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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
|[AN CONCRETE DAM TO REUN|TE TWO
|0LD MOUNTAINS RUDELY TORN APART
Proposed Development Of Central Maine Power
Go. Bingham Would Remove Twenty Buildings

will be removed. And let it be said
that in all the transactions which the
Central Maine Power Co. have had
withe the owners of the lands secur-
ed, no complaint has been heard.
Everyone says that they have been
used fair and square.
The present river road through the
flooded area, is in the town of Mos
cow and will, of course, have to be
abandoned. Engineer Hill of Angus
ia with crew of men have been MAX
ing a preliminary survey for "a new
highway.
The first route looked out leaves
the present road at Leo Hills, keep
ing east of Baker mountain to Wey-
mouth Collins farm then westerly
to the proposed lake shore, following
this above the highway mark to the
Berry farm in Moscow. When built
it will be first class up-to-date, au-
tomobile road of gravel which is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
BUNKER BUILDINGS At
MERCER BURNED
Small Part OF The Household Fur
nlsllingS Saved. Insured
for $4,000

Mercer, Dec. 1.-THE residence OF
belmont Bunker burned fiat Satur-
day evening. Most of the family were
away at the time only one son and
his two small children being at home
and they were in bed and asleep and
the little boy woke his father up. The
house was one of the best in town
A small insurance of $4,000 will help
but does not begin to cover the loss
Only a very few things were saved
Valuable dairy appliances were lost
but the barn and other outbuildings
were saved. Mr. Bunker is a pros
porous farmer and better able to
meet the loss than many would be
still he has the sympathy of his
townspeople in his adversely.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
SKOWHEGAN IS VIBRANT WITH CHRISTMAS
SPIRIT AND HOLIDAY CHEER
Holy Observances in Churches Festivals for the
Riddles Streets Glowing with Red and Green

The spirit of Christmas is prevail
ing the air to eliminate next Tues
day in the greatest festival >of all
the year, commemorating not only the
Christmas split of the centuries.
but the grandest event of the World S
history-the birth of the Savior On
all days it is we'll to recognize their
real significance, but it would seem
that we might all be little better
prepared on this Christmas day, be-
cause of the splendid observances
which the churches of Skowhegan are
affording us the Sunday before. There
appears to be a thoughtful remem-
brance of the unfortunate people in
our midst, and such remembrances
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20


taught us from the ages down, pro-
vide in every sense the real Yule-
tide spirit A Merry Christmas to
you all
IN THE CHURCHES
In the four local churches there
are many delightful services and OBJ
servances. Special attention is cal
led to the yesper service at the Beth
any Baptist Church on Sunday after
noon at o'clock Much is being
done for the little folks in the com
munity at these various houses of
worship.
CENTENARY NJ. E. CHURCH
The Christmas program for Sun
day morning will open with the pre-
lude, Lovely Appear Over The Noun
tains,' from the Redemption; singing
of hymn, Joy To The World; Apos-
ties Greed; invocation: anthem by
choir, Star of Christmas Time"
Henry Wildemere) with solo parts
by Miss Fay Burkhardt and ]. n.
Smith, responsive reading; Gloria
Patria; New Testament lesson; an
them. Worship Christ. The New
Born King" CE. L. Ashford pastor
al prayer; solo, Night of Nights"
(Waterlang), Mrs Rose Burrill; no.
tices and offering; anthem, Angelic
Songs Are Swelling (E. S LorenZ):
sermon, The Guiding Star" Rev. II.
L. Nichols; hymn apostolic benedic-
ton; postlude, THE Heavens Are
Telling" During the offertory Will
liam Noelsohs 'tSilent Night, Holy
Night will be played by Mrs. How
ard Friend. organist and Mrs. Myron
J. Smith, pianist There will be both
organ and piano during the different
musical numbers. In the evening at
half past seven the enlarged choir
will render a fine eantata entitled.
THE Greatest Gift by H. W Petrie.
This will include duets by Mrs. Har-
old Dover and Mrs. Donald Burrill,
a quartet by Mr.. and Mrs. L. S.
Moore and Mr.. and Mrs Donald Bur
rill. trio by Mr.. and Mrs. Burrill and
J. y. Smith, with solos by Mr.. and
Mrs Burrill, Fern Bishop, Lyle S.
Moore and Gordon Grundy. The or
gan numbers will include prelude,
Meditation" from That's by j. Mass
enet; offertory. Petite Berceuse," by
Hartman and the postlude. March
In c. by Cadman. Mrs. Friend. or
ganist, Mrs Donald Burrill, choir di-
rector There will also be a Christ
mas story TO be read by Mrs. H. L.
Nichols entitled. THE Man Who Was
Too Busy to Find the Child" by
Lucius II. Bugbee.
Monday evening at 30 the Sunday
school will celebrate with a Christ
Continued on Page Eight
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abundant all along the line. Three
dug ways" which have been a men
ace to automobiling will be done
away with.
The dam will start from the steep
ledges on the side of Fletcher noun
tain near the foot of the Robinson in
tervale and run east across the river
to Temples point making an angle
and uniting with the lodges where the
old Temple mill used to stand,
I, The engineers claim that the loca-
tion is very favorable for so big a
dam. That foundation lodges are
only a little below the bottom of the
river, and that the sand and gravel
of Temples point can be used in mix
ing the concrete.
The dam, If built, will be ninety
feet high and will create some sixty
five thousand horse power. This will
be the largest power plant on the
Kennebec River and one of the big
gest dams IN the State OF Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
TWO DAY CARNIVAL FOR
NORR|DGEWOCk
History VIII be CommemOrated and
on the Second Day There VIII
Be Big Celebration

