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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-06
Moscow School Notes

Roosevelt school: Those who re-
ceiyed 100 percent in spelling during
the week were Brdena Pooler and
Arthur Curtis. grade fourth; Verne
O'Donald, grade five; Shirley Jones,
grade 7th.
Donald Gleason was absent Thurs
day and Friday on account of illness,
also Floyd Burton on Friday.
Mr. Bowen visited us Wednesday
afternoon.
Those neither absent nor tardy for
the week were Shirley and Blynn
Jones, Glenice and Frances Miller,
Claria and Myrtle Gleason, Elroy
Huff, Birdena Pooler, Arthur Curtis,
Verne O'Donald.
Lincoln school: Those receiving
100 per cent in spelling for the week
were Ernest Gates, Louise Pierce,
Stanley Steward Alton Gates, John
Burns, Kenneth Brack and Harry
Rowe.
There were no absences or tardi-
ness during the week A fine rec
ord for a school numbering twenty
one.
We are doing Crusade work again
this being our third year This
week thare were eighteen White
Rabbits.
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PittsfieId Minister Leaving

Roy f. l.. Converse. pastor OF the
Baptist church in Pittstield has ten
dered his resignation. Mr. Converse
has been pastor of the Baptist church
for -four and one-half years. He will
go to New Hampshire where he has
a good position with the Anti-Saloon
League to head up the educational
side of that work Mr.. and Mrs.
Converse will make their home in
Concord. \. II Mr.. Converse expects
10 leave for his new position about
the last of November.
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Child Reveals Composers Gilt

A Hollywood child who has come
into prominence through extraordi-
nary talent and ability in the musical
field is Florence Gage. daughter OF
Walter r. Gage, whose composition
Hollywood Echoes" for either piano
or violin, has just been published by
the NJ. D. Swisher Company, Phila-
delphia. Pa.
Florence composed the selection at
the age of IL years and 1t Is said to
be of unusual rhythm, melody, con-
struction and harmonization. The
piece, printed in an attractive sheet
music form, is dedicated to young
Miss Cages music teacher, Professor
w. p. Chambers of Los Angeles. She
was a piano student for a short time,
but her attraction for the violin was
so outstanding that she is now spe-
ciaJizing in the study ofsahatgifStru-
meat and. according to tKA pa1Bress
s " III making, her name Will assume
more prominence in the musical
world as the years pass on.
Walter r. Gage, the talented child s
father, is also a pianist and COM
poser, and the owner of the Walter
Gage piano store on Highland avenue.
The above clipping taken from the
Hollywood Daily Citizen will be read
with much interest, since Mr. Gage
the father of Miss Florence, was a
former well known resident of Show
hogan.
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Fred Murphy OF Scion
lCnntrihIltedl

lAOnIflUuteu)
The entire community of Scion was
saddened by the death of Fred Muir
ply from pneumonia on Sunday, Dc
tober 26. Mr.. Murphy who was
born at The Forks in 1868, was the
youngest of four children, two OF
whom. James and William Murphy OF
Embden. survive him. He has been
employed in Scion most of his life
with the exception of few years at
East Madison. After the death OF
his first wife. Cora Williams, he was
married to Clara Record in 1915. To
them was born one daughter, Edella
Fred Murphy was a man of such
genuine fine nature trat he won the
respect and liking of all who knew
him He was a member of the order
of Masons. the Eastern Star Chap
ter and the Modern Woodmen.
The funeral services, which were
held at his home, were conducted by
Rev John Sherburne of the Scion
Methodist Church. The burial was
in the Sunset Cemetery at North An
son.
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Stoddard.stswart Nuptials In Ports
month

Miss Gladys Mae Stewart, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Stewart of Bing-
ham and Wallace Waldfon Stoddard
also of Bingham. were quietly mar
ried Sunday. October rs by Justice
Edward Weeks. Jr.. in Portsmouth,
n. II.
The bride was charming in dark
blue travelling suit with beaver trim
mings and nat to match. Mr.. and
Mrs. Steward left for their honey
moon in New York and other places
of interest The bride is well known
in Skowhegan, having spent time
in DR.. Wadsworth's nurses training
school where she made many friends
with her pleasing personality and
charming manner On account of Ill
health, she was compelled to give up
training which WAS a great cross as
she has an unusual amount of natural
ability in the Sick room. Later she
was employed as telephone operator
in Bingham for four years. where
many friends were added far and
near.
Mrs. Stoddard was educated in the
public schools and has spent the
greater part of her life with her par
ents.
Mr.. Stoddard was formerly of Mas
sachusetts. going to Bingham eighteen
years ago in the interest of the United
Shank & Shoe Finding Company OF
which he is at present general man
ager. He is Mason of high stand
ing and has many friends in this sec
ton Mr. and Mrs Stoddard have
the best wishes of a host of friends.
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Bradbury-MOrrlll

