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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
TEN NEW YORK POLICE.
MEN IN SKOWHEGAh
Hope TO Get Bear and Porcupine
In the Big Woods While
on Duty

Ten policemen, including William
Gee, chief of the police force from
Deermart Interstate Palisade Park in
New York. were in Skowhegan for a
short time Monday forenoon. coming
down from North New Portland where
they are spending several days with
Scott Knowles. one of the force at his
old home in that town. Mr.. Knowles
served as a deputy under ex-sheriffs
Abbott and Viles. but for several
years has been a member of the police
force at the Park already mentioned.
This park has been established thir-
teen years and there have been over
five million visitors within its domini-
on thus far since January 1st. The
men are travelling in huge truck,
having come TO Maine via Montreal.
The truck is supplied with large tent
and sleeping bags, while a radio out
fit keeps them in touch with the out
side world. and with the baseball
scores. They are enjoying some
hunting in the vicinity of North New
Portland and as one of them stated to
the Reporter. they hope to get por-
cupine and a bear while in the state.
In the ten there are four Jones bro
theirs, Luke. Evander Arthur and Ed
die, while the others in the party be-
side the host Mr. Knowles and Cap
tain Gee are Edward Johnson, Dan
Wayaent. William Fraser and John
Tamser. Mr.. Tamser is superintend-
ent of the automobile department.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
NO CLUE TO THE ATHENS
SAFE ROBBERS
Citizens of Somerset County Notified
that Further DepradatiOns
Are Liable to Occur

While at Lakewood investigating
several breaks on Sunday Sheriff
Mooers was notified by Deputy Cook
of Athens, that the store of Waldo N.
Sanders In that town had been bur-
glarized during Saturday night, the
safe having been blown and robbed
of about $125 and also large amount
of merchandise had been taken from
the store. Entrance was effected from
the rear of the building and the safe
which was close to the street window
was electrically drilled and blown
with several charges of nitro glycer-
Inc; the front being completely shat
tered. No sound was heard during
the night by anyone, so far as Is
known and neither tracks nor finger
prints were left nor any possible clue
that would give the o GERS the slight
est assistance. Notwithstanding this,
the officers of larger cities of the
and west, wfslle Che Sheriff and Deputy
Sheriff Cook made a hurried trip
down river. Several different auto
parties were intercepted and looked
over. The officials believe this to
have been the same gang who operat-
ed the previous night at the Winslow
freight station and the night before
at Castine, where methods of operat-
ing were identically the same as that
at the above named place. All the
larger towns In the county have been
notified by Sheriff Mooers to be on
guard as the gang Is liable to appear
any night in any town in Somerset
County as evinced by the recent many
breaks by apparently the same rob-
bers turnout large section of the
state. The officers acknowledge they
have not the slightest clue to work on
and realize they are dealing with
criminals of great cunning and exper-
ience.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
Rev. Jerome OHles Safe In Japan

Madison, Oct. 16.-Friends of Rev.
Jerome Holmes will be interested to
learn that letter has been received
from him announcing his safety after
the Japanese disaster. 1t seems that
the day of the earthquake, the young
Jap boy who works for him proposed
they take a walk into the country.
When the quake began the boy COM
manded him to throw himself down
on the ground and while houses were
shaken down around them they escap-
ed with their lives but lost all their
personal belongings as everything was
destroyed in his home which was In
the center of the stricken district. Mr.
Holmes has visited here several times
having married one of our town girls,
Miss Jennie Edwards, daughter of the
late Luther and Mrs. Juliette Edwards
1t will be remembered that Mrs.
Holmes, children and her mother, who
was visiting her In Japan returned to
this country about two months ago
and are now located in California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes went to Japan
as missionaries ten years ago, but
owing to the Ill health of their older
son, Mrs. Holmes returned to Ameri-
ca. Mr.. Holmes is to join her In
this country as soon as it can be ar
ranged for some one to take his place
there.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
PROMPT ACTION IN
THEFT CASE
Believed to Have Stolen
Car in Pennsylvania
Pleaded Not Guilty to Theft from Ellis
Home. Claimed to Have Pre-
YiOusly Admitted Guilt

