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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
LYRIC.


 Every youngster, if old enough to understand anything, will enjoy the Christmas comedy drama, The Little Tcacher,' now playing at the Lyric thea tre for the balance of the week. While the production will do all of thIs it will also prove decidedly en- tertaining to the older folk for there are many strong points scattered through the lines which will appeal to everyone. The story is one of the most interesting that has been seen here in some time and the PoIi Play CTS take advantage. of every oppo-- tunitH to improve upon the original lines.
 The dialogue is snappy and there is plenty of action and from the time the curtain rises until the final thud the audience is held at attention The Little Teacher shows that no matter how narrow minded or bigot- ed q community may be. it is only necessary to introduce the right kind Of spirit to bring them out of their shell and make them enjoy life and make things more pleasant for thos4 about them. There are 21 charac- ters required 10 present the play and every one of the roles is of major i'm portance to the production.
 Miss Mary Ann Dentler, the charming lending lady, is delightful in the title role of 'The Little Teach CT" Miss Dentfer is given an un- usual opportunity of showing just what she is capable of and her work is above reproach throughout She is ably assisted by Arthur Chatter don and the rest of the cast which is augmented by several artists from New York and some local talent. Among the latter are Minerva Plus, Little Sunshine, Harold Freedman, Nell Tallman and William Blake all of whom have a role of importance.
 Beginning with the matinee on Monday, the PQIi Players will pre- sent that high class comedy, "Busi- mess Before Pleasure.'' introducing those wonderfully funny business partners, Potash and PerImutter, 9 who amused Broadway for two years without cessation. Patrons of the Lyric have seen Potash and Perlmut- ter in some of their other funny things but this is the first time that they have presented Business Be fore PIeasure.' the latest and best of the Potash and Perlmutter stories. Reservations can be made now for seats which will be at a premium for any performance next week
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
TrueX Coaches Country Club Players In Play
 He Made Famous

Ernest TrueX, the film =. CT in Pa amount pictures, t.- "~,1 e>' d q member of the Broadway Country Club Of Flushing. Long Islard, in ap appreciation of his efforts in coaching the club players for their recent pre-
 sen,atiOn Of Very Good Eddie', the show he made famous. Truex star red as Eddie for two full seasons.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
NEW PRODUCTION

Jessica Brown, whose dancing at tracted cOnsidera ble attention in Lew Fields musical comedy "A Lonely Romeo" will be seen in the Victor Herbert musical play My Golden Girl" which Harry Wardell will shortly present.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
ACCOMPLISHED PAINTER

Only a few of his personal friends are aware of the fact that Cosrno Hamilton, the author of Scandal" the comedy at the 39th Street Theatre is an accom- plished portrait painter. He has completed a portrait of Fran cine Larrimore, the star of Scandal, MOVIES
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
PLAZA.

Today will be the last three oppor- tunities to see an all-round good show presented at the Plaza theatre The feature picture is Wings of the Morning" with William Farnum in the IeadnE role. The vaudeville bill is headed by a miniature musical comedy entitled 'Wishing,'' featur- ing Al Rae and a big beauty chorus. Pearl White iii The Black Secret, ' and others, are also shown.
 Brothers Divided ' the feature picture which starts tomorrow for ! three day run, is a simple little story of the home deaAug with two broth CTS distinctly the opposite in disposI- lion and how one succeeds in chang ing the other completely thus over coming the obstacles of Greed, Avarice, Malice and Selhshness, forms the foundation for this interesting picture, featuring Frank keenan in dual role 4 play for old and young alike. The feature act for the last half of this week is a com edy novelty animal offering present ed by Polly Dassi and company, fea- turing Tony" the boxing pony.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
ROUTED

E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe, in Shakespearean repertoire are tri- umphantIy making their way as far west as Kansas City. According to their arrangements with MT. Lee Shubert, these stars of the classical drama will return to Broadway next spring.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
SANTA CLAUS.

