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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Croker Pond Happenings

Guests registering the past week
were: Mr.. and Mrs. e. Goodrich with
Miss Alice Boston; Mr.. and Mrs.
Obrien and child, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
B. Brown, Madison and Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. B. Grover, Tampa, Florida; Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. Williams, VIM. Will
liams and Miss Alice, Haverhill, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Major Boyers, who are
old time parties of this resort.
Miss Ida L. Moore of Portland
spent the week end with her parents
In camp. accompanied by friends re-
turning by auto Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Haax with Miss
Eloise and Myrtice spent Sunday with
Miss Moore.
L. Mooer, Proprietor Of the camps
has just purchased passenger truck
and is always ready to meet parties
wishing to be conveyed in to camps.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
MAYFIELn

L G Pooler went to Wellington.
Sunday
Mr. and Mrs Edd Cooley from
Wellington were callers at l.. G.
Poolers Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs Al Padham and Floyd
Padham and Pearl Tobin from Bling
ham were callers at Perley Browns
Sunday
p T. Brown of Mayfield and Mark
Gerald Of Kingsbury went to Guilford,
Tuesday. on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pooler went
to Skowhegan on business Tuesday.
DR.. Young and a party of friends
were at the Coburn Heirs farm in
Mayfield, Wednesday afternoon.
p. T. Brown went to Skowhegan.
Wednesday, on business.
Earl Weston and his father of
Skowhegan were week end visitors at
Perley Browns.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Program Good VIII Alumni Meeting

The third annual reunion OF the
Good Will Alumni association will be
held at Good VIII Farm, July $3.50.
FOLLOWING Is the program: Thurs
day, July rs, Welcome; informal re-
ception at the lawn at Bancroft-Foote
House at eight o'clock; IL inclement
weather 1t will be held at Tracy hall
in the Prescott building.
Friday, July 27--10:30 A. NJ, Re-
opening of Quincy building as Natur-
al History Museum; lecture by Mrs.
De Coster. 200 P. NJ, Ball game,
Good Will vs.. Kumbax. 1880 P. NJ,
Moving pictures. Prescott hall.
Saturday, July e28-10:3O A. NJ,
Lecture on Birds, Prof. Goss, Pres
colt hall. 1890 p. m. baked bean
dinner for kumbackers at Memorial
Grove. 200 P. NJ, Riddles party at
Applehurst. 400 P. NJ, Tennis fin
ais at Prescott Court. 1880 P. M,
"a Trip Through Europe and Egypt"
stereoptican. Rev. A. T. Kempton,
Prescott hall.
Sunday, July 29-Morning, Atten-
ton is called to the Good VIII Pines
and Various Trails. 200 P. M, Ser
mon, "Milestones". Rev. George w.
Hinckley, Moody chapel. 7:30 p. NJ,
"a Trip Through the Holy Land
Rev. A. T. Kempton at Moody chapel.
Monday. July 30
$50 here's hand, my trusty friend,
And gie's hand o'thine.
Well take cup of kindness yet,
For Auld Lang Syne".
All meals at Foote House-Hours:
7:00-7:30; dinner, 1900
1890; supper, 6:00-6:30.
Special attention is called to the
Colby, Bowdoin, Good
VIII and Maine Trails; Seten Fire
Place; Tenderton Tablets; Murray
Tablets; Good Will Pines; Besse Res
ervation; Roosevelt Sanctuary; Sol
dier's and Sailors Memorial; Camps,
"Hemlock Cabin" and take Five"
Swims at convenience.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Two Bass Mt one Cast of the Fly

