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The Washington times., 1923-05-02
GIRL, II, REJECTS MOTHER
FOR A FoSTER-PARENT

CHICAGO, May 2.-Beatrice Nut
tall. twelve years old, whose real
and foster mothers have created a
strange emotional drama by asking,
a court to decide her custody, said
she would run away if awarded to
the mother who gave her birth.
The child wants to live with Mrs.
James Nuttall, the foster parent.
who has kept her since she was a
week old.
Mrs. Charles Morris, the real
mother, began court action for Bea.
trice after a twelve-year search
through several States. She saws
Beatrice, was taken from her and
given in adoption by relatives, who
feared disgrace because the child
was born out of wedlock.
The Washington times., 1923-05-02
THOUSANDS OF PRIESTS
HELD IN RUSSIAN PRISONS

RIGA, May 2.-From reliable
soviet source it is reported that the
soviet prisons in Russia contain
more than 1000 orthodox priests
and bishops, as well as 5000 priests
of other confessions and laymen in
prison for religious reasons.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Explanation of the New Resident Fish
Ing License Law, by Depart
ment OF Inland Fisheries
and Game

The 1923 Legislature enacted law,
which became effective July 7th, re-
curing all residents of Maine who
wish to hunt or fish to be equipped
with a new combination hunting and
fishing license, fee 25c-term Of Ii
cense. under the new law, TO be the
same as the former hunters registra
ton certificate-that Is, under the
new law the license will remain In
force so long as the licensee remains
a resident of Maine.
Children under sixteen years Of age
are not required by the amended law
to procure a license in order to FISH
but the provisions pertaining to hunt
ing by such children are the same as
In the former law.
The new law further provides that
a person who, on July 18th, has in
his possession one of the old form
CSC resident hunters registration GER
tiflcates, provided he Is still entitled
to hold one-is still bona fide resid-
ent of Maine-shall be considered as
| being a holder of the new combination
license. but anyone who has lost his
hunters registration certificate, or
a person who has never had one,
| must, IL he desires to hunt or fish,
procure one of the new licenses.
In the case of alien residents (un-
naturalized, foreign born persons)
| their status is the same as formerly
they are not entitled to a Csc Ii
cense until such time as they be-
come naturalized, OR are real estate
tax payers for the year in which they
| desire to hunt or fish, AND have lived
in Maine continuously for the years
| prior to the time they desire to hunt
| or fish.
| Summarizing the above, residents
will simply bear in mind that If they
| hold resident hunters registration
| certificate issued prior to July 7th,
| 1923, and are still entitled to hold it,
they are not required to procure a
new license. If they have lost their
old hunters registration certificate,
! or have never had one. they should
procure, commencing July 7th, Ii
cense in order to fish, which will be
new form license authorizing both
| hunting and fishing, the total fee be-
ing only 25c. The provisions of the
resident hunting and fishing license
law do not apply to residents who are
hunting or fishing on their own farms,
but IL they go outside of their own
farms, they must be equipped with a
| license.
All residents, as we'll as non-resid-
ents, while hunting or fishing, should
carry with them their licenses author
izing such hunting or fishing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
fish from the lake are made into fish

fish from the lake are made into fish
chowder.
The Belgrade guides are good cooks
and the outdoor dinner In the woods
on the edge of some secluded cove
are among the richest memories of
many a one who has come and gone
and has come again. With the won
derful walks and beautiful trips in
every direction it is not a question
with the visitor at Belgrade Lakes
what shall he do but rather which
shall he do. Canoes, boats and COM
petent guides can be had and 1t is
usually wise to make arrangements
for boat and guide in advance. The
boats are furnished for 81 per day
or for s. per week Canoe trip to
North, Great and McGraw Lakes or
a complete circuit of the seven Bel
grade Lakes, forty-two miles In length
are among the suggestions.
The camp has a good tennis court
for those who are fond of that sport
and the bathing beach Is sandy and
clean.
The quickest way to reach Clements
Camps from New York OF Boston is
by train direct to Oakland, where the
camps automobile meets guests. The
automobile route to and from Bel
grade Lakes, by way of Portland or
the White Mountains and Poland
Springs, are among the most beauti-
ful in New England, and runs In the
country about Belgrade Lakes to Wat
erville, Augusta, Moosehead Lake and
other nearer points are exceedingly
beautiful. These camps on the head
waters of this notable chain Of Maine
lakes has many alluring charms for
the vacationist and fisherman. E.
W. Clements is the owner and man
ager, Oakland, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

