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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
OFFICERS SUCCESSFUL IN LOCATING ONE
RESPONSIBLE FOR FIRES
Two Blazes in Same Neighborhood on East
Front Street Tuesday Evening

Stillman COT don of skowhegan. 10
years OF age. Who lives with his faith
er on Cedar street, was arrested this
morning by Sheriff John a Mooers
and locked up on a charge of having
set fire to the storehouse OF the Amer
lean Wooden Co. and Daniel T. Cum
mings on the Lewis Anderson estate
and also to the other stable on East
Front street where fire was discover
ed Tuesday
The officer claims to have sufficient
evidence TO convict in this case and
Gordon Is reported TO have admitted
his guilt under questioning by Off
cials. He was to be brought before
magistrate this Thursday afternoon
for preliminary hearing and the
case will then go to the Grand Jury.
Great relief is felt in the commun-
ity at the apprehension and confine-
ment Of this boy. The officers should
most certainly be highly compliment
ed on the quick and effective work.
Solving this mystery depended. it
seems. wholly upon two footprints in
the SHOW which were the only ones
not oblterated when Sheriff Mooers
and Deputy Hall of Jackman ap-
peared on the scene during the fire.
the rest being made useless by the
crowd about the building.
The offender was paroled out of the
State Reform school about year ago.
he having been put there for demol-
ishing gravestones in the Southside
cemetery, breaking into Symons' Bak-
cry and stealing from an automobile
His father. fireman at the American
Woolen Mills and respectable citl-
zen obtained a release on parole as
above mentioned.
Sheriff Mooers says that Gordon is
Of a different type u offender than
he mas ever run ucrOss N Somerset
County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
NORR|DGEWOCK BOY
SHOT IN BACK
X-Ray Reveals Bullet
Lodged in Liver
--latest AdVices Seem 10 Indicate That
the Unfortunate Youth VIII
Recover

A serious shooting accident oc-
CURED last Tuesday afternoon at Nor
when Donald Newell, aged
Is, son of Mrs. Nellie Brown. was ac-
cidentally shot in the back by his
nine year old brother, Wallis. The
boys were out target shooting with
several playmates and Donald, think
ing no more cartridges remained in
the magazine of the % rife, laid the
gun down and started to rearrange
the target Wallis: likewise under
the impression that the firearm was
not loaded, picked IL up and aiming
at the target released the trigger, the
bullet entering the other brothers
back and lodging in the liver. The
unfortunate Young man was given
first aid treatment by DR.. II. W,
Smith who immediately made ar
rangements 10 have the boy conveyed
to the Kennebee Valley Hospital. An
X-ray was taken and an operation
performed to remove the bullet. Lat
est advices indicate that the injured
youth will recover.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
HAPPY GATHERING ENJOYS ALUMNI BALL
on TUESDAY EVENING
Presentation of Certificates to Football Heroes
is Pleasing Feature

To the pleasing strains of music
by the Peerless Orchestra of Port
land. d happy representation of alumni
of Skowhegan High danced with their
friends at Grange Hall on Tuesday
evening and part of Wednesday
morning It was gay affair indeed
Charming evening gowns were much
in evidence. The hail was filled with
the spirit of Christmas the green and
red in the form Of trees. boughs and
Crepe paper being tastily arranged by
local interior decorators Refresh
ments of punch and waters were
served
Among the alumni trom ont of town
is held each year At this time, were
the following: Doris Cover. who IS
| teacher at Dover. y. H., Carolyn
Cover. junior at Wheaton: Eleanor
HaWe=. senior at Colby. Dorothy
Gaylord, training in Massachusetts.
General Hospital; Nerna Porter, at
Mis- NheeloCk's school in Boston.
Della Hilton. teacher in Old
town. Airline Keene at Fishers Busi-
ness college. Someryile. Mass; Nir
ginia taes. a freshman al Bates; Ella
FIahaefs. Conservatory of music in
Boston Maurice Phiihrick. Harvard
Medh3l, Lewis Brown and Harold
Poolsr University Of Vermont; Brooks
f. Savage. Roy NJ F'itzmorris. Law
rene sockburn. Iandgon Jewett; Her
man porter and Raymond LaCasce of
BoWjau Adolph Bissou Of the Uni
vers.lr OF Maine, Claude Bouchard
of Co'5y. Kenneth Smiley of North
eastern III Boston; Mylon Jacobs OF
Wesieyan and Lauriston Jacobs were
here from Auburn.
Alsn a goodly number of friends
from aHaY were here to make merry
and In be included in the list are
France Fllingwood Of Augusta: Al
tana Murphy of Haverhill Louise
Hayos ArIington. Doris Toward Of
Augusta. Marion Jacobs of Au-
burn, Margaret Kennieon OF Exeter,
n II Ernest n. JOY Of Bar Harhor;
Marion woodbury. of Lynn, Arthur
High al Athens Miss Judith Kirby
of Boston
Hcaamsster ralph Y Leighton
made f'f Ne remarks realizing that
this seemed an opportnne time 10
make guards to the victorious foot
bali squai md dltho the gold footballs
to be presented did not arrive in time
for The aHsaigious occasion. Coach Ar
cine IL fH here from Pennington
for TIN tm1i RAN. was called upon
to pre..8 rho letter men with GER
tficaie Ihe Eridiron heroes 10 earn
these W.. captain Emile Dionne.
msnagef NIlau Stiuchtield. Francis
MURRAY. leiiN niouue. Adolnh Provost,
George HsHes. Romeo Halle. Paul
Steward edward Cowetta. Edward
Bouford. benjamin Oddx, Reid Apple
bee. Reginald McAllister, Frank nu
gas. Henry Lessard and Lawrence
Drum II is regretted that the last
u3me NJ ommitlod from the liHt on
the proreuu riyen at the bll.
Tin uapinu cumuatier consisted
of tle oHoWing ladies. six graduates
Vivian Woodbury.. 90; Mrs. Mollie NJ.
G-ecnu.e. al; Mrs Maude W Smith
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28

