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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
WEST NORRIDGEWOCK

Levitte Bellefleur was In Wateryille
Saturday to accompany home his lit
tie daughter Janet for a two weeks
recess from the Convent school which
she Is attending
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Whipple OF
Starks4 passed the day Sunday with
friends in this town.
There are at present four cases of
whooping cough in this place, the
two small children of Mr.. and Mrs,
Ralph Hilton, the little son of Mr.. ann
Mrs. Benedict Yeaton and Clifford
Green who is employed by Mr.. Yea
ton.
Mrs. Lindley Lambert and son
Gerald of Starks were at the home OF
Mrs. Lamberts parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
b. r. Baker for Christmas. MIR.
Lambert joined them for the day.
Mr. and Mrs Harold Baker and son
Floyd took Christmas dinner with
friends in New Sharon.
Mr.. Belleaeur had the misfortune to
overturn his REQ truck Saturday
evening about five o'clock as he was
leaving work for home with a crew of
men. Mr.. Belleheur in trying to
avoid very bad place in the road got
too far over the edge. No one was
injured.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Holt Of Hiuck-
ley passed Christmas with his parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Edin Holt.
A. j. Keene went to Belfast Satur-
day to pass the holidays with his
daughter, Mrs. Doak.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Burrill who
have been in West Pittsfield for some
time, returned to their home Satur-
day.
Lucie Burrill has rented Mrs. Ruth
Flynt's house and moved last Satur-
day.
Miss Sarah Lewis has gone to
Hinckley to pass the winter with her
sisters, Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Kelley.
c. F. Hubbard ate his Christmas
dinner with George Smith and fam
lily.
The many friends of Mrs. F. s. Bur-
rill were deeply grieved to learn Of
her death Monday at her brothers,
s. ]. Bigelow in Lowell, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Written spent
Christmas with her husband ]. M.
ireland and nephew and wife Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Ireland in East Skowhe-
gan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28

spending the week In Lewiston
Granny Foss and Mrs. Annie Martin
are in poor health.
We expect the windows to be brok-
en- in abandoned houses, but when u
comes to breaking glass In the church
1t is time the authorities took 1t In
hand as It Is a State Prison crime
and should be punished accordingly
Frank Sterling OF Augusta has been
in town exploring recently.
Miss Bertha Robinson spent Xmas
at her fathers home in Bingham.
Owing to circumstances the teach
ers had their Christmas exercises and
tree Saturday night, which was ex-
cellent, and a large attendance was
present. Surely the scholars OF
every grade show good training.
We wish to correct little error
In a recent issue. John Sterling Is
the scaler instead of cook 40 before
stated. Only a slight mistake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whitman Smith OF
Portland, Alice Clark of Charleston,
Gala and Elizabeth Whorff OF Farm
ington. Normal, Arlene Martin OF
Gorham Normal, Clayton Hunnewell
of Woodland, are all home for the
Christmas vacation.
At the Woman's Club sale of re-
cent date, the Apron table was pre-
sided over by Adah Spaulding, the
food table by Louisa Shea, notion
table by Sarah Baker, the guess cake
by Mary Witham, candy table by
vesta Clark. william Paris had the
lucky number, 14S, so got the pun.
Mrs. Abbie Spaulding won the guess
cake. The club realized the sum OF
1854.
Program of Christmas exercises:
A duet, organ and violin, Dianna ana
Ryan Spaulding; recitation by EVA
Beane: recitation by Lena M. Beane;
recitation, Daniel Shea; Christmas
pageant, grammar school; singing by
high school; recitation. Eldon Spauia-
ing; song by Birdena Hunnewell;
recitation, Erma Martin; recitation,
Howard Spaulding:. recitation, An
thony and Sarah Comber; recitation,
CLYDE Spaulding; recitation by seven
in first grade; recitation, Alta Moore;
song, Xmas Bells" tune Jingle
Bells" high and grammar schools \
recitation, Pearl Beane; recitation,
Geraldine Beane; recitation, Payson
Spaulding; recitation, douglas
Spaulding; singing, "The Birth OF
Peace" high school; recitation, Erwin
Martin: recitation, Esther York; reci-
tation, Gladys Beane; playlet, "The
Crouch Family" grammar school;
recitation, George Beane; recitation,
Lena Beane: recitation, Howard
York; a playlet, spirit Of Christmas,
primary grade; recitation, William
Beane; recitation, Negro dialect, Mu-
riel spaulding; recitation, Mildred
Sterling; recitation, Althea hume
we'll; song, "a Christmas Goodnight,
tune, Goodnight LADIES' Santa
Claus. tree.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
When The World Looks Blue

