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The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
sTRAspURG,s DANCING ACADEMy

Strasburg's Dancing Academy. Wood
ward and Sproat. Is especially popula'
because OF its modern facilities TO care
for Its patrons, who mingle In an
The associations I'm this academy are
always pleasant. the school having won
the confidence OF people of Detroit and
Michigan because OF the policy OF the
broad and inspiring lines. This is the
schools sixtieth year and every mod
ern dance Is taught by competent In
structors
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
MISS MAY e. PORTER.

Miss May Il. Porter. whose stud'os
are at 1855 Ayery-ave..t has achieved
marked success as q teacher OF piano.
Her pupils have the benefit OF her Wide
experience and careful training and are
thoroughly instructed In the technique
music Many OF her advanced pupils
have appeared in concert, and recital
work. ~ ~ M
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
ADRIAN EcADEMY.

The new Adrian Academy conducted
by the Sisters OF ST. Dominic. at Adri-
an, Mich offers great ucational e.
cilities at very moderate cost. Tbs
academy has "A most picturesque. ana
healthful location: the. buildings mr..
equipped with all modern improve
ments. school opens September and
large AttendHHcc ~ HHt1cfpnteu1 Spe-
cial courses In music and painting are
offered In addition TO the regular aca-
demic work OF the institution.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
MISS CATHERINE MAREE
REYNOLDS.

Miss Catherine Maree Reynolds.
whose studio is at 81 Calyert-ave.. spe-
ture and piano accompanying Her
work along these lines has met with
marked success and the opening OF
the coming year sees an unusually
large class enrolled. Appointments may
be made by phone with Miss Reynolds
,at Hemlock, SCR.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
MEG ELIzXHETH rHoRPE.

Miss Elizabeth Thorpe has enjoyed
an unusual musical training, having
studied piano with Jonas Of Berlin,
Iseschetizky' OF Vienna and Swayne OF
Paris Her pipe organ work was with
York Of Detroit, Widor OF Paris and
Clarence Eddy OF Chicago. She main.
tains studios at 270 Woodward-aye.
Detroit. and SIS Elizabeth Lake-ave..
Pontiac. Pupils may enter her classes
at any time ETfFt
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24

A. J. Patrick. superintendent Of post
ofice station b. was chosen ~ dele
gate Friday evening to represent De-
tIoit branch No. %, In the national
tion OF Supervisory Postoffice EN-
ployes. In Atlantic City. Sept. ~.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
THOMAS NORMAL TRAINING

Special one and two-year courses for
teachers are onersd by Inc Thomas
art, domestic science. manual training,
music, art and physical training. This
school has a record OF 26 years OF sue !.
from avery state. 49, .rst .t
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
MRs. CLARA Observation-Disclosures

Mrs. Clara acknowledgements. one OF
teachers of music, has her studio ut
435 .Putnam-ave. Mrs. Koehler- Heber-
lein specializes In coaching In both
met with signal success In these lines.
She also has made a reputation as
lecturer in musical schools and before
Enusicai societies. and IL actively idenu-
fed with the musical life OF Detroit.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
wR. AM mrs. PEAsE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Pease. Tor
many years among Detroits leading
music teachers, have again opened q
private studio In the Gladwin building.
go Woodward Mr.. and Mrs.
Pease have a large following among
the unsteady inclined OF Detroit ana
Vicinity and many OF their pupils ere
to be found among the successful mi
steal artists OF the west.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
ADRIAN COLLEGE.

I'm the game OF life begin right by
going to- college says an attractive
card issued by Adrian College. one OF
the oldest, co-educational institutions
In the United States and located at
Adrian. the county seat OF Lenawee
county. The climate In excellent and q
more desirable place In which to live
cannot be found. Included In the
courses OF instruction are literature.
science. and arts, music. fine arts peda-
gogy. which carries the opportunity TO
receive, from, the state board OF edu-
cation teachers state high school
certificate, good for four years. and
which. after three years OF successful
teaching becomes life certificate,
students completing the Teachers
two-year courses in public school mu-
sic, normal art domestic science and
physical training for women. receive
teachers certificates rendering them
eligible for positions as teachers or
supervisors OF music and drawing, do
nestle science. and physical training
In the public BeAodf6f
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
DETROIT cessErvAroaY OF

The Detroit Conservatory of Music
ranks among the leading musical insti-
,ations Of he middle west y was wal.
OF the foremost musical educators 81
America On the death OF Mr.. Hahn
the directorship OF the conservatory
Under his able direction and the skill
full business mana cement OF Secretary
James r. Bell, the conservatory has
increased rapidly In numbers and pres
knowledged by the leading musicians
OF Europe and America TO he one OF
the foremost institptiohs OF It's Kind
In the world. "a numbers among ,ts
most accomplished musicians Of Amer :
Tea. The special advantages offered IN
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
KINDERGARTEN COLLEGIATE
INSTITUTE.

