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The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12
NEW VINEYARD

Our Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. Sadie
Hackett A good number were our
md the officers were chosen Tor the
lew year: President, Gertie Stewart;
ice president. Ella Williams, secre-
ary. Hattie Stewart; treasurer. Mer-
rico Smith; fancy work chairman
Nell Turner and aids; patch work
chairman, Cora Kennedy and assistant
Hattie Stewart; four ladies were chos-
IN to take charge of the March sup
ner. We also gave 500 towarda the
.hurch also $50 to help the Grange
pay for the new player piano.
installation of Lemon Stream
Grange officers will be- the evening OF
January l6. A supper will be serv-
ed as usual.
Harry Smith came home from
3aker's Friday night.
Miss Ruby Hackett will return to
Cherryheld to her school work, the
last of this week she has about 60 pu-
nils.
human Young hai been a guest at
9. II. Hackett's for several days.
The Sewing Circle will meet with
Mrs. Vida Hackett, Jan, IT,
What might have been fatal ac-
ci1ent Thursday. Charles Stewart anu
son Hugh were on Sweets Pond cut
ting ice. High was taking cake OF
Ice, lost his balance and went in
where the matter was 20 or more feet
deep but caught hold of cake, they
had cut and had frozen down, saving
himself until his father got to nm
He made hasty retreat for home
about "a of a mile and some dry warm
clothes. He waa none the worse for
his icy plunge Had he been alone
he probably would not of gotten out
Rands square teams here finished
hauling squares and ice.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Morse have re-
turned home from the woods where
Mrs Morse was cook
/. Cbry Trask and family were calling
on friends in town Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Stewart and SON
Hugh and Ardene motored to Strong
Sunday and took dinner with theu
son Chelsea and wife.
Mis- Marie keavitt leaves in about
ten days for New York, where Febru
airy >, she will enter a hospital t(
.rain for nurse.
Miss Helen Norton was week enc
guest of Howell Leavitte.
Mrs. Emma Greenleaf and Miss Mel
lie were viitors at G.. Stewards
Thursday.
Mr.. Yeaton's daughter Christie has
returned to her home in Boston as heI
father Is much better.
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two days last week visiting with rela-
tives in Harmony. They also at
tended the Grange installation at that
time.
Edgar Fox and Ray Tibbetts are
numbering on the Fox farm. These
gentlemen have contracted with
Harry Bartlett of Harmony to saw the
lumber for the rebuilding of his
woolen mill in the spring.
DR. Richardson of Skowhegan was
in town Monday forenoon to see Mrs.
Ellen Jones and also to consult with
Dir. Ellingwood on the case of Mrs.
Mary Leighton.
Mrs. Rose Eaton is staying with her
aunt, Mrs. Ellen Jones for the pres
ent.
Frank Boynton and Manly Campbell
have finished putting in their ice
Others who are busy harvesting are:
Ernest Cook, Ora Judkins and Bert
Fish
Clarence Firth of West Athens and
student at the Academy is boarding
at Frank Wescott's.
The Seniors are rehearsng their
play Patty Makes Things Hum
Victor by. art was in town Saturday.
Mr.. Dysart IS working for the Central
Maine Power Co. at Wateryille and
was home over the week end.
Sunday morning was the coolest of
the season with the thermometer reg
istering 80 degrees in some places.
Fortunately there was no wind. Other
mornings with the temperature at 20
degrees and brisk wind have SEEM
ed much colder.
Thursday evening, January ) there
VAS held at the Grange hall under
the auspices of the Grange a pie 20
cial and dance for the benefit of the
Tuberculosis and Health Fund. S17.30
Was realized. BESIDE this there has
been stamps sold and money donated
To make "a sum of $500. The chair
man Mrs. g. L. Austin and the COM
mittee chosen by the Grange to take
charge of the entertainment wish to
thank all who helped in various ways
to make this a success. They es-
pecially thank Mrs. Cora Goodwin
and Clifton Flanders who furnished
the music free of charge for this oc-
casion II Athens is small we feel
we are not "siaekers' when it comes
to helping in good cause.
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LARO\E

