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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10
Pony Case In Court Yesterday

Stanislas Boutin, of Waterville, was
before Trial Justice Lord yesterday
afternoon on complaint of A. w. Cush-
man Of the State Highway police force
charged with operating a motor We
hicle while under the influence of
liquor. Mr.. Boutn was represented by
Attorney Mathews of Watervile. Mr..
Cushman appearing for the State,
Mr. Boutin pleaded not guilty. The
witnesses were Edgar ID. Clark of
Madison, David Keene and Walter
O'Brien of Skowhegan and Virgil
Tozier of Scion. The three last men
TONED are employed at Lakewood or
vicinity and were closely connected
with the case. They were riding three
ponies from the Ware livery stable
northward which were kept at Horace
Spears, Madison Centre, for let to
summer people, being on their way
to South Scion to dance. They
claimed to have been on the right side
Of the road when they met a car COM
ing South alleged to have been driven
by Mr.. Boutin. Two of the drivers
refined their ponies into the ditch out
of the range of the automobile, but
the third ridden by Mr.. Tozier was
hit by the vehicle. they claimed and
one of the animals legs was broken
1t was afterwards shot. 1t was fur
Their claimed that the automobile shot
into the ditch on the opposite side OF
the road from where it should have
been and over the fence. The vehicle
was not damaged, however, to the ex-
tent that 1t couldn't be driven home
Boutin did not offer any testimony
He was found guilty, fined 500 and
costs amounting to $1033. Settle
ment ensued. The incident happened
about one mile this side of the Twelve
Corners in Madison.
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GOODRICH HHIl-BINGHA.M

Miss Florence Beane of Manson
visited her aunt and uncle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lester Beane, last week, return
ing home Saturday.
Miss Eel zabeth Burton from
Goodwill is spending "A part of her
vocation with Miss Lillian Goodrich
and other friends in Bingham.
Bert Lister recently spent few
days in Skowhegan.
The prayer meeting held at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Redmond
last Sunday evening by Rev. w. o.
Morse was well attended, there being
81 present.
Miss Christie Howes of Bingham is
assisting her sister, Mrs. Alfred Cur
tbs with her home work. She with
her little niece, Eloise Curtis, made a
short visit at her mothers, Mrs. Jen-
ME Robinsons the first of the week.
Donald Sterling recently spent a
few days with his friend, Earl Lister.
Edward Doyle visited his father,
MELVIN Doyle and grandmother, Mrs,
Olive Hilton, Saturday night and
Sunday.
Callers at Mrs. Listers Sunday
were Mrs. Olive Hilton, Miss Mabel
Burton, Melvin Doyle and Mrs. Mil
dyed McClintick.
The many friends of Mrs. George
Gilman are very sorry to learn of her
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Governor Baxter Writes to Selectmen