At a formal dinner Richard Hari- ing Davis was asked: "Who are your favOrite heroes in fiction?" He answered, promptly. Santa Claus and Brer Raboit!" Of course Santa Claus is real. Must be. A gifted English writer says: "The creat lures of your fervent ina gination are entities, real things; you will see them some day" " Santy's prototype lived, 1900 years ago, in Switzerland, in the valley OF the Brunig Pass between Thur and Interlaken. He was Santa Claus" this St. Nicholas. to the entire region The children adored him. He smooth ed away wrinkles from the faces of grownups. His entrance into a house brought a roar of mirth. And long after he left his influence was felt Children went on dancing; lovers made up their spats. It goes to prove that every human being can be a Santa Claus"
 Elderly people are greatly perturb-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
ENGLISH RIGHTS

The English rights to 'The Little Whopper', the Harbach- -Friml-Dud- ly musical comedy which has been running at the Casino, have beer sold to LorilIard and C1rossmith.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
THE DANGER"

F2ffingham Pinto and Jose Rub ems. two of the principals in The Dancer" are endeavoring to bring about a reorga nization of the Wash ington Square Players.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
DANCING

Miss Corinne Nirdlinger, a graduate of the Bernardo School of New York, will accept a limited number of pupils for private instructions in Ball Room Dancing at her home at
 2O24 NORTH AVENUE. Telephone Mornings. Bar. 6616-5.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
LET TOMMY DO IT"

Let Tommy Do It. a new com edy by Lee Roy Clemons and Leon Gordon, was recently placed in re- hearsaI by Walter Hast.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24
I'OLT'S

"On the High Seas is the name of the wonderful production showing at PCli's where you see submarines, bat tleships, dcstroyers and seas that ap- pear 10 be flashing the sides of the boats. | is the most marvellous spec tacle that has ever been seen on a Bridgeport vaudeville stage.
 In her wholly original manner June Mills continues 10 bring forth EoUnd after round of applause and as one old gentleman said, By goIly l didn't know a ia t woman could be so funny" Ida Maree with Ray Fern do not use hypnotism or mental sug- gestiOu but they win their hearty re ception with sheer merit. Conley and Francis bill themselves as "A Little of This and a Little of That" but you must see the clever little lady of this act 10 appreciate what a heap of talent can be concentrated in ''A Little Bit Ed Hill continues to adoru his "picture girl" Hattie, with all sorts of cIothes-and he does it gracefully
 'Counterfeit' is proving itself to be exceedingly popular and natur- ally. Elsie Ferguson is superb in her part A Mack Sennett comedy, Pack to the Kitchen" and a Pathe News Weekly round off the bill.
 Tomorrow, Christmas Day, Polls will have a continuous performance. from one to eleven. so you'u be sure of seeing a complete performance after your hearty meal and a romp with the kiddies.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

Girls, Would you pay a dollar for a chance to win handsome Wallace Reid. the motion picture star. for a husband? Of course, he's happily married and has little Wallace, IT, and it's only in his latest Paramount Aircraft picture. The Lottery Man" which is coming to Pol's for three days commencing tomorrow. that he offers this unusual opportunity to the ladies. And 3OO,0OO of them jump at the chance.
 The manner in which the star fin ally extricates himself from the mess and wins happiness and q fortune furnishes side-spIitting entertainment The picture was adapted from Rida Johnson Young's play of the same name Wanda Hawley and Harrison Ford are included in the cast and James Cruze was the director
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-24

Elderly people are greatly perturb- ed over the sanitary perils of the kissing habit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER %, 1919
THE AMERICAN LEGION CONNEN-
TI0N
Continued from First Page

