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Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Painters-Painters, Decorators and
Paperhangers Union No. 356, meets
every second and fourth Friday eve
nings at Trades Assembly Hall.
Glenn A. Lawyer, Pres; H. F. Bas-
sett, Fin. Sec'y. and Treas; Ed. A.
Barber, Rec. Sec.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14
B. & o. LOCAL FEDERATION

Meets every Wednesday evening
at $3.50 o'clock at Trades Assembly
Hall, West Main Street. w. H. Pugh,
Pres; F. D. Haynes, Vice Pres. -;
Frank Kane, Secretary-Treasurer, 56
Oakwood Avenue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Street Car Men-A. A. of st. & E.
Ry. Empl. of A., meets third Wednes-
day of each month, at 1000 a. m. and
7 p. m. at Trades Assembly hall, West
Main street. J. F. Leedy, p s.; H.
N. Smelling, 164 18th ST., Rec. Sec.;
Perry Armentrout. Fin. Sec.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Stage Employees. A. T. Stage
Employees, No. II meets first Sunday
every month, 10 a. M, at Trades AS
sembly Hall. Carl Lippincott, Pres;
Lawrence Camp, V. Pres; Richard
Thompson, Sec.; Walter Kinney,
Treas; Frank frost, Bus. Agent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Ice Wagon-Ieewagon Drivers and
Helpers Local No. 263, meets second
and fourth Thursday evenings at
7:30, Trades Assembly Hall. Robert
Williams, Pres; Rolla Bear, Sec..
Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Sheet Metal Workers Natl. Assn
Local No. 522 meets first and third
Tuesdays at $50 p. m. at Trades AS
sembly Hall. w. w. Workman, Pres
ident; w. D. Jones, Rec. Sec.; L. r.
Mallonee. Fin. Sec-Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Observation-Disclosures and Cement
Finishers Local No. 303 meets first
and third Tuesdays, 1880 p. M, at
Trades Assembly Hall. ]. d. Myers,
Pres; G. D. Fleming, Sec.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

-Moundbuilders Lodge No.
7O5, B. r. c. of A., meets first and
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Boilermakers-Buckeye Lodge No. SO
Boilermakers and Helpers, meets first
and third Thursday at 6:30 P. M. at
Trades Assembly Hall, West Main
street. C. w. Fletcher, Pres; G.. A.
Sprouse, Fin. and Corr. Sec.; Walter
T. Wilson, Rec. Sec.; Norbert B. Jen-
kins, Bus. Agent.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Brewery WOrkers-Local No. 1852,
meets every second Monday of each
month at Trades Assembly Hall, 1880
o. m. Charles Dean, Pres; John Dix,
Fin. Sec'y, 43 Wilson Street.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Machinists - Newark Lodge No.
463, I. A. of M. meets first and third
Mondays, z p. NJ, Trades Assembly
Hall, 23h West Main Street. Samuel
p. Hall, Pres; s. I. Harris, Al Leroy
Street, Fin. Sec.; G. w. Lewis, Rec.
Sec.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

Musicians-Local No. 122, A. F. of
M, meets at Trades and Latvr Hall,
third Sunday each month, 9:3O a. m.
W. B. Winn, President; E. A. Barber,
Secretary; G. F. Metz, Fin. Sec'y.;
Otis Riggs, Treas.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

MOlders-Local No. 152, meets first
and third Monday nights, Redman's
hall. Marvis Settles, Pres; VIM. ].
Davis, Rec. Sec'y.; Paul Danner, Corr.
Rep; John Seidell, Fin. Sec., 80 Day
avenue.
Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1924-11-14

MOlders-Union No. 2O5 meets sec
ond and fourth Tuesdays. Trades As
sembly Hall; Bert Offenbaker, Pres; !;
Sam Honenberger, Vice Pres; Chas.
Frease, Fin. Sec; VIM. Shelby,
Treas; w. E. Schoeller, Rec. and
Cor. Sec., 130 S. 3rd st.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
SOlon Road Closed Above Lakewood

