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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29
AWAY
Edgar Daniel Kramer)

Edgar Daniel Kramer)
She Is not dead She has gone away
Into the joys of sweeter day.
She gently smiled and waved her hand,
Then went away to a fairer land.
And we whose hearts in anguish burn
For her kindly voice and glad return
Must think of her as finding there
The wonders of love beyond compare.
So sweet, so kind, she always smiled
With the artlessness of little child /;
so true, so brave, the whole day long
The house would ring with her glad
some song;
And when she lay on her bed Of pain,
She neither murmured nor made COM
plain,
But seemed like a flower that greets
With CHEEKY face till its day is done.
She is not deadi She only sleeps
Where the trailing wild-rose softly
creeps.
We must not say, we can, not say
That she is dead,-she has gone away.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29
SkOwliegan Couples Debts Total
$S8,3O6

Jairus H. Furbush, farm overseer
at Skowhegan, and his wife, Abbie c.
Furbush, have filed petitions in bank
ruptcy in the United States District
court for the northern division at Ban
gor, their debts totaling $3S,30628.
Mr.. Furbush's schedule shows assets
of $3,S52.50 and liabilities of $21.411.-
10 with secured claims of $10,92903
and unsecured, $10,34710. Mrs. Fur
bush's schedule places her assets OF
$3.50 and liabilities $18;Ss5.15 Sc
cured claims are given as $10,92S.03
and Unsecured, $5,83i12.
Another petition which has been
filed in court is: Alderwin r. Stan
ley OF Skowliegar, shoemaker. AS
sets, $1S4.67; liabilities, $500.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

Mrs. PhilO Steward, Mrs. +. l.. PO0ler
mystery table, Mrs. Ruth Dane, Mrs
N. S. Huckins; aprons, Mrs. Herman
Rowell Mrs. H. s. Hopkins; food
Mrs. e. e. Greenwood, Mrs f. F. Mer-
rill quilts, Mrs. o. s. Dealy. This
will be an afternoon sale.
Among the elderly couples of Show
hogan are Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Cleve-
land of Pleasant ST., who were mar
ried fifty-three years ago last Tues
day. They reside with their son, r.
D. Cleveland who has a repair shop
on Russell St. Mr.. Cleveland is a
native of Athens and was born Sep
TENDER 8, 1851 on the day Senator
Charles Sumner of Massachusetts took
his seat. AS result he was named
for that we'll known senator. His
wife was formerly Ellen Fogg of Corn
vile. For a time the family lived
In Skowhegan ON West Front Street
where Mr.. Cleveland was employed In
the Bailey Oilcloth Shop. He return
ed to Cornvllle and carried on the
farm of Henry J. Fogg, his brother
in-law, for several years. Previous
to coming to Skowhegan to live his
home had been for sometime in Athens
He was located in Nebraska for time
in 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland have
two SONS, Russell D, already mention
ed and Frank of Everett. Mass. They
have one great grandchild, Gloria
Johnson, the little daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Carl Johnson. Mrs. john
son is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
r. D. Cleveland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

ls; 2s 3g White Linens Is D. 20 and ~
White and tor.
Plain Figured
all kinds Embroidery,
Sikne Floss and Twisted Emlrd
cry Cotton Snatten all coOrS. Ribbons
Figured,
LIhgette SiK Muslin t0lOr. kmOn
PIhin Figured Crpes and Figured Silks
Holiday Paper
mp to 35c for a $3.50
GtCaH Line great collection fancy articles novelties
Wonderful line Holiday Greeting Cards it's
CSC each.
Toilet Accessories
Represented
Vanity all
Children and Ladies' at csc ana t0$12.O0 each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

Sometimes it's the wrappings that
make the gift. Bits of bright eolored
paper and ribbons saved through the
year come in handy at Christmas
time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

Aunt Ada's Axioms: Our minds,
like our attics need thorough clean
ing out ever so often to get rid of the
useless knick- knacks that only take
up space.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29

Deservedly in the front ranks of
American achievements are Bakers,
the extracts that are fiill-favored, and
certified as to purity and quality.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-11-29
Early Christmas Shopping
Increasing in Volume Every Day
Profusion of Gift Articles in all Departments
Great Store The Holiday Center of our Town ar

