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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-19
KENNETH J. WOODBURY., Grafton

KENNETH j. WOODBURY., Grafton
The welcome to the class of 1924
was extended 10 the Alumni Associa-
ton by Roland T. Patten. lie told
of his first public appearance at the
age of six years and in his greeting
to the class of 1924, voiced the well
come in Indian language. The re-
Spouse was by Eyander J. Perkins,
who pledged the support of his class
to the association and TO the high
school as we'll.
Mss Eunicc f. Pattcn of the Macon
Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library
expressed her pleasure at being pres
ent and told incidents Of her present
occupation. Arthur S. Merrill Of
Augusta, spoke of his football ex-
periences in S. II. S. and his love
and friendship for the school. Guy
Parkhurst Estes of New York spoke
Of his long absence from the alumni
banquet. paid the Independent-Repo
ter a pleasant compliment, and said
that he thought his class was the only
one, but that he had found that there
were others He urged that the 1924
class stick to their motto Cold not
Gilt
w. O. Wildes Jr., S. H. S, 1928,
spoke on athletics. Skowhegan High
School has held an enviable record
and we gather from Mr.. Wildes talk
the following summary of leading
activities in athletics for the season.
In the entire football season but one
game was lost, and that to Wilton
Academy and the year previous S. II.
S. had the same record only that they
lost TO Cony High at Augusta, The
boys basket ball team won every
game in 1923 and as a result entered
into the Maine tournament The
girls basket ball team has had three
years of success and is now reckon
ed among the leading four of the
state. In baseball, S. Fl. S. has lost
but six games in the past two years
and won the championship cup in
1923. In track they won in dual meets
with Coburn Classical Institute of
WaterYille this year, winning first
place in the Colby Inter scholastic
meet and coming out as the third high
school in the Bowdoln scholastic meet,
following only Portland and Gardiner.
They have also won first place in the
Abbott Invitation meet.
Guests of the evening were Prin.
cipal and Mrs Foster and Supt. and
Mrs Woodbury.. Mr.. Foster spoke on
cooperation and said "our aim in
education is to do better" He urged
the older members of the alumni to
stay young by joining in all activities,
mentioned student government, mot
yet perfect, but to be perfected" and
recommended having one of the alum
nj on the student government board.
Mrs. Judkins, the retiring president,
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Former SkOwhegan Boy Graduates
From Wesleyan

Middletown, Ct, June 16.-Mylon
Cecil Jacobs, son of Mr. and Mrs
Leslie E. Jacobs, Lake street, An-
burn, received the degree of Bachelor
of Science at the ninetyseeond an
nual commencement exercises OF
Wesleyan University held this after
noon. Mr.. Jacobs prepared for Wes-
leyan at Skowhegan high school
graduting in 1920.
He has for two years been men,
Der of the varsity baseball team and
has also played on the varsity foot
ball squad and on his class football
teams and baseball team. He has had
place on many committees, chief
of which are the college agency com
mittee, class banquet committee, jul
Nor prom committee, all Wesleyan
week end committee, and introduction
committee. He was member OF
the Cotillion Club in his Freshman
year and holds membership in the
Mystical Seven Senior Society and the
Corpse and Coffin Secret Society. He
is a member OF Delta Tau Delta
fraternity
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rolls, salad, ice cream, cake. coffee,
nuts and candies. The favors were
orange and black baskets these be-
ing the high school colors, while cut
flowers we're used in the decorations.
At intervals during the evening
class yells were given under the lead
ership of William o. Wildes, Jr. of
the class of 1923. There was very
large attendance from his class, while
many of the 1922 class were present.
The total attendance was about 135.
Mrs. Mabel Phillips Judkins, the
president presided and various mat
ters of business were transacted Mrs.
Blanche NJ. Friend gave the annual
report of the secretary and the treas
urer's report by Miss Anne NJ. Cas-
we'll showed that there was about $40
on hand after all bills paid. The
sum OF SIG was pledged toward the
scholarship fund. A letter was read
from q. r. Fogg of the class of 1889,
conveying best wishes, and also the
welcome news that he was gaining in
health. A letter from K. w. Leigh
ton of Portland. who retired last
spring from the principalship Of The
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THE CONTEST CLOSES
CONTINUED from Page One)

