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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Clyde II. Smith Speaks TO the
Students

BY invitation of Supt. w b. Wood
bury, Clyde H. Smith spoke to the
BOYS and girls of the Skowhegan high
school In Engine Hall at 40 last Mon
day afternoon. His talk was on Leg
islative matters and was in line with
the efforts the young men ana young
women are seeking to acquaint them
selves with Maine Legislative pro-
ceedure. Mr.. Smith told of the make
up of the House and Senate and the
method of the election OF members.
Also of the organization of Legisla-
tive bodies. the appointment OF COM
mittees. the three kinds of Legisla-
ton and the methods of introducing
and disposing of bills, and Of pro-
posed laws. generally spoken of as
WI To -. Ne IN Encourage the young
people in a study of this subject Mr..
Smith offered SO to be divided into
three prizes for the best three pa
pers on. "The Duties of Legislator"
He suggested that these papers be
brief and to the point and that they
be submitted not later than Feb. Is.
With reference to the proposed eX'
cursion of the students to Augusta.
the speaker said that he seconded
the suggestion very heartily and told
of preparations he would be glad to
make for the event. He thought 1t
would be possible for the Governor
TO address the Skowhegan party BRIEF
". lie would see to it that seats
were reserved in the visitors galleries
so that they could have an oppor-
tunity to watch the procedure in
both the Senate and the House and
was confident he could find a suitable
place for them to eat a picnic dinner
and that he could see that they were
shown through the Governors Man
sion and the various departments at
the State House. The speaker is
sure that all who go will look back
upon the event as a most profitable
day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Steward and
children have moved to Steward
Camps in Moscow where Mr.. Steward
will work at the mill.
Candlemas day was fair and bright,
but if the ground hog saw. his sha-
dow it must have been through a
periscope Who believes in signs
anyhow?
Mrs. William Robinson returned
from North Arson Saturday accom-
panied by her niece, Miss Jessie Hodg-
don who will visit her for short
time.
Evander Andrews is confined to
the house with bad cold.
Percy and Erwin Steward and Will
Martin have been loading cars with
dry stove wood for shipment to Wa
terville and will load another car
this week.
William Robinson has three teams
hauling long lumber from the mill on
Huston brook to SINNERS Mill in
Bingham.
Philip Palmer returned to school in
Bingham, Monday, after several days
at home with a sore throat.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
EAST SKOWHEGAS

The death of Charles Green occur
red Wednesday of last week at the
home of his brother-in-law. Elba Dan
forth on Eaton ridge after an illness
covering a period of several years,
terminating in paralysis. He was a
native of Massachusetts, and has liv-
ed in this vicinity for several years,
moving from Hinckley to the Dan
forth home about two years ago. His
wife who was formerly Miss Abbie
Danforth of this town, with other re-
latives. survives him. Funeral SER
vices were held from the Danforth
home Friday afternoon. conducted by
the Rev. George Merriam, pastor of
the Bethany Baptist church of Show
hogan. The remains were placed in
the tomb at the southside cemetery.
Friends of Miss Della Hilton will
be Interested to know that she has
been quite Ill with la grippe, at her
boarding place, in Old Town. but
when last heard from, was convalesc-
ing, and expected to be able to re-
sumo her school duties, during the
present week.
ker district on Friday and Saturday
of this week, February 3 and 10, as
the teacher, Miss Twitchell expects
to go to Orono where she will at
tend the winter carnival program at
the u. of NJ. on the 10th inst.
+. +. Parker. A. S. Miller and Hen
ry Boynton shipped carload of po-
tatoes from the Hinckiey station last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs II. Fl. Richardson, who
recently had the misfortune to have
their home destroyed by fire, are now
quite comfortably settled in their new
quarters, he having finished off rooms
in shed which was saved Their
many friends have responded liberal
~ to their needs. in the line of house
hold goods, clothing and bedding. Sew
eral nice warm puffs have been made
for them during the past two weeks.
by the women of the community, who
have worked with willing hands, Gag
er to assist their neighbor in their
hour of misfortune and it is need
less to say that Mr.. Richardson and
the entire family very much appre-
ciate the many kindnesses rendered
On Tuesday 9Th inst. several Ia
dies, who are neighbors and friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Richardson
gathered at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Evander Mitchell where a nice puff
which had been donated by them, was
tackled. A bountiful baked bean din
ner was served and very pleasant
day passed by all present.
The many friends and neighbors
here of Miss Alton Richardson were
sorry to learn of her illness at Som
erset hospital and hope for speedy
recovery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Letter from Tampa