Mating
and mp o sI200
Genuine hide Black $3.50
TO eacL
early
coo very attractive and up 10
and
o
Napkins o
CIofh White eolors
n si.25 TO SsG98 eath
OF Girls
SI0O Special Lots
~ sc and pc each
Chamoiste Wool Gloves
10 pair.
Hose Isle Hose srh HOsp' Wool Hose and SIX and Wool
25c NJ o $500 pair
Holiday every shape up
2jc
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

tion and encourage their children aiors
this particular line.
The town as yet has no railroad,
but prospects are brigh. for line in
the near future. Several surveys have
been made and ii is almost certnin
that before many months elapse the
citizens in this section will hear the
blast of the locomotive whistle. There
is one banking Institution at May
nard. the Bank of Maynard, which Ya'
opened for business January list. 1900
with capital stock of $4,000. 1t oc-
cupies its own building, which is II
handsome two story brick structure
and the furniture and fixtures are of
modern style and Ben Choate is the
efficient cashier. The stockholders are
some of the best known citizens in that
section Of the county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

which to reside There are no bad
Influences thrown out to the people in
that section which are demorllizinS,
not only to the residents hut 10 The
visitors 20 this beau iful little place.
The town has the reputation OF be-
ing one of the educational centers OF
Northeast Arkansas aud here is To-
Gated the Ouachita- Maynard Academy,
a branch of Ouachita College at Aria-
delphia.
The town has three churches, Bap-
list, Methodist and Christian and the
people take great interest in church
work and the population is made up
from the best people in the country,
who went there for the purpose Gs
educating their children. The people
are cultured and refined and one sell
dom hears even so much as an oath on
the stree's.
As trading point Maynard cannot
be beaten, size of the town considered
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and there are several good stores there
and the business men are enterpris.ES
and believe In pushing things aud the
town Lc!ongs to home people, II being
said by people who are in a position 20
know. that not dollars worth of town
property is mortgaged to an outsider,
and not only this. but some Of the best
farms for miles around the town are
owned by the residents. The people
are hospi able, and are always ready
20 give strangers welcome to ;hc
pretty town. There are no grades in
society. the poor and honest people lie
ing looked upon and treated IA ihr
same manner as the more wctlthy
c,GSses.
Besides the academy, he citizens %:
Maynard support a public school which
is IN the hands Of competent instruct
ors ana has large attendance, ,Tre
people Of this section believe in cduya-
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Biggers has and is all that is claimed
for her.
The town Of BiggerS is blessed with
n good public school building and only
the best of teachers are employed 10
iDstruc, the pupils. The building j.
of brick and is large conmpliouS
one. The people Of this town tul:e an
active interest in school work ana the
attendance is always large. There is
a colored school at this place aud Mrs
Scott, the wife of &. G. Scot. me of
the wealthiest colored men in the
state, for some time has taught the
colOred children. He also built a
church and school house for them
which has been named scots
Chapel"
One of the popular hotelries in this
section Of Arkansas is that operated
by Mrs. s. f. Harrison since May,
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
BR0CKETT

The village Of Brockeit is situated
about halfway between pocabon;as
and Maynard, on the soGTh. bank Of
noted Fourche Dumas. All around
this place lies a section Of country
famous for the fertility Of it's soil and
the wealth Of its timber resources.
Nearby are extensive timber works,
making the town an exceptionally good
business point. There is Ia good public
school building close by, and down the
river mile or two, near Jerger's old
mill, the Catholics have churcn and
school. The Baptists have al orGani-
zatiOn and regular services are con
Quoted there Joe Weisenmch con
ducts large store at this place and Is
also the postmaster. They have tele-
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

county. II lies northeast of ana hu'
iaccnt 10 Maynard, being portion OF
that towns tributary territory. Inc
face Of the country is comparativeiS
level. and this sec ion contains some
Of the finest farms IN the county. Me
Caulcy. Arkansas, and Pratt, Missouri
north of this section, are favored with
the same sort Of country which sur
rounds Supply and Pitman. Around
these four towns there are hundreds
Of acres Of fine unlinproved land that
can be bought cheap.
The people of this section are up
with the average in intelligence and
enterprise. and certainly a more hos
pltable people could not be found In
all the world They are moral, law
abiding. generally religious, and believe
In education.
The Ea.t.sts have q fine church
near Pitman and one near supply.
while the Christians and Methodists
have church in that section. There
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
MIDDLEBROOK

