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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
WATER,,.TARvA OIL
WHICH?
Town Meeting Day ON
March IA
Natter Of Building Highway to Athens
Via New Road Important Article in
Town Warrant

One of the important articles which
will come up before the citizens for
consideration at the annual town
meeting on March 14th will be how
best to take care Of the splendid new
highways which have been rebuilt
in the village since last March under
the competent direction OF Street Com
missioner Ford. What shall be the
applications for allaying the dust, wa
ter, tarvia or oil. It's up, to the vo-
ters to decide. Another article which
promises to be of especial interest
at this time will be one relating to
the building of a state highway from
Skowhegan to Athens village via the
new road. which by the way Is not
understood to be pleasing arrange
ment to the people of Cornville. With
regard to the election of municipal
officers there is not much being said
save gossip more or less unreliable.
There have been rumors that various
ladies would be candidates for Office
on the board Of selectmen, but such
is not understood to be authoritative
L. G. Trafton stated on Monday that
he would positively not be a candi-
date for the office. Clyde H. Smith
has not yet made an announcement
as to his candidacy but Joseph Butler
Is I'D for reelection.
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DON'T RISK NEGLECT

Don't neglect q constant backachA
sharp, darling pains or urinary d.
orders. Ths danger Of dropsy OF
Bright's disease Ia too serious to e.
more. Use Doan's Kidney Pills as
have your friends and neighbors.
Ask your neighborl A skowhegan
case.
w. 8. Griffin, millwright, 8 W.
Front st., says: my kidneys were
badly affected. The awful pains
across my back kept me in perfect
misery. some nights never closed
my eyes. I would get SO dizzy, every
thing in the room seemed to be
whirling around. My head ached in
the top and back Of it and my kid
neys were acting trregularly. At
times the kidney secretions passed
too frequently. then again thsy were
scanty. l saw Doau's Kidney Pulls
so well recommended that I decided
10 60 to Sampson's Drug Store and
get three boxes. They quickly help
ID me: my Kidneys got back to I
healthy state and the backacAe left
me entirely"
Go. at all dealers. Foster-Milbuza
Co.. Nfrs., Bufaie N. +.
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Rev. Geo. L. Tkurlow Speaks to the
Boys

Last Sunday morning the service
at the Federated Church was in honor
OF the boys of Miss Doris Tobey's
and Miss Edna Cushing's classes.
Twenty-three were present arching in
to the tune Onward Christian Soldiers
sung by the choir Each of the boys
was presented with a carnation by
the church
The pastor spoke on the Boyhood
of Christ introducing his remarks by
stating that at the age of these boys
he was profoundly interested in the
Christian life but owing to his own
silence and the indifference of church
and Sunday school lost his interest
not rega ming it for many years.
He told the boys that Christ's boy
hood was marked by two things. He
was a good listener and good learn
er. Boyhood is the time to listen
to the best things and to learn all
that we can, not the least to learn
to know Jesus Christ as our Savior
and friend.
In the city of Copenhagen, Den
mark is the most wonderful statue
of Christ in the world. by Thowaldren.
A party of tourists was once gazing
at It, admiring its beauty, not MOTTO
ing the old woman who busted the
church and statue who stood nearby
Timidly speaking to young woman
in the group who was nearest her she
said. at is beautiful isn't it? But
if you desire to see how wonderful
the Christ is you must look into his
eyes and that you, can only do on
your knees"
Then the old woman and the young
knelt together, gazing up into the
face of the Christ"
You boys if you would know the
Christ must look at Him upon your
knees. Come to Him in reverence
and worship and you will see the
King in His beauty. Jesus, your
Savior and friend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
Mrs. B. l.. Flanders Dead

Mrs. Deborah (Coston) Flanders Is
dead at her home on East Leavitt ST.,
after an illness of ten days with pneu-
monia. Her husband, Benjamin L.
Flanders Is also gravely Ill with the
same disease. The deceased was the
daughter of Dennis Coston and was
native Of Athens. After her marriage
to Mr.. Flanders they lived at North
Hartland, but for about Is years the
family have resided here. Mrs. Elan
ders was a member of Skowhegan
Grange and had been an attendant at
the Methodist church. She is sur
vived beside her husband by four
children Harry Jackson of Lynn Hay-
en-, Fla, and Fred Jackson OF Rum
ford Falls, sons of previous mar
rage, both of whom arrived before
her demise, altho she did not recog-
nize her eldest son when he reached
here on his long trip from the south;
Carroll Ben Flanders of New London,
Conn, and Miss Ella M. Flanders,
pianist of unusual talent, who Is
student at the New England Conseva-
tory OF Music in Boston. The three
younger children all arrived last
week. There is also step-son, Har-
ry N. Flanders of Skowhegan, who
is likewise a nephew Of Mrs. Flanders
as his mother was her deceased sister
and one sister Mrs. Martha Mason who
was spending the winter In Florida
and came north because Of her sisters
condition. The funeral service will
be held Friday from the house at
1880. Rev. George Merriam, officiat-
ing. Mrs. Flanders would have been
Ga years old In June.
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NOT GUILTY OF MURDER
SAID BR|ESK|S
Probable Cause Found and Bricks is
Held for the Grand Jury ut the
April Term of Court