Norridgewock citizens are prepar-
ing splendid two days carnival fer
July 3 and 4th, 1924. On the third
there will be exercises appropriate to
the commemoraton of the 200th an
niyersary of the Indian Massacre and
burning of old Norridgewock also eel
ebrating the completion of the State
Highway into Norridgewock. On the
Fourth there will be the customary
celebration and horse racing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20

SHOWING TWO MILE ,STRETCl
Pow proposes in the near future to
eunite these two old mountains once
rudely torn apart. by big con-
pete dam, which will hold back the
fyer water and re-create the lake of
rehistoric time. The lake when
llled to its capacity will reach from
BE dam to the Ed Berry intervale,
Pad will be seven miles long and in
PAGES mile and a half in width. 1t
slll make one of the prettiest sheets
water in the state. The land for
iowage has been practically all Sc
Eared. 1t will be necessary to re-
nOve twenty sets of farm buildings
Pa fencing. The trees and bushes
nust be cut. Those not fit for wood
pa lumber will be burned. AS some
parts of this territory is heavily
Fooded this alone will require a
Bfeat amount of labor The COM
ehy have prepared a new cemetery
K which the bodies from four ceme-
efles III the area to be inundated
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
Strange Accident to Cornyille Woman

Mrs. Fred Libby of North. Corn
vile was hurt quite badly Sunday
while standing in front of the store.
Either something explosive had been
swept up and put into the stove or
something in the wood caused an ex-
plosion, hitting her in the leg and
arm. A small boy, Lawrence, was
also hit in the ear but not badly hurt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
Have You
Forgotten
Anyone
IN THE CHURCHES

The Observation-Disclosures is
a most welcomed gift Not
only will it be heartily enjoy
ed week after week but your
thoughtfulness will come to the
readers attention 50 times dur
ing the year Is there not
some one on your list TO whom
our paper will be most ac-
ceptable present?
We will furnish a pretty ac-
acknowledgement card in three
colors. This can be sent to you
or to the party who is to re-
ceive the paper For sub
scription blank and other par
t.culars see ad on Big Woods
Page.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
HIGH WATER IN MOX|E
CAUSES ANXIETY
Railroad Employees Have Three
Crews Working

Bakers Siding December 17.-High
watersin the lake has caused some
anxiety to the railroad employers.
They have three crews working be-
tween here and Troutdale.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
Skowhegan's Endowment Fund
Reaches Nearly $500

The sum of about $4,000 has already
been secured thru the efforts of the
Woman's Aid toward the endowment
fund for Skowhegan. 1t will be re
called that it was recently announc-
ed that Charles A. Coffin, a former
resident, now of New York, has
agreed to duplicate any amount which
the citizens are willing TO contribute
up to $4,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
CHAS. STEWARD IS OUT
FOR SHERIFF
Has Been on Police Force ior Is
Years

