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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
SKOWHEGAN TRADERS ARE PREPARING
FOR MERCHANTS DAY ON AUGUST 5
Wonderful Bargains to Tempt MANY from Out
Of-Town are Anticipated Street Dance

There is everything to indicate that
Skowhegan's Water street, next Tues
day. August 5th, will resemble such
thorofares as Boston's crowded Wash
ington street or a New York Broad
way. the occasion being the bargains
offered In Skowhegan stores on the
observance of Merchants Day. The
committee in charge. who have been
working for sometime onJthe PROPOSE
tion are A. r. Jewett. r. l.. Watson
and G. L. Conant, finance; r. T. Pat
ten, entertainment; Fl. E. Smith and
Francis K. Croteau, advertising; +. L.
Sampson, F. r. Madden, j. C. Conroy
and Clarence Whitney, dancing with
d, LaFond, president of the Mer-
chants Association az general chair
man. Splendid free entertainments
of various kinds are to be provided,
while the local merchants are deter
mined to make 1t Skowhegan's most
successful bargain day by marking
down to prices to the lowest possible
figure. The entertainment numbers
will give variety to the program and
are being arranged by the Citizens
Band. In the evening. Water street
will be a gay white Way" and hun
dreds of powerful lights will aid in
making the secene one Of dazzling
splendor. The street will be roped
off between the railroad crossing and
Simpsons Corner and with the sur
face of the thorofare only recently re-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
Steward d Smiley Going Out OF
Business

John II. Steward and d. F, Smiley.
who have been operating grist mill
on Skowhegan Island for about
twelve years, are closing out their
stock preparatory to going out of
business. This is occasioned by the
sale of the grist mill property some
time since to the Maine Spinning Co.
The firm have been considering the
matter of a new location for nearly
a year. but as no suitable one can
be found, they have decided that It
will be necessary for them to discon-
tinue their enterprise for the present.
They Will be out of the building by the
first of September This property
has been used for grist mill purposes
for more than half a century 1t is
understood that the grist mill build
ing will be torn down and the grounds
will be graded into a park in connec-
ton with the present Maine Spinning
Mill property.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
"Maggie Taylor" Pleasing Mixture OF
Laughter and Tears

There is genuine pathos and whole
some laughter in John B. Hymer's
new play of mother love, Maggie
Taylor" which made its first appear
ance on any stage at the Lakewood
Theatre, Monday night. Miss Jean
Adair the featured player. scored a
triumphant success as the struggling
waitress who has ideals and ambi-
tions. She is most acceptably sur
rounded by large cast of sixteen
persons and among them are many
very excellent portrayals of charac-
terization.
1t will be remembered that Mr..
Hymer is author of. among many 9TH
er plays and vaudeville sketches, that
famous play East Is West" From
the cordial reception and enthusiasm
of the first night audience, he will
duplicate his first success in Maggie
Taylor for his latest play has that
lovable element of humaness and un-
derstanding that strike popular fav-
or. The characters are real, every
day people and their trials. troubles,
sorrows and happiness are under
standable The whole play is built
on the foundation that comes from an
understanding of human nature of
which Mr.. Hymer is close student.
Such playgoers as have ~hungered
for a touch of the melodramatic will
find it at the Lakewood Theatre.
Several New York producers are now
there preparing to take the play into
New York. Those who have never
enjoyed the thrill of seeing play be-
fore 1t is produced in New York
should go to Lakewood this week. A
real evening of entertainment is as
sured by the management.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31

from Vassalboro were also hurt. One
Of them was bleeding badly at the
mouth and the other one was hurt
about the face as it was badly swol-
len and one arm seemed to be injur-
ed. DR.. o. J. GAIA was called and
took Sutherland in his automobile to
Somerset Hospital. On the way up,
the injured man evidently In a con
vulsion. clutched the wheel of Dr..
Caza's car. with such force that It
was sent into the ditch. He lived for
about four hours after the accident
and probably did not regain con-
sciousness. although he talked some
on his way to the hospital. and a part
of the time was almost uncontrol-
able.
The dead man was native of
Woodstock, y. B.; where he was born
in 1902. His parents, Albert and
Addie (Stewartl Sutherland. still
reside In Woodstock. He was work
ing in Watervile, at the time of his
death. His brother, already referred
10 was with him in the automobile,
when the accident occurred
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
PRE.EM|NENT CONCERT
TENOR At LAKEWOOD
George +. O'COnnell VIII Sing mt
Lakewood Theatre Next Monday
Evening at Vaudeville Show

