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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
MAINE SPINNING EN-
PLOYEES OUTING
Royal Good Time Enjoyed by 21s
People mt Expense OF Local Manu-
featuring Firm

The annual excursion given by the
Maine Spinning Company for its en-
ployees occurred on Saturday last
when 218 people including husbands,
wives and friends of the employees
went to Old Orchard leaving Skowhe-
gan at ABS a. M They arrived at
Old Orchard at $40 remaining until
10. 20 p. m. and arriving home at
so Sunday morning. The excur-
sions have been a custom for ten or
twelve years except during the war
period and are always held at Old
Orchard, the idea having originated
with Superintendent William Nit
chell. Round trip tickets were fur
nished by the company, and lunches
and soft drinks were served en- route
On the train. Those participating
we're given money sufficient to buy
10Th dinner and supper and the
Temple of Fun was leased to the COM
Dany for two hours for the exclusive
use of these cxcursonists. Mr.. Nit
hell was in charge of the excursion.
rhe combination baggage and smok-
ne cars with four coaches were left
t the Old Orchard Station all day
or the convenience of any of the par
Y who cared 10 use the same for
,esting purposes. 1t was a royal en-
ertainmcnt and shows the generous
pirit of The company in so lav.shly
entertaining it's employees.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
KENNFBEC AND SOMERSET POMONAs
UNITE IN MEETING At SM|THF|ELD
Nine Candidates Receive the Fifth Degree
Samuel 7. Dana Speaks on Forests of Maine

4 heavy rain falling on the morning
ass gncd for the Somerset and Ken
nebec Pomonas at Smithfeld pre-
vented a larg, attendance, especially
from the Kennebcc Pomona. The
master, overseer, lecturer, steward,
chaplain. secretary, Pomona, Ceres
and Flora of Somerset Pomona were
present.
There were not officers from the
kennebec Pomona sufficient to occu-
py the chairs and the officers Of Som
crset Pomona held the chairs, opening
the Grange and conlerring the Fifth,
or Pomona degree, on class of nine
members, which occupied the morning
session
At The opening of the afternoon
SECS on there was more than an aver
age attendance. w. NJ. Ellis, master
of Fairyiew Grange, gave the welcome
address and Mrs. Lizzie Watson, the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

PHILO STEWARD. CLASS OF IT
teachers who have taught in these in
sttutions are also requested 10 at
tend. The reunion will be held at
Lakewood and each person is to fur
nsh their lunch for the p cnic sup
per. Members of the alumni associa-
ton will serve punch and will sell
ice cream.
This is the 46th anniversary of the
graduation of the first class of which
only one member Mrs, Flora Shirley
Phibr elk, of California, is now living.
Register of Probate Philo Steward, OF
the class of 1877 is the only one of
the second class to graduate who
lives in this section and who will be
present at the reunion. 1t has been
suggested that the classes form in
groups for the picnic supper and it is
hoped that claas reun ons Wi, be
arranged for at this time. 1t is the
desire of the alumni association to
promote school spirit at this get-to-
gether meeting Any details may be
obtained from the alumni officers al
ready quoted.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
CHAUTAUQUA PROGRAM
IS ANNOUNCED
Fifteen Big Events Are Scheduled for
The Entertainment OF Somerset Co.
People

fHteea big events are scheduled for
The Redpath Ghautauqua which Will
DC III Skowhegan September 2. 4, 5.
u, I, and S. Tho opening feature
ei the progrm at 30 p. m. on the
first day will be character sketches
III song and dialect by Ethel Hinton
and Clifford Walker. In the even
ing Hilton Ira Jones will give a
scientific lecture upon STUDY and Vi
brauonS with demonstrations On
the second day at 10 O'Clock a. m.
Wallace Bruce Amsbary. will lecture
upon The Singer of the Seven Seas"
and N lhc afternoon Mr. Amsbary
VIII lecture Watching the
World Go On. the evening there
will be a conoe.l Dy Godfrey O'Hara,
singer and composer, Miss Marie Har-
court vlollnist and Miss Marion Car
ICY pianist. On the th.r day the
forenoon lecture will be upon why
You Arc. What You are" BY Georges
Henri Lebarr and the afternoon lee
ture by Frank L. LoYelknd. upon.
"America's Battle with Ignorance F."
The evening entertainment will be
Turn TO the Right" modern come
dy with a New York cast of ten play
ers On the fourth day William D.
Sail ell will lecture upon Michael
Brown. Politician. E." In the afternoon
there viii he a concert by the Bos-
ton Ladies' Brass Octette. After a
prelude BY this Octette in the even
ing. Quin O'Brlen will lecture upon,
The Challenge of the New Era" On
the fifth day tho program begins in
the afternoon with a concert by Max
GcGna, cellist. Mis- claire Brookhurst
contrafto. Axel Skjerne. pianist In
the evening, The Comedy of Errors"
VIII be given by Grace Halsey Mills
and company OF twelve players. On
the closing day in the afternoon the
Magic Circus Will be given by the
JUNIOR Chautauqua. assisted by the
Highland Lissies, Edna Belle Kuhn.
ringmaster. In the evening after a
prelude By the Highland Llssies, Hon.
Frank b. Willis will deliver an ad-
dress upon The Question OF the
Hour There viii be junior chau-
tauqua for children eaeh day at nine
O'Clock a IN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
SkOWHEGAN MEN PASS
BAR EXAMS
Sherman \. Snumway and Donald w.
Philbrlck We're Most Successful