A charming home wedding was that
of Miss Bertha L. Morrill,, the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. William A. Nor
rill and Raymond John Bradbury. the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry J. Brad
bury of New Britain, Conn, which
took place Saturday evening at the
home of the brides parents, Sc Lake
hill Avenue, Arlington, Mass.
Standing under an arch of white
crepe paper. ornamented with a we'd
ding bell. at whose base were set
great lunches of Chrysanthemums
the young couple were united in mar
rage by the Rev. Don Ivan Patch. pas
tor of the Orthodox Congregational
Church The wedding march was
played by Dr. E. f. Morrill, of Lake
street brother of the bride.
White georgette crepe formed the
brides gown and her tulle veil fell
from crown of orange blossoms. She
carried a shower bouquet of sweet
peas, orchids and roses. Miss Edna
Emery of Cambridge, who attended
her as bridesmaid, wore nile green
georgette and carried pink roses.
Mrs +. +. Morrill,, sister-in-law of
the bride, and Mrs. Richard Card of
Boston held the ribbons which
stretched through the arched door
way between the dining room and liv-
ing room. which was also decorated
with wedding bells. They were
gowned in ostrich trimmed gowns of
orchid and pink, Harry b. Bradbury
of New Britain brother of the bride
groom acted as best man Fall flow
ers and autumn foliage decorated the
house.
Mr., and Mrs. Bradbury are making
Il tour of the West On their return
they will make their home for the
winter with the BRIDES parents.
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The Late Mrs. Annie Bernard

The remains of Mrs. Annie (McCar-
rom Bernard widow of Timothy Ber-
nard. who died Tuesday at Somerset
Hospital will be taken to Lewiston
today for burial The deceased had
lived in Skowhegan for five years
coming here from Newton, Mass.
She was "a native OF st. Johns. ~ B.
and was "A years OF age. The re-
mains were taken to the home of her
daughter. Mrs. Charles Woods on
Summer street to await removal. Be
side Mrs Woods there are two other
children, Sam Bernard of Whiting
nam, ~ H. and Mrs. Lillian Vigue of
Skowhegan Mrs. Bernard was a
communicate of the Catholic Church.
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4 Charming Wedding in Connecticut

Miss Flora Lydia Pierce, daughter
of Mrs. AbDie Holt Smith of Middle
town. Conn, formerly of Skowhegan,
and Ernest E. Carpenter, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. X. Carpenter of Bloom
field, were married Saturday evening
Oct. 25th. at O'Clock at Wildwood
Farm, Bloomfield, Conn, the home of
the groom. Autumn leaves and
chrysanthemums were used in decor
ating the home. Mrs. Henry E. Aus
tin was the matron OF honor; Miss
Margaret Allin and Miss Helen Lee
Vaughn were the bridesmaids. The
pages were Master Raleigh Carpenter
and Master Henry +. Austin. Bacon
Collamore. brother of the groom, was
best man. and the ushers were May
hew Carpenter of New York, a brother
OF the broom, Andrew Schenker OF
Princeton University. Paul Putnam of
Willlmantic and Webster Chapman of
East CRANKY. The bride who was
given in marriage by her mother, wore
gown of white satin with court
train of Duchesse lace. Her veil OF
tulle was caught with orange bios
SONS and she carried a shower bou-
quet of white roses and lilies OF the
valley The maid of honor wore a
peach colored chiffon gown trimmed
with ostrich and carried an arm bou-
quet of small chrysanthemums which
harmonized with her gown. The
bridesmaids wore orchid georgette
frocks trimmed with ostrich and car
ried arm bouquets of small chrysan-
themums 10 harmonic with gowns.
NJrc Trappy Rpattia DlaVp1 the we'd
ding march. A reception followed
the ceremony. After an extended
wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter
will live at Wildwood Farm, Bloom
field, Conn.
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With the approach of winter. road
building activities are largely being
closed. Nowhere has there been a
greater improvement than on the
Canada road, where about % miles
of highway have been improved. Tay-
lor's crew is completing work this
week on the section near Comber' S
Inn at West Forks, otherwise all
crews have completed their seasons
work. The present plan is to build
ten miles of road next summer above
Bingham village on the same road.
County Commissioners CroweIl,
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Mercer Village School