The W. F. S. held an all day meet
ing to which the gentlemen were in
vited, on Jan 4th, at the pleasant farm
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Spen-
Ger and % :at down to bountiful
dinner provided by the members. Miss
Hare, the county demonstrator, was
present, as was Mr.. Storer also a
county demonstrator both of which
gave interesting talks on past, pres
ent, and future work. 1t was the an
nual election and planning Tor the
years work and the following ofiiGers
were elected Secretary, Mrs. GLADYS
Hetherington; chairman OF commit
tees. Mrs. Elizabeth Winslow. And
the following project leaders, Mrs.
Grace Marcia clothing; Mrs. Flora
Vittaly. food; Mrs. Grace Campbell,
household management. II was very
interesting meeting and the next Will
be Feb 22nd, when the subject OF llre-
less cookers will be taken up with
Miss Hare demonstrating the making
The many friends of Merl Sheau
will be interested to know that he IS
stopping in this vicinity, having served
his enlistment in the Marines and re-
turned as a corporal He was sta
toned at Paris Island. South Carolina,
East Side Training Camp.
Mrs. Clara Bickford of Oakland Is
stopping with her daughter Mrs.
Charles Campbell for time. Mrs.
Bickford is in very poor health.
Owing to the slightly advanced price
of notatanS q few of the DlantCrS have
started their crop to market. having
given up the hope of any further al
vance in price.
The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12
ATHENS

Annie L. Decker will be at Mrs
David Thompsons next Tuesday and
Wednesday to meet patients.
With the arrival of Santa Claus the
tree was soon stripped of its treasures
and the children happily helped to
distribute the presents among the au-
dience. After this came the contri-
buttons to the gift harket," These
were made by the children passing
upon the stage and off several times
in succession filling large basket
with gifts to he sent to many needy
families where no other Christmas
had come. The evenings program
was very enjoyable. from the little
tots who delighted all with their
pieces and songs to the fine chorus
which furnished unusually good
Christmas music.
Clifton Flanders Is saving wood
with his gasolene engine.
Mrs. Jennings Bunker was untor'u-
nate last week in receiving a fa'l
which caused her to break the end
of her spine.
Frost Bunker has recently arrang-
ed to live with his son jennings and
1t was while he was moving that MIS-.
Bunker met with the accident
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Elliott spent
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CHURCH NOTES
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p
theas Wednesday evening in the
try of the Church. A committe
busily at work planning the affall
Last Sunday the Brotherhood ba
two very interesting talks, one by
father of the pastor on the salt ind
try and the other by Rev. Cha
Harbutt. Mr.. Harbutt's address
the morning service was most
spring one and we hope he will q
to us again before long.
The annual meeting of the Fe
ated Church and Parish will be
this evening in the Church Parl0n
1.30s O'Clock As great many
portant matters will be taken up
iloped every member OF the Cha4
gnj Parish will attend.
The Philatheas held their req
bus!ne meeting in the Church n
lors Wednesday evening. Miss y
kor the school nurse, gave a n
interesting talk on School Hygiene
The Working League met for \
regular meeting IN the Church pa
Monday afternoon at two O'Clock
I Mrs. Meservey's class of boys
hold "A social in the Church Ne}
Saturday afternoon.
BETHANY BAPTIST i
The meetings of the Helen CON
Mission Circle lait Friday eyea
January 9th was success
Hatch of Fairfield gave an address
great interest on the duties OF
Baptist women of America in n
days of far-reaching importance
The Boys Club met as usual
urday evening. They were addraI
by Hon. l.. l.. Walton. The
! DIRE s was repIete with valuable 4
gestions and of much interest
The boys and the girls were oa|
: full force last Sunday morning ID
vas the coolest morning. sof the
son. Thirty-five of them were|
thes front pews. Joseph coy
Smith. who spent the week end \
I " - duUlt. 4NlSS lSOulot H. Npb"'lI
his return from Washington, h
the Glars at the Sunday School
He has been their teacher for
years. For year Mr.. Ernest |. !
age has been their successful le1
and director.
Int the absence of the res1
teacher, Miss Coburn, the Phla]
Class was taught by the presla1
Mrs. Floyd Nye.
| Some of The boys and, girls ai;l
have "a sociable Friday evening, ~
airy 18th. at the church a ge']
, ociat will be held at later date
Some of the boys took a hike 'p|
Notch Mountain last Saturday
The Christmas offerings from
Sunday School were $63. II VIII
sent to the Near East Relief anu
! Russian children. a
! Church finances will be the suu]
Of the mid-week meeting this y
day evening. All interested III
{ department OF the church aet'7
are INVITED to be present.
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Bingham Grange

