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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
SHERIFF MOOERS Be.
L|EVES MEN KILLED
Missing Game WardenS Thought Nc1-
err to Have Been Placed Across
Line In Somerset County

No word has been received by Com
missioner of Game Parsons of Game
Wardens David +. Brown of Green
Vile and Myrtley johnson of Patten
who have been missing in the woods
of Maine since Wednesday, Nov ID
and who the commissioner fears may
have been killed by poachcrs.
These Two men were last seen in
Piscataquis County but their octlion
was such at that time that il was
thought possible they had either be
come lnst or had been killed in Som
ersct County Accordingly Deputy
Sheriff L. NJ Smart of lockwood wa
ordered to get searching party 10
gethcr. or to act with the Great
Northern employees, north Of Moose
head Lake in hunt for the missing
men. Sheriff Moocrs believes thai
the men were killed by Canadian
poachers and that All traces of the
crime have been covered up by q
heavy snowfall He believes that
there is only the slightest chance oi
the discovery of the crime now and
that it would be next to impossible TO
apprehend the criminals. So far aS
tho sheriff knows the missing men
were never seen over the line in Som.
crset County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
APPREHENDED AFTER
LONG SEARCH

Covering an investigation of months
by Sheriff Mooers and his deputies.
Arthur Leyenscller OF Fairfield was
4pprehendcd in Shirley, Atwell Getch-
eli in Watervile and Cedric Shrives
in Nassalboro. in connection with a
break and larceny at the mill Of
the United Box Board Co. at Fairfield
from which property was taken valu-
cd at S825.O0 George b. Smith ol
Fairfield was previously arrested aud
was in Jail in connection with the
same case. The men were hailed
into court before Judge Sawyer yes
terday forenoon. County AttOrnpy
Tborne appearing for the State and
Thomas y Weeks of Wateryilie ap-
pearing for Shrive and Leyenseller
Both Shriye and Levenseiler pleaded
not guilty Le9enselier's mother
Mrs. Emily \ Gilmore testified in his
bohalf. and Loycnseller testified that
he had not hecn with the quartet into
the mill - ct OIL wh hch Wiz men
toned in tie larceny charge against
him. Getrscll ard Smith both
claimed that Levcnseller has sid tha,
he had helped get the oil and would
tell the truth about the matter. Shrive
also claimed that he did not assist in
The larceny and his employer. F. r.
Brown of Nassa!boro said that he hld
worked faithfully tor him Probable
cause was found against both Leyen-
seller and Shriye and bonds We're
daed at $5oooo. Bail for Lavenseiler
WAS FURNISHED hy Miss Hattie Brown
of Fairfield md Mrs. Gilmore while
phillip r. P9oYu Of Nassalhoro and
William L. Hrown OF Watcrvillo went
bord3 for S,livr. Atwell Getchell
admitted probable cause for he ne
held for the Grand Jury on the
charge of breaking. entering and lar
ceny and the necessary sureties
amounting to $500 for his further lp-
pearance were furnished by Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Walker of Fairfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
Meeting OF Noman's Club Yesterday

At meeting of the Skowhegan
Woman's Club held Yesterday after.
noon Home Day was observed with
Mrs Matte Walton aud Miss Hannah
K Page serving as hostesses. AIrg.
Alice l.. WadsWorth. who has lately
returned from Providence. Z. L..
where she has been dietitian at the
Homeopathic Hospital. presented a
paper on "Dietetics Mrs. Helen {
Wentworth gave very entertaining
book review OF This Freedom" bv
Hutchinson and Mrs. A IL Foster.
district nurse. gave an interesting
talk. Two piano solos by Nj Helen
Hawes were much enjoyed VI the
close OF the meeting home made
novelties we're exhibited b. Mrs
Maude " smith and Mrs Helen X.
Hight.
A feature OF the afternoon was a
paper in which Mrs. Edna P4ge Bun
ker of North Anson told OF her cousin.
Mrs. Lillian Moller Gilbreth Of Mont
clair. \ J. home-maker and et-
ficiency expert who is the mother OF
eleven children and demonstrates that
woman can have family and out
side duties as we'll
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
Clyde Badger MarricS in Worcester

