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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-06-19
Former SkOwhegan Boy in California

Miss Eva NJ Blair has recently re-
ceived a letter from her cousin, Dana
E. Spaulding of Oakland, California,
in which he states that he will be in
Skowhegan in the near future, where
he will make his home for time.
Mr.. Spaulding was a former Show
hogan youth His age is eighteen
years. He is better known among
his younger friends as whitehead
because his hair used to be white, but
this has changed quite a little since
he left Skowhegan. His home while
in town was at 254 North avenue, the
residence of his aunt and uncle, Mr..
and Mrs. Cha|es Dore by whom he
was brought up since two years OF
age. Mrs. Dore passed away in June
1915.
The subject of this sketch was born
in Boston, Mass, November 18th,
1900. the son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dana
f. Spaulding. the latter being engag-
ed in the restaurant business in that
city. In 1902 he came to make his
nome with Mr.. and Mrs. Dore, prev
iously mentioned. He attended the
Skowhegan schools until 1914 when
he went to Boston and completed his
education in that city. Following
this, he became employed by the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph Company. Dur
ing the year of 1914 he made six trips
to Skowhegan and his farefell visit
was made December oath, 1916.
Shortly after he started for the West.
accompanied by his mother and an
other brother Earl. While on the
trip they visited with friends in New
York, Chicago and Reno. The party
arrived in San Francisco in March,
1917 Young Dana had not been in
this city long before he became en-
ployed by the Southern Pacific Rail
road Company. His next employ
menI was UDdl Oh statesman LOT the
c. H. Baker Shoe Company, the larg-
est shoe dealers on the Pacific coast
Mr. Spaulding expresses his appre-
citation of having received several
copies of the independence Reporter
from friends, which were read with a
good deal of interest concerning peo-
pie in Skowhegan and vicinity, and
also of the fact that the issue con-
tanned such a variety of news.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. co,

starts this afternoon for business
trim South, OF several weeks,-Miss
Kate Eaton left for Boston on Mon
day last. to pass the remainder OF
the winter. She Is to receive instruc-
ton in elocution during her visit
there.-Rev. Mr.. Wiswell OF Skowhe
gan assisted the pastor in the meet
ings at Sixth Street Chapel, preaching
n series of earnest and excellent ser
mons, says the Lewiston Journal
A. b. Sucking, Colby, 'SS, returned
from Montreal Tuesday of last week
He represented the Chi Chapter of the
Zeta Psi Fraternity at the annual
meeting.-The first of course of
"Old Folks Socials" will come on at
Hotel Heselton tomorrow evening
with music by G. A. joys orchestra.
-Messrs. Chandler Tuttle and George
S. WEIGH have been appointed COM
missioners of the estate OF the late
Amasa Weston who Is represented as
insolvent.-S Several young ladies gave
a leap year ball and supper at Fair
graves hall this Wednesday evening
with music by JOY. The committee
are Lila Cannon, Annie Humphrey
Belle Emery, Annie Clark, Minnie Tay-
lor and Cora York-There was a
pleasant home wedding on Saturday
evening, last. at the residence of Mr.,
Albert F. Leighton. The contracting
parties were Miss Carrie b.. only
daughter OF Mr. Leighton and Mr.. Jus
tin d. Ames The happy couple have
the best wishes OF their many friends
1t is pleasant to know they are to re-
side in town. They will occupy the
new house recently erected by Mr..
Ames situated on the river road near
the residence of Mr.. Leighton.
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MOOSE RIVER

A severe thunder storm passed over
this place Saturday, putting several
of the telephones out Of commission
also the electric lights in some of the
houses were out which were soon re-
paired by Mr.. Tewksbury.
News was received by Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Morency of the death OF their
daughter at Dexter. The body was
brought to this place for burial. She
leaves to mourn, husband and one
child besides her parents, six broth
ers and three sisters.
Harry Newton had busy day after
the storm fixing the telephone lines
which were damaged.
NJ. E. Holden has gone to Skowhe-
gan on business and is planning on
attending the Welcome Home cele-
bration at Fairfield before returning
home. w. s. Moore OF Jackman ac-
companied him on the trip.
Mrs. John Murtha Is spending few
days in Skowhegan.
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The children OF the Sunday School
are asked to bring in flowers on Sat
urday afternoon to decorate the
church.
On Sunday evening at s O'Clock
there will be concert by the Sunday
School scholars of the elementary de-
partment All are most cordially in
vited. A collection will be taken at
this time for the Board of Education,
to be used to assist young people OF
the NJ f. Church all over the country
to receive higher education.
Don't forget to get the subscribers
for McCalls Magazine. Report to
be given at the meeting of the Ladies'
Aid to be held with Mrs. Julia d.
Vittum on Tuesday afternoon, June
oath
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NORTH ANSON

