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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Christmas Meeting Of Town Improve.
ment Society

A largely attended and very de-
lightful meeting OF the Town In
provement Society was held /. last
Thursday afternoon In the parlofs Ut
the Public Library with Mrs. Eugenia
Merriam and Mrs. Nettie u. Norton
as hostesses. The parlors were most
attractive. In the west room where
the meeting was held the blinds had
been closed and lighted candles and a
blazing fire on the hearthstone added
to the honey" feeling SO charming
at this season of the year. Ever
green's were profusely used and
Christmas trees were used as a back
ground. The trees bore bags OF pop
corn and candles and on the presi-
dents table was large bouquet OF
holly. Mrs. Florence Waugh Dan
forth presided and read message Of
gratitude from the Cross Patch Chill
dren's Community for a donation
which the Club had already sent to
that institution as Christmas gift.
More donations were left at Thurs
days meeting and these will be for
warded. Mrs. Danforth also an
nounced that the Freshman Glass at
the High School would compete for
the prizes offered by the Club early
in the Fall, and that the essays were
now ready to be judged. A Christ
mas song was sung by Mrs. Rose c.
Burrill, Mrs. Lillian B. Smith, Mrs.
Minna B. Savage, Mrs. Mabel q.
Bragg, Mrs. Myrtle NJ Lamb Mrs.
Mamie Watson and Mrs. Arizina P.
Miller with Mrs. Lila Friend playing
the accompaniment. Miss Emma M.
Hall, chairman of the Christmas
Seal committee reported that seals
amounting to $3.50 had been sold
and Mrs. Rose c. Burrill sang, Might
of Nights" with Mrs. Friend at the
piano. Mrs. Danforth spoke of the
work of Mrs. Merriam and Miss Alice
Z. Danforth, the committee In charge
of the gifts for the children of the
town, of which there was a goodly
assortment. She referred to the
meeting as being preparing" ra-
Their than Christmas meeting. Rev.
George w. Hinckley, founder and
superintendent of Good VIII Farm
read one of his own Christmas stories,
entitled "How Fat Disappointed Me
at Christmas Time. Fat was a
real boy, graduate of Good Will
and he is now a student at Bowdoin
College. Mrs. Burrill and Mrs. Ari-
zina P. Miller, sang silent Night"
and then Rev. Hinckley read another
of his own Christmas stories, this
one being, How Fatty Laughed for
Me-" This dealt with another stu
dent of Good Will School. The club
extended a rising vote of thanks to
Mr. Hinckley for his assistance on
the afternoons program and after
adjournment. the candy and popcorn
bags were distributed while those
present enjoyed themselves socially.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Muslin and OUTING
Flannel Garments

A wonderful opportunity for genuine saving ON
garments of splendid quality.
Ladies' Outing Gowns, 81 value for Sl19
Ladies' Outing Gowns, $139 value for 9oc
Ladies' OUTSIDE Outing Gowns s225 value for $179
Mems Outing Gowns $3.50 and 81 values for use
Broken sizes
Boys Outing Gowns and Pajamas, $3.50 values for nc
Broken sizes
The above outing gowns large, full cut Sizes
splenddly made.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
CHAPMAN CONCERT
i. Given In Skowhegan Friday
d ss.sniue. January 18th, 1894

