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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
BINGHAM

At the annual town meeting held
Monday Kennebec hall was filled to
its limit. About half of the voters
were women. Forrest H. Colby was
chosen moderator Fred w. Preble,
town clerk; selectmen, S. A. Smith
Henry Cooley and Coney Robinson
f. w. Moore, treasurer; C. w. Dutton,
tax collector at 1R per cent; Marion
Fl. Coleman on school board; road
commissioner, ]. Fl. Atwood. Money
raised for highways and culverts,
$4,000; building and repairing bridges,
$1,000; breaking snow, $1,000; cutting
bushes, $500; common schools, $1,000
repairs of school houses and supplies,
$3.50; textbooks, $500; high school,
s3500; miscellaneous, $4,000; fire de-
partmen, $500; support of town poor
$500; state aid road, $533; hydrant
rental, $1,000; street lights, $3.50;
night watchman, $1,000; fire depart
ment, $500; Bingham Union Library,
$3.50; Memorial Day, 1886; repair of
sidewalks. $500; electric lights in
grade schools. $500; tree warden, $3.50,
for music instruction in schools, $500 !;
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

Adelaide Whitney with salary of
s1.69 year. 1t was voted on motion
by Lena Landry that we do not main
tain a municipal fuel yard but buy
all coal of Holt & Hight Many of
the articles were passed over but
among the important things done was
the election of good fire dept. as fol-
lows: chief. Blanche Phillips; Vivian
Woodbury., engineer; asst. engineer
Ethel Moore; head hook and ladder Co.
Isabelle Moore; head of hose company,
Verna McQuillan; women at engine
house, Clara Libby. Eva Mcclure. 1t
was voted to build sewer just beyond
Mildred Beals' house on Silver St,
and to install a catch basin on Maple
St so Florence Philbrick would not
have to use a boat III the Spring
Marie Fletcher was chosen as teacher
of manual training and Clara Libby
as domestic science teacher. A new
police department was elected with
Edna Cushing as chief of police and
the following ladies as policewomen.
Sue Whitney, Alice Goodrich, Lula
Chapman, Angie Steward, Pearl Har-
Vile, Gertrude Jewell, Ina Hill, Mari
eta Nichols, Myrtle Hubbard and
Ellen Lowe. 1t is felt that the uni
forms VIII be very becoming to the
new force.
Space will not permit of printing all
the important business transacted but
the ladies feel very proud OF the fact
that they were able in one hour and
a half to do all that 1t has always
taken the men all day to do. Much
laughter was caused by the many hits
and jokes on the various ladies es-
pecially on reckless driving of autos.
1t was joyful town meeting and one
long to be remembered.
The meeting closed in form and
delicious refreshments were served
consisting of vanilla and pistachio ice
cream fancy waters and dainty con-
feet on made in the shape Of an Irish
shillalah by Elizabeth Dyer, giving a
st. Patrick touch to the affair. The
director in charge of the meeting ives
Miss Bessie Edwards and the eve
ning's program was arranged and the
refreshments served by the following
committee: Miss Leila Fairbrother,
chairman, Miss Gertrude Weston, Miss
Gladys Pennell, Miss Alice Whitten,
Mrs Martha Griffin, Mrs. Margaret
Day. Miss Lena Landry.
All agreed it was one of the most
enjoyable meetings of the many
Sorosis has held this winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

There were no provisions made at
the last Town Meeting for Board of
Health. Soldiers and Mothers Aid. all
OF which are deserving and cannot be
ignored as the Statutes compel Mum
icipalities TO maintain these depart
ments. For this item 50 200 has been
expended.
While there have been other small
overdrafts the above in the main ex-
plains the amount overdrawn during
the past year. We trust that these
explanations and the Town Report
will make it plain that the peoples
money has been expended carefully
even to the last cent and that the
OYerdrafts We're beyond the control of
human beings
There are some things 10 be thank
ful fer even in these days OF financial
distress. One Of them being Skow-
hegans low rate which has been main
tanned without ra sing property values.
The rate OF twenty-four mills existing
before the war has been increased 10
thirty-one and last years taxes should
have been levied on thirty-six mill
basis To have met unavo dable de-
mands However. even this rate is
very low as compared with other
Towns or measured by all present day
costs and expenditures.
Your Selectmen will be pleased TO
explain each and every transaction on
Town Meeting Day and if necessary
be ready to meet any criticism that
may be offered in spirit of unfair
ness. Every effort should be made to
cut expenses in all ways possible. be-
ginning with Officers salaries and ex-
tending down through the list OF all
expenditures.
CLYDE H. SMITH
L. G. TRAFTON
JOSEPH BUTLER
Selectmen.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
Line Busy

