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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL CLOSES
AFTER SUCCESSFUL SESSION
Registration of 135 Children from the Various
Churches of Skowhegan-- Exercises

Charles Whitney, Junior Greenwood,
Gilbert Greenwood, John Hawes,
Miriam Goodwin. The Missionary.
belmont Kelley; native children,
David Smith. Wallace Smith. Wood
row Dumont, William HAYES, Henry
Thomas, Betty Stanwood, Evelyn
Thomas, Virginia Thomas. Ruth
Walker. At the close of the pageant
Rev. George Loring Thurlow made a
few remarks, expressing his pleasure
at the success Of the school, and his
appreciation OF the work of the teach
ers; offered prayer and pronounced
the benediction.
The craft work in the west parlor
of the church was one OF the most in
teresting features of the afternoon
and evening. 1t showed the real
value of the school to the youngsters
The junior girls had some splendid
reed basketry work, while the manu-
al training department showed such
things as book ends, racks, animal
toys, etc, made by the boys, nine
years and over. There was also
needle work, including aprons and
bureau scarfs, while number of uni
que but attractive articles had been
made by painting tin cans, decorat-
ing strawberry baskets, etc The
mantle was banked with stuffed dolls,
animals. boxes, etc. which the chill
dren had made for a missionary box
to be given at Christmas time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
ROtarlnas Hear of Military Policies

The weekly luncheon of the Show
hogan Rotary Club was held as usual
Tuesday noon with c. p. Merrill pre-
siding and DR.. Derbyshire as song
leader. Walter G. Wyman was in
troduced as a new member of the
club, his classification being that of
an electrician. The following guests
were present: Henry A. Thurlow,
father of Rev. George Loring Thur.
low, of Watertown, Mass, DR.. Berka-
son, a member of the directorate
board at Camp Modin, Lake George
and Edward J. Helgar of Rockland.
Announcement was made of DR.. Hollis
lecture next Tuesday noon and of the
picnic with the Waterville Rotary
Club at the Hodges farm at Blacks
Mills, August 13.
Col. Roy l.. MarstOn was called up
on to introduce Rev. George Loring
Thurlow, the speaker of the day and
gave a short military talk referring
to the need of national defense and
an efficient officers reserve corps Mr..
Thurlow in very able manner spoke
of "The Military Policy OF the United
lain and his recent army experience
at Camp Devens fitted him admirably
to speak on this topic. He believes
that the military success of America
has been hardly what people have ex-
pected. although he quoted the Mexi
can War as being a most creditable
demonstration. He surveyed the Re
evolutionary War and wars intervening
mp to the World War and pointed out
distinctive features wherein 1t would
seem that the wisest course of prep
aration for war had not been carried
out. He then described the new sys-
TEN of national defense and it's thor
ough military training in which there
exists the regular army, the national
guard troops and the organized re-
serves. believing that the wisest mill
tary method to pursue was to have
small regular army. a national guard
well trained and reserve divisions
which would be ready at two or three
months notice to take the field.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
STOP MAIL ORDER HOUSE COM
PETITION
Here is Something of Interest TO Every
Merchant Who IN DESTROYS OF
Keeping Home Money
mt Home

An executive of one of the largest
mail order houses in the country re-
Gently declared that his firm had one
bureau employing several persons
whose duty 1t Is to read every week
the country newspapers from all over
the United States.
There is not a paper OF any con-
sequence in our trade territory that
our bureau does not get" he stated.
This bureau looks over all these pa
pers carefully and whenever we find
town where the merchants are not
advertising to any great extent in their
local papers, we Immediately flood
that territory with our literature.
This always hrinGe NO. -'+H hat are
far in excess of those obtained by the
same effort put forth in territory
where the merchants advertise
The Sporting Goods Gazette" in
commenting upon this statement
points out that:
This presents an unanswerable
argument in favor of the retailer ad-
vertising regularly in his own local
newspapers. The mail order bugaboO
has long been thorn in the side of
the legitimate retail business, and II
they, follow the plan as above de-
scribed it is only natural to presume
that the other large mail order houses
have bureaus of a similar nature.
"As a matter of truth, he virtually
tells us that the best way we can beat
the mail order bugaboo is for us to
advertise regularly. Such a statement
coming from man in his position
hardly needs be further emphasized"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02

