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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-09
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

W. b. Clark was a business caller
at Boston Thursday and Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. Lester HUFF and son of
Bingham spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. f.
Tripp.
Garland Jackson spent a few days
at P;ttsfeld with relatives the first of
the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Pease are the
proud parents of a baby boy born
Saturday October A.
Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Knowles and
party of. Madison motored to Lewis
ton Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Quint and family
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Hewett and
family motore6 to Oquossoc Saturday
returning Sunday.
Pond where he has been working for
the summer
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Jackson with
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry jackson went to
Searsport Saturday the latter return
ing Sunday while Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Jackson will visit his daughter Mrs.
Melvin Hutchins and family.
Don't forget the box supper Friday
evening October 10 for the benefit OF
the three boys hurt while playing
ball
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hutchins of
Kingfield spent Saturday and Sunday
at Willard Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Merchant of
Pennington spent the week end with
their daughter Mrs. E. e. Kennison.
Miss Hattie Luce of Lancaster,
Mass, who has been visiting relatives
IN this vicinity for the two weeks
past, started home Thursday. Miss
Luce came from Lancaster by auto,
accompanied by her cousin Clark
Luce. Mrs. Luce and Pauline, who
had been visiting in Worcester, West
Boston and Lancaster. The first day
they came as far as Biddeford. Maine
where Miss Luce stopped for two
days with friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Luce
going on to Old Orchard stopping at
the hotel where they had driven from
Old Orchard house. home, total of
280 miles. Many stops were made
at interesting places. to lunch and
rest, and to look at the lovely views
along the Merrimac and Kennebec
rivers. While in Massachusetts Mr..
and Mrs. Luce made trips to many
places of interest, including Concord,
Aver and Camp Devens.
Another place >Qf far different in
terest, was the Immense Wachusett
Reservoir and dam at Clinton, that
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KINGFlELD

Milton Young, aged 81, died Of
pneumonia at the home of his son
C L. Young in Wollaston, Mass,
Tuesday, Sept. 30. Mr.. Young was
born in North New Portland April %,
1e43. the son OF David Young, DR..
native of New Portland and Mary Ann
Tufts of Kingf1eld, both descendants
of the Pioneers of this section. In
November, 1866, he was married TO
Elmira Dyer of New Portland to whom
two sons, Eugene and Corridor L.
were born. Mrs. Young died in 1904
and June 15 1905, he married Lillian
Emery. daughter of Otis Emery OF
New Portland. Mr.. Young was edu-
Gated in the schools of New Portland
and later a prominent farmer, living
in the Parsons district for more than
fifty years. which farm he SOLD three
years ago to Edwin Record. He
bought a place in Kingfield on Maple
street. where he has since resided
Not two weeks ago he and his wife
left for Woilaston. Mass to stay with
his son c. l.. Young for time.
He was a veteran of the Civil War
enlisting Sept. 1852 in the 2Sth,
Name Regiment Infantry when only
nineteen years old. OF the che hun
dred men in his company only two
are now left, Samuel Jordan and viii
Mckinney. There is but one Civil
War solder left in town, Chauncy
Phillips. Mr.. Young was a member
of Seth Hutchins Post, q. A. r. of
North Arson formerly of Isaac A.
Pennell Post, North New Portland
when owing TO the death of most Of
the members, surrendered its charter
to the former. Both Mr.. Young and
his wife attended the National 6. A. r.
Encampment at Boston this summer
He was also member of the Bap
fist Church havingsbeen church clerk
and deacon for many years. He is
survived by a wife Lillian Emery
Young of Kingfeld. two sons Eugene
Young of North Arson and Corridor
l.. Young of Wollaston and Boston,
Mass OF the firm of Young & Monroe,
distributors of dyes and chemicals
for New England and one brother
Augustus Young of Los Angeles, Cal. |
Up to the time of his leaving for
MASSACHUSETTS, Mr.. Young was quite
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GARATTNK