The travelling public will he re-
joiced to hear that n substantial piece
of road construction is under way on
the Solon road at the foot of the Good
rich Hin. This will be stone base
gravel road and will put into splen-
did condition that portion of the Ca
madam highway extending southerly
from the foot of the hill just men
toned to the farm home of George
Cornforth. So
The work is under the personal
supervision of Edgar d. Clark. He
has IA crew of eighteen men, eight
pairs of horses and two trucks. With
favorable weather. Mr.. Clark very
much hopes, If the traffic can be en-
tirely diverted. that he can complete
the job in two weeks. There is rea-
sonable hope that the road may again
be opened by September first.
In the meantime, travel between
Skowhegan and Solon can best pro-
coed via East Madison, connecting
with the Canadian road at the Twelve
Corners. OF course. if preferred.
one might go via Lakew ood. Black
we'll. Patterson Bridge to Solon or via
Madison and North Anson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
RAIN AND MUD DID NOT DAMPEN ARDOR
Of SOMERSET REPUBLICANS
Governor Praises Attitude of Brewster and
Urges Support--The Whirlwind Tour

The big bugs OF the Republican
campaigners made a whirlwind speak
ing trip through Eastern Somerset on
Tuesday that brought great satisfac-
tion to the Republican state and
county committees. Rain and muddy
roads didn't dampen the spirits Of
the cohorts or keep the audiences
away. Larger or more enthusiastic
crowds never appeared before Tor
similar speaking tours Governor
Baxter. Senator Ralph O. Brewster.
Republican candidate for Governor
and Congressman John +. Nelson.
were the spell-bmders for the six
meetings in Eastern Somerset and
they were joined by l. S Senator Fer
nald for the evening meeting at Lake
wood Accompanying the speakers
were Hon. Frank H, Holley. candidate
for Senator. Hon Harold E Weeks,
candidate for county attorney, Henry
Crowell. candidate for county COM
missioner, Capt John W Hesley. can
1idate for sheriff, and G. L. Chad
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
Birthday Pnrty for Hamlln +. Eaton

Hamin F. Eaton of Los Angeles,
Calf, who came east to attend tho
Eaton School reunion. was given a
birthday dinner by Mrs Edward F.
DanfOrth and Mrs S. r. Greenwood
at the Danforth home Tuesday even
ing Ii was in observance of his
Seth birthday and the birthday cake
bore evidence of his age by the candle
arrangements. Plates were laid for
fifteen, the following participating:
Mr. and Mrs Cony Russell Mrs. Hen
rietta Danforth Wood, Miss Alice
Townsend, Norridgewock. Mr.. and
Mrs. f. E. Greenwood, Mrs. Judith
Russell, Mr.. and Mrs c. f. Smith,
Warren Greenwood Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs S. r. Greenwood, Mrs. Eva Rob
inson, Boston and Judge and Mrs.
Danforth. Sweet peas were used in
the decorations. One of the guests,
Mrs. Russell is now 80. Many of
those present were former pupils of
Mr.. Eaton. Mrs. Danforth invited
Mr.. Eaton to spend his next birthday
with her, and while he was not posi-
lively prepared to accept the invita-
ton for next year, he received it with
pleasure for the event two years
hence. Mr. Eaton founded the old
Eaton School in 1856.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
|EE CLINIC FOR CRIPPLED CHILDREN
0F SOMERSET CHAUTAUnUA WEEK
pary Club to Assist in Childhood Betterment
DIR. Abbott of Portland Coming

