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The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24
NJ 'DE ERMITT loses
H0N0RED BASQUE


McDERMITT, May 22.-Mc

McDERMITT, May 22.-McDer-
mitt is mourning the death Of one
of her oldest pioneers, Jose Uga-
rizza ST., who passed away Satur-
day afternoon after q short illness
with pneumonia.
Jose Manuel Ugarixxa Sr. was
born in Nachizan, Spain, and was
nearly seventy-five years of age at
his death. He came from Spain to
this section about fifty years ago and
in . few years had made q stake in
the sheep business. He then went
to Cuba and engaged in the sugar
business, in which he failed, and
returned to Nevada. Later he made
q second Cuban venture, which
was more successful than the first
and he came back to Humboldt
county and invested in the busi-
ness known as the Jaca Commercial
Company Store, Of which he was
president.
The deceased was q most sub
stantial citizen in the upbuildipa
Of business enterprise Of northern
Humboldt county. A man Of kindly
disposition, he always had q cheer
ing word for those he met in his
daily walk and never refused assist
ance to those who sought it. He
was the leader and counsellor Of
his compatriots, most Of whom
found their way to this section
through him. As the patriarch Of
his flock, "Old Joe," as he was
familiarly called, was loved By
each and every resident Of the
community, not only among ths
Spanish, but was held in equal re.
gard by his American fellow citi'
xens a. well.
He leaves to mourn his loss twt
sons, Jose Jr., and Jobine, anl
granddaughter, Carmen Ugarizza Of
this community and q widow ant
two daughters still residing in Spaia
The funeral services were con
Quoted by Undertaken Grayson oi
Winnemucca, with Father Meiseko
then officiating.
The beautiful floral tributes O
McDermitt citizens and other friends
bore witness to the place the de
ceased had held I'm the hearts o
those who are left to mourn, an,
a large procession of practically al
the residents Of McDermitt, Oregon
Canyon and vicinity, accompanies
the remains to McDermitt ceme
tary to witness the last sad rites.
A considerable number from out
side attended the services, anon
them were the following from Win
nemucca: Attorney Robins, Fran
German, Pete Gartiez, Frank Gal
tiez and Sotero Sarrionandia.
The sympathy Of the entire com
munity goes out to the family /
their bereavement Pallbearers wer
Sylvester Jaca, Martin Echavs
Amos Aramburu, J. Bilboa, n
Bidiola and Peter Arana.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24

Superintendent Akin being In
structed to follow out his plan Of
storing the oil In q pit now being
dug near the septic tank and trying
out the value Of the oil for street
purposes by spreading it on por-
tion of the new street work now
under construction near the post
Office. If it proves that the oil
mixes readily with the gravel as
spread and provides a superior
street surface, it will be utilized as
available.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24

Notice to o. E. S.
A meeting Of Silver State Chap
ter No. 6, o. E. s., will be held
Friday evening, Nay 26. Business
Of importance and initiation. Visi.
tors are cordially invited. By or.
der Of w. N.
MARY N. COSBY, Secretary.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24

Indian Infant Died
The little five-months-old baby
Of the John Bliss family, local In
dams, died late last week Of pneu-
monia and was buried Monday
morning in the Indian cemetary
The funeral was held at the home
Of the family in the Indian camp
south Of this city and was con-
Quoted by Rev. e. B. johnson.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24

Now . Railroadsr-
A card from Tom w. Dooley,
former well known Paradise Val
ley resident, requests that his copy
Of The Silver State be forwarded to
Sparks, where he Is now employed
by the Southern Pacific company.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24

Bought Hotel In Chico
Travellers arriving in this city re-
port recent transaction wherein
H. X. Davis, former proprietor of
the Overland hotel in this city, has
become the owner Of a hotel in
Chico, California.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24

COCKERELS FOR SALE
Month Old cockerels, zoe each, by
the dozen. Eastman Poultry Farm,
Winnemucca Nevada. M17N31p
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1923-05-24
Bigger and Better

