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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
JOHN c. GRIFFIN, Insurance
SkOWhegan, Maine

This is one of the leading insurance
agencies in Maine. 1t renders a
great service and enjoys large pat
ronage from all over the state, writ
ing as 1t does fire, life, casulty, auto
mobile, plate glass, etc.
A thorough knowledge of the state
insurance laws, rules and regulations
of the insurance companies, has equip
ped Mr.. Griffin for his particular field
of endeavor. When he writes a poll
cy for you his service does not end
there. He keeps a record of the
policy and notifies you of any changes,
or any other matter that would be
of vital INTEREST to you and your
property.
II you are in need of advice or in
formation on any matter of insur-
ance, you can do no better than adj
wise with Mr.. Griffin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
CRYSTAL SPRING COMPANY
F. p. Pencil, Prop.
SkOwhepan. Maine ~
SkOwhegan, Main

Without doubt 1t was part OF the
great plan of Creation that all water
upon the face of the earth should be
pure. Man then Is directly respon-
sible for its contamination. In many
large towns and cities where men are
disposed to group, the absence of this
precious product of nature in its pure
form, has become a menace to health.
1t is gratifying to the people of
Skowhegan to be able to obtain at
small cost the splendid drinking wat
er put out by the Crystal Spring Co,
of which Mr.. +. p. Pennell is the
proprietor.
An analysis of this water shows it
to be free from all evidence of con-
tact with sewerage wastes or with
surface drainage. 1t Is clear, SOFT
colorless and odorless and with a
normal mineral content, 1t is worth
the cost to know that you are pre-
serving your health by using pure
product of nature. This water will
be delivered at your door at any
time fresh from the springs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
MRS. w. p. ANNIS
Harmony

To a womans foresight and saga
city is due the establishment of a
place. of business in Harmony which
has done much to relieve the cares of
the housewife in this vicinity. This
business was purchased about four
years ago by Mrs. Annie who previous
to that time had been conducting a
place of business in her home and
who Immediately upon her obtaining
possession of this business proceeded
to add new lines such as groceries,
gents furnishings shoes. etc This
Is one of the older businesses of the
cbfnmunity inasmuch as Mrs. Annis
predecessor, Mrs. F. o. Turner, had
conducted this store for period OF
about twenty years, When Mrs. An
mis- became owner of this establish
ment she proceeded to carry out her
thought of always providing worth
while merchandise at prices compar-
ing faYorably with much larger COM
munities. The result OF this good
business policy is a steady, eonsis-
tent, harmonious patronage that even
exceeded Mrs. .Annis' most sanguine
hopes. re.., j-,si,oaf H..
This store has come to be known
as headquarters for general merchan-
disc for men, women and children
Here may be found groceries, mems
work clothing and mems and boys
clothing, haberdashery of all sorts
women's wear, millinery, yard goods
toilet articles, ribbons. laces and no
lions of every description linoleum,
womens work dresses. blouse.
waists, etc, stockings, boots and
shoes. for the entire family, umbrel-
las, hats and caps, books, stationery
and any number of other useful com
modities for not only every day wear
but for more formal occasions as
we'll
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
THE B0WLODR0ME
). NJ. Curtis, Prop.
SkOWhegan, Maine

You business men and ladies, too,
who are acquiring stoutness that is
Objectionable to both you and your
friends can become sylph-like again
by bowling an hour each day
There are six splendid alleys at this
popular bowlodrome and you need not
hesitate to take along your wife, sis
ter or friend for an enjoyable hour
of bowling.
Now is the time when the teams are
being chosen for the several leagues,
composed of both ladies and gentle
men. Courteous attendants are al
way
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
DEERING Il TRIP GARAGE
Harmony

The proprietors of this garage are
Mr. c. +. Deering and Mrs. Ethel
Trip. This business was started by
the two partners about two years ago
and is doing good business in gen.
eral repair work on all makes of cars.
This garage, which has a capacity of
about fifteen cars Is excellently To-
Gated for its purpose and carries a
supply of accessories as well as Good
rich and United States tires and tubes.
Oils, greases and gasoline are also for
sale here. The repair work is in
charge of Mr.. Deering who has had
a number of years experience and
who is thoroughly familiar with the
various makes of autos. A praise
worthy feature of this shop is that
all cars after a repair job is COM
pleted are subjected to trial run be-
fore being turned over to the owner,
to make sure that the car is func-
tioning properly and that nothing
has been left undone.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
Il MRS. T.. A. PATTEE
80 Harmony !