We will give box social in Grange
Hall next Friday evening, Nov. It'll
All ladies please bring boxes, also all
small children little boxes to eat to-
gether. Admission 1c for each inch
and fraction of your sole (shoe)
Everyone invited. program vii be
given.
We are sorry to have two of our
number leave us. They are Harry
Snow and Ronald lngersali.
We have cupboard and other
things nearly ready for our hot
lunches next term.
Several have visited us this week
Among them Mrs. Smith and Mrs
Bigelow
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Somerset County Woman in Iowa

The following letter will be read
with interest by many Somerset
County friends of Mrs Minnie f. Mar
tin, former postmistress at st. Adams
who is spending some time in Du-
buque. Iowa. She says in part:
This is IA beautiful and pictures
que old town The bluffs. some OF
them rising 300 feet straight up on
the principal streets of the city, the
trees. largely naples, elms ana OAKS
which line the streets and the Won
derful parks, some OF them overlook
ing the Mississippi. and from which
you can look into three states with
out moving from your tracks, iowa,
Illinois and Wisconsin.
we live about two blocks from
the top of the hill and the main street
of The city is two blocks from the
foot 50 | have done lots of riding
on little cable cars. From the top
we get panoramic view OF nearly
the whole city including the Missis-
sippi river and Dubuque grove as
marked on the folder | am sending
YOU. | want to say to you people
if any OF you ever start touring the
Washington is another town which
gave me lots of thrills. 1t also is
rich in natural beauties. added to
spirit of progress and industry sees
ond to none. and a waterfront ditto.
The battleship fleet was in harbor
while we were there My brother,
f. f. Emery of Hartland was with
me and visitors were taken aboard
Il. a'flnpk until We
visited several and were much i'm
pressed by the magnitude of the ships,
and their wonderful equipment. Port
land. Ore. is new city also. But
all things considered Seattle is the
best city to live in | ever saw. not
excepting our own Portland. Boston
and little old New York. / Suppose
if [ were not so thoroughlyb inu love
with Maine should go back there
lin Seattle To live. but having loved
Maine all these years | can't make mp
nv mind to throw her over and | pre-
sumo | shall be coming back in time
to camp on Indian Pond next sum
mer.
II mustn't forget to mention the
Rocky Mountains. Mention is all !
can do. Webster hasn't furnished
words to express what | would say
of them, or what | felt when going
through and over and around them.
But | am not satisfied yet, for we
made the trip by train, and sometime
l. want to motor through and take
plenty of time to stop whenever !
please, as long as | please, to fish
the mountain streams and gather the
beautiful wild flowers and sleep IN
the fasteness OF those grand old
mountains. In fact | want to 80
gypsying.
"But, oh my goodness as Booth
Tarkington's characters always ex-
claim. / didn't realize to what proper
lions this letter was growing. what
| started to say, that | found the In
dependent Reporter in the home OF
my cousin in Seattle and also in the
home of my sister in Fossil, Oregon
and although my friends at home keep
me fairly well posted, ! hailed with
delight this old friend which told me
so much about the doings of Somer-
set people and as it isn't coming here,
| will enclose 25 cents for trial
subscription to be sent to this ad-
dress. If | stay longer | will send
more. Best wishes to all.
MINNIE t. MARTIN
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Goodrich and Whitney haff f'g
from their annual Inspection 81
highways in all the plantations 'a
county and they report lhta "'
excellent condition.
State aid road has been 2l'i''
ing the. season in the piantd"ou
Bigelow, Flagstaff and AaEie'
the main roads.
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Among those from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Church OF Brat
tleboro, Vt. Mrs. Church being d
niece, also relatives and friends from
Skownegan. Madison, Arson, Cara
funk and The Forks.
A delicious and bountiful dinner
was served consisting of old fashion
ed baked beans, baked in the ground
by Mr.. Adams, brown bread, salads,
cold meats, assorted cakes. pies, cof-
fee, fruit. Special mention should
be made of the beautiful wedding
cake made by Mrs. Elsie Davis, a
granddaughter. Splendid music was
furnished during the dinner hour by
Mrs. Adelaide Bean Ca niece) and Mrs.
Alice Flanders. they were assisted by
Miss Phyllis Bean who sang several
songs that were enjoyed by all who
heard her. Very appropriate was the
selection Fifty Years Ago Today At
ter dinner dancing was enjoyed by
both old and young and everyone
present tried to make the occasion a
very happy one. realizing that very
few people comparatively are priyil-
edged to enjoy so many years togeth-
er. There were seven grapddaugh-
tiers and eight grandsons present; also
one great-grandson Master Colby A.
DAVIS. The gifts were many and
beautiful consisting of cut glass, sill
yer. linen, china and gold coin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams extend their
heartfelt thanks for all the gifts re-
ceiyed on this occasion and are very
grateful to all the neighbors and
friends who helped to make the day
most enjoyable one and long to be
remembered
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GOLDEN WEDDING Of
SOLON COUPLE
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams of Scion Cele-
brate 10th Wedding Anniversary

