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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18

SlG5, the sale OF aprons fancy goods,
Eesion8 and food was Il financial sue
cc6a We would like to thank every
ole NEo responded so freely with their
p.eaenca and pocketboOk. Willie
Dunton was the lucky one who got
the blanket. Maurice Williams
drew the guess cake and Annie Saw
age. the picture S44 so was the sum
cleared Good for a small club.
Superintendent Mr.. Brown of Bling
ham visited schools in town last week
Mrs. Thomas Berry of West Forks
visited her daughter, Mrs. Carroll
Martin Friday of last week.
There will be no Christmas enter
tanment at the church this year.
Miss Bowler and Miss Gould will have
a tree and speaking at the school
rooms.
Eva Webster arrived home from
Watcrylia Saturday She took Il
trip to Lewiston while she was away.
We had the pleasure of listening
to the radio at the Sterling Hotel
Saturday evening, when concert
was given in commemoration of the
Battle at Fredericksburg, December 10,
1862, siXty-two years ago. The pro-
gram was much enjoyed by all who
listened in and it was whole even
ing entertainment, No words we
can say can tell the pleasure we have
ia the radio
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Edward Slocum who has been sick
for several weeks at the home of his
son-in-law, Bernard Hutchinson, with
hardening OF the arteries. still re-
mains in a critical condition.
Fred Chapman is hauling logs to
Larone for bernard Hutchinson.
Elmer Bates has finished work with
the Oakland Water Company and Is
home for the winter.
Sheriff Miller was down this way
on business one day last week.
The snowstorm of Saturday was a
great help to travelling in this sec
ton, as the snow was getting pretty
thin in places: the rain fixed it SO
that it could not blow and made the
conditions just about right
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
CARATUNK

Donald Clark of Colby is spending
the Christmas vacation at home,
John Sterling of Bingham is work
ing at Hotel Sterling.
Joseph Spaulding has finished his
job of blasting rocks in the river.
The Jackmah and Skowhegan auto
truck has been discontinued for this
year.
Mrs VIII Whorff is enjoying a new
vfetrola.
BY the untiring efforts of the presi-
dent and directors of the Woman s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
SMITIiFIELD

Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Bean were
Sunday visitors at Mrs. Beans par
ents Mr.. and Mrs d. r. Jones.
Mr. and Mrs S. II. Witham return
cd Friday from Portland where they
attended State Grange and reported
a very enjoyable time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
MERCER VILLAGE

The Bible lecture given by Elmer
+. Clayton on the subject What
Did Christ Abolish" was appreciated
by those who attended He made it
very plain, that ii was not "The Ten
Commandments" Now don't let the
cold stop us from listening to Gods
message. for at the hall is CHEEKY
fire that all may be comfortable.
Come next Sunday night and hear
about the following subject, "The
Hour of His Judgment is Come Let
us show our appreciation by our at
tendance at these meetings that arc
being held for our good.
Are you giving Health for Christ
mas? Buy Christmas Health Seals.
BEECH HILL
Arthur Frederic of Norridgewoek
and Ira Taylor, are making prepare
tons to begin cutting the birch on
Mrs. Iadd's lot in South Mercer.
Earl Laid has been getting ont
pulp to Belgrade.
James Bacon is expected home to-
day from Connecticut where he has
been at work On a road job.
David Tracy had the misfortune to
lose young heifer, Saturday. by her
getting choked in the crib.
Paul Chamberlain has recently pur-
chased a cow
Friends OF Harold Stockford are
sending him a shower of cards at the
sanitorium at Fairfield.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
Card OF Thanks

1--WE heartily appreciate the efforts
of our friends to relieve us since the
fire which destroyed our home. They
have been most generous in their
contributions and have helped in
every way possible We thank you
all.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens
Norridgewock, Me-, Dec 18. 1929
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18