this kind. new acquaintanceships are
formed and ability comes out where
ii can be seen and appreciated. The
art of craftsmanship. moreover, is de-
yeloped rapidly. which cannot fail TO
be of assistance in whatever the can
didate may take up hereafter.
The Reporter wishes 70 thank the
candidates, their friends, and the pub
lie. The papers feels an added re-
sponsibility with its increased sub
scription list and will make an earn
est effort to faithfully discharge this
trust.
Mrs. Josephine Goulette wins the
Buick with total of 1,283.S50 votes.
The candidates and their standing are
Mrs. Josephine Goulette, 1,2S3,S50
albert Finnemore, 9l,5b0
Mrs. Bernice Castle. 246,20o
Helen f. Henderson
Marcia Hilton
Mrs. Ella b. Getchell
Mrs Clarence +. BnZzell
A. Irene Libby
Weldon ". Barker
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LARGE VOTE CAST IN
PRIMARIES
Smith, Holley, Healey
Republican Choice
Result OF Markham-Steward DemOera.
lie Vote for Sheriff Closest
GI Election

Never has the county seen a prlm-
airy in which more lively interest and
enthusiasm have been shown. In
the first place the largest number OF
votes ever were cast The voting
was so heavy in several towns that
the supply of ballots became ex-
hausted and il was necessary to rush
the presses for an extra edition.
Various elements entering into the
contest made the outcome In q mum
Der of cases quite debatable. Every
candidate with u competitor. left moth
ing undone TO make his position Ger
tain. Unusual activity resulted.
The Republican ticket, having In
most instances more than one can
didate for the various Offices, per
haps created greater interest The
detailed vote will be found elsewhere
in this paper. Little enthusiasm was
aroused in the offices of United States
Senator, Representative and State
Auditor. The fight centered around
the choice of governor, state senators
and sheriff. Frank G. harrington of
Augusta swept the county with over a
thousand majority. the final vote be
ing 1866 to 1888 for Ralph o. Brewster
of Portland Frank Holley of North
Arson and Clyde II. Smith of Skow-
hogan carried the nominations for
state senator's, the former receiving
304S and the latter 1893 votes. Allison
Howes, the losing candidate, poled
1870 votes In a three cornered
fight for sheriff. John W. Healy, with
27l3 votes, defeated the present in
cumbent, John A. Mooers, who rceiy-
ed a total of 2106. NJ. St. Ledger was
low man with $50.
While there was some interest
shown in the selection of a Democra-
tic candidate for county commissioner,
all eyes were centered on the choice
of sheriff. Both candidates, Elton
l.. Markham and Charles w. Steward,
followed each other closely until
practically the last town was heard
from. According to returns recorded
here the total was 351 for Markham
and 1862 for Steward. Without doubt
this was one of the most interesting
results in the entire election. De
mocratic sheriff vote for the county
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tending him Fluctuations on the DC
casion and congratulations on well
spent life. lie was often seen about
the streets. going here and there on
various errands and talking over old
times in the early days. \ remark
ably clear memory wa2 enjoyed by
Mr. Jones up 10 the last.
WAS COUNTY SETTLER
Mr.. Jones was horn December 2.
1925, at Brighton. Maine. and it was
twenty-five years later that he came
west and decided 10 east lis lot with
the pioneers who we're converting
Sheboygan county from a wilderness
to q land Of civilization
Two years after his arrival here be
married Miss Mary Kicker. Their
union was blessed with one child
who died at the age Of o year and
half 10 record IS available Of his
first wife's death but it was in 1877
that he was married 10 Miss Adaline
Dye. His second wife died June IA,
1912.
After his second wife's death he
made his home with her sister, Mrs.
Ella Jones. who died three years la
ter. For the last two years he made
his home with Mr. and Mrs. Guyette.
When he first came 10 sheboygan
Falls Mr Jones was : member Of the
Baptist church bur after MS marriage
he attended with his wife tho Meth
odist church.
HAD LUMBER BUSINESS
During the active years OF his life
at Sheboygan Falls h Wa engaged
in the numbering business He had
grown up in the timber Of Maine in
the east and he fell naturally into his
same vocation upon his change Of
residence to the west
The only surviving relatives left by
the aged pioneer include Mrs. Mary
Alexander. 202G :. Seventh street,
Sheboygan, who IS a niece, ard the
two nepheWs. A. II. Nclntire of Bos-
cobel and ". H. McIntire OF Belott,
who are brothers Of Mrs Alexander.
Funeral services will be held at 2
p. IN, Saturday from the Guyette
home in Sheboygan Falls. Rev. c. d.
Mayhem Of the Falls Baptist Church
will officiate at the ceremony and in
terment will be made in the Falls
cemetery. -Sheboygan Press-Tele-
gram.
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st. Cecilia's Orchestra. then played
the closing number, as the graduates
and class of 1925 retired.
Honor roll in scholarship in the
class:
High Honors-Geneva Mae Belts.
Zella Ethel Demo, Mamie Lee Sea-
mans.
Honors-Marie Ellen Bison, Lean
der Perley Foss. Mildred Lucille Fox,
Dorothy Cecilia Kilbreth, Elizabeth S.
Lewia (Bizier), Leola Elsie McLaugh-
lin, Hamlin George Tobey, Richard
Thompson, Gertrude Birdena Valliere,
Bessie Perle Webster, Kenneth john
son Woodbury..
High honors are won by students
securing an average rank OF 9O-94&o.
Honors are won by students secur-
ing an average rank of $3.50.
The arrangement of the names is
alphabetical and not in order of rank.
College Preparatory-Pau Noel
Beaulier, Charles Frederick Bess, John
Leslie Carter, William Crosby Cole,
Murray F. Decker. Gordon Scion
Grundy, Richard Paul Laney, Perley
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Eunlce FarnSw0rth Chapter Has
Pleasant Meeting Mt Good viii