miss Virginia Jones, South China)
We little realize the value of the
wild birds to the farm. Scientists
have discovered that In Massachu
sets alone the birds consume II
bushels of insects q day, besides great
quantities of weed seeds. In freely
performing this great service for the
farmer the birds show more kindly
spirit toward us than we show to
them.
Children should be encouraged In
the care and study Of birds. By
scattering chaff, crumbs and seed at
favorable points they can attract the
birds and sustain life through the sew
ere winters.
We have at our windows the Jay,
chicadee, tree sparrow. brown creep
er. downy and hairy woodpeckers.
goldfinch, purple finch and junco. All
winter we have been able to study
these little fellows and watch their
habits and pcculiarities.
During a recent snowstorm we coun-
ted 81 visitors to one feed box in the
space of five minutes. Could a win
ter be dull and long with such pos
cession?
In the summer a bath constructed
from a shallow pan, with gravel at
the bottom and about half-inch of
water, the pan placed upon stump,
will add to the comfort of many a
bird and be a constant source of joy
to the household.
The cat is supposed to be a terrible
enemy of the birds; surely one house
cat is enough for any family, and the
birds are of more value from the point
of use and beauty. A trap properly
cared for is generally more success
full as a mouse exterminator than a
we'll fed cat that forgets her duty.
Now that the, mad rush for money
Is beginning to slow down, why not
take a little time to study and enjoy
the beauty that Is at hand. Farming
can be all drab and drudgery or 1t
can be pleasant, instructive work.
The Chic dee =. dee dee" Of
thanks as we put fresh sunflower
seeds into the window box is an ade-
quate recompense for going without a
new hat or movie.
So let us all do what we can do to
increase the number of our little
friends and make our most glorious
state large aviary.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
The Outlook for Partridge Shooting
Is Great

F. L. Hutchins, a fire warden on
Tumbledown Mountain gives us the
information that from appearances
partridge shooting will be excellent
next season. He says:
II have been in the forestry service
seven seasons and have kept pretty
good watch regarding the Matching
and welfare of young partridges
Sort OF make these things a hobby
guess, as one will you know whenr liv-
ing alone up in the big woods all
spring and summer. l come In On
snow shoes in April. have can
many fiocks of partridge and
about every one of the fiocks are full.
That Is to say they have their hatch
ing number. Don't seem to be many
missing. The smallest flock | have
seen as near as l could count had six
in II. but the rest have seen in
flocks that were full"
ION one road OF ten miles the chief
fire warden, George Nichols of Jack
man and l counted nine fiocks. On
one mountain, and a small one at
that, | counted four focks. About
everywhere I go in the woods in this
region l hear the whir whir of par
tridges. 1t about keeps my bird
dog, Patsey, crazy to know I won't
let him chase them. Well, the old
dog, Patsey is some bird dog, I'll tell
'em. at that
"Of course am not saying the par
tridges are as plentiful all over as
they are in this section, but there
sure are plenty up in this neck of
the woods"
81 do know however that there are
plenty over at the famous King &
Bartlett region, also at Big Spencer
Lake and Bealsesles Lake. won't
say much about the deer, only that
there are also plenty of deer In the
lowlands here but they are scarce on
the mountain of course on account
of the fact that they are keeping near
the water to get out Of the flies.
think they are working back however
as now l see them quite often on my
mountain trails"
well, so long for now-get your
double gun ready, it soon will be
shooting"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
No. Fairfield School Reunion

The annual reunion OF the North
Fairfield district school will be held
on Sunday, August 18th, Services
will be held in the morning in the
Friends Church at No Fairfield.
These services will be under the
charge Of Mr.. Henry Hoxie Of Water
Vile. At noon. a picnic lunch will be
served at the school grounds. The
committee in charge Is making plans
to have very pleasant time and 1t is
hoped that all the members and their
friends will try and avail themselves
Of this opportunity of meeting once
again in reunion and renewing ac-
quaintances and friendship.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02

or thirty days In jail. He appealed
from this sentence and furnished
bonds in the sum of $500 for his fur
ther appearance.
Peter Martin of Scion was chargeA
operating a motor vehicle under the
influence of intoxicating liquors on
July 22nd He pleaded not guilty
and was represented by Attorney c.
r. Eames OF Scion. Mr. Cushman ap
peared for the state. The state wit
nesses were Harry Bosworth Herbert
Thompson, Chester and Ralph Messer,
while witnesses for the defense were
Peter Martin and John Moriarty. Mar
tin was found gsilty, fined 500 and
costs or thirty days in Jail. Appealed
TO S. j. Court.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
CAMBRIDGE

