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The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
DECLARES MORMON|SM
GREATEST MENACE.
Mrs. Lulu LOveland Shepard, former
ly OF Salt Lake City, Gives
Two Addresses

There was a large attendance of
men and women at the Bethany Bap-
tist Church last Sunday morning,
when Mrs. Lulu LOveland Shepard of
Salt Lake City, representing the Ma
tional Reform Association. delivered
an address at the union services of
the Protestant churches. Her theme
was the Mormon Menace" and she
disclosed an interesting situation in
the Mormon church conditions of to-
day. She stated that there were
96.700 Mormon priests in America,
eligible to have ten wives.
She declared that the Mormon Men
ace Is the greatest menace that faces
the country today to control the gov
ernment of the United States and also
to spread the doctrine of the Church
of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day
SAINTS throughout the world.
Declaring that the people of the
country were assisting in spreading
this religion, Mrs. Shepard showed
how their missionaries were living
throughout the country by winning
support from the Christian people.
She declared that the Mormon church
is the wealthiest church in the nation
and that it is constantly branching
out into the industrial world. for 1t
believes that it must make enjoyment
for it's thousands of converts each
year
Mrs. Shepard is urging the passage
by Congress of an anti-polygamy law
that would force the Mormon church
TO give up the plural marriage plan
that it now pursues and she urges
the support of the people for this act
and also urged them to beware in aid
ing the Mormon church in spreading
its propaganda
Mrs. Shepard has lived in Salt Lake
City, where her mother still resides
and has talked on prohibition in the
Mormon churches. Many Of the facts,
which she related, she stated that she
had obtained from a former member
of the faith.
In the afternoon, she addressed a
gathering of about fifty women in the
Federated Church, telling them of the
conditions as they existed among the
followers of Mormonism. She relat-
ed many interesting phases. which
were entirely new to her listeners. At
the afternoon session, Mrs. Blanch NJ.
Friend, president of the local W. T
c. L. presided.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
Semi.Mlllitary Wedding Yesterday

A pretty wedding, miltary in
nature, was sOlcmnized yesterday af-
ternoon at three o'clock from the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. George NJ.
Cooper in Madison, the contracting
parties being their son Ralph Sprague
Cooper and Mrs Belle Reed Emerson,
both of Skowhegan. Rev. c. H. Nc
Elhiney of Madison. officiatcd using
the double ring service. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank +. Cooper of New York
City. were best man and matron of
honor. the two gentlemen being
brothers The ring bearers were
Annie Mae Emerson, daughter of the
bride and George A. Cooper, nephew OF
the groom. Miss Mabel Clark of No.
Anson played the wedding march
IRON Lohengrin and while the eere-
mony was being said, Mrs Marion T.
Oddly sang "Oh Promise Me- Just
before the plighting of the troths, Miss
Clark played "To A Rose" and at the
close Mrs. Oddly sang "Thc End of a
Perfect Day" Mrs Oddly was accom-
panied by Mrs Ethel Whittier Ames
The bridal party stood under a
large wedding bell The decora-
tlonS lncluued cut mowers ana the
National cOlors, in recognition of Mr.
Cooper having served fifteen months
overseas with rank of Corporal
during the World War. while the best
man is a recruiting officer in the Unit
ed States Army, with headquarters in
Newark, n. J. Another military
guest was Eugene Cooper, a brother.
from the L. S. Steamship Wright in
Philadelphia. A wedding lunch was
served at 4.30 in the afternoon. The
brides gown was cocoa brown geor-
gette crepe and the matron of honor
wore orchid over silver with cor
sage bouquet of sweet peas After
the lunch, Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper left
on wedding trip to Canada. The
going away gown was orchid with
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
WIDEST SPLIT EVER IN REPUBL| L|CAN
PARTY DECLARES PATTANGALL
Democrats Have Organization Meeting in Skow-
hegan---Several Speakers

