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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
ATHENS. MAINE

Athens is situated twelve miles
northeast OF Skowhegan on the direct
route to Moosehead Lake. It is
strictly IA farming town and for many
years was noted throughout Maine
as the home of purebred Hereford
cattle.
Athens village lies in the valley of
the Wesserrunset and its pretty
homes and quiet surroundings is a
great inducement to the summer va
cationst. This is the home OF the
famous old Somerset Academy. an in
stitution Of learning from which
many of the country's noted men re
celved their early education
The Wesserrnnsett Valley Fair held
here annually attracts thousands Of
y isitors who are assured that they
will not only enjoy themselves. but
will see an old time display OF some
of the neatest stock raised in Cen
trail Maine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
GEORGE A. BEAN
Phillips, Maine

Here can be found nice clean line
Of groceries. the kind that are always
in favor because of their superior
quality. Then there is a full line of
fresh vegetables. The best obtain
able OF candies and fruits are temp
tingly displayed and those nationally
advertised fancy biscuits. There is
also high grade cigars and tobacco
Tor the men.
Have you tried any of those de
licious home cooked pies. doughnuts,
cakes, etc. They are so much bet
ter than the ordinary food. purchased
everywhere. that you will never be
satisfied until you try them again and
again.
Mr.. Bean is also proprietor Of the
Bean Hole Lunch.
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A. l.. PORTER, POOL ROOM
StrAttOn, Maine

Mr.. porter's two tables are usually
kept busy but it is not yet determined
who is the champion of Stratton. He
can furnish you with an excellent
cigar to smoke while you are beating
your friend and after the game nice
cool drink of ginger ale will refresh
you. If you are waiting for table,
try some of that delicious Butter
Crust Pop Corn just made by the mod
ern roasting machine and when yon
go home. don't forget to take some
candy 10 mother and the children
Mr.. Porter has been in business for
% years and understands the art Of
entertaining his many patrons.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
MRS. W. Is. H0YT, MARBLE WORKS
Phillips, Maine

This business was established thir-
ty years ago, manufacturing and deal
ing in all kinds Of monumental work.
Since the death of Mr. Hoyt eleven
years ago, the business has been under
the management of Mrs. Hoyt who
gives prompt and careful attention to
the work entrusted to her care. Or
ders are taken and executed for mon
uments. neadstones and tablets, either
of American or foreign marble or
granite. In cemeteries within a
radius of one hundred miles will be
found beautiful specimens of Mrs.
Hoyt's handiworK.
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papers, etc. Mr.. Williams who hrs
been postmaster of Athens for the
past twenty-four years, has gained an
enriable reputation among the physi-
clans of this territory fo- his care
full compromising OF prescriptions He
is also sole owner OF the Athens Tele-
phone Company and operates his own
switchboard from this place Of bust
ness. This telephone company now
has one hundred and eighty subscrib-
ers and covers not only Athens but
surrounding territory such as Brigh-
ton. Harmony, Hartland. Scion and
others. having franchises in these To-
ealities. Long distance calls are
handled via the New England Telc-
phone Company. the Athens company
having working agreement for long
distance calls with The former com
pany.
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c. c. TAYLOR, PHARMACIST
Stratt0n, Milne

One OF the stores that stands out
onspicuously in Stratton is the C. c.
Taylor Drug Store. 1t would do
equipped in supplies and appoint
ments. There is everything to be
found here that goes to make UP a
first class drug store.
MIR. Taylor has adopted the slogan
TRY the Drug Store First and caters
especially to tourists and a visit will
convince you that you can find what
you want and of the highest quality.
II carries at all times most COM
plete line of pure. wholesome drugs,
slck-room requisites OF all kinds and
the score and one commodities you
would find in any up-to-date drug
store.
He also handles a complete line Of
Perfumes. Toilet Articles. Soaps,
Post Cards, Every Ready Flash
lights, Stationery. etc. A choice line
of Schrafit's and Whitman's Choco-
lates are also on display.
Especially to be noted is the hand
some soda fountain which dispenses
ice cream sodas to the Queens taste,
and tones of all kinds
The laboratory Is provided with
every safeguard to insure accuracy
and ~ in charge of registered phar-
macist who is expert in compromising
prescriptions using only the purest
of highest quality.
Mr.. Taylors reliability is unques-
toned on account of the high quality
of his goods and the character of his
service.
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WHITNEY Il KNAPP
General Groceries
Phillips, Maine

