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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
An Evening OF Music

The advanced pupils of Mrs. Dora
Trafton Nye's piano class gave a
recital Friday night in Library Par
lors before an attentive and interested
audience. This was the last OF the
series of four recitals given by Mrs.
Nye's pupils and as the players were
the more advanced the program was
played with unusual finish. Yellow
jonquils and many tulips added to
the attractiveness of the parlors. The
number were arranged in groups
with descriptions in which Mrs. Nye
told of the style, form and beauty of
the compositions. The program was
opened by Second Mazurka by God
ard played by Alfred Dionne and a
Mazurka in y Flat from Chopin
played by Dorothy NJ. Nye. The
first description was of Paul Wacks,
the Misses Louise Stinchield, Edna
Madden and Katherine McQuade play
ing his compositions. Selections
from Neyin were played by Florence
Wood, Hildred Curtis. Vera McCoombs
and Helen Hawes. Miss McCoombs.
Miss Hawes and Miss Nye played
group of Grieg selections and several
other numbers were much enjoyed,
from Blon and Dennee played by Miss
McQuade, Miss Stinchfeld and Alfred
Dionne. The program ended with a
brilliant trio played by the Misses
Nye, McQuade and Stinchfeld
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
ALUMNI DAY FOR HART.
LANO ACADEMY JUNE 8
Various Committees Have Been Ap-
pointed and Membership Drive
VIII be Started

Hart1and May 15-Efforts are be-
ing made to form an alumni associa-
ton among former students of Hart
land Academy, and last Friday even
ing meeting was held at the Acad-
emy building for the purpose of Or
ganiking. About thirty were pres
ent and very enthusiastic gather
ing was in order. The following
committees were appointed: Execu-
tive, Mrs. Ella Getchell, Miss Julia
Libby, r. o. Williams and Prin. r. e.
Kierstead; nominating, Miss Eliza
beth A. Linn, Miss Iva Furber, Elmer
Burton; constitution, Elmer L. Baird,
Mrs. Mary Annis Connolly and Merrill
A. Moore.
Plans were laid for a big alumni
day on June s. In the afternoon the
first annual meeting of the associa-
ton will be held In the evening
there will be a banquet and also a
grand ball. A drive for hundred
and fifty members will be started i'm
mediately and without doubt with the
enthusiasm and interest now being
shown. the association Is going to be
a splendid success. On May "a an
other meeting Is to be held at which
final plans for the alumni day will be
discussed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
TO Be BIGGEST
EVER IN SK0WHECAN
Financial Backing Is Assured for the
1928 CelebratiOn-the First in
Eighteen Years

1t has been IS years since Show
-hegan has had a real-honest- -to-good-
ness Fourth of July Celebration, and
the merchants and business men at
several recent meetings have perfect
ed an organization, appointed commit
tees, secured the necessary financial
backing, and are bound to put over
the biggest celebration that Somerset
County ever had.
Skowhegan first became an incor-
porated town under the name of Mil
burn on Feb. 5, 1928, so this year
marks the Tooth anniversary. 1t only
seems fitting that some notice ,of the
event should be taken, and the COM
mittees believe that when the day is
over all will say that Skowhegan has
had SOME celebration. 1t is too
early yet to give complete program,
but in our next issue we expect to do
so, and in the meantime every citizen
can help by boosting 1t in>every way;
tell your out of town friends that you
shall expect them to come and bring
their friends; don't let an opportunity
get by to boost We have had some
"big times" in the past, but remem-
ber that this one will be the biggest
ever.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
DAUGHTERS WILL PLANT
TREE TODAY
Memorial in Honor OF Eunice Farms.
worth for Whom Local ID. A. II.
Chapter Was Named
COburn Park