Il was promised that
The Silver State would
be made bigger and bet
ter. Observant folk viii
recognize fulhllment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
[IAET|C LIFE OF RESIDENT OF OLD
BLOOMFIELD REVIEWED
LGdeuts in the Long Life of Eccentric Woman
Who Was Well Known to Skowhegan People

state and then after the death of her
brother she came back to Maine,
bringing his unprobated will with her
In this document she was named as
the legatee, and while.s .she was not
fabulously rich, as she has often
supposed herself to be, the property
was found to be werth something over
two thousand dollars. Indefinite as
to its location, there came long wait
before the money was forthcoming
and Mary had to make another trip
across the continent at the end of the
two years. In about two years more
she was back again and since then
she has lived in this section. The
legacy above mentioned, through the
management OF local attorneys, pro-
vided for the material needs of the
deceased for some time and as her
later years were free from the unfor-
tunate incidents of her earlier life,
she seemed at last to come into her
share of this worlds comfort and
contentment. Since her own funds
have been exhausted the town of
Madison has aided in her support.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
CITIZENS MEETING
AT HIGH SCHOOL
Rotarians Served by the
Domestic Science Class
Splendid Demonstration In Various
Branches OF School Work
Last Evening

Last evening was observed as citi-
zens evening at the high school build
ing from 7.30 until a'clock. AT 6
O'Clock the Rotary Club were served
to very delicious dinner in the Do
nestle Science room by the pupils of
the Domestic Science class, directed
by Miss Gladys Hamor. teacher In
that department. Practical demon
strations in the school work were
given by the pupils. This included
an exhibition of physical training in
Engine Hall at 730. followed by a
senior high French, junior high
French. Junior high English and jul
nior high music in various rooms at
the high school building. Other fea-
lures included the senior high debate,
demonstrations in Junior high French,
junior high geography, a speed test
in shorthand and typewriting and
Junior high civics There was also a
demonstration of drawing by the SEN
Tor high school pupils in the drawing
room. an exhibition of drawing, exhi-
bition of household arts department,
manual training demonstrations and
exhibitions in manual training rooms.
A social hour was enjoyed with music
by the orchestra at approximately y
O'Clock. This was a splendid exhi-
bition and gave the people of the
town IN excellent opportunity to be
come better acquainted with the
methods used in instructing the young
people of the community.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S
CLUB BANQUET IN 6. A. R. HALL
Mrs. W. E. Brewster of Dexter Addressed the
Members Delightful Program Presented

A delicious supper Was served to
about one hundred members and
guests of the Business and Profes
sional Women's Club in Grand Army
Hall, last Tuesday night, under the
direction of Mrs. Kate S. Simpson.
The principal speaker was Mrs. W. E.
Brewster OF Dexter, former president
of the Maine Federation of Womens
Clubs. She was introduced by the
president Mss Margaret Chase and
delivered an able address on matters
pertaining to the present legislative
session with which she is in personal
touch rs she is spending several
weeks in Augusta with her husband,
n representative and her son who is
a senator W. II. Cummings spoke
briefly relative to the club support
ing the annual Chapman concert and
this matter will be attended to at
subsequent business session. An in
teresting letter was read from Miss
Mary Murphy, telling of her recent
visit to the b. p. W. Club in New
York. and Miss Dorothy NJ. Elliot
spoke ON teachers pensions. The
following program arranged by Miss
Leila Fairbrother and Miss Adelena
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Rev. l.. W. Grundy Speaks on Radio

An enthusiastic company of radio
fans gathered at the home of r. 7
Patten on Norridgewock avenue. Mon
day evening 10 meet Rev. Leslie w
Grundy of Phillips.
Realizing that some of his hearers
had assembled successful radio out
fits and that most of them had done
a part at least of the work on their
radio sets, the speaker took up the
subject in a rather technical way. He
had before him all of the parts nee
essary for building receiving appara-
tus, furnished thru the courtesy Of
Holt & Hight Mr.. Grundy took up
and explained each part in detail,
telling the service it performed, its
idiosyncrases in operation and its
relation to a complete radio receiving
set. Those present were busy with
questions from time to time, which
the speaker seemed able and very
willing to answer.
Mr.. Grundy expects to be in town
at the the home of his parents on
Mechanic street for few weeks and
while here. upon reasonable terms.
would be willing to counsel those who
are interested in radio work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
CH|[DREN's MEETING At
SOROs|S
3 fAaf.
Pleasant Gathering for Little Folks
and Grewn-ups In Library
ParlOrS