Not long since we had little men
tion of some fishing done by DIR. w.
S. Stinchfield He has since then
had a somewhat unusual experience
in fly fishing. Near his cottage at
Lake Wesserunsett he captured two
bass at one cast of the fly. One of
them weighed one and one-fourth
pounds and the other one and five
eighth pounds. 1t is well understood
that trout can sometimes be taken in
this way. DR.. Stinchfield has himself
landed three at one cast. Bass how
ever have different habits and it is
almost never that the second one will
take the fly after one is already hook
ed.
DR.. Stinchfield says il any one will
beat the above record as to bass he
will set out to catch three.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
DreW's Wateryille Band at Lakewood
Next Sunday

Drew's Waterville Band is engaged
for two concerts at Lakewood, sun
day at $50 and 100 p m, and a record
breaking crowd is expected from IL
over Central Maine The almost UNI
versal use of the automobile is turn
ing large numbers toward Lakewood
on Sunday afternoon and evening.
William Turgeon and his $50 horse
power Curtis Sea Plane will make
flights in the afternoon which are so
interesting To all who enjoy the after
noon at this popular resort.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
TOW MOOSE SEEN
openings at Grace Pond Camps

4 DuVal saw a COW moose on
udii between Parlin and Grace
Mary Lee of Baltimore, Md,
usS spent three weeks at camp
aay Tor Greenville where she Is
at friends.
use Haggin is expected today.
Nu mas been received that Mr.
aan OF Brattleboro, VT, and large
| Is 10 be here next week.
[Vm friday until Sunday Perley
ol Hayerhill, Mass, Ivan Stew
naalson and Edward O'Donnell
XII H. Allen. Carl Davis, r. L.
H. Ssi ol Fairfield we're in fishing.
|cs o. week many Canadians fished
C s,'ce Pond: J. W. Gagnon,
H. a. Dvupois, L. P. Gsgnon, ]. T,
1. p all OF st. George. Beauce;
|r.I nOoerge and Ernest Belange OF
\ ' III. Every one took home
nice trout.
n S'' us Is going on at Grace Pond
A, 'n,llllams, who is a guest at
H p. mouse, was in after his fish
Gar a,' spearin as guide July 9th
|rls' sp ! =, H. Cooper and Maj.
rdi' ' a. Malley of Boston who is
(ass s Ine summer at the latter's
WIN W =, Lake Parlin. made the
kamn u :. tnelr saddle horses. stayed
Il a. V'er night and next day with
1, a ~ !, which they were to bring
|tbs s 81 o. Jackman who were seen
clIp,l,oaaA e this week were George
| DOe r. "A A. j. Duval, H. w. Muir
:" fortier and Fred Nadeau.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Sunday Hunting Forbidden

Our attention is called to the fact
that Sunday hunting is forbidden and
we are reminded that this holds
true in everything. even TO the hunt
ing of woodchucks, as well as bigger
game.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
||IY At C0MBERS'
INN
Lp,e Of Real Life in
(ie Tall Timbers
1. :. ,he Biz Woods and the En-
Gt%.,nmpnt Provided by a
Genial Host

