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New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
will be a large turnout to witness the
Special Meeting Called

| will be large turnout to witness inc event
 Special Meeting Called
 An important business meting Of the Ladies' Aid society of the kensington Methodist church will be held tomor- row afternoon at a:50 o'clock at tho home of the president, Mrs. k. A. Wooding.
 Win Compete in Naugatuck
 St. Pauls T. A. B. drum corps will journey to Naugatuck next Monday evening, where it will take part in a parade and contest, in which drum corps from all over the state will be entered. The band will leave the hall in Kensington at 6:30 o'clock in tho evening.
 East Berlin Items
 Miss Virginia Root has returned to Hartford after spending the week. end at her home on Main street.
 The regular meeting of the Knights of Pythias will be held at their hall this evening.
 Mrs. r. Hubbard is spending a few days as the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Bacon at their home in Men- den.
 The Progressive Reading circle will meet at the home of Mrs. l.. NJ. Root on Main street this evening at s o'clock. The roll call will be about plants or flowers.
 The local members of the Girl Scouts will attend meeting of their troop at Berlin Wednesday afternoon.
 Ernest Anderson and family, former residents of this place. have moved back to East Berlin and are occupy ing part of the residence occupied by Walter Nye and family.
 Edward Kahms is driving a new automobile.
 William Oge and family hase moved into the residence formerly occupied by James Trevethan and family. Mir. Brooks and family of Kensington who recently purchased the residence on Wilcox avenue occu- pied by James T'revethan and Wil- liam ogle is moving into same.
 Afr. and Mrs. Herman Splettstoeszer of Main street are receiving con gratulations on the birth Of a son al the New Britain General hospital Saturday.
 Cyril Brunelle is again able 10 be out after being confined to his home on Main street for the past few weeks.
 A choir rehearsal will be held at St. Gabriel's church Thursday evening at 7:30 o'clock. All members are re- quested to be present.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
EXCITEMENT DIES DOWN

Berne. April 15.--The excitement caused by the incident at Ponte Tresa on the Italo-Swiss frontier. growing out of an alleged insult to Italy by Swiss troops. is dying down. 1t ap- pears that the trouble was caused by drunken soldier who cried: Down with MussolinI!" while passing a from tier station. This man, it is under stood, will be punished.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
FRUIT MEDICINE RELIEVED HER
Indigestion Corrected by
 "FTuit-a-tiYes"
Or "Fuit Laro Tablets "

Indigestion. Dyspepsia, Fullnessor Pain after eating. gas, heart futter ings, are troubles that "Fruit-a- tives" corrects.
 This medicine, made from fruit juices and tonics, acts directly on the stomach and quickly restores sound, natural digestion.
 Mrs. Frank W. Wallace, Dore's Corner, MoultonviIle, NH, writes: Although my trouble WIS of some years standing, "Fruit-a-tives" relic we'd me of Indigestion, stopped the Headaches, banished all symptoms of Heart Trouble and gave me back my health".
 50c. box, 6 for g. %, trial size 25c. At dealers or from Fruit-a-tives Limited, ogdensburg, E.Y.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Girls. Try this. When combiBg and dressing your hair. just moisten your hair brush with a little '1Danderine" and brush 1t through your hair. The effect is startlingi You can do your hair ID immediately and 1t will ap- pear twice as thick and heavy-a mass of gIeamy hair, sparkling with life and possessing that incompatible softness. freshness and luxuriance.
 While beautifying the hair Dan derine" Is also toning and stimulating each single hair to grow thick. long and strong. Hair stops falling out and dandruff disappears. Get a bottle Of delightful. refreshing sfDanderine" at any drug or toilet counter and just sec how healthy and ysuthful your hair becomes.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
CHILDREN CRY FOR "CASTORIA'
Especially Prepared for Infants
 and Children of All Ages

Mother, FIeteher's Csaoria has been in use for over 90 years as a pleasant, Earmiess substitute for Cas- tor OH, Parsgofic. Teethins Drops and Soothing syrups. Contains no narcotics. Proven directions are on each package. Physicians everywhere recommend it.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
NOTICE

I hereby give notice that I will not be responsible or pay for any accounts or bills contracted by my wife. Mill dred Vile. in my name, as she has voluntarily left her home,
 Dated at Plainville this 18th day of April, A. h., 1924,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

An important business meting of the Ladies' Aid society of the Kensington Methodist church will be held tomor- row afternoon at a:S0 o'clock at tho home of the president, Mrs. k. A. Wooding.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

For all forms of automobile insur- ance see Albert B. White. Tel. 142.-- advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
Assessor Married

Announcement vas made yesterday Of the marriage in Albany, N. Y.. on April :, Of Assessor Sidney NJ. Barn. ard of this city and Miss Bertha l.. Heydinssfelder Of Des Moincs, Iowa. Following a wedding trip. Mir. and Mrs. Barnard returned 10 this city to their home.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
m" Bingham Coming.