/ Ray Hilton of Bingham is at Frank
Luce's.
Miss Dorothy Perkins who has
cared for her sister, Mrs. Velma Luce
and her infant son, returned to her
home in Sidney. Sunday.
/ Mrs. II. T. Noble and daughter Jean
spent several days last week with
friends in Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sheaff hook din
ner Sunday with Mrs. Sheaff's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs II. J. Walker.
p. EA Withee was at home from
Skowhegan over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Baron and
daughter Ruth went to Mercer Sun
day.
WEST NORRIDGEWOCk
B. f. Baker has sold his hay to
Clarence Brown and Frederick Bros.
pressed it the last of the week.
GLAND Lambert is at home from
the L. OF NJ for the seasons yaca-
ton.
William Farrand was working for
T. J. Hogan last week.
Mrs. Nettie Durgin of The Forks
arrived Saturday TO pass the winter
with her niece, Mrs. Hattie Baker.
Levite BelleHeur VINO has been
pressing hay in North Arson for
some time had a break down and has
brought his engine home.
Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Williamson and
children were dinner guests of Mr.
Sahd Mrs. Harold Baker on Sunday
Mrs Florence II. DeGonzaley of
Mexico City. Mexico, was a recent
guest of her uncle, T. J. Hogan.
H0XIE
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barney and
Guy York were callers in Fairfield
Saturday.
Jack Perciyal of Norridgewoek was
a caller here recently.
Raymond L. Whitney of Bingham
and IL. l.. York are surveying out the
Edwin Burgess track of land here.
Melvin Campbell was caller in
Pittsfield recently.
Mrs. Edmund Kierstead was call
er in Norridgewock Friday.
Everett Luce was caller in Nor
ridgewock Saturday.
A large flock OF wild geese were
seen flying over here recently
Wallace, Clarence and Lester
Blodgeft were callers at Virgil Glenn
ent's in Norridgewock Sunday.
A quiet wedding was solemnized on
Wednesday evening. December 10 at
the home Of the officiating clergy
man. Rev. +. G.. Davis when Harry
l.. Hooper and Miss Leona Mosher
were united in marriage, the single
ring service being used. The couple
were attended by Miss Florice Mosh-
or. sister Of the bride and Mrs. Sasha
Tobias. sister of the groom. The
bride is the eldest daughter of Mr..
and Mrs George MOsher. She is
graduate OF the Norridgewock high
school and for time taught in the
rural schools. but the past year has
been employed in the shoe shop. Mr..
and Mrs Hooper left Thursday for
Canton, Conn, where Mr.. Hooper
will be employed as carpenter for
the winter The best wishes Of their
many friends go with them.
The neighbors met on Friday after
noon and tackled two Dice quilts for
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens who
had the misfortune to loose their
home by fire on Wednesday morning.
Walter Bigelow was caller in
Skowhegan Friday.
School will close Friday with
Christmas entertainment in the even
ing The teacher. Mrs. Sasha To
bias has worked hard to make this
II very profitable term and deserves
much credit. This term hot lunches
have been served to the pupils which
has been met with a generous re-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18

(Ab0. EzE @ainm S6otra 4bU brakes 5arw5n s75fyrf "A
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The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
RACE 40 MILES WITH FIRE
 ABOARD SHIP AT SEA

San Francisco, Dec. II, tAP)- Racing to the beach 40 miles north of Mazatlin after the crew had made futile attempt to extinguish the blaze the Mexican liner Otxaca of San Francisco was beached early today and the crew of 40 was sav- ed. according to Radio Corporation of America reports received here this morning. The ship caught fire last night and for time the crew seemed to be winning the fight. After 1t had been apparently put under control. the blaze again broke out and then began the thrilling race to the beach. Early today. according to radio reports. the vessel was beached and the crew taken ashore in small boats. The vessel can be salvaged, Cook and Sons, the San Francisco agents announced today.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To, Ella Rodine, your heirs, exec
 utors, administrators and as- signs.
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended the sum of One Hundred Dollars. each year during the years 1923 and 1924, ending July 1st., in labor and improvements upon the following Placer Mining claims known as No. 1 above on Sledge Creek; No. above on Sledge Creek; No. below on Sledge Creek; and No. below on Sledge Creek.
 All the above claims on Sledge Creek are tributary to Snake river in the Cape Nome Mining and Re- cording District and Precinct. Ter ritory of Alaska, the location cer- tificates of which are found of rec ord in the office of the Recorder of said District and precinct, in order to hold said claims under the pro- visions of the laws of the United States and the Territory of Alaska concerning annual labor upon min ing claims. Such expenditure be- ing the amount required by said laws to hold said claim during said period.
 And you are further notified that if within ninety days from the completion of the publication here of. for the period of ninety. days you fail or refuse to contribute to the undersigned your proportion of such expenditure as co-owner your interest in said mining claim will become the property of the undersigned your co-owner who has made such required expendi- ture.
 Dated at Nome. Alaska. Novem- ber IS, 1924.
 I. R. HANSEN, Co-owner. Publish November 15. P, 2s, Dec. 6, 1s, 20, 27. 1924. and Jan. 3. 10. IF. "A, 31, Fab. z. 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
FRIDAY
 tTElEGRAPHtCn
COTTER SAYS ALASKA ON
 THRESHOLD NEW ERA