ents of little cripplcs to send them
to the great centers where proper
diagnosis can be made. That is why
the Rotary Clubs all over the country
are trying to bring specialists with
IN easy reach of the patients; and
Skowhegan is to have this free clinic.
Some member of the family will be
asked to accompany the child, and
special entertainment will be provid-
ed including meals of course while
in Skowhegan.
The Somerset Medical Association.
have appointed Dir. G. +. Richardson
and DR.. George +. Young, a commit
tee to have charge of the arrange
ments for the clinic So fbr as
possible they will make Xrays of
each case in advance Of the clinic.
The general public is earnestly re-
quested to assist in getting the news
to the parents of all crippled child
rem. The committee requests that
the name and age and nature Of the
deformity of each child. together with
the name and address of the parents
he sent to Col Roy l.. Marston, SkOw-
hegan as promptly as possible. The
efficiency and success of the clinics
will be greatly augmented If the
committee know well in advance how
many and just where the children are
so that proper arrangements can be
completed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14

Hooghly to land where they could be
changed from sea planes to land
planes AS General Mitchell, who
was out here three months ago, Ak
ing up things politically, said, they
were beauties. Seemed very sub
stantial, more durable than D'Oisys
or MacLarens' planes. At five Mr.
Jenkins, in charge of the American
Consulate General, gave reception
and the ayiators and officers from the
three destroyers were present. The
naval officers were fine, all young
boys. with exception of Commander
kimmel of the "Preble," Can't. Com
stock of the "Sicard" and Capt. Lee
of the Preston" | met Butler.
Hart and Meadows of the Preston"
Knickerbocker, Ingersoll portland
boy), Moulton and Merrill of the Isl
card and Ensign Miles (all the 9TH
ers were lieutenants) of the "Preble"
and who graduated from the same
class at Annapolis with Johnnie
French. Fine regular fellows, all of
them.
THAT night the Calcutta Post of
the American Legion gave a dinner
in honor of the airmen and naval
officers. Great dinner. great spirit,
real one hundred percent American.
LOG there. | had Lieutenant Og-
den, one of the ayiators on my right
and Lieutenant Meadows, of the Pres
ton" on my left. | certainly was
entertained, hope | did as much for
them. After dinner they and others
were out to my fiat.
Sunday noon we had Knickerbock-
er to lunch In the afternoon we
looked his ship. THE Sicard," over
and stayed on board for dinner, and
movies. Fine evening
Monday, a holiday, we had Hart.
Butler and Knckerbocker to lunch.
A baseball game between Calcutta
Americans and the destroyers team
was started in the afternoon but call
ed in the third inning on account of
rain Score IL.
THAT night we had Knickerbocker
and Butler and Beebe of Soeony who
has just returned from home We
had a fine time and a good party
after.
Tuesday. the ball game was play
ed and the navy beat us AZ. That
night, there was nothing doing as
the officers had to work. They left
Wednesday morning at nine. The
aviators left Tuesday morning at
$50. So | think we Americans did
them proud, we were proud
Mr.. Taylor graduated from Show
hegan high school in the class of
1917 and from Colby College in 1921.
He is we'll known in this section and
has been extremely popular among his
acquaintances. His journey to dis
tant India was learned of with inter
est and the reports which we have
received from him, in his responsible
position with big concern, have
been most gratifying The news that
he is likely to return home next year
will be welcome announcement to
friends.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
WILLS ARE ALLOWED IN
PROBATE COURT
Monthly Term Convened ut Court
House Tuesday Morning.
Much Business