The particular aim of this firm is
10 keep the best groceries at reason
able prices and to hold their custo-
mers by selling as advertised
Pure and unadulteratcd foods adorn
their shelves and in fact all through
tue store. the quality Of the goods is
The best Besides large line of
groceries and provisions. fruit is to
be found here in season A fine
choice of candy and nuts are on dis
Play and make a good dessert when
one is looking for a change in the
daily routine of food.
Leading brands Of cigars and Gig
arettes are also handled.
II not a customer, Whitney &
Knapp solicit an opportunity to please
You.
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LuuJIpS SAVINGS BANK
| Phillips, Maine

phillips Savings Bank which
L.blished in 1871, according to
FL statement shows resources
tirq 10 more than four hundred
III dpllars and the history Of
[',intion. for more than half a
|, shows a fine steadily balanc-
|. wear hy year For the past
1, wears this bank has paid to
L.silors a compound interest
n t. The reserve fund is
ncess OF what the banking
|rQuire
| hank has been a potent force
financial life of this section of
I'M county and bears the envia-
[mlation Of always being willing
n local enterprises, standing
Ii behind the important indus
Ia have located in this section
| state Emphasis has always
Eaced by the officers and trus-
II the Importance of local SER
[d strict adherence to safe
Ina banking methods, its loans
carefully made, safety of prin-
|hing the watchword of the
|, committee. Not only have
In charge of this institution
h against loss by unfortunate
|uerts but they have as well
4 against possible loss by bur
and robbing by installing the
Is Electric Protection for not
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only the vault but banking rooms as,
well. Any attempted burglary au-
tomatieally sounds an 1S-inch gong
located on the outside of the bank
thereby alarming ,the whole neighbor-
hood. This is one of two banks in
the county that has availed itself of
this protective service that its deposit
tors might be fully protected
The trustees of the Phillips Savings
Bank are all local successful business
men and are as follows: C. F.
Chandler a. d. GRAHAM, y. p. Noble.
George p. Sedgeley and F. S. Haley.
Mr.. Noble, who is treasurer, is in
charge of the active management of
the bank and has held this Office for
the past seventeen or eighteen years
He is a we'll known attorney and a
Phillips man since 1871
The statement OF condition of the
Phillips Savings Bank at close Of
business October 3, 1924, is as fol-
lows:
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h. +. HOYT, CLOTHING
Phillips. Maine

The fall styles are out and Mr..
Hoyt has ready for your inspection
an especially choice selection oil
FASHIONS comprising all The latest
oVeltics He speclalizes in Peavy
clothes, nationally advertised line
81 style and quality. For the boys,
he Widow Jones SUITS. SO we'll known
Tor then durability. and clean-eut APP
prarance.
In the shuberdashcry department
yoH will iipd the newost patterns in
shirts, collars and heekties bought
WITH. the idea of suiting the most fas-
-idloii5.
- iBhore are suitcases. bags and
ranks of the latest construction for
those VINO travel. In fact, every
thing that you would end in a mod
I'm store OF this kind, all selected
with ii view of pleasing the trade. s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
KICKER BROS.
GROCERIES AND MEATS
Harold 7. Kicker, Mgr.
StrnttOn, Maine

The stock of high grade groceries
carried in this store includes every
thing that the fastidous housewife
could desire Teas. coffees, pickles,
and relishes, fancy crackers. canned
GOODS. etc Their dairy products are
strictly fresh and their vegetables
are displayed in an attractive way
and are always in season. The best
of -four for cake, bread, and pastry
can be obtained at all times
The meats. are kept in sanitary
manner and only the choicest cuts are
served.
A small line of hardware and stoves
are carried here and also a full line
of the nationally advertised Deyoe
paint.
All goods are purchased with the
view OF giving their patrons the best
at the lowest price.
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II. u. CORS0N
Athens

This is an authorized Ford service
station and carries in siock genuine
Ford parts and other accessories One
man is employed here and the best
OF oils. sreases and gasoline is al
ways available. While Mr. Corson
has been in his present headquarters
bat four years he was well known in
Athens Tor he has lived here Tor over
eighteen years during which timr h.
passed the experimental stage in au-
tomotiye repair work and since thu
advent OF the Ford popularity has
become known as an expert in Ford
repair work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
STRATTON, MAINE

