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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
BROWNS CORNER, CANAAN.

Thanksgiving passed quietly in this
place, only few families that enter
tanned visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs Ivory Burrill enter
tanned Thanksgiving his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Schuyler Burrill and chill
dren and other near relatives.
Fred Nichols, who has been in poor
health for several months, is receiv-
ing treatment from DR.. Parker in
Skowhegan.
Benjamin Lewis, who sustained a
shock some weeks ago remains about
the same.
We regret to learn OF the serious I'LL
ness of Charles Lancaster In the home
of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Crowell In
Skowhegan.
Albert Atwood who has been en-
ployed in Massachusetts has returned
home and will go up river Monday.
where he has employment.
horace Chase and family OF Hart
land. Arthur Cover and family of
Cornville were in the place Sunday,
visiting relatives.
Miss Anna Porter and Carroll B.
Chase, students of Skowhegan High
School, passed the Thanksgiving re-
cess with their parents in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hamond of Paris, who
have been guests of her son, Clarence
Hilton for several weeks, will return
to their home this week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
NORTH CORNYILLE

Geo ". Fogg entertained a small
crowd of young people Thanksgiving
evening. Apples. pop corn and home
made candies were served.
Fred Weeks of Bath was a'week end
visitor at Frank L. Nights, returning
to his work, Monday.
Frank Chase of Bingham and daugh-
ter. Mrs Emma Huff Bunker of Ath-
ems were guests at Lester Chases on
Tuesday night.
Master Robert Merrill has been
spending part Of his vacation with his
sister rs Charlie Williams in No.
Hartland
Miss Laona Rowell has returned to
her schoo' at Revere, after a vacation
of two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. F L. Hight and family
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Nights
brother in Athens. G. P. Fogg and
daughter E~e'vn Foeg Paul were In
Auburn at Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Well
mans.
Mr.. and Mrs. A y Whittier enter
tanned a party of ten E. o. Fall and
wife a party of Fifteen at dinner and
Mr.. and Mrs. P. B. Wiley ate with Mr.
anu MIS-. II. j. nun Fiu sun ~ - -
Harry Fall he's sold the place re-
Gently purchased of Mr. Doutt. 10
James Dyer, who will move there this
week.
Byron Weston went to 0rono, last
week to visit for a few DAYS with ms
brother Marshall, a student at the
University of Maine.
Mrs. Beaulieu, who his been keeping
house for the Fogg's during the sum
mer. went Sunday for a short visit
with her sister. Mrs. Alice Forbes in
West Cornyille. She will then go to
Lewiston to pass the winter with her
son and wife.
Byron Robinson remains about the
same. He has been in poor health for
the past two months.
Miss Elizabeth Foster, student at
Pennington Normal spent the week
end at home.
Mrs. Rose Hight has returned home
from Phillips where she has been Wis
iting for the past month.
Several head of young stock have
been wild this fall, Ora Haryille hav-
ing three so wild that one had to be
shot. Eli Fall succeeded in getting his
two heifers Wednesday and Forrest
Herrin's two took for the river and
were found Thanksgiving.
Arthur F. Merrill is hauling lumber
from Atehns to Skowhegan for Thomp-
son e Fox
Miss Elsie Roberts spent last week
at home from her school In Brighton.
Friends of Mrs. Lydia Roberts will be
sorry to hear of her death which oc-
Cured in Gorham last Tuesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
MOOSE RIVER

A very pleasant evening was en-
loved at the home of Mr.. Herman and
Miss Minnie Holden, Nov, the 27th, the
occasion being Miss Holden's birthday.
About a dozen friends arrived and
took her by surprise. Nevertheless
she greeted them with hearty well
come and a social hour was spent
singing. Refreshments of fruit and
candy being served after which the
guests departed, wishing her many
happy returns of the day
WILDER Pierce arrived home from
Holeb with a fine deer Saturday.
J. Lawryson who has been trapping
in this vicinity returned to his home
in Skowhegan.
Leo Sawyer and family arrived
home last week from Jones Pond hav-
ing closed their sporting camps for
the winter.
Joseph Mooney of Jackman Is quite
i'll at the home of his daughter. Mrs.
Alfred Ray. He has many relatives
and kind friends here in town who are
willing to assist Mr.. and Mrs. Ray In
caring for him.
Mr. and Mrs. S. f. Holden and Mrs.
Lucy Moore returned from Skowhegan
recently.
An entertainment was given by the
grammar school in which they realized
about S2i Much credit is due Miss
Wallace. the teacher. who prepared
the program and took such an inter-
est in getting the scholars ready, and
she wishes to thank all who attended
and helped to make the affair sue
cess as it is the social life mingled
with study which promotes an interest
in the school During the evening, pop
corn, peanuts and home made candies
were on sale
Mrs. Carrie Moore has rented her
home to Charles Stewart for the
winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
THE NEWS OF SOMERSET'S BUSY
TOWNS
ON AN

