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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
WENTWORTH e. PLUMMER
Sk0whegan. Maine

A long established agency, repro
senting only companies of sound fl
nancial standing, whose years of sue
Cessfn business experience place
them in a position To render their
clients the most complete protection
together with personal service
which is unexcelled. The prompt
adjustment of losses and the protec-
ton OF their policy-hoiders is but one
of the functions OF this agency. for
they have grasped the idea that the
agent should be more than a mcr-
chant" and il il their foremost desire
TO analize and point ont 10 their
clients their needs in insurance lines.
II is the purpose of this agency. and
OF its individual members. 10 pro-
mote the highest ethical standards in
the conduct OF the business OF iusur-
anee, and their success in holding old
business and in securing new bnsb
ness is dne. in great part, 10 their
determination 10 identify their or
ganization with only the most reliable
old line stock companies.
The satisfaction taken by the Went
worth q Plummer agency rests not
so much upon the material record OF
many years Of successful underwrit-
ing. as il does upon the fact that il
has sought. won and held the respect
and good Will, not only of the insur-
ing public, but OF the other agencies
with whom 1t has reciprocal business
relations.
This agency writes all lines of in
surance, including fire, health and
accident, life burglary and theft. auto
mobile liability, workmen's Wompen-
sarion, plate glass, use and occupancy.
rent and surety bonds.
As new lines of insurance are offer
ed and new forms adopted, they make
a careful study Of that particular line
of FORM so that they are in position
at all times to offer their clients ac-
curate and reliable information on
every form of coverage.
They have the distinction Of writing
some of the first policies issued in the
state covering loss by fire on standing
timber. and are identified with the
leading agencies of this section in the
writing of rain insurance. having is
sued one of the first policies Of this
cOyeragc, on which q claim was paid,
in 1920, when this insurance was first
offered by American companies.
Their chief method Of advertising is
through the satisfactory adjustment of
claims and in the ease OF loss their
doctrine that the agent should be
more than a merchant is manifested,
for it is then that the personal ser
vice of the agency is most welcome.
Always courteous to clients and
friends alike business relations with
them is sure to prove pleasure as
well as satisfaction Their slogan
of "Warranted Protection is well
chosen.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
CLYDE II. SMITH
STReT7T'S FARM AGENCY
SkDHbegan. Maine

II is a we'll known fact that If you
want something done and done sue
cessfully, ask the busiest man in
town to do it. That, is the reason
that the world renowned Strouts
Farm Agency picked Mr.. Smith to
represent them in Somerset County
and he just about heads the list for
New England year after year. Energy.
personality. good judgment and square
dealing are the attributes that make
this possible.
There are few other little things
that help to occupy Mr.. Smiths time
when not engaged in real estate. He
has rounded out nearly a decade as
First Selectman of ~Skowhegan. po-
sition that requires a great deal OF
work. He has represented this town
for four terms in the Legislature
where he is recognized as one OF the
leaders IN his party.
At the last election he was return
ed as Senator, polling the largest
number of votes in his home town
ever given any candidate for any Of
flee. Out of 2426 Votes cast, Mr..
Smith received 2007, splendid trib-
ute to his ability and service
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
GEORGE u. BOW HARNESS SHOP
Skowhegan, Maine

Are you looking for fine luggage?
IL you are. il will be well worth your
time to visit this store where is car
ried at all times a full and complete
line. Suit cases and bags in either
russell or black leather are found here
and are offered at prices that attract
In the line of trunks you will find the
most convenient wardrobe trunks, so
necessary to arrive at your designa-
ton with everything in apple-pie or
der.
For those who pride themselves on
their noDby turnout, you can buy har-
nesses, blankets and whips that are
the last word in finish and workman
ship. Or. if you prefer one made to
order. il will be done by skilled work
men who know their business and
will carry out your idea to the letter
and who do all kinds Of harness re-
pairing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
SOMERSET MACHINE SHOP
SkoMhegan, Maine

