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New Britain herald., 1923-07-30
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Tiniest Watch

T1n1eSf Watch
 An ornament that may rival the jeweled wrist watch Is the small watch set in a dinner ring. It is worn on the fourth finger and is a case of reducing the watch to It's very lowest terms.
 Tar Stains
 Pitch or tar stains may be softened with, lard before washing them in the usual manner with soap and water.
New Britain herald., 1923-07-30

Sincerely yours, ALICE CARTON HAMILTON.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
SUPREME COURT WILL CONVENE TUES
DAY WITH JUDGE PH|LbROOK ON BENCH
Skowhegan Plaintiff Will Not Be Tried--Natural.
ization Matters Thirty Six Divorces Pending

Supreme Judicial Court will con-
vene at the Court House next Tues
day for the September term with JUS
tice Warren c. Philbrook of Augusta
on the bench His last term in
Skowhegan was the September term
in 1921. The civil docket contains
54S cases and there are already
thirty-six divorce cases pending.
There were two cases assigned for the
first day, that of Inhabitants of Skow-
hegan vs. Inhabitants of Industry and
that of Inhabitants of Skowhegan vs.
Inhabitants of Temple. Neither will
be tried however at this term of
court, the first mentioned was to re-
cover for pauper supplies and the
latter to recover for Mothers Aid.
The town OF Skowhegan in both cases
is represented hy Merrill & Merrill,
the town OF Industry by {. c. Holman
and Cover q Shumway and the town
of Temple by Sumner 2. Mills. The
indications are that the criminal
docket will be heavy one and there
is much awaiting the grand jurors.
The grand jurors Will report on Tues
day at o'clock and the traverse
jurors Wednesday at > o'clock. We'd
nesday forenoon will be given over to
naturalization cases.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

tractive Wrappings of white papers
and lacy wreaths. In the center is
the First National Bank booth, the
fairs real bureau of information and
over in one corner the Methodist la
dies are serving meals from white
booths trimmed with evergreen and
adorned with flowers. Outside ladies
from the Federated Church and from
the Bethany Baptist Church are add
ing to their Golfers with lunch stands
and gracious ladies attending. The
exhibit by the Boys and Girls Clubs
Of Somerset County is one of the big
features of the exhibition building
They are having vegetables, canned
goods, fancy work, plain sewing and
cookery, all of the very best. AT the
Bank booth German marks are given
away which had an exchange value
Of $23S3 before the war, but now have
a value of IL cents in American
money.
The food is so tempting that it is
hard work to keep from breaking
into the glass cases and sampling it.
Leading contributors in this depart
ment are Mrs. v. S. Seamens. Mrs
Robert kaneen. Miss Gladys Kicker
and Miss NJ L. Seamens. In the
dairy department, the display of Mrs
Fred Pullen Of North Anson is attract
ing much attention Cows and lamb
and even a boy with his milk pail are
all there, fashioned from wonderful
golden butter as well as different
pound packages. Other good butter
is shown by Mrs Helen Beckim, Mrs
Charles Holden, NJ. L. Seamens, Mrs
w. X. Seamens of Skowhegan. Mrs
c. s. Hunnewell of Madison and Miss
Merle L. Adams of Skowhegan are
leading cheese exhibitors.
John l. Walker of Madison is show
ing the fruits of his labors with all
sorts of vegeta bles many of which are
not familiar TO the ordinary farmer.
There are also many other good ex-
hibits from the farms of p. c. White,
CLYDE l.. Allen, w K. Seamens, C. D.
Miller and Mrs. Guy Oliver.
In the regular fruit department arc
apples from the Wentworth orchard
in addition to those shown in his
booth and exhibits from w. l.. Whit
ten of New Portland, Wallace Emery
of North Arson, p c. White, F. E.
Williams and L. f. Boardman of
Skowhegan The milk department
is showing samples from leading milk
dealers and dairymen. such as Beck
with & TAYLOR of Athens. Sunset Ridge
Farm of Fairfield. y. E. Spaulding of
Madison, e F. Messer of Bingham,
Wesley Butterfield OF Madison, ], G.
Morrow of Larone. w. F. kilgore, l.
Crowell. Peter Merry. Guy Oliver,
Chester Kenney. f. G. Mathers, F. F.
Waye and Harvey Mcclure. Skowhe-
gan. Beautiful roses and pinks come
in for their share of attention and
only the closest examination reveals
that these are wax flowers, so skill
fully are they made The exhibitor
is Mrs. Nancy Leadbetter of Harmony.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

