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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
SKOWHEGAN MERCHANTS
To HAVE PICNIC
Date OF June II Is Selected for Outing
for Local Traders and Their
Employees

The merchants of Skowhegan are
planning an outing on Thursday, June
18th. This is to be participated in
by the merchants and the employees
in the various stores and Offices. De-
tails have not as yet been perfected
to that point so that the number to go
can be very safely prophesied; it is
likely to be from so to $50.
As now planned, the stores and Of
fees would close at noon and all
hands would go out for the afternoon
and evening.
We want to go to some place with
in fifteen miles of Skowhegan acces-
sible by auto or by a short hike al
the end of an auto trip. There should
be a camp or camps with facilities
for cooking and accommodations for
boating, bathing and fishing. If
there is a hall or pavilion for dane
ing, it would just perfect the whole
arrangement
Any vacation resort proprietor who
can provide an outfit of camps, boats
etc, somewhat as above suggested,
should communicate with ID. LaFond,
President, Skowhegan Merchants As
Sociation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Road Conditions

Road conditions in this section
naturally continue good and prior to
the last rain, the road between here
and Athens had gotten in good shape,
although rough from the Hight farm
to the other side OF the H. d. Eaton
farm, a short distance out OF Athens
village. The road between here and
Canaan is good and roads down river
are good. An auto truck made the
trip from Lubec with load of house
hold furnishings last Tuesday. Up
river the season has just arrived in
the section of Dennistown for haul
ing out automobiles from the mud
holes and a car was abandoned in the
vicinity of Lake Parlin the other day
and roads between there and the line
were reported as not being passable
for cars. Word received here from
Jackman Station yesterday. however
suggested that cars could be operated
in that section. Visitors to town
from Kingfeld and Bigelow said
there was still snow in the road and
that the frost was not out of the
ground.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
RuSE PERFORATED
ON co. ATTORNEY
J. H. Thorne Makes
Special Trip to Town
Sheriff MOoers and Other county OF.
ficers Give Esteemed Lawyer n
Surprise and Gift

Yesterday afternoon as the result
OF d clever ruse perpetrated by Sheriff
Mooers, his deputies and other county
officials, James II. Thorne of Madison.
county attorney. was given q surprise
which he will not soon forget. He
was called to Skowhegan on an i'm
portant business matter by Sheriff
Mooers and was taken to the Skowhe
gan House where he was surrender
ed by the Sheriff into the hands of his
deputies, who were stationed in the
hotel parlor MIR. Thorne soon got
wise to the situation and was taken
into the dining room where a chicken
dinner was served in his honor under
the direction of Landlord Tuttle. At
tractive flowers graced the tables and
the jolly company did ample justice to
the tempting menu. At its conclus-
on Sheriff Mooers had an announce
ment to make and addressing the
County Attorney said:
I'VE welcome you today as our
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
FAMILIES ARE GETTING
SETTLED At LAKEWOOD
Theatre Season VIII Open June l6,
Nicholas JOY is Among
Those Returning

