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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
ANSON CENTER

The other evening a surprise par
ty was given Mn and Mrs. Alton
Clark by the Shakespear Club which
Mrs. Clark has served very efficiently
as secretary for several years. AL
though showers prevented large at
tendance about thirty-fve were pres
emit Mrs. Cyrus Walker with a few
we'll chosen words presented glass
water set and fruit plate to Mr. and
Mrs. Clark in behalf of the club. Re-
freshments of cake and coffee were
served by the guests and the remand
er of the evening was spent in dane
ing.
Shaving brushes. All kinds, SOC
and up. postpaid SIMPSONS Drug
Store, Skowhegan.
Garfield school closed Friday for
the. summer vacation, box social Civ
en- by the school was we'll attended
The sum of thirty-seven dollars be-
ing realized from the sale of boxes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
Electric Car and Auto Collide

An accident which caused consider
able excitement Saturday night oc-
Cured about 645 near the Estes
place on Madison avenue when an
automobile owned and driven by AL
ton Chubbuck and the eleltric car
driven by Perley Laney, as motor
man, collided, In the car with Mr.
Chubbuck were his wife and two
children and Miss Irma Rowe. Mr..
Chubbuck apparently drove by the
car and crossed the track in front of
IT, Two of the wheels of the auto
mobile, which was a Chevrolet, were
broken. The rachine was dragged
D" leet. The car was badly damaged
IL ana not tip over and no one was
injured
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
In MemOrlam

Ora w. Henderson late of New Port
land was called from this world tc
a better one June Is after a long sick
ness. He was a great sufferer His
age was "a years. He leaves besides
his mother Mrs. Thurza Henderson, g
wife and two children; three sisters
Mrs. Elsie Thornton, Mrs. Ella Fol-
som and Miss Winnifred Henderson
and two brothers, Lester and Ross
Henderson. The lovely flowers sent
to the family were greatly appreciated
Dear Ora, our hearts are breaking
For the sad, sad time has come,
Your work on his earth Is done.
Rest, rest Oh, weary mortal,
Rest now and have no fear,
For we are ever near.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
ST. ALRANS

The following pupils will receive
Champion Spelling Certificate for
their grade during the school year
just closed: Grade TX, Evils Smith, Ma
COON, So; VIII, Marjorie Parker, Brick
As; VII, Helen Bubar, Hopkins, 95;
VI Eleanor Springer, Five Corners,
70; V, Lloyd Smith, Magoon, "a; ",
Howard Gray, Pond Road. II; III
Thelma Thorne, Magoon, AZ; II, Ruth
Given, Brick, 40.
The following pupils have made the
greatest gain for their grade and will
also receive Certificates: Grade TX,
Glen Martin, Grammar, II; VIII, Bes-
sic Buker, Pond Road, Il; VII, Olive
Johnson. Thomas Mills, Grammar, He
len Bubar Hopkins. 8; VI, Donald
Brooks, Hopkins. 13; V Lloyd Smith,
Magoon. 16; ", Myron Wood, Pond
Road, IA; III, Dorothy Hume, Hop
kins, 10.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
KINGFUELD

l.. l.. Mitchell and his brother. Chas.
of Everett, Mass, Henry of Strong,
and Mode of Carrabassett, fished
Houston Brook Pond this week with
good luck. Charles who had had no
previous experience in fly fishing cap
tured a pound and a half trout. The
new regulations have already done
wonders, and anyone can catch fish
on n fly. they say.
II. F. Wood has the frame up for
the addition to his Main street store
building. The new part Is to be
made into a second up stairs tene-
ment.
Al meeting Of the Pythian Sisters
Wednesday. July 7. two members were
received and supper was served.
Members OF Senior Young Peoples
/ Christian Iuion. Christine Mitchell,
! Gladys Eldrige Addie Thompson, and
/ Florence Collins. OF the Uniyersalist
| SUNDAY school sold popcorn on the
/ fifth of July to aid In the payment
Of books recently purchased by the
Union. They earned third OF the
rosf of the books.
The American Legion fund will go
toward the building OF their communi-
/ ~ house
On Friday. July 16, the D. A. r
wjll have a picnic on the Hunnewell
farm in New Portland. The commit
tee will furnish half Of the food and
each person attending is to carry a
basket lunch, and are requested to
take a plate. cup, knife, and fork
They Will leave for the farm at ten
\ NJ The Women's Auxiliary Of
The American Legion are invited.
Some of the members of Colonel
planning to attend the state field da,
July IA at New Meadows Inn.
C. S. Walker and wife and George
b. Ray and wife of Boston apent
several days at The Herbert last week
On Monday they returned from tour
of Dead River where they tried tho
fishing at several points with indif
ferent success. However, when they
reached the Carrabassett not far above
Kingfield they found the fly fishing
extremely good, as that after throw
ing back large number they assort-
ed out a splendid string which they
brought to town.
Miss Julia Holloway OF South
birmingham, Mass, was called Fri
day by the illness of her father Mar
Gus Holloway.
Edward H. Emery of the Christian
Civic League Of Maine will be In town
July IS. He will speak at the Bap-
fist Church in the morning, and there
will be a union service in the evening
at Evangelical church. !
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
TOBEY DISTRICT
NORRIDGEWOCK