Sunrise Chap, o. E. S. held a spe-
cial meeting on Wed evening, Nov. "a
for inspection. Mrs Burdette, d. d.
& n. of Rumford was present. Re-
freshments were served There will be
a special meeting Of the chapter on
Wednesday evening Dec. 7, at which
time several candidates will be ad-
mltted to membership. Supper will be
served
Mr.. and Mrs. George and little son,
left We'd for SkoWhegan where they
are guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sumner Rowe.
Clyde Mason. who has been visiting
his mother returned to his home in
North Brooksyille. Friday.
Mrs Grover Mason and three chill
dren are i'll with the measles. Mrs.
Mason. who his been dangerously sick
is little better At this writing.
Miss Gladys Gleason. who Is teach
ing in Pittsfield. passed the Thanksgiv-
ing recess with her parents in town.
Ola Home, Theda Salisbury, Hollis
Salisbury of Skowhegan High School
and Harvey Harris of Coburn Classical
Institute, Wateryille were at home for
the Thanksgiving recess
Mrs. Julia Thornton passed several
DAYS last week with her daughter Mrs.
Laura Written at Fairfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
WITHAM- STEVENS

Leon Witham. son Of Mrs. Flavilla
Witham and Miss Lulu NJ. Stevens,
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred D. Stevens. both of Smithield,
were united in marriage, Nov. "a, at
the home of the groom's brother, Will
lis Witham in Norridgewock, Rev. e.
r. Farrer officiating. The single ring
service was used. Mr.. Witham IS
prosperous farmer in Smithfeld where
the young couple is to reside. They
have the best wishes of large circle
of friends for a long and happy mar
risd life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
LARONE

Nov. oath the stage to Waterville
went on runners for the first time this
season. Last season it was Jan. 10th
when the stage automobile made Its
last trip.
Our country blacksmith, Walter
Harvey Is kept more than busy, as the
iced roads send the horses shoes up
for repairs very often.
Earl Shaw and his grandmother
Mrs. Clara Bickford of Oakland were
visitors in town last week.
Mrs. Rhoda Stackpole was a
THANKSGIVING visitor at her daughter S
Mrs. Guy Boon of Norrdgewock
Hiram Tobey has been delivering his
pine lumber to parties in Waterville.
The Tobey mill has started up in a
small way on custom saving.
Nat Bennett was Thanksgiving Wis
itor with friends in up river towns.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
SMITHEIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bean were the
Thanksgiving guests of Mrs. Beams
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Groves.
There are two cases Of measles at
the home of Fred Stevens.
Fred Stevens. mail carrier from
Smithfeld to Norridgewock is passing
a few days with his son, Herbert Ste
yens in Canton Charles Harlow is
carrying the mail during his absence.
Mr.. and Mrs +. c. Tracy visited
their daughter, Mrs Fred Otis in Mad
ison, last Sunday
A fine deer strayed in the dooryard
of Harry Clement and was shot by his
son, Vernon.
Leslie Bickford was in town from
Fairfield last Sunday to visit his father
Sherburn Bickford who is i'll with
pneumonia
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
Miss Sadie Emery. who is working

Miss Sadie Emery. who is working
in the home of r. H. Mullen, passed
Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Eva
Emery.
H. L. burlington. who Is in feeble
health, is slowly convaleseing under
the medical treatment of DR.. Stinch-
field of Skowhegan.
Genie Knights while engaged in cut
ting wood his ak slipped cutting quite
bad cash on his foot AT present
he is unable to work.
Miss Anna Porter visited Friday and
Saturday with Miss Alta Tracy in St
Adams.
Several deer have been shot in this
vicinity recently. Among those to
share deer are s c. Burrill and sons
Elmer Austin, Heller Ogden, Clifford
Barrett and Carroll Chase.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
NEW VINEYARD

