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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
!"Turn to the Right. mt Lakewood
Theatre

Great care has been taken in the
selection of the opening play for Lake
wood Theatre next Monday at $40 p.
M Standard Time. Not only was 1t
desired to have an especially attrac-
tive play for the new Company but
on Thursday II ght, June 23rd, the De
Molay Commandery is entertaining
visiting Communicates Fat Lakewood
and the theatre is reserved for their
use and is not open to the public on
that night. For this reason the Lake
wood Management are paying the
highest royalty that they have ever
paid for any play at Lakewood The
atre and in presenting Turn to the
Right" it is expected that it will meet
with universal success.
To American playgoers there is no
trade mark or title to eclipse the name
of Winchell Smith, as a writer of sue
cessful plays. distinctive for the
wholesomeness, clean comedy and n
cerity of appeal. Tho he ranks with the
most prolific of nat We dramatists his
name has never been linked with a
failure, while his successes stand
out as high lights among the most
notable offerings of the present play
going generation All of which Is in
teresting in view of the fact that Turn
to the Right" is Mr.. Smiths greatest
comedy success,
Like "Lightnin" THE Boomerang
"Brewsters Millions" "The Fortune
Hunter" and other Winchell Smith
successes Turn to the Right is a
comedy with touches of heart inter-
est and powerful underly ng story
of love. But it is different sort of
love than Is usually utilized by
playwrights. 1t is the deep, Chris
tian affection which mother bears
her erring boy-her only SOMEONE
wrong thru bad associates and the
lure of the race track. How the boy
and two of h IS pals, one pickpocket
and the other burglar, are made to
Turn to- the Right" and go straight,
is told with simple directness in a
prologue and three acts.
Lakewood Inn will commence serv-
ing lobster and chicken dinners next
Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
Vehicles In the Business Section

1t has been suggested that traffic In
the businss section of Skowhegan can
be greatly simplifed by observing
certain regulations. Autos have here
tofore parked parallel to the curb. 1t
Is now proposed that they park at an
angle of As degrees being sure to
bring the right forward wheel close to
the curb stone This W II enable a
car to back out no matter how close
" it is crowded in with others. 1t
is also proposed that motor trucks and
truck teams while of course, allowed
to pass through or to stop Tor pnr-
noses of unloading refra from park
ing for any length of time on Water
Street between the North Channel
Bridge and the Postoffice and on Madi-
son Avenue from Water Street to High
Street The places they can occupy
with the greatest convenience to them
selves and the least inconvenience to
the public will be Court Street and the
Freight Depot area.
While the above is not state law
or even municipal statute 1t Is ap-
proved of by the municipal officers and
If the suggest ons are observed 1t will
no doubt be greatly to the convenience
of everyone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
Sym0nds-Patten

Relatives and friends in Skowhegan
have received word of the marriage
on June 7th of Irving e. Symonds and
Miss Margaret Golf Patten. second
daughter of X. r. Patten. The mar
riage occurred In Greenfield. Mass,
and for the present the couple VIII
res d at SO Curtis street. Someryille,
Mass. Mr. Symonds. who was former
ly resident of Skowhegan. Is with
the cker-Jones-Jewell Milling COM
pany. -four concern on State street.
Boston. The bride has been student
during the past year at Mortified Sem
mary, East Northfield, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

The farmers of Somerset County are
surely coming to the front with the
various demonstrations such as kale
sDrayng. orchard busting, poultry cul-
linz, etc. Many OF the promt nent
farmers are beginning to look upon
these things as necessities. Through
the activities of the County Agent this
good work goes on, freeing the farms
from obnoxious weeds and dangerous
Insects. With the Farm Bureau, the
g. E. NJ. p. A., the Dairymen's Asso,
d.ion, the Sweet Corn Growers Lo-
cs' and the Farmers Union, the rights
Of the agriculturists surely must be
protected. But,--why don't you tel
rs about it? We have just the means
whereby you can adyertize your stock
and your farm through the medium
ship of the agricultural page of the
Independent Reporter. Write US any
thing and everyth ng pertaining to
your farming interest and. we will give
YOU a good showing in the Reporter
The farmers should wake up to this
advantage as keenly as they have to
those presented by the various organ
sations with which they have affiliated
themselves. Come in Mr.. Agricultural
st and tell us all about 1t!
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
Memorial Monument mt Palmyra