The continued damp weather Is fine
for the crops but caught people with
quite a good deal of hay out,
Rev. Mr.. Roddy announces that
there will be for this week and next
Evangelical meetings held In the
church In this village. All are cor
daily invited to be present. Mr..
Roddy is an earnest, forceful speak
er and Is meeting with fine success.
We hope we may be able to keep him
with us.
Miss Flora Gilman is home from
her duties in Bangor Hospital for a
two weeks vacation.
Arthur. and Walter Barron have re-
Gently purchased car.
The baptism which was to have
been held Sunday D. m. was postponed
on account of the weather until next
Sunday. August 5.
Wesley Townsend, wife and little
son Wesley of Racine, Wisconsin, are
guests of Mr.. Townsend's sister, Mrs.
Belle Eldridge.
Gorham Magoon and wife we're
guests of their daughter, Mrs. Edwin
Folsom over Sunday.
e. w. King of Hartland. State in
spector Of roads in this section, was
in town on business, Monday.
Miss Ida Yeaton of Lewiston is Wis
iting friends in this vicinity.
Miss Eda Folsom is guest of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Folsom
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
To Climb Mt. Katahdln

liam B, Brown, Esq. of Madison,
be one of a party to make the
Of Mt. Katahdin, Names high
eak, next Sunday. DR.. Eugene
hitridge of Dover-Foxcroft Is
red to be of the party. They
% by auto from Dover-Foxcroft
lppogenus, crossing the dam and
sdlng by highway recently
eled to Sourdanahunk Stream,
point three miles south of the
fhey will then hike 1t ten miles
NE stream to the Hunt sporting
y They plan to camp at the
Lane, about 1000 feet up, the
anght. II the weather Is clear
|apect to get up early enough to
Tue summit the following morn
sunrise. The plan Is to return
hunt sporting camps for the
night Incidentally, some fish
'A De done on Sourdanahunk
w and perhaps in Sourdanahunk
brown and her two daughters,
saa Dorothy. will accompany
|S'v'a 10 Sebec Lake to pass two
:, :, weeks at the Whitridge cot
Al Whitridge being Mrs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
- al The Forks Brings News
|i T'i the r. Big Woods Sections

i, noon of The Forks, a well
y ,,,n,berman and explorer oil
!, .,mbers dropped into the Big
n.ue Editors department
Mr.. Bean was one of the
Esrers of the body of the unknown 1' na
Sho was buried last week at
N unidentified. He was much
' a. IN the case and seemed to
the mans head might have
n.dlv Scared from having pas
|s v the rapid waters of the
y, sections. 1t would not
saou unlikely he believes for
=. rockets to have been wash
'iao ant and if he had been wear
l ,s,o shirt that too, might have
. .ula from the body. These
ss.s would tend to discount the
u ,aa theory, neither has he taken
ia .,ost in the supposition that
s s, body was brought there
|s,ovn into the river as has been
s,sd Mr. Beans principle err
:, the Reporter office was to
inc Il anything more had been
= .. 10 the indemnity or con-
r. the Unfortunate man.
peap informed us that there
considerable numbering going ON
M river regions, even through
|ummer. S. D. Warren has a
IN the Enchanted, cutting pulp
and poplar, also peeling hem
The crew will thus be oc-
\ IN that section probably until
Eay Walter Robinson Of Bing-
| l. numbering on Indian Pond,
RI pulp wood and this job will
all winter. Hollingsworth &
nov will cut all winter on John
Mountain and later small jobs
h IN order in different sections.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
Automobile Cases Figure In Court
Tuesday

The time of Trial Justice 7. G.. Lord
was much occupied Tuesday with au-
tomobile cases, state Highway Police
Officer, A. w Cushman bringing sew
eral cases into court.
Mrs. Elvira Redmond of Madison
was confronted with the charge of
operating an automobile without a Ii
cense. This case was connected with
the Hume and Redmond collision be
tween here and Lakewood. The res
pendent pleaded guilty and the case
was settled for $3.50
Phillip Tabarge of Madison was
charged with having operated a mo-
tor vehicle while under the influence
of intoxicants at Norridgewock on
June 22nd His car collided with
the car of Carl c, Green of Norridge-
wock just outside of Norridgewock
village 1t seems a party of six
from Madison went to Smithfield on
a fishing trip and returned home in
the night. Mr. Green was coming
down the hill and collided with the
Tabarge car which was going up the
hill, the Green car being damaged
quite bit. Mr.. Green testified that
his right forward wheel was on the
grass and Mr.. Tabarge testified that
the rear wheel OF the Green car was
within six inches of the grass Ia
barge admitted that he saw the car
coming but said that the lights dazz-
led him. Witnesses for the state were
Mr.. Green, Stanley Hughes and Fred
Thompson and for the respondent
were Mr.. Tabarge, NJ. Dugas, Thomas
Dugas. Mrs. McGraw and Charles and
Germaine Tabarge, son and daughter
OF the respondent. He was found
guilty and was fined 500 and costs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
Wild Life Is Abundant

