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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

real producing orange grove, located in the right place. A man owns this grove who cannot look after 1t and has business interests in another locality; al ready big income grove; with little proper care will double in crop; 40 acres land, on beautiful lake, close to Winter Haven, Fla, and right on the asphalt road; 24 acres in solid grove and acres ready to set. The trees are about 25 years old, mostly oranges Price $30,000. and l will throw in the present crop of fruit. See or write Ira L. Cox, Hotel Olive. Tampa, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

LOUISIANA-Rest, recreation and profit
 able investment. sure to grow in value in this 20- acre home place fronting on a safe larbor inlet, and also on open beach eastern shore of the Bay of St. Louis, near Pass Christian. Sturdy storm proof house with artesIan running water Sanitary plumbing. few pecan trees. Very cheap at $4o00. Ask for details. R. McWilliams 20S Carondelet New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

FLORIDA-Fortune. 10 acres good land,
 Irish potato section St. Johns county; more land if needed. Safety first; Coun- try store near by will provide considerable living quarters overhead in half acre gar den plot. Beautiful and healthful location on the St. Johns river; good hunting and fishing. Bargain: All for the amount the stock and fixtures; will inventory around }3,600. Disadvantages: Pioneer conditions, no church, no school, no social advantages. References: Jax. Bank and wholesale houses P. 0. Box S6s, Riverdale. St. Johns County, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

and board, private,
 steam heated home; business couple or young men; references required. Main
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

WEST END-Beautifully furnished room
 and excellent meals; private home; busi- ness couple or men. West End 766-W. s. 10TH ST, S2e-Lovely large room {;
 steam heated apartment; excellent meals. Main 143S-W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

On Ensley Ave. near Ensley Highlands, s-room duplex bungalow; rents s900 year; price s5.75o, payable sl,25o cash, balance s75 month Geo. w. Wise. PIP Farley Bldg Phone S316.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

MISSISSIPPI-Ten acres miles from
 Gulfport; truck and fruit land; high and dry; will sell cheap for cash or on time or trade for Birmingham suburban lots. or anything immediately salable. E-69. care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04

WEST END-sh acres on avenue in West
 End; best white residence section; fit for home anything; at half price; also lumber or coal site: best buy in Birming- ham district, W. O. Davis 2l4 s. Poplar St. Phone West End 2s and West End 75l-w.
 FLORIDA-SS acres citrus and truck land
 in famous Pasco county Highlands" Fla; healthful year-round climate; paved road, lake front, good buildings. bearing grove; 5000. or will subdivide. Address II. c. Jackson. Route B. Box 1884, Dade City. Fla.
 FLORIDA For sale. 9h acres high land
 2h acres bearing grove; half mile cor porate limits: will cut 54 lots price t7S.ooo. J. E. Ricketson. Orlando. Fla.
 HOUSES FOR SALE 100
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-04
ROOMS AND BOARD

NORWOOD-Nicely furnished rooms with
 excellent meals; also garage for rent; references required. Apply Mrs R. s. Hyde, 3215 18th Ave, N. Phone Hem- lock 366-J.
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Anniversary Opportunities in
$500 to $1,000 Corsets
at $3.50

Because many fine models have been left in odd lots
and broken sizes using the Anniversary Sale
Memo Mime. Lyra, Bnner and Frolaset models in
cluded Front and back acing, cout and broehea flesh
and white Sizes 2 to 36 in the lot but not in every
style. - ~s :, -
= THIRD FLOOR IAxssuRaH & BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-04

Coming just the beginning of the fall season. the
group of undergarments splendid quality nainsook is
used in their ashionng, and there is such an abundance
of styles. you may choose simple garment OF one av
touches Of hand embroidery and have matching
inserts and edge.
The nieteowns have round, square and neck lines,
and the envelope cheise haye butup Or strap shoulders
THIRD FLOOR 1Asssu1eH |. saorzEa
Evening star., 1923-10-04

BOYS HEAVY RIBBED COT
TON HOSE, serviceable, good look
ing quality. in black only, 2Oc
pair .................. -
MISSES MERCERIZED Isle
HOSE, splendid grade; in cordovan,
white and black, Special, E0~
pair -. .................. wv
Evening star., 1923-10-04
5000 Yards All-Silk Crepe de
Chine. Special, $1.65
36-In. Wide.Wale Corduroy
Yard. 8Sc
FIRST FLOOR, LAsssuRex = BROTHER

