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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
STRATTON

II. II. Landers and wife were In
Skowhegan Saturday.
George Vaughan and wife enter
tanned company from Massachusetts
recently.
Fred Heald and wife are on a
motor trip through Canada this week.
A. B. Sargent was in Skowhegan
Saturday.
William Hanscom and John Bridges
have returned from trip down rlV-
er.
Charles Watson spent Sunday at
his camp at Bigelow.
A. c. Vaughan has been helping u.
B. Durrell get his hay.
Walter Jones and wife are enter
tanning company at the Jones Camps
in Bigelow
S. Masterman and wife with their
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Knowles
took in the ball game at Skowhegan
Saturday.
Mrs. Arthur Wright was at home
Friday and Saturday.
II. II. Landers and A. c. Vaughan
took in the races and ball game at
Harrington last week.
Rev. J. r Berry has returned from
his trip to Monsoon.
II. G. Ayers of Kingfield spent the
week end at his farm here.
Sadie Sedgely was on the sick list
the first of the week.
Word received here from F. H.
Wing In Atlantic and Decatur, Ga,
that he and family are o. X. Mr.
Wing is In the land business and do
ing well.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07

ton Hospital In Massachusetts, for
training.
Clayton Stedman and wife passed
Monday with her sister, Mrs. Annie
Cover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randell and two
children and Alonzo Smith who have
been guests for Two weeks in the
home of Jerry Lyons departed Sat
urday for their home in Massachu-
sets.
Holman Mullen and wife of May
field passed the week end In the
home of his brother, Ralph Mullen.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
NOTICE

August f. ~
Notice Is hereby given that the 3
of State Assessors will be in Sc,
at the Assessors Office in PittsfeI
Tuesday. the 10Th day of Angus
o o'clock, A. M; at the Court II
In Skowhegan on "Wednesday the
day of August. at > O'Clock. A.
the Assessors Office In Bingham
Thursday forenoon, the list dal
August, at 0 O'Clock, \. NJ, A. b
In the County of Somerset to 5.
information to enable them to maj
just equalization Of the taxable |
erty in said County, and to invest
charges of concealment of p0l
from taxation, of underyauatiOn|
of failure to assess property lnbl
taxation.
g. S. STETS0N
J. J. Dearborn
+. S. JORDAN !
Board of State Asssa
+. II. Sterling, Clerk
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
STARkS

Mr.. and Mrs, Fred upper made a
business trip to Bingham Saturday
Mrs. Joan Sawyer returned home
Spnday from Pennington.
B. l.. Lambert of Norridgewock was
Sunday caller at r. p Whipples.
Eeverett and Dewey Churchill made
a business trip to Freedom Saturday.
r. l.. Soule spent the week end at
his home in Portland,
Edna Topper is working in Farm
ington.
MIR. and Mrs. NJ d. Frederic. Glenn
Frederic and Mrs. r. P. Whipple were
guests of relatives at Phillips last
Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Moore and Mr.
and Mrs. Russell Sawyer took an au-
to trip to Bigelow Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07

and family of Bingham. Mr.. and Mrs.
Colby York and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Moody and family of Athens,
and Roscoe York of Worcester, Mass,
took an auto trip to Monsoon and vici-
nifty to visit the old slate quarries and
report a fine trip.
Eugene Corson of Canaan was in
town Saturday on his way to May
field blueberrying.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Whitman and
son Ivan Raymond were calling on
Mrs Whitman's daughter, Mrs. Per
ley Wyman of Athens Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
EAST SOION

IGdd Trip has picked and canned
twenty-five cans of raspberries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Case of Embden
were callers in town this week
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Markie, John
Dodge and Mrs. Bessie Savoy of Ban
gor were callers at Mrs. James Lob
dell Sunday.
Master Donald Savoy of Bangor Is
visiting at James Lobdell's.
VIII Hunewell and Flora and Jen-
ME Hunewell went blueberrying in
Bingham. Took home thirty-two
quarts. Berries are very plentiful
this season.
Mrs. Thompson who was quite badly
hurt in the accident at the West Ath-
ems corner and has been staying at
Mrs. Austin Taylor's, Is able to go
home.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
JACKMAN

