feb. 2l, announcing
the citation for bravery of his
brother, Ernest C. Butler of
Skowhegan, formerly Y NJ. c.
A worker in France, and his
decoration with the Croix de
Gucrre. Ex-Sec. Butler return
ed from France several weeks
ago and is in Florida recovering
from his experiences.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

a story of her canteen work n
France. will be told by Miss Ella p.
Merrill, Monday evening next, at the
church parlors. This
will he of special interest to Red
Cross workers and all such or others
who would enjoy listening to Miss
Merrill Will be welcome TO attend. She
is resident of Brooklyn, y Y, and
is the sister of Carleton p Merrill Of
this place. In 1898 while l.. l. Wal
ton was a member of the school
board he taught school here. in the
Academy Building.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. L. SWEET Col. and
Mrs. Il. l.. NIrston, Miss Molle Blunt,
and Miss Margaret Patten, left here
today for Brunswick, where they are
to be entertained during some college
functions. given under the auspices Of
the Deke Society. Mr.. and Mrs
Swett are to he the guests of Presi-
dent and Mrs. X. c. Sills.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

Mrs. Angie Dodge, who has been
guest Of Mr., and Mrs. Walter Mcclure
on the Swain road for the past nine
weeks, is visiting at the home OF Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Later in Cornville.
Mrs. Dodge formerly lived in that
town, but has been in New York state
and Massachusetts for several years.
Mrs. E. NJ. Bailey returned to her
home in Roxbury, Mass, Wednesday Of
last week after being guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Barker
on Summer street. She was a former
resident of Skowhegan. living on Is
land avenue
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
Two Men Held For Robbery at Pitts
field

Arthur Wells alias Mike Wells of
Bath and Henry MeNally Of Pawtuck-
ct, h. l.. who were held in eonnec-
tion with a break at Pittsfcld few
weeks since, have been discharged
for lack OF evidence These young
men were apprehnded at Bangor and
brought to Skowhegan by deputy
sheriff r. 3 Cole, a few day. age. and
were held pending investigation re-
garding the robbery Both men
pleaded not guilty
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
Captain John ". Heaiy In
Wa;eryille Speech

A Somerset county gentleman who
was not able to attend the General
Edwards meeting at Skowhegan,
Wednesday OF last week, was in Wat
erville and heard his address the
same evening In the city opera
House. He noted with special pleas
ure his reference to Captain John W.
Healys work to which General Ed
wards referred in terms of the very
highest praise.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas-th Hand of Divine
Providence has removed from our
midst our brother Charles Chute; and
Whereas in view of the loss We
have sustained by his decease and
the still heavier loss sustained by
those who were nearest and dearest
to him; therefore be 1t
Resolved, That in the death of our
brother Sunset Chapter No. SO has
lost one who was in every way worthy
of our respect and regard.
Resolved, That the heartfelt sym
pathy OF this Chapter be extended
to his family
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the records OF this Chap
ter and copy be transmitted to the
family and also copy sent to the
ependent-Reporter
LAURA II. DINSMORE
JESSIE b. FLETCHER
W. It. SEEKINS
Committee
Skowhegan. Maine, April 10. 1919.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

\ Fowler d Son have d crew If
throe men Al Brunswick painting one
Of the fraternity bindings at Bow
dain College Campus.
SkoWhegan friend have been in
formed of the birth Of son March
21st To Mr. and Mr. Clifford Butler
of llo Oliver street. Maiden. Mass.
Mrs. Butler was formerly Miss Hazel
Delano. daughter Of Mrs f X Della
no
a telegram has recently been re-
eeiyed by Mr. Leslie Marlin from her
husband. announcing his arrival in
New York CITY from over seas, Thurs
day of last week. With the other
members Of the American Expedition
ary Forces. who came on the same
vessel he has been transferred to a
cautonment from which he will
doubtless receive his discharge with
in the next few days Mr. Martin
is the son OF Pearl Martin of Hart
land. Mrs. Martin was before her
marriage Miss Lettia Lewia. daugh
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. George Lewia of
this place Her marriage to Mr.. Mar
lin occurred in August 1917.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