T. Easily one of the / most popular
stores in Harmony is, owned and CON
Quoted by, Mrs. L. A. Pattee who es-
rtsbiished thia business in its present
headquarters about two years ago and
who from the start of her venture has
enjoyed a remarkably fine business.
TO attain her present desirable posi-
'tfoh' III Harmony's business circle.
Mrs Pattee dearly In her business ca
reern discovered that by = carefully
studying her patrons needs and in al
ways making sure the merchandise Of
Tered forf sale was the best obtain
able at prices consistent with the
market, She need have no fear that her
patrons would go elsewhere. This
we'll arranged store is excellently
stocked with a fine selection of dry
goods of all description, remnants
notions OF all kinds, a fine assortment
of toilet articles and ladies' wear
Bingham and voile dresses are made
here to the patrons measure.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
AMANDA C0RRIYEAU
LADIES' SHOP
SkOwl,ppan. Maine

With carefully selected assort-
ment of ladies' frocks and an unusual
ly varied display of lingerie and host
cry, Miss Corriveau tempts the femi-
nine eye.
Her little shop, just trihe more
exclusive than the ordinary store,
supplemented by Miss Corriyeau s
pleasing personality and exquisite
taste cannot fail to be popular.
Frequent trips to the larger cities
keep the stock new and chic, and a
comparatively small stock enables
Miss Corriyeau to be constantly add
ing.
After much experience in the dress
department of "a department store
Skowhegan people recognize in Miss
Corriveau a competent advisor.
Altho this store is practically a new
adjunct 10 Skowhegan, it has already
become an indispensable fixture in
the minds of shoppers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
n. +. WILLIS
Harmony

1t was about two vars ago that Mr.
Willis went into business here and tba
results in that short space of time
have proven the wisdom OF the move
1t was his idea to have a small com.
pact store and stock it with as good
a selection of everyday useful com.
modities as the market afforded. tn
glance at his shelves proves how well
he has carried out this idea for every
article on. display is "A quick seller
which means rapid turnover and
consequently fresh merchandise al.
ways for his patrons. His stock Of
groceries and provisions including
canned and bottled goods are in ex,
cellent taste and in the meat depart.
ment where one can get choice cuts
careful cleanliness is observed. lee
cream, candy and tonics are also
handled here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
SKOWHEGAN FARMERS UNION
Sk0whegan, Maine

This store was established more es-
pecially for the benefit of the farmers
from the surrounding country. They
are places where they get their sup
plies at the lowest cost and of an I'M
questionable quality.
In addition to the complete line of
staple goods carried here, large
quantity of grain. flour and feed is
carried in stock Some of the best
brands of flour are offered for sale.
Best corn, cracked and in the kernel.
Also different kinds of prepared feeds
for the dairy stock and for domestic
fowl.
Charles E. Chase is the manager of
this store and he is putting forth
every effort to make this an economi-
cal depot Tor farmers and townspeople
as well.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
II. il. REED AND COMPANY
HARMONY

One of the oldest businesses in this
community is that of r. H. Reed and
Company which has been rendering an
excellent service to its patrons for
over half a century. The firm con-
sists of r. H. Reed and E. B. Reed.
The latter is the son and has been
a partner for twenty-five years. This
establishment does a deseryedly large
business and is popularity known as
a general merchandise store hand
ling as it does general merchandise
of almost every description. In ad-
dition to general merchandise, which
includes groceries of all kinds, farm
produce, candy, etc. yard goods, boots
and shoes, mems work clothes and
many other essentials, flour and feed
is largely dealt in here. The large
volume of business done by r. II.
Reed and Company is the result of
painstaking effort and the desire al
ways to do their best to please their
patrons, =..it 81, - ~
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
.ATkINS0N'S DOMESTIC BAKERY
=. o. Atkinson, Prop.
SkOMhegan, Maine