There were many visitors at Lake
wood last Sunday, showing that the
public in general is sharing interest
With the management in the many
improvements which are being made
here for the coming season. AL
'eady there are three overnight cot
ages built and these will be more
ully described later A consider
lble amount of grading has been
completed on the site of the old
Lakewood Inn, which was removed
asst fall, and new beds of flowers and
ihrubbery have been made. 1t is eX-
oected that the pcrgola, which has
llready arrived, will be set up in
about week. The lunch room
)r hot dog stand is being enlarged
TO include screened in porch din
ing room and an addition has been
quilt onto the theatre for additional
ABILITIES for the scenic artist, Chas
Perkins.
J. B. Hymer of New York with Le-
Roy Clemens are expected TO arrive
It the Hymer cottage, probably this
week Mrs. Hymer will not come
lntil her son, Warren Hymer has
completed his studies for this year
1T the Storm School, Cornwall-on-
he-Hudson, when they will both ar
i've. Mr.. Clemens has recently
5een in San Francisco, whore at the
Wilkes Theatre, he has assisted in
he initial production of "fhe Hurdy
iurdy Man" with Leo Carrillo, as
he star. This play WAS written by
Mr.. Clemens and MIR. Hymer during
he summer Of 1922 at Lakewood
1t will be pleasing to many patrons
If Lakewood theatre to know that
Nicholas JOY, who made such dls-
met success as a member of the 1922
stock company, has definitely ac-
oepted place in the cast of the
Lakewood stock Company for this
season. He and Mrs. Joy will oc-
cupy one of he Butler bungalows on
The waterfront.
The theatre season opens June 18th.
That Lakewood actors enjoy the
harm of this resort. is evidenced by
the early arrival of three of the play
ers. John Harrington and Robert
Hudson are getting settled in the Joe
Rutler cottage. They have had
splendid engagements on Broadway
his past winter, Mr. Harrington hav-
Dg appeared IN "Magnolla ana MI
Hudson has recently closed in Tar
nish" as leading man. Henry eros
sen has arrived from stock engage
nent in Brockton. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs Ephraim l.. Hamel
have re-opened their cottage, being
,ack from Orlando Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. McVety have come
from Florida to occupy one of the
Butler bungalows.
Malcom Duncan and family arc eX-
pected to arrive soon from New YORK
to occupy the cottage on the east
shore. which Mr.. Duncan purchaser
last fall from James Giltillan. 1t
is Mr.. Duncan's intention 10 improve
the cottage. He is one of the finest
character actors in New York and Is
closing, the season in whispering
Wires"
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guest of honor This modest little
banquet is a symbol of our thoughts
and feelings toward you and toward
each Other-that of respect. conf
dence and good will by group of
honest men-who. working with you
for right and justice have admired
your ability and trusted your judg-
ment. And now as we near the part
ing of the ways. where you and. may
be. we all, retire to private life. it
gives us pleasure TO present you this
little token of our esteem. hoping
your pleasure in receiving will equal
our own. as givers' Sheriff Mooers
than proceeded to present Mr.. Thorne
with an elegant travelling bag. The
recipient responded with much feel
ing and this was followed by social
hour and smoke talk. and meeting
Of the deputies who have not all been
together since January |, 1922
Those participating in this happy
affair were beside County Attorney
Thorne and Sheriff Mooers. Deputies
f. a. Fortier. J. T. Jackson. Jackman,
L. f. Atwood, New Portland: f. l.,
Gipson. Bingham: Thos. II. Tuscan.
Solon: w. {. Emery, North Anson
Geo b. Walker, Anson; (. S. Adams,
Harry e Merrill. Madison. J. T.
Thibodeau, Skowhegan; Charles K.
Miller. Norridgewock: Fred II. sClark,
Smithfield; W. y. Hill, Fairfield; II.
f. Crocker. Canaan; G.. A. Kimbail.
pittsfeld Ivan L. Brooks. Pittsfeld;
E. l.. Fuller. Hartand; L. y. Grant,
St. Albans: T. +. Reed East Madison;
+. H. Cook. Athens; Clerk of Courts.
W. T. Seekins Register of Probate.
Philo Steward Register of Deeds, J.
W. Higgins; George Hobart. Judge
+. W. Sawyer of North Anson; Coun-
ty treasurer. J. H. Lancaster; County
commissioners. II, l.. Goodrich, Pal
myra: Henry Crowel, Skowhegan
md s. j. Whitney. Bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
THE BIG CONTEST
UNDERWAY
Every Candidate Has
His Friends
Present Standing Shows That Albert
Finnemore OF Skowhegan Is
Still i'm the Lead