The two fires which lead to the ar
rest were discovered on lower
East Front street early Tuesday even
ing. The first Of these was seen by
Frank Palmer in the stable at the
rear Of Herbert Chapmans home and
AT first It was thought that the team
ster was there to put up the horses
Upon Investigating, however, Mr.. Pal
mer found the door to be locked and
upon gaining admittance saw that the
place was ablaze. He lost no time
in subduing the flames from corn
stalks and bale of hay with
blanket and with water and really
the most serious damage resulting
was the burning of tire on a Ford
car which was stored there. Had the
horses been brought in at the usual
time. 1t ia likely that they would have
succumbed to the intense smoke but
fortunately for their owner, Edward
Burgess. they worked overtime on
Tuesday and escaped the affair As
far as Is known no one was in the
stable during the afternoon.
At about 645 p. m shortly after the
first had been extinguished, an alarm
was sounded and the department re
sponded to find that fire was making
Its way in the shoddy stored in the
Anderson stable, across the street
from the first fire. The Anderson
property is owned by the American
Woolen Co. and the stable is rented
by the Daniel E. Cummings Co. as q
storehouse. The flames we're discoy-
cred by neighbor whose prompt
ness in spreading the larm prevented
more serious disaster, the blaze be
ing confined to the basement of the
stable where it evidently was set in
two different places. it being on both
sides of the partition. The loss to
the stock is probably $4,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Textile Worker Jailed on Charge Of
Assault on Former Wife

Jack Davis of Skowhegan, a textile
worker, was arrested on Sunday even
ing by Chief of Police Frank Thomp-
son and Sheriff John A. Mooers at
the Maine Central Hotel after he is
alleged to have broken down door
to the room of his former vile and
had assaulted her by striking her in
face. He was brought before Judge
Sawyer on Tuesday, who imposed a
fine and costs of $20.09 and ten days
in Jail with an alternative sentence of
thirty days in Jail in default of pay
ment of fine and costs. This was
on a charge of intoXiCation and dis
turbing the peace while another war
rant charging assault as above stated
will be held in allegiance until his
first term is served
Davis took an appeal from The sen
tence but at this writing has not Sc
cured bondsmen.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Business and Professional WOmen's
Club Occupy New Quarters
Monday

The Business and Professional We
mems Club will occupy their new
quarters, formerly the Dr. VI + Lord
suite of Offices IN the Mcclellan
building next Monday They are 10
have four rooms. the larger to con
tain a piano and furnished to serve
as a meeting place for the members.
While the others will be used as
reading and card rooms.
Although less than a year old this
organization has increased in mem
bership to about one hundred and in
dications seem to point 10 a continued
prosperity The present officers are
President. Margaret II Chase, vice
president, Anne NJ Caswell secretary
Landry. treasurer, Mrs. Flor
enee Higgins and auditor. Leila Fair
brother
The next meeting Of the club will
he Tuesday. January Q Plans are
beng made TO have claSsese in sew
ing mandolin. auction and first aid
Tor the benefit OF the members. The
of these instructions viii be
governed to a considerable extent b.
the enthusiasm shown
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
WOODSMEN REPORT NO
TRACE Of WAROENS
David Brown and Myrtley
johnson