Miss Nell Clifford, who has been in
Oklahoma for the past two years, go
ing from New York City, expects to
return here next month She is n
graduate OF the Skowhegan High
School and is the daughter OF Mrs,
F. o. Eaton of Main street. On her
way east, she is to make brief visits
in Chicago and New York City.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

Mrs. Maude Patten of Norridge-
wock avenue is expecting her hus-
band Lieutenant Earl c. Patten some
time about April %. At present he
is located at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

An Overland Car in temporary use
by Dr. George f. Young, took fire and
was partially destroyed, while the
Doctor was making a call at the Re-
formatory last Monday. The car was
the property of Pooler & Emery and
was covered by insurance in the
Plummer & Wentworth agency.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
CAPT. JOHN ". HEALY
WELCOMED HOME
Arrived in Boston From Overseas
service April } With 2Gth Division

service April y Win 2btn Dlflsien
Capt John " Healy, Who left
sko@hegan wI,h Company f. in the
-prag Of al wds enthusiastically
Welcomed home last Tuesday when
ae arrived on the HIS a IN train
20 @ss accompanied By NJ wife who
left her. last Friday 20 meet him on
his arriyeI IL boston from overseas
Word Wa received here abou, 8 80
Tuesday morning that Capt HeaIy
would be among the passengers to
arriye n SEoRhegan on the noon
train George Plsmmer. chairman
OF tn board of trase reception com
mittee immediately made prepara-
tiou. for d suitable welcome. The
Ten,h Regiment Band ". K. of Skow-
hcgan ard al o: NJ school children
of the Grammar grades and the tu-
dent u the ssoNhegan High School.
were .. the station the pupils all
carrying Aags. All Of the stores,
mills and f4etories were closed dur
Ing the parade
Afr the arrival Of Capt and Mrs.
He4ly they were conveyed in the pa
r4ie - Willard H Cummings III his
car The municipal officers follow
Cd in G H. Smith car The auto
Of " P Ordway was occupied by
Mr. Lizzie W Healy. Cap, Healy's
mother. Mrs. Alice N Mitchell and
Mrs George H Weston The oecu-
pants OF the Cummings car other
than Capt and Mrs Healy We're their
TWO children, Richard " and Althea
E. Private v 7. Cot. Lieut. Roy
Fitzmorris and Corporal Carl Tobey.
A few selections We're given by the
band and then the parade started up
Russell street. down Madison avenue
to Water street continuing as far as
the PARK. and returning % the Opera
House
The services .. he band we're rem
derrd .ree Of charge and their many
beautifully played selections we're
thoroughly appreciated by all
Perhaps the most interesting thing
to the Welcomed Captain and also TO
the Skowhegan people was that this
gratifying reception was a complete
surprise. On noting the crowd from
,b ,,r ,,.;,,d d.. bo -a.,, n rL-aa .sylrhv
who are they eXpecting?' On and
ing such large number of people
and SO many friends waiting to see
him, he stated that he wished he
could shake hands with them all, and
that he was little prepared 10 receive
such a welcome.
The CLOSING OF the brief parade Was
perhaps not at all toreseen by the
committee or any OF the participants.
At the municipal building, the march
ers and the assembled friends gath
cred on the green where stands the
old canon. a relic OF the war between
the states The band waited here with
them while the three autos carrying
capt IIealy and his party made the
trip to Coburn Park and return As
hey came in sight, coming up lower
Water street. the band played the
star Spangled Banner, first loudly
but decreasing in volume as the
autos approached. 50 softly at last
As to be just audible when the party
were passing ihe band and waiting
audience. The flag flying from the
municipal building. The crowd lining
each side oI he thoroughfare, the
sunlight OF an almost perfect spring
day. and the importance and impress
,iyeness Of M occasion. made
scene never 10 be forgotten
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10
LIBERAL INTEREST

Inc town will pay liberal interest
On six and eight month loans In
quire of
SELECTMEN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

We take orders for rubber stamps.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

Skowhegan, Maine, April 10. 1919,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-04-10

SELECTMEN.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15

age and will mature ready to be cut
in small quantities each day, and to be
fed to the herd in green, succulent
condition.
If you will plant small area near
the dairy barn to early sorghum, corn
sudan grass, or other crops which may
better meet your local conditions, and
which will sufficiently mature to be
ready for cutting to begin by the
latter part Of July you will find 1t OF
immense value in keeping up larger
and more economical milk flow during
the drouth season. You should plant
an area sufficiently large to produce
feed to carry the herd until the fields
are opened in October. This is thc
season which usually starts the pro-
duction on the downward slant from
which it cannot be stopped until the
COWS freshen again, and which causes
many dairymen to have to carry dry,
herds through the winter on expensive
feeds.
Another problem which should be
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15
SOILENG CROPS FOR
THE DAIRY HERD.

