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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
F. H. H0ILEY MAY
Be NEXT GOVERNOR
Political Friends Oppose
Waiting Until 1928
President Harrington OF tue Senate
Will be Candidate Also Mayor
Day of Bangor

Augusta, March 15-0ne of the most
interesting features OF this week S
session of the Legislature in favor of
the nomination of Speaker Frank H.
Holley for Governor two years from
now 1t has been commonly recog-
nfzed that Speaker Holley would be
a logical candidate for the Republi-
can nomination for Governor in 1928.
but there are many members who are
asserting that the time for Holley to
make the run Is two years hence.
1t is recognized that the speaker can
without doubt be returned to the
Senate from Somerset county for the
next four years and in all probability
be elected president of the Senate in
1927.
But there are many of the speak
er's admirers who say that the time
for him to run for Governor is two
years hence, instead of waiting for
four years.
Frank G. harrington, the present
president of the Senate, will be a can
didate for the gubernatorial' nomina-
Day of Bangor will also be a candi-
date Mayor Day and President
Harrington are admitted to be strong
men, but the former, especially is go
ing to be handicapped by the fact that
Leon F. Higgins of Brewer will with
out doubt be in the field and will
poll at least part of the eastern
Maine vote.
With the eastern Maine vote divid-
ed, those who are talking of Mr.
Holley are arguing that he could come
into tho contest with the assurance of
strong support from all parts of the
State. Mr. Holley still refuses to
take his candidacy seriously and
laughs when 1t Is mentioned; but the
members of the Legislature are seri-
Gus about 1t, II the speaker is not
Portland Evening Express.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
FORMER u. OF N. MEN
HAVE LUNCH AT OXFORD
Meeting Held In Interest OF Memorial
Building for World War Heroes

A meeting of former University of
Maine students was held yesterday at
Hotel oxford for the purpose Of ar
ranging for Somerset County's part in
drive to raise 100000 for a memor-
ial building, recognizing the man from
the institution who lost their lives
in the World War. The meeting
which was addressed by Phillip Hus-
sey of Bangor. a member of the COM
mittee staging the drive. followed
luncheon. Leon w Smiley Is chair
man for Somerset County and the
drive will start on April 2. Those
present for the dinner and meeting
were Leon W. Smiley, Judge f. +.
Danforth, Hon. S. w. Gould, Ernest
c. Butler, c. A. Storer. Charles f.
Smith, John Lewis, George l.. Parker.
f. f. Greenwood. T. G. Lord and
Gerald c. Marble. The drive will
be carried on by personal solicita-
ton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
SIR KNIGHTS OF OEMOLAY COMMANDERY
ENTERTAIN FAIR LADIES
White Revue of 1923 Entertain-Intricate Drill
Organ Recital Refreshments

Fully two hundred and fifty people
were in attendance at the ladies night
observance by De Molay Commandery
last Tuesday evening. The affair
was held in the Masonic Lodge rooms
which are a brilliant setting for such
or similar affairs. A platform had
been erected in the south end of the
room and the floor space was filled
with chairs. Nearly every available
seat was taken. the Knights in their
Commandery coats and the ladies at
tractively gowned beginning to arrive
shortly after 745 While the guests
were being seated, pipe organ music
was furnished by Mrs. f. b. Weston.
the nshers being Sir Knights Harold
c. Woodbury., g. Allan Wentworth.
Harry. +. Smith. John l.. Fish and
Walter II. Hight. The opening an
nouncement was made by G. Ernest
Avore, Eminent Commander of De
Molay, and delightful light opera
revue was given by five young ladies
with Janet Hersey as company coach.
The numbers included most pleasing
piano and violin selections, songs and
dances from different light operas and
exceptionally fine readings There
was much of humor in the different
program features and the final num-
bers introduced by the charming vio-
lin player were especially liked The
program was sufficiently varied to
please all present. AT the conclusion
of the revue, seats were hastily re
moved from the body of the house and
an intricate drill was splendidly exc
cuted under the direction of Sir
Knight Edgar l.. Ford with the fol-
lowing Sir Knights participating.
Frank II. Madden. a past Eminent
Commander Sherman \. Shumway.
Guy l.. Conant, George l.. H. Smith.
Myron j. Smith. George A. Moore. L.
H. Whitney and Leon w. Smiley. The
Sir Knights were loudly applauded at
intervals during their drill work and
Mrs. Weston again added much to the
program by her splendid pipe organ
music
Refreshments were served in the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
JUDGE DUNNI0 PRESIDE
At APR|L TERM
Spring Term OF sHpreide JuaIcml
Court VIII Convene Tuesday,
April 3-First3D Cases