In the automobile contest, friend
ship for one candidate by no means
indicates an unfriendly feeling for the
others. Nothing is more natural, in
a contest of this kind, than to have
preference among the competitors
and as the campaign progresses, this
feeling is sure to become more en-
phatic.
This is. one manifestation of the
gaming instinct, common to all man
kind. You can hardly witness the
fight of two birds in the air without
wondering, at least, which will reach
given point first and Immediately
mental estimate Is made of theil
comparative speed. Perhaps your in
terest in some one candidate will be
slight at first, but you will find your
self looking every week to see who is
ahead and growing more earnest that
your fayorite shall be the final win
ner.
The 1ndependent-Repo has al
ways had the most wonderful support
from its subscribers and readers. Its
development and its present sub
scription list could be possible in no
other way. The campaign now In
progress was planned with the idea
that this reader interest and subcrib-
er aid would be emphasized and the
few remaining families in Somerset
County not already on our list might
be brought into the fold. To accom-
plish this result and in recognition of
| this assistance, we were entirely
willing to give some very liberal
prizes. hence the offering of the
automobile, the victrola. kitchen cab
met, china closet and the grafonola
We wish it were practicable to offer
a prize to everyone who is participat-
ing, but at any rate. it is pleasant to
know that five at least will get a
prize worthy Of their best efforts.
The following is the present stand
ing:
Albert Finnem0re, SkOWhegan
Mrs. Bernice Castle. Skowhegan
Mrs. Josephine Goulette, Skowhe-
gan
Mrs. Helen F. Henderson. Madison
Miss Marcia Hilton, Starks
Weldon w. Barker, Madison
Mrs. Clarence e. Buzzell, Madison
Henry B. Chamberlain, Jackman
Mrs. Ella B. Getchell, Hartland
Miss A. Irene Libby, St. Adams
Earl Longfellow, Harmony
Charles Moore. Norridgewock
Carl Sanderson, Jackman
/ Harry l.. Savage. North Anson
Sumner Withee, Skowhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
\. A. D|NSMORE IS GIVEN
NOTABLE JEWEL
Frank II. Madden Is Again Grand
Military Instructor of the
Grand C0mmandery OF Maine

The various sessions of the Grand
Masonic bodies, held in Portland last
week, as already announced, were at
tended by a large number of Show
hegan members of the fraternity.
Harry A. Dinsmore retired from the
office of Grand Master of the Grand
Council r. and S. NJ. of Maine and was
presented with beautiful Past Mas
ters' jewel. During his three year
term, Mr. Dinsmore has inspected
every council in the state. He and
the late Col. W. r. g. Estes are the
only two Skowhegan men to have
served the Grand Council as its Mas
ter. 1t is interesting to note that in
connection with this Office, the late
Col. Estes instituted Jeptha Council
at Pennington and Mr.. Dinsmore in
stituted Central Council at Dover
Foxcroft, no other councils having
been instituted in the interim between
these two. A. S. Littlefield of Rock
land is Mr.. Dinsmore's successor but
owing to i'll health, he was not in
stalled at Portland, so Mr.. Dinsmore
will continue to hold the Office until
his successor Is duly installed at
hOckldnu. y. w. blduCHdiu vi VIII
ton, who was last year Grand Com
mander of the Grand Commandery and
is we'll known to many Masons in this
section was elected Deputy Grand
Master of the Grand Council.
One other Skowhegan man was
elected to Office and that was Frank
r. Madden, who is again Grand Mill
tary Instructor of the Grand NCom-
mandery of Maine. Mr.. Madden is a
Past Commander of De MOlay Com
mandery No. 10, and held the office OF
Grand Military Instructor last year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
PAST MASTERS MIG H |
TO Be OBSERVED
Work in the Master MaS0nS Degree
Preceded by supper Served
at $50 o'clock