The Democrats of Somerset County
held an organization meeting at the
Municipal Court Room here Tuesday
evening, with fair attendance of
Democratic men and women. Attor-
ney C. f. Eames of Solon, county
chairman. presided and stated the
purpose of the meeting as being for
thai of organization. rather than a
rally. Hon. W. r. Pattangall, can
didate for governor, gave an inform
al talk in which he urged union
Of the Democrats and the starting of
things along the campaign lines. He
pointed out the fact that while or
ganization has a terrifying sound, to
some. there is really nothing TO it,
and he defined it as being method of
getting the people to the polls. He
impressed upon his hearers the fact
that there were a good many Demo-
Gratis in Maine, there having been
seventy thousand in the state, before
the women voted. Very optimistical
ly Mr.. Pattangall explained how the
Democrats had arrived at a time when
they may win in the fall election, Civ
ing as his reason that the Republican
party is badly divided. He said that
Democratic women hadn't voted as
largely as Republican women and
said that they hadn't voted because
they hadn't been properly interested
through their men folks. He added
that scattered all through the state
there were intelligent Republicans,
who were disgusted with their party
in National and State affairs and are
willing To vote with the Democrats,
if the latter party shows some signs
of life. Mr.. Pattangall said that the
on account OF certain
issues, unrelated to politics, had di-
yided itself into two camps, and aC-
credited himself with being the only
they can use to work
against the opposing candidates. He
added there is the widest split ever
N the Republican party in Maine and
the widest split in the nation" He
defined Democratic principles. the
foundation of which he said was
faith, adding our party exists for the
benefit of all the people and for carry
ing on a government that shall safe
guard the rights OF all citizens" The
speaker said he did not believe in
following a candidate when he is
wrong and declared that for twenty
years | have fought as we'll as | knew
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
ADMINISTRATION AND
WILLS ALLOWED.
Business OF the July Term OF SOmer.
set County Probate Court

At the July term of Probate Court
Judge c. o. Small presiding, the fol-
lowing matters of business were
transacted
Administration granted in the fol-
lowing estates: Harley Wyman, late
of Skowhegan, A. Percival Wyman of
Waterville, administrator; Lydia w.
Coffin, late of Pittsfeld, Carl S. Cof-
fin of Pittsfield, administrator; Belle
Z. Stafford, late of Highland, John P.
Stafford of Highland, administrator; +;
Richard L. Morris, late of The Forks,
Forrest E. Williams of The Forks,
administrator; Lincoln Atwood. late
of Concord, Clara NJ. Berry of Con
cord administrator; Viola Verrill,
late of Detroit, George A. Verrill of
Herrick, n. Y, administrator; Horace
NJ. Weston, late of Skowhegan. Ed
ward F. Danforth of Skowhegan, ad-
ministrator.
Wills allowed and letters issued :
Estate of Sullivan Russell, late of
Skowhegan, Tryphena M. Andrews of
Skowhegan, executrix; William o.
Hodsdon, late of Skowhegan, Ernest
c. Butler of Skowhegan, executor:
Joseph T. Johnson, late of st. Albans,
Lillian Richards of st. Adams, execu-
trix; Andrew j. Parker, late of St
Albans, William T. Seekins of Skow-
hegan, executor; Annette Russell. late
OF Madison, George l.. Morse of Port
land, executor; William o. Wyman,
late of New Portland, Mabel +. Blu
bier OF Westport, Conn. executrix; !;
Robert Woods, late of Bingham, Ad-
die G. Woods of Bingham. executrix; ;
Hannah A. Glidden, late of Pittsheld,
Carrie f. Jones of Pittsfeld, execu-
triX; Eunice o. Getchell, late of ST.
Adams, Harry B. Southards, st. Al
bans, executor; John o. Pierce, late of
NorridgeWock, Ona l.. Harrington of
Norridgewock, exeeutrix; Emma w.
Atwood, late of Fairfield, Hollie A.
Clifford of Fairfield, exeeutrix.
Accounts allowed in the estate of:
Arthur e. Flanders. late of Bingham; ;
Charles II. Brann, late of Starks;
Andrew f. Southards, late of Pitts
field; Silas II. Durrell. late of Solon ;
Ethel E. Robinson. late of Bingham ;
James B. Waterman, late of Pitts
field Alden Getchell. late of Madi-
son; Charles f. Holt, late of Fairfield; /;
Elizabeth +. Taylor, late of Skowhe-
gen. William A. Bigelow late of st.
Albans; Lydia Gleason, late of Ca
naan
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
BOY SCOUTS ARE TO ENTERTAIN ROTAR|ANS
At DINNER AND OUTING.
Plans for Raising Funds for Purchase of First
Baptist Church for Community House.