Acting promptly as the result of the
present fuel outlook, the selectmcn
already have crew Of men cutting
wood for municipal needs. The fol
lowing letter OF commentator has
Just been received by the town ofli-
.cials from Governor Baxter:
Gentlemen:
The morning paper reports that you
have taken prompt action in connec-
ton with the fuel crisis and that you
are planning to start crew to cut
wood for the town fuel yard. | con-
gIatulate you upon the fine public
spirit you are showing and hope that
other towns in the State will follow
your example. Every cord of wood
that Is cut now will help relieve the
demand for coal that is bound to come
with the autumn. Our people must
be made to realize that we cannot OBJ
tain hard coal and that we must use
soft coal and wood in place of it,,
want the communities in the State
that have wood supplies nearby to
make arrangements to cut enough
wood to carry them through the win
ter. Our State Fuel Administration
will cooperate with you in every
way.
Sincerely yours.
PERCIVAL =. BAXTER,
Governor of Maine.
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The two days program in dedica-
ton OF the Hampden County Memo
rial bridge spanning the Connect
cut river between Springfield, Mass,
and West Springfield, opened with
a regatta and dedication BALL The fol-
lowing days program included the
dedication proper In the afternoon,
preceded by a historical parade, in
which practically all OF the % towns
and cities OF the county had floats.
Governor Cox delivered the chief ded-
icayIon address Che bridge was be
gum fp the spring Of 1920 and has
COST Including Approaches, not far
from 100000.
Vegetables, fruits and nuts are sold
by weight or number in Massachu-
sets, beginning August I'd, under a
new saw which abolishes the old dry
measure OF bushels or pecks as the
standard. The new law Is the re-
suit OF an investigation by special
commission appointed by the Legis
lature of 1921. The commission, head
ed by E Leroy Sweetser. in charge
Of the department of labor and in
dustries, found opinion against the
'fbushel weight" measurement Deal
ers are now required to retail fruits
vegetables and similar commodities
on the basis of ayoirdupois weight or
numerical count. An exception is
made IN the sale of goods in the orig
inal unbroken packages, where the
package or container Is according to
to legal standard.
Governor Cox has appointed an ad-
visory. coal committee headed by
James J. Storrow of Boston, who
served as Massachusetts fuel ad
ministrator during the war. to have
charge of the rationing of coal. in the
state next winter. He named Mr..
Storrow as consignee to receive all
coal shipped into the state. Mr.. Stor
row will have an established credit
of $10,000,000 The other members
of the committee will make recon-
mendations to him as to the amount
of coal to be distributed to each city
and town. The committee also will
pass upon the credit of coal dealers
The governor wired Secretary Hoov-
er that there was deficit of 100000
tons of bituminous coal and 1,110,000
tons of anthracite In the state of the
basis of receipts to date this year,
as compared with last year. In a
letter to the secretary, he promised
earnest cooperation In ensuring eQu
table distribution of coal in Mass
achusetts:
Gov. Cox has nominated Courtenay
Guild for appointment to the Bos
ton finance commission. and Freder-
lex ". Lawson of Fall River for re-
appointment as chairman OF the Fall,
River board OF health. Other nomi-
nations. all for disappointment, were
Arthur B. Daniels of Adams, Greylock
reservation commission; Morgan J..
Insolvency. of Salem; clerk of the
first district court OF Essex; Henry
v. Cunningham of Boston, state bal
lot commission, and DR. Oliver II.
Howe of Cohasset, medical examiner,
second Norfolk district
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| Deputy Sheriff F. L. GIBSON, @
Bingham. was among the out of tow
visitors in Skowhegan yesterday.
Raymond G. Fogg has returne,
| from .Orono where he has been attend
ing summer school at the Universit,
Of Maine.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Pomerleau ant
Miss Beatrice Pomerleau have re
turned from a trip to various point:
in Canada.
Percy Nutting is visiting with his
sister, Mrs. James Gilfillan, in Bal
Harbor. His mother has been spend.
ing some time there.
Mrs. Evelyn McNalley and Mrs
Nellie Dysart OF Clinton have been
spending some time at the home OF
Joshua Williams on Mt. Pleasant ave-
nue..
Miss Augusta Savage OF Boston Is
here for a three weeks visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett Savage
who now reside at 10 Mt. Pleasant
avenue.
Miss Ethel Allen, for many years a
member of the Plttsfed Advertiser
force, has gone to Burnham after Wis
ting with Mrs. Fred Z. Sawyer, of
baptist Hill.
Among the out of town people at
Lakewood for "Cheating Cheaters'
Tuesday night were Mr.. and Mrs. O.
M. Given and Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Fuller OF Pittsfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Judkins and
their guests, Mr. and Mrs. II. b. Par
,ker, Of Washington, d. c., and Mrs.
c.. e. Ball OF Bingham, sisters OF Mr..
Jpdkins, are expected home today
from a visit In the Rangeley regions.
"a. Clifton Luce, of Cambridge. was be-
fore Trial Justice Lord Monday hav-
ing been arrested in Harmony by
Deputy Sheriff Labree, on the charge
OF larceny OF coat, fountain pen and
valuable books and papers in Cam
bridge. Luce has been in the State
School for Boys for larceny from the
Gould store at Harmony and he will
probably be returned to that place as
he was out on parole.
Funeral services for the late Mrs
Mabel Butler Innes, wife of George A.
Innes, were conducted yesterday
morning from the church of Our Lady
Of Lonrdes. There was large at
tendance. Mass was celebrated by
Father j. l.. A. Renaud with Father
James Farley of Madison as deacon,
and Father Louise Baudin of Water
Vile as sub-deacon. Members of St.
Nary's choir assisted with Miss Helen
Bouchard as organist. Mrs lines
death occurred Monday.
!! An unusual touring outfit was noted
on sour streets yesterday In the form
of q good sized house propelled by, a
Eprd car outfit. The occupants were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. T. Fales of Kis-
simme, Fla. Mr.. and Mrs. Fales left
home last April and have been tour
ing through the United States and
Canada The Canadian tour is now
completed, and the couple are on their
way home. although they do not ex-
pHct to reach there until October
They arrived here yesterday from
Dexter Their house on wheels is
equipped with electric lights, running
water, a lavatory, Ice box and COM
Portable furnishings. Lace curtains
hang at the windows and the interior
tsf hpmelIke indeed.
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JACKMAN AMUSEMENT co.