The June meeting of the Eunice
Farnsworth Chapter, d. a. r., was
held Monday at Good VIII with Miss
Faith J. Hinckley acting as hostess.
The trip was made by automobile and
the ladies were greeted by Miss
Hinckley. Mrs. George w Hinckley.
Mrs. Walter Hinckley and Mrs. Nor
man Hinekley.
picnic dinner was served in the
banquet hall Of the new administra-
ton building. the tables being
decorated with bouquets of
garden flowers. The hostess served
salad, coffee, small cakes and ice
cream.
The meeting was held in the direc-
tors room with the regent, Miss Mabel
J. Pooler presiding. The secretary
Mrs. Grace NJ. Poulin gave an inter-
esting account of the annual meeting
held at the home of Miss Florence
and Miss Mabel j. POoler. Miss Pool
er gave notice of the State Field Day
to be held at Kingfield, July Is, and
read an invitation from the Asa Whit
comb Chapter of Kingiield to attend a
reception to be held on Monday even
ing, July the 14th.
Interesting reports Of the unwilling
of the tablet on the old block house
in Winslow and the meeting held in
Winslow which was attended by sew
eral of the Daughters of the Eunice
Fransworth Chapter on June End,
were given by Miss Gertrude S. Wes-
ton, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marble and
Mrs. elise Fellows White. Mrs. Eliza
beth Watson was elected member OF
the chapter.
The following committees were APP
pointed by the regent to serve for the
coming year: American and Patri-
otto Education, Mrs. Mabel p. Jud-
kins, Mrs. Edith S. Philhrick; Maya
zine, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Marble; In
ternational Relations, Mrs. Vina r.
Greenwood; Preservation of Historic
Spots, Miss Gertrude S. Weston; Con
seryation and Thrift, DR.. Julia Nay
Kincaid; Historical and Literary Rec
iprocity, Mrs Florence Waugh Dan
forth; Revolutionary Relics for Mem
orial Continental Hail. Mrs. Fanny j.
Cabot: Historical Research and Pres
ervation of Records, Mrs. Helen {.
Wentworth; Memorial Continental
Hall Library. Miss Louise Fl. Co
burn; National Old Trails road, Mrs.
Viola J. Weston, Industry; Geneolo-
gical Research, Mrs. lvanella Palmer,
Hinckley
After the business session the ladies
repaired to the auditorium of the new
administration building where they
listened to delightful organ recital
given by Cecil Dagget of Waterville,
whose mother is a Daughter of the
Revolution, a member of Waterville's
Chapter and who was guest.
One of the pleasing features OF the
day was an auto trip to Applehurst
where there is a wonderful view from
monument erected to the memory OF
w. w. II. Murray The day closed
with the ladies gathering at Willow
Wood the charming home of Rev. and
Mrs. George w Hinckley where Miss
Hinckley served delicious punch and
small cakes and a pleasant social
hour was passed before the return
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William u. Jones, Native OF Brighton
Dies in Wisconsin

The inevitable hand of death de-
seconded upon Sheboygan Falls We'd
nesday evening and removed Will
liam d. Jones. IS, Oldest resident OF
that city and one of the early pio-
neers OF Sheboygan county He had
lived in Sheboygan Falls for the last
seyenty-two years and was highly re-
spected as venerable patriarch and
honored pioneer of the community.
Death came at 935 p. m, last night
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. r. b.
Guyette on Pine street, where the
aged citizen lived. He had enjoyed
remarkably good health during the
latter years of his life and had al
ways hoped to pass the century mark
hale and hearty in a vigorous old age.
He was ony confined TO his bed since
Sunday
DONATED TO CHURCHES
Exemplifying his generous and phil
anthropic disposition. was Mr. Jones
gift OF two thousand dollars 10 the
Baptist and Methodist churches OF
Sheboygan Falls in December OF 1922
on the occasion of his ninety seventh
birthday The gift was equally di-
vided between the two churches in
which Mr.. Jones interest had CEN
tered throughout his long and useful
life.
His ninety-sixth birthday was eel
ebrated by his many friends in She
hoygan Falls in 1927 when large num-
bers called on him during the day ex-
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Loses Leg as Result OF Auto Accident

