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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Long Pond School

A get together meeting WAS helo
at Long Pond schoohouse last Mon
day evening Pupils, parents, 81.
perintending. school committee. super
intendent. teacher and friends OF al
were present
The object OF this meeting was L
correctly inform the parents OF o%ist
ing conditions in our school and L
secure some degree OF cooperation
between parents and teacher.
Superintendent Russell Il. Taylor
gave an interesting aud instructive
talk along lines OF school law anf
teachers and parents rights and da
ties.
John Paradis and IIawy Butler
members of the school committee
made some sane and sensible remafh
along lines of discipline ~ homo and
in the school room that if haede1 by
all concerned can not fail Of pHodne.
ing very desirable results II is tht
opinion of the majority that the meet
ing was not wholly in vain. thai some
good will inevitably result rom this
mingling of fellow-workcrs and elti-
zens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12

and himself in our, hearts-a young
man would place young lady and
the light In the bow of a canoe and
then paddle slowly around the shore
OF the lake. IL deer were in the
water, she would stand perfectly still
until the canoe was only thirty or
forty feet away and then go whistling
on into the woods.
This jacking deer, or even having
jack light in ones possession is
now strictly against the law. And
l should like to say here that | never
knew of any enc at Rowe Pond shoot
ing deer or shooting at a deer, eth
er In season or out, with a jack light.
This Ia pretty poor craftsmanship.
And the gang, In the old days. never
told Maxfield much about what they
were doing.
Well, of course, it wasn't long after
found out what was going on be-
fore l wanted to see what | could do,
So l asked one of the girls if she
would go out with me. She said,
YES" but her mother said, Not in
a canoe, you don't know enough about
one" So we decided to go in a
row boat. Several of the other boys
and girls came down to see us off
and were very careful to make sure
that / did not have a rife. | was
prOpelling the row boat with paddle.
It was pretty hard work. The girl
sitting In the bow. which was very
narrow, made 1t sink way down into
the water while the stern stuck up
in the air like hens tail. | pad
died along the shore down into what
is called the west cove. 1t was
pretty hard work but / stuck to it and
tried out to make any noise. After
about an hour we had not seen a
thing and l decided to row back to
camp. I picked up the oars. with a
sigh of relief and headed for the
point.
Just as we rounded the point
heard something on the opposite
shore little over a quarter of mile
away. "Sh-h-h," said the girl in ii
loud stage whisper, did you hear
that?" yes" | whispered back
did your" Right over there" she
said, pointing to the opposite shore
So l carefully put down the oars and
started padding across the lake. The
stern OF the DOdt WAS SWluSiH6 pd1h
and forth and l was having hard
time, but we were making progress.
After little while We could see the
deers eyes. At first they loMed
like one spot of light but after a
while would see that there were two
OF them.
All this time we could hear crack
ling of tvigs near the deer. Then
she said "T'here must be two of them,
because those, eyes don't move and !
can, hears one moving about" Yes,
1 arswened,i lin another stage whisper.
Finally we got near enough so that the
two eyes sglowed like balls of fire, And
we could see that the deer. was on
the shore and not in the water. The
crashing in the woods continued.
Then. when were were. about thirty
feet from the shore. a deafening yell
came from the bushes.
A few moments later three boys
from camp pushed off in canoe with
a shoe box in which had been cut
two holes through which shone the
light of a candle. Here ends the first
lesson-but | haven't heard the last
of IL yet.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Happenings al Sunset Camps Smith
field

Mr.. Storms of New York who Is
stopping at the North Pond House
secured several nice bass from th1
lake last week.
The graduating class of Oakland
high are guest at S. S Camps FOR =
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred knights of Lew
iston spent the week end al then
camp in Smithlield
DR.. and Mrs Goose and Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Pooler Of Fairfield spent
the week end here at their camp Ny
Pooler caught several nice bass III
fishing while here. Mr.. Roo'cr Is
an expert fly fisherman.
New North Pond Casino holds
dances every Tuesday, Thursday anf
Saturday nights.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Celebration 1T RangeIcy