lockwood. Me. Dec. 21-The ten
woodsmen who left here on December
IL to search for Game Wardens David
Brown of Greenville and NJ. NJ. John
son of Patten, who disappeared on
November Is while seeking to capture
game poachers from the Canadian
side of the line, were returning to-
day from the northern border with
out success.i Word was received
that they had been unable to find the
two officials, or locate Their bodies
because of the snow, now several feet
deep.
When they left here they planned
to search in the vicinity of Abaco-
net bog. where the wardens were
last seen alive and the territory along
the Quebec boundary at the head
waters of the st. John river.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
REV. G. v. A|NCKLEY
ADDRESSES LADIES
Gives Character Sketch
at Library Parlors
Christmas Gifts We're Distributed
Among the Needy Families In
Town

The regular meeting of the Town
Improvement Society was held Fri
day afternoon in Library Parlors
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth pre-
sided and the decorations were in
charge of Miss Alice E. Danforth and
Mrs. Eugenia Merriam. These were
in keeping with the holiday season.
There was also a Christmas tree dec
GRATED with gifts which were to be
distributed among the poor families
of the town. The hostesses for the
occasion were Mrs. Mertie Lamb. Mrs.
Violet V. Fogg, Mrs Mabel G. Bragg
and Mrs Sara T. Dyer. On the pres
idents table was a large bouquet of
saliva aud pine.
Reports were read by the secretary
and anthems were sung by a chorus
made up of the following ladies: Mrs.
Rose Burrill, Mrs. Ella Holt, Mrs. Lii
liam Smith, Mrs. Minna Savage, Mrs.
Mabel G. Bragg, Mrs. Mertie Lamb.
Mrs. Mamie Watson and Mrs. Arazina
Miller with Mrs Lila B. Friend as
accompanist.
The President then introduced Rev.
G. W. Hinckley who gave character
sketch of w. H. II. Murray, who was
at one time pastor of the Park Street
Church In Boston. He also gave Il
review of one of Mr.. Murray's writ
ings, How John Norton, the Trap
per, Kept His Christmas At the
close of the program, refreshments of
popcorn and candy were served by the
hostesses in popcorn bags
The next meeting will be observed
as childrens day and will he held ON
Saturday, January 13. instead of Fri
day, January IL. Mrs. Rose Burrill
will be in charge of this meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Brighton DistilIerS Before Trial
Justice Sanders

Frank w. Small and Orison Scrib-
ner both of Brighton were brought
before Trial Justice Waldo N. Sanders
of Athens on Tuesday by Sheriff John
A. Mooers and Deputy Sherffs, e. II.
Cook of Athens and II. +. Crocker of
Canaan after a seizure at the home of
Scribner where "A complete distilling
apparatus was found and a large
quantity of intoxicating liquor.
Both respondents pleaded guilty
and Justice Sanders. after carefully
considering the case. sentenced these
men to pay a fine of 800 each and
added costs and also two months in
jail but consenting 10 suspend the
jail sentence upon payment of fine
and costs as long as they no further
violated the Liquor law.
Certain extenuating circumstances
made this decision possible but was
in no way intended as a pattern for
other violaters
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
LIBERAL BONUS FOR
EMPLOYEES
M aine Spinning Co.
Give Help $4,000.
Amount Received Is Based Upon
Length of Service

The employees of the Maine Spin
ming Company received for a Christ
mas gift last Friday an average
weeks pay for every year they have
worked for the concern The idea
of the bonus Is to inCourage contin-
uance and competent work and to
serve as an inducement for employees
to remain with the company. That
the plan has been successful Is shown
by the fact that large number of
employees drew a limit of ten week S
pay. II is reported the amount this
year totalfed $4,000. The Maine
Spinning Company was organized in
1904 and has enjoyed remarkable
prosperity even during the depression
in the textile industry two years or
SO ago.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
DR.. WILLIAMS RECEIVES
GOLD MEDAL
Proprietor of Concord Haven at Emb-
den Gets a Notable Re.
c0gnitiOn.
METHODIST CHURCH

DR.. J. Leon Williams. of Concord
Haven farm. Embden, has just receiv-
ed the first gold medal awarded by
the Callahan Memorial und ''in recog-
milton of the high merit of scienti-
fic contributions which he has made
to humanity and the healing profess
sions.' The unyeling of the Gala
han memorial at Cincinnati. Ohio. on
Dec. 5th. was taken as the occa-
sion for the presentation of the medal.
More than two hundred and fifty
ladies and gentlemen. representing
many different states. sat down to the
banquet given in honor of DR.. Will
liams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Up-Riyer Man Bound Over ior Janu.
ary Term OF Supreme Court

