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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

has been thoughtless, unobliging and
discourteous. Above all things it
will be a situation where friends and
merit will count. 1t will be an in
stance where wealth, family distinc-
ton and social position will be a
comparatively small factor.
or course when you're thinking
over this matter you want to remem-
Der that a somewhat wide acquain-
lance will help. Anyone who has
led a secluded life, no matter how
worthy, would be somewhat handi-
capped.
But, there, what is the use of specu-
lation. 1t may be interesting but 1t
won't decide anything and in the
course of two or three months, we'll
all know anyway. In the meantime
1t Will prove interesting for you to
test your judgment in such matters
and pick out a man or woman. boy or
girl, whom you think most likely to
prove winner. Send in your name
now, anytime you please, and re-
member that your connection with
the matter will not be mentioned
without your consent.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Death OF Former North Arson
Resident

Word has been received of the
death of Arthur Waldron Foster,
formerly of North Arson, but native
of Richmond, having been born there
November Z, 1860. He was the son
OF Hon. Paulinus NJ. and Lydia (Hut-
chins) Foster. He passed away three
months to a day after an operation
and was buried in Masonic Gene
terry at Concordia, Ill Mr. Foster
was the youngest of family Of ten
children, all but one of whom lived
until past middle life. There are
now living sister, Mrs. Olive c.
Howard of Newport, K. |. and two
brothers, Charles Foster formerly of
Paris, France, now of the artists col
ony of Pennington, Conn, and Ben
Foster, noted landscape artist of New
York. Mr. Fosters father was one of
Names most distinguished lawyers
during the years preceding the Civil
War. He was a loyal Wing, being
president of the Maine Senate under
Governor Hubbard, the last Wing gov
ernor Not approving either of slav-
cry or secession he was yet one of
the strong factors of New England, in
endeavoring to avert civil strife. Des-
cendant of early pioneer stock. Paul
mus Foster was one of the foremost
promoters of educational institutions
in Maine, and the family name is
identified with schools, libraries and
art. The family moved to North An
son when the gentleman, just now de-
ceased was a young lad and there his
early life was spent. Before going
to Eel Paso, Ill. in October 1902, Mr..
Foster was for twenty years connect
ed with the Meridian Britannia Co. and
International Silver Co, with head
quarters in New. York. He is surviv-
ed by his wife, Katharine Spauldng
Foster, who was also from Maine,
son Lieut.. Angler II. Foster, instruc-
tor and director in the Aero school,
Scott Field, Ill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Former Scion Man Dead

Henry r. Clark passed away on
Thursday morning at his home at 6
Winter street, Augusta, at the adj
vanced age of so years. Mr.. Clark
was born in Scion. where he passed
the larger part of his life, farming.
AT the early age of H. he enlisted
in Company A Of the 10Th Maine Reg
iment
He was in the thick of the fighting
at Spottsylvania, the Wilderness. Cold
Harbor. Petersburg, and Five Forks.
Previous to these engagements he
was severely wounded at Gettysburg.
This wound was a source of pain
throughout his life He will be miss
ed by those who we're wont to see
his familiar Ggure about the neigh
borhood where he has lived the past
II years.
The late Mr. Clark is survived by
one daughter, Mrs Iva Quan of Bling
ham; brother, Everett Clark of
Greenville; and one sister, Mrs. Hat
tie Fletcher of Scion.
Mr.. Clark was a member of the
Grand Army of the Republic, and
comrades of the Seth Williams Post
of Augusta. will attend the funeral
services and will conduct the G. A. R.
rites for their departed comrade.
Funeral services were held Sun
day afternoon at Plummer's funeral
parlors in Augusta.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Obituary
COntrihutedl

The town of North Arson and sur
rounding commuskW was suddenly
and sadly surprised to learn of the
death on March 26th of one of its
most beloved and respected citizens.
Owen e. Savage. Mr.. Savage was
born in Concord, October Sth 1919,
the son Of Isaac and Mary Jane DAN
iels Savage He was married on
July 4th, 1859 to Miss Lydia A. Butts
at Concord by his cousin Rev Samuel
Savage. At the age of sixteen he
moved to Embden, from there to New
Portland, and since 1903 has lived in
North Arson. He conducted a gem
eral repair shop here. He is sur
vived by his wife, one son, Burt +.
Savage of North New Portland, and
a sister, Miss Cinda Savage of Madi-
son. The town of North Arson is
poorer for his absence but Heaven is
richer for his presence there.
He was man of sterling character,
honest in all his dealings, admired
and loved by children, those unerring
mind readers, and respected by men
and women in all ranks and walks
of life.
During his illness his loving and de-
voted wife ministered in his every
care and comfort He was faith
full and regular attendant and gen
erous supporter of the Methodist
Church in North Arson.
Funeral services were held at his
home March 2Sth at which time a
former pastor, Rev. r. II. Robinson
and the present pastor, Rev. John A.
Cooper, jointly officiated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

