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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-01-05

From Iowa he moved with his fam
lily to Elk River, Minnesota, wher,
he resided for nine years, coming t,
Kennewick, where he purchased q,
orchard tract and made his home fo,
one year. In 1910 he moved to Spo.
kane and spent two years, but 70.
turned to Kennewick to make his
home.
He is survived by his wife and two
sons, William and Raymond, at the
family home, Gilbert M, of Elk Riv-
er, Mimi, Mrs. Bert Moores of Ken
newick and Donald of Yakima. One
son Leonard, died in infancy and .
daughter, Mrs. E. N. Chipperfeld'
passed away in Kennewick five years
ago. Six grandchildren also SURVIVE
him. Five in Minnesota ana on'
Marjorie Moores, in Kennewlck' !.
Mr.. Gilcrist was always active ~
civic affairs and had been scnooi {
rector and county assessor for 2 hun d
Der of years in the east. IN san -
1915 he became d member OF the A zen a
newick city council, representing s sI t.
third ward, and served until the tau .sa Il
Of 1920, when his removal !io n.;on m
ward necessitated his reslenas sad 81
Dnr;no all these years he only mlsse o,
turing al 'ne' +ook an active part "
W. -, 1e s;tv affairs, especially matters !
pertaining to the street depar'ne &
e which he was chairman. &
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-01-05

Of new fields that it is possible :.
fields to be profitable d tbo . LOT
The exchange Of plants t esOwer'
neighbors should never be rr Uesseen
as in many cases this is the way IN
which the weevil is spread" =
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-01-05

The Christian EndeavOr society .,
the Christian church enterta;noS ~ !.
a banquet and watch party SATURDAY. ~
evening in the basement Of the cS,,.as.
where Rev. and Mrs. Jope and Ron
ben Wheeler We're guests Of honor,
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-01-05

KENNEwICK's BEST BOOSTER
is the 1922 land price list just is
sued by the Courier-Reporter for o.
w. Rich, pioneer landman. 1t is CIV
en- away free. SO anyone may send
them to their friends. Call at the land
office in the lobby of the Commercial
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-01-05

Eop sALE-Horses; or will trade
for anything ! can use. =. ".
Thomas, Hover, Wash. 4i-aap
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1922-01-05
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FRInAY-

FRIDAY
Owen Moore in "a Divorce of Con-
vention," a comedy drama with real
prohibition kick. Also another inter-
esting Sport Review, single reel. Worth
the price alone.
SATURDAY.
William Russell in "Children of the
Night" in which the star becomes a
Wall Street power. Also historical
continued story winners of the West"
in two reels.
SUNDAY
Shirley Mason in "Lovetime," a
story of great personal appeal. Be
happy and see "Lovetilne." Also a
comedy Trough Seas" with Gaylord
Lloyd and Topics of the Day.
MONDAY and TUESDAY,
One of the outstanding pictures of
the year, with strong heart appeal.
ga Mans Home" with perfect cast,
including Harry Morey, Kathlyn Will
liams, Matt Moore, Grace Valentine
and Faire Binney. In class with
SWAY Down East" "The Old Nest"
and cover the HILL" You'll miss a
treat If you pass this picture by.
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY
William Farnum in "His Greatest
Sacrifice" You know Farnum and his
wonderful stories and acting? This
is considered one of his best pictures,
and will be real treat. Full of action
and thrills. Also "The Greenhorn," a
Mermaid comedy with 1000 laughs. An
exceptional program.
COMING
Priscilla Dean in "The Conflict"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
HUNTERS FIND DEAD
BODY
Man Hanging From a
Tree Above lockwood
Deputy Sheriff Smart of lockwood
Trying TO Determine Whether Re-
mains are In Somerset or piscata
quis