Tho many friends of Ralph Elmer
son Crane of Sterling, Mass. VIII De
much gratiled to learn of the honors
conferred on him by Worcester
! (NassA Academy. Ralph was born
at North Arson, the son of Rev. and
Mrs + T. Crane and while young
lad lived here until Mr., Crane took
nastorate in Vermont, and from tnere'
thew went to Sterling, Mass "here
Mr. Crane was called to the pastorate
of the First Unitarian church. Al
tho earnest desire of Ralphs uncle,
the late Judge Augustine Simmons
] who thoroly believed in Academies as
the hest fitting school, Ralph entered
that high class institution, Worces-
ter Academy, an dfriends have ENJOY
ed learning from time to time OF nom
ors given the boy in his educatlonai
career. On June II, he graduated
from Worcester Academy having Deen
given the first honor in class OF TWO
| hundred young men, the Latin Saul
tatory. In addition to this, he was
awarded the income of the Edward
Bemis scholarship. The principal in
a letter congratulating Ralph upon
his success as winner OF the hrst non
ors and upon his winning this spleldld
scholarship. added that the Academy
was proud of him and look forward
to sharing in the honors which 1t
] feels sure later years are to bring to
him. Ralph was also awarded $500
beauest of a son of a Unitarian min
, lister. which was to be awarded a
worthy son OF Unitarian minister to
be used towards college expenses, and
Ralph intends to enter Harvard Col
lege this fall. His many friends look
for bright future for him.
Wednesday, June 25, will occur the
Academy Athletic benefit, when
public supper will be given in Fra
ternity banquet hall. In the evening
there will be a concert under the d.
rection of Mrs. Marion Drake Fland-
ers of Athens assisted by Somerset
Academy orchestra and a reader.
Steward Public Library has pur-
chased Maine Coast Romances by II.
NJ. Sylvester, set of five columes as
follows: Casco Bay, Old York,
Sokok Trail The Land of St Castin,
Olde Pemaquid
sons and Wallace Emery, three OF the
| trustees of Arson Academy, and Prin-
cipal G. F. Williams visited Hartland
and Foxcroft Academies for the pur-
pose of seeing what these schools are
doing in agricultural work under the
so called Smith-Hughes Act. They
were favorably impressed with the
value of the work and plan to intro
duce it in Arson Academy.
An event of interest in the life of
the Boy and Girl Club here was when
the County Emergency Club leader,
Mrs. B. L. Aborn, met thirty-eight of
them on the Academy grounds for 6
o'clock picnic, after which Mrs. Aborn
gave talk. The local club has fifty
members.
The Woman's Association Of the
Conversational church will meet at
Mrs. Walter Shaws, Wednesday after
noon, June 25. There will be food
sale and all members are requested
to come.
The summer arrangement or trains
on the Maine Central railroad. which
goes into effect June "a, gives the fol-
lowing service: Trains going south
733 a. M; 1853 a. m; 6.02 p. m.
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Augusta were registered at the Inn
Thursday.
\ party from Pennington consist
ing of W. P. Ennis, Carroll Rounds
and DR.. f. C. Loyejoy were here re-
Gently.
Ellory Folsom and C. W. Bailey OF
Augusta are here on their annual
fishing trip. They occupy the Man
ter camp.
Ellingford Messer is pressing hay
for B. B. Miller.
S. X. Dimock of Hartford, Conn. ar
rived Wednesday night for a snort
stay
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NEW PORTLAND

Perils Of Thunder Mountain-a
great big snow serial. made in the
snow packed passes of the Sierra Ne
vada Mountains Should make you
fell ten degrees cooler. This serial
of thousand thrills is without doubt
the best being shown in the u. S. to-
day. Will be shown at Taylor's
Theatre, Friday evening with a five
reel picture featuring Zaza, master
piece that has already taken the cities
by storm We also have an Arbuckle
comedy Fatty, the Aviator. Social
dance. Music by Hendersons Orches-
ira. This will be one of the biggest
events of the season Come early
and get a good seat
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ATHENS

There is to be a concert in Grange
Hall, Athens, Thursday evening of
next week Mrs. Marion Drake
Flanders. soprano; William Dixon,
reader: J. A. Kendall, violinist; Mrs.
]. A. Kendall. accompanist; assisted
by Somerset Academy Orchestra of
ten pieces. Overture at S15. Ad-
mission twenty-five cents. Ice cream
will be on sale.
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C0RNVILLE