The April term of the Supreme Jud-
jcial court will convene here Tuesday,
April 3. Justice Charles J. Dunn of
Orono. who presided during the first
Burke murder trial, will be on the
bench and Fred l.. Hayden will be the
court stenographer. On the civil
docket there are four hundred and
fifty-three cases. Two are assigned
for the first day, which it is under
stood are both for actual trial One
of these is the case of Wilmot O..
Gordon VS. Morris l.. Adams. 1t is
understood the case arose over the
ontgrowth of the sale of a farm and
consequent occupancy by one of the
parties concerned. The other case is
that of L. G. Trafton VS. The T. s.
Bobbin and Shuttle Co. in which ac-
ton has been brought 10 recover for
supplies and labor. performed as the
result of a logging agreement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
SkONh hogan Red Cross Notes

Because of the unusual amount of
sickness. no meeting was held during
the past month. Quite a large per
cent of the nurses time was spent in
making home visits. the number of
which for the month totaled 1873
Sixty-eight visits were made to the
various schools. This work is not
confined to the town schools, but as
much time as is practicable is given
to the rural schools. in order that the
children in the outside districts may
have the same health opportunities
afforded the children in town.
The number of pupils who had de-
fects corrected during February was
seven. and this was all dental work
Miscellaneous activities for the
month included: sanitary inspection
of schools. 8; class talks, 80; talks
other than school, =; office interviews
Al
The health report for the Park and
Garfield schools follows:
Garfield School-Miss Swain. So per
cent: Mrs. Caldwell, so per cent Mrs.
Sandford, S9A per cent; Miss Lathe.
70 per cent.
Park School-Mitchell, "a per cent;
Stone. Sc per cent; Higgins, SO per
cent: Holbrook 8S per cent.
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Somerset County and people came
twenty miles to see it as many had
never seen one. As the country de-
veloped he built up a large practice
and attended court at Waterville and
Augusta, growing wealthy for that
period.
Since the ownership of Mr.. Butler
effort has been made to keep the dwell
ling along the Colonial lines which it
was built so far as, possible with the
ira:allation of modern conveniences
The family living room of the present
day was formerly Judah McClellan's
law Office, as he practlced his business
at his home Adjoining the Office
was the parlor of the home estead.
Here remains the orig gnal wall paper
placed there when the house was built
The same hand carved mantle finely
wrought in beautiful design guards
the fireplace and the same panelled
shutters remain at the windows. Ae-
ross the hall upon which is also the
original paper. is another parlor, once
the family sitting room where there
are folding shutters and where each
window forms tiny alcove. There
is another hand wrought mantle in
this room. although somewhat less
elaborate in design than that of the
old parlor. This room opens into
small entry way which leads to the
east porch and across to the dining
room. Throughout the house there
are wonderful pieces of antique furni-
ture which originally belonged to the
Mcclellan family and which were pur-
chased by Mr.. Butler with the prop
erty. In the dining room for instance
there is the wonderful old chipendale
sideboard. while chairs and tables,
old pictures, etc, are interesting
features in the other rooms. Off
from the main dining room there is
the breakfast room where the quaint
woodwork and old-fashioned furni-
ture are reminders of the Colonial
period The kitchen has been thor
oughly moderniZed and opens into the
big shed room which leads on to the
old chaise house, now used as gar
age The old homestead contains
the customary dark room in the mid
die of the house but on the upper
floor this has been transformed into
a modern bathroom. while the spa
cious chambers with which 1t is con-
nected contain mahogany bedsteads
and old bureaus popular century ago
One of these rooms also has the ori-
ginal paper The winding staircase
which is reached by door opening
out of the front hall ends in room
partially circular where more old
pieces of furniture are
charmingly arranged There are
seven freplaces in the living and
sleeping rooms. most of which were
by Mr. Butler during his
ownership.
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banquet hall which had been Yerg
beautifully decorated under the diree-
tion Of Eminent Commander &. +.
Avore, Past Eminent Commander
Frank r. Madden and others. Tie
color scheme was carried out in white.
black and red. Commandery banners
and the Stars and Stripes were con
spicuous. while festoons OF red and
white and black and white were sus-
pended from the center of the ceiling
to the walls. Streamers Of white.
black and red hung at the iuncture Of
the festoons and the post supports
were wound in black and white oyer
hung with more brilliant red stresm-
erS. The refreshment table was dec
GRATED in red carnations and was
lighted with candles. Large bas-
kets OF flowers We're suspended over
the table. The serving was in
charge of Miss Gladys Hamor. teach
er Of Domestic Science in the public
schools. assisted by Miss Marion 6.
Hare. home demonstration agent for
Somerset County. and several Young
misses from the high school Groupa
were formed socially for the delicious
lunch which included Suitant roll.
tiny cakes. bearing the Commanders
emblem in white and red. ana various
other daint!es including mints an
nuts The banquet room. reading
room and club rooms overlooked with
this genial gathering Of people and
many resorted 10 the lodge room On
the third floor to enjoy the refresh
ments The affair was closed with
dancing in the banquet hall. music
being furnished under the direction Of
W. J. Foley. Jr.
There was delegation OF some H.
Sir Knights and ladies from Madison.
a special car being run for their con-
venience by the Somerset Traction
Co.
This was one of the most successful
ladies nights ever given by De Molav
and much credit is due Eminent Com-
mander Ayore and his score of helpers
for the successful outcome Of the
evenings entertainment
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
MARCH Term or The
PROBATE COURT
Monthly Business OF the Session Con.
Quoted with Judge {. %. Small
of Madison Presiding