=. ond Mrs. Eugene Clark return
M home Thursday after a delightful
Gu n avs visit in Portland at the home
. their daughter Mrs. Whitman
smith. ,o. IN town Tb,rsdav
our the schools. Mrs. Bowen and
' naahter accompanied him and were
daa asts of The Woman's Club for the
afternoon. - r...,
.narnoon from Rangeley, where he
sos heen employed adj summer.
'a Mrs Joseph Spauiding Is In Show
,.san visiting relatives.
Ne and Mrs. John Comber are on a
.aosure trip to Quebec.
|rsnrice Blanchard and family OF
|~ateryille were week end visitors at
~ home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Savage.
|ssited Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clark
|rnnday and Monday.
III D Mariner, a former principal
4, tho Caratunk High School passed
Es,ouph town Sunday on his way to
[Iaekman where he is teaching.
| Yrs Annie savage letuiHeu luds
.vsning from Portland where she at
|...ded the annual meeting of the
|c,ate Federation of Women's Clubs.
M Savage reports some very inter-
|,sing sessions.
/ Among the Bingham people Who
are in town Sunday calling on
blends were, Albert Murray and fam
IN Harry Spaulding and family, Mr..
md Mrs ". f. Andrews, Mr.. and Mrs.
h A Foss and Miss Thelma Foss.
oute number from here attended
|As Bingham Fair, Saturday.
Hunters report partridge to be very
.earce in this section.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell are
\, home after busy season at the
|ppree Pond Sporting Camps. Mr..
|yitcbell will keep the Camps open
Earring the hunting season.
| Mr. and Mrs. o. Fl. Clark spent a
mart of last week at their Pleasant
| Pond camp
Miss Alta Whorff is visiting friends
M Rumford.
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STRATTON

s. Masterman and wife motored to
Weld Saturday returning Sunday.
Mr.. Carroll, principal of the High
School, is boarding with Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. A. Knowles.
S. NJ. Lisherness is having a yaca-
ton from his duties in the mill.
Mrs. Emma Grant has moved into
one of Ella Blanchards fents on
Blanchard Ave. hts t1H
William Sargent and S. b. Daggett
have returned from an auto trip
down river.
Fred Hutehins is home again after
spending the summer in the woods as
Fire Warden.
John Bridges and wife have been
visiting friends and relatives in
Bucksport.
H. B. Stevens has gone into the
radio business recently.
Hon. Frank w Butler of Farming
ton was in town Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Masterman en-
tertained relatives and friends from
Weld and Portland Sunday.
Mrs. Annie Hamilton of North An
son who has been recently helping
Mrs, Fred Masterman, has got thru
and returned home.
Reginald Kicker was the guest of
Roscoe Jones Saturday night
Ray Kicker has gone up in the
woods again for a month guiding a
party.
Work has begun again in the New
Enamel Shop of the S. NJ. Co.
Clyde Hall and family have moved
into the rent on Blanchard Ave, late
ly vacated by Mrs. Emma Grant.
Dana Blanchard of ,Skowhegan was
in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Head motored
to Livermore Falls Saturday to spend
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WEST MOSCOW

Mr.. and Mrs Guy Temple returned
home from Troutdale Cabins last
week for a few days. They have by
this time gone back for the hunting
season expecting to~be home again
for Thanksgiving
Austin Jones is away again on the
pulp drive.
l.. p. Hindes of Kingfield was over
on short visit to his daughters Mrs.
Waldo DHnton of Perez Hill.
Gilman Cilly of Bingham is back
home again from Troutdale Cabins
where he has been employed since
last May
William p Baker who has been
away all summer as cook at Trout
dale Cabins is back home He re-
ports a very successful seasongfor the
Cabins and has booked again flor the
same position next year.
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Wentworth of the Methodist church,
the double ring seryiae being used.
The young couple were unattended,
The bride wore a Salmon Silk Can
ton Crepe dress with irridescent
trimmings and a hat of light tan
color The bride is the only daugh-
ter of f. v and Nellie Fitch Tufts
and has always resided here. She
is a pupil of Arthur \. Pettingill of
Lewiston and has played in public To-
cally and neighbowng towns. The
groom is the son of Charles Fl. and
Retta Phillips Mckinney of Phillips.
His business is an auto mechanic. He
has been taking a correspondence
course and working in his home town.
They are passing their honeymoon by
an auto trip OF few days, going to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-09

electric pumping system with hot and
cold water and set tubs installed.
Virginia Luce who has been i'll is
much improved at this writing.
The many friends of Milton Young,
an old resident of this town were sad
dened to hear of his recent death
whsch occurred in Massachusetts
Mrs. John Metcalf, Miss Helen Met
calf. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Daggett
attended the harvest supper at King
field, Saturday evening, given by the
Universalist Church.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ross Knapp will be glad to learn
that they like and are contented in
their new home at Bethel.
Mrs. J. A. Hoyt spent the week end
in -srong
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-09

