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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
PLANS CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION
May Include an Old
Home Week Over July 4

February 5, 1923. marked the one
hundredth anniversary OF the incor-
poration of the town Of MiIburn, the
name being later changed TO Skow-
hogan. From time to time sugges-
tions have been made that SkowheJ :
gan should observe this event another
summer by suitable anniversary ex-
ercises. Members of the, ID. A. r.
and the Skowhegan Historical Socie-
ty were especially interested In the
matter and pageant depicting the
towns history had been somewhat
considered There Is now a move
ment on foot which has not been
definitely settled upon however to
have an old home week in town and
II so the week of July has been sug-
gested as an appropriate one for such
an observance. The affair would
doubtless open up with special an
niversary services in the different
churches. would include pageant. a
mammoth Fourth OF July celebration
with industrial parades and one big
days celebration at Lakewood.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
X. OF 7. Defeats Masons

Wow-Did you hear the rooters at
the Bowlodrome. Tuesday night In
one of the closest and nerve racking
contests ever rolled on the local al
leys, the X. Ps. won from the Ma
sons by total of IL pins. The Ma
sons took the first string by mar
gin of two pins and the second by
eight. The K P's. then braced up
and took the third string by 35 pins
giving them lead of ten pins. the
Masons braced at this period and took
the fourth string by IL pins, making
the total pin fall one in their favor
at thsi time Curtis retired to the
blacksmith shop and filled his pock-
cts with horseshoes and the X. Ps.
took the final string by ~ pins which
gave them the game by the close mar
gin of Al pins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
OLSON Policeman IN
LOCAL COURT

(harles Lander. chief of the Madi-
police force. was brought before
(ge Sawyer, yesterday In Municipal
|rt Arthur Masln of Madison, now
|risOner at the County jnil. alleg-
that Lander had brought Canadian
wine to his brothers home which
purchased of him. Archie and
hur Maslip, two brothers of Madi5
are both Serving sSnlences. In the
|nty Jail, charged with offending
prohibitorN LAW 'yMlft t8Biii,
of Archie, testified th# MNstAH
came to her home Christmas eve
asked her If she would take a
|nce on some Canadians high wine.
refused but her husbands broth
It was claimed entered into an
fement with Lander to purchase a
of the liquor Of him and later
liied that he had done SO and
? Lander 800 for the same in a
Fison pool room. Testimony Of
\ Maslin and Arthur Maslin indi-
fd that Lander had been drinking
night he came to the house to
f. the trade. County Attorney
Prne appeared for the state and Mr..
Paer was represented by w. B..
Pwh Mr.. Brown conducted a
Bthy cross examination in which
llnted at political trouble between
Aooers and Mr.. Lander. Thru
attorney Mr.. Lander waived, ex-
nation and the respondent was
nd mguilty. He was ordered to pay
[ne oil 5000 and costs and serve four
P'ns IN Jail with four months ad-
lonal in default of payment. Ap-
from sentence was made and
pds were set at $500. j
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Grange Meeting Next Week

Boston Board of Health regulations
will be discussed at the meeting of
Skowhegan Grange. Wednesday even
ing of next week by DR.. G. H. Hutch
ins, District Health Officer of the
Maine State Department of Health.
The regulations imposed by che Bos-
ton Board have been revolutionary
and are proving a very unwelcome
burden to producers of dairy products
and others. They will be the point
of principals interest in DIR. Hutchins'
talk, altho his subject will be "Ad-
vance in Our Health Conditions" o.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
WSTl@ week IN 1.-THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS


ltH1eI present week is being, 0hsRry-
ed as visiting week in the ,gfade'
Schools and opened Monday evening
bit the Municipal court reem With ian
address by,cMissiJ Florence. M II Hale,
of the rural department of educati4n
at Aushsta.ltAThis was Attended, by
nearly, every member OF the teschtng
force of the high school and ssgrAaes
in town. Miss Hale spoke psrtiEu-
iarly upon the teachers pens(4n sAill
before the legislature, urging tsHye
teachers to interest themselves ia 1t
and give it their support. She also
spoke of the value of teachers con-
ventions and the progressive system
of professional advancement. Supt.
w. B. Woodbury. presided.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
|. FARLEYS .!all. Will
! ! PROBATE COURT
Ills Of Other Somerset
h. People Presented

