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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

this property was conveyed to Hub
bard by Harry l.. Hooper in 1906; Ce-
Gil NJ. Lancaster of Corinna to Mer-
rift Dickey of Pittsfield, land on the
south side of the road leading from
the Timothy Goodrich farm easterly
to Hiram Walkers in Canaan; Her
bert A. Lyon of Dracut, Mass, to
Cecil NJ. Lancaster of Corinna, At
acres of land in Canaan-Detroit;
Lynn p. Knights of Detroit to Eu-
gene A. Hopkins of Detroit land with
buildings in Detroit.
Embden-Henry B. Merry of Arson
to Helen f. Brown of Arson, Is acres
of wooded land in Embden and being
the southwest corner of the Eli Foss
farm.
Fairfeld-Charles w. Vigue of Wa
terville to Charles G. Jealous of Lei
eester, Mass, two parcels of land
with saw mill and grist mill on the
road leading from Fairfield Center
to Skowhegan. including water power
and privileges.
The Forks-Clara II. Arno of The
Forks to Elizabeth Powell of The
Forks. her interest in the Winfield
S. Powell farm and wood lot, 100
acres; Herbert r. burlington of Lew
iston to Wilson II. Walters of Fair
field, land with buildings on the north
shore of Pleasant Pond.
Hartland-Alice r. Spaulding of
Hartland to Catherine R. MCGEE of
Hartland. land and buildings in Hart
land on the north side of highway
leading westerly past the town farm.
New Portland-George W. Clark of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Obituary

The many friends of Lewis II.
Graves will regret to learn of his
death, which occurred Thursday, Feb
9th at his home in Hartland.
Mr. Graves was born Feb II, 1870,
in Pittsfeld, the son of William A
and Sarah tMiller) Graves He had
lived. however, for twenty years or
more at Hartland. where he leaves a
host of friends and admirers. His
death came at the age of forty-nine
years and after an illness of nearly
six years duration. the result of an
accident he met with on August "a
1913, while practicing his profession
as an electrician.
Mr.. Graves is we'll known about the
state as an esteemed member of the
|. 0. o. F., and as Past Master of Cor
inthian Lodge, F. and A. M No. 95.
He was also a member OF Hartland
Grange and at the time Of his DEATH
was serving his fourth term as town
clerk. He is survived by his wife,
Mabel (Robinson) Graves
Delegations representing the |. o.
o. F., and Corinthian Lodge, F. and
A. NJ. were present at the funeral
services held Sunday afternoon at a
local church, where the Rev f. ].
Weber. pastor of the Methodist
church gave a pleasing elegy
The Masonic Burial service was US
ed and interment was in Pine Grove
cemetery. The following friends
served as honorary bearers David
Firth. Willard Burton, G. NJ LAneey,
Frank Farnum, f. A. Weber and Al
va Whitney.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13
Obituary

Mrs. Elsie L. (Bartlett) Clark, wife
of NJ. W Clark, died at her home.
North New Portland village, March s,
following a long illness of tubercu-
losis. She was the daughter of Chas
II. and Lydia (Jenkins) Bartlett, and
was born in New Portland July 8,
1872. She attended the public
school of the town. graduated from
the North New Portland high school
in 1890, and from the Pennington
Norman School in 1892. Soon after
she was married to Morrie W. Clark
a classmate and n native of New
Portland, who for many years has
been popular merchant of the town,
a member of the firm of e. II. Clark
& Sons.
To Mr.. and Mrs Clark were born
two sons: Charles B. Clark stu
dent at the University of Maine and
for the past year principal of the
North New Portland High School;
and Bertell. who was drowned az the
age of years, while playing on some
logs on the bank of the river, six
years ago. Besides her husband
Mrs. Clark leaves her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. c. II. Bartlett; one brother
Chas. William Bartlett of Schennect-
ady. New York; the son above nam
ed, and several aunts and uncles.
She was a member of the Congre-
gational church, and interested and
active in all the local organizations
for the good of the town.
The funeral services were held
from the home, Saturday afternoon at
go, Rev. T. b. HIATT of Bingham Of
ficiating. Interment was in the fam
lily lot at North New Portland. Mrs
Clark was a very estimable woman,
an exemplary wife and mother, and
dearly loved by all who knew her
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-03-13

