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The Denver Jewish news., 1924-06-19

weddings but !
take it for grant
ed that it is an American custom
and as the Jewish people have
always adopted the ways and
customs of the country in which
they live, so have they also
adopted this one.
Marriage superstitions have
always existed. In the medieval
ages, there was a dread of mar
rying except at the new or full
moon. This fact originated in
the eleventh century when a
Bishop of Germany said: l
would neither begin to build a
house nor marry except at the
| new moon.
We do not feel superstitious in
this century about marriages
held on certain days. But in the
middle ages Friday was the ia
vorite wedding day. (Kid-
dushih 63). Although the Sc
lection of this day was en-
tirely against the Talmudic pre-
scriptions on this subject, as
Wednesday and Thursday were
the marriage days of the Mis-
hnah, the convenience of mary
ing on Friday was so obvious
at that time that authorities
while they deplored that GUS
tom, did not seriously attempt to
effect a change. Wednesday was
not an uncommon day for the
marriage of virgins, and Thurs
day for widows, but Friday was
the most popular day.
There were several reasons for
this. Though marriages were
forbidden on the Sabbath never
theless the proximity in time to
the day of rest, and the oppor-
tunity given for associating the
wedding with the synagog
service, gave Friday a peculiar
appropriateness. This habit was
confirmed by the solemnization
of marriages on Friday, for the
event was then so recent that all
the congregation could enter
heartily into the spirit of the
celebration the next day.
The bridal decorations, con-
sisting of wreaths and bouquets
is not a new fashion but dates
back to olden times. Isaiah, in
famous assage says, 81 will
greatly rejoice in the Lord. and
my soul shall be joyful in my
| God, for He hath clothed me
with the garments of righteous
ness, as a bridegroom decketh
himself with a garland and as a
bride adorneth herself with
| jewels" Mention is often made
in the Talmud (Sota 49) of
bridal flowers. The bridal pair
wore crowns of roses and
myrtles and olive branches, in
tertwined with salt-stones and
pyrites amid threads of gold and
crimson.
But what difference can it pos
sibly make in what month or day
the marriage is solemnized, what
difference can it make as to the
bridal gown or flowers, when
both souls are in harmony.
A poetess sang and we take it
for granted that she is right.
Two volumes bound in one COM
plete
With thrilling story but sweet ;
No title needs the cover fair
Two golden hearts are blended
thpre
The Denver Jewish news., 1924-06-19
June Brides
by NORRIS sAREMsKy

The m o d c r n
girl has chosen
the m on { h Of
June as the ideal
time to be mar
ried. l have not
been able to find
the origin of June
weddings but |
take it for grant
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Reporter Making New Friends

In a letter to his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. T. Goodrich, DR.. Joseph X.
Goodrich writes from Wisconsin Rap
ids, Wisconsin, as follows:
1.-THE Independent-Repo Is get
ting so interesting to my friends and
patients that | am now keeping 1t on
file here at the Office on my reading
table. Right now my friends are In
terested In reading how cheaply you
are getting along. We are spending
more for our schools than you are for
the entire operation Of the whole
town. You claim 5000; we claim 1900
Inhabitants. We don't even furnish
the text books. same as you do. Side
walks are always paid for by the
property owner and he is fined Sf.5O
per foot when he fails to take care of
them free from snow. $4,000 Is
your budget for 1924 and 1925 We
spent 100000 in 1923. or course,
we argue 1t was worth it. You poll
cd little better than 1900 votes, we
will poll better than $500.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

Mr.. Vaughan of Bingham. who Is the
owner of a Crosley XJ radio receiv-
er. Mr.. Vaughan Is interested in the
new non-radiating type of machine,
and plans to install one as soon as
the new types are on the market.
Many of our local fans are receiv-
ing letters daily in answer to their
letters sent to the broadcasting sta
lions. The radio editor wishes to
call the attention of those locally to
keep the ball rolling as far as letters
to the stations are concerned. We
shall receive more gratifying results
as their compensation is the letter
we send. A copy of the weekly con-
certs of the different stations will be
given if any of our readers would
like them.
Questions received on Monday of
each week will be answered thru our
column. Address Radio News, indie
pendent Reporter, Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