There is to be a concert in Grange
Hall. Athens, Thursday evening of
next week Mrs. Marion Drake
Flanders, soprano; William Dixon,
reader; J. A. Kendall, violinist; Mrs.
j. A. Kendall, accompanist; assisted
by Somerset Academy Orchestra of
ten pieces. Overture at 8.15. Ad-
mission twenty-five cents. Ice cream
will be on sale.
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PLEASANT POND

Good fishing this week.
The Grey party from South Port
land were at the Inn the past week.
This is their third annual visit here.
w. A. Hoxie entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Henderson and Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Barnes of Hinckley at
his camp this week.
Rev. G. W. Hinckley and a party
of Good Will boys are In the Hotel
camps for ten days.
Birch Bluff camp has been sold by
DR.. Walters to H. L. Carr of Belfast.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Kinsman Of
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HARMONY

There is to be a concert in Grange
Hall, Athens, Thursday evening OF
next week. Mrs. Marion Drake
Flanders, soprano; William Dixon,
reader; J. A. Kendall violinist; Mrs.
J. A. Kendall, accompanist; assisted
by Somerset Academy Orchestra OF
ten pieces. Overture at SIS. Ad-
mission twenty-five cents. Ice cream
will be on sale,
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JACKMAN

Mr.. and Mrs Bernard Nichols are
receiving congratulations on the birth
of ten pound daughter, Both moth
er and child are doing nicely at this
writing.
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pear on the program this year, sends
the following communication.

Oakland. y. j., June Z, 1919.
If am fortunate enough TO
reach Skowhegan in my Chau-
tauqua course l shall deem it a
great favor TO meet you. Your
prompt and cordial letter evil.
dences the splendid spirit which
cat get the best results from the
Chautauqua week, and make it a
mutual good.
Believe me. ever yours,
S. PARKER CADMAN.
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From One of Our Chautauqus
Speakers

Replying to friendly letter writ
ten by a Skowhegan Chautauqua en-
thusiast. Dr. Cadman who is to ap-
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-19
Nebraska Lands
AUCTION SALE OF HIGHLY
IMPROVED FARM.


IMPROVED FARM.
TO close and settle an estate the un-
derslgned referee has been appointed
by the district court of Saunders county,
farm left by the late Charley B. Boyd
ston, deceased. described as follows,
to-wit: The Southwest Quarter and the
South Half of the Northwest Quarter
ter. all in Section %, Township IS.
Range 7, Saunders county, Nebraska.
This is the Boydston farm and consists
of 800 acres Of the very best Of Saund-
ers county land, and Is located two miles
east and one mile north Of the prosper
GUS village Of Ceresco.
Thesoil Is a fertile black loan with
clay subsol. The premises are equipped
ments; 2 garages. one storing 8 cars;
) good wells: corn crib of 5000 bushels
capacity: ! 75-ton cement silo; l barn
capable of storing 1870 tons hay and con-
stanchions for cows; chicken houses
and other outbuildings; pastures en-
closed with 500 rods of 5S-inch woven
wire fencing nailed to Usage posts. The
state of cultivation, the remaining 50
acres being pasture and grove. All can
be cultivated. One s0-acre tract has so
acres In a high state of cultivation, the
Of this can be cultivated. The other
so has As acres in a high state Of
cultivation. the balance in hay and
pasture land and grove. 10 acres OF this
being the best hay land in Saunders
county: 10 acres Of this so can be
cultivated; AZ acres are sown to fall
wheat. in excellent condition and goes
with the real estate.
The above excellent and productive
farm will be sold at the court house In
Wahoo. Neb, on Monday, December ~,
1919, at o'clock in the afternoon. in
tracts TO suit purchasers and possession
given March /, 1920. The sale will be
kept open one hour. Any person inter-
ssted Is invited to view the farm.
sLAMA & DONATE, Attorneys. Wa
hoo. Neb.
r. J. KIRCHMAN. Referee. wahoo.
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-19