Strand Theatre Tuesday, Aug. Is
Pathe presents a w. w. Hodkinsor
production
"THE MONEY CHANGERS"
Pathe News No. 81 4.
Dancing during the Pictures
Strand Theatre Thursday, Aug. II
MISS DUPONT
In
"a WONDERFUL WIFE
Nth ZIP sode of winners of the West
Town Saturday, August I'D
ID. w. Griffith's
"DREAM STREET"
Mutt & Jeff in Crystal Gazer
Fox News
Dance after the Pictures.
Strand Theatre-Tuesday, Aug. y
Pathe Novelty Night
IRENE CASTLE
In
CONVICT 993"
Dangerous Dollars
Catching the Coon"
Move on"
Pathe News No 50
strand Theatre Thursday, Aug. 81
FRANK MAYO
In
"TRACKED TO EARTH
18th Episode of winners of the West
Town Hall-Saturday, August 20
Goldwyn presents
LON CLANCY
In
THE NIGHT ROSE
Mutt & jeff in
Stuck In the Mud
Fox News
Dance after the Pictures.
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Wonderful Fishing at "The FRS"

Wonderful trout fishing is now be-
ing enjoyed by guests at THE Firs,
lockwood, KineO Station. Maine. DR. ..
and Mrs. II. II. Fellows. securing
nice string of trout one day last
week, catching the limit allowed by
law in both number and weight.
The following guests registered
there last week: c. l.. Woodman,
Plainfleld, N. j.: Paul Brunn, India
Ind; NJ. Il. Staekpolc. Au-
gusta, Maine; Mrs. G. w. Parker,
Northampton, Mass. DR. and Mrs.
Fl. II. Fellows and son, Maplewood,
N. J.; Henry ID. Block, Jersey City,
n. j.; Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Pepper,
New York CITY. Mrs. E. b. Gates,
Revere, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

#orridgewock incorporated in 1888:
first town meeting, August 20, 1888.
Skowhegan was a part OF Canaan
until 1923 when it was separated from
it and incorporated under the name
of Milburn. 1t bore this name thir-
teen years when 1t was changed to
its present name, Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

In 1925 an exploring party Of elev-
en- men, Liuet. Steele passed up the
Kennebec, encamped at SkowhegRn
Falls, September rs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-08-10

Gummed tape in rolls. We have
gummed paper tape in rolls COnycn-
lent for doing up packages and re
quired by the American Express Com
pany for use on certain containers.
This we have in three widths, with
pr.ces as follows, postpaid:
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Liberal discount for quantities or
dered. independent Reporter Co.
If
, 1922-07-27
REWARD PAID FOR BANDIT sloo.
Whole Amount Presented to Mrs. John
Burnett, Who Put Officers on
Trail of Escaping Man.

The 800 reward paid by Gus Mey-
ers, Nebraska state sheriff. for the
capture of Fred Brown, the Omaha
chain bandit" recently rounded up
by Sheriff Sanders and other officers
north of Medicine Bow, has been pre-
scented entire to Mrs. John Burnett of
Little Medicine, who was instrumental
in putting the officers on the trail
which led to the capture of the fugi-
tive.
During the time Brown was at lib
erty many stories were heard of large
rewards. a~ggregating several thousand
dollars, which would be paid for his
carcass. but it now develops that the
greater part of this money was offered
for his conviction of n murder com-
mitted at Omaha, and the state has no
case against him on that score.
, 1922-07-27
CHAUTAUQUA AT RAWLINS.
Afternoon and Evening Programs from
Saturday to Wednesday, Aug
ust 18th to 10th.

