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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Jackman Highway Safe for Travel

Portland Me-. August 14.-Maine's
summer trade for the second season
is feeling the unwelcome influence
of misrepresentation by an agent of
unfriendly competition concerning its
state highway from Quebec, accord
ing to increasing communications to
the State Publicity Bureau here.
Governor Percival P. Baxter and
Paul D. Sargent, chief engineer of
the State Highway Commission, are
among the Maine citizens who have
directly or indirectly come in con-
tact with malicious propaganda from
an individual who, stationed near the
Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. is
directing automobilists leaving the
city by way of Sherbrooke rather than
to Maine via Jackman on the strength
OF assertions that the Jackman trail
is unsafe for motor travel
Secretary Harrie b. Coe Of the
Publicity Bureau has received posi-
tive assurance from Chief Engineer
Sargent that the Jackman highway
is absolutely safe for tourists and in
fact is in rather good condition for
a highway on which construction
work is being conducted There Is
no excuse, according to Mr.. Sargent,
for anyone representing this road as
dangerous to motorists
Following receipt OF this informa-
ton. Secretary Coe communicated
with the secretary of the Quebec
Club and with officials of
the Chateau Frontenac, asking their
assistance in running down the agent
who is thus misrepresenting condi-
tions in Maine and if possible in as
the organization by which
the unfriendly individual is employ
ed. The State Of Maine Publicity
Bureau has pointed out in these com
that not only Maine but
other New England states, and Que
bee as we'll, are likely in the end to
suffer through such misrepresenta-
tons
As an added precaution. the Pub
Lefty Bureau is running an advertise
ment in a leading Quebec daily news
paper to the effect that Maine highway
out OF that province is in safe condi-
ton for travel.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Lakewood Notes

The Citizens Band of Skowhegan
will play at Lakewood next Sunday
at 2.30 and 7.30 p. m.
Every person who is married. who
expects to be married, who has been
married who wants to be married
and cant, who could be married but
won't, who should be married, who
shouldn't be married-in fact every
one ought to see New Toys" next
week
That combination balloon. confetti,
moonlight dance which follows the
performance on Tuesday, August
26th, will be knockout. You will
enjoy it all the more after seeing
New Toys"
Arrangements are now under way
to have the picture of the person who
wins the prize for the best title to
Hugh Herbert's new play published
in this paper If the winner so wishes.
Don't forget the date of this play
week of September list
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
News from Henderson Camps

The camps are filled to capacity
and will be for the remainder of the
month and far into September. 1t is
to be noticed that a great many
tourists are passing through Jack
man, and that more and more people
are approaching the beautiful Maine
summertime. Every state in the
union is represented at the camps,
and at present New York and Massa-
chusetts are leading.
A few weeks ago Mr. Henderson
had the pleasure of entertaining Gov.
Baxter. On the governors departure
Mr.. Henderson received an auto
graphed picture of his excellency,
which, needless to say, he prizes high
ly. Other notables who have stayed
at the camps are Judge Mills of New
York, Professor Pierce of Harvard
and Col William Point, who is COM
mander at West Point.
Among the arrivals for this week
are. Mr. and Mrs. r. P. McFadden
of Bath, Maine; Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Curtis and family of Meridian Conn;
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Bassett and son
of Hartsdale, N. Y; DR.. and Mrs.
Hayman of Providence, r. I.
Mr.. and Mrs. J6s. B. Knipe, Phila-
delphia, Pa; Mr.. and Mrs. r. p
Tinsley, N. Y. (Mr Tinsley is presi-
dent of the Standard Oil Co; Mr.. w.
= Budget and daughters of Danvers,
Mass, Mrs. 1. d. Coleman and Mrs.
Mabel Williams of Danvers, Mass;
f. NJ. Morris, Boston, Mass; Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S. Odcott, Boston, Mass; Dr.
A. S. Pope, Providence, r. l.; Will
bur Thorne, Augusta, Me-; John b.
Swinney and DR.. H. E. Plummer, New
York City; DR.. and Mrs. Ralph Hay
mon of Providence, r. l.; Mr.. Arm
strong and sons of Philadelphia; Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Hughes of Columbus,
Ohio; Mrs. John Deer of Toledo,
Ohio; S. Edward Choate and Mrs,
Hardenburg OF Los Angeles, Cal; Mr..
and Mrs. c. NJ. Spear and children of
Asbury Park, N j.; Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith and party. Hartford, Conn;
Mr.. Walter Smith, Flint, Mich; Mr..
Ricken of New York City; Mr.. and
Mrs. f. c. Kay and daughter of For
est Hills, Long Island; A. E. Paul,
Boston, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. Kings
ford, Philadelphia, Pa. DR.. and Mrs.
Thomas Swift and son, Mt. Vernon, n.
y; Mr. and Mrs. j. F. Larzelene, At
lantic City, n. J.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
MUCH WORK ON QUEBEC
HIGHWAY
Persons Desiring to Travel the Road
Need Have no Hesitancy in
so Doing