Childrens night was pleasantly OBJ
served by Sorosis club members last
Monday evening in the parlors of the
Public Library The decorations in
cluded American flags and cut flow
ers. The committee of arrangements
was composed of Mrs. Ellen Lowe.
Mrs. Mary NJ. Hurley, Mrs. Gertrude
Jewell, Mrs. Blanche Phillips and Mrs.
Alice NJ Dow. these ladies' serving as
hostesses Mrs. Vera b. Smith, the
president presided and the report Of
the last two meetings was given by
Mrs. Birdena f. Conant. Due to so
much sickness the program was much
abbreviated but the following mum
bers were listened to with much
pleasure: Piano solos, Katherine
McQuare: recitation, Marietta Lowe;
minuet, Edith NAV Hurley, Beatrice
Provencal, Elwood Gordon and Earl
Fish. Miss Dorothy Day accompanies;
readings, Waldron Kennison. The
committee served harlequin ice cream,
assorted cakes and fancy waters
Games were played by the children at
the conclusion of The program.
At the next meeting on March T.
will occur the Pre-War Royal We'd
ding in charge of Mrs. Elizabeth W
Dyer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
The Late Abel l.. Thompson

Funeral services for the laee Al,el
f. Thompson, a well known resident
of Skowhegan. were. ireld yesterday
afternoon from tile family residence
on Mechanic street. Rev. George
Merriam. pastor Of the BETHANY Bapt-
ist Church, ofIiciated and the remains
were placed in the tomb at the South
side to qwHit burial in the spring.
There were many beautiful flowers.
Mr.. Thompson was born in Corn
Vile, the son of Moses b. and Jane
(Moorel Thompson He would have
been fflY-nine years old next month.
In his early manhood he went TO
Boston Whele he was employed for
about seven years in the meat bus
mess with his uncle, Lyman Thomp-
son. lie came from there to Skowhe-
gan where he entered into business
with his brother. Frank Thompson on
Main Street and has since continued
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
WOMAN'S CLUB ENTER.
TA|NS LITTLE FOLKS
Delightful Party Held In Library Par
lors Last Saturday Afternoon.
the Program

Children's day with colonial and
patriotic suggestions was delight
fully observed last Saturday after
noon at the meeting of the Woman's
Club in Library Sassflors-. The de-
coratiuns including flags and beauti-
ful hyacinths. Mrs. Mae Butler and
MRS. Helen Wentworth eostumed as
Martha and George Washington re-
ceived and the president Mrs.. Evelyn
W. Pratt presided. The arrangements
were in charge of Mrs. Sarah p. Reed,
Mrs. Maude Avore. Mrs. Alice +.
Cover and Mrs Dora Traften Nye.
The program began with singing
of america" by the members fol-
lowed by the flag salute. Then there
was march by nine children
Elizabeth Page, Elizabeth SWEET
Margaret Page, Billy Cummings
Merrill Cover. Edward Page, Mars
ton Blunt, Joseph Viles. Kirby Hight.
The Ballard of Betsy Ross and the
Flag was given in costume by Muriel
Cover; song, Washington Christ
mas Party" William Hawes; poem,
"Our Flag" Helen Cummings, in cos
tune. Following the patriotic pro-
gram and intermission came the mis-
cellaneous program, which opened
with a piano solo. "Valse" (Durant
bv Richard Goldsmith; costume song,
"Rucben Haskins,' David 'Hawes;
recitation, "Daisies,' Eleanor Young
song. @Sleep Baby Sleep Eleanor
SWEET cage FOUR accompanied by
Elizabeth SWEET cage eighD; recita
tion, Singing" (Stevenson). Carolyn
Reed; piano duet. merry Bobolink,
Billy Cummings and Merrill Cover
song, "My Pigeon House. Eleanor
Young, Helen Cummings, Carolyn
Reed piano solo, Elizabeth Page;
song, Sally Marston. Several child
ren's stories were told by Mrs. Lola
Blunt. in colonial costume.
Favors were passed by two Colo
NAL maids and Uncle Sam. Eleanor
Young, Carolyn Reed, and Edwin
Moor Lord. Candy was passed by
Gertrude Page, Eleanor SWEET, Junior
Blunt. King Cummings. Ice cream
being served under the direction OF
Mrs. Daisy d. Merrill,
The next meeting will be observed
as gentlemen's night on March IA.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
FARM BUREAU CLOTHING
SCHOOL, MARCH l-2-3
Sessions in ttrapgc Hall. Those At
tending Asked to Bring Sewing
Equipment