Charged with the murder of James
Higgins, sometimes known as James
Carroll, Sylvester B. Bricks, a Po-
lander, pleaded not guilty when ar
raigned Thursday afternoon before
Judge Elmer w. Sawyer of the West
ern Somerset Municipal court. The
arrangement followed an investigation
made the day previous at Bald Noun
tain by Sheriff John A. Mooers. Coun-
ty Attorney James H. Thorne and Med
ical Examiner w. G. Sawyer, M. D.
of Madison. Probable cause was found
and Bricks was held for the grand
jury for the April term of court with
out bail. The out-of-state witnesses
were required to give bonds for their
appearance.
DR.. w. G. Sawyer of Madison,
county medical examiner, said death
was probably caused by blow. Muir
dock McCloud of Pembroke Road,
Quincy, Mass. was working on a car
next to Brieskis. He saw Brieskis
take off his glasses and grasp his
picaroon he testified, striking
Higgins a blow on the breast. Hig-
gins walked a distance of about ~
feet onto the next car and fell into
the arms of John Duncan. McCloud
said Higgins, so far as he knew, had
said nothing before or after receiving
the blow.
Higgins was taken to camp and an
attempt lasting over three hours was
made to revive him. McCloud illus
trated to the court how the picaroon
was used in striking Higgins.
Alexander Mcdonald of Quincy,
Mass, testified he saw Brieskis strike
Higgins and otherwise corroborated
McCloud. John Duncan said Bries-
kis made no attempt after striking
Higgins to get away but remained in
the room while attempts were being
made to revive him.
County Attorney James II. Thorne
appeared for the State and William II.
Halves of Skowhegan appeared for the
defendant.
Details OF the examination at Bald
Mountain were described by County
Medical Examiner Sawyer He said
there was a scratch on the face, also
discolorations on the left arm and leg
probably caused by rubbing. There
was also black and blue mark three
fourths of an inch in diameter two and
one-half inches below the left nipple
The lung and the apex of the heart
also showed effects of the bruise. The
doctor said there were blood clots in
the heart.
McCloud testified to seeing Higgins
start to come down to the top of the
car where Brieskis was working. AS
Higgins began his downward journey
from the ton of the conveyor. with his
hands on the railing, McCloud saw
Brieskis strike the blow.
John Duncan said he did not see the
blow given but that he turned around
and saw Higgins coming and caught
him as he fell. Duncan also testified
that to his knowledge there never had
been any trouble between the two men
either in camp or when at work. The
last witness was Deputy Sheriff Thos.
Tuscan Of Scion. who told of the incl
dents of the arrest.
The hearing lasted two hours and a
half and took place in the anti-room of
the X. p. hall Brieskis was taken
on the o'clock car back to Skowhe-
gan where he will be lodged in the
Somerset Jail.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
CHAPMAN CONCERT
Wednesday Evening, March 9th, 1922

Mr.. Fernando Guarneri, the great
Italian baritone from the San Carlo
Opera Company, will make his debut
in the State on this tour of concerts.
Mr.. Guarneri is % years old, with a
voice of great power and beauty. He
has often been compared to Titta Ruffo
and Amato, and is great musician,
singing over twenty operas from mem
ory. Mr.. Chapman says not since the
days of Campanari, has he brought a
voice to Maine that Is his equal. The
press coments from all over the United
States are lavish in their praise of this
great artist. Mr. Justin Lawrie, the
tenor from New York, who Ia really a
Maine man, will be remembered as one
of the successful artists that has ap-
peared at any Festival. These two
voices in solo work as well as duets,
will add much interest to the program.
Madeleine Sokoloff, the distinguished
yiolinist, Is called the Wizard of the
violin. She produces large luscious
tone of great beauty, and plays with
a faultless technique. Mr.. Chapman's
work at the piano, needs no comment
as he has the happy faculty OF getting
the best from his artists, and produc-
ing an orchestral accompaniment from
the piano that makes perfect ensem-
BILE. Tickets are now on sale at mu-
steal headquarters at popular prices.
Don't forget the date.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
Health Bill