r o Small of Madison has
|uase as.osidipg this week at the ad-
y ~ y term Of Somerset Probate
nea i :, the court house. Among
p. .l.,,ls @s which have been presented
Mn hote is that of Father James
p,0 y, formerly of the st. Sebastian
ies =, Madison. BY the terms of
'sa ~ ~ Father Farley left to his bro
wiz ,obn P. Farley, Lawrence Far
D. snd Harry Farley $5 each; to
0rat ar~ Doran of Portland, his
snaener gao $500; to his sister, Mrs.
,o,h ssn Rose Sears of New York,
sot sost Of his property including his
'e ear stock, bonds, etc, directing
unou @ his death lot be purchased
nH ap Point Cemetery, Madison,
:" v'p q monument could be erected
s.ornptual care given all at an
,nse pu' not exceeding $4,000. Ne
~ % Rey ]. l.. A. Renaud of Show
.' : and Attorney w. B. Brown of
,noa as executors. This will
sD made January IL and Father Far
iisd I January 10. The value OF
state % is estimated at $4,000.
h will of Mrs. Ellen Il. Corson of
[bton was also presented for pro-
She bequeathed to her son,
4 r. corson. the Rowell farm
Ire he was living, to her daughter
other son, Flora e. Wentworth
ktbens and Herbert E. Corson of
bns one of her books at the Show
kn Savings Bank, the money de-
Ned therein to be divided equally;
sum Of 5000 was bequeathed to
rrands0n Clifton Corson and the
oi her property was divided bet
n her two sons and daughter. Her
r. Corson was named as execut-
mother will presented for probate
that of Mrs. Georgia E. Farrand
who bequeathed all
her property to her husband.
rles W. Farrand whom she named
Executor.
he will of Thomas Butler was
sented for probate. He left $50
the town of Skowhegan, the in
Ie from the same to be used for
care of his dot in the Catholic
netery; 500 to his cousin VIII
i ]. Butler; $500 to his wife, Mrs.
'garet Butleraand the rest divided
ally between Mrs. Butler and his
Thomas M. Butler sow. 'Je But
was named ds' executor. te1 'f1n
he will lUf Alpfichso c. ffazzard
Central FalIs..iRrl! wasuprasenteq
probate as the deceased 6~ned
i in Somerset Codnty valded" at
ut 5000. Mr.. Hazzard bedasathei
the Pa@tdcketp and Central > 'Fais
L. c. A. the sum or s5O00. t6fNealie
Russell, $fo,0OO With . the rest 6i
propertv going to- the willow. M
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Washington Meeting at Rebekah Lodge

Owing to illness OF many members
the program for the Washington
meeting of PRISCILLA Rebekah Lodge
was much abbreviated. A reading
on Washington was given by Mrs. Ava
v. Sheridan and . song was sung by
f. c. Tarbox wfttVMrs. Pauline Green
at the piano. Refreshments of
Washington piesahd coffee were serv-
ed. The entertainment committee
was composed 6f the Misses Florence
Withee, Celia Packard and Edna
Gushing. Refreshments were served
under the ditectiOn OF Mrs. Flora Nc
'Pheters, Mrsssf FLORENCE, Locke and
Mrs. Irene Currier, There will be
degree work at the next meeting If
Illness does not prevent.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Death Of Olin Bridges

Olin Bridges. fifty-fve. died sud
denly Tuesday morning at his home
In Hinckley. He and his family came
from the middle west about ten years
ago and for sometime he was super
intendent of the Skowhegan City
Farm. Mrs. Bridges died about six
months ago. A son Rex Bridges, SUI
perintendent of the Fairfield Town
Farm and Q daughter. Mrs. Theodate
Sawyer. who lived with her father
survive vt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Csftl OF Thanks

wish to thank all my friends and
neighbors for their kindness to me
during my illness at Kennebec Valley
Hospital, especially thank DR..
Young and the staff OF nurses; also
Mr. Thurlow and the Ella f. Mitchell
Philathea class for kind remem-
brance; aisp Mrs. Sumner Ellis for
her kindness to my family.
Mrs. Guy Oliver
Skowhegau, Me-, Feb. %. 1928.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