Game Association and Hon. Alfred X.
Ames of Machiag, president of the
Maine Forestry Association have ar
ranged to combine the annual field
days of their prospective organiza-
tions. This combination OF sporting
events and forest conservation will be
held July - end IA at Squaw Noun
tain Inn located upon Mooschcad Lake
Proprietor Crafts has assured the As
sociations a hearty welcome and no
choicer spot could be selected for
such a gathering.
Copies of the program will be avail
able about July !. 1t is known that
there will be well balanced card of
-vsste>,As sF.ArtlnS contests and some
nationally known speakers upon for
est conservation who will uBdoubted
~ furnish much material for though
full discussion.
The various contests will be open
to members and their families Git Is
easy tho to qualify if you desire to
show your Skid but all sportsmen.
nature lovers and tourists are well
come and even urged TO attend the
festivities
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
CLEMENTS CAMPS ].
Charm of Belgrade Lakes

Belgrade Lakes are among the beau
ty spots of Maine where woods and
lakes, wonderful automobile drives
and superb scenery abound. On
these lakes are Clements Camps
where genuine comfort and good food
are obtainable.
The Belgrade Lakes are noted for
their excellent fly and bait fishing,
for the small-mouth black bass, and
East Lake, the headwaters of the Bel
grade chain 1.-TWO and one-half by
four miles) with irregular shores,
eleven islands and many rock reefs
and lodges make an ideal home for
the bass. Fly fishing commences
around May 25th, and from 20 to 60
bass per day are promised the ang-
Ter. Bait fishing from June 20 to
October l when such bait as frogs,
minnows, night walkers and artificial
plugs are used with great success.
This Is great place indeed for a days
fishing, surrounded as it is by North,
Great, NcGraw Lakes, all within a
few moments drive, also China and
Moose where record bass, three and
one-half to four and three-fourth
pounds Is a daily occurrence.
Clements Camps are situated on a
beautiful point of land, covered with
pines and birches, extending for
nearly three-fourths of mile out
into the lake. A large central build
ing 35 by 100 feet, is used for the
social hall and dining. room with a
most extensive flrepla{ opening in
to each of the above rooms. This
is a wonderfully cheerful place with
its big open fire or for general re-
creation room where games and
dances may be enjoyed. There are
also attractive cabins, containing the
necessary rooms with flreplaces and
bath rooms. These cabins are new
and comfortable and they have spa
cious verandas facing the lake and
mountains. Single rooms for one or
two people with running water in
each room and two bathrooms to
each lodge Of eight rooms. The kit
chen is large, we'll screened. new and
modern, and in charge of an expert
enced chef warrants good wholesome
and well-cooked food. No list of
pleasures of camp life are complete
without a mention of the days out
ing with guide and rod when the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
News from Grace Pond

Joe Forte of Jackman who was in
Sherbrook hospital part of the win
ter with a broken leg. Many OF
his friends will be pleased to learn
he is well enough to take a fishing
trip to Grace. Mr.. Forte is known
to many of our sportsmen, as he is
one of the good guides of Somerset
County. The trip was made by sad
die from Parlin.
The guests of Thursday were w.
Whalen, Omer Poulin. Charles Mckay.
Joe Nichols and George NJ. Clantosse
of Jackman and John d. Cofferny,
Charles H. Pattcngill, George Sparks,
Harry Calef and Frank Senior of
Haverhill, Mass.
Saturday, June 16 we had a full
house. Had to refuse three differ
ent parties lodging that night, but
the same parties appeared on the
Lake Sunday morning.
Twenty-Five people were in camp
Saturday night, one party of seven
teen from Hartland and the other
from towns nearby. Everyone SEEM
ed satisfied with their trip, the only
difficulty was they had to watch their
chances to get a boat, as there was
always one party waiting. Everyone
got their fish.
Over sixty meals were given Sun
day during the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lehench, Jr. of Madi-
son and guest Miss NJ. Snow of New
York City returned home to-day after
a three days stay at camp.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Premium Schedule Nearly Ready