Lieutenant Governor Hiram Bing- ham will be the guest on May of the Bristol club. according to an an- nouncemcnt of the club entertain- ment committee today. The govern or's topic has not been given out but a general talk on state affairs is an- ticipated. The talk will be followed by lunchein and socail hour.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
Plainville Briefs.

Miss Grace Mullaney has returned 10 her home fin Bridgeport after sev- cral days visit with her grand mother. Mrs. Margaret Mullaney Of Bank street.
 Miss Waltrude Johnson of Bank street is visiting relatives in Bridge port over the Easter holidays
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Reliable moving by hour or con- tract, Call IF. 1t pays. All goods are insured. Long distance work a speciality. Thomas A. Costello, 62 Pierce St. Tel i77.-advk
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Local electricians have been suc- cessful in their demands for an in- crease in wages from so cents 10 si.00 an hour, according to the an- nonncemcnt today Of inc local union. The raise will become effective on May i. The painters Of the city win also secure si an hour, beginning May l.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
Bristol Briefs.

Judge and Mrs. Joseph M. Don- ovan have returned 10 their home on High street. after visiting relatives in Hasbrouck Heights. Y. ].
 Samuel II. Mink of ss Woodland street is recuperating from his rs- cent illness
 The Rev. Henry Cassidy of Hart
 (Continued on Pare ftl
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
Armorc,l Car Here.

N Securities. valued at thousands Of dollars. property of the Bristol Saw ings bank, were escorted from a Hartford banking institution yester- day by Detective Sergeant Daniel McGillieuddy and an armed force in a large armored car. This was the first appearance of the armored car employed by the banks and factories of the Capital city and its arrival here attrpctcd much attention
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Schools Of the city resumed sessions yesterday after the annual spring va- cation. The work Of examination of inc pupils has been continued by the school officials so that the advisabii- ity of vaccination for all may be fully considered. Compulsory vaccination Is being discussed by Health officer J. I. woisard and the board Of health because Of the New Britain smallpox scare,
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Ccontinued on PaE. iD
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

For salc--Gladiolu bulbs--quantity of mixed bulbs very reasonable.---' George D. Mastin. 56 E. Main street. --adyt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Lost-Sunday afternoon on Bo- hemia street .or upper Broad street. a pair Of eyeglasses in case. Finder will oblige by reporting to Mrs. Wyckoff, 1i0 West Main street. Ilainviile.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15

Get your fresh seeds, onion sets and fertilizer now at the Plainyille Eng. & Supply Co.---advt.
New Britain herald., 1924-04-15
fnncraI of Mrs. Medmore

Reports of officers will be submit ted and election for tho ensuing year will take place al inc annual meeting Of the West Cemetery association on Wednesday night al o'clock at the library. The meeting was originally called for last night but was post poned.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
Statement From Commissioners as TO
LOOmiS Fire

Shortly after its occurrence rumors
came to us that members of the Show
hegan Fire Department did not de-
mean themselves properly al the
Loomis farm fire on Sunday, Septem-
Der 2Sth The specific charge was
intoxication alleged to have resulted
from cider found on the premises. The
matter, if true. was very serious
one. We would not approve nor
would be expect the public to approve
the retention of men in the depart
ment guilty of that sort of thing
While we could not credit the rumOr
we were unable to specifically deny
it until we could make an inVestiga-
ton.
The names of six men were given
us as people from whom these reports
had come - We Immediately made. a
very careful investigation. This
consisted of interviews with the resi-
dents in the Loomis neighborhood
and especially with the six people
already referred to The result com
pletely disproved the above charges.
We became fully satisfied that they
were unfounded and have every rea-
son to believe the men did the best
that could be done all circumstances
considered
We feel that an injustice has been
done a very faithful body of men and
we trust the public will not only be
willing but eager to accept this re
port and to give the boys of the Fire
Department full credit for their faith
fulness.
Our regular monthly meeting will
occur at the Department Building on
Monday evening, November 3rd Any
one having further statements TO
make will be cordially welcome and
receive the most respectful attention.
If they care to visit rs at that time
on the above or any other subject.
w. ID. SARGENT
NOAH DEMO
FRED HURLEY
Fire Commissioners
CHARLES w. GAMAGE,
Chief of Department
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
DR.. CHARLES {. BARKER OF GRAND RAPIDS
To SPEAK ON STRAIGHT SEX PROBLEMS
Series of Free Lectures in Skowhegan Next Tues
day -EminentSpeaker- Real Service to Community