This village was saddened to learn
OF the death OF Warren Look, an old
and much respected citizen, aged about
SO years. Only few months ago, his
wife passed away Uncle Warren, as
he was called, was just waiting to go.
Rev. e. A. Morris was called to attend
the funeral. Mrs. Morris granddaugh-
ter of Mr. Look, will spend q few
days at the home Of her father, John
Jacobs.
Arthur Leavitt who was so seriously
hurt the last Of August has returned
home. Mr. Leavitt is still unable to
walk but is steadily improving. Mrs.
Edith Apt Is assisting Mrs. Leavitt
with her house work.
Mrs. May Wilcox is working for
Jennie Smith.
Miss Nellie Greenwood Is home for
a few days rest from her school work
at the Pennington Normal.
Charles Stewart and wife spent
the past week In Fairfield and Win
throp, also in Chelsea, visiting rela-
tives and friends Miss Elsie. who is
with DR. Pratt and wife in New Jersey
writes her parents she enjoys the
school work very much. 1t has been
warm there, like August all thru Octo-
Der and November.
Glen Grey is home from college for
a few days rest.
Will Norton is visiting his cousin
Mrs Eliza McLain in Pennington
Florence Handy is clerking in A. c
Norton's store.
The Stewart boys soon begin lum.
boring on their Bradley lot.
Miss Lucy Sweet Is working for Ros.
co Merchant since the death of hel
husband
Mrs. Ed Look has gone to Avor
where Mr.. Look Is numbering
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-12-02
Any Grafonola here
will be delivered in
time for Christmas

Is the question of the Christmas
gift still unsettled in your home!
A Columbia Grafonola is un-
doubtedly the answer. 1t means
more fun and musical merrlment IN
every season all through the year,
and for many years to come, than
anything else your money can buy.
Right in your neighborhood
there's Columbia dealer ready to
serve you. Call and see for your
self the beautiful cabinets of his
Columbia Grafonolas. Turn the
button which regulates the tone
leaves and hear how complete and
accurate is the control they give you
over tone volume. Enjoy the un-
varying fidelity of the Grafonola's
music. Then your question will
be solved.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
Nothing Made Public When
Cabinet Discusses Strike
(By ASSOCIATED Press

Washington, April 14-Presi-
dent Wilson and the Cabinet dis
cussed the railroad strike for
more than an hour today, and APP
parently reached some conclusion
but there is no intimation as to
its nature. Attorney General Pal
mer said "It is fair to conclude
the strike situation was discussed
but Pm not prepared to say what
conclusion was reached" T" Other
members of the Cabinet refused
to make d statement. referring in
quirers to the Attorney General
Some intifnatcd. however, that a
definite decision had been made
one way or another as to govern
ment intervention. Palmer i'm
mediately after the meeting, sum-
moned his assistants who have
been keeping in close touch witt
the strike.
Soon after the Cabinet meet
ing President Wilson telegraphet
members of the newly made rail
road and labor board to come here
prepared to function as soon a:
their nominations are confirmed
Iby the Senate.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
SHOOTS NEGRO TO DEATH
WHO RAN OVER HIS son

Louisville, April 14-Joseph Lowe,
negro, was shot to death and Charles
Grundy, negro, was seriously wounded
at 2 o'clock Tuesday by William j.
James, whose son was run down by
an automobile driven by Lowe. The
shooting occurred in Miss Josephine
VOLTS confectionery, 963 South Third
street, where both negroes were en-
ployed.
James was an officer during the
Spanish American War, and is an
expert revolver shot. Lowe was the
second negro he had killed.
James is 81 years old and fol
fourteen years had been clerk al
Belknap Hardware & Manufacture
| ing Company. He was arrested
soon after the shooting at his home
$40 South Fifth street, on charges
of murder and malicious shooting
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
NOTICE TO WORLD
WAR VETERANS

There is to be a bronze tablet
placed in the court house of Madison
county, with the names of all soldiers,
sailors and marines both white and
colored.
1t is the desire of the Jesse M.
Dykes Post No. u, American Legion.
to obtain all of the names of World
War veterans of the above branches
service who enlisted from Madison
county Or whose home was in Madi-
son county at the time of enlistment
prior to Sept. 7, 1917. Any veteran
who is member of Jesse M. Dykes
Post or who was enlisted into the
service by conscription need not send
their names in, as we have a list OF
them. We request the assistance OF
of service who enlisted from Madison
some veterans out of the county an6
some in the service We want to have
the list complete by the first of June
1920. All names must be of honor.
ably discharged veterans; all names
will be investigated. Any one who
knows of a veteran other than those
mentioned above, that we have, please
| send their name in to
EUGENE K. MOYNAHAM,
Chairman Tablet Committee
Box 256, Richmond, Ky
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
PARK DIDN'T GO TO
CINCINNATI AFTER ALL