.,.ad of the annual tour being
In March it is to be given In
this year. A joint concert
van Devora Nadworney, contraito
s the San Carlo Opera Company
penno Rabinowitch, violinst'
" r. Chapman at the piano.
,os been no easy task to arrange
to bring this famous contraito
es.,ne in January. and to induce
- leave the Opera Company TO
This tour, as she commands one
\. largest salaries of 1t. Those
have beard Miss Nadworney
what a magnificent voice she
she is acknowledged by all
!. lovers as one of the finest in
.ountry. She sings high b
sown to a low F, quite as re-
liable in range as Onegin or
~.nn-Heink. Those who heard
:, The festival last fall in Ban
portland and Lewiston, have not
,t,n her wonderful work. Benno
asovitch, Russion violinist, is a
And of Mr.. Chapman's. He
e. he is quite as remarkable a
[snist as Mr.. Nyiregyhazi is plan
last fall will remember that
md those who attended the festi-
Nyiregyhazi's playing brought the
hence to their feet. and no sucn
snsiasm can ever be recalled for
I,.n,st in the state. Mr.. Chapman
ss.ts this yiolinist to do the same.
Rabinowitch is young man OF
'.,een years of age. When the
ss.go Conservatory offered three
~ ago a free scholarship with
Greatest of all teachers of the
i'm Leopold Amer, (who by the way
Tho sole teacher of Mischa Klman,
'oha Heiftz, and Toscha SeideD,
, competition was not only open
america. but to Europe as well,
,tndents came from all over the
I'D to compete for this scholarship.
h wonderful young man won the
No from two hundred who played
It Mr.. Chapman is arranging
most interesting program of music
irh has never been heard on these
va and this will be announced Ia
The tickets will be at popular
.ces Notwithstanding these two
,osdonal artists who ordinarily
v heir recitals alone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Card OF Thanks

| wish to thank all my friends and
neighbors for remembering me with
letters and post cards while / was In
the hospital; also Wesserunsett and
Somerset Pomona Oranges for flow
ers and fruit.
Mrs. L. G.. Scribner.
CornviIle, Maine, Dec. 81, 1923 1w52s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
At the BOwlOdr0me

skowbegan End team won game
rom the c. M. P. Co. team at the
Bowlodrome. Friday night. Abbey
hal high total of 254 for c. M. P. Co.
team while King had high total with
PSI for the opposing team. Richards
had high single for the evening with
LA
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28

Sometimes it's lack of time and
sometimes it's just Indifference that
leaves farm machinery neglected and
broken from one season to the next.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Gloves

therefore. must unload regardless of profit.
Ladies' Van Raae Glove Silk Hose in black and brown,
all sizes $3.50 values for $29S; S. value for $249
$3.50 values for $229 $2.25 values for S1.9S
Florette Indian Queen SILK Hose, drop stitch pat
tern, black only SO value for $2.79; $275 value for
1929
Phoenix Wool Hose all colors and sizes, $298
value $3.50; 1925 value for $19S; $195 value for
$3.50; $3.50 value for $1.29
Gordon Silk Wool Hose all colors and sizes, $19S
value $3.50; $159 value for s129; S100 all wool
79c
Chdren's Lamb Skin Wool Hose in black, regular 69c,
special Acc
Camel Hair Wool Hose excellent for snowshoeing, hik-
ing, etc. $19S values for $149
One of Hamberg and Insertion, all patterns, values
to 81, all going at half price
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28

We ignore profits quote prices hard to duplicate,
just at the time when you may be needing such mer-
chandise
SO in Georgee Crepe, SO value for $19S
Large assortment of colors
40 in Silk Popln, $295 value for $l9
Shades of grey navy and orchid
% in Satin 50 70 value for - .......... S19s
80 26 value for Observation-Disclosures. $179
36 in Messaline 1913 value for ............. S159
In all desired shades
SO in Crepe de Chene So 1925 values for S19
Large assortment of colors
ss in Canton Creme 81 values for ........... $2ss
a. 90 values for 1925
AZ in RIack Rrocaded Silk S425 value for $4,000. 1898
az In paisley "a value for ................. 1925
az In Rrocaded Silk 50 value for ............ $59
36 in Silk Muslin soc value for ................ SOC
Big assortment of coors
"a in Tricotine $3.50 value for ............. 1913
"a in NAVY French Serge 1925 value for ...... S1S9
"a in Wool Serge 80 value for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. S149
40 in French Serge 81 rs value for .......... $149
Shades of cordovan and navy
Sport Serge $125 value for nc
Nile American Beauty, orchid and Honey dew
AZ in Skirt Materials CSC value for 49c
Two pretty patterns
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Sale of Under-Muslins