Soon after the World War closed il
was dec ded to erect a stone monu.
ment in honor of Palmyra soldiers
and sailors of all wars. An associa-
ton was chosen consisting of Elk
Sheriff H. l.. Goodrich, president; w
A. Blaisdell, secretary: l.. w. Frost
treasurer and c. J. Bracket, j. E
McMichael and A. p. Howes. The re-
suit was that monument was event
ualy erected which faces the road
from Skowhegan to Bangor exactly in
front of the village church. At the
unwilling well decorated stage was
erected west of the monument and
other beautiful decorations were in evi
dence The members of the associa-
ton, Rev. G. Fl. Johonett, F. p. Eos
ter, Judge Ruel Robinson and Mrs. w
A. Blaisdell, secretary; l.. w. Frost
President Goodrich opened the exer-
c'ses with appropriate remarks; w. A
Blaisdell, the secretary, gave his re-
port; selection was played by the
Hartland Band; prayer was offered by
Rev G. III. Johonnett and an original
poem by Mrs. w A. Blaisdell, Mrs
F.. T. McKabe presented fine drill by
small children, whom she had trained
with great care. America was sung
and a memorial address was given by
Judge Ruel Rob nson of Camden. who
was reared in Palmyra. The soldiers
drill was much enjoyed. those partici-
patiDg being soldiers in the World
War. An automobile filled with veter-
ans of the Civil War passed IN review
A bountiful dinner was served In
Grange Hall following the exercises
and a delightful entertainment was
presented in the evening.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
ANOTHER FORD CUT
From SIS to $50 Per Car

Effective June 7th, prices of Ford
motor cars were reduced $15 to you
per car.
In statement accompanying price re-
aucl ons Ford Motor Co. said
The big reductions last fall were
made in anticipation of lower material
costs which we are now getting tne
senellt of, and this fact, together WIN
increased manufacturing efnclency
ana Unprecedented demand for fora
. u part cularly during the past
@ree months, permitting maximum
production, has made possible another
price reduction Immediately.
wages of Ford workers will not De
ieuuced, the statement said.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

4 with recent CONGREGATIONS much In
Evidence during the past week In Som
@set County it behoopes the people to
use every possible precaution towards
starting fires During the long dry
season the situation in Maine botf
with and without the forest district
has been critical. AS a result of the
prolonged drought the woods are sc
dry that fires have started with dan
gerous rapidity. During the month OF
May there were over $50 fires, two
thirds as many as in the year 1920
itself an unusually bad year. These
fires were due to carelessness' anc
many ASSUMED alarming proportions
II required 1900 men to bring these
fires under control at an expense
which already equals that of the en-
tire year of 1920. Conditions are such
that a confagration is likely to occur
which will sweep large portion OF
the state causing a loss of life anc
property impossible to estimate. GOV
ernor Baxter has acted wisely In pro
claiming that the present forest flrt
situation is an emergency whlcf
should be brought to the attention Of
every citizen. In the proclamation
he urges all persons and particularly
all campers, fishermen. and woodsmar
to use the utmost precautions. Ev'
cry individual going into the Maine
woods should do all in his power &c
prevent the starting of fires, should CO
operate freely with the proper author,
ties in extinguishing fires and should
aid in bringing to justice those guilty
Of violating the forest fire laws.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

The sweet June graduates are now
in the limelight and tomorrow eve;
ming an important event will occur In
,hp lives of many of our young people
!, is an old, old story, the leaving OF
class rooms and study hall, seyerine
of friendship and beginning life anew
as I seems. To the stalwart lads and
charming lassies of the 1921 class are
dnp congratulations for the successful
COMPLETION of their course and the
wishes that each and every one may
win victories which will be credit
10 themselves, their parents and the.I
Alma Mater in the years to come.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