"A man giving the name of Phillip
Bishop, but who later appeared to be
Edmund Cote, with a one time home
in Presque isle, arrived in Skowhe-
gan ten days ago from Pennington,
N. H., bringing with him three strang-
ers, whom he hadN offered to bring
here, 1t is Claimed, and who secured
employment at the Somerset Shoe
Company's plant here. Cote was in
possession of a valuable car. but ap-
peared to have no other funds. He
stayed with the three men whom he
had driven to town at the home of
Amos Ellis on Madison avenue, but
disappeared on Tuesday of last week.
Sheriff Mooers was notified the fol-
lowing Saturday noon, that the man, 1t
was believed had taken several pairs
of mittens, shirts valued at Sc and
fur-lined coat This discovery was
not made for some three or four days
after the mans departure. Sheriff
Mooers after questioning the men who
came to Skowhegan with Cote. obtain
ed a clue which led him to believe
that the man had at sometime lived
in Presque Isle and he Immediately
wired to that place. He found the
supposition to be correct, altho Cote
was not believed then to be there.
Following the Sheriff's orders, an in
vestigation was instituted and Cote
was located in the town, arrested and
held for the Skowhegan authorities
Deputy Sheriff Click of Fairfield
started for Presque Isle and returned
with Cote, reaching here at 2,30 o'clock
Tuesday morning.
The fact that Cote was driving a
new Durant touring car aroused
some suspicion on the part of the
Sheriff and after telegraphing the
Durant concern he traced the
ownership of the automobile to Fl. S.
Rohrer, residing in Epherata. Penn.
Further search revealed the fact that
the car had been stolen. kilograms
are being sent and received looking
to the arrival of the owner of the au-
tomobile with an officer and a war
rant for Cote's arrest and removal to
Pennsylvania for trial.
Cote was arraigned here Tuesday
before Judge Sawyer on the theft
from the Ellis home and pleaded not
guilty The stolen goods, however,
were found in his possession at Pres
que Isle. and were recovered, the man
having admitted his guilt, according
to the officer. Sentence was continu-
ed until tomorrow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
OLDEST MAN in NEW
PORTLAND KILLS BEAR
Jerome Hewett ut 80 Proves PrOwess
as Hunter and Trapper

Hunting honors thus far this season
are due Jerome Hewitt of North New
Portland. eighty-nine years DID, and
holder of the Post cane. being the
Oldest citizen Of that town He has
captured a bear. weighing about a
hundred and twenty-five pounds. MIR.
Hewitt has been trapper all his life
and formerly lived at Dead River.
He captured the bear in a trap at
Lexington and upon finding him shot
him squarely through the mouth. Mr..
Hewett lives with his son, H. o. Hew-
lit and is a splendid specimen of long
evity. He has the appearance of
man about thirty years younger,
hears well and doesn't wear glasses.
In addition to his trapping activities
he engages himself in chores about
his home. His wife died about five
years ago. One of his sons, Edwin
Hewitt has eleven children ranging
In ages from about thirty-three to five
years. This family are all vigorous
and we'll.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
D. A. R. HOLDS FIRST
MEETING OF SEASON
Mrs. Fanny J. Cabot Gives Interesting
Talk ut Well Attended Meet.
ing at Miss COburn'S

The first meeting for 1928 and 1924
of Eunice Farnsworth Chapter d. A.
r. was held Monday at the home of
Miss Louise H. Coburn, Mrs. Grace Co.
burn Smith assisting in the hospitah-
ty. The programs which have just
been issued will include study upon
"Our Foreigners" The program of
Monday was opened by the ladies re-
peating the Lords Prayer and the sal
ute of the flag Mrs. Grace NJ. Pou-
lin read the secretary's report and
Mrs. Helen c, Wentworth read the
message from Mrs. Laura Haines
Cook. President General of the D. A.
r. The topic of the afternoon was
THE Irish immigration" and the sub
ject was presented by Mrs. Fanny J.
Cabot Mrs Cabot in her talk gave
a pleasant description of her own
journeyings in ireland. Mrs. Elise
Fellows White read a chapter from
CHRONICLES of Early America" and
Miss Dorothy NJ. Nye played several
piano solos. These numbers includ-
ed "Preludian" and THE Birding" ="
both by Greig, "Alegretto" by Hay
den and "Eltin Dance" the latter be-
ing of her own composition. Mrs.
Cabot also presented an article on
the Scotch-Irish and Miss Gertrude S.
Weston reported that the marker. in
dicating where the first settler built
his cabin in Skowhegan. had been
reset on the River road Miss Wes-
ton also reported that she and Mrs.
Georgia Wilson had gathered all the
Revolutionary grave markers to be
painted.
At the conclusion of the program
refreshments were served. The rooms
were' beautifully decorated with flow
ers from the Coburn garden.
The next meeting will be held Nov
ember 10 with Mrs. Mary NJ. Green
way Mrs, Sarah s. Marston, and Mrs.
Lola NJ. Blunt as hostsses. The pa
per of the afternoon will be presented
by Mrs. Lena +. Wentworth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
ROTAR|ANS TOLD HOW
TO BRING BACK LIFE
n. b. Miller from the Red Cross Gives
Interesting Address at Weekly
Club Luncheon