this is not a color Illusion but a d.
rect message from your stomach that
you need TRU-vIM to put things In
order.
Dyspepsia and Indigestion cause
more needless misery than any other
one thing. II allowed to run on with
out attention more painful symptoms
are sure to follow. TRU-VIM is a
wonderful new preparation put up In
capsule form. 1t gives quicker re-
lief than anything you have tried.
Your neighborhood druggist will give
you a box for so cents and agree to
refund the price IL you are not salts
fed with results. For sale by
SKOWHEGAN, G. r. Fogg. F. w.
Buchanan, Simpsons, the Fuller Drug
Store; SOLON. L. w. McIntire; NOR
RIDGEWOCK. Frank W. Spaulding;
MADISON, II. H. Haines, +. w.
Wright; BINGHAM. E. w. Moore;
ATHENS, L. C. Williams; NORTH
ANSON, F. II. Holley.
Britton Manufacturing Co.,
East Orange, N. J.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
The Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
NEW SHARON

Mrs. Kiturah Furber is spending
the Christmas vacation with her son
John G. Furber and family.
Harold Gray was in Winthrop Sun
day, calling on his wife who remains
Ill at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. w. L. Dow.
Mrs. Charles II. Bailey returned
home Saturday after passing nearly
two weeks with relatives in Portland.
Mrs. Bailey while in the city attend
ed the wedding of her brother, Geo.
II. burlington and Miss Josephine C..
NORM, which took place December
Is. After a short wedding trip the
newly weds will reside in Portland.
John +. Tolman and son Lester
finished pressing hay at George H..
Furber's Saturday and moved to the
Coghill farm on the river road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grant OF Saco
arrived at the home of Mrs. Grants
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Bean Sat-
urday evening to pass the Christmas
holidays and visit with other rela-
'tives.
Friends of Thomas Leeman will be
glad to learn that he is gaining slow
ly from an attack OF pneumonia which
he suffered a few days ago. Mr..
Leeman is at the home of his daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Titcomb in Farming
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Clark are visit
ing with their daughter, Mrs. o. B.
Head and son George Clark in San
ford a few days, then will leave for
Philadelphia, Penn, to pass the Win
ter with their daughter, Mrs Jennie
Berry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

The Quazweelikit Club held tast-
ing party and Christmas tree at Marie
Kennisons Thursday evening. Decem-
Der 20. Whist was played for an
hour, George Quint winning frst
prize, Nellie Pratt BOBBY prize. A
program of recitations readings and
games was carried out. The pres
ents were then taken from the tree
each member being much pleased
with his gift. Last but not least was
the tasting of twelve different dishes.
consisting of sandwiches, Salads
buildings, pit, oranges. stuffed dates,
Jello, popcorn and cohee. II was
a most enjoyable evening.
Earl Fenalson has sold his house
to Rufus Hartman and moved his
family to North Arson.
The grammar and primary schools
closed Friday for weeks vacation
Miss Morton going to her home at
Pennington. :,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Newell and
daughter Evelyn have gone to Madi-
SON for the winter, Mr.. Newell hav-
ing work there.
DR.. and Mrs. Jenny and son Will
lard of Belfast are spending the
Christmas vacation with their daugh-
ter. Mrs. C. b. Clark and family
2 Thurza Savage returned home
Thursday from Watervllle where she
has been visiting friends for few
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Johnson
have moved into the rent vacated by
George Newell.
Mrs. M. w. Clark was a business
caller at Portland Tuesday and Wed
nesday.
Garland Jackson went to Portland
Saturday, the 18th and entered the
Eye and Ear Infirmary for mastoid
disease. He was operated on the
following Tuesday. Altho very
serious case he Is reported as gain
ing. His mother, Mrs. Fred Jack
son is with him.
Elmer Trask has bought the house
on Church street formerly owned and
occupied by Rufus Hartman.
Lillian Kennison went to Portland
Monday to spend Christmas with her
sister, Mrs. Ivan Prince and family.
Kenton Quint is visiting relatives
at Waterville.
Glen Romeo came out from Pink
hams Camp Monday where he cut
his foot very badly Sunday.
Bernard Knowles, a student at U,
of M. and Ruth Williamson OF Farm
ington Normal are at home for the
Christmas vacation.
Flora Crosby went to Augusta
Thursday to visit friends for a few
days.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
MAINsTREAM