Every customer knows when he
takes an article to the Somerset Ma
chine Shop that If any repair is made
at all it will result in an excellent
Job Repair work is not all. for step
ladder hinges, roof hooks. and stag
ing brackets are manufactured quite
extensively and shipped to Boston and
New York markets Mr. Oscar
Thompson who has had wide range
of experience has charge of the ma
chine work. The Nash Service and
Sales Station in the other side of the
building and Is managed by Mr.. Wal
lace Clark. This is an up-to-date
station Equipped with experienced
mechanics who understand thorough
~ the mechanism of any make of car.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

story and the White Star Laundry
has the reputation for turning out
high-grade work. Perfectly pure
water, clean soap, modern methods
and careful operators make their
laundry work, not the kind that just
goes through the process, but is the
result of steady, determined effort
along correct lines.
Their equipment includes washing
machines, extractors, managers and
all the latest devices to improve the
quality of the output. 1t is called
the most perfect artistic finished
laundry work They have wet
wash system that takes load OF
work from the housewife. Just tele-
phone the laundry and they will cali
and deliver promptly.
MIR. r. B. Cole. proprietor of this es-
tahlishmept, employs several skilled
helpers to carry on this large bust
nnGS #tf flf r.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
LOUISE HALLE-MIJLINER
Skowhegan. Maine

Miss Louise Halle keeps her show
ing constantly changing by the new
models which she is daily designing
and you will be sure to be pleased
with your selection from the modish
hats, She keeps in touch with the
prevailing fashions by making fire.
quent visits to the large cities and is
sure to bring back THE last word" in
headgear.
She will also remodel your last
years hat and you can make selec-
ton from the line of ribbons, flowers
and feathers that will make it look
like new.
Miss Halle. being an adept in her
line. and studying her patrons 10 pro
duce hats to suit each individuality
is making an unqualified success of
her business.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
JOHN u. LANCASTER
sECOsD HAND STORE
NknssIiegnn. Mime

Instead of putting your old furni-
ture in the attic, telephone John Lam
caster who is looking for just such
goods and you will have money in
your pocket instead of a crowded at
tic.
Mr.. Lancaster also deals in anti
ques and can dispose of anything you
haye in that line for you. A visit to
his shop may disclose for you that
rare piece of furniture that you have
been looking for to furnish your
Colonial room.
Stoves of all kinds are carried here
and if You are in need of a heater or
cook stove, it will pay you to look
them over
This store is also the exclusive
agency for Art Metal in Somerset
County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
SMITH & ST. LEDGER, Theatre
SkowhegaR, Maine

Without doubt this is one of the
most attractive and convenient thea
tres in Maine and Smith & St Ledger
by showing clean film stories that are
timely have established splendid
business. This theatre has seating
capacity of about one thousand and
all seats are arranged for the perfect
comfort and vision of the patrons.
The very latest In film production
is shown here both afternoon and
evening with daily change. so you
may be certain of seeing only the best.
You are cordially invited to attend
their shows and you will want to
come often.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
AV0NDALE FARM
Albert Y. Hodges, Prop.

Fairfield, n. +. ID. No. |, Maine
Avondale Farm in Fairfield, owned
by Mr. Albert f. Hodges, comprises
400 acres and is the home of pupebred
Holstein- Friesian cattle. Mr.. Hodges
has been a breeder of this stock for
the past ten years and at the present
time has a herd of 70 head. This
herd is headed by such we'll known
bullsA as King Pledge Reliance, Sold
enc Shepard Segis, Longley's Prescott
Korndyke and Triune Ormsby Piebe
46. These bulls rank very high, be
ing not only animals from high pro
dueing dams but shoY animals as
well. King Pledge Reliance and
Longley's Prescott Korndyke has TAX
en- first place in age bull class at
State as well as other fairs. Mr.
Hodges aim is TO breed for high pro
duction OF milk and butter and at
the same time endeavor to have show
animals as we'll With this idea in
view. Mr.. Hodges recently purchased
Triune Ormsby Piebe 46 This bull
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
HUBBARD Il III RBER
GROCERIES
SkOWhegnn, Maine