r. B. Miller, who is in the service
of the Red Cross Life Saving Depart
ment, was the speaker at the weekly
luncheon of the Rotary Club last
Tuesday noon. Mr. Miller spoke upon
life saving and bringing to life vic
tins of drowning and electrocution.
He gave some excellent advice rela-
tive to water sports with safety first
as a leading theme. He advised per-
sons who are upset on the water to
hang onto the canoe or boat and
shout rather then to try to swim. He
advised always the accompanying of
young swimmers by someone in boats
and recommended that before jumping
into the water to save life that the
person making such an attempt stop
to remove his coat and shoes. He
explained at length the fact that a
drowning persons throat closed up
and gave demonstration upon Walter
H. Hight, the chairman of the Red
Cross, of the prone pressure method
of bringing drowned or electrocuted
persons back to life. Mr.. Miller has
a very pleasing personality and his
address was worth while "in case of
an accident"
Time was taken for the singing of
several club songs under the leader
ship of DR.. Derbyshire and good old
fashioned baked beans and apple pie
were principal features of the lunch
con menu. Next Tuesday DR.. George
Otis Smith is expected to address the
club.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
Sk0W HEGAN VS.
WATERv|LLE
One More Stiff Gridiron
Battle to Wage
Administered Royal Whipping on
Pennington High ut Farm
ingtOn Last Saturday

The high school foot ball team Is
already making a name for itself, hav-
ing come home with wonderful vic
tories over Cony High at Augusta,
while last Saturday the score was 1876
in the local teams favor In game
with Pennington high school at
Pennington. But the game which is
being awaited with intense interest
is the one to occur Saturday with
Waterville High on Seaverns' Field at
Waterville. Last Saturday Water
Vile tied CoIy 90 and as already
stated Skowhegan administered a
sound defeat at Pennington, Water
Vile has had no losses yet, while the
Skowhegan boys have been tailed
only once. Skowhegan citizens will
doubtless stand behind their football
boys by big attendance in Waterville
next Saturday. 1t will be the only
game in Waterville for the day as
Colby plays at Bowdoin and Coburn
plays against the U. of M. Freshman
at Orono.
At Pennington last Saturday Les
sard and F. Dionne featured for the
winners, while Marcoux, Gray and
Comstock starred for the Pennington
team.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
MT. Moriah Has Important Assembly

There was an important assembly of
Mt. MORTAL Council No. 10, r. and s.
NJ. last evening, the occasion being
the official visitation and inspection
by Harry A. Dinsmore, most illus
trious grand master of the grand
council of Maine. The degrees of
Royal Master and Select Master were
worked in the late afternoon and the
Super Excellent Masters degree was
worked in full form In the evening. A
special feature and one which was a
surprise to many members of the
council was the music which was fur
nished by small band directed by
A. B. Plummer. The personel was I:
H. E. Smith, Charles Smith, DR.. M. E.
Lord Frank Merrill Alton Rolfe, H.
N. Flanders of Bangor, F. L. Fair
banks of Pittsfield and J. H. jenkins.
At $50 a harvest dinner was served,
the repast including pumpkin pies
and sweet cider. G. A. Moore was
chairman of the banquet arrange
ments and Halloween suggestions
were used on the tables.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
MINISTER IN COURT IN
BOYS BEHALF
Homes VIII be Found for Culprits In
Thefts from Cottages ut
Lakewood