Mrs. F. NJ. Witham of Norridgewock
letter. from her granddaughter in
Tampa, Florida:
405 DeLeon, st. Tampa, Fla,
Friday, January 26, 1928.
Dear grandma.
AS ! have a little time this after
noon | will try TO write to you. | got
out of school early today as We are
having our final examinations now.
There are six-hundred fifty pupils in
my school. 1t is called the Woodrow
Wilson Junior High School" | have
eight different teachers. The schools
here are very different from what
they are in the north. Here we go
from one room To an other, where at
home we stayed in one room all the
time We have only two study
periods a week, so | have to prepare
most of my lessons at home. | do not
have much time to write letters.
will now try to tell you a little
about the city of Tampa. 1t is a very
thriving city with population of fifty
two thousand. 1t has grown nearly
one-half in the last ten years. There
are ninety-six churches eight banks,
and fourteen Hotels. The incest and
most interesting hotel in the south is
Tampa Bay Hotel which is strictly
for tourists. There is a lovely park
around it where the guests entertain
themselves playing all sorts of games.
There has just been new band stand
th oil
dollars. They have a very nice band
which plays every afternoon and even
ing for ten weeks. | spend a good
part of my time here, when | am not
in school.
The city is now building a bridge
from st. Petersburg to Tampa, which
is to be the longest motor traffic
bridge in the world. 1t is to be six
miles long 1t shortens the distance
from 81 to 10 miles.
One Of the chief occupations in
Tampa is cigar making. There are
many cigar factories in the city. Some
of the tobacco is raised here, but the
greater part of is is shipped from
Cuba. Oranges, grapefruit, and
Strawberries are also raised in album
dance here. We can get very nice
oranges for one cent each, and grape
fruit ten for quarter. Strawberries
are in the height of the season now
We also get fine vegetables and the
celery is one of them.
Well | guess | will close for this
time. Write often as | am always
anxious to hear any news. Of course
we have the Observation-Disclosures
each week, which gives us lots of
news, but am always anxious to hear
from you.
Your granddaughter,
THELMA SMITH
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Obituary
fContributed)


This community was very much
saddened when 1t received news of the
death of one of its most respected
citizens, Arthur c. Flanders. About
three months ago he was stricken
with rheumatism which developed
into rheumatic fever. lie endured
seyerest pain and suffered unceasing-
ly to the end. All was done that
professional and loving hands could
do to relieve the sufferer, but to no
avail.
Mr.. Flanders was born in Brighton,
Jan. 18, 1887. the son Of Daniel anu
Estella Jacobs Flanders. His early
boyhood and school days were spent
in Mayfield. In 1912 he married
Miss Damie French and they settled
on a farm in Bingham where he lived
until his death. He always follow
ed the occupation OF farming anu
leaves some fine cattle and sheep. one
child came to bless their home The
end came Sunday morning at ]
O'Clock and funeral services were
held from the late home on Tuesday
afternoon. Jan. 30. Burial was in
the Pierce cemetery at Scion. Be
sides his wife and child. he leaves one
sister and three brothers to mourn
his loss. Arthur was loving hus-
band and father, a dear brother and
kind and congenial neighbor and
friend. Sincerest sympathy is ex-
tended the grief-strlcken family.
Sleep on, dear one, and take thy rest;
We know thou art forever bleT.
No sorrow, trouble, care or pain
Can ever grieye thy heart again.
Sleep, we'll meet thee by and by
In that best home beyond the sky
Where joy and gladness ne'er shall
end
And Jesus reigns thy faithful friend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
February Birthdays

February Is the month of famous
birthdays, Lincoln. st. Valentine,
Washington and Longfellow.
Your Public Library has splendid
collection of interesting Information
on these famous men. There are
numerous biographies, the complete
works of the two presidents, compris-
ing speeches, letters, state papers
and miscellaneous writing and Long
fellows poems.
Irving Bachelor has written story
called "a Man for the Ages that has
Abraham Lincoln for the leading
character.
William Roscoe Thayers new bio
graphy of George Washington is writ
ten with a keen understanding OF hui
man nature and rare ability to un-
veil the real man.
"a Virginia Cavalier" by Molly Ell
hot Seawell is most readable story
of Washington and his times.
I.ongfellow is Names own famous
poet, born in Portland and graduate
of Bowdoin College. Honor his
birthday by reading at least one OF
his poems.
You will want some games for your
Valentine parties 1t is also inter
esting to look up the origin of the
festival
Learn something new about each
one of these men whose birthdays
we celebrate this month.
Feb. 12-Abraham Lincoln.
Feb. IA st. Valentine.
Feb. 22--George Washington.
Feb. 27-Henry w, Longfellow.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
.JACKMAN