Information has come to the office
OF the State Highway Commission to
the effect that an organized effort is
being carried out in the city Que
bee to divert automobile traffic des-
tined for the United States by way of
the Quebec-Jackman- Waterville high
way, to highways leading back into
the states by way of Sherbrooke, Que
bee and the White or Green Noun
tains. 1t is understood that parties
are informed that the highway from
the MaineQuebec boundary to Bling
ham is unsafe for travel and in con-
sequence many cars are diverted
away from Maine, which undoubtedly
results in the loss of a large amount
OF revenue to parties in the State who
cater to tourist traffic.
The State Highway Commission is
this year making an effort to recon-
struct all of the sections of highway
between Bingham and the Quebec line
which have heretofore been consider
ed narrow and dangerous, in fact this
work has been going on for the past
two seasons and at the present time
some six crews are operating between
Caratunk and the Canadian line. Be
tween $50 and 300 men are employed
in this work, with about 80 horses
and 20 or more trucks. The Com
mission in May purchased a steam
shovel which has been constantly in
use between Caratunk and The Forks
in widening the narrow road along
the kennebec river.
While this large operation in high
way construction has been running
since about the 25th of May, not a
single report has come to the Office
of the Highway Commission of any
accident suffered by any traveller on
the highway or of any delay to traf-
fic. OF course there may be delays
of one or two minutes from time to
time, but there has been no delay
which has caused comment or COM
plant
Persons who have formerly travell-
ed this highway and have had occa-
sion to pass over the same road this
year have marvelled at the great
amount OF work which is being ac-
compfished and at the speed with
which the work is being carried on.
On recent Inspection the Commits
sion learned that the day before $50
cubic yards of gravel had been plac-
ed on the road between Caratunk and
The Forks in a single day. This
would be equivalent to gravelling
one-third of mile in length sixteen
feet wide and eight inches in depth
after rolling. This work was ac-
complished by the employment of
seventeen trucks, eight teams, two
leaders and 80 men, and
the expense of the gravel spread on
the road was considerably less than
$1.00 per cubic yard
The ride from the Quebec line to
Bingham is one of the most beautiful
rides in New England and it natural
ly attracts great many tourists from
all over the country, as well as being
a popular ride for citizens of Maine.
The Commission is anxious that par
ties contemplating using this high
way shall understand that reports
said to emanate from the city of Que
bee. to the effect that this road is
are untrue. Persons de-
string to travel this road need have
no hesitancy in so doing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Sunset Camps at North Pond

Mr. and Mrs. Charles King and son
Charles We're guest at North Pond
for two weeks. returning to their
home in Auburn, r. l., Thursday.
The annual Sunday school reunion
Of New Sharon, Mercer and Starks
was held at Sunset Camps. Tuesday
Fred Knights of Lewiston was one
of the successful fishermen last Sat
urday, catching the limit in one half
hour. White perch and black bass
all being over eighteen inches in
length. Mr.. knights has been COM
plimented very highly on his wonder
full catch.
Carl Green and Mike Carpenter
were callers at Island Park Monday
evening. The trip was made in Mr..
Crews new Ford truck.
1t will be of interest to many of
the citizens to learn that Robert
Groves will spend the winter in St.
Petersburg, Fla.
Dancing every Tuesday. Thursday
and Saturday at the North Pond Cast
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Must be In Charge OF Guides

lnasmuch as the Department of In
land Fisheries and Game has been in
formed that some non-residents in
terpret the law requiring non-resi-
dents who are hunting in inorganic
ed townships, whether camping or
not, to be in charge of a guide, to
apply TO only such non-residents as
are hunting big game. This is NOT
the case. No exception is made of
the kind of game a nonresident is
hunting. In other words, IL nom
resident is hunting any wild bird or
wild animal in any unorganized
township in the State, regardless of
where he makes his headquarters,
whether camping or not--he must be
in charge of a guide, and the law
provides that one guide cannot guide
at the same time more than five non
residents in hunting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
"New Toys mt Lakewood Theatre
Next Week

