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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
SOLON

Miss Alberta Whipple who was i'll
with bad cold the last OF the week
is better
Gilmore Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Walker and Miss Edith Walker of
Arson were in town Tuesday even
ing to attend the recital.
Are you giving Health for Christ
mas? Buy Christmas Health Seals.
Mrs Lulu Tozier is home from
Pennington for the Christmas vaca-
ton. Misses Chispa Rowell and
Beatrice Hall came day or so later.
New stock of mantle lamps just re-
eeived. Regular price $11. Special
until Xmas 1878, complete. Caswel'
Bingham. 3w49
Evelyn Butts, Geneva Hunnewell
and Miss Webb, students at Farming
ton Normal are enjoying a two weeks
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18

M Refreshments Of coffee. sand
9iehes. Jelly roll and chocolate cake
were served b. the committee in
charge
Central High Seho0. will close to-
morrow for the Christmas vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs Steward viii go TO Port
land next Saturday where they will
spend the Christmas holidays. Miss
Hester Pullen will go to her home mn
North Arson.
Mrs. Charles Holbrook and daugh-
ter Mrs. f. w Emery were shopping
in Skowhegan last Saturday.
George Leach and daughter, Miss
Belva Leach of North Penobscot are
spending the winter with Mrs.
Leach's other daughter and husband,
Mr. and Mrs. H. c. Walker.
Miss Ida Gowell has returned home
from Belgrade where she has been
visiting friends.
Miss Maggie b. Tozier has COM
pleted her duties at II. c. Walkers
and is spending the Christmas holt
day at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. NJ NJ. Tozier.
The parts for the senior play. THE
Second Puncture," three act drama,
have been assigned as follows: Betty
Holmes, Christine Adams; Faith Hy-
land, Nora HOlbrook; Slippery jim,
Franz Luce; Dick Loring, Robert
Scott: Harry Moseley. Winston Ed
wards; Mrs. Wallace, Helen Boyon-
ton. Mr.. Wallace, Thomas Lisherness;
detective, Marshall Edwards VIII
Hyland, Merton Hutchins; Grace An
drews. Zillah Davis; Lena Moseley
Mary Weimer; Della. Jennie Hoi-
brook; Norah. the Irish cook; Eva
Weimer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Aston Ward and
dren. Francis and Lowell lett
Friday for Bedford. New York, Y
Mr.. Ward has a position.
A. c. Head was in Skowhegan
day.
A pageant, "The Search Of
Shepards" given b. the ChH1
Endeavor Society Of the cong]
tional Church next Sunday eve
4 general invitation is eXtena1
ALA The Christmas tree and
cert will be given "Wednesday
ing.
A delightful recital was glvel
the pupils of Florence Walker az
Tuesday evening at the Congress
al Church. A variety Of nun
were enjoyed and songs we're
by Marjorie Goodrich, Janet ]
and Mrs. Adams. In piano nun
were Maxine Abbey, Marta PAU
Their Boyington. Venessa IRVINE
reen Nottage. Glendon smith,
Shorey, Dorothy Abbey, Miriam
rabee. Helen Ray. Roland CRAM
net Irvine, Lucille French 80,
PLEASANT STREET NJ. +. CH1
J. G. p. Sherburne. Pastor
Sunday. Dec. Dist, lo.'o d
morning worship. anthems D!
choir. sermon by the pastor =,
for the King; 11.45 IL m. ou
School; els p. m. Epworth ne.
Z p. M. evening worship. s'efeop
story-"The Shepherd Who Di .
Hasten to Bethlehem. but ATTN
Wednesday, Dec. oath, '5o =
Christmas exercises and tree
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
ATHENS
Deferred

Mrs w. H. Stevens of Johnson, VT,
a sister of Mrs. NJ. j. Hight, also
came to attend the funeral and will
remain while with the family.
Others from out of town who attend
ed the funeral were: Mr.. Hight's
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-18
MADISON

\ Dance at the Elms Hall CnIIs -
Eve, Dec. "a. Ride in n"'
from car to hall, 10c. Ina1 -
music by Varney's 4 piece 0'I
ira. Usual prices. Let's 60 -,
-Adyt. W.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
COLLEEN MOORE ON PALACE SCREEN
"FIaming Youth" Treats With
 American Society

