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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

The tiny neglected building on the
old road to Athens, a short distance
south of the Cornville town house has
often attracted the curiousity of travel
'ers along that frequented ghway.
The structure is painted green al
though the exte'or now presents a
weather worn appearance. The two
doors lead into entry ways, one of
which has been rather rudely con-
vcrted into little Sunday school
library. Within the small auditor UNI
there are seats somewhat elevated in
the rear for the convenience of the
congregation, small platform upon
which stands the preachers desk and
the small haircloth sofa upon which
he used to reCline after his arduous
religious labors. On the pulpit Is Il
time worn Bible and little distance
away is the tiny church organ VIII oh
still gives forth sweet music. One of
the chief interests of this house of
worship are the notices and Bible quo
tations VIII oh have been placed on its
walls. Although much out of repair
the humble edifce could easily be re-
novated into an attractive place of
worship. Among the early preachers
were Rev. James Folsom and Aaron
Beede. who has travelled abroad ex-
tensively and has been actively en-
gagged in work among the Indians i'll
the West.
The Union church of the East Ridge
road was built about 1850 The first
81,
but for long time the pulpit has
been supplies by astors from nearby
towns. Rev. j. w. Packard, late of
Skowhegan, was for a number of years
pastor of this church Many years
ago the present town house and home
of Wesserunsett Grange was church,
the structure having also served as
h gh school building.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

prevailed upon to have the body dis
inferred. Mr.. Williams prior to build
ing this block had photographer S
studio on wheels and this used to be
located about where the Daniel Lewis
block is now. Mr. Williams left a
dow. Betsy Philbrick Williams, and
his estate went to her and then To the
Philbrick heirs. IT will be recalled
that Mr.. VIII ans was so severely af-
nieted that he was unable to straight
en- up and walked with a stoop which
nearly bowed him to the ground.
1t WIS in this corner building where
the Smiths, J. n. & /. J. first began
their present enterprise. 1t was then
strictly the sale of sewing machines
which were kept for the convenience
OF their patrons in the millinery store
of Miss Mathews. They afterwards
moved 10 The upper story Of the Phil
br elk block on Water street where
DR.. Charles Wilbur's Office now is and
from there moved to the next block
east, other occupants of the building
at the time being j. =. Oak and Frank
Folsom
The huge house which is also WIS.,
ible is a part Of the old Brewster
house of which S. b. Brewster was the
propr. et0r.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

Another measure taken somenms|
by hard-pressed "rum-cars' WIN "]
ficers behind them, is to throw OUT
sack or two of whisky-for this Is VI
most convenient way to carry III
hopes that the pursuing car Will strl'1
it and be thrown off the road. lh1u,]]
ing off the cargo into woods ana he'']
in the hope of retrieving 1t later y
at least making less to be captui,1
il 1t comes to a surrender, Is qu']
common.
In captured car not long ago WY
found buckets filled with Droh.1
glass. evidently intended to De s.a,l
tered in the road in case of pursu.
cut up the tires of the pursuerS' ia,I
ing up planks in some of the sn"]
bridges Is plan which mas D..1
worked in some places to delay ,.a1 1
officers frsnot wreck their cars "'ss
seasoned .srum-chasers' are no" o.
ting quite. crafty. j
A car coming into Somerset CUuua
awhile ago carried booze IN 'o ,a,,
quantities In the back OF the rear ~
of the car by means Of tank n.ur N
nicely underneath the upholslerln' n n
the back. The vigilant once, ~
Somerset County apprehenueu
smugglers and they came 10 s'''|
officers have spotted several p .Socr
where car can be swung 10 s U,O
the road. 1t is now more Oh ,seml
than the smugglers, or mos' VI a@rersl
care to take when held up by omr Al
who do not hesitate TO blaze ' eFcers
tires and, tanks. With the n VI Siud;
in chase q runner will take oil No.
of chances.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Mrs. Naomi 4. Hartford Believed to be
The Oldest Woman in NOrridgewOck.
Very Active AT 20 Years Of Age

Born in Belgrade, October 81, 1916
and now resident of Norridgewock
on Ward street, Mrs. Naomi Anne
Hartford is believed to be among the
oldest women in that town. The
above photograph is likeness of this
aged lady as is also shown her coy
tile Nome where she has resided for
about twenty years. Mrs. Hartford
dearly loves TO ride in an automobile,
her CHEEKY manner making it pleas
urc To take her She takes vital
interest in all events, far and near, is
always busy and always has a CHEEKY
word and bright smile for all, which
is the secret of her wonderful health
and strength. Last fall she put up a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
HISTORIC MADISON AVE.