In connection with the free vaude-
willie at Lakewood next Monday one of
the five acts as arranged by Mr.. Hy
mer will be the first appearance in
Maine of George F. O'Connell, pre-
eminent concert tenor of New York.
This can hardly be classed as a vaude-
vile act, as such musical treat as
IS offered free to all who attend the
regular performance at the theatre
is seldom offered in vaudeville. In
this state tenor of Mr.. O'Connel's
ability could be heard only at the
Maine Musical Festival and it is hop
ed that the music lovers of Somerset
County will realize in time the pleas
ure that is in store for them next
Monday night. The free vaudeville
will follow the regular perforance of
The Alarm Clock" which on this
hight only will begin at 7.30 p. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
INJURED MAN ON HIS WAY TO HOSPITAL
SENDS DR.. CAzAS CAR into DITCH
Prior Accident Results in Fracture of Skull and
Death Occurred in About Four Hours

The remains of Albert Sutherland
Jr., who died Sunday night. as the
result of an automobile accident, were
taken to Waterville, Monday night. by
Undertaken T. G. Lord and accom-
panied by Ernest Sutherland. broth
er of the deceased were taken to
Woodstock y b. for interment. The
tragic accident occurred on the Back
Road to Waterville, just beyond the
old Coburn Farm. There was a sud-
den turn In the road. with which Mr.
Sutherland. who was driving the car
was doubtless unacquainted and in
stead of making a turn, the car
jumped the ditch and went into the
field. As the car cleared the ditch.
Mr.. Sutherland was evidently thrown
with much force against the top of
his car and became unconscious. This
left the automobile. and the FIVE other
people in the vehicle, without a driver
and the car crashed along for several
rods, finally hitting an apple tree,
where 1t was badly smashed. Two
of the girls in the party, said to be
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
P0OnOOSac Club Entertained by Miss
HuSSey

The members Of the Poonoosac Club
were pleasantly entertained by Miss
Lizzie r. Hussey at her home on
Water street, Tuesday night A pic
mic supper was served on the lawn.
Those present were Mrs. Grace Co
burn Smith, the president; Mrs.
Josephine Smith Pierce OF Beverley,
Mass; Mrs Annie Allen Kendall, who
is here from St Petersburg for the
summer; Miss Lena NJ. Wyman. just
home from Philadelphia; Mrs. Elise
Fellows White. Miss Hannah r. Page
and the hostess. During the evening
the party was increased by the pres
ence of Miss Helen c. Smith and Miss
Esther and Miss Rachel Pierce,
daughters of members. This club was
organized when the aforementioned
ladies and several others We're chill
dren and played with their dolls at
the club meetings.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
EnSt Somerset Pomona Program

East Somerset Pomona Grange will
met with Cambridge Grange. August
9Th. The program: Song; Address
of Welcome, Herbert Chadbourne; re-
sponse Samuel Herrick; piano solo,
Edith Emerson; History of Cambridge
Grange Mrs. Ada Bailey; reading,
Elizabeth Hill, trio. Hazel and Ruth
Ham; address, Mrs. Elizabeth Wat
son, Skowhegan; song; question,
Should the Direct Primary Law be
Repealed" opened by Walter Bemis
and others; reading Harriet Ham J;
reading. Florence Noble; monologue,
Mary Ham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
SK0WHEGAN LOCALS

The Skowhegan high school alum
nj Association will hold its annual
field day at Lakewood on August 18th
Mrs, Leontine Fish and two sons.
Joseph and Francis of Waterville
spent the week end in Skowhegan Wis
itng friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Sheridan are
leaving Monday for a two weeks out
ing at Old Orchard. Miss Yelma S.
Viles and Miss Myra French will be
with them for part OF the time.
Mrs Marthon Doak of Belfast is
spending this week here. She Is
visiting her mother, Mrs James John
son and friends Mrs. Doak was for
merly Miss Katherine Keene of Skow-
hogan.
Visitors to the Dead River Region
will be pleased to learn that the
Ledge House and Cabins and Store
will be opened the present week and
will remain open until after the hunt
ing season.
Judge and Mrs. Maurice ?. Merrill
Ruth Landerl are being felieitated
on the birth of daughter born
Tuesday morning The little miss
bears the name of her mother. Ruth
Lander Merrill
Mrs Raymond Gingrow and daugh-
ter Veronica of Gardiner are visiting
in town with her aunt Mrs l. J.
Eupea and at the home of her father
John McCarty in Solon William Nc
Carty Of Portland, who is enjoying a
Two weeks vacation. has gone to
Richmond after visiting here and at
Solon
Mrs G. u. Eaton of s. Middle street
entertained last week at luncheon
Mrs Mabel Fitzgerald of New York
and Mrs. r H Harris of Canaan. The
three ladies were former sehoolmates
at Canaan. Mrs Fitzgerald has been
spending some time with her mother
Mrs. Olive Weymouth at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Hill
Mrs. Berle Watson of ST. Peters
burg. Fla, who is spending the sum
mer at Yarmouth, has been visiting
here with her cousin, F. o. Furber
and with Mrs. Abbe Robinson and
Mrs. Helen Brown. She has now
returned to Yarmouth. accompanied
by her uncle F. P. Furber. who is
visiting with his sister for a few days
Mr., and Mrs. Osgood Pike and three
first of this week of Mrs. Pixies
grandmother, Mrs. Olive Weymouth
at the home of W l. Hill
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
|DERs Do LOT OF SHOOTING BUT Sell
! H|T..REPORT FROM RIO DE JANE|R0
|ar Revolt to that Of Two Years Ago--First
Hand Information Comes to Skowhegan

