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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-18
The Late Sumner =. Wilson

Memorial services for the late Sun =
ner Patton Wilson were held Monday
afternoon from the home of his son,
Fred Wilson on Shirley street, where
his death occurred last Friday. Rev.
George Merriam oficiated and inter
ment was made at the Southside Gem
etery.
Mr.. Wilson was a native of Bing-
ham, his parents having been Joshua
and Martha CBaker) Wilson. The
mother was ii native of Litchfield, and
was one Of the we'll known Baker
family who came from Litchfield to
Bingham, in its early days. The de-
ceased was the youngest of fourteen
children and the last survivor. He
came to Skowhegan from Scion to
live with his son, already mentioned
Is years ago. His business had
been that of a blacksmith. He was
we'll known as a musician in his
younger days and was a yiolinist as
were his brothers, Allen and Joseph.
the latter gaining considerable promi-
nece as Il musician. Mr.. Wilson had
been in failing health for about two
years, but his final sickness was less
than a week. Mrs. Wilson died AZ
years ago. The age of the deceased
was 81 years.
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.FRESHET CAUSES LOSS
TO BRIDGE BUILDERS
House Surrounded by Water and
Poultry Washed Away

Kingield, Sept. 15.-As a result of
the freshet, it is estimated that Cyr
& Company. contractors for the new
bridge lost in temporary brides, en-
gines and lumber about $4,000. The
Chester Durrell house at West King
field was completely surrounded by
water so that the hens were washed
away and Mr.. Durrell had to wade out
and carry them to a place of safety.
The culvert near there was washed
away so that the road through West
Kingfield was impossible but it has
been repaired. Automobile parties
en- route for Rangeley were unable to
get through via Phillips or Kingield
and went around North New Portland
and Lexington but were held up there
and ditihed on Lexington Flat by the
%inundatiOn of the highway from the
river. One car was reported to be
nearly submerged remaining lover
night in the water and several others
were stalled. Through West King
field to Carrabassett the way is now
open.
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Mrs. Lura Adams
fContributed)=

Mrs. Lura Adams who recently
passed away on September 1st at hel
home at Malbon's Mills from the ef.
feets of a stroke Of paralysis on Aug
ust %, was born January ), 1912 on
Il farm in the town of Avon. the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Sheldon and
Tabitha CButlerD Beal.
Mrs. Adams was first married to
William Grafton Bradbury who sur
yiyed only a few years. To them
We're born twin sons. William d. and
Sheldon II. Bradbury. Later in life
she married Joseph p. Adams of st.
Adams, and soon after came TO Nal
hons Mills To live. Mr.. Adams hav-
Ing purchased the sawmill at that
place. where his death occurred on
December 30. 1890 in the home where
Mrs. Adams lived for ffty-two years
and has been kindly cared for in her
declining years by her devoted sons
who feel deeply the loss of a loving
mother, whose realm was within her
happy home. where her sunny dis
position shed sunshine on all who
met her. She was u kind neighbor
and a valued member of Skowhegan
Grange and Pomona Grange, who ex-
pressed their esteem by sending beau
tifnl flowers for the funeral service
which was held at the home on We'd
nesday afternoon. September 3. when
a large number OF relatives. neigh
bors and friends gathered to pay
their last respects, and the quantities
of beautiful flowers spoke silently of
the loving hearts that gave them. The
burial was in the family lot in the
Southsidc cemetery in town.
Relatives who attended the ser
vices were a sister, Mrs. Eldora Ross
of Phillips, who had spent the sum
mer with Mrs. Adams and sons. An
other sister. Mrs. Elbana keene of
Freeport and a brother and wife, Mr..
and Mrs. b. Frank Beale of Phillips;
three nephews. Blaine Beale of Phil
lips. Bradford Beale of Strong and
Howard Bcale of Farmington; two
nieces and husband. Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Goodwin of Phillips, and Mr..
and Mrs. Percy Gould of Pennington.
Rev. George Merriam oficiated at
the services. The bearers were Del
bert Smiley, Charles futile, Verne
Wiley and Charles Walker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-18
Echoes of the Fair
(By K. T. Patten)