In 1881 the Chicago Free Kinderger-
ten association was organized, Its
successor, the Kindergarten Coilegiate
Institute. Ii located In the Fine Arts
h = ding. overlooking Lake Michigan.
offers special courses in art. literature.
psychology. ethics. folk games. stories,
Infant hygiene. primary methods and
home ma king
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24

John R.-st and smith-ave. early SAT-
rounds" with Fred Switzer OF No.
50 Cameron-ave. Switzer took the
boy TO his home. where physician
attended him.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
uII.I.sDALE COLLEGE.

Hillsdale is one OF the older estap-
lished colleges OF Michigan. II Is beau
tifully situated at Hulsdale ana oners
oratory and expression. Domestic
science and art. business and short
hand. and a Christian workers course
with degree Among Its alumni are
counted many of Michigan's greatest
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
ERANk sTEPHENs

Frank Stephens. well known In locot
musical circles. has studio at his
residence at 231 Hazelwood-ave. Many
and teachers. His ability has been
highly praised by many European rs
well as American artists. tt n
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
CGElRY BIisINEss COLLEGE.

Thousands OF young people hive
trained IN COMMERCIAL WOfK ut fnc
Cleary Business College. Ypsilanti. This
school has "A reputation for thorough
work and OFFERS courses for business,
civil service and commercial teaching
A weil-brElnigod correspondence de-
partment Is maintained. Offering the
same courses and special attention Civ
en- 10 obtaining employment for the
graduates OF the college.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24

the ACCOMPLISHED musician The pian2
department. ~ pV0er the supervision OF
lf'fneis A Alayaeg. Coaching w Ia
terpretatiop. normal course for teach.
ers aud ensemble work are some OF
the special advantages offered. All
students 81 this school enjoy without
Fftltiopal cost the lecture recitals ~
Mrs. clara Koehlef.- Heberlein and Mr..
aias heW he faeplky concerts. studep-s
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24

company under w. s. Petit, who left
the Studebaker about year ago.
Since then the work of the depart
ment has been directed by Paul Hale
Bruske, in addition to his work as
manager of publicity. Mr.. Bruske
will continue his former lines of ac-
tivity.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
McpoNALD sCHooL OF MUSIC.

\ The Mcdonald School OF Music, b13
| Gass ave, under the direction OF Miss
Kate Mcdonald, offers courses In mu-
sicaf instruction for beginners and for
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
NEW DErnorT gNIvERsIrY

this excellent school commend Il 10 all
who seek instruction In music.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24

The underlying idea nj the New
University school Ii that only tia
trained hand can guide--that the way
10 educate boy IL TO conduct hitn
through a school where he Is develop-
ed as an individual by skillfully-traiflel
teachers. Diplomas this school admit
TO all the leading colleges. The fac
gisy Z chosen for sxcsptlonai teach teach
ards. The building includes hne labor
atories, shops and dormitories and q
fully equipped gymnasium. swimming
affords home withS home liberties
yet surrounds with the proper envir-
Onment I.l
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
~ GU WHO OWN AND DRIVE AN AUTO


W on WHO OWN AND DRIVE AN AUTO
MOBILE are interested in this tire
picture 1t is tire off the car OF Mr..
E. j. Corbett, Detroit Mich. 1t is Goodyear
tire and was driven nearly 1000 miles before
! we installed our Inner Tube Armor. The day
we finished the installation Mr.. Corbett started
on trip into northern Michigan. He was gone
several days and on this trip wore the tread all
off the casing, through the fabric, until the
Inner Tube Armor showed through in two
places. On his return he travelled for whole
day with his tire in this condition through one
of the worst rain and thunder storms of the
year. Inner Tube Armor kept his air in his tire
!. and he returned to Detroit on the same air he
left with several days before.
Why not let Inner Tube Armor do for you
what it is doing for others.
We guarantee you against all punctures
and all blow-outs and to increase your tire mile
age 33tqe.
Call at our salesroom, GIG Woodward ave..
and let us show you.
Inner Tube Armor is a reliner, not filler.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
WHAT SCHOOL,
iron Page s.vea).

avery effort 10 secure the development
|of mind and heart. considering them
selvos bound 20 act with true motherly
|solicitude towards the children In
|trustsd TO their care.
and companions OF culture, refinement
and piety, OF different personalities
ideals and stands. broadens and per-
fects the character OF the students
women Qualified for the duties OF life
Write to the academy for our hand
some catalogue.
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
DErRoIr BUSINESS UNIVERSITY.