Atheists want to remember to park
,hoir cars at an angle of as degrees
- tho business section of Skowhegan,
ho;np sure to bring the right forward
vbeel close to the curbstone. Re-
momber the traffic cop is on duty.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

The people of Madison have been
considerably stirred up over the cree
,ion of new high school building.
Tho citizens of that town know best
hut lets hope that in some way ade-
Omate school surroundings may be fur
shed this coming year for their fu
,ure citizens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

VIM. Folsom Merrill. Esq, was in
New York state on business last week
and he informs us that the drought sit
uation in that state at that time was
parallel with conditions In this state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16

How does the number six asphalt
oil appeal to you on the skowhegan
streets?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-16
HIGH SCHOOL SOPH0.
MORE DROWNED
Earle Ames Ventures Too Far Into
Waters of Oak Pond. Funeral
Tuesday Last

Earl Ames, Sophomore at Skowhe-
gan High School, was drowned Sun
day at Oak Pond, Canaan. The young
man lived in the vicinity of Merrills
Corner, although while attending
school in Skowhegan he made his
home with Mrs. Anna Prescott on Wa
ter street. His tragic death is being
greatly mourned. Principal Leighton
speaks in the highest terms of this
young man in connection with his
school activit es
East Skowhegan, June IA sad
drowning accident occurred Sunday
about noon when Earl Walter, only
son of George s. and the late Matte
Gaylord Ames was drowned while in
bathing at Oaks Pond. He and a
companion, Ivan Pierson, had gone to
the pond for that purpose but few
minutes previous, when the water
seemed a bit cool for them they decid-
ed to come out, Mr.. P erson doing so
as they spoke, but upon reaching the
shore he discovered Earl had sank. He
Immediately spread the alarm, and
the body was recovered, but not un-
til life was extinct. The father above
mentioned, two half sisters. Mrs. Les
ter Austin of Watervlle and Mrs. Carl
Hovey of Augusta, with other relatives,
survive h m.
He was a boy much respected and
the coming week was to complete his
second year in the Skowhegan high
school. Had he lived until June 25 he
would have reached his 18th year.
Funeral services were held Tuesday
afternoon from his late home, Rev.
George Merriam officiating.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06

Make Plans To for American Lo-
y zion Day, When State Omoers
viii Visit Posts.

Officers of the Rock Island post
OF the American Legion announced
today a "spring festival" April Is
to 30. on the lot at Twenty-fourth
street and Fifth avenue.
The Nat Reiss shows have been
secured and l.. s. Hogan, show rep
resentative. is to be present at a
meeting Of the legion tonight at
Armory hall.
In connection with the show the
legion will dispose Of . $4,000
automobile.
Plans for the entertainment of
State Commander William McCau
ley and his party on April Is will
be made.
April Is is American Legion day
in Rock Island and a good program
will be arranged. 1t is in connec-
ton with this movement that the
meeting is to be held tonight to
make plans for entertaining the
state commander.
k After the business session the
members Of the ladies' auxiliary
will serve lunch.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
TAKE men WITH
STOLEN GOODS
Police Arrest Kleyla and Stein q
They Were Abouf - Es-
cape With Loot :.

Police Chief Tom Cox and De
tective Charles Ginnane while ON
scout duty in ono Of the police au-
tomobiles at / o'clock this morning
arrested Herbert C. Kleyla, owner
Of the Tri-City Taxicab line Of Mo-
line, and Charles Stein, employed
by Kleyla. - they were making
toward their car. with two laprobes
and one anto tire. which police
claim had been stolen from the ga
rage at the rear Of the homo of
Isaac Levinstein, 9l4 Twenty-third
street. FJ
Chief Cox and Detective Ginnane
saw the machine standing near the
curb on Tenth avenue and TWEEN
ty-third street and had been keep
ing watch only a short time when
two men approached. One carried
two laprobes while the other car
ried an automobile tire. They
were arrested and it was soon
learned that the articles had been
stolen from the Levinstein garage.
Arraigned before Magistrate D.
J. Cleland in police court this
morning they were bound over to
the May term Of the grand jury
under $4,000 bond each on charges
Of burglary and larceny. 81
Kleyla Is married. His wife,
small child and his mother appear
ed in court this morning. Attorney
J. B. Oakleaf. Moline, appeared for
the defense. Both Kleyla and Stein
waived preliminary examination
The former was given his liberty
when his mother signed his bond
Steins was remanded to the county
Jail In default Of bond.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
6. B. JACKSON
LEhVESM. NH,