Ideally situated on a high plateau
in the shadow of Mt. Bigelow. STRAIT
ton is one of the beauty spots of
Maine Surrounded by forests of
both hard and soft wood this town
offers splendid inducements to the
manufactures. There is plenty Of
room for the building of woodwork
ing plant of any size. the local living
and working conditions being ideal.
The health seeker, sportsman or bust
hess man will profit by visiting this
section of Maine and investigating
the natural resources
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
EDGAR X. TOOTnAKER
Phillips, Maine

\ splendid place to trade in Phillips
IS at Edgar II, Toothaker's where you
arc always sure of the freshest and
best meats and groceries and where
they aim 10 make their grocery an
efficient aid to thrifty housewives
Here IS carried the highest grade
brands Of canned goods, the choicest
teas, coffces, spices and the best
hrands OF pastry and bread flour
There is also the freshest of fruits and
vegetables and high grade line OF
confectionery.
In connection with the grocery de-
partmtut is a zine meal market where
yoa can get the choicest cuts of meat
.dr. Toothaker has been in business
tor many Years and is we'll versed in
caring for tho needs OF his clientele
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
WILLIAMS DRUG STORE
Athens

The proprietor OF this pharmacy is
Mr.. l.. c. Williams, registered phar-
macist, who has conducted this es-
adjustment for the past thirty-three
years. At this store can he found a
full complement of drugs and proprie-
tary medicines as well as good as
sortment of guaranteed rubber goods.
hospital supplies kodaks and film,
stationery, books, paints. guns and
ammunition, daily and Sunday news
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

airy rooms comfortably furnished and
clean and sweet. The dining room
IS attractive and amply large 10 care
for the guests The food is excellent.
home cooked and of the variety that
gives you that feeling Of satisfaction
when You sit down for your after dim
ner cigar.
Extensive preparations have Just
been completed for the increasing
tourist trade New bath rooms have
been installed with bot and cold run
ming water in each room which with
"A new heating system makes this one
of the most modern hostelrics in
Maine A modern garage with A. l..
A. service is connected and the tray
cler is sure of hearty welcome and
courteous attention to all his com
forts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
fON Il TIBBETrS
Saw Mil
Athens, Mainc

Situated in the heart Of lumber
district This up-to-date saw mill, es-
tablished five wears ago Is very
necessary adjunct To Athens The
proprietors, Z. J Fox and w. Il. Tib-
netts are practical saw mill mel and
qualified for any work in both long
and short lumber
This firm buys considerable timber
which they manufacture into various
products, besides doing large amount
of custom work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
". y. SANDERS
Athens

\ store that stands ont cunspieu-
ously in Athens is the one owned and
managed by Mr. W y. Sanders The
groceries and general provisions are
well arranged and the large supply
of bottled, canned and jar goods is
temptingly displayed and makes it an
easy matter for the hous wife to make
her selections In other parts and
departments of this large store car
be found fine assortmentS oi yard
goods. ladies' wear OF all kinds. no
tons. boots and shoes for The whole
family. a first rate line Of mems wear.
etc. Feed OF all sorts. a large sup
ply OF hardware. automobile tire,
and tubes. gasoline. paints and oils
are but a few OF the many useful com
modites that are daily offered 70 his
patrons
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j. II. KING. SHOE H0SPIT Al
StrnttOn, Maine

4 thriving business is conducted al
this stand and anyone patronizine
Mr.. King is confident that his shoe,
Will he as good a. new when he has
finished the job. 1t is his business
policy to turn out any lirst-elass work
and his skill as repairer is well
known in the community He also
does expert work on rubbers.
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complete saw mill fop asawing
squares. There is plenty of hard
wood lumber in the inhiiediatesishf-
loundirss and the owner ,hasYf seX7
eral timber tracts that are available.
The mill is we'll protected from fire
by several hydrants all connected
with the city water system.
Living conditions in Phillips are eX-
cellent. the town being situated in one
of the most beautiful sections of
Maine and noted for its heathful
climate apd as a sportsman's para
disc
All communication should be ad
dressed to Dr.. c. w. Bell Strong. Me
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
ELNW00D HOTEL
n. ". y. Gamwell, Prop.
Phillips, Maine