The death of Mrs. John Harvill oc-
Cured Tuesday night at her home on
the road between here and East Mad
ison. one mile this side of the latter
village The funeral services will be
held from the house, Friday, at 10
O'Clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
iTN0N WEEKS mi mission s
:lT CATA0[|e:'CHURCH "
FIR. Deschenes Coming from lewiston
u Ito Conduct Evening Ser y.
Vices Each Might = .t

A two week mission will open at
the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
(Catholic) neA Sunday evening at Z
o'clock conducted by FIR. Deschenes, a
Dominica father of Lewiston. These
services which will be held nightly,
will be especially for women during
the first week and for the men Of
the parish the second week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
ALBERT {. JEPSON IS
A CANDIDATE
To the Voters Of SkOwhegRn:

desire to announce that shall be
a candidate for the Office of Town
Clerk and. Tax Collector. | will say
frankly / would like the support of
the people. and If elected | will try
to serve you to the best of my ability.
ALBERT E. JEPSON
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Fred Bailey Died Yesterday ut North
Anson

Fred Bailey, foreman for the North
Anson Manufacturing Go. at North
Anson. who has been sick for about
two weeks died at 1890 yesterday
forenoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
tome and Hear Mr.. Moore

uere VIII be public meeting next
quay evening at 7.30 in the NUM-
|. court Room at which time w. 8.
p'e' one of the Directors of the
Oh Portland, will be the speaker,
SUBJECT being Community and
II Development in which he will
+ on, Facts concerning the State
n lhe meeting is under the aus
VI the Skewhegan Merchants
tla'lon and it is hoped a large
Poer will be present.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

es'ef s Moore of Starks is a surgi-
'a''eiI at Somerset Hospital.
m u.'le girl has been born to Mr..
Laa mrs, Shirley Rich of Madison at
Ferset Hospital.
|'Sause ,hi of the W6mans Club hold
boo,, ,oeir meeting next Saturday af-
vsn rvUn lhe meeting OF the Town In
w,,, Will, society scheduled for Fri
Will be held next Wednesday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

A combined meeting OF the Helen
Coburn Mission Circle and the Beth
any Guild will be held this Thursday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. f. f.
Haines on Middle street. The ladies
will work upon articles contributed
for the Mather School in the south.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Mrs. Emily sanford, Dead River

Mrs. Emily Stafford. ~. widow of
Ben jamin F. Stafford. died at her home
at Dead River late Saturday after a
long iilness, She Is survived by
three s,>-- VVsAiixde NJ Mhgfeld,
AdeW.1 -Ae R~sAnt, MasG. and
Russell OF Dead River. and also by
seven grandchildren.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

The many friends of Mrs. Alfred
Adams of Madison will be pleased. to
know she Is getting along nicely after
her operation at Somerset Hospital.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
'IMpREsSARI0' SINGERS
GIVE SPLENDID CONCERT
skewhegan Music. Lovers Given
Concert BY Talented Musicians

Although Skowhegan people did not
listen to 1.-THE Impressario" Friday
evening they we're delighted with the
concert which was presented under
the direction of Percy Hemus. The
change in the performance was ne
cessitated by the illness of Thomas
McGranaham who played the part of
Mozart, the composer, and who was
too i'll to play his role in either
Waterville or Skowhegan. Announce
ment of this unfortunate situation
was made by Col r.. l.. Marston, who
was one of those instrumental in pro-
curing the services of the company in
Skowhegan and ne, stated that any
person or persons wishing their
money returned could do so by appli-
cation at the box Office prior to the
performance. 1t was gratifying in
deed that the first act of "The impress
sario" up to the time of the appear
ance of Mozart was given to the audi
ence. In this Francis Tyler, a young
baritone was much of the time on the
stage, Miss Howell as Mile. DorOthea
Uhlic and Mr.. Tyler opening the pro-
duction. The special stage drapings
were of unusual beauty and the period
represented was 1871. Following the
act by, the company, MIR. Hemus ad-
dressed the audience, telling them OF
the play and with reference. to Show
hogan said that; he should boast In the
future that he had TO come before the
curtain and make excuses for his
company, when relating his expert
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Candidate for Reelection

