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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
SPLENDID POP CONCERT
LAST SUNDAY
Creditable Performance and tredit-
able Movement on Part OF
the Legion

In spite of the intense cold OF sun
day afternoon there was a splendid
audience of Skowhegan people in at
tendance at the first OF the concerts
given by the Citizens Band under tne
auspices of Simon Peters Post, NO. 10
of the American Legion. Post Com
mander Sherman N. Shumway ex-
plained why the concerts are being
given and expressed his pleasure at
so large a number being present, ait
err which the band played well pal
anced program of variety of selec-
lions, ably directed by Arthur b.
Plummer. This band is certainly
playing exceptionally we'll and as a
matter of fact Skowhegan has
right to be exceedingly proud of that
aggregation. Persons who have been
ers since earlier days, have way Oh
ers since earlier days, have a woy or
contrasting their music to-day WIN
that of a few years since, and the
Improvement has been most credit
able, bespeaking unlimited practlce
and rehearsal work The song num-
bers are very pleasing and on their
program last Sunday afternoon, John
C. Roaf, a favorite. local tenor, form
erly OF Newburyport, Mass, added
much to the entertainment by his
solo. "Wopderful One" with the band
playing the accompaniment. Several
weeks ago the Post sent out invita-
tions TO many of the citizens inviting
them to purchase one or more tickets
for the series. There appears to be
an opinion prevailing in part at least
that such invitations to purchase
would be sent out before each con-
cert. but that is a mistake, and no
more invitations for funds will be
sent out. 1t would be a great help,
however, If more of those who have
already received invitations would
forward checks to assist the Post in
their really creditable effort to en-
terrain the people of the town In a
very worth while manner, Several
who have not been solicited from
have remembered the Post with con-
tributions and more of such would be
gladly received.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
Early Subscribers to Arson Academy
Fund

In the present campaign for an en-
dowment fund for Arson Academy
various old papers have been brought
to light which deal with the early
history of the Academy. Back in
1S45 and As subscriptions were pro
cured for funds to buy land in North
Arson village and to erect a suitable
building thereon, for Academy pur-
poses. These early subscriptions
have been taken from the original
paper in which it says: "The subscrib-
ers agreed to pay the sum set against
their names for the purpose of pur-
chasing the site and for materials and
labor for building an academy to be
located In this village or vicinity on
a spot to be selected by such of the
subscribers as shall represent ma
jority of the amount subscribed, the
same to be completed one year from
this date, February 16, 1886" The
name of the subscribers and their
subscriptions were in part as follows:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
Good AutOmObiiing Has disappeared

While automobiles are being used
in Skowhegan village on nearly all
the streets, the excellent wheeling on
the main highways in the rural dis
tricts has disappeared with the heavy
snowfall since the Reporters last
edition. Wheeling is good however
from here to Norridgewock via the
ice on the Kennebec river. Automo-
biIes may drive on to the river from
Elm street where teams are hauling
ice and come out at the grist mill in
Norridgewock village. The road
from Norridgewock to Madison is said
to be impossible for cars. The Wat
erville road Is impossible for auto
mobiles and It would not be possible
to travel by auto as far as Malbon's
Mills. The Athens stage is travelling
with it's auto sleigh. Sleighing Is
generally reported as passable. One
automobilist in attempting to 80 to
the HUFF place on the upper end OF
North Ave. had to be dug out OF a
drift.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31