! ,,y was a perfect one and the
good, Editor had a bunch that hat
pted to get back into the org
~ again see something of the
:, no has been writing about.
hard thing to choose from the
.,n,s and summer hotels. all
-,dius of Skowhegan but the
!. ,,,ded north past the fertile
4 the Upper Kennebec Valley
I,,urb the delightful villages of
md Bingham and then on up
caratunk, the historic Carry
Bl,,e, and little village of The
around the corner at West
and on up to Comber's Inn. 1t
SITTING to be mid day and 1t
4 time to halt and no sooner
'hs automobile arrived than
host Hugh Comber was on the
|. IN greet the newspaper man.
assured of a dinner reservation
,udlord escorted his guest to
n Of the cabins. a neatly paint
cen one, although the majority
No camps are of logs, and the
: was placed at his disposal.
hing was immaculate, and in
Idst Of the big woods, yet hard
, much travelled road to Que
was a most comfortable place
Oh to linger. Soon dinner was
in the main house and such a
as the Comber's serve. The
ng feature was the famous
fried to a delicate brown and
In an appetizing manner. With
we're many other goodies, deli
axes and pies and plenty of
food. Everything about the
rhlte dwelling was spotlessly
nd Il was a delightful visit the
iods Page man spent in the
lbers.
Ier's Inn was established ten
no by the present owner and
L. 1t was formerly the old
III farm and the somewhat old
ed dwelling has been renovat-
eye the public, in a most con-
manner. Partitions have
moved until except for the Of
first floor of the main house Is
ltirely given over to the dim
ON. Outside there are five
and some twenty people can
snOdated at one time. 1t is
iee miles from the Canadian
md at this season of the year
much tourist trade. OF
b the fall it is a regular hun
lradse. With its pleasant
IS, Its immaculate cabins and
superior cuisine 1t Is one OF
st vacation spots in the coun-
1t was with regret that the
per man left so delightful a
bountifully blest with the
Of Dame Nature, to return to
life In town.
6 the guests at the Inn we're
SOwhegan young men, Z. L.
a. Cassimir Bissson and Wal
Assard, who with a complete
outfit and a Ford sedan were
way to Quebec and Montreal
return trip home by the way
White Mts. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Skowhegan were also there
Ter, being on their way to
Pond, while other guests in
Charles W. Bond of Augusta,
Fish, Miss Pauline e. Oak
S Molly V. Blunt of Skowhe-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Campers Have Party

The CAMPERS at Lake Embdeu en-
joyed a neighborhood party as guests
OF Mr and Mrs. p Murray Thurs
day evening Games verr PLAYED
and light refreshmenfs served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26

When they build that Long Falls
dam, the ridge pole OF that house will
be nigh onto 40 feet under water"
asserted Mr.. Buckley, as he pointed
thru the rain from the store platform
to the Ledge House roof.
1t was a graphic setting forth of the
Dead River storage proposition which
was the great bone of contention in
the closing hours of the last legisla-
ture. For the first time those who
stood near John A. Buckley were able
to visualize the vast volume of water
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26

The following article from the gra-
phic pen of a Lewiston Journal news
writer will be read with interest by
people of this section since 1t deals
with the big storage reservoir matter
and Flagstaff In our own County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-07-26
Rear Seen in Arson Field

Omar Gates of Arson saw large
bear in his field one evening last
week.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
PILOTS FIRST PLANE

New York, Aug. 20.-Pilot G. Eu-
gene Johnson has been selected to
operate the first airplane hopping off
in the air mail services proposed
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Retail FOOD COST
2PER CENT Higher
During Year Ending July 10 Gen.
eral Advance Was 4 Per Cent

Washington, Aug. 20.-The retail
cost of food averaged two per cent
higher in July than in June, while
during the year ending July is the
general advance amounted to per
cent.
Figures made public today by the
bureau of labor statistics of the de-
partment of labor revealed that is
articles increased in price from June
Is to July Is, potatoes leading with a
rise of 81 per cent. Declines ranging
up to IS per cent for cabbage, were
registered for 16 articles and nine
showed no change.
The average family expenditure for
food increased during the month In
As representative cities and decreased
in six. Columbus led the advance with
a six per cent rise, closely followed
by Boston, Chicago, Fall River, Man
chester, Milwaukee, Peoria and
Springfield, ILL.,, with five per cent.
Only two cities, Los Angeles and
Louisville reported declines as high
as one per cent.
Forty five cities also recorded in
creases for the year period, Cleveland.
Detroit and Pittsburgh heading the
list with eight per cent while six
showed reductions amounting to per
cent at Portland, Ore, one per cent
at Dallas and less than ons-half Of
one. per cent in the other four.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
SEN. JOHNSON ATTACKS
FEDERAL RESERVE PLAN
"F'arm" Representative Says That
System Aids Manufacturers
Rather Than Farmers

