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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15

radio fans in this county. Part of
the letter and conditions are as fol-
lows
"In offering my small contribution
toward the maintenance of radio
broadeasting station at Skowhegan,
had some very definite ideas in mind,
as to the possible value of such an
enterprise in the field of education"
Pending further developments of
this idea. and the working out of de-
tails in connection with the new
broadcasting station at Skowhegan,
and to concentrate attention on the
radio as Il means to the end In view,
! herewith offer three prizes, open
20 all boys and girls who are reg
ular attendants at any public school
in Somerset County. The winning
essays to be broadcast from Show
hogan station. First. Thirty dol
lars, for the best essay written I'M
der the title, "The Scientific Princi-
pals of Radio and the Lines of Prob
able Future development" Second:
Fifteen dollars for the best essay
written under the title Radio as a
Means of Instruction" Third: Fiji
teen dollars for the best essay writ
ten under the title Radio as Enter
tainment.'
To the scholars of Somerset Coun-
ty and to the teachers and instruc-
tors interested. the radio editor wish
es to bring the attention of the above,
This is a fine opportunity for scho-
lar to get vacation money. 1t is a
fine opportunity to show DR.. Will
liams just what the scholars of Som
erset County can do. 1t is a better
than any other county or
any state in the United States has
been offered. 1t Is up to you boys
and girls to get to work and send
your letters with your essays to the
radio editor of the independently
porter. Your essays should be writ
ten legibly, neat and on one side of
the paper only Any other details
will be answered through this col
umn.
There are several reasons why the
station on top of the Oxford is not
as yet completed. But developments
and short shipments on the part of
OF the instruments
have delayed the completion quite
little. But we are sure of an inter-
est being displayed locally which is
helping materially the work.
Questions submitted by Monday
will be answered through
our column. Address Radio Editor,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
Funeral Of the Late George l.. Nay
Saturday

Funeral services for the late George
L. Nay. who died on the night of the
7th. were held Saturday afternoon at
100, from his late residence on Mid
die Street. Rev. Herbert L. Mich
OILS. pastor of the Centenary Method
list Episcopal Church officiated and
interment was at the Southside Gem
etery. Mr.. Nay had been in failing
health for several weeks but had
been confined to his bed only
short time.
The deceased was born in Show.
hogan, the son of Eben and Lydia
(Robinson) Nay and was the young
est of their family of four children.
The eldest of these, Mrs. Flora A.
Wentworth Squire, died at her home
on Middle street about six years ago,
the second, Mrs. Wallace Maxfield,
died in young womanhood and Stan
ley f. Nay, survives. residing on the
old Nay farm, one mile beyond Nal
bon's Mills. Mr. Nay married Miss
Eta Williams, who died four years
ago and their early married life was
spent on the Nay farm. About thir-
ty-seven years ago, they moved to
Skowhegan village and have since
lived here, for long time on Middle
street. After attending the public
schools, Mr.. Nay completed his edu-
cation at u business college in
Poughkeepsie. n. Y. and for many
years was in the meat and grocery
business on Water street associated
with Francis Parker under the firm
name of Parker & Nay. Prior to
that he was employed at the meat
market of A. II. Lang and was for
time engaged in the settlement OF
the estate of his uncle, the late JOS
eph Nay of New York. The deceased
was the father of three children, the
eldest Joseph dying at the age OF six
weeks. Two daughters survive, Mrs.
Marshall c. Viles and Mrs. Bin w.
Page, both of Skowhegan. There are
also nine grandchildren.
Mr.. Nay was a member of the Cen
tenary Methodist Episcopal Church
and the Odd Fellows Fraternity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
IN THE SKOWHEGAN
CHURCHES
CENTENARY NJ. f. CHURCH