Sheriff Mooers received at late
hour Tuesday night telephone mes
sage from Deputy Sheriff Smart of
lockwood that three hunters who
had Just come in from the country
above Moosehead Lake had reported
to the officer that they had found the
body of man hanging in tree about
fifty miles North OF lockwood The
men reported that in their opinion the
body had been hanging there for, sew
eral weeks and the hunters being from
out of the state had no idea as to
whom it might be. They were asked
to remain and return with Deputy
Smart to locate the body. Mr. Smart
will Immediately ascertain whether
the body is in Somerset County or
Piscataquis County and if found to be
in Somerset, Sheriff Mooers. Co. At
torney Thorne and DR.. Stnehfield. me-
dical examiner. will leave at once for
the scene. Deputy Smart was di-
rected to in nowway interfere With
the body until the arrival of the au-
thorities.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
ANNULMENT Of OLSON
MARRIAGE VOWS
Judge Scott Wilson Rendered Decree
Granting Petition OF ThorWald II.
OlsS0n OF Sk0W4legnn

Judge Scott Wilson has rendered
his decree in the annulment of mar
riage proceedings in the case of
Thorwald X. Olsson of SkoWhegan pc
titioner Va Alice Sonthworth alias Oh
sson of Belfast. Mr. OLSON was re-
presented by l.. l.. Walton OF Skowhe-
gan and Mrs. OLSON by Francis w.
Sullivan of Portland at an evening ses-
sion of Supreme Judicial Court, The
case attracted considerable attention,
The couple We're married at Belfast
October 5. 1921 Judge Wilson in
his decree stated that the marriage
was annulled on account of fraud
praetieed by the said Alice Southworth
upon Mr.. OLSON as sci out in his pc
ton and the child born to the said
Alice SouthWorth or February 10,
1922 Is found not to be the offspring
of the said Thorwald r. OLSON. Judge
Wilson further decreed that all inter
ests and duties growing out of the
marriage ce3amony should be abrogat-
ed and annulled and become as though
they never had in form existed. Mr..
Olsson is eI ployed as an operator at
the Weston Plant of the Central Maine
Power Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
D. A. R. CHAPTER HOLDS
MEETING
Candidacy of Mrs. Blaine :. Viles for
State Vice Regent is Supported by
Daughters OF Eunice FarnswOrth
Chapter

The first meeting of the fall of Eu-
nice Farnsworth Chapter, d. A. K. was
held Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Birdena f. Conant, Mrs. Con-
ant being assisted in her duties as
hostess by Mrs. Nellie e. Chase There
were the usual opening exercises with
the Regent Mrs Elizabeth A. Marble
presiding During the business ses-
sion the name OF Mrs. Blaine S. Viles
of Augusta was presented by Cush
noe Chapter of that city for the state
vice regency and Mrs. Viles was Civ
en- the unanimous support of the chap
ter Miss Weston, acting for Mrs.
Edith S. Philbrick reported that the
marker which has for some time mark
ed the site of the first house In Show
hogan and which was taken up for
repairs is ready to be replaced. The
site of this early dwelling is on the
new state road to Fairfield. Mrs /.
Viola Weston of Induatry reported
the state field day at New Meadows
Inn The program was In charge of
DR.. Julia Nay Kincad and she intro
duced Mrs. A. H. Foster the new Dist
rict nurse who gave an Instructive
address on health and diseases, touch
ing upon Skowhegan conditions. The
subject for the years study In the
chapter is "Old Forts and Garrison
Houses in Maine, and papers on Forts
Popham and Wiscasset were read by
DR.. Kincaid. Mrs. Foster then gave
an impromptu talk of her trip over
seas and foreign hospital work.
At the conclusion of the program
dainty sandwiches and tea with nuts
and mints were served by the two
hostesses.
The next meeting on November 20
will be with Mrs. Gertrude w. Buck
nam and Mrs. Sarah L. Whitcomb.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
ADDITIONAL POWER TO Be FURNISHED
FROM SkOWHEGAN PLANT
Central Maine Power Company to Add Fourth
Generating Unit to Local Development