The monthly term of the Somerset
County Probate Court convened at
the Court House here Tuesday fore
noon with Judge c. o. Small presid-
ing. Much business was transacted.
The will of Charles H. Bartlett, a
prominent resident of New Portland,
was allowed. His estate was esti-
mated at $20,500. He left five shares
of stock in the @. II. Bartlett Manu-
featuring Company, If he died in pos
session of the same each to his grand
son, Charles B. Clark, to his son.
Charles william Bartlett in trust for
his son, Charles J. Bartlett, and to his
son, Charles w. Bartlett. In case the
deceased did not die possessed of this
amount of stock, each of the above
were to receive $500 The rest of
the property goes to the widow, Mrs.
Lydia NJ Bartlett, who with A. X.
Butler, was named as executor.
The will of Thales Spaulding late
of Moscow was allowed He be-
queathed his property. all to his wife,
at her death, sums of $50 then to go
to each of his sons, Edward NJ. Spauld-
ing. Thales E. Spaulding and his
daughter, NJ. Belle Nye, and the rest
of the property to Nal NJ Spaulding.
This estate was estimated at $4,000.
The will of Alvah w. Foss of Athens
was allowed, the entire property be-
ing wiled to the widow, Mrs. Alice
M. Foss.
Edward f. and VIM. Folsom Merrill
were appointed administrators of the
estate of their mother, Mrs. Anna f
Merrill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
MONEY FOU Nd IN
TOE Of SHOE
Man Protests Innocence
of Theft
Various Crimes Alleged In the County
During the Past Few Days.
Men In Jail

Edward Brack. commorant at Jack
man, was committed to jail on Sat
urday by Deputy Sheriff Jackson of
Jackman. after hearing before
Judge Holden of Moose River. the res
pondent having been charged with
the larceny of $1,000 property of Mrs.
Jennie Ashe OF Jackman. Brack
pleaded not guilty but was adjudged
guilty and held in the sum of $1,000
bail for the September term of court
He stoutly maintained his innocence
on arrival at the County Jail but
upon being stripped and searched by
Sheriff Mooers and Deputies Crocker
and Tuscan. one hundred dollars. all
in twenty dollar bills, was found in
the toe of one of his shoes. and as
one of the deputies expressed it, it
was indeed Filthy lucre.' When
confronted with this, Brack claimed
it was his practice To carry his money
in that place. He will probably not
succeed in getting bail. The Jack
man officers Immediately followed
his disappearance and only for the
fact that he had stopped at the Line
House, to get drink. it was claimed.
he would not have been apprehend-
ed. Credit for good work is due
both the Jackman and Skowhegan
officials.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14

bourne. private secretary 10 the Gov
ernor Col Roy l. Narstou. repre-
sontinc Willard Il Cummings. state
committeeman and Mrs Jennie Flood
kreger of the state committee. Sena-
tor Brewstor's charming wife and Mrs.
Frank H. Holley of North Arson wers
valuable assistants to their candidate
husbands
Governor Baxter gave an account
ing OF his stewardship during the
past four years. paying particulr at
tention To the business-like admins
traion with its attendant economies.
Among other things he stated that
the new 100000 States Prison was
built from savings made in various
executive departments He paid due
credit to the modern Budget System
under which appropriations are now
made by the Legislature, and in this
connection the Governor credited
Speaker Of the House Frank II. Hol-
ley for the lions share of the praise
CONTINUED on Page Six
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14

f@ay Club committee on crippled
Folen thru its chairman Col. Roy l..
FSlon' offered its hearty co-opera-
10 the doctors of the county last
n al the regular meeting of the
EHSel County Medical Association.
Fnel Marston called the attention
ne meeting to the fact that the
|"I census shows over 35 crippled
Eaen IN the county. and that the
FS IN progress by the Rotary
indicated that many more exist
ne stated that the Rotary Club
'Ao"hegan was willing and
E0S 10 furnish transportation to
from the clinic and entertain
N Skowhcgan to every little
EpI ana It's mother that could be
n III The county; and appealed
~ uoe'ors TO assist in the canvas.
[Ne cIlnie will he held in Skowhe-
'ulihg thautauqua week. DR..
,4Oboif director of the Child
= hospital in Portland. assisted
G''' specialists will conduct the
0 Thorough examinations will
a,au' ana the most approved
,,.en' ,,,,a recommended by specialists
,,.a r,ao'al tame. Dr.. Abbott is re-
,p''u n as one Of the great ortho-
DS.,i. s"geons Of American, and
\, ule greatest in the treat
n 4 o' crippled children.
10 seldom possible for the par
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
ORDER Of ORANGEMEN
ORGANIZED
New Order Has About Thirty Mem.
bers with y. w. Richards
as Worthy Master