Mrs. Cyril Cyr entertained the 500
Club at her home on Tuesday, Jan
uary 30th
Miss Adeline Dellair was the win
ner of the first prize and Mrs. Par
ker Sands drew the BOBBY. A very
dainty luncheon was served and a
pleasant time was enjoyed by all
Those present were Mrs. Everett Nj
chols, Mrs. E. d. Humphreys, Mrs.
f. Melanson, Mrs. F. S. Newton, Mrs
d. Hancock, Mrs. Parker Sands, Mrs
Clifford Young. Mrs. Frank Doughty,
Mrs. Guy Winslow. Miss Norma Mac
Donald Miss Elsie McKenney Miss
Adeline Dellaire and the hostess, Mrs.
Cyr.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
CORN WILLIE

Joseph w. Judkins passed away at
the home of his son, b. +. Judkins
Saturday morning, February ,, after
a long illness. He has been tender
ly cared for by his aged wife, beside
the wife and son mentioned above.
Prayers were said ut ten O'Clock,
Tuesday forenoon at the home of his
son, Benoise Judkins. The body was
taken to Skowhegan and placed in
the tomb there He will he brought
to Cornvillc in the spring for burial
in the East Ridge cemetery.
Bertha Stott who recently sold her
farm has purchased place in Clin-
ton.
Miss Margery Williams was week
end guest of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Williams.
Agnes r. Moody has received word
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
The Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
EMBDEN

Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Witham and son
Gerald were visitors at Grant With
ans, Wednesday.
Zina Witham has finished cutting
Grating for George All Moulton.
Mrs. Forrest Shorey and son Ar.
thur spent the week end with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Murphy
Ansel Stevens is building, piers at
Caratunk Falls.
Fred Ward and Harlon Boyington
are hauling hemlock for Ansel Ste
vens.
Edith Mayhem was a visitor at Mrs.
George Benefits of Scion one day
last week.
Jote Stevens is working for Ansel
Stevens.
Merle Stevens is on the gain.
George Parlin is working at Arson.
Ruth Boyington is substituting In
the Primary school for Mrs. John
Hodgdon whose husband is sick with
the La Grippe.
John Waugh was a caller at Harry
Hilton's Saturday.
Dana Witham is hauling potatoes
and loading them at Embden station
for Hugh Hight.
Mrs. Rolon Tozier and daughter
Enid spent the week end with her pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harlon Boyington
Harry Hilton is working for John
Waugh. t-g
Grant William went to Lewiston
Thursday morning to attend the lee
turer's conference.
Mrs. Ernest Gilman is sick with
the la grippe. Her mother Mrs
James Murphy is caring for her
Roy Walker was a caller at Elmer
Berry's Friday.
Russell Owens has returned from
the woods.
WEST EMBDEN
Leslie Chadbourne has gone to Hav-
erhill, Mass. to work for the winter.
Linwood and Leslie Berry are try
ing to cut little birch but the roads
ten it seems impossible to do much
work in the woods this winter.
Mrs Fred Cole was a Sunday call
er on her daughter, Mrs. Guy Chad
bourne.
Ralph Stevens is cutting ash wood
for Guy Chadbourne.
The scare of scarlet fever in this
vicinity is all over as there are no
new cases.
This place was saddened to hear of
the sudden death of Ben Berry also of
Mrs. Clara Getchell as she was once
"a neighbor here and was well liked
and respected here. She was kind
friend and good neighbor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our thanks f0i
the kindness and sympathy shown by
our friends and neighbors during our
recent bereavement by the death OF
Mrs, Ellen Johnson, our sister and
aunt.
Mrs. Mary Holden, sister
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Temple
sister
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Holden,
nephew
Mr. and Mrs. George Games,
niece
Moose River. Me-, Feb. 8, 1923.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincerest
thanks to our neighbors and friends
who so willingly helped and aided us
during the sickness and death of our
loved one and we especially thank
DR.. Piper for his untiring service and
efforts. We wish to thank all who
sent or brought fruit or flowers. We
very much appreciate also the post
card shower recently sent our dear
one.
Mrs. Arthur Flanders
and family
Mr.. Fred l.. Flanders
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Curtis
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Flanders
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Flanders
and family
Bingham, Maine. Feb. s, 1928
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Gard OF Thanks