Past Masters Night will be obser-
we'd at special communication Of
Somerset Lodge f. G. A. NJ at Masonic
Hall next Monday evening. There
will he work in the Master Masons
Degree. A supper will be furnish
cd in the banquet hall at $50 at the
nominal sum of twenty-five cents for
every member in attendance. The
following past masters will fill the
chairs: +. c. Butler as w NJ;
George Simpson as S. W; Leslie H.
Goldsmith as ]. W; A. X. Butler as
treasurer; w r. Elliott as secretary;
F.. W. Bucknam as S. D.; w. p.
Ordway as j D.; W. T. Seekins as
S. S.; c. NJ. Holt rs J. s.; H. A,
Dinsmore as organist; Geo. l.. IL.
Smith as chaplain; f. f. Sturtevant
as Tyler; f. f. Merrill as f. r.;
Dr. f. A. Parker as S r.; Fred Law
renee as +. II.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Odd Fellows Services Next Sunday

The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
will attend divine worship next Sun
day at 1890 at the Bethany Baptist
Church. and will meet at Carrabas-
sett Lodge rooms at 9.45 in prepara-
tion for the event. Members of Can
ton Somerset and Parmenas Encamp-
ment will accompany them. the for
mer acting as escort. About forty
Cantons are expected from Canton
Halifax in Waterville. They will be
served at luncheon in the Odd Eel
lows banquet hall after the services,
The Citizens Band will be In attend
ance accompanying the various bodies
to the church. The sermon will be
delivered by Rev. George Merriam,
the Bethany pastor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
|sNG MEETING OF
| ROT AR|ANS
u level Presented to Past Presl-
q Merrill by President Wood
bury In Behalf OF Club

Skowhegan Rotarians had a
hr meeting in Grand Army Hall
Ear with the usual club luncheon.
! the heavy rain Of Monday and
bsy night and just prior to the
visit, It was only natural that
members under the leadership OF
brbyshire should sing, ut Hain't
! 10 Rain No More" ]. e. Brad
Of Portland and VIM. Folsom
NJ we're guests of the club.
B. Woodbury., the new president
isd and in his usual happy man
!. spoke of the splendid work of
merrill as the first president of
Iegan Rotary and then present.
Merrill with a gold Rotary
upon which was inscribed
hp' Merrill, with the Rotary
b attached. AS the new presi-
pinned the emblem on the past
lent, the members sang a Rotary
Mr.. Merrill responded with
grstitutde and asked the sup
| m the members for Mr.. Wood
stating that he would endeavor
and behind the club in the flu
as Its members had behind him
BE past. President Woodbury.
gave his keynote speech to which
poke on service by individuals
club pledges. He urged the
Of the Rotary code of ethics
he discussed. d. A. Porter
education committee explained
Rotary flag and emblem and the
|dent mentioned the support
the club had given for the aid
hppled children. Col r. L. Mars
stated that a canvass was being
and then in taking up the work
sc!s, which Is heing given spe-
ittention by the organization,
1humway reported that forty
boys had taken the tenderfoot
and were now full fledged Boy
Is, while about twenty other boys
Studying TO become Scouts. He
Of the plan of purchasing the
Baptist Church for a communi-
fhter, not only for the scouts but
other organizations.
frlng the session Edward r. Mer-
OF the law firm of Merrill &
fIl received the charge from c..
Ferrlll and the meeting was clos
Y The singing of America"
speaker next Tuesday noon
@ l.. W. Smiley, whose topic
be Roads"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Means to Win That Buick Car

Mrs. Josephine M. Goulette would be
pleased to hear from her friends
throughout Somerset County and
elsewhere and hopes they will be
thoughtful in rendering her every as
sistance in her present ambition to
win the Buick car, the principal prize
in the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS subscrip-
tion campaign, now in progress.
This lady was born in Gardiner, but
moved here twenty-four years ago so
that practically all her life has been
passed in Skowhegan. In 1912 she
was married to Joseph n. Goulette of
this place and they have two child
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
DEAD BISHOP EXPECTED
HERE THIS SEASON
Requiem Mass VIII he Offered From
The Church Of Lady OF LOurdes
f0r EccIesiastic