The siNty-fifth year OF the Detr"Is
Business University will open MONDAY,
August 81. and from present indica-
or the largest In the history or TINS
famous school. New courses have bcea
added to the curriculum. which Will pro-
prehensive and complete course OF
study offered by any business school IN
The ID. b. u. Ii the only aecredltod
commercial school In Detroit so desig !.
mated by the National Association OF
the Accredited Commercial schools
and IL Is also affiliated with the Misl-
training OF commercial teachers. These
two endorsements Indicate that this
school Is providing good course ol
OF the name so often applied 70 ~
THE school OF Efficiency The ~. o.
u. also maintains a free employment
department for Its graduates
The Detroit times., 1914-08-24
PIsrALozzT-FRoEBEL TRAINING
SCHOOu..

Her Detroit studio Ii at 80 vafpey
Building, 213 Woodward avenue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
MUSICAL
j. Harvey White Entertain> in Honor
Of Out-of-t0Wn Friends

J. Harvey White opened his home
Tuesday evening to gathering of
friends principally musical people.
whom he entertained in honor of his
guests, Mr. and Mrs y b. kecne of
Lynn, Mass. The evening was indeed
delightful one and Mr. White was
most attentive in his duties as host
Mr.. and Mrs keene are both musi-
clans of much ability and they assist
ed most literally in a program by
rendering piano and violin solos, oh
ligatoes and Accomplishments Other
persons appearing were Mrs. W. v.
Lowe of New Haven. Conn, Miss Har-
riet L. Marble. Elmer E. Harris. Ralph
W Leighton and Floyd q. Nye, vocal
lists; Miss Edith W. Lewis. Miss Faith
Harris. Mrs. Floyd G.. Nye pianists and
Miss Freda Harris, cellist A charm
ing duet was played by Miss Faith
Harris and Miss Marion Lord and Mr
White at the request of his guests
odHS, IlO Splp Wills vi hoo 't'4A
Flowers by Bartlett. The male
quartet composed of Mcssrs. Harris
Leighton. White and Cover appeared
with one selection and beside the per
formers already mentioned Mrs PhiIo
Steward added much TO the program
as aCcompanist.
At the close of the numbers col
lation of ices and cake was served.
Sawyer catering. during the progress
OF which Mr White played selections
upon his Nictrola The event was
indeed a happy onc and an animated
group of musical people. certainly
gained Inspirations from the splendid
entertainment afforded them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
AN AGED ST. ALBANS
MAN FEARS
He is SwindIed Out of
His Property
Mark Ditson Thrown on the Town. II
Is Alleged That He Gave Property
to Melyina Nichols to Care for Him

A case pathetic in the fact that an
aged man feared that he was bereft
of home and property and that he
was to be town charge was before
Trial Justice Edward Webber at St
Albans, Saturday Mark Ditson was
the complainant and pleaded the case
the story of which is as follows ac-
cording to information received at this
office Monday. Some six years ago
Mr.. Ditson gave to Mrs. Melvina
Nichols of st. Adams his farm he
claims with the understanding that she
care for him for the rest of his life.
He further claims that she gave him
back mortgage of the place and GER
tain obligations which he turned over
to Mrs. Nichols that she might have
the same recorded. Mr.. Ditson ac-
cordingly moved from his old home to
another place. and the former was sold
he alleges without any knowledge of
the same on his part. Later Ditson
was thrown on the town it is under
stood and upon investigation no rec
ords of either the obligation or the
mortgage which he claims to have
given Mrs. Nichols in order that she
attend to this in the proper manner
can be found. Mrs. Nichols was ac-
cordingly arrested on the charge of
destroying the documents.
Hon. Milton N. Merrill of St Albans
testified to drawing up the documents
and County Attorney l.. r. Folsom of
Norridgewoek was present at the hear
ing, the results of which were that the
respondent was bound over to the
action of the grand jury at the Sep
tember term of Court in the sum of
$1,000
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
PROBLEMS CONFRONT
ING MIDDLE WOMAN
Mrs. Z. L. Marsh Gave MOst Enter
tanning Paper Before W. L. L. l.
Members at Field Day