Mrs. f. P. Holway is confined to her
home by Illness. She is being cared
for by Miss Katheleen Terrier OF Wa
terville.
Miss Velma Briggs and friend OF
Augusta were weekend guests of her
parents Mr. and Mrs. Asa Briggs.
Cards have been received announc-
ing the marriage of Wallace Merri-
field. son of Abbot and Addie (Tobeyl
Mortified of Waterville to Miss Mar
ion Gladys Eastman OF Benton. Mi
Merrifield was born in this place and
il the grandson of f. II. Tobey. He
has many friends in this section VINO
extend their best wishes.
Mr.. Eden Blaisdell is driving meat
cart for Geo. Harlow of NorridgeWock
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
WEST MOSCOW

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Kelley and child
of Portland are spending some weeks
with his father John Kelley.
The Good VIII Club will hold its
regular meeting this afternoon at
O'Clock at the home Of the president
Mrs. Artie Collins
Mrs. Annie Young went to Concord
Saturday to visit her son Corson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Collins have
a nine pound baby daughter, (Arlette
Francis) born July S. Mrs. John Red
mond of Bingham is caring for Mrs
Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Nassie left
town Saturday for their home in Pc
nacook, New Hampshire, making the
trip in their car.
Fred Temple and Keith Hunnewell
returned recently from a very success
full fishing trip to Pierce Pond and w
cinity.
John Kelley is buying wool again
this season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
SNITHFIFLD

Rev. Herbert J. Piper and FAMILY OF
Providence. r. |. are passing a vaca-
ton in their summer home In the vii
lage.
The remains of George Simonds
were brought from Oakland. where
the funeral services were held Wed
nesday and buried on his lot IN the
village cemetery. Mr.. Simonds was
former resident of Smithheld. lie
had been blind for several years, NV
ing in the family of Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Stevens Those from this
town attending the funeral were MRS
Laura Simonds, Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Hartford and Ralph Winegardiner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Merl Tracy are re-
ceiving congratulations on the blrth
of twin girls in Belgrade the ilv1he
one has been named Mildred Marion
Rev. and Mrs. F.. f. Longley and
daugbters Mrs. Muriel Hutchinson
and Miss Belle Of Clinton, ana
friend were calling on friends In to"i
wednesday. Mr.. Longley was Tor
mer resident and pastor of the church
In Smithfield.
LEROY and Elliot. sons Of Mr.. and
Mrs victor Hartford are visiting their
grandparents Mr.. and Mrs. Charies
Swift in Wayne.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Corson oil
strong were guests of Mrs. Corson'
parents Mr.. and Mrs. FRED stevens
Sunday.
Mrs. Nina Otis and three children
of Madison visited her parents Mr.
and Mrs. f. C. Tracy and other rela-
tives Sunday
Mrs. Ella Downes and Mrs. Esther
Hartford were visitors with relatives
In Hallowell, Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
SOUTH SOLON

F. r. Jewett (Rawley) who was
born and seen to manhood here but
who is now located in Boston was
calling on relatives and friends last
week
Cecil Jewett is setting up machinery
for the n. England Lumber Co., of
Bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

II. B. Stevens was a Sunday visitor
at Ralph Berrys.
Lewis Smith, wife, and Lewis Jr.
were at Charles Bates. Sunday and
also called at Eta Berry's.
Guy Sheaff. wife and baby have re-
turned to East Walpole, after Few
weeks stay with Chester Sheaff.
Joe Berry entertained Arthur
Hooper and family also Fred Knight
and sister Ida Twadelle.
Susie Puffer and baby spent last
Wednesday at Winnifred Puffer's at
Larone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
HOXIE