'llention of the passing tourist
Pee attracted to this pretty
lh its setting of beautiful
ices There is a dra wing
% its wide piazzas and clean
nee thai one cannot resist and
an ideal spot to spend a rest
or week end.
Enters the lobby he is at
Passed with its homelike APP
cosy chairs drawn up in
a large open fire and that
d baroness so common to
ens.
are at present eleven nice
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
RAYMOND HOUSE
y Emma Raymond, Prop.
Phillips, Maine

[a On the main street, this
/ EASILY accessible to CONNER
Peters and tourists and is an
IN attractive place to stop.
Elge comfortable rooms take
LIE transcient trade and one
'ure OF a good nights rest in
Eeei beds. The dining room
L Tor - people and If good,
Ee, home cooked meals are
temeut to the weary traveller,
1e place to stay.
Eymond has been manager Of
tslY Tor the past ten years
r. The greatest pleasure in
'ller the comfort of her
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
THE BELL MILL
Phillips, Maine rs

| mill, formerly known as the
ban Mill, has been placed on the
I and can be acquired at a very
|shle price. This mill is about
I by 30 feet with a large store
land dry house. There are five
/ Of land with an artificial pond
tfng one acre. A spur track
b end of the mill makes ship
lGilities excellent. Part of the
Bent consists of a 1926 horse
boiler with 100 foot stack,
|engines in good condition and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

PHILLIPS NATIONAL BANK
Phillips, Maine

The Phillips National! Bank was es-
tabllshed in 1896 and its conservative
growth is entirely due to the pains
taking work of Its officers and direc-
tors who arc as follows:
d. F. Field president; H. II. Field.
cashier: p. T. Field. c. E. Parker and
A. H. Emery.
The condition of the bank at close
of business on June 30, 1923
RESOIfR(ES
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STRATTON MANUFACTURING co.
Siratt0n. Maine

This business was established TWEEN
ty-three years ago. In it's beginning
it was very small but ii has conser-
vatis ely grown until it now employs
about eighty men during its busy sea-
son and carries yearly payroll of
$4,000 Their products consist of
handles of all descriptions. such as
those used for stamps. screw drivers,
curling and -sadirons, ice picks, avis.
hacksaws, e,c,, finished plain or fancy
in coiored enamels. rubber and black.
The man plant is $50 feet long by
40 ieet wide and contains 30 lathes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
INTERNATIONAL MANUFACTURING
COMPANY
PhilIjpS. Mime

This company was Incorporated il
1909 with the following officers and
directors: George W. Bent of Bos-
ton. president; \. p Noble Phillips
secretary and treasurer; Joseph p
Liyermore and Charles Ripley Mr.
Ripley is managing director and has
been since the company was organ
lied
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

The new enamel shop just completed
is 100 feet ny 80 feet and contains
eleven baking ovens The motive
power is furnished by a large Corliss
and the plant also generates its own
electricity. All the buildings are
protected by sprinkler system and
this is supplied by a ten thousand
gallon steel water tank. The product
of this plant is in demand throughout
the United States and Canada.
The officers of the Stratton Manu-
lacturing Company are H. H. Landers.
Stratton. presidenta H. A. Kurdish.
Rangeley, treasurer; T. A. William
son, Stratton. assistant treasurer and
\. 3. Sargent, Stratton, Manager
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About fifty people are employed
with an approximate yearly payroll
of 100000 The plant consists of a
toothpick mill, a spool mill, a machine
shop and a printing plant all equip
ped with the most modern machinery
All the raw material that is used in
these mills comes from within ra-
dius Of twenty-five miles. The fin
ished product is sent all over the
world and is in great demand. The
spools are mostly limited to cotton
silk and thread manufacturers.
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THOMAS j. SHEEHY co. WOOLENS
Phillips, Maine

This business was established in
1915 and incorporated in 1917 with
E. A. Sheehy as president and 7. j
Sheehy, treasurer and manager. the
board of directors being f. A. T. J.
and Kathryn Sheehy.
This concern manufactures yarns
cloth and blankets and is sold direct.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

This business was established re
Gently here. This plant manufactures
skewers and dowells Five machines
are installed at present with a daily
capacity OF one half million. This
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-21