+ Skowhegan is indeed fortunate In
the possession of this model bakery.
Nowhere else can you get better bread
or pastry and their cooking is noted
throughout the community for it's ex-
celfence. Especially deserving of
mention is the quality of their 20. X.
Bread which is unsurpassed. Here
you can be supplied also with the
finest rolls, cakes and pies. Their
cuisine is equipped with all the latest
inventions to facilitate their work, all
done under the most sanitary condi-
tons
These fresh table supplies are kept
in dustprOof glass cases and are in
deed tempting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
C0BURN MARKET
Berry d. Gordon, Prop.
SkOWhegan, Maine

This store has a large stock of
choice meats and provisions of high
grade quality and you will always
find yourself satisfactorily served by
trading at this up-to-date establish
ment. Everything spells cleanliness
and sanitary surroundings which are
so essential where foodstuffs are kept.
Special pride is taken in the meat
department. where heavy western
beef is carried and the best of poul-
try and meats Of all kinds. Fresh
fish Of all kinds is also carried and
IS always of the best Phone your
order TO 2S0-2.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

it will be to your advantage. Wheth-
err you are thinking of going back to
the farm to get away from the busy
mart. a home in the city, or a build.
ing site, this firm will guide you in
making a wise choice. Thoroughly
familiar with the advantages offered
in Skowhegan and vicinity. they Of
fer the public the very highest realty
service.
This firm also writes all kinds of
insurance-life health, fire and sec
urity bonds. auto and accident, in all
its branches
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
.DYEK'S HOMEMADE
CANDY
Sk0Nhegan, Maine

The story of the growth of Eliza
beth Dyers candy business reads like
a novel Suffice it to say that now
it has reached { point of unlocked
for success. Orders are daily re-
ceyed from all parts of the country
from people who realize the superior
ity OF Mrs Dyer's confectionery.
The fact that Mrs. Dyer's candy is
homemade makes it entinely differ
ent as well as vastly superior to other
wcll-Rnown brands.
Mrs Dyer makes chocolates and
bon bons specialties while her sailed
nuts are uneXcellsd.
Mrs. Dyer's chocolates advertise
themselves and Skowhegan people do
their part by remembering less fortu-
nate friends at the holidays.
While Mrs Dycr's Candy Kitchen
is located in Skowhegan her choco-
lates NAV he obtained in Waterville
ana Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
E. c. TARBOX
CLEANING AND PRESSING
gkaWhnunn Mi;

Don't neglect your dress! Mn.
young man has lost good opnar, l' a
ties for advancement in life because
he did not dress well. N'use
Perhaps your last years suit ~.
go another season. If you tbinL N s
get 1t out, look it over and If if noa o.
cleansing. repairing and press,n us
this is the shop where it can be mug mug
to look like new. When Won 'a ais
your clothes back home they seem s u
have a distinctive air of being AIM y
new" on account of the hieb.Gos''
workmanship. ''s
quality. is the slogan Mr.. Tarbo.
has adopted and that he pleases IVA Iva
large clientele is shown by the faa s
that they always return. ae'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
A. LINW0OD NUTTING, JeweIer
SkOwhegan, Maine

Mr.. Nutting has been in the jewelry
business in Skowhegan for several
years during which time he has built
up a good patronage.
The lines embrace the latest novel
ties in watches, jewelry, art and gift
goods of every conceivable variety. A
speciality is made of diamonds and
other precious stones. mounted and
and all standard makes
of watches. These as well as clocks
and jewelry repairing is done here
on short notice at reasonable prices.
1t will pay you to consult with Mr..
Nutting when shopping for those
Christmas and birthday gifts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
COBB BROTHERS
Harmony


This large general merchandise
store is ownettsand managed by Fl. E.
and E. Cobb who while only being in
business in this location, but two
years, have in that short space of
time built a fine volume of business.
This store carries about everything
that a general store of it's calibre
usually carries and includes such
commodities as groceries and provi-
sions of all kinds, strictly fresh vege-
tables and fruits, smoked meats all
the year around and fresh meats dur
ing the winter months, candy, tonics
and ice cream. In other depart
ments may be found yard goods, mems
work clothes, boots and shoes for the
entire family also dishes, farm tools
and other. hardware, paints, oils and
innumerable other worth while arti-
cles.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
HARMONY, MAINE