Influences which led people to unite
with the church"
On Thursday afternoon at $3.50 to I
o'clock the pastor will conduct a
brief service for those who are not
members of any church. The sub
ject will be why Should Unite with
the Church" Church members are
invited to attend provided they bring
some one who Is not a church MEM
Der. All the services at present are
conducted with Easter in view.
The boys who attended the State
Boys Conference at Augusta last week
report fine time.
by his many friends.
Next Sunday evening after a short
regular Christian Endeavor meeting,
the boys will tell the story of the con-
ference.
Sunday, April 9Th, at 1890, the pas
tors text will be while Men Slept"
At the noon hour the Bible school
will meet. The c. L. meeting will
be held at o'clock and in connec-
ton with this service the boys will
give a report of the State Boys Con-
ference.
The ordinance of the Lords Supper
will be observed directly after the
forenoon service.
Miss Dorothy Nye presided at the
c. f. meeting last Sunday. 1t was a
fine missionary service. In the even
ing the pastor gave a pictorial review
of the denominations met for the past
four years and the future outlook.
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ADVERTISING
"''-'''''''I CORRECTION

We regret that in our advertisement
of March 10. we offered for sale Rosh-
anara Cotton Crepe at $l.00 per yard.
The price and the word cotton" are
impossible, for the genuine R0SH-
ANAIaA CREPE which Is silk and
wool crepe containing no cotton and
manufactured solely and only by II. r.
Mallinson &c Co. Inc, of New York.
the owner of the "Roshanara Crepe"
trade mark. In accordance with our
view of correct merchandising, and In
Justice to the manufacturer of this
fabric, we hasten to announce our err
ror and that hereafter we shall use
the term only in connection with the
fabrics manufactured by II. r. Mallin-
son e. Company, Inc. Mallinson silks
are considered the best in the world.
We have most complete showing at
our Waterville store.
1w14 EMERY BROWN, Skowhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
SkOwhegan Man Only One Living Out
of Twelve Tent Mates

The fifth morning in June 1861, the
Third Maine Infantry left Augusta for
its three long years of active service
on the battlefields OF Virginia. There
were one thousand, in the prime or
early manhood, that constituted as
fine a regiment as any one OF the
thousands that bore part in that
contest for the preservation OF the
Union. Arriving at the National
Capital, the regiment went into camp
on Meridian hill, one mile north OF
the city where for one month 1t was
drilled and disciplined, before cross
ing the Potomac into Virginia.
There were round tents that would
accommodate twelve men each and In
one tent were the following comrades
from right round to the left in rota-
ton: Nathaniel Green, Arsenus
Littlefield, Alvin 3. Woodman, John
II. Bacon, Albro Hubbard, jeremiah
A. Estes, William Barrett. Albert
Corson, William Bacon, Rial NJ. Bry-
ant, Samuel F.. Emerson, Samuel w.
Austin. Mr. Emerson has kept cor
record of the twelve which is as fol-
lows:
Green was taken sick, discharged
for disability and died on the way
home. Littlefield, wounded in battle,
lost leg and died soon after the
war. Woodman served out the en-
listment, was at reunion of the regi-
ment at Augusta in 1922 and soon
after was found dead in bed at his
home in Maiden, Mass. John Bacon
served the enlistment, died very sud
denly at his home in Oakland a. few
years ago. Hubbard was taken pri-
soner and died in a southern prison.
Estes was taken sick and died In hos
pital. Barrett was taken prisoner
in front of Richmond In June 1852,
and died prisoner. Corson was
killed at the battle OF Gettysburg.
William Bacon, brother to John, TAX
en- sick and died in hospital. Bryant
was MORALLY wounded ut battle of
Fair Oaks, June !, 1852 and died a
few days after. Austin served the
enlistment and suddenly died at his
home in Aroostook County few years
ago. Emerson was in the volunteer
and regular service six years and six
months and is the last survivor OF
the twelve.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Miss kathryn Huckins Welded