Middlebrook is prosperous little
village, situated near tae F0urchc
Dumas river, three and onc-h - miles
northwest of Maynard, aHl 'hrce
miles south of the state line. II is
surrounded by large farming region.
and is a good business point
The town contains the usual number
Of stores some neat residences and one
of the best public school buildings in
that section Of the county. The people
Of the town are hospitablc, intelligent
and Of the most part, religions. Tho
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
OTHER TOWNS

other prominent towns In the coun'
ty which are surrounded by excellent
farming and grazing lands are the fol
lowing: shannon and Manson on the
Frisco Railroad, south Of Pocahontas
O'Kean In the southeast corner OF the
county on the line Of the Iron Noun
tain railroads Sharum, eight miles
east Of Pocahontas; Holmes, 8 miles
southeast OF Pocahontas; Peru, in
Cherokee Bay near Biggers; Swarts
and Mock. In the central part Of the
county; Lorlne. six miles northeast OF
Pocahontas; Elm Store In the northern
part Of the county; Dalton, Oconse
and Water Valley on ElevenpOint river.
holland and eBirdell, IN the southern
part Of the county; Yadkin, Cedar
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

and Elm Store road, about twelve miles
from the former named place. This
place owes its origin to J. ID. Jackson,
one of the energetic citizens of this
county, who established a postofiice
and store there in 1896 and did an ex-
cellent business selling merchandise.
The country around this town is sail
to abound in minerals, specimens OF
lead and zinc being found in abund-
ance. 1t is n good farming section ex-
cept in the mountainous section.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
WARM SPRINGS

This beautiful II tie town Is located
twenty miles northwest Of Pocahontas
and Is no ed for its many springs, some
of them having medical properties
sufficient To boom the town as health
resort The people at this place are
very onterprising, and will always be
found ready 10 lend helping hand
in anything that will assist In the up
building 81 their community. The sur.
rounding country is generally broken
but very productive. Cotton. tobacco
and all kinds OF grain grow well there
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

1907. II is fine brick structure aud
It's interior arrangements and all Of
its appointmen : would do credit TO
much larger place. II contains p
light, airy finely furnished sleeping
rooms, handsome parlor, Samp.e room
and finest dining room in the county.
The cuisine and service Is all that can
be desired and is not surpassed in the
state. Everything is new Il the laa
May Hotel and they are prepared 10
make guests comfortable.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

phone connections and are on the route
Of Pocahontas and Maynard hack line.
They have one among the best roller
Touring mills to be found in the coun-
try. Mr.. Weisenbach carries n com
plete line Of general merchandise and
does an extensive business He Is al
so engaged in farming and is one Of
the most substantial farmers and busi-
ness men to be found in the county.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
INGRAM

The section lying around Ingram Is
one of ;he best in Randolph county.
The postoflice is situated six miles
west of Maynard. Lying aroapd It
are some Of the best farms and farm
houses in the county. The peoplc are
intelligent and refined. There are one
or two good churches in the nelghbor-
hood and number OF commodious
school houses IN this section.
South Of Ingram are the towns Of
Foster and Aztec, all In farming sec
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

MctEodists have q nice church at 81
loan, and church services are o.ten
held in the school buildiuG \ good
school under competent ms ructors Is
maintained several months IN the yeor
Tho business men are energetic ana
wide awake and TIE farming e.cmont
is among the best IN the land
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
ALBERTHA

The hustling little town of Albcrtha
is situated on the Pocahontas and Pit
man ferry road. ten miles north Of
Pocahontas The country around Al
bertha is very near level and the land
is very productive The residents in
This section are all energetic and in
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
MAYNARD

The town of Maynard. located twelve
miles north of Pocahontas, among h"
foothills of the Ozarks. just south Of
the Missouri line, is thrifty town o.
about five hundred inhabitants anG IL
beautifully located, ana the health re-
cord. good drainage, mora, tone hospi-
table people make it an ideal town in
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

tion. The land around these three
postoflices is very rich, well waterrd
and timbcrcd, and some Of it can De
bought at close figure.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
SUPPLY

fhc country surrounding the post
Office Of Supply and Pitman Is one Of
the mos favorable sections Of the
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

are numerous school houses. and some
Of the best public schools III the ccun-
ty flourish in that section.
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09
HAMIL