Announcement Of the resignation
OF George B. Jackseh, for Pears diar
trict depaty In charge Of thu field
work in the F0urteanth district.
was made this afternoons1f Odd
Fellows hall. The county camp
meeting Of the Modern Wo6 zen
OF America opens Its session 0eFe.
Clarence W. Johnston OF Blooming
ton has been named to succeed him
and will take charge Of Rock Is
land and other counties. o.. the dis
trict :
The class adoption this evening
at the Masonic temple Is being held
in honor Of Mr.. Jackson. A class
of 40 candidates is to be initiated.
The work is to be put on by the
officers and degree team OF indie
pendence camp No. rs.
AT the meeting this afternoon
delegates to the state camp meet
ing to be held at Galesburg, May 4,
are to be named. In turn, the state
camp will elect delegates to the ma
tional meeting to be held in st!
Louis June 81. Endorsement for
the reelection Of Head Clerk J. g.
Ray, Head Banker o. E. Aeshire OF
Chicago. Director s. s. Tanner Of
Miner, ILL.,, and Others will be made
by the county camp. Speakers this
afternoon will be Mr.. Ray, A. D.
Phillips, assistant head clerk, and
]. F. Harris, editor Of the Modem
Woodman. Marx M. Harder OF
Council No. rs. was chairman.
Frank W. Schrader Of Moline camp
Mo- 80. secretary. E. A. Johnson,
clerk Of Independence camp, called
the meeting to order.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
l!|g||s'lllE|ElD
aALLEYS CLEAN


c6mmissioner Frank wich, in
kAasee Of ~ department Of streets
~. pqblic improvements, announ-
- This morning that arrests are to
follow any further violations Of his
order against placing Of rubbish.
Tn cans or bottles II the alleys
that have been cleaned.
The city 10 paying several thous-
aDds OF dollars to clean the alleys.
and Commissioner WITCH declared
that the expenditure Of this money
u not to be made useless by citi-
SsnA who clutter up the alleys i'm
medlately after they have been
cleaned.
He stated that notices had been
given for persons to have all re-
fuse. In tho alleys for removal by
Tie street department workers and
TINT It 10 no fault Of the city II
these notices we're not needed. How
ever, the main violations have been
In placing brush in the alleys. Per-
sons are now trimming trees, but
the brush must be burned as placing
such accumulations in the alleys
will not he tolerated.
VIII Maui 1900 Loads.
The commissioner believes that
the alley cleaning work will be
finished In another ten. days, and
Estimates that not less than 1000
loads of ashes, tin cans, bottles and
other waste material thrown in
alleys will be hauled.
4 The cleaning work has been COM
pleted from the river to Ninth ave-
nue. from the Moline border Ia
Twenty-fourth street and west OF
Twenty-fourth street as far south
as Thirteenth avenue to as faI
west AZ Seventeenth street.
On completing the work tc
Twelfth street the haulers will
work, south to Twenty-first ave
nue. and take this strip to the wes'
end Of the city. When this is com
pleted they will go back and clear
the: alleys in the east end bluf
district and then work will be tax
en- up south Of Twenty-6rst avenue
from Twelfth street west.
Thirty wagons and auto trucks
are in service today with men. Thu
shift system is being worked II
view Of giving as many men al
possible employment. Shifts ar
changed every two days.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06

For one month every year Mo
hammadens fast by day but salts
fy their wants by night
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
c.. Hn.Es, UNKNOWN
Is BURIED TODAY

= Charles Hiles, who died at st.
Anthony's- hospital Saturday after
noon, was buried at Chippiannock
cemetery this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock. None Of his family or rel
atives were located.
According to- hospital reports
he had formerly been employed by
the Rock Island lines shops ii Sill
Wis, but authorities there were un-
able to give an account Of his pre-
vious residence. N
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
.HnoPERTY HOLDERS NOTICE.
Gen, No. So.