Recognized as an association hav-
ing as it's aim the promotion of agri-
cultural pursuits in this vicinity, the
Somerset Central Agricultural Socie-
ty has made its annual fair one of
Names greatest fall attractions. We
are about to print the premium sched-
ule. These booklets will go into
the homes OF interested farmers who
will carefully read and preserve them
for future reference.
Your advertising message to thou
sands of central Names progressive
agriculturists will be effective in our
medium and at the same time will as
sist us in furthering the interests of
the farmer and his boys and girls.
The price of space is small and it
would be quite to our convenience IL
copy could be received at an early
date.
Respectfully,
SOMERSET CENT. AGRT. SOCIETY
Emery T. Dyer,
The AID Man
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Many Guests at the Vaughan Camps

Guests registered at the Vaughan
camps from May 18th to June goth
P. L. Petite. DR.. w. w. Bolster, DR.
r. N. Randall. DR.. ]. e. Dupraie, DR.
II. r. Miller, Lewiston; Alfred Swee-
ney, Auburn; II. Bennett. Melrose
Mass: G. E. Silsbee, Somerville
Mass; C. w. Stevens, New Bruins
wick. N. J.; Dr. c. NJ. Carpenter
Cambridge. Mass; W. f. Condor
Newport; H. Roundy. Augusta; E. d.
Parker. Boston, Mass; S. II. kupfer-
man, New York City; Miss Helene
Kupferman, New York City; L. H.
Dow, A. H. Herrick, Somerville,
Mass; r. e. Bates. Boston, Mass; E.
T. Fowler, Westfeld, Mass; DR.. F. T.
Clarke, Westfeld. Mass; l.. c. Par
ker, Westfeld, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs.
G. X. Thornton, Beverly. Mass: Z. C.
Skinner, Orleans. Vt; Roy A. Bean,
Orleans. Vt; o. J. Hill. Bingham; S.
E. Patrick, Gorham; f. II. Burgess,
New Haven, Conn: w. II. Bradley.
New Haven, Conn: r. ]. Barker, Bos-
ton, Mass; G. NJ. Stone. Pay; Herman
Krom, Stone Ridge, N. Y; S. L. Cord
well, Cumberland Mills. Me-: Attor-
ney and Mrs. Clayton +. Eames. So
Ion; Robert Durgin, The Forks: John
l. Wright. L. II. Holway, A. B. Head,
Geo. G. Hillman, Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

and the net was cast to obtain a COM
pany worthy of this great movement
and OF the traditions of the theatre.
The choice of leading woman proved
most difficult-youth, experience, good
looks and exceptional talent she must
possess-surely a combination diff
cult to find; after going over prac-
tically the whole of the profession,
choice was made of Miss Willard and
for two seasons of the most strenuous
activity she filled the position with
high credit and distinction.
Having practically exhausted the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

certainly a delightful gentleman to
meet, and always speaks of Skowhe-
gan as one OF the finest spots to be
found in Maine.
Evidently our booklet (sent on re-
quest) was considered good, as one
of our regular yearly guests sent
us copy of one sent out by another
resort in the state which was as near
an exact copy as they had facilities
for producing, exact size, same style
of lettering on cover, same color cover
stock, layout of descriptive matter,
border, etc, inside, but the biggest
compliment of all was the showing
of "a fine catch OF trout" caught In
Carry Pond in July 1921, by H. c.
Smith of Willimantic, Conn. We
have used the same picture ON postal
cards since we took the picture, so
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
d. A. r. Field Days

Local members of the Daughters of
the American Revolution and others
in Somerset County will be interested
in the Eastern and Western Maine
field days. The Eastern Maine Field
Day of the d. A. r. will be held at
Oakland Park, Rockport, July IL. II
stormy the next day. Dinner will be
served at noon. The Western Maine
Field Day of the D. A. r. will be held
at New Meadows Inn, July 10. If
stormy the next day. A shore din
ner will be served at noon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Carry Pond Camps

lhe lateness of the summer has
Eyented many of the usual early
AsOn arrivals from coming in from
! Of the state, but this past week
y started them in spite of extreme
hd weather Except for one or two
bB of warm sunshine).
Starting the last two or three days
4 June the summer guests begin
pa we will have more guests than
per, our bookings for the full three
Ponihs are nearly all taken, and
favthing indicates good business for
sporting camps especially as the
ger majority of city people are ap-
eclating more every year the woods
away from the honk of the auto
m and bells and whistles of the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

