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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1923-03-01

H. Dorsey and a delightful finale of
cake and cocoa served by MISS En-
sor, the Domestic Science teacher, and
her associates. The evening was very
much of a success.
Christian Endeavor meeting was
interesting, even T. the attend
ance was small, / "Helping
in a Community" very well
timed. Sara r. GetI. acted as
chairman of the meetih. 'oke upon
"Neighbors in a CommL "; Miss
Ethel Broadwater, "How the Church
can Help; G w. Diefenbach. "Help
ing Others to help Themselves" Miss
Clarice Bersch, Education as Fac
tor; Miss Viola Broadwater, "Some
Things Others are Doing" and Mrs.
J. J. Bender, "The Community Nurse"
Songs, sentence prayers and an offer
ing rounded out a profitable evening.
An epidemic of gl9p has visited
this community this winter and very
few families have escaped entirely.
Some of the members of the follow
ing families have been i'll the past
week: Richard Younkin, J. U. STAN
ton, Milton Younkin, E. B. burst, J.
J. Bender, j. H. Miller, Albert Swau-
ger nd many others. In some in
stances almost the entire family have
been i'll. Due to these conditions the
attendance at school, the churches
and other public places has necessar-
lily been smaller than usual, but not
enough to interfere with the regu-
lar routine.
The mid-winter revival meeting
which started at the NJ. E. church on
last Sunday night, has been postpon-
ed on account of the illness of the
pastor, Rev. Robinson, who has been
confined to his house with the grip,
his wife also having had the same
malady. Rev. Robinson preached sew
eral good sermons during the first
part Of the week and will continue
his meetings at later date
A baby son was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Bayard T. Keller on Friday last
at the Allegany Hospital, Cumber-
land.
A birthday surprise party was Civ
en- Harry Fogle by his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. H. F. Fogle, on February
"A, all the decorations being in keep
ing with the date. Those present
were Misses Elinor McNealey, Mabel
and Myra Custer, Carrie Camp, Bet
tie Bender, Ethel Beachy, Irma Swau-
ger, Ruth Wiley and Helen Loechel;
Messrs. Floyd Miller, Harry Ray
mond and Otto Bender, Harvey, Har-
old and Paul Stanton, Sam Winter
berg, Paul Beachy, Melvin burst,
Roy Beachy, VIM Younkin, Albert
Yoder, c. o. Keller and Prof. William
Mcdonald. Refreshments were serv-
ed and a valentine was given each Of
the guests as a souvenir.
Mrs. John Zehner, Mrs. H. F. Fo-
gle, Mrs. J. W. Folk and daughter,
Miss Christine Beachy have all been
i'll the past week.
Mrs. William Baker has returned
from Akron, Ohio, having been called
there by the illness of her brother,
who is now improving.
H, c. Yearger and William Ber-
nard, of Westernport, were Grants
vile visitors on Sunday.
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

scriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of Garrett County Maryland Letters
of administration on the estate of
JOHN NJ. CUSTER,
late of Garrett County, Maryland deceased.
All persons having claims against the deceas-
ed hereby warned to exhibit the same.
with the vouchers thereof duly authenticated
Of August, 1923, they may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of the said estate.
All persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate requested to make immediate
payment.
Given under my hand this 18th day of
February, 1928.
ELMER J. BEACHY. Admir-.
5l-3t Grantsville, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1923-03-01
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the sub
scriber hath obtained from the Orphans
Court of Garrett County, Maryland. Letters
of administration on the estate of
JAMES CHISHOLM
late of Garrett County, Maryland, deceased.
All persons having claims against the deceas-
ed hereby warned to exhibit the same.
with the vouchers thereof duly authenticated,
to the subscriber on or before the 10Th day
of August. 1928, thye may otherwise by law
be excluded from all benefit of the said estate
All persons knowing themselves indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment
Given under my hand this 18th day of
February, 1928
HERBERT W. BROWNING. Admir-.
5l-3t 800 Decatur St, Cumberland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1923-03-01