Seattle. Dec. 12, (AP)-"Alaska is on the threshold of new era of growth" in the opinion of Frank J. Cotter. the business manager of the Alaska Weekly, an oldtime sourdough. who has just returned from an extensive inspection trip. He says that three significant de- velopments in Alaska are as fol- lows: A number of prospectors and miners are ready to mush two hundred and fifty miles over the ice in February to the new strike in the Cassiar district; rich coal deposits have been revealed in the hataskan district and the Portland Canal district is developing new strikes in silver lead and gold.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN PROBATE COURT, CAPE NOME Precinct. Second Division, Terri tory of Alaska.
 Matter of the Estate of JOHN L. WESLEY, Deceased.
 Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of John L. Wesley. Deceased by the Pro- bate Court for the Cape Nome Pre- cinct, Second Division, Territory of Alaska: and all persons having claims against said estate are re- quired to present the same, duly verified. within six months from date of this notice. to the under signed at Nome, Alaska.
 Dated November 12, 1924.
 ALFRED R. HANSEN
 Administrator. Publish Nov. Is, 22, 29. and Dec. 6. 1924.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To F. J. Carter, your heirs, execu-
 tors, administrators, successors
 and assigns
 You are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended during each of the years 1920, 1921-'22, 1922'23. 1923-'24, the sum of one hundred dollars. in labor and im- provements upon the No.6 First Tier Bench R. L. of Wonder and No. Below Discovery, also known as No. 5 Below Discovery situate in the Cape Nome Mining District and Precinct, Territory of Alaska. the location certificates of which are recorded in the records of loca- tions in the office of the recorder of above mentioned precinct and Mining District. That such expen- allure was made for the purpose of holding said claim under the provi- sions of the laws of the United States and the territory of Alaska. concerning annual labor upon min ing claims.
 And you are further notified that if within ninety days after the pub lication of this notice for the per iod of ninety days you fail, neglect or refuse to contribute your propor- ton of such .xpenditure as CO., owner of said mining claims to the undersigned, your interest in said claim will become the property of the undersigned co-owner who has made such expenditures, under the provisions of said laws.
 STELLA H D. BAYNE
 Co-Owner. Publish Nov. 1. s, 15, g, 29. Dec. 6, 13, 20, 27, 1924, and Jan. 3, II, IS, 25, 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
SUBSCRIBE FOR THE NUGGET
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To: J. D. Kennedy. Gust Johnson, Henry Thompson. John Moberg. James Carrigan, P. T. Hanscn. George L. Lake. you and each of you. your heirs. executors. administrators and assigns
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended the sum of one hundred dollars during the years ending Dec. 31st. 1914. 1915, 1916. 1919, 1920. and 1921 and 1922 for the years Tending July list, in labor and improvements upon the Mary Jane Association situate on he Kougarok River, tributary of the Kuzitrin River, (formerly in the Kougarok Mining and recor:i- ing district,) now in the Cope Nome Mining District. Alaska. the location certificates of which are recorded in the Mining records of said district in order to hold said claims under the provisions of the laws of the United States and rAe Territory of Alaska, aolc. ,lng annual labor upon mining claims, and said expenditure being the amount required by law to hold said claims during said period.
 And you are further notified that if within ninety days from the completion of the publication here Of for the period of ninety days. you fail to contribute to the un- dersigned your proportion of such expenditure as co-owners. your in- terest in said mining claim will become the property of the under signed your co-owner who has made such required expenditure.
 ISADORE FIX
 Co-owner.
 Publish November 29, Dec. 6, 1s. 20. 27, 1924. and Jan. 3. 10. IT. "A. 31. Feb. 7. 14. 21, 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To: Chas. T. Graf and Hugh Me-
 Monagle. you and each of you.