A Farm Bureau Clothing school will
be conducted in the Skowhegan
Grange Hall March /, 2 and 3. Meet
ings to be held from $50 q. IN. to
80 p. IN. All those who attend are
asked to bring sewing equipment also
all those who desire a onepiece dress
are requested to bring two and one
half Yards of brown paper for pattern
and four or five yards of cotton ma
tcrial for the dress. There will be
one hot dish served each day prepar-
cd by the freless cooker campaign.
Each member should bring plate,
Gun. knife. fork and spoon beside their
lunch. There will be an assessment
of ten cents per day for all who at
tend. Everyone interested is well
come whether a member OF the
Farm Bureau or not.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
PROBLEMS OF 1876
BEFORE PUPILS
Supt. Woodbury. Con-
ducts an Experiment
The "Tliree Rs" Still Hold Place OF
Honor in the Schools OF SkoNhe-
hegan

During these later years. when so
much that is new is being urged for
ward to place in our school curri-
cula, we sometimes wonder il the es-
sential branches are being crowded
out in favor of subjects more orna-
mental.
Superintendent Woodbury. has re-
Gently conducted an interesting eX-
pertinent TO determine in measure
how our pupils of today compare
with those of the good old days when
music and painting, manual training
and household economics were not a
regular part of everyday instruction.
A certain set of arithmetic problems
given to fifth year class in Spring
field, Mass, in lS46, showed class
average rank of about 30 per cent.
The same set of questions given to an
Sth year class in 1905 showed an
average rank of 65.5 per cent. These
same questions were given to the 9Th
year class in Skowhegan few days
ago. Neither the teacher nor class
had an opportunity to make the
slightest special preparation. The
results yielded an average rating OF
655 per cent. the same figures at
tanned in Springfield in 1905. The
papers of this test were scored as
being either right or wrong, no credit
given for thus basing results upon
absolutely accurate work.
Inasmuch as the Springfield schools
are considered to be among the best,
we feel that we have right to be
gratified by the results of the little
experiment comparing our present
work with that of the good old days"
With the addition of cultural and vo-
cational subjects which give train
ing suited to present day require
ments the three RS still have a place
of honor, position, if the above test
holds true, that has not been in any
way weakened.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

Landry included piano duets by Mrs.
Rose Borden and Mrs. Pauline Greene:
songs by Miss Edna Crawford accom-
panied by Miss Landry; a piano solo
by Mrs. Borden and the Federation
song sung by Mrs. Lena NJ. Cleveland
and the Misses Landry, Roderick.
Burne as ',4wford. with Mrs. Bor-
den ~ piano. At the conclusion
OF The citing ihe guests were taken
10 the a.s. rO0ao to inspect the very
comfortable quarters which the men,
bers have established Mrs. Mertie
ToWne of Waterville a member of the
local club was among the out of town
people present and visited while here
with Mrs. H. S. Hopkins.
The program for the next meeting
Will be in charge Of Miss Florence
Burrill and Miss Marion Hare. As
sistants for the next two weeks will
he Miss Airline Burnor and Miss Eva
Chabot. The following members will
act as hostesses for the next two
weeks: DR.. Kincaid, Miss Ward.
Miss Fairbrother. Mrs. McPheters,
Miss Parker, Mrs. Sanborn, Miss Lib
by DR.. kincaid. Miss Ward Miss
Fairbrother. Miss Crawford, Miss
Beauford and Mrs. Sanborn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

at the same location On Jan. 10. 1895,
he was married to Miss Bessie Flot-
cher of SkoWhegan who survives him
as does one daughter. Mrs. Marion
Thompson Oddly. wife of Herbert
Oddly. She is an accomplished pianist
and yoealfsl and had been filling d
musical engagement in WaterVillc
the daY her father passed away.
Although he was i'll at the time she
left the end was not expected for
sonnet me 10 come. Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson also had one son. Forrest
who died in infancy, fifteen years ago.
The deceased was member of Skow-
hegan Lodge X. of p. Beside the re
latives already mentioned there is a
brother. Frank Thompson with whom
the deceased has been SO closely asso-
ciated in his business activities and
three sisters. Mrs. Ella Williams ot
Hamilton. Ontario, Mrs. Maria Wehher
of Lewiston and Mrs. Genie Howes
of Skowhegan.
Mr. Thompson nad been IN feeble
health for about three years. being
afflicted with affection of the heart.
During the winter he was i'll for about
two months but regained his health
sufficiently to resume his work in his
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Piano Recital