Rev. Fl. l.. Nichols is in Spring
field. Mass. to attend the general
Methodist Conference and will be
away for two Sundays. The regular
Sunday services will be conducted as
usual however, during his absence by
students from the Colby College Y. NJ.
G. A. The Thursday night prayer
meetings will be omitted.
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH
There was a good sized congrega-
ton at the Bethany Baptist Church
last Sunday morning when Rev. Geo
orge Merriam conducted appropriate
Mothers Day services and there was
a special attendance of young people
of the teen age. Mrs. Marion T. Oddly
sang an appropriate Mothers Day
solo and the choir assisted in the
singing of a specially prepared hymn.
At the Christian Endeavor meeting,
there was another service for
mothers, under the leadership of Miss
Dorothy M. Nye. In the evening,
there was the usual service, one new
member being received into the
church.
Next Sunday the usual order of SER
vice with the Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs attending Divine worship at
1890. Sunday school will convene
at noon and the Christian Endeavor
Society at 500 o'clock with custo-
mary evening service at 700 o'clock.
Mid week service Thursday evening
at TAO
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15

independent Reporter $500 a year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
CONCORD

Miss Marcia Hilton of Emhda,
In town last week getting snbscrt
for the Reporter. ~
Walter Hughes has bought \ :,
torto do his farming with.
Mrs. Harry Hilton of Emhdan
been visiting at Wallace Howes a
days.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15
CATHOLIC CHURCH

Low mass at 500 o'clock Sunday
morning with sermon in English by
Rev. J. L. A. Renaud. The boys of
the parish will receive Holy Commun-
ion during the mass. Hymns will be
sung by the children. High mass at
1000 o'clock with sermon in French
and singing by St Mary's choir.
Rosary and Benediction of the Bless
ed Sacrament at $3.50.
Friday morning at 7:30 there will
be an anniversary service for the late
Miss Ella Lashon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-05-15

Nothing we publish possesses great
err interest than letters from former
residents of Somerset County, now
living elsewhere. Send us a word, a
message to your former friends and
neighbors. More than likely they'll
write you letter or two after they
hear from you in this way. indie
pendent Reporter Company.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
The Oriental Note

Let us liven up our interiors with
some Of the fine wares from the land
Of Nah Jongg, Pung Chow, Egg Foo
Yong, and Foo Dogs. There is such
vigor and imaginative vitality to the
Chinese and japanese decoration that
1t makes a very distinctive environ
ment when carefully blended with our
modern scheme of home building. OF
course restraint and discretion must
be used abundantly, when handling
the subtle Oriental combinations Of
line and color. Like their precious
game which is all the rage, it requires
careful thinking and planning.
My friend, Mr.. W--,has tust re-
turned from the Orient, inspired with
many unusual ideas. which he has
been carrying out in the homes of his
friends, a hall here. living room
there, studio for one, bedroom for
another.
Use lockwood CandIesticks.
On one side was the entrance to
the living room. Standing like sem
tinels at this doorway, were two tall
teakwood candlesticks, with pewter
candle holders, each with its spike
upon which was fixed a large square
shaped candle. with black Chinese
characters upon it.
Opposite he had made a very inter
csting arrangement of chairs and ia
bles, with great antique gold bro
cade hanging for a background. Teak
wood chairs without arms stood be
tween tables of the same wood. with
their familiar open work borders.
Each table held a Ming blue lantern.
octagonal in shape. lighted. Ming blue
glaze filling the ipterstices in the open
work. through which the light shone.
This elaboration of treatment was
very effective against simply treated
walls. From this beginning one might
view his further work in the living
room. combining as it did so skill
fully. every element Of cheer, comfort
and interest.
Across the room two long tables
stood. each with its background of
vet scarves of red and gold in ORR
entail design. Lamps of japanese por-
celain with pagoda shades in gold
stood on one table. On the other a
lat god of prosperity held the center
thanked by soap stone Chops" for
book ends. A chop" is an official
seal and stands about seven inches
high. Each held carved Foo dog.
Like An Italian Wall.
Among the interesting features de-
veloped in a studio by Mr. W
were built-in bookshelves with red
lacoued trim to correspond with red
pigskin chest. Balloon lanterns were
from the high ceiling. re-
flecting soft light ON wonderful spun
glass screen. A shrine with n life
size Budda held fascinating. incense
burners placed below the great god
For my bedroom Mr.. W sug
gested Pekin glass scent bottles, and
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