SHOW CASES. nickel-plated, in good
condition, 9 # and 3 it., cheap for
quick sale. Augusta Food Shoppe. 1873
Water ST.
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Richmond Of Augusta were visitors
Thursday with her mother. Mrs. Dora
Ripley and uncle and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. f. Gilmore.
Clarence Dyer went Thursday by
auto to Portland, where he has en-
ployment.
Ralph Baxter and son, Louis, are
engaged in building a large addition
to the side Of their barn to be used
as an date tie-up.
Several from here went Thursday
evening to Clinton to attend the vio-
lin recital given by pupils OF Mrs.
Hovey at the Baptist church.
Misses Bessie Sullivan and Flor
ence Turgeon have completed one
year of school at Mt. Merici academy
in Waterville and returned to their
homes for the summer.
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Mrs. May Mitchell and Mrs. q: W.

Mrs. May Mitchell and Mrs. G. w.
Goodspeed were in Waterville We'd
nesday.
Marguerite Gee, Vivian Greeley.
Evelyn Hunt, Celia Sherman and
Howard Libby, Jr.. went Thursday
evening to Pittsfeld, where they par
ticipated IN a musical recital given
by their teacher, Mrs. May Gray.
Milton Kimball of Augusta was
business visitor in town Thursday.
Mrs. Fannie Brown of Clinton 10 in
town for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. Carrie burlington and daugh :
ter and son, Mrs. Irene Pierce and
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FINANCIAL
Business Opportunities

NEW STORE-To let at Island Park.
Good proposition. James r. Armour,
Winthrop. Tel Augusta 324-5.
RETAIL SHOE STORE-In Skowhe-
gan with about $4,000 stock. Good
year repair system connected. Doing
good business. Only reason for SELL
ing, poor health. VIM. kincaid,
Skowhegan.
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BURNHAM

A lawn social and cafeteria lunch
will be held at the home Of Mrs. f.
=. Shaw next Thursday evening.
June IS, given under the auspices Of
the Willing Workers. The president
Of the society. Mrs. Hattie Hunt and
vice president, Mrs. Gertrude Elling-
wood, have the affair in charge.
Mrs. f. b. Brown. Mrs. +. p. Shaw,
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Situations Wanted-Maie

MEAT CUTTER-First class. wants
situation at some summer resort or in
the mountains. Write K-2. Journal.
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USED CARS
1923 Nash Touring. 4 cyl. s pass: per-
feet shape: extras. Used car guar
antee.
1921 Nash. Z pass. sedan. New paint.
1921 Nash 8 cyl. s pass. touring; new
ly painted.
1919 Buick roadster.
1924 Essex touring. almost new, with
extras.
Packard Twin Six touring, Z pass. Good
condition. $4,000.
Ford touring. 800.
Two Ford light delivery trucks.
1923 Oldsmobile, 6-passenger. 4-cylin-
der sedan.
1921 Baby Grand Chevrolet touring.
Ford Touring. SIS. ,
Ford TouriDE.
Terms. Our reputation your protec-
ton.
wADLE1GH & SON.
CHAPEL ST. PLACE. AUGUSTA
TEL. 1s4s-M
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Visitors Hotel Is Shin

London, June "a. p. by Mail)-
Because of the serious lack Of ac-
commodations during what is known
as the social season here, a party of
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HeIp-Male or Female

TYPISTS-Addm materially. to your in
come by tipping authors manuscripts,
spare time. Easy work. High rate.
Write r. J. Carnes, Tallapoosa, Ga,
for details.
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Building Materials

DOORS-2nd hand; laths. blinds and
flush closet. r. p. Lasselle. Plummer
ST., Gardiner.
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LUMBER Thoroughly seasoned
Spruce and hemlock boards, planks
and studding. Frank E. Mace. 81
Winthrop st. Tel. 5S4-M.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-06-21

500 Gothenburg students have chart
cred q ship in which they will live
while visiting England. The vessel
is to anchor off Greenwich in the
Thames.
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Situations Wanted-FemaIs !;

EXPERIENCED NURSE-Desires po-
sition. Apply 323 Water ST., Gardiner.
HOUSEKEEPER-F widower or old
couple, sufferings. References given.
Mrs. S. Green. Augusta.