FURNITURE FOR SALE-One
dining table, 6 chairs, leather covered
seats; one Davenport; l brass bed
with springs and mattress; one living
room set-Davenport and two chairs,
heavy leather upholstering. May be
seen by calling at Sturgiss Pharmacy
Advertisement 52-2t*
FOR SALE-Ford touring car, 1919
model, and one Davis Range in good
condition. Apply to Harry L. Porter,
Oakland, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 49-6t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1923-03-01
TRUSTEES SALE
Or
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
IN GARRETT COUNTY, MD.

By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult Court for Garrett county, in No.
1865 Equity, passed on the 22nd day
Of September, 1921, in a cause where
in Wretha NJ. Lodenkemper ct ], are
plaintiffs and Earl Shank ct al. are
defendants, the undersigned trustees
hereby give notice that they will on
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-SSSSSS
eaesesSsse .,
are viewing
is doing;
i him now,
your appreciation
makes Grafton
18th snowy lilies or his
how you shout it
really hear about it
He won't know how many tear drops
you have shed.
If you think some praise is due
him,
For he can't read his tombstone
when he's dead.
Mr.. Roy Spoerlein is spending this
week at Accident with his brother
Harley who is very i'll with pneumo-
MIA. During Mr.. Spoerlein's absence
our school is being taught by Miss
Ruth Schlossnagle.
Is Miss Salome Beachy spent Satur-
day evening with Miss Mary Lichty.
Miss Anna Alexander returned to
her home at Accident Saturday ev-
ening.
Mrs. Anna Bittinger and Mrs. Will
Welch were guests Of relatives at
FairmOnt, Pennington and Clarks-
burg for several days recently.
Mr.. Clarence Yoder has returned to
his home near Meyersaale, Pa, after
visiting friends here.
Mr.. Jonas B. Miller, of Grantsville,
conducted services at the home of J.
d. Swartzentruber on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Spoerlein and
children and Miss Leila Mosser mo-
tored to Accident and return on last
Sunday.
Mrs. Guy Sanders, of Fairmont. w.
Va, arrived here Tuesday to spend
some time with home folks and her
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Shrock and son
Orval spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Joel Slabaugh.
Miss Emma Burkholder visited Mr..
and Mrs. Sam Beachy Monday.
A large crowd attended singing at
Mr.. S. W. Slabaugh's Sunday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Lichty and chill
dren were guests of Mr.. S. j. Lichty
and family on Sunday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1923-03-01
Farm for Sale.

Farm of IS acres, 81 miles south
west of Oakland; county road through
the farm leading to State road at
Crellin q of mile. Land all cleared
except 6 acres and most all in high
state of cultivation; good apple or
chard; good Groom house with large
concrete basement; water pumped in
to house from excellent spring; 2
barns 40X60 feet and all other good
outbuildings.
For terms apply to Mrs. ELLEN
LOHR, r. D., 1, Oakland, Md.-Ad-
vertisement 52-3t.
49,
Clerks, Railway Mail, Is upward,
$133 mo. Experience unnecessary.
For free particulars, write r. Ter
ny Former Civil Service examiner)
d. C.-Advertisement 51-4*
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d IVII
Legislative Matters

