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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
OPPOSE INCREASE
Of TAXATION
Pomona Patrons Com
mend Gov. Baxter
P0monn Meeting With Kennebee Val
ley Grange, Madison, Held
Tuesday Last

The meeting was. largely attended
and full Of life and enthusiasm dur
ing the entire session. With but one
officer absent. with a most fraternal
welcome from the loyal members OF
Kennebcc Valley Grange, this session
marks the beginning OF prosperous
year The morning session was de-
voted to the transacting OF essential
business Conferring the Pomona
degree and listening to remarks by [.
M. White of the Maine Department
of Agriculture. on cooperative mar
keting of the apple crop and other
subjects connected with Maine Agri-
culture. A bountiful Pomona dim
ner was served at intermission under
the auspices of Kennebec Valley
Grange and at the opening of the al
ternoons session there was most
beautiful and appropriate salute to the
Flag by all present followed with a
concise report of the Lecturers Con-
ferenceS held at Bangor and Auburn
by the Lecturer of the Pomona, Mrs.
Lizzie Watson Then came cordial
address of welcome by f. \. Dns-
more Master of Kennebec Valley
Grange and the response by Mrs. Kate
e. Hill of Skowhegan Grange. There
were appropriate selections in read
ing by Gertrude Spaulding, Edith
Chase, Fannie Clark and Angeline
Hilton. Piano solo by Gladys Gray
and pleasing story by Daniel
Adams. There was most lively
discussion of the question Are con-
ditions favorable or unfavorable FOR
our farmers" The speakers in the
order named were Fred Magoon, a. ID.
Brawn, Mark Gray, S. f. Emerson,
Emma Goodrich. Stella Brawn A. A
Cheviot, f. A. Dinsmorc Grant With
am and Angeline Hilton.
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted by the Pomona
and will be Immediately forwarded to
Gov. Baxter.
"In view of the unnecessary call
from all sections of the State for
large appropriations, both for public
and private institutions, as we'll as
the increase of salaries and the Great
ing of new boards and commissions,
all of which mean an additional bur
den on the taxpayers of the State,
therefore
Resolved. by Somerset Pomona,
representing more than one thousand
patrons who are connected with the
farm interests of Somerset County
that regardless of party affiliations,
we highly commend GOV. Perciyal p
Baxter for the earnest effort he is ex-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
SkOWHEGAN LOCALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Curtis returned
Saturday from Boston.
Miss Caddie Brown was called to
Benton last week by the death of a
relative.
Mrs. Brace Lawley and daughter,
Martha. returned Friday to their home
in Arlington, Mass. after visiting for
several days with Mrs. Pamela Law
ley and d. B. Berce and family on
Dinsmore street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Notice 10 Correspondents

Correspondents Tor the Independent
Reporter are urged to bear in mini
that news must be cut down as much
as possible in our issues of this week
and next because of the rush of work
occasioned by printing of town re
ports. The news in general will be
greatly condensed so send us only the
most important items.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
ltprf 'arrIer Examination

The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
nation 10 he held al Pittsfeld. on
March "a. to FIJI the position of rural
carrier at St Adams and vacancies
that may later occur on rural routes
from that post Office. The salary
of a rural carrier on a standard daily
wagon route of "A miles is $500 per
aunum. with an additional S30 per
mile per annum for eeach mile or
major fraction thereof in excess of
"A miles. The salary on motor
routes ranges form s2.450 to S2,600
per annum. according to length
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Postmaster Morse Dies at Mercer

2 Carlton Morse died at hisshome in
Mercer, Sunday. after brief illness.
Mr. Morse was born in Lewiston bat
had been resident Of Mercer for
forty-five years, being the postmaster
in that town; also the proprietor of a
general store He is survived by d
widow and two sons.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
E1IR HORSES FOUND DEAD At SOMERSET
Y; 'c0INIY FARM BY THE OFFICERS
|,A., Horses and Cows Reported in Serious
edition Owner Takes Appeal from Sentence

according to the officer. Six more
horses were in serious condition
it is claimed as to cold and hunger
and also two cows. with about 400
pounds of swale grass and no grain in
the barn, the officer stated. Holmes
was arrested and taken before Judge
Anderson of the Pittstield Municipal
Court, where Jail sentence was I'M
posed but from which Holmes appeal
ed to the April term of Court. Neces-
sary steps were taken to relieve the
situation at the farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
II. VI. Weston Candidate for Town
Clerk and Tax Collector

