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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-03-29
Death OF Garfield ". Horne

The death of Garfield W. Horne of
Hallowell, occurred at his home Sat
urday night, after a long illness, tho
his critical condition was hardly real
lied by his friends
Garfield Wilmbnt Horne was born
in Canaan in 1882. the son Of John
and Lizzie penney Horne his ia
Their dying when the son Was in early
childhood. He was educated in the
schools Of Pittsfield. and learned the
printers trade in the Office of the
Pittsfleld Advertiser. He showed par
ticular ability TO his work and in 1905
won in a contest held ny the Inland
Printer. and open to all printers in
the United States.
lie worked IN Augusta and Port
land, and then became superintendent
with the Butterlield Printing Co, Low
ell. Mass. From Lowell he returned
to Pittsfield and bought the Advertis-
err He kept this business but a
short time however, and then went to
Cambridge, Mass. Here his health
began to fail and to regain it he spent
some time in Northern Maine. He
came 10 Halowell about two years
ago. and with Alton l.. White Of Au-
gusta, organized the firm of White
and Horne.
In 1909 he married Mss Edith May
Goodwin of Pittsfeld. They have one
daughter. Phyllis. Besides his wife
and child he leaves his mother who
lives in Canaan; two sisters. Miss Eff
fie NJ Horne of New York city and
Mrs. Annie ". Horne of Eallowell.
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ST. ALBANS
WEST ST. ALBANS

Miss Irene Libby was in Pittsiield
and Waterville for the day Monday.
Harold Robertson was a visitor at
Osgood Robertsons for a few days
this last week.
Margaret and Hilda Buker visited at
their uncles, Henry Buker's. in st.
Adams few days of their vacation.
We are glad to hear Mrs. Clough
has returned to Frank Buker's after
her Illness at Tibbetts' Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Harding who
have been spending the winter In
Hartland have returned to their home
near the Pond road.
Alton Morrow and Earle Robertson
March "a.
Miss Madeline Wyman of Norway
returned to her duties as teacher of
the Tracy school on Monday.
Charles Braley, little six year old
boys of Frank Braley's got burned
quite badly on his leg this week He
was standing near the stove and a
kettle OF hot water was accidentally
upset and Little Charles got the
worst of it. However. he Is getting
along we'll but won't be able to attend
school for a few days.
EAST ST. ALBANS
We hear that Dominick Susi of
Pittsfeld has purchased the Chester
Libby farm in East st. Adams.
C. w. Thompson had the misfortune
to lose one of his cows last week.
Mrs. Ida Abbott has been working
for Mrs. Chas. Ellis during the past
week.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Urquhart and
children of Mapleton are staying at
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WHY SUFFER SO2

Why suffer from bad oack' nv"
sharp shooting twinges, headaehes'
dizziness and distressing urinary
Ills? Skowhegan people recommend
Doau's Kidney Pills. Ask your neigh
Dor! Could you ask for stronger
proof of merit?
Mrs. w. NJ. Kincaid, 80 Court ST.,
skowhegan, says: Il had severe
attack of lumbago and it put me past
going for several days. couldn't
move in any direction. as shooting
pains almost took my breath away.
NV eyes swelled and bags appeared
TO hang down underneath my eyes.
Ny kidneys didn't act regularly and
in many ways showed signs of dis
order. AS another OF the family had
received great benefit from Doan's
Kidney Pills | was led to try them
and after | had finished taking the
fifth box was as well as ever"
Price 6Oc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Kincaid had. Foster-Milburu
Co, Mfrs, Buffalo, n. Y.
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The Late Charles Henry Breton

Charles Henry Breton, son of Will
liam and the late Rosanna Poulin
Breton, who died in 1917, occurred
Tuesday afternoon after a three
weeks Illness. His death was due
to typhoid pneumonia. He was born
in Skowhegan and would have been
twentv-one years old next August
He was employed by the American
Wooden Co. The deceased was
communicate at the Church of Our
Lady of Lourdes and the funeral will
be held from that church this morn
ing at ten O'Clock Beside his father
there are three brothers and sister,
Albert, Godfrey, Michael and Lillian
Butler. ---.--.----.
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Day at the Town Improve
ment Society

