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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-21

TALKS
1t is not always possible to meas
ure the influence of men or events
It Is not always easy to trace the in
fiuenee of one generation upon the
next. However, in certain cases in
individuals the dominant character
istics are so pronounced that they are
inherited and manifested for several
generations. The subject of this
sketch is an illustration. Mr.. Sam
uet Bunker inherited from an able and
active father abilities that made him
one of the most noted men of his
time in this village, and these same
qualities were passed on to his son
the Hon. Fred W. Bunker. Another
illustration of this point, is in the
fact, that all three generations have
been represented on the board OF
trustees Of Arson Academy Mr.
Daniel Bunker. Mr.. Samuel Bunker
fhe subject of this sketch, and the
Hon. Fred w. Bunker who is at pres
ent the chairman of the board. There
is not another instance so far as we
know of this occurring. There are
instances Of father and son, that is
two generations but none of three.
Mr.. Samuel Bunker was born at Arson
in 1924 and died in California. He
was for more than so years. one of
the leading business men of this town.
His business interests were extern
sive and extended to the surrounding
towns. At one time he was deputy
sheriff of Somerset County, and dur
ing the Cival War Deputy Provost
Marshall of this district, In his bust
ness affairs he displayed qualities OF
leadership. shrewdness and sagacity
that stamped him, as a man, far above
the. common, In influence and power.
1t can be truly said that he was the
most active business man of his time
in this community. 1t would be a
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SkOWHEGAN LOCALS

Miss Hazel Redmond goes to Scion
Saturday for a week end visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Red
mond.
l.. II. Lowe went to Portland yes
terday on business trip but will re-
turn shortly to reopen the American
Clothing Cos. store here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Blaisdell of
East Front street entertained at a
card party last Monday evening, the
nursing force of Kennebec Valley
Hospital. Delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess during
the evening
The marriage of Mah1on D0mont to
Miss Sarah E. Rector was solemnized
Tuesday evening at 1880 at the Fed
Grated Church. Rev. George Loring
Thurlow officiated, using the single
ring service. The couple were at
tended by Miss Hazel Dumont and
Irving Oak.
Charles Decker, formerly of Brigh-
ton, who has for some time been en-
ployed by NJ. w. Savage in his ice
business, has purchased part in
terest in the Thompson meat market
on Main street and will be associated
with Frank Thompson in the manage
ment of the same.
The following students of the Jul
nior Class at the high school have
won high honors: Charles Dionne,
Mary Merrill, Ethlyn Mills, Dorothy
/ ~ n rf,ff n
Savage, James White; honors: Ed
ward Bilodeau Hermalene Boyd,
| Lawrence Chapman. Pauline Cloutier,
Evelyn Cobb, Margaret Conant, Doro-
thy Dane, Ralphard Hartline, Pris-
ella Hubbard. Harold Mclaughlin,
Gertrude RUSSELL Phyllis Whiting,
Walter Wilson.
On complaint of officer Albert
Pooler. Forrest Furbush, who was ar
rested for intoxication at the time of
the fire in the J. NJ. Little building,
where he was tenant, was brought
before Trial Justice r. G. Lord, Mon'
day morning. He pleaded not guilty
but was adjudged otherwise and fine
and costs amounting to $10,49 was
imposed or ten days in Jail. Fur
bush took an appeal and was placed
under bonds for 5000. Sureties were
furnished by Fred Cote and F. p. Fol
som.
Eye Create SINCE" at the Bethany
Baptist Church tomorrow friday
evening Is being anticipated by many
i Skowhegan people who are looking
forward to reminder of olden times.
The concert will be preceded by a
supper at which old fashioned sub
stantial foods and dainties will be
served. The singers will be dressed
in old time wearing apparel and the
songs and other features will be
those of earlier days. The affair is
being arranged by the Ella F. Mitch
ell Philathea Class.
Patients lately discharged from the
Kennebec Valley Hospital are: Mrs
Carroll Reynolds of Hathaway street
Margaret Page and Eleazer Guile
nett, the latter having been surgi-
cal patient there for several weeks
Emery T. Dyer, who has been at the
hospital has gone to his home on
Middle street Mrs. Fred BrahmeI
of New Vineyard. Bernard Knowles OF
North New Portland, both surgical
patients have both been discharged
as has Nathaniel Lombard of Har-
mony, who has been suffering from
the effects of broken leg. Mrs
j. Boardman Davis of Beech street
underwent surgical operation at the
hospital this week.
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SOION

