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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16

,,,.l autumn day, travelling at
~ lu'% host and automobiles rolling
|sel! ovprv direction, loaded with
pOm piVO.m.,ssted members of the Pomo-
D', ",red the meeting held with
n@' Grange on Tuesday OF this
Fn' All. the officers were present
.ocnted the officers drill in TAX
's"i, respective chairs. Opening
I'sm nsmona in form and comforting
Vomona degree occupied the
L.,rs session. Under the auspices
E,aans nS Grange the dining tables
/ 1ountifully loaded and every one
Uough and to spare. At the
no of the afternoon session the
1 Ds Dsssndered an appropriate selec-
1 and the secretary read a report
~ meeting held with Athens
La March 9, 1885. 1t Is of in
1, n note that of the thirteen Of
1 of that year, the overseer G. T.
E,hs of Victor Grange and the Sc
(,r s F. Emerson of Skowhegan
L. are the only officers now
which proves how rapidly the
|. mpmbers of the Pomona pass
|, But new members take the
4, nlaces and Somerset Pomona
q steadily forward. Clifton
Lisrs master of Athens Grange,
cordial welcome to the Pomona
Nellie Hobart, Ceres of the Po-
|, appropriately responded to the
[ome There were selections in
fing by Abbie Fox, Nellie Hinckley
Kate B. Ellis; musical selections
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
GRANGE HAS
LATE FALL FAIR
Interesting Exhibits OF Farm Produce
and Cattle Closing Entertainment

Palmyra Grange held it's fair last
Saturday at the Grange Hall. The
day was a fine one and the people
commenced to gather at an early hour
The hall offered one of the centers of
attraction and as one entered, at the
left, was an exhibit of farm produce
by Charles Cole, among the rest being
several ears of fine sweet corn from
his piece which had been selected for
seed Next an exhibit of garden
products by l.. L. Carter. Mrs. Abbie
Weeks had a display of canned goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Lampher had a
fine display of fruit, canned goods
and flowers. C. H. Johonnett had an
exhibit of farm produce. John Fur
bush had nice display of potatoes
and apples. E. C. Leavitt displayed
fruit, canned goods and potted plants.
Charles Burns exhibited some fine
apples. The fancy work displayed
was a success. There was a fine ex-
hibit by Mrs. Shepherd, including sew
eral pieces from Panama, also several
ancient articles, Mrs. H. A Smith
had fine exhibit of hand work, as did
Mrs. Mary Johnonnett. Mrs. S. P.
Hannigan also had fine display of
fancy articles. Mrs. Myrtle Hudson
and Mrs. Agnes Taylor had some fine
work in the center table. Mrs. Ruby
Briener exhibited quilts. and other
fine work. Miss Emily Wentworth
and Mrs Fred Peasley each had nice
work. Among others exhibiting fine
needle work and crochet were Mrs.
Arthur Jordan, Miss Helen Boston
and Florence Randell.e Mention
should be made of work exhibited by
two girls five and seven. @liss Elean-
or Parkman had some fine drawings
and chochet work Mrs. Bryant had
rugs, and a very old quilt was shown
by Alice Furbush.
The Boys and Girls Club had fine
exhibit of canned fruit, vegetables,
and home made cakes.
In one corner of the hall was ar
ranged room representing "Ye
Olden Tyne" in which were a fire
place, mantel. old fashioned table
with dishes, and several ancient ar
ticles. Before the fire place, was a
spinning wheel and a lady dressed in
costume of our Grandmothers day,
was spinning. Mention should be
made of the beautiful display of cut
UOWeIS SnOWH Dy Mis-. T.. -. Cble'
Exhibits of cattle were made by
Charles Cole, c. H. Johnnett and
Henry Towle. l.. l.. Carter and Will
bur Smith had exhibits of sheep.
Oscar Merchant exhibited ten little
pigs. Wilbur Smith and Charles
Bryant hens, and Chester Boston
ducks.
In the pulling match Oben Millett
won first money and Allen Brewer
second For Sports there were sew
eral different races. l. w. Frost
had a tent and sold ice cream, hot
dogs soft drinks and candy An en-
>tertainment was given in the evening
with the following program. Music
by an Orchestral; piano selection,
Elise Magnus; reading, +. G. Crox-
ford; fancy dance, Pauline Luby !;
solo. Harold Clifford; piano selection.
Muriel Elston; reading, Hilda Fur
BUSH solo. Rose leighton monolo-
que. Mertie Bracket; solo, Colby
Bryant; orchestral tableau. Ye olden
TYNE; reading, Miss Merrick; dance,
Paulin Luby; solo. Forrest SWEET ,
reading. B. G. Croxford; solo, Arthur
Magnus; orchestra.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
Old Somerset County New >paper> and
Books Desired