at the home of Mr.. and Ms. Fred
Adams.
Miss Cora Heald returned to school
Monday after being absent for two
weeks from Illness.
Mrs. T. F.. Fallon was confined to
the house by illness a few days last
week.
Mrs. Flora Curtis who has been
caring for Mrs. Jennie Goodwin went
to Bingham, Saturday and Mr.. Good
win is home at present. James Nc
Clintick is janitor at the school build
ing during Mr.. Goodwin's absence.
Miss Jessie Hodgdon Is at Kenne-
bee Valley Hospital receiving medical
treatment.
VIM. Dixon was In town Friday
night to rehearse the first act of the
Senior play
J. l.. Foss went to Waterville Fri
day. evening with his Ford coupe.
Rather late in the season for auto
MODELLING in this section of the county
Mahlon Whipple was in town Fri
day, returning to his home in Hudson,
Mass. Monday.
Archie Whipple of Lexington, Ken
lucky, is the guest of his aunt and
uncles in town for a few days. Mr.
Whipple is superintendent of the
Kentucky University Buildings. Mr.
Whipple is an architect and engineer
Almon Head fell on the ice the last
of the week causing a slight concus
sion of the brain but he is feeling
much improved at present.
A Gaf1 do
evening, February End, the Universal
presents Gladys Walton in "Sawdust."
F.. Fl. Turgeon of Boston was in
town Friday.
0. c. Ward Of Dexter was in town
over Friday.
Scion Camp No. $500 NJ. w. of A.
held a regular meeting January 4. 1t
being the first meeting of the new
year the following officers were in
stalled. Consul, Obed McClintick;
past consul, George o. Moulton; adj
visor, Guy Cooley; clerk, Roland
Tozier; Waterman, Lawrence Davis
sentry, Charles Moody; physician, ].
o. Piper; trustees, Harlon Boyington,
Charles Holway, lothian Stevens. All
officers were present and installed
with the exceptions of Isaac Davis,
banker and Fred Murphy, escort. At
ter the installation the annual Wood
man Ball was given and a supper was
served.
The Philathea class of the M. e.
church met at the home of their teach
err Angie B. Livingston on Monday
evening During the regular bust
ness officers were nominated for 1924
as follows: President, Marta Paul;
first vice president, Alice Powell; sec
ond vice president, Louise Cross; sec
rotary Cora Knowles; treasurer, Lois
Knowles After the meeting a social
time was enjoyed of music and pea
nut hunt, which was won by Cora
Knowles and Janet Erwin, each re-
ceiving a gift. Refreshments were
served of cocoa, sandwiches, cake and
olives. All returned home feeling
that the time had been we'll spent.
The Ladies' Aid will meet with Mrs.
NJ. +. Andrews, Tuesday, February 5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
ONLY ONE SKOWHEGAN
IN RADIO

(By r. N. |. r. Warren P. Sprague)
During the period of from seven to
ten DAYS there have been few In Som
erset County who have had the real
pleasure of listening in to concerts
such as we're broadcasted on Saturday
evening last.
Early in the evening, due to static
conditions, which existed. there was
no pleasure in radio, but to those
who braved the first part of the even
ing and came back for more, to these
the broadcasting was real treat.
The prize of the evening. as 1t
were, can surely be handed to Station
w. S. A. |. the American Playing Card
Company, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Billie
White with Freda ,Sangers, Ragamuf-
fms, and those who were from the
Liberty Theatre in Kentucky, as
broadcasted from Station w. S. A. |.
kilograms were received thick and
fast by the Station and artists. The
gentleman from Pine Bluff, Arkansas,
who requested Sitting In the parlor"
was we'll repaid for his telegram at
1.57 a. m. Up-to-date songs came
through as fast as they could be play
ed and sung, such as "Lovey Came
Back" II Love You from Little Jessie
James, and "No, No, Nora"
Joe Mazer from Philadelphia re-
quested via kilograms THAT Old Gang
of Mine" and 1t came through with
bells on at 2.06 a. m. Cal Davis, by
special request, sang ''Oh, For the
Life OF Fireman" and we wish to
state for his benefit that ice cream
was surely bad word here at least,
as the thermometer stood below zero.
Station 2XAP of Troy, N. Y. broad
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
TWELVE CORNERS

Mrs. Emma Dean spent Saturday
night and Sunday with her parents
Mr. and Mrs r. ID. Clark.
Friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. Prosper
Gallant will be pleased to learn they
have a baby boy. Mrs. Gallant was
before her marriage Miss Lydia Smith
Mrs. Loren Sanborn visited her aunt
in North New Portland, recently.
Mrs. Earl Green received word
from her son Percy of New York that
he and his wife were recovering from
sickness. Mrs. Green had pneumonia
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
RIVER ROAD

Mrs. Kelley is gaining her many
friends are glad she is able to return
home from the hospital
Robert Davis and Roy Warren have
had their cows tested
Miss Lou Damren of Fairfield is
helping her sister Mrs. Roy Warren,
who has been quite i'll.
Maurice Jordan was home the week
end from Lewiston.
w. o. Chase lost a young COW re-
Gently by choking with the tie chain.
The many friends of Annie Gagne
extend their sympathy in the death of
her mother Mrs James McIntire.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
NORTH ANS0N