Miss Mavourite Rowland and school
friend from Auburn were the week
end guests of Miss Howland's parents
and sister over the week end.
At the next regular meeting of
Northern Light Rebekah Lodge,
Thursday evening, February 2Sth,
there will be rehearsal of the de-
gree team 1t is hoped that all men,
bers of the staff may be present.
Having just bought the entire herd
of thoroughbred Jerseys of l. c. Pierce
of Bingham. Am offering for sale
or will trade for beef: cows, all Civ
ing milk, heifers that freshen in the
fall, good raising heifers, 1-2 year
old bull.
T. F. Davis
Farmers Phont 2-11-1O Scion, Me.
Mrs. Chas. J. Holway, North Arson
Me-, agent for the Royal Society
Goods. A small assortment may be
seen at Mrs. r. II. Haskells.
Mrs. Clara Jewett who has been
quite i'll for some time has not been
as well the past week.
Members OF Keystone Lodge and
the Grange attended the funeral of
Jonah Spaulding at the house, Sat
urday afternoon.
WANTED-A few dressed poultry
each week. T. F. Davis, Tel. 2-11-10,
Scion. 1wS
Bashful Mr.. Bobbs. farce. comedy
drama to be presented at Caratunk
Hall, Scion, Feb. %. by class of 1924
directed by William Dixon. Cast of
characters, Katherine Henderson. a
young wife. Halle Adams; Frederick
Henderson, her husband, William
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Hodgdon; Mrs. Virgins. the land
Jessie Lawrence; Obadiah STUD
fresh country product, Robert q
Francis Whitaker, an athlettI
Vesta Adams; Resale Otis, a
bud, Chestina Dawes; Mr.. Robj
Bobbs, the bashful one. Clarencs
tage; Jean Graham, Delaware
Grace Philbrook; MarstOn
anything but bashful, Ernest
Celestia Venderpool of the IN
Bernice Adams; Julia. her \
maid from Paris, Ky, Alice 4
Admission adults 35c; children|
dance after play. tickets 75c,
by Crescent Orchestra.
The Food School in the VI E. u
last week was not as largely AZ
ed as was hoped for. Miss IN
Jackson of the Extension Depa1I
from the University of Maine, v,
charge with Marion Hare the
ty demonstration. Those who ati
were much pleased with it and 4
much information. Charles X
kindly furnished a Nesco Perfed
stove for use in the cooking 4
was much liked by those who VI
in getting the dinner together.
hot dishes and deserts were
over it except the pudding theI
day which was cooked in the N
cooker. 1t seems pity that
people did not take the opporl
and gain something from people
were so familiar with their su]
Those who did not attend mi7
great deal. The expense was
by taking a collection each aiie1
and that was a small amount
( Rev. c. w. Rogers will spec
the Congregational Church sa
afternoon at 2:15. An urgea|
vitation is given to the public
present. =.
The Ladies Home Circle VIII
with Mrs. e. A. Coolidge Thun
Feb. %. A good attendance
pecially desired.
A. c. Head was home roe
woods for the week end.
PLEASANT STREET NJ. Z. cHs
Services for Sunday, Februal
1890 a. M, morning worship .
"a Safe Investment" 11.43 a. NJ,
day School; 7 p. m. evening ~
stereopticon lecture The 10
and Healer"
SOUTH SOLON +.
Fire caught on the ROOF OIL
Padham's house last Monday
Padham was alone at the time =.
shouts brought Mr.. Padham why
away who extinguished the "''
slight loss. -,
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester BunA
Athens were visiting his auns
d. w. Jewett last Monday :.
The measles have broken =,
the Longfellow school and as ~
of the scholars have had them :
be likely to have quite a run
EAST SoLON :,
Franklin school closes feoi'''
for the winter vacation.
Lester Chase was a calier III
hogan one day this week \,
Austin Taylor and wife arr :
at Edd Trips for the preStll,.,, AN,
! Mrs. James Lobdell was yls '~s
son, Maurice Jordan IN 9No''
the past week. -, a,
The hen thieves have bee" :
Edd Trips hen house. 4, i
Ruth Albee spent the ~eeN :
home. M
The Franklin school nao u"
and ear test the past weeh'
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LEXINGTON