Miss Marion Bralncrd assistant
State lihrarion. wishes some of the
earlier editions of Somerset County
newspapers 10 exhibit at the Maine
Teachers Convention. October 30 and
81
She would also like copies OF books
issued in the very early days of Job
printing IN this county. We have
furnished Miss Brainerd with a copy
of The Somerset journal printed Oc-
toher 4 1875. So that papers subse-
quent to that date will not be desired
The earliest newspaper, published
in Somerset County. according 10 Miss
Brainerd' record, was MAY l.. 1928.
Anyone having that copy OF the Som
erset journal should send il by insur-
ed mail TO the Maine State Library.
care of Miss Brainerd
Anyone having bound volume
printed in Somerset County previous
to 1850 will confer favor by sending
it to the same address It is the in
tention. of course. OF the Library 10
return any thing thus submitted
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
MI Maine building Permanent
Structures

fe Central Maine Power Company
IN progress of erectin two per-
ftnt structures on both the north
the south sides of the Kennebec
b, here, at points where the
fps cross These will probably
|0mpleted in about one week. The
t1ures are set in concrete with
arms and heavy shackles. This
Rny is building $4,000 volt line
een the local sub-station and the
Vood junction, for the purpose
FSlng better service.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
Former Sk0whegan Man Heads New
Organization

About forty OF the Past Grands of
the |. o. o. F. of Androscoggin Coun-
ty representing $50 or more who are
past officers of the several subor-
dinate lodges met in Lewiston last
Wednesday night to form Past
Grahds' Association. Leslie E.
Jacobs, Past Grand Master of the
Grand Lodge of Maine was unani-
mously elected as president.
Mr.. Jacobs is a member of Carra-
bassett Lodge No. "a of Skowhegan
where he was an active member for
several years previous to Ms locating
in Auburn some two years ago.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
NERSET co. CASES
/ 10 LAW COURT

II case TO determine lines on
nv IN Pittsiield in which Carl H.
|al@ was the plaintiff and Mrs.
FOua Lancaster was the defend
sha which resulted in a verdict
zoe Plaintiff at the last term of
sme Court goes to the Law
on motion and exceptions. Two
asl cases, those OF State VS.
y farent of lockwood for single
VI Hquor and State VS. Xavier
OIL Madison for operating a
y 'ehlcle while under the infiu-
| " intoxicating liquor also go to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
Thank You

\. ~ gong TO Lynn. Mass. for the
E ~ | shall remember my good
f. IN Skowhegan and hope they
,eMen0er me. Wish to thank
VI the business with which l
Seeh favored. 1t was much
.,aled . and l hope l rendered you
T'H De back in the spring.
nA. HARRY COHEN
'ean' October 15, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16
DEGREE OF CH|vALRY IN
SKOWHECAN
First Meeting OF Kind Ever Held Here
An Honorary Degree

Members of Canton Somerset are
arranging for a special session to be
held in Skowhegan, probably the lat
ter part of this month, when the
degree of Chiyalry will be conferred
on a class of candidates. This de-
coration, which is an honorary one,
mas never yet been conferred in this
town and the event will be much an
ticipated in Canton circles.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward McNeelie who
have been visiting here for few
months with Mr.. McNeelie's brother,
+. e. McNeelie and Mrs. McNeelie.
started yesterday on their. return to
their home In Tacoma, Wash.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16

Thomas Nichols has gone to Spring
field. Mass to meet his mother and
accompany her home from visit in
that city.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16

Wanted to 4iy hogs weight $50 to
25O lhs. Davsy Store 1w42
Try Days Luxury Sausage. lw42
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16