Sherman n Shumway and Donald
Ward Phiibrick OF Skowhegan We're
two of the Maine men to take examin-
Maine Bar and both passed the same
W tn honor as Mr.. Shumway received
the second highest rank out of .
candidates and Mr.. RlLlbrick was
tied with Lewis Burleigh. Jr. of Au-
gusta for third place. In conneC-
tion with the results of the eXamina=
tion it is interesting to note that
Shlmway, Philbrick and Burleigh are
all graduates OF Harvard Law school
and were roomnates during their en-
tire cOur e there. Mr.. Bnrleieh is
a graduate of Bowdoin 10 and Mr
Shumway and Mr. Philbriek are both
graduates of Bowdoin i'll the class of
1917. They roomed together for
four years while in college. The
three men were all members of The
ia Chapter. Delta Kappa Epslon.
Mr.. Shumway lett last evening for
visit with his parents in Los Ange-
les, Calf. He Is tho nephew of Mrs.
Goodwin. widow ol EA-C ongres8man
Forrest Goodwin. and for several
years has practically made his home
With her in Skowhceau, After a
few weeks in California, he will re
turn to practice with Attorney George
w. Cover where he has been spend
ng several weeks at work this sum
mer.
Mr.. Philbiiok, who is tho eldest son
of Mr.. and Mrs S. " thilbrick of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
AUTO RACING FOR SkOW.
HEGAN FAIR
Fridny, September 20 Added tc the
Far Dates Making Four Day
Event

Friday, September 30, has been ad-
ded to the dates OF the Somerset Cen
tral Fair making the same a four
day event instead of three day event.
The 10Th has been set aside as auto
race day and that the program Oh
sensational auto racing will be CIV
en- has aroused considerable inter
est. Following the practice or the
larger fairs, the Somerset Central mas
decided to devote one day OF their IA r
to this feature. Arrangements nave
been made with the Eastern MOTOR
Racing Association to furnish at least
six speedway racing cars with prof-
essional drivers stage OF program OF
short fast auto races. The regular
musical and vaudeville program VIII
be cont nued on auto race day put
the real interest will be in the speed
contest Of the fast drivers. IL Is
expected that some of the Leading drlv-
vers in the esat will be entered in
the cast will be entered In these
these races, headed by George F..
Johnson, one of the New York racing
stars in a special Stutz racer. AS
other entries are roce we'd the pub
lie viii be informed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
COFFIN FARM PROPERTY
SOLO FOR $4,000
Albert and Frank Oulton Make Real
Estate Sale to Prince ldNard Is
land Parties

The old Coffin Farm ol tae back
road to Fairfield for s,Ntad years
owned by Abort Oultou V'h whom
his son, Frank Oultou h. been as
sociatcd. has been sod tn iaa'rt k5-
moem OF Prince Edward Island. This
farm comprises IS acres and has eN-
cellont buildings, being euo If tho
landmarks in the section in wA eh II
is located. The purchasers hoaEht
the stock and tools, PAYING Sli"oo
for the entire property, Mr.. ka-
mcem and his wifc have already ar
rived, accompanied by Their two sons
and their wives and Two gr1Hdrh Id
rem. Mr.. Oulton and family IRE rs
yet undecided where they Mill locate
but are leaving shortly for Portland
where a daughter resides Viih the
possibility oil making thar home
somewhere u that section VI the
state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
The Late Mrs. Sadie X Griffin OF Fall
River

skowhegan people who in former
years we're privileged to meet Mrs.
Sadie X. Griffin of Fall River, Mass.
during her frequent visits to Skow-
hogan, wilI regreat to learn of her
recent death. She was a niece OF
A. +. Bickford and cousin of Mrs.
John II. Steward, the latter attend
ing the obsequies i'll Fall River. She
is survived by no nearer relatives
than uncles, aunts and cousins. Der
parents. husband and daughter az
being deceased. Mrs. Griffin was a
thoughtful member of the Christian
Science Church in Fall River and the
comforting services of that denomina-
ton we're conducted at the funeral
by Mrs. Nellie Hover, first reader
of the Fall River Church and a cou-
sin of Mrs. Griffin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
DR.. GAIA NEW PRES|.
DENT OF MEDICAL ASS \
Interesting Session of Physicians al
Lakewood. Officers Elected.
Addresses