AT the March term 1928 of Somer-
set County Probate Court the follow
ing matters were presented and no
tice ordered for the April term tthe
10TH:
Will of Cyrus w. Foster, late of
Palmyra; Andrew J. Gilman, late of
Cambridge; David Haggan,. late of
Jackman; Sylvester Jackson. late of
Anson; Eldora VI, AIillay, late of New
Portland; Mary r, Moore, late of Nor
ridgewock; Lester K. Ramsdell, late
of Ripley. John +. Robinson, late of
Palmyra: Josephine Thibodeau. late
of Moose River; George A. Tozier. late
of Solon; Marion Mills, late of Skow-
hegan.
Administration asked for estate of
Abel Thompson, late OF Skowhegan;
Ella ]. Foss. late of Solon; Buzzell
II. Atwood. late of New Portland
Petition for allowance, estate of Ed
ward f. Skillings. late of Ripley.
ACCOUNTS presented in estate of John
G. Calder. late of lockwood. first
and fnan; Mary s. Jewett late of
ItlDltAt Ill St anu lllul : di'Stia a
Tillson. late OF Detroit. (frst1; Will
fred f. Hackett. late of Skowhegan.
first and finlh, Emma ". Gillis. late
of Fairfield. first and tinaD; Emma
Morrill,, late OF Cambridge; Aryilla S.
Farnum late of Palmyra first and
finaD: Albert b. Smith, late of Skow
hogan. (frst and iinaD; Leonard T.
Corson. late OF Brighton, tfinan: Ros-
coe Turner of Skowhegan. adult. guar
dians': Mary Daniels of Hartland. con-
SENATORS: Ruth r. Fortier, of Detroit,
Mich, minor guardians.
Petitions for license to sell real es-
tate in estate OF Davis c. Pierce, late
of West Forks; Orrison W. Scribner,
late of Brighton; Horace Clark. late
of Skowhegan; George II. Garland,
late of Pittsfeld,
Administration granted in estate of
Henry II. Steward. late of Madison.
Nettie f. Steward of Madison, admrx.;
NJ Berry, late of Anson.
Minnie T. Berry of Anson. admrX.,
Rose t. Morrison late of Canaan. Will
liam II. Morrison of Stockton Springs.
Me-. admir-. Wills allowed and let
ters issued in estate of Thomas But
Ter late of Skowhegan, to William J.
Butler of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
CAUSES RE-
MOvAL To JAIL
Geo. Packard Has Long Lived With
Mother Alone ON the Canaan Road
Steps for Commitment

George Packard of East Skowhegan
about forty-three years old, who has
for many years lived alone with his
mother and who is said to have been
always at least partially demented
and in capable for caring for himself.
was brought to the 'Skowhegan Jail,
Tuesday evening. while legal steps
were being taken for his commitment
to the insane hospital. The Pack
ards live in a small house on the
Canaan road. 1t is alleged that the
unfortunate man has developed symp-
toms of insanity. rendering 1t impos-
sible for the aged mother longer to
care for him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
.F|FTY.F|FTH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry y. Palmer OF
Silver Street and C0rn,ille Have
Pleasant Observance