Mrs. Guy L. Scott OF Norridgewock
returned home Wednesday after being
at Kennebee Valley Hospital for sev-
eral weeks following a surgical oper-
alton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-16

k,rr Mooers and County Attorney
u H Thorne we're in conference
k.rday, here, relative to the mys-
|ws fire and death of Cyrus H.
Nj in the house which he occupied
he Athens road. When inter
d they admitted suspicious cir
|ances and while they are still
h Investigating the matter, they
kled to say in what way or in
! direction their future activities
h turn. The sheriff stated that
\ proposed that no stone be left
tmed in solving the mystery but
III not admit that they had much
bat time, except suspicion. The
u Of Jewell occurred a week ago
might wnen the house was discov-
burned to the ground in the
thing with the much charred re-
BIS Of Jewell in the cellar.
thn W. Bowers. formerly of West
u, was arrested at West Forks.
Deputy Edward Fortfer of Jack
on warrant sworn out before
bier Judge +. w. Sawyer, on the
! Of April. last. Up to just before
arrest. it is believed by the OFF,
/ that Bowers has been in Canada.
4 warrant was for maintaining a
billing nuisance at West Forks and
hearing before Judge M. P. Mer-
Monday afternoon, he was found
(t given fine and costs amount
| 70 slQ6,13 and was put in jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
GREAT CAST IN
 FILM TRIUMPH
DeMille Production Shows At Capitol Theater
 Two Days

One reviewer has said of the De Mile production Triumph" which plays the Capitol Monday and Tues day; Triumph is Cecil B. DeMlle's greatest triumph" this is the way this production has been praised through out the entire country. To say that a picture is a Cecil B. DeMille pro- duction is sufficient guarantee that it is a wonderful picture, but to say that a picture is DeAlille's greatest triumph, assures us that it must be, indeed, a remarkable photoplay, for such pictures as Male and Female" "Why Change Your Wife" Manslaughter," ''The Ten Commandments" are among the great pictures that this director general has brought to the screen.
 There is an all star cast including Leatrice Joy, Rod La Rocque, Victor Varconi, George Fawcett, Robert Ede- son, Julia Faye, Theodore KOslon and many others that make the drama flaw less as we'll as entertaining.
 Philippe s. Roweu has selected q special musical program to be offered each evening after seven along with the feature picture and a special selected comedy. The comedy is only shown after o'clock.
 The attraction for Wednesday and Thursday at the Capitol, will be ''The Voice from the Minaret" starring Norma Talmadge and Eugene O'Brien. This is one of Miss Talmadge's great est love stories.
 The Capitol has announced as a pro gram extraordinary, Rafael Sabatini's Captain Blood" to be shown on Mon day and Tuesday, October 27-2S at no advance in admission prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
TRIANON'S FILM
 HASTWO STARS
Milton Stills And NaziI mova In Madonna
 Of Streets

Madonna of the streets" Edwi Carewe's latest picture featuring Nazl nova and Milton Sills, comes to tn Triauon this week. The picture is tn first the famous actress has appeared since she deserted the cinema for thl legitimate stage two years ago.
 Madonna of the Streets" is takej from ''The Ragged Messenger" by w B. Maxwell, an author of worfdwldI popularity. The book has been ac claimed as one of the most notable ht erary products of the modern school o authors, and the scenario the best tha Nazimova has ever chosen.
 Nazimova is cast in the role of tn friend of a Fifth avenue millionaire who cut off in his will when he leave his vast fortune to John Morton, set out to make Morton pay the ungratefu mllionair's debt to her. Morton played by Stills, receives the fortune an' begins to give it away among the poo of Limehouse.s The former friend mar ries the clergyman and objects to hi using the fortune in this manner whel she believes she is entitled to som consideration. How it all works out i told in manner which finds Nazimovi registering with dramatic effect.
 Playing with Nazimova and Sill is an all-star cast including Claud Gillingwater. Vivien Oakland, Courte nay Foote, Harold Goodwin, Rosa Gore John T. Murray and Tom Kennedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
POLISHING FURNITURE

Many housewives use crude oil for polishing furniture. This seems poor economy when one considers the amount of rubbing it requires to dry the wood work and the possible harm resulting if the oil is not entirely removed. In that case the furniture soon becomes gummy and the dust readily settles in this, then it dries and there is rough surface. The finish is ruined and only complete refinishing by an expert will restore 1t.
 This is not economy. so it is far wiser to select one of the good polishes on the market. These are usually combination of oil and drier which prevents that undesirable oily appear ance.
 Polish must be skilfully applied. It should never be lavishly used. Applied sparingly with piece of cheesecloth gives best results, but care should be taken to cover the entire surface and it should be rubbed with dry, soft cloth. Use long sweeping motions, fol lowing the grain of the wood and rub rather gently. This will remove slight blemishes and give the furniture a good polish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
"The Cyclone Rider" Great
 Thrill Picture At Temple
William Fox Production Bristles With Excite ment As Breath aking Scenes Follow
 Each Other