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Newton of
Skowhegan spent the week end with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Newton
Mr. and Mrs. j. Malay and daugh-
ter of Portland have been visiting
relatives in town the past two weeks.
Miss Erma Williams returned from
Lafayette National Park Saturday
where she has been taking a summer
course in the Maine School of Com
merce.
Thomas Adams accompanied by
the Misses Hannah and Pauline Ben
nett motored to Bangor Friday. Miss
Alice Adams returned with them and
was the week end guest of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Irving. Adams.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Burke of Au
gusta spent the week end in town
visiting relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Bean with their
son Kenneth Bean and wife were call
ers on relatives in town Sunday.
Charles Sullivan accompanied by
his mother, both of Medford, Mass,
came by auto Wednesday and are
guests of his sister. Mrs. Rudolph
Quay
Mr.. and Mrs, Malon Boyington of
Belfast were visitors at the home of
F.. II. Williams last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Holden are
spending few weeks in town and
are having repairs made on his
house.
What might have been a serious ac
cident occurred near the bridge Sun
day when Hoyt, the son of Joseph
Wilson was knocked down by an auto
which passed over him, leaving only
few scars on his face.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
Balloon Tires

Nor was such a low priced Car
ever so comfortable at all speeds.
Scientifically hung springs prevents
side-sway. A longer wheel base
eliminates jouncine. And the eenu..
inc balloon tires which are furnished
at no extra cost turn all roads into
boulevards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
KENNEBEC AyENUE-EMBDEN

Elsie and Elfie Priest of Ellsworth
are visiting at Harlon Boyington's
also Melissie Powery of Norridse-
wock is a guest at the Boyington
home.
Kenneth Boyington is haying for
Ernest Gilman.
Linn Foss and Herman Delling are
cutting the hay on the Hebert place.
Walter Thompson and family have
been staying at their farm in town
for few days.
Aubry Drawn and wife of Starks
were callers at Grant Williams Sun
day evening.
Grant Witham and son Dana are
cutting hay on the Charles Lane farm
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07

AMERICA has never known an
n automotive success more
sweeping and brilliant than that of
the l925 Cleveland Six.
More than million have seen it'll
More than a million have marveled
at the new convenience feature il
introduces-she "One.Shot" Lubri.
cation System.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
WEST MOSCOW

The Good VIII Club met Thursday
afternoon, July 81. at Mrs. Matte
Gates and tackled one puff and nearly
squares enough for another were brot
in. There was a good attendance and
two guests, we're also present. Ow-
ing to lack of time, the business meet
ing was omitted. The hostess, as
sisted by Miss Louise Ashcroft. SER
we'd delicious Ice cream, saltines and
cookies. 1t Is planned to tack an
other puff in about a week The
next meeting will be August IA at
Mrs. Martha Kelley's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
WELLINGTON

Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Robinson OF
Dexter and Miss Frances Lancaster
of Skowhegan called on relatives In
town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Baird and
family went to Five Islands Satur-
day for a weeks vacation.
Miss Elizabeth Carey of Hallowell
returned home Saturday after spend
ing a few weeks with her aunt. Mrs.
Arthur Baird.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
WEST BRIGHTON

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Emmons Of
Madison and Mrs. Ruth Emmons and
daughter Katherine of Norway were
calling on friends and relatives in
town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Charlie Moody, Mr..
and Mrs. Warren Moody and family
of Brighton, Mr.. and Mrs. Cony Grant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
4-Wheel Brakes

Front wheel brakes are optional
at few dollars extra. These are of
Cleveland Six design. Their ef6cien-
cy and simplicity are exceptional.
We urge you to see and drive this
newest and finest of skies! Superb.
ly beautiful bodies. One ride will
reveal the reason for its sweeping
national success!
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
No Grinly Hands

If you're tired of using the grease
gun and oil can to silence squeaks
and prevent worn parts take ten
minutes to inspect this exclusive pat
ented feature. A plunger projects
through the floor board. When you
step on it all twenty-three vital
parts of the car are fabricated. No
grimy handsl No wasted hours!
Simplicity itself
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
Zone Shot" fabrication System

ical, this new and larger power plant
ranks with the outstanding motors
of the day. Its speed, acceleration
and hill climbing pOwerswere never
before offered in any car of compar.
able size and price.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
ANSON CENTER

