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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-25

ker, and the first white female child
born in New Portland, in company
with her children made a friendly call
at the so-called Mclaughlin place
about one half mile from the New
Portland post office. Having accom-
plished part of their return, Mrs Hut
chins became aware Of the presence
of bear following them very close
ly. In an unconcerned manner she
told her little children to make all
speed for the cabin. They, accus
toned to obey, did as they were told
tho utterly ignorant of the reason for
the command. The courageous mo-
Their seized a cudgel which laid by the
path and kept between her children
and the beast and kept him away. The
bear loitered around the clearing that
night and attempted TO kill the sheep
in the pen, but the presence of mind
of the fearless mother saved her
children from the jaws of their pur-
suer. Many incidents of similar
nature. too numerous to mention. are
remembered No accounts of plumb
ers by Indians are recorded. tho many
of them were found in the early days
of that town. However as might
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BINGH An

We carry the chic underwear and
have fine line of outing flannel
night robes, full sizes and good qua
litv. Please call and get prices be-
fore buying A. S. Burke. 3w48
The last regular meeting of Bling
ham Grange was held Saturday after
noon, Nov. 13. Two names were bal
loted upon and one application for
membership received. after which a
short recess was declared. An open
meeting was in order after recess and
the following Educational Program
was carried out: Song. The River of
Time, Grange Choir A poem read by
A. S. Burke; Vocal Solo. Mildred Mil
Ter: an address on How Shall We
Teach Our Young People the High
est Ideals of Patriotism and Citizen
ship, A S. Burke; instrumental solo,
Christine Baker; an address, Some or
My Experiences as School Com
mttee Man, c. w. Dutton; Vocal duet,
Marta Savage and Lila Morrison; an
address by Charles f. Ball superin-
tendent of schools; song, Grange
choir.
II was much regretted that Supt L..
A. Bradbury and Prin. Maurice Foss
could not be present as they both had
messages worth while to listen to.
The next regular meeting is next
Saturday. Nov 81. Thanksgiving ex-
ercises will be carried out and the
Lecturer asks all members to be pre-
pared with something relating to
Thanksgiving to help on the program
Mark Savage & Co. are selling their
s65 suits for $4S75, $50 for $45; $55
for s41.25; $50. for $3.50. rs per cent
discount on all other suits, dress
pants overcoats and all cotton
heeced underwear for men, ladies' or
children. twas
On account OF the delay in the car
service between Skowhegan and Mad
ison yesterday the usual news letter
from Bingham did not reach Skowhe-
gan in time for publication.
Cut Prices on Komono Aprone. Call
and see. A. S. Burke. 3w4S
The Congregational church fair
will be held Dee. /.
Fred W. Preble has received anoth-
er shipment of Lenox Soap for Friday
and Saturday Sale. Buy it by the box
-12O cakes $500 or "a cakes 800
Also 4 Zoe cakes Tar Soap Csc. IL
Cakes Sunny Monday S1.OO. l3 Cakes
Arrow Borax 800. One can Sum
brite Cleanser free with each dollar
soap sale. Extra special A 81 Broom
for only 69c by parcel post Tao. Mail
or teIehone orders given prompt atten-
fiou
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The moving pictures given for the
benefit of the high school athletic as
ISOLATION we're a success as evidenced
by the large crowd attending, II was
regretted by the manager of the az
fair that the picture sent for could
not be furnished This picture was
sent in its place. We hope that this
will explain matters to some who
were dissatisfied.
Scion high girls walked away with
an easy victory over the bingham
high girls. Both teams showed good
playing but SCION showed its super
iority.
A good game of basketball was
played between Bingham mgh ana
Scion high last Friday evening. Hoth
teams fought hard and made IT a close
game to the finish. Had Bingham
been given another minute TO play ne
would have won but the whistle blew
in the mich of time to give the SCION
boys nine to eight victory There
VAS some dissatisfaction on the par'
Of the Bingham five owing TO the
closeness of the victory but the con
census of opinion was that all sides
got a fair show.
The regular meeting OF the d. \. r
Chapter has been postponed one week
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cooley are
spending Thanksgiving in Lynn Mass
Mrs. Alice Lombard and Mrs, Ethe
Rowell have been visiting in Portland
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Gates are visit
ing their daughter in Wellesley, Mass
Motion pictures at Caratunk Hall
Saturday night Anita Steward in the
Jaguernaut.
On account OF delay on the car line
Yesterday the usual news letter did
not reach Skowhegan in time to be
published
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in strength. being almost giant in
size, and as fearless as he was strong
quickly raised the trusty poker" and
in stern tones of command ordered
the chieftain to advance not another
step under the peril Of his life. The
chief wisely decided to obey; and I'M
doubtedly upon recovery OF himself
heartily regretted this outburst OF
treachery and rage.
Another interesting incident which
occurred in those days was the usual
Sunday trail to church on horseback.
Mrs Hutchins, wife of David, used
to go on horseback to North Arson
every Sunday to attend the church
services and carry her little child on
her back. The distance was seven
miles to the church The Hutchins
family. as we'll as the other early
settlers, used to go to Augusta to
do their trading.
David Hutchins. son of James Hut
chins, was the third representative
of the General Court of Massachusetts
1t is interesting to note that the
first house built in New Portland by
David Hutchins. still remains in the
family The first owner was Mr..
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IIINCKLEY