"The Cyclone Rider" heralded as an incompatible thriller, opens at the Temple theatre Monday for a weeks engagement. This feature photoplay is by the same author and producer, Lincoln J. Carter and William Fox, respectively, who last year were re- sponsible for "The Arizona Express" and The Eleventh Hour" which safely cinches their right to claim lead ership in turning out melodramas with a kick"
 It is said by critics in the east, where 'The Cyclone Rider was first recently shown, that there is punch in every foot of 1t, punches that will make you hold your breath throughout the showing until you reach the final thrill which will shake the theatre.
 One reviewer has said "Lincoln J. Carter again proves his right to be called the king of melodramas.' How he imagined all the thrilling action contained in this picture is mys- tery. And he never insults your in telligence, for with all the ingenious ness of his plots, he is logical"
 Featured in the picture are Evelyr Brent, Reed Howes, Charles Conklin l of Jim Kent, automobile racer; Almd Bennett, as David Howard, daughter of millionaire contractor, is the ob ject of Jim's affections; Evelyn Brent as Weeping Wanda" tool of thu villain, who is also a suitor for Doris hand, gives an excellent piece of char acter acting, and Charles Conklin, a Groves, is funny and lOvable dark. who acts as Jim's mechanic.
 In addition to "The Cyclone Rider the Temple will also screen on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday only, Love Whirlpool which features Lila Lee James Kirkwood and Madge Bellamy three well known and most excellen screen stars Loves Whirlpool is
 delightful romance of mystery, adven ture and contains wealth of excit ing moments of real heart interest.
 As added attractions this week, tn Temple Concert Orchestra under Ere Stark, conductor, will offer at 3 p and 8 :2J daily the overture, Morn 4 Noon and Night" one of the best
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

der and his company, direct from his sensational European tour, where he is said to have astounded the best critics by his scientific novelty and cyclone of shocking fun; all of which will be repeated here for the benefit of the patrons of Loew.s Bijeu.s So
 Other vaudeville feature acts include George Lane and Byrd Byron, in what promises to prove riot of laughter, Ion a Side Street." with comedy galore, with plenty of music and songs on the side, and Mile Nina & Co.,, in An Artistic Revelation" with more singing, dancing, skating, pianologue and a whole variety of entertaining features, all adding to the diversity of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
VIRGINIA DARE

The first English child born in Amer ia was delivered by the stork to Will liam and Eleanor Dare, nearly 337 years ago, to be exact, on August IS, 1887. The Dares had reached Roanoke less than a month previously with a marty of settlers commanded by John White, the father of Eleanor Dare. The infant, a girl, was christened Virginia. The proud grandfather soon found it necessary to return to England for sup pliers, leaving behind S9 men, IF wom- en and two children, among them being his daughter son-in-law and baby, Vir' ginia. On his way home White touched mt Ireland and left some potatoes which he took from Virginia.
 His return was considerably delayed and it was not until 1890, three years after leaving, that White again saw Roanoke.
 He found the settlement a desolatioI and no trace of the colony was ever found. The fate of Virginia Dare is mystery, but it is not improbable that she was adopted by the Indians. It i' believed that many of the cOlonist' mingled with the natives, and for { long time thereafter families of tht Hatteras tribe exhibited unmistakabl' indications of an admixture of Europ { can blood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