The musicale at the regular meet
ing of the Town Improvement Society
last Friday afternoon in Library Par
lors was much enjoyed by members
and guests. The president, Mrs. Flor
ence Waugh Danforth presided and
the hostess0s were Mrs. Jessie Fletch-
err and Mrs. Georgia Wilson. Wax be-
gonias were the flowers used. An
invitation was accepted to observe
field day in June at the cottage OF
Mrs. Lillian Smith at Lake Wesser-
runsett, the gentlemen to be invited.
The program arrangements were in
charge of Mrs. Clara Decker and the
Opening number was piano solo
played by Mrs. Pauline f. Green.
The artists Of the day were from
Watprville and were Delmiro Taddeli,
yioinist with Mrs. sydney Patterson
as accompanist. Master Taddeli played
number of violin selections includ-
ing Souvenir" by Dirdla, a Capricio
Might Winds" by Dirdla, "Serenade'
by Shubert and Love Song by
Franklin. IIumor was added to. the
program by the reading of selec-
ton from Holman f. Day by Master
Albert Decker.
The next meeting which will be the
annual meeting will be of special in
terest as Mrs Roseel Hudilston. pres
ident of the Maine Federation OF
Wcmans Clubs is expected. 1t viii
include oue-thirty luncheon and the
committee in charge OF the arrange
MANIC will bp Mrs Nellie NJ Hop
kins. Mrs Eliza Smiley, Mrs. Jennie
Ford. Mrs. Emma Simpson and Mrs.
Georgia Goodwin.
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grandmother, Mrs. Cad n
Moore's Mills. fosl9
Aaron c. Whitney died var.
ly at his home on Mondav ~ sa
OF heart failure at the age =, .
He was taken i'll at one ~ =. ~ ~
stores and helped TO his suo
physician Immediately summa
he lived only a few moma". nes
the doctor arrived. He waa
dustrious Woodworking mar - -
able to work up to the aae aug y
death. He leaves a dansh,. VI
Bryant of Canaan, a brother "a. y
Blanchard and several prandosn ,ns
Funeral services were held M,
day, March q, at 2 p. m, Tsa1'
mains were placed in the ,on, ae
later will be taken to Dover Emu
for burial. oAer
Bryant and Preston Gle.,o.
at Larone last week to attend H. W
neral of their brothers wife tut
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lard of Thanks

| wish to thank the employees of
the American Wooden Co. who have
proven their loyalty and friendship
by contributing their money, flowers
and assistance in this the most try
ing hour of my life. Also the Sun
shine Society who very ably came for
ward and did all that was possible of
them, and the many other friends who
freely gave flowers and other support.
Arnold Findley
Skowhegan, Me. March 30, 1928"
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die Bean one day and Mrs. Daisy
Fontaine was unable to attend to her
mother as she is the only support of
two small children and all the house
hold expenses she had to pay. So
of the seven and one-half days Mrs
Durgin was at Madison. Mrs. Fon-
tame stayed at home five days. Much
credit is due Mark Bean who assisted
also. He came in the morning early
and would remain until late in even
ing. Also Dr. Morris whose services
were needed all winter to attend Mrs.
Brown and would make tho trips when
the roads were impossible and he
would have to drive the team part
way on sidewalk in order to reach
the house on Lower Maple street.
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Mercer Town Meeting

Officers Elected: Eelectmen or as
SCISSORS, W. H. Boynton, list; 4. n.
Whitehouse, End; II. ID. Page, 3rd;
clerk J. D. Smith; treasurer, j. b.
Smith; school, committee, c. b.
Hutchins. years; Fred Campbell, 2
years; d. l.. Tracy. l year: road COM
missioner, Alton Smith. Money APP
propriated or raised. Schools, in
Guiding repairs on school buildings,
books. etc. $2775: for highways, in
Guiding bridges and culyerts. $1700;
support of poor. 500: superintend-
ent's salary $500; special or unusual
appropriations, 5000; town expenses,
500.
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Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends and
neighbors for their kindness and
beautiful flowers in our recent be-
reavement.
Mrs Edith <. Paddock
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Paddock
Wnona N. Paddock
Skowhegan, Me-, March %, 1929
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William Hume's. Mr.. Urquhart has
been here for few weeks, Mrs. Urqu~
hart and children arrived March "a.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Brown have
moved to Merle Johnsons and are liv-
ing upstairs. Mr.. Brown is working
for Harry Henderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Forest Turner and
family are moving to Ripley village
with the exception of Norris. who is
working for J. l.. Nichols.
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Bubar were
visitors at Charles Ellis, March 25.
Welding bells have been ringing in
town. Charles Moore was united in
marriage to Mrs. Alice Willard OF
Hartland, March II. by Rev. Earl Nc
Mahan pastor of the Methodist church
of Hartland. March "a Gordon See
kins was united in marriage to Miss
Ariminta Neal, both of st. Adams.
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CANAAN