! shall be candidate for the Of
flee Of town clerk and tax collector at
the annual town meeting held on
March 12. | shall appreciate the
support of the voters and shall en-
deavor to serve them in the best pos
sible manner.
HORACE NJ. WESTON,
Skowhegan. Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
LIQUOR SEIZURES ARE
GOING ON At JACKMAN
Five Deputy Sheriffs Are Searching
For Intoxicating liquors In
Border Town

Five deputy sheriffs made extensive
searches for liquors in Jackman
Tuesday and yesterday and at the
time of going to press were still ac-
lively engaged in these operations.
Up to that time several liquor seiz-
ures were reported.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Who Has Heard From MOntreali

E. n. Snow of Montreal, formerly OF
Skowhegan makes inquiry through
the Reporter if anyone in Skowhegan
heard the musical program starting a
little after 2 +.,FrlAay Il.
on 410 meter
letters are I. II. " (. -. .,a0,,'
writes that they have been heard as
far west as Nebraska and also in Hal
ifax but as yet has not heard of any
one hearing them at Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

- uooers and Deputy Sheriff
sherln naer Dor went Friday to Pitts
p E. eloe case of alleged cruelty to
|ed Oh ,be complaint having been
|rinas' inst ,i ora Holmes of Pitts
pdsel as b lives near the Burnham
|eb aa WIZ m the State road about six
psn ". u, from Pittsfeld village. The
Piss i'p1 sroye to the place indicated
bhfefs aa 10 an investigation finding
(nd na~ 1ss horses, one in the barn and
Our osas a,side which had recently died
res Starvation or had been killed,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

Harry \. Flanders was home from
Bangor the first OF the week
Mrs Elizabeth Watson returned
Monday forenoon from Dexter, having
delivered lecture az the Dexter
Grange, Saturday night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Town Meeting Day

From II a. M until p. m. we shall
he ready to serve a first class dinner
for 40c. Farmers trade solicited; 4;
tables for ladies'. We are located
first from City Hall.
2w9 PEOPLES CAFE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

ent law Is in some way amended
While il Is not understood that Mr..
Butler has eyer been candidate for
this important position, there does
seem To be persistent opinion that
Governor Baxter is considering his
capabilities and the prophecy that he
Will be the incoming justice next
month seems more than likely to be
fulfilled.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
A. K. BUTLER LIKELY TO RECEIVE APPOINT.
MENT AS JUSTICE OF SUPREME COURT
May Succeed Judge Spear Unless Present Law
is in Someway Amended Prominent Attorney

There is we'll defined runor in
different parts of the state and es-
pecially among the members OF the
legal profession that a. x Butler.
senior member OF the law firm of
Butler & Butler Of Skowhegan. is very
likely to receive an appointment as
justice of the Supreme Court TO sue
coed Justice Spear whose term VIII
expire during March, unless the pres
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

store He was over street for the
last time last Thursday. The de-
ceased was kindly man of generous
disposition and his death will be sin
cerely mourned by many people III
Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01
Frank $. Kelley OF Mercer

Frank S. Kelley. a resident of Mer-
Ger for forty years, passed away at
his home there Sunday. He was 70
years old.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

Funeral services for the late Miss
L,ry pugh who died at the home OF
' ss olive Hayden at Madison Center
| (hsrp she had been boarding for
lyeral wears were held Thursday,
E,oetped by Brice Edwards of Madi-
n Rev. +. b. Tetley, pastor of
4 Raptist church in Madison spoke
[,joay The remains were taken
! Madison where they were
|,,epd in the receiving vault at Forest
Fms Thus has ended the somewhat
Libetic life of a woman we'll known
skOwhegan and vicinity for nearly
century.
Mary pugh is dead. A long life
bed with misfortunes. has come to
4 end and Skowhegan has lost one
4 her most eccentric and withal
Imt widely known residents. On
h streets. in the Offices and stores,
Id often into the homes of people,
|ay Pugh was wont to go and stran-
hrs have heen greatly amused In
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-01

Independent-Reporter $3.50 a year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
WEAK SPOTS IN
ROADS REPAIRED
Spring Construction to Bring
Many DetourS,

