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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
WANT NEW BUILDING
At REFORMATORY
Present Enrolment Crowds Cottages
Beyond Capacity. Approprla.
ton 10 be Asked for

An appropriation will be asked for
at the next session of the Maine Leg
lslature for another building at the
State Reformatory for Women Every
building is now filed beyond its ca
pacity with ninety-one inmates and
sixteen babiesk More room is par
ticularly needed for the diseased girls
1t is understood that there has never
been so large an enrolment at the in
stitution as at the present time At
the regular meeting of the trustees.
which was held here last week, Mrs
Sadie Bates of Sandy Point Mrs
Gertrude Stevens Leavitt of Portland.
nr |. b. Mower of Wateryille and e.
T.. Avore were in attendance
Governor Baxter. who recently pre-
sented the States Prison at Thomas
ton. with dog, has also presented
Mrs. Mary w. Libby. superintendent
of the Womens Reformatory with
beautiful Airdalc dog which is kept
at the institution
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
SOROSIS HAS frs 7
MEETING MONDAY
Opens Year with Full Membership.
Many Delightful Sessions
are Assured

Sorosis holds it's first meeting next
Monday evening in the parlors of the
Public Library, when the official board
has a tea and a report of the state
federation will be given by Miss Cert
rude s. Weston. The club is open
ing with a full membership of seven
ty-fve members and the years study
will be upon miscellaneous subjects.
AT the meeting Monday night there
will be an interesting program in ad-
dition to Miss Weston's report.
On November 18th, Mrs. Florence
Waugh Danforth, president of the
Maine Federation. will be the speaker
and on the health evening, December
End, Miss Annabelle Lancaster, the
district nurse and Miss Alice II.
Parker, the Red Cross nurse, will be
the speakers. A special Christmas
meeting is planned for December IS
and on December 80 will occur the an
nual picnic supper
Sorosis will unite with the Woman s
Club and the Town Improvement So
ciety for federated meeting on Jan
uary 9th at which time, Miss Pauline
Eaton Oak will direct a program. On
tho dates of January 26th, February
9Th and February 23rd there will be
special speakers On the first date
Col. Sherman n. Shumway will speak
on "Citizenship;" on the middle even
ing, Judge B. F. Maher of Augusta
will give an address on Current
Events" and on the last date Miss
Faith j. Hinckley will be the speaker
and her subject will be Education
On March 9th there will be benefit
and on March oath the topic will be
Child Labor" Mrs. Hilda l.. Ives
of Portland will be the speaker on
This subject. Childrens night will
be observed April 9Th and on April
10th will occur the clubs annual sup
per. AS last year Miss Margaret M.
Chase is the president.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30

Griffith ! Z. Capt Applcbee: ! e.
Ames, z. Cole: RIB, e. Stinchfeld;
I b, Smith or Cronkhite; b, Muir
ay
The Skowhegan team which is yet
70 be defeated won from Hartland
Academy last Saturday by 21-6
score. This by the way was Hart
land first defeat Skowhegan re-
ceived the kick-off and after making
the first down, was forced to punt,
and here Hartland picked up the go
ing and soon had the ball on Skow-
hegan's 10 yard line. Here the
Skowhegan team held for three
downs, allowing about one yard.
Hartland pulled cross buck, both
Skowhegan $ end and halfback swing
ing with the result that Hartland
scored. This kicked Skowhegan into
action and they quickly scored by
rushing and once more Cole kicked
his team into the lead. In the sec
ond half Skowhegan was penalized
100 yards. managing 10 score points
enough to make a total of tYenty-onC.
Capt, Applebee and the whole line
played whale of game after the
first period. while Murray and Stinch-
field carried the ball for long gains.
spectacular pass. Murray TO Ames
failed by inches. Another pass, Cole
to Murray scored touchdown.
Stinchfeld got off one run from mid
field to the five yard line For Hart
land, Getchell and Webber excelled.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
SKOWHEGAN GR|DDERS TO PUT UP BATTLE
ROYAL WITH WATERV|LLE NEXT SATURDAY
Local Men Yet to be Defeated Crowd Ex-
pected from Down-river- Their Last Victory