Ill u
THE committee on claims. has re-
Gently reported favorably on skowile-
gan.s claim for expenditures on ac-
count OF, the Noyes family. i, This is
the result of a. resolve, presented by
Senator, Clyde H., Smith. -. 49,
, Senator Smith has presented bill
regulating the width of double run
ner sleds with the end in view of
making wider snow roads.
Another bill presented by Senator
Smith offers the opportunity for far
mers to select name for their farms.
together with the exclusive use of the
name so selected and registered.
The weight Hour bill, favored
by Mr. Smith in the last Legislature,
but which did not at that time pass,
has again been introduced by Senator
Smith at the present session and is
receiving his earnest attention. This
bill purposes to limit the hours of
women and children In factories to
forty-eight per week. The Initiative
Is to be invoked upon this measure
and 10000 signers have been obtained
for this purpose Mr.. Smith has
Deeu dCtlNe uulihs thS p"of i0"
months in securing these signatures
In order that the measure may come
before the people for direct vote.
1t Is expected that he will speak
throughout the state In behalf of the
measure prior to the special election.
During the present week an Old
Age Pension bill will be presented by
Mr. Smith providing that those over
sixty-ive who are helpless and in
need shall receive pension as an
alternative for sending men and WON
en- who are thus unfortunate to the
poor house.
Tuesday morning bill authorizing
appointment of state fuel admins
traitor giving him full power to buy.
sell and take coal and wood whenever
necessary to protect the people. was
introduced ly Mr.. Smith.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
Wateryllle Bank Houses Combine

The legal notice of considerable
length appearing elsewhere in this
issue is the first step of an entirely
friendly proceeding entered into Tor
the purpose of combining the Peoples
National Bank with the kennebec
Trust Company. both OF Waterville.
In the effort to secure additional
space the Peoples Bank has recently
acquired the old Ticonic Bank adjoin-
ing and removed the separating wall.
The space thus made available is be-
ing remodeled and In conjunction
with these enlarged premises comes
the union of the Kennebec Trust
Company with the Peoples National
Bank. The Trust Company's depos-
itors will have the opportunity of
having their accounts transferred to
the Peoples National Bank without
loss OF interest. and the latter bank.
with gross assets in excess OF three
million, Is to continue the business of
both institutions.
The Kennebec Trust Company will
for the present continue its Jackman
branch.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
Remains of Mrs. Ella ]. Foss Breuens
Here From Boston

The remains of Mrs. Ella j.
aeayitt) Foss were brought mere
Tuesday night from Boston where ner
death occurred on Sunday evening.
Accompanying the body was an only
daughter. Mrs. Mildred A. Beale with
whom Mrs. Foss lived in Boston. The
DECEASED was a native of Athens and
was the widow of Melvin Foss who
died In that town in 1897. : For a
short time after the death Of her hus-
hand she lived in Skowhegan but for
several years has made her home with
her daughter as already mentioned.
Her age was about seventy years.
One brother, Melvin Leavitt of Kings
bury survives, and she was an aunt by
marriage to John L. Fish of Skowhe-
gan.
Prayers were offered yesterday
forenoon at eleven o'clock by Rev
George Merriam at the chapel OF the
Bethany Church. The body was en-
tombed at the Southside Gene
terry and in the spring will be taken
to Athens for burial in the family lot
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
Barbara Phillips Foster

Mrs. Barbara Foster passed away
Wednesday morning. Feb. I'll at 4
o'clock. Mrs. Foster was born In
Solon, May ID, 1850, the daughter of
John and Elizabeth Sargent'Phillips.
When young woman she mar
ried to Dexter l.. Foster, who was a
conductor over 30 years on the SOM
erset r. RI. and passed away in Sept.
1904. After her marriage she lived
In North Anson where her three chill
dren were born, moving to Bingham
In 1890 wherelshe had many friends.
The family went to Oakland In 1903i
Mrs. Foster was h woman much loved
by her friends and associates, being
a most devoted wife and mother, al
ways sacrificing for their good. She
will be much missed by her loved
ones. She was u past member OF
the Eastern Star of North Anson.
Tuesday Club of Oakland and Wo-
mans Club of Wateryiile. She is
survived by one daughter Miss Grace
Foster of Oakland for many years an
invalid Two sons 8. ]. Foster drug
gist in Oakland and George II. Foster
of Waterville, superintendent on the
NJ c. r. r. and two grandchildren
Hallett and Barbara Foster of Wat
erville. also one sister Miss Eliza
beth Phillips of Oakland, who has
been a real sister, being with her
through her years of sickness. Fu-
neral services were held at her home
Friday afternoon. Rev. P. A. A. killam
of the Brighton Avenue Church of
Allston, Mass. officiating. being an old
family friend, assisted by Rev. M. G.
Bennett of the Universalist church
and Rev. p. w. Holman of the Metho-
dist church. The flowers were abun-
dant and most beautiful signifying
her many friends. Many friends at
tended the services from out of town.
The bearers were b. +. Adams. Roy
Savage. Harold McTaggart and Dan M,
Marshall. The remains were placed
in the tomb to await burial in the
family lot in Lakeview Cemetery IN
the spring.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
Washington Ball

