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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27
Mrs. Augusta Prescott Harris

Mrs. Augusta Prescott Harris, a
brief account of whose death appear
ed in last weeks issue. was born In
Palmyra, March 10, l847, the second
child of Daniel and Margaret Brown
Prescott. Her only sister died about
ten years ago in Massachusetts,. A
brother, J. ellison Prescott, formerly
of Skowhegan, died about five years
ago. Two brothers, Gale and Her
bert Prescott went west about forty
years ago and when last heard from
were in Cathlamet, Wash, but no
trace of them has been found for
many years.
Her father, being too old to be ac-
cepted at the breaking out of the
Civil War, shaved up and trimmed his
beard to make him look younger and
was finally accepted He died eight
miles from Richmond, Va, of typhoid
fever, leaving a family of small
children of which Mrs. Harris was the
oldest. The mother did not long
survive being victim of that dread
disease, consumption.
The family of children were separ
ated, Mrs. Harris at an early age 60
ing to Lewiston where for several
years she worked in the cotton mills
of that city. Later coming to Ca
naan she was married to William Har-
ris of that town where they have since
resided They lost one child in in
fancy, Alice May, born May II, 1875
and died September 18th of the same
year. Mrs. Harris was in i'll health
for many years, but bore suffering
with the greatest fortitude and pa
tience until the very end. She is
survived by her husband William Har-
ris, one son, Harry 3. Harris, and
one grandson, Harry X. Harris, all of
Canaan.
Services. conducted by Rev. Mccain
of Pittsfield, were held at her late
home March II, attended by the o. K.
s., the S. of V. Auxiliary and the
Grange and many kind friends and
neighbors who brought a profusion
of the most beautiful floral tributes.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the o. e. s., the S. of Y.
Auxiliary, the Grange and to our
many kind friends for their express
sions of sympathy, for the many beau-
tiful floral tributes and acts of kind
ness shown us at the loss of our dear
wife and mother.
William c. Harris
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Harris
Canaan, Me-, March 90, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27
Former Somerset County Man Lives
In Ontario

The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Is in re-
ceipt Ola recent letter from Thomas
Ratchford of Kenora, Ont. After
commenting pleasantly on our pub
LEGATION, Mr.. Ratchford says;
II have one sister. Mrs. Eliza Tenn
pie, living in West Moscow but think
there are very few OF my companions
left in that part. My former home
was on Pierce HILL Moscow, for
eighteen years on the old farm where
the cruel murder occurred, and of
which you made mention. sometime
ago in your papF. Feel sure, were
l there now, l could go and lead to
the secluded, lonesome spot where the
every inch of that farm and just
about where Bruin would come to
commit his crime. My sister sent
me pictures of the old house and barn
q few years ago and they looked at
that time the same as when my faith
er sold the place to Elias Hatch, in
1870.
Read in copy of your paper the item
telling of the change the several
places along the Kennebec River have
undergone, since. the early '70's and
the stores and streets of Bingham.
That was five miles from our home
and plainly recollect the opening up
there of S. A. and A. Dinsmores
store. beside Joel Colby's on Main
street, Colby's being the only store
there up to that time. Also remem-
Der well driving to DR.. Blunt's place
about twelve o'clock, one very dark
night, when the streets, especially the
one from Bakers hotel to the Dr.
house were in no better condition or
no better lighted than the white way
of New York and returning with the
doctor, over what at that time were
very poor roads, from where we left
the Kennebec road to 'our home. Be
ing in somewhat of a hurry to get
home, the doctor often called me to
time for fast speeding, but don't
think it lessened it very much as the
animal I was driving was SO full of
life and just as uneasy as myself"
Old acquaintances in the vicinity of
Mr.. Ratchford's old home will regret
to learn that he is having much diff
Guilty with his eyes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27