10 keep up the insisfenf demand FOR
m9re over in the central part Of
Name the Central Maine Power Co.
has begun construction at three OF
its present power plants which Will
mean $500 additional horse power of
hfdro-electric power for the Indust-
rial heart of Maine
This additional power viii be sup
piled as follows,
One thousand additional horse
power from the redeyelopment Of the
so-ealled Union Gas and Electric
Company plant on the Messalonskee
Stream in Wateryille.
ono thousand three hundred add
itional power b. adding fourth
generating unit in it big no8 plant
at SkoWhegan.
When the plant At Skowhegan vas
completed it WAS supposed that there
would be sufficient power developed
for the normal requirements for
some time 10 come.
Yet within a brief period if tine
there rama the call for more power
The GompanY's power reserve vas
reduced n low margin II became
necessary to back up this demand by
generating electricity from steam at
its reserve plant in Farmingdaie.
It vas evident that more power
must he ready The demand was in
creasng afeadily and gave every pro
speet OF continuing to increase. The
company wished to keep its power
developed at least year ahead Of the
demand SO it gladly embarked ON the
opportunitg to add to its power
resources
The order has just been placed for
the new 15o0 horse power unit for
Deer Rips Station.
In addition 10 this new unit. there
will be added 4,ooo kYA synchrorous
condenser in order To improve voltage
conditions \ new transmission line
will be built from the station to Lew
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
Bangor Man Dies on Visit in Skonhe.
gan

Hugh O'Bflen seventy eight years
old and a native of Ireland died early
Monday morning at the home of his
niece. Mrs Charles +. Pope at So
Spring street Mr.. Brlen arrived Ia
SkowheGan Friday night from a visit
in Portland accompanied by his niece
Mrs. William Stone of that city. He
had not been in good health for some
time and complained of not feeling
well while in Portland He was we'll
enough Saturday however, to visit the
downton section. Early Monday morn
ing he spehe to q member of the Pope
family say.Hg thaf he did not feel
well and diel Il rtly afterwards from
heart trou le The body was taken
to Fanees. his home. for burial. Mr..
o Brien MAS Nid3Ser and is survived
by two sisters, Miss Mary and Miss
Agnes 0'Brion with whom he lived.
The Pope t4mily have lately moved
here from Bridgeport. conn. Mr.. Pope
is superintendent of the Skowhegan
Paper 90.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19

lstan winch viii me8u additional "a
paeliY and improved voltage likewise.
a. this liHe VIII be on separate pole
Inc II will Riee greater security from
interruption
These improvements viii mean
much toward increasing tie power
and light service in Lewiston ard
vicinity
The redeyelopment Of lie Tnion
Gas Station at Watersille will mean
as mfsh Ter tie improvement Of ser
wee il " sfFille and vicinity +
VII iae5a that the distributing station
a Haterfille viii get service efen II
the nigh tention lines entering fbe
city are put out Of eomm.s sion tenn
porariIy by storms
The Union Gas Station Is one Of the
eompanY's oldest plants Originally
intended to deYeiope 100o horse power
II has deterioated to a point where il
supplies only fraction of that
amount
The station Is 10 be thoroughly re-
modeled and a new generating unit
installed. Fifty men ara noy,
employed on this JOB sn9 II ia bonad
to have this station in operation by
December l.
The largest Of the Companys pres
ent activities to develop more power
IS at 9kowhegan where a new forth
unit Is being installed. This unit
will add 43oo more horse power u
that big station and bring its total
output UP 10 over $1,000 horse power.
The work at this station is going On
with but few changes and no inter
ruptlons because the plant was
originally built TO accommodate four
units
The Company, by installing this
unit. will take advantage of a larger
source OF power because q consider
able amount of water which has been
running 10 waste over the skowhezap
dam will now be utilized.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
CHILDREN COMMITTED
To STATE BOARD
Judge T.. ". Sawyer OF Western Scm-
erset Municipal Court Orders Several
Into Custody OF Children's Gardian