At tho annual meeting of the Som
erset County Medical Association held
at Lakewood, Dir, Oliver J. GAIA o.
Skowhegan was elected presden'
succeeding DR.. Charles A. Moulton o
Hartland. Other officers elected are
vice president, DR.. II. E. Marston o
North Anson; secretary and treas
urer, DR.. c. e. Richardson of Skow
hekan; board of censors, DR.. =. o
Hopkins of Bingham, Dr. i. A. Das
combe of Skowhegan, DR.. E. NJ. Tower
of Madison; delegates to tn,
State Convention, DR.. w. S. Miliken
of Madison, DR.. c. E. Richardson o.
Skowhegan. The arrangements fol
the next meeting are left with tn,
board of censors. Dr. l.. Il. Snipe OF
Bath, president of the Maine Medica
Association, spoke briefly on presery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
Family Reunion

The Hunt and Sinclair Reunion was
held July 20, 1922. at Mr. and Mrs.
Ernest Gilman's. There were 63 pres
ent. All enjoyed p.cnic dinner under
the shade trees After dinner the
young folks entertained with singing.
reading and speaking After the pro
gram lee cream WAS served. Two of
the ladies celebrated their birthdays as
well, for which a large birthday cake
was placed upon the table with -
lighted candles. The Reunion will ie
held next year at Mr.. and Mrs. +. X.
Sinclair's, Harmony, the last Sunday
in August.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
Eastern A. A. In Sk0whegan
Tomorrow

At a great expense to the manage
ment the Eastern A. A. baseball team
from South Brewer stops in Skowhe-
gan tomorrow on its way to the big
baseball tournament at Lewiston and
win play against the Skowhegan
baseball team at Fairvlew Park to-
morrow (Friday) at five o'clock. This
team is coached by Wilkie Clark, a
former Skowhegan man. and is one OF
the best semi-professional teams in
the state. The game promises to be a
great treat for baseball fans and be
cause of the cost involved should be
well supported.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

ing the spirit or un ty in the profes
sion aud DR.. +. l.. Bryant Of Bangor
secretary of the Maine Medical AS
sociation, took up problems an
medical matters of the present time
DR.. +. II. Badger of winthrop, Stat
Councillor, also addressed the meet
ing. The principle paper for the after
noon was read by Or. Alfred M tchel
of Portland. his subject being "uro
logical Diseases" Other speaker
were DR.. Kendall of Augusta, Stat
Health Commissioner DR.. +. II
Stevens of Cambridge, Mass, an
Skowhegan and DIR. Paul of Weston
Mass.
Other than the gentlemen alread'
mentioned there were present the fol
lowing rhysicians: DR.. Earl of Ca
naan, DR.. Spear of North Anson. Dr.
Tozzer of Fairfield, DR.. Dascombc o
Skowhegan, DR.. Stinchfield of Skow
he gan, DR.. Ma iston of North Anson
DR.. r chardson of Skowhegan, Dir
Sawyer of Madison, DR.. Ellingwood o.
Athens, DR.. Smith of NorridgcWocl
DR.. Milliken of Madison. DR.. Youn
of Skowhegan. pr. Piper of Solon
DR.. Tower of Madison. DR.. Hutchin
of North New Portland, DR.. IIopkin
of Bingham, Dr.. Pratt of North Nev
Portland Dr. Norris of Madison, DR.
Bell of Strong and DR.. MOuton, tn
retiring president of Hartland.
A large number of the physician
were accompanied by their wives wht
enjoyed the pleasures of Lakewood
during the sessions and joined th'
gentlemen at the luncheon which wa'
splendidly served at the Arcadia Te;
Room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
ONLY ONE TON OF COAL
TO CUSTOMER
Adviccs Tel Coal Dealers From the
Fuel Administration mt
Augusta