Mr.. and Mrs. Stilman Holmes apd
daughter of Skowhegan were callers
at the home Of Mrs. Holmes sister
Mrs. Joseph Otis Sunday.
Ray Stevens has purchased an au-
tomobile.
Nellie Campbell and Charlie McSor-
ley were callers in Skowhegan Fri
day.
Henry Blodgett has moved bis fam
lily to Norrdgewock where he has
employment.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Landere have been
visiting relatives here the past week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
Bright:
eyes

:. Dull eyes and that disagreeabls.
iistless feeliry are usually the frat
signs Of a bilious condition. A
tablespoonful of al. F." Atwood's
Medicine should be taken promptly
to stimulate the action of the liver.
bowels and other digestive organs.
This household remedy never fails
to bring quick relief and NAV ward
off serious attack of indioest;or
Sufferers from biliousness should
have bottle always on hand and
take small doses regularly as a pre-
caution. This will tone the stomach
and keep the entire system healthy
and normal.
Don't experiment with Unknown
widely advertised pills and tablet.
that may contain acetanilid or other
coal-tar derivatives. The trua 1T.
F." has established a splendid repu-
tation through go years of unchano.
ing quality, and is we'll worth t6.
confidence it enjoys. It has been usa6
in many families with
{ !: ! ! ! /:
unvarying beneficial
results for three gen. u
erations. Get a bottle
today. Most druggists
and storekeepers carry
it. "A large bottle, so n
doses for SOC, or a free =
sample from the IL. -
F." Medicine Co., Port =
land, Maine, n
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-07-15
FAST POND

Albert Rowe of Skowhegan and
perley Rowe of Norridgewock were
sunday visitors at East Pond.
E. II. Rowe is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs Loyal Perkins OF NOT,
ridqewock were week end visitors at
f. II. Rowes. ~
Shaving brushes. All KINDS ooe
and up, postpaid. sampson ~ "e
Store. Skowhegan. -,
II has been reported that r. w.
Clement has sold his hotel and camps
at East Pond to New York party
who will take possession another
year. .a
Mr. Clement has about sixty guests
and is expecting more.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-18
AUTO ACCIDENT KILLS
FORMER LOCAL WOMAN

The remains of Mrs. Chas. E. AL
legeo were brought here Thursday
from Hay City for burial in the fam
lily lot in River Ridge cemetery.
Mrs. ALLEGED passed away in the
hospital in Bay City &c the result of
an accident while out riding on the
Sunday preceding her death.
She with her husband and several
others were riding in his car along
the bay road near Bay City when it
suddenly left the track and went ov-
er into the ditch injuring Mrs. Ale
geo badly and pinning him under the
machine. All were more or less hurt
in the wreck. Mr.. and Mrs. ALLEGED
were taken to the hospital i'm Bay
City where she lived for only about
forty eight hours. Mr. Allegeo's in
juries were not so bad and he was
able to accompany the remains here.
The body was taken to the Miller
q Harris Undertaking rooms and the
funeral was held Friday afternoon
at the Congregational church, Rev.
w. j. Rookie officiating.
The deceased, formerly Eva Good
ing, spent her girlhood days here,
was active in social life of the early
days, in the Sunday school and
church and was a member of the
church and always a contributor.
Among those present at the fun6-
al were her son, Lawrence G. Blystone
Of Pa, Mrs. Dennis Skellenger and
Mr.. McCotter, of Grand Rapids. Mr..
Alleged and his two sons.
Eva Gooding, daughter of Horace
and Opheaia Gooding was born in
Bristol Antario CO., N. Y. April 6,
1851. She was married to p. d. Bly,
stone In 1881 from which union two
children were born Florence and Law
renee G. On Nov. 20, 1907 she was
married to Chas. K. Allgeo at James
town, New York and passed away
August 18th, 1920 at the age of SO
years, 4 months and days.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-18