II is our wish to express our deep
appreciation and thanks to our many
friends who have offered assistance
and sympathy in our time of sorrow
and loss We wish especially to
thank the wide circle of neighborhood
friends who gave the beautiful basket
of roses as mark of their respect
and esteem for our loved one. The
thoughtfulness of the pastor, Rev.
George Loring Thurlow, the Odd Eel
lows Fraternity and the First Phi'a
thea Glass is greatly appreciated.
Mrss John f. Phillips
Mr.. and Mrs. II. ], Phillips
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Judkins
Skowhegan Me-, Feb. s, 1928
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
NEW VINEYARD

Our post master. Fred B. Spauld-
ing passed away Wednesday evening,
aged about ga years. He suffered a
slight stroke of paralysis nearly a
year ago and has been gradually fail
ing since, only confined to his bed
two days at last.
Death has claimed Mrs. Joe Turn
err who has been mentioned some
times as failing. She was placed in
the tomb at Pennington. She was
seventy-nine years, nine months, and
II days old.
1t still remains very sickly, several
of the T. II. S. scholars are home
with the prevailing pedemic.
In spite of bad roads there was a
good number out Saturday evening
at installation of Lemon Stream
Grange. A fine supper was served
Mrs. Fred Lowe is gaining from her
recent operation.
Undertaken John Butts was -four
hours getting from New Portland Sun
day to attend +. b. Spaulding's fun
eral. Then the remains were taken
to Strong and placed in the tomb.
Elmer Circuit has been drawn as
traverse juror.
John Varnum has returned home
and is assisting in the postofiice.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
WEST MOSCOW

The last meeting of the Good Will
Club was held February LIST at the
home of Mrs. Lucy Crombie. In
spite of the hard roads a good crowd
was out and a very pleasant after
noon was spent. After the usual
business meeting. delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess
assisted by Miss Louise Ashcroft. The
next meeting will be with Mrs. Stella
Hill. February 18th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Bingham Grange Cook Book

The Cook Book recently issued by
Bingham Grange will be mailed post
paid to anyone for soc, Orders
should be sent to Mrs. Frank Savage,
Scion, Maine, r. F. ID. 2. These
books are also on sale at: Samp-
sons Drug Store. ASkowhegan; F. w
Preble, Bingham; II. l.. Wyman,
Scion and Harry Merrill's, Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
EVERYBODY WANTS 1T

Have you ordered your Bos
ton Sunday Globe?
Owing to the increasing de-
mand, to be sure of your copy
of the Sunday Globe it, is
necessary that you order the
paper regularly from your
news dealer or newsboy.
Read the Frank G. Car
penter story in next Sundays
Globe Magazine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
EAST NEW PORTLAND

Among those who are and have
been on the sick list are: Mrs. Edna
Norton, NJ. M. Tozier. Roland, Allen
Clayton, Verna and Ethel Tozier, Mr.
and Mrs. Earl Emery. A. II. Adams
and daughter Christine and Lyndon
Atwood. Miss Maggie Tozier is also
sick and spending week at home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
Funeral OF John +. Phillips

Memorial services for the late John
f. Phillips, whose death occurred on
the 31st as noted in our issue of
Thursday last, were held from the
family home on West Front street
Saturday afternoon. Rev. George
Loring Thurlow, pastor of the Fed
Grated Church oficiated and the body
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
PLEASANT RIDGE

Silas Hunnewell is quite i'll. DR..
Hopkins of Bingham is the attending
physician.
Mrs. Celia Rollins was in Skowhe-
gan Friday for medical treatment.
Eben Hill of Moscow is the guest
of his daughter, Mrs. Essie Hume
we'll.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
MERCER

The minstrel show which was given
last Friday night at the Grange Hall
by Fred Florette and his assistants
was well attended, the house being
packed. After the show followed
free refreshments of assorted cake
and coffee which was followed by
dancing. Mr.. Florette and his as
sistants are now preparing very
fine drama entitled Miss Buzby's
Boarders' to be given at future
date.
There has been some repair work
done on the town hall so that town
meeting can be held there this year
There were no church services here
Sunday.
The Minstrel comedy will present
their show in the town hall at Starks
this Friday night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
RIPLEY