We shall all have chance to help
Fund IL we go to the amateur play
in the Grange Hall Friday evening
and at the same time we shall see a
rather interesting play. A sistrum has
taken from the Old Lowell House and
has furnished mysteries for attor-
hey, constable and private detective
and has also interfered with the plans
'or Red Cross Benefit the girls of
he school have planned to give.
The Juniors in the school are Reba
Vail, Dorothea Clough Pearl Hews,
Helen Hawes, Dorothy Atkinson, Fern
Packard and Louise Stinchfield.
The Seniors. Virginia Ames, Iona
TI6fton, Geneva Belts, Edith Long
fellow, Edith Simpson, and Ruth At
kinson
Fayalene Decker is one of the tea
chers and Ruth McQuillen the maid
George Halves, Lloyd Valliere, and
John Oddly are the constable, detec-
tive, and attorney respectively. Gladys
Ames and Berdina Valliere are
mother and daughter who come to the
school, Murray Decker is a student at
Benning. Helen Hight, who runs the
school and her nephew. who is re-
presented by Kenneth Copp are the
ones most interested in the outcome
Of the whole story.
1t has been a matter of regret that
the only available evening for this
play was the date of basket ball
game but the people interested have
agreed to admit High School student
who may wish to go Thursday after
noon on the regular ticket.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
REPRESENTATIVE TOWNE
DOFFS TOGA
VIII Conduct the Military MinstreIs
of Simon Peters Post. Who VIII
Win the Bracelet

Thirty-five men, large and small and
medium are rehearsing in G. A. K.
Hall, three times a week under the
direction of the master mind. John H.
Jenkins, impressario de luxe of the
Military Minstrels. Some are raw re-
cruits in black face and some are old
stagers, grown gray in minstrelsy like
the only Archie Roderick, the sweet
singer of Franklin, the memory of
whose ballads brings tears OF merri-
ment to the eyes of some of the re-
formed Farmingtonites, now resident
in our midst. The Legion boys grac-
iously decided to have only men in
their show in order not to conflict with
the operetta of the Woman's Club and
High school, following soon after,
which requires the services of SO
many of our new voters. 1t is no
secret, however, that this decision was
reached because so many war brides
wouldn't let their husbands be in the
minstrels if there were SO many of
Skowhegan's justly famous fair ones
in it. Male chorus numbers are liza
able to be more harmonious than mix
ed choruses. particularly in the end.
Your correspondent is pleased to re-
port that Representative Towne has
generously agreed to lay aside the
dignity Of the Legislature long enough
to conduct both the orchestra and the
minstrels. He has found time from
his labors In Augusta to get together
special volunteer orchestra which he
is to train especially. He will con-
duct the chorus rehearsals Sunday at
ternoons. The combination Of Towne
and Jenkins promises to be invincable.
Il q oxpocted that q flock Of the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
"AMER|CAN|z|NG THE ALIEN AND OUR
SELVES" Open FORUM SUBJECT
Denis A. Mccarthy To Speak And St. Cecelia's
Orchestra To Play Sunday Evening

C..e of the most important meetings
of The Skowhegan Open Forum will
occur next Sunday evening in the
Op'ra House when Denis A. Mccarthy
a"thor a"d lecturer. will speak on
"Ar3cr conizirs he Alien and Our
sci es.' Mr Mccarthy is constantly
a1p"aring at colleges, academies,
forums. and church and social organ
zl'ions Of all kinds. In American
izat on work he is employed by the
State Board of Education of Massachu-
sets. His readings and addresses
have been found to be highly inspir-
ational and helpful to teachers of pa
triotic and Give subjects. 1t is said
that Mr.. Mccarthy is not only poet
and publicist but a preacher of true
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
MOCK TOWN MEETING CREATES MUCH
SPORT FOR MEMBERS Of s0ROS|S
Moderator Maude Jewett Dispatches Business Of
Day. Office oflRoad Commissioner Contested 6