The children and young folk enjoy
ed Christmas tree at the church
Christmas night. Santa was liberal
in providing for all OF them.
Charles Laughton OF Rockingham
N. H.. who attends college In Bos-
ton, Mass. Is the guest of his grand
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Laugh
ton, during the holidays. "
Dennis Leavitt was business call
err at Hartland, Monday.
Benjamin Grant was a passenger on
the west bound train for Pfttstield
Monday morning.
Miss Mabel Baiue has been the
guest OF relatives the past week
C. L. Corson who has been cutting
q large amount OF. cord wood for the
Mainstream Lumber Co the past sea
son, Is getting his teamsters ant
teams ready to haul the same. HI
has about 1900 cords cut already ant
has large crew still cutting, Ralph
Libby has contracted to load the wool
onto the cars Tor Mr.. Corson.
Peabody and Parkmau Go. have in
stalled the boiler In their new boo,
and staye mill aud expect to be DO
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
MAITLAND

At the regular meeting Thursday
evening of Anoka Temple, Pythian
Sisters, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: M. e. c..
Beatrice Hunt; E. S., Helen Wheel
err; e. j., Gladys Wiley; manager,
Jennie Nichols; M. of F., Carrie
Fisher; M. of r. and c., Lillian Full
Ter; Protector, Maud Young; guard,
Hattie Newcomb; P. c., Edith Crock
err. Date of installation to be decid-
ed later. P. c., Ivanetta Nutting
will INSTALL At the regular con-
vention Tuesday evening OF Sebasti-
cook Lodge No. 141, X. Of p, the fol-
lowing officers were elected. c. c.,
Guy Hunt; V. c., Arthur Jordan;
Prelate, Charles Dore; M. of W., s. j.
Parker; M. of A., Berge Emery; M.
of F., Chas. Waldron; X. of r. and s..
Carroll Tracy; trustee, II. H. Fuller.
Delegates to Grand Lodge, Samuel
Parker; alternate, Hudson Fuller.
Date of installation to be decided
later.
Hartland A. A. played its first game
Thursday night at Hartland Opera
House with Milo Eskimos. The score
was 26 to 20 in favor OF Hartland
Hartland A. A. plays l.. and H. OF
Bangor next Thursday night, Dec. II,
at Hartland Opera House.
Mrs. E. Lee Fuller is on the sick
list.
Arthur Moulton is at home for the
Christmas vacation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
LEXINGTON

Bad colds seem to be going the
rounds in this vicinity for the past
two weeks.
Glen Romeo who has been cutting
pulp for Pinkham Bros. up to Dead
River, had the misfortune to cut him
self quite badly Saturday so that
DIR. Il. F. Pratt was called up Sun
day to dress it.
Schools in this place finished this
week.
One of Dell Greene's girls who has
been going to North Arson Academy
was brought home sick with scarlet
fever few days ago.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28

ing business with full crew shortly
Thomas Peakes of St. Adams Is
pressing hay ON the Raymond farm
for Wallie Marble.
Perley Cromwell of Harmony has
charge OF the crew which is boarding
at Calvin Brailey's.
Lemley Hight is working for Thos.
Peakes pressing hay.
Mrs. Elsie Bean returned from
Hartland, Saturday, Dec. %, where
she has been the guest of friends.
Mrs. Parkman was in Newport. FRI
day and returned accompanied by her
daughter who has been attending
school there.
Mrs. Blanche Stafford was in Pitts
field one day last week.
Andrew Merrill has been doing a
rushing business making snowshoes
for the Christmas trade.
James Corson was business call
er in Hartland last Saturday.
Theodore Leavitt has been engag-
son this winter.
The Mainstream Improvement Club
held very interesting meeting at the
Club House, Friday night, Dec. 81,
when 1t was voted to elect officers at
their next meeting, Friday, Decem-
Der 2S.
The many friends of Mrs. Dennis
Leavitt are very sorry to learn that
she is to leave shortly for a very
serious operation at the hospital. 1t
is hoped she will return greatly i'm
proved In health
s. 2. Nash of Pittsfield was a bust
ness caller In this place Friday of
last week.
Wolford Mills Of st. Adams return
ed to his home Monday morning after
spending the week end at |. A. Camp
BELLS.
Mrs. Lydia Butts who has been en-
ployed at Pittsfield has returned to
the home of her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
D. w. Leavitt for an indefinite period.
Mr.. and Mrs. Virgil Campbell of
Lewiston will be the guest of his pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. l. A. Campbell
during the holidays.
Miss Doris and Fred Wing are in
Dexter the guests of their sister Mrs.
Nellie White over Christmas.
Lincoln Gray of Dexter was a
business caller in this place Monday
Mrs. Mae Wing has accepted po-
sition with Mrs. C. L. Corson doing
Homework.
Orland Delano was passenger on
the west bound train for Bangor
Tuesday morning.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
MADISON CENTER