Mr.. and Mrs. clyde Church badger
of Worcester, Mass we're in town
Tuesday calling on acQnaintanccs Of
Mr.. Badger. They arrived here from
Worcester, Monday night accompany
ing Mr. and Mrs. &. r. Badger to their
home in Cornville. The couple were
married last Saturday and the bride
before her marriage was Miss Mabel
Lois Childs of Worcester. Mr.. Bad
ger was a former student at SkoW-
hogan High School, his parents haY-
ing been former residents of Skow-
hogan. He was one of the famous
Skowhegan high school sqrtd' and
saw twenty-onc months OF overseas
service. He is now connected with
the Durant Company, rs financial
agent in their Office in Worcester. Al
ter spending a few days with Mr.. Bad
gers sister in Embden. the couple
will return to Worcester where their
home will be established with Mr..
Badgers parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
W. Badger at 30 Milbrook street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
IMPROVEMENTS At
NJ. T. CHURCH
Parish Supper at Re-
dedication of Vestries
nj Enjoyable Gathering on
Monday Evening Last

The yestries OF the Centenary Me
thodis4 Episcopal Church were the
scene of splendid gathering Of Me-
thodist people last Monday evening,
the occasion being specially planned
as house warming or re-dedcation
of the renovated quarters. The an
nual parish supper was served under
the auspices III the Lilies Social
Circle aud a feature Of the evening
WAS the opening OF the vacation bags.
The interior Of tho several commo-
dious vestrics has been greatly chang
ed and improved. New steel cell
ings and new walls have been paint
ed in tones of brown. The platform
i'm the main vestry has been extend
cd with linoleum covering and the
speakers desk attractiNely upholster-
ed in leather. Tho settees and floors
have been newly painted in harmon
ious colors and IA splendid new light
ing system has been installed. The
smaller vestry which is known as the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
SOLUTION Of BUILDING
PROBLEM
Plan Shows How Home Tan be Sc.
cured on Reasonable Terms

bungalow, consisting of five rooms
and bath is being built on Greenwood
avenue for Henry j. Reed. The con-
struction is made by r. E. Greenwood
and f. {. Butler on ten year month
ly payment proposition.
This is of great interest to the
public at the present time because il
shows how Il man of good repute can
secure a house upon very favorable
terms Mr. Reed is to pay $3.50 Il
month for ten years and at the end of
that time will be given a deed Of the
property. I'm the meantime he as
sumes the taxes and insurance.
The cost of the house and lot in
cluding cellar, sewer connection and
wiring FOR electric lights is to be
$2600. Ii will be noted that the
monthly payment of $3.50 is exactly
lAner cent per month of the princi-
pal sum
George w, and Fred Cox. his son,
have the contract for the entire work.
1t is expected that the house will be
ready for Mr.. Reed about Dec. first.
This is not a proposition that can be
made at random. Greenwood and
Butler or other firms and individuals
however under right circumstances,
would probably duplicate the above
arrangement. The prospective house
holder could designate Il house, either
less or more expensive than the one
above considered, upon the same
terms. that is the monthly payments
being computed at "A per cent Of the
cost for ten years.
Mr.. Reed has a driven we'll and has
Installed an electric pump and pres
sure tank This well and equipment.
also one pipe furnace, are not in
cluded in the contract price of the
house.
Mr.. Reed is Maine man having
been born at Calais. He has, how
ever. spent considerable time out of
the state. He came to Skowhegan
from Long Island City, New York ON
August Is, 1919. He Is foreman of
the stitching room at the Somerset
Shoe Factory. The plan under which
he has acquired home ami the broad
minded business policy shown by
Mcssrs. Greenwood and Butler with
relation thereto, are very highly com
mcndcd by Mr.. Reed, He has been
plying $3.50 a month rent in a place
where the entire amount represented
an expense rather than an investment
His payments under the present plan
arc only $500 more aud the entire
amount applies toward oWcrncrship
He expects to be living III his new
home by December ~.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
Sk0Hhegan Mall Service

Mail leaves the Skowhegan pest Of
flee by train, trolley and stage as fol
lows:
S a. m., NJ. c. II. II. for all points,
113O a. M, daily stage for Canaan
aud Athens; 1145 a. m, NJ. c. r.. r.
for all points beyond Portland; 2.35
p. H., NJ. c. r. r. for all points
east and west, except up river; 400
p. m, trolley mail for Bingham and
way stations. The mail closes
(pouches are loeked) thirty minutes
before the departure of the train.
Firms and business houses are re-
qucsted to mail frequently during the
day instead of leaving mail until noon
or last thing at night and mail any
large quantity OF mail more than Is
pieccs) at the postoiiice instead Of
in the letter boxes. This will facil-
itate the handling of mail and assure
some of first dispatch, otherwise it
might not be sent out on the first
train.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
c. 4. R. ANNIVERSARY
MEETING LAST NIGHT

