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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
WALKED IN HER SLEEP
FOR SIX NIGHTS
Funny Modern Farce to Entertain
Lakewood Theatre Patrons
Next Week

One of the funniest of modern
farees will amuse patrons of the
Lakewood Theatre next week where
the Lakewood Stock Company will
produce "She Walked in Her Sleep
Director Whtcomb believes that
laughter is one of the most vital nee
essities of amusement, hence his
choice of this excrutiatingly hilarious
farce by Mark Swan. who. Incidental
ly has a number of Broadway sue
cesses to his credit. This play. how
ever, is recognized as his best, which
Is gentle warning that the Lakewood
Theatre will be mighty popular
place each evening of the coming
week.
The charm of "Shc Walked in Her
Sleep" lies in the innocent manner
in which charming young lady clad
in her sleeping regalia wanders about
hotel, for in so doing she provides
a world of merriment to all observers
and a tremendous amount OF trouble
for all those concerned with the
story. She emulates the well known
mountain goat and leaps from cor
nice to coping and from coping to
window sill of Manhattan hotel, six
teen stories from the ground. Or
course, there could be no story il
she remained on the window sill, so
in wide eyed sleep she enters various
rooms other than her own thereby
arousing various doubts, suspicious
and jealousies in the minds of wives,
mothers-in-law and others who wit
ness but fail to understand the intru-
sion. One particular husband has
great difficulty in explaining the
young lady's presence in his room
and little by little the entire cast be-
comes mixed up In the adventures.
The company, now at its full sum
mer strength, will be seen in the
most amusing assortment of charac-
terizations of the season. Perform
ances every evening at S:15 and a
special matinee July 4th at 23O p. IN.
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SHERIFF MOOERs BELIEVES He HAS
CLUE IN CHILD ABANDONMENT CASE
Infant Was Left on Doorstep Various Criminal
Matters in the County

Yesterday morning. Sheriff Mooers
admitted that he was in possession Of
a clue, which might lead TO the soly-
ing OF the child abandonment case at
Palmyra. Word was first received by
Sheriff Mooers on June 10Th, through
the selectmen of Palmyra. that an
infant girl. had been left on the door
step of Mrs William Gee. of Palmyra.
during the night previous. The child
was in bad condition and had evident
ly been doped. 1t was contained in
market basket. An examination by
physician ordered to attend 1t, by
Sheriff MooerS, revealed the fact that
the child was apparently ten days old.
1t appeared to have been poorly nour-
ished. The physician could not say
whether or not it had been attended
by a doctor at birth. A quick in
quiry into all nearby towns failed to
disclose any clue which might lead
to the mother or other persons con-
cerned in the crime. Deputy Sheriffs
Tuscan and Thibodeau of Skowhegan
and Deputy CroclIer of Canaan have
been assisting in the investigation.
SMELL ALLOWED TO RETURN TO
RO MFORD
Clifford Smell, formerly of Madison,
was brought to Skowhegan from
Rumford by Deputy Merrill of Madi-
son, Saturday last, for questioning and
possible finger printing, in connection
with the break at the Perkins Hard
ware Store at Madison on June End.
After questioning and comparison Of
dates, he was sent back to Rumford,
his participation in the affair, not be-
ing clearly indicated.
FRASIER GOES TO MEMS RE-
FORMATORY
Clifford Frasier Jr., commorant of
Skowhegan, was convicted of break
ing entering and larceny into the
pool room of Fred Avery on Water
street and was sentenced to the State
Reformatory for Men by Trial Justice
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Withee. who heard the case. He was
taken 10 the institution on Friday
last by Deputy Sheriff Fred Tuscan OF
Skowhegan.
EXCITING CHASE BRINGS RE-
SUITS
William Wright was sentenced to
two months in Jail, with an opportun-
ity TO leave the state for good At
the expiration Of that time by Judge
Maurice p. Merrill Of the Western
Somerset Municipal Court last Mon
day. Wright was arrested after
wild chase by Sheriff Mooers and
Deputy Fred Tuscan on larceny
matter. Last week, people on Up
per Madison avenue were disturbed
by seeing a man looking in the win
dows. The next morning clothing
was missing from the line at the
home of Clifton Adams and red
blanket had disappeared from the
yard of John Miller on Beech street.
The affair was not reported TO the
Sheriff's department until Friday. In
vestigation led them to question
Wright. who was employed by ". Z.
Ware and he was located in his sleep
ing quarters In loft over the livery
stable. About that time. Wright dis
appeared but the red blanket was
found in his room. He hid for some
time on the river bank. the sheriffs
starting on the chase, and then enter
ed the woods at Malbon's Mills and
went toward Hartland by way of the
Notch road. From there he doubled
on his path and with frequent auto
rides got through to Clinton, where
he was found eating supper at farm
house. near the Canaan town line
The stolen goods were all recovered
and returned to the owners with the
exception of a union suit, which it
was claimed he took off during his
fight. tearing it up. Some of the miss
ing goods were found concealed in
Harry Cohen's junk pile.
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MEETING OF AOTAR|ANS
MONDAY ND0N
Subject was "NOrlnal Schools" Prof.
Mallet Was the Speaker