Those who enjoy highly romantic situations laid in an atmosphere of unconventional. exotic merrymaking, will find much to please in Flaming Youth" First National perturbation of Warner Fabian's daring story of contemporary life, which is at the Palace theater for a four days show ing starting Sunday,
 Treating with life as lived in certain circles of American society, Flaming Youth" stands out as pure entertain ment, and il is also q sermon that could well be needed by those who are wont to scoff at the conventions
 Blaming Youth" paints true pie ture Of the age in which We are now living. The recklessness of youth, the mad-eap craving for pleasure, the abandonment of the conventions and the psychology of the modern young girl who takes her fun where she finds it''-all these are dramatically drawn in this startling peture.
 The principal role, that of the youngest daughter, Patricia Fen triss." proves an admirable part for Colleen Moore. She handles the role most effectively. Other prominent members of the cast, all deserving of credit for the manner in which they
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
THE MAILMAN ID BE
 GREAT LYCEUM REEL
Local Postal EmplOyg to Attend
 in Body, Following Parade

The showing of "The Mail Man."
 night, is to be made quite an occasion
 by the postal delivery men in this
 city who are planning to attend the
 Monday evening showing in body. The local carriers. augmented by
 some of their brother carriers from
 Bristol Meriden and Hartford, plan
 to march about the central square in a body and then proceed to the theater to see this picture which garbed government employees. Also. it is likely that proceeding the show ing Monday evening there will be two-minute address from the stage telling the aims and objects of the proposed legislation affecting the post men now pending before congress. The advent of this picture. therefore. will be an unusual event in theatrical circles and the attendance of the postmen in body is in itself testi- monial of the drama. which has been endorsed by leading postal officials all over the country. A special trailer, or short reel, accompanying this pie ture has a special Connecticut inter est.
 Sunday nights bill therefore, will be featured by The. Mail Man" and as an added attraction "The Tango Cavalier" starring George Larkin and Ollie Kirby, this last named being dandy mystery play concern ing the U. S. secret service. A gov ernment operative, disguised as a Spanish caballero, wanders into a border town and it is there that he gets into all kinds of exciting adven- lures, eventually winning sweet heart. Other pictures which the Ly- ceum will present this coming week are the usual news reels and com- edies and for Thursday. Friday and Bryant Washburn and Mabel Forrest in ''The Love Trap" a story in which there is plenty of &C., ton, love, mystery and humor. The gowns worn in this picture are un- usually elaborate. Also. the Lyceum
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Me eAdxnturesj Eagys4yAnn A Ra9eeAyAn4y R 4Wd1s !y 1ekmy Sru<'< o7

Mercy mel" Mrs. Cookie said with n shiyer. T do hope the Hungry How loon does not return' It made me feel chilly all over my cookie body when he spoke of eating ns!"
 T do not believe the Hungry How loon will return!" the nice kind snitz- noodle said: wishing to make Mrs. Cookie feel happier.
 No. He will not return, I am snre," little Weekly said.
 But both little Weekly and the Snitznoodle were mistaken, for in a very short time, here came the Hun gry Howloon galloping up to the Cookie house.
 Bang! Bang! Thump Thnmp.' he hammered on the door.
 My goodness! He will knock all the candy icing off the roof" Mir, Cookie said. Then if we have a rain we will be in an awful fx!"
 You run home!' Raggedy Ann gry Howloon.
 "I shan't do it until have eaten six or seven cookie people," the Hun gry Howloon howled. "Hookie the Goblin said I might eat them if l wished!"
 'Hookie the Goblin does not own the nice kind Cookie people," Rag gedy Ann replied, and besides, there are only five cookie people herc."
 Then I shall eat all five of them." the Hungry Howloon promised.
 Dear me-" Mrs. Cookie cried. What shall we do?"
 There is nothing we can do, Mrs. Cookie!" Raggedy Ann said. He will get tired pretty soon and go away" Then through the door Raggedy Ann said to the Hungry Howloon, You'd better run home! Your mama wants you. am sure!"
 And l am sure she doesn't want mel" the Howioon replied. Because told you once before. I haven't any 
 Raggedy Ann couldn't think of i anything to reply to this; in fact, she l felt sorry for anyone who did not 1 have a nice. kind mama.
 The Howloon waited few minutes, then he began humping harder and | harder on the door.
 My gracious, He will break it in,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