Rotary day was observed by the
Skowhegan Rotary Club Tuesday
noon and following the luncheon sew
eral matters which the club has un-
der consideration. were considered
One of the important things was the
accepting of an invitation from the
Boy Scouts for the club to be their
guests next Tuesday at Lakewood.
The Rotarians are requested to be at
the lake at one o'clock and the Boy
Scouts will serve dinner in their
honor. the crowning delicacy to be
beans, baked in the ground The
dinner will be enjoyed out of doors
and the afternoon will be spent in out
of door sports.
A. r. Jewett reported for the ladies
night committee and 1t was decided
to go to Belgrade Lakes for dinner,
TO be followed by various stunts and
dancing. the date to be selected early
in September.
E. F. Merrill spoke on the plans for
the community house, telling of the
proposed changes in the First Baptist
Church property. which is available at
this time. should the citizens decide
to purchase il. He stated that, as
the result of the investigation, it had
seemed wise to build balconies along
the two sides of the present church
auditorium which according to To-
cal contractor, would cost little
under $1,000. The building of bal
comes and the laying of a hardwood
floor, in the auditorium, would be
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
SOMERSET CENTRAL IS
GETTING READY
Committees Are Named for the Big
Fair September 8, 10, IL and IL

The Somerset Central Agricultural
Society officials already have their
plans we'll underway for their fair to
be held here September 9, 10, IL and
12, with the end in view of making it
one of the biggest fairs of the many
very successful ones, held in recent
years. Committees have been ap-
pointed and work is well under way
The new president of the association
is Walter p. Ordway and Ernest c.
Butler is vice president. j. H. Jen-
kins and George nnes have been
made trustees in place of George L.
II. Smith and L. B. Rowell. The fol-
lowing committees have been named:
Advertising. w H. Hight, c. H. Tilton,
Emery T. Dyer; ground leases, and
privileges, c. H. Tilton, w. P. Ord
way. G. H. Plummer; tickets, Carl
Curtis, r. B. Hill w. T: Seekins, Mrs.
Vivian G. Woodbury.; hall, G. f, Avore,
c. w Goodrich E. T. Dyer, Miss Lii
liam Delano, Mrs. A. r, Jewett, Mrs.
G. e. Avore; premium schedule, X.
T. Patten, J H. Lancaster f. Il. Har-
ris; horse department, w. ID. Brad
Dury. c. d. Miller, w. l.. Watson;
draft horses, f. l.. Ford, w. L. Wat
son. Albert Blaisdell, Norridgewock;
cattle, M. C. Viles, Dana Robbins, j.
H. Steward, F.. w. Weeks, Il. f. Har-
ris; sheep, e. B. Rowell, Frank Hight,
Henry Hoyt: swine, c. G.. Cleveland,
Clifton Whittemore, Henry Hoyt;
poultry, Harry Buxton, Ernest Bilo-
deau, Addlph Turcotte; race horse
department, S. II. Bradbury, S. NJ.
Curtis, F. W. Weston; baseball, John
Lewis. r. b. Pooler A. o. Dostie; spe-
cial attractions, G. Fl. Plummer, J. g.
Conroy. r. T. Jenkins; selection Of
Judges. r. Patten, J. H. Lancaster
e. f. Harris; automobile exhibit, f.
l.. Savage. w. H. Hight, Frank Clough,
George Beers, Wallace Clark; dance
and music, G. A. Wentworth, f, J.
Poulin, Jerome Cole; fruit and vege-
tables. Col. r. l.. Marston, l.. H. Ell
lott, Royal Wentworth, E. b. Rowell
p. {. White; boys and girls clubs,
Col. S. n Shumway, l.. II. Goldsmith
W b. Woodbury.. John l.. Fish, Prof.
H. Foster; police department, Clyde
II. Smith, William Sargent, w, H..
Merrow.
The society has again booked the
Lew Dufour exhibition shows, consist
ing this season of seven rides and
fifteen show attractions, assuring en-
tertainment on the midway for both
old and young, the kind the entire
family will enjoy.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24