INSURANCE statesmen desiring to better
their condition will do well to call at
Room s, Wead Bldg, 18th and Farnam
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following couples have been issued
Name and Address Age.
Martin Baughman, Plattsmouth, Neb. 20
Rose Thacker, Plattsmouth. Neb. .1S
Sylvester Alderman, Des Moines. Ia. -. 36
Dollie Whitaker, Gilbert, 1a..,.........2e
Holly O. Ernst, Omaha. a................2s 2s
Sophia C. Miller. Omaha. 2s
Clifford c. Paley, Omaha. over -
Leila g. Cheshire Omaha. ..'over 10
Martin Carlson. Omaha. -
Minnie Diekoff Omaha. ...So
Herbert W. Brownell. Great Falls. over 81
Amalia G. Schaeffer, Fremont. lover IL
Herbert b. Poe Woodbine, la. q
Gladys Miller, Omaha. .......... .iS
Loren 8. Cooper, Omaha. a............,..2o ~
Marie Gellotte, Omaha. ...... .........'zo
Clarence Eggers. Yutan, Neb. ........ y
Fila NJ. Wilson, Yutan, Neb. .......... ls
Butcher Scott, Omaha, 90
Beatrice. Scott, Omaha. ....'So
sidney Schleu, Omaha. ...............,.a .a
Lucy Lewon, Omaha. a......,......'...... ...Io
Henry H. BENT. Ireton, Ia............s!
Margaret q. Lerhr. Omaha. .....'..s III
Albert w. Cornell, Ord. rd................SS "
Mabis Hsiser, Valentine. Neb. ...... .s2
Louie b. stewart Omaha. over y
Mary Wiley, Omaha. .........''..''oysf 10
Harold Herbert, Atlantic. 1a............5s 5s
Lula Stahl, Atlantic, IA. .....ls
Omaha daily bee., 1919-12-19

BUILDING PERMITS.
The following building permit has been
John L McCague AS South Fortisth
street, remodel dwelling. $500.
Evening journal., 1919-08-02

bay and meet the Artemis. Those OF
the party who will accompany General
Wickersham on this boat are Mayor
Taylor, Speaker Corbit. Mr. Killen and
representatives. of the press. Lieuten-
ant Hag8n was assigned TO the party
TO command the boat.
Governor Townsend Senator and Mrs.
Ball and party and all other Delawar-
cans will make the trip down the bay
IN another launch. Colonel Eugene
heybold, brother Of Frederick X. Rev
bold, Of the Every Evening. Wilmington.
located at Fortress Monroe. was also on
this boat having been assigned TO the
Governors party by the Commander OF
the fortress. Colonel Reybold showed
the party every courtesy possible.
Those who arrived last night spent n
very delightful evening. A number
went in bathing in a swimming pool
while others attended dance al tho
Hotel Chamberlain. Mr.. Taylor. assls.
tant manager OF the hotel. married a
Delaware girl, and he was also espe-
cially cordial TO the Delaware visitors.
The members Of the Delaware party
were up early this morning and a num-
Der OF them finding out that the Arte-
mis- would not dock before this after
noon. took a trip TO Fortress Monroe
Evening journal., 1919-08-02
MEET BARkHiRT
TOMORROW WITH
INVITATION BACK
Continued from First Page.

u Roberts and Mrs. Norman Colin.
Previous 10 the new elections, II was
voted TO declare all executive commit
tee positions, on both permanent and
summer committees, vacant, thus vot-
Sing out Of Office the balance OF the
executive committee who had not re-
signed. Mss Meta Barr and Charles
! A. Trip handed in their designations
before this vote was taken. Mrs.
James Flanagan, A. T. Coyerdale and
( Miss Jean Mcdonald were the only for
mer executive members present last
night, except Miss Barr and Mr.. Trip.
DR.. C.. w. Hughes, DR.. Julian Adalr
and Frank Vernon were approved by
the chorus as a committee TO confer
with Harry Barnhart AS printed in
The Evening Journal, they were recon-
mended on Tuesday by the temporary
executive committee. w. A. Moore,
chairman; Mrs. Elizabeth Noonan ana
W. G.. Guy.
A telegram from Mr.. Barnhart was
read TO the chorus, stating that he
would meet a committee from the
chorus at o'clock on sunday after
noon, In New York, TO talk over the
matter OF his return TO direct the VIII
mington chorus for the remainder Of
the summer, and possibly longer. Nlrs
Barnhart especially asked that DR..
Adair be made member Of this COM
mittee.
No plans viii be made for next Tues
days outdoor sing until the result OF
the Sunday conference shall become
known. The chorus hopes that it will
be able to announce through the
newspapers on Monday that Mr.. Barn
hart will direct the Tuesday sing
The chorus went on record as against
all-star chamber executive proceedings
in the future, applaudlng loudly this
suggestion for publicity. They felt
much of the late lack OF harmony
would have been avoided If important
matters had not been concealed until
they led TO Observation-Disclosures.
The board OF trustees will meet be-
fore each sing, and their meeting be
reported the same evening TO the sing.
The treasurer will make a report at
each sing. At the end OF each sing,
the amount received in collections that
same evening will be announced. The
treasurer will be bonded.
The treasurer's report showed a ball |
ance Of si76I9. A bill OF $3.50 for two |
band performances and a bill Of 50 for |
a soloist are still to be paid. At the |
suggestion of Dr. Hughes, a rising vote |
OF thanks was given to the members |
of the executive committee who were |
voted out Of office
Disposition OF the Barnhart fund, !
amounting to more than $1,000 will |
not be made until it is known whether |
he will return. The campaign TO get |
$1,000 for the fund will be continued |
in the event OF his return. Otherwise, |
the matter will come up before the /
chorus for disposition.
The meeting last night was marked /
by good feeling, due partly to the fact (
that not many OF the dissenting MEM /
bers were present. A lively purpose !
Of carrying on" and pulling the chorus |
through this crisis into success was
evident on the part Of all who attended. |
Evening journal., 1919-08-02
PACKERS OFFER AID
In H.C.L. .L.INVESTIGATION
Spoclal DO The Evening journal.