wedding of local interest took
place at Winthrop, Mass, when MISS
kathryn NJ. Huckins. daughter OF Mrs.
Nancy Huckins of this town, became
the bride of Attorney Francis q. Moul-
ton. son of Mr.. and Mrs. George w.
Moulton of Lisbon, n. II. The cere-
mony took place at the home of Rev.
John l.. Iyey, who officiated, the dou-
BILE ring service being used.
The attendants were Miss Alice Z.
Moulton, sister of the groom, and
Arthur D. Thomson, classmate of the
groom at Dartmouth and Harvard.
Those from out of town attending
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Moulton, parents of the groom, Alice
and James Moulton, brother and sister
of the groom, Mrs. Nancy Huckins
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Huckins of
Albany, N. Y.
Mrs. Moulton is a graduate of Show
hogan high school, class of 1919. She
later studied at Hollins College, Hol-
Inns. Va, and Boston University. Mr..
Moulton is a graduate of Dartmouth
College and Harvard Law School
The bride wore white brocade crepe
de chine and carried a bouquet OF
lilies of the valley and white sweet
peas. Miss Moulton wore pearl gray
canton crepe and carried an arm bou-
auet of pink rosebuds. After the
ceremony the couple left on we'd
ding trip. They will reside at Ais
ton Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Did Peoples Home Subject OF Deep
Interest
(By Roland T. Patten)

The amount of interest shown in the
proposition for an Old Peoples Home
Is surprising but none the less graft
flying. The subject is not at all new,
in a general sense. 1t has indeed
been presented locally from time to
time for many years. In previous
instances there has been very little
response. Public sentiment seems to
have crystallized with the passage of
time.
Mr.. Heselton's generous offer OF
$500 Is followed by letter with an
offer of $50 from Charles A. Burnor.
Undoubtedly we shall hear from 9TH
ers on the same subject and other
donations will be made. The indie
pendent-R Reporter will be glad to get
into the list of donors with the con-
tribution of 800 on the terms pro-
posed by Mr.. Heselton.
A we'll known Skowhegan lady is
ready to become one of twenty to
contribute $500 each. Perhaps she
would be willing to consider the be-
quest of Huldah Burgess as one of
the twenty, and of course Mr.. Hesel-
tons suggestion would also count.
On that basis but seventeen more
would be required to create a fund
of $4,000. Without doubt a suit
able building could be purchased for
this amount Perhaps we should not
be content, however, with just the
bare ownership of building. The
institution should start completely
euuiuned In order to insure it's best
success.
Even while this article is being pre-
pared ! meet gentleman on the
street. who prefers that his name
should not be mentioned at present,
who says that II the home material
ICES he would very likely be willing
to furnish one room, and so the thing
goes. 1t would seem as II there was
more prospect of putting this project
through than most things we have
talked about In Skowhegan for some
time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
An Hour With Jack MlnOt
(By r. T. Patten)

[ by X. L. HdlleU)
II those of us who heard Mr. Minot
at the Bethany Church, Wednesday
evening of last week could remember
all he said, it would be equal to col
lege course in English literature. That
perhaps Is impossible, but enough Will
stay by so that we shall be perman-
entity benefited His ability to call
to mind, as wanted, name after name
of author and title after title of book,
was astonishing. He gave US what
we want to know about books of our
own time, and in the most delightful
form imaginable.
The interest was intensified from
the fact that the speaker was born
within half an hours automobile ride
from Skowhegan and that there are
living among us, Bowdoin College
classmates and others with whom he
has kept in touch through member
ship in the same college fraternity.
We are all proud that, wherever he
may be, Jack Minot belongs to Maine
and. SO far as we have any excuse, we
shall claim that he belongs to SHOW
hogan.
His visit here. though not at all
needed for the purpose, would answer
finally, any query as to the useful
ness of the Women's Clubs of SHOW
hogan. They are constantly exerting
a quiet, transformations but wholly
beneficient influence. The Minot lee
ture is one of the best instances to
that end but it is only one of many.
Some events. while refining and OF In
tense interest, are more temporary in
the benefit conferred, but what we
learned from Mr.. Minot will remain
indefinitely in our increased ability to
understand and appreciate good liter
ature.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
ORGANIZE AMATEURS Of
THE WORLD

(By r. N. l. r. Warren P. Spraguel
Plans to link together the anna
tours all over the world should be
interesting to the amateurs of Somer-
set County in particular. President
Hiram Percy Maxim has just return
ed from Europe and explained to the
New England amateurs the plan. The
organization of an international anna
teur relay league was urged by Mr..
K B. Warner, secretary of the Amer
lean Radio Relay League and the edi-
tor of QST, the official organ of the
League. during the address at the
convention banquet held at Hotel
Kimball, Springfield, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Gard OF Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our many kind friends and
neighbors for their expressions of
sympathy. for the many beautiful
floral tributes and acts Of Kindness
shown us in our recent bereavement
in the death of our dear husband and
father. Also for the most gracious
services of Thomas Lord and comfort
ing words from our pastor, the Rev.
Geo. Merriam of the Bethany Baptist
Church.
Mrs. Jos. Whittemore
Mr.. and Mrs. William J, Whittemore
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton L. Whittemore
and family
Mrs. Gertrude F. Gates
Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll Whittemore
and family ..-........
Skowhegan. Me-, April 3, 1924
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Cliff AuIis Keeps His Hand in Coach
ing Basketeers