DO the citizens of Skowhegan realize
that the Skowhegan high school foot
ball team is to wage battle with the
gridders from Waterville in what ap-
pears to be the climax of the Skow-
hegan boys schedule, next Saturday
Already Skowhegan has been recog-
nized as one Of the strongest teamg
in the state, because of its clean
slate. But Wateryille, after defeat
ing Bangor high last Saturday. is
confident that they can stop the rush
of the Skowhegan boys. The, game
to both schools is the greatest COM
petition of the year and as much in
terest centers around 1t as is found
around some of the college games.
For the past two years Skowhegan.
the under-dOg, has come out victor
ious, TWO years ago by the score of
200 and last year 12-0.
II is understood that Wateryille is
bringing a large crowd of supporters
and Skowhegan must turn out in
large numbers TO watch them. The
Rotary Club is planning to stand
behind the boys on this occasion.
With the exception of two boys the
Skowhegan team is in good shape and
these boys are expected in the line
up next Saturday. Coach Dosite
gives out the following as a possible
lineup:
r Q, Furber; {. Appiebee. r e.
Cowette; C, Wilson; | e, Johnson and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary

About sixty friends and relatives
gathered al Elmlawn Farms. The home
OF Mr. and Mrs George L. Foster in
Cornyillo. Tuesday evening of last
week, tOctobcr 2lsn il being the 2lst
anniversary of their marriage The
event was planned by their son and
daughter. Cony and Elizabeth. with
the assistance of Mrs Fosters eou-
sin Mrs William Roberts Of SouIh
Solon. GrCat care Was taken that
the occasion be surprise and in this
respect the promoters were complete
lN successful. About half past sev-
en-. car, began to arrive from Solou
Madison, Athens, Cornyille. SkoWhe-
gan and Newport II WAS d merry
company. Refreshments of ice
cream, cake and chocolate were ser
we'd. The departing guests left
many beautiful gifts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
||RUS JEWELL DIED LESS THAN TWO
AND ONE,HALF HOURS AFTER EATING
Pquiry at Different Banks Indicates that $500
had been Drawn from Dead Mans Account

ing nothing to .,diGeGt ihe authorities
in their search for the cause of death.
AN extended personal inquiry at two
different banks. outside of Maine, in
each of which Jewell was a deposition,
discloses the fact that at least $500
had been drawn in the month of Sep
tember either with or without Mr.
JEWELS actual knowledge, even tho
bearing a mark, which was witnessed
by Elmer Loomis and his wife. as be-
ing his legal authorized signature.
Sheriff Mooers made this statement
yesterday Eve knew from the start
that we were up against il, so far as
proving murder or even legally PROV
ing the remains found in the fire to
be those Of Cyrus Il. Jewell. even tho
we and everyone else knew they were.
The margin We had TO work on has
been so marrow that the prospect of
conviction in this case, is remote
We are working every day on the case
and are holding much information in
allegiance that would interest the pub
lie but which for obvious reasons, we
cannot at this time disclose.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Death OF Mrs. Renaud Yesterday

The death of Mrs. Emolic NORM
Remand, mother of Rev. J, l.. A. Rem
aud, occurred early yesterday morning
at st. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston
where She had been a patient for sew
eral months. She survived her hus
band, the late Hormidas Renaud. one
month. She would have been 50
years old next May. The body arriv-
ed here last evening Fr. Renaud
was in Lewiston at the time Of her de-
mise. There are seven sons and
daughters, the eldest daughter, Miss
Alma Renaud. residing at the rectory.
Funeral Friday at 9.15.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
The Mysterious Fire OF sunday

The fire which destroyed the build
ing used as stable and owned by
Mrs. George Lewia. some ten feet
back of her home at 102 North avenue,
has caused considerable discussion. as
the origin of the fire is decided
mystery Members of the household
can assign no cause for the con
tlgratiOn and when they discover
ed the fire at $50 d. M. the indica-
tions were that the fire had been
started inside the structure They
were awakened by an unusual noise
which proved to be one of the horses
attempting to get out of the burning
building. In this the animal was
successful and was later found down
the street apparently trying to get
back home. 1t was terribly burped
about the head and had heen blinded.
II was in such condition that it was
shot to put il out of its misery. The
horse belonged 10 Arthur LeWia. who
is in the ice cream business. The
indications were that the fire started
near the ihorsd's crib Another
horse which was in the barn. was
rescued altho somewhat burned The
contents OF the structure We're other
wise destroyed. The loss is cstima,-
ed at about $500 There was a small
insurance on the building
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
FOUND IN CAGE COMBINING
STEVENS AND HOPPE At JAIL
Plans Evident for an Attempted Getaway of
Alleged Safe Blowers Mystery Connected