William King of The Forks, who
was arrested about two weeks ago on
a south bound train by deputy sheriff
Elmer S. Adams. has been bound over
for the hearing of the Grand Jury OF
the Somerset Supreme Judicial Court
at the January term. His case, af-
ter being continued, WAS finally
brought before Judge SAWYER of the
Western Somerset Municipal Court
last Friday He has been charged
with attempted criminal assault upon
a girl nine years old.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Canaan Youth Arrested by Deputy
CrOcker on Serious Charge

Guy Lewis of Canaan less than six
teen years of age was arrested on
Sunday evening at Canaan by Deputy
Sheriff CrOcker. after, the state al
leges, he had made an assault on
Ivy Lewis, who was about his own
age, near the highway one-half mile
from the post Office in Canaan.
Facts seem to be that the coastng
party composed of young people had
dlshanded and the Lewis girl was pro-
ceeling towards her home in another
direction when she was overtaken
and sat upon by Lewis. The girls
condition and appearance when res
cued indicated long struggle in the
snow and while it is not claimed or
believed that Lewis accomplished his
evident purpose. yet enough is known
by the officers to warrant the belief
that had not the yonng lady been un-
usually strong she would have Jared
much worse.
Judge Sawyer. before whom the
case was tried, placed the bonds at
$1,000 which were obtained by Lewis
and the case now goes to the Grand
Jury at the January term of court.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28


again Sunday at 730. Everyone is
cordially invited. The Offering as a
week ago will be for Near East Re
lief"
METHODIST CHURCH
All the Christmas observances of
Centenary Church We're carried out
with marked success. The tree and
entertainment by the children of the
Sunday school Saturday evening was
unusually fine. All the children ex-
celled in their parts. while especial
mention should be made of the il
lustrated song 81 Think When | Read
the Sweet Storye of Old by Pearl
Flemming. Gordon Grundy's class
of boys is deserving of much praise
in the impressive way they presented
a pantomine of the Wise Men follow
ing the Star.
The Christmas music througout
Sunday was a delight To our people.
and the cantata THE Greatest Gift
given by the church choir under the
direction of Mrs. Burrill with Mrs
Friend. organist, was musical treat
indeed. All the special parts and
the chorus work were of the highest
order and reflect great credit to the
ability and faithful practice of these
willing musicians,
AT THE REFORMATORY
Monday evening at the State Refor-
matory for Women occurred much
enjoyed Christmas entertainment. The
following program was presented by
the girls: singing, GLORIOUS Day."
and Praise Him." reading. FSpirit
of Christmas" recitation, Our Gift.
singing, Service for the King" re-
lation. Shining Gateway" singing
GLORY to God"
play Brother Dave" and a tab
leau, "The Three Wise Men" were
presented under the direction of the
Reformatory teacher, Miss Bessie
Cloutier of Bangor The program
closing with singing silent Night"
after which Santa Claus arrived and
distributed gifts from members of
the various societies in town and
from the Institution. Every girl was
remembered with several gifts. Large
bags of candy, nuts and fruit were
prettily decorated as well as the as
sembly hall in the Stevens cottage
where the affair was held.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Mr.. Milton Phillips

Mr. Milton Phillips. one of the old
residents aud much honored citizen
of Madison. passed away at his late
home on Pleasant street Madison.
Tuesday evening. Dec. 10Th, at 9.45
O'Clock
Mr. Phillips had been In poor health
for about five years. but his undaunt-
ed courage, in spite of falling strength
had made it possible for him to at
tend to business until six months ago.
For two months his vitality has
steadily weakened and he took his
bed five weeks ago He has been
tenderly cared for during his illness
by Mrs. Phillips, who did her utmost
To make him as comfortable as posi-
BILE He was The son of John and
in Norridgewoek, Maine. and was one
of family of eight children. His
age was &c years and 7 months.
Fifteen years of his early manhood
was spent in the state Of Oregon. He
returned to Maine about 35 years ago
and later married Miss Lula Boothby
Churchill of East New Portland.
For many years Mr.. Phillips was
well known and popular as a cook in
Maine lumber camps and on the
drives along the kennebeC River. For
a few years, also. he held an agency
for fruit trees and ornamental shrubs.
His enthusiasm for this work and
great love for the beauties of nature
caused him to he instrumental in
beautifying many sections of Somerset
County and certain sections of Massa-
chusetts.
Seven years ago last July he open
ell the Corner Grocery on Old Point
avenue. which business he conducted
in a most successful manner until his
failing health caused him to dispose
of it, He made a great many friends
wherever he went. People were
drawn to him because of his friendly
manner. his keen wit and genial dis
position.
Mr. Phillips is survived by the wife.
one daughter Mrs. James S. Clark of
Vergennes, VI. and two sisters. Mrs
Barbara Foster and Miss Elizabeth
Phillips Of Oakland. Maine.
The funeral was held from his late
residence Friday at 2 o'clock, Rev.
Ghas, H. Mckinney, pastor of the
congregational Church, officiating.
The nterment was in Forest Hill
cemetery.
Sunset and evening star.
And one clear call for me-
And may there be no moaning of tie
bar,
When ! put out to sea.
For though from out our bourne of
Time and Place
The flood may hear me far.
! hope to see my Pilot face TO face
When | have crossed the bar"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Fire Ruins Blngham's Woodworking
Shop Early Sunday Morning