The Rotary Club held it's weekly
luncheon Monday noon, instead OF
Tuesday, on account of the Command
cry celebration here Tuesday. The
subject was Normal Schools" and
Professor Mallett was the speaker.
He is the principal of Pennington
Normal school and his talk pertained
to that subject 1t seems there are
six normal institutions in the state,
with locations at Pennington, Cor
ham, Castine. Maehias, Presque Isle
and Fort Kent. Mr.. Mallett men
toned that ex-president c. p. Mer-
rll, of the local club, was formerly
student at Pennington Normal and
that Roliston Woodbury., father of w
b. Woodbury., now president of Skow-
hegan Rotary. was for many years at
the head of the Pennington Normal.
Interest locally was added when the
speaker mentioned that Miss Agnes
Mantor, formerly of Skowhegan was
teacher at that Institution for a
long time and that Miss Julia Cox OF
this place is now member of the
faculty. 1t was also pleasant to hear
Mr.. Mallett's comments on Somerset
County institutions, especially Skow-
hegan high school and the Maine
Central Institute, having noted, he
said, that pupils from these schools
came to the Normal school with un-
usual equipment, particularly in Eng
lish. DR.. Armin X. Lobeck of the
University of Wisconsin was the only
guest introduced. At brief busi-
ness session, John II. Jenkins told OF
his plans to take the Boy Scout Drum
Corps to Norridgewock on July 4th
and it was voted to hire a truck for
that purpose.
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Welded Yesterday

a very pretty church wedding oc-
Cured Wednesday morning at s
O'Clock at Our Lady of Lourdes
Church when Miss Marie Louise Lam
dry was united in marriage to George
f. Lapointe of Augusta. The bride
who was given away by her father,
John Landry of Augusta. was becom-
ngly gowned in a white imported
crepe dress with beaded trimmings.
She wore a veil. carried shower
bouquet of white bridal roses and
lilies of the valley. The bridesmaid
Miss Gertrude Lancy wore a white
crepe dress with picture hat and car
ried corsaGc bouquet OF orphelia
roses The best man was DR.. Roman
Marcoux Of Lewiston, friend of the
groom. The other attendants were
four young ladies, members of the
Children of Mary Society. Misses Ethel
and Emma Lacasse, Alvina Foster
and Florence Cowettc who wore white
crepe dresses and wells. After the
ceremony the wedding breakfast was
served at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Caron, uncle and aunt of the
bride.
The brides gift to the bridesmaid
was jeweled bracelet and the
grooms gift to the best man was a
pair of gold cuff links. The best
mans gift to the bridesmaid WAS
pearl necklace. The bridal couple
have been the recipients OF many
beautiful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lapointc will enjoy an
automobile trip to Canada visiting
relatives and friends.
Out of town guests present at the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. John Lam
dry, Mr.. aud Mrs Joe Poulin. Mrs.
Napoleon Breton of Augusta, Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey Labbee and daughter
Adelena of Brunswick, Mr. and Mrs.
f. 4. Landry. Mr. and Mrs. Lester
Bragg and son L'Bernard of Water
vile. relatives of the bride. Mrs.
Paul Thibeault, Mrs. Dennis CYr and
daughters, Miss Mary Lapointe of Au-
gusta. sisters of the groom
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Guests at ConcOrdha,en

John r. Shepherd and David Os-
born Of New York City will arrive at
Concordhaven, the summer home of
Or. and Mrs. j. Leon Williams, Sun
day,sJune %, They are making the
trip by automobile. J S. Spaulding,
haven soon. Mr.. Spauldng was born
in imhden. The house is still stand
ing just across the road from the sum
mer home above mentioned. Mr.
Spaulding and Dr. Williams were
playmates in their youthful days and
have ever since kept up d. friendly in
timacy.
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PersOnel of Sk0whegan's 1924 Base
ball Team