Sheriff Mooers last Saturday after
noon, became suspicious of the actions
of two men. Clifford II. Stevens and
Stephen Hoppe, the alleged thieves
and safe breakers, who were appre-
hended several weeks ago and who
are now confined in steel cage at
the county Jail. Calling in Deputies
Tuscan and Crocker, the sheriff pro-
ceeded to make a very careful search
of the cage and its contents. with the
result that ten hack saws were found
concealed in the bed of one of the men
On a demand to know who produced
these implements, the request was de-
MED. whercupon the men were given
an option to tell the truth or go
without food until they did so. Not
until Monday night was the order
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
TRUTH ABOUT TWO OF
p THE CANDIDATES
LaFOllctte and Wheeler VIII BE Dis
cusSed by Frank Maxiield
of Portland

Frank Maxfield of Portland will
deliver an address at the Municipal
Building Thursday (tonght, October
30 at 7.30 p. m. Subject, Truth
About LaFolette and Wheeler" Mr..
Maxfeld is state organizer for La
Toilette and Wheeler clubs and will
represent the State of Maine as
delegate al a conference to be held in
Washington, d. C.. January 10. 1925
to formulate a permanent third party
1t is an opportune time for the people
to acquaint themselves with the prin
ciples that LaFollette and Wheeler are
striving for.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
DELIGHTFUL CONCERT
ARM|ST|CE NIGHT
Ladies' Social Circle oi Methodist
Church Arranging the Affair

The people of Skowhegan are prom
Used a delightful concert on the even
ing of Armistice Day, November 18th,
when a concert will be given in the
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church
under the auspices of the Ladies' So
cial Circle. Those appearing on the
program will be Mrs. Mary B. Man
tor of Vassalboro. contralto; Mrs.
Stubbs of Augusta, soprano; Miss
Pauline E. Oak, Skowhegan, reader;
and e. c. Tarbox a student of Brag-
giotti, soIoist During the evening Mrs.
Howard Friend, the church organist,
will play and there will also be pipe
organ music by Mrs. Friend and Mrs.
Myron j. Smith. The committee in
charge of this entertainment is COM
posed of Mrs. j. n. Smith, Mrs. A. b.
Lamb, Mrs. B. NJ. Friend and Mrs. F..
S. Morrill,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
MAR WILL THE SOMERSET COuNTYvOTERS
DO NEXT TUESDAY?
INHERENT Angles Of Political Situation Expressed
bv Prominent Men of the Three Parties

two years. Studied dentistry with
e. j. Roberts of North Vassalboro.
Went into practice himself and wrote
a treatise which was published in the
Dental Cosmos This attracted
wide attention as it contradicted quite
sharply many of the dental theories
which had been unquestioned for
years. 1t drew down upon him Wig
oorous criticism. from many sources
but brought the acquaintance and
friendship of noted dental surgeons
and led to his establishing himself in
the practice of dentistry in New York
City. He later practised in London
and, If you were to ask a dentist in
San Francisco what he knew about
DR.. J. Leon Williams he would say
"Oh, he was Londoner who wrote
many standard works on dental sur
gerry" He has also done work as
an author, painter and in archaeo-
logy that has made his. name very
widely known and respected in scien-
.tific and literary circles Something
like ten years ago he bought the old
homestead in Concord, and the farm
adjoining, and built the handsome
summer residence which is known as
Concordhaven. He is decisively a
modernist in theology and an ardent
believer in the League of Nations
Has received honorary degrees from
an unusual member of universities
and societies.
On Tuesday, when Dr. Williams left
for New York, the manuscript from
Senator Smith was not available. The
Doctor, however, did have the oppor-
tunity to see the reply from Mr.. Knox
appearing herewith in behalf of La
Toilette. He expressed himself as
much pleased with it and stated that,
if his own article had no other result
than to call out the letter from Mr.
Knox he would have felt himself well
repaid for its production.
LETTER FROM DIR. J. LEON WILL
LIAMS TO THE VOTERS OF
SOMERSET COUNTY
In a few days you will have the
opportunity of exercising the highest
political privilege of an American
citizen. And because I firmly believe
that the foundations of good govern
ment at home and world peace among
the nations of the earth are being
seriously menaced by the present con-
duct of national affairs | shall add my
voice to those who are appealing to
your sense of political duty and ask
you to consider a few points and then
to cast your votes in accordance with
your best judgment s#
The Republican party has so open
ly and brazenly demanded money for
this campaign. in the belief that
money will elect their candidate for
the presidency. that congress has felt
compelled 30 order an investigation
of this worse than slush fund. as
1t has been called by one Of the ablest
and most influential papers in the
country. This paper quotes the words
OF the appeal of "Chairman-Treasu
err Joseph r. Grundy. to the wealthy
manufacturers of Pennsylvania. He
Continued on Page Eight
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
fBy r. r. Patten)