planned ~ have Dr. Barker deliver an
address before the Madison High
school ~ so9e time during the day.
The s6oWbegan Rotary Club is r.
7ponsiblc for having Dr Barker IN
aku3aegau and are payiHg him sl25
for Ire day lectures. which will be
entirely free 10 thf public The
believe that BY having Dr. Barker
here. they are anording q wonderful
opportunity Tor real community ser
vice The speaker viii lecture on
straight sex problems which will be
sure 10 be proven OF immense value
in the problems confronting both the
parents and Young people His lee
lure 10 the high school students is on
How 10 MAXI the most Out Of life.
while 10 the women he will speak
upon \ Mothers Responsibility to
her daughter and 10 the men u
Fathers Responsibility TO his son
Or. Barher5 message might we'll be
termed genuinely unseIhsh one. He
realizes the grave responsibility o.
parents WHO love their children, but
who sometimes wonder how best they
can imparr those lessons which are 81
vital and yet so intimate as 10 be dif-
hruit ef expression His suggestions
are not only practically helpful and
Informative. bHt they have helped
thousands oil loving but puzzled par-
euts 10 get closer to their boys and
girls than ever before Dr. John G.
Towne ol Wateryille. who was pres.
ent al last Tuesdays meeting Of the
Rotary club here. said that he had
heard Dr. Barker, no less than twelve
times ana that he was q perfectly
wonderful man From al sources
Dr. Barker is most highly commend
ed and if the people OF this commur-
ity can he made to realize the some
what unusual but Intensely import
ant message that Dr. Barker viii
bring. the audience sill surely be
large All men and women are ure-
ed 10 be present at these lectures at
the hours heretofore designated
There viii be no collections taken.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
WATCH SM|THF|ELD
GROW
Hotel Property Sold to
Providence Man
Extensive Repairs Going On. G. ID.
s. kenney Has Vision ior Smitliiield

E. d. kenney of Providence. X. L.,
who has been coming to Maine for the
past twelve years. during the sum
mers, has purchased the hotel proper
ty, formerly known as the New North
Pond Honse' and the cabins there
with, formerly owned and operated
by J. H. Littleheld in Smthield 1t
is the intention OF the management to
make this first class hotel in every
particular and painters, carpenters
and electricians are working on the
building New furnishings are TO be
installed The hotel Will be run ON
both the American and European plan
as a year round establishment. Mr..
kenney has been induced TO come to
Maine because OF the beautiful seen
cry and has visions OF improving
Smithheld His slogan VIII be Watch
Smithtield Grow Mr. kenney is a
native OF Providence, r. l.. where he
has lived all his lie. He is presi-
dent of the kenney Manufacturing Co
in that city a firm handling uphol-
stering products. He has resigned
from the business and will devote
himself to his hotel interests. His
SONS continue the enterprise and
among other things are makers of the
famous "kenneco' curtain rods. The
hostelry will he known in the future
as THE Smithtield Inn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
CARVER .HOMSTED kUP.
T|ALS LAST NIGHT
SkOwhegan Girl BECOMES Bride OF
Bethel Merchant In Beautifully
Appointed Home Wedding