now the battles of Democracy" He
spoke briefly on Democratic candi-
dates and said Cant we get together
in Somerset on the basis that We are
all going to get together to do what
we can; that we are going to stand
by our candidates so far as reason
able and stand by the party
Mrs. Phillip Howard of Rockland
was the second speaker and called
upon the French speaking people
that those present all spoke English
so Mrs. Howard did not deliver her
address in French She wished the
French women to find some way to
reach out to the French speaking peo-
pie and get the women. especially. to
register. She spoke of Names in
fuence on the New York convention
Il am new at this game. said Hon.
Fulton J. Redman of Ellsworth. can
diGate for L. S. Senator. who was the
third speaker of the evening He
said he had nothing to add 10 what
Mr.. Pattangall had said on the work
of organization but thought it was the
best thing for him to try to get ac-
Quainted with the Democrats of Som
erset County in preparation for the
political fight. He said he had given
very little thought to politics. up to a
year ago. when he was approached
by some of his Republican friends.
who urged him to go out and run
against Bert Fernald for the Repub-
lican nomination. Although eight
years ago, he was elected by the Re
pubiCans to the Legislature. he In
formed the Republicans who call
cd upon him asking him to seek the
nomination. that he was Democrat
and afterwards the Democrats came
to him and wanted him to run for the
nomination of senator on their ticket
This he decided to do. He told of
mis- study of the situation in Maine
and his conclusion that only about
fifty per cont OF the people that had
the right to vote are exercising It.
He urged the people to find who the
Democrats are in Maine that are not
voting. impressed upon his listeners
that this is n Democratic year and
urged unity and sticking together.
Mrs W h. Pattangall called atten-
tion to the cook book issued by the
women as a benefit for
funds before the closing of
the meeting
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
ANNUAL KUN BAK WEEK
OPENS THE 26TR.

The annual "Kum Bak" week opens
Saturday, July 2G While the week
is devoted to former Good Will boys
and girls who may be coming back
at that time, some Of the program
viii he shared by the public. On
Saturday evening at eight o'clock In
Prescott Hall, a group of former Good
Will boys and their families. living
in Bangor and Brewer, will present
comedy entitled. Barbara Makes
Splash" There will be seven CHAR
acters in the caste. the play requires
two hours; there will be no admission
and no collection will be taken. The
public is cordially invited.
Sunday afternoon at two O'Clock,
Rev. G. NJ Hinckley will preach in
Moody Chapel and at 7 o'clock Rev.
H. F. Ildrich. a former Good VIII boy,
now pastor of the Methodist Church
in Waterville will be the preacher,
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
FNlNN STE|NbURG'S MONEY TURNED.
IA 70 SOMERSET COUNTY TREASURER.
", skowhegan Clothier has Wife in Germany
n.velopments in Attempt to Settle Estate