The tenth anniversary program of
tauqua Association gives premise of
being one qualified to properly cele-
brate this 1922 season-the tenth year
of Ellison White service in the west.
The dates for the Rawlins Chautauqua
are August 18th to 10th. Almost be-
fore the people of the community real
ize IT, the big brown top will be swung
into place. and for an entire week will
be the real social center of that com
munity.
OF outstanding importance is the APP
pearnnce of Judge Geo. ID. Alden,
whose lecture classic, THE Powder and
the Match" was endorsed by Presi-
dent Harding. He said, Il most heart
lily recommend it for its great and i'm
portant truths" Judge Alden is IA
brilliant speaker and perhaps the most
popular lecturer ON the American plat
form.
Tine opening might lecture by VIM.
f. Bohn promises to be one of the in
tellectual treats of the assembly. DIR.
Bohn was formerly "A well-known edu-
Gator Of the east and for u time was
professor of school sciences at the
University of Michigan. He is a
sound, sane thinker, eminently quail
fled to discuss the big problems which
face the American people today.
America Among the Nations will be
his subject and it promises to be one
of the real treats of the coming season.
Virgil /. Shepard's lecture, "'The
House We Live In," is n mastery dis
cussion of the old adage, "As n Man
Thinketh, So Is He" Mr.. Shepard is
"A gifted speaker whose lecture work
during the past few years has brought
him before the public in n most favor
able light.
Among the many entertainment feat
ures noted ON the list should be men
toned the production of Hartley Man
ners' great play, Happiness" which
, 1922-07-27
Fourteen Deaths From Tick Fever.

Fffty-four cases of Rocky Mountain
spotted fever were reported to the
State Board of Health in April, May
and June, and II deaths from this
cause were recorded, giving the dis
ease a mortality rate Of about 26 per
cent, according to the secretary of the
board, DIR. A. Il. Tonkin.
This is a considerably higher NOR
tality than the fever has been credit
ed with heretofore in Wyoming" says
DIR. Tonkin. This year it has been
reported as occurring in both sexes
and practically all ages, the youngest
victim being five years of g
From now on there will be n ten
dency toward n decrease in this condi-
ton, and those cases hat do come
later this summer probably will be due
to infected ticks in the higher alti-
tudes, where the insects are now
emerging. However, all persons in
tick areas-and especially campers and
fishermen in the higher GltitIdes-
should continue TO give freJus,lt in
spection of their bodies and clothing"
, 1922-07-27
MCDOWELL FILES FOR GOVERNOR
Chairman of Non-Partisan League is
After Democratic Gubernato-
rial Nomination.

Frank G. Mcdowell of Milford. FIRE.
the democratic nomination for COVER
nor of Wyoming, say the State Trib-
une, thereby serving notice that the
mel behind the farmer-labor move
ment in this state are not a unit re-
garding the political offices to be filed
this fall.
To make the situation all the more
interesting, Charles O. Richardson of
Leroy, Uinta county, has filed for the
democratic nomination for congress,
and Jesse Crosby of COwley, Big Horn
county, came in as n candidate for the
republican choice for state treasurer.
Mcdowell was elected chairman Of
the Non-Partisan League of Wyoming
at IA meeting of that body In Douglas
n short time ago and then was en-
dorsed as its candidate for governor.
The following day his partisans, par
ticipating in the meeting of the Con.
ference for Progressive Political Ac.
fion, tried to gain that organizations
endorsement in his behalf, but were
outvoted by the hackers of George f
Kinder of Powell.
The receipt of McDowelrs nomina
tion petition at the office of the secre.
tary Of state means that there will be
"A three-cornered race for the demo
cratic ~gubernatorial nomination, with
Kinder, Mcdowell and w. b. Ross of
Cheyenne the entrants. With the
farmer-labor people split, this situa-
ton might, at this distance, appear to
be in favoc of Ross.
, 1922-07-27
Another Rig In
Saratoga Field
Portable Rig Brought i'm From Crooks
Gap to Start Drilling a New
Well on Section 6-17-84.