Lewiston and Auburn. During this
winter they vii reside in Phillips and
kingheld with the parents OF the
young couple. Best wishes are ex
tended from their many friends for
long life of much happiness.
Miss Leila Hunnewell was in Port
land the first of the week attending
the Maine Federation OF Women's
Clubs.
The Kingtown Club will open the
season Monday afternoon. Oct 6th. at
the home of Mrs A. G. Winter Mrs.
Walker will have a paper on The
Panama Canal. The roll call will be
answered by anecdotes The club
was admitted to membership in the
Name Federation of Womens Clubs
at Portland this week.
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active. attending Franklin County and
Phillips Fairs last month. The re
mains were brought to Kingheld for
burial service Friday at the home
Relatives from some distance away
were Arlon p. Mckinney of Phillips
Mrs. Mary Msnter of Oakland,
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Davis and
viii Emery of Madison Byron Slipp
OF Emblem; Rev. and Mrs. c. j. Long
ley of South Berwick; Mrs. Laura
Gilman and daughter Ruth of Dryden,
Eugene Young and family from North
Arson; c. l.. Young of Wollaston,
Mass. and others.
Miss Marguerite e. Tufts of King
field and Arlon P. McKenney of Phil
lips were united in marriage at Phil
lips, Thursday evening by Rev. A. W.
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lies BOSTON with water.

supplies Boston with water.
THIS dam is 971 feet long, 240 feet
high and the greatest depth of water
is 129 feet. On the other side of the
dam. one looks down on the basin,
fountain and the walks surrounded
by fine shrubery. A flight of 1877
steps, broken at intervales of II or 16
steps by platforms, leads down the
embankment to the basin.
A short distance from the dam is
railroad bridge 921 feet in length
and liz feet above the water from the
basin, only small stream now but
which before the dam was built was
a large river.
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NEW PORTLAND

Miss Edna Mitchell of Waterville
vas at her home here Sunday.
Robert the little son of Mr.. and
Ms Vaughn Davis has been i'll with
but is reported better at
bis writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Butts spent. the
seek end with their daughter Mrs.
Eenwood King of Cherryfield.
Mrs. F. o. Dunlap is having an
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The Interesting News Of
Somerset's Busy Towns
FAIRFIELD

~, Tobey has returned to Wall
n Md Conn. to resume his work
ln ~ the English Department of The
cboat School.
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cORNyILLE

-, and Mrs. E. w. Cronkhite and
Nj md Mrs. George Davis Of High
III. Farm we're in Newport Sunday,
We" rnests of Mrs. Lillian Folsom.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Variety Noted In Next
Weeks Empire Program,

Mitchell Lewis, screen star, stands
pre-eminent as an interpreter of
French Canadian characters on the
screen. He will be seen in one of the
strongest roles of his career, that of
the brutal Lazar in "The Woman Con-
quers," the First National attraction
in which Katherine Macdonald will be
starred next Monday at the Empire
Theatre.
Tom Mix scores one of the biggest
hits of his screen career in his new
William Fox offering, "Soft Boiled,
which comes to the Empire Theatre
on Wednesday and Thursday.
"This is the best picture Tom Mix
has ever made," enthuses New York
critc.a
"It has everything = fast action,
thrills, romance, pretty girls, fun, and
attractive settings. AS for the star,
he shows that he is a real comedian
in addition to being a stunt actor par
excellence"
William Farnum in "The Gunfight-
er will be the feature attraction of tine
week. This picture will be shown on
Friday and Saturday.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
BUS LINES PLANNED
FOR LOWER SHORE
Salisbury, Pocomoke, Crisfield, Snow
Hill And Berlin To Be Included
In Proposed Route

For some time. controversy has
been going on between the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad and the Shore Transit
Line, relative to the latter's route
from Claiborne to Salisbury.
For a while it appeared as if the
Railroad would discontinue it's paral-
lei line owing to the sharp competi-
tion of the bus service.
The matter was referred to the Pub
lie Service Commission which ordered
the Transit Company to cease it's
trips in order to save the railroad for
the surrounding country.
Now, it seems, the Commission has
rescinded its order for the Transit's
stoppage, since the railroad has decid-
ed to make Claiborne only a freight
terminal, diverting the passenger traf-
fic from Easton to Queen Anne thence
to Love Point. This ferry will be the
only one operated on the Shore by
the Pennsylvania system.
With the establishment of route
from Elkton to Chestertown, the
Shore down to Salisbury will be pro-
vided with splendid line of buses.
It is learned that it is the intention of
the Transit Company to establish a
route from Salisbury to Crisfield, Po-
comoke City, Snow Hill and Berlin.
It is safe to say the business inter-
ests of this city would welcome this
service, and hopes it may soon ma
terialize.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Prof. Fontaine Present
At Cumberland Banquet