Activities of the growing boy, usu-
ally along sport lines, find full express
sion in the new spring models in boys
clothes.
Like his dad. the youngster is tir-
ing of weird effects in his clothes, and
wants them palmer and more rugged.
As the plain sack coat is displacing
the Norfolk and belted back models
OF mature men, so the more con-
sentative and sensible suit is displac-
ing the "freak' and jazz models
OF q few years back in boys clothes.
Buddy's clothes this spring will look
exactly like his Big Brother Bills, T"
even to the matter of following the
English trend. In fact. when Buddy
Dut his Knockers on. and Bill gets set
to play golf, there is really little dif-
ference in the styles. While the new
est models show many pointers taken
from the English, the full Norfolk
and many variations of sport clothes,
such as belted and pleated effects, still
continue to be shown.
It's An Allar0und Suit.
The spring suit for the boy reminds
one of the story about the man who
had suit for every day of the week.
anu piouuly eAulDlttu TIE one suit III
his possession. With the new styles,
the boy can wear his suit equally well
in the class room and to fulfill his
social engagements. 1t is an-all-around
suit that fills every need.
While the junior Sheiks will still
attempt to cling to the spirited eccen-
trio styles TO, win the hearts of their
lovely queens, the more serious minded
fellow will find absolute contentment
in the more conservative. plainly fash
toned suit. In fact, when many of
these "Sheikishly" inclined fellows see
the beautifully -.ilored lines of the
latest showings, they will discard the
frills and pranl:s Of less sensible
o.othes.
For the fellow who has Just
reached the age where he is ready TO
make that long-looked-for leap, from
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Shoes for Men.


Once more the conservative note
will be sung in the Mems Footwear
song this spring. In fact the depart
ures from year ago are so insignifl-
cant as TO be hardly noticeable.
The freaks and fads of other years
particularly of the war days and
postwar times-will be almost as
scarce as electric light in darkest
Africa. Shoe manufacturers have
adopted eaner views - the policy of
simplification and standardization.
As result the industry is on a
sound liquidation, with costs slowly
descending. This is due to the fact
that the leather business was the last
TO tale rise during the war and na-
turally follows the economic law of
being the last to follow the, descent.
Lower Costs to Consumer.
While materials have gone down
in price during the last two or three
years. nevertheless labor charges re-
main high, although there has been
some decreases in the last twelve
months. The result is noted in the
slightly lowered costs TO the ultimate
consumer,
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

shorts to longs. he will find delight
full selection of pure English styles
TO greet him. Sack coats with full cut
trousers are just right for him, and
that's what he'll get in the spring
models. Lines followed are just the
same as Dad wears-plenty of con-
servatism combined with good look
ing tailoring.
Fabrics for both knicker suits and
first long trousers favor tweeds OF
many weayings and patterns. While
tweeds will be seen in abundance,
there will also be plenty of neat
striped patterns. There are enough
patterns TO give way to any individ-
ual expression.
Wash Middies for Tots.
The small tots also get big play
for spring. As in former seasons the
wash mildly will be seen in many
styles. These are made very prae-
ticable by using strong, long wearing
materials, to meet the requirements
of restless boyhood, where there is no
regard for clothes worn. Tommy
Tucker and Oliver Twist suits again
hold the stage in many models. as
well as varied assortment of attrac-
tive colors and designs. There are
also many styles in the one-piece suits
with washable sateen waists and black
and dark colored straight pants.
Juvenile headwear shows no decided
style change, although there is ten
dency to match wash suits with hats.
Here again praeticability holds sway,
as the materials used are all washable.
For boys, caps of tweed materials in
colors to match the suits they wear,
will be the vogue.
CeIlar-AttaeI,ed Shirts.
The boy has taken the lead set by
his Older college brother. and leans
strictly towards the collar-attached
shirt. These are shown in plain AMI
pin-striped effects. Shoes also seem
TO follow out the precedent of older
folks by showing many styles of the
low shoe or oxford.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
The Uncovered Wagon.