Wallace Withee, Jr, aud Irene Wi
thee, children OF Wallace and Mary
Withee who have been with their mo-
ther at the Anson Town Farm We're
before Judge Sawyer OF the Western
Municipal Court here Monday and
were committed to the custody of the
State Board of Ghidren's Guardian
The father is employed in Dexter and
it is undeta'ood that an attempt will
he made to place the mother in the
home for feeble minded
Dorothy Merriman, about two years
old, who has been II the State Reform
atory with her mother who was an
inmate there. was committed by Judge
Sawyer on Monday to the board of
Ghildrens Guardian The child's mo
ther has been sent TO the Insane Hos
pital at Bangor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
[MFRsET COUNTY ENDED SEASON OF
mrs At BINGHAM ON SATURDAY LAST
L,eessfuI Postponed Event Summary of
Races Awards in Different Departments

1st; James Fitzsimmons, 2nd. Fat
oxen, Cony Grant, 1st. Three year
old steers. Cony Grant 1st End and
3rd. Two year old steers. Cony
Grand, 1st. Yearling steers, Olin
Robinson, 1st; Coney Grant, End
Steer calves, Cony Grant 1st Here
ford cows, Olin Robinson, 1st; Cony
Grant, End. Hereford heifer, three
years old. Olin Robinson. 1st. Herd
Hereford heifers, Cony Grant, 1st One
year old Hereford heifer. Gony Grant,
list; c. w. Dutton, 2nd; Cony Grant,
Sd. Hereford heifer calves, Cony
Grant, 1st; c. w Dutton End; Gony
Grant, Sd. Hereford bull calf, {. W.
Dut.on, 1st and Ind: Olin Robinson,
3rd.
Jersey COWS, Olin Robinson, 1st;
Claude Goodrich, 2nd and Sd. Jer-
sey bull, Claude Goodrich, 1st. Jer-
sey calf, Claude Goodrich. 1st Draft
stallion. Walter Robinson 1st. Work
ing oxen, James Fitzsimmons, 1st.
HORSE RACING
The following were the results of
the horse races:
% ei'fA'' iNol ofN ayr
PURSE $f25.00
Barton, w. A. Bradford. Farm
ias'o,i :, t,.,, - l ! !
ieu a.'e' a. L. iNoase''' q y .
d, ming ,o' ~ ~, ~. ~. :
oiiendn' u w ooe'on' p'ne =
-, uai'l ,,,,..s :, =, -.
io,''any "ii'eioo'' = W i''''o''' . !.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
Commandery Has Largely Attended
C0nclale

Tv5 hnnlred ana twenty-five sir
Knights from different sections OF
Somerset and kenuebee Counties at
tended conelaye of De Molay Com
mandery No. 10 X. T. al the Asylun,
Tuesday evening The orders nf the
Red Cross and Malta were conferred
during the early evening and at 6.3o
lobster banquet was served. The
tables were attractiyely LAID and the
menu included lobster with drawn hut
ter. hot rolls. potato chips. doughnuts.
cheese. coffee and apples L Vas
served under the direction OF SIR
Knight Ernest {. Butler assisted bv
Sir knights L ? Whiting. Il. \.
Flanders. Carl Curtis. John L Fish.
{. \ Ross, Edwin Sampson. Charles
Smith. {. a Storer. c. NJ. Holt. Ray
Sylvester and others Grace vas
asked by Rev. {. II. MoElhinev OF
Madison Later in the evening the
order of the Temple vas conferred
There were eight candaate5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
The Late John i. Murray