The accompanying group of busin-
ess blocks are some of the older ones
IF the Madison avenue section and
although the picture was taken several
years ago outward appearances remain
much the same. At the extreme right
he structure is greatly changed how
ever and is now occupied by l.. b. Jew
att on the first floor for market apd
IN the second floor for residence.
DR.. Mann at one time had an Office
here. The next picture shows the
Fuller block built by w. II. Fuiler'
who died on March 4, 1909. Prior to
the present building being erected a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

large amount of preserves besides
working in the canning factory and
long her own household dut es.
Mrs Hartford is the daughter of the
late Isaiah NJ and Eliza Bickford
Sawtelle. Mr. and Mrs. Sawtelle were
he parents of four children, all of
whom are now living They are John
aged II years, who lives in Sidney
Naomi, the subject of this sketch who
narr'ed Christopher Hartford of
5mthdeld. the son OF stephen Hart
ford; Julia. aged "A years, who is the
wife of James Abbott and lives n Sid
ney and Eliza, aged 73 years, who
married Simeon Walton of Mercer and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

uerotypes were made ON the second
floor as suggested by the sign painted
on the building when the picture was
taken. The was hall on the third
floor where dances and singing
school were held. Charles Ross re-
calls having attended the singing
school in that block. Joel Williams
home was located about whore the
Pomlow restaurant now stands. 1t
will be recalled that this gentleman
hesitated long time before he would
allow the railroad officials to build
the present railroad tracks. his reason
being that he had child buried there
on his lot whom he did not care to have
removed. Finally however, he was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Rum Runners Are Wilv in Their Fl.
forts 10 SmuggIe Wet Goods

Customs officials and county officers
who are striving to check the flood of
Canadian VIII Skey which is pouring
over the border constantly, are meet
ing with something new in smuggling
tactics almost daily. The long stretch
II the comparaf3 Yely narrow st. Croix
river, which forms the international
boundary, makes the transfer to
American soil by motor boats COM
paratlvely easy. and there are scores
of little coycs and islands along the
eastern coast where "a contraband
cargo may be nnloaded. The inter
national bridges are too closely guard
ID 10 attempt any running there.
But the rub With the smuggler
comes in getting the stuff to market,
to deliver it TO consigueos all the way
along he Wa between the border and
Boston. Not having airplanes as yet,
the roads. an able truck or a high
power car and nerve are reuu red and
there are but few thoroughfares lead
'ng cast from the border. While il
would require small army to make
these roads proof against rum-running
'hc officials arc nlopiifnl enough and
handy enough with their automatics to
make ii desperate undertaking to
set load through. But the enor-
nous profit of loo cases safely land
ed is "A temptation to take desperate
chances.
officers at Lubec have Just uncov-
cred a new plan of the runners which
consists of sending out scouts on
motorcycles ahead of the "rum-cars"
a mile or two. When the scout dis
covers officers lurk ng along the road
he whirls and runs back at top speed
in time to warn the driver of the load.
who then makes off in some other di-
rection.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Card Of Appreciation

I wish to thank the members OF
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge, the Phila-
thea Class and my neighbors and
friends for the kindness that has been
shown me during my Illness and for
the flowers and post card shower.
MRS. FRED PARKMAN.
Skowhegan, Me-, July %, 1921.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Dies While ut Work on Road