 your heirs. executors, admin istrators and assigns:
 You and each of you are hereby notified that the undersigned has expended the sum of one hundred dollars during the years ending Dec. 31st. 1920. and 1921 and 1922, for the years ending July 1st., in labor and improvements, upon No. below 1mboden's Dis- covery on the Kougarok River, (formerly in the Kougarok Re- cording district). now of the Cape Nome Mining District. Alaska, the location certificate of which Is recorded in the Mining records of said district, in order to hold said claim under the provisions of the laws of the United States and the Territory of Alaska, concerning annual labor upon mining claims. and said expenditure being the amount required bJ law to hold said claim during seid la,icd.
 And you are furthe~ notih. that if within ninety days ncoi the completion of tis publication fc,rcf for the period sf ninety C. ys. you ia or refuse tn con |, r"te to the radersisncd yoir proportion of such expenditure as 8 co-owner, your interest in said minine claim will become the property of the undersigned your co-owner who has made such re- cured expenditure.
 s ISADORE FIX
 Co-owner.
 p-hl'eh November ss. Dec. z. -s. 20, 27. 1924. and Jan. !. 10. IF. sl. 31. Feb. !. 14. 31. 1s3s.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To. J. l.. WESLEY. your. heirs ex-
 ecutors, administrators and as-
 signs.
 leu are herebJ- notified that the r'l,l, rsigned has expended the sum of Che Hundred Dollars ,.u:iny the year ending Dec. 31. 1920; and the years 1921, 1922, 1923, and 1924, ending July 1, in labor and and improvements upon the Bay State Group Placer Mining Claim, situated on the first tier benches, on left limit of Anvil Creek in the Cape Nome Mining and Recording District and Precinct, Territory of Alaska. the location certificate of which Is found of record in the ofiice of the Recorder of said dis trict and precinct. in order to hold said claim, under the provisions of the laws of the United States. and the Territory of Alaska con- cerning annual labor upon mining claims. Such expenditure being the amount required by said laws to hold said claim during said period.
 And you are further notified that if within ninety days from the completion of the publication here of. for the period of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the undersigned your proportion of such expenditure as co-owner your interest in said mining claim will become the property of the undersigned your co-owner who has made such required expendi- ture.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska. the 9th day of Nov. 1894. ". H. sTURTEvANT Co-owner.
 Publish Nov. .. 1s, 23. 8. Dec. :. 1s. 70. IT. 1894. and Jan. !. 10. IT. 3l. s1. 1895.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To. Mrs. Augusta c. Clark, your
 heirs. executors, administrators and assigns.
 You and each of you are here by notified that the undersigned has expended the sum of One Hundred Dollars, each year during the year ending Dec. 31, 1920 and 1921. 1922, 1923, and 1924, for years ending July 1st.. in labor and improvements upon the Mo- hawk Cor Indian) Placer Mining Claim. situated on the left Fork, right limit of Dexter Creek in the Cape Nome Mining and Recording District and Precinct, Territory of Alaska, the location certificate of which Is found of record in the office of the Recorder of said dis trict and precinct. in order to hold said claim. under the provisions of the laws of the United States, and the Territory of Alaska con- corning annual labor upon mining claims. Such expenditure being the amount required by said laws to hold said claim during said period.
 And you are further notified that if within ninety days from the completion of the publication here of, for the period of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the undersigned your proportion of such expenditure as a co-owner your interest in said mining claim will become the property of the undersigned your co-owner who has made such required expendi- ture.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, the sth day of Nov. 1924.
 J. J. TOPOLsKY,
 Co-Owner. Publish Nov. 8, 15, 22. 2s. Dec. 6, IS. 20. 27. 1924. and Jan. 3, 10, IT, 24. 31, 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
HUNTS BIG GAME WITH
 BOW AND ARROW