crime Arnold, Damn Pennel and Marty
 Barrett in a little satire with music Bert Merose is back. Everyone re-
 members Bert Melros the funny clown with the tables who fell from the top of four of them after
 swayin,g back and forth. He now has partner named Waddie and the two of the mwll keep any audience in conyulsions of laughter. Public approval is the game sought by every vaudeville hunter and Seville and Phillips have succeeded in bagging their share. They do remarkable feats in their novelty Hunting" per forming on the slack wire in a most sensational manner; Madge Maitland will be seen in Characterized Bits of
 comedy" and as she is very clever com edienne, it will be real enter
 taining to hear Miss Maitland: The Franklin Comedy Four will be one of
 the big hits of the show with their fine comedy singing offering as this quartet are big favorites everywhere.
 Those who go to the theater to see stars and those who attend to see a great story, will find both at the Capi- tol theater beginning Monday, when Fred Niblo's Strangers of the Night" opens.
 All-star casts are sometimes dis covered to be no-star casts, but Fred Niblo assembled a group of players who were individually famous when he began production on strangers of the Night" for Louis B. Mayer and Metro.
 For the role of Captain Apple jack" made famous in Walter Hack ett's stage play from which strangers of the Night" was adapted, he selected Matt Moore. Miss Enid Bennett. re- membered as Maid Marion in Robin Hood" appears in the role of a de- mure little British girl while Bar bara La Marr is the spectacularly beautiful Russian adventures. Rob- ert McKim is again q screen villain, while such favorites as Otto Hoffman. Emily E'itzroy. Thomas Ricketts and Mathilde Brundage are exceptionally well cast.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
MY HUSBANDS Garrison New
 REVELATIONS OF A WIFE

fire Jim had built in the library.
 What do you mean?" l asked startled.
 Laws are funny things" she returned. "The father survived the mother, you see, therefore his side of the family has the first claim op those children"
 There's not one of them would turn one hand over the other to aid the children or have anything to do with their care, if Williams savings were not in question:" I returned hotly. You have no idea what kind of people they are. Poor William was as unlike"
 T can guess their kind" Lillian interrupted. T have seen them many times. But. unfortunately, the law won't consider their emotional re- actions, not at first, anyway. Let us hope sincerely that MT. Harrison was able to sign that will"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

enact their roles are Milton sills, FL liott Dexter. Myrtle Stedman, Sylvia Breamer, Betty Francisco, Phillips Smalley, Walter McGrail, Ben Lyon and others.
 On Thursday the entire show changes and brings William $. Hart in his return to the screen in Wild Bill Hickock," and Columbus" the first in the Chronicles Of America se- ries. Columbus" is in four reels and is the first authentic story of the dis covery Of America. As a special vaudeville presentation the manage ment will present on this bill John l.. Sulliyan's Rexmere Orchestra, all To- cal boys
 The Palace management announces the vaudeville presentation on Thurs day. Friday and Saturday of next week of John L. Sulliyan's Rexmere orchestra. The Rexmere orchestra is well known locally. John J. O'Brien, the local singer. will be soloist with the offering.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

announces for future showing such big pictures as D. w. Griffiths The White Rose" Judgment of the storm" Cameo Kirby and Charles Ray in "'rhe Girl l Love" In ac- cordance with the usual policy, the vaudeville bill will be changed on Monday and Thursday.
 In "The Mail Man." which opens tomorrow night, the producer discov- CTS a character whose life is packed with drama and he develops it as he did the firemen and policemen in
 "rhe Third Alarm and Tn the Name of the Law" Ralph Lewis, in- terpreting the role, puts into his work so much feeling that he leaves last ing impression.
 The picture is replete with sensa- tional scenes, one of which is an ex- citing chase of rum runner by the ships of the Pacific fleet. Other big scenes which occur in this spectacular photodrama are airplanas attacking from the air and submarines from the deep, the robbery of a post office, row boat struck by lightning and a sensational rescue in the pounding surf and, toward the end. d son doomed to death on the gallows and then the breath taking, terrible race with death.
 The third degree in d new form; mysterious roadhouse staying. blackmail, suspense, danger, great emotion and heart interest are the outstanding features of ''Tile Love Trap" which comes Thursday. In addition to Washburn and Miss For rest, prominent parts are taken by Wheeler Oakman, the heavy. and Mabel Trunnelle in the emotional role
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