LEXINGTON
Mr.. and Mrs Susie Howes have
come home, out from the camp of
Sandy Stream.
Mrs. George Pinkham and grand
son Leslie. visited her daughter, Mrs
Fred Ford and family one day this
week.
N. NJ Luce was aENorth New Port
land Saturday on business.
Mrs. G. s. Allhee Is at North Arson
caring for her daughter Shasta who
is not able TO walk around and wait
upon herself yet.
Quite a number.of children have the
whooping cough up this way but none
having it very hard.
Mrs. Fred Ford and children visited
Mrs. Sylvester Chapman Thursday
afternoon, who iS keeping house for
her brother, John Stafford.
Sylvester Chapman was in town
calling ON old Heighbors a few days
ago.
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great help to the town at the present
II we had number of citizens who
displayed the same qualities of acti-
vity and ability.
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of thoroughbred Jerseys of l. c. Pierce
of Bingham. Am offering for sale or
will trade for beef: 8 cows, all giving
milk. heifers that freshen in the
fa1. good raising heifers. = year
old bull.
T. f. Davis
Farmers Phone 2-11-10, Solon, Me.
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send one of the guides who might,
not guessing the truth, encounter
Sarichef, enlist his aid in his en-
ployer's behalf, and bring him back
as one of a rescue party to the
camp.
Her husband had been wronged
and. she believed. indirectly done to
DEATH He had been the victim of a
wicked, deliberate plot of which she
herself had been an unsuspecting in
strument. Her remorse had been
poignant before, but now is swept
over her like the sea, The cruel fu-
tility Of it all, the torturing sense of
bootless loss seemed more than she
could bear.
Ivan's expression hardly changed.
His face twitched once; and 1t might
have been that a mirthless. ironic
half-smile hovered for an instant at
his closely pressed lips. He walked
more fully into the freight, uttered
one grim, subdued oath, then leered
at his late secretary in contempt. 1t
was not that he failed to recognize
what this sudden coming meant to
him and his. He knew that, except
by Dorothy's loyalty to him, he
could never go back to the civilized
world again. He had risked every
thing, and he was done for, if the
truth ever came out; he had gone on
record in the Georgia courts as say
fDcr that ba had saap Pe+a.- NaUbai II
throw this man into the river and
that he had seen him go down for
the third time He would be ruined
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the sea carried through the moment,
unbroken, and the wind still yelled
and clustered, Tapping the canvas
with maniacal frepzy without an
instant's cessation. After one. great
start which seemed to be wholly in
ternal-One single. violent impulse
throughout the strong tree of his
nervous system that showed not 1t
all in his face or frame-aH his
powers seemed to rally, vouchsafinS
him not only perfect self-cOntrol
but a certain penetrative. infalhhle
quality of thought. Outwardly this
was Dorothy and Ivan's drama sole
ly neither in look nor word did he
give any sign that he recognized
SariChef. Such action might imme
diately reveal his own identity.
To Dorothy the sight of that
startled face that she recognized in
stantly as that of her husbands sup
posed victim was like a shattering
fist at her breast. Her throat froze
and she could not cry out; but in
stead of dullness and insensibility, a
white light Of uper-consciousness
seemed 10 pervade the scene; to her
also the whole truth became Nividly
cruelty manifest, and she was acute
ly sensitive as in a death by fire of
all it's tragic phases. Her hands
clasped, her face with deathly white
ugly and haggard from unbearazle
pain.
At the same time her thought
moved with a cruel clarity. She
knew now why Ivan had urged
Peters flight instead of encouraging
him in his first intention to stay and
fight the murder charge through
the courts. She saw now why Ivan
had directed him south, clearing the
way and arranging for his conceal
ment in the Brazilian Businesses; he
had known that Sarichef had gone
north and he had wanted to guard
against a possible meeting of the
two men. She understood why he
had been so moved and stirred, like
q man who has just come safely
through an unseen danger, when he
had got the word that Peter had
died in the North rather than the
South, and why he had opposed so
bitterly and earnestly her own ven
ture into the North in search Of her
husbands body; he had feared that
she might encounter and identify
Sarichef. Over and above the fact of
this present meeting, it was justif-
able fear. The North has but a
comparatively small white popula-
ton, and they all cross trials sooner
or later, particularly in this great
barren end of Alaska that was such
a refuge for missing men. He like
ly knew that Sarichef was located
somewhere in this immediate vicin-
ity-probably on the other side of
the peninsula-and therefore he had
insisted on going himself on the ex-
pedition after supplies, rather than
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SEVEN ENTER IN
SHRINE CONTEST
Queen of the Circus VIII
Get Free Trip,