In order that the people of Skow-
hegan may know what to expect next
Saturday when the Skowhegan base
ball team, makes its first appearance
before the local fans. and to answer
the question often asked. Who is play
ing for Skowhegan, we present the
following:
The players are all local players,
who have combined themselves into
an organization which is to be man
aged by Guy Gilman, who besides be-
ing manager, is to be the pitching ace
of the squad. Besides Gilman as
pitcher. the team has the old reliable
former high school boy, Carlton
Gamage, who is sure to give the fans
their moneys worth when working
in the box. Carnage Is also to be
the utility man. When the people
hear that Chin Cowette, the youngest
boy in the squad is to catch, they Will
no doubt agree with u.s. that the
catching department is well cared Tor,
Chin has as you know, caught for the
high school team, this last spring.
The old man with the erutch will try
first base, If the crutch fails him. jim
Dysart will be called from the hot
corner. a new position for him, to
play his former pasition. Jim is
slated for third base.
Ted Beauford is in the short field,
with Ernest Bilodeau at second base.
Both boys are hard workers and are
apt to turn in many clever plays be-
fore the season is over. Several
good candidates are trying for the out
field positions, the leaders being Stub
Stoodley, Frog Dionne, Carroll Beale
and Herman Tracy.
The boys are out practicing three
times a week and are determined to
have the banner for first position re-
main in Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
! N0LAY COMMANOERY NO. 10 ENTER
[Ns At ST. JOHNS DAY OBSERVANCE
|,ndid Parade--Nearly Thousand Dine at Fair
Sports at Lakewood--Events of Day

rading men. They passed down High
Street and Water street to the hand
some residence of En-. Sir and Mrs
Walter P Ordway, where ranks were
broken for refreshments. The Ord
way home had been made beautiful
for the occasion huge bouquets of cut
flowers decorating the broad veran-
dahs, while the grounds already love-
ly with vines, flowers and trees were
elaborately trimmed with banners
Punch, waters, ginger ale and cold
water were served on the lawn by
Mrs. Ordway, Mrs Carlton NJ. Holt,
Mrs. Lena L. Wentworth. Mrs Leon
w. Smiley, Mrs, Harold c. Woodbury.
Mrs. Frank w Bucknam, Mrs. George
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ORDINATION Of REV.
A. R. MACDOUGAL
Interesting Program to he Given at
Ceremonies in Bingham

Tomorrow. at Bingham, will occur
the ordination of the Rev. Arthur Il.
MacDougal. Jr who has for some
time been acting as pastor of the
Congregational Church in that town.
The program for the public service
has been arranged as follows Hymn,
Invocation. Rev. c. II. Mckinney.
Scripture Rev J. C. Gregory; hymn.
sermon, President Warren J. Moulton.
ordainng prayer Prof Calvin NJ
Clark; right hand of fellowship. Rev
Charles Harbutt charge to the pas
tor and address TO the people. Rev
G. X. Carter; solo, Deacon Elmer a.
Baker; prayer, Rev G. ". Rogers.
benediction by the pastor
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
Children's Night Last Evening at the
Grange

Skowhegan Grange entertained its
future members last evening at the
annual observance hf Children $
Night The program was furnished
by the little people, the meeting be
ing arranged by Mrs. Gertrude T.
Greene, Mrs. Ellen NJ Smith, Mrs,
Cora Nye and Mrs. Marie Thibodeau.
Refreshments of ice cream. saltines
and waters were served under the
supervision of Deputy Sheriff and
Mrs Fred f. Tuscan Mr. and Mrs r.
F. Homsted, Mrs. Cora Nye and Mrs.
Nettie Akeley
The next meeting will be held on
July IS and will he in charge of Mr.,
and Mrs. Omar Beaulier, Mr. and Mrs.
Theodule Pomcrlcau and Mr. and Mrs.
Julian J. Conroy The dale OF Au-
gust 13, has been set for the annual
field day.
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Free Concert Saturday OF Next Week

The New England Salvation Army
Staff band Capt. Robert Young, con-
ductor, will give free concert at Il
o'clock on Water street, Saturday of
next week, July 5. This band is in
Maine to participate in the dedication
of new Salvation Army home at
Christmas Cove. Incidentally it is
on a tour which commenced at New
York City and which has extended as
far as New Brunswick, taking in
many important points in Maine, es-
pecially in Aroostook County. They
are reputed to be excellent musicians
and will, without question, give a
concert we shall be delighted to listen
tn
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26