Austin, Mimi, Aug. 20.-U. S. Sena-
tor-elect Magnus johnson addressing
gathering at nearby farm yester-
day on the subject of cooperation at
tackled the operation of the federal re-
serve bank system and declared 1t
favored the manufacturing interests to
the detriment of the farmer.
johnson declared that the farmer,
business man and laborer must CO.
operate in politics as well as cooper
ating in business undertakings. He
branded as lies" reports that, he said,
misrepresented his policies and de-
clared his intention to fight to the end
for the system of cost plus reasonable
profit for the farmers in marketing
their product on the same basis, as the
businessman,
. The reduction by Governor w. H.
McMaster of South Dakota in gasoline
prices were deprecated by the speak
er who said that the cut should have
been SS cents a gallon instead of SIS
because too radical in action permits
the Standard Oil Co. to kill off the in
dependent dealers"
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
UNCLE WILLIAM OF
MERIDEN IS DEAD
Aged Negro a Familiar Character
WAS Once q Slave

|
! Meriden, Aug. 20.--Old Uncle WI
liam is dead
The old ex-slave who has seemed
as permanent in Meriden for man,
years as the bluffs west of the city
has gone away. Old age Is given Oh
the cause for his death by the physi'
clan at the Meriden hospital where
he died Saturday night, but Uncle
| William would hardly agree with him
If he were here. He told the physician
| in confiding tones, short time before
his death, that he was but 70 years
old but it is possible that Uncle Will
| liam erred on the side of modesty.
NIirht Have Been 100
| People who have known Uncle Will
liam for the last decade or more, and
they are many, place his age at be-
tween so and 100 years. HE was an
old. old man 20 years ago." a person
who knew him said yesterday. As
he worked as a mule driver for the
Confederate army during the war of
the Rebellion he is probably nearer
being a centenarian than his confiding
statement to the physician would sig
nifty.
Uncle William-he used to say that
his name was william H. Thomas, jr.
was a familiar sight on the streets
of Meriden stumping along with a
heavy cane to aid his aged legs. His
appearance would have been striking
even to a stranger for his ebony face
was fringed with a long, white beard.
His regular trips from his cabin on
the Kensngton road were of a COM
mercial nature as Uncle William sold
poultry and eggs produced on his
quarter-acre farm to help exc out
living for himself.
Many Kindnesses
Although he died in the clean but
artificial SURROUNDINGS of the hospital,
Uncle William was truly a >child or
nature But it is apparent that he
met with many kindnesses during his
long life. An instance of this NAV be
seen in the manner in which Uncle
William acquired his farm
He came to Meriden to work as a
laborer on the Kenmore reservoir con-
struction project and decided to stay
He buff rude little cabin west of
Cat Hole road and south of Washing
tons head where he lived as a squat
ter until the land was sold for a
quarry project which necessitated his
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Peterson Found Dead in
Bed; Sister Being Sought

John Peterson, bachelor, who
rooms at 422 Main street, was found
dead in bed at that place yesterday
morning about ia O'Clock. The
body was discovered by other tenants
who notified Sergeant Matthias Rival,
who in turn communicated with DR..
Waterman Lyon, medical examiner.
Death was due to pulmonary hem
orrhage. DR.. Lyon was suspicious of
an open wound on the neck but closer
examination revealed that it was an
old injury. Peterson was 81 years
old. Efforts are being made to locate
sister and in the meantime funeral
arrangements are not complete. The
body is at the John A. Andrews fu-
neral parlors. Peterson was employ
ed at the plant of the American Paper
Goods Co, of Kensington.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Mrs. D. j. Mcguire and family of
Black Rock avenue, left yesterday for
two weeks stay at Chalker Beach.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Mr.. and Mrs. T. r. Markham and
son, and Miss Mary Kiniry have re-
turned from Milford where they spent
two weeks.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
PERSONALS

Rev Thomas ]. Laden, pastor of
the church of st. John the Evangelist
will attend the annual retreat at Key
ser Island, near. Norwalk, this week.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Miss Catherine Duggan
Bride of M. J. Corners