Members of Russell Post. No sc G.
A. r. observed the thirty-ninth ami
vPrsary of their organization last
evening in Grand Army Hall Sup
per was served at $50 by the Wo-
mans Relief Corps and it was d splen-
did occasion. Music was furnished
by chorus and remarks were Offer
ed by Commander F. NJ. Mills of the
Post and Mrs. Martha Morrill, presi1
ent of the Womln's Relief Corps \
reading was given by Mrs. II. l.. Nj
chols and music was furnished by Mrs
Rose c. Burrill. vocalist and Mrs.
Howard Friend, pianist. Among the
speakers OF the evening were depart
mcnt commander, George L. Gay Of
Augusta. Clyde H. Smith. L. l.. Walton,
Esq. Rev II l.. Nichols, Rev. George
Merriam and Roy. George Loring
ThurlOw.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07

f,nHorth League room has undergone
similar rcnovatiuns as has the CON
venienf Kitchen on the north side and
Lhc main cntranceway These reno
vations have been completcd al an
expense Of between $1,000 and $500,
the sum having been fully provided
for through the efforts Of the Ladies
Social circle which has assumed the
entire responsibility Of the repairs.
The committee in charge was com
posed of Mr.. Mertic Lamb Mrs. Car
rir MACPHERSON. Miss Lila Weston,
Mrs. Viola T. Smith, Mrs. Frances II.
Smith and Mrs Laura H. Dinsmorc.
At go Monday evening over one
hundred persons sat down to the sup
per. the mcnn Of which included cold
meats, scalloped potatoes, Waldorf
nalad. sorted cakes and coffee. The
,nprer committee was composed OF
Mrs Rusc g BurrilI and Mrs. Grace
TUCKER assisted by Mrs. Lillian Smith.
Mrs. Viola r. Smith, Mrs. Laura II.
Di8smorc, Mrs Lila Friend, Mrs.
Marq Brooks. Mrs Lena NJ. Cleveland.
Mis Emma NJ. Hlll, Mrs Vina Har-
vile and Mrs. Mertie NJ. Lamb.
During the evening the following
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
WILL CARRY APPEAL To
LAW COURT
Ease 0i Cpphas Walker in Equity
Against J. II. Kerr and Federal
Liability InS. 20.

Papers have been filed with the
Clerk Of Courts for an appeal to the
law court in the case Of Cephas Walk
er in equity VS.. James II. Kerr and
tire Federal Mutual Liability lnsur-
ance co. This comes rs Il result Of
IN accident case on January l6 while
Mr. Walker was in the employ of j.
IT, Kerr at North New Portland, lie
claims he received a personal injury
and that he was tending a concrete
mixer at the time. 1t is alleged that
bucket hit him in the back, knock
ing him into the gears A partial
impairment of (he usefulness of his
left ann resulted it is claimed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
Married Yesterday Afternoon

Harry Wilfred Cyr and Miss Cath
crime Viola Mathers We're married
yesterday afternoon at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward G, Mathers who live on the road
from Dudley Corner to Malhons Mills.
The couple were attended by Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hopkins and Rev. George
Merriam, pastor of the Bethany Bap-
tist Church oniciated. using the sin
gle ring service. The bride wore
white with a bridal vel. She was
graduated from Skowhegan high
school last June and among the at
tendants at the wedding was Miss
Doris Whittemore, a classmate. The
couple are to establish their home at
the Mathers farm where Mr. Gyr has
been employed for some time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
DEATH OF MRS. TEMPLE
CUTLER
Widow oi Clerg! man who preached
at Time Present congregational
Church was Built

Word has been received in Sltowhc-
gan of the delth of Mrs. Tcmplc
Cutler Of Brighton, Mass. Mr. Cutler
who died in recent years WAS pastor
Of the Congregationl Church in 1851
and It was during his pastorate that
the present Congregational Church
occupied by tho Federated parish WIS
built. This followed the uniting of
the two Congregational Churches OF
Bloomfield and SkowheEan. It will
he recalled that back in lS40 twelve
members were dismissed from the
Bloomfield church which was built
in 1925 near where now stands the
residence of Mrs. Charles a Marston,
to form a church and society in Skow-
hegln. The dismissed members dld
not hold services until some five or
six years after their removal IRON
their former church home They
met for time in the church formerly
located on High street and also held
meetings in room over the present
offices of the American Express Co
The uniting of the two churches and
the building of the present church
ediice resulted during Mr.. Cutters
pastorate. He remained in Skowhe-
gan for eight years.
Mrs. Cutler was before her mar
rage Miss Rhoda NJ. Shjpman OF
Marietta, Ohio. The couple were
married in 1860 and began their mar
ried life in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
.larianS Have Fine Gathering