Leland Libby was in Pittsield.
Wednesday, March 10. for dental
treatment.
Mrs. Earl Parkman wass very i'll
with acute indigestion last week. Or.
Wilson OF Cambridge was called.
Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Seekins were
the guests of Rev. and Mrs. NJ. \.
Robinson in Harmony few days last
week
G. II. wilkins who has been en-
ployed with his team by Campbell
and Rocks all winter. has returned to
his home in st, Adams.
Lemley Hight is employed in Hart
land as night Waterman in Browns
mill.
Fred Casey was in Pittsield one
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27

Miss Eleanor parkman went TO
Newport Saturday where she will at
tend school
Dana Beane has bought the Ivan
Chadbourne place here and has taken
possession.
DR.. Wilson of Cambridge was call
ed here Saturday afternoon to see
Mrs. Earl Parkman who had an at
tack of indigestion.
Miss Mabel Baine is in Pittsield
the guest of Mrs. f. W. Fuller for
short time.
Mrs. Jennie Lyshorn is in very poor
health. her many friends hope TO see
her out soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Hurd were
callers in this place last Sunday,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27
TOWN MEETINGS
HIGHLAND


Officers elected: Assessors, J. p.
Stafford, Jr.. O. S. Allen, Fl. H. Could
clerk, j. p. Stafford Jr.; treasurer, ].
w. Howard; school committee. J. p.
Stafford Jr.. A. J. Dunphy, II. H.
Gould; road commissioner, II. II.
Gould. Money appropriated or rails
ed: Schools, including repairs on
school buildings, books, etc, 5000;
for highways, including bridges and
culverts, $500; officers salaries, $500;
patrol road, s400;. state road, 5000.
WELLINGTON
Officers elected: Selectmen. Lisle
Hutchins. NJ. L. Burdin, James Moul-
ton; clerk. Lucy A. Whitehouse;
treasurer, John II. Frye; school com
mittee, II. NJ. Hutchins; road commits
sioner, A. +. Ward. Money appro-
priated or raised: Schools. includ-
ing repairs on school buildings, books,
etc, s3250; for highways, including
bridges and culverts, S270O; for other
purposes. $3.50.
CONCORD
Officers elected: selectmen. l.. G.
Morris, II. J. Rollins. Ralph IIinckley j;
clerk, l.. G. Morris; treasurer, Mrs.
c. W. Robinson; school committee, J
F. Hunnewell. L. G. Morris, Roy At
wood; road commissioner, A. NJ. Bige-
low and Thomas Howes. Money ap-
propriated or raised: Schools, in
Guiding repairs on school buildings
books, etc. $1964; for highway. in
Guiding bridges and culverts, $25O0;
support of poor, $S4; schoolhouse,
$500; town charges $1,000; town
debt and interest, $1,000; state aid
road, $500; cutting bushes, $500; state
maintenance, $50.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27

fare" AT o'clock the minister will
speak on the subject I'VE can finish
it." This is n subject uppermost in
the minds of the Baptist leaders
throughout the Northern Baptist Con-
vention. The thought will also be
applied to our local work. The sub
ject will be illustrated by large
number of pictures.
The first Quarter of the fiscal year
of the church closes March 31st.
All of the boys who do not go to
Augusta are earnestly requested to be
present at all the services next Sun
day. Joseph C.. Smith will teach the
boys class at the noon hour.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27
Kind Words for the Reporter

Rockland, March nth, 1924.
Observation-Disclosures,
Gentlemen:
/ thank you for the prompt reply
to my letter, also for the fine copy
of the paper. was engaged in news
paper work about rs years, until with
in few years. soliciting subscrip-
lions and collecting. Worked in all
the counties. mostly on dailies, and
! think know something about news
papers and am going to make the
statement that | honestly think that
the MISREPRESENTATION Is one OF
the VERY BEST COUNTRY weeklies
published in the state. Thanking
you again. am
Sincerely yours,
FRANK S. BERRY
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27
MAINSTREAM


Miss Mabel Bane is in Pittsheld for
Il week.
Mrs. Andrew Merrill went to Hart
land Friday for a visit with relatives.
Frank Fuller of Pittsfield was here
Friday looking after the Mainstream
Lumber Co. business.
Hiram Bane of West Ripley while
loading pulp here at the station, had
a horse taken suddenly sick and DR..
J. Norman Brown of Pittsfeld was
called.
Mckinley school commenced Mon
day, the 10th.
Earl Parkman was in Plttsfeld,
Saturday, =-..-.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27
Authentic
Styles
Low Prices