Ernest Hilton farm on the County
road from Hilton's Corner TO Starks
village.
mbridge-Sanford f, Bailey of
Cambridge to Carol F. Bailey of
Cambridge, one undivided half OF the
Fod Brown farm in Cambridge, $3.50.
Embden-Frank II Russell of Mad
ison to Arthur Chandler of Madison,
one-half acre of land with buildings
on the easterly shore of Hancock
Pond, Embden.
Hartland-Hattie f, Blake of Hart
land to J. A. Ordway OF Hartland on
east side of Blake street, Hartland
village Ethel NJ. Craig of Sturbridge
Mass, to Daniel A Packard of Hart
land. land with buildings in Hartland
village.
Madison Winnie NJ Sylvester OF
Madison to Charles II. Cross of Nor
ridgewock, land 5x8 rods with build
ings on Madison street. Madison.
Mercer Charles y. Jones of Skow-
hogan to Robert { Bunker of Mer-
Ger. SO acres Of land in towns OF Mer-
Ger and Rome and next to the town
line between Mercer and New Sharon.
Palmyra Frank l. Homestead Of
Palmyra to Harry l.. Goodrich of Pal
myra, land with buildings on the
county road from Palmyra village 10
Newport village.
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Former New Portland Resident Dead

VI Htt WV WIN hNlunt bfdh
Mrs. Georgia Luce, widow of Cyrus
Luce and for many years a resident
of New Portland fboth we'll known
and remembered by the older resi-
dents) died at her home in Auburn
March LIST. after a weeks Hines %.
pneumonia. at the age of so year
Mr. and Mrs Luce were old resident
and lived on the farm below the IL
lage now owned by Lynn Smita
She moved away from New Portla
about l5 years ago and since the
had lived in Madison. Skowhecn
and Auburn. Her remains Wsr.
brought to the West Village, March
4th. accompanied by her daughter
Miss Elgiya = Luce and son-in-laW
William Fl. Cornforth. Interment
was made In the West New Portland
cemetery. Besides her daughter and
son-in-law. she leaves relatives In
New Portland to mourn her loss Miss
Luce, the daughter. who gave up her
position at Machias Normal School, a
year ago, on account of the failing
health of her mother. intends TO re
turn to her school next year.
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We deal in rubber stamp goods,
daters numberers, numbering ma
chimes. corporation seals, etc.
We take orders for rubber stamps
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

Every city has it's favorite hotel: every city has its favorite cafe where Everybody meets everybody Del monico and Sherry's are known far and wide as New York's most favorite eating places. What the regulations of these resorts mean to New York, is what the Sheldon Hotel and the Shell don Cafe mean to Fl Paso. To $. E. Johnston, the credit for making the Sheldon Cafe the most popular hostel ry in Fl Paso is well deserved In the absence of the worlds great al cohol beverages which in most places has cast gloom over many cities throughout the country. the Sheldon Hotel has overcome this not by sub- stituting another brand, but by giving the people the finest eating house in the Southwest, and an orchestra which has no equal in cities many times the size of Fl Paso After nine o'clock in the evening the Sheldon is the scene of the livliest amusement place in this city, where one may go for dinner and enjoy the splendid music of the fa- nous Sheldon orchestra, and dancing. While the Sheldon is by no means the only place in El Paso where such amusement is afforded, yet it bears the distinction of being the favorite, where those who demand the best go, and where roudism is not tolerated
 For many years the Sheldon Hotel has been Arizona's favorite, not only among mining and cattle men, but othe- visitors
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