1t is understood on good authority
that Charles Steward will be can
didate at the June Primaries on the
Democratic ticket for nomination for
the Office of sheriff. Mr.. Steward has
been ON the police force for fifteen
years. ten Of which as night watch
man.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
Candidate for Office OF Selectman

| wish to announce that l shall be
a candidate for the office of third
selectman at the annual town meet
ing in March. am a farmer by
trade and If elected will do my very
best. am 26 years of age.
ROGER L.. DICKINSON
Skowhegan, Me-, Dec. 20, 1923.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
MRS. EBEN NEAL DEAD
IN CALIFORNIA
Went to Los Angeles, California TO
Reside in 1885. Eighty-One
Years of Age

Mrs. Margeanna Hill Neil of Los
Angeles. passed away on Dec. 6, of
pneumonia, after an illness of four
days. Mrs Neil was born in Skow-
hegan, May 10, 1912, and in 1885, she
with her husband, Eben II. Neil, came
to Los Angeles. She leaves one son
Charles A. Neil of Los Angeles. She
was the mother OF Mrs. w. II. Clifford
who died in Skowhegan in 1906.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
Reporter VIII Be issued One Day
Later Next Week

The Office of the Independent-Re-
porter will be closed Christmas Day
and consequently the paper of that
week will be issued one day later.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
spirltualists Engage June Speaker

The Spiritualist Ladies Aid Society
have engaged Rev Maud Torrey of
Lynn, Mass to speak at the Lake
Sunday, June 22ud, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20
CLOSING OFT

all winter hats at half price at the
, Cayouette Shop.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-20

with a recollection of the lesson
taught us from the ages down, pro-
vide in every sense the real Yule-
tide spirit. A Merry Christmas TO
Won all
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Board Of Urban
League Holds Its
Monthly Meeting
Field Secretary of Western
Branch Is in Attendance of
Business Session.

The regular monthly meeting OF
the executive board of the Urban
league was held at the st. Paul AS
sociation last Friday, the 14th of De-
cember. Mr.. Carter read his report,
which was a resume of his surveys in
housing industry and social service.
Mr.. Carter recommended action by
the board to improve conditions
which were reported by him as detri-
mental to the welfare of the race, es-
pecially in the housing of the West
Side.
Mr.. George S. Mcleod, president
Of the board, was in the chair, and
Mr.. G. w. Hamilton, Attorney, was
elected secretary Of the board to take
the place of Mr.. Roy Wilkins, re-
signed.
Mr.. T. Arnold Hill, field secretary
of the Western Urban league of Chi
cago, was a visiter.
Last Sunday at the West Side
Neighborhood House the Urban
league entertained a large and en-
thusiastic audience of men, women
and children in the second concert
given for the purpose of interesting
the residents Of that section in the
benefits which can be derived from
attendance at this community center.
The concert was very pleasing to
all those who were present and added
stimulation was thereby given to this
movement of the Urban league. Mrs.
Mae Black Mason was in charge Of
the entertainment and was ably as
sisted by Miss Edith Gillard, Miss
Mildred Bolden, Miss ID. Jordan, Mrs.
Margaret Black. Turner and Miss Ger
aldine White.
On December 80 a Christmas party
will be given under the auspices of
the Urban league. Refreshments will
be served to those who attend by the
staff of the Neighborhood house, as
sisted by the Stalwart, club Of young
men organized by Mr.. z. A. Carter.
secretary of the Urban league.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Vets Hospital
Agar, Under Fire

Washington, D. C.-Conditions at
the United States Veterans hospital
at Tuskegee Institute are not perfect
yet, by any means, according to di-
rect information given here to the
Associated Negro Press from both Of
fetal sources, but there is serious
effort being made to work out the
program satisfactorily.
Director Hines, informed A. N. p.
that the government is watching
closely the state of affairs at the hos
pital. There have been complaints
about the housing of the doctors, and
the salaries OF the employees of the
hospital not being the same as that
for similar positions in other hos
pitals. This matter is being inves-
.tigated.
1t can be stated on the highest au-
thority, on information gathered at
the White House, that the Adminis-
tration favors giving the hospital a
fair trial at Tuskegee. and il 1t is
finally found that there can be no
permanent and satisfactory ADJUST
ment. then the hospital will be
moved.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22