The 5Oth wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert j. Adams is OF
interest 10 many and was celebrated
Friday, Oct 10th, at their pleasant
home on Parkman Hill, Scion About
one hundred relatives and friends
were present from near and far and
all helped make the day very en-
joyable one. The three sons of Mr.
and Mrs. Adams with their families
also Albert J Adams Jr, assisted in
the entertainment of the guests
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank all our friends
who were so kind to us in our time OF
sorrow. To the Masonic Order for
the beautiful floral offering and Mr.
Merriam for his words of comfort
also Mr.. Lord for his courteous kind
ness.
Mrs. Tobftha Emmc
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ Hayward
Mrs Florence c. Wilson
and family
Skowhegan, Me-, Nov. 6, 1929
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0. 4. $. at Canaan

Sunrise Chapter o. E. S. held Its
regular meeting Saturday evening
Oct. rs. One candidate received the
degree. A fine supper was served
after which all returned to the lower
hall where they were met by ghosts
and escorted to a seat after which
fortunes were distributed to all from
the witches kettle which was pre-
Sided over by Mrs. Edith Tibbetts
Songs were given by Edna Burriil
Ola Maxfeld and Gladys Nelson.
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What Became of SkOwhegan'S Broad
casting Station

Inquiry has come to the Reporte,
Office as to what became of SkOw-
hegan's broadcasting radio station
which was heard last summer. This
station discontinued, the license hav-
ing expired, coupled with the fact
that there were no funds to support
it. The outfit has been taken ovei
by Harry r. Smith, and has been in
stalled in his own home for private
use.
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Card OF Thanks

wish to express my sincere thanks
and appreciation to all my friends for
the fruit and lovely flowers and post
cards sent me while | was a patient
at the Somerset Hospital. Especial
ly | wish TO thank Mrs. Geo. Waugh
and Mrs. Timothy Clark for all theil
kind deeds; also the Royal Neighbor'
for flowers
Mrs. John Croteau
Madison, Me-, Nov. 9Th, 1924
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Card OF Thanks

We wish to thank our friends neigh
bors and all those who assisted In
extinguishing the fire at our home
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. S. Dow
and family
Canaan. Me-, Nov. s, 1924
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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14
FLOOD PREVENTION
PROGRAM TO co
TO BOARD TODAY
Preliminary Action Expected
on S3,152,312 Leyee and
Bridge Project,

Plans and specifications for the
first part of a food prevntion program
costing S3.152,312 were to be sub
mitted to the board of works late to-
day for preliminary action.
The original program was launched
in the administration Of Mayor Bell,
but nothing was done during the
JewetJ administration. Property own
ers will pay $315 PSI. and The city and
county viii each pay approximately
S14IS,535.
The Program
The program between Washington
and Morris SITS;
Acquisition of land on both sides
of White River
Constructing new fiye-span bridge at
Oliver Ave. and seven-span bridge at
Kentucky Ave.
Dredging and widening the channel
Of the river.
Building new retaining wall from
the present Kingan wall south Ito MIR
ris St.
Extending Pogue Run drain to the
river.
First of Four Projects
The resolution presented today is
the first of a series Of four projects.
The others involve an expenditure Of
approximately $4,000 1000.
They include construction Of levees
from Washington St north to River
side Park. ana new bridges at Michi-
gan and Tenth SITS
If the plans are adopted, John FL
lott. city engineer. said bids would
be advertised and public hearing held
next month. Bids may be received by
May l. Elliott said some of the work;
could be completed this year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14
NEWS SUMMONS
IN TRIAL SUBJECT
FOR SPECULATION
Postmaster General Called as
Witness in McCray Case
Next Week.