(ReCeiVed Too late Tor pubIlcatlOn
last week.
Mrs. Amelia Gates and son Renel
of Bingham Misses, Louise, PHYLLIS
and Maxine Ashcroft of Lexington
and Mrs. Annie Hamilton of North
Arson were calling on relatives here
Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Andrews,
Mrs. Reuben Crombie and daughter
of Moscow called on Mrs. Andrews
niece, Mrs. a. l.. Gates of this place
Friday.
Miss Madge Tibbetts was at home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07

from her school at Pennington over
Sunday.
Mr. Rogers, a cattle dealer from
Norridgewock was in town yesterday
(Monday) looking for cows.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
The Interesting News Of.
Somerset's Busy Towns
LOCKWOOD
(ReceiYed too late for publication
last week.

Miss Ruth Johnston is doing kitch-
en- and dining room work at Maynard s
Camps.
Mrs Dull Larpont and children are
spending a few days at Mrs. A. Il.
Cadets.
Robert Johnston has gone back to
his work at the Twenty Mile. He
was called home because of the sick
ness and death of his father
Joe Parent and Wiley Libby are
cutting wood at Brassua for the log
driving company.
Mrs. Laight is very i'll at this writ
ing.
Jones Johnston has returned to his
work at the Attean Camps at Jack
man. lie was called here by the
illness and death of his father.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
CONCORD

Miss Hazel Huggin has returned
home from Madison where she has
been caring for Mrs. Clara Corson
and little daughter
Miss Cinda Savage of Madison has
been visiting at p. d. RobinsOn's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
DEADWATER

S. Cilley of Waterville. Harley
Strout and two boys from, Bingham,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jean Smith and mother
were. in Deadwater Sunday berrying.
Mr.. Goodrich and wife went to Pal
myra Saturday.
Mrs. Kite Otis of Madison spent
Sunday at Deadwater
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
ROAD NOTICE
To the Honorable r..
Com naiasianer.. Doard a

10 Com sn %.,,. Honorable Board =,
Gentlemen:
We the undersigned a.,
ana qualified MunicIps1 ooMaly 81.
Town of Pittsfield aoncers d
your Honorable Board reby pet
change the location of tha 70 alterI
leading from Mosher,s w, me county
ed, In the Town of ,ttoarner, 50
npss corner, SO callad t'sheld, 10
beginning at a telenho,,lh said
stone wall of the road n pole ID
way of Herbert Rowa,"S mere the
thence north Al degrees place b
utes west, to a point ne. ana 10
angle, thence across tba ar the 81
travels to third anpla iVau as Ii
Pooler place. so called S Sr, ths
to be the center of the SAT- sad
rods wide. road and
Il. +. JOHNS0V0 I'll
c. E. VICKERy
Municipal Omo..
an, Pittsfield, Me-
STATE OF MATSp "sia
county eom missioners' Cour, &.
Sou n.. received and FLEA
fs ?, r"s Atte"t' W. t. seekin.,
STATE OF MAINE
SOMERSET, SIS
Court of County Commission
August 3, A. d. 1924 An,Sas
Upon the foregoing petitloS
satisfied that the petitioners
ponsible and that an Inauir,, are
merits Is expedient, it is ora .aa
the County COMMISSIONS ,nos,q
dwelling house of Herbert D.
said Pittsfleld. on "Wednesday
Der 10, A. D. 1924 at nine o'rloos
and thence proceed to view ia
mentioned In said petition. as.
mediately after such view be ~
the parties will be had at soma ~
lent place in the vicinity and
further measures taken In the nr..
as the Commissioners SHAH /
proper.
And 1t is further ordered
notice of the time place and NM
of the commissioners meeting
said, be given to all persons ans
porations interested, by publissnl
attested copy of the petition ATM
with this order thereon. in tbo /
pendent Reporter, public news1
printed at Skowhegan In said ~
and also attested copies of the sd
be served upon the Town Clerk N
town of Pittsfield and to be pos1
three public places in said toySI
publication. and serving and ~
of the same to be at least thirty
before the time appointed for
view, that all interested may
appear and be heard, if they /
proper.
Attest: w. T. SEEKINS. a
A true copy of the Petition
Order of Court thereon.
Attest: w. I. SEEKINS, d
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-07
Mileage Motor

