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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-07
c. b. Of A. To Meet

Members Of the Catholic Daugh-
fers Of America are requested to
meet at the Knights of, Columbus
rooms, In High street, tomorrow
night. at 1880 o'clock. to complete
afrangements for the excursion 70
Palisades, which Is being held
4HaEkeax
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-07
MILLIONS IN SILENT
TRIBUTE TO MR., HARDING
CONTINUED from oaRe II

time, but once the Ohio border was
crossed it became impossible to con
tinue the efforts. Every crossroads
every village, every town and every
city through which the train passed
had its silent throng to pay a final
mark of respect to the memory of
the late President.
Most of them had waited patiently
for hours and by direction of Mrs.
Harding the train always slowed
down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-07

officers ~Jorgenson and Frank Sci
both made an investigation last
night of a complaint by Martin Man
ming of All tombstone street that
boys play ball on the street and
make unnecessary noises late at
y,inht
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-07

Fred ]. Chapey, of Long Island,
was taken into custody by. Motor
cycle Officer Seihoth yesterday for
not having a drivers license or a
registration card. He will be given
a hearing Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. James Nolan have
moved from Laurie street to Hall
avenue. Nolan Is an officer in the
local police department.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Death of Mrs. Charles B. Steward

Mrs. Annie &. Steward of the Can
aan road has received word of the
death of her sister, Mrs. Clara B.
Steward which occurred at Northward,
N. H. last Thursday, at the home of
her stepson, J. w. Steward. Funeral
services were held Sunday at 2 p. m.
at his home and the body was taken to
Bangor for burial last Monday.
Three years ago her husband, George
d. Steward died at this same sons
home and after this Mrs. Steward re-
turned to Skowhegan. She was the
daughter of Joseph and Lovinia Bur-
rill and was born in East Skowlfegan,
August 22nd, rs years ago. She had
been in feeble health for several
months and left for Northward June
18th. She was a sister to Augustine
Burrill who lived and died in the
house he built on the corner of East
Leayitt and School streets. Mrs.
Annie E. Steward is the only survi-
vor of this family of five children.
Harold Branch, a nephew of the de-
ceased with Mrs. Branch, Mrs. Marie
A. Newton of West Upton, Mass. and
Mrs. Fred Getchell, another niece OF
Canaan were present at the funeral
in Bangor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
FROM A NEWS BOY TO
SHOW PROPRIETOR
Interesting Career of Lew pufOur
Whose Exposition will be At
traction mt Sk0whegan Fair

Lew Dufour, who is the proprietor
and manager of the Dufour EXPOSE
ton Shows, started his career as
newsboy at San Francisco, California
at the age of ten, and continued faith
full service to his customers for SIX
years, and at end of which time he had
saved, by close figuring, the sum of
five hundred dollars, and by the de-
termination of his boyhood ambition
to become a big show manager and
proprietor. When the Miller Bros.
101 Ranch Wild West reached Frisco,
Lew was one of the first to apply for
position. When asked what he
could do, his reply was anything
which made quite a hit with Mr.. Mil
Ter and he was then given his first
position in the amusement world,
which was selling tickets on the side
show, which position he held for two
years.
Adding each week to his first saw
ings which grew from $500 to $500
and with that sum made the first pay
ment on a two-car show, which in
the short space of six years has
grown to be the third largest amuse
ment enterprise in America, and re-
quires 30 double-length railroad cars
to transport this wonderful enter
prise and eight acres of ground to
erect the shows and rides.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
GIVES OBJECT|VES
Largely Attended Meet
ing of Rotary Club
Daniel Sullivan OF Fall River, Mass.
Pays Official Visit TO Local
Organization

There was a large attendance of
Rotarians at the club luncheon held
Monday evening in Grand Army Hall
when District Governor Dan Sullivan
of Lawrence, Mass. paid an official
visit to the organization. Songs
We're sung under the leadership of DR..
Derbyshire, assisted by DR.. Robert
Farquhar of Lawrence, Mass. who
accompanied the district governor to
Skowhegan. Plans of the New
England conclaye to be held next
month at Poland Springs were pre-
sented by Phillip Pottle of Lewiston,
chairman of the executive committee.
Warren c. Merrill of Augusta played
the accomplishments. Among the
guests were President Ralph Jewell
of the Waterville Rotary Club, DR.. w,
c. Tannebring of Beverley, Mass,
Charles W. Bond of Augusta and
George A. Moore of Skowhegan.
President Carlton p. Merrill intro
duced District Governor Sullivan who
expressed his pleasure at being pre-
sent with the Skowhegan Club and
recalled his visit of year ago with
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
MUNICIPAL CONCERT At
CHAUTAUQUA TENT
Last of the Season will be Played Next
Sunday Evening by the Citizens
Band