-, ,f last week we were favored
~ ,'a', visit by DR.. J. Leon Williams.
mas in town making preparations
'.aying his summer home in Con-
: sud returning for the winter to
residence in New York.
Foas;ng the conversation, he spoke
u, ,manuscript in which he had dis
I'D The current political situation.
Immediately entered an earnest
most for it's publication and it ap-
[ars herewith.
|o.linarilv. when articles are sub
.o1 we consider them confidential
In rho paper is issued. AS the
EAor in this case expressed the hope
:, Il would be replied to, we asked
EMISSION to submit copies to others
tnal replies might appear in the
NO issue To this arrangement the
ta,or eagerly consented. The Will
Inns article favored, decisively,. Da-
1 the League of Nations and free
[,ed or a moderat tariff. 1t seemed
[sirable therefore that 1t should be
talied 10 in behalf of Coolidge and
[rollette. We were successful in
[nne Senator Clyde H. Smith to
[dprtake the task from Republi-
4 standpoint and Moses Fl. Knox
Anson to expound the principles of
l. Progressive party, as it is known
,bis state. favoring, of course, the
TN ot TaFOllette
nr lanes Leon Williams was born
,concord, April q, 1852. His earli-
|, recollections are associated with
y Kennebec River and old Moxie
Mich breaks the horizon thirty
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30

Public interest in the Cyrus b. Je@!
Y feath and its Attendant mystery
hd Unexplained connsationsudab ithet
'ne OF the burning of the house on
D Athens road still continues. Sher-
Aooers has just given out inform
4lon lllat report from the State
aalalylst who has had the stomach of
" jewell under examination, dis
poses the fact that death came in less
paA TWO and one-half hours from the
@e The last meal was eaten and the
Pne gwen by Elmer Loomis and his
IHe on their first questioning, accord
Y 10 the sheriff was that JEWELS
Hper was served him at o'clock
night At that time they stated
~ Jewell ate potato. beef, bread and
s1t, saws the officer, while the stom-
9 4 disclosed nothing but potato, mix
| WIN the yellow fat presumed to
I nalter No poison was disclosed
Tue stomach. The possibility of
-OSlng death by violence seems to
ssaut of, inasmuch as the body was
"DOS' totally consumed by fire, leav-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Patriotic Meeting OF Skonhegan
tiranCe

Supper $50 Members Of the G.
A. R. aud wives, members of Russell
Relief Corps and husbands. invited
guests. Opening OF the exercises
with appropriate music by the Grange
choir. Welcome address by the mas
ter l.. G. Stevens. response for the
G. A. r. by commander of Russell
post, Comrade J. W. Foglcr: response
for the Relief Corps by Mrs. Anna B
Steward. Song, Just Before IN
Battle. Mother" by Mrs. Pearle Pom
erlpau. Some of the most critical
events for the Union cause during the
Civil War" by Comrade 5. F Emer-
son; poetical reading by Laura H..
Dinsmorc; address by Hon. Clyde II.
Smith: remarks by Comrade j ".
Foeler; remarks by c. Davis Miller.
and r. r. Patten; war song by Mrs
Poarlo Pomerleau; remarks by visit
ing guests and others; singing. Amer
lea" to close the program. All under
the direction of the lecturer, Alice
W. Stevens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30

complied with. at which time one Of
the men made a statement to the sner-
iff that prisoner who also had his
bed in the cage. sent out of the state
for the saws and that the same were
smuggled in in a manner. not yet
quite apparent, as all packages of
mail are closely scrutinized. Satur-
day afternoon. which is visiting day
at the Jail, was the most likely time
for such an attempt as more than
hundred men and women visit rela-
tives and friends, in the jail. at that
time.
The case is very serious and while
the officers do not believe it would
have been possible to have cut the
heavy steel, yet the intent was just
the same and will be dealt with ac-
cordingly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Road Conditions