airy and March. Gaspard Bizier sec
ond in September, third in October,
January and February. Blanche
Bouchard third in March and Deem
Der. Ernestine Bison and Olivier
Forth. third in March
Sixth grade-Juliette Gilbert, first
in September October, December and
March, second in November, January
and February. Lillian Giroux, first
in November, January and February,
second in October, December and
March, third in September. Exilda
Rondeau, second in September. Nina
Griffin, third in October, November
and December. Robert Thibeauht
third in December. Rose Bouffard,
third in January, February and
March.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

1t matters not what you fancy we
have some beautiful coats in both
dress and sport styles. You'll be
proud to wear them in that great
Easter promenade next Sunday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
=, school Closed Yesterday

4 a. Of Lourdes school closed
Dur Lady . y, for an Easter
yesterday .sc sssY until April ssth; The the
astef rem, nnpils are 10 receive the
|OnOving, ,d pSp diploma from the A.
|. Palmer ,1.,o oU' parks. Ernestine Bis
breton, i he Fortin, Alma Poirler'
lon, Prlse, ,,n Noice Cyr, Edward Pro-
yeti, r easpard Bizier, Olivier FOR, For
Vsnca .l,a mas Turcotte, Paul Sirois'
in, rnV eirois. Blanche Bouchard'
blanche 7 % The following are to re-.
Iagassss, .,r progress Pin: Lawrence
give llle .iar clifford Gilbert, Linwood
[hafpelFs Tiida Rondeau, Fedora D ,t,
|snsy' n e,ronx. Juliette Gilbert, Nina
llIan p, nna Rodrique, orca Berger
fdfln, h' poufard. Josephine Forth,
Fscllla s rho children who have been
Amone ersl in their class studies
'sbslns the y, mast months are the fol-
|ufias W Eighth grade, Yyette Pon-
psla iss first in rank for September,
p was =. october, November, Decem-
s,'s and FEBRUARY. Alma PORTER nsad,,, was
Y, an n october November, December
|fs' r :, second in September,
M rev. ~ ,fo,cb Gertrude DrOu-
anu n.r, in March, second in October.
n,st and November, third in
49, and January. Walter
,es,in Irst in January, third in Sep
' 'onsr Donald Boulette third in
Gave seventh grade-Lillian Breton rank
, I s,st in September. October, Novem-
I, February and March, second in
'.'.mber and January. Helena
.ss first in December and January.
s s,a in October. November. Febru-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Blnisdell. McWnllamS0n

Married in Mercer April the 18th,
by Rev. James F. Taylor, Willard S.
Blaisdell and Miss Enid NJ. william
son. both of Mercer. The double
ring ceremony was used in the pres
ence of the immediate members OF
the family. After the service a
bountiful treat of ice cream and coffee
was served. Our best wishes go
with the newly married couple for
long and happy life.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
A Correction

Albert E. Jepson in our issue of
last week, requested the punishment
of letter which related to outgoing
mail. There was an error in the
statement made relative to the 11.45
a. m, connecting with the Bangor
train at Waterville, that train going
through to Portland and should have
read without a mail clerk, instead of
with a mail clerk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

Public Health Association, TO supply
all of her pupils who hang Maybas
kets with greeting cards enough to
provide one for each basket. An ad-
ditional supply OF greeting cards may
be had merely by making the request.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

Corona. the original portable type
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Observation-Disclosures $500 year,
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
DISBARRED DOCTORS
 CAN HAVE PATIENTS
Not Actually DepOSed Until Alp.
 peaIS Are Settled