A bill approved by the Health De-
partment of the State Of Maine has
been introduced at the present SEES
sion of the Legislature providing an
appropriation of $121,000 to cover the
expenses of that department for the
years Of 1921 and 1922. The recon-
mendation of the Budget committee
was only $4,000 for this purpose.
While the work of the health depart
ment reaches into every district In
our State and affects intimately the
we'll being of every citizen. These
activities perhaps are not generally
understood. Among them are medi-
cal inspection of children in the pub
lie schools and the work of the health
boards in the various towns and cities.
Many of the leading citizens OF the
State and among them q large num-
Der of women believed that the larger
appropriation should prevail. In
order that there should be greater eff
ficiency in the administration OF such
an important department. On Thurs
day morning of last week Rep. Rounds
Of Portland being in favor OF the $Sl,-
600 appropriation recommended by the
budget committee moved in the House
that the Health bill be indefinitely
postponed. Had this prevailed 1t
would have defeated the appropriation
of the larger sum and greatly limited
the work of the health department OF
Maine during the next two years. Rep.
Smith of Skowhegan just coming from
committee hearing entered the hall
at the moment Rep. Rounds presented
his motion. Mr.. Smith was not thoro-
ly acquainted with the provisions of
the bill but felt intuitive that it was
unfair for it to be dismissed without
consideration. He moved that 1t be
retabled until the following friday
morning. At the appointed time 1t
was taken from the table and after
considerable discussion on motion Of
Rep. Smith it was referred to the
committee on public health.
The ultimate outcome cannot, of
course. be foretold, but the above ac-
ton gives opportunity for just and fair
consideration of the whole matter.
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Card Of Thanks

We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all who aided US In anyway
in the recent loss of our dear husband
and father. We also thank the Rev.
Geo. Merriam for words of comfort.
The beautiful floral offerings were
deeply appreciated, especially those
from Fairview Grange and Mt. Leban-
ON Lodge of Masons.
Mrs. I. M. Kilgore
Mr.. and Mrs G. A. Clement and
family
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. futile and
family
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Williamson
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Kilgore
Miss Marion Kilgore
Mr.. Roland Kilgore
Miss Arlene Kilgore
Skowhegan, Me-, March 3, 1921
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Identifies Murdered Man as Woburn
Resident

Boston, Feb. 27-The body OF a man
believed to have been James Higgins
of Dorchester, murdered It Is claimed
in a camp near Bald Mountain, Me-,
last week. was last night identified
as being Charles w. Carroll of Woburn
a former member of the 72d Field Ar
tillery Of the 28th Division.
The Identification was made by Will
]. Carroll, brother OF the murdered
man, who arrived at the home of his
father, Charles Carroll. 20 Porter st.,
Woburn. late last night with the body
which will be buried in Calvary Ce-
metery tomorrow afternoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03
Skowhegan Water Co. Buys Adjacent
Lands

While plans for the future are not
announced the Skowhegan Water Co.,
has been buying up adjacent proper
ties including the old Eddy farm. pur-
chased from the Savage Heirs and
land from L. F. Parsons. Charles
Whittemore, Clyde Corson, Mrs. Lena
M. Cleveland and William Pitts. The
management 10 at present cleaning up
round the pond by cutting the bushes
etc.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03

Mrs. Hulda M. Green, widow OF Haz-
en- M. Green, who died In November
1919. passed away Tuesday morning.
She had lived here about 81 years
coming from Fairfield. Mrs. Green
was a native OF st. Adams and was
80 years old. For sometime she and
her son Fred L. Green had lived to-
gether on a farm situated near The
Forks of the Molunkus and Athens
roads. Funeral services will be held
there this forenoon at 1890 with Rev.
George Merriam Of the Bethany Bap-
list church officiating. Mrs. Green
is survived by the following sons, Fred
L. Green, Delbert Green, Frank
Green, Forest Green Of Skowhegan
and Wilbert Green OF Waterville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-03

Dexter w Rowe was born in Madi-
son, July 4, 1847, and lived there the
greater part of his life before coming
to Skowhegan in the year 1901. His
parents. were Amos and Cordella
(Hall) Rowe. His father was a
farmer. Mr.. Rowe was educated at
the Blackwell Hill school. which was,
in sight of his farm and which has
recently been moved away He at
tended the church on Blackwell hill
that has since been torn down.
After his schooling he worked on
his fathers farm. He was married
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Card Of Thanks

/ wish to thank the Royal Neighbors
for the pretty flowers and fruit they
sent me when l was sick, especially
Mrs. Ethel Holway and Mrs. Annie
Lombard, who brought them to me
through the storm.
Emma N. McClintick
Bingham, Me-, March 3, 1921.
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Death of Dexter W. Rowe

Dexter w. Rowe died at his home
on Madison avenue, Friday afternoon
after an illness of three days, altho
for sometime past he had been in ex-
ceedingly poor health.
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Wedding at Embden