Our buyers have searched
long and carefully, in order to
bring to our customers the most
approved styles of the season.
and we can state with positive
conviction that our new spring
styles are authentic and all Of
fered at lowest possible prices
consistent of dependable quail
ty.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27

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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-27

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observation-disclosures Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
The FiVe NeeV Duplex Bodies
GA type of originated by Stakeholder to take
 the place of the oben carl

A type of originated by Stakeholder to take
 the place of the open cG0
 so ENTIRELY NEW and so different from any other body made before that had to be created -the DUPLEX.
 The upper structure is shaped in pressed steel and cred with the finest waterproof fabric The steel sruction permits the of another radical Studebaker creaton the roller enclosing curtains There is the beauty and durability of the steel top plus the instant convenience of the roller curtains. Thus Studebaker engineers have solved the opencosed problem
 The buyer who wants the airiness and practical venience of the open and who also wants the comfort protection and beauty of the closed get both in and at the price of an open car.
 One moment the new Stakeholder Duplex is beautiful open touch of the hand the overlapping roller curtains and it is snug weather-tght closed car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
NeaV Lacquer Finish

The Standard Six closed bodies beautifully finished in satin lacquer The hood and lower panels in light gray, the upper panels in darker gray Hair
 line parallel srping in oriental red Furnished nickel radiators jet black fenders light golden finished natural wood wheels and big balloon contrasting touches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Neqv Brakes

Larger, more powerful, simpler and much easier operated two-wheel brakes An entirely emergency brake is operated from the instrument board instantly convenient the drivers hand where it sinp6es the control and frees the floor board from the old style lever It acts the propeller shaft There uniform at each wheel-equalized through the rear axle.
 The regular two-wheel Studebaker brakes with their simplicity safety and great brakng power entirely adequate.
 But Studebaker 4Wheel Hydraulic Brakes lwith disc wheels) be furnished optional equipment all models at extra charge if desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Balloon Tires

part that functions with the tires has been specially de- signed for balloon tire gear, steering knuckles, spindes and springs, even the lenders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
The Ten Nesv Closed Bodies

COMPLETELY NEW BODIES-each mas tery expression of modern stye yet distinctly original in beautiful nes-indvidua1 conservative impressively elegant but crisp enough in its departure from imitation to be entirely distinctive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
More POqVer

The universally famous Stakeholder engine is more than peer among power plants The cranksaft is dimension and balance. The bearings are larger
 The engine is in unit with the clutch and transmission There is force feed fabrication system with clean, strained oil always in There many changes and improvements which result in MORE POWER, MORE QUIETNESS and SMOOTHNESS and STILL BETTER PERFORMANCE in every way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

The Standard Duplex Models finished in glossy jet enamellastng, lustrous and wear-resistng.
 The Special Six and the Big Six Duplex models in soft satin lacquer with dark blue hoods and bodies striped in light blue and ivory Here the sparkle is added with burnished nickel radiators and light natural wood wheels in contrast with jet black lenders and bg black balloon tires.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
The Three Neav Chassis

<, THE STUDEBAKER STANDARD SIX - 113 in. wheelbase 5-passerger. Engine 33sx41a, 50 bhp-with different bodies, including Duplex -Phaeton, Duplex Roadster, Coupe Coupe, Sedan, and Berline
 THE STUDEBAKER SPECIAL SIX-120 in. wheel base 5-passenger. Engine, 3ax5 65 bhp-wth differ ent bodies including DuplexPhaeton, DuplexRoadster Victoria, Sedan, and Berline.
 THE STUDEBAKER BIG SIX-127 in. wheelbase. 7-passenger. Engine 3zSx5, 75 bhp.-wth different bodies including Duplex-Phaeton, Coupe. Sedan, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