nand information from condi-
/ Mo Janerio was received here
\ IN the form of a letter from
Greenwood, who is assistant
Fl Of the General Electric Com
\ klo. and is the son of Mr.. and
\ Greenwood of 224 Madison
| Inc letter was written. how
|'ay 10Th. He speaks of the
Eon as being a little one. which
IN the city Sac Paulo. He
everything is peaceful here
ana there is no excitement.
Hs Is going on as usual. o. G..
n manager of our Sac Paulo
sa' IN some way gotten out of
Y o. Sac Paulo, with his family
au* @ aboard the steamer Van
sAlch just came into the har-
|, ns continues on this boat to
s~A' where he will report to
y T.'llauonal Electric Company.
1 4 pr tpleFlously arranged to leave
9ud' Tor his vacation. Don't
|, 'Dgu' wv, fumors and newspaper
4 'sieh are sure to be circu-
T.. y lhe |. S. A. as the result
@' winch are sure to be made
NJ N''er written July 9th, Mr.,
II ~ speaks of the revolution
"a 'na' the government has es-
N ,a, very rigid censorship, so
I,hls 'lleVed that no news was
j. y. outside of Brazil at that
N ~ NY says Rio is some three
brmn.ss rnes from Sac Paulo and as
|,,sihleaiions are cut off, we
H. |S,''eally u no definite informa-
n, :. The Indications are that
I'M NJ : IN a rather unsatisfactory
~ IN Sac Paulo. The Revo-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
ENTERTAIN
LADIES SEPT. 5
Thomas G. Lord was Principal
Speaker mt Regular Tues
day Luncheon

There was a good attendance of
Rotarians at the usual Tuesday lunch
con in Grand Army Hall. Guests
present were Rev. Arthur MacDou-
gall and Orrin J. Hill of Bingham,
Leon Undertake of Portland and
James Bergman of Portland. W. b.
Woodbury., the president presided and
explained the reason for the cancella-
tion of the meeting with Boy Scouts
at Lakewood. as being due to the fact
that many OF the boys were not avail
able to attend to the details of such
meeting at this time and that the
postponment had been decided upon
until later in the season. Announce
ment was made that the speaker at
the luncheon next Tuesday would be
DR.. J. Leon Williams of New York
and Concord, also that Friday night,
September 9Th, had been selected as
the date for ladies' night at Belgrade
Lakes.
The speaker was T. G. Lord, To-
cal trial justice and undertaken and
he told amusing incidents in connec-
tlon with court matters. He also
took up the profession of an under
.aker and stated that his grandfath-
er had a casket shop on what Is now
the grounds of the Central Maine
Power Company on Skowhegan Is
land He mentioned early customs
in times of death and followed it up
to the present automobile hearse and
aeroplane funerals. citing frequent
cases of service rendered, especially
in ambulance work. His handling
of somewhat difficult subject was
interestingly done and his talk was
appropriately closed by the reading of
several poems, including THE Think
er" and at Isn't Your Town It's
Yon "
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
vt. Adams Child Badly Burned