Last evening at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Fremont Homsted on West Front
street. their only daughter, Miss Ruth
Winona. became the bride of Irving
lee Carver of Bethel. Very lovely
was the house in its elaborate decor
ations and very charming were the
ceremony details. The wedding
march was played by Mrs. Ethel Whit
tier Ames and the bride was given
away by her father, entering the par
lor from the front stairway. The
VOWS were taken under an arch OF
evergreen, studded with white and be-
meath wedding bell. Roses were
also effectively used in the decora-
tions. Rev. George Merriam. pastor
Of the Bethany Baptist Church was
The officiating minister, using the
double ring service. Attending the
couple were Miss Doris Eaton. a class
mate at Skowhegan High School OF
the bride and Paul Badger of Ports
mouth, \. H., a friend of the groom
The bride wore white satin and lace
with veil. which was held in place by
orange blossoms. Her flowers were
white roses. Miss Eaton wore pink
and silver and carried pink roses.
About fifty guests witnessed the cere-
mony. After the wedding a. buffet
lunch was served, Mrs. Kate S. Smp-
son catering The flowers in the
dining room were carnations, while
the gift room was lovely with chrys-
anthemums. The house decorations
were supervised by Mrs. W. F. Turner
and girl friends of the bride. Fol
lowing the luncheon, the young cou-
pie left on a honeymoon trip. the
destination of which was not made
public and their future home, which
is all furnished awaits them in
Bethel The gifts included choice
array of crystal, silver, china and
linen
The bride graduated from Skowhe-
gan High School in the class of 1926
and from Pennington Normal Schoo
in the class of 1922. Since that time
she has been engaged in teaching in
Bethel and Mapleton, and it was
while she was thus occupied at Bethe
that she became acquainted with Mr.
Carver. She is a member of the
Bethany Baptist Church, where her
parents have long been identified will
various dCllNllleS anu hdS d ldl be Cil
cle of friends in the community. MIR
Carver is. a native of Jonesport. his
father, J. II. Carver, being now ;
resident of tnat place. He was edu
Gated in the Jonesport schools and af
ter period of business experience il
Boston, settled in Bethel, where he il
a successful merchant.
Among the out-of-towii guests a
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Pau
Badger of Portsmouth, ~ H., Mr.. ant
Mrs. G. p. Pollard and son, John Pol
larG of Fairfield. Mrs. Ella Mansfield
of Bethel, Mrs. w. A. Bates of Little
ton, n. H. Mrs Edgar NJ. Stats OF
Newport. r. l., Mrs. C. A. Badger o
Portsmouth, N H., Mrs. l.. H. Cilley
Mrs. Eta Wendell, Guy l.. ThurstOn
Bethel, and Fred A. Coolidge of Solon
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
IMPROVE EN- ENT
SOCIETY PLANS
Opens Year With Ninety-twO Mem
bers. Interesting Programs
Are Scheduled

The Town Improvement Society
has its program completed for the
coming year opening with the Direc-
tors Tea on October oath. Reports
will be listened to and early days in
the organization of the club will be
considered. On November 14th.
County Guest Day will be observed
and an address will be given by Mrs
Florence Waugh Danforth, President
of the Maine Federation of Women's
Clubs. The program arrangements
will be in charge of Mrs. Blanch NJ
Friend. On November 2Sth, Mrs.
Nellie Hobart will direct the program
and Mrs. Mary w. Libby, superinten-
dent of the State Reformatory for
Women will deliver the address,
There will be Thanksgiving eXer-
else by pupils from the Park School.
Prof H. NJ. Ellis will be the speaker
at the Guest Day on December 18th
and his subject will be '"The Making
OF the Population of Maine On
January 9th the Town Improvement
Society will hold a Federated meeting
with the Woman's Club and Sorosis.
On January 23rd, Mrs. Angie b. Ste
ward will be in charge of the meeting
and Miss Evelyn Bridges, teacher of
Home Economics in the public schools
will speak on Home Economics and
Miss f. b. Atherton, Home Demon
stration Agent of the County, will
speak on Dietetics. Miss Gertrude
S. Weston will direct the meeting on
February 18th and Mrs. Annie Nichols
will be the speaker. Her subject
will be "WOrld Service" On Febru-
airy 9th, under the leadership of Mrs
Elya G. Green, superintendent Will
liam B. Woodbury. and Miss Alice r.
Parker. the school nurse, will speak
on Our Schools and What They
Need" Mrs. Jessie Fletcher will be
in charge of the meeting on March
18Th and on March 9th Mrs. Viola f,
Smith will have charge of the ar
rangements at which time there will
be a musical by Mrs Mary Berry
Mantor. The annual meeting will
occur on April 10th at which time,
there will be a spring luncheon un-
der the direction of Mrs. Nettie Nor
ton. The calendar committee is com
posed of Mrs. Viola f. Smith. Mrs.
Annie Nichols and Miss Gertrude S.
Weston.
Mrs. Viola +. Smith is president of
the club and the membership at the
beginning of this year totals ninety
two with five charter members.
Owing to the resignation of Mrs,
Sara f. Dyer as secretary of she
club, Mrs. Nettie Hobart was elected
10 that office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
CITIZENS MEETING
TOMORROW NIGHT
Plans for a Local Com
munity House
The ACCESSIBILITY OF Periecting an Or
ganizati0n to Make Possible
Recreation Center