Patrons and invited guests VIII
rlease remember the all day meeting
of Bingham Grange next saturday
January IA. the forenoon OF whlch
will be given to public installation
OF the officers with bake1 bean din
ner following; the afternoon TO ne
given to an educational meeting. The
speakers for the afternoon are. Supt
l.. A. Bradbury, whose subject IS
Abandoned Country Homes" Sunt.
G. e. Ball. whose subject is "Fhe
Teaching Children Need and How to
Get It. Mr.. Foss, principal of Bing-
ham high school, whose Lubject is
The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12
Tie Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
JACkMAN STATION

Miss Ella Haggan is working at
Terratine.
Jos. Dumas was in Skowhegan Tues"
day and Wednesday of last week.
George Plummer of the Wentworth
Plummer Insurance Co. was in town
on business Tuesday of last week
James Livingstone, Portsmouth. y.
H.. Is visiting Miss Violet Stilwell at
II Stilwell's.
l.. r. Barney and Wm Toulouse of
Wateryille were in town last week.
Mrs. W. J. Murtha of Moose River
was calling on friends Monday.
Mrs. Paul York and Miss Blanche
Po0ler were gue.ts of Mr.. and Mrs,
J. l.. Rowe. Wednesday last.
Master Lloyd Crossman of Green
vile is visiting Master Wallie Reed
at Foster Reeds.
Mrs. Tom Lonyon is working at
Moose River
Mrs. Joe. Blas Is on the sick list
DR.. Boothby is in attendance.
Last Tuesday evening after the pic
lures at the Strand Theatre we had
the pleasure of listening to an ad-
dress and good singing by two mem
bers of the Salvation Army.
Mrs. Stilwell has returned from the
hospital much improved in health.
We are. also glad to report that
Mrs. Henry Armstrong is getting bet
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Rowe were Sun
day dinner guests of Mrs. Paul York.
Mrs. Dan Hienan was calling on
Mrs. Henry Armstrong Thursday last.
Mrs. Paul York, Miss Blanche Pool
er and J. Laiirison Of Skowhegan
were Saturday dinner guests of Mr..
and Mrs E. w Pooler.
Walter Laurson of Skinner and
Wilfred Laurison of Portage Lake,
Que. are in town this week
Messrs. Tom Lonyon. Alfred Nc
Intyre, Joe Pooler, Willie Mcintyre
and Tom LeClairs were week end
visitors at their respective homes.
Mrs. George King Is working for
Mrs. Peter Blais.
Peter DuGuay has resumed his du-
ties at the railway crossing.
Mr. Fourner is installing a bowl
ing alley under the garage owned by
Everett Nichols.
Joe Moran is home and is getting
up his wood. NJ. c. Vigue is home
also.
The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12