! wild life in the woods this year
Nv abundant, squirrels, wood
a and hedgehogs are numerous.
Sdgehog is quite destructive and
\ very annoying about a camp,
iug away for hours in the night
anything having a taste OF salt.
Me at Pleasant Pond a short time
two hedgehogs came upon the
k,bout midnight and with a COM
b of whines, means and grunts,
he from a sound sleep. Watch
ma the window one animal SEEM
tnmined to gnaw the legs from
b standing upon his hind legs
pinl through some strange
Mons accompanied by the sounds
only a hedgehog can make.
tially dressed and armed with
Idver which unfortunately held
are cartridges, | opened the
4 riae and blazed away. The
adss made a safe getaway.
h mornings Investigations
a that | had hit the pizza floor
% places, tThe piazza is sew
N vide. The following night
dse vas in the wood shed. This
armed with a more deadly wea-
b Tie shape of a long birch club,
hdh couple of blows which
one less hedgehog to make night
W. B. GOODRICH.
ham, Ne
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation for the kind
ness and assistance of the neighbors
and friends during the illness and
death of our brother and uncle, and
also for the beautiful flowers.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Pugh
and family
Mrs. Sarah Tibbetts
and family
MIR. and Mrs. ]. A. Packard
and family
Mr.. aud Mrs. c. B. Gilman
and family
Cornyille, Me-, August 2, 1923
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
"'f fond Camps Happenings

! 'aa Mrs. Major Boyers of Pick
l. spent the week at Croker
'ney are an old party of this
!, among !. those registered were
Ars' George Reed and daugh-
Boston; Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c.
~ ana son. Brooklyn, N. Y; Mr..
S,,, deorge Nash, Skowhegan !;
'su. .,a Roy Skillings, Joseph
va .s'n, Me; Mr.. and Mrs. Bear
n y York City; Mr.. and Mrs.
I'm. y. nay Ridgewood, N. j.;
S ana Ray Ridgewood, N. j.;
d Ia % Bi,using, Ridgewood, N. j.;
~ Nv whitney, Ridgewood, N. j.;
| pa, nts' F. Frank Corliss, Bridgton,
~ - ; !: Clark, Portland.
! ~. mrs E. R. Smith of Brook
! h, ~, "a arrived in camp Friday
=, s, .neir annual visit. Their
! ps ssssufleur, H. L. Pollork and
" Tss', dudley, came with them.
"a, ,,',ksbury, manager for the
y su, r'sn' and Power Co, took
a sunday at Croker.
~ Netto is employed at the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
East Pond Events

J. 2. Langevin left here Friday
night for Montreal. He intends to
be there two weeks. MIR. Langevin
has purchased a yoke of oxen from
John Stanley of Belgrade and also a
yoke of steers.
Mrs. Alton Rowe was called to Sid
ney one days last week by the serious
Illness of her mother, Mrs. Ira Foss.
Mrs. Helen Stevens, who has been
caring for her sister, Mrs. o. II.
Stevens, has completed her duties and
Is now In Norridgewock. Mrs. o. H.
Stevens Is very much improved In
health.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02

Porter Lake House has had won-
derful opening. This is altogether a
new place for summer guests, but
large parties from several western
states have found 1t a wonderful place
for recreation. Thirty-one register
ed Saturday evening for dinner. There
has been some lucky fishermen, one
togue taken weighing 12 pounds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
Herd of Deer on Russell Road

Report comes to the Big Woods
Page Editor that a herd of five deer
have been making their camping
grounds on the Russell road In Show
hogan. John Nutting. who lives on
the Lakewood road. saw two of the
deer Monday morning and they are
said to be quite tame. =
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02
Auto Almost Hits Moose Calf

Earl WILDER and family coming
from Strong, Sunday evening, saw a
COW moose and two calves Just this
side of Bert Plnkham's on Foster
Hill. They crossed the road so near
in front of the car that 1t almost hit
one OF the calves.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02

w. j. Elliott of Penobscot Camps
informs the Reporter of the big sluice
that the Great Northern Paper Co.
built this winter. taking water out of
Canada into Maine. $4,000 cords Of
pulp were sluieed through it this
spring. -.-----.-.--
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-02

Observation-Disclosures $3.50 a year.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-11-29