Funeral services for the late John
Murray were held Monday morn
at nine o'clock from the church
Our Lady of Lourdes where the
teased had been communicate,
j. l.. A. Renaud officiating. The
!, in which st. Mary's Choir as
I'D was partially sung in English
Father Renaud delivered short
mon in English. The remains
b Inferred in the family lot at Cal
h Cemetery beneath a mound of
utiful flowers contributed by SYM
hetic friends and relatives.
IT, Murray was very we'll known
Skowhegan where he had resided
many years. He was born in st.
brges, Canada, about seventy-six
rS ago and came here with his par
when very young. For forty
rS he was employed at the Dane
and Blind factory and afterwards
pied for McQuillan &c Pooler. For
fral years, however, he had been
Ered.
H. Murray was twice married. His
wife was Miss Mary Boulette and
hs union three children were born,
Iie, who married the late w. G..
ne and il now deceased; William,
died when young and Carrie M,
Of George Chase of Skowhegan.
first wife died when Mrs. Chase
Elk years old and he subsequently
Fried Miss Addie Lessor and to this
pie one child Laura, deceased wife
A. McCoombs, was born. Of
family, Mrs. Chase, is the only
3VlVlng member and with. her he
made his home, receiving solici-
care from the members of her
ly His final illness was brief,
|erlng only about two and one-half
Ss and he was confined to his bed
J from Thursday until Saturday
|en MS death occurred. During his
eSs he was attended by Mrs. Mary
Nelte' sister-in- n-law who assisted
family in their final ministerings
|'ae aged man.
ne surviving relatives beside the
Ign'er include the following grand
[uen the Misses Margaret. Eve
and Laura Chase. Wilbur Chase,
p Vera McCoombs of Skowhegan,
p Madeline McCoombs of Waterville
Milton Young, William Gagne of
Fuahd and Mrs. Erwin Donna of
|efVllle. The grand children were
III attendance at the funeral while
|ers here because of his death were
ana Mrs. f. l.. Chase and son,
IL wesley Chase of Fairfield; Mr..
MIS- j. h. Keith of Norridgewock
b A. McCoombs of Waterville.
GARD OF APPRECIATION
appreciate the sympathy bes-
[eu upon us and the flowers given
III our bereavement.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Chase and
family.
|pSaegan, Me-. Oct. 10, 1922.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
c. II. Whittier Dies in Florida

Word was received here Yesterday
by Mrs. Elizabeth Burns Lombard
that her brother-in-law Charles H.
Whittier of Winter Park, Florida died
Tuesday evening Mr. Whittier's
health has been greatly impaired for
several years He was formerly a
ieweller and before going south lived
in Winthrop. Mass. For many years
he had lived in Orlando, Florida but
lately has been living in Winter Park
1t was his custom TO come north sum
mers. for several months at his Lake
wood cottage. He is survived by a
widow. formerly Miss Sarah Burns of
Madison. The body will he brought
10 Skowhegan for burial Funeral
announcement later. Mr. Whittier
was a 32nd degree Mason.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19

nj County wound up its sea-
:, fairs last Saturday at Bing-
This was very successful
p a,,ra1 event, Notwithstanding il
fl,u'" nostponed from the week
We @ and the three days program
ea@n va, condensed into one. There
at = large midway but several
Nv rended their wares to the in
- erowd of six or seven hun
'''g gotrons The exhibits were
IN = large tent on the fair
"a and there were ball games,
ia1s r5cing aud pulling matches. A
u hall in Hunnewell Hall closed
5lys festivities,
f. ~ Mfollowing awards were made:
5isnlay potatoes, c. X. Morris,
" / owens End. Best display
V / owens, 1st. Best display
|,esl Seth Davis apples, H. d. Ba-
I Ist Cabbage, John Redmond,
yellow corn, Elmer A. Baker,
Rest display of canned fruit,
|,,oy Goodrich, 1st; Mrs. John Red
u ID Canned vegetables, Au-
\ 'r' Goodrich, 1st; Olive Hilton, I'd.
4 display of raspberries, Ida Lis
uaple syrup, Earle Lister. 1st.
rdolion green's, Bessie Redmond,
BIueberries, Mrs. Mary j. Red
I'd 1st Tomato pickles, Mrs.
I Lister 1st. Apples, Thomas
rss lst: W. J. Owens, End; c. w.
t,on 3rd. Vegetables, Thomas
vps lst. W. J. Owens, End. An
rs fnrnture. Mrs. John Redmond.
,iopp vases. Mrs. John Redmond.
4 display antiques, b. F. Adams,
Best display hand made baskets,
Hnnnewell. Hand woven slip
D. J. Gallant. Knives and
1rds Elmer A. Baker. 1st. Silk
\ Mrs. Daniel Witham. 1st; Gym
Smith. End; Olive Hilton, Sd.
0kpd rug. Mrs. Eta Holt, 1st. Hand
zen blanket. Cynthia smith, ISL,
nd made pin cushion, Mary j.
imond 1st. Ancient needlework,
n J. Redmond, 1st. Best embroid-
i scarf, Florence Murray. Crochet
yoke, Ruby Hardy. 1st. Crocheted
trpiece. Nettie M. Baker. Best
pIay of needlework, Gladys Goff,
Lois b. Dutton, End. Parrot,
E. II. Caswell. Best White Leg
\ hen. Earl Lister, 1st. Rhode
md Red, Olin Robinson, 1st; Earl
,er End. Best photography dis
!. Milford Baker. Matched oxen,
,es Fitzsimmons, 1st; Cony Grant,
Matched steers, Cony Grant,
Matched calves, c. w. Dutton.
Matched yearling steers, Olin
,nson. lst. Beef oxen. Cony Grant,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
COUNTY SEED SHOW
ON OCTOBER 81
Annual Meeting of the
Somerset Farm Bureau
President julian Emery oi the State
Federation OF Farm Bureaus TO
Speak