The Fri State Accessories Corpora ton of El Paso which is the merger of the Yongo Auto Supply Co.,. the Tri- State Motor Co. and the Western Mo- tor Supply Co, has entered the field as the largest wholesale dealers in the Southwest doing an exclusive access sorry business. Added to the giant stock they absorbed in the merger of these concerns, is an additional sup ply of accessories which were order ed at the time of the merger Realiz- ing the possibilities of the Southwest ern trade, and the service that is re- quired in the accessory line, they have left no stone unturned to prepare to take care of the largest volume of bus mess ever done by one accessory house west of Dallas With railroad facili- ties in their favor, which will enable them to render an eight to twelve hour service after receipt of order and with the most complete and largest line of automobile accessories to supply the trade they offer the dealers of the Southwest service which has long been sought especially by Arizona and New Mexico. Barry Cool, President and General Manager of the new con cern, formerly of Los Angeles, comes to Fl ,Paso with a wide experience in the accessory business, and under his guidance the Fri State Accessories Corporation will soon be in position to render to the Arizona and New Mexico trade a service that will prove of mutual benefit to them and to the new Fl Paso institution.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

In the course of events business in stitutions are born and made like hu- man beings. Some by reason of their stability remain long and continue to expand, while others manage to subsist until the weakest point is reached and they are gone forever The Borderland Auto Supply Company of which Ben Clements is President, is one of the leading Automobile Accessory houses in Fl Paso. The permanence has long in Fl Paso. Their permanence has long been established in the South west. Since 1913 they have served a wide clientele in Arizona, West Texas and New Mexico. and have at all times met the demands of their patrons not only by being able to supply their de- mands from large and complete stock sof accessories, but by superior service which is 999o of the require ments in the accessory line.
 The Borderland Auto Supply Go. have four representatives in the field covering the automobile trade and not only are they in position to rem der a superior service on this account, but by reason of railroad service from Fl Paso and lower freight rates than from coast points or eastern markets and backed by the largest and most complete line of accessories they are in a position to meet every require ment of the Automobile trade.
 The Borderland Auto Supply com pany has established itself as per manent institution serving the trade of Arizona, and is always on the alert when the interests of it's clients or of the state of Arzoina is involved.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

One of the most popular and well known jobbers in the Southwest is Louis Iewkowitz of Fl Paso. Texas, who is known from one end of Arizona to the other, and probably has the largest clientele of any cigar and candy jobber doing business in this state.
 La Confession and Meditation are perhaps the best known and most pop ular brand of cgairs sold in Arizona and are backed by the personal guar antee by Lewis Lewkowitz who never puts out anything for his customers but the best that the market affords. When better cigars or candy are sold they can be had from Lewkowitz. From the inception of his brokerage business there has been but one policy, quality above quantity" and placing a piece of goods on the market that would sell and increase in demand be- cause of it's superior value. Mir. Lew kowitz also is a wholesale jobber in fine candies and is the distributor for' such well known brands as Gimther, Browns and Golden Pheasant These brands have a wide distribution in Arizona and are the favorite of the consuming trade wherever candy is sold by the dealer.
 MT. Lewkowitz is one of the most favored travelling men in Arizona, and has a personality that has won fo him the wide patronage which his firm now enjoys in this state.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17
. FL PAsO THE METROPOLIS OF THE SOUTHWEST
FACTS REGARDING FL PASO SHOW IT TO BE THE LOGICAL
 DISTRIBUTING POINT