A Thanksgiving song service was
held at the church Sunday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gaylord of
Wateryille were guests in town Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Palmer were
In Chelsea Thursday on business
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hicks also
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Oulton of Show
hogan were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Hicks Sunday.
The young people are enjoying the
skating on some of the small brooks
and also taking much pleasure in
playing hockey.
Rev. G.. w. Hinckley returned re
Gently from a business trip TO Bow
doinham, Brunswick, Portland and
West Harpswell.
Delmar w. Sawyer has on exhibit
ton a very handsome coon skin. He
caught the animal one day last week.
Several citizens of Fairfield have
noticed specimens of the ring-necked
pheasants wandering in the woods
and along the highway and have
wondered from whence they came.
These beautiful birds, somewhat larg-
err than cartridges, and more valu-
able than the partridge itself, are
said to be especially adapted to the
woodlands in this town. The pleas
ants which have been seen were
Matched from eggs furnished by the
state and the birds were raised by
private enterprise with a view to in
Producing them to add to the interest
of woodlands. One man reports that
he has already fired at one of these
birds twice but was not successful in
killing it, All citizens of the town
should keep in mind that there is no
open time on ring-necked pheasants
and therefore they can not legally
be hunted or trapped at any time. II
is sincerely hoped that citizens In
stead of frightening or Illegally hunt
ing these birds. will show them the
greatest hospitality whenever they
have an opportunity that their num-
bers may increase instead of dimin-
ish
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-25
SOMERSET COUNTY At
BUDGET HEARING
List OF Sessions Held by the LegisIa-
tive Budget Committee With Gov
ernOr Milliken Presiding.