A memorial tree in honor of Eu-
nice Farnsworth will be planted this
afternoon at o'clock in Coburn Park
by the Eunice Farnsworth Chapter,
Daughters of the American Reyolu-
tion. The tree will be presented by
Mrs. Leila W. Healy from the Healy
farm and will be accepted by Mrs.
Elizabeth A. Marble, regent of the To-
cal chapter. Every member is to as
sst in the ceremony by placing one
shovelful of earth about the roots
and a sealed tin box containing the
names OF all the members will be
placed in the excavation. America
will be sung and Kenneth r. Copp
will play a cornet solo. Rev. George
W. Hinckley of Good VIII Farm, will
deliver an address and the Good Will
Club of Skowhegan will be special
guests, although the exercises will be
PUBLIC. If the weather this after
noon is inclement the affair will be
postponed until the next pleasant
day.
The committee who have arranged
for this delightful ceremony are as
follows: Committee on place. Mrs.
Sarah l.. Eaton, Miss Louise H. Co
burn and Miss Gertrude S. Weston /;
tree committee. Mrs Leila w. Healy,
Mrs. Martha l.. Griffin and Mrs. Vina
Greenwood; music, Mrs. Laura Fl.
Dinsmore, Miss Mabel J. Pooler, Mrs.
Grace NJ. Pouln; program. Miss Faith
J. Hinckley, Mrs. Florence Waugh
Danforth, Mrs. Edith S. Philbrick.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
OF COLUMBUS
TO ENTERTAIN
Members OF Madison Council Have
Been Invited TO Attend Event
TO be Given this Evening

Somerset Council No 2OS9, knights
of Columbus, will entertain Fred d.
Harvey, State Master of the Fourth
Degree, tonight in their hall at the
corner of Elm street and Madison
avenue. Members of Madison Coun-
Gil have been invited to attend Mr.
Harvey is well known in town. having
delivered the principal address at the
talk on pertinent questions of the
day. Captain E. J. Quinn also of
Portland and an exceptionally fine
talker of Statewide note, will also
give an address. Following the
speaking light refreshments will be
served.
Somerset Council will have a sec
pnd degree Monday evening, exempli-
fed by District Deputy T. N. Delaney
of Wateryille. who will likewise off,
ciate at the working of the third de-
gree the. first part of June. con-
siderable number of members are
planning to take the Fourth Degree
in Portland on Memorial Day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
WOman's Auxiliary Meets

A meeting of the American Legion
Auxiliary was held at the Legion
headquarters, Tuesday evening, with
the president. Mrs Vivian G. Wood
bury, presiding. The following nom
mating committee was appointed :;
Mrs. Mary Patten, Mrs. Sarah Beau
lieu, Mrs. Mary V. Roderick, Mrs.
Charlotte M. Tarbox, Mrs. Irene N.
Turner and Mrs. Anna Gagne to re
ceive the list of candidates of officers
for 1928 These officers will be
elected at the next meeting which
occurs on Tuesday night in the Le-
gion headquarters. Mrs. Maude c.
Patten was appointed chairman of a
committee to attend to the making
of wreaths for Memorial Day. There
was good attendance and the new
membership blanks were signed. No
notices will be sent out for the next
meeting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
SO MERSET P0 MON A
TUESDAY At MERCER
Mrs. Elizabeth Watson, Lecturer, Has
Arranged an Entertaining Pro-
gram for the Patrons

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
with Sandy River Grange. Mercer,
Tuesday, May %. The following pro-
gram has been submitted by the lee
turer, Mrs. Elizabeth Watson. The
address of welcome will be given by
the worthy master OF Sandy River
Grange, Mrs. Emma Frizzell, the re-
sponse by the worthy steward of the
Pomona Mark Gray. choir music,
songs, readings and the history of
Sandy River Grange will be furnish
ed by the host Grange. Tribute to
the flag, S. f. Emerson with readings
by Elizabeth Boardman and Stella
Brawn. County Agent Storer will be
present to address the meeting and
another speaker is expected. Clos
ing thought by Mrs. Emma w. Good
rich of Skowhegan. The topic for
discussion: "In what kind of stock
can you invest 500 and get the most
profit in one year?" opened by d. M.
Bunker, J. n. Frizzell, A. d. Brawn,
followed by general discussion. The
fifth degree will be conferred after
the business of the morning session.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
ROCK WOOD WOMAN
WILL SHARE LEGACY
Mrs. Erie Sher>tron Remembers SIS.
ter In Boston Whom She Had
Lost Track OF