Among the st. Patrick's Day obser-
Yances in this vicinity none were plea
santer or more interesting than that
observed at the winter home of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry S. Palmer on Silver
street. the occasion being their fifty
fifth marriage anniversary. Both are
in good health. although Mr. Palmer
is not able to leave his home to any
extent at the present time. Their
home until recent years was or an
attractive farm which they still own
near the Revere schoolh@lse between
here and Athens, but for the last three
winters they have occupied their Sill
Yer street home. Living with them,
is their. unmarried son, William II.
Palmer The observance of this not
able wedding anniversary was not ella
borately carried out In the after
noon relatives and neighbors called
to offer congratulations and light re-
freshments We're served. The happy
couple were the recipients of beauti-
full flowers and cards of well wishes
Mr.. Palmer is a native of Brighton
having been born there, June-22.- 1885
He is the Oldest man in Cornville and
as such is the holder OF the Post Gold
headed cane. Mrs. Palmer was born
in Cornville, August Is, 1S43, the
daughter of Benhrdge and Rachel
Whittier Smith and before her mar
riage lived on the present White farm
on Hilton Hill. The couple were
married in Skowhegan on what is
known now as the Albert Holt farm.
II was then owned by Abel Morrill,
and Rev. Charles Allen was the Off
ciating clergyman They continued
to live on that farm for nearly year,
after which they bought their farm in
GornVille whore they still pass their
summers. Mr.. Palmer is the last sur
ViYor of a large family, but Mrs. Pal
mer has two brothers. Albert and J.
y. Smith, both OF Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer have six child
rem. Mrs. Merton l.. Dennis of Athens,
Mrs. Howard H. Gaylord of Wycolla,
Saskatchewan, Canada, Mrs. George
W Hobart Of Madison avenue who
parents, William II. Palmer, already
mentioned, Mrs. G. +. Locke of Corn
vile who resides near the Palmer
farm and who was here for the ami
Yersary, and Harry l.. Palmer of New
York. There are also fourteen
grandchildren, two of whom came
from Saskatchewan to pay their first
visit to their grandparents during
the present winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
Governor Proposes TO Veto Bill

Augusta, March 20--Gov Baxter in
a personally delivered message noti-
fled the legislature that he proposed
TO veto the bill creating the Kennebec
Reservoir Company and, Immediately
following the delivery OF the docu-
ment sent the formal veto message to
the Senate where the bill was intro
dnced by Senator Smith of Somerset.
Gov. Baxter received the situation
in the fight for State ownership VS.
private control of water power and
storage in Maine in the course of his
statement leading up to the reasons
why he could not approve the bill and
told the members of the legislature
that in this bill was to be found the
decision of the water power problem
in Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
G. A. R. HONORS FOR
COMMANDER MILLS
Death OF Esteemed SkOwhrgan Re>id-
ent and Veteran al the Civil
War

Funeral services for the late Fran
els Marion Mills were conducted With
Grand Army hanors last Saturday af-
ternoon from tn family home ON
Pine street Rev Herbert l. Nichols
pastor OF ihe Centenary Methodist
Episcopal Church otTciated and there
was very large attendance. Many
beautiful flowers bespoke the sympa-
thy of friends and the high esteem
in which the deceased was held lie
was commander of Russell Post. G.
A. r.. at the tine OF his death which
was due to an attack of pneumonia.
Eight Grand Army men were present
at the obsequies.
Mr.. Mills was a native OF Newport
and was one of eleven children of
whom he was the last survivor. He
had been resident of Skowhegan
the greater part OF his life. however
and was formerly engaged in rlil-
roading. For a long time prior Ia
his death. Mr. Mills was actively en-
gagged at the plant of the Maine SPIN
ing Co, sevpring his connections there
two years ago last December He
was married 10 Mrs. Mills. formerly
Miss Mary Augusta Fairbanks OF Au-
gusta, fittY-siX years ago last July &c
The couple We're married in the house
on Pine street which has ALWAYS been
their family home and where Ir
Mills died He would have been
eighty years old on July next. The
deceased WAS veteran of the Civil
War, having enlisted in December
1861. After the expiration OF his
enlistment he re-enlisted serving M
til his discharge. Juno Il. 1865. His
army career WaS an active one rs he
participated in thirteen battles and
skirmishes beside tho Siege of Peters
burg Al Cold HarhOr he was wound
ed by spent bullet which hit his
horse first. struck the ground and
then rebounded. hitting him in the
left arm. He was a member of fhe
Fourth Maine Battery and as long as
his health permitted took frequent
trips to attend the annual reunions o.
this wartime organization. He had
long been prominently identified with
Russell Post and as already stated
was al the head of that body in Skow-
hcgan
Beside the widow there are two sin
viving children. Mertie wife Of Albert
Il. Lamb of Skowhegan and Chestef
H.. a well known attorney of Jack
man. There is also one granddaugh
ter. Miss Ethelyn Mills who has spen'
much of her time in the home of hes.
grandparents here
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
Disgusting Offense Committed