The Right Reverend Louis Sebas-
tian Walsh of Portland, who died
Monday. was to have been in Skow-
hegan this year. He was expected to
be here last year, but owing to i'll
health, was not able to pay a visit
to the church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Three years ago last September was
his last official visit to the parish
when he was present at the Conirma-
tion ceremony of a large number OF
children. Rev. j. Louis A. Renaud
will attend the funeral services and
next week there will be a high mass
of requiem at the local church in
memory of this notable ecclesiastic
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Three Communicates Coming June "a

De Molay Commandery, No. 10,
Knights Templar will entertain on
June oath, Portland Commandery, No.
2, K. T., of Portland, Dunlap Com
mandery. No, S, X. T., OF Bath and
Strathglass Commandery. No. 81, X
T. of Rumford. Elaborate plans are
being perfected for the entertainment
Of the visiting Sir Knights and the
various committees held a meeting
Sunday night, to make preparation.
The fifty-eighth annual conclave of
DeMolay Commandery will be held
Tuesday evening, June 3rd at the asy-
lum, which will include annual re-
ports and election of officers. The
officers will be regularly installed by
Right Eminent Sir Frank W. Buck
nam, Past Grand Commander of the
Grand Commandery of Maine. The
annual meeting of De Molay Charity
Fund, Inc, will be held at the close
of the Commandery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
j. s. OFFICE Rs
AFTER DESERTERS
Men Apprehended by
Use of Hand Car
Stolen Automobile frO.a Guilford Re-
suits In Locating of Suspicious
Couple i'm Somerset

Word was received at Sheriff
Mooers' Office here Monday forenoon
than an automobile had been stolen
at Guilford May by parties unknown
and the Jackman road was ordered to
be watched. Before night an aban-
doned car. which proved to be the
missing one from Guilford, was re-
ported near Lake Parlin and from an
inquiry by telephone by Sheriff
Mooers of the Guilford deputy, ii was
learned that he had already started
for Jackman. where Deputies Fortier
and Jackson had noticed two strang-
ers going toward the Canada line on
foot from Jackman. AS a car could
not be driven over the road. the Off
GERS secured a hand car from the
Jackman Lumber Company who oper-
ate a railroad for the hauling of lum-
Der toward the Boundary, and by us
ing this they succeeded in getting
ahead of the two men and apprehend-
ed them just before they reached
Jackman. They were. brought back
% Jackman. where they were taken
by the Guilford officer to the Dover
Jail on the midnight train.
Late Monday night United States
officials were inquiring at the Sher-
ifs house with relation to two men
believed to be the ones above men
toned, being on a search for deser-
'ers from Fort Mckinley. One OF
the mems names, for whom the L. S
officers were searching. was Meser-
vey and the other name could not be
understood over the wire. These
1fficarv want Immediately tO Dover for
'urther investigation.
1t is not known yet whether the
automobile found near Lake Parlin
had exhausted its gas supply or whe-
her serious damage had befallen 1t.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
[VBER|NG IS MORE
| EXTENSIVE
uttings in Northern
| Somerset County
=; Drl,e not Likely to Reach
/ - ~ pssan S Before Sometime
In August

.o river cuttings in the timber
y W have been much more extern
0os ssrinr In .he season just passed,
au. w., of last year, and are now
!, ulS hack to normal. The Hol-
ZI.oytb G Whitney concern were
,..ssst suss cuttings, with a total of
Y ',s ~ oOO 900. The S. D. Warren
NV VIA have about 100000, the
pas' y. Lumber Company about
mn ss tbe Cushnoc Paper Company
4 'VS so oO0 900 and the Pine Tree
/ r"mpany 5S,y about 100000. The
,,sworth & Whitney concern
lave about 2O,OOO,OOO at Madison
II n the other timber just men
viii he driven to Winslow. The
/ has already started and logs
.sn along the river in Skowhe-
# is to be expected that the
a tbe drive will reach Skowhe-
|.ometime in August. After the
!, AZ previously mentioned. has
a,jyen the Great Northern Pa
|comnany will drive about $4,000
| and the American Reality Co.
! N 600 cords. All these cut
have been made in northern
yet County.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
WEDDING OF DECEMBER
AND MAY