The W C. T. U. was most Hospitality
entertained on Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Charles Smith at her home on
the Norridgewock road. Mrs. Mary
Archer assisting as hostess The
members and guests were called to
order by the president, Mrs. Lizzie A
Marble and the opening exercises con
Quoted by Mrs. J. G. Osborne A pa
per on "The Woman's Hour was CIV
en- by Mrs. f. L. Marsh of Providence
K l., who spoke in a very interesting
and helpful way of the problems con-
fronting the middle woman at the
present time, when the old testa-
ment of life the time of race building
has been completed, and civilization is
entering into the new testament oil
life, the time of race saving.
At the close a silver collection was
taken for the benefit of the CIVIC
League in appreciation of the able
talks given the Union by DR.. W. T.
Berry and E. H. Emery.
The afternoon was pleasantly
brought to a close by the picnic sup
per served on the lawn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
FIFTY YEARS Welded
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ". Coggin Celp.
brated Anniversary Tuesday Even
ing

Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Coggin
celebrated the fftieth anniversary of
their marriage on the evening of July
l4th, at the home of their son. vii
liam l.. Coggin, 269 Madison Ave The
house was beautifully decorated with
golden colored flowers emblcmatic of
the occasion, and every available nook
was filled with roses and sweet peas
sent by the well-wishcrs of the long
welded pair
Rev. H. G. Mclaughlin, pastor of the
Centenary Methodist Church read the
marriage service, after which congra-
tulations were extended to Mr.. and
Mrs. Coggin. Next followed a game.
Packing the Brides Trunk. The
successful packer" was Miss Ruth
Greenwood. who received. as a reward
OF her success, a copy of the picture
DARBY and Joan.
The following program was then
carried out: Songs Put on Your Old
Gray Bonnett' Loves Old Sweet Song"
Chas. Turner; readings Growing
Old, "A Wedding Song, Mrs. d. II.
Bartlett; Lohengrin Wedding March.
Mendelssohn Wedding March. Miss
Geneva Smith; reading. "The Old
Kitchen, Rev. II. G. McGlaufiin; "A
Difficult Marriage Ceremony, Mrs. l.
j. Smith; sonAs, Across the Sea"
Alone in Loves Garden, Miss Ruth
Greenwood; THE Wreck of the Pra-
rie Flower, a personal experience re-
lated by the survivor, Leonard Pierce;
"Tho Optimist', |. J. Smith; remins-
cences of our youth. George Pierce;
/ "reminiscences of our youth Mr. and
Mrs c. W. Coggin readings were also
given by Mrs. II. G. McGIauhin and
+. +. Greenwood. General singing
was INDUCED in and refreshments
were served
Among the gifts were gold pieces
from Mrs. Coggin brothers, Leonard
| Pierce and George Pierce.
I Among those present were Rev and
Mrs H. G. McGlauhin, Mr. and Mrs
/. J. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. d. H. Bart
lett. Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Greenwood
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L, Currier, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. W. Gerrish, Charles Turner
Mrs. Mary A. Leighton, Mrs. Russell
i Miss Geneva Smith. Miss Ruth Green
wood Mr.. and Mrs c. W Coggn, Mr.
and Mrs. W, l.. Coggin, Leonard
/ Pierce of Arlington, n j.. George
1 Pierce of Upton. Mass, Mrs }. A. Gill
mour, Arlington, n. j.
Mr.. Coggin was born in Lynn, Mass
in 1870, and has lived in that town
for about seventy years. His an
cestors originally came from England.
Mrs Coggn was Miss Emily f. Pierce
born in Maiden, Mass, in 1914. Her
family originally came from England,
but were among the earliest arrivals
in the Plymouth colony The couple
were the parents of five children,
three of whom are now living. one son
Leonard p. Coggin residing in Lynn.
Mass. the other, William l.. Coggin in
Skowhegan, and a daughter Mrs. j. A.
Hurry, in Randolph Mass. There are
FIVE grandchildren.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
LOCAL NEWS

A midsummer concert will be Civ
EN- in the auditorium of the Congrega-
tional Church, on Monday. August 10,
by the Atlanta quartette (colored). A
collection will be taken Admission
is free.
Rev Theodore Halbert Wilson will
leave tomorrow for a visit with his
brother in North Cambridge. Mass He
will preach two Sundays in Providence
and after August lst, will be at Noun
tain View, N. H for a few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Quincy Kilby and Mr.
and Mrs. George Delmore of Boston
who have been touring Niagara Falls
Ontario and Quebec spent Sunday with
Or. and Mrs. Phillips who are sojourn-
ing at their cottage at Lake Wesser-
runsett.
Extension work which is being con-
Quoted under the direction of Rev. 7
II. Wilson and others of the Congrega-
tional Church will be held as follows
during the summer: Snow School
July 10, August and 16 at p. m.
Dudley Corner, July 49, August 2 and
l6 at $50 =. m; Malbon's Mills, July
26. August 9 and 23 at 7 p. m.
Summer services in the auditorium
of the Island Avenue Congregational
Church will be as follows: Sundays
July 10 and 26 at 10.45 a. m, witt
preaching by Rev. E. l.. Marsh OF
Providence, r. l.; Sundays, August 80
september and 13 at 10.45 a. m. witt
preaching by the pastor. In the YES
try meetings will be held at p. m
on Sundays, July 10 and 26, led by
T. e. Lord and Miss Margaret Smith
and on Thursdays, July 16, 23 and 80
at $50 p. m. led by the pastor Georg,
Paddock and R. W. Morrill,, respective
ly. The church will be closed for thu
first four weeks of August The pas
tors summer address will be July /
to 81, Sa Forest ST, North Cambridge
Mass, and from August to %, R.
D., Mountain View, N. H.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
FARM BUILDINGS ARE
BURNED
At East Skowhegan in
Saturdays Shower
Household Furniture Saved. Farm
Tools. Driving Wagons and Other Con-
tents Destroyed