Within the next few weeks Il second
drilling rig will be at work within a
few miles of Saratoga, the Southwest
ern Petroleum Company having moved
in n portable outfit this week with
which the bore will be started. 1t is
said the present intention is to drill
but o feet, that being the amount of
work required to hold the land under
the lease, but the well will be started
with a 20-inch drill, so that the lower
formations may be reached later on if
it is desired to go deeper.
This rig has beer in use for several
weeks at Crooks Gap, north of Raw
Inns, and is 10Y being replaced by a
standard rig, for which much equip
ment has been taken from the old
Trumbull rig down the river. which
was purchased by the Southwestern
Petroleum Company.
Concerning recent activities at the
Southwestern Company's lease on Sec
ton 25-1S-S5, many rumors are heard
today, mostly to the effect that the
drill has penetrated, or is about to
penetrate, the oil sands and thai a well
will be brought in within very few
days, but The Sun has no authentic in
formation. Manager Oberlee stated
this morning that drilling operations
had been suspended for a few days to
allow them to run a string of 65s inch
casing, and that this work would re-
hundred feet of drilling has been done
since the S-inch casing was set, and it
is said that recent drilling has been
difficult on account of the shale caving
in, which necessitated more casing.
, 1922-07-27
RETURNED TO SNOWY RANGE.
Superintendent Will Make More Thor
Ough Examination of Sites for
Branch Hatcheries.

superintendent O. N. Baldwin of the
Federal fish hatchery, accompanied by
Fish Culturist Jack Gipe, left yester-
day morning for Laramie, and from
there they will drive to Brooklyn Lake
with a truck. From that point they
will take to saddle horses and pack
outfit for "A thorough examination of
the lakes in that region, with the idea
of selecting the most suitable places
FOR the installation of Matching and
cycling stations on the Snowy Range.
Mr.. Baldwin visited several of the
lakes a few weeks ago but was not sat
isfied with his survey of the country on
the range, n will make the present
examination more exhaustive. He Is
anxious to have all the lakes Of that
region generously ~re-stocked with trout
and also desires to undertake the prop
agation of native, or black-spotte,i,
trout, at the government hatchery.
and the contemplated stations on the
range would greatly assist in this
work.
Supervisor Hilton and his rangers
are giving all possible assistance to the
hatchery men and will guide them to
the various lakes which can be reach
ed by the forest roads and trails from
Laramie, as well as on the Platte Val
ley side of the range.
, 1922-07-27
Concert Next Week.

On Thursday, August Bird, at Jen-
sen Hall, there will be given a pro-
gram of secular and sacred music un-
der the auspices of the Women's Guild
of st. Barnabas' church.
The program will be rendered by
some of the best local talent, with the
help of two musicians from outside.
There will be violin, piano, organ and
vocal solos and duets. Al the num-
bers will be performed by men.
You are cordially invited to be pres
ent. Admission. adults soc, children
25c. The program will be announced
in "A few days.
, 1922-07-27
Fined for POllufing River.

George Fausett, who resides on the
east side of the river, was arrested by
Marshal Kennaday Tuesday evening
for throwing into the river back of his
house the entrails of a beef which he
had butchered, and he was cited to APP
pear in Judge Wants court yesterday
morning. After sitting out the facts
in the matter, Judge Want assessed
a fine of so and costs for p%olluting the
water Of the river within the town lin
its, which fine Mr.. Fausett refused to
pay, stating that he preferred to lay
, 1922-07-27
The Presidents
Proclamation
Asks Aid of All Good Citizens to Avoid
Trouble Arising From Present
Strike Situation. b
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of tho ro nxv,v In irtorstoto oonr,nonaa
and tr~nusportat inn of ITnfta1 Gtoto.
mails bove pecassitotod tbo or,n,or-
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, 1922-07-27
CALL FOR BIDS.

Bids will be received by the Town of
Saratoga Wyoming, up to and includ-
ing the 9th day of August, 1922, for
construction of reinforced concrete res
of 100000 gallons capacity. Said
reservoir to be constructed according
to plans and specifications on file in
the office of the Town Engineer OF the
Town Of Saratoga. The Town reserves
right to reject any and all bids.
MRS. MABEL MORGAN,
Town Clerk.
, 1922-07-27
w. f. Farrell Announces for Sheriff.

Among the new announcements for
political preferinent at the August
primar ies is hat of w. Il. Farrell of
Rawlins, which appears in another
column. He is n candidate for the
nomination for sheriff of Carbon coun-
ty on the republican ticket, subject to
the will of the voters at the primary
election.
Mr.. Farrell is IA native of Plano,
Texas, but has lived in the northwest
for the past II years, part of the time
in Washington, but most of the time
i'm Wyoming. He is a railroad man
and has been in the employ of the
Union Pacific system for the past nine
years. Five years of this time he has
resided in Rawlins, where he is well
and favorably known.
Mr.. Farrell is n veteran of the Span-
~ish-American wal and saw service in
the Philippine Islands at the time of
the American occupation.
, 1922-07-27

The Sun to any address for $3.50
per year.