One ride in the 1925 Cleveland
Six will reveal the spectacular per-
Torrance mastery of the Mileage
Motor. Silent, smooth and econom-
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
Wages and Hours in the
United States

Interesting figures dealing with
the rates of wages and working hours
of nine hundred thousand trade union
members in the United States, as they
were at May Is, last year, have just
been issued by the Department of
Labor.
The average rates of wages per
hour for the country as a whole for
few typical occupations were:
Bakers, 92.1 cents; bricklayers, ST.
321; building laborers, 1913 cents; car
penters, $1.084; longshoremen, 72.2
cents; blacksmiths, 99.7 cents; ma
chinists, 1878 cents; newspaper COM
positors on day work, $1.1013, and
typesetting machine operator on day
work, $1.031.
The average rate per hour for all
building trades covered was $1.O68;
for the metal trades, 83.9 cents, and
for the newspaper printing trades,
$1.047. For all trades covered in the
several industries the average rate
per hour was 952 cents. AS compar-
ed with May 15, 1913, the rate of
wages per hour on May Is, 1923,
showed an increase of 176 per cent
for bakers, 81 per cent for bricklay
ers, 118 per cent for building labor
! ers, 104 per cent for carpenters, SO
per cent for plasterers, Sc per cent
for plumbers, 100 per cent for long
shoremen, 103 per cent for black
smiths, 101 per cent for machinists,
78 per cent for newspaper compost
tors on day work, and 83 per cent for
typesetting machine operators on day
work.
In the average for all trades taken
collectively the hourly wage rate on
May Is, 1923, was higher in the
United States than in any preceding
year, being per cent higher on May
15, 1922; "a per cent higher than in
1917; Ill per cent higher than in
1913; 1913 per cent higher than in
1910, and 1876 per cent higher than
In 1923 the regular hours of labor
were at the same level as in 1922; 4
per cent lower than in 1917; 6 per
cent lower than in 1918; z per cent
lower than in 1910, and per cent
lower than in 1907.
Sixty-eight per cent of all union
members covered had a regular work
ing week of A hours, or less than Is
per cent had a 48-hour week; "a pei
cent of the bakers had a 48-hour week
Or less; 81 per cent of the building
trades members had week of d
hours or less, as had also practically
all of the granite and stone workers
Among the laundry workers 95 pei
cent had 48-hour week.
Of the metal trade members Sc pei
cent had a 48-hour week and 35 per
cent had a week of A hours or less.
In the book and job printing trades
89 per cent had working week of
A hours or less, and 10 per cent had
a 48-hOur week. In the newspaper
trade 53 per cent were on a 48-hour
week. Twenty-Five per cent had a
working week of over "A and under
48 hours, and 18 per cent had work
ing week Of A hours or less.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
New Shoe Store

One of the Liberty Chain Stores
will open Saturday in the room form
erly occupied by Poolitsan's confec-
tionery, II South Park Place, with
full and complete line of mems, wom-
ems and children's shoes. The new
stores motto, eve Aim to Please" T"
means exactly what it says, and en-
tire satisfaction is guaranteed in
quality and price. Charlie Kuhn, one
of Newark's best known and most
popular shoe clerks, will be on hand
to welcome his friends.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
City Throws Out Scab Bread

Syracuse, N. .-Non-union Ware
bread is on the scrap heap since Oct
6 in the municipal institutions of Sy-
racuse. The city purchasing agent
called the union officials to his office
to inform them that only union bread
will be used by the city thereafter
Pressure by organized workers
through Bakers Local 80 is respon-
sible.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
Elks Lodge of Sorrow

The annual Lodge of Sorrow of
Newark Lodge No. 391 B. P. 0. E..
will be held at the Auditorium Thea
ire Sunday afternoon, December 3.
Charles E. Blanchard, Columbus at
torney, will deliver the memorial ad-
dress, and Ray Martin, of this city,
the eulogy The Glee Club will sing
and Miss Virginia Klopp will be the
vocal soloist, and Miss Sara Crist the
accOmpaniSt.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
City Notes
Visiting i'm Tennessee

Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Teagarden, of
Allston Avenue, are visiting relatives
in Lansing, Tennessee. They left
Thursday evening of last week, and
expect to be absent several weeks.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
Mrs. Fatig Entertains

Mrs. Richard Fatig entertained the
women employees and the wives of the
male employees of the Ohio Power Co.,
Tuesday afternoon with sewing
party at her home on North Fourth
street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07
The Carnival a Big Success

The Cherry Valley Carnival for the
benefit of the playground, given last
Friday evening, was an unqualified
success; throngs of people from all
over the city completely filled the
school lawn and overflowed into the
street. Costumes of every description
were to be seen. The dancing was
held on Main street which was roped
off, and the vaudeville acts were Civ
en- in the school yard. The refresh
ments and merchandise stands were
more than literally patronized, and
they did some business too, as 1900
packages were sold at the country
store, and 800 pumpkin pies, 500
doughnuts, so gallons of cider,
pound of weiners and 65 pounds Of
hamburg were disposed of, not to
mention large quantities of candy,
peanuts, cracker jack, confetti, etc.
The committee in charge deserves
much credit for the success of the af-
fair, and wishes to thank the public
for the liberal patronage bestowed.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07

Now the
have beguiN
They will ask for s.
make progress
They will use no ro 8
that has not been q e
And you're likely to haS
our girls are underpag
Brother, don't refuse to hees
This is serious, indeed;
1t is time for stingy bosses to IT,
to be afraid.
When the Gertrudes and the Ora
and the Ednas and the Hates
Join the union and establish the cl
ed shop and union rates
You will have to drop a practice v
have heretofore pursued:
If your sweet stenog spells rabl
with but one ''b" don't be rude,
But instead of being rough,
Tell her one "b" is enough.
And please do it in a manner that
properly subdued.
You may think that you will never ID
them put it over you;
You may say it's merely rumor, but
it's more than that-it's true;
They'll arrange scale of wages, and
submit it soon or late,
And you'll simply have to sign it, with
no chance for lodging Fate,
For how can a man decline
When he gets the word to sign
From pretty little, witty little walk
ing delegate?
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-07

The U. S. has signed liquor treaty
with Sweden. We suppose liquor
treaty is treaty with the treat omit
ted
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-04

New York.-An increase Of nearly
las per cent in savings deposits in
the United States during the past
twelve years is reported by the Amer
lean Bankers association. which has
just completed a survey Of the sub
iect- In 1912 a total Of ss.s25, z7J 900
was In deposit as savings accounts
IN mutual savings banks. state banks,
trust companies, private banks and
national banks. During the ensuing
twelve years this total has increased
10 SIC, 1873 .562 900. while the number
Of savings depositors has increased
more than three-fold. from 1884, 3i6
TO 1857 .e94. Per capita savings, the
report Of the association shows, ex-
banded from $50 TO 1856. an increase
Of 100 per cent. The number Of rzy-
ings depositors were unobtsinable IN
seventeen states. the report explains.
and the figures would be consider
ably increased were II possible TO add
these
The Filer record. (Filer, Idaho) 1919-1930, 1924-12-04
English Village Bridges
Meosured for DotDriss

A quaint ceremony Is observed ut
Roydon. In Norfolk. England. the
Phlladelphla Inquirer says
About 800 years ago the lord OF the
manor bequenthed the sum OF fi.ocp.
the Interest from which was TO be
voted annually to provide dowries for
four brides. Under the terms OF the
bequest the money has 10 be divided
between the youngest. the eldest. the
shortest and the fallest brides mar
rled during the course OF each year
In the parish church.
This entails the measuring OF the
bride" After the marriage ceremony
the bride and bridegroom proceed 10
the vestry 10 sign the register and the
bride II then measured by the otficiaf-
ing minister. In order that her cor
rect stature may be ascertainej she
IL required 90 remove her shoes and
let down her hair Al the end OF the
year the marriage records are exam
ined and the dowries awarded 10
those qualified 10 receive them.