These are prime favofitss for robes OF all
kinds. Prime quality, too, in oil desirable
colors. Anniversary brints the price down.
suRoH Z BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-04

The anniversary has no better values thsn
this fine chiffon velvet. Imported quality,
soft and lustrous, for street and evening Gowns.
THIRD FLOOR. I
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Anniversary Layettes
for the New Baby !
$8.o5

The busy mother who must collect 1ayette quickly
and economically will be with this special oher
ig The articles could possbly be assembled sep
arstely at anywhere this pteeand just the things
are chosen that the little newcomer will need the most
(:o~n. e9sSssss s Shirts -,
.s-@.r Slips - 1,n:J Cn:ss.J Nh ,7~1s
Dress Ps;rs Rnofees
1 Wsspper IL Hernmed Diapers, 1886
rlaansletts Csrrudes s z Blanket
"Tdeap Panty Waisfs,y &c
Children prefer these sturdy they
oofahie and convenient and mothers their unusu
quality ped buttons and reinfoements for side ters
Creety reduced. Sizes z to II years
rouHrH LAxssuHoH BROTHER
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Four Anniversary Specials
Children's Hosiery

CHILDREN'S N-LENG 9Th
FANCY SOX, in putty, camel, cor
dovan, gray and black. Spe- EO~
cial, pair. r.................. ~
CHILDREN'S GOLF SPORT
HOSE, smart heather mixtures, also
gray and brown. Excep- zE~
tional, pair. ir.............. -
Evening star., 1923-10-04
Glorious Sample Hats Arrive!

A Series Of WonderfA Purchases! Styles
That WiH Be admired and Bought All
Dollars More Than This Anniversa,
Sem-Dress Hats Of Lyons Velvet =
Sport Hats of Embroidered and Plain Velours.
Tailored Hats of Fine Felt.
Brocaded and Velvet Turbans.
Lovely Mottled Felt Sport Hats.
= Untrimmed Hats of Lyons Velvet
Seems if every maker we've done business with
wants to be in this great sale! Here lovely
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
DOLLAR DAY BRINGS
MANY VISITORS
Street Dance Great
Attraction at Night
Many People Take Advantage of Won
deriul Bargains Offered on
Tuesday

Under the direction of the Mer-
chants Association a very success
full Dollar Day occurred here last
Tuesday. Local business houses
were crowded with customers, altho
Skowhegan people took advantage OF
the bargains more extensively than
did out of town residents. Still dur
ing the day great many visitors
came in to shop from surrounding
towns. The county had been well
covered by advertising. The day
ended with a street dance on Water
street, the Citizens Band furnishing
splendid music from platform erect
ed about midway of the thorofare
Hundreds of people enjoyed this move
entertainment, while the sidewalks
were packed with people who were
unable to find seats. in the specia
seating arrangements extending along
each side. 1t was estimated thai
$500 people participated in this un
usual event. There was splendid
order and it was a gala night fol
Skowhegan and its neighbors. This
part of the attraction was entirely
free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
BIG ATTRACTION FOR
SkOWHEGAN FAIR
Lew DuF0ur Will Have 100000 Worth
of Equipment in Connection
With Other Events

Among the entertainme at the
annual fair of the Somerset Central
Agricultural Society to be held here
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday, September II, II, 13 and Ia,
will be the Lew DuFour Exposition
Shows with over 100000 worth of
rides of various kinds. This is un-
questionably by far the largest mid
way ever put on at Fairview Park.
Manager and owner Lew DuFour of
the Exposition has recently been in
Skowhegan making contracts and ar
ranging the advance matters for the
appearance of the shows. They take
in all the leading fairs of the country
and the fact that Skowhegan has been
placed on their schedule shows the
rating which in the past few years
this annual event has acquired in the
minds of those who follow such af-
fairs and keep posted on the standing
of the hundreds of agricultural shows
and fairs held in the East each fall.
Manager DnFour said you may
quote me as saying that the exposi-
tion will be brought to town by Il
special train OF % cars. The eX-
position will occupy about 125,000
square feet Of the midway, having IA
frontage of $500 feet formed in a
circular manner.
In rides alone said Mr. DuFour,
we have over 100000 worth of
equipment. We feature that sensa-
ton of Cony Island. the past season,
the Caterpillar ride. This is the
amusement device that had blase New
York wild with excitement and it will
be the first time such an amusement
device has ever been brought to the
state of money 1t will surely be a
good time for the young folks and all
the other folks.
Then in addition we have the sea-
plane, whip and other of the famous
pleasure riding machines which have
been literally patronized by amuse-
ment seekers the past few years. The
Ferris wheel is one of the best manu-
featured. It is a pure delight just
to swing round the circle in these
hand-home cars and look down upon
the ground far below. 1t has all the
pleasures of aviation with none of it's
attendant risks.
Then the young COLTS will simply
go crazy over the Merry Round,
the handsomest machine ever brought
to the state of Maine purchased by
the management at cost of $4,000.
Then there is another feature of
interest to everyone, the freak ami
nal show, with the odd and unusual
gathered from all parts of the globe.
Those who haven't seen this freak
animal show have something to look
forward to. 1t is the largest collec-
ton of the odd and bizarre ever gath
cred under one tent. OF the hun
dreds of thousands who witnessed
this show at hundreds of shows
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
MEETS WITH
FA|Rv|EW GRANGE
Splendid Meeting on Tuesday Last at
Smithfeld with Large
Attendance