Airline and Ansel Mcmahon. Snowdell,
Grace and Violet Murtha also two
brothers and two sisters, Thomas
Graffte OF Dennistown. Edward
Graffte of this. town: Mrs. Mary
Murtha OF Eau Claire. Wis. and Mrs.
John Lawryson of Bingham. She
was a member of the Catholic church.
a loving mother and kind friend and
sincere sympathy is extended to all
her relatives. The funeral was held
at st. Anthony's church, interment
in St. Anthony's cemetery. Jackman.
The floral tribute, beautiful pillow
and cross by the family and several
other floral offerings from friends.
Sympathy is extended to Mrs. James
Hall and John Wintle of this place.
who received a telegram Thursday,
January 5, of the death of their broth
er, Peter Winte at Skawhegan. Mrs.
Wintle has two brothers here in town
James and Henry Hall. Mr.. and
Mrs. James Hall and John Wintle left
on the morning train Friday to at
tend the funeral.
Levi Kennedy cut his leg quite
badly while at work cutting logs in
the woods Monday. January 8.
New storm windows have been
placed on the school building in dis
trict No. 3.
The marriage Intentions of Albert
Martino and Miss Florence Roderick
have been filed at the town clerk s Of
fice.
The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12
MOOSE RIVER

The death of Catherine (Graffte)
Murtha, iwidow of John Murtha oc-
Cured at the home of her son VIM. J..
Murtha after an. illness Of. two years.
She was 81 years Of age. Born In st.
George, Pc, where she married and
made her home; she was the mother
of eight children. Three died in in
fancy and three in later years her
eldest son Thomas at the age OF u
years and a daughter, Mrs, John Nc
Mahon. ID years ago, also another son
Arnold, four years ago. She Is, sur
yiyed by the above mentioned SON.
where she made her home alro a
daughter Mrs. James White with
whom she stayed during. l6 months OF
her illness; six grandchildren Henry
The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12
HGi3e lie Underwriters Prize Essay
contest

Tho American home has long been
recognized as one Of the greatest bull
@arls Of American liberty The pro-
fecfion Of tho e homes through life
IN rance anl thrift should be made
Fart e ever persons education
ia araer that it's principles may not
be miaunaerstood
10 such rroper understanding of
these Principles the FRlXE ESSAY
G0&TES. organized among the high
ssagal students of Maine by the Maine
Life n lerWritors' Association to take
flaeenn Ianuary 18th, will contribute
aath Trough the preliminary study
- Insurance rs q thrift subject which
~ Hf4g "a fer the contest requires.
Ihia contest has the hearty endorse
f4HHf ~ tha state Stunt. of Schools. A.
. TAa9a. and a large number Of
oct large an1 small schools in all
sections ii the state have already
entfeel
f'eearfte.s If whether or not any
pafiiulaf salu9i wins y prize in this
Hcnfa#. @ufh value will lie derived
Ifam taa study 81 the suhiect--but
Why 8ha31 not every school enter its
contestant and show how we'll its
tEeoredfai work in English compost
ton can Ire applied to practical
ogef8-dse te4ino5s promo itiGn? Even
the smallest school shDpl be rcfre-
scented ~ nj least one or two contest
ans.
The fact that life insurance has
shown aueA remarkable increase in
volume IN the Inst three or four years
I sufficient indication that a knowl-
edge OF Is manY benefits is becoming
move snd more broadly disseminated
The independent-reporter., 1922-01-12

What tie Model High School means
to the Community and c. W. Dutton
chairman OF the school board, whose
subieet is unanndunced There are
70 be readings by two teachers. Mari
tn Cooley and anna Savage Smith also
eae by Hazel Carl The program
viii he nterposel By several musical
numbers. All persons interested in
educational work are invited to this
meeting az we are sure Of iomething
worth while.
Brother and sister patrons are asked
TO bring liberal supply OF food for
tie dinnes.
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week end visitor at his sisters, Mrs.
Lizzie Grants.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. w. Libby OF Wins
low are in town and are visiting with
Mrs. Libbys sister, Mrs. Millie Par
ker.
MIR. and Mrs Frank Bryant's little
daughter Thelma returned home from
the hospital last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Mcdonald of
Ripley were callers Sunday at Mark
Smiths and John Parker's.
EI'' Narney is working for Calvin
Braley.
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Bargains In This Issue

We have never in any one lssn,|
the Reporter published a like nun|
of important bargain announcem'1
You should read all of the ADS
take advantage of the unusual u
ping opportunity offered thersD''|
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01
THE COMMUNITY CHEST