conducted and continued down Water
street around the square in front of
the Parochial buildings and back to
its starting point. This was follow
ed by banquet served In Grange
banquet room under the direction of
the Pythian Sisters, with Mrs. Lottie
Griffin as chairman of the arrange
ments. The banquet menu includ-
ed baked beans. cold meats. mashed
potatoes, salads, hot rolls, pies. as
sorted cakes. ice cream and coffee.
A distinguished visitor present was
Edwin F. Hughes of Auburn who is
the oldest d. o. K. X. in the United
States, having attained his 92nd
birthday. There We're about thirty
five candidates, a large number be-
ing from the Skowhegan Lodge. The
piano music during the ceremonial
was furnished by William Biron of
Auburn and the total attendance was
about two hundred. At the eonclu-
sion of the work very delicious lunch
was served consisting OF sandwiches,
doeghnuts and coffee.
The following Temple officers were
present: r. V. Albert C. Martin,
Auburn; X. X, Lewis A. Jack, Lis
bon Falls; ]. s.. Sam o. Foss. Au-
burn; NJ, Ed Danforth. Sabattus: S.
David Simpson, Auburn: NJ, Ferd
Coombs. Auburn secretary, Arthur
B. Fardy, Auburn; treasurer. Theo-
philus Libby, Auburn; s.. Milo Cur
rier. Auburn; NJ, Russell Jones. Au-
burn: Imperial Representative, Fred
l.. Sylvester, Auburn.
At the present time there is only
one other Temple in the state. that
one being in Cumberland County. al
though another is now in process of
formation in Bangor. Plans are be
ing perfected for second ceremonial
in Skowhegan on October 2Sth. The
Skowhegan Lodge and club rooms
were thrown open for the convenience
of these many visitors but were in
adequate for the ceremonial event.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
IS AND GIRLS CLUBS HOLD SEVENTH.
|INUAL CONVENTION IN SK0WHEGAN
ft at the Fair--Prize Awards in Project Ac-
mites Banquet and Post Prandial Exercises

a local leader, has carried its season 3
work through to a finish. 1t was the
only club in Maine, he said, that had
continued to successfully function
after the loss of leader.
Mr.. Shibbles also spoke of Virginia
Smith of North Anson, who last year
attended the Eastern States exposi-
ton at Springfield, Mass, as a men,
ber of a club demonstration team, has
this year been leader OF live club
and is now in Springfield, having been
selected as Names representative in
a leaders training class, the entire
expenses of the trip being paid by the
exposition management.
Mrs. ARA S. Mixter assistant state
leader, briefly addressed the club
members on the subject of writing the
annual club reports, or "stories," as
they are termed. Two of these stor-
les were read by club members, Ethlyn
Crommet of Canaan in the cooking and
housekeeping project and Homer
Hubbard of Palmyra in the pig pro-
ject.
Continued on Page Six
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

a successive years the Boys
IllS agricultural and home-mak-
uaOs' whose activities are an i'm
y branch of College of Agri-
~ extension service, have held
annual convention and contest
.0saegan. They were here again
week on the opening day of the
uelr exhibit of vegetables, can
aaas' loayes of bread and articles
sss1dlework, being an attractive
~ ~ ID the big exhibition hall at
nf grounds.
opening rally of the annual
t,us was held in the municipal
'"m' In close proximity to the
Nv VI the county extension agents
M farm Bureau. State Lead
sur h, Shibbles of Orono presid-
gave the boys and girls a
s,sa. a,ess' He complimented the
sa clubs on their consistent
ulls,. ulls.uip from year to year and the
~, quality of work they have
e,, ne made special mention of
~0 ~ :. at South Anson, which, in
!" Ae iaet that it was without
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
SOMERSET CENTRAL AGRCUL LTURAL FAIR IS IN FULL SWING
At FA|RV|EW PARK AND ENDS WITH BALL FRIDAY NIGHT
Record Breaking Horse RacesEnormous Livestock
Midway Of Interested Patron150OO in Attendance