The last concert by the Citizens
Band will be played next Sunday
evening at the Chautauqua Tent.
This insures splendid entertainment
for the citizens. There will be no
admission and seats will be afforded
beneath the canvas. A special
feature will be the songs by William
Plummer of New York, light opera
singer. The following is the pro-
gram, beginning at s o'clock.
March Calvary Commandery
Waltz The Voice in My Heart
Songs Mr.. William Plummer
(a) Mother Machree
(b( Sunrise and You
Oriental Romance SueZ
Selection Bohemian Girl
March b. r. and P.
Request Number
Serenade A Night In June
Waltz Thru the Night
March The Boston Commandery
ARTHUR B. PLUMMER
Director.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
CAMP N 0 DIN is
CLOSING TODAY
Circus--Pageant--Ban-
quet--Successful Season
Everyone Leaves Lake George ON Re-
turn to City Homes This
Afternoon

After a most successful season
Camp Modin, a Jewish camp for boys,
at Lake George, closes today. The
boys and councillors leave on the
2.35 train. The end of the season
has been characterized by numerous
festivities, including circus, page
ant and banquet. The circus was
held Tuesday night the grounds be-
ing arranged on the open lawns near
the camp. Numerous booths, all
gaily decorated,y typified the true cir
Gus spirit, while the souvenir booth
found ready patronage, the articles
for sale having been made by the
boys. A baseball game was also i'll
progress. People from Skowhegan
and Canaan witnessed the different
events with much interest. The real
circus was performed on an open air
stage with benches on sloping hill
side, the equipment forming natural
amphitheatre. The program opened
with a magician act which completely
mystifed the public until an assist
ant laid bare some of the mysteries.
Four funny clowns representing va
rious characters brought roars of
laughter from the audience The
patent medicine man did his share in
dispensing cureall for all human
ills, while scene from Old Spain
was a bull fight, in which two boys
gave lot of fun only their make
ups were hardly secure enough to
stand the tests of the fight. The
freak show of course, with its queer
people, and the animals, the strangest
the world has ever seen, all did their
part to entertain the crowd, while
acrobatic acts were exceptionally
good. The wild west show included
an act where a Ford full of Katzen
jammer kids were held up by Shrek
ing Indians. There was keen sharp
shooting by pop guaf shooters and
Messrs. Blanchard and Hilton of
Skowhegan gave a good exhibit of
horseback riding, followed by the
clowns who did everything from a
dance on horseback to somersault
over the animal.
The pageant was given yesterday
and dealt with the old Biblical tale
of Judas Maccabeus and his battle
with King Antiochus, which on this
occasion was burlesqued as Aunty-
Yoke-Us. The battles. of Bible lore
were re-enacted on the Camp Modin
Battlefield. the boys taking an active
part against the Camp councillors.
The spirit of the pageant was full of
merriment and life, and if the poor
characters of ages ago could have
viewed the scenes at Camp Modin
yesterday, they would surely have in
dulged in hearty laugh.
The banquet which was held last
evening closed the season and was
the gala event of the summer. The
boys discarded their camp clothes
which they have worn all summer and
donned their city garb for the occa-
sion. Both the menu and the pro-
gram were most satisfying and the
climax came when the awards were
given out. These included prizes for
all camp activities ranging from ath
letics, dramatcs and newspaper work.
Both the lads and the camp officials
are most appreciative of the friendli-
ness shown them by the residents of
this section and as one of the coun-
cillors stated yesterday to the Re-
porter, they feel that foundation
is laid for perpetual friendliness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30

