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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Summer Boarders Want Locations

We have published several lists of
persons desiring summer board on
Maine farms in recent issues. Any
one who is Interested in the same and
failed TO see the several announce
ments should advise us and we will
be glad to send them copies of the
issues in which they occurred. In
the last edition we omitted the adj
dress in one of the announcements
and are correcting the same in this
list. as follows:
Miss Edith r. Welch, lie Front St,
Weymouth, Mass, is DESTROYS of sum
mer board on a Maine farm for two
children, aged eight and nine years,
and self. Would like advice as to
lowest rate for two weeks stay.
We have still further inquiries as
follows:
Miss Marie Cabillo, 401 Pemberton
Building, Boston, Mass, would like
information as to rates, etc, for the
two middle weeks in August, prefer
ably. or the last two weeks in All
gust.
John J. Malone, II Pennsylvania
avenue, SOmerville. Mass. would like
dcCOmmO0dlOHS lot TWO III per udpS
four young men the first two or last
two weeks in August Parties hav-
ing same TO offer should advise him
as to rates for separate rooms or two
in room, separate beds. State also
distance from Catholic Church and
nearest lake. Would leave Boston
by boat and would appreciate inform
alton as to distance from boat to your
location. Also send booklet if pos
sible.
Wesley T. Ambrose, Room S27, 40
Broad Street, Boston. Mass, wishes
accommodation for three adults the
last two weeks in August. Would
appreciate full information or book
let If available
Mrs. NJ. f. Tidd. 26 Everett street,
Medford, Mass, would appreciate in
formation in regard to summer board
on Maine farm. rates per week, how
many boarders are usually accom-
modated, how to get there from Bos-
ton, etc. a." II
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Croker Pond Camps Reports Good
Salmon Fishing

This noted summer resort has been
filled to its capacity the past few days.
The salmon fishing Is very good in
Croker and the fly fishing in the out
living ponds which there are quite a
number within a radius of three miles
of the main pond are also very good
Mr.. Mckinney reports very favor
able outlook for the summer and
SAWS that he must build more camps
in order to take care Of the guests
that wish to come. He also says that
before a great while he intends to
finish the half mile of road from his
garage to camps that is now being
Travelled on foot or blackboard, so that
gnests may motor direct TO camps.
The guests that have recently regis
tered at the camps are as follows:
Charles S. Shepherd, Lowell, Mass;
John II. Dyer, Philip f. Dudley, NJ. A.
Ellis. Dexter; Mr.. and Mrs. H. II.
Blakey. Brooklyn. N Y; Mrs. Harry
A. Pierce. Utica, n. Y; DR.. Walter
T. Annon, Philadelphia, Pa; Charles
II. Thompson, Philadelphia, Pa; Mr..
and Mrs. John Craig, Helen NJ. Craig,
BROOKLYN, N. Y; James S. Barron,
Flushing. L. l.; George +. Yose, Wat
eryille; Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. jacques,
Augusta; f. w. Blake, Los Angeles,
Cal; ]. II Edwards. Los Angeles,
Cal. f. B. Elser, Crawford, N. j;
w. NJ. Perry, Crawford, n. j.; Mrs.
Ida NJ. Lawrence. Boston, Mass.
Miss Myrtle l.. Lawrence, Boston,
Mass; Master Richard II. Lawrence,
Boston, Mass; Mr. and Mrs. War
rem NJ. Walters, Utica, n. Y; Mr.. and
Mrs. Roy II. Hayes, Utica, y. Y; Mr..
and Mrs. Henry l.. Thomas, Column
bus. Ohio; Frank II. McDonnah,
Lake Parlin; Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Head,
Brooklyn, NJ Y; Horace W. Murtha,
Jackman; Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce, Cara
tuDly
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Sunset camps at Smlthfield