Harmony is a thriving up-to-date
community with a population of about
fifteen hundred and is on the line OF
the Maine Central r. r. The prln-
cipal industries are carding MILL
canning factory, saw mill and a few
smaller businesses.
There is ample electric power pro-
vided economically by the Central
Maine Power Company, while many
desirable sites for manufacturing pur-
poses are obtainable. The education
al standards of Harmony are high
their high school admitting graduates
to college.
Churches that are well attended,
we'll stocked stores and we'll Kept
homes are but few of the attractions
of this very desirable community.
For full information as to manufac-
turing sites, interested parties should
address any Harmony business con-
Germ.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
CANAAN, MAINE

Canaan is pretty, prosperous VII
lage, eight Sniles east OF Sko~hegaa
ON the main highway to Bangor anu
is an important trading center Tor d
considerable area.
Canaan is essentially Il farming
community and its farms are very
fertile. This is an ideal location lor
a canning factory with both eleclrq
and water power easily aVallaole,
The right party locating plant ol
this kind in Canaan will receive ihq
heartiest cooperation from lis cur
zens. 'i att
Lake George ana Sibley Pond are
located in this town and are beaet,'
full sheets of water, Astounding WIN
salmon, trout, bass, perch ana p'VS'
erel. Ideal cottage sites are aFall,
able along the shores and e"''s
reached by motor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
rIniIsE CENTRAL HOTEL
Fred A. TOwle, Prop.
Sk0Wllpgan. Maine .4#

" Very sqldom,do you find a hotel so
situated that you can just step from
the train ifcross the platform and en-
ter the lobby. This and the fact that
the guests at the Maine Central know
that their comfort is the policy of the
hoteiLt6I OFFER cheer and hospitality
from the moment they enter the door
at most reasonable prices, trancient
trade $780, with bath $500. ~
The rooms are light and airy. and
quiet and you awake in the morning
with keen zest for fine breakfast
awaiting you and where you will be
expeditiously served.
When stopping in Skowhegan over
night, try the Maine Central.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
THE Few skoWHEGAN HOUSE
e Warren Tuttle, Prop. - ri
.rt Il SkOwhegnn. Maine

A finely kept hotel like the New
.Skowhegan House Rejects, upon the
reputation of the town for hospitality
that means sd much for the stranger
in your midst. Everything is done
for the comfort of the guests and this
you sense as you enter the spacious
lobby or the fine reception room for
the ladies'. 32' l""H s1r4i ..t"'
There are fifty clean and heated
rooms that have been furnished with
the sole idea of pleasing the patrons
in making them comfortable in every
way. h.a' '.h
You will find here all the comforts
of larger hostelries including fine
home cooked meals which combined
with an air OF cheerfuness, cleanli-
ness and kindly interest cause those
who have been entertained here to
return often.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
DIR. A. Il. BORDEN, Eye Specialist
SkOwhegan,. Maine

Are you having trouble with your
eyes in any way? Possibly It. may
he caused by headaches and they are
likely to be caused by eyestran. If
you want advice about your eyes or
your glasses, why not have DR.. Bor-
den examine them. You will wonder
why you put it off SO long and why
you suffered so much. inconvenience
when you experience the relief of be-
ing perfectly fitted to glasses.
After a diagnosis, you will have
many styles of eyeglasses or spec
tacles to choose from, to suit your
individuality and the contour of your
face.
For service satisfaction and econo-
my, see DR.. Borden, the specialist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
L. b. CARTER
CUSTOM TAILOR
Sk0whegan, Maine

The fall and winter styles are out
aud Mr. Carter has ready for your
inspection an especially choice Sc
lection of fashions comprising all the
latest novelties He is also showing
many styles in serges, worsteds and
mixtures in all weights, patterns and
all prices.
Mr.. Carter is also kept busy in his
repairing department where he does
fine work and where your old suit can
be repaired, cleaned and pressed to
look like new or dyed in most sat
isfactory manner.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
THE REST ROOMS
Anna NJ. Grondln, MatrOn
SkOWhegan, Maine

As the name implies, the Rest
Rooms was designed for the conye-
nience of ladies visiting the shopping
district Connected with the rooms,
and owned and managed by the ma
iron. Miss Grondin, is the little shop
where the most alluring novelties in
embroideries and all that you would
find in a fancy goods store, including
large display of both embroidered
articles and those to be made up, tow
els. bureau scarfs, table covers, lunch
con sets, etc. and selection of yarns
in all Colors for sweaters.
Miss GrOndin extends the hospitali-
ty of her shop to all who are inter-
ested in fancy work OF all KINDS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
II. II. HARRIS
Canaan. Maine