CONTINUED from First Page
For God and Country we associate
ourselves together for the following
purposes. To uphold and defend
the Constitution Of the United States
of America: to maintain law and
order; to foster and perpetuate a one
hundred per cent Americanism; TO
preserve the memories and incidents
of our association in the Great War;
TO inculcate a sense of individual OBJ
legations to the community, State and
Nation; to make right the master OF
might: to promote peace and good
will on earth; to safeguard and trans
nit to posterity the principles OF jus
lice. freedom and democracy; to con-
secrate and sanctify our comradeship
by our devotion to mutual helpful
ness"
No distinction is made between
general and buck private, and no dis
tinction is made between overseas
men and men who did not go over
seas. Everyone is equal in the Amer
lean Legion. Applications for mem
bership in Simon Peters Post OF
Skowhegan may be made either with
the Finance officer, Daniel A. Stewart
at Poulin & Laney's store, or with
Mrs. Vivian G. Woodbury., office OF
Coburn Heirs, Inc, over the Savings
Bank.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Western Somerset Teachers AssOcia-
lion Monday, Sept. 20

An all day session, beginning at
8.15 a. m, closing at 4.45 p. m. Will
be held at the Madison High School
building, September 20. There will
be no evening session. Dinner will
be furnished by local society at a
nominal price The program:
SIS a. m, registration; music,
Madison Boys Orchestra, Elmer e.
Towne, director; devotional exercises;
music; report of secretary and treas
urer; report of committees; discus
sion of resolutions; choice of nomi-
mating committee; recess.
1915 a. m, Physical Training dis
cussed by William H. Hall, Castine
Normal School; address, DR.. A. O.
Thomas, State superintendent
.3O-12.00-Question box conducted
by DR.. Thomas.
12.00-1.30, dinner.
100 p. m, music business session;
reading, Anna Savage, Bingham.
2.00-3.15 p M, department sessions.
Secondary schools. Discussion Re
that of the Grades Supt. l.. w, Ger
rish Skowhegan; Relation of the
Secondary School to the Community
Principal J. M. Lane, Scion. Round
Table Talk, conducted by j. w. Tay-
lor, Agent for Secondary Schools.
Rural Schools. A talk on the work
of the Rural Schools, II. A. Allan,
Agent for Rural Education. Noon
Lunch and School Games" Mrs.
Marion Bryant, helping teaching for
Embden. Round Table Discussion.
led by II. A. Allan. Village Grad
ed Schools, Supt. o. G. Wood, Nor
ridgewock, chairman. A discussion
of things to be emphasized in the fall
terms work: (a) by lower grades,
Mrs. Healy, Skowhegan; Miss Man
son, No. Arson; (b) by upper grades,
Mrs. Folsom, Norridgewock; Miss
Manter, Arson. Interpretation of
the new State course of study. State
Supt. Thomas.
3.15 p. M, general session. Ad-
dress, Prof. Marston, Bowdoin Col
lege; music.
Officers of the association: Super
intendent L. A. Bradbury, president;
Principal o. c. Holman, vice presi-
dent Mrs Kate Hilton, secretary and
treasures.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Sudden Death OF Mrs. Sadie Hill
Gannett

Friends of Mrs Sadie Hill Gannett,
wife of Hon. William II. Gannett Of
Augusta, will be grieved to learn Of
her sudden death which occurred at
the Augusta General Hospital last
Monday She had been i'll only a
few days and a perfect recovery was
looked for. Mrs. Gannett was a for
mer Skowhegan resident, living on
the old Hill road where her only sur
viving sister, Mrs. Eugene Swain now
lives. She left Skowhegan when
she was very young girl and had
since made her home in Augusta.
Mrs Gannett was a worshiper of the
Universalist Church. The funeral
services will be held today (Thurs-
day. at 1890 from her residence.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
To the Public

Beginning Friday, September 10Th
at 10 O'Clock a. m. those desiring to
take advantage o. the Government
prices for Food and Supplies may
communicate With the Seleetmen. This
sale viii comprise large variety OF
groceries and supplies, the price VIII
be slightly lower than heretofore and
will include the expense OF delivering
the merchandise to your homes. 1oa
will be surprised at the price and the
extensive list OF articles that can be
purchased.
Next Saturday afternoon, immedl-
ately after town meeting there VIII
he limited quantity OF prunes. eva
porated peaches. eornstarch, pineap-
pie. sardines. assorted jams and table
salt for sale at the municipal court
room.
The few who are making more or
less loud talk concerning the purchase
of this food by the municipal officers
will do well to bear in mind that if we
have committed a crime the Govern
meHt IS Bulil9 100 iol PAL III pdtiHS IL
the same deal. We trust that these
accusers will have the moral courage
to repeat their accusations next town
meeting day. Al any rate we sug-
gest that they prepare their case, for
the municipal officers propose TO keep
on using all honorable means that
will help the citizens of our town, and
next March will not find them lodging
their responsibility for such offers
CLYDE Fl. SMITH
ALLIE LEWIA
L. G. TRAFTON
Selectmen.
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Canaan Grange Fair. October