An order of Orangemen was or
ganized last Saturday evening and
has a membership of about thirty. 1t
was instituted by Derry Lodge of
Madison, in X. of P. Hall, large del
egation coming from that town. A
banquet was served by the wives of
the Orangemen This new organiza-
tion will be known as Kennebec l..
o. l.. No. 5S5. The following are
the principal officers. Worthy mas
ter, Sentel W. Richards; deputy mas
ter, Charles Hopkins; secretary, Geo.
Hopkins; director OF ceremonies, Geo.
Richards; treasurer, Wesley Gardiner.
Meetings are to be held on the sec
ond and fourth Saturdays OF each
month.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14

mise, she remained remarkably ac-
tive and was able to perform the du
ties, which she enjoyed. tasks though
they were. UP to the very last. Miss
Hayden had seen much of the worlds
sorrows but she remained cheerful
and her life was characterized by
self-sacrifice and devotion not only to
those bound by ties of kinship. but
many others, who had felt her protect
ing influence She was a deyout
Spiritualist and Madison Camp at
Lakewood. has now lost one of its
most energetic and generous suppor-
ters She was the second daughter
of the Hon. William u. and Naomi
uawrenceD Hayden. and was born
in the section where her death oc-
Cured. Her parents were firm be
levers in the doctrines of Spiritual
ism and her father purchased the hall
at Lakewood. which was built by
the Spiritualists and which is now a
part of the present Lakewood theatre.
This building was many years ago
purchased by the Somerset Traction
Company. but Mr.. Hayden so arranged
matters that the Spiritualist Associa
tion might continue to hold their
meetings in the same. free of
charge. He died in 1898. Miss Hay
den, at the time of her death was
one of the directors of the associa-
ton. an official position, which she had
long held. She was also active in
the Spiritualist Ladies' Aid Society,
formed in 1896 as an auxiliary to the
association. Since 1902, she has
served the society as its president
and fulfilled the duties of her Office
most favorably She will he recalled
by many people as the presiding Of
fcer at the annual summer meetings
which the Ladies' Aid Society have
and financed for years
The deceased was an influential
member of the Sunshine Society and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
FARM BUILDINGS AND
STOCK BURNED
Owen Emery OF St. Adams Sustains
Loss OF Property in Shower

This town experienced the worst
electrical storm of many years on
Sunday night when the farm build
ings of Owen Emery. about one mile
East of ST. Adams village on the Cor
rina road was struck by lightning
and totally destroyed.
Mr. Emery was in the barn milking
when the barn was struck. He soon
loosened the COWS. several in number
and horses. getting them to places
of safety and by that time neighbors
began to arrive and helped to save
some of the furniture. II was a
severe loss TO Mr.. Emery having the
barn full OF hay. Many good farming
tools, harnesses. cream separator an
abundance of wood and all winters
etc, all of which was total
loss. Mr.. Emery's loss was only
partially covered by insurance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
SOrOsis TO Have Field Day

Sorosis will have It's annual field
day next Wednesday, August Goth at
Lakewood. A business meeting will
be held at the Arcadia Tea Room at
five o'clock, followed by supper at the
same place at six o'clock. The club
members will enjoy the program at
the Lakewood Theatre during the
evening. The committee of arrange
ments is composed of Mrs. Vera B.
Smith, chairman, Mrs. Katherine d.
Taylor and Mrs. Hazel r. Keene. A
full attendance of members is hoped
for.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
Exciting Ride on Moving Machine