The Pomona held a largely attend
ed and most interesting meeting with
Farview Grange, Smithfield, Tuesday
of this week. The officers were
present with but one exception. Fair
view Grange did all possible to give
the Pomona most loyal reception
which was voiced by Vim. NJ. Ellis,
master of the home Grange and ac-
knowledged by Grant Witham, the
Pomona master A class of seven
was instructed in the Pomona degree
and admitted This with the OPEN
ing ceremonies occupied the morn
ing session and a bountiful dinner
and social hour were greatly enjoy
ed by all.
At the opening of the afternoon
session came the accustomed salute
to the Flag. Then came the impress
sive memorial services in memory of
thirteen Pomona members who have
passed away during the past year.
The lecturer and chaplain directed
these sacred exercises. w. M. Ellis
gave brief history of Fairview
Grange, outlining the trials and sa-
crifices made by the members IN
building two halls. paying bills and
bringing the Grange up to its pres
ent degree of prosperity. There
were selections in reading by Mabel
Hartford and Dora Cunliff; duet by
Bessie Hardy and Lura Richardson;
address on "Flower Culture" by II.
Ina Jewett of the Department of Ag-
ricultUro and LECTURER of Lincoln
County Pomona, who gave a ready
answer to variety of questions ask
ed by several members. A A. Glea-
son, lecturer of Kcnnebec Pomona re-
sponded to his name with fraternal
remarks; closing thoughts were Civ
en- by Ethel McCollor, lady assistant
steward of the Pomona. Singing
America closed the exercises.
Next meeting with Bingham Grange
August 28.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
BethrOtlla Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Leavitt of Pur-
cell, Okla, former Skowhegan peo-
pie, announce the engagement of their
only daughter. Miss Margaret Good
win Leayitt to William Philbrick,
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
w. Philbrick of Skowhegan. Miss
Leavitt is spending the summer at
the home of her grandfather, Llewe-
llyn Goodwin here. Mr.. Philbrick
has also been in Skowhegan and vic
unity this summer since the compile
tion of the spring term at Bowdoin
Both young people are very well
known and exceedingly popular among
the younger social set. No date has
been set for the wedding as both Mr.
Philbrick and Miss Leavitt wish to
continue their studies for longer
period
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
FRGFORGE OTIS SMITH STARTSEAST AFTER
PPd|iIIEfRFNCE WITH PRESIDENT COOLIDGE.
h.fnite Steps Toward Settlement of the Coal
Situation Are Now Underway