The wedding of Catherine Duggan
and Michael John Corners of this city
took place at st. Mary's church Thurs
day morning at o'clock. Rev. Wal
ter A. McCrann officiated. The gown
of the bride was of grey canton crepe
with hat to match and she carried
a bouquet of bridal roses. The gown
of the bridesmaid, Miss Verena Frey,
was of coral pink crepe de chine with
a black velvet picture hat and she
carried bouquet of pink sweet peas.
A wedding breakfast was served fol-
lowing the ceremony after which the
left on a wedding trip to At
lantic City. Mr.. and Mrs. Connors
will make their home at S52 Elm
street
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

rans-continental flight, scheduled to
start from Hazlehurst field. L. J., to-
day. johnson win fly to Cleveland
and return with the FIRST consignment
OF mail carried by air from San Fran
cisco to New York.
1t is estimated that the westward
flight will take 80 hours, and the re-
turn 2S hours. This Is because for a
large part of the way west wind
averages IS miles per hour.
The plane Is fitted to carry $4,000
letters, weighing SIS pounds.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

he was sold to General George Bolin
and taken to Falksville, Va, to live.
He was forced into the service of the
Confederate army as mule driver
at the beginning of the Civil War but
in two years he was captured by the
Union troops and served with the fed
cral army until the conflict ended.
After the war he worked for a short
time in st. Petersburg when he came
north and secured. employment as a
truck driver. He leaves a son who
lives in Pennsylvania.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Policeman and Mrs. Herbert G.
c. Lyon and daughter and grandchild
will leave this morning on an auto
mobile trip through New York state,
Montreal, Canada. They will make
the return trip by way of Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont.
James Doyle of the Rogers Sash
and Door Co., is enjoying two
weeks vacation.
Frank l.. Suzio returned to Seymour
this morning after spending the
weekend with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Peter l.. Suzio of Wallace street.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
LIQUOR statesmen
fiappers," Men and Women, Submit
Samples At Atlantic City and Offer
Analysis.

Atlantic City, Aug. 2o.-A quiet in
Vestigation by the police vice squad
over the weekend showed new types
Of business getters.
Office buildings, stores, hotels and
cottages are being invaded by dapper
men, "fappers" and modishly gown
ed women each with samples. Pros
pective customers are given a half
pint of Scotch, rye or gin to inspect
while listening to a sales talk. The
samples were left for analysis.
Scotch was offered at $50 a case,
gin s56 and rye at $50.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Fathers Step-Father
Kills Two Year Old Babe

Louisville, Aug. 2O.-Two year old
William Pickett Jr., died in his moth
er's arms yesterday. the innocent vic
tim of family fight when a bullet
fired at his father by the latter's step
father, missed its mark and struck
the child. Charles Patterson. As. was
arrested and charged with murder as
a result of the killing.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
.LOFGREN PAYS SlOO
ON LIQUOR Charge
Was Acting as Steward Of Sven
ska Klubben When Arrested