Oklahoma motor car agent (sfter
lengthy explanations TO Usage chief
Now I've gone over this car thoroughly
with you; I've shown you every cam
and shaft. and I'd like TO have your or
der. But is there still anything you
don't understand; any questions you
would like to ask?
Chief-Yes. what makes Il go,-Ok-
lahoma Whirlwind.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

lamps. such charming lamps A quaint
pair Of jade trees In enamel pots were
mounted for lamps with shades Of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

stroll or for an informal afternoon
gathering. For the woman who parti-
cipates in sports-and there is an
ever-inereasing tendency in this direc.
tion-the flat heeled oxford, either all
white or combined with lizard skin
or alligator, is quite appropriate.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

gcorgette In tints % orchid, hello.
trope and green 10 match the sweet
colors in the little trees.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
KING OF ENGLAND
READS ADDRESS
TO PARLIAMENT
FatefuI Session Opens With
200 Labor M, P,S Listen
ing AttentiveIy,

BIZ United Press
LONDON, Jan. 15.-The fateful ses-
sion of Parliament which may see
ascension to power within a week of
Great Britain's first labor government,
was opened In state today by King
George, who delivered a speech from
the throne at noon.
AS his Majesty's address was read
to the assembled houses, there were
crowded at the bar Of the House of
Lords nearly 200 labor NJ. P.s, who ex-
pect this time next week to be occu-
plying front benches with Ramsay
Macdonald as prime minister.
There was a tendency to listen at
tentatively to the kings words; 1t is
on approval Of the speech the vote Of
confidence in Baldwins government
will be taken.
Among other foreign affairs touched
upon in the speech from the throne,
King George declared.
MY ministers, together with the
Dominion representatives. have been
anxious to remove the difficulty re-
garding Illicit importation of liquor
into the United States and have made
proposals for an agreement which is
on the eve conclusion. This should
further strengthen the happy rela-
tions prevailing between the two
countries and peoples"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
BURR|S SUPPORTS
EDUCATIONAL BILL
Superintendent Declares for
Federal Aid,

Indiana would profit by passage Of
the Sterling -Towner bill before Con-
gress, Benjamin ]. Burris. State
superintendent of public instruction,
said today.
A secretary of education would be
created in the Presidents Cabinet,
800, 100000 apportioned to States
which have compulsory education
laws and have terms of at least
twenty-four weeks, and national
council of education formed to work
with the secretary.
Opponents declare such a plan
would "esult in political control y
Washington.
"All funds would ne given I'M
conditionaliy to States Burris com
mcrted. mo political control ls
possible"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15

turned fresh from the bindery. It
seems that this particular type OF
Wand is preferred by most of the
canine gentry, librarians say.
Fldo Has Preference
And along with F1do's preference
for the newest Of bindings, little
Johnny seems to enjoy his reading
best with a slice Of jam-covered
bread on the side. For evidence,
witness the unmistakable finger
prints, made with jam and jelly Of
various and diverse tints, colors and
shades on the margin of juvenile
books turned in for a periodical
bath.
Bath? Certainly! Soap and water.
It is not only repair department
but a laundry. Juvenile books are
secured like any respectable kitchen
sink.
"Clean Peter" a delightful little
book telling children all about how
Ia keep their little paddles and faces
nice and clean, is hourly referred
to by librarians as the dirtfest book
in the library"
But back to bookmarks again.
These are only a few found in books
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Meetings Here
Wednesday

Grocers Baking Company.
c. Of c.
Indiana Bakers Association.
Meeting. Dinner. SEVERN.
Steel Group-Credit men. Din
ner. SEVERN.
Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers.
Meeting Claypool.
Indiana Academy OF Opthal-
mology and Ato-Larynology.
Meeting. Claypool.
Butler College. Luncheon.
Lincoln.
Purdue Alumni Association.
SEVERN.
Real Estate Board. Luncheon.
c. Of c.
Edward Kahle Post. Lunch
con. c. of c.
Buyers Club. Luncheon. C.
of C.
Sigma M. Luncheon. Lincoln.
Lions Club. Luncheon. Lin
coin.
Kiwanis Club. Luncheon.
Claypool.
Delta Epsilon. Luncheon.
Lincoln.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Radio Programs
Wednesday
Schenectady, n. Y.-WGY