NJ l.. Thurston is quite i'll with the
grippe.
Atwood Eaton and sister Frances
have been sick with the prevailing
distemper.
The Richardson children have got
the whooping cough
Miss Fannie Marble had an i'll turn
Sunday, January 2S.
Mrs. Abbe Farrar Is sick and DR..
Wilson of Cambridge is attending her.
Perley Mckinney who has been
away working on the hay press is at
home, the guest Of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George McKenney, who are
spending the winter on the Sam Skill
lings place.
Willard Lyshorne has been the
guest of his neice in Cambridge.
Edgar Ramsdell still remains very
poorly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08

OF the death of Elizabeth Davis, the
widow of w. N Davis, formerly of
this town, at Scion Mills, ILL.,, Dec
ember 27f 1922 Mrs Davis had
been in very poor health for a long
period and her death was not a sur
prise, the cause being Bronchial Pneu-
monia.
There will be installation of officers
at Wesserunsett Grange, Saturday
evening, February 10th. w B. Whit
tier of Skowhegan will be the in
stallng officer.
The first radio in town has been
installed at the home of G. Il. French
Many in this vicinity are busy har-
vesting their ice.
On account of the bad storms of
the last month nearly all social af-
fairs in town were cancelled or post
poned.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-02-08
WEST CORNVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs James Pugh spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C.. w.
Clement of East Madison.
J. c. Scott and Frank Pugh, select
men of Cornville were in Skowhegan
Monday on official business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Drawn spent Fri
day at Scion with their daughter,
Mrs. Edward McQuilkin and family
Several of the farmers of the COM
munity are cutting their years sup
ply of ice.
school closed Saturday, February 3rd
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-03-15
Verdict In Texas.

Speaking OF the curious methods OF
administering "eyen- handed" justice re-
sorted to by some of our BULLDOG"
and "backwoods" juries brings this
to mind.
The writer wa. sosourning some
years ago in little town in South
western Texas. where there held forth
a Judge" whose name will be familiar
to many. one Roy Bean. the local
Judge and owner of the town hail.
which bore huge sign, readable from
the train, bearing the legend, Roy
Beams Town Hall, Opera House and
Seat Of Justice"
Puzzling yerdicts had been brought
by the then acting panel of jurors in
the various cases submitted to their
arbitrament-verd which seemed
10 display naughty Indifference to
ali the rules OF evidence and logic.
WherSthe panel was discharged the
Yeccnateg of this tale stopped i'll at the
general store kept by the foreman. a
leather skinned. Steely-eyed Texan, and
after many diplomatic 0vertures ven
tured the query, How in the dedce
did YOU arrive at the yerdicts that
your Jury rendered during the past
teYmT a.
The Texan contemplatively rang up
the cuspidor, turned his keen gray
eyes full upon the guestioner, whom
he scrutinized for some seconds with
!,
"Well I'll tell you stranger, seein'
It's you. We jest throwed dice. Fer big
cases cases we throwed pig dice, an
fer little CAGES we throwed Little dee;
so, you see. it all come out fair an
square like"
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1923-03-15
IImburoer cure.

eco ahead and have some Of this
rabbit; it's fine" said a volubie table
companion. Wont hurt you bit
Stomach trouble? Nonsense. you only
imagine you have, or II you have, you
needn't. Ever try Lim5urger eaeese7
No? Thought not. It's the only thing
that never fails. Go ahead, laugh all
you want to. Don't mind me. don't
mind it q bit. Never was more serious
in my life. If you think you can't
drink black coffee after dinner, try it.
If you're sure crab fakes la Mary
land will be the death Of you the
morning after. just try some, and then
after you've tried them at Delmonico's
or the Waldorf just slip INTO some
little place. before you go home and
have a good-sized piece IF Limburger.
You'll never know you have such a
thing as stomach. Never was more
serious In my life. Been laughed at
more times than you could count, but
/ don't care. "T1l stand up for Linn
burger.
Doctors seem to have missed it up
to date. but they'll soon wake up, and
every one who thinks he has dys-
pepsia or indigestion will be making a
bee line for the nearest delicatessen
or restaurant with 'Limburge1' on his
tongue. There's nothing like it. take
my word"
And we all wondered If Limburger
really had such possibilities. The man
seemed to mean 1t all.