On Wednesday evening, December
26, the Eyerywoman Progressive
Council will hold their Christmas
party at the home of Mr.. Charles
Miller, 428 Edmund street. Mr.
Charles Z. Weschcke, author OF the
Bulletin No. Z, Brotherhood of Races,
will address the club on the Brother
hood Of Races. Christmas Carols and
stunts are included on the program,
which has been arranged by Mr.. c.
H. Miller.
Mrs. H. S. Crosthwait of Chicago
ILL.,, will be the guest of honor at a
family dinner to be given Christmas
day by Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Mcintyre,
Mr.. B. ". Holman of Duluth,
Mimi, is the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs
VIM. Martin, 755 Rondo street, and
also his son, Beverly, Jr.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Announcement

We wish to announce that Mr.. Cecil
Newman is now in charge Of our
Minneapolis Office at 602 Lyndale
avenue north. All matters of business
where the Bulletin is involved will be
gladly taken up by him. Mr.. New
man is a very capable young man,
alert, and we are sure he will be of
great benefit toward our success in
Minneapolis.
We ask the support of those we
serve and assure our advertisers, sub
scribers and friends that the Bulletin
policy of service will continue to ex-
list. Call Hy. 1866, ask for Mr.. New
man, and receive the Bulletin serv-
ice.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Unity Club Plan
Two Xmas Balls

The Unity club, st. Paul's premier
of social events, have taken the whole
of Christmas day to celebrate at
Union hall. Mr.. David Bridgeforth,
president of the club, announces that
matinee dance will be given from
2 to 6 on Christmas day and the same
club will also feature their annual
Christmas ball on the night Of De-
cember % at the same place.
The Unity club is one of the
younger social clubs of the Twin
Cities, scarcely more than two years
old. However, during this brief space,
1t has so demonstrated its ability
that the public has accepted the slo-
gan Unity Club Means Always a
Good Time"
The matinee dance promises to be
on par with their Thanksgiving one.
While it is expected that the Twin
Cities folk will dance their Christmas
dinner down at the evening dance.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
o. C. HALL RECOVERING
FROM SUDDEN ILLNESS

Many rumors we're afioat on Fri
day morning Of last week when one
of its best known citizens, Mr.. Orri
Hall, 732 st. Anthony avenue, clerk
in the auditors Office, was suddenly
taken i'll downtown. Mr.. Hall had
just finished his lunch and was
emerging from a Wabasha street
cafe when he fell to the sidewalk.
He was rushed to his home, where ne
spent the remainder Of the day.
After a consultation the doctors
deemed it advisable to remove him to
the Miller hospital to determine the
nature OF his illness. A specialist
pronounced him to be suffering from
ulcers of the stomach. At the pres
ent time Mr.. Halls condition is very
favorable. His many friends will be
pleased to know that he Is now out
of danger.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Phonograph Co.
WiuTakeCare of
Your XmasWa ants
Very Choice Selection of Several
Makes Will Satisfy All
Music Lovers.

The Linehan Photograph Co., 10
Gated at 345 Robert street, will take
care of your musical wants in the way
of Victrolas and Pianos for Christ
mas. This concern needs no intro
duction to the public as they were es-
tablished five years ago in their old
location, 88 East Fifth street.
Since their removal on the 14th OF
October to 345 Robert street, their
business sales have doubled on &C
count of being able to handle every
we'll known phonograph such as
Brunswick, Sonora, Cheney, Edison,
Nordica, Victrola and Columbia porta-
BILE machines. Prominent among
these makes are the "Nordica," noted
for its remarkable tone, and 1t is the
only machine equipped with an old
seasoned violin wood resonator. Be
sure to step in and hear one-the diff
ference will surprise you.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Palm Garden to
Have Xmas Tree