The many friends of Clifford f.
Aulis. formerly Of Skowhegan, who
has for more than a year now been
assistant superintendent of the Island
Wooden Mills in Baraboo, Wis, will
be interested in a clipping from a
Wisconsin newspaper telling of his
athletic activities there. The ar
ticle dealt with the winning OF silver
medals by the men, whom Mr. Aulis
has coached and says with regard to
him:
Mr.. Aulis has been coaching
them through the season and has
certainly proved an able director.
He was only able to instruct them
four nights week but so splendid
was his work that the team i'm
proved rapidly and as a result
lost only TWO iof them games.
He is Dartmouth graduate and
his knowledge and record on bas-
ketball enabled him to lead the
team through a most successful
season.
The other night Mr.. and Mrs. Aulis,
who was Lucille Wentworth of this
town, gave the basketball men ban
Quet of elaborate menu at their home
in Baraboo. 1t is especially pleas
ing to Skowhegan friends that Mr.
and Mrs. Aulis are planning visit
to Skowhegan this summer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Man Returns TO Skowhegan

Albert II. Adams, whose where
abouts were sought for through the
columns of the Observation-Disclosures,
few weeks ago. has returned to
Skowhegan where his brother. John.
Is reported gravely i'll in Somerset
Hospital. The latter was brought
here from Carrabassett where he sus-
tanned fall, while working on a
building. Two other brothers, w. H.
and Hughey Adams have been sum-
moned back from Oakland. Maryland,
because of the critical condition of
their brother.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Conditional Pardon GranIea
Myrtle NJ. Dore

Conditional pardon was grsn'~
the governor and council al l.s
day session to Mrs. Myrtle N,
of Harmony, who is serving
tence of not less than five MOI :.
than 10 years in the Reiorma'VI.,
Women at Skowhegan, Tor nlau' ~,
ter in causing the death OF ne i.u ~
ter. Beatrice Dore, who diea Nv"
effects of an illegal operation. At
condition is that Mrs. Dore sHa =,
port at certain periods TO 'ne =
officer at the Reformatory
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WILL. ATTEND VIII
HOUSE RECEPTION
Miss Mary II. Friend will be IN
ut Meeting of Mrs. Calvin "
idge's Sorority In Washing'ei|

Miss Mary II. Friend, who Is \
nior at University of Maine is
ing next Wednesday TO attend
rity convention of the Pi Beta n
Washington, D. c. She goes |
delegate from her sorority at "
1t so happens that Mrs. Coolidge,
of the president, is a prominent y
Der of the ri Beta Phi, ana Sae
tender the visitoAs a receau's
the White House. One other
erset County girl, Miss Ards b. II
cey of Hartland. will also 81
while others in the Maine dele .,
will be the Misses Woodland Oh u|
Vile, Miss Boothby OF Porl'dn'
Miss Pendleton of Bangor
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03

The buildings on the r. n. joaquin
place three and one-half miles east of
Athens village by the way of Leighton
Hill, were. destroyed by fire about 10
o'clock Monday night. Mrs. joaquin
was there at the time and she was
there only temporarily to have some
hay pressed. A small blacksmith
shop was the only, building to escape
destruction, Two seasons of hay
were burned.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Card of Thanks

Words cannot express our appre-
citation for the kindness and sympa-
thy shown during our recent bereaye-
ment. We wish to thank our friends
and neighbors, also the schools and
organizations for their beautiful floral
offerings. We also wish to thank Mr..
Nichols for his kindly words of COM
fort and sympathy.
Mr.. and Mrs. George e. 0ulton
and family
Skowhegan, Me-, April 3, 1924
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Associated With DR.. Border