Sorosis met in the Library parlors
Monday evening, March 7th for their
mock town meeting. The large mum.
her of ladies present were greeted on
all sides by the candidates running
for office with ballots and cries OF
"Vote for me-" Signs of No Smoking
Allowed were placed in conspicuous
places. Before town meeting the fol-
lowing splendid program was enjoyed:
n.ano solo, Miss Helen Bouchard
violin solo. Charles Nitschke; Hawaii
an guitar solo, Miss Bertha Dow
niano solo, Miss Dorothy Day. All
these artists responded to encores.
After the regular report of the Sec
retary and other matters of business
acted upon the president Mrs. Parker
announced that town meeting would
beg n.
Nj IS Leila Fairbrother as last years
town clerk presided and the first bust
ness was the election of moderator.
Maude Jewett was unanimously elect
cd and very ably filled the position
disposing of the long list of articles
contained in the Warrant in a master
" manner. Bessie Lambert was
chosen town clerk and the officers
we're then elected There were two
candidates for 1st selectwoman, Clara
Varney and Vivian Woodbury. and we
arc sorry to state that these ladies
stopped to try and buy votes by giving
away suckers and chewing gum. Two
candidates were up for End select
woman. Helen Nitschke and Gertrude
Webb and only one for third select
woman, Mrs. Annie Gilfillan. After
the ballots had been counted it was
found that the new board of select
women is as follows: Clara Varney,
1st, Gertrude Webb, End, Annie Gill
fillan 3rd. Jessie Plummer was elect
ed town treasurer and Mary Rowell,
auditor. Rattle Tozier was chosen as
the third member on the school board
to serve years. Gertrude Sampson
is park commissioner for the same
time. It was voted to- pass over the
article authorizing the selectwomen
to appoint road commissioner and
voted that the town elect the road
commissioner. Here is where the hot
test of the evening took place.
Birdena Conant, Adelpaide Whiting
and Effie Furber were all competing
for this position and after they had
all talked and made all sorts of
promises as to what each would do II
elected the vote was cast resulting in
the lection by large majority for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
JAMES MORROW PAYS
FINE AND COSTS
Charged with transporting Intoxicat-
ing Liquor Including Alcohol Acid
Whiskey

James Morrow of lockwood was ar
rested in Jackman on Monday charged
with transporting quite quantity of
intoxicating liquor including alcohol
and whiskey. He was Immediately
taken into custody by Deputy Sheriff
George Nash and was before Judge
Holden at Moose River, who on learn
ingfrom Sheriff Mooers at Skowhegan
of Morrow's previous court record,
sentenced him to pay fine, for the use
of the county, of $3.50 and all costs of
the case and also to serve three months
in jail in addition. Morrow paid the
fine and costs and was brought to
Skowhegan jail by Deputy r. B. Cole
to serve the sentence above referred
to.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
SCHOOL APPROPRIATION
GREATLY INCREASED
Moscow Citizens Held Annual Town
Meeting on Monday Last.

At the annual town meeting held in
Moscow last Monday the citizens made
decided increase in their appropri-
atoms for educational purposes by ad-
vancing the appropriation for schools
to $4,000 the amount raised last year
having been $1,000. The following Of
lcers were elected: moderator, E. A.
Baker, clerk, J. B. Whitney select
men, A. B. Whitney, C. M. Andrews
and A. ]. Goff; treasurer, E. A. Baker !;
collector and constable, c. o. Jones |;
experimenting school committee, r.
H. Crombie; road committee, c. M.
Andrews, F. ]. Whitney, ]. B. Pooler !;
text books, 500; repairs and supplies
to schools $3.50; highways, s2500 and
poor and town charges, $4,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

patriotism to Americans of all races
advocate of better social order and
last but not least, lover of little
children.
From 700 to 7:45 a concert will be
ven by st. Cecilia's orchestra from
the Catholic Parish. People who heard
this orchestra at the Fair grounds
last Fall will surely appreciate the
privilege of again listening to such an
aggregation of musical people. All are
urged to come early to hear these
art SITS and the Opera House is ex-
pected to be filled to utmost capac ty
for the evening address. Mr.. McCar-
thy will be introduced by Father j
L. A. Renaud, rector of Our Lady OF
Lourdes Church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
MEN GASSED At WES-
TON POWER HOUSE
Gasoline Engine Backfired and En-
ployees Were Not toAware of 1t