1t has been my privilege to %partici-
pate in the fairs of the Somerset Cen
tral Agricultural Society for about
forty years. | cannot distinctly recall
my first connection Herewith. Early
in this period. however, | do remem-
Der attending to the bicycle racing
events. at the request of General r.
B. Shepherd, who was at that time the
secretary of the society. | was keep
ing a little drug store on Water street,
not the fairly pretentious establish
ment which | had in the Milburn
Block. but my first little venture, in
a wooden building long since destroy
ed by fire. The location, so far as
the street frontage is concerned. was
very nearly that now occupied by
Simpsons barber shop, but the store
depth was not more than one-third
or one-half that of Mr.. Simpsons es-
adjustment.
General Shepherd came in one af-
ternoon in August and told me to ar
range a bicycle rae program for the
fair. which was to come off in Sep
TENDER. working out all the details. |
was to say how many races, of what
distances they were to consist, name
the prizes and take measures to get
the boys from all over Maine to- enter.
These matters | attended to the best
| could and the General was kind
enough to afterwards state that they
proved to be one of our best attrac-
lions.
| do not know that | have ever been
an official in all the years that have
since succeeded but | rather think
that such has been the case, At any
rate, | know my interest has never
waned and, Theoretically. a citizen of
Somerset County should have the
same anxiety as he would if he weTe
president or secretary.
In those early days it was generally
a three day proposition and | guess
sometimes two days was the extent of
it. If we had a total income of $4,000
we thought we had had a grand era of
prosperity. | can remember the first
time | think we ever offered as much
as $500 for a single trotting purse.
1t made me gasp for breath to think
of such a ~stupendous sum. Compar-
ed with income of the fair just closed,
undoubtedly more than SIT 900 and
the purses of $500 or $500 each. the
above figures seem trivial indeed. The
institution has grown in every way,
in land area, new buildings. perfected
racing track and other equipment,
and of course in attendance and re-
nown.
Harking again to ancient times, l
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anderson

Mr.. Wendell Leavitt Thompson of
%Skowhegan and Miss Edith A. Ander-
son of Boston were quietly married
on Wednesday, Sept. 10th, at the home
of the brides mother, Mrs. Mathilda
Anderson in East Boston. Mr..
Thompson is engaged in the wood
turning and lumber business which
was established by his father, the late
Mr.. H. f. Thompson and known as
the Thompson & Fox Co. They are
spending the month of September at
Mr.. Thompson's cottage on the east
side of Lake Wesserunsett, after
which they will reside in Skowhegan.
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work. Much interest was displayed
by the alumni in all that pertained to
the raising of the fund. A tabulated
report arranged according 10 classes
will be found at the close of this
article. The officers elected at this
meeting consisted of Guy F. Williams,
president; Elizabeth Dinsmore Holley,
vice president; Laura Clark Boswell,
secretary and treasurer; executive
committee, James H. Thorne, Mrs.
Marion Hovey Barnaby and Mrs. Su-
sic Clark Young. The noon hour
was much enjoyed by all when a buff
ct lunch was served in Academy Hall.
The afternoon was very pleasantly
spent at Lake Embden as guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Andrews. Many
alumni and friends were present to
enjoy the beauties of this beautiful
inland resort. Mr.. and Mrs. And
rews deserve the thanks of all for
their kind hospitality in opening their
cottage and grounds for the outing.
The closing event of the reunion was
the ball held Thursday evening in
Ca%rrabassett Hall, there were prob
ably 100 couple on the floor besides
many who did not dance. Music was
furnished by AL Melanson Orchestra
of Rumford. The hall was never
more beautifully decorated than on
this occasion. Credit is due to the
untiring efforts of the committee for
their work, Mrs. Helen Paine lsbell
was chairman of this committee.
Attending the reunion were many
friends and alumni from out of town.
Embden, Scion, Bingham, Jackman,
Madison. Skowhegan, Pennington,
Wateryille, Fairfield. Portland. Many
from out of the state. Massachu-
sets, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
During the alumni meeting a let
ter was read from Hon. Ernest Wal
ker of Washington. d. c.. giving a
prize of $50 for excellence in work
to be determined by the principal.
The following is a report of pledges
given by classes.
Co., :, tnitxy MT IirnRf1u nnn.
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Whltman-COrso Reuple,