With seven early entrants and
prospects of more. the Murat Tenn
pie popularity contest for queen Of
the circus" got under way today. Z.
J. GausepohI is general chairman of
the circus committee,
The entrants:
Miss Cathern Riley, 1917 College
Ave; Miss Frieda Ruth. 1911 Par
ker Ave; Mrs. Arnold Spencer. 521
East Dr., Woodruff PIace3 Miss Au-
gusta McGrath, Hume -Mansur build
ing: Miss Ruth Kersting. 1922 Olney
St; Mrs. w. A. Ricketts,. $50 Iowa
ST., and Miss Bessie Burgett, 43 n
Warman Ave.
The queen will be awarded a free
trip to Los Angeles and return with
the MUrat Shriners on their annual
pilgrimage next spring, and cash
prizes will be awarded second and
third honor contestants The con
test is based on the sales of advance
tickets for the Shrine circus festival
July 3-12 at Diamond Chain Park.
A booster meeting of Murat Tenn
ples uniformed organizations Friday
night was addressed by POtentate
Charles J. Orbison.
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CHAPTER XVIII
Sal-icIlef Appears

SdtiCHtI appears
There could not be the least doubt
OF Sarichef's identity. All three act
ors in the drama knew him at the
first glance, with certain recognition
not to be mistaken. His clothes were
rough and worn, but physically he
was unchanged since Pete had last
seen him on the launch on the Sa-
vannah. That fatal night, The
thought was infinitely ironicaI. Here
in the flesh, stood the man of whose
murder ne had believed himself
guilty and for which he had so dear.
ly paid.
There was one instant Of bewil,
dered cropping in the dark. and then
Pete knew the truth. He had sim
ply been the victim of a cruel re-
lentless, criminal mind. Ivan Ish.
min, loving Dorothy with his Orien-
tai ardOr, had schemed to win her
away from her husband, and he had
known no law but his own. That
he should have neither scruples nor
mercy was wholly in character: he
was a strong, profound, relentless
man, and he had never been one to
be swayed from his purpose. He
had craVed Dorothy with an unhOlv
fire, his genius demanded to prey
upon her. and when a drunken quar-
rel aboard the launch on the Sa
vannah River had given him his
opportunity, he had been remorsa.
less in taking advantage Of it.
Sarichef had been told to disappear:
Ivan had contrived the wicked lie
that had been Pete's downfall. When
Peter had wakened from drunken
slun1ber he had been easy to con-
vince that he had actually committed
the crime that Ivan sworn he had
seen. Pete's only amazement was
that SariChef had not actually been
slain to add plausibility to his
story, or he himself-by cunning,
deliberate, carefully covered murder
wiped from his rivals path.
The flood of vengeful rage that
might have been expected did not at
once sweep over Pete, partly be-
cause the drama of the moment car
ried him above it, partly from sheer
amazement at this incredible, upex-
pected visitation. He felt oddly
cool, capable of deliberate thought.
The moment was inordinately vivid
rather than dreamy; his realities
still endured-the clouds that hid
the stars, the camp fire glowing
| duly, the wide bed of straw at his
feet and the caribou flesh drying be
hind the camp stove. The moan of
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Clerk Doesn't Believe Flap
per vii! Use Cook Book.