Harold Perkins came home from
Portland last Saturday to stay until
after Christmas. His stay will be
extended on account of the passing
away of his grandfather.
Charles Perkins was at Madison
last Tuesday. Saturday and Sunday,
being called there by the sickness and
death of his father Evander l.. Per-
kins OF Madison.
There was Christmas tree in
nearly every house in this place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
SOUTH SOLON

Mrs. H. w. Gardner who was quite
sick a few weeks ago, Is so far re-
covered as to be able to go to Show
hogan to do her Christmas shopping.
Miss Mildred Jones who works at
Lindley Parsons at Skowhegan was
home for Christmas.
Frank Adams and family were at
his fathers, Albert Adams house for
Christmas dinner.
Misses Vera and Blanche Jones are
home from Somerset Academy for the
Christmas vacation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
EMBDEN

Mrs. Flora Boyington was visiting
at Susie Thompson's in Madison sew
eral days last week.
Grant Witham and wife and Zina
W1tham and wife were in Madison
Saturday shopping.
Ruth Cross was in Madison Thurs
day.
Aubrey Drawn and wife were at
Grant Williams Sunday.
Wedding bells are still ringing this
week for Phyllis Witham and Ray
Walker.
Grant Witham and son Dana were
In Skowhegan, Monday on business.
Katie Ward was visiting at Harlon
Boyingtons Sunday.
Fletcher Thompson is visiting at
Harlon Boyington's.
Floyd Lancaster was in Madison
Saturday.
lothian Stevens Is cutting wood.
Hazel Tozier and Mrs. Lou Tozier
were at Harlon Boyingtons Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
CONCORD

Ernest Jackson was on the sick list
a few days last week.
Earl Higgins started for the woods
with his team Sunday.
Harry Atwood is at work. for
Lowell Berry.
John Atwood and Roscoe Bigelow
home of their parents.
Miss Rena Chase closed the Larkin
Dunton school Friday night, the 21st
with a program and Christmas tree
also a Santa Claus. Much credit Is
given Miss Chase and her young
scholars.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Mrs. Arthur Clark and son Clifford
returned from Portland, Friday,
where Clifford had been receiving
treatments for his eye from DR.. Holt.
We are glad to hear that the sight
Is much improved.
Mrs. Vernie Goodrich suffered an i'll
turn the last of the week but is now
improving. The nurse returned to
Lewiston, Saturday.
Miss Marcia Cromhie of Moscow
spent last week with her classmate
Aileen Clark
The Christmas tree at the Hamlin
school, Friday afternoon was well at
tended The following program was
carried out Christmas song, school;
The Christmas Telephone, Stanley
McQuilkin; Darn This Stocking,
Leonard Gehrke; Original Compost
ton on the Babe of Bethlehem,
Queenie Gehrke; recitation, Theodore
Gehrke; Wonder, Howard Gehrke;
Christmas Song, school; Fathers
Christmas Box. Raymond Clark;
Cradle Hymn, Queenie Gehrke; The
Night Before Christmas, Queenie
Gehrke; song, My Kitty, Howard
Gehrke; Sisters Best Teller, Theo-
dore Gehrke; dialogue, Mother Goose's
Christmas Party, closing with a
Christmas song. Lawrence Gehrke
acted as Santa Claus.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
CARATUNK

Mrs. E. c. Spaulding is spending
Christmas week with her people in
Rumford Center.
Joseph Spaulding has returned to
his work for Fred and Oscar Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Jones are
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
ST. ALBANS

ne duhddt ioiiity OhtAoSahoo ~
was held at John Libby's as usual.
The family of two boys and three
girls were all at home for Christmas
the first time for Ave years. Twen-
ty-two sat down to dinner and twenty
to supper. There were presents In
plenty for all and some jokes for part
of them. Readings and songs by the
children helped to pass very pleas
ant day. Those from out OF town
were Mr. and Mrs. Alton Libby and
sons, Halvor and Earle of Whitefeld,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Libby and daugh-
ters Alice and Rena of Waterville,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferd Thomas Of Dexter,
Mrs. Ada Mower and daughters Ruth
and Meridith, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Crocker, Carl, Thelma and Muriel
Croker, Wallace Tyler and son Lin
wood of st. Adams.
Mrs. Miiiie Parker mad an unusual
caller last Thursday when large
doe deer came into the dooryard and
Mrs. Parker went out very near 1t
and talked to 1t for quite few min
utes and then 1t turned and walked
away not seeming afraid at all.
A Christmas tree was held at
Horace Varney's on Dec. %.
Mrs. Ida Grant and children are
at her parents, u. S. Parker's for a
few days.
Thomas Peaks has crew running
his hay press. They are on the
Mountain at present.
Mrs. Anthony Vicnaire is still in
very poor health. DR.. Mcvety OF
Corinna is the attending physician.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-25
ROBERTSON is NEW
ATTORNEY GENERAL