The Somerset Central Agricultural
Society is holding wonderful fair.
1t opened Tuesday morning in a man
ner befitting in every way the great
four day gala event of all Somerset
County. The beauties of Septem-
ber morn and the happiness Of the
attending throngs were dominant fea-
lures as a starter. Coupled with
this were good exhibitions in various
departments, fast horse races and the
biggest midway ever and everywhere
good order. There were many special
features ON this opening day which
made it doubly interesting. This in
cluded the special guests of the Boys
and Girls Agricultural Clubs who ar
rived at midday after holding their
County Convention at the Skowhegan
city building during the morning ses-
sion. Seats were arranged for their
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

number of girls presiding; the jiffey
mender in orange land black; Ord
way, again with blankets; j. d. Sym
on's, in a bright hued booth; a gay
navy booth advertising paints; Som
erset Jersey Creamery with ice cream
in white and Nash e Viles, the plum
bers. A particularly interesting
booth is that of the Maine Department
of Agriculture with potatoes of stand
ard grades, bottled specimens of COM
mon and European borers, dairy uten-
sls, model hives and honey and an
exhibit of various moths. The fruit
booth showing products from the II.
G. Wentworth & Son farms was a
splendid demonstration of orcharding
in our very midst. Baldwins, Nc
Intoshs, Hurlbuts, Somersets, Spys
and st. Lawrence apples, We'd with
each other In real beauty midst at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

JUSTICE WARREN c. PHILBROOll
The following are in order for hear
ing:
Gaetano Debe, Skowhegan; George
Allyre Blais, Jackman; William
James Knox, Fairfield; John William
Shepard, 81 Main St. Bingham; Thos
Charron, Long Pond; Norma Elsa
Dyer Boyle. Main st. Madison; Ernest
Joseph Ray, alias King. 30 Main St,
Fairfield: John Stockles, Highland
Park. Anson; Dennis Joseph Gallant,
Center st, Skowhegan; Patrick Ed
ward Whelan. Deadwater; Ralph Mer-
curio No. New Portland; Daisy Liz
zie Williamson Aeren, New Portland
and Wilfred Delanslia Jordan, r. +.
d. No, 8, Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
Timber Cutter Breaks His Leg

Joseph Devreau, one of the timber
cutters on Bear Hill has the misfor-
tune to have his leg broken between
the knee and ankle. In falling a
big birch 1t kicked back striking the
man on the leg and fracturing one
of the bones, the tibia. DR.. Ames
of Norridgewock reduced the fracture
and the injured man is doing we'll
1t is very unfortunate for Mr.. Deveau
as just now is very busy time for
him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
Embden Man Receives Verdict In Law
Suits

The jury in the September superior
court at Augusta on Friday awarded
verdict of $1364.75 to Roy Creamer
Of Embden, as the result of an auto
mobile accident when Creamer was
knocked down it is allaged by a car
driven by Prof. Samuel Lott of New
Jersey. Prof Lofts attorney filed
exceptions and the case will go to the
law court.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
Want Places 10 Work Board

w. r. Woodbury.. superintendent of
schools. would be glad to find places
for girls and boys who desire to work
their board and attend school this
year. Kindly confer with Supt.
Woodbury. if you are in need of such
assistance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
ALI BABA TEMPLE HAS FIRST Ceremonial
IN SKOWHEGAN WITH MANY CANDIDATES
About Thirty Cross the Hot Sands of the Desert
Oldest D. @. K. K. In United States Attends

Ali Baba Temple, No 6S. Dramatic
Order Knights of Khorassan, held its
first grand ceremonial in its history
in Skowhegan last Saturday night.
This is the highest branch to which
members of the Knights of Pythias
are eligible in the state and the event
was largely attended. The ceremon-
ial opened with a parade which in
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
COUNTY K. OF P. CON.
VENT|ON SEPT. 9TH

The annual Somerset County Con-
venton of Knights of Pythias Lodges
in the towns of Pittsfeld, HaEtland,
Harmony, Norridgewpck. Madison and
Skowhegan will be held In Skowhe.
gan Thursday, September 9th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
Annual Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Somerset Loan & Build
ing Association will be held at the Of
flee of f. f. Danforth, Monday. Sep
tember "a, 1928. at Z o'clock p. m.
CHARLES r. ALLEN.
2w37 Secretary
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