Dan Wentworth of Pittsfeld was a
business caller in town Monday.
C. II. Russell and wife of Pittsfeld
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. @. A.
Porter over the week end.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday re-
minded us of last winter for the first
time this season. Monday morning
the thermometer ran from 30 to Al
degrees below zero.
Harry Adams returned home Mon
day night from several weeks work
in Palermo for the Rapport Lumber
Company.
Martin Dale is spending a few days
in New Hampshire with friends.
Fl. G. Smith and son are filling their
ice house this week.
The North Arson Manufacturing
Company started their mill Tuesday
morning after few days shut down.
Williams Bros. Motor Co, Author
lied Ford Sales and Service, Cars,
Trucks and Tractors, North Ansen,
Maine. tf37
W. A, Getchell of Emblem is filling
his ice house from the Carrabassett.
Mr.. Melcher of Portland was bust
ness caller in town Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard j. Whitney
announce the arrival of Ruth Ware on
January 9th. 81 pounds.
Minnie Davis is in Portland help
ing her sister Mrs. Gertrude Benja-
min who has been sick for several
weeks.
There will be a meeting of the
Trustees of Arson Academy at the
store of Porter & Marston Tuesday,
February 5th at p. M. to transact
any business that may legally come
before said meeting.
Geo. Litchfield of Augusta was a
business caller in town Tuesday.
Our citizens are sorry to learn of
the. critical Illness of our old time
resident George Leonard who is at the
Maine General Hospital Portland,
CARD OF THANKS
| wish to thank my dear friends
and school mates also Pomona
Grange, Arson Grange and the Ladies
Aid for remembering me in my recent
Illness.
ADDIE WALKER
Sidney Dunbar of Embden was
shopping in town Tuesday.
Attorney James H. Thorne attend
ed the Rotary Club luncheon at
Skowhegan Tuesday as the guest of
John l.. Fish.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
Owing to the extremely cold wea-
Their the attendance at the morning
service was much smaller than usual.
There were FIFTEEN in the Mems Glass
at which very interesting discussion
took place on the subject, when you
think of Death, what is the dominant
thought in your mind?' The class
will continue on the plan of the open
forum, at which various subjects will
be discussed.
Notwithstanding the cold there was
a full house at the evening service
when the lecture and slides of Chan
ming Pollock's great play "The Fool
was given. In this play Mr.. Pollock
is putting across to the multitudes a
great sermon. Every church ought
to avail themselves of this great OPP
portunity.
Next Sunday the minister will
preach on "Wanted--a MAN.. In
the evening the congregation will
unite with the Methodist church.
where Principal Guy F. Williams will
be the speaker.
Owing to the inability of Mr. Mer-
rill to meet his engagement for We'd
nesday evening, January s0th, the
Mems Association meeting is post
poned till Thursday, February 7.
SOL0N
The Woman's Club will meet Febru-
q, &y 9Th Millia paul apd NaIlia Star
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31

Friday on account of Illness.
Miss Edith Jones, accompanied by
Freeman Nichols of Bangor are spend
ing some time with her mother, Mrs.
Ray Jones.
This place ~as suddenly thrown in
to darkness Saturday evening owing
to some disturbance on the line.
Frank Simmons who has been
boarding at Ray Jones while making
shovel handles for the Ames Shovel
Handle Co. of Oakland, has been
transferred to Harmony.
The play "a Cabin Courtship" which
is to be given by the students of Som
erset Academy has been postponed
one week, the program as previously
announced, to be carried out, on the
evening of February 8.
Mrs. CLYDE Timms and daughter
Ruth, are spending the winter with
Mrs. o. c. Hun
BUNKER HILL
Harold Sinclair who is working in
West Athens was at home over the
week end.
Mrs. Clemens who has been visit
ing her sister Mrs. Belle Hussey, has
returned to her home in Parkman.
Arthur Trim, Willie Nelson and
Charles Keator are pressing hay on
the James Keller place in Brighton.
Alva Campbell was in Harmony one
day last week with a load Of potatoes
and brought back heavy load of
feed.
James Corson of Madison was in
town recently.
Clifton Corson of Brighton visited
relatives in town Wednesday.
Mont Sinclair had the misfortune
to hurt his ankle quite badly while
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
ATHENS