Schenectady, n. Y.-WGY
eastern, $500
$50 P. M.-"Adventure Story"
Louisville, Ky.-WHAS
Central, 400
to P M.-Orchestra; dancing
lesson. 1870 to 9 P. M.-Orchestra;
reading,f AN Interesting Episode"
Chicago, ID.-WJAZ
Central, 447.0
10 A. NJ. to 2 P. M.-Soprano, vio-
hnist, pianist; Oriole Orchestra.
Cincinnati, 0hiO-WLW
P. M-Special program for Shut
ms. 10 P. M.-Orchestra and musical
program.
Davenport, IOwa-WOC
Central, 484
u M.-Chimes. $3.50 P. M-"The
Value Of Urinalysis" $50 P. NJ
Sandman's visit. P. M-'Landscape
Gardening" 8 P. M.-Organist; So
prano. 10 P M.-Artists' program.
Detroit, Mich.-WWJ
900 A M-"Tonight's Dinner" IL
M.-Orchestra and vocal numbers.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
BANK LOOTED OF $500
No Trace of Two Bandits Who Robbed
Springport Institution.

By United Press
NEWCASTLE, Ind, Jan. 15.-Au-
thorities today had found no trace Of
the two bandits who held up the cash
Ter and robbed the Springport bank of
between $500 and $500 late Monday.
They forced Henry Bowers, the cash
Ter, to open the vault and then tied
him in the basement while they rif1ed
its contents. Bowers was alone at the
bank at the time.
The men, described as about 25 years
old, drove into the town about half
an hour before the robbery in an auto.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
viii Take Off
All Excess Fat

Do you know that there is a simple,
harmless, effective remedy for overfat-
ness that may be used safely and secretly
by any man or woman who il losing the
silmnese of youth There Is; and 1t is
none other than the tablet form of the
now famous Marmola Prescription,
known as Maymola Prescription Tablets.
and easily without goiRg through long
sieges Of tiresome exercise and starvation
diet Marmola Prescription Tablets are
sold by all druggists the world over at
one dollar for a box, or you can secure
them direct from the Marmola Co., 1912
woodward Avenue Detroit, Mich, on re-
ceipt of Observation-Disclosures
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Late Hours Cause Suit

In suit for divorce filed in Circuit
Court, William Hoffman charges that
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman. 216 N.
Summit St, would 'go out four or
five times a week and often remain
away until 8 p. m D." She also made
him get his own breakfasts and mend
his clothes, he alleges. Charges were
denied on behalf Of the defendant.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
AMUsEM ENTs
MID SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT OF
Columbia Bur eSQue
FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
CAPITOL THEATRE -"SILK STOCKING REVUE

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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
Restraining Order Asked

BIZ United Press
for restraining order against Sheriff
Daniels, who seized 200 slot and vend-
ing machines in a raid last week. has
been filed in Circuit Court by Emory
Jackson. owner of one of the ma
chimes.
The suit seeks to enjoin the sheriff
from damaging the machines in any
way, declaring that the machines are
not gambling devices.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
$4,000 ALIMONY is ASKED
Mrs. Anna l.. Mouch Files Suit for
DivOrce-Cruelty Alleged.

Alimony of $4,000 and a divorce
from James E. Mouch. 1861 Carrollton
Ave, is asked in a suit filed by Mrs.
Anna L. Mouch in Superior Court
They were married March 8, 1923, she
states, and separated Jan. IA. Mrs.
Mouch charges her husband with u.s.
ing profane language and choking
her. She states that three times she
was compelled to go to the home of
her mother. but returned on his prom.
Use to treat her better. Charges were
denied on behalf of the defendant
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-15
CAMPS ARE INSPECTED
Health Board Report Shows Tourist
Parks to Be Insanitary.

Hoosier tourist camps need reform.
OF the 11s camps inspected by the
State board Of health in 1923, just
44.S per cent of them were found to
have satisfactory garbage disposal
provisions, while only 24.6 per cent
had adequate sanitary conveniences,
the annual report showed today.
Motorists are safer at home than IN
vacation tourist camps, the report
concludes, as far as health safeguards
are concerned.