the former district governor. He
explained the, business of Rotary In
ternational and spoke of the officers
visiting the different clubs to bring
messages of laws for guidance and to
explain plans for the coming year
He said that there were five objective
activities from Rotary International
this year. Under the first of these
he spoke on the fundamentals of
Rotary, its unique business methods
and compulsory attendance. The
second objective was business ethics,
having in view higher standard of
business practice. The third object
i've was Rotary extension with parti-
cular emphasis on extension work
abroad. Another objective Is boys
work, which he explained as one of
the major activities throughout the
world He urged cooperation with
existing boys work organizations
that the efforts of other organizations
may be made more more profitable.
The fifth objective will be community
service, taking many different forms
in many different communities. Mr..
SulllNdH ulScu Coopeidtioh Will to"h II
officials, chambers of commerce and
similar associations. Service TO
your community is one of the sorts
of service that Rotary wants you to
take up" added the district governor
He said he was sure of the develop
ment of the SkowheEan Club and
brought a CHEEKY greeting from EX
governor Bob Hill of Salem. Mass.
The next meeting of the Skowhegan
Rotary will as usual be on Tuesday
noon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
OLD NORR|DGEWOCK
IS INDUSTRIOUS
Annual Fair Comes on
22nd of September
There VIII be Good Music, Ball
Games, Horse Races and Horse
Pulling

S. K. Crommett, secretary of the
Norridgewock Agricultural Associa
tion informs the Reporter that the
Associations second annual fair will
be held September 22nd. Incidental
ly Mr.. Crommett in his interview
gave us some more valuable informa-
tion about Norridgewock industries.
He said:
Perhaps some of the older resi-
dents of Somerset County remember
the old town of Norridgewock. l
have been told that this town used
to be the shire town of the county,
and the old Jail, have seen it, still
stands as a gruesome sentinel to re-
mind one of by gone days, but the
court house is no more. 1t has
crumbled and gone, but there are old
residences near by with their brass
knockers ON the door, to also remind
one of the past. Norridgewock is
coming back, and coming back fast.
Do you know that we make enough
baby shoes in this town to supply
the state, if they were all used at
home, but they are shipped to Cuba,
California, Western and Middle states
and a great many used in the New
England states. Do you know that
we have two corn factories, canning
about two million cans of corn each,
this year and every year? Do you
know about our creamery shipping
from twelve to twenty tons of milk
and cream each week? Do you
know that we have a granite works
1,of to 6ai, I'M
you know that we are going to have
a bank? Do you know that Nor
ridgewock ships some poultry and
eggs, if you have time just call
around some day and I'll tell you
about it. Do you know that Nor
ridgewock Agricultural Association
has park, real park, and that they
paid for it last year? Did you hear
about the old Elmwood Park, that
was all grown up to bushes, and how
the townspeople got at it and pulled
the bushes and cut them down and
plowed and smoothed this old park
up and we have now in the making
the best grounds in the state for
fairs and horses that have speed.
Did you ever ask an old turf man
ABOUT lHlS track nave, anu lHey
all say, one of the fastest tracks in
the state and the best one for horses
feet, and it does not matter how hard
it rains, in fifteen minutes after the
rain is over you can start, your
horses on a safe track.
Was intending to write about our
second annual fair, September 22nd
Well we are going to have real fair
and all the people l have talked with
are greatly enthused over it, and all
are going to bring in exhibits of some
kind. There will be good music,
ball games, horse trotting, horse
pulling, etc. and we will try and tell
you the whole story in the next is
sue of the Reporter, as we intend to
make this the best one day fair in
the county. Officers of the associa
tion are as follows: Ira d. Hilton
president; DR.. H. w. Smith, vice
president; f. W. Spaulding, treasur-
er; S. A. Crommett, secretary; direc-
tors, F. NJ. Thompson, A. B. Everett
A. w. Stanley, w. G. Perkins, H. f.
Tobey, Albert Blaisdell, Frank Keene.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
PATRONS DISCUSS
PROBLEMS
Bingham Grange Host
to the Pomona
Delightful Gathering with Fine Pro-
gram and Abundant Hos
pitality