No ?. Largest body of yellow pine this tinent in New Mexico and Arizona, in Forest Reserve
 No 3. Metal mining is the greatest industry of the Southwest copper being the principal product The mines within this territory produces $700oo,ooo worth year. more than IA of the worlds supply Fl Pasos smelter itself produces 1-2o of the total American copper product
 No 4. Next to copper rank silver and lead, which are produced in immense quantities in North Mexico, and pass through Fl Paso shelter Gold is also produced in west and southwest of Fl Paso and is considerable value. East are the quicksilver mines with immense deposits of oil and sulphur in the sanae territory Iron, zinc, manganese platinum and tungsten.
 No g. Salt, potash, plaster and fertilizer exist in abundance.
 No 6. Construction. materals-sand gravel lime cement constituencies tile and brick clay. fine marble and building stone.
 No. T. North of Fl Paso in New Mexico lie the fields This state CNew Mexico) has the largest body of coal of any State west of Illinois. Coal ranges from Ignite to semi anthracite, with high grade domestic and steam coal
 Nd, S. Cotton in Texas. Arizona, New Mexico ard Mexico producing one-fourth of worlds supply long staple
 NO g. Leather. hides, wool mohair. fertilizer from ,oOOoooo head of cattle, sheep. goats, horses mules and hogs worth s240,0o0Oo0.
 Nd. 10. Furs and pelts from countless wild ami mals
 No H. Various flbers Tn unlimited quantities
 No 12. Rubber and gum plants
 No 13 Cereals for milling.
 No IA Vegetables and fruits for canning.
 No. 15. Broom sugar and sugar beets.
 No. Is. Mineral Springs of all kinds. Mexican Trade Relations
 Due to the demoralized conditions in Northern Mexico proper trade relations difficult however a substantial business is being done in all lines emphasized by report Exports and Imports
 Amount Exported 1918 for fiscal year ending let (
 Imports from Mexico through Fl Paso amounted to s2,D343 36600 for the period while the Ari- zona district shows s20077o45 This difference i. readily explained by the operations of the vilistas the railroad lines South of Fl Paso The Cham Der of Commerce maintains special department foi Mexican Trade and handles all letters and bulletins for this territory in Spanish. Agricultural Development and Irrigation
 The total agricultural products in Fl Paso terri tory s16000 with fourth of this pro- duced the Rio Grande valley project or s4237 OOo
 The Elephant Butte Dam project cost s1O- 00000O and is the largest storage irrigation waters in the world, storing fifty per cent more than the Assoran Dam in Egypt The reservoir will contain S6220O000 gallons of water.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

The Investment Banking Firm of Geo. H. Pound and Company of Fl Paso of which Geo. H. Pound is the directing head, organized but recently ing citizens of the Southwest. is news that will be greeted with applause throughout Arizona by virtue of the fact that Geo. H. Pound & Co.'s name will at all times be synonym of fair and honest dealing with it's patrons, that the stamp of approval of Geo. H. Pound & Co.. will be a safeguard against thousands of dollars being wasted, by indiscriminate investors.
 Realizing the urgent need for an in : vestment banking institution dealing in high class securities, and with full knowledge of the adequate service that goes with such an institution, this firm was organized. Its policy will be to recommend only. such investments and securities as will stand the acid test, and that it's standards will at no time be lowered for the sake of fi- nancial gain, with but one aim, to serve the interests of its clients for today and the future. That Geo. H. Pound X Co. will set new pace in the line of Brokers-is already proven by the class of its clientele among whom are some of the most conserva- tive investors of the Southwest.
 The officers of Geo H. Pound & Co are: Geo. H. Pound. President; c. A. Williams, Sec Treas; J. H. Stone Vice President, all of whom are well known and successful business men of Fl Paso, and Old Mexico
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

No institution has done more to show it's appreciation for the wide pat ronage which has been accorded it In Arizona than c. H Finley Company of El Paso. and it can also be said that no firm enjoys wider clientele in it's particular line than this. firm. c. H. Finley, President of the institution bearing his name. realizing the poten- tial value of Arizona as trade terri tory. has not only put forth an earnest effort to go after the business of this state, but by virtue of placing su- perior product in the coffee line be- fore his trade in the President, Ambas- sador and Statesmen brands, and by placing the service, of his organization at their disposal, has built up a bus mess that has and will continue to expand with the development of this section.
 MT. Finley wheI is well known in Arizona. has mad,, many visits to the state for the purpose of keeing in closer touch with the needs of mer- chants as well asi the consumer, and has never failed to give his money and time in any movement which has had a bearing upon the improvement of trades relations pr of the cementing together of the cordial relations be- tween Arizona and Fl Paso
 The firm name of c. H. Finley Com pany is, therefore, the synonym of progress and fair dealing with their patrons. they have never lowered their standards for the sake of financial gain, and will continue to cooperate with the forces that are building a greater Southwest
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