convenience near the exhibition build
ing and well filled lunch boxes in
dicated that none of them were going
hungry. 400" from the Skowhe-
gan Jersey Creamery furnished by the
entertaining citizens was at their dis
posal from ice packed boxes. They
remained on the grounds for the bal
ance of the day, reveling in the diff
erent departments Of the fair.
ROTARY CLUB
Plans had been made for an elabor-
ate meeting of Rotariaps, but owing
to the death of Walter G. Wyman
the day previous, these festivities
were omitted. The men simply ga
thered in the Red Cross tent where
they were served a buffet lunch by
corps of young ladies from the
Business &c Professional Woman's
Club. Among the guests were Col
Fehr of the Dufour Shows, A. L. T
Cummings, the present agricultural
editor at University of Maine, NJ. l.
Collins of Gorham, starter for the
races, Edgar Murphy of Haverhill,
Mass, Howard Could of Pennington,
George Vose of Waterville and H. s.
Hopkins of Skowhegan. At the con-
clusion of the luncheon, President
Merrill gave brief tribute to Mr..
Wyman in these few simple words ::
"He was one of the finest of boys,
the most genial of men and had the
makings of a real Rotarian" Later
in the day the Club members were
invited by Col. Fehr to several of
the Dufour shows which they pro-
nounced as excellent and highly en-
tertaining.
EXHIBITION BUILDING
The exhibition building is resplend-
ent in gay banners and handsome
booths. Fronting the south entrance
Is the B p w booth in white and gold
where the girls Of this important or
ganization served lunches. Around
the sides are represented many bust
ness houses, including LaFonds in
white and yellow, Ordway's in old
blue with poppies, George e Harry
Smith in a miniature store, the Cent
raj Maine Power Co., brightly light
ed Amy Gould's candies in gay col
ors, sSampson's with plenty to smoke
and drink, Mrs. Cayouette's in shades
of brown, A. r. Jewetts with bright
displays of canned goods, Emery
Brown with autumn leaf trimmings,
Fred A. Wood in crimson settings,
Spears Guardian Fire Extinguisher,
with background of black and white ;
Ira A. Norton, with suggestions OF
autumn; Smiths Music Store, bright
with autumn leaves and green; Pou-
lin & Laney with brown hangings;
Bfsson e. Conant in shades of orchid;
w. D. Sargent's in purple; Bowman
Harware Co. in red. white and blue;
Goodyear Tires in black and orange;
Fred Vendetto, specializing in rings; !;
The Radio Shop in green and lemon;
The Girl Scouts in rainbow shadesl
serving refreshments with Mrs. Glenn
ent Downes, the Scout leader and a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
Schedule Of Glasses mt High School
Monday, Sept. IL

Freshman Glass, = To IN a. m. Sc
phomore class. 10 to 11So a. m. Ju-
nior class, to p. m, Senior class.
> to p. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13
NOTICE

Trus, absolutely no one not having
a signed order frem ne. Z. +. Pome-
low, Skowheg9n. 1wS7*
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

ALBERT c. MARTIN. ROYAL VIZIER
OF AUBURN
cluded drum corps of ten pieces and
a patrol of twenty-one men. There
were about one hundred and seventy
in this professional. each man wear
ing his emblematical fz, while the
officers were in grand Oriental cos
tunes. The parade led from Grange
Hall, where the ceremony itself was
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-09-13