I verase pasture is of little val
ne TO the dairy herd from about July
20 through September. During this
season the rainfall in Mississippi is
usually very light and is sometimes
entirely lacking. The hot sun soon
parches the grass and the herd is left
without grazing. For this reason,
COWS which should be in prime milk
flow are forced to dry off for lack of
grazing and of suitable substitute for
the grass which has stopped growing.
The above named condition is caus-
ing a loss Of thousands of dollars to
Mississippi dairy farmers. 1t is now
time for the business farmer to take
steps to prevent such loss this sum-
mer. This result can be accomplished
by planting at once some crop for soil
ing purpose; that is, some crop which
will make a heavy yield of green for
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15

considered at this time is tie planting
of variety of crops in sufficient guam
titles to produce an abundant supply
of feed for the herd throughout the
year. Dairy farmers must produce
most of their feeds on their own farm
if they expect to make a profit on the
average herd.
TO provide feed for one COW in a
herd of 10 or more cows from Janu
airy / to December 81 will require:
One half ton of legume hay, three
and one-half tons of silage, one-fourth
acre of rye $50 pounds corn and cob
meal, 300 pounds cottonseed meal, 900
pounds velvet or soy bean meal, Gf
the silage is not available, grow 2 1-2
tons of turnips or sweet pioatoes), one
fourth acre corn, sorghum, sudan
grass, or other suitable crop TO soil off
in August and September.
The above information was obtained
from l.. A. Higgins, Extension Dairy
Husbandman.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15

Judge Howry. AS membere of the
state legislature, federal district at
torney for the northern district of Mis-
sissippi, assistant attorney general OF
the Unitede States and judge of the
court of claims at Washington zap
pointed by Cleveland) he proved an
able, conscientious, popular official.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15

Chas. B. Howry has helped make
some of the nations best history. His
friends at Oxford, Columbus, Clarks-
dale, Jackson and other places, were
delighted to meet and greet him, and
regret that his visit was all too short.
Mississippi Tribune.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15
HON. CHAS. b. HOWRY.

Hon. Chas. b. Howry is honorirg
Mississippi by lis presence and de-
livering telling addresses in tie Vic
terry Bond Drive
Mississippi never produced clean
er, better, or more devoted citizen than
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1919-05-15
HIGH SPOTS IN PEACE
TREATY.

AIssoe Lorraine goes to
France.
The Saar valley Will be tenn
I porariIy internationaIized.
Danzig will be perms aently
lnternationaiized.
Germany renounces all terri.
torIal rights outside of Europe.
Germany recognizes the indie
pendence Of Poland and Czecho-
Slovakia.
The German army is reduced
I to 100, 1000 officers and men, and
CONSUMPTION within Germany is
abolished.
The German navy is reduced
to "a warships and no subma-
rines.
Germany may have only 100
unarmed seapIanes, to search for
mines off her coast.
Germany will pay an indem-
I nifty, the amount of which is not
yet fixed, the initial payment to
, be 25,OOO,Ooo,oOo marks, about
$1,000 100000.
Germany cedes large part
Of her merchant fleet to the al
lies.
Germany agrees to the trial of
the ex-kaser.
The disposition of the surren-
! dered German fleet, the German
colonies and the German cables
/ is left to future action.
The league of nations becomes
! living organization.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
SUPREME COURT
Windham County Case Argued and
Recess Taken Until May 20,
While Briefs are Submitted