At the annual library meeting held
on Monday evening Mrs. Will Tilton
was elected librarian for the coming
year.
Miss Geraldine Smith, senior and
Miss Encie Tibbetts. junior at Show
hogan high school. are passing week
vacation at their home.
Schools throughout the town began
Monday following a vacation of three
weeks.
Mrs. Julia Thornton passed several
days last week with her sister at Fair
field.
Mrs. Beulah futile was the week
end guest of relatives in Fairfield.
Christine and Earline Burrill pass
ed several days last week with their
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MAYFIELD

Orrin Gerald from Dover =,
brother Willis from Kingsbury a.
been spending a few days with ~
sister, Mrs. P. T. Brown.
P. T. Brown and L. G. Pooler ~
called to Brighton one dav las,
on business. wy
Mrs. Maggie Brown called m ,r,..
in Kingsbury, Sunday.
Guy Hamlin is spending the
end with his family.
E. j. Russell went to Bingham ]
day last week on business.
Snowshoeing, skiing and slid,,.
good. Come to the CITY of Morss,
for your sports.
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THE FORKS

The Reporter has been asked TO
publish the following communication
to correct something published last
week: Mrs Charles Durgin stayed
in Madison seven and one-half days
caring for her mother, Mrs. Lephia
Bunker of Bingham remained with her
three days of the seven and Mrs. Ad-
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FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT CONpij
OF MARYLAND
baltimore, Md.

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1922
Real Estate ............. 1890, 06a
Mortgage Loans $500. 1861
Stocks and Bonds ...... S.3s55Ii
Cash in Office and Bank. 1880.
Agents Balances ....... 2,GGa, sss
Interest and Rents ... 1856
All other Assets ....... 9226Is
Gross Assets ......... Sl5, 3S3,OOi
Deduct items not admitted Ss0.eii
Admitted Assets 1890. 81, 7Os.H
LIABILITIES DEC 81. 1879
Net Unpaid Losses 49,. s2,397s;
Uncarned Premiums 80. 1888 isi
All other Liabilities 80. 1,5s1,sil
Cash Capital ......... 5000 600
Surplus over all Liabilities 2.9035l
Total Liabilities and Sur
plus NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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ALTON H. CLEVELAND LENA NJ CLEVELAND
All. Cleveland & Co
All Kinds of INSURANCE
and SURETY BONDS
FL Madison Avenue
Skowhegan, Maine
LENA NJ. CLEVELAND

GLENS FALLS INSURANCE. COMPANY
Glens Fails. y. \.
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Geo H. Pummer G. Allan Wentwor
i\l/ARRANTED NROTFCTM1
INSURANCE AGENTS
cXOwk4ECAM a..
6. Allan Wentwor|
THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE l,sr,
ANCE COMPANY
Philadelphia, PennsyIysnia

ASSETS DEC. 81. 1922
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
ABOUT LIMIT IN EFFICIENCY
Canadian Inventors Device Provides
Power Which Even the Oldest
Person May Generate.

Efficiency experts have long lament
ed the waste Of energy involved when
a dog wags its TAIL They should be
pleased with a remarkable invention
of J. II. Lemyre of Maskinonge, Can.
His invention would appeal even
more to lazy men than to efficiency
experts. Il consists of a machine
actuated by rocking-chair which
generates enough power to run wash
ing machines, sewing machines, cleo
trio fans. etc. A factory to manufac-
ture this device will be built at Sorel,
Quebec.
Lemyre's invention is pleasant
transformation OF the old-time tread
mill. Those familiar with the law OF
conservation OF energy will smile at
it. However. rocking in chair Is
more pleasant than running on
treadmill. even II the operator only
imagines that he Is not working
Cleveland News-Leader.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
Historic Home Abandoned

Harpers, the famous publishing
house In Franklin square, is to aban-
don the ground 1t has held for nearly
century. Through its quaint wrought
Iron portals have passed the most
famous writers Of England and Amer
lea. The firm Is to occupy new quar-
tiers at Camden, N. ]. II ever a spot
in old New York could echo with the
footsteps OF countless vanished celeb
rites as did the ancient street cor
ner in the Tale Of the Two Cities"
with the phantom feet OF an unseen
mob, that spot would be the doorway
of the old Harper publishing house.
The official title OF the firm was and
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25
THAT'S DIFFERENT.