William II. Morse died suddenly a
little after 4 o'clock Monday after
noon while spreading gravel on Wat
er street, Madison. Mr.. Morse has
been afflicted with severe heart
trouble for some time and this was
supposed to have been the cause OF
his death. Mr.. Morse. was about 81
years old.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Good Returns From the Reporter

Independent Reporter,
Skowhegan, Maine.
Gentleman:
In regard to summer boarders we
have received about forty applications
Til rty of them we're received through
the Independent Reporter. and out 'of
that number we hav four persons
from Attleboro Mass, Mrs. E. l..
Thayer and daughter Marjory and
Mrs. DR.. Como and son Ray.
EUGENE DANFoRTH.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

Indirectly. PaSfapr solved the a
nous medieval problem: How MANY
angels can stand on the point, Of q
needle" SIR W. Crookes SAID that, al
terins the word angels" TO. "dsyiis,'
he had found, that, Of one Of the
deadliest diseases that Had ,evsr
scoursed nanhiad, 500. u the malefI
cent interchangeable DEVILS
could, without ,overcfowdfnG., Mud Z
place on the point Of the finest ,nesdls
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

Bangor Commercial, weekly.
Ito new subscribers) so
The Post claims to have the largest
newspaper plant In tho world. Few,
If any papers equal 1t in actual news
service. With the ,Post and the Re-
porter nothing more Ii needed In the
news line. The Thrice-A-Week World
comes every other week day and lis
about as good as a daily. The coat
is surprisingly small for the amount
of service rendered. Kimball's Dairy
Farmer is published at Waterloo,
Iowa. 1t claims to have the largest
circulation OF any dairy paper in ths
world. II you. are in the dairy Or
agricultural business and are not al
ready supplied with . good jourddl
we can recommend. this one. 70 you.
Ask us for quotations On any sther
periodical. With .Kimbail.a DAtrY
Farmer, you Will receive Van Pelts'
Cow Book. a little, volume .wsick, at
the least, is worth fifty cents to. any
man who keeps or deals IN COWS.
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To avail yourself of the above order
YOU must be subscriber to the indie
pendent Reporter with subscription
paid for six or more months in ad-
vance. Sample copies OF the above
sent on request.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

Usual Aceomp anImeXt. 40
This fresh air movement IL mere1y
tentative" Well. OF eourse. tents
will have to 20 with IL" :.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Blind Femlnlnlty

Blind Fenilnnlty !.
When q girl refuses man d, =
ways wonders most how she can "
blind to, her own interests
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Some
Things
Do !

We do job printing of all kinds /;
Letterheads, Envelopes, Business
Cards, Blllheads, Placards, Booklets,
Programs, Receipts, Forms, Etc.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

We have a special machine for
folding circulars letters (s%"x1F)
and can fold, fncIose and address and
post your circulars much cheaper
than you can do Il yourself.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
SIGNS \
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15C each or two for d
II Ordered BY Nall Remit "a.
additional for Packing and

W0V
II Ordered BY Nall Remit n,
additional for Packing ana
Pains
To Let
Fer Sale
Fer Rent
Keep Ont
Lee Cream
Keep Down
Boy Wanted
Dressnakins
Pigs for Sale
Fresh Oysters
Room b Rent l
No Adnlttance
DiAner. 3 eta.
NJ TresDassing
Hsard@ra wanted
Heals Served Here
Reard with Reoms
TeueMent Ia Rent
WAehlngV Wanted
Chr Far Watervills
NoAloallng allowed
Reliable Tenant Wanted
Furnished Room 10 Rent
Dump M Rubbish Hem
All 0oala sSoM For Csss
Regular Nnuers and Ann
Reryed Here
Ready to Cock and Serve M
You Want to Eat, Apy
Hour, Day or Night
smoking Room
All Goods Sold for Cash
Quick Lpneh
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dangerous Passing
Custom Repair Shop
Tas1 Ont Lights
Pnhllc
Positively No Smoking
tn The Fair Grounds
20 Per Cent Discount Next 4
Days
Dout Ask for Credit
Striekly Cash
Rooms to Let 14xt1
Eastern Standard Time
Daylight Saving Time
No Hunting or Trapping ALLOW
ed Here
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Notice TO Subscribers