A splendid place to trade in Show
hogan is at Hubbard & Furber $
where they carry high grade line of
groceries. 1t is popularity called
THE Corner Grocery"
This firm has been in business at
this stand for several years and have
always enjoyed large and select
clientele. The standard make of
-four and cereals, the best brands of
canned goods fresh dairy products
that are strictly fresh. teas, coffees,
pickles and relishes are always in
stock Cold meats, ice cream, candies.
fruits, and the finest lire of cigars
and tobacco are on display
Service is the slogan at this store.
Just step to the phone and your order
will be promptly delivered.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
CRIDLEY II. F0GG, DRUGGIST
SkaWhegan. Maine

Foggs Drug Store has been in ex
istence so many years in Skowhegan
that it needs no introduction to the
people of Somerset County. Every
one knows Gridley and his genial
clerks and what you buy of them you
may be sure is just right.
You will find here everything you
would expect to find in an up-to-date
drug store The shelves are filled
with proprietary medicines of all
kinds properly placed for the con-
yenience of his patrons.
All prescriptions are given the most
careful attention, just what the doc
tor ordered, and their laboratory is
finely equipped in every detail to
avoid mistakes.
Mr. Fogg - member of several
orders and stands very high among
his business associates.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

the manufacture of his cement blocks
and doorsteps. He makes a special
~ of digging cellars and building
foundations of cement blocks. He
also does many other kinds of
concrete work. For twenty years he
mas Deen inf this business so now
about all he needs is an order and
he can make almost any Imaginable
pattern any one may prefer. His
mixer which is run W electricity is
directly outside his cellar door and
when he has made few cement
pieces lie Immediately places them in
the cellar Aherc they are allowed to
dry Tor q few days and. then they are
ready for the market Mr. Roderick
mas LANCE truck and when business
is idle. which is not often, he does
truckiag. He also has loan for sale.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
BOWMAN HARDWARE 60.
SkOWliegan, Maine

Ones first impression upon enter
ing this up-to-date store is the vim
ana efficiency shown by the sales
force. With an attentive courtesy so
often lacking in many places OF bust
ness, your wants are quickly supplied
and any information regarding the
use Of their goods pleasantly given.
This store handles all kinds Of hard
ware, light and heavy. builders hard
ware and fittings. plumbers supplies
OF all kinds. Garden tools. lawn
mowers. in fact everything necessary
for expert garden work. Fine cut
iery. plated ware. Kitchen utensils,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
ROBERT COLE FURNITURE
SkoWhpgan, Maine

Buying furniture here is satisfac-
tory because there is a great assort-
ment from which to choose and the
prices are as low as the lowest.
Everywhere through the store you
will find mice pieces to tone up your
home and make il cosy and homelike.
A table, chair, sideboard, rocker,
rugs, curtains, tapestries, stoves and
baby-carriages. Anything that you
find you need when you clean house
and rearrange your furniture, is to
be found here.
Reliability is wrought into the
makeup of every piece of furniture
that leaves the store ai,Ht.. s.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

Photo by Huff studio. SkowR'
is out OF ono Of the greatest
nerds in the country, this herd
ing won moro prizes in the snow
tnan any other herd for numO1
years. The dam of Trime may
record of 7e8 pounds of butter
1886 pounds of milk as lunlorI
year old and is on test no"
three year old and expects 10
The 1000 pound mark.
Mr.. Hodges cattle have been
over various sections Of the Ea'1
have always given the utmost :
FACTION. This is a Federal hera
under federal supervision
Avondale Farm is under hIgA
of cultivation and one oil lhe
iarm$ in Central Maine. lne1
an orchard of several hundred
producing Baldwins, Northern
and Tolman Sweets.
All of the milk used at the ray
Sanitorlun as well as other ]
products come from Avondale Y
Mr. Hodges takes great pleasing
showing his splendid STOCK anu
itors are always welcome
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
ALEXANDER G0ULETTE
Skowhegau, Maine

For the past two and ene-half
years Mr.. Goulette has been conduct
ing at the junction of East Front and
French Streets general store which,
by its existence has proved to be a
real necessity to the community. Only
year and half ago Mr.. Geulstts
was obliged to make his store larger
TO accommodate room for more stock
which his trade demanded. He sells
a very good line of canned goods, con-
fectionery, fruit and tobacco. A fea-
ture of this store is the ice cream and
soft drink department which Is a raal
attraction.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
TOWN TALK STORE
7. n. Matthew. Prop.
SkOwhegan, Maine