Bridgeport, March Pending hearing from their appeas from the action Of tho public health council revoking their medical licenses, de- posed eclectic practitioners will be allowed to practice without molcsta- ton by the prosecuting authorities Attorney General Frank F.. liealy Of Hartford said following q conference at the county building here yesterday with superior court Judge Issac Wolfe and Attorney John E. Dillon Of this city, counsel for several Of the eclec- tics under fire by the extraordinary grand jury.
 "I feel that they should have their day in court" said Attorney General IIealy. stating that evidence gathered by the grand jury extraordinary in iho medical scandal probe is now be- irg compiled for him, and that the trial as soon as he receives the grand jury transcript of testimony of wit ncsscs before that body.
 Although the dcposed practitioners hayc continued 10 engage in medical practice since the revocation Of their licenses without molcstation by the prosecuting authorities. news of the attorney generals decision guarantee ing them immunity pending the out- come Of their appeals is regarded by. them as a signal preliminary victory, which however may be premature, it is indicated.
 Jury Foreman Benedict Holden of Hartford last week stated that the iury's prcsentmcnt would be made to the superior court this week. and said that prosecutions would follow.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
WHN
n.oew's State Thcater Bidg., \. Y. e

noew's State Thcater Bidg, \. Y. e 1880 D. m.--l'rogram to bc an nounced.
 $500 p. m.--Operatic program by thc Music Students league.
 S30 D. m.--Serviccs hy the Union of Orthodox Jewish congregations Of America. Address Loyalty" by Rab- bi Herbert S. Goldstcin. Vocal selec- tons, "santiica;ion" and Gray Hair by Cantor Pinchos Jassinowslty.
 S:50-Dan Gregory and his dancing carnival orchestra.
 SEQ D. m.--Nirtor Wilbur. baritone.
 9:sD D. m.-Dorothy Bromberg in songs.
 g:40 D. m.--Bob Miller. singing.
 e:45 D. m.-Ben Alberts. singing.
 s:50 p. m.-James Flynn. singing.
 lo:o0 p. m.--"Rock Hill Lodge Or chcstra.
 1o:so p. m.-Don Roberts of the Monte Carlo.
 1o:40 p. m.-Jack Morisse. tenor. and Lucille Dumont.
 10:50 p. m.-Marie Reeve. lyric so- prano.
 Ii:ba r. m.-Edith Wilson and Fletcher Henderson of the Alabam cinb.
 ii.io p. m.--M. witmark Black and White program.
 11:S0 ?. ms. Jay Kaufman and his celebrities.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12

comedy revue at the Lyceum tonight, there will be special attraction. chorus girls contest. in Which the girls of the troupe each will do some little novelty stunt, the audience's ap- plause to determine the most clever Tomorrow night will bring together some of the city's best dance hall per formers for loving cup prize and Friday nights speciality will be hn- morous one, the climbing of a greas- ed pole being the stunt to be at tempted.
 The present photo drama Restless Wives" is attracting considerable at- tention.
 Beginning Thursday, with q new Checker Girls revue program. the I.yceum offers great mystery-com- edy-drama in Lights Out This is a combination detective story and romance.
 Starting Sunday night and continu ing through Wednesday Lcnore Cl- rich in "Tiger Rose" will be the fea- turc. This wonderful love story of the great west, which was one of the greatest shows on Broadway a few seasons ago. is one that is bound to appeal to all movie fans.
 For the last half of the week the greatest comedy drama brought here in a long time will be flashed on the silver sheet when Johnny Hines ap- pears in the title role Of conductor 1492"
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
REVUE AT CAPITOL

Tonight is the last showing at the Capitol of the excellent bill of vaude- vile and photoplay features that have been real entertaining since the open -iag performance Monday. Painted People with Colleen Moore is the photoplay and the Keith acts are headed by The Robbins Family. On Thursday the new bill brings five more top-notch acts headed by The springtime Revue" with Mile. Mimi and pommc and Eight Hippodrome Girls. The cast is featured by Mimi and Pomme, two French ballet dancers and they are capably assisted by the Hippodromc Girls, eight in number who dance as one. Other acts include Neil Mckinley, the popular fnnstcr, who is a real laugh proYokcr while cayorting around the stage tell ing stories and singing songs; Jimmy Foley and Eddie Jerome offer q truly variety act. Any two lads who are comedians, singers of ballads, and descriptive songs, eccentric dancers, banjo players, are entitled to claim that they have a variety offering; The Pickfords will be liked with their eX- ccl!ent juggling oddity; and Hall and Dexter will prove real entertaining with their singing, musical, and dane ing skit.
 Marguerite De La Mottc, John Bow crs, lIstcllc Taylor, David Butler, I.u- ellie Hutton, Edward Connolly. Ralph Lewis, Vera Lewis, Russell Simpson Chester Conklin head the cast of "De- sire which is on this bill. Several hundred people appear throughout the picture and there are several sets Of unusual size and beauty.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12

Westinghousc--Chicago).