Ardelle the four year old daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Patterson OF
East ST Albans was very badly burn
ed by hot water which was in a tea
Kettle on the last step in the shed
placed there by Mr.. Patterson to mix
some poison. The little girl in at
tempting to lift the kettle spilled its
contents over herself She is in a
very serious condition Tuesday she
seemed to be improving q little.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31

did not take another sum OF money
that happened to be in the safe.
neither did they care for a gold watch
which they removed from the safe
and left on the floor. They also
visited the Miller and Jones store on
the lower floor of the building and
found about twenty dollars in cash.
These places had been broken into
sometime during the night and the
owners discovered their losses, where
there were any, when they opened
their places of business Monday
morning. Sheriff Mooers and his
deputies commenced work on hunt
ing down of the criminals at once
1t was found that they had passed
part of the night nearby and good
description was given of one OF the
party and also the measurement of
footprints.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
BPW Field Day Next Wednesday

The local BPW Club will have
joint field day with the Pittsfield
Club at Lakewood next Wednesday af-
ternoon Members of the Waterville
Club are also expected. A picnic
supper will be served and the ar
rangements will be in charge of Miss
Chantal Bisson. Mrs. Rose Borden
will have charge of the entertainment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
STARkS FARMER IN
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
John Simpson Thrown from Potato
Sprayer, Condition Critical

Starks. July 28.-John Simpson met
with very serious accident Thurs
day while spraying potatoes. The
horse became frightened and ran
away Mr.. Simpson was thrown from
the sprayer and 1t passed over his
chest crushing him very lady. The
doctor thinks his recovery is doubt
full.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
Union Services Next Sunday

The union service of the Protestant
Churches will be held next Sunday
morning at 1890 at the Centenary NJ
f. Church. Rev. George Merriam of
the Bethany Baptist Church will de-
liver the sermon. There will be
Sunday School Immediately after the
morning service.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
Big Tennis Tournament at Lakewood

The tennis tournament at Lakewood
begins Monday. August 4th and is
open to everyone. Entry fee $1.00.
Games called at 230 every day. All
applications must be in at Harville's
store or given to j. B. Hymer by Sat
urday, August End
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31

we're held Tuesday fore
lass ofternoon by groups OF
% I'd, ATHENS citizens with Edward a. J.
ts.a saident of the Post Hotel Cor
7 f'.lpiI md very definite start was
aPe .bs proposition for rebuild
:, u an the site of Hotel Co
ig,'' @ oWned by W. P. OrdWay
.st by him. after 1t was par
ka.aed lsn, = for $4,000. outstand-
'nrss of the meeting were the
y ,9', If the new hotel proposition
El,,o5s of financing the same
y % 5y Mr.. Post and the ap-
=. Of a temporary organiza-
[nnitfee. .a, composed of W. II.
ass S ". Philbrick, W. H.
's ar c. E. Richardson and
shumway. They will
| sgb-committees and their du-
n include method of raising
uds Definite action. will be
later. Plans are completed
~ inspected Tuesday for the
N huilding and an illustration
|.trueture was presented. The
, according to the present
I'm contain seventy-four sleep
Ioms On the first floor will
oace. with sample rooms run
| RoDg Elm street and four stores
Eison avenue. NOn the second
Esrp will be a dining room 34x
4 extending along Elm street
Iking out on the waters of the
Iec River. The banquet hall
/ 3ix72 feet. Various other
which would probably include
Ee, parlor and rooms for the
|sDce of men and women
with a few sleeping rooms
h on this floor, while the two
ms would be devoted entirely
hing rooms and the usual
I'M facilities. The building
|,ytend about twenty feet fur
birth on Madison avenue than
remains of the present struc-
lm the buildings between the
HI and the Bethany Baptist
would not be interfered with.
Edng to Mr.. Post. the method
|sedure will be to incorporate
lssx-as- against the individual
Ehich will be known by a name
L the Skowhegan Hotel Com
4 a capital which will be based
|he total amount of the value
roperty when completed. In
kgds. if the total value of the
n is s250,000, there will then
ky-fve hundred shares Of no
common stock. The Post
bon offers to raise for such
sixty per cent Of the total
Ind and buildings, and Is ask
|dtizens to raise forty per cent
|Hc subscription to the securi-
the proposed hotel company.
Eg to Mr.. Post, the security to
! TO the citizens of Skowhegan,
known as Income Participat-
Fihcates. which are a mortgage
all of the equity In the prop
Esether with furniture, fixtures
kuipment. over and above the
|crtgage bond issue for build
d construction. That is to
the bond issue is $250,000,
would represent sixty per cent
value. then the forty per cent
plus the value of the furni-
fItures and equipment. would
purity for the Income Partici-
Certificates and secured, by a
lge thereon. In case the prop
goes through. these Income
|pting Certificates, will be is
b the citizens on a basis of a
b cent premium or bonus on
lual amount of cash subscribed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
Eastern Star Field Day August 9th