Lightning struck the stable connect
ed with the farm home of d. Whitesde
in East SkoWhegan Saturday about 3
o'clock and the entire stand of build
ings v ere destroyed. This consisted
of the house aud two sheds with the
stable already mentioned. The house
hold furniture was saved but the farm
tools. two driving wagons and other
contents of the farm buildings were
destroyed There was $500 of insur-
ance on the buildings which of course
only partially covers the lass.
The place was known as the old
trotting park farm or the Christopher
Church place. Mr.. Whiteside who
went to British Columbia from Athens
several years ago, returned to buy
this farm in June of last year.
The neighbors have done what they
could to aid him in his emergency
and temporary shelter and two tents
have been provided. Mr.. Whiteside
is very grateful for this sympathy and
assistance. He will probably build
this fall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
MORE MONEY IS j
NEEDED
For Alterations in School
Building
Bids Submitted by Contractors Exceed
Appropriation Made by the Town

The bids submitted by the contrac-
tors for the plans and specifications
arranged by Harry :. Coombs. The ar
chtcct of Lewiston for the alterations
in the High School building exceed
the sum of money appropriated by the
town for this purpose. Consequently
town meeting will be hold Thurs
day afternoon. July %. at O'Clock p.
m. in the Municipal building 10 see
what action the voters will take re-
gardng an additional appropriation.
The sum now thought necessary to
cover all expense is $4,000 which is
$4,000 more than has already been
decided upon for this purpose and the
citizens will be asked to increase the
sum to this extent, The underpin-
ing for the new addition is already in
place but otherwise the work on the
structure is held up awaiting the
towns decision. If the citizens vote
to raise the 100000 we have been in
formed that Noyes & Campbell Of Au-
gusta Will build the structure.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
A REPUBLICAN CONvEN-
TON JULY rs
Session is Called for the Purpose OF
Nominating Candidate for County
Treasurer

A Republican Convention will be
held in the Skowhegan Opera House
Saturday. July 25 at II o'clock a. m.
for the purpose of nominating can
didate for County Treasurer, the reg
uar candidate having died since the
June primaries.
Several persons have been mention
ed as being desirous of the nomina-
ton, among them aside from those
mentioned last week being Leon Libby
of Pittsfield and Willis A. Bailey OF
this town. Mr.. Bailey, however,
stated Monday that he had decided not
to enter into the contest.
The basis for representation at the
convention will be as follows: Each
town and plantation will be entitled
to one delegate and for each IS votes
cast for the Republican candidate fol-
Governor in 1912, an addition delegate
and for a fraction of forty votes in
excess of seventy-fiye votes an addi-
tional delegate.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-16
SKOWHEGAN HAS A
BIG FIRE LOSS
Riverside Pulp Mill Des-
troyed by Flames
Loss Estimated a. Being irinren
$4,000 and <20.000. Probably viii
Sot BE- Rebuilt. Insurance

SEa~hegan was visited by another
disastrous eonhagration Friday even
ing when the Riverside Pulp Mil was
destroyed by fire The owners Of the
building were Charles Young, John X
Mcclellan and Bin W Page who
conducted The plant The loss which
IS reokoned a. practically total on
both building and machinery was esti-
mated as being from $4,000 to $4,000.
with an insurance Of $1,000
The fire IS supposed To have orIgi-
mated from a hot box in the basement
and was discovered by Charles Pome-
roy who was engaged ia running the
grinder Alarm was Immediately
given but the flooring was reported
as being SO saturated with oil. that
the flames spread with unusual rapid
ty. Dense smoke was soon pouring
from the building and the workmen
were obliged to leave without shutting
down the machinery
About fifteen hands were employed
IN the factory and the structure viii
probably not be rebuilt