This is a hamlet on the Pocahontas
Pocahontas star herald., 1923-11-09

dustrious and their hospitality cannot
he exc, ed
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The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
NENANA DELEGATES GOING
 TO WELCOME CONGRESSMEN

Herman Anderson of the pio- neer mercantile firm of Anderson Bros & Nerland, and R. c. South worth, editor of The News will leave Nenana on Tuesday to repre- sent Nenana at the reception of the Congressional party at Seward next week. Mr. Anderson was to have left for the coast yesterday but a telegram was received from Col. Jas. c. Steese stating that the regular train on Tuesday would con meet with the special at Seward, so the departure of the delegation was deferred.
 The Fairbanks delegation, consis- ting of Frank A. Clark and George Hutchinson, passed through Nenana yesterday enroute to the coast and will make the trip from Anchorage to Seward aboard the special train, conferring with the Anchorage del egation enroute.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
COUPLE JOINED
 IN BONDS OF MATRIMONY

Wedding bells rang in Nenana last night in honor of the marriage of Mrs. Josephine Reese and Charles A. Sheldon, who were united by Commissioner C. D. Leckie during the early evening. The bride was at tended by Mrs. William Rodigkeit and the groom by W. c. Steinmetz.
 Mrs. Sheldon came to Nenana a little over a year ago and during her residence has made a host of friends. Mir. Sheldon is connected with the T X T department of the Alaskan Engineering Commission, en gagged in special work, and is num- bered among the popular employees of the big organization.
 The newlyweds will make their home on Second street, near the school.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

The Anchorage Times of Monday has the following to say about Carl Schmidt, former townsite manager at Nenana;
 After faithful service with the Alaskan Engineering commission for the past three years Carl Schmidt left Saturday for Seward from where he departed for Seattle on the S. S. Victoria. Mir. Schmidt is well and fla vorably known in Alaska, having come to the country for the first time in 1893. During his connection with the commission he was employ ed at Nenana and later transferred to Anchorage. MT. Schmidt's family consisting of Mrs. Schmidt and two sons, are living in Tacoma where he will remain indefinitely" ..-
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
CABIN BURNS;
 WAS PARTIALLY INSURED

The log cabin home of G. W. on upper Front street, was considerably damaged by fire late yesterday afternoon and would have been a complete loss but for the assistance given by scores of volunteers who carried water from nearby wells. The kitchen was a mass of flames when the city chemical arrived on the scene and in spite of all that could be done with chemical and water, the fire spread through out the building and wrecked the interior. The Commission chemical was brought into play after the fire had been in progress some time and the combined equipment, ably assisted by the bucket brigade, saved the building from complete destruc- tion. 4 line of hose was laid from the nearest hydrant but would not quite reach the fire.
 The building was covered by in- surance to the amount of $60O.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
AIRPLANE IS COMING

Manager W. F. Thompson, of the Fairbanks airplane enterprise, re- ceived word today that the much delayed airplane is being loaded on a car in California and will be rush ed through to Seattle by train without delay. Mir. Thompson states that the machine will reach Nenana in ample time for 8 Fourth of July exhibi- tion flight, after which it will be taken to Fairbanks to entertain the Presidential and Brooklyn Eagle parties.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
GREAT FASHION DISPLAY
 IN GRAND LARCENY"

Some of the most striking gowns ever worn in Goldwyn pictures, will be seen in Grand Larceny" which comes to the Coliseum Thearte, To- morrow
 These costumes show the newest combinations of fur and lace, beads chiffon, and the Spanish trend which Dame Fashion is taking. Claire Windsor, considered one of the most beautiful women on the screen, wears stunning three piece street costume. It is dress of gold lace and moleskin, with a three quarters cape coat of moleskin and chiffon, topped by a tricorn of mole.
 A gown of solid seed pearls is al so worn in one of the scenes, while a striking coat of black velvet and white monkey fur is another out standing garment. Grand Larceny is society drama of the strongest type. As the wealthy society matron Miss Windsors wardrobe is worth a fortune.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
PIONEERS MEET MONDAY