MONTPELIER, May 16-Supreme
court has short session this week,
owing to the fact that the docket
went to pieces and that the attorneys
are given extra time decide upon
the matter of reargument of cases
originally assigned to Justice Hasel-
ton. Some of them are to be reas-
signed. Some of the attorneys re-
submitting their cases on briefs as
the court is now composed, while 9th
ers may reargue their cases and may
amend their briefs as originally field.
The recess was taken until May 20.
The only case argued Wednesday
was that completing of the Windham
county case of Lavelle VS.. the Central
Vermont railway. The lower court
gave the plaintiff verdict to recover
1882 because of the death of Peter
Lavelle which occurred at Brattle-
boro and which, it isclaimed the de-
PENDANT was responsible for.
It is claimed that Peter aLvelle was
repairing car on a track in the
Brattleboro yards and that a train
crew showed other cars against the
one under which Lavellt was working
with the result that Mr.. Lavelle was
killed. His administrator, Edward La
veil, brought suit to recover the dam
ages.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
SLOT MACHINES DESTROYED
Two Slot Machines Seized by Police
arl Ordered Destroyed-Owner
Plead Guilty and Fined

Joseph McCaffrey, who operates a
billiard room on Railroad street was
arrested Wednesday by Chief Finley
of the police force on warrant is
sued by States Attorney Campbell,
charged with running gambling
rooms. One penny card and one
nickel slot machine was seized
Respondent was brought before
Judge M. c. Morse in Municipal
court and plead guilty. He was fined
$25 and cost of prosecution. Fine
was RENTED and he was placed on
probation pending action of the
court.
The money taken from the machin-
es was forfeited to the state, and
the machines costing 5000 were des-
troyed by order of the court.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
To piatinize Silver.

Place some platinum in n small
quantity Of aqua ragia or nia'o-mu-
riatic acid, and keep it in a warm
place few days; it will dissolve. AS
soon as it. has dissolved, evaporate the
liquid at gentle heat until it is as
thick as honey, so as to get rid OF
the excess of the nitric and muriatic
-cids. Add a little water, and it is
ready for use. A dozen drops of this
solution goes long way in platiniz.
ing silver. The operation is performed
in small glass or beaker, covered with
watcE5lass to keep in the fumes
and placed in little sand in q saucer,
to equalize the heat.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
Concerning Patents.

The length of time it takes to obtain
patent depends partly on the nature
of the application, that is, the thing
to be patented. and partly on the skill
with which the case is presented.
There are forty distinct divisions in
the patent office, each division having
in charge a specific class or variety of
work. Each application is examined
in the order. of filing and some of the
divisions are considerably behind in
their work. An application may be
acted on promptly or only after weeks
or months.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
PILGRIMS MEMORIAL FUND
Meeting at Underclyffe Last Evening
and Plans of Commission Pre-
scented by Rev. HodG Ion

BY invitation of Mr.. anil Mrs
Frank H. Brooks some of those inter
ested in the Pilgrim memorial funt
were invited to Underclyffe Thursday
evening and had the pleasure of hear
ing the plan wildly presented by Reg
Frank w. Hodgdon, executive secre-
tary of the Vermont commission.
Mr.. Brooks, as chairman of the
state commission, said that Vermont's
quota in this great movement was
$150,000 and that the two St. Johns.
bury churches would be asked to raise
in the next five years about $1,000
He said an intensive campaign had
been conducted throughout Vermont
this spring and that the plan would
be further explained by MI. Hodgdon
who was just completing tour of the
state.
Mr.. Hodgdon proved to be most
forceful and entertaining speaker
and held the closest attention of his
audience throughout his address. The
Pilgrim memorial fund is being rails
ed among the Congregational church.
es Of the United States to provide old
age pensions for the retired minis
tiers. 1t is proposed to raise $4,000
600 before Dec. 81, 1920, and several
states have already completed their
quota. The speaker gave many APP
pealing Illustrations of how just such
an annuity was needed and also told
some striking incidents of individual
subscriptions to the great fund as he
had secured them in his tour
throughout the United States. Fol
lowing his address there was gener-
al quiz after which a committee was
appointed from each of the churches
to plan for raising the quota. The
South church committee is composed
of the following: j. H. Brooks, Ed
gar r. Brown, V. C. Ticehurst, Mrs
]. H. Brooks, Mrs. Henry Fairbanks
The North church people present
chose Arthur r. Brooks, Charles w
Steele, Arthur F. Stone, Mrs. Geo
G.. Cary and w. II. Young. 1t was de-
cided to raise the quota from two st
Johnsbury churches at the next Sun
day morning service.
The North church pulpit will be
supplied by Rev. Mr.. Hodgdon and
Rev. Dr. Thomas Sims of Melrose
Mass, will speak at the South church
Both are eloquent and stirring speak
ers and their message will interest all
their hearers. The two committees
are at work on a plan to carry both
churches over the top and if any Of
the church people are absent from
the Sunday morning service they vii
not only miss hearing some inspiring
addresses but will make it necessary
for members of the follow up COM
mittee to call on them later in the
week The plan appeals to every
one as something that must be car
ried out and the Congregationalists
are now taking hold of the same pro
position that has been so successfully
launched by the Methodists, the Epis-
copals and the other great religious
bodies. St. Johnsbury has made a
reputation for meeting all its quotas
and those behind this movement ex-
pect the people in the two Congrega-
tional churches will again make a
record for giving.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
Evening Caledonian
Established 1887
FRIDAY, MAY 10, 1919