One Of the largely attended meet
ings of the Pomona convened with
Bingham Grange. Tuesday Of this
week Threatening rain did not
prevent the coming OF large delega-
tions from the subordinate Oranges
and with but one exception the Off
GERS were present which continues
the faithful record of the Pomona Of
ficials. The accustomed business and
comforting the Pomona decree occu-
pied the morning session.
At the opening of the afternoon
session the accustomed salute to the
flag was in order. Right here it is
but justice to the Grange to say that
there is not an organization in this
country with the exception of the
Grand Army of the Republic and the
American Legion. that pays greater
respect TO the flag. or IS more loyal
to all that the flag represents, than
the Grange. Then followed the re-
port of Mrs Lizzie Watson, giving
personal experiences while attending
the recent New England conference
and outlining some of the work of
the conference. An invitation came
from Somerset Grange, Norridgewock,
TO hold a Pomona meeting with that
Grange Oct. &, which was accepted.
The program exercises opened with
choir music; then A. S. Burke, in be-
half of Bingham Grange, gave a most
cordial welcome to the Pomona. Mr..
Burke is a most welcome speaker in
the Pomona sessions and always en-
livens the members by his pleasing
stories and eloquent expressions SO
closely connected with the welfare
of the order. Secretary S. F. Emer-
son responded to the welcome, call
ing attention to the fact that thirty
seven years ago, Sept. IA. 1856, was
his first attendance at a Pomona
meeting held with Bingham Grange
and his first year as secretary of the
Pomona. AT that meeting he had the
privilege of responding to the well
come given by T. F. Houghton, long
since passed away. There were
special songs by Mildred Steward;
| history of Bingham Grange by Mae
Baker; readings by Stella Brawn and
Ethel Savage
The following topics were taken up
for discussion Which brings the
greater enjoyment. education or
wealth" and Buying from mail order
houses The speakers were a. S.
Burke, George Gordon. II. B. Whipple.
S. F. Emerson. Nancy Whipple Mabel
Magoon, Stella Drawn. Sarah Pierce.
Mae Baker and Kate Hill. As on all
questions there was a diversity of
opinion, especially on the last topic.
Some asserting that we should patro-
nize our home merchants entirely
while majority believe that when
one has the opportunity Of saving
hard-earned money by sending away
for articles needed, it is not only a
privilege but a wise business PROPOSE
ton TO do so. Lizzie Boardman. the
Pomona chaplain, gave the closing
thoughts and singing America"
closed the exercises. Bingham
Grange members came to the front
with hearty good Will and a boun-
tiful Pomona dinner.
Next meeting with Wesserunsett
Grange. Cornyille, designated as PA
triotic meeting members of the
Grand Army of the Republic and other
eX-soldiers as invited guests.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Injunction Restraints Use OF Patent

Hearing was held in the United
States District Court at Portland last
week in an action in equity brought
by Vim. F. Scott of Bennington, Vt,
formerly of Madison, against the
Madison Woolen Co, and the Deer
ing g-Milliken Co. of New York. alleg-
ing infringement of patent for de-
vice used in producing a luster on
woolen clothing and asking for an
accounting of the profits derived from
the use of it without the permission
of Scott, who claims to be the inyen-
tor. A permanent injunction re-
straining both companies from using
the patent is also asked. j. H.
Thorne of Madison is the Somerset
County attorney in the case repre-
senting Mr.. Scott.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Search OF 1921 Leads of Arrest

Daniel Quigley. formerly proprietor
of the Weston House at Madison.
whose place was searched in 1921 by
Sheriff Mooers and his deputies who
found considerable quantity of Ii
quor. was arrested by Sheriff Mooers
at Skowhegan on Friday last. He
secured bail for his further appear
ance in court in the sum of $500.
Quigley was away at the time the
search was made two wears ago. and
was never apprehended, never having
afterwards returned to Madison, it is
claimed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
ALIENATION Of AFFEC.
TONS IS CLAIMED
Joseph MatsOn of SoIOn is Complain
ant Against Ralph McAlllster

Deputy Sheriff Tuscan brought
Ralph McAllister of Solon to the
County Jail on a capias writ, which
is a writ where a person can be re-
quired to either give a bond for his
appearance in a civil suit or can be
taken before court Bail was Sc
cured by McAllister. Action is pend
ing in which Joseph Matson claims
alienation of his wifes affections and
Harvey D. Eaton of Watervlle has
been secured by the plaintiff as his
attorney
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
REDPATH CHAUTAU0UA
OPENS TODAY
Children to Participate in Junior
Chautauqua Meet This Morning