The Washington Ball held Thurs
day evening in Grange Hall under the
auspices ofthe Skowhegan Dancing
Club was much enjoyed. The audi
torium was elaborately decorated with
banners and flags. Banners were
suspended from the four corners and
crossed under the central electrolier.
The walls were also hung with flags
and banners as was the stage. A
large picture of George Washington
graced the front of the stage with
American ac5 Pan-American flags.
Punch was served from table trimm-
atical cherry representations. Mrs.
Annie p. .Hackett was very charming
in Martha Washington costume and
acted as server. Washington dance
programs were the souvenirs. At
intermission assorted sandwiches,
cakes and coffee were served In the
banquet hall, Lambert catering with
the following gentlemen and ladies
acting as hosts and hostesses: Mr.. and
Mrs. George L. H. Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
F. r. Philbrick. Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.
Jewell, MT. anu Mfs. fidii T.. oihith'
Mr.. and Mrs, r. T. Jenkins, Miss Lena
NJ. Wyman and John l.. Fish. Much
beauty was added to the decorations
by the looming of banners by Walter
II. Hight Among the out of town
people present were Miss Ethel
Bowen OF Branwell. West Va, who
was guest of Mrs. T. f. Greenway,
Miss Helen Davidson of Chestnut Hill.
Mass, a guest of Mrs. Margaret G.
Briggs, Miss Edna Patterson OF
Boston, Mile Madeline Gerard OF
France, DR.. H. H. Rodden of Madison
and Arthur Steinart of Lawrence,
Mass. who has been visiting his sister
Mrs. Charles Nitschke.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
W. G. T. L. Meeting

Children's day was observed by the
w. C. T. U. In Engine Hall, Tuesday
afternoon, February 27. The presi-
dent Mrs. Eta ,Lacasce presided and
devotional exercises were conducted
by Mrs. Eugenia Merriam. The sec
retary's report was read and approx
ed and financial report was given by
the treasurer, Miss Gertrude s., Wes-
ton. A communication from Mrs.
Georgia r. Wood urging that the union
through the state president, Mrs. Al
thea Quimby have through the state
department of field work. Miss Ailida
Barrows to speak before the local
union This matter was left in the
hands of the executive board. The
following program was presented by
the children under the direction of
Mrs. Mabel P. Judkins Greeting from
Mrs. George Otis Smith read by Mrs.
Judkins; life of Washington, Florence
Norton: life of Lincoln, Lucille Chap
man; life of Roosevelt. Thornton
Conant; sketch of the life of Mary
Antin, by Mrs. t., F. Danforth. select
ed by Mrs. George Otis Smith; recita-
tion. Glennis, Haines: piano solo, An
nette Mantor; recitation. Muriel Wal
ker; piano solo. Charlene Cole; song,
Pearl Flemming; song, Mrs. Mitchell s
school. y. -, ~ .1asf Ita..s Is -
Hostesses for the afternoon were
Mrs, Alfredo Cool and, Mrs. Willis
Bailey. Refreshments OF ice cream
were served, Ipnders thfr,qlrection OF
Mrs. Ira Norton.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
ceorpe 4. Aver Well known Hotel
Man and Owner of Famous
Horses