The Acme Palm Gardens will have
it's first Christmas tree Christmas
night. Nj. R. H. Moore, manager,
announced to a Bulletin representa-
tive: Every one who expects to see
their friends at the Acme Gardens or
want to avail themselves Of the privi-
ledge of Christmas tree will find the
place at 317k Wabasha street. The
spirit of Christmas will be the dom
inant factor throughout the day. Ev-
cry one is invited to share in the
gayiety and spend merry occasion
with their friends in one of st. Paurs
best race cafes. Mr.. Moore again as
sures that the Acme Gardens has only
the best of behavior at all times.
Come out, join in the Acme Christmas
spirit and have lots of fun as well as
the advantage of big Christmas
tree. r..
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Found Guilty Of
Booze Possession

In Federal Court before Judge
VIM. Cant, the case of Geo. Berry,
$40 st. Anthony avenue, and Robert
w. Holland, 34S Chestnut street,
charged with illegal possession of
liquor, was tried last Friday. Mr..
Berry pleaded guilty to the charges
and was fined $400, while Holland
was found not guilty by the court and
discharged. Both Berry and Holland
were porters on the Great Northern
railroad at the time of the alleged
possession of the liquor. Attorney J..
Louis Erwin represented Mr.. Holland
and Mr.. Berry was represented by At
torney Geo. Ogelvie, white.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
Valet Shop Sold
TO Ralph Turner

Mr.. Owen Howell has relinquished
his interest In the Valet Tailoring
Company to Mr.. Ralph Turner, who
has for several years managed the
establishment. Mr.. Howell has been
owner of the Valet Shop for the past
twenty-five years. The purchase by
Mr.. Turner changes ownership Of one
of the oldest business houses operat-
ed by the race in this city.
The shop Is located at 3s1h Rob
ert street, in the heart Of the loop
district, and enjoys the patronage OF
many of the business men Of that
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
RACE VOTING POWER SHOWN COP.
Christmas Fund for Poor Is Bulletin Aim
Young Attorney ,
Wins Jury Case

Attorney o. J. Smith of st. Paul
won his first jury case last Monday
afternoon before Judge Nye, at the
Minneapolis court house.
This case was an action for dam
ages sustained to the plaintiffs car
last May which occurred on Larpen-
teur avenue, on the st. Paul side.
The plaintiff, Theodore Kline, claimed
that the defendant was guilty OF
negligence in causing the accident,
while the defendant, George Fedors,
claimed that he was fire efrom neg
iigence; that the accident was caused
by the contributory negligence of the
plaintiff.
The plaintiff was represented by
Attorney o. J. Smith of st. Paul, the
defendant was represented by the
firm of Norton G Norton of Mime
apolis.
Mr.. Smith was called in on the case
at the last moment when Attorney
for the plaintiff, E. H. Anderson, was
compelled to be absent from the city
at the time of trial and retained Mr..
Smith to prosecute the case. Mr..
Smith is one of the youngest attor-
neys among our group in the Twin
Cities, having graduated last June,
subsequently opening Offices with At
torney w. T. Francis, 329 Metropol-
itan Bank Bldg, st. Paul.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22

Mrs. Maud Armstrong. 66A East
Fairfield street, is i'll at Anchor hos
pital. ..
Mr.. w. d. Allen of Portland, Ore.,
arrived in the city Tuesday and was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Mar
tin, 755 Rondo street. Mr.. Allen
was passing through the city en- route
to Nashville, Tenn, where he will
visit his mother and sisters. Mr.. Al
len is also the owner of the Golden
West hotel in Portland. Ore.
The Self Culture club entertained
at the Aberdeen hospital last Thurs
day evening. Every number was en-
joyed and the club was cordially In.
vited to come again.
The northwestern bulletin., 1923-12-22
CONTRALTO WILL
GIVE RECITAL
ON DEC. 2S
President, Founder of National
University of Music Will
Be Heard Here.

Miss Pauline James Lee, president
and founder of the National Universi-
ty of Music, Chicago. ILL.,, will be pre-
sented in a recital lecture at Pilgrim
Baptist church, Cedar and Summit
avenue, Friday evening, December 2S.
She will appear under the auspices of
the Minnesota Federation Of Colored
Women's Clubs. Miss Lee is one Of
the most gifted musicians that the
race affords, possessing an unusual
contralto voice.