coal commission work out scheme of
settlement which will insure the peo-
pie of the country an adequate supply
OF domestic coal for the approaching
winter.
If the good offices of the commits
sion fail to accomplish the desired re-
suit, it Is believed here the President
will call conference of the opera
tors and miners and use his own
powers of persuasion to bring about
an adjustment of the dispute which
recent conference between the war;
ing factions could not adjust.
While friends of the President insist
it is wholly unlikely that any threat
will be made to use military force to
insure operation of the mines, except
as last resort. they are positive
that there will be no interruption of
coal production.
Congressman Graham of Illinois,
who is candidate for the position of
Republican house leader in the next
Congress, also discussed the coal situ-
alton with President Coolidge and
when he emerged from the inner office
at the Willard, he Joined the chorus
of Presidential visitors who insist
there will be no strike.
Joseph B. Eastman of Boston, mem-
ber of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, was caller at the Presiden-
tial suite. He talked with the Presi-
dent regarding the transportation
phases of the coal situation but he
declined to go into details as to the
nature of the discussion.
The departure of DR.. Smith for
Gloucester for conference with John
Hays Hammond and others of his as
sociates is understood to be for the
purpose of formulating the commits
sions plans and preparation of the
recommendations to be made to the
President as quickly as possible.
One suggestion has been that efforts
will be made to have the operators
and miners submit their case to an ar
bitration board made up of Secretary
of Labor Davis and the members of
the coal commission. This plan is
opposed by some OF those close to the
President, who believe that the best
results can be obtained by bringing
the operators and miners together in
a conference, virtually under the eye
of the President, where they would
be required to reach an agreement
among themselves.
There is every evidence that Presi-
dent Coolidge realizes that speedy
action is necessary if a shortage of
fuel is to be prevented. and it is un-
derstood that he regards uninterrupt-
ed operation of the mines as impera-
tive That is why every energy of
the new Chief Executive is being bent
towards preventing or stopping a
strike.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
EAST MADISON MAN IS
BADLY HURT
William Holt Breaks Arm and Sus-
tainS Injuries at Bald
Mountain

William Holt of East Madison, late
ly employed by the Maine Central
Railroad at Bald Mountain received
injuries while unloading ice Tuesday
morning from car. The tongs
slipped as he was engaged at his
work and Mr. Holt fell on his back.
One bone of the right arm was broken
and other bones were dislocated. He
also received bruises about the face.
He was Immediately brought to Ken
nebec VALLEY Hospital here by DR..
Sawyer of Madison who with DR..
Young set the fractures. He has
since been removed to his home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
PROMINENT MAS0NS IN
TOWN
Past Officers Association Held Meet
ing Here Yesterday-Banquet
Theatre I'm Evening

The Past Officers Association, the
membership of which is composed OF
Masons. who have been at the head OF
all York Rite bodies, and the only
organization of its kind in the U. S.
met in Skowhegan yesterday. A ban
ouet was served at one o'clock under
the direction of Mrs. Kate S. Simp-
son with young ladies', mostly mem
bers of the Eastern Star, serving. The
menu included grapefruit, soup, roast
chicken with dressing. potato, celery,
olives, hot rolls, apple pie, ice cream
and coffee. The tables were prettily
decorated with cut flowers and the
meal was enjoyed in Masonic banquet
hall. The Past officers were accom-
panied by their ladies and Masonic
Club rooms were thrown open for the
OCCASION. Garnishings of flowers
added to the attractiyeness of these
rooms and punch and waters were
temptingly arranged to refresh the
guests. A business meeting follow
ed the banquet with DIR. j. A. Richan
of Rockland, the president, presiding.
During the afternoon points of inter
the new plant of the Maine Spinning
Co., the new Weston power house, CO.
burn Park and other places, after
which the ladies and gentlemen mo-
tored to Lakewood where supper was
served at the Arcadia Tea Room The
day was concluded with a theatre par
tv at East is West" in Lakewood
Theatre. The following were in at
tendance: Mr. and Mrs. w. X. Hal
lett, Miss Dorothy May Hallett, Ban
gor; Mrs. Floyd F. Smiley, Caribou
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie W. Cutter, Ban
gor; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel B. Furbush,
Brunswick; Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. New
bert Rockland; Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ
/ Newbert, Israel Snow, Rockland; Mr.
and Mrs. Cyrus N. Blanchard, Wilton;
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Adams, Ban
gor; MIR. and Mrs. A. l. Mather, Rock
land; DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Richan, Rock
land; Mrs. c. e. Morse, Rockland ;
S. NJ. Dureane, Rockland; Fred e.
Trefethen, Wilton; Mr.. and Mrs. Les
ter NJ Andrews, Oakland, and the fol
| lowing Skowhegan members and their
! ladies' Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Ordway
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Bucknam, Mr.
and Mrs. George H. Plummer, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Fl. Lancaster, Mr.. and Mrs
Edward f. Merrill and E. e. Sturte-
want. With the exception of A. NJ
Newbert and Israel snow all the gen
| tlemen named are members of the AS
sociation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
SKOWHEGAN AND WATERv|LLE ROTAR|ANS
GATHER At HODGES FARM FOR PICNIC
District Governor Daniel Sullivan Coming to
Local Club on August 27--Tuesday's Meeting