MADISON Camp of Spiritualsts
aal ~ most successful season tor
srs 10 sunday night at Lake
ID laeaih With messages from George
sna o, " Rev. Frederick Nicholson
ul'e'' ,sobel Bradley of Boston.
NJ M by splendid weather and
sa '. s.,eakers with convincing
ans o. york by mediums, the Camp
'ss s. we're greatly enjoyed and ap-
(',sd sas Wy BY the people of this sec
a'es ~ II tbe annual business meet
"a friday night the following
asl' we're elected: President,
N cutter of Boston; wee
g., Mrs. Isobel Bradley, Bos-
lsag 'ssretary, Miss Mary Dean, Mad
,,sssllrer, George Merrill, The
directors, Miss Olive Hayden,
!, Center; Mrs. Nellie Brann,
tl,e. Mark Johnson, Cornville;
,rlark, Caratunk; Mrs. Charles
4, Mercer.
80 annual sessions of Madison
s,e looked forward to with in
1 interest by believers in the phe-
:, Of spiritualism. Close to
: as were the Red Men, so call
eminent controls of the mediums
hand of people gather together
,,ssir , in their own peculiar man
' Two representatives Of the
\ visited Lakewood Theatre last
I I,day morning, which is used as
|rsmu Temple, and listened to an
Ikng address from George B, Cut
N BOSTON, president of the camp,
Nyed by messages, given in a
Il by the speaker. The stage
|hsautifully decorated with a won
M array of cut flowers and green
with the Stars and Stripes adding
|louch Of patriotism. There was
|hush such as comes to any house
|bjyne Worship and after music
Howard Martel of Allston, Mass,
camp musician, and announce
Is BY President Cutter, bringing
"a Sheaves" was sung by the con-
E,tion An optimistic poem "The
Sbow Bridge (Lizzie Doughton)
read by the president and Mr..
|,el sang the hymn Il Will Walk
n Perfect Heart" Mr.. Cutter
he for his theme 'The Better Side
Things" and spoke without control
b Spiritual forces, although he
led that he might be influenced by
hts somewhat. He spoke parti-
Irly Of life in the Spirit world and
n on the oft discussed topic as to
spirit friends finding happiness
DE Beyond, realizing the sorrow
) Is going on in this world. Mr..
Gg believes that emancipated from
! people in the next life are hap
Mause they are shut by the veil
h irom the material into the
Hsu. But while they see sor-
khe temporary glimpses which
tbtain they are happy in their
Isn to help and enlighten. He
b Of the Almighty Dollar as be-
|ae root of all evil and voiced the
dnent that this had no relation
ae spirit world but was retained
material world. From this, the
renee was gained that that evil
entirely obliterated from the
world. There is nothing
M Of sellishness in the next life
nothing but harmony there" Mr..
pT expressed tho belief that God
. Us all Eternity to work out our
laton. "Sin and wickedness are
|emlOped good, because everyone
soM In them," added Mr.. Cutter.
lso expressed a belief that min
lRns angels of helpfulness are al
present to guide those who pass
4 the earth life. He interpreted
anguage of the spirit world as
mguage of colors and said that
'punds that come are phonetic,
grlt guides hearing the sounds,
taly He illustrated this in
sG OF purple. as indicating the
Evening star., 1923-04-27
Girls Wolfe Dresses
$5.08 and $3.50

ImtIreIy new Tot Of charnln :
Dresses, of French voiIc, some with
drawn work. others with picct
rufT1es: finished with satin ribbon AT
waist: smart long Waisteu models
sizes : to "A years
Evening star., 1923-04-27
Beautiful White Dresses
Girls Dresses. S5.O8

Imported Swiss Dresses, new long
Waisted styles, some with ruffieN,
others with laces and tuckS, orEandy
sashcs and satin ribbon bow; sizes
. to II years
Evening star., 1923-04-27
Little Girls Dresses
S150

New Panty Frocks. for the
little girls from > to Is years Of
age-of plain color and checked
broidered or appliqued designs:
cuffs; full cut panties.
Evening star., 1923-04-27
Girls Dresses. $3.50

Tub F'rocks. OF b a u tiful
quality materials, in checked
effects; smart straightline and
" a st ed models, some with
h r n . III b roidered designs,
others with white organdy col
lars, cuffs and sash; sizes TO
IA years.
Goldenberg's-Third Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-18

While staying at the Savoy Hotel l received warning
from former society friend, who had Joined the
criminal class that the London police looking
for me for passing bad check at Brighton
gave this poor fellow 500 for his kindness and
Immediately drove to Charing Cross Station and
booked irst-class passage to Paris had not yet
visited that delightful city. felt that prolonged
stay there was the most essential thing to complete
my career as man Of the world. determined to
make long visit and to spend my accumulated profits
on Its amuSements while looking for new ways Of OBJ
tanning easy money.
trated everything directly Or indirectly connected
with motors Often when enjoying champagne
supper with one of the most beautiful actresses of
the London or Paris stage have stopped listening to
her flow of conversation in order to think out some
little improvement in automobile or aeroplane
engine.
At this time Paris was intensely excited over the
filled with the determination to learn to fly and ap
piled for permission to join the school operated by
the famous Voisin FrereS On account of the crimi-
nal life had led and the bad company had kept
thought it essential for me to 60 armed. was,
therefore, carrying in my pocket cheap revolver at
the time had my first interview with M. Vosn at
Baincour. Owing to my excitement in talking to
sciously ddng with the trigger of this revolver Sud-
denly loud report and shower OF sand in our faces
gave the first ntmation that the revolver had gone
off in my pocket
"Sacre bleu" said M. Voisn, what is that?"
1T is nothing-only my revolver" answered.
You are crazy, said M Vclsln; eyelng me sus-
piciously Never come here with that again."
He took the revolver away from me, and salts
fed him that never meant to do him any harm. l
demonstrated that was a clever mechanic which
was what M. Voisn was looking for. He, therefore,
engaged me and sent me to Issy-les- Moulineaux,