Three workmen employed at the
Weston power house while employed
in shaft, setting wheel became
gassed on Sunday. They started
in to operate a gasoline engine which
back fired and they were not aware
of it until nearly overcome. One
man began to feel strange and came
to the top of the shaft and just as
he reached there toppled over. Other
employees noting the circumstance
went into the pit and discovered the
other two in a serious condition. DR..
Young was called and the men were
moved into the open air where they
revived. Their names are William
Littlefield, Edgar Currie and Freeman
Currie.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
What We Live On

In the A. r. Jewett Market spring
and Celery. Fish, plenty and reason
able. Halibut. Cod, Haddock, W. Fish,
Smelts and Mackerel. Prices on boil
ing Beef and Corned Beef are low. We
understand the market will be closed
during session of town meeting, Mon
day next.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
SKOWHEGAN
EMRDEN

Town meeting was held in Embden
town house Monday March Z. The fol-
lowing officers for the coming year
were chosen. town clerk, Bert A. Bar
ron; selectmen. Bert A. Barron, G. G
Palmer, Harry Dickey; treasurer, Mel
vim w. Farmer; school committee, T.
verett Berry, Harry D.ckey, George
w. Moulton; road commissioner, Fred
c. Ward; collector and constable, l.
L. Berry; fire warden, Wallace Hodg-
don.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
Card of Appreciation

I wish to express my appreciation
for the kindness of my friends in my
recent bereavement and for their beau
tiful gifts OF flowers. / especially ap-
preciate the kindness of Rev. George
L. Thurlow, both in words and acts
in the last few weeks.
Mrs. Eta s. Rowell
Skowhegan, Maine, March 10, 1897
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
MISS LOv|NA MURRAY
10 PLAY LEADING ROLE
Many of SkOwhegan's Leading Musical
People TO Participate in katcha.
hoo

While the cast for Katcha-Koo to
be given here April 6, under the aus
pices of the Woman's Club and the
High school, has not been entirely
completed, some of the leading singers
and musical people have agreed to
lake part in the performance. Miss
Lovina Murray will take the part of
he leading lady. The director comes
here March 10, to begin rehearsals.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
schools net to be Closed at Present

AT a meeting called by health Of
fcer +. T. Goodrich Tuesday evening
the present scarlet fever outbreak was
cons dered. Beside Mr.. Goodrich
there were present w. H. Cummings.
Leslie +. Jacobs. members of the
School Board, L. W. Gerrish, super
intendent of Schools and practically
all of the teachers from the village
schools. II appeared that five houses
were at present under quarantine At
ter a very careful consideration of
the question il was decided not to
close the schools at present The
situation WI be watched with ex-
treme care. The school physician. Dr.
O. ]. GAIA Will examine the pupils
three times each week. Should the
epidemic spread the schools will un-
doubtedly close.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
Auction Sale

The household goods and all mis-
cellaneous merchandise OF the Iate
Dexter w. Rowe will be sold at auc-
ton at his homestead, 12S Madison
avenue next Tuesday p. m. March lotn
Sale starts promptly at LOO p. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
INSURANCE AND LAW
OFFICES MAY CLOSE
Movement to Have a Half Holiday on
Saturdays During the Summer
Months

There is a movement on foot to
close the insurances offices and law
offices in Skowhegan Saturday after
moons during the summer. The GUS
tom has prevailed for sometime among
the dentists and is a custom of the
Independent-Report
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
Sk0whegan Girls Lose to COburr
Sextette

The girls of Coburn Classical In
stitute won a loosely played match
Friday evening from the girls of
Skowhegan high. Miss Barker scor-
ed all but three points for Coburn.
The Misses Dumont and Lessard play
ed we'll for Skowhegan. Miss Helen
White chaperoned the players. The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

Pleasant Ridge. March S-Francis
H. Friend a surveyor whose home is
in Skowhegan, with a crew of men
are respecting the old boundary lines
and blocking into sections the land
owned by Blaine viles of Augusta. AT
present they are boarding at the Cush-
noe Camp No. !, near Burnt Hill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

Mrs. Addie Chase of Cornville and
Mrs. Anna Anderson and baby of
Skowhegan have lately been discharg-
cd from Somerset Hospital.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10
For Second Selectman

l shall be a candidate for Second
Selectman at the Town Meeting next
Monday.
S. H. BRADBURY.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

Keep watch for the auction at the
d. L. Blanchard Farm, Norridgewock.
Saturday, March 10 at / o'clock. 1w10
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-10

Col. r. L. Marstoh was a visitor In
Augusta Tuesday last.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-25
SENATOR FRANCE is
ON WAY TO RUSSIA