Three completely chasss. IS completely bodies! Completely new lines ;. Marvellous performance
 Completely oben>closed car! Completely radiators fenders lamps seating fnih coors in lacquer nh three improved engines t cords Si21 525' 2onx 73o" New Studebaker hydraulic 4wheel brakesopiona
 New values never equaled-even by Studebaker!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

TO-DAY Studebaker proves that beautiful, distnc-
 tive stylish body lines can be originated by Amer
 ican body designers without following precedent ~ orimitating adapting what has been done before Today Studebaker proves that practical and beautiful type of car can be made combine the pleasure and performance of the open and the comfort and proec- tion of closed ca-and this without excessive price compromised quality-a duplex in opencar smart and convenience and cosedcar elegance and comfort -and at price no higher than that of an open car!
 Today Stakeholder proves, in its Standard Six Duplex model that sx-cylinder of fine quality, great power plenty of and impressive appearance can be made and marketed at price of $1145.
 Today Studebaker proves in its Special Six and it's Big Six Duplex models that the ultimate in all the tal features of quality five and sevenpassenger respectively
 And this is possible only because Studebaker made of the comprehensive industrial plants in this country, 70 per cent of which is within the last six years
 Every modern method of manufacture and long ex- perienced management available for the production of Studebaker automobiles
 Today Studebaker proves that the highest grade closed car bodes-fraed in selected hard woods, cushioned with the best cushion work, upholstered in fine mohair fabrics and fitted with expensive appointments be made and marketed superlavey good chassis at mod crate prices
 This is made possible by the $10,0o0,000 Stude- baker closed body plants Sudebaker designs and builds all of its closed bodies in of the best equipped and most modern body plants in the industry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
And the Details

The longer and Ioaver the ground. The line from the radiator the is nearly straight The wheelbase of all models is increased.
 The tenders much wider and deeper crowned to the width of the tires. They fit closely the wheels The lenders long and gracefully curved into the running boards.
 The radiators high and low in the frames and Convex curved just below the filler cap. The design is strikingy originals and beautifully distinctive.
 Entirely neev head lamps and cowl parking lamps de- perfect keeping with the originality of the body and fender design
 Deeper, stifer frames, cross mebers shorter, Hater springs for balloon tires. All bodies lower all rooier better and comfortably cushioned. Seats are lower, backs and sides higher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
NeaV Ease of Operation

Nesv Ease of Gear Shifting-New power in baking,
 touch to the pedal exerts giants strength at the wheels-New clutch action soft velvet-A ing gear and steering knuckles designed for balloon tires A new grouping the dash, including ALL the usual instruments plus gasoline gauge that always works accurately.
 Lighting Control SsVcheS-all the steering wheel instantly handy.
 Automatic Spark Control No manual attention quired, the lever is eliminated Automatically gov erned to all speeds with the precision of machinery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14

Stakeholder 4Wheel Brakes have three exclusive fea. found any other system in this country.
 l. Braking pressure is furnished by hydraulic power automatically developed light touch to the braing pedal controls its great force like touch the throttle controls the power of the engine This feature will appeal instantly to
 2. The front wheels cannot lock.
 3. There are only two adjustments requred-one at each wheel. The front brakes permanently ad usted the factory The oil in the transmission is used generate the hydraulic power the action of the gears and the pump keep circulation: it cogea freeze Braking power is always instantly ready-in winter as we'll as in summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-14
Look Foravard Into Next Yeo