Joseph Alain and Leger Gavin,
Canadian traffic officers from Ancien-
ne Lorett. Quebec were riding mo-
torcycle and side car which collided,
late Tuesday night, with Massachu-
setts Ford touring car in the vicinity
of Moscow. Neither of the two occu-
pants of the automobile were serious
ly injured although the car turned
turtle. The motorcycle was ditched
and one of Officer Adams legs was so
badly mangled that amputation was
in order and he is now a patient at
tho Somerset Hospital.
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school, expressed regrets at not being
able to attend and extended best
wishes to the class Of 1924 and all
other classes as well. His letter en-
closed So toward the scholarship fund
w. b. Woodbury., superintendent OF
schools spoke on the advantage OF
having a scholarship fund and the re-
port of the nominating committee
which was composed of l. w. Smiley
S. n Shumway and H. J. Phillips re-
suited in the election of the following
officers: president, VIM. Folsom Mer-
rill; vice president, VIM. o. Wildes
Jr; secretary, Miss Blanche Jewett
treasurer, Miss Anna Grondin; execu-
tive committee, Ernest Rowell, Flor
ence Burrill and Capt. John w. Healy
The nominating committee was named
as follows: Evander j. Perkins
Miss Verna Porter and George II
Halves.
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Ames LOOMS, Reginald Emery Meal
lister, Thomas Leroy Nichols, Richard
Thompson, Hamlin George Tobey,
Kenneth Johnson Woodbury., Mildred
Lucille Fox, Bessie Perle Webster.
mmercial-Geneva Mae Belts,
Lydia Mae Blanchettc, Hella Ethel
Demo. Ruth Virginia Hoyt, Elizabeth
S. Lewia (Bizier). Dorothy Cecelia
Kilbreth, Evelina Mae Kilgore, Leola
Elsie Mclaughlin, Ruth Pearle Scott,
Mamie Lee Seamans. Thelma Salome
Snowman, Doris Marilyn Sylvester,
Edward Ernest Caouctte, Evander j.
Perkins. Adolph Joseph Provost.
General Fern Rachel Akeley, Doro-
thy Marguerite Atkinson, Marie Ellen
Bison, Lovice Olive Currier, Mildred
Lucille Dennis, Veronica Laura Mac
Coombs, Eva Naomi Robb, Marjorie
Evelyn Salisbury. Gertrude Birdena
Valliere. Leonder Perley Foss, How
ard Daniel Huff, Roy Alton McCollor,
Arthur Raymond Moody.
THE ALUMNI BANQUET
The alumni banquet and annual
business meeting followed the gradu-
ating exercises, the former students
repairing to Grange Hall. In the
banduet rooms the Ella F. Mitchell
Philathea Glass served and the menu
included fruit cocktail, cold meat, sal
mon LOAF, mashed potatoes, OLIVES,
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sKOWHEGAN LOCALS

Warren Hymer will arrive Saturday
TO Join his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. b
Hvmer at their cottage at Lake Wes-
serunsett.
Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Bragg anc
daughter. Evelyn Of Portland visited
the first of the week with friends and
relatives in town.
Mrs. E. L. Clough and daughter,
Miss Dorothea have been in St. AL
bans, Vt. this week visiting friends,
The trip was made by automobile.
lIr. and Mrs. Walter Ross of New
Jersey, who have been visiting with
S. w. Philbrick on Coburn Ave leave
today for St stephens, \. b. Mrs
Donald Philbrick and little son Don
aid Jr.,, are guests at the Philbriek
home.
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''pER j. PERKINS, Presentation
,s spuons Of applause, these two
AT A. people gave evidence of having
'u well the needs and require
H., u their classmates. Walter
,Sa n o. the class of '25 presented
I pa, a bouquet OF tulips which
ferklns accepted.
" highest honors of the class
won by Miss Mamie Lee Sea-
h aau as yalodictorian, this young
'''e Inc parting message to her
"S a recompense to the citi-
uelf assistance in the privi-
n. attended for an education. Miss
nha as suggested the success of the
~ 'S OIL the class of 1924, while
M l, .;aeIlly' she said the memory
Ma a'luhess and love of their
Rtjor, would be reflected in their
rhS . ,, WIN others. She extended
sss s aus'ce To the three lower
h n "a sHu lastly reflected on the four
h, - ID. association of the members
N ,a own class, saying AS we go
vish 'shl' We ask no praise. Our
~ mat You can always say
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Former Resident at Porter