There will be the usual celebration
at Rangeley on next Tuesday. juno Il
Parade at nine O'Clock. followed by
foot races and other sports SUIT
able address will be given Puts
field band will be in attendance all
day. Horse racing - tho new parf
in the afternoon. ~, 226 and 2.4H
classes. Prizes Of $3.50 given IN each
instance. Fred W. Weston of SkoW-
hogan for starter. There will be =
ball game between the Phillips 9nd
Rangeley teams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
! ELECTION
Repert OF the Past Year. James r.
White Is President for COming
Year. Other Officers

James Fellows White has been
elected president of the student gov
eminent at Skowhegan high school
for next year. The remainder of
The board is composed of John Dionne,
rice president; Lucille Moore. secre-
tary; .Ethelyn Mills, treasurer; Flor
ence Stinchfeld, auditor and Sher-
man N. ShumwHy of the Skowhegan
school board as second vice presid-
,rt. Eva Robb, the 1923-1924 secre-
AIRY made the following report;
This year the student council has
cried to make student government
yuccess, beginning the first of the year
inder the leadership of Mr.. Foster.
rhe following people were elected to
the council: Evander Perkins,
Jas. +. White, Agnes Coburn, Helen
Foster, Mamie Seamens, Thomas Nj
chols, Walter Wilson, Felix Dionne,
Robert Simpson, Dorothy Kilbreth,
Geneva Belts, Reid Appleby, Gladys
Mantor Mr.. Foster. During the year
the following people have resigned;
t;vander Perkins, Mamie Seamans,
Thomas Nichols, Felix Dionne, Doro-
thy Kilbreth and Geneva Belts. Be-
cause of sickness Miss Agnes CO.
burn was forced to give up her posi-
ton to Miss Dorothy Nye as snbsti-
tute who later resigned to Eva Robb.
The following were elected to fill the
places of those who resigned: Ed
ward Cowette. Evelena Kilgore, Eliza
seth Lewia. Winthrop Morrill,, Ruby
Burkhardt and Zella Demo"
The board has handled athletic so
cial affairs. conduct of pupils and
other minor affairs. There were 81
cases.
Following Miss Robb was report
by Miss Scamcns in regard to the
Lever"
The assembly was brought to
close with the announcement that
Mr.. Woodbury. would talk to the Sc
niors at their home room.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Croker Pond News

The Croker Pond automobile road
is now in first class condition. The
fishing is also good The guests
Who were at the camps the past week
ore: Mr.. and Mrs. r. M. Hawkins
ral River. Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. II
|. Walters, Utica. N. ~: Leon d
henderson and - Ernest- Fierce Of
.aekman as guides H. L. Bareank
syracuse. n. Y; H. r. Ryan. Patter-
on, n. J.; T.. p Whipple, Boston
lass; j. j. Crowell, Newton. Mass.
VI. and Mrs NJ J. Smith. Skowhe'
:an; Mrs j. B. Mckinney and soma
ienry and Baxton. Bingham. A
larly of six is expected THURSDAY
rom Baltimore, Md.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Card OF Thanks

wish to express my sincere thank
to all neighbors and friends who 81
kindly rendered assistance during m!
recent bereavement; also. l wish Il
extend my heartfelt appreciation Il
all neighbors. friends, teachers. pu
pills and societies for their beautiful
floral tributes.
Mrs. Charles f. Ball
Bingham, Maine, June IL, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Moose Is visitor Mt Lake Parlin Farm

Mrs. Louise p Lange informs the
Reporter that 4 big COW moose has
been visiting the Lake Parlin Farm.
Mrs. Lange's son announced that a
camel had appeared on the premises
but Investigation proved it to be a
moose. The animal is making her
self very comfortable on the farm
acres and has been attracted by the
music in one of the camps, where she
has listened. Mrs. LANCE hopes that
the moose will make the shore OF
Lake Parlin a permanent home. She
has succeeded in obtaining six good
snapshots of the COW which we hope
to be able to publish in a later issue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Timberland Purchase

Recent purchases Of timberland
made by +. +. Beane are five nun
dred and fifty acres. known as the
Thompson and Ordway land in Mos
COW, which he bought of Wallace
Emery of North Arson; also the
Ruben Bean farm in Concord, though
Mr.. and Mrs. Bean will continue 10
live in the house the remainder oi
their lives. or as long as they wish
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Gard OF Thanks

| sincerely wish to thank the mem
hers OF Bingham Sunshine Societ,
and All those who SO kindly rcmem
bered me during my recent illness II
Kennebec Valley Hospital.
Mrs. Jos. LapOinte
Bingham, Nc, June II, 1929
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
TrOutdale Events