Prof. E.. Clarke Fontaine, assistant
State Supervisor of High Schools,
visited the scene of his former teach
ing activities, Cumberland, Nd, last
week and was present at a reunion
banquet given by the Glass of 1921,
the class which graduated while Mr..
Fontaine was principal of the High
School.
Talks were given by Edward F.
Webb, superintendent of county
schools, E. Clarke Fontaine, State
High School superintendent; Rev. DR..
M. L. Enders, and John J. Upton, as
sistant superintendent Of schools. An
appetizng menu, with turkey as the
piece de resistance, was served by the
cuisine of hte hotel.
The banquet room was attractively
decorated with school colors and pen
nants and class pictures were hung a.
bout the walls.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Fl. j. Whyte Scalds Arm,
While Dressing Hogs

Harry j. Whyte is, at present, suf-
fering acutely from hot-water burn
he received last Tuesday week. He
was engaged in killing hogs, and while
scalding one, preparatory to scraping,
he slipped, and, in falling, immersed
the whole of his left arm in the boil
ing water Of the barrel.
The wrist of the right arm was also
burned, due, it is thought, to his ef-
fort to get his clothing off the scalded
member.
At present, he is getting along as
we'll as could be expected. The skin
has peeled off his arm, and the new
skin is slowly forming. It is to be
hoped he will soon have the use of
himself, and that the skillful treat
ment he is receiving will prevent any
decided trace of scars.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05

commission, consisting of chairman
and fourteen members, is to be form
ed, the chairman of which shall be
paid fixed salary, the fourteen men,
bcrs shall receive no compensation
except a per diem and travelling ex-
penses, whenever the said Commission
is called in regular or special session.
The powers of the Commission arc
set forth in the fourth and fifth arti-
cles of the memorial as follows:
"The said Commission shall be
vested with full jurisdiction over ev-
erything in the State relating to oys-
ters, clans, fish, crabs, terrapin, wild
fowl, birds, game and fur bearing
animals. The said Commission shall
be vested with all Of the powers set
forth in the laws of the State now re-
lating to the Conservation Commits
sion and it's authority. During the in
term between the sessions of the
General Assembly, the Conservation
Commission shall have unlimited pow
er to handle any angle of any of the
problems, within it's jurisdiction, in
such manner as said Commission feels
will be for the general welfare of the
State. The Commission shall have
authority to make regulations, polio
ing and otherwise, relative to oysters,
fish and game and affix penalties
which shall have the power of law.
The Commission, with the approval
of the Governor, shall have the power
to suspend any specific statute relat-
ing to oysters, fish or game which
changed conditions may have shown
to be no longer applicable and con-
trary to the public good.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Washington College Head
Visits tsDen,ocrat" Office

The Democrat received a very
pleasant call this week from DR.. Tits
worth, president of Washington Col
lege, and DR.. Jones, dean of the same
institution.
These gentlemen were canvassing
the Shore to secure signatures Of the
Legislative representatives to me-
mortal addressed to the Governor on
behalf Of the College.
They report the financial condition
of the college as most satisfactory. A
debt of nearly $4,000 which burden
ed the school has been reduced now to
about $4,000 and this is likely to be
wiped out very soon. ~
The dormitories are taxed to their
utmost to accommodate the students,
and money is asked for to carry out
a building program.
The alumni are to be commended
for their support of the old school,
and no doubt its .rejuvenation will
soon materialize into a growing,
healthy Eastern Shore seat of learn
ing.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
"Gus" Fontaine Sends
Parents New Years Turkey

Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Fontaine were
the recipients of an unusual Parcel
Post package this week, it being no
other than fat turkey from their son
"Gus," who is farming on an extensive
scale in Montana.
The package occupied six days in
transit and was in perfect condition
when received. It was in an ordinary
wrapping and not drawn.
"Gus" has not been East for or 8
years; he is compelled to arrange his
affairs for a month or so to see his
family and friends in Worcester, so,
perforce, his visits must be less fire.
quent than all his acquaintances would
like.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Entertains Friends In
Honor Of Guest