The state road south Of the railroad
in Bingham is nearly completed. A
great Improvement has been made A
large bank has been removed to pre-
vent a short curve, which will be u
great help to the people who are not
acquainted with the place
Work has been going on ON the state
road in the Bigelow section during
the summer. Two thousand feet of
state aid road and some other road at
Carrabassett has been built
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
BuxtOn-DOlbier

Ralph p Buxton of Anson and Miss
Frances Dolbier of Kingfeld were
united in marriage at East Florence
vile, ~ B., October 11th He is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Buxton of
Anson and attended the schools in
that place The bride is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Dolbier of
Kingfield. They will reside in Car
rabassett where Mr.. Buxton has en-
ployment. He was formerly employ
ed at the Atkinson bakery in this
place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
somerset Central Annual Meeting
n'tfN To he Elected for Ensuing Year

.ae annual meeting of the Somerset
snuaI Agricultural Society is call
!. ,Or thursday afternoon, Nov. 6. of
I'M n, week at the Office of Wentworth
,unmcr The bylaws of the So
~ require that the meeting be call
s,' a' O'Clock p. m. but following the
sp1Onl \, oil recent years the meeting
N NIL oe adjourned until 7.3O p. m. at
4 Nv Time the regular business of
annual meeting will occur.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Rebekahs TO Have GentIeman's Night

Eugene C. Tarbox is chairman of a
committee of twenty-seven. for Cen
tlemans Night at Priscilla Rebekah
Lodge to be held next Tuesday even
ing Under his guidance members Of
this committee are arranging an en-
tertainment program. AS now plan
ned this will be supplemented by an
oyster supper.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Concord Haven closed Tor the Winter

DR.. and Mrs. j. L. Williams and
daughter, Miss Mabel Williams. left
Tuesday for their home in New York.
John Briggs will occupy the farm
house on the west side Of the road
and have charge of the entire estate
during the winter
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
SUFFERS CONCLUSION Of
Of THE BRAIN
Mertelle Quint Thrown from Truck
and SustainS Serious Injuries
at North New Portland

North New Portland, Oct 27,--Mar-
tele Quint was severly injured yes
terday by being thrown from truck
injuring his head He is suffering
concussion of the brain with possible
internal injuries.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
FOREST FIRE RAGING
At HIGHLAND =
COnflagratiOn Believed to HIVE Start
ed from u Lighted Cigarette.
Large Crew Fighting

Word was received here yesterday
that forest fire was raging in High
land Plantation. 1t is said to have
had its origin from a lighted cigar
cite. A large crew of men have been
employed and every effort is being
made to allay the flames. Water is
being carried a long distance to aid
the fighters. Yesterday the flames
were working in pile of logs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Announcement

have purchased the grocery busi-
ness on Madison Avenue, Skowhegan,
formerly conducted by Jerry F. Cole.
1t will be my aim to carry goods of
the best quality and to give prompt
service.
BERT B. HARVELL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Card OF Thanks

We wish to- thank our friends for
their timely assistance at the death of
our little Rose.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Godine and family
Skowhegan. Me, Oct. 30, 1922
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Death OF Mrs. Joseph Turcotte

The death of Mrs. Clotidc Turcotto,
wife of Joseph Turcotte of East street
occurred Yesterday She would have
been 10 years old in May. Beside her
husband there are live living children.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Mr.. and Mrs. Stocks Barrow TO Cele.
brate Golden Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Stocks Barrow are to
observe their golden wedding ami
versary on Saturday evening, Noyem-
Der s, at their home, % Turner Ave.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Don't Forget the Big Sale

At the American Clothing Supply
(opposite American Express). Get
your winter needs there and the same
goods at less money. 1w44
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Turkey Given Away

y ~ .ie winner in the bowling con-
u, 'S lhe Bowlodrome which starts
Nal saturday, and ends day before
snsa snsu"sglylng. Other prizes include
ona,l.d and chickens. Twenty bowlers
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Next Tuesday Election Day

Next Tuesday will be election day
and the poles locally will be open
from 7.30 a. m. to o'clock p. M.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Old Fashioned Dance at East Madison

Old fashioned Halloween dance at
East Madison Grange hall, Friday
night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30

Mitchell Butler left Monday for In
dian Pond 20 enjoy hunting and visit
with his uncle Gideon Pooier.
, 1924-11-19
Wyoming
Industrial News

Lander-Fremont county will mar
ket three carloads of prime turkeys
for holiday trade.