Mrs. Mary A. Moulton announces the
coming marriage of her son George o.
to Nina NJ Baker. The wedding will
occur Wednesday, March 8, at Emb-
den.
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Boot and Shoe Dealers

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Independent Reporter $3.50 a year.
, 1921-05-20
been remunerated bu the Beth:

haze never been remunerated by the Beth
Iehem Concern, which, if it is necessary,
the representatives of the Bethlehem
Concern can ~substantiate. Hence, when
Mr.. Hodge states contrary to what |
have now said, he has told a WILFUL
LIE.
| feel forced to call the attention of the
authorizes to the fact, that il -Hr Hodges
so, called lectures have not reached the
stage of vuIgarity. it is fast approaching
it, in so much that the Police had to call
him to order on the same evening. |
hope very soon to hear that the Police
has taken the proper steps to rid the
co immunity of this nuisance, which is
fast bscomiag a mena 10 the moral
tone of the community.
Respectfully
HENRY w. LARSEN.
Christiansted, May 18th 1921.
, 1921-05-20
TELEGR MS.
ST. CROIX STATION.

Dublin, May 14th. Except for four I'm
D~eriaijst Candidates, who were returned
u~n0poosed for Dublin, not a single oppo-
Ye1t has been nominated for the South
ern Parliament against the Sim Fem Can
didat1s. who therefore will be returned
un0pposed in the Southern Constituent
aes. These Sim Feiners will refuse he
oath of allegiance to the Grown and there
fore the new Parliament will never func-
ton. q'nas it will devolve upon the Vice
row to dominate an executive on the lines
of Grown Colony administration, unless
the Govt. should decide to recognize all
the members elected in the North and
South as a Constituent Assembly. More
than half the members eiectedin theHOuse
are in Jail, others have been at some time
in prison. The elections were the quletest
ever known in Ireland. No policy was
necessary, as according 10 the British
CuatOn4 when only one candldat is nQml.
mated the polling is dispensed with. In
this way the 1913 seats in the Southern
Parliament we're filled, as the four lmper-
ialist nominees, who were named Tor Duh
lin University, we're also unopposed. Two
Of them. Messrs Thrift and Alton. are
fellows of Trinity College Dublin, while
the other two are Sir James Craig, King
Professor of Medicine School of Physics
Of Trinity College and Mr. George Fitz-
gjbbon an eminent member of the Irish
Bar. Those elected include canon de
Valera, for Clare, Michael Collins, for
County Cork, Arthur Griffith, founder
of the SIM Fem Alderman Cosgrove and
many other men prominently concerned
with the Sim Fein movement.
London, May 4th.-FolloWing the
conciliatory speech in the House of Com
mons on the miners strike situation
Yesterday, Mr.. Lloyd George it vas
learned unoficiaIly that the Premier
will bring the Miners Leaders and the
Mine Owners representatives. together
for a conference next week.
, 1921-05-20

The Journal" remarks, 1.-THE least that
can be drawn from the English Pre-
mler's speech is that it is dangerous, as
1t misleads Germany into believing she
will get what she desires which GER
talnly she will not" The Petit Pari-
slen" declared Mr.. Lloyd George was
playing the game Of Germany and de-
MED the truth Of the assertion that the
indigenous population Of upper SiIesia
was German. No one, it added,
has the right either" in England or
France to disregard the rules of common
sense and coolness." France does not
permit her hand to be forced, declar-
ed the Echo de Paris" and will not
permit t e industrial districts which has
come to her eastern ally to be taken
away from her." The majority of the
newspapers were inclined to think that
the words of Mr.. Lloyd George exceeded
his thoughts and the 'Journal' asked it,
self if the British prime minister did
not try to take revenge for his check
on the question of reparations.
London, May 6th.-Telegraph and
telephone lines in the British Islands
throughout all northern Europe have
been seriously interrupted by the great
magnetic storm which virtually para
lyzed wire transmission in Canada and
the United States on Saturday and Sun
day. Cables between England and the
United States were affected early this
morning and transmission was badly
delayed. The disturbance is believed to
have caused a fire which destroyed a
telephone exchange at Carlsbad a Swe-
dish town about 100 niles west of Stock
holm. The building was totally destroy
ed.
New York, May 10th. Electrical dis
turbances caused by the Aurora Borea-
lis appeared at two O'Clock this morning
seriously hampering telephone and teIe-
graph services. The Western Union
Telegraph Company reported that with
a few exceptions its wires we're all tied
up.
Rome, May 10Th. Reports Of Socia-
list successes at Turin, Florence and
Bologne in the parliamentary elections
held yesterday have been received, bot
co~n5titutionists believe that their party
will hold a comfortable working majori-
ty in the next Chamber o. Deputies.