DIR. Marston of North Arson spent
the week end at his cottage on the
Lodges.
Chas. s. Preston, A. II. Caskin and
C. Luther Caskin, all of Lowell. Mass
also II. Louis Farmer of Tewksbury'
Mass. are spending a week at the
Rainbow Camps. They report the
fishing as being quite satisfactory.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12

Traces of winter are still with us.
Snow fell up-river only Saturday last
and snowshoes have lately been in use
In the big woods districts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12
Deer are Morning Visitors

Three deer have made their appear
ance, mornings, near the residence oi
A. A. Graffte in Dennistown They
will feed quite near the buildings be-
fore returning to the woods.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12

Don't forget the Rest Rooms in the
Dodge Block, you will find them a
great convenience during shopping.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-12

independent Reporter So a year.
Evening star., 1924-12-07

The Alligator Colonial in the mellow brown,
tinge of coppery red, success
novel, Thirteen Fifty Setson Shoe Shop ThirteenFive
F Street.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
10000 Phones Disabled

New Haven, March 12--Storm /m- age was considerable to the Southern N. k. Telephone Co. which today re- ported that about 10,000 stations in the state were out of order during last night due both to the rain in the southern tier of towns frozen snow and high wind inf other sections. The portion of Connecticut hardest hit was the northeastern .one in a triangular belt from west to WiIlimantic to the \ Massachusetts and Rhode Island state lines. Reports said that many poles had been snapped in spite of the fact there was no sleet.
 Apparently, the wet snow plastered the poles and wires until its weight bent poles and the weaker ones snapped off. In the Danielson sec ton there was one stretch of about 80 poles down. In Putnam 700 sta lions were out of order HOO to the s,o0o at Willimantic and 500 at Danielson.
 In the extreme western part of the state and in Colebrook there was both pole and wire damage. In the Bridgeport t-Trumbull section service was interrupted and there was much trouble in the Waterbury district. In New Haven, with 500 stations out of order. the trouble was due to seepage of water into manholes and then into conduits through which cables run.
 The telephone company had its re- pair gangs out long before daylight. The high wind was responsible for much of the local troubles but wire breakage was not so heavy as in the sleet storm of year ago. The pros- poets were good at noon today for prompt resumption of service even in districts where poles went down in this latter instance because there is not much frost in the ground. Last spring the ground was frozen very deep making pole setting a long task.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
City Items

Friends of Francis Amendola, the son of Mir. and Mrs. Joseph Amcndola of foo south Main street, will tender March 20. The party will be attend ed by many local and out Of town friends
 The lecture which WAS to haNo been given at the First Lutheran church last evening by Professor Jo- seph Alexis of Nebraska was post poned until this evening because of the storm.
 George Mortimer Of 67 Gladden. street has returned to New York, where he has reioined his ship, the l.. s. S. Nevada. He was accompanied by his mother, Mrs. George Worth ner, who made an inspection tour of the ship.
 Felix Talai of 342 Burritt street reported to the police this morning at 6:So o'clock that he had lost his horse. The horse made it's escape during the night and the owner was unable to locate it.
 Anthony Stawarz of 27a High street was bitten in the leg by dog owned by people living al 26a High street. according 10 a report made to tho police. The police turned the report over to the dog warden.
 Horan J. HadiSian was driving down Main street last night about ls o'clock and he alleges that the gate man let the gates down suddenly, breaking the windshield Of his ma. chine. He reported to the police.
 The Luther League Of the First Lutheran church will hold an old fashioned concert tomorrow evening at tho church. Old time favoriie es will be sung by chorus composed of the girls Of the league in costume. Following the concert a social will be held and refreshments served.
 James F. Slater. assistant 10 c. l.. Bardo, general manager of tho New York, New Haven and Hartford rail- road will address the Rotary club tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
2,5OO AUTO DRIVERS
 FORFEIT LICENSES
Stoeckel Explains to KiWanis
 How Department Functions