The Community Chest of origin years
the Jews had community chest which all placed their
tbutions The Federation idea modern charity also
first introduced by the Jews The policy and traditions and meth
DDS developed by the Jews will be carried the plan for the
unicaton of the charitable institutions of the whole community
Throughout the country cities adopting the community
chest problem matters of local phanhrophy This the
direct out growth of the days. when drive after drive
forced to end by united appeal for funds.
The question has arisen, will the Jewish charities being
small minority of the governing body the community chest
put disadvantage An attack the Community
from Pttsburg pamphlet has been widely scattered
the of dozen and testifyng
pacticabty of this 1t well established
other people, know better how their
The Jews than to the appeal of other cre
sides their giving with spirit of kindness and
refusing individual institution Rarely
does Jew find appeal for and outside of his
faith The Jews active participants this universal
movement They invited to join the forces with nonJews
citizens to raise funds for all charities Already of Den
most active Jewish workers have responded to the CALL and
the sincerity thoroughness their will doubt
the ultimate with reference to the cooperation Of
people.
Rabbi Leo Franklin of Detroit indorsed the cooperation
spirit said Nothing could possibly have happened
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01

The subject of the Forum aad Lee.
ture by Rabbi l.. Goodstein on Friday
evening. November 3, will be Charity
From the Jewish Point of View"
The first regular meeting of the flu
Guilty of the religious school of the
Oheb Zatlek Congregation WAS held
Sunday, Oct % in the vestry rooms
The election of officers took place and
the program of the school was nrrang
ed. The faculty consists of the fol
lowing: Rabbi l. GoOdsteil, principal
Miss Pearl Schechter, secretary; Mr.
Jack Leitz, treasurer; Miss Emma
Manner, music director
Misses Gertrude and Tillie Flaks
and Mr. Morris Goldstein. teachers.
The regular monthly meeting of thu
members of the Oheb Iadek congre
CATION will take place Oh Tuesday. NO
vember 9TH, 8 T.. NJ. The meeting vii
be of special Importance to all mem
hers, who, are urgently requested to mt
tend. Good speakers will address the
meeting. Refreshments will be serv
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01
evening at p. IN. On Saturdays Cam
Tor Il. Samuels will Ofiiciate ut the
JUNIOR COUNCIL

The regular meeting of the Junior
Council will he held ut Temple EInan-
uel Sunday,-NOv. at . 80 O'Clock. in
stead of Mt the b. NJ H. Synagog as
previously planned.
Arrangements for the annual .lnem-
berslip dance have bee. completed and
will be discussed at the meeting. The
dance will be held at the Albany Hotel
on Nov. 10. Admission by membership
cards only. -
Mary G. c. Bradford. will speak to
the members. All girls are urged to
attend the meeting and join the Junior
Council. MI
An elaborate Halloween party was
given by the SIS October 30, 1922 at
the home of Miss Jealette Swartz.
Covers were laid for twelve. The dec
orations were in Halloween colors.
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01
EDITORIALS
PALESTINE-THE TURKISH CRISIS, LLOYD
GEORGE

When the Turkish situation critical weeks
and threatened European catays the Jewess
whole became almost hysterca in its the possible
effect of Turkish victory the Palestine Many indeed
expressed the opinion that the Turk political triumph
he did, following his defeat of the Creek and allowed to
to Europe the fate of the Palestine Jews good
sealed And these further commended that the Turk de-
MED Europe and forced to conne his activities
Asia Minor the Jews of Palestine masacred in
toto In event they argued to be black for the
Jews Then came the Georgian crisis and these pessnists
the downfall of the doughty Weshman for further
Lloyd had carried the
with him his pocket and orsooh
would to exist with the Georgian minority.
We confess ourselves unable follow this rather
raocnation and by the TOKEN immediate
for alarm the of Paestnian Jews either
Turks return Europe Lloyd Georges downfall So
read history Islam has prosecuted the Jews with
vcousness portrayed by his Christian conferer Poland
Roumania Nor that the the
will be either dangerous than under
mandate.
for the benefit of those who profess in
Lloyd Georges dismissal the negaton of the Baour Declaration
this of comfort The Welshman loss of the
Premiership matter of local partisan politics and the Brit
ish foreign policy under Lloyd Georges will differ
whit from that of the George Why? Be
the British foreign policy dictated not by but by
whether be Lloyd George Bonar Law
cther shall have the Premiership the the Palestine
Jew will not suffer at the hands of England.
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01
SEE LUDENDORFF'S HAND IN
RATHENAU PLOT.