Stone and gravel State roads are
in improved condition and most weak
spots developed in the winter have
been repaired, John D. Williams, di
rector Of the State highway commits
sion, said today.
Highway officials point out that vir
tually two-thirds of the commission :
1928 paving program is under con
tract. Every effort VIII be made
Williams says, to provide suitable de.
tours. Some contractors already are
building small structures, laying cui
vert pipes and grading.
Condition OF State roads entering
Indianapolis for the week Of April Is
81:
No. CIew Albany, Indianapolis
South Bend, Michigan lnel-Impas-
sable between Seymour and Crothers-
vile in wet weather; detour via bud
leytown. Detour one mile east
around bridge construction about nine
miles north Of WheatfieId.
No. 3 CNadonal road Terre Haute.
indianapolis. Richmond=Detour TO
north four miles west Of Stilesville,
thence west to Greencastle, southwest
over county road and back to nation
al road at Manhattan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
RILEY HOSPITAL
DRIVE HALF WAY
Million Dollar Mark Reached
in Campaign,

Approximately $4,000 of the
So 1000, 900 building fund for the James
Whitcomb Riley Hospital has been
pledged, it was announced today.
About S400. 600 mas been subscribed by
Indianapolis persons, although there
haA been no active campaign here.
Plans are we'll under way, however
for the campaign to complete Marion
County's quota of s70O,00O during the
week of April 30.
with the cooperation coming to
us from every philosophical man
and woman in the city who has been
asked to take an active part, our or
ganization will be largo and the cam.
paign should be completed in record
time" Almus G. Ruddell, county chair.
man. said.
The county committee: RuddelL p.
c. Reilly, Arthur r. Baxter, Mrs.
Joseph B. Healing and A. NJ. Rosen-
thai.
Pledges 10 the fund are payable over
a four-year period. oue-fourth each
year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
-Final Article of Backyard Series
BULBS PLANTED IN FALL
WILL BLOOM IN SPRING

six by eight inches for narcissus.
Hyacinth and tulip bulbs should be
planted about four inches deep, while
narcissus bulbs do best when covered
as much as six inches. A mulch con
sisting Of about two inches of fine
manure, or of the swsepings from
tho poultry house, may DO put on
later for winter protection.
For mass planting there Is perhaps
nothing more pleasing than old
fashioned Jonqnils, "a they are hardy
and extremely effective. The mar
cissi are among the oldest OF cult.
waited plants and are deserving Of
more attention than has been given
them.
iris and GIadiOIus
Iris, especially the Japanese sorts,
have attracted a great amount of at
tention recently and are among the
most snowy of our hardy plants. The
iris. or blue flag of our grandmothers'
gardens. is adapted to border plant
ing. A bed of iris is especially eff
fective when used as a dividing line
between the lawn and the garden
proper.
From the standpoint Of profit and
real satisfaction there is perhaps no
Dubious Towering plant that will
equal the gladiolus. Galdioli require a
deep. rich well-drained soil; are
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
i. S. GREATNESS
DUE To HARMONY,
VETERAN THINKS
Col, 0ran Perry Agrees With
Dr. Harding in Attitude
to South.

1.-THE good will established between
the northern and southern sections Of
the country Is responsible in large
measure for the greatness Of the Ma
tion," Col. Oran Perry, superintendent
of the Soldiers and Sailors Monu-
ment, said today. He was comment
ing on a statement of DIR. George
Harding, father of the President, adj
dressing the United Confederate Vet
Grams Association at New Orleans:
"If I had been down here, suppose
I, too, would have been loyal to the
Confederate flag"
Good will was established imme-
diately after the war" Colonel Perry
said. 1.-THE speech Of DR.. Harding only
showed the feeling that exists between
the two sections.
Here is a little verse that shows
the attitude Of the northern soldier:
/" We fought 'em and we killed EN-
And they killed us In return:
'But we never thought to hate 'em
And we never cared to learn
THAT expresses the attitude of
the northern and southern veterans
today" Colonel Perry sad.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14