cleyerly, her second number being a
favorite Rotary song. The End of
Perfect Day" Singing under the
leadership OF George Yose of Water
Vile and DR.. r. A Derbyshire of
Skowhegan was also enjoyed at inter
walls. The principal speakers was
Dean Leon s Merrill OF the Uniyersi-
ty OF Maine and his topic was. "A
Farmers Problems In the course
of his address he touched on the bet
ter system Of marketing, the farm to
market road and urged the maintain
ing in full force, as in the past, var
ious research activities furnishing
agricultural information. Later in
the evening the Rotarians and the la
dies adjourned 10 Victor Grange Hall
at Fairfield Center, where, through
the courtesy OF the Nateryille Club,
there was free dancing with music by
Babe harrington Orchestra of Wat
ervillc. The grand march was led
by President {. z. Merrill of the
Skowhegan Club and Mrs. Merrill.
REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY
The regular meeting of the Skowhe-
gan club was held Tuesday at the
usual hour in Grand Army Hall. Mrs.
Kate S Simpson serving the luncheon.
Owing to the day being Dollar Day
the program was abbreviated and
there was not the usual large atend-
ancc. In the absence of both the
president and vice president. S. W.
Philbrick was named as presiding Off
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
CRIMINAL MATTERS KEEP SOMERSET
OFFICIALS BUSY IN THE COUNTY
Theft Case at Camp Modin- --Gypsies Turn Back
In Their Travels--InfIuence of Liquor

Sheriff Mooers, his deputies and
other officials of the county are being
kept busy on criminal matters in diff
ferent sections of the county. Albert
Forth of ST. Everett, Canada, work
ing in road crew al Johnson Noun
tain township was before Trial jus
tice T. G. Lord. Tuesday evening.
charged with operating a motor ye-
hicle while under the influence OF
liquor. Word had been received al
the Sheriffs office early Monday
morning from Johnson Mountain that
an automobile without number plates
driven by an unknown man while in
the state of intoXication was at that
time in the road near Lake Parlin and
that the man was incapable of naYi-
eating the vehicle Sheriff Mooers
at once telephoned to Deputy Sheriff
Jackson at Jackman, who made q
quick run to- Johnson Mountain and
secured the car but the man eluded
arrest until the following day when
he was apprehended and brought tc
Skowhegan. He pleaded not guilty
but was found guilty and was sen
fenced to pay a fine of $100 and cost.
or to serve sixty days in jail. Ed
ward Spaulding. also employed in the
road building operations was tn,
principal witness for the state anf
told of finding the man asleep in hi.
car. of having smclled liquor on him
further claiming that Fortin stagger
ed quite a little outside of the ear
Forth himself claimed that he ha,
trouble with his car and had WORKED
on the same during the night and wa
tired and went to sleep. He statet
thru his interpreter. Deputy Sheriff
| Thibodeau, that he didn't have liquol
altho his companions had got some
He claimed that he had a drivers Ii
cense.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-16
BRINGS STRANGE
ART TO SOMERSET
Norridgewock Woman
Does Egyptian Work
Mrs. Ella B. SandfOrd, Formerly OF
New Brunswick, Brings Wonder.
fuI Results from Bark
and MOSSeS

Mrs Ella 3. Sandford called at the
Reporter office Tuesday bringing with
her some remarkable handwork which
will be shown at the Skowhegan Fair
next MONTH This is old Egyptian
work. the wonder Of the world and it
is probable that with the exception
of her daughter, Mrs. Frank c, Mar
tyn no other persons are engaged in
this line of work. These unusual
crafts are pictures made entirely of
birch bark and MOSES and thousands
of pieces in all designs are required
to complete these works of art. One
of the samples shown by Mrs. Sand
ford was representation of the cleo
trical building of Paris. This pic
ture alone required about one years
work. Thousands of pieces of bark
were used and the result was accom-
plished with a penknife and scissors.
Ii also requires much work and time
to press and prepare the mosses. Mrs
Sandford is a widow of Deacon W. Nj
Sandford and has been living at Nor
ridgewock for a year. The family
came to this section from Preaux
Kings County, CORVALLIS, Nova SEQ
tia She learned the art from an
English Admiral's wife, no longer liv-
ing Mrs. Sandford and her daugh-
ter purpose to continue this line as
general business and it certainly is
unique, differing from almost any 9TH
er in the world but beautiful int its
results. She has in stock at the pres
ent time nine pieces of this work
which will be among the notable ex-
hibits at the Fair.