Young Elmer Park, who disappeared
from home Monday afternoon did not
go to Cincinnati with the employment
agent after all, as the Daily Register
was informed at the courthouse Tues
day. 1t seems that he had just gone
to Valley View to visit friends f0f
the afternoon without informing his
family. Officers phoned and had the
Cincinnati police stop the immigra-
ton agent at Cincinnati with the
young men he had taken away, and as
young Park got in that night, the Of
fetal who informed the Daily Register
of the matter as given in Tuesdays
paper, was under the impression that
the boy had been sent back from Gin
cincinnati. Young Park says he had nc
idea of going to Cincinnati or any
where to work with the stranger, but
his disappearance for the afternoon
gave his folks some uneasy moments
and had officials phoning for him tc
Cincinnati. -
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
COUNTY CHURCHES
TO MEET FRIDAY

Preparation for the conference
of the members of the Christian
churches of Madison county on
Friday are going forward in a
most satisfactory way This is
one of SO conferences being held
in Kentucky this week, practical
ly all of them in county seats.
Fifteen teams of three each are
reaching the state in single
week The outstanding ministers
and leaders of the Christian
church are speaking i'll these con-
ferences. The team which will
visit Richmond is composed OF
Rev. Joseph D. Armistead, OF
.Cynthiana, Mrs. Ida Withers
Harrisonof Lexington, and Rev
Howard ]. Brazelton, of Stan
ford. SAsNS- Z 5-s4az-ss
The needs:and emergency of the
world field and the agencies to
meet those needs will. be present
Ieq Dy tneSe speakers III Two SeS-
sions. at the First Christian
church Friday. 1u,Th.se sessions
will be at two in the afternoon
and at 1880 at night The nigh;
meeting will be inspirational and
a large attendance is expected.
Members of county churches
are urged to attend both sessions
These will be entertained by
members Of the First Christian
church for supper.
This meeting is a part of the
program of the Disciples World
Mvomeent and is projecting q
great postwar plan of action il
which it is expected to enlist tfe
last church and the last man.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
PAINT LICK TO
WELCOME TRUCKS

Manager Roy Estridge, of the
Paint Lick Garage, is whooping
things up for the appearance
there of the Motor Truck demon
stration, when the touring trucks
reach that hustling little city. The
train Of trucks with good speak
ers and good music furnished by
brass band, will arrive in Paint
Lick next Wednesday morning,
April 21st, for the purpose Of il
Illustrating to farmers and business
men better hauling methods. This
will be instructive and worth your
time. The exact hour of arrival
has not been determined but the
Paint Lick Garage will be notified
next "Wednesday morning and a
telephone call to them will let
anyone know the time and full
details.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
TEST DOCTORS RIGHT
TO PRESCRIBE BOOZE

Louisville, Apr. Whether James
H. Combs, prohibition director for
Kentucky has authority to enforce
his recent decree limiting the number
of prescriptions for whisky that z
physician may write to 100 in year,
will be determined by United States
Court.
Acting for DIR. George F. Simpson:
2100 West Chestnut street, who di-
rectly represents a number of other
physicians and Indirectly every ply
sician in the state, Judge George
Du Relic with file suit in the new
Federal Court at Lexington today to
force Director Combs to issue all
prescription blanks called for by rep
utable physicians.
The suit will be brought in the
Lexington court, over which Judge A
M. j. Cochran presides, because Di-
rector Combs makes his headquarters
in Lexington. Judge Du Relic de
clared last night that Director Comb;
has no authority to limit the number
of prescriptions for whisky that ply
sicians may write, unless he knows
that prescription blanks are fraudulent
| ly used.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
LINCOLN OIL co,
TO REDUCE CAPITAL

A large number of local stock
holders are Interested in the news
that the Lincoln Oil and Gas Co,
one Of the largest oil producing
companies operating in Estill
county field, and whose stock is
held by many investors in Louis
vile, Lexington and other Ken
tucky cities, is sending out notices
to stockholders proposing to re-
duce the capitalization OF the
company from 81 100000 to $50
600. Attention is called to the fact
that the capitalization is too large
for its present holdings and its di-
minished production and that it
would be good business" to re-
duce the capital stock.
This was the statement made
by Don c, Wiggins, of Winches-
ter an officer and large stockhold-
cr of the company, who said a
meeting Of the stockholders will
be held soon to consider the pro-
position. Mr.. Wiggins was over
with relatives here Sunday. The
holdings of the Lincoln company
are principally in the Ross Greek
section of Estill county, where il
has a number of producing wells
which are pumping approximate
ily 40 barrels day.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
HIGH PRAISE FOR
| COL. HANGERS Big JOB
After Completion Of Camp Taylor
Completely Refutes Charges
oE Partisan Congress