!
'''lcS which they hear the bal
Oh the year. This Is proven
~e increased numbers of guests
SAere they would spend two
~ s' now stay from four to twelve
n s ana still there are many peo-
|shvays. ' ~
H. n.y. read with interest in recent
I'm NJ VI the Reporter. the interview
~. VI stevens, who is probably the
~. guest we have with us each
a ~ " LOT short stay. Three years
M y .oid OF his first trip to Carry
M saen he was IL years old, (65
N ago. before there were any
s., or boats, camping in a tent,
ing from a raft. He said he
NV often enough to keep track
hs s' was going on here and now
keNa modern well kept set of
~J NUS with good boats and can
Ourlns all these years the fish
,s, averaged as good as any in
s'ss q easy access, uc Is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Katherine willard Starts Lake.
is , .o engagements Monday

| linn willard who starts a linn
lalns,,n cement as dramatic leading
ens %itb the Lakewood Stock Co.
Pnan " noyt has had one of the most
pnaas trainings that it is possible
duous ootrpss to receive. Starting her
~ ' ar career with the old Ben
eies' Wv she rapidly worked her
sea W. ths obscurity of small parts
nO Onsition of juvenile'leading wo-
.hs Having thru the whole gamut
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Porter Lake House

Several parties are booked from
away for July 1 opening of Porter
Lake House One can not realize the
beauty of the place just to see the ad,
but should take the opportunity Of
rest and pleasure derived as guests
at this pretty hotel and delightful
camps.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

Shakespeare, Sheridan. Goldsmith,
Toward the close of this en-
cement she was seen by Sir Frank
|Eon the eminent Shakesperean &C
who Immediately engaged her to
n leads in his famous repertoire
kpany, position she filled with in
Ne credit for a considerable time.
bgt this period a strong movement
IA National Repertory Theatre was
hred in London and supported by
/ brightest and most distinguished
inds in the world of literature and
'snatC art--the "Old VIC" made
NOUS by a line of the greatest stars
speaking stage was the theatre Sc
tted as the home Of the movement
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Combined Field Day ut SquaW
Mountain

William G. Hill of Portland, known
to all Maine sportsmen as Billy Hill
the phenomenal rife shot, president
OF the Maine Sportsmen's Fish and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

wide field offered by Shakespeare and
Old Comedy, and desiring a closer
familiarity with the works of the fam
Gus authors of more modern times
Miss Willard accepted an engagement
ilt the Copley Theatre Boston and for
two seasons like IA busy bee has ex-
tracted the honey from the greatest
works of Barrie, Shaw, Pinero, Sutro,
Wilde, Milne and host Of others.
Seeking rest from these arduous la
bours this distinguished actress is
coming to beautiful Lakewood and the
management congratulates itself on
having gained her consent to play a
few weeks with the Lakewood Stock
Company.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our thanks to
our many friends and neighbors, for
their kindness. the Sunshine Society
for their goodness and the beautiful
floral offerings, during our recent be-
reavement. Also for the purses made
up for our benefit.
Mrs. Olga Anderson and family
Arson, Me-, June %, 1928
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28
Deer More Numerous

Many fine deer have made their ap-
pearance in the Day field lately at
Eustis. 1t is said deer seem more
numerous this yea thann usual !.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

Look out for fishing at Young
Pond. 1t is fly fishing only there.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

You are sure of having a good time
if you come to Skowhegan to attend
tha Inly Fourth celebration.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

independents Reporter $3.50 a year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-06-28

Look Out For Fishing ut Young
Pond
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-09
CHRISTMAS TREES WILL LAST
Little Danger That in Years to Come
the Children Will Be De-
prived of Joy.
Ch1fOpractOr,
Woodstock and Strasbure