San Francisco. Dec. 12, (AP)- Arthur NJ. Young, a San Francisco sportsman who hunts big game with a bow and arrow has just re- turned here after a seven months tour of Alaska where his bag in cluded thirteen-hundred pound bear. He will now go to East Af- rica where he will try his prowess also with his bow and arrow.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
LONDON BURIED IN WORST
 FOG IN MANY YEARS

London, Dec. II, (AP)-London is in the grip of one of the worst fogs in many years history of the city. Tuesday the subways were damned by subverted trafic from above ground. Vehicles could barely move on account of the icy streets and the mist along the sur face thoroughfares. It is estimat- ed that the fog is five miles high and extends over half of Europe.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
COMMUNISTS FORBIDDEN
 HOLD STREET MEETING

Paris. Dec. II. (AP)-The Union Communists announced street meeting for tonight as protest against the arrests and expulsion from France of certain foreign Communist comrades. The Govern ment notified the organizers of the proposed meeting that the meeting was not to be tolerated. and a large force of police were called into action and the meeting was prevented.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13

1918. 1919. 1920, ending Dec. 3l, and the years ending July 1st.. 1921. 1922. 1923. 1924, in labor and improvements upon the Hope full Placer Mining Claim. situated on right limit of Specimen Gulch in the Cape Nome Mining and Re- cording District and Precinct. Ter ritory of Alaska. the location cer- tificate of which is found of record in the ofhce of the Recorder of said District and Precinct. in or der to hold said claim. under the provisions of the laws of the Unit- ed States and the Territory of Alaska concerning annual labor upon mining claims. Such expend- iture being the amount required by said laws to hold said claim during said period.
 And you are further notified that if within ninety days from the completion of the publication here of, for the period of ninety days you fail or refuse to contribute to the undersigned your proportion of such expenditure as . co-owner your interest in said mining claim will become the property of tho undersigned your co-owner who has made such required expendi- ture.
 Dated at Nome, Alaska, the 8th day of Nov. 1924.
 J. J. TOPOLSKY,
 Co-Owner. Publish Nov. 8. 15, 22. 2s. Dec. 6, 1s. 20. 27. 1924. and Jan. 3, 10. IT. 24, 31. 1925.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
MAJOR AUGUST BELMONT
 DIES AFTER SHORT ILLNESS

New York. Dec. II, (AP)-Maj- or August Belmont. seventy one years of age, a prominent financ- fer, turf man and sportsman, died in his apartment here following an operation for blood pressure. The operation was performed on one of his arms. His illness was of only trifle over twenty-four hours duration. At the time of his death. his daughterin-law. Mrs. Seon, was at his bedside.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
BRITISH STEAMER ARMApIAN
 GOES AGROUND

London. Dec. II. (AP)-Lloyd's 8 Shipping Agency has reported that the Steamer Armadian of the Brit 'sh Line. plying from Malta to Southampton. has gone aground No details of the accident have feen received.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
DEATH RATE ON INCREASE
 IN U. s., CLAIMED

Washington. Dec. 12, (AP)- The death rate in the registration area of the United States has in- creased to two and three-tenths per one thousand of population during the year 1923 from eleven and eight-tenths in 1922. There are only seven States of the thirty eight in the registration area that show a lower percentage than in 1922 and in these seven States are included Washington. Idaho and Oregon.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
SENATE APPROACHING
 VOTE ON MUSCLE SHOALS

Washington, Dec. II, (AP)- With leaders spurring Senators on to shorten their debates and get down to voting. the Senate was to- day swept along toward decision on the Muscle Shoals problem and vote is expected in the very near future.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
MOUNTAIN 'HIKERS RUN INTO
 NASTY WEATHER

Colorado Springs. Dec. II, iAP)
 Encountering 60-mile gale that swept Pikes Peak in 1S-below-.ero weather yesterday, three mountain mixers battled with the elements for many hours before they arriv- cd safely from the summit. The men suffered severely from the cold and one of them sustained badly frozen ears and feet.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE

To. TONY SHANNON and FRANK
 JORGENsEN. you and each of
 you. your heirs. executors, ad-
 ministrators, and assigns.
 You and each of you. arc here by notified that the undsrsisned has expended the sum of Ono Hun dred Dollars. during the years 1917
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
GERMAN CABINET NOT
 SATISFIED WITH
 SUNDAYS ELECTION

Berlin. Dec. II. tAP)-The Ger man Cabinet has signified its in- tention and desire to resign but the date upon which their resig nation is to become effective has not as yet been fixed. They say that it wasn't a representative party lineup in the elections of last Sunday.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
NAVAL CONSTRUCTION BILL
 APPROVED BY SENATE

Washington. Dec. II. (AP)-The Senate has approved the Naval Con struction Bill authorizing a naval program expected to cos. one hun dred and ten million dollars.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
FIVE KILLED IN NAVY
 PLANE TARGET PRACTICE

San Diego. Dec. II. (AP)-Five
 to the V. F. Squadron Two Battle Fleet were killed and three others were probably fatally wounded when huge twin-motored H. Six teen type seaplane engaged in aer- ial target practice attempted tail spin and fell into the sea. Two bodies have not yet been recovered but the other three were found in the wreckage of the plane.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13

FOR SALE-Quantity of heavy wrapping paper suitable for laying under rugs and carpets, also old newspapers. For sale at Nugget office.
The Nome nugget., 1924-12-13
BANK ROBBERS ESCAPE
 WITH 10000 BERRIES

Chicago. Dec. II. (AP)-Four robbers today held up the officials and employees of the Bryan Mawr State Bank on the South Side. at