The blacksmith shop formerly oc-
cupied by w, S. Steward. but more re-
Gently owned by Howard Russell, was
destroyed by fire about 80 on Sun
day morning together with the con
tents. Thomas Reynolds has been
doing blacksmithing and woodwork
ing in this shop which contained
planer, turning lathe. stripping saw
etc. all Of which were ruined.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
direction

The date of the Redpath Ghautau-
qua entertainment was incorrectly
stated In our edition Of last week II
should have read Friday evening. Dec
ember 29th. when Frank Dixon, the
notable lecturer on big events of cur
rent history. will deliver an address
on "Out of Nationalism into lnterna-
tionalism.' MIR. Dixon is a highly
rated speaker and the Opera House
should be filled with enthusiastic lis
teners
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28

02; Mrs. Mary = Page, 'Q4; Mrs.
Vera B. Smith. 0s; Mrs. Fancher S.
SWEET '06; Mrs. Mary E. Marston, III.
ad Mrs. Beatrice T Symons. IL The
committee on arrangements consisted
OF the Misses Ruth lies and Virginia
Stinchtield, Mrs Marion Oddly, Charles
Corriveau. George Allan Wentworth
and Roland T. Patten
Credit for a greater portion OF the
attractive decorating should be gwen
to willing high school students among
whom are Reba Vail. Edith Simpson.
Faylene Decker. Elsie Young, Helen
and George Hawes and Kenneth Cole.
All in all, everything pleasing ever
to be said about an alumni ball may
be repeated and perfectly fit this one.
ALUMNI NOTES
Il is regretted that the alumni of
Skowhegan high school are not tax
ing a deeper interest in The Lever.
the school paper. Since less than
five per cent. of those receiving ap-
plications have signitied their willing
ness TO mail seyenty-tive cents for
years subscription. the business
managers of the attractive school pa
per are naturally getting a little IN
easy. The cause for the apparent dis
interest is undoubtedly sheer neglect
in practically every case and IL is
earnestly hope that this little remin-
The Lever to another successful year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Deadwater Liquor Maker Is Jailed for
Two Months and Fined

Ernest Dubois of Jackman was
committed to Jail on Tuesday by
Deputy Sheriff Gipson of Bingham
after a hearing before Royden V.
Brown Esq. of Bingham, charged with
the illegal manufacture of intoxicat-
ing liquor at Deadwater station In the
town of Moscow. Dubois pleaded not
guilty but later retracted his plea and
is now serving the statutory sentence
of two months in Jail with an added
fine of $1,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
ROtarlans at Weekly Session

A well attended meeting of the
Pctfry Club was held FRIDAY noon
al Grand Army Hall A good old
fashioned midday meal was fnrnieH I'd
of which baked beans. brown bread.
doughnuts and pumpkin pie were the
principal dainties, Mrs Kate S Simp-
son catering A number of songs
were sung and announcement was
made of the Christmas meeting for
next Friday night at 615 by Geo II
Plummer, chairman of the committee
of arrangements. Philo Steward and
+. c. Tarbox were guests of the club
and Mr Steward responded to bis IN
PRODUCTION by brief remarks while Mr
Tarbox sang . Scotch song by re
quest. The meeting itself was brief
and WAS dedicated TO the business men
who were anxious to get back to their
stores At the conclusion of the
meeting songs were sung about the
piano with Donald Osborne PLAYING
the accompaniment
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-28
Notice

All fuel accounts due The town must
he settled at once in order to avoid
additional eypense No more coal or
wood will be delivered this year until
paid for in advance This action
is necessary in consequence of clos
ing the town books.
2w59 SFLECTNEN.