Everybody loved six Cylinder
Love-" Its companion success is
New Toys" in which Ernest Truck
repeated his earlier achievement
The play has just closed long run
in Chicago. and Sam II. Harris, its
producer, has been kind enough to
release it for production by the Lake
wood players. The play is a comic
tragedy of married life in which We
find young husband very much tired
of being married, and young wife
very much tired of doing housework
They begin to amuse themselves with
new toys" and then the fun begins
The widespread popularity of the
play rests in its remarkable human
qualities. For instance, when the
little dinner party so carefully plan
ned for four, swells to double that
number through the untimely arrival
of friends. When soup for four is
served to eight, and the roast duck
comes in with the sign Family Hold
Back" written in the eyes of the anxi-
Gus hostess. you will double with
laughter This is only one of the
merry instances that occur through
out the evening, and its unusual
finish will quite take you by surprise
Those who see next weeks play land
everyone wants to see it, will find it
one OF the choicest entertainments Of
the season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Croker Lake Camps Have Many
Guests

The Croker Lake Camps are filled
to its capacity. There are now TWEEN
ty guests at the Camps. Mr.. Nc
Kenney reports that he has had a
very good run since the last OF July
and has quite a few guests coming for
the month OF September. He ex-
poets to be filled up through the hunt
ing season as he already has a num-
Der of letters from sportsman wish
ing accommodation through the hunt
ing season. The guests who are
now at the camps and have been
the past week are as follows:
DR.. and Mrs. J. H. Phinney. Gin
cinnati, Ohio; J. H. Phinney. Jr.. Gin
cinnati. Ohio; DR. and Mrs W W
Hayes, New York City; DR.. and Mrs
L. P. Kramer, George w. Kramer
Warren H. Kramer, Elizabeth, n. j;
George w. Ford. James p. Ford, Chel-
sea. Mass; A. II. Mcpherson. W II.
Cronin. Fred W. Glazier. Boston.
Mass; Joel H. Metcalf. WATERFOWL,
Mass; II. ". Craig. H. p. Craig.
Plaintield. n. j.; H. L. Cornet. Wood
stock. Vt; Mr. and Mrs. r. B. Kel-
sey, East Orange, y. j.; Mr.. and Mrs.
H. n. Niuihdit otdHlofu, NOun., y.
Gould Cook. A. H. Champion. Newton,
Mass. H. L. Newman. J. H. Smith.
J. H. Atwood, b. B. Abbott. Boston.
Mass; Mr. and Mrs. H. l.. Esthern.
Andoyer, Mass; Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
E. Folsom, Mr.. and Mrs. F. w Preble,
Bingham; Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Pierce,
Caratunk; l.. E. Henderson, Jackson !:
Forrest H. Cannon. John r. Reynolds.
Pittsburg, Pa; Miss Myrtle Jordan,
Waterville Mrs. Minna Boothby
Lynn, Mass; Harold Bridges. Oak
land. Mass; J. NJ. Bridges, Waterville.
Mass; Mr. and Mrs. NJ X. Anome.
Jersey City, n. j.; Ralph H. Cushman,
Payson P Merrill, Kenneth X Abbott.
Robert H. Bacon. Chicago, Ill; Frank
P. Higgins, Royal R. Haines, Pater-
son, y. J.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Doe and Fawn In Potato Field

While inspecting field Of potatoes
on the Clifford place. near Goodwill
Farm, County Agent Gerald {. Dunn.
the other day was surprised to come
upon a doe and fawn. He was able
TO get within a hundred yards of the
two animals. which were feeding upon
pigweed tops. After examining them
for time, Mr. Dunn frightened the
animals away as he feared someone
might see them and be tempted TO
shoot them This would not be as
unusual If ii were not quite dis
lance from any wooded places.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Dog Captures WoOdchuck
by Roland T Pattenl