BOSTON, May IA - Her humble
home in the West End tenement see
tion was frightened yesterday morn
ing when Mrs. Frank j. Nicholson of
"a Poplar street came across a story
in the newspaper which told how her
sister. Mrs. Eric Sherstron living in
lockwood. Me, had come into a leg
aey thru the death of a relative and
was willing to share it with her.
Over the long distance telephone
Frank Nicholson talked with his
wife's sister, away up In the woods
beyond kineo, and she corroborated
the story of the legacy and her de-
sire to share her good fortune with
her sister.
The sisters had lost track of each
other four years ago.
She told him that she and her hus-
band were soon TO visit the Nichol-
sons, and that next March they were
going abroad to live. The Nicholson
family includes three lively young
sters, George Francis. aged 6; vii
lima Harding, aged ), and Emily
Jane, ,.
Today letter is in the mails from
Boston to lockwood conveying a
message of sisterly affections and tell
ing story Of. struggle against ad-
yersity
1T seems almost too good to be
true said Mrs, Nicholson yesterday.
but it is just like Violet to want to
share her good fortune with me. We
became separated four years ago.
We were then living in Everett Yio-
| let married Mr.. Sherstron and they
moved to Maine, just where | never
knew We moved from Everett to
| Boston. My husband was out of
work. for a time and we had sick
ness and had to take a cheaper place
1t seems she wrote me to the Ever
EFT address, but the letters all went
back to her marked Not Known
I'VE were born in Liverpool Eng
land. and our mother died when we
were young. She is six years young
er than |, and. of course | had to look
after her. | met the man | married
while keeping house for my two bro
theirs and Violet, on the other side.
My husband is an American. He
was working on a horse transport
that came regularly to Liverpool Ours
was one of the typical war romances.
We married in 1916, and | came over
here the following year. In 1918
we sent for Violet and she came and
lived with us in our Everett home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Senator Smith will Discuss Public
Issues

Believing that Legislative candi-
dates should always be ready 10 play
in the open with their constituents.
and desiring to provide all possible
information concerning various issues
that came before the last Legislature
and which are still demanding the
peoples attention. | purpose to con-
slider some of these problems during
the next few months in this paper
giving my view points frankly and
fearlessly.
Among the subjects to be discussed
| will include the Kennebec Reser-
xoir project; the initiative resolve for
a Forty-Eight Hour week for women
and children; our highways aud
bridges: the Old Age Pension Bill
and finally pay my respects TO ma
licious and disgruntled county Off
cial.
Altogether too much misleading and
political propaganda has been eircnl-
ated about the Kennehec Reservoir
charter. 1t is time that the unyar
nished facts be given concerning this
deserving proposition.
The eight hour day for women and
children will be settled at a special
election TO he held this fall More
than casual consideration should be
given to this humane demand.
The highway proposition should in
terest everybody. The state is eX-
pending millions of dollars with no
hope for better roads in the smaller
towns and at country cross roads.
contend that our method OF building
and financing our highways is entire
ly wrong.
An Old Age Pension would replace
our inhumane practice OF caring fer
those unable to care for themselves
with kindly and decent statutes. II
is a shame that more do not have the
courage TO assist in forever destroy
ing the road that leads over the hills
to the poor house
Hoping to at least interest some of
the voters on this issue and trusting
that I may continue to merit your
confidence. I am.
Respectfully yours,
CLYDE H. SMITH.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Somerset County Exceeds Quota

Somerset County has dropped to
fifth place in the C. NJ. T. c. appli-
cations for Camp Devens, Aroostook
County having gone ahead with Is,
Somerset IA, and Cumberland close
behind with 13. New men listed this
week are George II. Hawes and Evan
der j. Perkins of Skowhegan. The
time is rapidly going by for the op-
portunity for young men to take this
splendid advantage of vacation for
the month of August. Apply at once
to Rev. George L. Thurlow. Skowhe-
gan, county chairman or to the local
chairman in your own town. Som"
erset and Washington counties are
the only two counties in Maine which
have exceeded their quota.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Anyone Seen Two White Dogs With
Black SpOtsl A Baptist Hill
Boy and Girls Want Them Back

Last Friday two coach dog puppies
disappeared from the residence of
Col. Roy l.. Marston on Baptist Hill.
They were not in the habit of running
away; they never chased teams or
automobiles. But they are gone and
they have not returned. A little
boy and a little girl are broken heart
ed. There is something about dog
that makes him invaluable to a child,
especially to a boy. Good dogs love
children and good children love dogs.
These two dogs were given to this
boy and girl by General Clarence H.
Edwards who loves boys and girls
and dogs. Buster" is the name of
the dog the General gave Coburn
Marston, and Sally Marstons dog
answered to the name of Peach" The
fact that they are thoroughbred
Dalmaticians whose proud parents
have won many prizes for General
Edwards in dog shows, doesn't mat
ter very much If they were plain
yellow dogs who loved and were
always kind to two little children
would be cause enough to break two
hearts.
We hope whoever is harboring
Buster" and Peach" will'remember
how much dogs mean to little chill
dren, and will turn them loose. and
start them ON their way back to Bap-
tist Hill. A mighty kind thing would
be just to telephone 1863. There
won't be any hard feelings or any
thing of that sort provided the dogs
come home The owners will be al
together too happy in having their
playmates back Buster" and
Peach are white with black spots
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
The Late Charles 4. Leighton