A citizens meeting will be held at
the Municipal Court Room, tomorrow
Friday evening, Oct. "a, at 7.30 o'clock
for the purpose of discussing the ad-
visibility of perfecting an organiza-
ton to make possible a Community
House for the use and benefit of the
people of Skowhegan. Everybody is
invited to attend and to express their
views. This project has been agitat-
ed for some weeks, but action was
deferred when it was found that such
a movement might interfere with the
plans for building Skowhegans new
hotel.
This latter proposition having been
dropped for the time being it seems
now that there is nothing to interfere
with going ahead with the Community
House idea 1t means lot of hard
work on the part of somebody and
people must be liberal in their sub
scriptions, yet considering the need
and the opportunity to obtain a
building suitable for such need at d
moderate sum, success would seem
assured from the start.
A Community House such as is pro
posed means a dance and drill hall
for our boys and girls, a gymnasium
suited to basketball purposes, a large
and small banquet hall for our clubs
and special occasions a reading room
for everybody, an attractive place fol
meetings and conventions.
1t is one of the things that Skowhe-
gan sorely needs and is one OF the
big things that can and will be put
across"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
Former SkONhegan Woman Teaching
in China

Skowhegan people, who recall Miss
Alice Moore. one time resident OF
Skowhegan who has been for the
past six years teacher at the
Peking American School and acting
principal of the school, for about six
weeks last year, will be interested 10
know that she will be principal OF
the school next year Miss Moore
has been with the American school
already referred To as teacher in the
fifth and sixth grades. Before going
to Peking. Miss Moore was principal
of a school in Constantinople and be
fore THAI had charge OF a private
school in Athens. She Is cousin
of Miss Rosa Bonheau Moore OF New
York, who visited Skowhegan last
summer and is also IA cousin to Mrs
Ethel Moore Rook OF Garden City,
Long Island
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
Out.oi.TOwn Rotarians Visit Local
Club

The usual Rotary Club luncheon
held Tuesday noon WAS characterized
by several visiting Rotarians. In
cluded were Ira Belyea, DR.. John q.
Towne and James Boyle. all of the
Wateryile Rotary Club and Al Julian
of the lewiston Auburn Rotary Club.
James Southern of Oakland was a
guest. The matter of attendance
was especially considered ana
in an attendance contest, Charles
w. Day will be captain of a division
known as the Handsome Hoboes
and f. w. Bucknam captain OF the
"Homely Homos." The matter of DR..
Charles e. Barker coming to Show
hegan under the auspices of the Ro-
tary Club was considered at length
and DR.. Towne of Waterville spoke
briefly on the merits of Dr. Barker
as lecturer. quoting him as being
the biggest man in his line in the
world. Next Tuesday noon, DIR. Bar
ker will speak before the club.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
Salvation Army Campaign in Skowhe-
gan

Ensign r. S. Dixon from the Port
land headquarters of the Salvation
Army was in town Tuesday, making
arrangements for a house to house
campaign in Skowhegan and other
nearby towns. including Canaan and
Athens. This will be special
Home Service appeal and will prob
ably begin tomorrow, Friday. This
appeal is particularly for twelve
homes maintained by the Salvation
Army, which include special homes
and hospital services for women and
children. Ensign Dixon informs the
Reporter that when Skowhegan is
completed he will have finished the
entire state. No worthier appeal is
ever made to Skowhegan people than
that of the Salvation Army.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-23
SCHOOL OPENS
NOVEMBER 4
Special Attention TO Foreign Born
Persons Who Desire Naturalization

Evening school opens November A
at 7;15 O'Clock in the high school
building. The plans are to teach
bookkeeping, typewriting, reading,
English, ponmanship and arithmetic,
while special attention will be paid
20 foreign born citizens who want to
take out naturalization papers. This
course will be free except for re-
gistration fee of one dollar as a
guarantee of good faith; 1t is espcc-
tally urged that this evening school
be patronized by any who would be
benefited by attending the same.