The last OF the Budget hearings
being held by the Legislative Budget
Committee appointed by the 18th
Legislature was presided over by
Gov Milliken at Augusta with State
Treasurer Joseph w. Simpson, State
Auditor Roy l.. Wardwell and Frank
II. Holley of North Arson, chairman
of the House committee on appropr1-
ations and financial affairs of the
Budget committee also sitting. A
large representation of the repre-
sentatiyes and Senator's Elect to the
SOth Legislature from Kennebec and
Somerset County was present and
close attention was paid to every re-
quest presented. Estimates as pre-
sented from Somerset County were
as follows:
Principal Williams appeared for
Arson Academy. The teaching force
has doubled and attendance nearly so
in past four years. Income increased
from $2494 to about $4,000; with ex-
penditures increased four times He
asked $4,000 to aid in the schools
maintenance. The citizens are stand
ing behind the institution nobly, but
we need more than they can supply.
Secretary Drake of the trustees ap-
peared for the Maine Central Insti-
tute. The expenses of the school are
much heavier than two years ago. The
income Is larger but the expense
largely outweighs that, due largely to
the large increase in salaries Of the
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be expected. some few incidents are
recorded where little episodes took
place showing the characteristics of
the Red man in his lawful home and
of the sturdy and fearless settler in
the wilderness. On the arrival Of
David Hutchins, in 1888, a branch of
the Norridgewocks was situated near
the bank of the Carrabassett, on the
intervals then owned by Josiah
Parker and which are now owned
by d. f. Emery. Their chief was
Pinepole. who was so we'll and favor
ably known in the region of the Car
rabassett and Sandy River. This
band was on the whole very friendly
to the settlers. On one occasion.
it is understood that Pierpole showed
one of the traits of the Red man. as
In a trade between Piepole and David
Hutchins, Jr., the latter was to give
the former a peck of potatoes. In
the cabin of Pierpole were gathered
David Hutchins. Jr., Samuel Hutchins.
Pierpole, his squaw, Hannah Sussup
Pierpole and several others. The
chief made a request for delivery of
the produce. the same having been
delivered once. Mr. Hutchins re-
piled that he had delivered the goods.
Pierpole denied 1t in empathic tones.
The squaw, apparently fearful of the
result of the dispute, by a sign to Mr..
Hutchins intimated that he would
find the potatoes under the "forestick"
Mr.. Hutchins quickly seized the polk
ing stick and scattered the po-
tatoes on the mud floor Of the
cabin. Aroused by the showing of
his treachery the lusty savage rushed
upon Mr. Hutchins But the latter,
a fine example of the pioneer, violent
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Hutchins, Just referred to; the second
his son James: the third, James son
Asaph and last Asaph's daughter Mrs
Mae A. Nye, wife of Charles H. Nye'
already mentioned. Mr.. and Mrs
Asaph Hutchins were the parents OF
five children, namely: Mrs. Abbie H.
Doe of East New Portland; Mrs. F. f.
WEIGH of Madison; Mrs. F. E. Boyn-
ton of Kingfield and Mrs c. II. Nye OF
New Portland Another daughter
Ella. who was a twin to Mrs. Doe
passed away when quite young.
These few incidents thus related
and the several others that have come
down to us from the past show some
thing of the character of the STURDY
pioneer of the town OF New Portland
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wish to thank my dear friends
who so kindly helped me to rebuild
my home end furnish It,
f. M. Jones.
No. Arson, Me-, Nov. rs, 1920.
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An Historic Place in New Portland

Through the cooperation of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles II. Nye of New Portland
and rather more than usual good for
tune, We are able to present to our
readers this week a view showing the
few changes in the first house built
in New Portland, now occupied by the
first settlers great granddaughter,
Mrs. Charles T. Nye.
New Portland was first settled in
March 17S3 by David Hutchins of AL
ma. Maine. he having moved there
short time previously from Chelms-
ford Mass. Mr., Hutchins erected the
first log cabin in the town in 1888, at
a point about forty rods east Of the
present Nye residence. Our infor-
mant tells us that Hr. Hutchins and
his family were considerably concer-
ned about what they should do with
that part of their goods which they
had to leave behind till after their re-
turn from the first journey to their
new home A friendly Indian sug-
gested that their best course was to
bury them. Accepting this as solu-
ton of the problem, they so acted.
On their return the goods in question,
which were of so much value to the
brave settlers, and upon which de-
pended so much on the success OF
this family In its efforts to pass thru
the SO square miles OF forests. now
transformed into New Portland, were
gone. Little doubt was entertained
as to who was responsible for the
loss. This. howeve~, was only an
incident in the experience of this no
bleman of nature, whose perseverance
uprightness of character and excel
lent judgment made for him success
in an effort burdened with the great
est danger and hardship.
On July 4, 1883 occurred an event
of interest. 1t was the celebration
of the hundredth anniversary OF the
town. II was held at the residence
of Asaph Hutchins (pictured abovel
who was the father of Mrs. Nye. The
affair was participated in by a large
gathering of people. The president
of the day was w. II. Stevens. Cap
tain Zenas Vaughan was Marshall,
Rev. Leonard Hutchins offered the
prayer. Samuel V Spear was toast
master. Hon. Abel Fl. Davis delivered
the Grafton which was very able one.
/ To some of our readers the story
of hardship and restitution traced by
| the pioneers of the town Is familiar
one; but every year the number of
those thus familiar is growing small
/ Ter. Soon these stories will seem
in our ear only "a dream in the far
distant past" and may be forgotten
by the coming generations. 1t, there
fore seems but appropriate at this
time to make note of some of the in
cidents which showed the character of
the early settler himself and the ma
ture of the times in which he lived
While the Indians were on the whole
friendly to the settlers, the animals
were many and fierce, and the set
tiers had to contend with them great
deal. Though wolves and other
small animals were present, the bears
were the most troublesome. Sheep
were special prey for those animals.
One incident in which Bruin was con-
cerned serves to show the spirit Of
our pioneers mothers. Mrs. Cynthia
| Hutchins, the daughter of Josiah Par
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-25
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the laundry or otherwise.
We do Job printing of all kinds;
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Programs, Receipts, Forms, Etc.
We offer through our advertising
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available for this section Of Maine.
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HIGHLAND