Eriyal of the special train bring
|he visiting Sir Knights. The
Of parade were formed and with
|HOlay with Citizens Band and
Eminent Sir Frank c. Allen of
Phnd Commandery, Grand Com
(der Of the Grand Commandery Of
ts led the long pageant followed
Portland Commandery with the
frcan Legion Band of Portland,
PAP COmmandery with Pittsfield
and Strathglass Commandery
the l05rd Infantry Maine Nation
Psard Band 1t was an imposing
Facle indeed, the long columns of
pea Knights in their glittering
|Tns alternating with the hand
uniforms of the bandsmen, the
enal Guard being in khaki and
Pc a splendid variation to the pa
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
sKoWHEGAN, MAINE, JUNE 2e, 1924
OH on the Streets

The coating of oil applied to our
streets not long since was heavier
than in previous years, yet the cost
to the taxpayers has been reduced
about twenty-five per cent. This has
been possible from the fact that the
selectmen found a good many who es-
capped paying their oil tax last season
Ii will also be observed that the oil.
ing was done about one month earlier
and that more sand was used. BY
following this program it is believed
that the coating will last longer.
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H. Plummer Mrs. John II. Lancaster
Mrs Carleton p. Merrill, Mrs. Annie
p. Hackett, Miss Adelaide II. Lancas-
ter, Miss Geneva Lancaster and Miss
Helen Rayner Of Dexter assisted by
Sir Knight Maurice f. Lord and Sir
knight John L. Fish. The ladies
were in charming garden costumes
and their presence as well as the re-
freshments which they served were
greatly appreciated by the men on
parade.
Lines were again formed after this
pleasant diversion and the parade was
then continued to FairveW Park,
where fraternal hour was spent,
booths being arranged under the
grandstand where young ladies served
cold drinks amidst festive decorations.
CONTINUED on Page Six
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.,n shone bright Tuesday
Pc 'un and nature favored most
Fnlls Fn.pr q the annual st. Johns
Fl9lOas agaryance. . when De Molay Com
s.,' ees'' To 10. X. T. was host to
Ilsn5 Ias5 commandery, No, 2, X. T, OF
EauS ,suS Dunlap Commandery, No. B,
z l'pd " bath and Strathglass Com
] ~ - 10 q. X. T. of Rumford.
F'ei' 81, knights of De Molay were
@ as,ir and the Masonic Build
x,s scene OF many activities
ss1 s.s,artaining commandery form
H. in front of the Masonic head
|p.,s @ and escorted by the Citizens
h Dsraded to the Maine Central
I,osJ Station, where they awaited
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
|NCTON HOME WAS
HIT BY AUTO
PneOile Accidents Have Been
happening with Resulting
Damages

[eh George Chipman and son,
y Oh New Portland were on their
dance, which was held at
y. Allbee Hall in Lexington,
"eftarned their car. while pass
"T culvert, near the Walter
sUn place. The car was badly
~ but the occupants were un-
|,..ealhg this accident a Buick car
~ ron down river, ran into the
n. boynton house, about one
IL the morning, demolishing
a'use quite badly.
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Gard of Thanks

Voters of Somerset:
| thank you for generous support at
the Primary election. which shows to
anyone analyzing the vote and at all
familiar with methods used, that | re-
ceived substantial majority of all
the Republican votes cast for the Of
flee in this county, that my opponent
was nominated by Democratic votes
is openly admitted. the reason why
is Being asked The party has hon.
ored me and my every effort has been
and will be to merit 1t.
Yours respectfully,
JOHN A. MOOERS
June %, 1924
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HHrtland Boy Near Death When
Rescued

What came near being a fatal acci-
dent, occurred in the home of Samuel
Perkins at Hartland Monday. the
young son of Mr. Perkins being shut
into room where a gasoline engine
had no ventilation. The boy was
discovered Just in time to save his
life.
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Democratic Vote

\ ae @ llme of going to press last
~ %' returns Of The Primary cleo
so, ~ iar as the Democratic ballot
SISVe'hed' nsS was so incomplete as
!. ae ~ publication inadvisable.
|st,a" aa' ume we have been max
|,,s aU"S a,,, ehort to get them in, but
l,Idsaan.lli a.lli lacking Bigelow, Moscow,
| hoos s'Ock and West Forks. These
|ls,,, |,' >, 70 nave for our next issue,
ss,,. ae detailed Democratic vote
J, cons soWh and plantation in Som
eVun'y may he published.
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Galway Improving