The Academy students have post
poned their radio benefit from Febru-
airy 1st to February 8, because of Ill
ness. Tire dance will follow the per
formance as heretofore advertised.
People of this vicinity felt a real
thrill of winter on Saturday and Sun
day last. To add to the discomfort
the lights were cut off because of a
fallen tree in the wires in the Knights
woods, so called by many former resi-
dents. The wind of Saturday night
was severe. The thermometer reg
istered from 80 to 40 degrees in differ
ent places.
Several improved the good weather
and travelling last week to harvest ice.
This was taken from the interval
stream below Charles Dunton's. True
worthy and Jefferies are cutting this
week above the village.
The Academy was closed Monday
because OF the intense cold.
The Washington school and other
graded schools in town closed last
week Miss White and Miss Buzzell
teachers at the Washington schools
returned to their homes in Pittsfleld
Saturday.
Scribner Gaylord who is employed
at Corinna was home over the week
end.
The next regular meeting of Win
ona Rebekah Lodge will occur on
February a. At this time Valen-
tine program will be enjoyed. Each
member is requested to bear this in
mind and contribute something for
the evenings enjoyment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Jones enter
tanned NJ. j. Hight and Mrs. Hight at
a birthday dinner Sunday
WEST ATHENS
Ford G. Smiley of Skowhegan, with
their tractor, moved two buildings
dence on North street.
Geo. Wyman, Jr, has been quite i'll;
his mother of Skowhegan is helping
to care for him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Whitman, and
Mrs. Fred Ellis, were in Skowhegan
Tuesday.
stetson school closed Thursday
Those having had perfect marks in at
tendance for the term were Gordon
Huff, and Ray Kincaid.
Hazen Littlefield is hauling cord
wood to Skowhegan for Tom Fox.
Colby York, having been sick with
cold was at home for few days
last weak He is now able TO re-
sumo his duties at the mill.
Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Loberg Of
Rangely are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. 0sgood York.
Mrs. Hattie Giles of Stickney Hill
has been guest of Mrs. Ray Jones
and other friends.
Miss Clarice Huff had the misfor'
tune Wednesday, while attending
school. to fall downstairs and sprain
ing her ankle quite severely.
Orion Wing. who is employed b,
Tom Fox, was obliged to go home
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
SOL0N

The Woman's Club will meet Febru-
airy 9th, Mile Paul and Nellie Star
bird hostesses; roll call quotations
from Wordsworth. Topic 1.-THE Lake
Poets"
Mrs. Mildred Manson and Miss Es-
ther arrived in town Thursday even
ing from Rhode Island, called here
by the passing of Mrs. Malon Patter-
son. Miss Esther Manson returned
to her school Monday but Mrs. Man
son remained with her brother for a
time.
Friday evening of this week the D.
A. RS. will entertain the gentlemen
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
CANAAN

Ashley Keene has bought of Charles
Williams the Augusta Holt place and
is moving in.
Charles Harris from Pittsfield for
merly of Canaan was calling on
friends, Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith who occupied
the f. p. Furber rent on the hill for
several months, returned to Virginia,
last week.
C. F. Hubbard and Ashley Keene
were business callers Tuesday In
SkOwhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31

Tuesdays rise in temperature
has put our highways in splendid
condition again.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-31
.JACkMAN

Phillip Burke, young son of Mr.. and
Mrs Dennis Burke. is a surgical pa
tient at Kennebec Valley Hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-05
FRENCH, ANZACS SPLIT MATCHES Rene AcOsta Wins Sur prise Victory Over
 Patterson

. BROOKLINE, Mass, sept.4-Gerald Patterson of Australia went down to straight set defeat before Rene Lacoste of France in the opening match of the final inter-zone competition of the Davis cup series at the Longwood Cricket clubs turf court this afternoon, but Pat O'Hara Wood furnished sec- ond surprise by out-lasting Jean Boro- tra, champion of England and France, in a five set contest. As a result the score stands one match apiece for the rivals who aspire to challenge Amer ica for the international trophy in the years concluding matches at Philadel- phia next week. Lacoste defeated Pat terson 6-3, 6-2, 10-8, and Wood defeated Borotra, 1-6, GA, 1-6, GA, 6-2.
 Tomorrow afternoon the 20 year old Lacoste will team with Jacques Brugnon in the doubles encounter against Patterson and O'Hara Wood to break the deadlock. Regardless of the outcome of Fridays match the issue will remain in doubt until Saturday for one of the nations must win three matches before becoming the 1924 chal- lenger. On Saturday, Patterson will play Borotra in the first of the remain. ing matches as result of draw made late this afternoon, which means that O'Hara Wood and Lacoste, today's vic tors, will meet in the concluding con- test of the inter-zone play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-05
WILD BULL INV SHAPE
 TO ENCOUNTER WILLS
Firpo's Right Swing Finer Weapon Than Ever;
 Left Still Futile E.