in minute." Mrs. Cookie said.
 And in q minute, that is just what the Hungry Howloon did. He broke the door right off of it's candy hinges and came walking into the cookie house.
 The Hungry Howloon had never seen either the Raggedys, the snltz- noodle, little Weekly or the Cookie people before, so he did not know which was which. show me the Cookie people" he cried. "T am get ting hungrier and hungrier every minute!"
 As no one answered him, the Hun gry Howloon caught Raggedy Andy. "I shall start eating this one'" he said.
 Raggedy Andy knew it wouldn't
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
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10 you that nothing could make it possible for me 10 link my life with yours.
 In my sheltered life I had not dreamed that if was really true that any male creature could he so cruel.
 cannot understand why you have mistaken the sweet regard and gem tle friendship existing between my self and your mother as a bid for your favor.
 Perhaps you will not believe me when l tell you I cannot conceive that such an unfilial human being could live.
 Your mother at tine present mo- She has not stopped weeping since she received your letter. She means and cries all the time.
 am not writing this 10 elicit any sympathy from you. I am only stat ing a fact.
 | have told her now is the time 10 cast you off and that if she can belle her maternal emotions in the end she will he much better and live to thank me for this advice.
 I hardly know. however. what she is going 10 do in the future for after the insulting letter you have written about me 10 her I cannot still stay with her and keep my self respect.
 This decision on my psrf, I think. is worrying her more than all that you have said to her.
 However. my resolution Is made, I am moving out tomorrow, although the doctor has begged me 10 stay. He says he will not answer for the if I do.
 If your mother passes away be- cause Of this her death wili be on your head.
 PRISCILLA pRADFOPD.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

hurt him, even if the Howloon should eat him, for Raggedy Andy was made of cloth and stuffed with cotton, so Raggedy Andy just smiled his paint ed smile and did not say a word Mrs. Cookie though did not care to see the Howloon eat Raggedy Andy. so she said, That's Raggedy Andy! You mustn't cat him. l am Mrs. Cookie!'
 Then the Hungry Howloon let go of Raggedy Andy and caught Mrs. Cookie. Then I shall eat you." he said
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

but to be operats4 upon. and of courss that would cost usa great deal. My hus- hand heard about Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound st the factory and one night he stopped at the drug store and bought me . bottle of it. had be- run to think there ras no help for me. but took three bottles of 1t and new | feel ike myself once more. The price for three bottles wasn't % much ss the So~tor had charged. cannot praise Lydia E. Pfnkhsmfs Vegetable Com round enough. Mrs. DORa 0sz oREz. fs0 Sherman Avenue, South Bend. Ina
 Women troubled with female weak sees should sgive Lydia E. Ptnkhs s Vegstsble fksapound fair trial-nor. For sale by druggists everywhere.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
The Two Telcgrams That Came
 From Dicky

The Two TeIcgrams That Came
 From Dick,
 Over my mother-inlaw's bowed head I signaled Mrs. Tier imperative ly to send for Lillian, for was much alarmed at the paroxssm of wteping which had seized her while recalling q memory of her dsad daughters childhood. S1fe had borne up 50 brayely ever since the news of the awful accident, with a strength so un- natural and composure so uncom- mon, that was terrified lest this sud- den emotional breakdown might not prove too much fcr her weak heart
 But Lillians fare was reassuring, the pitifully exhausted old figure in- to bed. she seized the first oppor- unity to whisper encouragingly:
 She's all right. This is the best thing that could have happened. She was setting altogether too terrific a pace for. her age and strength. If we can just get her to sleep for awhile, she'll wake up refreshed
 But inducing sleep for my mother
 
 more easily suggested than per- formed. She lay quiet, exhausted, but wakeful for several hours after her outburst lof sobs, and she ',egan a restless toang with an occasional plaintiye "If could only sleep" which tnGeed insistently at my sympathies.
 At last wentured on an exp aditnt which at any other time I would no. have dared suggest to Dicky's dignifled parent. But her need was So patent and so great that I took my courage in both hands. .....
 Mother. dear1 I said softly, don't you suppose if knelt down here by the side of the bed and held you in my arms, you might be able to get to sleep"
 Soothing Her to sleep Her eyebrows drew down into a scowl, but 1t vanished almost at once, and she looked up at me pathetieally. \
 You might try" she said doubt fully.
 I promptly sank on my knees and slipped my arms around her, draw ing her head against my shoulder. At first l simply let her rest there. but after little l began to stroke her forehead softly. and at last yen- tured to begin low crooning of the melodies with which sometimes in defiance of all modern child cul- tnrists, put Junior 10 sleep. Her face was hidden from me, and l did not know what success. if any. the eN- nH staa Ha tnft into the room, and with n searching glance at her and careful listening 10 her breathing. nodded to me, and with infinite pains took the frail old form from my stiffened arms and laid l her back upon her pillows. Good work, Madge," she said, 1 when We had stolen softly from the l room. If nothing wakens her, she i ought to sleep for hours" Nothing shall waken hcr.-'I said 1 grimiy and set such n watch upon 1 kntjc's shrill voice and noisy move ments that l think my little maid I was almost upon the point Of rebel lion several times during the after noon. Mrs. Ticer sagely proposedl taking Marion and Junior home withii her to the great delight of both chil. | dren. and a Puritan Sabbath was not moro quiet than was the old farmA house while Mother Graham slept, | and Lillian and l planned where we should put the orphaned children when they should arrive. l
 Anxiety About the Children
 There's no danger, is there. of their not coming here. after all2" Lillian ased. as late in the after noon we sat close to the wonderful
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
CROQUETTES