With the cotton market extremely high prices quoted
below very special values.
Ladies' SIPS Gowns for 7Sc
Above are low neck, short sleeve models
Ladies' OUTSIDE Gowns, $3.50 value for ........... 79c
Ladies' Combinations, $1.98 values for ....... zoe
Camsole and Drawers
Ladies' Slips $3.50 value for .................. S175
$159 value $1.19
Lingete or batste, double PANEL front
Ladies' Muslin Petticoas So value for $l39
Ladies Jersey Knit Petticoats $3.50 value for 49, 9Sc
Odd lot, broken sizes
Chdrens Gowns $198 value for ............... $125
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28

The bruised vegetable or apple
that Is stored hasn't a fair show for
its life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Corset Cleanup

Ridiculously prices several lots of corsets to
close out.
lot IS Memo Corses for S39o
Sizes 80 to So
lot 81 Memo Corsets for $3.50
Broken sizes
lot $3.50 American Lady Corsets for $29S
Sizes q to Is
lot Warmers 81 Corsets for OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $349
Sizes rs to 80
Corsets for ................. $29S
Sizes rs to 81
lot Warmers High Bust Corsets $l.5O
Broken assortment, special low price
lot Warmers Front Lace, SO value for S249
Sizes % to q
All 81 Wlowbone Corsets Observation-Disclosures. zoe
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28
Dress Reductions

$1075 Poiret Twill Dresses for ......,.........
All Silk Dresses $50 off.
l lot House Dresses 2096 Off
All other House Dresses 1919 off.
All Silk Petticoats 2096 off
All Cotton Petticoats 1879 off.
All MILDLY Blouses 1919 off.
All Children's Goats 1-3 off.
All Children's Dresses 20@o off.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
75c Step-Ins at 69c

Better Than Usual at 75c
These tailored garments, some with en-
broidery medallions, are considered won
der at 75c, All sizes, in pink and white.
At 69c for tomorrow only.-Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27

Advertising for Larger Women
These sunproof white petticoats-"s touts"
have double panel front and back; hem
med or scalloped. $3.50 for tomorrow only.
Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Iisle Union Suits, 69c

Irregulars at a Reduced Price
There's nothing the matter with them,
said one Of our force. Never mind, the
makers call them ''irregulars" and we and
YOU get bargains" Ribbed suits, low neck,
ne sleeves, loose or tight knees. Sizes to
Amusement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
TomorroW--FOr Tub Fabrics

Panel-Back Silk Hose, $1.25
High-grade -IrreguIars
Ideal hose, with thread silk boots fash
ionable panel backs, wear-resisting Isle
garter tops. Sizes 8 to 10. In grays, blues,
beige, browns, white and black. Special
at $1.25.-Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Midsummer Nightgowns, 81

In All Skies Up to 80
OF sheer nainsook and batiste, lace and
embroidery trimmed. Dainty gowns for
every woman. Special at $1.0O.-Base-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Vacation Suitcases, 4.95

Covered With Waterproof Enamel
Protected with leather corners, brass
safety catches and lock; cretonne lining
24-inch size: fitted with tray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27

$500 Value
Round-with two hat
forms, safety catches
and Lock; cretonne lined.
Coolor Here-Palais
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
Hat Boxes, S4.95 Boston Bags sc

For Shopping
OF waterproofed black
leatherette; com plet 9
with safety snap.
Royal Basement Store.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-06-27
ONLY 33c YARD

Why pay soc yard and more for fine It's
sue pinohams, shirtings, figured and dotted
voiles? Light and dark grounds.
New Britain herald., 1923-04-20
WILLIS WISER, ORIGINAL
 YALE POLICEMAN, IS DEAD
Had Served as Campus Cop Since His Appointment Back in
 1891.

New Haven, April 2o,-Willis G. Wiser, 64, one of the two original policemen appointed by Yale college to patrol their campus, and well known to thousands of Yale gradu- ates throughout the country, died at his home here last night. His first campus partner Jim" Donnelly, died in 1914.
 Mir. Wiser was appointed campus officer In 1894 and had served con- tinuously until his death. He came to the Yale force from the New Haven police department.
 He has written a book on his experience as campus cop and a book of nonsense" and also pub lished some poems. Early in life he was trick rife shot. amateur magician and collector of interesting relics and souvenirs from all parts of the world.
 He leaves widow and one daugh- ter
New Britain herald., 1923-04-20
The Life of Q Home.