Weather permitting the annual Ia
naan Grange Fair will be held at "a
naan village Tuesday, Oct j. The
features of the day will be pulling by
draft horses and oxen and races
There will be a splendid exhibit oil
fancy work and farm products in the
hall. Everyone is invited TO bring IN
their exhibits and enjoy the day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Lumber nj the Fair

The Somerset Central Fair Asso-
citation have arranged with Isaiah
Crowell to be on hand Saturday al
ternoon, Monday Tuesday and posi-
bly, Wednesday forenoon with sup
ply OF boards and scantling suitable
for booths and other needs which
may arise Mr.. Crowell will also
have a supply of nails.
like to have carpenter on hand,
ready to do such work as is required.
Would any one who would like to do
work Of this kind at the Fair take the
matter up with Everett T. Goodrich,
President.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Card OF Thanks

wish to thank my many friends
for the flowers. fruit. letters and post
cords sent me while in the hospital
and more especially on my blrthday
Unless one has the same experience
they cannot realize how | appreciate
mem and how much they helped to
cheer the lonely hours. | sincerely
thank you all.
Mrs. Chauncey f. Locke.
Cornyille. Maine. Sept .. 1879
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CAUTION NOTICE

This is to notify all persons not TO
trust my son, Roland NJ, CleVelahu' OF
SHALL claim none of their earnings or
pay any bills contracted by them after
Athens. Maine. September rs, 1919;
3w39. MOSES $. CLEVELAND.
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Annual Meeting OF W. {. 4. l.

The annual meeting of the W. c. T.
T.. was held at the home OF Miss Cert
rude Weston, Tuesday afternoon. Re-
ports of the treasurer and secretary
were given and officers elected for
the ensuing year as follows; Pres1-
dent, Mrs. Lizzie Marble, vice presl-
dent. Mrs. Laura Dinsmore; treas
urer, Miss Gertrude Weston; record
ing secretary, Mrs. Jeanne Weller
corresponding secretary, Mrs. Nettle
w. Paddock. 1t was voted to hold
the meetings of the Union on the sec
ond Tuesday of every month at the
Library Parlors.
The next meeting will occur on the
14th of October.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1919-09-25
Somerset Brand
Stringless Beans
SIPS a Dozen
M. E. BeaIe, Silver Street
NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING VI
CREDITORS

In the District Court OF the ~
states for the District OF MAINE
Northern Division ...,
In The matter Of Arthur j. Leonard
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy
TO the creditors of Arthur j. Leonard
- Madison in the county of Som
erset and district aforesaid Bankrupt
You are hereby notified that on the ne
18th day of September 1919 the saiu
Arthur J. Leonard was duly adJudi-
cated bankrupt and that the hrst
meeting of his creditors will be heia
nj the Office of Daniel Lewis ESQ, IN
LOWS Block, Madison Avenue, SKo"
hegan Maine on the 9Th day of Octo-
Der her 1918. at l1.3o o'clock in the fore,
noon. at which time and place the saio
creditors may attend prove thelr
;,,s annoint a Trustee, examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other busl,
nesa as may properly come before said
meeting. no .o,o
i'''''s JOHN r. MASON.
lW39 Referee III ba"h' "Pte'
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MOTTO u

inc or harboring my wife. Eva b.
Ike. at my expense, as | shall pay no
hills of her contracting after this date
SCION. Me, Sept % 1919.
9,,94. GEORGE l.. LAKE.
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NOTICE

