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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
HOME RUNS

Southern League
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-26
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Stronghold to be Opened at Great
Moose Lake

Stronghold, formerly the summer
home of DR. and Mrs. G. J. Strong al
Great Moose Lake, above Hartland viii
lage, is TO be opened to the public
this summer and is now being reno
waited. 1t is delightfully."- furnished
and fifteen guests can be accomodat-
ed at one time Mrs. Strong and
Mrs. Eva w. Sprague who has lately
come from Bridgeport. Conn. will be
the joint proprietors. This delight
full place is located on the shore OF
Great Moose Lake and trains on the
Pittsfield- Harmony branch, stop al.
most at its door.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

Not long since, We published An in
teresting story told us by Postmaster
L. c. Williams of Athens. which had
to do with two twenty dollar bills
succeeding each other numerically.
Mr.. Williams has had another SINH
lar experience. In making up one
of his remittances In February, he
came across two bills. both issued by
the First National Bank of Skowhe-
gan, on February %, 1902. They bore
the names of Bin W. Page, cashier.
and Charles r. Cook. president. These
bills were numbered B 629261A and
629262A A further. coincident
consisted in the fact that Mr.. Williams
made his discovery on the same day
OF the month. February 25) as the
original month and day Of issue Of
the bills themselves.
It would be interesting to know the
history of these pieces of currency
which left the home bank Il years
ago. They may have kept company
the natural expectation. II they
had travelled around in separate
paths It was surely a remarkable CO.
incident that they should land in the
Athens post Office together.
The government requires its post
masters to list pieces of currency by
letter and number. This accounts
for the fact that Mr.. Williams OBJ
served the numbers closely enough
to note their numerical succession
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

the partridge and venison taste after
looking forward to them so many
months Numerous bear signs are
reported but this animal is rarely
seen on account of his extreme shy
ness. Occasionally hunter gets
one during the season.
aside from the fishing and hunt
ing guests amuse themselves by hik-
ing over the trails canoeing and
bathing. Some enjoy just staying
quietly by their open fires or feasting
their eyes on the beautiful scenery
from the camp piazzas.
"A very fine class of people patron
ize Big Jim Pond camp coming from
as far west as Ohio and as far south
as Porto Rico. A large percentage
of the guests are from Philadelphia,
New York and Boston.
Our camp is favored by the auto
tourist for they can come to within
one and half miles of camp with
their. autos At this point where
they leave their cars there is ga
rage where they can be safely housed.
"A little burro very willingly packs
the duffle from the Dead River, a few
steps from the garage, over an easy
and beautiful trail to camp. | think
he can be rightly called the camp
pet as he hangs around and tries to
be real sociable with all.
"There is a blackboard road from
Eustis to the shore of Jim Pond for
those who do not wish to walk over
the trail. Arrangements are made
to meet parties there with boats and
bring 10 camp.
"Rangeley boats are used mostly on
the lakes as they are considered very
safe, altho some prefer canoe. The
Dead River is enjoyed by those who
canoe. They can paddle up the riv-
err as far as Chain of Ponds with
short carries and down the river as
far as Dead River Dam a distance OF
forty miles
Guests coming by train from New
York can take the Bar Harbor Elk
press at 6.15 p. m. in New York for
North Arson, Maine, getting OF at
about 10 a. III. Autos meet them and
bring to our garage. This is very
pleasant trip Of about forty miles and
takes only two hours or so. Others
come to South Rangeley. Maine and
take a steamer down to Rangeley
village where they arrange for a car
to meet them. The nearest rail-
road station is Bigelow, Maine on the
Sandy River and Rangoley Lake
line but the connections are not as
good.
They have daily mail and telephone
service which connects with the New
England Telephone line and Western
Union Telegraph
The camp is open for bushes from
May 18th to December LIST.
Anyone wishing 80 make reserva-
tions for the coming season can 90
so by corresponding with Grover O.
Green, manager. Big Jim Pond Camp
Jimpond, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Lookout Tower for Mt. Abram Arrives

of Mt. Abram has arrived and Is in
charge of chief forest fire warden OF
the district, A. f. Henderson, will be
placed early in the spring on the top
of the north peak, 1887 feet in height
New telephone lines will be installed
from kingfield village to Mt. Abram
and a trail will be cut from the Old
Mill at West Kingfield to the North
Peak, a distance of about seven
miles. 1t is expected to be in opera.
ton by the middle of May. Mr.. Hen.
derson will appoint the Waterman
prior to that date. The tower is
thirty-fye feet in height and on the
top In the Lookout, wooden frame
closed in with glass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
FRIPPERS jim AND Tim COMMUNICATED
\ NAMES Of DEAD RIVER REGION ONDS
History of Jim Pond Camps Which are Manag-
4 BY Skowhegan Man Some Of the Attractions