Miss Beatrice Ward delightfully."- en-
tertained few of her friends We
nesday evening of last week in ho
of her guest, Miss Margaret Io
who is attending the Marylal
Normal School.
The rooms We're beautifully deco
rated with the Christmas decorations,
holly and evergreens. Games were
indulged in until 1880 when refresh
ments were served.
Among those present were: Leon
Kelley, Elwood Payne, Walton Pilch-
ard, Edward Solum, William Bundick,
Dewey Mason, William Johnson, and
George Payne. Misses Margaret
Jones, Clara Jones, Blanche Reid
Lillian Satchell, Berte Russell, Ber-
nice Ward and Dorothy Jones.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Effort Made To Remove The
Oyster Industry From Politics
The To Be Covered Divided Into Twelve
BaltmoreC The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. And
Manuac cturersAs Association Of Baltimore Back Movement

"The General Assembly shall vest
in the said Commission full power
and authority to establish any rules
or regulations or any fees, charges
or licenses that may in any way re-
late to matters affecting oysters, fish
or game. All of the revenue produced
by any law, fine, rule, regulation or
license imposed upon the operations
or anything else relating to oysters,
fish or game, shall constitute def
mite fund to help finance the work and
general operation of the Commission.
The Commission shall have full power
TO appropriate or allocate all or any
part of said special fund in whatso-
ever manner it feels will best ad-
vance the general welfare of the
State. The said Commission, at any
time, shall have the power to borrow
money on short or long loans, in ac-
cordance with whatever plan, in each
instance, may be approved by the
Board of Public Works, if the said
Commission can demonstrate to said
Board of Public Works that monies to
be derived through sources under the
jurisdiction of said Commission are
abundantly sufficient to take care of
the safe financing of said loan."
The memorial is signed by the fol-
lowing, and contains the names of
some who are practical oystermen,
and are familiar with the oyster in
dustry in all it's ramifcations:
w. H. Killian, E. V. Webster, w.
D. GUIDE, George T, Phillips. Elmer
Langrall, Fred A. Torsch, A. S. Colds
borough.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
BRANCH FARM BUREAU
MEETS in SCHOOL HOUSE
Acquango Branch Scene OF Enthu-
siastic Gathering. Discusses
Local Farm Needs.

J The Acquango Branch school house
was packed to overfowing on New
Years eve by members of the Branch
Farm Bureau local. A number of
problems were brought before the
meeting, such as improving the condi-
tions at their school thru it's school
improvement committee, the purchas-
ing of certified seed potatoes grown
by Farm Bureau members in other
sections Of the county and other rou-
tine duties. Recommendations for the
control of several potato insects and
diseases were also made.
This being the last meeting in the
old year, the election of officers for
the coming year was held. The elec-
ton resulted in making William Sir
man, PRESIDENT Rider Adkins, vice.
president; Handy B, Truitt, secretary
treasurer; and Mrs. Rider Adkins
woman's vice-chairman.
After the business session was over
the meeting was led in some Farm
Bureau songs by Miss Frances Han
cock. This was then followed by re-
freshments served by the women
members of the local. The refresh
ments consisted of blocks of ice cream
and cakes of all description. AS is
characteristic of the Indiantown peo-
pie every member as well as visitor
was given an opportunity Of a second
serving from the abundant supply of
ice cream and cakes.
The next regular meeting will be
held on the evening of Tuesday, Janu-
ary %. By that time it is hoped by
the Farm Bureau officials that the
new moving picture lantern will be in
readiness for an illustrated lecture
and moving pictures of an education
al nature and for the amusement of
the members.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1924-01-05
Mrs. G.. E. Potueu
Entertains At Bridge

Mrs. G. E. Powell gave a most de-
lightful card party Saturday after
noon of last week in honor of Miss
Myrtle Ashburn. Four tables of
bridge were arranged for the sixteen
guests present. The favors consisted
of tiny woven baskets filled with can
dies and the tallies were suggestive
of the holiday season. Among those
present were:
Mesdames James Crockett, E. Will
fred Ross, Eugene S. Maddox, Farrell
Bowen, w. Sidney Stevens, John H.
Clarke, Clinton Duncan, Roger w.
Lankford, Griffin Callahan, Mark Cal
lahan, and Misses Willie Walters,
Bertha Walters, Louise Byrd, Rose
mary Stevens and Myrtle Ashburn.