In view of the shortage of anthra-
cite coal you are hereby authorized
to sell not more than one ton Of an
thracite coal to any one consumer at
any one time, and no further sales
shall be made to said customer until
you are satisfied that the coal already
sold has been entirely consumed.
This order is given Ia protect the
citizens of the State, especially the
small consumer.
The Fuel Administration viii with
hold future shipments OF coal from
ary dealer violating this order,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
Democratic Woman Speaks Tonight

Mrs. Thornton L. Brown Of Jop-
lin. No. the democratic National
speaker and organizer who is spend
ing this week in Somerset County
w II sneak from the Russell street
bandstand this Thursday evening at
7.3O p. M. On Tuesday noon. Mrs.
Brown spoke at the American Woolen
Mills. If the weather is stormy Mrs
Brown will speak tonight in the mun-
INV" '
icipal Court room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
SKOWREGAN WOMEN
DRAWN ON JURY LIST

The names of two Skowhegan wo-
men Were drawn to serve on the jur-
les of the Supreme Julicial Court
which convenes here next month. Mrs.
Adelaide Whiting was drawn on the
grand jury and Mrs. Violet V. Fogg
on The traverse iurS W. ID. Snow
was drawn on the grand jury and
the other traverse jurors from Skow-
hogan Will be David Vigue, Myron
Wh!ttemore and Noah Demo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
AUTOMOBILE PREC|P|-
TATEO INTO RIVER
John Tuscan OF Solon Breaks Arm.
Other Members OF the Party Sus-
tain Bruises

Mr.. and Mrs John Tuscan of Solon,
Mrs. Hattie f. Robinson and grand
daughter, Hattie Knight participated
in a serious automobile accident north
of Pierce Pond Landing Sunday. In
turning out for another car the Tus-
can automobile went over the bank
and into the river. Mr.. Tuscan's
arm was broken and Mrs Tuscan
and Mrs. Robinson sustained bruises.
Miss Knight escaped without injury.
Mrs. Tuscan hoatcd down the river
quite way before rescued. The
party had been visiting with Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Robinson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
S. \. S. STUDENTS TO
HAVE REUNION
Alumni Organization Formulating
Plans For, n Get-to-gether at Lake
wood Next Wednesday

At a meeting of the officers of the
alumni association of Bloomfield
Academy and Skowhegan High
School, which is composed of Mrs.
Mabel Philips Judkins, president; At
torney John Lewis. vice president;
Mrs. Blanche M. Friend, secretary
and Miss Anre NJ. Caswcll, treasurer,
plans were perfected for a reunion
next Wednesday not only of the al
umni association and their families
but any person who had over attend
ed school at either Bloomfield Acad-
emy or Skowhegan High. Present
members of the faculty or any other
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
llGEWOCk HOUSE
| BURNED
He IN Same Rural Neigiahor-
"hhih Three Weeks. Small
ace

sewoek, August During
thunder shower on FIR day
The house of Joseph Bishop
% the Starks road was com :
~ rpsS'royed by fire from hghtn-
ss oarn was saved as a long
'u connected the house and
!" tor torn down and the fse
I. The farm was for years
he rowne's farm and lat
"aed z by a Mr.. Walker. On
~ lungs were saved from the
- MI, ,ne insurance was very
/ a. ans was the third fire to
ne same neighborhood wi
n. .efks' Mrs, Bishops daugh- =
4s lost her home which was
s." 'H distance away and an
y, :. which was supposed to
'e' 0y a tramp in a vacant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
|IuCAN GET.Jo.
|RER MEE1|Ne
)ialrman Frank II. HoHey
k at SESSION In Municipal

kag Of the Republican Coun-
|hittte and a general get-to-
the Chairmen of town COM
vas held Monday afternoon
Nmc pal Court Room with
\. HoIley OF North Anson,
chairman, presiding. Cam
hnS were outlined and var
fns were heard from politi-
their representatives.. Among
PdateS who spoke were Sher-
A. Mooers, County Attorney
lhorne and Leslie Il. Jacobs
n Il. Smith Of Skowhegan,
r. Hight of Madison. Other
we're Mrs. Abb e Ladd of
| county committee woman,
/ 0. Small of Madison; II.
o. Skowhegan, also member
county committee; Mrs. w.
(N Of Fairfield, A. K. But
EloVhegan; E. c. Tuscan of
Hion. l.. r. Folsom of Nor
4 and {. II. Blackwell OF
| Clyde II Smith explain
fent vote method. Hon. l..
2 was elected county treas
Ecceed William McGilvery OF
res gned. Among the 9th
snl from out OF town Aere
I Nelson Of Starks. Judge n.
w OF North Anson and Tho
van Of Solon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
Boys Band Mt Lakewood Next sunday