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 23.-At-
torney General Frank Robertson
today rendered his resignation
to Governor Russell, effective on
February, 1st.
Judge Clayton Potter, of this
city, former associate justice OF
the supreme court, and senior
council for State Revenue Agent
Stokes V. Robertson in the cele-
brated antitrust litigation
against the fire insurance COM
panies formerly operating in the
state, has been named by the
governor to fill the unexpired
term of about one year.
Mr.. Robertson has accepted an
offer of a position as assistant
general counsel for the Nation
al Board of Underwriters in New
York.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-25
PAY YOUR TAXES AND BE
PREPARED TO VOTE

The Enterprise desires to call
the attention of it's readers to
the fact that unless your taxes
are paid on or before February
1st you cannot vote in the gen.
eral election this year.
There remains but six days in
which to pay taxes, but for
those who have not already at
tended to this important matter
there is ample time left.
Remember that this year state
and county officers will be elect
ed from constable to governor
and if you have not paid your
taxes by February 1st you will
not be allowed to participate in
the election.
Many of us are barely "get-
ting by" and feel heavily the
paying of taxes but it is duty
we oweto ourselves, our children,
our neighbor and to our common
wealth to pay our taxes and be
prepared to cast a vote at elect
ion time.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-25

premiums collected as a trust
fund in the hands of the COM
panies.
The insurance commissioner
is not tax collector within the
meaning of Section 1875 of the
Constitution, says the supreme
court, and the governor has
power to remove only defauting
tax collectors and treasurers.
Several months ago the gov
ernor attempted to remove Com
missioner Henry on the ground
that he was short in his ac-
counts, q report to this effect
having been made to the execu-
tive of flee by State Revenue
Agent Stokes '. Robertson, based
on an audit Of the books of the
Insurance department.
Commissioner Henry bitterly
disputed the accuracy of the
audit, and alleged that there was
no shortage. The governor ap-
pointed E. O. Coody of Yazoo
county to fill the unexpired
term, and filed a writ of custer
to remove Mr.. Henry from
office.
Chancellor V. ]. Stricker, in
Kinds county chancery court,
ruled in favor of the governor,
but the supreme court now re-
verses this decree and dismisses
the suit.
Stone County enterprise. [volume] (Wiggins, Stone County, Mississippi) 1916-current, 1923-01-25
THE MISS. DEVELOPMENT BOARD
We Must Learn TO Market.

We Must Learn TO Market.
"What profiteth it a farmer to
produce largely and not market
at q fair profit p
We talk easily of and demand
more and more production, but
we shy at the word MARKET
There will be no greater pro-
duction unless the produce can
be marketed at a profit to the
grower.
When we learn real co-opera-
ton, town and country working
together, when we forget self,
in the selfish acceptance Of the
word, and begin to practice "en-
lightened seIfishness' s'-plain,
practical, common sense COOP
GRAFTON, realizing that all must
profit if we are to have true
prosperity, then and then only
will we be ready for a practical
marketing system and more pro-
duction.
The producers of Mississippi
must organize by lines of pro
duction, just as the producers of
various commodities elsewhere
have done, dairy products, vege-
tables, fruits, live stock, tobacco,
grains and other farm products.
We must not expect to work
out and prefect satisfactory
marketing system in a week, a
month, a season or a year. 1t
will take several years and we
must not expect results too
quickly, but it will be worth the
time and effort eXpened. No
matter how hard we try to work
out this problem, it can never
be worked out without co-opera-
ton between farm folks and
town folks.
Those of us that live in the
country cannot "put it over"
alone; neither can those of us
who live in town. All must rea-
lie that there is no such thing
as absolute independence.
Why do people buy "Sunkist"
oranges, Colorado potatoes,
Jersey sweet potatoes, Oregon
apples, Georgia peaches or Cali
fornia canned goods? They are
standardized, have been graded