rock-crusher. But Luis Angelo would only point to the school of plodding un- knowns of all colors and complexions, swaying, grunting, ripping the air with shadow punches and turning. them- selves inside out at floor calisthenics and say: They can stand it j; me can stand it, too"
 Luis Angelo's work in the open spaces on the margin of the lake has reduced him. to almost handsome pro- portions. The bulbous annex which ex- banded his belt line in a balloon-tire effect when he went into the. up-stat te camp has vanished and his form drops straight from the wishbone to the equator. His blubbery chins have melted away, revealing again the hard line of the jaw that took up the shock of half a dozen knock-down slams in the Dempsey fight.
 In his calisthenics and the silly paw ing known as shadow boxing, Luis Angelo was less clumsy than he was year ago but this meant little because his knees stiffened and touch his finger tips to the floor very gracefully, and could slide about "a gymnasium floor with remarkable. ease. It was when he quit the big main gymnasium and climbed the spiral iron stairs to small Ter chamber up in the tower, room, incidentally, where the old tinsel and plaster lilies of Evelyn Thaw's day still cling to the walls, tarnished and dusty and faded. the fuzzy Argentine dis played what he has to offer Harry Wills.
 Jack Townsend, an underslung, thick chested black man of the Sam Langford model, got into the ring with Luis and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-05
MIRIAM BURNS
 LOSES TO HIJRD Collett, Browne And Mrs. Vanderbeck Other
 Semi-F -Finalists

NAYATT, R. l., Sept. 4.-Three former national golf champions and a former national tennis champion were left in the tournament for selection of the years queen of American links as result of the third round today.
 In the semi-finals tomorrow Miss Glenna Collett, of Providence, will meet Miss Mary K. Browne, of Santa Monica, California, and Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd, of Philadelphia, will play Mrs. c. H. vanderbeck, of Phil adelphia. The results today were:
 Miss Collett defeated Mrs. Quintin Feitner, of New York, and 1.
 Miss Borwne defeated Miss Bernice Wall, Oshkosh, Wis, 5 and 1.
 Mrs. Hurd defeated Miss Miriam Burns, Kansas City, 3 and 2.
 Mrs. vanderbeck defeated Miss Au- drey Faust, St. Louis, and 2.
 The elimination of Miss Burns, who yesterday dethroned Miss Edith Cum mings of Chicago, as champion, and the steady golf of Miss Browne, former tennis champion, were the high spots in the days play.
 Miss Burns lost to Mrs. Hurd, twice titleholder in the same way that she nearly was defeated by Miss Cummings poor work around the greens. With the match square as she stood on the fourteenth tee, despite the loss of two holes through missing butts, Miss Burns proceeded to lose the next three holes and the match, when chip shots from the edge of the green ran far past the hole. The clinching shot was successful putt by Mrs. Hurd on the sixteenth from half yard after her brassie second had hit the top of a bunker and bounced onto the green.
 Miss Browne is the only woman to have reached the semi-finals in both the golf and tennis national tourna- ments for women and the distinctions come to her in the same year.
 Watching another match after she had triumphed today with less diff culty than anyone else, Miss Browne was congratulated by friends on hay ing the best medal of the day for the first nine holes, 41.
 Miss Browne was there up on Miss Wall at the turn having lost one hole at that point as the result of the only time in this tournament she had taken as many as three puts to green. She made two drives of 250 yards and one of 275 with the wind behind and showed improved ability to get to the green from bad lies. In one mashie niblick shot of 75 yards out of bushes to the pin she exhibited the strength of wrist that helped win tennis honors.
 Miss Collett, wonder golfer of the Rhode Island Country club, where the tournament is being played, is gen. erally expected to triumph over Miss Browne, tomorrow, but if Miss Borwne plays as she has all the week, Miss Collett cannot afford to slip as she did today without Miss Browne's bene- fitting by her errors.
 Four up at the eleventh hole and having lost only one hole up till then Miss Collett saw her lead over Mrs. Feitner cut to two holes, with three left to play as the result of visits to traps. She braced, however, and a birdie two at the short 17th gave her the match. Miss Collett drove one 300 yards to the green and at another time sank 50 foot mashie shot from the rough after tee shot out of bounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-09-05
SPORTS
WILLS REACHES
 BEST CONDITION

SOUTH AMPTON, N. T., Sept. A. Harry Wills sparring partners are sure that the Brown panther of New Orleans will defeat Luis Angel Firpo when the two ring gladiators meet in the ring at Boyles' Thirty Acres, Sep- tember II.
 A hurry call for sparring partners, sent out by Wills yesterday, met with no replies and the negro heavyweight will have to be content with the pres- ent supply.
 Wills is slowing up in his training activities. He has about reached his prime and he fears he may go stale from too much work before the fight. He said today he was satisfied with his present condition and weight.
 "I could step into the ring tomorrow against Firpo in the best condition of my career" said Wills after finishing light work today.