The second recital given by the pu-
pills of Mrs. Dora T Nye for the sea
son Was held Friday night at Library
Parlors. The performers were
Thelma Elliott, Edna Oddly, Lucretia
Witham, Vida Watson. Bertha Norton.
Esther Jenkins and Anna Merrill were
to have had parts on the program but
We're i'll and unable to come. Solos.
duets and accompanments were
played and this was an ideal manner
of demonstrating the various branches
which Mrs Nye teacher her pupils
from the beginning. The children
played with real expression, accuracy
and splendid rythmn and touch for
such Young performers. Lucretia
Witham sang a Lullaby with
Thema Elliott playing the accom-
paniment and Vida Watson also play
ed an accompaniment for song by
four girls Mrs Nye appeared once
ON the program playing with Bertha
Norton in the absence of Esther Jen-
kins There We're fourteen numbers
beside - ores Two or three
NOR II be given Mrs Nye's
pur
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
MARY PUGH

schlng the antics of the little old
dy, with snowy hair, but sprightly
Iep, who trugged along the streets,
Fith feryent blessing for those she
Oyed, or mild and quaint expressions
dislike for those whom she distrust-
y. as the case might be. Another
Characteristic of the deceased was her
Eeeness in freeing herself from en-
snglements relating to the earlier
Incidents of her life, which she did not
are to face or questions which she
Ed not care to answer. Her life
Nory has been told as follows: Mary
Pugh was born in Old Bloomfield,
lbou 95 years ago, her parents, John
(m wife moving to the farm in Madi-
pm once occupied by Harlow Rowell.
hat community is still Known as
Pugh's Corner and was Mary's home
Pom the time she was IL years old
nhh she WAS 16. 1t was then that
Fary was to have been married and
preparations were made in the farm
fome for wedding. The bridal
Eovn was purchased and everything
pas in readiness, but the expected
Ffoom disappeared and did not come
pack To claim his bride. At about
mat time her mother came TO Skowhe-
F'n Tor visit and died suddenly, hav-
w by mistake in sudden illness
Akeh dose Of poison instead Of the
Feaclne intended 1t is said that
|nemhers of her family were not ac-
uainled with her condition until the
parse drove into the yard bearing
n't dead body Poor Mary, thrown
Helty much on her own resources,
|'nI'ed from place to place, hardly
a livelihood. as from child
|p"l The peculiarites which made
IneilselFes so manifest during the
|aef years OF her lifetime and since
". misfortune had been somewhat
ueht' For nine years she claimed
~ ,aa'iuohy as her home, being employ
az nonsekeeper there for one
Asyer Boyd, When he died he re-
',"ioefed .', her in his will. and altho
,s' 'au'es tried to deprive her of GER
s". ,s'n property which had been be-
saa'nea her. ii is said. in the end she
- something at least of her dead
Employers estate.
h., oIolher John Pugh drifted to
snasla s'o'nla and for years after his
n l'%''ure' a. Mary made frequent trips
49, ue post Office asking of those in
llsenuance ~ a.. II there was "a letter from
,sa ,sau For long time no message
~ sae but at last Mary was rewarded
4, "e absent one wrote and sent for
pl0ad lohe to him. Friends here
NJ au ,ne sister to start on her long
bn,na anu tagged for California, she
II ba. 'eu u. westward. Nine years more
As' iile was spent in that distant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
COMMANQERY LADIES'
NIGHT, MARCH 20
White Revue TO Furnish Entertain
mcnt. Inspection April 10

The date of March 20 has been
selected for ladies night in De .Molay
Commandery No. 10 X. T. The affair
will be held at the Masonic Hall and
the White Revue of the White Enter
tainment Bureau will furnish the pro-
gram of entertainment. Refreshments
will be served in the banquet hall
following the program.
The date of April 10 has been Sc
leeted for the annual inspection of the
Commandery with Cyrus n. Blanchard
of Wilton. Deputy Grand Commander
of Maine as inspecting officer. The
knights will observe their usual
Easter devotions this year by attend
ing divine worship at the Federated
Church on Easter Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
TELEPHONE COMPANY TO
ELECT MANAGER
Directors Will Meet Next Monday to
Select Successor TO Late 4. N.
Dani0rth

Owing to the death of Archie NJ.
Danforth, manager of the Farmers
Telephone Co, a special meeting of
the directors of the company has been
called for next Monday at ten o'clock
in the forenoon. from the business OF
flee on Water street, Skowhegan. This
meeting is called for the purpose OF
electing successor to Mr.. Danforth.