We recommend the following as the
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at the following reduced rates:
Reg. Spec.
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years 100 10
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

resides in Fayette When Mrs. Hart
ford Was ? years old she was united
in marriage 10 Mr.. Hartford previous
ly referred to and they became the pa
rents Of tive children, namely: Eva,
who died when quite young; lola, now
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

We carry In stock placards, 7x22
Inches; such as, For Sale, DO Not
Ask For Credit, For Rent, BOarders
Wanted, etc. These are Is cent
each; two for % cents; 20 cents to BE-
added II package Is sent by parcel
post
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Wawenock Camps
"

select summer camp for girls on the
shores of Sebago Lake.
Mrs. Marion Steward Lacasce, A. B.,
Director. 4
Offers perfect conditions for summer
outing with desirable training for your
daughter from the present date to
September first. For further particulars
write or telephone Postofice address,
South Casco Maine.
If interested in a campf for Boys, address
Elroy 0. Lacasce, South Casco. tias
+++***+++*+WAWENOCK CAMPS - 49, +*+*.++
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

We rent typewriters and sell
them for cash or ON the instalIment
piah'
e.. We are agents for the Standard Cash
Register, prices $50 to $65. Litera-
ture on application.
We alse take orders for seals
branding irons, metal checks, number
Ing machines, linking pads, and siml'
lar goods.
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We take orders for indelible mark
Ing outfits, for marking fabrics, for
the laundry or otherwise.
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1t is possible that all OF the bust
ness activities of the Independent
Reporter Company are not thorough
ly understood by the general public.
The most important are enumerated
here.
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We offer through our advertising
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available for this section of Maine.
Try an Ad In EverybOdy's Column.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05
LAST NIGHTS DREAMS
WHAT THEY MEAN

such a dream. AS to dreaming of saw
ing money. there are two scholastic
Optimists and the pessimists. The OPP
timists declare that to dream that you
are saving up money means that you
will have comfort and plenty, while
the pessimists think it pOrtends losses.
The weight of opinion seems to be on
the side of the optimiSts. If you dream
That you are swallowing money look
out for yourself; for If you don't you
will become so penurious and money
grabbing that you will almost, If not
quite, commit fraud to get it. So If
you get this warning loosen up the
purse-strings. If you dream of count
ing money you are liable to have dis
pute over a bill. In effect 1t seems
lucky to dream about money, but you
are warned not to be too much of
millionaire in your dreams, for if you
are too disgracefully rich in Dream
land your fortune will be only mOder-
ate in real life.
(Copyright.)
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05
DID YOU DREAM OF MONEY!

WHEN it comes to matter of
w money the Oracles seem to dis
pUte over filthy lucre" just as Ordi-
mary mOrtals are apt to do. Some of
them say that to dream of finding mon
ey is bad sign, indicating losses {;
and dreaming of losing money is
good sign, indicating gain; probably
working on the dreams go by con
traries" hypothesis. But the best and
most eminent authorities do not agree
TO this Some If them admit that TO
dream OF finding money signifies wOr-
rles, but declare that out of these tenn
pOrary worries great good will come
white others content themselves with
the statement that to dream of finding
money is lucky. All agree that to
dream of losing money is a sign of
good business, though one authority
siarkiy hints that you may have a spat
with your wife-if you have one-after
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05
Almond Salad.

Take one-half cupful Of mild vim
egar, If strong. dilute 1t with water,
using the half cupfuI of diluted vinegar,
add three-fourths of a cup of sugar
and cook until 1t spins a thread. Soak
two tablespOonfuIs of gelatin In one
cupful Of pineapple juice and dissolve
In the hot strip, grind one-half cup
full Of sweet cucumber pickles through
meat grinder, add with two-thiris
Of a cup of diced pineapple and one
half cupful Of blanched. shredded al
monds. MIX well and mold. Serve
cold with mayonnaIse dressing.
A most economical dressing may
be made using corn Oil In place of the
olive oil; the dressing is fully as good
to look at and better to the taste for
those who do not enjoy the delicious
flavor Of olive oil.
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05