The place was the marriage IL
cense counter in the office of County
Clerk Albert H. LOsche. The time
was a bright June day that followed
a moonlit June night.
Swagger stick, red slippers, rouge,
shingle-b bob and everything else tha.
tells of the Twentieth Century flap
per, a young lady and her swain
applied for a marriage license. After
ascertainirg the bride was a resident
of Marion County and over IS, that
the husband-to-be was over 81 and
Of sound mind, and that no divorce
costs were pending against either
from the last marriage, Miss Mar
garet Mahoney, deputy clerk. issued
the license and collected the $3.50.
We'll. I gave the young lady a
cook book, but I don't think she'll
ever use it" remarked Miss Mahoney
to Losche as the couple left.
With each license the clerk gives
a free. cook book. .
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BEGIN HERE TODAY

Peter Newhal. Augusta. Ga fees
to Alaska after being told by Ivan
lshmin, Russian Vlolinist he had
drowned Paul Sarichef IshmLn's sec
retarv. Ishmin and Peters wife Dor
othy had urgeG him TO go to South
America He joins Big Chris Lar
son IN response to a distress signal at
sea. giving Larson his sea jacket
Their launch hits rocks Larson S
body is buried as NewhaIIs. Peter.
rescued finds injuries have completely
changed his appearance.
Dorothy and -Ishman go to Alaska
t2 return Peter body They do not
recognize Peter in their head guide
A storm strands them at the grave
Change name a message from a
seance, Dorothy believes to be from
Peter, telling her to accept Ishmin
marriage proposal. Upon Ishmin
return from trip for supplies. he
and Dorothy are married by a native
priest Peter goes to give them best
wishes
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" POOL DRAWS
MEN AND BOYS
Social Program Is Proving
Popular This Summer.

Hundreds of men and boys are
swarming to the summer resort"
OF Indianapolis-the Young Mems
Christian Association. The main at
traction has been the swimming pool.
Last week more than 2,200 men and
boys used the pool.
The social program is proving
popular this summer. pFIundreds of
the ''Y" members and their frienas
are enjoying the special moving pic
ture SHOWS given semi-weekly.
The promotional work of the Fail
Educational classes Will begin next
month in 127 factories in the city.
Thirty of the first fifty boys to go
from Indianapolis to the Y. NJ. c. a.
camp near Bedford, Ind, for the
first ten days period have been en-
rolled.
Enrollments are now received also
Cor the second ten-day period be
ginning July >.
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He seemed to be lissening AS she
watched, fascinated, she saw the
rapt look leave his face, and a look
of common earthly interest take it's
place. He bent his head, straining;
then turned to Ivan.
IT'S the squaw, guess" he said.
She's already come with the sup
plies"
They heard dragging steps then
the crackle of dead twigs that were
strewn about the camp fire. Some
one with a heavy load halted just
outside the flap of the tent.
Pete drew aside the flap, and the
candle light streamed out into the
gloom 1t was not an Indian squaw
whol had brought this back-load of
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socially and professionally. and In all
probability the law itself would seize
him. Fortunately Dorothy was his
wife. Surely he would have vital
need Of her loyalty.
Himself, Dorothy. and sarchef
were now grouped about the fire:
and Pete stodidly piled on fresh fuel
The flame mounted higher, crack
ling; and the head guide retired into
the shadows just without the circle
Of weird. ruddy freight Then he
stood waiting. forgotten and unseen.
You fool.' Ivan began contemp-
tuously to Sarichef. What are you
doing here? Blackma1l, I suppose"
The mans blank face showed he
was8utterly baffled. He seemed to
be fearing a blow. ''I don't knoEa~
I can't explain" 80
Continued in Our Next Issue)
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NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY

fT HE girl spoke sharply in the
/ silence. Peter Newhau, my
- dead husband" she answered
in evident awe.
THAT word came from beyond the
grave" Pete went on solemnly. He
was partly acting on inspiration
Eow-an urge that he did not know
and partly in a deliberate attempt
to take advantage of Ivans Asiatic
superstitions. Peter Newhall that
was your husband is dead, but his
ghost has been here ali the time
both of you know it.. The girls
eyes filmed with tears, and she
nodded. Ivan, the ghost of Peter
Newhan is guarding this girl still.
1t will guard her clear to the end
I'm not a medium. as Joe is, yet I
know that as vel, as I know any
thing. You can take my word for
gospel Worship her and thank God
for her and be kind to her-and
your soul will be saved. But at the
first wickedness of which you are so
easily capable-tle ghost of Peter
NewhaH will hound you to your de-
struction.
Ivan stared like a stricken man.
Pete took a long-drawn breath, then
turned to Dorothy. Il want you to
remember, too" he told her gently,
his eyes fixed on hers. 'The~Ghost
of your husband is watching over
you-believe me, because it's true. If
you ever need him, he will be there
to help you. If you ever need me
your guide that is more than a guide
Il will come, no matter how many
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TOday;S Best X
Radio Features

fCOpyright. 1921. by Uritcd Prcss)
WLAG, Minneapolis C417 NJ. s P.
NJ. CST-MunicipaI band concert.
KGO, Oakland (312 NJ. Z p. NJ
PCST-MnsicaI Art Society mixed
quartette.
WEAF, New York (492 M, 10 P.
NJ EST-Vincent Lopez and his oc-
chestra will give a program Of dance
music.
VLP. Philadelphia (5O3 NJ. 7:45
P NJ. EST-Vesseua's band concert.
WTAM Cleveland $3.50 NJ. 9 p. NJ.
to Midnight-The WTAM dance o.
chestra and the Amphico quartette
in a popular program.
SUNDAY
WFAA, Dallas (476 NJ. Q P. NJ
CST-Grace Church double quartette
and orchestra.
WOS. Jefferson City (44o.9 M. s P.
NJ. CST-Union open-air services.
with Missouri State Prison Band.
WEAF', New York (492 b. $40 p
NJ. EST-Program from the Capitol
Theater, New York.
KSD. St Louis (546 NJ p. NJ.
CST-Musical program from the
Grand Central Theater
WIP. Philadelphia (509 NJ, $50 P
NJ. EST-Special Sunday evening
concert.
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RalstOn Ring

In a smaller ring, off to one side,
stands c. c. Carlin. Senator Under
woods manager He vii join in with
other groups to defeat any attempt
to force a majority vote for nomina-
ton; but then he will stand alone
trying to work up an enthusiasm
for his candidate. If ne fails. he
may move over to the Smith crowd
Tom Taggart, experienced show
man of many a ring, viii direct the
play for Senator Ralston of In
diana.
Near by will be a score or more
of other strategists, each maneuver-
ing around to get his candidate in
the spotlight. hoping that hisTact
Will put over the big headliner.
Together they viii make this the
'greatest-and-b biggest show the Car
den ever held-nOt even barring the
regular circus, the Wild West rodeo.
or big prize fights. For the CON
vention may wind up as a combina-
ton of all three.