(Unless otherwise specified, these re- cipes are planned for four persons. )
 CRoQUETTEs
 During these winter days when meat appears almost daily in some form or other left-oyers have a way of accommodating.
 These must be worked up in meat pies. hash, croquettes. creamed on toast or stews according to the kind and cut of meat.
 Croquettes offer the most attractive way of using up left-overs. Lamb veal, tender roast pork, poultry and fish are most appetizing used this way.
 Tho meat must he carefully pre- pared. Every bit of skin, fat or gristle must be discarded. The meat is then minced and added to the sauce as it is removed from the fire. Do not oyercook the meat.
 Care must be taken in ernmbing and egging. Every particle of the surface of eroquette must be coy- cred with crumbs and egg. Careless ness in this may cause the eroduette to break during frying.
 A croauette should be soft and creamy inside after frying. The coat ing should be crisp but tender.
 The meat ia combined with a smooth cream sauce bound with egg, mashed potato or rice. The rice and potato combinations are easier to han dle and require less skill in shaping.
 Very often cheap cuts of meat can be boiled and used in croqucttes for a formal luncheon to advantage. If lamb chops are beyond your pocket book but q cheap cut of lamb. boil it and carefully pick if over and mince 1t. Serve with green peas, fresh or canned. and the meal will be quite as acceptable as if an expensive cut of meat were served.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

back and DeerlnE- down pains. ] was
 % sore 1 could hardly drag myself around and vas not able to |do . bit of house.
 work. Ny husband
 worked all day in the shop, and then came
 home and helped me
 at night. The doc tors said I had fe- male weakness, and
 there wes no help
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Night Letter to Doctor Ebenezer Kno,
 From John Alden Prescott.

See that Priscilla Bradford leaves my mothers house Immediately. h. stall trained nurse if necessary. Is mothers old cook stfii with herg If not. see that she has q reliable house. keeper. Let me know immediately if she is in any danger. If I can do anything for her uflI take next train. Think. however. in her present state Of mind I had better stay away. To everything that is needed.
 JOHN ALDEN PRESCOTT.
 tCOpyright, 1923, NEA Service, Inc.D
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

On Sunday night two features will be the attractions. One presents Cardigan" stirring tale of the days Of the American Revolution; and the other is Just Like a Woman" with Marguerite De La Motte and q big cast of stars.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Letter From Priscilla Bradford
 John Alden Prescott.
Mr. Iol1n Alden prescnii

Mir. John Alden Prescott
 Dear Sir: have meditated long time before I have come to the con cusion that should write you let- ter.
 me the terrible missive you sent her, and after reading it. if you had said nothing about me. I should still say
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
ALL STAR CAST IN
 CAPITOL FEATURE Strangers of the Night" Played
 by Screen FaVorites

On next week Monday. the Capitol will offer big Keith vaudeville and photoplay attractions presenting a bill that will include headliners in both branches. The vaudeville show will have five first class offerings featur- ing Dave Thursby and Co.,, with Evelyn McMeal, Lottie Kendell, Kath-
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
HAD TO LET
 HoUSEWORK GO
So m Husband had to de the Work. Completely Restored to Health by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
 Compound

South Bend, Indiana. -T was all run- down, tired out, and hsd pains in my
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12
Figured silks

Figured Silks Figured silks. in shades Of orchid or rose. are seen In the Palm Beach collections.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-12

BY SISTER MARY fUnless otherwise specified, these re- cipes are planned for four persons