wise the gold In the beach sand, which
itself is the debris of inland rocks
In some regions the mountains con-
tain much gold. which is fetched down
to the lowlands with the grayels borne
by streams. Such gravels may be very
rich in what is called "alluvial" gold.
They furnished the 'placers" In Cali
fornia, worked by pioneer miners. with
pan and rocker.
Nowadays the stream gravels OF
California, and likewise those Of the
Yukon, are worked for gold by huge
dredges, which. with huge scoop buck
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05
Department Devoted to Attractive MAGAZINE Material
THE ROMANCE OF WORDS
MASCOT"

~ NE of the most general OF
~ superstitiOns the world
over is that q child born with
a "caul" or membrane over the
head is not only a sOOthsayer
but an extremely fortunate per-
son. In Scotland, as well as In
France, the caul itself is regard
ed as bringing good fortune TO
anyone who possesses 1t, and
high prices have been paid for
these unusual appendages.
The French word for a child
born in this manner is
''maSque," meaning masked" a
word which is analogous TO
the Latin 'masca," for sOrcerer
which possibly explains the
connection between the caul and
power attributed to those born
with it. 1t was from the French
masque, with a slight change
of final syllable, that the Eng
lish "mascOt"-meaning a lucky
piece-was derived. After be-
ing used for years by gamblers
and others of a superstitiOus
nature, the word was finally
introduced into literature by
Audran, in his opera La Mas
cOtte," in which the term des-
ignates the messengers of the
power of God. sent TO counter
act the influence of the power
of evil.
(Copyright)
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05
THE GIRL ON THE JOB
How to Succeed-How to Get
Ahead-How to Make Good
WELFARE WORK
By JESSIE ROBERTS

TT rs. certain that welfare work In
Il the big industrial and commercial
enlerprises is going to see great ex-
pansiOu. 1t has been proved that 1t
pays And once that proof is recog-
niDed. no plant that has a forward
booking policy IL going 10 be without
SIS welfare department. and its trained
weafare expert. This work Is especial
" suited to women, and it Is up to a
wauman who wishes to enter the field
- set her necessary training and then
80 eat after the job. She will land
a.. for the supply Of good welfare
workers Is far below the growing de-
mand-
II Is becoming generally known to
ssEen the most reactionary of employ
ssEs that a contented body of workers
- aselr safest and soundest asset. The
w0naan who Is able to reconcile differ
ences Between the employees and the
enlpseser. who can explain the one
- the other. is often able to avoid a
disastrous strike
or course, such a woman must I'M
derstand the proper installation OF
reat-roosns. the managing Of luncheons
af cost. the proper airing and warm
Ing Of the worlKrooms. But even more
necessary Is II that she should have
9he power to win the confidence and
respect of those for whom she works.
she must be known TO be fair and iust.
and she must join sympathy and hu-
NOR Ia her makeup IL she is to succeed
In making both sides believe In her.
you've got to be human clear to
che marrow Of your bones" one woman
who has the welfare of thousand
employees In her charge said to me.
There isn't job In the world I
ueuid change for this one, but make
no mistake. It's full OF pitfalls and it's
Aard work The girls here come to
Ene when they won't go to their own
rz0thers with their troubles, because
nhey know there isn't a. thing
vpsasdn't do for them II it's right to do
n. And feel every day that I'm do
zng something worth while"
Any woman would feel the same.
And women who have the type Of per
souality that viii tell in welfare work
should train for tilt Is really great
opportunity.
tcopyright)
The Concordia sentinel. (Vidalia, Concordia Parish, La.) 1882-current, 1921-02-05
Washing Out Gold Nuggets

profit in trying to extract 1t. There is
gold scattered all through the sand of
the beach on which you ;gepose be-
tween dips" when you visit the sea
shore. but not enough to pay for sift-
ing 1t out
The gold in the sea has been de-
rived from the land, being brought
down to the coast by rivers. Like