This store Is finely stocked with The
newest and freshest of fancy grocer
les. Here you will find the best
brands of teas, coffees, spices and
condiments. A fine line of confec-
tionery is also displayed at this store
Farm produce is always. in stock in
it's season and you may be sure 1t is
always OF the best.
Fresh, wholesome meats, we'll re-
frigerated are sold in a separate room
and Mr.. Matthews prices are always
right.
The fine patronage enjoyed by this
little store would signify that Town
Talk in the right name for the right
place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
JOSEPH r. R0DERlCK
Tel. N. Il. 1921
East Chandler Street
SkOwhegan. Maine

Every one that passes the cement
house on North Street is Immediately
attracted by the beauty of 1t and the
unusual Things about it. Mr. Roder-
ick and his father Fortuna made
and built this house a few years
ago Mr.. Roderick does not live
in this place at the present time
but lives in the same vicinity and OH
his own land he finds enough sand for
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
4. j. VACH0N
Cor. Holway and st. John sum
SknM hewnn. Mninp


For one and half years ms
has had very good business anu|
grown so fast that Mr. Naehon
had to increase the space thle]
He carries the well known Heln1
Libby brands of canned goods a"1
large number of customer
have become familiar with 9H9"
and now depend on Mr. Naei'y MI
this necessity. Upton ana W,
house Coffees are always toanu y
shelves. Although Mr.. Na'aon
not have an extensive meat puS in
his business is rapidly inereaSn y
that now he finds he Will haFr y
large his refrigerator. =,
One feature of his business - "a
lunch counter which holds ~ ~
nent place in his business. ~ n,
sells candies, tobacco, ice cream
soft drinks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

Photo by Huff Studio Sknwbj
household tools of first class ouj
are carried and the many things
would expect in a modern hardd
store. Sporting goods of all H
to equip the sportsman with conn
outfit for the keen pleasure ofI
hunt,
A widely advertised line Of pa
and oils is one Of the big feature
this store and now is The time ID
that touching mp on The OUTSIDE
your home before it becomes too
Nowhere will you find better Va
than 81 the Bowman Hardware {
pany's store and the public has
highest confidence in this firm
have always given their patron
square deal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
DANIEL T.. CUMMINGS COMPANY
Re.wOfked Wool
Skowhegan, Maine

This reworked wool plant was es-
tablished in Skowhegan seven years
ago by the Daniel II. Cummings Com
pany At first it was run upon a
small scale, employing but three Ren.
and having only two piekers. 1t is
interesting to note that two of these
men are still with the firm, Mr.. JOS
Williams and Mr.. Ernest Richards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
WHITE STAR LAUNDRY
X. Il. COTE. Prop.
SkOwhegan, Maine I

Good latndry work tells its own
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
Scientist Says Discovery
 Shows Stone Age in China

Stockholm, Feb. 22.-Discoveries made in China by ]. G. Anderson, a Swedish scientist, establishes in his belief that China had a stone age. At Fengtien, the eXpondition headed by Professor Anderson eNcavated a cave about eight by IS feet. In it were found bones from about 40 human bodies and A large number of ob- iects, none Of which was of metal.
 The objects included arrowheads, stone axes, bone awls, curious stone rings and a tiny piece of animal scnlp- ture made of marble, fragments Of re- markable vessels, some with pressed gcometrical patterns and others with a polished rcd surface ornamented boldly in black. Professor Anderson dates the cave to the transition be- tween the stone age and the bronze ago about 2oOo-l500 F. (.
 Large collections Of remains also were found at Yang Shao, including specimens Of rcd and black ceramic objects similar to those found at Feng. ticn. Heretofore leading experts on Chinese history have held that there was no evidence Of stone age in China,
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
HERESY ACCUSATIONS
 ANSERED BY BROWN
Retired Bishop Says He Disbelieyes in Personal God-Asks Trial
 in Fall