The new Studebaker is here todayl And matter how sweeping your ideas of what model should be this car will satisfy you. It will thrill you with the very ness and originality of its beautiful linesl
 You may not be in the market now or even this year. But to see the Studebaker is look forward into next year-and the year after! SEE IT TODAYl
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-19
SENATE HEARS
OF OIL STOCKS
Study Made of Stock Trans
actions in the Sinclair
Oil Case
WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-The
dramatic unfolding of the oil scan
dal entered a period of heightened
suspense today when the investigat-
ing committee went into conference
behind closed doors, with Harry
Payne Whitney, New York financier,
and officials of ]. P. Bernhard G. Co.,
New York stock brokers. In addi-
ton, the persistent demands for the
resignation of Attorney General
Daugherty, were before today's cab
met meeting, and the preliminaries
of the long battle in the courts over
the oil leases were being prepared
by the governments special counsel
Owen J. Roberts, of Philadelphia,
and Atlee Pomerene, of Canton. Ohio
the senate having acted finally on
both appointments.
Mr.. Whitney and the members
of the Bernhard firm were summon
ed to Washington in connection
with the oil committees study of
transactions of the stock of the Sim
clair Oil Companies. Receipt of
new and startling information is
understood to have given rise to the
developments which resulted in the
decision to subpoen them and
hints have been flying thick and fast
that names of present and former
officials not heretofore mentioned
might soon be brought into the oil
Inquiry.
The New York financier and the
brokers were called late Sunday at
the suggestion of Senator Wheeler.
Democrat, Montana, and others. Mr..
Wheeler was invited to take part in
/. frv- u
them today, and he also planned to
press for immediate action in the
senate on his resolution for an in
vestigation of the administration of
the Department of Justice by Attor-
ney General Daugherty. Curiosity
over today's executive session, called
despite the ten-day recess of the
committees inquiry and the absence
from the capital of Senator Walsh,
Democrat, Montana, the leader in
the investigation, has been enhanced
by the sequence of events Sunday
which preceded the summoning of
the New York men. Senators Walsh
and Wheeler had a conference with
Wilson ]. Lambert. counsel for Ed
ward b. Mclean, publisher of the
Washington Post. and later they met
with Chairman Lenroot of the COM
mittee and Mr.. Poherene. After
wards, Mr.. Lenroot and Mr.. Pom
creme called at the White House.
If has been expected that Mr.. Nc
Lean. who was summoned recently
from Palm Beach, Fla, would be
among the first witnesses called after
resumption of the Inquiry, but sug-
gestions have been made that the
committee might be satisfied with
questioning him in private.
Atlee Pomerene and Owen ]. Rob
erts. special government counsel IN
the oil cases, were summoned to
the committee room soon after the
officials of the Bernhard firm had ar
rived.
Wilton j. Lambert, counsel for Ed
ward B. Mclean, publisher OF the
washington Post. who is under SUP
ooena to appear before the commit
tee. sought a conference this morn
ing with Senator Whewer, but Iouho
that the senator was in attendanc'e,
at the executive session OF the OIL
committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-19
BUSINESS SAFE,
SAYS COOLIDGE
Says Country Can Feel Safe
Without Suggestion of
Wrongdoing

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.--Presi-
dent Coolidge regards business gem
orally as in a healthy condition and
believes the American people can
feel safely that the great bulk of the
country's business is carried on with
out any suggestion Of wrongdoing.
Mr.. Coolidge allowed his views on
business conditions II become known
after today's cabinet meeting, at
which he and his advisers made a
general survey OF conditions.
Reports were understood to have
reached administration officials that
the business situation had been
somewhat injured by the disclosures
in the oil investigation. but it is the
opinion of Mr.. Coolidge there should
be no fear on the part of business
men generally; that many of the
rumors spread about as a result of
the oil inquiry will be found without
basis. and that the country may look
forward to the coming months hope
fully and without fear either as TO
prosperity in business matters or as
to the regular normal functioning
of the government.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-02-19
AUTOS ARE DAMAGED

Two minor accidents were re-
ported to the police YESTERDAY W.
hicies being damaged as a result 81
each4 collision. There was no one
injured.
Acting Lieutenant George Kozusko
received the first from James IN
gram. OF Jamaica, Long Island. In.
gram made known that he was travz
cling south on Amboy avenue, near
lnslee street when his Ford sedan
was struck bv a Kruger Brewing
Company truck. in charge of Ben
Bokas. of Newark. Two doors.
running board and the mudguards Of
the sedan were damaged.
George Kish. Of $50 Anahoy ave-
nue., ran into the rear. of the truck
owned bv Michael Kopko. of $50
New Brunswick avenue. on New
Brunswick a -enue last night. The
kopko vehicle was damaged ana
kish promised Patroiman William
Seiboth that he would pay the
damage