The following were guests at Sun
set Camps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Champes, Mr.. and
Mrs. O'Bricn and friends, Mr. From
stead, of Massachusetts, Mr.. and Mrs.
Perkins, of Madison and Mr.. and Mrs.
Dyer of Portland.
Maurice Trip, representative for
the Central Maine Power Company, is
spending a few weeks at Sunset
Camps
Il. ID. Groves while on the southwest
side of North Pond last Thursday,
was freed by two huge wild cats. Mr..
Groves having nothing to brighten the
animals away with at last found two
fire crackers in his pocket which he
lighted and succeeded in soaring them
away and returned home safely.
Frank Miner of Norridgewock came
near having serious accident last
Monday afternoon while standing on
Carpenters boat landing. Mr.. Miner
lost his balance and very nearly fell
INTO the deep pool, but by the quick
work of Laura Carpenter he was
saved.
While Mrs. Fred Knights of Lewis
ton has been spending few weeks
at her camp at Smithfeld, she has
succeeded in tanning two gray SPUR
rels, one which she calls "Cherro,"
and the other "Chcrup' She has
taught these squirrels several tricks.
A few of these are to roll over, stand
ON their head and to roll ball on
the floor. Mrs. Knights feels very
proud OF these squirrels and would
be glad to have people call and see
them. Clarence Carpenter spent the
week end at William Williams, Show
hogan.
Carl Green. Madison salesman for
the New Magnetic Lamp, has been
stopping few days at Sunset Camps
and was guest of the Carpenters for
a few days.
A large crowd attended the Con-
fetti and Strcamer Ball at the North
Pond Casino. At IL o'clock confetti,
slreamers and horns were passed out
and than the fun began. Everybody
danced until / O'Clock and returned
home having spent very enjoyable
evening.
Dances every Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday nights at the North
Pond Casino.
Buckle Everett. Verne Rushton,
swimming teachers from Norrdge-
wock, did some quite daring stunts
last Monday night from the diving
raft located in front of Sunset Camps,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Was Scout and Cowboy of Forty.eight
Years Ago

Many will doubtless he interested
to hear from Willard b. Hatch. now
of I}umford, who fer many years.
spent a great deal of his time in the
hig woods bnt has now retired from
the woods life. He has spent some
over thrty-fNe years i'm the woods
for different lnmhcrmen as sealer and
log Inspector TO which occupation.
he has been credit 10 himself and
has rung the boil of honors in his
scaling career. in The Maine woods
and parts of Canada His retire
ment WAS greatly regretted by many
lumbprmcn both i'm this state and i'm
the Dominion Without doubt. Mr.
Hatch has spent a great many hours
of eontentment and many hours that
were not so pleasing hunting and
fishing in the wildwood and he will
he sincerely missed by his ed time
friends in the lumber regions Re
poEfNhas it, he was greatly loved by
allwW his fellow workmeu. being of
a jovial manner and making no dis
tinction as TO cast. rank character
or nationality hut always ready to
extend his hand in helpulness 10 all
who needed help, showing the truly
friendly spirit
Mr. Hatch WIS born i'm Fairfield
in lS6o where h. lived until at the
age of fourteen years he Went 10 the
Middle West and worked on a stock
ranch Al fifteen years of age, he
was sent our ON the Wild prairies as
a cowboy. accepting This employment
with Il will and energy Al the time
of the Indian outbreak at tho Black
Hills. he entered the Indian War and
the command of Major Marcus Reno
Mr. Hatch VAS only seventeen Years
old. when he entered HE war, with
the rough cavalry riders. Although
but a boy, he forged ahead through
many battles and hardships in the
Of manhoods might and
stayed TO the end OF The war. He
then returned 10 the ranch again and
STAYED until he was tWouty-ono years
of age. when he decided 10 come east
to old Maine. He is spending the
latter part of his life in this state
and it is hoped by his many friends
from east 10 west that his life will
be as lasting as he deserves.
Written by an old friend and COM
rade from the West
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
TO Consider the Question OF Further
Fishing Rules for Head
Pond, Somerset

Public hearings will be held before
Commissioner W L. Parsons of the
Department of Inland Fisheries and
Game at the Moose River House at
Jackman at p m. Friday. July II.
10 consider the question of promul-
eating rules and regulations placing
further restrictions on fishing in
Heald Pond, located wholly in Moose
River Plantation in the county of
Somerset.
At the same place and on the same
day at lis p. m, the commissioner
will hold a public hearing 10 consider
the question of promulgating rules
and regulations closing Head
Stream. situated in Moose River Plan
tation, to all fishing for a period OF
four years. from the old Harris d
Holden saw mill site TO Heald Pond.
and also all brooks and streams which
may he considered as tributaries 10
Hcald Stream.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Guests nj Pine Point

Recent guests at Pine Point Camps
Lake Embden are Mr.. and Mrs +. j.
Goodwin. Bath. Mir, and Mrs. II. H,
Landers. Stratton; Mr.. and Mrs. John
Bridges. Stratton; Mr.. and Mrs. f. F.
Crymble, Mr. and Mrs Wallace Emery
Miss Alice Russell, North Arson, Mr.
and Mrs. j. A. Blake Mr.. and Mrs
Earl Ham. Farmington; Mr. aud Mrs
l.. l.. Mitchell, Miss Cristinc Mitchell,
Kingheld; j. b. Carville. Stratton and
ball boys: Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Walker,
Boston. Mass: Mir. and Mrs. +. c,
Wing, North Arson; Mr. and Mrs. ?.
w. Mason. Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Rich
ardson. Strong Mr.. and Mrs " l..
Pitman, Augusta, Linwood Pitman.
Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
STATE OF MAINE
PUBLIC NOTICE.