The members of Igloo No. IT, Pioneers of Alaska, will meet in re- gular session al Union hall on Mon day night. Considerable business has accumulated since the last meeting and it is hoped the members will turn out to give it their considera- tion.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

w. c. Mahan, pioneer merchant of Livengood, came down from Fair banks this week to superintend the shipment of fresh supplies to his establishment. He is shipping about 30 tons on the Wigger launch and hopes to get away today for the Tolovana district. :-+
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

General Roadmaster and Mrs. C. c. Jones are moving into the Browne cottage on the railroad reserve, which was vacated by Mir. and Mrs. Kestly this week. The Jones cottage has been taken by Harry G.Watson superintendent of river transporta- tion who will be joined shortly by his mother.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
SIREN TOMORROW

The siren, which is used for gen eral fire alarm purposes, and which did not work yesterday when the string was pulled, will be tested tomorrow noon by the power house force. This notice is given so as to cause no uneasiness when the whistle blows.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
DAVIS SAILS TONIGHT

The Government steamer Davis will get away for the lower river tonight at ten o'clock, according to information given to The News late this afternoon.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

R. s. Donaldson went to Fair banks yesterday on a brief business trip. He plans to return to Suntrana in time to meet the Congressional party and show the visitors over the works of the Healy River Coal Corporation.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Mir. and Mrs. Finley of Tacoma are among those registered at the Southern hotel.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Pete Schmidt and his we'll of pure water kept the bucket brigade busy yesterday. Pete stayed at the pump continuously throughout the fire.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Mrs. J. H. Groves came down from Fairbanks yesterday for a vi sit of several days in Nenana. She is the guest of Mrs. Tony O'Malley.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

George Hupprich and his new Ford truck rendered valuable assis- tance at the fire yesterday afternoon George has long been an active member of the volunteer fire fight ing forces of the town and is more than ever on the job now that he has a fast moving car. He is branch ing out in business for himself this month under the name of the Alaska Transfer of Nenana.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Writing paper at The News Office
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

H. T. Tripp, head of the Scottish Rite Masons in Alaska arrived from Juneau yesterday on his annual rounds of Interior Alaska towns. in each of which he will confer de- grees on advancing members of the Masonic fraternity He plans to visit Nome on the present trip. He is ac- companied by his son, c. K. Tripp.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Lipman Simson, formerly of Ne mana, who is now engaged in bus mess in Anchorage, left for New York on one of the last boats to purchase new goods for his estab- ishment. Ben Simson, who recent ly returned to Anchorage from Der lin, where he invested heavily in business property, will be in charge of the Anchorage store during the absence of his brother.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
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RIVER NEWS
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Pollywog-Down Gibbon yester- day afternoon.
 Nenana-Up Hot Springs last night.
 Tanana and Quickstep reached Be- thel yesterday.
 Jacobs arrived Holy Cross mid night, May 31.
 Davis scheduled sail for lower river today.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Mrs. J. J. Kestly and son Jerry left for Oregon yesterday. They were accompanied as far as the coast by MT. Kestly.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02
NOTICE.

All those wishing dental work, make appointments early as I am leaving for Juneau July l, 1923.
 DR D. s. HARDY
 --: Dentist
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Hiram Chadwick, we'll known old timer of the Fairbanks district, ar rived in Nenana yesterday enroute to the Rampant district where he will prospect on Big Minook. He has been in that section of Alaska before and knows the district thoroughly
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Alfred J. Ghezzi returned to town during the week from the Kantishna district. He left Nenana on the Mutt and returned on the Moody launch.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Mrs. c. w. Tibbetts returned yesterday from Fairbanks where she visited several days with friends.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Letters received in Nenana during the week state that pr. J. R. Bow en, who recently left Nenana, has engaged in the real estate business in Hollywood, where he has taken over an established agency Mrs. Bowen's brother is also in business there.
The Nenana news., 1923-06-02

Lillte Jonny Jones, son of Capt. and Mrs. c. G. Jones was bitten in the face this afternoon by the Kestly dog, and the most unfortunate part if it the fact there was no doctor in Nenana to dress the wound. Dr. Romig, who went to Fairbanks yes terday, was communicated with by telephone and gave directions for treatment, and incidentally ordered that the dog be shot immediately.
 Those attending the dance tonight will have the pleasure of tripping the light fantastic to the strains of five-piece orchestra, and the indica- tions are that large crowd will be in attendance.