Gallon, Ohio. Feb. PA request that his trial on charges of heresy be held here in September or October is contained in his reply to the present ment of the house of bishops, mailed by the Rev. William Montgomery Brown, retired Episcopal bishop of Arkansas, today. Copies of his answer were mailed to the bishops of Yer mont. Indiana and West Virginia and to the Rev. Dr. Edwin G. Ween, presiding bishop at Jacksonville. Fla.
 The charges in the presentment are based upon book written by the Rev. Dr. Brown in which he rejects literal interpretation of the Bible.
 Though l do not believe in the eX- istence of a conscious, personal God. am not goddess" the former bishop declared in his answer. Nature is my divinity and it is a symbol on the Trinity the great matter-force--emo ton reality. in which all that is lives, moves and has it's being"
 Other statements are:
 Contrary to the representation of the presentment, my booklet does not contain twenty-three doctrines which are opposed to the teachings of the Prayer Book and Creeds, nor even one.
 "I do reject the upernaturalistic teachings of the Bible if they must be interpreted literally: but not if I may interpret them symbolically, allegori- cally or periodically.
 My brethren have been challenged by me to place themselves on record as believing the representations of the Bible. literally interpreted and promised I would voluntarily leave the house and church.
 As the sixth of our thirty-nine ar ticles of religion makes the Bible the standard of doctrine. and as my ordin- ation vows concern it alone, protest against the making of the prayer book and creeds the basis for the trial.'
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
EGG THROWERSARE
 TRACED.BY PRINTS
Westfeld, N. J, High School
 Boys Expelled

New York, Feb. 22-Students at the Westfeld, N. J., High school learned yesterday to have a more profound respect for applied science, especially that founded by the late NJ. Bertillon which solved the mystery of who threw the eggs, the mayonnaise and the tomato catsup.
 Manipulated by Detective Schwartz, of the Newark police bureau of crim- inal identification, the long arm of NJ. Bertilons science reached out and pointed an accusing finger at Arthur De Mund, a sophomore. as the one who messed up the domestic science room Of the school. Jan. 3l, ] by hurling eggs and mayonnaise at the walls, finishing off with here and thereNa dash of catsup.
 After studying the finger prints of the 247 boys in the school, Detective Schwartz reached the conclusion that prints found on mayonnaisc bottle were those of De Mund.
 With two others, Addison Slocum, a freshman, and Ralph Dietz, a junior, De Mund was ordered to be expelled from the school. According to school authorities, the three and Edwin Gottliclt, senior, confessed having entered the school at night four times and thrown food and supplies around the domestic science room, causing 1000 damage.
 Because Gottlick showed repent ance, he will be allowed to remain and finish his course. He cannot take part In school activities, however, nor receive his diploma with the rest of his class. The other three boys al- ready have left Westfield.
 By resolution of the board of edu- cation. of which Robert B. Snevily is chairman, the names of the four were read in school assembly .yester- day. The damage done by them and the cost Of identifying the finger prints will be borne by their parents.
 The only explanation the boys gave for their acts was that they were af- ter candy and became sore" when they found none.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-22
L. ". HILL RESIGNS

Retircs as Director Of the Chicago
 Burlington and Quincy Railroad
 Company.
 New York, Feb. 22.--Louis W. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern rail- way, has retired as member of the board of directors and executive com mittee of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad company, and has been succeeded by yice-President Charles c. Jenks of the Great North ern.
 The cause of Mr. Hills resignation was not announced at the meeting of the directors yesterday, but it was said by those who are close to the Great Northern railroad magnate that his health was not such as to justify the continued shouldering of all his rail- road responsibilities Directors of the Great Northern said. however, that MT. Hill would continue to be inter- ested in the activities of the Burling- ton railroad, and that he would con tinue as chairman of the board of di- rectors and executive committee of the Great Northern.
 The resignation of MT. Hill caused the revival of reports in Wall street of consolidation of the Great North ern. the Northern Pacific and the Burlington railroads. The control of the Burlington is jointly held by the Northern Pacific and the Great North ern through the ownership of 9S per cent of the outstanding stock.
 This is the first time that the son of the late James J. Hill has given up an active interest in the management Of any of the railroad properties de- veloped by his father.