This is to notify all persons that
shall pay no bills contracted by my
wife. Hilda Boulette. after TINS GATE
SIlowhegan, Sept. 25, 1919. ,,,,,,,,r,
3W39" AGGCSllS bppi1'bi ~
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ATHENS

Mrs. N. A. Bower and daughter
Helen returned to their home in De-
troit. Mich, last Tuesday noon after
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs. j.
l.. Austin Of this place since June.
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ANNUAL MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the stock
holders of the Somerset Loan & Build
ing Association Will be held at the OF
Acc of .. f. Danforth, Monday, Sep
tember 80, 1919 at 100 o'clock p. m.
CHARLES f. ALLEN
2w38 secretary
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EAST MADISON

There will be children's service
at the church next Sunday at 8 o'clock
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Advertisements in these columns not to exceed five
lines inserted once for Csc. four times for Soc oash
with order Zach additional line SC. In COMPUTING
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If not paid in advance, DC additional is charged
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26

rnayhap a ratification would have been gotten
through. but no ne went clear to Sen. Lodge
doubtful il any further changes Of front on his
part will be taken 50 very seriously by anyone
The American people like stand -patter' but
necessarily the stand patter" that can stand
pat" only for party-and is uncomfortable that
Mr.. Taft countenanced the Lodge reservations
from any other standpoint He saw the republican
party in a bad muddle and thought to help it out
by compromising the treaty the League. Failing
in that except to prevent ratification entirely ne
comes back. talking compromise again-but how
and in what? Mr. George w Wickersham who was
Prest Tafts attorney general says the Lodge reser-
vations were in the main amendments and nothing
else and accepted would have put both the treaty
and League out of business He didn't follow his
former chief down into the slough despond" He
pat" but in another sense; seeking TO direct
The sight his ultra partisan friends toward the
"delectable mountain"
That is the main difference between Mr.. Wicker
sham and Mr.. Taft The former can say the League
is not n partisan issue-with him Being republi-
can and opposed the majority in the senate OF
the matter it cannot be to be partisan issue
with him. He has never offered to compromise. as
Mr. Taft has but stood pat for the principle, de-
spite his party which is kind of stand pat sm'
that Americans ought TO admire
STILL despite all this the statement given out by
the League to Enforce Peace. having been signed
score of others besides Mr. Taft bears weight and
a sensible appeal. The League ought not be par
question, and not save as political parties
have made it so-and quite under the distinct lead
ership Of the Sen Lodge whose reservations intro
duced for partisan effect. MI Taft ndorsed: and,
incident which the same Sen. Lodge now wants to
make them a campaign issue.
The League ought not be a partisan issue, and If
We can ever bring enough statesmen of the Lodge
following regard it otherwise it will go over and
go with a rush. with reservations and interpre-
tatons calculated to kill it, nowhere 10 be found.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-11-26
Other Editors Than Ours
LET THEM HEAR FROM THE FOLKS.
INDIANA Daily Times1


About the only resort the people have in the mat
ter of ending the war and getting the treaty ratified
IS contact with the senators who have refused to
vote for the treaty Ii is to be hoped that the
ators go home the people for fewNdays dur
ing the recess before the regular session Of congress
opens Dec I. The folks undoubtedly have several
things they wish 20 say about ending the war but
most us can climb a train and Wash
ington. several have some thoughts that might
not look nice on paper. Furthermore. the senators
always discount letters that reach their office.
But the senators who have the courage go
home their constituents and be buttonholed or
street viii surely find they without sup
port their tactics against the peace treaty. They
viii find the folks heartily sick OF delays. reser-
vations arguments pro and con. diatory practices
and all the other hokum that expert politicians put
over i'm Washington
just about the best thing that could happen
this country would be some plan 10 force every
United States senator TO so home and stay home
with his people until the regular session opens
making speeches but listening 20 a few. We pay
them travel allowances home. but unfortunately
they collect these allowances without bothering
about the Grip. If they could be made get out and
absorb little of the feeling among the folks the
chances are that they would back Washington
Dec and start in doing little legslating for the
country. To- say nothing OF putting through that
peace treaty in hurry.