In the passing of George A. Aver,
paaton loses another of her old-time
accidents Mr.. Aver died at his home
"a Tee street Somerville, Thursday,
in his SD year.
In Civil War time Mr.. Aver conduct
cd a hotel on the site now occupied
bv the Bowdoin Square Theatre IN
BOSTON and there entertained many OF
the distinguished visitors to the city.
both from other parts of the united
states and from abroad. Following
the demolition of his hotel he was Tor
many years manager of the old Re-
we're House, at the time 1t was the
host hotel in Boston, where the Prince
of Whales, later King Edward, stayed
when he visited Boston. he also
managed the Nantasket House at
Nantasket and owned and mananged
Monument Hall in Charlestown,
Mass For more than 90 years
he was a resident of that section ana
was we'll known and respected by the
o1d-timers there. He was one OF the
earliest. if not the first, secretary and
treasurer of the National Trotting
Association III lUe udyo "hSh 'iie
John Sheppard, Sr. and Lon MOTIFS
were patrons of the sport of kings.
He. himself owned some OF the most
celebrated trotting horses. when own
ing a string was one of the hoDDles
of lovers of horsefesh. In his string
was the famous Dolly Warden, Maud >.
and Redwood.
He was born in Embden, and went
to Boston in his youth. He IS sur
vived by a daughter, the wife OF Ut.
Horace NJ Robinson, Maiden den-
fist. grandson, George Johnson Oh
Maiden. and two brothers Eugene
Aver of Kingston. Mass, and Elmer
Aver of Rochester, n. Y. Mr.. Aver
brother, Marcellus S. Aver, came into
prominence when he built the Spirit
ualist Temple, now theatre In the
Back Bay 81
In his later years. Mr.. Aver con-.
Quoted plumbing business in Somer-
Vile and in spite of failing health was
able to take care of it's affairs up to-
a week before his death. Burial was
at Mt Hope Cemetary.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01

Last week was generally observed
as visiting week in the public schools
of Skowhegan. At the Park School
in the room of Mrs. Alice e. Mitchell.
principal. several corners had been
arranged to commemorate important
events In one corner was Arabia,
In another corner patriotic historical
subjects depicting the landing of the
Mayfiower and Plymouth Rock while
In the third corner there were fasci-
mating animals. These different cor
ners representing wide variety of
subjects were illustrated by paper
figures cut out and painted by the
children. Construction project work
In cutting and painting were especi-
ally Illustrative in this room, together
with poster work and samples of
school work. Stories were told by
the pupils about each corner. In Mrs.
Stones room there were splendid
drawings of the L. S. shields and an
interesting illustration Of treaty be-
tween the Massasoits and Pilgrims
which on the occasion OF the Report
er's visit was graphically described
by Ralph Nutting, also handsome
posters and regular school work.
In Miss Higgins room the pupils had
been studying about the Eskimaux
and an Eskimo village was among the
illustrations which included an Eski-
mau cave house and illustrations
OF Eskimo life Shields, liberty bells
and posters, uniquely designed, by the
children with the regular school work
made much of interest for the visitors
to see. In Mrs. Holbrook's room the
project work was also finely carried
out with an interesting corner dis
play, profusion of autumn leaves
and an apple poster.
At the Lincoln School about sixty
mothers and friends of the children
were present to witness the actual
demonstration of what the children
are(doing. Mrs. Mildred c. Lewis,
one of the teachers welcomed the
guests and other teachers addressed
the parents. Ice cream and saltines
were served and Mrs. George Loring
Thnrlow In behalf of the mothers
thanked the teachers for this very
pleasant afternoon.
The Kindergarten children of both
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
VISITING WEEK OBSERVED IN THE GRADE
SCHOOLS OF SKOWHEGAN
Little Folks Entertain Their Parents and Growr
Up Guests Assisted by the Teachers