Louisville, April 14-Charges
by Republican congressman in
the House Of Representatives
Monday that $3, 1857 ,225 was vast
ed i'll the construction of Camp
Zachary Taylor are disproved it
was declared Tuesday by letters
in possession OF the Louisville
Board Of Trade, written by Col.
F. f. Lanphere, construction
quartermaster at that time, and
H. B. Hanger, contractor, who
built Tie camp. w. E. Morrow,
secretary Of he Louisville Board
'of Trade characterized the charge
as ridiculous. lie called attention
10 the standing Of the firm of Ma
.son & Hanger, contra citing build
Iers, Of Richmond, Ky, and New
York City, which did al the con-
struction work.
Col. Lamplere wro2e the fol-
lowing letter TO ". \. Starrett,
ichairman OF the Committee on
Emergency Construction, Nun
sey Building, Washington, Octo-
Der %, 1917:
Mason &. Hangers construc-
ton work on Camp Zachary Fay
lor will be practically completed
IN two weeks. Based on their
record here, | assume that the
company has very good stand
!; ing with YOU | cannot recon-
imend them too highly. Mr., Han
ger has himself been on this work
personally every day since the
contract was signed, and in my
opinion. has not spent on this
force S. that he did not think was
for advancement Of the work. 1t
has always been Mr.. Hangers
ambition that Camp Taylor at the
final reckoning would be first in
point OF speed and cost.
Because Of several large addi-
tions since we began, the total
cost will run considerably over
the original estimate, and altho
the cost some time ago was such
that their maximum fee was al
ready earned, they have not made
a single objection or remark to
extension OF the work under the
original contract on which there
was a maximum fee allowed" :"
1T was a point OF personal as
we'll as professional pride with II.
B. Hanger, president Of the COM
Dany and kcntuckian, that he
should finish the camp III his own
state and Under his own direction
before any other camp i'll the
jcountry, and at the lowest cost. -
Secretary Morrow said yesterday.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
DELCO-LIGHT is the plant for
you, Mr.. Farmer. 1t
Aguinaldo Seriously Ill
(By Associated Press)

Manila, P. l., April 14-Gencra
Elnelio Aguinaldo. one of the
leaders OF the Filipino insurrec-
ton, who was captured in March,
1901, by the late Major General
Frederick Funston, is seriously
i'll in a hospital here.
Gen. Aguinaldo underwent on
operation for appendicitis about
two. months ago, but the wound
did not heal and inflammation set
in. 1t became necessary to open
the wound and it was found that
small piece Of sponge remained
after the stitches had been taken.
Aguinaldo has for several years
been engaged in business i'll Ma
Mia.
Richmond daily register. (Richmond, Madison County, Ky.) 1917-1978, 1920-04-14
JOHNSON RUNS HIGH
IN ILLINOIS, TOO
Though Name Had To Be Writ
ten On Ballot-Lowden Car
ries His State Over Wood
(By Associated Press)

Chicago, April 1AAccording
to latest returns today Governor
Lowden, of Illinois, won the re-
publican Presidential preferential
primary in his home state yester-
day by a plurality of 64,574, &C
cording to returns from all but
430 scattered precincts. Major
General Wood carried Cook coun-
ty by 27,OOO. Senator Hiram
Johnson, of California, whose
name had been written on the bal
lot, surprised the political mana
gers by rolling up vote of As
600 in Cook county alone. -
No names of presidential candi-
dates were printed on the demo-
cratic ballot. Returns last night
showed that the various candi-
dates had received a scattering
vote.
The names of A. Mitchell Pal
mer, VIM. G. McAdoo, William
]. Bryan, Herbert c. Hoover and
former Senator James Hamilton
Lewis, were written on the ballot
most frequently.
Mayor William Hale big Bib
Thompson, OF Chicago, will con-
troll the republican county COM
mittee, and probably will be re-
elected to the National Commit
tee. Early returns showed his
candidates were successful with
one possible exception. 1t was
charged that Thompson traded
Lowden for Wood and Johnson.
In the Tenth Congressional dis
trict Edgar J. Cook was John
son candidate for delegate to the
convention. Early returns indi--
Gated that he had won.
The strength developed by SEN
ator Johnson was surprise to
politicians. He had made no
campaign in Illinois. and his Or
ganization did not enter him in
the primary election contest. i;
was not until last week that his
friends sent out word to write
in" Johnson.