Don't join any gloom group that may
be trying to form society for the pre-.
vention Of cruelty to Christmas trees,
advises a writer in the Kansas City
Star.
The forests are there to be used, and
II. as we utilize the trees, we make 1t
possible by replanting for our children
and our children's children to have
trees, there is no reason Tor not having
Christmas trees as well as all the lum-
Der we need.
That is the way the scientific for
ester. the man who grows trees like
the farmer grows wheat, looks at this
matter Of Christmas trees.
While there is still some regrettable
ruthless cutting Of spruce and fir for
the Christmas tree market in northern
states, many Christmas trees are now q
oy-product Of the forests. There are
small trees In every properly managed
woodlot that must be sacrificed so
that the others may have room to
grow. These make fine Christmas
trees.
Christmas trees are also being
raised in nurseries. Baby spruce and
FIR trees are planted by man so that
the babies and children of man can
have Christmas trees in their nurs.
cries And Christmas tree Is
usually between the ages of FIVE and
ten years, just about the age Of the
Child who enjoys Christmas most. In
the future years. it is expected that
nearly all Of our Christmas trees will
be raised by nurserymen from the
forests.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-09
ONCE LAIR OF SEA WOLVES
Isle of Pines Long Known as Rendez-
Vous of Ferocious Pirates
"Siave Fattenin9.p

The Isle of Pines, an appanage Of
Cuba, has filed an interesting page ia
history. Las Casas, who chronicled
the story of the voyages of Columbus
in his Historic de las Indias," writes
that the admiral discovered the island
during his second voyage, in June, 1494,
on st. John the Evangelist's day, there
fore naming it "Evangelista." There
is every evidence that between the
time of Columbus and the earliest set
tiers the island was the headquarters
for the most ferocious pack of sea
wolves that hunted the seas in the late
Sixteenth and early Seventeenth CEN
turtles. English, French and Dutch all
found security on the Isle of Pines.
Not the least interesting epoch Of
the islands history was when 1t served
as d slave fattening" depot. In the
days when the traders in "black ivory"
found the difficulties of their profess
sion increasing in the ratio of preju-
dice against slave-holding, their profits
decreased in a like ratio. They at
tempted to rectify this loss by bring
ing a more valuable article to the mar
ket, and the Isle of Pines became a
haven of rest and contentment for the
slaves they brought over in dark holds
from Africa, before they were sold in
''the States. Detroit News.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-09
DON'T SWALLOW THEIR YOUNG
Popular Idea Concerning Snakes 10 Not
Borne Out by the Observations
of Scientists.

Snakes don't swallow their young.
The ventral scales on a female snake
are controlled by muscle just behind
the head. Ordinarily they are hori-
Eontal, but when the mother snake
scents danger she contracts the muscle
On the back Of her neck, which i'm
mediately brings the scales to q YER
teal position. This opens q slit
under the bottom jaw, and at the same
time loosens the abdominal skin, thus
forming pouch. The younger ones
dart through the slit and into the
pouch, and this is what has led peo-
pie to think they take refuge in tha
mother snakes stomach.
1t requires careful and skilled dis
section to detect the pouch, because
the skin shrinks when a snake is
killed. When the poison gland is re-
moved 1t tightens the skin under the
neck, and the youngsters can't get
into the pouch. In the female snake,
between the pharynx and the gullet,
there Is a peculiar, lid-like valve.
and anything passing this valve can't
possibly return.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1923-03-09
OLD NAMES STILL POPULAR
Parents Retain Partially for Favorites
That Have Done Duty for Many
Centuries.

A somewhat interesting census Of
Christian names has been taken in
the public schools of Stratford. And
1t is found that old and simple ones
continue to be favorites. Those which
are represented by more than fifty pu-
pills include: John, 1884; Margaret,
la; William, 115; George, 81; Mary,
%; Dorothy, IA; James, ST; Helen, SO,
and Fred, 55. Gladys Is the first in
terloper to appear in the list, with a
score Of 30.
With all the names In the world
at their disposal, stage names, names
out Of novels, and made-to-order
names, which they or others might In
vent, parents go on, in the same old
way, calling their offspring John and
William and Margaret, and hoping in
vain that they will not be nicknamed
Jack or Bill or Maggie. Occasionally
a name Is figured out which is war
ranted to defy corruption into any Of
the familiar variants. But It's pos
SCISSOR probably blossoms forth as Fat.
ty or Snooty, or in some other gu1se
quite foreign to the carefully selected
choice of the fond parents. Some
times they telephone their favorits
newspaper and deplore the fact that
they cannot find a suitable name
Nothing IL quite as different as their
child. And will the newspaper please
suggest. But the wise newspaper
thereupon processes utter inability to
find an appeliation distinctive enough
and noble enough for the purpose. The
parents sigh. And In all likelihood an.
other is added to the long list of Johns
and Margarets.-Toronto Star.