h regular meeting of the SkOwhc-
Rotary Club was held last Friday
at Grand Army Hall with the
luncheon Mrs. Kate B. Simpson
(ng. Thomas G. Lord was re-
II into the club as new member
several guests were present in
|lg Erlsly Goldsmith of Gardiner,
| llace Blunt Of Westlield and
began. A. L. Steinheart of Law
Mass, Charles Nitschkc
c. Marble, DR.. o. J. GAIA, +. f.
III and VIM. Folsom Merrill.
|ls were given by w. II. Hight
Sherman NJ Shumway. Captains
b Woodchucks and Chipmunks,
! interclub contest with the
fyille Rotary Club on atten-
Mr.. Hight is captain of the
bucks which includes the fol-
members DR.. c. E. Rich
W Fl. Cummings. DR.. l.. A..
Fnbc. c. W. Day. l.. II. Gold
+ w. Bucknam, d. A. Porter,
Oak. &. Allan Wentworth, DR.. e.
fsker. Dr. e. II. Viles, DR.. G. T..
fg K. T. Patten, G. NJ. Holt, j. H..
fns \. X. Jewett and Clyde II.
y Mr.. Shumway Is captain of
|Thipnunks and has on his list r.
[lwnod. T. T.. GrecuWay, w. b.
Eburg. /. A. NortonAW T. Ord
4. K. Butler. S. W. Philbrick,
Pbilbiick, DR.. Il. A. Derbyshire,
/ Leighton, John l.. Fish, +. E..
p, George II. PlEmmer, Judge
Lawrence. l.. +. Jacobs, Col. X.
hrBlon and George w. Cover,
p speaker of the afternoon was
|ney George w. Cover and his
|ct wds wills" He spoke par
|rly on the statutes of descent
gave hie listeners much valuable
fmation relative to the laws Of
|tllance. The customary songs
sung under the leadership of
Leighton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
I,ODO TO Be SPENT
|I CAMP MOD|N
' Buildings are to be
Erected
|, Srhoolman oi New York in
Smllcgan attendance to be
Increased

,ear approximately $5O,0oO
.penl in improvements and
.insncc of Camp Modin, the
simmer camp for boys at
eqnrgr between here and
probably $4,000 will be
@r the improvements alone,
,ng 10 Dr. 4. p. Schoolman OF
@ york VINO has been in this
making plans and in
f@,iops for these improvements.
ton3l grounds have already been
III bungalows will be built and
| ,be old hotel will still be used
moss house the dining room will
Iabled to twice Its capacity as
,te kitchen. The water sports
| h extended. and the grounds OF
|onertv which have already been
I'm improved will be made still
5aantiml. Island Inn will be
LYoloned and bungalows built
|'moialc visiting parents OF the
IN The school. Last year this
| |dg was similarly used. There
|f1y campers there last year, the
eanp colony including the stan
bring about eighty. Officials
Fame in March to plan the con-
|.iop Of the new buildings and
|zl improvements. The camps
be opened Junel, The boys will
| on July to reamin until after
/ Day. The attendance Will be
Nv increased next year.
Schoolman while being inter
i by The Independent Reporter
that the camp officials had been
tonld be very desireous of es-
|tng friendly relations with the
/ Of Canaan and Skowhegan in
HI He also stated that the
e would he purchased locally
is gratifying to the business
bis oil the community.
Schoolman spoke very pleasant
the officials appreciation of the
Scroll which was issued from
rntery department Of the lnde-
snl l-Reportcr, complimenting the
and comparing it most favor
with the accomplishments of
York publishers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
c. {. PA1TEN IS NEW
POST COMMANDER
Annual Meeting OF Simon Peters Post
Held Last Monday Evening nj
the Headquarters

About thirty cx-seryicc men attend
ed the annual meeting of Simon Pet
ers Post. American Legion held Mon
day evening at the post headquarters.
c. Earle Pattcn was elected command
er succeeding Capt. h. |. Rice who
was elected chaplain. Other officers
were elected as follows. Vice COM
mander, Col. Sherman y. Shumway;
adjutant, Lyle S. Moore; finance OF
ficer, Walter Lessard; historian, r.
T. Jenkins; executive committee, Dan
iel Steward Elton Markham. Enrol
Chase, Col. r. l.. Marston. Ivan Dyer
1t was voted to let the dues remain
at "a. II is expected the officers
will be installed at the next meeting
on December Is by Col. Marston.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
Burglars Didn't rreSpass in Somerset
County