The Madison Boys Band will offer
two concerts at Lakewood next sun
day at 80 and 30 p. m and Mr.
Elmer T.. ToWne Will direct the con-
certs. There will be vocal solos by
Victor Wren of Madison, and fine
concert is assured.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Simon Gates has returned from
a visit with her uncle in K.ngield.
Mrs. W. o. Chase returned home
Yesterday from Pittsfeld, where she
has been spending some time with her
sister. Mrs. Z. ID. Lancaster, owing to
the illness and death of Mr.. Lancas-
ter. Mr.. Chase and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Chase attended the funeral,
which was held Tuesday In Pittsfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
Bingham Man Hurt mt Ball Game

Bingham. August S-During the
baseball game last Thursday foul
ball hit John McCollar in the fore
head terrific blow. 1t was feared
at first that the result might be fatal
as Mr.. McCollar is an elderly man.
Seven stitches were requ ured to close
the wound. He Is said to be recov-
ering altho his head aches all of the
time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

Sale of household furniture at lW-
nor's storehouse. East Mapla 81, to-
morrow (Friday1 afternoon. from :
to 6. l@32~
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
UNION SERVICES At
BET HA NY SU DAY
RCt. George Lorine Thrrlow viii
Preach at the Only Protestant Meet
Ing in Sk0nhesan Next Sunday

The oniy Protestant service IN
Skowhegan newt Sunday will be the
union service at the Bethany Baptist
Church at which Rev. George Loring
Thurlow. pastor of the Federated
Church Will deliver the sermon. His
subject will be- 1 am warm. have
seen the fire.
CATHOLIC CHURCH NOTES
About 12O girts OF the Catholic par
ish received holy commun on last
Sunday morning during the eight
O'Clock mass at the church of Our
Lady of Eourdes.
At the request Of tho ladies' of ST
John Tho B1ptis'o. high mass for the
ronoso of the soul Of Mrs. Pierre
ltoherge. Who died in Lewiston. was
offered from the church Tuesday
morning Mrs. Eoberge was men,
her of tho SOC cty just mentioned.
Next Sunday morning the Ladies OF
ST. Aure aud the ladies OF st. John
tho Rartisto Society will receive holy
communion during low mass at eight
O'Clock, The latter society for the re-
pose OF the soul OF Mrs. PIERRE Ro-
hcree. High mass will be sung at
ton O'clock. Rosary and benedic-
tion of the Blessed Sacrament Mt
seven o'clock
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES
\ par sh supper is being planned
for September . and dedication
service September 10th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

Mrs. Sumner Chaplin of Newton.
Mass, las ben spending several
days with Miss Ethel Ward.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
FEDERATED CHURCH NOTES

\ PARISH supper is being planned
for September aud a dedication
service September 10th
The Washington times., 1922-03-13
Snappy News From
Training Camps
in DixieIand

HOT SPRINGS, Ark, March 13.-
Pie" Traynor will play second base
for the Pittsburgh Pirates regular
team in the first game Of the season
here today. The placing OF Traynor
at second Is an experiment toward
Strengthening this position. II Tray
nor makes good he will be given this
post regularly, according to Man
ager Gibson. There win be daily
yam" and regular games until Fri
day. when the Pirates meet the Red
Sox In the first of three inter-club
games.
CATALINA ISLAND. Cal, March
13.-Bill Killifer, pilot Of the Cubs.
did not relish the two beatings his
charges received from tho Portland
Beavers and the Vernon Tigers dur
ing their sojourn on the mainland,
and plans to take II out on the ath-
letes this week. Some of the light
hitters will be coached in the art of
shifting the ball and a few of the I'M
steady infielders viii be taught new
tricks.
DALLAS, Tex. March l3.-The
Cleveland Indians are rounding into
shape rapidly under the hard train
ing they have been getting for the
past few days. Stuffy McInnies was
the bright star in yesterdays game
with the Cardinals. driving in the
trying and winning talites.
The Washington times., 1922-03-13

starts that would be Of any great
value to him.
Mike and Tom have different
styles Of fighting-different fighting
brains. when the action begins.
There may be a general resemblance
In their style Of boxing. because
Tom learned much Of what he
knows from Mike, but Tom fights
quite differently.
"Of course Mike would be intense
ly interested Toms success. but
his advice might be confusing. I
have rarely seen active fighters who
made goI> seconds, especially good
fighters. The trouble IN they think
the man they are working with
ought to be able to do everything
they can do when they are In action.
IT don't think Mike VIII be at tho
rfngside even as q spectator. He
boxed the other night In Peoria. and
I think he has other engagements
elsewhere that will prevent his
coming.