Robert T. Young, seventy, and Miss
Grace Wasson, twenty-five, were mar
ried Monday at the home of the groom,
81 Hanover street, Skowhegan. The
couple were unattended and Rev. II.
l.. Nichols, pastor of the Centenary
M. e. Church, who of1iciated, used the
single ring service. Several neigh
bors were witnesses of the nuptials.
Mr.. Young was formerly farmer on
the river road to Watervillc, and is
member of Skowhegan Grange.
Many friends extend congratulations.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Hopes to Win the Automobile

Mrs. Castle, who was before her
marriage Miss Bernice O'Brien, was
Dorn In Prince Edward Island, the
second of nine children. She came
% the United States in 1909. Was
employed as nurse maid and house
work. In 1912 she was married to
Edward Castle. who has for many
years been in the employ of Walter
p. 0rdway. They are the parents OF
two children, Edward, Jr. and Stan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Important Meeting Tor Uni,ersall>t
Men

The Mems Organization of the
Gniversalist Church will meet with
the Fairfield Church Saturday, June
14th at 3 p. III. A banquet will be
served in the church parlors at $50.
Several eminent speakers will be
present to speak on the mems work
in the UniverS1list church. Rev. Dr.
RoderiCk J. Mooney pastor of the
Fairfield church earnestly requests
that every one of the Universalist
churches especially in this part of
the state take cognizance of this
notice and govern themselves ac-
cordinCly. John l.. Fish will repre-
sent the First Universalist Church of
Skowhegan at this gathering.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
ES|OENT COOLIDGE
WIRES RESPONSE
nam Sent To Nations Chief Tx.
'e''l'e by the congregational
Conference

response to a telegram sent by
..Ousregational Conference dur
,seI session in Skowhegan to
ne1t Coolidge, message was
aeo by aim. The telegram sent
resident was as follows:
II h1cellency. Calvin Coolidge,
~. resident of the United States:
'se CONGREGATIONAL Chkches
name in general conference
.,' assembled, in Skowhegan,
\ De' send greetings and a cor
n, 'nV'atlon to visit Maine at
i w., convenient time, to enjoy
uOSpllalities of her people.
DANIEL I. GROSS
For the Conference
,,,. i,,.pohse to this telegram, the
wing .'us was received:
ale,ence ss of Congregational
began: " "s'ne' oSo"
pl.ase express to the Maine
Aience A.;e ,', my deep appreciation
n KINDLY message. / know
naaupy experience what your
IN Inel.ty y. Is and hope that | may
CALVIN COOLIDGE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
High School Assembly

Toward the close of Friday after
noon, the students of s. Fl. S. were
assembled at the Engine Hall. The
school song, Pack Up Your Troub-
les" was sung, followed by talk on
the food sale, by Mrs. Hight, to take
place Saturday. Walter Wilson del
iyered a speech on What We Have
Done In Baseball" James Dysart
spoke on "Our Program for the Re-
mainder of the Year" "A few re-
marks by Prin Foster.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
SOLON FAIR TO Be HELD
SEPTEMBER rs
W. +. Tuscan Heads Scion Fair ASsO-
citation as President for the
Coming Year

The annual meeting of the Solon
Agricultural Society has been held
and the date of the annual fair has
been set for September 25. The fol-
lowing officers have been elected:
President. w. f. Tuscan; secretary,
Joseph Matson; treasurer, John Nc
Color; trustees, ]. l.. Foss, Perrin
French, o. D. Dean and A. G. Heald.