Mr.. H. b. Harris who has pp,
eleven years in business in 'an"otI
has for the past four years been pV al
master. His store in which IS u"
post Office is a large general sIor'
and has well arranged assn 10 ,,s
of commodities best suited Tor M p'
irons needs. The list OF melen',
disc includes an excellent selection y :,
staple and fancy groceries nou, % "eI
provisions, a superior grade Oh ,r DUll
tied, canned and jar GOODS, l a.or
country produce and fruits in sea n Il
In other parts of the store oa aihol
found boots and shoes for the Wn nJi
family, notions, proprietary nitiod
cines, tonics, candies, amihuIi ~, d
hardware, paints, oils and Faini'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
MIiADY'S BEAUTY SH0PPE
Eva w. Mcguire and
Ethel M. Christensen,
PrOprietOrs
SkOwhegan, Maine

This attractive shop is in itself
enough to call the attention Of pas
serby, but when one realizes the ex-
pertness of its proprietresses one Is
more than ever convinced of its
worth.
This shop offers the more fastidious
woman the opportunity she cannot af-
ford to overlook and an added factor
is that each style is distinctive and
particularly adapted to the individual.
Care of the hair and skin has been
a feminine rite since time immemorial,
and especially in these more enlight-
ened times milady finds It most ex-
pedient to adopt the twelli dressed ap-
pearahca that we'll done lhiareels, ia
eia1s,1 rnanfciires and the like produce
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
CHADBOURNE'S GARAGE
Harmony

Chadbourne's Garage, owned and
managed by Mr.. Ivan A. Chadbourne
has, up to a short time ago, been
well and favorably known as the Har-
mony Garage. Mr. Chadbourne es-
tablished this business in it's present
location about four years ago and i'm
mediately proceeded to put into prac-
tice the policy of always turning out
the proper kind of repair jobs. Hav-
ing had over ten years experience in
repair work of all makes of cars made
1t possible for him to thoroughly fam
iliarize himself with the mechanism
of practically every make of automo-
bile and the result of this experience
has been demonstrated many times in
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
ISABEL DI0NNE
VARIETY SHOP
NknMIlegnn. Mnlne

Nothing is more essential to a city
than "A newsstand to supply the public
with news Of the busy world and to
keep one in touch with modern life
Such one is the store owned and
manged by Miss Dionne where all the
leading daily and Sunday papers are
sold. Here is where you drop in to
obtain your fayorite periodical. There
is also choice line of post cards,
stationery. school supplies and in fact
everything that modern store of
this kind wodld carry
The pleasing personality and cour-
focus attention of Miss Dionne has
made for her large patronage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
CORA CAYOUETTE
SkOWhegan. Maine

One of the leading millinery special
ty establishments in this section is
owned and managed by Mrs. Cayou-
cite who has a reputation for her
chic millinery and smart hats and is
a milliner of exceptionable ability and
taste. With the exception of few
ready -to-wear hats. all her millinery
is hand made and she will make up
for you anything you wish.
You will also find here the best
hosiery and underwear from national
ly advertised houses and all the latest
fads and fancies as they appear in the
large metropolitan centers.
1t will pay you to visit this shop of
real values.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
d. A. IL w. Il. Porter, Insurance
Sk0whegan, Maine

This firm enjoys a substantial rep
utation for giving worth while insur-
ance service. 1t represents many
of the oldest and strongest insurance
companies in existence today and 1t
naturally follows that large amount
of business is written by this concern
The members of the firm are d. A. &
w. Il. Porter.
Insurance in all its branches Is COW
cred here, such as fire, life, accident,
health, burglary, automobile, plate
glass and any other line.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
II. w. DOVER, Repair Shop
SkOwhegan, Maine

Last November, Mr.. Dover pur-
chased OF Frank T. Palmer, the auto
truck and wagon repair shop on East
Front street. That the reputation for
high grade work that this shop en-
joys will be continued, is assured by
the fact that Mr.. Dover has been in
the same business in Winchester,
Mass. for the past 25 years.