She desperately When did you
learn to dance?
He: didn't. 1 just took it up.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25

is Harper & Bros.- Some person
asked one which was Harper. "Any
one Of us is Harper and the other two
are the brothers," was the reply
New York World.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1923-01-25

Gen. Degoutte is in immediate
command of the French troops now
in control of the Ruhr district of
Germany. At certain points he has
thrown his troops beyond the basin
Oundaries and invaded neutral ter
ritOry.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
Second Todd Recital
Has Unique Features

The second recital given by the
pupils Of Professor Elmer A. Todd
which occurred last night at the
Christian church was much enjoyed
by those in attendance. The pro-
gram opened with a Professional
March by Whiting, with Professor
Todd Mt the organ. This number
was especially good, and was follow
ed by a number of selections by
various primary and intermediate
pupils.
Young Junior Thackeg, six year
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Pcrcie
Thacker. who is the Youngest mem
Der of the class played n Hunting
Song in a very ereaitable manner
which won much applause. Other
students who did exceptionally well
were Marlys Sargent, Carolyn Lee,
Helen Mack, Margaret Carmichael,
Neima Shibley, and Margaret and
Barbara Tondro.
Professor Todd also gave several
other organ numbers which included
various limitations and showed the
versatility Of the organist. The last
number was especially clever, being
in the form of descriptive number
entitled "a Midsummer Night S
Dream in FL Centre.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
Labor Unions in
Washington Are
Handed a Jolt
BY United Press Leased Wire

OLYMPIA, Wash. June 6-Labor
unions in the state of Washington
saw grave danger for themselves
today as a result Of a decision hand
cd down by the state supreme court.
The court held that unions can be
be sued FOR damages resulting from
strikes by non,partieipants in the
strikes.
Il was made late yesterday in the
ease of the Pacific Typesetting com
pany of Seattle against the Interna-
tional Typographical Union. The
case had been in CONT since 1918. 1t
involved a claim for $4,000 dam
ages alleged 70 have been suffered
by the typesetting company as a re-
suit of.Its9empioyes walking out
when fhey1were asked to set type
to be used in printing establishments
where printers were on, strike. The
Typographical union carried to the
supreme court contention that it
could not legally be held a proper
defendant in such an action. The
supreme courts decision held that
1t was liable for damages.
Transparent Palm Beach suits are
back, and gou can see Just how
many men are knoekkneed.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
False Tales Of
Highway Rouses
Anger Of Yuma

Alleged issuance of false reports
relative to the condition of the
Yuma, Holtville, FL Centre road, by
those who wish tourist traffic des-
tined to the coast to proceed via the
Ehrenberg- Blythe route, has reused
the ire of the people of Yuma, who
are planning to combat this propa-
ganda, and who intend to ask the
aid of Imperial Valley cities in re-
futing it.
1t is charged that statements
have been made that the Yuma road
is impossible and that the Yuma
highway bridge has been washed
out and that no ferry has been in
stalled to replace it. AS matter
of fact, the Yuma route is in good
condition, and within a year will
be hard surfaced its entire length.
The Iiassayampa- Ehrenberg Blythe
route is known to be in poor condi-
tion and there is ferry charge of
$3.50 necessary TO cross the river
at Blythe. When the Colorado is
in its flood season, this crossing is
more or less dangerous, it is said.
The Yuma Chamber Of Com
merce plans to hold Il meeting of
garage and service station men, and
all others interested, on Friday
night to determine how much
money can be raised for an aggrcs-
sive campaign to include the EN-
ployment of man to travel over
the route to direct tourists, to pro-
vide billboard signs and supply ga
RACES, hotels, camping grounds and
service stations with literature
dealing with facts on highway con
ditions. Efforts will be made to
have San Diego, FL Centro, Braw-
ley, Holtville and other interested
towns support the action taken ut
Fridays meeting.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
Ladies' Aid Meets at
Epier Country Home

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist
church met yesterday at the country
home Of Mrs. /. \ Epler north of
the city. The cool day and the
charming surroundings made this
closing affair of the season a most
successful one. At noon a delicious
pot luck luncheon was served, 4
large number Of members being
present.
The afternoon was spent for the
most part socially, the only business
being transacted was the winding up
of few last details Of the year 5
work.
Plans were discussed for the as
selnbly meeting to be held at Live
Oaks Springs the latter part of this
week, and a number of the members
signified their intention Of attend
ing.
Mrs. d. p. Bromley was associate
hostess with Mrs. Epler.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
CALEXICO BOY IS
FIRST STAR SCOUT
In This COUNTY
Coveted Honor Bestowed
When Lad Passes
Many Tests