A healthy, happy. contented wife is the life and joy of the home and the greatest inspiration a man can have, yet how many homes in America are blighted by the ill-health and suffer- ings of the wife and mother. Ii may be backache. headaches. the tortures of a displacement or some other ail- ment peculiar to her sex. which makes her irritable, Respondent. and her whole life a burden. Every wom- an in this condition should rely upon Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound made from roots and herbs to restore her to health and happiness. for statistics prove that 1t benefits ss out of every 100 women who try it.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13
6knlulrrgatt Enral Nrma

Mrs. Alice Cole of Pittsfield de-
parted Tuesday after visiting with
Mrs. Annie P. Hackett of Elm st.
DR.. c. A. Moulton of Hartland, pres
ident of the Maine Medical Associa-
ton, was in town Tuesday on bust
ness and remained for the Rotary
luncheon as the guest of Dr. Geo. e.
Young.
Mrs. Sarah S. Marston was In Port
land, Tuesday and Wednesday, called
there by the illness of her brother,
Joseph Steward, formerly of Skowhe-
gan. Mr.. Steward. whose condition
has been such as to cause consider
able alarm, is now improved.
The high school and grade schools,
including the schools at Malbon's
Mills and in the Parker District will
close December 21st to reopen the
31st. Other rural schools close to-
morrow, reopening the 31st. All In
structors are expected to return for
the winter term.
About sixty boys and girls of the
classes of Mr. and Mrs. e. L. Savage,
Miss Alice Written, Miss Velma Fogg,
Smith Ames and Clifton Whittemore
enjoyed a baked bean supper in their
room at The Bethany Church last
Saturday evening. After supper
games were enjoyed.
The Christian Endeavor of the
Bethany Baptist Church will hold a
sale from 2 to 6 o'clock at the church
on Saturday afternoon, Dec. Is. Candy
and fancy work will be on sale and
there will also be a mystery table.
The articles for the sale were all
made by the young people.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl w.
Tobey will be interested to learn that
they have named their little son, Carl
Wadsworth Tobey The child was
born November IS and weighed eight
pounds. Mr.. and Mrs. Tobey live in
Meriden, Conn. The mother was for
merly Miss Prudence Wadsworth.
List of letters remaining uncalled
for at Post Office for the week ending
Dec. Sth Mrs. Carrie M. Clark,
Charles O'Donald, Hattie Lewis Nor
ridgewock); Mrs. w. ]. Merriman,
George Merryfeld $50. Windham) +,
Alex Soucy, Carl Taylor. These let
tiers will be sent to the Dead Letter
office if not called for before Deem
Der %.
Mrs. Lena E. Wentworth and her
son, G. Allan Wentworth have in
prospect a most delightful trip. They
will leave about January %, sailing
aboard the Megantic from New York
Harbor. They will spend a week In
Havana, Cuba and later will go to the
Bahama Islands and South America.
They expect to return to Skowhegan
in March.
Irving E. Symonds. formerly of
this place, but for the past six
months a resident of Boston, has been
employed for some time past by the
Fuller Brush Company in and near
that city. He is to be transferred to
Michigan, Mrs. Symonds, arrived in
Skowhegan, yesterday, and will pass
two months with her father at the
Patten home on Norridgewock avenue,
before joining Mr.. Symonds in the
west
delightful children's party was
given at the parsonage on Leavitt St,
Monday evening in observance of the
ninth birthday Of Ruth Russell Thur
low, oldest daughter Of Rev. and Mrs.
George Loring Thurlow. The guests
were Anna Merrill. Phyllis Richard
son, Marion Rolfe, Ruth Foster and
Glennis Cooley. Games were play
ed and at supper time birthday cake
with candles was the browning fea-
ture of the feast.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
Ta the stockholders of the SHOWING