eabtnB whre put up and improve
ments made. Since 1918 it has been
under the present management of
Grover c. Green of Skowhegan. At
the present time the capacity of the
camps is about twenty guests.
The table is one of the great lures
at Jim Pond. Only the best cuts Of
western beef lamb and veal are SER
we'd. A large garden furnishes the
camp with all kinds of fresh vege-
tables. Two Jersey cows do their
part by supplying the milk and
cream A flock of White Wyandottes
help with the eggs and chicken din
ners. AS for the pastry, come and
try it. Guests come from far and
near for the privilege of eating 1t.
Mr. Green says: "Along in Septem-
Der we begin to look forward to the
duck shooting and the delicious bak-
ed ducks also the partridge and deer
hunting which follows. How good
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
SNOWsVORMS WINTER
923..1924
Total Fall oi Seyenty-One Inches
According TO NOrrideWOck
Man

According to the record kept by W.
H. Stewart of. Norridgewock the rec
ord of snowstorms for 1923-1924 has
been as follows:
December 5, 2 inches; December
20, inches; December %, 101s inch
es; December 30. 2 inches; January
5, 5 inches; January 6, 2 inches;
January Id, 1h inches; January 25,
s inches; February B. inches; Feb
fuary 5, "A inches; February 6, 3h
inches; February 8. inches; Febru-
AIRY 10, ga inches: February 20, 10
inches; March S, inches; March g.
5 inches; March II, 2 inches March
IA. inch: :. March 49, 1 inch March
30. inch. Total of seventy-one
inches for the winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

on the trail to camp Is the site of
De Of Arnold's temporary, camps.
hsket balls have been found at
fdge Falls a short distance below,
here some of his bateaux became
pshed while polling up the rapids.
Some neighboring resorts are pri-
te camps owned by l.. X. Liggett at
&c Pond, one by j, p. Pearson at
bectacle Lake by Kibby Stream, The
gigantic Fish and Game Club camps
! Chain of Ponds, Dion o. Black
Ellis public camp at Round Mt Lake,
= P. Morgan & Co.'S private camp at
bring Lake and Harry X. Pierce's
|ublic camps at King and Bartlett.
lies long by one and one-half miles
fde. It has an irregular shore line
lith numerous coyes and sandy
faches which makes it doubly inter-
5ting to the canoist who knows not
hat he may find around the next
pint Mountains entirely surround
e pond. Some of these which may
seen from the pond are Mt. Bige-
Pw, Snow Mountain, Kibby Noun
Pin, Chain Of Pond Mountain and
hallow Pond Mountain. The pond
|Rries in depth, one hundred and
by feet being the deepest.
Two inlets, Astounding in trout flow
Pto this pond. The outlet, Jim
{rook, affords the angler another trip
lth his fly rod. This pond was at
Pc time famous only for it's large
Pgqe or lake trout and square-tail
fOut, but for the past few years It
rs been heavily stocked with SAL
fon Trout up to three pounds. sal
ION up to five pounds and togue up
sixteen pounds have been taken
POM the home pond Trout and sal
Jon in the Dead River will go as
Ign as three pounds.
ASIDE from the. home ponds and
feamS there are several outlying
onoS and streams for the fisherman
no enjoys getting away from the
fmp Tor short trips.
ABOUT thirty-five years ago, William
f&hyer a famous guide of Eustis
alA up three great cabins and a kit
aen and dining camps on the shore
jim Pond. Here he took parties
lst ne was guiding to enjoy the
salng and hunting which Jim Pond
nefeo Later these camps passed
'o the hands of the Maine Camp
ompany' They built a new large
'ning camp and kitchen, also more
ues' cabins. Eleven years ago it
gam exchanged ownership and was
W by NJ. NJ. Green C Bros. New
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

Many years ago, two trappers by
!. name of Tim and Jim came into
y, section of the Dead River above
I"s,is 10 trap, which now bears their
(smes Jim Pond and Tim Pond.
The early settlers called all bodies
i water, irrespective of size, ponds.
Eorcfore Jim Pond, which is as large
many lakes, has always been called
nopd. Within the past few years
has been called Big Jim Pond as
ore is a Little Jim Pond few miles
Es,ance and because it was confused
Sab Tim Pond, the names being so
bar alike
|pjg Jim Pond is in northern Frank
l County, twenty miles from the
6nadian line. 1t is three miles from
Hstls and one and half miles from
Il North Branch of the Dead River.
[Tbe Dead River was made famous
4 BENEDICT Arnold and his Inflated
kuedition to Quebec. Near our cross
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

ford. The genial creator of Abe
Potash was a comedian OF rare
ability and his loss will be felt by
every ardent follower of the theatre.
Taking advantage of the recent
glorious sunshine several prominent
players have been snatching brief
rest at Atlantic City, among Them
Robert Hudson who has been having
a busy time first in Merton of The
Movies" and later in the pleasant
task of playing opposite the ever
charming Emily Stevens. Bobby
hereby serves notice on the Lakewood
fish that he is thinking up fresh stunts
for their capture when he returns this
season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
DOings OF Popular Players
BARRY Whitcomb)