Tile world trembles at the sentence:
Thou shalt not take the name of the
Lord thy God in vain."-Talmud.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-11-29
Council of Jepish Women


The Council of Jewish Women met
last Wednesday at the h. NJ. H. syna-
cog. Mrs. Walter Litchenstein presid-
ed in the absence Of the president Mrs.
Adolph Morris, who was attending the
Triennial at st. Louis.
After n very interesting business
meeting. an unusual program was
given. Mrs. Branko Adjemovich, wife
of the Serbian Council gave very
fiQe description of the enrly history
OF Serbia. Mrs. Louise Lazell gave a
remarkable talk on international
Mind" The meeting ended with de-
lightfnl social hour. a large crowd was
in attendance. Members having hooks
on the Silver Chest contest kindly fill
yonr book and return at next meet
ing.-S. ID.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-11-29
LADIES' AUXILIARY OHEB zADEE

A regular monthly meeting will be
held next Tuesday. December 9th at
. 30 =. NJ. by the Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Oheb Zadek Congregation in the
vestry rooms of the synagog, 5000
Marion street. All members are urg-
emily requested to attend. as matters
of great Importance will he discussed.
Do not forget Tuesday. December
11th at > 80 Z. NJ. The Ladies' Aux
iliary of The Oheb Zadek Congregation
will give their tea in the vestry rooms
of the synagog. 5000 Marion street.
pretty door prize and table prizes will
be given. All members and friends are
invited.-J. f..
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-11-29

no no s,ih.. don't like to be-
long to noihin Use not active in, an
Use no. active in the church no no."
why" Mr.. King said. I'm sorry
to hear that,- what happened" well
sub you Knows used to pass the plate.
and heah n short time ago they made
n change"
"That is surprising snid Mr.. King.
who took your place."
a Yalla boy. wha was over seas
in the wah.'
"Oh." Mr.. King replied, Il suppose
they gave him that honorable position
in recognition of his work over there" +"
NO sub, Mister King, they gave it
to him in recognition of his havin lost
one of his hands over there. No sub
no moh. i likes to be active.
A lot of men, would he ''active" il
they could get theirs" hut what the
world needs is more men who will work
for the WORKS sake.
spending. covers the various forms of
spending. that is, money, time and en-
ergy. and with a boys view point of
the desirable things in life. he says,
IF You want to go some place the only
way to go is to spend energy to behave.
and then you are more likely to he
able to GO
1t is purely Juvenile way of eX-
planning the system of achieving
movie or an ice cream conc. Yet it
covers n sys en- of philosophy that will
enable a man to go far up the ladder
of success
Esperanto, the neutral universal Ian
guage which was by many. thought to
he as dead as the dodo. has been sill
many new quarters. showing virility
and vitality that is surprising. The
development of the radio has given it
M impetus that will he hard to guage.
for broadcasting internationally will in
short time excite no ,mGre comment
than il does now to have you listen in
on your home made radio set.
Then there will be need for uni
versal language all can understand.
Marvellous. isn't it. how things so wide
| ly different. should dove tail so closely
in the work Of bringing men of different
countries to point of mutual under
Standing.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-11-29
In Men1oridn


Today brings back the sad memories
of our dear sister who has gone to the
great beyond five years ago. December
1st. 1918. Sadly missed by her dear
children. father, brothers and sisters.
Mrs. Martha Cohen, Salt Lake City ;
Mrs. Pearl Pasner. Salt Lake City /;
Mr.. Sam Cohen. Salt Lake City: Mrs.
Carrie Grcchbcrg, Pueblo. Colo; Mrs.
Anna Smith. Denver Mrs. Jennie Ehre,
Denver: Mrs Rose Reich. Denver: Mr..
Morris Cohen. Denver
In loving memory of Anna Burnett
who passed to the great beyond five
years ago on November %. Gone but
not forgotten by the l.. A. f. Girls.
In loving remembrance Of my beloved
daughter. Anna Barnett. who departed
this life November %, 1918. Gone. but
not forgotten. Sadly missed by her
mother. brothers and sisters.
The Denver Jewish news., 1923-11-29
Obituaries
RARNET WOLOCH

Barnet Wolcch, age II. formerly a
resident of Great Falls. Montana, hut
now residing in Denver. died Wcdnes-
day. Nov 21st, at st. Josephs Hospital.
Mr.. Woloch had been resident of Den
vcr for the past five years. and WAS
active in business circles. being con-
nccted with n dry goods concern at the
time of his death. He Is survived by
his widow and six children.