Funeral services Tor the late Chas.
A. Leighton were held at one O'Clock.
Tuesday. from the family home. Rev
Herbert l. Nichols Of the Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church officiating
assisted by Rev. George Merriam OF
the Bethany Baptist church Mr.
leighton was born in Skowhegan
sixty-two years ago last October On
January /. 1883 he married Mrs. Nel-
lie Higgins Hilton and the greater
part OF their married life has been
spent here with the exception Of two
years in North oxford, Mass and five
years at Old Orchard The deceased
was the son of Albert Leighton and
was the last of his family. He WAS
a member of the Bethany Baptist
church For several years past he
had been ianitor Of the southside
school buildings and had engaged IN
market gardening quite extensively.
He died last sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
MRS GUY DEBE DIES
IN ITALY
Family Formerly Lived In SkOwhegan
Now Located ON n Farm In
Native Land

Word has been received here of the
death of Mrs. Palmyra Debe, wife of
Guy Debe at Vigolsone. Italy, where
the family are now living Mr.. and
Mrs. Debe came to this country where
they resided for a number of years,
Mr.. Debe running a fruit store on
Madison avenue. Their three surviv-
ing children were all born in this
country. They returned to Italy
about year ago and purchased a
farm there. Mrs. Debe has been in
falling health for some time. They
were living not far from her moth
er at the time of her demise. Mr.
Debe is brother of Peter and Emilio
Debe of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
elimination of Romance

Clinton A. Woodward of Bingham,
and Miss Louise NJ. Andrews,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest +.
Andrews, also of Bingham. were
married at Kittery Saturday evening
by Rev. John Graham of the First
Congregational church of that town
The five day law was waived by Judge
Justin II. Shaw of the municipal court.
The wedding was the elimination of
a romance which began during the
high school days of the young people.
The bridegroom is a student at the
U. of NJ. and met his bride. who was
returning from a visit in Massachu-
sets by agreement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Officers Find Stlll In Active Operation

Sheriff Mooers with Deputy Tuscan
and Crocker searched the place of
Thomas Siros about three miles this
side of Solon and above Lakewood
last Saturday, finding according to
the officer a full fedged liquor still
in active operation and quite lot Of
manufactured goeds Sirois was TAX
en- before Judge Sawyer and gave
bonds for his appearance at the Sep
tember term of court, the case being
beyond the jurisdiction of the munich
pal judge. Sirois has a large family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Mrs. Sarah +. Wallace Was Native
of Starks

Mrs. Sarah F. Wallace, a native of
Starks, widow of Captain John Wal
lace is dead in Woburn, Mass, in
which city she made her home since
the Civil War. She was born in 1889,
and the daughter of Converse Fran
els Maxim. Her husband, who died
great many years ago, was a sea-
faring man and with him Mrs. Wall
ace had been on many trip to foreign
waters and at one time had lived in
Calcutta, India. Her nearest survi-
vor is daughter, Mrs. Carrie Buck
man, who also lives in Woburn.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Mrs. Eva Palmer Dies In Minneapolis

Word has been received of the death
of Mrs. Eva Palmer OF Minneapolis,
which occurred last February. She
was the daughter of Adelia Lurton
and the late Thomas l.. Lurton of
Skowhegan. She has one sister, Mrs.
NJ. j. Mowry and her aged mother,
now 81. both of whom live in Stock
ton, California. 1t will be learned
with interest that Mrs. Lurton, altho
greatly advanced in years is very
well and bids fair to live for many
years to come.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Death of Mrs. Philander JeNett

Mrs. Mae Jewett. widow of Philan-
der Jewett. and former resident of
Skowhegan. died Tuesday at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Roy B.,
Lancaster at Union St, Waterville,
Funeral services will he held tomor-
rowk Friday afternoon at . o'clock.
Besne the daughter already mention
ed there is one other daughter. Miss
Rosalind Jewett of the Extension Ser
vice Department of University of
Maine. The family home when in
Skowhegan WIS on Spring street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
People at the Baxter
White Wedding