In we'll informed New York Thea
trical circles it is confidently predict
ed that Equity and the Managers have
found a solution of their difficulties
and that there will be no actors
strike-this is as it should be the
public like to associate their favorites
with the pleasant things of life, not
with it's tragedies.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to thank the many friends
In Cara-."nk and Bingham for their
sympathy and help during our re-
cent bereavement. We are deeply
grateful to Father Carroll for his
kindness. and appreciate the thought
fulness Of all those who sent flowers.
Tracy F. Powell
William w Paris
Caratunk, Me, April 3, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Tr0utdale happenings

Oliver c. Small of Madison spent "a
day here recently in connection with
his camp which was broken into re-
Gently.
Frank Durgin, game warden, visited
Troutdale on official business last
Friday.
E, c. Lee IL in Watervlle on bust
ness.
John Burleigh and party of Water
vile are spending few days at their
camps at Black Narrows. ST.. 1855
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
SIX DEER fARf a'Dn|Nt
spectators
After Drinking Their FIJI Walk on
Into Woods In nceRcerned
Manner

The residents of Rainbow Camps
witnessed an unusual sight on We'd
nesday evening and Thursday morn
ing when six deer appeared on the
shore of the lake and proceeded TO
drink, paying no atteption to the spec
tators near by. After drinking their
fill they walked of into the woods in
an unconcerned manner.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
was mailed on Apr
Central Maine Power Compa
1865 Stockholders
M. mailed the 65
holders Company dividend checks


ALWAYS share the profits of this work.
And this work is unending Each day
sees some new home or an old one wired
for lights; each week sees some new IN
dustry added to our lines or an old IN
dustry in need of MORE power. And
this power MUST be ready-it is the life
blood of Names industrial and economic
welfare.
Could any work be more substantial,
more likely to pay dividends for all years
to come?
Then send in the coupon to learn more
about this Company and the work it is
planning to do this year. You will be
under no obligations whatever.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

From Atlanta. Ga. news reaches us
of the tremendously favorable im-
preston created by Dorothy Stickney
who has been playing in the local
stock company. Atlanta possesses
one of the oldest and best stock or
CARNATIONS in the country; its pa
irons are accustomed only to the very
best and praise from them is praise
indeed. Patrons of the Lakewood
Theatre will be glad to learn that
they are to renew acquaintance with
Miss Stickney this coming summer.
By the death TO Barney Bernard the
American stage has lost a king of
laughter makers that it could i'll af-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
numbering Operations

Eugene Danforth Of the Patterson
Bridge section of Madison, has sold
20M feet fir and spruce logs to the
North Arson Manufacturing Co. at
North Arson and has drawn about 5M
it. of lumber to Lakewood to be sawed
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Engagement Announced

Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Tilton an.
nounce the engagement OF their
youngest daughter, Anna B. Akeley Of
Skowhegan TO F. Glenn Harmon, son
of Mr.. and Mrs William H. Harmon
Of Old Orchard. Mr.. Harmon Is an
electrical contractor and a talented
Yiolinist The wedding will take
place this spring.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

The Press Clipping Bureau at Car
diner has added Boston papers 10 its
increasing service. This added facil-
ity will mean much to the subscribers
especially during the present political
campaign The IndependentRepor
er is among the papers received at the
Maine Press Clipping Bureau.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Card OF Thanks

| wish to thank my kind friends,
also the Sunshine Society and the
Willing Workers for their kindness
during my recent illness.
MRS. f. w. GREEN
North New Portland.
April 3, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

Duplex printing. new process, very
economical and otherwise satisfactory
where only a few copies are wanted.
ndependent-Re Company.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

For the 10th consecutive time Names
rivers have earned-frst a few thou
sands of dollars now over $4,000 every
three months-the water power dividends
that ultimately find their way into the
local banks, industries, shops and stores.
Isn't it better that this money should
stay right here in Maine-money earned
by OUR water powers for OUR people?
That's why Central Maine Power Com
pany when it must build new dams, new
power stations, new transmission lines
goes directly to the people-to the far
mer, to the merchant, to the doctor, law
yer, mechanic and laborer-With its II
Preferred Stock so that Maine people will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