Axel Lofgren, in charge OF the
Svenska Klubben on Arch street when
IL was raided Saturday afternoon by
the police, was fined 500 and costs
when arraigned before Judge William
c. Hungerford in police court this
morning on charge Of violating the
liquor law. Prosecutor Joseph q.
Woods explained to the Judge, after
| l.ofgren had entered plea OF guilty,
that the accused man had told him
that he sold liquor for rs cents a
glass.
Attorney william F. Mangan, coun-
sci for Lofgren, stated that Lofgren
was merely member OF this club
which has membership of about 100
and was taking his turn" in running
the club for two weeks without re-
ceiving compensation. The attorney
said that this case Is different than
the ordinary liquor case and Lofgren
was not selling for personal gain.
Police Gather in Gamblers
Taduse Tozycky was fined $25 and
costs on a charge of conducting a
gambling house, Leonard Morse and
o. frao,entars and thu case a pa,nat
Thomas Bzorski was nolled when the
four were arraigned on a charge Of
90 mb,;n. &c tho Jesuit NJ a raid an a
tenement at SO Park street yesterday
a fterroon hy SERGEANT M;cbaa, FLYNN
poI;can,a, pa+r;cL O,NTora ava 1obn
r. stad,ar The accused mon entered
a Mic. ~ nolIe contendre tbrough
thair .ttornev c.eoree w IS1ett
HaId Fer E,vadipc Eare
Domonick IA rtorilIo ~ Nav York
state was arrested last night nv Ser.
eeant patrioI McAyav on a charge of
evadinp nayment On a New YORK New
Haven &. Hartford railroad train from
w.tarhury 70 +bis citv Harry 81
Iobn conduotor on the train testieed
in court that a. rtoriIIo bod M ticLet
for We ternur, 10 Na,y pr;+.;, ava
-oe,,,s ~ 80 49, -
The conductor also said that he refus-
I'D IN exr,ain whv he would MT nov
his fare.
Sergeant McAvav testiA.d that he
had taIked with Rartori,lo after bav-
;np nlaced him unaer arrest hu+ tho
accused man refused tn answer his
questions at frat. Later, he said, Rar-
torillo told him that "tbev took his
ticket at Waterbury"
Bartorillo testified that he bouest
a ticket at Poupbkeensie fol, asleen
on the train and when he awoke his
ticket was eore ua ,.+.r ,a;a ,hot
he bought a ticket at pouebkeen.ie
for New York via waterhurv for
s2.51. Mr.. st. John told the nudge
that that couId not he so as ticLet
from Poughkeepsie to New york
would cost several dollars and the
New Haven road does not sell flick cts
hotmoao &c. -. e
tury. Prosecutor Woods asked for a
continuance of the case until tomor-
row morning in order to have tho
mental condition of the man ex.rin
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20
Heavier Penalties for
Charge of Drunkenness


THAT Judge William G. Hun
gcrford is determined to clean
New Britain of drunkards and
make 1t unpleasant for drunk
ards to be arraigned in court on
A second offense, is evident from
the penalty melted out in police
court this morning to the men
arraigned before him on charges
of being drunk.
Three Of the six men were In
for the first time and each drew
nne of IS and costs. The
fourth has made four appear
ances since 1920 and was given
a To-day Jail sentence. The
fifth has also been arrested sew
eral times and was given a SIS
fine with a 10 day suspended
Jail sentence while the sixth,
who had been arrested once be-
fore on that charge, was fined
SIS and costs.
New Britain herald., 1923-08-20

Success in the culinary arts depends
largely upon the havoring extracts
used. You can depend upon Bakers
They have never failed. All grocers.
-adYt.
Evening star., 1923-02-10
BAPTIST w. M. u. PLANS
TO RAISE S. 900, 900
Huge Sum May Be Added to Sew
enty-Five-Million Fund
May !.

Under the leadership Of the gen.
oral officers of the Woman's Mis-
sionary Union of the Southern Bap-
list Convention the Baptist women
and young people of the south. iden-
titled with the W. NJ. L. orgnaiza-
tions. will seek to turn into the
treasury of the Baptist seventy-five-
million campaign the sum Of $6,00O,-
600 between now and May /. The
union estimates that half OF the 50O.-
600 new members received by south
ern Baptist churches since the be-
ginning Of the campaign are women
and young people, eligible for mem
bership in the w. NJ. L. or it's auxii-
larry bodies. and the plan proposes
for the local missionary societies in
the various churches to enlist its
members in either giving or getting
s24 for each new member among the
women and young people received
into the churches.
II 250,000 women would give or get
s24 each by May l it would proyide q
s6,000.000 in cash. Approximately
that sum VIII be due on the pledges
OF the w. NJ. L. to the campaign by
that time.