N.Y. eoorah Fellows and Mrs.
aae leave here Friday for
sie they will be present at
y social functions of the
.se wedding. Among these
afternoon tea to be given
vn a four to six o'clock by
pay and Miss Jane Murphy
ae on High street in Bath.
s.' ~ evening also Mrs. Baxter
Iss ul 'he bride, will give a
u 'nnllorick, u son Of Mr.. and
EG :, ,rhiibrick, is to be best
Is a cousin Of the groom.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Announcement

have bot the business of Mrs. l..
NJ. Sanborn, installed new equipment
including Violet Ray for fachals and
scalp treatments and am ready to
welcome all old and new customers
for shampooing, manicuring. etc.
Open evenings by appointment.
also sell all kinds of creams and
tonics.
MRS. STELLA DINSMORE,
1w20 1913 Water St, Skowhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Wayside Lunch Room

Mrs. Bertha Cole Britton is making
arrangements to conduct a wayside
lunch room at her farm home on the
Waterville Road. She will be pre-
pared to serve simple meals, and light
refreshments to automobile parties
and tourists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
REV, ARTHUR Nc DOUGAL
TO BINGHAM CHURCH
VIII Commence Duties in COngrega-
tiOnal Church mt Once

Bingham, May 15.-Rev. Arthur Nc
Dougal has accepted the call to be-
come pastor of the Congregational
Church and will commence his du-
ties at once.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Mathers Farm Building to be Re-
Built

E. c. Mathers whose farm buildings
on the cross road were burned April
26, has bought stumpage of Isaiah
Crowell and is hauling the logs to w.
L. Walkers mill to be- sawed into lum-
ber- for new set of buildings, which
he will start very soon, and will
soon have enough sawed to make a
beginning. He is assisted by his
son-in-law, Harry Cyr.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Former Resident Critically Ill In
Washington

Arthur Keene, formerly a resident
of the River road, now of Yakima,
Washington, is reported as critically
ILL., Mr.. KSene who is quite aged
went to live in the West about ten
years ago.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Notice

The town has provided a public
dumping ground at Charles 0leve-
lands near Cold Brook. Any per-
son caught dumping rubbish on the
highways will be prosecuted to the
full extent OF the law.
1w2o Sci LECTMEN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
/ F[RNALl !l| MEMO.
|iil[ DAY ORATOR
s...ter Coming Here to AS
v sped@srt !, customary Exercises

n.rt NJ. Fernald OF Polano
bstor .asared nsae to deliver the Mem
Day :. adu'F ~ skowhegan under the
Ir ,.as ~ IL Of Russell Post G. A.
.asp,.ys slmor peters Post, American ca
D Sinoh % Fernald is one of the
M NJ, after Memorial Day ora
sasai, piae and it is especially
aa,a ,hat the committee in charge
'ls ina, ~ u" secure him. There
ses s,o customary exercises In
on w At the opera House fol-
lpya y he decorating of the graves
|....sd y ID veterans in the cemetery
f'ss sa,ailed program later.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-05-17
Old Fashioned Barn Dance

There will be an old fashioned
barn dance, Friday evening at 1877
West Front ST. 1w20*
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-30
TWO COUNTRIES
SEEK DANUBE
ISLE
River Paradise, Once Hungar-
ian, Now Claimed by
Turkey and Rumania.

BUCHAREST, June 30.-on the
agenda OF the Lausanne conference
is an item which has baffled the
worlds statesmen who are trying
to re-establish peace in the Near
East. 1t is the question OF the
"Kadi of Ada Kaleh."
At first nobody knew whether
Kadi Of Ada Kaleh was the name
of a man, q geographical term, a
state OF mind, a mystic Turkish
phrase, or a specie of banana. In
duiry by the peace delegates, how
ever, showed that Ada Kaleh is a
delightful little island in the Danube
near the Iron Gates" with only
a few thousand Mohammedan in
1abitants who grow roses and ex-
tract the essence from the leaves.
The minaret OF the only mosque
on the island is well known land
mark on the Danube as boats pass
through the "Tron Gates"
Ismet Pasl1a claims Ada Kaleh for
Turkey, while Runnania insists it
is hers by reason Of the Trianon
Treaty. Before the treaty Ada
Kaleh was in Hungarian possession.
although the Budapest government
always recognized the nominal SOW
ereignty of the Sultan over the isle.
The victories of Renal Pasha re-
awakened Turkish nationalism
among the peaceful rose and tobacco