On Sunday morning complaint was
made to Sheriff Mooers that several
cottages at Lakewood had been broken
into and quite a quantity of small
wares including canned goods, toilet
articles and one watch had been TAX
en-. The sheriff investigated at Lake
wood with the result that suspicion
rested on two boys, Edward and Ern-
est Burton, aged 10 and IL years re-
spectively. They are sons of Harry
Burton who is employed about Lake
wood during the summer season, and
their mother is dead. The two lads
stoutly denied their guilt, but finally
made knowledgement and most of
the stolen property was recovered,
eight silver spoons being found under
an outdoor toilet. The boys were
arraigned before Judge Sawyer on
Monday and while the offense commit
ted that of breaking, entering and
larceny, was beyond the jurisdiction
of the lower court, it is understood
that homes are being sought for the
culprits outside Of reform institutions,
thus saving them from any criminal
record. Rev. and Mrs. Merriam both
appeared in court in behalf of the boys
and they as we'll as the officers be-
lieve that owning to the youthfulness
of the boys, they can be saved from
criminal prosecution. The thefts were
made at the Ordway. Glasser and
Whittemore cottages, all of which are
some distance below Lakewood prop
er.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
BEFORE HIS HONOR IN
MUNICIPAL COURT

Joe Punty of Anson was before
Judge Sawyer on Monday charged
with Illegal manufacture of intoxicat-
ing liquor after Deputies Adams, Mer-
rill, Walker and Crocker had searched
his place on Saturday finding quite
a quantity of manufactured liquor as
well as mash for destillation and ap-
paratus connected Herewith, it is
claimed Punty pleaded guilty and
was held for the action of the Grand
Jury, the offense not being within the
jurisdiction of the lower court
William Dugey of North Anson was
also before the court after the same
deputies had unearthed six gallon
cans of alcohol far below the surface
of the earth, under his woodpile. He
pleaded guilty, was given sentence
of two months in Jail and fine Of
500 and costs with four months addi-
tional in default of payment.
Edward Goodchild of Madison was
also before Judge Sawyer on a charge
OF driving an automobile while un-
der the influence of liquor. He
pleaded guilty and was given fine of
$l00 and costs taxed at $500, and
80 days in Jail, with 80 days additional
in default of payment. Goodchild
was committed and will pay the fine
and costs.
Albert n. Robinson was brought to
Skowhegan jail by Night Officer Fer
land of Fairfield charged with driving
an automobile while under the intlu-
ence of liquor He was given 80
day sentence in the county Jail or a
fine and costs amounting to $133.55.
He at once entered upon the execution
of his sentence, being unable to pay
the fine and costs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
|lGEs VISION VISION Of
! THE FUTURE
k,,e Master Thompson
Addresses Pomona
:, Wasting of Changers Mt Canaan
|T'! MRS. Kate B. Ellis Among
the Speakers

nomona meetings seem to be
Ias ne thick and fast. Last week
ping s.,Sgewock, this week, Tuesday
NOi, Nao,ing was held with Canaan
me' In one week the meeting is
snse, sd with Athens Grange and in
ensa eests with Anson Grange and the
' etten they come the more lively
,.tsresting to those who attend.
'rs canaan the officers were present
" A ta hot two exceptions and delega-
Wv s.om the subordinate Oranges
.,aly numbers were on hand.
ts.'terring sv the Pomona degree and
"nsnIng occupied the morning ses-
At the opening of the after
seasion the Canaan Grange Or
',,s rendered some highly appre-
y " selections and Mrs. Maude E.
IN master of the home Grange,
fl the welcome address. Secre-
+ Emerson responded to the
..me. Mrs. o. A. Moody gave a
, " V history of Canaan Grange. There
- songs by Mrs. Walter Gleason;
{.,rmental music by Mr.. and Mrs.
.m Witham, who hold the offices
Master and Pomona. Mrs. Kate
| Wills, state deputy, gave fine ad-
.ss in the interest of the Grange
4 tho farm which the Grange is
[.0osed to represent. Mrs. Ellis
lid attention to the large amount
farm products required to meet
|. demands of those who live and
|r,e off from the labor Of farmers,
nv living in cities and villages
q to entertain the false idea that
,osts the farmer but little to pro-
and take to market the products
hs own raising. The fact is, 1t
costly business to run a produc-
Il farm and meet the expenses that
J with it. ~
State Master w. J. Thompson SEEM
; 10 be at his best as he favored the
pmoua with remarks along familiar
Ma connected with Grange work and
|hat Il means today. He mentioned
! 4 Grange that Is erecting a ten
ousaud dollar hall and mentioned
y fact that such a Grange had a
hing faith in the future of the Order.
\ old look back on the past while
y young look ahead to the future.
3 should keep as young as possible
hd Keep our vision on the future and
b all that can be done to remedy ex-
'ing unpleasant conditions. A con-
hot Increase in taxes, in the price
labor In salaries and in the nee
|ny supplies we have to purchase,
hreatening the stability of our
rsncy and If continued will be
Sutous to US all. A halt should
k and come at once. Get back as
|dy as possible to saving, to cut
down unnecessary expenses, to
ming debts instead of increasing.
re going at too fast a rate for
bpod 1t would be a great thing
he entire country would heed this
: begin now.
|In Thompson, Flora of the State
|nge, responded to her name with
snprae remarks. Eugene Dan
ID told pleasing story; Lettie
kter gave piano selection and the
|Aestra rendered splendid music
|hng the program exercises.
Hook ahead to the Athens meeting
(ssr %.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
Concert and Dance af North New
Portland