Mrs. A. A. Reesman, of Hastings
left Tuesday for her home after a
short visit with her daughter, Mrs,
H. w. Hopwood for few days.
| Mrs. HI. M. Norman, Of Irvington
| Alabama is the guest of her mother,
Mrs. Fl. w. Hopwood. She came to
attend the wedding of her brother,
Leonard Howe.
A card from DR.. w. A. Wilkinson
and family now on their way to
Brownsville, Texas, by auto, stated
that they had arrived 60 miles west
of Hannibal, crossing the Missippi
river that morning at z o'clock. They
had encountered some bad roads, and
found the people along the route very
kind, were all well and getting along
all right though somewhat tired, hav-
ing made 62l miles from Orleans.
\ Mr.. and Mrs. Guy d. Weter and
daughter, Jane, Charles M. Wise and
Miss Edna Wise have returned from
Ypsilanti where they spent several
days with Mrs Weter's parents.
Wheeler Pond, the efficient janitor
at the Public library, tried the George
Washington "little Ratchet" stunt on
a cherry tree last Saturday and the
tree kicked on being chopped dswn.
1t was in the yard Of Mrs.. W.. A..
Wilder who wanted it removed. Mr..
Pond downed it with saw and hatchet
q limb struck him on the ankle Of
one of his limbs when the "giant of
the forest" fell. Mr.. Pond has been
on clutches few days as a result of
the incident.
George E. Wagner is in Jackson and
Kalamazoo this week in attendance
of Building & Loan meeting and of
insurance men connected with COM
panies which he represents.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-18

Guy Warne left Tuesday for hi,
home in Saginaw but intends return,
| ing with his wife and reside here
having leased one Of the Zerba hous
es.
Mrs. Crosby, Of Greenville, was
the Sunday guest of Mr.. and Mrs
Duane Foss.
Mr.. Fred Olger went Friday t.
| Orleans, to visit Old friends. Mr.. Al
Mead, also Mr.. Lon Pamrenter. re.
turning home Saturday on the $40
Mr.. VIM. Reterstaff took his place al
the basket factory, Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lelmer Warner and
baby of Ionia were Sunday dinner
guests with his mother and family
Mrs. Fred Olger.
Mrs. Joshua Fuller was in the city
Tuesday on her way home to ME
Fuller farm having been visiting in
Six Lakes for short time.
Mrs. w. j. Cameron and son. David
visited friends in Lansing returning
home Thursday on the $40.
Miss Gladys Honeywell, of Kala-
mazoo, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Earl Scheid, of Bedding.
Mrs. Charles White and family
visited at Mrs. Victor Johnsop's, near
Miller Station, Sunday. Mr.. White
returned in the evening but Mrs.
White and daughter remained for a
longer visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. McNaughton and
children of Lansing were Sunday
guests at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Al Weber
Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Johnston and
baby, Mr.. and Mrs. Lyle Totten and
father and Mr.. and Mrs. M. Urch
were at Long lake Sunday.
Master Harold Gleason, of Grand
Rapids, is visiting here and Green
vile.
Mr.. Leonard Irish and children re-
turned to their home at Lansing Sat
urday after visiting relatives and
friends at Greenville the past two
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Stackus and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jessie Slockum were
at Evart few days at conference.
Rev. Haywood and family have re-
turned from conference at Evart.
0. M. Ayers has been up from
Hastings the past few days arrang-
lliS W PAIN Ills SOOuS lOT removal TO
their new home in Hastings.
Will Ritterstorf left on Tuesday
noon for st. Johns, where he has
position and where he will work for
a time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Skellenger
reached home Friday evening after
a delightful and splendid trip to the
western coast, during which Mr.. !
attended the big Shriner
meeting. They had great time
while away but were glad to get back
again.
Carl Abbott, who has been at Den
yer and other western cities for his
health, arrived here on Monday for
a short visit. AES
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Sutphen and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Nichols went over to Cascade springs
Sunday and spent the day with rel
atives They claim the springs to be
one of the most beautiful places in
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. Wilson. of
Battle Creek came Monday for few
days visit with their niece, Mrs. Phil
Belding and family and their nephew
Harry Wilson and family.
What beautiful hair that Miss
Taylor has. And so thick and lus-
trous now. She says it's all due to
Partisan Sage. the hair invigorator.
Wortley and French sell on guaran-
tee."
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-18

Mrs. Laura Clemens and daughter,
Mrs. George Rhodes left Tuesday for
visit with relatives in Grand Blanc.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-18

Mrs. Vern Foster and son, from
Bay City, are guests Of Mrs. Elon
Johnson.
The Belding banner-news. (Belding, Mich.) 1918-1973, 1920-08-18