Admirers of Tom Mix and of his wonderhorse Tony will be offered the opportunity at Loew's Bijou all of this week, beginning Monday afternoon. to see him in his latest thriller ''The Trouble Shooter" the recent William Fox production, which, according to leading critics of the Pacific coast exceeds anything yet attempted by this cowboy screen star since his entry be-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
Tom Mix tn "The Trouble
 Shooter,'' Bijou PhotopLay
Sensational Electrical Wonder Act Appears On
 New Vaudeville Program Opening Monday

fore America's s hosts of movie fans. In fact it is declared that never again will Tom be able to duplicate some of the feats shown in this picture, de- scribed as the latest and greatest photoplay production:
 Those who saw the work of Fred La Refine a few years ago are prom ised a new treat in the reappearance at Loew's Bijou of, this electrical won
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

this class of overtures which MT. Stark has ever presented, and one which which should prove entertaining to every lover of good music.
 As an pxtra added number, Mir. Stark vii also feature on the screen an illustrated slide number, 'Manda- lay" one of the big hits of Jerome Remick and company. This little at traction is very entertaining and the views, which will be seen on the screen are beautifully tinted throughout.
 The management of the Temple an nounces that for the week of October 27th. they have been able to secure fine noted actor and famous screen star Lionel Barrymore, in ''Meddling Women," one of the. best productions in which this star has ever appeared and which will be presented all weel beginning October 27th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
PATJTTNA

Paulina was the wife of Seneca, the famous Roman philosopher. She in sisted on sharing her husbands fate when he was condemned by the Emperor Nero. Her veins were accordingly opened at the same time but, fainting from loss of blood, the tyrant Nero commanded her wounds to be bound up and conjured her to live.
 She survived her husband but a short time, leading a bitter and melancholy existence until her death in the year 69.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

the whole.
 In addition to these triple feature offerings there are also the superb percf gymnasts, whose daring feats as thf Three and a Half Arleys"ss havd created a sensation in every easterr city recently syisited, and the work oE the three men and one woman, wht open the vaudeville offering. is enI hanced in it's effectiveness by som{ unusual scenic effects Last. sbut'b nd means least, there is also Arch Stanley '4The Monopedic ,Marvel,' all arount musician and sfun- ker, who promiss' much that is new ins songs, dances whistling and piano 3speeialties, witt fun galore and to spare.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

Odors always rise. Remember this when you put foods into the refrigerator ond place the strongly favored varie- ties on the upper tray where they are not so apt to contaminate the other foods
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19

When you buy bluefish select a good sized one. The leftover portion can be utilized for fritters or a salad and it may be creamed or backed.
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-27

Hous She will be remembered, not because she
was for some years the First Lady of the Land,
but because she was typical American woman
and vet what higher tribute could be paid her
than that-iust typical American woman. True
to her husband, true to her home, true to her
friends and ideals. Loyal she was and unobtrus-
i've and self sacrificing When fame and honor
and position came to her and to her husband she
did not forget the past. She was the same Flor
ence Harding as when she cast her lot with the
young editor at Marion, Ohio, years ago.
She was true heroine and like that of so
many other typical American women her life was
a sublime instance of splendid devotion to duty
and those who read her story will feel their hearts
beating little quicker and will find themselves
imbued with greater confidence and trust in hu-
manity.
Peace and glory and happiness unspeakable
be to Florence Hardngl She was heroine OF
every day life Just a true, loyal, motherly,
Womanly woman.
Once in a century Joan of Are makes
rapid transit across the field of history Madame
Currie makes great discovery or Grace OAR
ling rescues the perishng from the pitiless waves
and their characters and virtues are held up as
examples to emulate and we'll may we give them
the applause and admiration that is due them.
But the heroines of everyday life every true
woman whose intellect is awakened, whose soul
is pure, whose motives are good, who does those
little acts of kindness that make life's pathway
brighter, is ture heroine. We should never al
low our admiration of leading spirits and con-
spcious lives to blind us to the true heroism of
everyday life-to the true greatness Of those who
toll and suffer for the ones they love-
The Carbon County news. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1924-1931, 1924-11-27
AMERICAN LEGION
LOOKS FORWARD TO
CHARACTERIZATION

Indianapolis, Ind, Nov. 20--@Ut-
most support" of the American Lee
gion child welfare program and Of the
campaign soon to be conducted for a
$5,000,000 endowment fund for World
war orphans and disabled veterans
was pledged by Legion adjutants from
all parts of the country at the closing
session Of their annual conference here
Thursday. Plans for the endowment
campaign were laid before the adult
ants by National Commander James
A. Drain and other officials.
Plans for the 1925 convention of the
Legion to be held in Omaha, Neb.,
were laid before the adjutants by Mai.
Charles w. Mason, executive secre-
tary of the convention committee.
These officials assured the legion that
Omaha is going to Guido anything
that has ever been done in the way Of
a Legion convention"