i. Over 2.50g people who have been found unit to drive automobiles have had their licenses revoked. according to Motor Vehicle Commissioner Rob- Bins F. Stockel, who addressed the weekly meeting of q = Kiwanis club at the Hotel Burritt ts'ay. James F., Lukens was awarded the weekly attendance prize. The popular inroduction feature was continued, wherein each man was asked to give a slogan of the busi- ness he represents. The biggest hit was made by W. R. Tenn, plumber, who said. "I stand behind every bath tub l sell.''
 Haven and Stamford arc being ar ranged for April and May.
 Mrs Stockcl explained a few things about the state highway and state police department which most inti- mately affect the motor vehicle de- partment He also told about com plaints received. saying that he had just received a letter from some one in MiddlcseN county asking him to keep the neighbor's chickens from scratching up the complainant's gar den. The letter was referred to the state police.
 He said that all revenue from au- tomobiles now goes into road con- struction and maintenance. which it did not do one time.
 He said an effort is beir0 z ade to stress the difference bey'een wilful Violation of motor laws and honest mistakes.
 Explaining the system of accident reports, he said the department does not depend upon the person figuring in the accident but clips the newspa- pers, which form the chief source Of information. He paid tribute to the papers by saying. Tt is mighty small accident that doesn't get into some newspaper in the state" Then the de- partment investigates the accident. He told how the department ana lyzes causes of auto accidents, es- pecially where more than one occur at the same spot. He also said that 10000 out of l5,000 motor accidents were the fault of the driver.
 Ho stated that the way he drives his his auto shows a mans true nature. If he is reckless by nature he drives that way. I inc is a gentleman he drives like a gentleman.
 Commissioner Stoeckle said the de- partment has removed from the rolls of auto drivers over 25O0 people in Connecticut, who have been found un- fit to drive.
 He told his hearers there were enough automobiles in the state of Connecticut to move every inhabitant of the state across the line into another state at ono time.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
FIGHTING FOR LEAGUE
Lx-sccrciar, Baker Win Carr, Battle For League Of Nations Into Demo. cratic Convention.

Cleveland, March l2. --- Newton D. Baker. former secretary Of war in- tends 10 carry his light for the league of nations to the democratic national convention.
 Speaking before the woman's city club last night, Mr. Baker said he would go to the convention and plead with everybody who will listen, to put q straight-out declaration in the plat. form for the United States to enter the league. ''1 hope some Of you go to the convention Of the other party and make the same fight" Mir. Baker said.
 Hc cited that many Americans are serving ''unofticially" with the league on the separations commission and other bodies seeking 10 restore order in Europe.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
"DUKIE" KEHOE GOES TO JAIL
Master Mind in Restaurant Robbery sentenced to One Ycar-Two Com- panions On Probation.

Harry Dukie Kehoe was given a sentence of one year in jail when he pleaded guilty in superior court yes- torday afternoon to a charge of theft of s575 from a local lunchroom. Charles Abajia and Joseph Narnick, who were arraigiied on the same charge. pleaded guilty and were plac- cd on probation after the court was informed that kehoe was the master mind and the other two got very small sum Of tho loot. lt was Aba iian's and Warnick's first offences.
 Stanley Dobruek pleaded guilty to stealing s7 from a local store and was sentenced to the rcforamtory. He took the money from cash register while the owner was occupied in an- other part Of the store.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
GENERAL HEARING
 ON EDUCATION
March 20 Set for Date Nlen
 Latest Ideas May Be Discussed

Hartford. March 12.-The educa- tional commission created by the last general assembly has advanced its work to a point where on Thursday March 20 at II o'clock at the capitol it will open general hearing on ed ucauonal matters to all those who desired to be heard.
 The commission has the task of codifying and revising the laws of the state making a compilation of the same to be submitted with it's rec concentrations for new laws to the next general assembly. Since last July the commission has had many meet ings and has done considerable work in preparation of its report. Now it desires to hear from all those who have suggestion to make on eduea- tional matters or any grievances to air as to existing conditions. It is particularly anxious to hear from the small towns which have problems of their own which biennially receive more or less attention in the general dsothibiS.
 The commission wants cooperation and advice in formulating recommen- dations and hopes that the re- sponse at the general hearing will be substantial one. It is particularly anxious to hear of grievances and troubles which arise out of present school laws.
 The commission has Senator (. NJ. Bakewell as chairman and its mem- bers are:
 Mir. Fenton of Willimantic. Mr. Sturges of Woodbury. N. D. Holhrook of Thomaston. Mrs. Lewis of Strat- ford, all members of the house, Sem ator Gibbs of Norwich, and Dean War ren of Sheffield Scientific school with Judge Albert c. Baldwin of Derby as secretary.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
MOHAWK CHIEFS SENTENCED
Two Months Imprisonment for Two Who Took s25.000 wampum Belt.