G:30 P. m,--Ncws, financial and final markets furnished by the Union Trust Co. Chicago Journal of Commerce, and |. $. Dept of Agri- culture. Spanish lessons by Prof, A, Brashi.
 $50 p. m.--Children's bedtime story.
 to 7:$0 D. m.--Dinncr concert furnished by the Congress hotel:
 10 7:l0 D. m.-Joska DcBabary and his orchestra.
 7;lo 10 7:2o p. m.--Clydc Docrr and his orchestra.
 7:e0 to 7:30 D. m.---Joska De Babary and his orchestra.
 to s.5S D. ln.--Musical pro- gram:
 Courtesy of the Coyne Electrical school.
 Program by inc Edward Freeman Concert company,
 D. m.-"Good Roads Report furnish by Chicago Motor club. 9:05 D. m.---program by inc Union Trust Co.
 9:15 r. m.--Talk furnished by the federal health bureau.
 10 D. m. to a. m.-- Midnight revue.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
City Items

"Lovcy Came Back special fox trot. John A. Andrews X Co,--advt. The 77th anniversary of the found ing of the order of Harugari will be obsersed by Water Jahn lodge. No. sol, at meeting in I. 0. o. F. hail tomorrow evening.
 New Process Columbia Record re- leases out weekly. At Columbia headquarters. John A. Andrews X Co.
 -advt \ son was horn a the New Britain general hospital last evening to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Pierce of i5 Jamaica street. Bristol, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Englcman of 620 Stanley street, this city.
 Home cooked lunches at Crowell's.
 --advt Mrs. Della Bright of Schenectady. x. N., fell from step at the home of John Shea Of 1G Ellis street Mon day evening. whore she has been Nis- iling for the past week, and suffered a fracture of tho right arm. She was removed to the New Britain general hospital for treatment.
 "l.mgcr Awhile" fox trot, Bruns- wick record, John A. Andrews X Co. ---advt.
 In statement given out at tho New Britain general hospital last evening the condition Of William II. Beckett of North street was said 10 be improvcd Mr. Beckett was re- moved to the hospital Saturday after noon after he had suffered a shock while at work at tn" City Service sta- ton on Hartford avenue.
 Rig hit, Its a Man Every Time, It's a Man." Vocal. Columbia record. John A. Andrews X co.--adY-
 Clyde Kincaid. Henry E, Simons, Marshall solomon and Elmer Olson Of inc Nov Britain Buick Co. have returned from Bost on. whore they at tended tho automobile show.
 Big Drum Corps Dance, New state Armory. Middlntown, Sat. eve. Mar. b. ---adxt.
 Nietrolas and Pianos, Henry Morans --adrt.
 Dr. F. W. rnllcn. superintendent Of health. w!li he the speaker at meet ing Of tho New Britain Mcdical so- cicty tonight at S;3o o'clock.
 Lunch at iialllnan'a.-advt.
 ApplicntionS to be made voters must bo in tho hands Of the registrars before , o'clock tomorrow afternoon 1T tho applicants wish 10 iakc part in the city election.
 Now Brunswick records every week at John A. Andrews X ro.---advi. Mrs. E. Miller Of 4S Cedar street is rccupt rating at the Hartford hospital following serious operation.
 Hear Al Jolson' od Brunswick records at John X. Andrews & Co., advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
STANDARD THREADS ON FIRE EQUIPMENT
Commission Votes to Adopt h. SuranCe Men'S Recommendation

Fire commissioners at their regular meeting last night voted to take ad- vantage Of the offer of the New Eng land Insurance Exchanges offer of tools to be used in standardizing the threads on hydrants and hose con- nectidns on all fire apparatus. The decision of the board was made after a short discussion during which it was pointed out that Hartford is soon to change its threads to conform with the standard that has been establish cd for use throughout the country. As the Hartford department is the one to which New Britain would look for aid in case Of an emergency, the board felt that it was necessary that New Britain's hy1rant and fire equip mont threads conform with Hart ford's.
 The decision means that every one of tho $50 hydrants in the city will be changed. The board of public works voted at its meeting Monday night to cooperate with illc fire department, and will put two gangs 10 work as the tools are received, The fire depart ment will change the threads on the fire equipment.
 fire fighting equipment will have to change also or their equipment will be valueless in case of fire.
 keeNers Praise. Bremen.
 Chairman John F. R. keevers spoke of the finc work done by the fire de- partmcnt during the fire Sunday night and said he thought the board should take the opportunity to con- eratulate Chief William C. Noble and tho members of the department. All members of the board were at the fire and unanimously voted their con sratulations.
 The resignation of George Janclle as a fireman was presented at tho meeting and accepted. No appoint ment was made to fill the vacancy.
 Applications for appointment as firemen were received from three men and were considered. Tho application of Mardy J, Bush Of 59 smith street was tabled indefinitely. Applications accepted and placed on file were rom Charles l.. Wright Of l50 Greenwood street and Francis Tanguay Of 1916 Stanley strect
 James Flood, a member o' the de- psrtmcpt. was reported being back on duty. returning February 5, after an absence since October el. He re- eeived a broken ankle from a Tall while off duty.
 The board announced that the de- partment will have si5 in the treas ury. the uneXpendcd balance of the 1923 appropriation.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
AAs.aAa...AAasAa..sAas