Monday night at a session of the
Court of Honor held at the Ameri-
can Legion Hall at Calexieo, Ray
mond Johnson of that city was ele-
waited to the rank of Star Scout, be-
ing the first TO receive this honor in
Imperial county. This means that
Young Johnson has successfully
passed his tests and has been award
ed merit badges in first aid, person
al health, public health, pioneering
athletics. and in addition thereto
five others, making total of 10.
Vance Lewis was candidate for
the same honor, failing in the swim
ming work, but holding nine other
badges, which means that he will
undoubtedly succeed in his next
attempt.
Dean Carbeny was awarded merit
badges in craft work il wood, and
in personal health.
Starting WOrthington was award
cd the second class badge and Viii
liam Cuibert the first class badge
by the court of honor.
Five in Court Of Honor
As the Court of Honor is now be-
ing organized for the first time in
Imperial Valley, q word Of explain
alton concerning its personnel and
duties may prove of interest. The
Court of Honor is composed of five
members: the chairman, who is ap-
pointed by the executive board of
the Boy Scouts, the deputy scout
commissioner. and three other men
who are outstanding in the eommun-
ity and whose official action is sig
nificant to the boy and to his par
ents.
The Court Of Honor has recently
been organized in Calexico, Fl Cen
tro, Brawley and Holtville, and will
later be organized in Calipatria and
Imperial.
Meetings for the Court of Honor
for june will be as follows: Holt
vile, June al the civic center: FL
Centre June - at the Elks' lodge
room; and Braw-ey, June %, place
10 be announced later. All meet
ings are scheduled for 1880 p. m.
ANY Scout Eligible
All candidates for second class
rank, first class rank, and merit
badges must appear before the
Court Of Honor. Any scout from
any part Of the county may appear
before the court at any session, re-
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
Many Local Folks
Plan Attending
Church Assembly

Tomorrow evening viii mark the
opening of the Imperial Valley
Methodist Assembly and Epworth
League Institute which will be held
at Live Oaks Springs the latter
part of this week, closing Sunday
evening.
Excellent programs on subjects
of current interest will be present.
ed by various speakers of note. DR..
Lincoln A. Ferris, pastor of the
First Methodist Church of San Di-
ego will deliver the opening ad,
dress. Dir. Ferris is also schedul-
ed to give o series of lectures on
the New Testament on Friday and
Saturday. DIR. Carl Knopf of the
University of Southern California,
DR.. Benjamin s. Haywood of the
Wiltshire Boulevard Methodist
Church of Los Angeles, and DR..
Marvin RAIDER Of Manila are among
the other noted speakers.
Among the people planning to at
tend the conference from this city
are Rev. and Mrs. Arthur
Schultze and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Childers, Mrs. Daniel
Bromley and children, Mrs. A. j..
Stack, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ID. Foss,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Sones, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. WAMcEuen, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. n. Howard Mrs. George Willsie,
Mrs. II. Thacker, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
|. Stone, Miss Lucille Hume, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Young, Mrs. Fir
man, Miss Josephine Hedriek and
Miss Marjorie Hedrick.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
What We See
In the Shops

Lsrre black straw shade hats,
trimmed with heavy white wool
en- embroidery in various de-
signs.
Other sport hats of French
felt, worsted trimmed.
Some windows are showing
children's gingham dresses, with
pockets, collars, cuffs, ETC., en-
broidered in worsted of vari-col.
ored designs.
Table cloths with borders of
crocheted worsted yarn lace,
most effective.
Lap robes, automobile robes,
etc. with heavy worsted yarn
trimming.
Direct from Paris comes tobac-
co brown capes with four rows
of woolen yarn fringe around
neck--extremely stylish.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-06-06
Miss COrRelia CLARK is
Home to Spend Summer

Miss Cornelia Clark is spending
the summer with her mother, Mrs.
j. w. Clark of this city Miss Clark
has been student at the Univer-
sity of California for the last year,
taking special art work Miss Clark
also has the distinction Of being
one OF the members of the Central
Union high school class Of 1922 who
has been spending her first year out
Of high school working directly to-
wards the Fulfilling of the ambi-
tion she announced at the time of
her graduation.
Miss Clark has accepted a posi-
tion with the Irrigation District for
the coming summer, but expects to
return to Berkeley next fall.