by ROlanQ L. BaUen)
Skowhegan enjoys being referred to
as a rural community, MAY it ever
be worthy of that name. We have
had moose deer. raccoons and other
wild animals. not plentiful. but oc-
casionally in our streets. Partridge.
not often. but now and then. fly in
to town and alight upon our fences
and in our gardens. We might well
be proud If these forest denizens
would come more often.
Tuesday morning at about ten
o'clock l was walking up Elm street
toward my home. l saw good-sized
white dog coming toward me. proceed
ing with dignity down the middle of
the thoroughfsre. He had something
in his mouth which | couldn't at first
distinguish. but upon nearer approach
discovered that it was a woodchuck.
Doggie had evidently been out in the
fields, presumably up on Neil HILL do
ing little hunting on his own ac-
count. He was very proud, but had
no idea Of stopping to be interviewed.
tried to conjole him into little
halt for this purpose, but all was of
no effect. He showed little appre-
citation of my most beguiling whistles
and calls, but kept right on. Tn
doubtedly he went directly home to
exhibit with pride his capture to his
master and family.
He was almost pure white
could not make out his breeding.
have curiosity to know to whom he
belongs and perhaps someone who
reads this article will tell me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
r.
sihers and Mothers OF Young
Children

Is wealth. Start early your
account in the bank of health
Feop good habits, with all their
to healtH and growth, plan
|thllds day by the clock. ,
A. up; 7.30, eat; 8, play; 10
rest u, eat; 1890 p. M, play;
Fp' 800, play; 6, eat; Z. in bed.
|eur ehild's weight right for his
/ Get a height-weight card
r A healthy child gains an
Il OIL eight ounces a month.
regular hour for every meal.
regular meal for every hour.
aeal time a happy time. Plain,
(Mng foods for your child.
should include: Green vege-
M some fruit every day; a
MIX or more daily, "a quart
enid Is underweight). eau
40 candy for the underweight
''hH' IN rlRnL, one piece
meal will not harm. Your
aeas to drink four glasses of
"e'y DAY A bowel move
gay helps to keep the doctor
lf' your child have more than
Sn a week. White, shiny,
pttl Tor your child, for his
4 'aa future good. Let brush
:" "elh be your child's daily
.Rl another of his good ha-
:, Washing his hands before he
II ~ oelore he sleeps. Give your
n possible fresh air and sun
,,r mpoors and out of doors for
i, ana rest time. Be advised
" 'alla when he says, at bed
y !, father, mother.-don't
' Vpen all my windows wide"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Fish and Game Department Gives Ex-
planation OF Law Applying to
Nonresident Guides

The Department of Inland Fisheries
and Game has received many requests
of late from non-residents in various
parts Of the United States-would-b be
visitors to Maine-for nonresident
guide licenses. The Department is
obliged to inform such applicants that
it can issue guide licenses only to
such non-residents as possess the
necessary qualifications and live in
contiguous territory to Maine, that is.
in the State of New Hampshire, or in
the Provinces of Quebec or New
Brunswick.
Even though the Department should
issue guide license to a resident OF
Massachusetts,, New York OHIO or
other non-contiguous State, it would
be no protection to the licensee as It's
issuance is not authorized by law.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
Cook and Guide Long in The Service

Weymouth }. Collins OF Moscow was
in town Tuesday and chatted for a
few minutes with the Big Woods
Editor, telling him that he was leav-
ing for lockwood to cook for a par
ty, whom he had served in similar
capacity for twenty years. This will
he in the vicinity of Brassua Rapids,
near Brassua Lake and the party is
made up of F. {, Payson OF Port
land and several other friends. Mr..
Collins brother will be with the
same party as guide and he has also
served them for twenty-five years
The two gentlemen will be in the
section already referred to until the
first OF November.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
:, Rlaek Bass In Trout and
u Waters Discouraged