Big business is not measured in terms of friendship, but depends upon the firm that can deliver the goods al the right price and quality Not only is the firm of Krakauer, Fork & Move able to deliver the goods and at the right price, but they are the best and most favorably known wholesale hard ware institution between Dallas and San Francisco. In Arizona they enjoy a patronage that extends not only to the retail and wholesale trade, but have a wide clientele among the great mining institutions of the state. Being one of the oldest established hardware houses in the Southwest they have made a constand study of trade con- ditions covering West Texas and Ari- zona and bear the distinction of being the one hardware firm who meet the last word requirements in their line. "KrackerJack" the well known trade mark of this firm. is known far and wide in the Southwest and represents all that is best in hardware, it is in truth the stamp of quality backed by a firm who through long years of honest and faithful service to it's clients has never lowered it's stan dards for financial gain, but stands for all that is best not only for it's customers, but in the upbuiiding of | greater Fl Paso and Southwest.
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17

The First National Bank of Fl Paso. ranking first among the financial in- stitutions of the southwest. with re- sources amounting to more than s14,- 00o, ,000.00. has clientele in Arizona which closely identifies them with the banking institutions of this state. By virtue of it's superior banking facili- ties it's business has expanded in Ari- zona and it easily holds first rank among the correspondents for banking institutions in that state.
 El Paso enjoys the distinction of representing more than sSe6 of the banking institutions of Arizona and among those who are depositors with Fl Pasc banks, the First National Bank ranks foremost The spirit of progressiveness that has dominated it's policies has easily won the patronage of Arizona banking institutions. The First National Bank as an institution afid through its officers have at all times shown their appreciation for patronage coming from Arizona. not only in banking circles but wherever the interest of Arizona was involved and this policy has done much to ce- ment the cordiality and friendly trades relations of the two commercial cen- tegs. Edgar W. Kayser, vive-Presi- dent of the First National Bank. one of the best known and most popular bankers of the southwest has at all times manifested personal interest in. Arizona's welfare
Arizona republican., 1919-08-17


 The recent merger of the Texas Bank & Trust Co., and the Union Bank < Trust Co, of this city gives Fl Paso and the Southwest one of the strongest financial institute on s through which the development of this section may depend upon for greater banking facilities. The consolidation of these two great banking institutions ostensibly makes it the financial stronghold of the Southwest
 This news win be welcomed by Ari- zona, as both the Texas Bank & Trust Company and the Union Bank and Trust Company enjoy large clientele in this state, and the new organization will put at their disposal greater bank ing facilities, as well as to serve ade- quately greater patronage in the future. The personnel of both insti- tutions will remain the same with one exception.
 Both of these institutions are well known throughout Arizona and New Mexico, and have at all times coop erated with Arizona in any movement which has had direct or indirect bear ing upon it's welfare. The resources of the Texas Bank & Trust Co. is far more than s4.000,00000.
 Texas Bank 6 Trust Co.
 Lee H. Orndorff, President; F. M. Murehison. Active Vice. President; H. P. Jackson, vice-P President; c. H. Jones, Vice. President: H. E. Christie, Cashier; H. C. Dunbar. Assistant Cashier: R. M. Dudley, Director; Fly. Seggerman, Director; c w. Theison, Director: E. c. Held. Director, Sol L Parg Director
 UNION BANK & TRUST co.
 F. Move. President; May Move, Vice President; w M Butler. Vice Presi- idenf; c. Helmus. Assistant Cashier; Fl. Moore. Secretary. Ed. Sanders. Di- rector: J. c. Zozaya, Director: Edwin Wisbun, Director; H. w. Broaddus, Di- rector. w. c. Roe, Director.