Special 10 The Evening journal.
CHICAGO, H., Aug. 2.-The American
meat packing industry has telegraphed
directly 20 President Wilson an offer
TO cooperate in every way possible in
his cabinet investigation OF the high
cost OF living and TO place unreserved-
ly before the committee appointed by
the cabinet, all facts relating 20 the
packing business. This action was
taken through the institute Of American
meat packers, representing the five lar
ger packers and about two hundred
smaller firms in various parts OF the
country. kilograms similar TO that sent
10 President Wilson were transmitted
also TO Senator Gronna, chairman of
the committee on agriculture: Repre-
sentative Esch, chairman OF the House
committee on agriculture; Governor
Cox, Of Ohio: Attorney General GrOes-
beck OF Michigan; Governor Harring-
ton OF Maryland. and other State and
federal officials who are conducting in
quires TO fix responsibility for the
high prices Of necessities.
Evening journal., 1919-08-02
WOMEN CONTINUE
BALLOT BATTLE
lContlnued From First page.l

OF her life when she submitted herself
to arrest for a great principle. Mrs.
Arniel and Mrs. Boyle are also suffrage
pickets.
Mrs. MacKaye and Miss Katharine Hilles
will speak in Delaware City tonight
Mrs. Thomas ]. Whiteman, member OF
the ratification committee from Della
ware City, win preside and introduce
the speakers. There will be music by
the orchestra, both the Methodist and
Presbyterian ministers, will say a few
words, and other men citizens are 10
give One-mnute speeches. Edward
Lester Ja., a member of the Legisla-
ture, from Delaware City. has been
asked TO attend and will make a brief
speech.
Governor Townsend is holding under
consideration the petition of the Della
ware branch Of the National Woman's
Party that he call a special session OF
the Legislature to vote upon ratification
OF the nineteenth amendment 90 the
constitution, called the susan B. An
th0ny Amendment"
Responding to the addresses OF the
delegation which ne received from the
WOman's Party, at noon yesterday, in
the state House, at Dover, the Cover
nor said:
ut is OF course, due you and the peo-
pie of the state that / consider well all
interests. feel that there should be
no doubt about the attitlEe of the
members OF the Legislature on the sub
ject and that assurance should be given
in the event Of calling a special session
OF the Legislature. that there would be
nothing else considered by that body.
Again, say that / think the matter
should be carefully considered"
This reply is the same in tenor as the
statement by the governor. quoted at
the Victory luncheon Of the Delaware
Equal Suffrage Association several
weeks ago.
In effect, the chief executive wishes
to be shown definitely that there would
be a fair chance Of the ratification
being passed, il he puts the
State to the expense, and and the leg
islators to the personal loss Of time. III,
volved i'm calling a special session.
Since the present Legislature voted
down State equal suffrage bill at its
last session, the Governor recently told
Individual members Of the State Equal
Suffrage Association that he felt a posi-
tive assurance OF change Of view on
the part Of a sufficient number OF leg
islatOrs TO ensure ratification was a
preliminary TO a special ses-
sion, If the cause Of equal suffrage
was TO be helped by such a session.
Five Senator'S and five Representa-
lives have already expressed their
to vote for ratification. ac-
cording to a roll OF honor presented TO
The Governor yesterday. Others are 20
follow. members OF the delegation de-