ly In the Central Christian Church
For the first time in their history the
four largest departments of the
churches will meet together as a unit.
The Sunday School Workers Confer
ence. representing a Sunday school
enrolment Of over $4,000; the Won
ems Missionary Society, the County
Endeavor Union, and the Christian
Church Union Will all be represented
on the program and take part In the
banquet. It is anticipated that 800
people will be present for the banquet
at $50. over which Prof. w. c. MORO
will preside.
During the banquet Merele Sidener
will give the principal address on
Church Expansion" Miss Elizabeth
Cooper. one Of the leaders of Christian
Endeavor work in the city. VIII speak
on the subject. AN Endeavor Vision. ="
Mrs Thomas Paddock of the Women s
Missionary Society win speak on Our
Women's Task" and G. G. Baker
general secretary OF tho Christian
churches of the district. will speak on
the subject, Building for tho Future. -
A short social period will intervene
between the banquet program and the
evening mass meeting In the auditor
ium, over which DR. a. b Philputt,
pastor Of the Central Church, will pre-
side. A musical program of merit, pre-
/ pared by the young people through
| the efforts Of Miss Hazel HariSer, will
make up the first part Of tho evening
| program. after which O. Marley Nor
. . 4 a
in South America, Will speak on the
| subject, THE Nation Of the Future. "
DIR. EDWARD HATNES KISTIER
breaches Sunday at II a. m in the
4 Fourth Presbyterian Church on IAN
Attractive Kind Of Grace" Thursday
at he viii give a report on the meet
/ ing Of the Presbytery at Martinsv1lle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
SHRINERS' SEAT
SALE TO OPEN
NEXT MONDAY
Minstrel Revue to Be Pre-
sented Four Nights at
Murat.

'Two-Tank-Amen, Hello!' is the
name Of the songs written by Arnold
E. Spencer for the Shriners' minstrel
extravaganza" to be known as ''Murat
in Egypt" It is said that the song
gives an idea of what the show is all
about. Rehearsals have been started
Already the production Is being
whipped into form by Horace Mitchell
dramatic director.
The production is scheduled for four
nights instead OF six as at firsts an
rounced, beginning Wednesday, April
IS, and continuing the remainder of
the week. Previous bookings at Murat
Theater prevented the Shrine show
running the first two nights of the
week
"Two-Tank-Amen" is one of the big
features of the scenario Of 'Murat
in Egypt" Murat gets into Egypt
and into the hands Of a 'slicker" who
Is an adept on the egypt" act, accord
ing to the story. The vil-yun is
FJooka Pasha, played by Horace Nit
chell. and he has an able confederate
in MooIah Koosha, q Turk, pro-
prietor of the Garden Of the Pharaohs
at Luxor, an Egyptian ''gypping
cabaret in which a dozen walters help
do the trimming.
The guests are "the gang from In
diana" Good opportunities are said to
be presented for special songs, dane
ing and much lively comedy. in the
opening scene.
The seat sale will open Monday at
the regular theater box office and also
at the office of the Merchants Heat
and Light Company. All seats are
reserved at the identical price of 81
LUIS Government tax. Shriners who
have received advance tickets are
urged to present these tickets as early
as possible for seat reservations.
Charles S. Barker, secretary Of the
minstrel show committee, reports that
the advance sale has been very large
and capacity houses for each of the
four nights are now indicated.
Revenue from "Murat in Egypt" is
scheduled to put Murat in Washing
ton in June with its full array of uni
formed organizations. Louis G. Bud
denbaurn. potentate of Murat Temple,
points out that the temples pilgrim
age viii be a big advertising stunt for
Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
Movies to Aid Relief
Work in Local Churches

The Rev. Allan B. Philputt. pastor
OF Central Christian Church. believes
there Is real religion in aiding dis
tressed childhood across the sea- Feel
ing that most church people take a
similar view of Christianity. he has
invited the Near East Relief to stage
It's three-reel motion picture drama,
Uncle America Sees IT Through" in
the church auditorium Sunday night.
DR.. Philputt believes that a sermon
can be had from the right kind Of
movie, hence the picture will take
the place Of the regular evening dis
course. Arnold Spencer. choir director.
has prepared a special program OF
music. The Rev. Don D. Tullis VIII
present the picture. No collection
will be taken.
Uncle America" also viii be shown
Sunday evening by the Rev. George
Savary at First Congregationalist
Church. The picture Is expected TO
attract interest in Near East bundle
day, May 1. and canned milk" day.
May IS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14