picture than the mind can give the title and those that have seen it will surely say that the whole production is q complete surprise as they or any one else have never seen Gloria Swan son in such a role as she portrays ip "The Running Bird" Cast as an Apache of the Paris underworld, she is seen as notorious crook when the Paris police are after for numerous thefts all of d very daring nature. Miss Swanson appears in mans cloth ing during her theft scenes and it is because the police arc always looking for q man suspect she easily outwils them when changes to womcn's attire.
 The Montmartrc, that quarter of Paris artists known throughout the world and especially vivid in th" memory of American soldiers who fought in the battle of Paris" Was transpla ntal i'll Astoria, l.. ]. 4 section of the outer boulevard De Clichy, in t,rsected bt small street which winds up the hill towards SaCrc- Occur sprung up lik" magic at the Para mount studio where scenes for Gloria Swanson's latest Paramount picture. Tho Humming bird" were filmed. The corner cafe is there as arc the tobacco shops, the funny kiosks, and quaint houses.
 The production is presented with a Broadway prologue featuring Eddie and Earl and Gene Martini, noted Apache dancers and entertainers from the Moulin Rouge of New York and Paris. Their presentation is the first of its kind that has ever been present. ed in this city in conjunction with q The regular Palace prices will prevail all week and in addition an augmented orchestra features the music sCorc.
 Tho famous "Scaramouchr" will be thc film feature at the Palace for days starting Sunday.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Nl'I'iIS
(Statc college--Penn.)

s p. m.-Musical program by Blue and White" orchestra, composed of students at the Pennsylvania State college.
 SEQ D. m.-"rhc Penn State sum- mer Session talk by Dr. A, s. Hur- reli of the school of education at State College.
 S:30 D, m.--"Blue and White" or chcstra.
 S:5o ?. m.--"The Man in Over- allS and His state College" talk by C. G. Guam, engineering extension department.
 D. m.-Program by Blue and White" orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
Nlt.Is
Ncdrral Telephone and Telegraph Go
 New York City)

6:3o D. m.--Dinnor music. Vincent Lopez Hotel Statlcr dance orchestra.
 7:S0 D. m,--Digest of the days news. Second broadcasting Of all daily reports.
 1885 D. m,--lfrcd Hughes, Cameo record artist. appearing this week at Shca's Hippodrome, will sing some Of his new numbers.
 9;o0 p. m.--Musical program ar- ranged by Miss Bertha Drescher. so- pmno. presented lay some of her pu- pills, and assisted by the following: Evelyn Edith smith. pianist; Ruby Airline Pierce, Nylophonist: Ambrose Kent, baritone: Alice Swaciz, pianist
 10:15 p. m.--Address Thrift and Home Building as an Amerieanization Plan" by Ann E. Rae, president of the United states League or Savings and Loan association, under the auspices of the Buffalo Real Estate board.
 ils00 ?. m.--Supper music. Vincent Lopez Hotel Stater dance orchestra.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-12
woo
(Wanamaller's--Phiiadelphia).

7:aN D, m,--T'hc Havana Casino orchestra broadcast direct from the main dining room of tho Hotel Sylvania.
 S:36 D. m.~-Addrcss, Walter Jenne. "Chcmistry and inc Philadelphia Water Supply"
 S:45 p, m.--W. o. Q. orchestra, Robert F.. Golden director: Alex Worth, tenor; Harriotte c. Ridley. accompanist.
 9:55 D. m.--Unitcd States naval observatory time signal.
 1O:02 D. m,--United States weather forecast.
 l0:o3 D. m.--Walter Miller and his RitZ-Carlton orchestra.