Programs, dance orders and other
printing for school work. Beautiful
line of up-to-date cards and folders
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Company.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

l.. c. Smith typewriters, for rent or
for sale. Observation-Disclosures. e
New Britain herald., 1924-03-31

lrssncss in the manner in which he had acquiesccd in the leases of the oil lands, was the limit Of the charge against him. President Coolidge de- layed. even though the demand was insistent, before managing 10 secure his resignation" As previously noted the president obtained Daughcrty's T, signatiOn at the worst possible time for man personally. namely after all the evidence taken in tho investigation Was calculated to injure him and be- for" Daugherty had any chance to put in defense, even though the prcsi- dent had delayed insisting upon that resignation on the ground that to put him out before he had a chance to defend himself would be unjust.
 These are the two things President Coolidge has done--obtancd the rcsignations Of Dcnby and Daugherty. He has been forced to these acts, He has said no word Of dcnunciation of anyone connected with the scandalous business. He has done what he has been compelled 10 do, and has done it as quietly as possible after long de- lay.
 Now comes this news that the last to eo--thc man who showed i'm patience in his acceptance of his practical Gismssal--wil continue to represent President Coolidge as Can didate Coolidge. even though Presi- dent Coolidge has. by his request for Daughorty's resignation, taken the stand that Mr. Daughcrty may not properly continue to serve the people. The aid of MT. Daughcrty. with the presidents assumed approval, will not aid Candidate CoolidGc's causo.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-31
PUBLISHER 80 YEARS OLD
Major George Haven Putnam Will Observe His Anniversary On Nc1- nrsday With iiic Party.

New York. March S1. -- Major George Hayeuputnam. civil war vel iran and head Of G. r. Putnam s Sons. publishers will celebrate his soth birthday at his home here We'd tt.sIay-
 The publisher. who also is the utI- thor Of l5 books. organizer Of inc American Copyright league and one of the founders of the English speak ing union. said hi. still followed his thrc" hobbies or tennis. chess and public speaking.
 lie plans 10 make his annual visit to England in May, I practice he has uhsrr,ctI reHlarly r for more than 58 years. 1'art of his recreation viii bc hal on tho courts, he. saiA although h' recently limited his playing to doubles
 Major Putnam viii le thc honor guest uH hIs birthday at two dinners. on" to ir given by Scw Yorl, and f3ost0n publishers and the other by department heads of his firm.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-31
VAR ON DRIVERS CF OVERLOADED TRUCKS
State Maintaining Close Watch to
 Protect Public Highways

Hartford, March 3l.--The liccnses of 23 drivers have been suspended in the first quarter of this year for operating overloaded trucks on th" public highways Of thc ftatc, accord ing 10 announcement mnic at the state motor vehicle department. Most of them were deprived of thcir right 10 drive for ah days. During all of last year. ll6 licenses were suspended for the same cause.
 Since the motor vehicle nnd state highway dCparfmcnts joined hands in an effort to prevent the great annual damage to state highways hy htavy trucks breaking through the road surface, there has been a considerable decrease in arrests for overlooking. but, at this season Of the year, when the frost fig coming ont of inc ground and many Of ihc highways are softer than usual. close watch is being kept. in which the state police arc a8- sisting.
 The maximum weight allowed on any Connecticut highway at any time, without special permit from the high way commissioner. is .5,oD0 p0undr, including the weight of inc vehicle. In addition to this restriction tore as the further provision that commercial motor vehicles must not carry loads greater than their rated capacity. which means the capacity at which they are registered with the motor vehicle department. The usual fine for convictions of violations Of these regulations is si0o. The maximum fine provided by law is $500. Scales
New Britain herald., 1924-03-31
CONfMU VACATIONS

' This newspaper has been favored, within the last few days, with sev- eral letters from persons in New Brit sln who feel rather deeply on the political situation and are very anxi- ous 10 see a certain candidate elected or defeated, 20 anxious that they are carrying their arguments for or against into the public press. The communications have been acceptable from every standpoint but one; they have been properly signed, are honest end straightforward expressions of opinion-but VIC feel. in the Herald office. that 1t HiIl be impossible 10 give the space necessary to print all of the communications. r we cannot print all 1t would bt obviously unfair e. print ore or two.
 Should He attempt to publish every argurnf nj that every citizen could find to adTocste the election or either candidate we should soon find our selves in Q rcat pr"dicam.Ht-fh're would be no spac. Tor news. Consc- qeentiy ae nre going to refuse to ac- rert any communications written with the intention os swayirz votes. either way. We stin welcome pertinent communications upon subjecfs that involve public policy or the general welfare. nc are anxious to est such letters. liHt politics are barred.
 During the reNi few days Ire can- didstes for mayor and their stump speakers aill be Basily advocating their cause. The Herald is going to sise with ths absoiut. impartiaiity tiai it exercises in iis nres eoiamHs, tHo srF1n1etts of the eands5atrs Iia'irs the campaign stBa nf isoih sides i~- fore him the ,oter will I,, in a I,o-i- ton 10 decide shat Ire vans te do.