Remember the dance tonight at Lee
clerc's hall.
Mrs. Rose Jacobs of East Ryegate
was here Thursday.
Dean Simpson is confined to the
house by illness.
Mrs. Sarah Brockway of West
Burke is visiting friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Tinker were
visitors in Burlington, Thursday
Mrs. Catherine Morrison and Mrs.
George Ballou were in Lyndonville to
visit at Fred Morrison's.
Mrs. Paul West was taken to the
st. Johnsbury Hospital Wednesday
and remains very i'll.
Mrs. Johanna Morrison of Lancas-
ter is visiting at Mr.. and Mrs.
George Ballou's.
Mrs. Catherine Morrison and Mrs.
George Ballou visited at Fred Nor
rison's in Lyndonville, Thursday.
Attorney David Conant and Attor-
ney Walter Wesley went to Lancas-
ter, Thursday to a hearing before
Referee Cook of Lyndonville.
Mrs. Herman Ellsworth of New
York is visiting her mother Mrs.
Christy Morrison. Thursday they
went to Lake Megantic to visit their
old home.
Mrs. Jean S. Goodrich, graduate
of New England Conservatory, and
experienced teacher, will be glad to
accept pupils in pianoforte playing
after June first. Tel. CAT W., address,
% Spring street. adv. If
Exchange tickets for "The Rose
Girl" at the Colonial next week Fri
day and Saturday, have been placed
in the hands of the Girl Scouts, the
Boy Scouts, and members of the cast.
These tickets will entitle holders to
the first preference of reserved seats
at the box office next Thursday morn
ing. Tickets may also be procured
at the office of the Cowles Press. adv
The Please U today presents beau
tiful Vivian Martin in her latest Par
amount Photoplay "You Never Saw
Such a Girl" This is beautiful story
dealing with a young girl in quest
of a rich relative. How she finds
the object of her search and wins
love and contentment, the picture will
tell, being replete with delicious COM
cdy situations of tense human inter
est and romantic character. At the
Please U today.
Pauline Frederick's second Cold
wyn Picture is "One Week of Life. "
A big, modern story of New York S
smart set trimming with daring love
and exciting adventure. In every re-
spect this engrossing drama by Cos
mo Hamilton provides Miss Freder-
lex not only with splendid story, but
gives her the opportunity to domin-
ate one powerful situation after an
other and to appear in a succession
of gorgeous costumes which echo the
last word in fashions. See zone
Week Of Life" It's a Goldwyn Pic
ture and one of the recognized dra-
matte sensations of the year. At the
Globe today.
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-05-16
Fine Commitment.

A great bishop not long ago paid a
high tribute to the work of the fra
ternal society. In fact he paid fra
ternals compliment that we ought
to appreciate:
81 plead for the time when the tie
of the Christian church shall be as
binding on men as tie tie of the lodge
All honor to the fra ternity that grips
It's men and makes them potent in
good works for humanity's uplift. The
fraternities are putting shame TO our
cheeks as church men, when we think
Of their widely diverging lines of so.
clal service. Modern Brotherhood.