As a result Of the series of ten
breaks madc early Tuesday morning
1t Pennington, Sheriff Mooers on
Tuesday night communicated with his
deputies in all the larger towns of
Somerset county, spreading drag
net To capture the burglars if they
came within its borders during the
night 1t appears from the dcscrip-
ton that four men driving an auto
mobile were the guilty parties and
left Pennington headed for Somerset
County. Locally the sheriff and
other officers were on guard all night
The fleeing men were not captured
however and it is likely they thought
best 10 keep out of Somerset.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
SOLON CHILD L.IG HTS
DYNAMITE

Solon. Uoc. Alice Washburn
while playing al home Friday fore
aoou lighted dynamite cap which
exploited and blow off Il part of her
thumb and the ends of two fingers,
badly decorating the inside of the
hand and small cuts on her face. Her
father Frank Washburn took her 10
Lewiston TO the hospital that after
ncon where her mother has been for
a number of weeks and is expected
home when Alice is able TO come too.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
County commissioners Meet TOmor.
row

The board Of County Commissioners
of Somerset and PisCataquis counties
will hold Joint meeting al the Ian
cey House in Pittsiicld at ton O'Clock
Friday, to decide whether or moi the
road leading from Athens to yelling
shall be discontinued.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
Welded in Florida

Miss Jennie H. Morton formerly of
Norridgewock, Me. and Fred w. Burr
Of Waterbury. Conn, were united in
marriage on Thanksgiving evening in
St. peterburg, Florida, where they
are spending the winter with the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. W.
Maxheld, formerly of the famous
Rowe Pond camps. The single ring
service was used
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
sKOWHECAN HOUSES
ARE SOLD

tl ". Palmer of Dover-Foxcroft
I'm town Friday and purchased
R houses on Dinsmorc and Shir-
streets. just off Of Water street,
rly owned by j. Palmer Merrill,
sting of four single houses and
double tcncmentS. Mr.. Palmer
not vel decided whether he will
ime Of them or continue to rent
all. This is considered u valu-
piece Of real estate,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
'len oi Officers In Spiritual Ladies
Aid

p Spiritual Ladies' Aid Society
with Miss Olive Hayden for an
|ay meeting, Nov. 2S. The hos
served baked bean dinner with
/ good things. In the afternoon
was a business session and cleo
oi officers for the coming year:
Fnsnt, Miss Olive Hayden; vice
|oent, Mrs. Rebecca Woodman;
Eary, Mrs. Agnes e. Goodrich; /;
furer, Mrs. Annie Morrill,, execu-
comnittee, Miss Hayden, Mrs.
person, Mrs. Woodman. Mrs. Nor
aower committee, Mrs. Annie
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07

Miss Pauline e. Oak visited yester-
day with Mrs. II. w. Griffin in Wat
erville.
George Innes left yesterday morn
ing to attend the poultry show at
Freeport.
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson spoke at. a
meeting of Kennebec Pomona at Man
chester, yesterday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07
MYSTERIOUS FIRE At
'OENN|STOWN
Vacani Farm Buildings Owned by ".
J. Henderson Destroyed Saturday

Dennistown, Dec. 3-The farm
buildings of w. J. Henderson were
burned yesterday afternoon. AS the
buildings were unoccupied the origin
of the fire iss unknown. A heavy
wind was blowing at the time causing
the fire to spread rapidly. Mr.. Hen
derson had but recently closed up the
buildings and was living with his
daughter Mrs. Eli Kew.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-12-07

The third in the series of assem-
blies. given by the Polyanna club,
will be held in Heselton Hall, Thurs
day evening, December IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. +. Watson of Cam
bridge will return home today after
visiting with their son. c, II. Watson,
one of the proprietors OF the grist
mill on High street.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1922-03-31
Everyday Adventures

When you've lost the services of
a very good days work woman"
who has gone to take steady posi-
ton with someone else and you've
been getting along the best you
could
Giving your wash out to one
woman and having another come
ting a day off from cooking, your
self, because you can't find any
one who can cook as well as clean
and wash
And as you think over the excel
lencies of the departed Matte, who
used to take everything off your
hands on Tuesdays and Fridays,
and the hopelessness of your pres
ent outlook
You find yourself wondering if a
Help Wanted ad in the Palladium
mightn't stir UP another household
angel for you and you give 1884
ring
And That Changes Everything!
Because next day, right after
your ad appears, you begin to have
calls from likely-looking days
workers and by the time you're
through with your interviews you've
picked out a woman with good ref
erences who bids fair to make you
forget all about the wonderful
Mattel
Copyright 1920