On September I, the home q, |
Whitman was the scene of tbo /
man-Corson reunion. 0ya,
relatives and friends gathered
and partook of a bouDtifnl /
which was served on a table mi
the purpose, on the lawn. Af1
ner a business meeting was
when Chester Berry was cbosa,l
ident and Elsie Whitman sd
and treasurer. 1t was voted 4
reunion to be held the last Spnl
August next year, the place al
ing to be decided later. Attal
many went to the home of n
York ITO see Maria Corson NH
in honor of whom the reunion /
ated but> who was unable IN
this year on account of sicknes,
will be eighty-four the ninth d
month.
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to express our he
thanks to the friends and nei
who showed their sympathy for
the loss of our dear mother a
the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. Alfonso Holt
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Holt
Mrs. Hattie Whitman
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton Go
Mr.. and Mrs. Lcal Eos,
Canaan, Maine, Sept. Is, 1927
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Mary Nottage and one of a I.r..
lily of which only three besis s.
Henderson are now living g
Nottage and Mrs. Joan Fras =
Scion and John Nottage of Fas -
son.
Mrs. Henderson was we'll :.
bered with gifts and her rels,is.
friends extend wishes for man,
happy birthdays. @
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Birthday Party

Recently the relatives of Mrs
George Henderson of Scion met a
her home to help her celebrate hel
seventeen birthday. At noon about
thirty partook of a bountiful dinner
OF baked beans and brown bread
cakes. doughnuts, and pies.
Mrs. Henderson was formerly Miss
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-18
Rev. George W. Hinckley IA Preacher
for Is Years

Last, Sunday, Rev. George W. Hinck-
ley, founder of Good Will Farm, COM
pleted his forty-ffth year as a preach
err. He preached his first sermon,
Sunday. Sept. IA. 1879, and last Sun
day fell on the same day of the
month. His theme was II Have
Fought a Good Fight Have Finish
ed My Course" which was his subject
on the occasion of his first mt
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Net total, $17,161
These are the actual pledges for
WI jch we have cards, there are a
nun her who have said hat they plan
to Civ but have not as yet fully made
up thel" minds as to how much. The
total wi very nearly reach $4,000
at this tiENA. This does not count the
endowment insurance part . of the
campaign.
Some persons have indicated their
desire of leaving something to the en-
dowment fund In memory of some
ioved one and have made provisions
for such in their Wills. The Endow-
ment Committee would be glad to
talk the matter over with any others,
who may be DESTROYS of making pro-
visions IN their wills.
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank our nei.
and friends for their acts of kin
during the illness and death q
father. We also appreciate the
pathetic gifts of flowers whieI
have received.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred va
S%kowhegan, Sept. Is, 1924
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Duplication, counted twice,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
ILLITERACY MEETING
Group Conference Today To Consider Best Methods Of Teaching Five MiI- lion in This Country.

Washington. Jan. 12.--Dclegates att tending the national iliteracy confer ence met in groups today to consider various aspects ot the problem of teaching the five milton illiterates in the United States how to read and write.
 The organization. management and Financing of movements for the eradi. cation Of illiteracy. selection of teach. CTS. courses Of study and methods Of instruction, publicity and the coopera- tion Of state governments. were phase. or the question considered by the spe- rial groups. which were called to. gether for both morning and night sessions in the interior department building.
 The conference is intended 10 CO., ordinate the activities Of the United States bureau Of education. the Gen ersl Federation of Women's clubs. the American Legion and the National Education association in combating ii1iteracy, and will continue through Monday. Mrs. Thomas c. Winter. president Of thc club federation. vas named chairman Of todsys general session.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
OBJECT ID SUDDEN
 CHANGES IN s. A.
Advisory Committee Here Feels
 It Should Be Consulted First

The custom nf the Salvation Army Of transferring it's officers from one place to another sometimes at short notice, was discussed al a meeting of tho Salvation Advisory committee at the Chamber Of Commerce rooms last evening. lt was pointed out that the transfer of officers might result in the cripplinE Of the local work and it was felt that no changes should be made here without conferring with the local committee,
 Miss Mary F.. Curtin, secretary, was instructed 10 write to the divisional Headquarters to sce if arrangements could not be made to confer with the local board before any action is taken to change tho local officers.
 Treasurer Sprague reported that the drive for s3,O0O nctted a total Of sS,2g4.S4. Ensign Carl Frederickson reported that during the past four months 8 persons have been given lodging. 4o have been given clothing S7 have been given meals. is obtained transportation, fl people obtained shoes. lf people obtained both gar ments and shoes. six applications for work were received and jobs for three secured, one person was furnished medical aid. 56 baskets containing S92 Christmas dinnerse were given out, la0 children were given Christmas toys. 5i2 hours were spent in vtsita- ton. SCI families were visited and two people were given personal interviews and advice.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
SHUTTLE MEADOW CLUB DANCE TONIGHT
 the