were several packages of nickels and
dimes amounting to about $3.50. In
one of the local banks were found
two $50 Liberty Bonds.
What to do with this proDertv was
the next thing, but among Steinhere's
possessions was found a letter writ
ten in German from a sister-in-law
in Germany telling where Steinberg's
wife was. This was surprise TO
even his most intimate friends. one
or two of whom were German ac
quaintances with whom he was close
ly associated as no one knew that
he was married. He was known to
have brother buried in Wateryille
and it was there that Steinberg's re-
mains were Inferred The sister-in
law in Germany was communicated
with and then Steinbergs widow
came into the case as she began TO
write here, hoping of course to come,
IN for a share of the Steinberg estate.
The marriage certificate was finally
forwarded and relatives in Germany.
in their correspondence recognized
her as the wife of the dead man
Consequently, she was entitled to one
nalf of the estate of the deceased
L.
other relatives apprehended in Ger
many are a niece, Paula Steinberg,
a brother Jacob Steinberg, a sister
Berta Becker a brother Sigmund
who is in an insane asylum in Bir-
minghamton, New York, a sister. Han
ma Selbieger who lives in New York
and nephew, Bernard Steinberg,
who was then living in Indiana but
In
Had the money not been found Stein
berg would not have had enough
funds to have paid his bills. This
was during the World War and efforts
at settlement could not be made at
that time. Judge Danforth continued
to correspond with the German rela-
tives and after peace was declared
wanted them to appoint an agent in
this country, or make out papers
proving their identity as relatives of
Steinberg. 1t was determined. how
ever, that it would cost 81 in Ameri-
can money for each paper and as that
would be small fortune in Germany,
the matter was finally taken up with
the German Counsul in Boston but
the necessary papers have not yet
been received.
According to the local laws, sums
of money left in this way may be
turned over to the county treasurer,
with two per cent interest allowed
the heirs. If, the relatives can prove
their rights, the Judge of Probate
can turn this money over to the rela-
tives. This has been done by the
administrator so that the Steinberg
money Is now in the hands of the
county treasurer of Somerset Mat
ters have been adjusted the rent due
the owner Of the block where Mr..
Steinberg conducted his store. paid
and other bills settled so that now
there is due the widow $23373 33 and
Cor each relative there is $3S9.55.
There is everything to Indicate that
sometime the relatives will succeed
in properly Identifying themselves and
get the money which their relative
in America made such effort TO pre-
serve, and which was all but lost at
the time of his death.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24

practically the only changes required.
in that part of the building. The
heating plants would probably fulfill
all requirements. with a little change
in the piping. while the old parlor.
which is about thirty feet square.
could he re-arranged for club rooms.
The small room of from this parlor
could be used as an office for the
director Of the building. while the din
ing room has a seating capacity Of
from seventy to one hundred persons
In addition TO the kitchen and din
ing room in the basement. there is
also large cellar. which would be
suitable for bowling alleys later. Mr.
Merrill believes that if 10000 were
raised, that amount would equip the
building together with such funds as
might be derived from the sale of the
parsonage property and possibly the
small park, between the streets at
the top OF Baptist Hill The best
plan for raising the fund is at pres
ent being worked out.
Col. r. L. Marston closed the pro-
gram with an amusing story and by
reading letter in Canadian dialect
poetry from Col John Hadley. former
ly at the Soldiers Home in Togug
and now located al similar institu-
tion in Illinois who has frequently
visited the club
Lawley of Arlington. Mass. and
Theodore Halbert Wilson of ST.
Johnsbury, VI, both Rotarians.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
SOME SEVENTY. FIVE BOYS
At CAMP MOD|N
Lads Who Are Enjoying Camp
Life mt Lake George

Almost any day now happy
crowd of boys may be seen wander
ing about the streets of Skowhegan
and they are boys from Camp Modin,
at Lake George. There are approx
mately seventy-liye boys at the camp,
number coming from Canada, one
from as far away as Cleveland, Ohio,
many from Philadelphia. but the larg
est percentage from New York. A
number of these lads were at Camp
Modn last year. They are indulging
in various sports, such as baseball
games, canoe races. basketball, and
tennis while there are photography
classes, art classes, and trips through
the woods with d botanist, explain
ing the secrets of nature. Drama
tics are prominent features of boys
work at this camp and they have
lately presented Clifford Hollander's
play, Putting 1t Across" The same
general idea is being carried out this
year as last. There are numerous
improvements and lodge tents have
been put up where games are played.
A large dock has been built Six
of the instructors are back, including
Herman HerwitZ, head coun3lllor.
Daniel Burnstein, Stanley S. Schweit-
zer, Herman Keppler, Alexander Lift,
Irving Heller. and Harold Schwarz-
berg The camp directors this year
are Dir. |. Berkson and DR.. Alexander
Dushkin. although Dr. Dushkin has
been temporarily called back to New
York.
Arrangements have been made for
the accommodation Of girls in one
camp and there are about sixteen
there A happy summer is promised
for the campers. The season will
end about September Bird.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24