The Commissioner of Inland Fish
cries and Game will hold a public
hearing at the Moose River House. in
.Iackman. Maine, county of Somerset
on Friday, the nth day of July, A, d.
1924. at / o'clock in the afternoon. 10
consider the question of promulgat-
ing rules and regulations placing
further restrictions on fishing in
Head Pond. located wholly in Moose
River Plantation, in the county OF
Somerset, at which time and place all
parties Interested may be heard.
WILLIS +. PARSONS,
Commissioner of Inland
tv28 Fisheries and Game
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
STATE OF MAINE
PUBLIC NOTICE

The Commissioner of Inland Fish
cries and Game will hold public
hearing at the Moose River House. in
Jackman, Maine, county of Somerset,
on Friday, the 18th day of July, A. d.
1924. at LIS o'clock in the afternoon,
to consider the question of promulga
ting rules and regulations closing
Head Stream, situated in Moose Riv-
err Plantation, county of Somerset, to
all fishing for period of four years.
from the old Harris & Holden saw
mill site to Heald Pond. and also all
brooks and streams which may be
considered as tributaries to said
Head Stream, at which time and
place all parties interested may be
heard.
WILLIS E. PARSONS.
Commissioner of Inland
1w2S Fisheries and Game
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Recent Guests AT Lakewood Hotel

The following guests have recently
registered at the Lakewood Hotel
Mr.. and Mrs Maurice Atkins of Bling
ham; Mrs. Jean Smart, Mrs r b.
Broderick. Alice +. Owen. Detroit.
Mich. Miss Hattie Huestis. Mt. Yer
non. New York; Mr. and Mrs James
Wray, Boston, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs.
c. +. Davis, J. Young, L. Brewster.
\. Sawyer Madison Joseph Pooler.
Skowhcgan. T.. ". Litehfield, Ellis
worth; Nettie 4 and Mildred l..
Moore of Norridgewock; Everett o.
Greenleaf, Starks; Alfred Jones, Ly-
man Anderson, Peabody, Mass; L. ".
Greene. Hartland, Charles f. Towne,
MIR. and Mrs. L. c. Towne, Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Fined for Having Rifle In Woods
without License

John +. Jackson, deputy game war
den at Jackman. reports payment of
fine of SIS and costs taxed at $40 by
Philibert Fortier of Long Pond, Som
erset county, for having a rife in po-
session without a license In the for
ests for the state at Sandy Bay June
%, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
EMBDEN LAKE

Miss Emily and Marie Wentworth
are attending summer school at
Pennington.
Mrs. Henry Fields is confined To her
bed. We hope to see her out again
soon.
Mrs Fred Getchell has been i'll the
past week
The Fourth passed off very quietly
The weather being hot every one was
glad ii they could find cool spot
Everett Berry and family in com
pany with Mr.. and Mrs John Berry
and Mrs. Became of North New Port
land motored TO Lakewood Sunday.
Mrs Olive Barron has returned
from a few days visit with her daugh-
tor Mrs viii Walker of North Arson.
Miss villa Mullen is having a yaca-
ton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
Gard Of Thanks

We wish to thank all orr friends
for their thoughtfulncss in remem-
boring us with. sympathy and heauti-
full flowers in our bereavement.
Mott Moore and family
Mr.. and Mrs G. j. Hayden
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Preble
Skowhegan, Me, July 10, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10
[lRTH ANSON HAS A SUMMER HOME
| FIR GIRLS NOW IN OPERATION
h Marshall Farm Has Splendid Surroundings
Location in Old Academy Town

plumbing and electric lights. Mr..
Sterling, who is well ycrsed in wood
ore, will, with Mrs Sterling, conduct
The hiking trips and teach the girls
how to build fire, cook dinner in
the open. The camps will be under
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10

.-a ,nson has 4 summer home
w. a9.1 which opened July LIST and
=. g. until August 26th. 1t is
s5c.Ilol Marshall farm, which is
- oitb a real home-like atmos--
~. sombi0ed with all the adyan-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-07-10

DO YOU own a good farm is less
important than Does your farm own
good. farmer"
Evening star., 1924-10-14
SASH ISSUE CAUSES
CARPENTERS STRIKE
Forty-Five Men Leave Theater and
Hotel Jobs in Dispute About
Window Work.