Berlin-Followilg the dramatic con
fession of ERNEST Technow. the driy-
er of the murder car from which the
fatal shots were fired at DIR. Walter
Rathenau. the democratic press of
Berlin confirms the lingering suspicion
that the murder was Il direct outgrowth
of the unbounded anti-semitic agita-
tion of the Deutschvolkische Party, of
which General Ludenorff is the guild
ing, albeit invisible, power.
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01

The influence of the pamphlets con-
tanning the Elders of Zion hoax, IS
well as those published and broadcas'-
ed by Ludenforff's party. also came in
for a share of the blame for the crime.
Documents have come to light, re-
vealing open demands for. the mas
sacre of Jews. whose complete EXTERN.
nation in Germany and Bavaria i.
urged
1t transpires also that blacklists
have been prepared Of Jews in every
German town.
The Denver Jewish news., 1922-11-01
OPINIONS
Personal, Local, National, International
b. CFCTOR NEUHAUS

Il
usc9susnsauaaresaeusassneuxaa9ssuRsosoand6
the old world will come to rest.
The house of our neighbor il
burning and. altho it is far away,
a spark may set fire to our own
dwelling if we are not watchful.
Therefore, it hehooyes us to
be informed and to keep inform
ed, not thru the propaganda Of
any one nation of Europe. but
thru our own patriotic people
who are without prejudice, Of the
true condition of affairs in other
countries and how they may en-
danger our own security.
There is plenty Of reason for
alarm, when we consider that
victorious Turkey, with the sup
port of French arms, already has
conquered a Christian nation
and eventually will get the sup
port of all the Mohammedans.
There is threatening revolution
in Italy. France is on the verge
of bankruptcy but is still build
ing warships and creating
armies. A political crisis is agi-
tating England Germany, Rus
STA and Austria are starving.
And small but arrogant nations
are ready to fight the world.
All this has brought about .
general lowering of the stand
ards of civilization. It has made
the wrong of yesterday the right
of today. It is gathering head
way so rapidly that all concep-
tiops of virtue have been endsn-
gered. IN
The constant fall in the value
of European money is more than
q financial problem. It is a true,
indicator of the low moral level
to which the peoples of the old
world must sink. The question
of bare existence is making
thieves and harlots Of the most !
cultured people.
All sense of thrift is lost. |
Workmen spend their earnings |
of the day before a new sun rises
because they are afraid the pur-
chasing power Of what they have !
earned will have shrunk by to-
morrow. Why save a dollar
which may be worth but SO cents !
tomorrow? /
All reason seems to have been
dethroned by the world war. In
herited and holy rights are dis
regarded. Vengeance and vim
dictiveness are the forces that !,
are in the saddle. And they are,
cruel taskmasters.
Only q new Messiah can lead
the world out of the wilderness
of destruction. This help must
come from America.
Whether we want to or not
we must step in and unite with
such nations as are honest and
willing to help US in this great
mission of saving civilization
from humiliation. |
There must be q possibility of /
reaching an understanding that
will be permanent and lasting. !
To this end we all must work |
increasingly. It isn't money that
will re-establish confidence and
harmony. In fact, it was greed
for money that brought about
this disaster.
The only remedy is the estab-
lishment of right where wrong |
now prevails. And when the
world can be brought to an agree
ment upon what is right, this
can be accomplished.