locked up and yesterday brought to
the county Jail by the sheriff. Tele-
phone inquiries by Mr. Mooers Of
Penobscot County officials reveals the
fact that Perkins is an old offender,
and very clever actor in his line
CT work, having lived in Maine about
fifteen years, coming here from Mass
achusetts.
After being locked up at Pittsield,
Perkins, according to the officer. made
a clean breast of the whole affair, and
mad no excuses to offer. A check
book was said to have been found on
hls person with which he operated
and also a check bearing Mr.. Fur
bush's signature, which Perkins had
apparently not succeeded in cashing
Perkins Is about AZ years old.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
Charles Rochester Dies at Rouse
Point

Word has been received here of
the death of Charles Rochester at
Rouse Point. y. Y. Burial was there
Tuesday Mr.. Rochester was form
erly employed as shipper at the
Anderson Mills, terminating those du-
ties about twenty-five years ago. He
was we'll known in Skowhegan and
had many friends. The deceased was
member of various Masonic bodies
and continued to hold his membership
in De Molay Commandery. No. 10. X
r, up to the time of his death. Since
leaving Skowhegan he had the mis-
fortune to lose one of his hands in
a railway accident.
The independent-reporter., 1924-07-24
.EGED CHECK FORGER CAPTURED AFTER
LONG SEARCH BY THE OFFICERS.
L. Perkins is at the Skowhegan Jail Await
ing Hearing Today on Serious Charge.

l. Perkins is in Skowhegan
|saiilng a trial before Judge T.
Fderson at Pittsfeld today,
he will be taken by Sheriff
and Deputy Sheriff Crocker.
|'aIy II five checks aggregat-
FproSlmately 800 were cashed
Fcnants of Pittsfeld after bank
Ffs The name of Perry Fur
gell-to-do Palmyra farmer,
fsnea to each of the checks and
P0ds We're bought by the party
" the checks for a small
Y cash being received for the
On the following day the
vas discovered at the bank and
soerlifs Brooks and Kimball
saela We're Immediately noti-
|aeg IN turn informing Sheriff
tie in company with Depu-
KIN erocker at once went to
['l ann Palmyra, also to Ban
= many other towns in Penob-
E.0uaiy A description was OBJ
:. the man. but no one had
ven him before. He was be-
t,,,', " De driving a large car, but
I'm Inn, not be verified. The Off
\. 'ALlnled the chase constantly
h \ fflaay last, check was
1r.a - l'artland for s25 bearing the
\ M y, lhomas Randlett. a we'll
Fa,, glslhess man OF that town.
/ ~pafiSon " OF the two signatures
~ sueeSs indicated to the officers
Tn.Salll same man did both Jobs.
|snn,'l rssady y at midnight. the sheriff
|pis s'ls r; ofoeker, who were in Pis-
n ~ sSouhiy believed they had a
\ n. ' man wanted and tracked
,ba,d S nome IN Ripley. but on ar
|atcb,,a 'gunu me man gone. Al
: as s,.ss lne road the remainder
\ sns sn'' the officers drove into
!, sso., rbo rallied !. up the Pittsfeld Of
H.. 'e II was learned that Dep
n, as u Pittsfeld had captured
h -, s''Pf an exciting race. The
b. ,p'H proved TO be driving a
''Aef car. Perkins was