I shall be a candidate for re-elec-
tion at the annual town meeting for
the office Of Road Commissioner.
EDWARD ]. KIMBALL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22
Gard of Thanks

We wish to thank our friends for
their kindness and sympathy during
our recent bereavement.
Mrs. Margaret Butler
Thomas Butler Jr.
Joseph Butler and family
Skowhegan, Me, Feb. 22, 1928.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

Auction of household goods at the
Bowden farm, Middle Road, 1.30 p. ma
Feb. 26.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

George Weston remains seriously
ill at his home on Water street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-22

High mass at 1890 with sermon IN
English by Rev. J. L. A. Renaud. Mu-
sic by st. Mary's choir. Sunday
School at $50 p. m.
Mission begins at o'clock p. III.
and wifi continue nightly for two
weeks conducted by FIR. Deschenes
of Lewiston. Mission next week for
the women of the parish and the fol-
lowing week for the men of the pa
rish.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
NO PAPER TOMORROW

In conformity with prevailing GUS, toms there will be no paper issued to- morrow, Christmas Day. We wish to thank our many patrons and friends for their liberal patronage this Xmas, and trust that the Christmas issue was up to expectations in every way.
 The Gateway has many plans un- der way for the ultimate benefit ot Seward, among which is a larger pa per with more extensive press serv- ice, and better paper all round
 While the year has been a hard one on many papers of the Territory, The Gateway has grown steadily, both in subscriptions and advertising, and is attracting much favorable attention with outside advertising firms.
 We wish our friends and customers a Merry Christmas and hope that in the pleasures of the day the old-timers will not be neglected Every man in Seward has helped to contribute to the Gateway the past year, and we trust that his Christmas will be as happy one as the aGteway force will enjoy.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
A FINE CHRISTMAS GIFT

The Gateway today presents sew ard with one of the finest ana hnos' exnensive Christmas gifts ever fecel'- ed hv town,-a two and hall mll- lon dollar pulp mill While this en- ternrise has been coming for the past TWO years. the Gateway has never lost faith in it's ultimate projection, know ing the men behind the proposition, and the slowness in fiancing so large a concern.
 However, today a cablegram recelV- ed from Frank L. Ballaine annoroces that he has left the East for Seattle where he will be joined by the engl- neers, the party leaving for Seward shortly alter the Holidays.
 This enterprise is so big that the average Sewardite can hardly grasp its significance It will bring Seward into class by itself, with a payroll second to none in the Territory. It means a job for several hundred men, dllu ct dl1F v wages, and hundreds of tons of paper and pulp shipped from this port.
 MT. Ballaine has had hard time financing the company, owing to post war conditions and the tightuess ano timidity of capital, but his insistence had been rewarded
 Santa Claus has been good to Sew ard this year.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
FORMER SEWARDlTE GOES
 IN BUSINESS IN SEATTLE

John c. White, formerly identified with the Northern, and for many years resident of Seward, writes that he has leased the Milton Apartments, 1421 Seventh avenue, Seattle, and is we'll satisfied with the business out look. He hopes to be remembered to his many friends in this city.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
POPULAR SEWARD COUPLE
 ARE UNITED IN MARRIAGE

Howard Long and Miss orma Fin lev were united in marriage at the parsonage this morning, Rev. k. V. $. Dunlap performing the ceremony. The young couple took the train for the grcom's home at Mile 20. Miss Fin lev mas been a member of the Seward teaching staff, while the groom is a populaI big game guide.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
GATEWAY FORGE SURPRISED

The Gateway force is the recipient of many remembrances from friends and patrons, among which were box of fine candies and a box of cigars from the Alaska Shop and box of fine smokes from the Palace, all of which are greatly appreciated by the boys.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
VETERAN NEWSPAPER MAN
 WILL LEAVE FOR MAYO BROS