The New Britain Woman's club. oi which Mrs. Buell. Bassette is president will present two short plays at the regular meeting of the club to be held Tuesday afternoon at the r. W. C. A. The first play is Catherine Psrr." by Maurice Barring. The cast will in- clude Miss Ruth Ba.ssette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bue Bassette. and Miss Marian Bradley, both graduates Of the Emerson School Of Oratory in Boston. Miss Braley will take the part Of Catherine and Miss Bassett will por- tray King Henry. The scene Of action is in d breakfast room in the palace. The second play os q "Comedie Royall," by Evelyn Greonleaf South erand. The scene of the play is laid in England in 1880 in the audience of the palace at noon on an April day. The cast which follows includes mem bers Of the Woman's club:
 Elizabeth tQueen of EngIandl ....
 .............. Elizabeth s. Hart Sir John Hartwynd. e. Mabel Hubbard Royall Hartwynd (his son) .......
 ...........- Ethel Barnes Porter SIT E-uhdIO AVIS
 ........... Margaret C. Germond Lord Mortimer Farthorne. .....
 ................. Fife Kimball Phyllida French Gady in Waiting)
 .............. Lillian W. Parsons
 The entire play will be repeated Tuesday evening at the Y. w. C. A. auditorium for the general public. Tickets are on sale at q small sum and the proceeds will go to the Y. W. c. A, fund. Mrs William Tate Wells is directing the play and Mrs. John Kirkham, Miss Jennie Vessels and Mrs. William Judd are in charge of the costumes and properties.
 Mir. and Mrs, Reginald Towers of Hamilton street entertained two tables of bridge at their home Wednesday evening. Mrs. William Allen won the prize.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
HOSPITAL BOARDS
 ANNUAL MEETING
Officers Reelected and Interest
 ing Reports Submitted

At the annual meeting of the board Of directors and corporators of the New Britain General hospital yester- day all officers of the board were re- elected as follows: President, F.. H. Cooper: treasurer. C. F. Bennett; se- cretary, Robert $. Brown.
 The finance committee consisting Of A J. Sloper, c. F. Bennett. and D. H. Cooper, was reelected. l. D. Russell was elected to the board in place of H. c. M. Thomson. He also replaces MT. Thomson on the executive committee and the build- ing committee.
 Dr. R. M. Starr and Dr. Arthur Emmett both of Hartford, were added to the staff as consulting heart spe- cialists. Dr. l.. NJ. Marsh of this city was added to the visiting staff.
 Expenses TotaJcd S141,fSS.g3
 Expenses for the year amounted to s14f.1SS.93. compared with si27,- 7o4.o4 the previous year. Patients treated during the year numbered 2,35a, against 2,27S the previous year.
 In his annual report. pr. T. E.
 
 increasing cost of maintenance. He also said that more income will bs required when the new hospital is occupied. Dr. Reeks paid tribute to the assistance of the woman's hospi- tai board by saying: ''The adminis- traitor has been most happy with the support given it by the woman's hos pita board. As an organization it has sought our needs and through it's committee has brought results that are most gratifying"
 Demand for Recommendations
 The executive committee report dwels on the efforts the institution is making to do it's full duty towards great demand for accommodations stating that during most of the year the hospital has been filled to ca- paeity." The development of the training school has been satisfactory. In a synopsis of outstanding features of the year, the committee em- phasizes:
 'The splendid organization that the staff is building up 10 advance the work of the hospital
 ''fhe increased number of pupil nurses and the use of the standard curriculum by the training school.
 "The adoption Of complete routine laboratory examination in all cases as an aid in diagnoses.
 ''The almost routine consultations hs our own and visiting consultant specialists, thus offering our ward pa- tents a typo of service obtainable in very few hospitals.
 The putting into service Of a new for the convenience and comfort Of patients"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
FAVORS ATHLETICS
Princeton Athletic Board Chairman is Strong or Broad Extent of sports in niN Ncrsities.