To the Stockholders of the Skowhegan
Trust Company:
Notice Is hereby given that the an
nuaI meeting of the stockholders Of
the Skowhegan Trust Company. Will
he held at the Directors Rooms in
the Trust Company Building in Show
hogan, Maine. on Wednesday. January
8, 1924, at o'clock In the afternoon
for the following purposes,
To elect officers.
2 To transact any other business
that may lawfully come before said
meeting.
Skowhesan, Me, Dec. s, 1928.
4w50 r. L. ATWOOD. Clerk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13
BANK BOOKS LOST

Notice is hereby given that the
Skowhegan Savings Bank has been no
titled that Books of Deposit Nos. SssT
l0215. 1876. 1880. 27376. 29o4S nave
been lost and that the owners thereof
wish a duplicate of same.
SKOWHEGAN SAVINGS BANK,
Carleton p. Merrill, Treas.
skowhegan, Me- Dec. IL, 1898
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-13

While looking from the windows of
home on Madison avenue, the other
day, Fred Avery discovered raccoon
back of his buildings He COM
municated with HaSold Danforth and
the latter shot the animal. 1t was
in excellent order, weighing about
twenty pounds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-28
Be Pace Maker---Not Place Taker
BY HERBERT KAUFMAN


That's figurative way Of stating it. Here's another:
Chances slimmest where humans thiCkest. Only
strong purpose and skilled vitality push to the front Of the
throng
Crowds sell their services at the ruling price Of
overstocked markets.
It's brave ambition that survives the increduity and
encouragement which pessmiss outlook
But young communities suce upon confidence and
thusasm Their rainbows not masked by sysCrapsrs
and SCOT screens
&c. il the classification columns can't thrill you try the
railroad folders the line ahead is too long, head
line. Somewhere il ready for the ability you can't
properly dispose Of here.
Minimum wage is On ncessant problem only whore max
imum effort isn't finding free expression We must better
distribute productive energy Nothing else viii restore
operating and living costs to economic sanity.
The countrys arder il moving perilously away from
the nations stomachs products from the processing
areas
Each year we reach farther back for bread and meat
and building stuffs Freight rates pcags deductions
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-28

demurrage and terminal charges already half fill lahors
dinner pail and clerks lunch boxes.
The dollar cant do satisfactory job while manu-
featuring and population from their supply
base go
Go out and help expand America Within four days Of
any leaving point there's chance to something and
be somebody important.
Commerce, finance and industry like ball teams oftenes
draft their pennantw winners from the bush leagues In
between develop the nations best Judgment Who's
Who proves 1t.
The very scale Of Metropolitan enterprises has become
70 permit the around experience that alone
qualities for management
Efficiency Op siding influence which makes its score
Of action that when general executives needed bust
ness prone to seek them from environment where
talent has been Onegaery mine mule but unbnd
cred traveller through the whole works
Consider these facts tomorrow morning while you fight
for standing room in street
Be pace maker-not place taker.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-28
The
Family
Album
By BUGS BAER

TTELLo, don't pay any atten-
ton to the bulldog and ne
" will soon get tired OF bit
Ing you.
Pop thinks you ought to stay
right out In the snow and make
yourself at home. Nom and pop
had an argument over sister
Minnie's new beau who spends all
his time in the lobby of the Grand
Hotel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-28

which nloush and brain still write the first chapters
Of development Make some Of that history.
Count the towns sprned hher and yon through three
thousand miles Of States mere punctuation points Of
pioneering with Opportunity roaming the gaps surveying
the hopes Of tomorrowfrng with every passing train
nontng to sky lines without thread Of factory smoke
"A vet against them-waving welcome toward millions Of
virgin acres that ache mate with and bear for him
q progeny of lusty, eager cities.
But being Sons Of Esau, you'll probably continue to
swap birth rights for messes OF silk socks and jazz It's
hard to teach lotus eaters lettuce raising.
Folk who deliberately breed pale anaemc stock in suy
little manestly abandoned dreams Of herds
q hundred hills.
We lose sight Of beckonng stars in the glare Of chewing
gum signs The land Of promise lies beyond such horizons