Mrs. Blanch Farrar, Of Kidd. call
ed on Mrs. Fred olger. Of Belding
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-09

habit of running for governprrnot all.
of them. of course, in the even number
ed years--!but they do like. to be men
am strong for big field ofr;and idates
in the republican party, and 1 am
against an elimination convention.
stand is taken because I am an enemy
of the republicans party, or at least not
an ;enthusiastic adherent. but they
believe that It is always the best policy
to have plenty of good material to Sc
lect from and then select the best. Let
the republicans pick their best man, the
induce the republicans to refrain from
Injecting a third candidate into the
field in the finals to mess up democratic
prospects, we will have an opportunity
to find out just what sort OF a candi-
date and what sort Of governor the
people of Minnesota desire. In other
words, 1 think a mistake was made
There is persi s L r4mor ho @ta,,s
abogt the 5tate thSe Mr A. cenddats
for governor in the republican Prlm-
aries in June. I have been unable to
trace this rumof to any authorltat!ve
among those VINO assist in spreading
this. story is that there is not what
might be called an excess OF brother1y
Secretary of State. There is no doubt
that Mr.. schmahl contemplates being,
gubernatorial candidate. In fact. he
Contemplated being such a candidate IN
1913, 1915 and 1917, and I can see, no
reason why he should not contemplate
like move in 1919. The trouble with
Julius is that he is so subject to cold
even numbered years. He finds the at
mosphere in the office of the secretary
of State so much more congenal than
it is in the cold, colo outside that in
election years he never yet has muster
ed up courage to take the plunge:
Here's hoping that his nerve will not
fail him in 1920, that Mr.. Preus also
will come in where the water is tine,
and that the resultant political debate
will be both profitable and oalighten-
ing.
Under date of January 2 the Mime
apolis Journal is authority for the re-
port that Albert Pfaender. Of New ulm,
contemplates becoming a candidate Tor
congress- in the second district upon the
republican ticket. I am inclined to dis
credit this report. I acknowledge it'll
sorrow that Mr.. Pfaender made mis-
take at the beginning of the war with
Germany, but l insist on believing that
he has not yet consented to become
candidate for congress on the republl-
can ticket in Minnesota. DEMOS.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-09

Brother Featherston Of the Staples
World, who has been saying rather hard
things against the peoples primary, is
all good republicans like him. will give
a convention selection for governor
their hearty support, unless the conven-
ton is careful in making said selection,
"for conventions have been known to
make mistakes in the past when under
the control of political bosses and MA
Chimes" Just so. Quite often. That
is-why we have the primary, and this is
why the people will retain il, even
though they themselves might occasion
ally make a mistake, and even that de-
ponds on the point of view. They, how
ever, would be exercising their right OF
selection.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1920-01-09
MILLION ASKED
TO FIGHT REDS

Washington.-Dete Of the
government to carry on to the finish
it's fight to rid the nation of Commun-
list and Communist Labor party mem
bers, more than $500 of whom now
await deportation proceedings as a re-
suit Of the recent nationwide raids,
was seen in the request transmitted
by the Department of Labor to Con-
gress for new appropriations aggregat-
ing $1,150,000, to be used in the en-
forcement of laws against radicals and
for their deportation.
While members of Congress were
giving the request preliminary consid-
GRAFTON, headquarters Of the Russia
soviet bureau, three blocks from the
Department of Justice, issued a state
ment by S. Nuorteva, who said he was
secretary to Ludwig c.. A. X. Martens,
self-styled Russian ambassador, set
ting forth general charges against De-
partment of Justice Agents.
These charges were that depart
ment agents had "actively participated
in the formulation of some of the
planks in the Communist and Com
munist Labor party platforms, which,
the statement said, now form the bas-
is Of the persecution of thousands Of
people" Another charge was that
"the chief figures in celebrated bomb
plots were agents of similar ma
ture.''
Strenuous Fight Anticipated.
The Attorney Generals staff anti
cipated a strenuous fight before those
to be deported are aboard an outgo-
ing steamer. In addition to the "slush
fund" Of the two parties estimated at
$1,000,000, officials said that undoub-
tedly more would be obtained where
that came from"
Department agents have seized sew
eral thousand books Of social war
bonds" each of which bonds was sold
for 81. Interest on the bonds which
on their face ascribe their purpose "to
help crush the capitalist SYSTEM" is
made payable ION the day after the
social revolution"
Aliens coming to the United States
hereafter will be more thoroughly in
vestigated. Their passports will have
to be issued by governments friendly
to the United States, Frank Polk, un-
der Secretary Of State said in discus
sing plans for keeping undesirables
from entering the country.