A. J. Dunphy is hauling supplies
from North Arson to the Ledge House
for the Cushnoc Paper Co
Sturgis Randel of the Augusta
Lumber Co. made trip to Augusta
one day last week.
Several from Lexington were in
town to get their cattle that have
been so wild They succeeded in get
ting five of them.
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for about $164,000, including the $40,
600 for the PROPOSED new cottage.

Mr.. Jewell said the Northern Maine
Sanatorium at Presque Isle would
need a new building within a year.
the calls upon it being constantly up
on the increase. 1t has at this time
but three available beds and seven
applicants on the waiting list.
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BURNS DIST. NORRIDGEwOCK

Fred Sanborn has gone up river TO
work in the woods.
A. w. Parsons went to Bath Friday
to spend the week end with his daugh-
ter Mrs. w G. Beckin.
Mrs Walter Weston returned from
Boston recently where she had been
visiting relatives and friends.
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SOLON

Scion high school is closed for the
week of Thanksgiving.
Miss Airline Roy, the Language
teacher is spending the vacation at
her home In Bangor.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-27
JOHN ]. SULLIVAN.
Barre Man Died at Sanstorium in Hay
denville, Mass.

John j. Sullivan, for eight years a
member of the Sullivan Tucker Gran
ite Co. in East Barre. passed away at
Haydenville sanstorium, Haydenyille,
Mass, Tuesday afternoon after an ILL.,
ness of more than two years of tu-
berculosis When first compelled to
abandon his trade as stonecutter be-
cause of M health, he was employed
street Last July he went 10 the san
atorium at Pittsford, and from there
went to Haydenville last December.
Mr. Sullivan served his apprentice
ship a. a stonecutter in. Quincy, Mass,
having come to Massachusetts from
ireland, when but nine years old. His
residence in Vermont extended over a
period OF more than p years and much
Of this time in East Barre and this
city.
The Sullivan Tucker partnership ras
dissolved on the disposal of the plant
and business 10 the World Granite Co.
which still carries on the business in
East Barre. Soon after this. he. to-
ycthcr with his family. moved to this
city and they have lived here for the
past seven years. He Was member
Of the Granite Cutters International
associa ion.
The deceased was born in Cork. ire
land. Nav 6. 1872 but with elder broth
ers and sisters. emigrated Ia this coun-
try when very young. lie leaves a
wife s-d four children. Nadine. Nor
man. Lillian and Sheldon, who reside at
6 AyeriH street.
He also leaves FIVE sisters. Mrs. p.
Donshue and Mrs. !. IAughlir ~ South
Acton. Mass. Mrs NJ. Emeigne- and
Mrs. !. r. Hsrtness OF RoHbury. Mass
and Miss Ellen sullivan Of Weston.
Mass: a brother Patrick survives him
in Ireland.
The funeral viii bc he'd from St.
Monica- church 'thi, afternoon at 81
o'clock.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-27
And a Total of $113, ,109
Was Raised for His
Campaign
Fl. M. DAUGHTERTY
TOLD COMMITTEE
Which Is Investigating the
Campaign Expenses
of Candidates