Reserved seats go on sale at the
tent at 10 o'clock Thursday morning.
Purchaser is entitled to the same
seat for all sessions of the Chautau-
qua.
II. G. Salisbury of the Brockport,
n. Y. Normal School will be the su-
perintendent for the week.
Miss Julliana Frank of Buffalo will
be the children's supervisor and re-
quests that all children who wish to
take part in the Junior Chautauqua
be at the tent at $50 Thursday
morning.
The advance sale of season tickets
is limited to $50 and only very few
remain in the hands of the individuals
who bought them last year. Anyone
who desires a ticket should get in
touch with one of these individuals
at once to avoid the increase in price
after the quota has been exhausted.
Reports from communities where
the Redpath program has already
been given indicate that this, the
tenth anniversary program of Red
path Chautauquas in New England, is
by far the most successful, both in
quality and in general patronage, that
has ever been given. Such numbers
as the opera Faust" Fred b. Smith,
Chas. w. Paddock are appearing for
the first time on the Chautauqua
platform and are receiving enthus-
iasm of audiences everywhere.
Derrel l.. Gross, representative of
the Redpath Bureau, who has been in
Skowhegan for a week, is very well
pleased with cordial reception and
spirit of enthusiasm among our peo-
pie,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
SKOWHEGAN STICKS TO
OLD ADMISSION PRICE
Three More New Shows Being Added
to the Great DuFOur Pr0ducatiOn
on Midway

Plans for the big Skowhegan fair
September II, 12, 13 and 14th are
fast taking definite shape. Remem-
Der with it's big exhibition, its splen-
did races, ball games, huge automo-
bile show and all its other depart
ments as we'll filled as the other fairs,
where admission prices of seventy
five cents and one dollar are asked
Skowhegan sticks to its old price of
fifty cents admission. Just now
the great DuFour shows are attract
ing great attention and three new
shows, including a platform exhibit
ton, trained pony show and house of
illusions will be added at Lewiston
and brought here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Advance Sale of Fair Tickets

On Thursday afternoon of next week
and the days following on Friday
afternoon, Saturday afternoon and
evening and Monday afternoon season
tickets for the fair and grand stand
seats, both reserved and boxes, will
he on sale at the Skowhegan Buick
Show Rooms on Water ST. This will
afiord persons desiring to have the
same seat on the grand stand during
the entire fair. an opportunity to pro-
cure the same.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
IarCen! Case

Deputy Sheriff George Walker OF
Anson committed Thomas +. Dehson
10 the County Jail on a charge of
larceny OF a watch scarf pin and
$4.0o in money on complaint of f Z.
DObson OF Madison. Dobson was
held in the sum OF $500 bonds for
his appearance Al the September
term OF court and while he expected
10 obtain the same. was meanwhile
committed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
REG|MENTAL REUNION
SEPTEMBER 5TH
All Veterans OF the Civil War are
Invited to Participate. Dinner
Will be Served

The annual reunion of the Gath and
2Sth regiments will be held in Grand
Army Hall Skowhegan on Wednesday.
September 5th Dinner will he ser
we'd by the Woman'S Relief Corps.
a cordial invitation is extended to all
yeterns of the Grand Army to attend
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Ninth Maine Regiment Reunion

The reunion OF the Ninth Maine
Regiment will be held at Grange Hall,
Newport. Wednesday, Sept. 18th.
Beans, brown bread and coffee will
be furnished The sons and daughters
of the 9th Me have been voted hon
orary members. All comrades of the
Civil War, the Spanish and World
War are cordially invited.
ELLEN l.. TEWKSBURY, Sec.
Corinna, Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
CITIZENS HAVE TAXES
HALF PAID
Local Taxes Amount to $913,975.60
Total Receipts TO Date Include
Licenses and Fees

A little over one half of the taxes
have been paid in, according to Tax
Collector Hobart Tuesday. The
total tax is $213.975.6O. Total taxes
on real estate paid in have been $110,
901.79 with poll taxes amounting TO
S2.469 90 and interest amounting to
$24.76 The total receipts including
taxes. dog licenses, hunting and fish
ing licenses and fees for the munich
pal year, thus far have been $114,060.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Union Services Next Sunday

At the union services to be held
next Sunday it is expected Rev. Il. Fl.
Brewster. secretary of the Maine State
Sunday School Association, will
preach the sermon. These services
will be held at the Federated church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
Sudden Death of New York Man In
Canaan

C. w. Bussey of New York died
suddenly at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Harry Cool in Canaan, yester-
day morning. He had attended the
amateur circus at Lake George the
evening previous and was intending
to start on his homeward trip. the day
he died.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-08-30
ONl0DR0ME TO OPEN
NEXT SATURDAY

,om M' Curtis will open his Bowlo-
|as NJ. saturday. New equipment
|p,nn "esa y added and repairs made
|onnls. s ue summer which places this
|ns,"a'p s.,al place of amusement in a class
Io ''iled even in Portland and Bos-
1W35