Princeton. \. J., Jan. 12. - The broad extent of athletic endeavor in the modern college is upheld by pr. Charles N. kennedy. chairman of the board Of athletic control Of Princeton university in an article ap- pesring today in the Alumni Weekly.
 He refutes the charge that there exists 'taint Of commercialism" in intercollegiate athletics due to the enormous receipts from college foot ball and other sports.
 Properly administered. Dr. Kcn- nody writes. college sport has passed beyond stage where ii stands in need of defense. Ii has beco1c a constituent element in universally fife. furnishing 10 thousands or un- dcrgrsduates exercise and racrsa aticn en1iseHed by skilled coaching and safesuarded by the services of tfafn- CTS and physicians.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
MEXICO CITY rNpANAgrp.
sy The Associated pfesA

B. The Associated PfesA
 Mexico t.ity. Jan. t2.-(by Radio via The Fort Wc-th stsr-Telegrsmb -- The city is again normal after the cK- -itcnIent and tense situation csusei bF tht prediction that an earthquake and volcanic eruption would destroy Mexico City yesterday. The ignorant. sHpeFsfifious classes that left the city and those that remained in the churches all day returned to their dis frirts as tHe day drew 10 close and bv rni3rirhf all signs Of excitement had disappeared.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

1 A surprise miscellaneous shower Greenwood street by her office asso- ciates on Thursday evening. About 40 guests were present and Miss Bates received many beautiful gifts of silver, cut glass, linen and china. The home was preitiy decorated with palms and orchid colorcd strcamers. A buffet lunch was served.
 Miss Bates will become the bride of Charles Wright of Glen street on Saturday, January l9, There were more than loo mcm- bers of Inc Business and Professional i lWomcns club present nj the regular January meeting held Tuesday eve. ming ht the club rooms. Marcus 1 White was the speaker and he choose for his subject Far Away Things" The resignation Of Miss Gertrude Conroy as corresponding secretary was received and accepted. Mss Mary E. Curtin, recording secretary, will take over the duties of the office until the annual meeting in April,
 
 The Daughters of the King of St. Marks church held their annual meeting and election Of officers Tues day evening, Mrs. c. w. Cowles was elected president. Mrs Walter Kings bury vice president. Mrs. l. A. Algon secretary and Mrs. NJ. F. Brideaux named treasurer.
 The regular monthly meeting Of the Business Girls club uf the '. W. C. A. look place Thursday evening. Supper was served at C o'clock Miss Margaret Porter and Miss Drhm gave interesting readings. Miss Katherine Gucnthcr and Miss Edith Gucnthcr were in charge of the meeting.
 
 Mrs. Frank wachtcr Of Harrison street left yesterday for Springfield. Ill.,. to spend several weeks.
 Members of the Stanley Memorial church held their annual meeting and election Of officers Friday evening. Supper was served before the meet ing.
 Mrs. ". S. Thompson has returned to her home in New York after spends Ing two weeks with her sister. Mrs. Lucy Towers of Hamilton street.
 
 Frank Vtbberts. son of Mir and Mrs. r. c. Vibberts or Sunnyledge, return ed Thursday to the Gnnnery school fin Washington. Conn. after spending his vacation with his parents.
 Henry Russell. son or Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Russell Of Grove Hill. returned vest erday to the kent school in Kent. . after spending his Christmas recess with his parents
 C. R. Root and daughter. Miss Leontina Rooi. Of Washington. D. C.. . have returned 10 their home after spending a few days with Mrs. Lucy Towers Of Hamilton street. The Business and Professional wnmcn's riub aill hold its regular bridge party Thursday evening, Feb- rusry IT.
 Mr. and Mrs. William r. Cohplau Of Lincoln Road spent q few days in New York city this week
 
 Mr. and Mrs. F. o. Clark. Mir. and Mrs. II. R. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. James and Miss Florence Clark Df East Rsriin sill ieate the first rart ,f Fal,ruary for California
 Dr. William T, Elton has returned To his home in Boston after spending several weeks Rith his sister. Mrs. George Lawrence nf Berlin.
 Mir. and Mrs. Gerald Walker of West Hartford are the week end -uests of Mr. Walkers parents. Mir. md Mrs Arthur Walker of Hamilton sreet. Ii Mac A. Schultz son of Nr. and Mrs \. W. Schultz of Jos Lincoln street. .eturned to Princeton university last sunday after a vacation spent at the rome of his parents 4:
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

Eritfsh air-piIofs have flown some [. aau. goo miles. and carried nesrly sH. aaH passengers during the last four years. durinr which period only six air travellers have lost their lives