The Citizens Band of Skowhegan,
Arthur B. Plummer, director, will go
TO North New Portland on Friday
evening, October 26, to give a con-
cert and dance In the Town Hall in
that place. While the band is not
accustomed to go to these places, since
North New Portland is Mr.. Plummer's
home town, he desires to take his
musical aggregation "back home
This will doubtless be the bands only
appearance out of town until next
spring. There will be forty pieces
Concert tickets, so cents; dance tic
kets, 81.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
Somerset Pomona Meets Tuesday al
Athens

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
with Athens Grange Tuesday, October
2S. The address of welcome will be
given by the Worthy Maser of Athens
Grange, H. S. Elliott and the response
by the Worthy Chaplain of the Po-
mona, Elizabeth Boardman. The his
tory of Athens Grange. reading. songs
and music will be furnished by the
members of Athens Grange. A speak
er from the Department of Agricul-
ture will be present to address the
meeting The closing thought will
he given by the Worthy Ceres. Mrs.
Nellie Hobart. Degree TO be confer
red after the business meeting of the
morning session. Meeting opens at
1880 a. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
)|H SCHOOL HAS
|lDENT GOVERNMENT

udent government is now in effect
kowhegan high school and is prov
very satisfactory according to
Harry A. Foster. A Student
gue has been undertaken and a
citution is underway for a per-
M organization. The follow
sacers have already been elected:
dent, Evander Perkins, vice
vent, Jas. Fellows White; Sec
Miss Agnes Cockburn and treas
Mss Helen Foster. This League
not include only student govern
but all other activities connected
! the school,,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
Radio News Column

Warren p Sprague who recently
came here from New York is greatly
Interested in the radio and is willing
to conduct a query and answer de-
partment on Radio in the columns of
the independent Reporter. Mr..
Sprague is married and has four child
rem and will move his family into the
Goulette house on East street the first
of next month. He is at present To-
Gated at 81 East Leavitt street. U.
L. Foss of West Front street is his
great uncle.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
HARTFORD MAN KILLED
At P|TTSF|ELD
Stephen Daniels Dies from Accidental
Discharge OF HIS Gun Hunt
Ing Partrldges

Medical Examiner w. S. Stinchfield,
NJ. D., received word from Pittsfeld
Thursday night that Stephen Daniels
of Hartford, Conn, was killed from
the accidental discharge of his own
shot gun. He had been hunting part
ridges with Leon w. Haines, agent
of the Waverley Woolen Mills. whom
he was visiting. 1t seems that the
weapon was discharged as Mr.. Daniels
was about to get into the Haines car
and presumably by being caught on
the running board. the charge enter
ing the back and lodging in his lungs.
He died in the car on his way back
to town. The remains were taken
to Hartford Friday accompanied by
Mr.. and Mrs. Haines.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-10-18
Supreme Court .COnvenes Tuesday
Morning

Supreme Court will again convene
at the Court House next Tuesday
morning at $50 with Judge Philbrook
presiding. to complete the business OF
the September term. There will be
no jury trials, but there are matters
to be heard by the court, probable
divorce hearings and sentences to be
imposed in criminal cases.