,..r been the practice of the
lonS If Inland Fisheries and
!. n " approve an application
es...Odnction of black bass in
p uouds where they do not a T
y pOO or in lakes or ponds which
S.tic stocking may be de-
f inio good trout or salmon
:. '.' ordinarily the bass have a
~ drive out the other fish.
sections " are approved, how
P'i lstes that cannot be devel-
.ood trout or salmon waters
s so connected with such wat
$50 with such large bodies
like Belgrade Lakes. Lake
E..vassee. or Lake Kezar, for
tbp presence of bass does
n be a detriment to trout
!, Init. in smaller ponds, as
Es,1gested, the situation seems
! connection the department
.sotion to the Maine Law
rabbits the introduction of
kout a permit-Section 20 OF
nd Fish and Game Laws.
N 20 Whoever introduces
[sy kind into any of the waters
'tstp by means of live fish or
l. EXCEPT upon written per-
If the commissioner OF In
E,bpries and Game. shall pay
/ not less than fifty, n0r MOre
|, hundred dollars.
| states where trout abound
|ser considering the same ST
outlined above, and in this
Nam a recent statement in a
|dOn issued by the California
4 Game Department will be of
1 BASS ENDANGER TROUT
ANGLING
krous factors are concerned
bspletion to be noted in many
where angling Is now on the
Sp0rtsmen are naturally
n over conditions. However,
Of attempting to improve the
khing by some sane conserva-
kasures, as, for instance, in
protection for spawning steel
key Immediately demand the
|tion of some other fish, fail
realize that there is no fresh
khing so attractive to the ma
] is trout fishing. The usual
! is for the planting Of black
Nothing Injuries trout fishing
Mss perhaps the introduction
Sktory a fish as the gar pike.
Instance In California where
b have been introduced into
Mere trout angling was form
yed, there has been a rapid
rance of the trout. Whereas
narly always a chance to
! a least few trout in trout
| the black bass Is not so de-
Whiting we'll on certain days
lhsing absolutely to take the
J bait on other days.
TTning is here issued to every
IN the fstate regarding this
! demand. Save all trout
and lakes for trout fishing.
bis is the most popular type
hng, Plant reservoirs which
contain trout with bass, thus
ng an additional resource rath-
supplanting one"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
New Bridge for Malbon's Mills

Lamont Appleby from town who
has the contract to build the north
bridge at Malbon's Mills. commenced
work last week and has the Temporal
ry bridge already made, the cover
ing to the old bridge is being re
moved and the new frame work is
being made ready to he put in place
soon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
STATE OF MAINR
PUBLIC NOTICE

In conformity with the provisions
OF Capter 2l9, p. L.. 1917, as amended,
and deeming it for the best interests
or the State, the Commissioner OF
Inland Fisheries and Game hereby
promulgates the following rules and
regulations pertaining to fishing In
Head Stream and certain tributar ies
thereof, situated in Moose River
Plantation and in Bald Mountain
Township. in the county of Somerset.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
section !. For period of four
years from the 2Ist day Of August. A
p 1924, It shall he unlawful for any
person TO fish for. take catch or xiii
portion of Head Stream between the
old Harris * Holden saWmill site. So
called, and Head Pond. said waters
being situated within the limits Of
Moose River Plantation. in the county
OF somerset. or in that portion OF
Hea!d Stream which : situated in
Bald Mountain Township. so-called in
said county Of Somerset. or i'll any of
the tributaries 10 sad Head Stream,
OF said Moose River Plantation or said
Bald Mountain Township.
1t shall also be unlawful for any
person to have IN possession at any
time any kind of fish taken in any OF
the waters above named.
Dated at Augusta, Maine. this 3lst
day Of July. \. D., 1924
WILLIS f. PARSONS.
Commissioner OF Inland
Fisheries and Game
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21
'ard OF Appreciation

|, u. 70 sincerely thank all my
4 t1 ~' Tue flowers and gifts which
h Son. recipient of during my stay
khs,.. LLOYD R. VALERIE
s'a' Ne, Aug 81, 1924
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\ on ~, peloiS has had a crew at
IN nv ,ue e, Seboomook cutoff clear
smk glu brush and fallen trees.
Mn tbo Is making a vast improve
"e appearance of the road.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-21

Independent-Rep So a year.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-14
BUSINESS SERVICE
HeIp-NIen Wanted

GUARANTEED LIVING-4f you are de- Eirous Of making a good income on ore ot the best sales propositions In this section, We want your answer to this advertisement, OuI line Is one of the most complete In the automotivs indus try. We are desirous of obtaining the services of few honest, hardworking men willing 10 put their whole time into thIs proposition. Only men who are anxious to better their positions and in- crease their earnings will be considered. Write us of your experience and t satis- factory we will get h touch with you. Box l0-C, Herald.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-14
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
Apartments and Tcuements

Bt>eETT ST, Q2-6 room tenement, on Ens; floor to rent. BElbEN ST, 41--5 room tenement, sec- oud floor. all Improvements. EETTI.N ST. yl-t,uumeut of . rooms now fousa, steam heat. Cali 52o7-3. FELNIDEEE-Stau,ey St, beautiful 5 roou apartments in new bldg, with all modem uouyeulenrcs, with or without r,a'y. garage. Inquire, D. Koloduoy. l543 stanley st, or phone 2:30 or Ik-n.-.
New Britain herald., 1924-11-14

WHITE LEGHORN bullets, from state tested stock. immediate delivery, Hall Erns.. MhlIincfnrd. Conn.