What might have been serious
accident occurred the other day at
Moose River. when T. II. Kennedy
while moving grass in his field the
machine struck an electric light bulb
which exploded making such a report
as to frighten his horses. They ran
and Mr. Kennedy fearing they might
throw him off onto the cutter. threw
himself back and letting go the reins
fell behind the machine. The horses
soon cleared themselves of the ma
chine which caught and was complete
ly demolished. They ran about one
fourth of a mile and were uninjured
when caught
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
DEMOCRATS COMING
MORROW
PattangaIl and Redman
Are Speakers
Speaking Will be From the Band
Stand ON Russell Street mt 7.30
In the Evening

Arrangements are being made by
the Democrats for political meet
ing tomorrow, Friday evening, at 7.30
O'Clock from the band stand on Rus
sell street. Hon. VIM. r. Pattan-
gall, Democratic candidate for Cover
nor and Fulton j. Redman, candidate
for the United States senate. will be
the speakers. Everyone is invited.
Mr.. Pattangall and Mr.. Redman will
also speak at Madison the same even
ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
[0NHEGAN MAN MEETS ROUND.IHE-
VlRLD AV|AT0RS IN FAR.AWAY INDIA
N Taylor Saw Fiers Arrive on the Hooghly
River--Planning Trip Back Home

,o,t letter from Joel E. Tay-
ls''I is in the office of the Stand
S1V o1 Company of Calcutta, India,
,.5u, \" the interesting information
IuI aa is making plans to leave there
..,me ~ next February or March on
e.i"t gun, boat and come home by the
'uli' - the Pacific. The letter con-
macb of interest and Mr.. Tay-
motber. Mrs. J. E. Taylor of this
has has kindly consented to Its pub
uou ~ He says in part:
,'pn Sad no sooner posted my letter
~ I week to you, when l left for
~ l'Sosiy. about fourteen miles up
Toogbly River from here, and
nUo0 ,Se 0round-the-world aviators ar
~ They landed at 2.49 on the aft
Nm Of the Goth of June. They
=" | great sight, flying up the riv-
,ha three OF them in triangle
alton % It gave me a real kick.
Iss as proud as could be and
= american was the same. That
! they had to work and nothing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14

Morris Alberts. muatto. about
fifteen years of age, was sent to the
County Jail from Judge Anderson's
court at Pittsfield, Tuesday, after his
arrest by Deputy Brooks of Pttsfeld
He was charged with the larceny of
$52, the property of Henry Warren,
which the officer found upon his per-
son. Alherts pleaded guilty. and the
case being beyond the jurisdiction of
the municipal court to sentence, the
boy was committed to Jail on failure
10 procure bonds to await the action
of the Grand Jury.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
SEAPLANE IS WRECKED
At NORTH POND
Several Cars Lett in the Grove Swept
into the Lake In Recent
Storm

Smithfeld August 11.LOne Of the
largest and most severe thunder
showers that the town has seen for
some time was Thursday afternoon,
tearing down trees and everything in
Its path, several cars left in II. d.
Groves grove were swept into the
lake also Mr.. Groves large seaplane
was badly damaged while trying to
make landing near the island, also
several boats were capsized, but ow-
ingto the efficient work of the life
guard, Felix Sirois, no lives were
lost.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
S. H. S. ALUMNI LAKE.
WOOD YESTERDAY
Ideal Day for Outing OF Former Stu
dents Mt Lakewood. Picnic
and Sports

Yesterday was an ideal day for the
annual reunion and picnic of the
Skowhegan High School Alumni As
soeiation. The event was held at
Lakewood. There was IA short bust
ness meeting, followed by sports nn-
der the direction of Alec Thomson.
These sports included an egg and
spoon chase, rope jumping contest
and a three legged-race. A picnic
supper and theatre in the evening
were the concluding events.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-08-14
Col. MarStOn VIII Represent Maine at
Gen. Dawes Notification

Col. r. l.. Marston will go to Chi
cago on the fifteenth of September
representing Maine in the formal mott
tication of General Chas. f. Dawes of
his nomination for the vice presidency.
This will be an especially pleasing err
rand to Col. Marston as he had the
friendship and acquaintance of Gen.
Dawes in Frances during the World
War