W. F. Thomposn, veteran newspa- ma. nd editor and publisher of the Fairpanks News Miner will leave on one o. the next boats for Rochester, Minn., to undergo an operation for re- nal troubles. MT. Thompson has been suffering from kidney trouble for seV- eral months and recently had se- were attack.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
STARR MAKING GOOD TIME
 ON HER WAY TO SEATTLE

At noon yesterday the steamship Starr was one hundred miles north O. Cape Spencer in tow of the Cordova making good time with weather fine The Cordova had little trouble in get ting a new tow line aboard and she will be in smooth water from now on All well and in good spirits, says Op orator Horn.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Russell c. Sergeant, who received his discharge last week from the Sig nal Corps, sailed on the Alaska for the States. Mr. Sergeant has been sta. toned at Nome the past two years.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

BUTIN.FITZWILLIA MARRIAGE
 The marriage of Miss Josephine Blu tin and MT. Basil FitZwilliams was sol- emnized at Anchorage yesterday by Rev. Denton. MT. Fitzwilliams is a machinist on tao Alaska railroad.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24
OPERATOR GETS LICENSE

John Cook. mail clerk of the An chorage post office states he has just received on the last mail his radio Op- erotars license. This gives him a sec ond grade amateur rating. His call number is expected to arrive soon.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

The Nordale Hotel at Fairbanks, re- ported destroyed by fire, suffered only minor damages in the basement. The rooms were not damaged and the ho- tel is open for business.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Thomas Odale was an outgoing pas senger on today's train for Anchor age. Mr. Odale who is dock foreman at Anchorage has been helping on the dock in Seward.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Paul Hopkl@., ia charge of the bu- reau of mines office at Fairbanks, ar ri.,u 04 ,.v Alaska and left today for his interior home. He has been in the S.-.ts for some time on official business.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Mir and Mrs. A. E. Fucker of Sew ard is spending the holidays with MT. and Mrs. Russell Hermann of Anchor age
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

N N. Richardson connected with the local dock, left on the Alaska for Portland, and when he returns it is reported he will not come alone.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Mrs. J. P. Hannon and children left this morning to spend the holidays in Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Major Byram and Wm. Butler, spe-- cial agent, left this morning for An chorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Winter started in Saturday, this be- ing one of the shortest days in the year.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Mrs. Short, a Seward teacher, lelt this morning 10 spend Christmas in Anchorage.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Dry Cleaning uone at Jordan's Val ct Service. If
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

MT. and Mrs. Andy Simons left this morning for their home at Mile 20.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

T. J. Selby spent Sunday in Seward returning on today's train to Anchor age.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

LUTFISK served at the Seward Grill great delicacy; try it. 2t
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

MT. and Mrs. F. Miller of Fairbanks left on the Alaska for the States.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Wmm. Weaver was an outgoing pas senger on today's train to Mile 29.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-24

Thos. McAvoy and Buster Revelle left today to spend Xmas at Mile 2O
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-04-11

From May 9TH to 18th inclusive at the Coliseum
in Chicago, Wisconsin abundant in recreatonal "a
cties which lure thousands and thousands of vacation
lists to its beautiful lakes and hunting grounds
will visualize it's great outdoor life probably other
state in the Union.
In that mammoth building, the Coliseum, will be
transplaned the Fairgrounds of America with realism
that will make the hunter, angler and other sporsmen
feel that they the haunts they for when the
vacation period arrives.
The Resort Owners Association, which has been
the making of the lake region recreatonal place
for the past years, will be there with booths
showing the advantages of Wisconsin premier place
spend the winter months 1t will show in miniature
frozen lakes snoWbowed trees ski and toboggan sdes
miniature figures toboggans skis and snowshoes
and every to eXempfy the benefits
to be derived from winter vacation in the lake region
1t will show there need of going to the New Hamp
shire hills other places in the famed East in order
have try at winter outdoor sports Summer scenes
will also be shown in all their alurements.
S. e Cummins of Big Woods Lodge on Big
ST. German lake, John Vandervort of "The Forest
Primeval cottages Lost lake and Oof Valley of Nor
mandy court on Big ST. German lake, will combine on
northwoods cabins in all their native architectural
beauty mounted specimens of fish and game and the
other allurements natural TO the excitement of the