Montreal. March 1.-Two chief. Of the Mohawk Tribe. Sose Kentara. tiron, & years old. and American Horse. Ts years Of age. who live or the Caughnawaga Indian Reserve were sentenced to two months impris. onment after they had been adjudg- cd guilty Of stealing the famous fro. quois mawpum belt from the parish priest ot CaughnaWaea.
 The belt. valued al moro than sgS.- 900 as a historic relic. was produced in court as sentence was about to be passed. Counsel for the two chiefs explained that if had been returned to Father Lacouture, the priest. whom the court upheld as it's rightful custodian.
 The chiefs borrowed the belt from the priest last fall. telling him they wanted 10 have its mystic signs read. They did not return il and were found guilty of theft.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
SHOWER TOR MRS. LINN.

A shower was given in honor oi Mrs. Henry Linn by Miss Mable Chapman and Miss Lillian Miller al the home of Miss Miller on Ledge Court last evening. Mrs. Linn was formerly Miss Julia Eggert before her marriage in New York city or February 25. The house was pret. tily decorated in pink and white and Mrs. Linn received many gifts. Those present were tho Misses Cath crime Ralph. Helen Hubbard. Mac Sullivan. Dorothy Ives, Margaret Regis, Gladys Anderson, Frances Will Hams, Rebccca Williams. Elsie Linn. Beatrice Saunders and Loretta Kcr- Der.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Minister-Judge Slaps on
 Fine of S2,000 in Wet Case

Cleveland, March 12.-The Rev, John $. Rutledge, Rocky River Jus tice of tue peace. yesterday fined Mi chael Daniels, who pleaded guilty to a second offense against the prohibit tion laws. ss,oo0 and costs as a step in the direction of ending traffic in liquor by intelligent people. by kill ing the profits In the business"
 In pronouncing sentence, tho Rev. Mir. Rutledgc announced that here after he would cut the sentence to tit the intelligence Of the offender, and draw definite line between such per- sons and those "of low intelligence and ignorance who could not be ex- pected to know any better"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Almost Real Blizzard

Sterling, Conn.,, March 12.-Last nights storm was the closest approach 10 the 1888 blizzard that is recalled in the S6 years since that great storm, Practically all the country roads were impossible this morning because of the snow. Motor vehicles which had become stalled were 10 be seen here and there on the roads and at Fair banks Hill there were scores of na- chimes some Of which had tipped over. Telephone wires were down and here md there a pole was prostrate.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
WALL STREET STOCK
 EXCHANGE REPORTS

New York. March le.-Wall Street opening-Stock prices displayed a firm tone at the opening of todays market, over night buying orders being well distributed. American Sugar, which was offered freely yes terday in anticipation ok n poor 1923 earnings report opened soint high CT. Good buying also was noted in Southern Railway and Norfolk and Western.
 Noon-Hcayy buying Of railroad shares was the feature of the morn ing. The demand was most effcetivei in the low priced issues. some Of which rose .6 points above yester- days final figures. Sugars also were strong. Call money opened at 1 1-4 Der cent
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
DOCTOR TAKEN TO PRISON
Two-Scar Fight Of Phiiadciphian to
 Set Aside Sentence Tails

Atlantic City, \. l., March ie.--- After a stubborn fight Of two years to set aside sentences. Dr. W illiam 1T. Bricker, Jr., of Philadelphia. twice convicted of malpractice in 1929, WIS taken to Trenton yesterday to serve 13 to 20 years in states prison.
 The court Of errors and appeals re- gently affirmed the decision of the lower courts. Dr. Bricker expended q small fortune in counsel fees. His father is serving term Of four to six ycats in the Eastern penitentiary for a similar offense.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
90 Injured, Two Buildings
 Wrecked by Detroit Bomb

Detroit. March i2.-Thirty persons were injured. two buildings were wrecked and windows for blocks broken. when . dynamite bomb was exploded at the entrance to a down town Greek coffee house in Monroe avenue carly this morning. The in- iured, mostly cut by flying glass. were taken 10 receiving hospital where t was said none were seriously hurt.
 The causc of the bombing is not known.