The annual meeting of the Somerset
County Farm Bnrean and Seed Show
and Exhibit will he held at Skowhe-
gan on Tuesday, October 81. At the
special meeting of Somerset County
Farm Bureau, held June % it was
voted To postpone action regarding
afliliation until the annual meeting
President Julian Emery Of the State
Federation will he present to take the
matter of afiilation up at our annual
meeting \ good representation of
Somerset farm families should be pre-
sent at thia meeting
The programme Of work and bud
get for 1923 will be brought up for
adoption at this meeting. Executive
committee for 1923 will be elected at
this meeting.
Now IS the time to select exhibits
for the county =eed show. Let's make
this show a real seed show and exhi-
bit The Farm Bureau will gladly
send meritor,ous exhibits to the State
Seed Show at Lewiston 10 be held Nov
ember Il. Is and Is.
BE careful in selecting exhibits
Beans and peas should be hand-picz
ed and free from mixtures of varieties
Corn exhibits need great care in Sc
lection this year. Uniformity in Size
shape and maturity are important.
Potatoes should be uniform in size
shape and color. aud weigh from six
to eight ounces. Wipe all tubers
clean of dirt with wooden cloth. but
do not wash. Grain should be
screened and clean Of dirt.
Apples are apples in 1922. Much
care must be used in selecting good
exhibits
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
WINTER LYCEUM COURSE
MONDAY NIGHT
Charles Cox and the National YnIs
Qunrtette First IN Series

Monday evening. October %. there
comes to Skowhegan Opera House IN
the first number Of the Winter Lyeenm
Course that prince of entertainers.
Charles Cox and the National Male
Quartette. Every one who heard him
!ast year and those who did not will
want to hear him this year and it IS
safe to predict that the standing room
only sign will be cut The tickets
are at price where all can afford 10
GO. 55e for adults. 5oe fer students.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
Bull LD|NGS BURNED
WITHOUT INSURANCE
Fire Discovered In the Hay Loft of
Mrs. Anna MGrrlsOn's Barn

Canaan, Oct. 16-Fire was discover
ed about O'Clock Saturday afternoon
in the hay loft of the barn owned by
Mrs. Anna Rowe Morrison. AS there
was high wind the flames spread
rapidly. The main house was saved
after hard fight The ell, stable and
old cider mill was completely de-
stroyed. No insurance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
Urban X. Parkman Dies In California

The many friends of Urban X. Park
man will be grieyed to learn of his
death which occurred Oct at his
home in Pasadena, Calf.
Mr. Parkman was a much respected
citizen of this town, leaving four years
ago for California to be near his
daughters. His age was about 65
years. He is survived by his widow
and several daughters and grandchil-
dren
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-19
CENTENNIAL OBSERv.
ANCE AUGUST 1924
Anson Academy will have Fitting Cere.
monies Celebrating Tooth Birthday

North .Snson. Oct 1.-THE date of
the Centennial observance by Anson
Academy has been definitely fixed as
August %, "a, 1925 In about a
month there will be meetings of the
several committees when plans being
arranged will be inaugurated Na
Alumni functions whatever will he
held in connection with the commence
ment exercises of June 1913.