The annual field day of Sunset
Chapter No. So. o. E. S. will be held
at Lakewood next Wednesday, August
9Th. Members are requested to take
a picnic lunch. Automobiles will
leave Skowhegan at 2.30 in the after
noon. The committee of arrange
ments is composed of Mr. and Mrs. G.
E. Avore. Mrs. Ethel NJ. Christensen,
Miss Adelaide II. Lancaster. George
X. Day and Raymond Hilton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
No Observance OF the Old Poin
Massacre This Year

Owing to the death of Bishop Walsh,
the memorial observance for Father
Rasle at Old Point. which was to
have been directed largely by Catholic
people has been given M for this year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
hautauqua EndorSer>

Chautauqua endorsers are requested
to call at Holt & Hight's Buick Sales
room, Water st. Monday evening Au-
gust T. to secure Chautauqua tickets
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
Reginlental Reunion

The reunion of the oath and 2Sth
Maine Regimental Association has
been appointed for August 90, In G.
A. r. Hall at Waterville.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31
McCOlIor Reunion August IL

The McCollor reunion will be held
Sunday, August IT. at the home of
Mr.. aud Mrs John Mefollor in Solon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-31

Robert Lord of Portsmouth, n n
has joined his family in town for a
visit with relatives.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
GLENNS FERRY
MAN MUTILATED

Freeman Farnsworth, caboose sup
ply man at Glenns Ferry, lost his
left arm at the wrist and his right
hand was mangled, Monday, when he
was run over by car being switched
in the yards there, according to
word received by the public utilities
commission from railroad officials.
The engine switching the car was
being handled by Joe Morrow and
William Campbell.
Farnsworth was given first aid
treatment at Glenns Ferry, and
hurried to Pocatello hospital.
According to the information re-
ceived by the commission, Farms
worth was crossing the yards and at
tempted to crawl under car, when
1t moved, injuring him.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
Chet0ing Gunr Industry
Demands Lots of Mint

Gum-chewers have so increased In
numbers that the demand for flavor.
ing extract for the gum results in 0
constantly increasing price therefor
The acreage in the production of the
plant In two Michigan counties ex'
ceeds 1000 acres.
Peppermint as a flavor Is today In
great demand everywhere. The pep.
permint men say this is largely owing
to Its use In the manufacture of chew
ing gum. OH of peppermint is now
also employed to test steam boilers
If the odor of the oil escapes 1t indi.
Gates that the boiler is unsafe. A
boiler that win hold the smell of the
oil is said to be capable of holding any
pressure to which 1t is ordinarily sub
jected.
Peppermint Is raised on marsh land
formerly given over entirely to the
production of hay This land. form
erly worth from 81 to $40 an acre,
now brings 800 to $500 an acre. The
land is used over and over again for
the same kind of crop without rota-
ton, though muriated potash is EN-
ployed to maintain the soil in the de-
sired state OF fertility. In September
the crop is cut with moving ma
chine.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1924-08-15
Jane Seymour's Ghost
Haunfs Hampton Court

In a recent article by Alberto Cahuet
on "The Ghosts of Fontainebleau,
published in ILLUSTRATION (Paris), &C
cording to a translation in the Kansas
City Star, the writer said:
"In England, at Hampton Court, It
is admitted that Jane Seymour, third
wife Of Henry VIII, comes back In
the dead Of night to wander through
the corridors. Her ghost-a wrath
with disheyeled hair outlined in white
light-has been seen, 1t Is declared,
on the little stairway which leads to
the private apartment once occupied
by the young queen. 1t is even
claimed that the apparition has been
photographed = witness the souvenir
postcards sold by the caretaker at the
castle"
It is frankly admitted that the post
card is intended simply to show what
James wrath looks like when 1t is
photographed.
1t will be remembered that Jane
Seymour, Henry Wits third wife, was
married by this Bluebeard monarch
the day after the execution of his sec
ond wife, Anne Boieyn, In May, 1880.
Jane Seymour was then barely twenty
years old. Hampton Court is one of
the largest of the royal palaces of
England, Is Of brick with crenellated
walls, and was built by Cardinal VOL
sey In 1915 as a gift to Henry VIII
More than eight hundred Of the thou
sand-odd rooms are today occupied by
members Of the British arlstocracy
who are lodged there gratuitously by
the crown. 1t would appear from
this that If the ghost of poor Jane
Seymour still haunts the corridors Of
Hampton Court 1t runs the risk Of en- ,
plenty of living persons.