DR.. NJ. So Rodden, nntll re. .,,. /
Dover, N. H., who has recen nan
pleted a course at the Aln sas
stitute of Optometry al Nes 40,
City, and has been in Skowhss h.
several weeks, has associates a,aa ~
with DR.. Borden in the olnI I'M
the George & Harry Sml'n ,. U
Store. DR., Rodden is ,aS ID
DR.. A. E. Rodden who has h'o y. N
offices here for eight years oS s
other brother, DR.. II. II. ho sisaa]
also a dentist located at Mao'''
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-03
Many Somerset County Students ut
Maine

Glasses at the University of Maine
closed Friday, the 2Sth, at sos p. mo
and the 80 students from Somerset
County returned to their homes for
g-day vacation. Glasses will recon-
mente Monday, April 7th, at a. m. or
the 3S students attending the Uniyer-
sity from Somerset County, seven are
Seniors and will receive their degrees
In June. They are Gregory Baker of
Bingham; Mary Friend of Skowhe-
gan; Oral King of New Portland;
Karl McKechnie of Fairfield Clifford
Reynolds of Bingham; Charles Whit
ten of New Portland and Conrad Ken
nison of Madison. Somerset county
has always been well represented by
students at the University OF Maine.
Az II happens there are the same
number this year as last The spring
vacation is the last recess before the
end Of the school year.
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BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CO.
BURN PARK ASSOCIATION AND
HELP ESTABLISH A PLAYGROUND
FOR THE CHILDREN. T..
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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
NOTES

The Helen Coburn Mission Circle
will meet Friday afternoon, April 4th
at $50. The session will be held at
the Bethany parsonage. A cordial
invitation Is extended to all ladies of
the church and congregation to attend
this gathering. An interesting pro-
gram will be presented.
AT the mid-week service Thursday
evening ut 1880 the subject will be
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-10-25
Leading Grid Battles
Here and There
for Today

Georgetown VS.. Bucknell, at
Griffith Stadium, $3.50 o'clock.
George Washington VS.. ST.
Joseph's, at Central Stadium,
2:S0 o'clock.
Western Maryland VS.. Cath
Ole University, at Hanover, Pa.
Drexel VS.. Gallaudet, at Ken
dali Green, 2:3O o'clock.
Maryland VS.. North Carolina,
at Chapel Hill.
Navy VS.. West Virginia Wes-
leyan, at Annapolis.
Army VS.. Boston University,
at West Point.
Centre VS.. West Virginia, at
New York.
Harvard VS.. Dartmouth, at
Cambridge.
Yale VS.. Brown, at New
Haven.
Princeton VS.. Notre Dame, at
Princeton.
rSnnSylVanla vs.. virginia, at
Philadelphia.
Michigan VS.. Wisconsin, at
Ann Arbor.
Holy Cross vs.. Fordham, at
Worcester.
W. and J. VS.. Lafayette, at
v. P. /. VS.. w. and l., at
Lynchburg.
v. M. + vs.. North Carolina
State, at Richmond.
Third Corps Area vs.. Fort
Benning,, Baltimore.
Alabama VS.. Georgia Tech, at
Atlanta.
Pittsburgh vs.. Carnegie. at
Pittsburgh.
Nebraska vs.. Kansas, at Law
renee.
I. Lehigh vs.. Rutgers, at Beth
lehem.
Penn State VS.. Syracuse, at
State College.
Swarthnore VS.. Stevens, at
Swarthmore.
California vs.. Washington
State, at Berkeley.
Williams VS.. Columbia, at
New York.
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ELEVEN
Weakened
FOR TILT

Prepped and primed the George
Washington q. University football
team is chatting at the bit, awaiting
the opening whistle Of the referee
for today's game with st. Joseph's
College, Of Philadelphia. in the Cen.
trail High School stadium.
The George Washington squad is
In poor shape for the game, four
Of the first string men being hors
de combat through injuries. Coach
Maude Crum has worked his squad
hard all week, because he realizes
that with three subs in the lineup
the team will be greatly handi.
capped.
Kris. Richard Newly, LoehIer
and Vaughn Wagner are out OF the
game and two OF them were the big
guns OF the team.
Coach Crum has announced that
he would start Collar and Bowen on
the ends; B, Miller and Reach,
tackles: Goldman and Fletcher,
guards. and Clements In center
Dave Laux will run the team from
the quarterback post with Malone
Long and d. Wagner assisting hin,
in the task Of advancing the BAH
The game Is due to start at 2:3L
O'clock.