Speculation as to the purpose Of
summoning Postmaster General Harry
S. New as a witness for the State
in the trial of Governor McCray in
Criminal Court next week on charges
of embezzlement and larceny was cur
rent today.
Heretofore, New has not been con-
nected with McCrays affairs except
indirectly. The trial will grow out Of
McCray's action in obtaining $155, 900
from the State board of agriculture.
New was active in some Of the at
tempts to force the Governors resig-
nation. His name was not mentioned
in the Federal bankruptcy hearing in
which the agriculture board deal was
gone into.
1t is said about 100 witnesses will be
called by the State. Their Identity has
not been disclosed. At the bankruptcy
hearing it was indicated only a few
persons were directly connected with
the agriculture board transaction.
On the back of the indictment on
which the Governor is to be tried are
the names of these witnesses: Harry
NJ Moberly, Shelbyville, former pres
ident of the board of agriculture; I.
Newt Brown, Franklin, former secre-
tary of the board; a. D. Norris, for
mer cashier of the Discount and De
post State Bank; James P. Goodrich,
former Governor; Clyde A. Walb, Re
publican State chairman; Fred A. Sims,
former member Of the State tax board;
William NJ. Jones, secretary treasurer
Of the agriculture board, and Thomas
Grant Of Lowell, member of the board.
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advertising as Education"

Advertising has induced some per-
sens to accept religion" said James
w. Fisk of Milwaukee, Wis, Thurs
day at the Advertising Club luncheon
at the Chamber of Commerce. "Ad-
vertising is an educational measure.
People in the rural district are kept
informed of what things cost through
advertising. 1t promotes higher stand
ards of living and makes luxuries pos
sible''
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14
COMMUNITY THIEF
GOES ON VACATION
But Daylight Burglar Works
UndiSturbed.

The community burglar who, for
the past few weeks, has been work
ing in various neighborhoods without
detection. declared a vacation Thurs
day night. police reports show.
A daylight burglar at the home of
Mrs. Mabel Phillips, 10491a Maple ST.,
Thursday. stole jewelry valued at
S47.50 A neighbOr saw the man, but,
thinking he was a visitor, did not
notify police.
A sewing machine valued st $50
was taken from the room of Lula
Beaupre, 1851 Z Tirginia Ave.
Police. invest eating strange noises
at the homes Of T. J. Beasley, 4459
College Ave, and A. c. Wratten, 341
Parkway Ave, found the houses had
rot been entered.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14
DRESS THEFT is ALLEGED

A man and woman giving names as
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Burk are held in
the city prison. Mrs. Burk was ar
rested Thursday. Theft of a dress
valued at $50 from Whitman's store,
p n. Illinois ST., is alleged.
Burk, who said his home was in
Pittsburgh. Pa. was arrested at the
Denison hotel, after Mrs. Burk, who
gave her address as Dayton, Ohio, was
questioned by detectives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14
Thomas F.. Miller Is Candidate

Thomas F. Miller Of Goshen, super
intendent of school sof Elkhart Coun-
", is expected to be a candidate for
the Republican nomination for State
superintendent of public instruction.
Benjamin Burris, the present superin-
tendent, has withdrawn from the
race 20 become president of the State
Normal School at Munc8A.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14
Red GROSS Glasses to Onen

Mrs. Edith Re der. director Red
Cross training center, and Miss Isabel
Walker, assistant director. will open
spring classes in home hygiene Tues
day at Blu err University Similar
classes will be conducted at the Teach
ers' College and among Camp Fire
Girls and Girl Reserve organizations.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-03-14

BIZ Times Special
HARTFORD CITY. Ind, March
14.-Funeral services were held here
today for r. X. Whitman, SO, well
known local business man, who died
suddenly Monday. Burial was in
the Fl. B. Smith mosleum.
Whitman was president of the
Citizen State Bank, the Whitman
Lumber Company and a director in
the Union Traction Company, the
indianapolis Street Railway and the
South Bend Traction Company.