Mrs Sarah F. Cole. formerly OF
Skowhegan. now Of Porter, who suf-
fered O shock last February, was
taken critically i'll last Wednesday
morning A. this writing she is re
covering to some extent but still re-
mains very weak She is being cared
for by her daughter and husband Mr.
and Mrs Noyes Norton Or. NJ. c..
Ridlon Is the attending physician.
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The vote in Skowhegan was eX-
ceedingly heavy, an outstanding fea-
ture being the splendid results OBJ
tanned by Senator Clyde II. Smith.
He received 1915 votes while Gal were
chalked down for Frank Holley and
317 for Allison Howes. Thps did
the people of Skowhegan re-athrm
their confidence in Mr.. Smith. Ralph
o. Brewster was given 3S4 against
991 for Frank G. harrington. John
Healy received ESQ. John Mooers 57S
and NJ. ST. Ledger 800. Bin W Page
carried the town with 1925 against 29l
for Elmer Harris Local Democrats
gave Elton L. Markham 149 and Chas.
w. Steward 1873 for sheriff while in
the case of county commissioner BY
ron b. Perkins had 1S4 and Joseph W.
SAWYER of Fairfield votes.
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There were no contests among the
Democrats for nomination III the va
rious legislative classes OF Somerset
County. Elmer B. Rowell Of Show
hogan is the nominee OF that party for
the legislature who will oppose Bin
W. Page. the Republican nominee.
Walter A Ladd of Fairfield was nom
mated without opposition by the
Democrats in his class and his name
will be upon the ballot al the Sep
TENDER election as a competitor with
Arthur II Ellis, also OF Fairfield, the
Republican nominee. Harry A.
Thurlough OF Pittsheld as the Demo-
cratic candidate is Hollis Sutham
connection. both gentlemen being
residents of the same town. Harold
Burrill of Hartland was unopposed on
the Democratic Primary ballot and Is
nominated as the competitor OF Free
man Mills of ST. Adams, the Repuh-
hcan candidate.
George f. Clough of Madison, Dem
ocrat. in the same way, becomes the
competitor of Edward L. Hight, also
of Madison. who Was the successful
Republican legislative candidate in
that class.
Basil B. Ames OF Norridgewock.
Democrat. will be the political on
ponent OF Phillip +. Thissell, also Of
Norridgewock, nominated by the Re
puhlicans
The Democrats made no nomination
in the class composed OF Bingham
and seventeen plantations f. \.
Piper OF Jackman, Republican nomi-
nee will have no competition i'm the
September election
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HAMLIN G. TOBEY, Prophecy
knite as unique was the class will
which Gordon Scion Grundy was
kisted by Leander Perley Foss, who
basonated a lawyer and with
b@Quill took from dictation the be-
Fss Of the class of 1924 to the I'M
feassmen Having accomplished
] duty both young men upon re-
fment, were greeted with hearty
Paase which they justly deserved.
sfter this came the presentation of
= by Gertrude Birdena VALERIE
1yander j. Perkins. With the
lblemaiical tulip conspicuously
Pning tie cabinet of gifts, Miss
iee opened the discourse and al
lnatly she and Mr.. Perkins present.
gIfis to their fellow students, with
long list of articles, which were
PLY given, and received in the
Of humor. Amidst frequent
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-nrp CLASS LEAVES sKoW.
|Isofh nrelS nIGH SCHOOL
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,continned from nc
y OD .aga He pointed out the
ehsaper % ", ADVOCATED by President
v N means of a treaty, and
coolidge OY the Grafton by saying:
konclndea .o s is in accordance with
Fspch trea'' Main. honest and fair
bur history u foreign nations. In
bsslings y T Hughes. we have a man ad-
Escretary i,dId TO write its terms.
hHabE qu" viii have its constitution
the se yen to accept or reject. Then
4 right 10 TO. n M, its terms fairly
4 Il US ear ~, become a government of
ssrlessly, a. nv the people, and for the
Loanle
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with pride "He is a graduate of Show
hogan High School"
Sherman N Shumway of the Show
hogan school board, presented the
diplomas, syaing that he had intend
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THANK YOU JUST THE SAME
win the second prize only. but
have found many loyal friends and
thank you all just the same.
ALBERT FINNEMORE