Washington, d. c., May 27--A total
of $ll3,l09 had been raised for the
campaign of Senator Harding, RepubIi
can, Ohio, and $l01,704 spent, the Sem
ate committee of inquiry was told to-
day by Harry NJ Daughteryk, repre-
senting the senator.
This is the third largest campaign
fund testified TO in the Senate in
quiry.
Mr.. Daugherty opened his testimony
by reading a prepared statement de-
claring that Senator Harding had ex-
pressed a desire that no highly fin
anced or expensive campaign should
be made for him" and that ''no con
test was expected in Ohio, but later
contest developed
I'VE were compelled to make some,
thing of a campaign" he said. 1--WE
had no paid advertising agents. We
had no bill advertising, or newspaper
advertising except small amount
in Cincinnati, the cost of which was
about $3.50
I'm all of the other primary states
we notified them that we would not
enter the primaries on account of the
expense of conducting primary
campaign"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-27
MRS. BATTISTA PoLLI
Died Yesterday Afternoon--She Was
Born in Italy.

Mrs. Battista Poli OF a. Circle
street. who was taken to the City
hospital last Friday and operated up
on for acute appendicitis. failed to
rally from the effects of the opera
tion and died at the hospital at 2;l5
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Polli was born in Gignese, Italy,
Oct. 4. 1868. Her marriage TO Mr.
Poll took place in that country and
the couple came to America and set
tied in Barre Is years ago, where
thew have resided continually, the
husband following his trade as a
granite cutter She was kind and
congenial neighbor and highly re-
spected not only in her own circle
OF friends but by all who came 10
know her. She leaves to mourn be
sides her husband. two daughters.
Mrs. Mary Calderari and Miss Ida
Polli: three sons. Attilio of Chicago,
Virgilio. who spent FIVE months in
the coast artillery during the recent
war and America a student at God
dard and well known locally as
pitcher of repute There are also
three grandchildren here and sister
and three brothers residing in Italy
surviving.
The funeral will be held from the
house Saturday afternoon and burial
will be in Hope cemetery.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-05-27
ONE MEAL A DAY FOR DOGS.
Owner of a White Mountain Dog Team
Says They are Pampered.

Most pet dogs are pampered and fed
too much, according to Arthur 7. Wal
den of Wonalsncet, owner of the first
dog team that ever travelled White
mountain trails. Walden declared in
an interview recently that no canine
household pet ought TO be fed more
than once a day. 1t isn't good for
them, he asserted.
To prove his assertions he pointed
to his fine team of six dogs that yes
terday took a Post staff reporter on
the first trip ever made over the White
mountains in a dog sleigh. And the
six animals that carried the Post man
over trails that have never before been
covered in winter except on snOwshoes
appeared to prove Mr.. Walden's con
tentions His dog team, that was the
talk of the mountains to-day, are now
all two years old and none Of them has
ever had more than one meal a day. In
winter they are not given any water,
getting all their liquid refreshments by
eating snow. Its better for them
than water" said Mr.. Walden, "snd
they like It better"
Seate cd before the big fireplace at the
Mt. Madison house here. he told why
many household dogs die at an early
age. Walden formerly was in Alssks
and once owned the crack dog team OF
the country. one featured in Jack Lon
dOn's stories.
Most dogs are pampered too much,
he declared. ~snd Il makes thom poor
animals. A dog j. naturally a hardy
beast. and i intelligent, too. A dog
doesn't need more than one meal =
day and when they are given more they
are overfed and il hurts them. II they
weren't fed 50 much they would live
longer
Many people have an idea that to
have a dog team to enjoy riding BE-
hind in winter il j. necessary 10 have
northern dogs Il isnt 30. ANY sort
Of a dog. almost setter or any fair
sized. Urinary specie of dog can sue
cessfullv he trained 10 winter dog
sleigh work. There y no reason why
these White mountains in winter can't
literally b. filed with dog teams u
i no, hard % train them, OF a lengthy
procedure. if one gives about il prep
sriv. A dog car Be trained n run % a
rreel, or two. uith the leader natural
Ia taking more time. for b. has to
know hsw 90 obey the commands -
.ree. ara .hau' A. the rFst ef ths team
follow hin --Boston Post.