The contents of several earth clos
cts were sometime Saturday night re-
ieved of their contents and were
dumped close to the Russell road in
unsightly and extremely unsanitary
heaps close to the main highway. This
condition was reported to health Of
ficer. f. r. Goodrich, Sunday. and a
special effort will be made to deter
mine who is responsible for perpetra-
ting this act The town officials have
been troubled in the past by persons
dumping refuse in the section but this
is the first time that such disgusting
offense has been committed The Of
ficers now feel that an investigation
is absolutely required and thorough
effort will. be made to punish the Of
tenders.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
JUDGE LAWRENCE'S s
CANDIDACY EXPECTED
Present Rank Commissioner May Try
for the Office OF Attorney General

II is reported that Judge Fred f.
Lawrence of Skowhegan, present bank
commissioner. is to be candidate
for Attorney General when the next
Legislature convenes. although 1t is
not understood that any formal an
nouncement has been made by the
commissioner lie WAS a contestant
for the place in 1921 against the pres
ent holder, Ransford W. Shaw, Fred
r. Dyer and Ray Follows. Commits
sioner Lawrence is the only one whose
name has been suggested for this
place, it is understood. but it is ex
pected there will be others.
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EV RuyS A. K. BUTLER ESTATE OF.
|iCRFs FOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING LOT
chase Price was $l2,S33.33---Was Once
h.ue of Judah Mcclellan. Historic Dwelling

hegan and opened law office. There
was then only rough road out thru
the woods from Waterville. In 1903
he married Elizabeth White, four gen.
erations removed from Peregrin
White, born on the Mayfiower. One
year later he took his wife on horse
back riding behind him to visit his
people in Connecticut. Returning
they bought chaise in Boston and
drove to Skowhegan. This was the
first pleasure vehicle brought into
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
Announcement

One of the biggest and best displays
of Easter millinery ever held in Show
hegan will be held at the Bonnet Shop,
Water street, Saturday, March oath.
There will be special music and a
special invitation is extended to you
to come in and look over our display
and listen to the delightful music.
THE BOUCHARD SISTERS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22
Speaker Holley Getting Many Invita-.
tiOnS

Speaker Frank Holley of the Maine
House of Representatives is getting
many invitations to address gather
ings in various parts of Maine. On
March 18th he met with and spoke to
a combined meeting of the Rotary
Club and American Legion in Water
vile. Last evening he had speak
ing appointment at Gardiner with the
Cosmopolitan Club and April eth he
will be the guest and principal speak
er of the Dover FoXcroft Woman's
Club. Early in April Mr.. Holley will
go to Bath at the invitation of the
Rotary and Community Clubs.
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|ss3SS. 1t will make a splendid
Aion for the new high school
|dIng. while the good sized acre
will allow plenty of room for
different athletic sports which
b modern high school building
requires. The site of the home
n Is on an elevation behind a
ks grove of beautiful shade trees,
Mkng the Kennebec River.
u the exact location of the school
)diBy itself has probably not been
lea upon there would be sufficient
h to erect the same without dis
bing the historic dwelling. 1t is
few minutes walk from the
|ent school building and with view
J convenient location the select
and committee composed of E.
harris, NJ. st. Ledger and Mrs.
|tude 7. Green, have no doubt act
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-22

..aon took its first step toward
nre fosnr skowhegan high school
iu'u'r LOST Saturday when the Sc
alus purchased of Amos X. Butler
,dence sn and 161a acre lot on
l.sside ls'.sd of the river. This pro-
ua,eh was once owned by Judah
'.u.n prominent attorney of
san @ is one of the show places
,own and the dwelling is one
sistoric structures of the COM
W. The purchase price was