New York. May 24.-United States
Senator Joseph l. France Of Maryland
sailed aboard the steamship Aquitania
today to spend several weeks in Rus
STA. He announced that representa-
tives of the soviet government will
meet him in London and escort him
into Russia either through Riga or
Libau.
During his visit Senator France said
he expects to interview various boil
shevik leaders. including Lenine and
Trotzky, and obtain an understanding
of conditions there. He plans to pass
at least six weeks in Moscow, the
seat of the soviet government.
Senator France said that he hoped
which would improve relations be-
tween the soviet government and the
American government.
The senator declared that better re-
lations with Russia was a matter of
practical politics.
I'VE did not approve the regime of
the late Gar" he added, "and we do
not need to approve the soviet. There
arc colleagues of mine in the Sena te
of whom | do not approve, and if l can
be tolerant of them-some of them
I think | can be tolerant of some of
the views of soviet leaders.
Russia has been called the trunk
of the European tree. We must in
crease its health to increase the
health of the body polite of all Eu-
rope"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-25
ELMORE SHERIFF TO
ANSWER CHARGES OF
0FFENSES WEDNESDAY

Montgomery, May 24.-(Special )-Sheriff
John Strength Of Gilmore county will
come before the supreme court We'd
nesday in answer to articles OF impeach-
ment filed by the state charging him
with offenses which the state alleges
should remove him from office.
Sheriff Strength has summoned about
80 witnesses to counteract the evidence
which the state proposes to offer. Fifty
five witnesses have been summoned by
the state.
The articles Of impeachment have been
filed by Judge Horace c. Wilkinson of
Birmingham, special assistant attorney
general, after the grand jury of Elmor :
county had refused to recommend the re-
mcval of the sheriff from office The
state charges that Sheriff Strength has
not enforced the prohibition law, has
been guilty of the use of Intoxicating LID
uors to excess and has collected money
from various persons under an agree
ment not to cause their arrest. To each
allegation Sheriff Strengths attorneys
propose to plead not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-25
GIST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL


Southern Presbyterinns vote co-op-
Grafton in unity. campaign.
Alleged bomb leaders believed
caught in Chicago.
President due In Washington this
morning.
Money and honor henped upon women
scientist.
Mobiles fuel oil station Will soon
be started.
Miller praises campaign mt Haglnnd.
Express company fight before ,erv-
ice commission.
seuy indicted for murdey or his wife.
AIlgood asks aid from Alnbama's
delegation In Washington.
LOCAL
Burruss insists jitney law needs In
surnnce clause.
interference from outside Alabama
becomes nuisance.
Montgomery road open to traffic
next sunday. A
Frank Hammond Is called by death.
Tentative routes for jitneys consid-
cred by city.
Salvation Army canvass to start this
morning.
Dent pays tribute to college in
alumni addreas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1921-05-25
GEDDES BACKS UP
HARDING AGAINST
ALL future WARS
Says Nations Speaking Same
Language Is Best Chance in
the World to Bring About
Complete Sympathy
by Associated Press

New York May M-President Hard
ng's utterances against war were echoed
tonight by sir Auckland Ceddes, British
ambassador to the United States, at the
annual Empire Day dinner of the British
Schools and Universities club of New
York
I'VE must not forget the evil of war, .
Sir Auckland said Let us resolve. as
the President said yesterday, that it
must not be again, Another war can
rot be waged without horrors indescrib-
able. New weapons have been devised
among them bacteria to spread diseases
too horrible to contemplate. 1t must mo-.
be.
DO not let us forget the awful cost
of war or Us horrors he continued
"BMt let us also not forget the price Of
eternal freedom in eternal watchfulness
and let US not browse IN the watchtower.
it is drowsiness in the watchtower
which is responsible for war
I'VE must apply to international rela-
lions the spirit of the game. We must
be willing to give and take knowing
that everything cannot come our way.
that the other fellow has his rights, not
forgetting the need to maintain watch
fitness
"Retween our two nations speaking the
same language and with the same ideals
there is the best chance in the world
to bring about complete sympathy. COM
plete understanding and complete friend
ship.
And I will ask you ell to remember
that understanding that friendship Is
not the business of any one individual
but is the business OF everyone who is re-
solved that war shall not occur again;
that there will be no war If human in
genuity and good feeling can prevent it.
They can prevent il and they must"