Notice Is hereby given to all per-
sons Interested that the Council
of4he City Of Rock Island. Ill. hav-
ing ordered the paving with asph-
;altic concrete on Seventeenth ave-
nus from Tenth to Eleventh street,
-aud the ordinance for the same be-
ing on flle in the Office Of the city
clerk Of said city. and said city
having applied TO the county court
Of Rock Island county. Illinois. for
IN assessment Of the cost of said
improvement according to frontage,
said assessment being payable in
nine installments each bearing In
terest at the rate of five per cent
per arinMm, and an assessment
therefor having been made and re-
turned to said court, the hearing
thereon will be had on the 21st
day Of April, A. D. 1921, at the hour
of nine O'Clock a. m, or as soon
thereafter as the business of the
court will permit.
/ All persons desiring may file OBJ
jections in said SQUIRT, before said
day. and may appear on the hear
ing and make their defense.
Dated at Rock Island, ILL.,, April
g, 1921,
M. CARR,
Officer Appointed to Make Assess
ment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06

Gallipoli, Italy, has olive oil tanks
excavated in the solid rock.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
j.J. MCCARTHY
MADE MANAGER
Rock Island Man In Charge Of OF.
i flee Established by r. ].
( Walsh & TO.

Appointment of John J.. Nc
Carthy. 744 Thirtieth street, as
manager Of its new Offices in the
Safety building is announced to-
day by the r. J. Walsh & Co., in
vestment bankers, Davenport For
the last Is years Mr.. Mccarthy has
been tri-city salesman for Smith
BROTHERS & Burdick company.
Wholesale grocers. Mr.. Mccarthy
has many friends In the tri-cities
Who wish him success in his ven
tire.
THE company announces q policy
d financing and encouraging To-
al enterprises on a conservative
tksis. It will handle first mort
gage real estate gold bonds on i'm
proved income producing proper
ties located in the tri-cities.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06

Wall flowers exhale 4 delicious
odor.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06

Officer Appointed to Make Assess
ment.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06

The strike OF herbefs. which was
called against seven shops IN the
doyntown district January -
promises to Be settled In the. nsse
few days.
The dispute between the BARRIERS
union No. 113 and seven niaytsf
BARRIERS who refused to sign up Z
new wage agreement has taken
many angles. The. union had asked
an increase in guaranteed wage
from SO to SIS per week, but had
raised the limit before which psf-
centage money was to be paid IN
addition to the guaranteed salary.
The nov agreement provided: that
on receiving the increase in guar
.anteed salary percentage money
would not be astsd until the bar
bers had taken II $33 instead Of
$2S. The old rate Of 60 par cent
was TO be effective. Only seven Of
the Is. shop owners refused to sign
the agreement. and a strike was
called against these shops.
However, while. the master bar.
bars were not agreeing among
themselves, the union was also hav-
ing troubles. The majority Of the
journeymen in the seven shops re-
fused to walk out when union wall
cards were taken down and they
were expelled from the union.
Bert Yoh, secretary Of the union,
says that some of these men now
want to resume their union affilia-
tons while others do not. A set
Element with the shop owners is al
so in prospect
The union officials have met with
the shop owners and agreed to quit
picketing the shops pending a set
Element. A meeting of the union
executive board is to be held soon
and jouiheymen who were expelled
will be heard. The case has been
one mostly Of internal fights in the
organizations. Il
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-04-06
.CUBAN APPEAL.

Washington, April CDR. Rafael
Angulo, chairman of the committee
of Liberals. appealed to the United
States government to establish a
provisional government in Cuba to
supervise new general elections
there. &