Jack Sheehan, camera man. Arnold
Gluck is too much Of the patent hair
shoe-pOlish-type Of a juvenile. Be
natural. Gluck. Your smile seems to
be forced.
Miss O'Connor and Sheehan work
hard enough to overcome a rather
pointless story. Their burlesque i'm
preston If classical dancing is a high
light of the show.
The best song number is THE Last
Girl Is the Best Girl The prettiest
song picture is the Betsy Ross num-
Der as done by Dorothy Curtis. who
does pleasing work during the entire
show.
The costumes and scenery gave
ample proof of being on a long jour
ney. The engagement closes today
with a matinee and night TFrformance
~ the Murat.-tReviewed by w D. H.)
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
BY w. r. BEATTIE.
Extension Horticulturist, U. S.

partment Of Agriculture.
A BED of hyaclnths, tulips or
~ narcissus planted during the
early fall will come into bloom
during the early spring and make a
striking showing. There Ia such a
variety of type and color IN each of
the groups Of bulbs that the home
gardener may be somewhat confused
in making a selection.
The safe plan Is to begin with com
paratively few Of the older or stand
ard sorts and later try out the newer
ones. AS rule, the best effects are
produced by mass planting, or at
least by having one or two types and
varieties predominant.
Draining of Soil
The soil on which bulbs are planted
in the open should be especially well
drained and spaded eight to ten
inches deep The soil should also be
reasonably rich, but fresh manure
should not be applied when fitting it
for planting the bulbs. If manure was
applied the previous spring and mixed
with the soil no harm will result.
Most of our bulbs of hyacinth, tulip
and narcissus are imported and the
bulbs arrive in this country late in
the summer or early in the fall. Bulbs
are usually planted where summer
Towering plants have grown and so
planting must be deferred until frost
has killed. or partly killed, the sum-
mer plants.
This will bring the planting of the
bulbs little after the first killing
frost. The plan should be, however,
to plant the bulbs Just as soon as pos
sible after the removal Of the summer
blooming plants.
Turn Over Grounds
In fitting the beds for the bulbs the
ground should be carefully turned
over and any roots Of the Summer
plants removed. After spading, the
beds should be raked smooth and
marked Off in squares, about eight by
eight inches for hyacinths. the same
distances for tulip and six by six or
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
Catarrh
Asthma
Hay ever
A Home Treatment That Cured
Thousands of Sufferers
Last Year.

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lars about our New Method home treat
ment, which cured thousands Of people
last year.
This treatment is sold on trial basis
only. Use it two weeks and If not salts
fed it costs you nothing. You be the
Judge. Send no money. Write today for
free advice.
Hundreds Of local ,>pOer~aces to home
people cured, whom you can talk to,
can and will be given.
Call in person, write or mail the cou-
pom below:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14
Survey Shows Growth
Baptist Churches Here

Rev. F. A. Hayward, city executive
Of the Federated Baptist Churches.
today made an interesting announce
ment showing the growth of the Bap-
list Church here.
A survey Of Baptist churches and
membership in the Indianapolis area
show seventy-three Baptist churches
with total membership Of 2s,017.
Twenty Of these churches have re-
ported on additions since Jan. l, 1923
three months pasO and indicate ASP
bapCisms. 1873 church letters re-
ceived. seventy-four received by res
toration, total Of 1914. This would in
dictate hat each of these twenty
churches have averaged forty add
tons during the past three months.
The Emerson Ave. Baptist Church
reported a silent gift of $4,000 con-
tingent on the raising Of $50, 900 by the
church and that the additional two
units be dedicated free Of debt
DIR. r. A. ROBERTSON of the East
Park NJ. z. Church will preach Sun
day on the following themes: Per
sonal Accountability" and And Pc.
ter"
AT THE HALL PLACE NJ. e.
CHURCH, the Rev. Horace A
Sprague, pastor. will preach Sunday
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1923-04-14

planted in the spring of the year and
cultivated like any regular garden
crop. There are a large number of
var1tdes and the SNOWY spikes of
flowers are greatly in demand for
house decorations
The flowers Of the gladiolus keep
well and the individual flowers con-
tinue to open after the spikes are cut.
Late In the season the gladiolus bulbs
are dug, dried and stored very much
the same as onions