the Mechanic Street and Water Street
schools entertained their parents and
friends with charming program.
Games were played and each child
was given Washington basket filled
with candy. Costumes worn by the
children were made by the teachers.
Visitors week was observed at the
Academy School last week with re-
gular work in both the first and
second grades. After the regular
work the following program was pre-
sented in Mrs. Stenhouse's room: Flag
song, flag salute and receitations by
members of the school. Folk dance.
Refreshmen of ice cream and waters
were served in Mrs. Healy's room
after the program. There was a good
attendance of parents and friends.
Guest day at the Garfield Building
was observed on Friday last, the
teachers, Miss Addie Swain, Mrs.
Marion Caldwell, Mrs. Della Sandford
and Miss Ruby Lathe receiving the
parents and friends. The first part
of the afternoon the various phases OF
school work were demonstrated.
These demonstrations included health
chores, spelling, original composition,
etc. Richard Goldsmith played
piano solo; cornet and violin duet
was played by the Geeffrion children
and Gypsy song was sung In cos.
tune by Althea Green. A profitable
mothers meeting was held during the
afternoon in Miss Swain's room when
Miss Alice II. Parker, the Red Cross
health nurse gave an interesting ac-
count of her work. Mrs. E. F. Mer-
rill spoke on the books children
should read and she was followed by
Mrs. Ernest Green who recommended
some inexpensive home reference
books for boys and girls. Supt.
Woodbury. urged the mothers to help
and encourage the children to be
prompt in attendance at school and
prompt in responding to all require
ments as to discipline made by the
teachers. and wished the parents to
feel free to talk over with the prin-
cipal and teachers all troublesome
questions arising. The teachers sery-
ed delicious candies and nuts in at
tractive baskets, each of which bore a
flag.
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
Double Funeral oi Former Skowhegan
People :.

4.Double funeral services for the late
james B. Weston and Mrs Sarah York
both former Skowhegan residents
were held Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock from the Weston home in
Anson. Mrs. York died early Thurs
day morning and Mrs. Weston died
shortly after ten o'clock the saine day.
Mr.. Weston, who was a descendant
OF the early settlers of the same name
In Skowhegan, was the youngest and
last survivor OF the family OF Alvin
and Abigail Harding Weston. He
was born On the old Weston farm on
Bgetow Hill which is now owned by
i. q. Trafton and was seventy eight
years old. He was a veteran of the
Civil War and was volunteer In the
Fourth Maine Battery. While in the
service he was stricken blind, follow
Ing an illness from the effects OF
which he never recovered He mar
ried Miss Mary L. Willard, formerly
of Mercer and the couple lived for
time In Skowhegan, later moving to
Anson where they have since resided
He was a member of the Grand Army
of the Republic. His widow is ill
with bronchitis but is thought will re-
cover There are two surviving sons,
Carl A. who resides at home and Jesse
G. of Brunswick A daughter. Mrs.
Annie Fales, Is no longer living
Mrs York who was sister of Mrs.
Weston was the widow of AlonZo
York of this town and has lived in
Anson at the Weston home for nearly
two years. She. would have been
seventy three Tuesday. Both she
and Mr.. Weston were believers in
Spiritualist faith. They both died of
pneumonia. Mr. Weston VIII be bur-
fed at Madison in the spring and
Mrs. Yorbs body will be brought to
Skowhegan for interment at the
southslde Cemetery
The independent-reporter., 1923-03-01
Compliment For the Speaker

Col. Roy Marston was down round
the State House recently and, as
usual, brought supply of fresh tales
of the north woods and the world in
general, but his main one, which he
asserts Is absolutely true went some
thing like this:
"The first week Speaker Holley
went back to North Anson after his
election to Speaker of the House, he
met a woman there. Said she:
Mr.. Holley, see you have been made
Speaker OF the House yes; that's
true, replied the Speaker. Well,
Mr.. Holley.' continued the woman. i
know you're a good speaker, because
I've heard you in church; now, L
suppose you'll have to speak all the
time. y
f---Exehange.