Manford Galway. who has been i'll
with spinal menengtis at the State
Prison at Thomaston, is somewhat
improved He has served nearly
seven years of his sixteen year SEN
tence, having been convicted of strik-
ing an officer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
'ahee at East Madison

4, =, Hai De an old fashioned
|aasy Eds nasl Madison Grange Hall,
Nh ~ e.s,ehlng' June 2Sth, for the
! b !, ue Grange. Ice cream
sale during the dance.
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Funeral OF Victim OF Drowning Today

The remains of the late Thaddie
Cyr, who was drowned somewhere in
Vermont. arrived here last night and
the funeral will be held today at the
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. Bu-
rial at Calvary Cemetery The young
mans brother was drowned in Skow-
hegan last summer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26
Jackman Couple Sail for France

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Poulin of
Jackman Station have sailed for
France where they will visit their
daughter Rose Mae who is a novice in
the Mother House at Lyons.
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Do Not Go by Way OF New Sharon

Those whose purpose is to go to
Franklin County in the near future
had best select the route by Allan's
Mills. The construction work GO
ing on in New Sharon is in such
shape as to make that road almost
impossible
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-06-26

We the undersigned optometrists of
Skowhegan have agreed to close our
offices at noon on Saturdays until
September 1st.
J. r. PHILBRlCk
L. ". SYMONS 2w25
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Independent-Reporter $500 a year
Evening star., 1924-06-03
BOSS & PHELPS,
Realtors.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.

$40, ,000--An exceptionally desirable home near
the intersection of 18th and Colum-
bia I'd. Contains six unusually large
rooms, tile bath, two inclosed rear
porches oak floors, attractive brick
fireplace in living room, large pantry.
bright, r0Omy kitchen. Hot-water
heat, electric lights. Entire house
in excellent condition. Reasonable
terms.
S4, 4,Oo0-A comparatively new two-storv brick
dwelling having seven rooms a bed
rOomsD, tile bath. attic. Servants
room and cOnveniences. Screened
sleeping porch and completely wealth
stripped throughout. There are
oak floors, several added convenience
Hot-water heat, electric lights. E1-
cellent lot to wide. paved alley. Ma
val officer, leaving the city. is anxious
TO sell.
SIS, ,75e-Navsl officer, ordered away. is offer
ing this home at very salable price.
1t is semi-detAched house having
cement front porch; eight exception
ally bright and we'll proportioned
rooms: two beautiful tile baths;
parquet floors LIST and End stories;
maids room. living room with Ere
place. Screened throughout. AVN
inRs. House has all modern improve
ments and Is in perfect condition 1t
is located in the heart of Washing
toms fashionable residential section.
Evening star., 1924-06-03
Mr.. WARDMAN PIX. HOTEL

S14 ,500-The right house in the right location
At the right price. An individual
type tapestry brick dwelling having
six we'll proportional rooms, tile ba tn
with shower; inclosed sleeping porch
practically another room), breakfast
porch. oak floors throughout. fireplace.
Hotvater heat. electric lights. Brick
garage. A bargain and a delightful
home.
SIS, Constituted on beautiful Cathedral ave.
opposite Rock Greek Park-less than
one square OF Conn. ave- car line
There are eight large rooms, two rom
Plete baths, sleeping porch. oak hoors
numerous built-in features and added
attractions. Pittsburg automatic heat
er hot-wster heat, electric lights
Gsrage. The entire house is in per-
feet condition and screened through
out. Owner, leaving city. must sell.
s16 5e0-A practically new two-story and attic
tapestry brick dwelling situated one
square of Conn. ave and close to the
hotel. There are seven splendid
rooms "A bedrooms), two beautifully
equipped tile baths Zone with tile
showerl. cement front and rear
porches, hardwood floors. automa tic
water heater screens. Hot-wa ter
neat, electric lights. Brick garage on
paved alley. Naval officer, leaving
the city. is anxious TO make quick
sale.
Evening star., 1924-06-03
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE.

Beautiful three story. pressed brick home.
having 10 large rooms. complete baths, hot
water heat. electric lights, and in 6rst-class
condition. The owner of this property is de-
sirous of obtaining a smaller home and has
priced this property right at s12, 500. Terms
if desired. See this home today.