The long standing window sash dis
pute between union carpenters and
union metal workers cropped out
again in Washington yesterday, with
the result that all carpenters en-
ployed on the erection jobs of the
Cosmopolitan Theater and the Hotel
Walker, under the Longacre Engi-
neering and Construction Co, walk ed
off their jobs.
The Cosmopolitan Theater job, at
Thirteenth and f streets, was the
scene of the jurisdictional fight. Car
penters claim traditional right to
lay sashes of windows, even though
in modern buildings, such fittings are
constructed of steel. The metal work
ers also claim this right.
Several times in the past the board
of jurisdictional awards Of organized
labor has had this bone of contention
thrown into it's deliberations. Deci-
sions have always been hotly con-
tested. Central Labor Union, in a re-
cent decision, held that jurisdiction
was by metal workers in such a case
The walkout is a protest against such
decision.
At the headquarters of the District
Council of Carpenters today it was
stated that there was no intention OF
compromising the issue. No indica-
tion that they would return to work
loomed today.
All told, 81 carpenters walked out
according to officials of the construc.
ton company. This number included
IS at the Cosmopolitan Theater anC
IL at the Walker Hotel.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
WRONG ADDRESS GIVEN
IN VICE RAID ACCOUNT
Mistake on Police Blotter Makes
Charge Appear Against
Innocent.

Members of the vice squad made
a mistake yesterday in entering an
address on the blotter of the second
precinct and accordingly innocent
persons living al 1887 l. street north
we:t found their place OF residence
brought into the lirnelight Of a pub
lished account when the address
should have been 1a47 l. street north :
west The mistake was remedied
on the books of the second precinct
today.
The instance related to an arrest
on statutory charges OF Chester Bruce
Bennett, 80, an automobile mechanic.
and Agnes Stewart %. a hotel tele-
phone operator. In making entry
Of the woman's address, through a
mistake. the figures 1897 L street. in
stead of the correct number. 1347 l.
street were written on the police
blotter. This is printed to correct
any false Impressions gained as a
result OF such a mistake.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
Highway Fatalities
M u. S. Estimated
At 22,621 for 1923

Highway fatalities in the United
States are sstimated by the Census
Bureau a % 80 for 1923. or an in
crease cf over the previous
Year.
The 1923 death rate from high
way accidents was 20.4 per lO0,-
600 population, as contrasted with
l7.6 in 1922. This Increase was
largely due to the increase of 2.'76
deaths in the estimated number of
Iataiities from automobile acci-
cents.
But even the 1852 deaths
charged against the automobile do
not tell the whole stor-'. rs deaths
resulting from collisions between
automobiles and railroad trains
and between automobiles and
street cars are charged to the
heavier vehicle. Two thousand
fatalities from such collisions in
1928 * a conservative estimate for
the United States. the bureau said.
If this figure and the fatalities
from motor cycle accidents he add
ed - the tiEurc for automobile ac-
cidcnts. the final 1928 toll from
motor machines on highways be-
comes lS,7SS. or SO per cent of all
hitchway fatalities.
The highway fatalities are esti-
mated as follows: Train grade
crossing accidents. 2.26S; street
car accidents. zoos; automobile aC-
cidents. 1852: motor cycle acci-
dents. 1886. and injuries by other
vehicles. $50.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
Drl11,ks Face Fine
Or Pledge,Wih Sir
Months If Violated

Defendants charged with in
toxication who come before Judge
Robert e. Mattingly in Police
Court may escape punishment for
their sins in that respect, pro-
vided they will take an oath to
keep the following pledge that the
judge has recently composed If
the violator takes it he goes free
but he must keep 1t. II he violates
the pledge the victim draws a six
months sentence in Jail:
'T, John Doe, before God and
this court, and those assembled
herein, solemnly swear, that I will
abstain from the use Of intoxicat-
ing liquors, hard cider, squirrel
whisky, block and fall, rubbing
alcohol and all other concoctions
of heterogeneous knock -out drops
FOR period of - years, and If
l break this pledge the Judge will
be justified in sending me to Jail
for period of AK months
Evening star., 1924-10-14

to the House it's two reports, one ia
voring the sale to Ford and the other
opposing it, neither of which was act
ed upon" said Representative Kahn.
1.-The proposal now is in the hands
of the Senate agricultural committee,
of which Senator Norris is chairman -
Norris Knew Of Move.
ALLIANCE, Nebr., October H.
United States Senator George W. Nor
ris, Republican, Nebraska, chairman
of the Senate agricultural committee.
who led the fight against the Ford
offer for Muscle Shoals, last night
said that he had been notified several
days ago of the withdrawal of the
Detroit manufacturer offer by his
secretary. Senator Norris is campaign
ing in western Nebraska for reelection.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
v. OYSTER
EXPIRES SUDDENLY
Civil War Veteran Was Noted
for Effort to Improve Work
ing Conditions.

Edward w. Oyster. 7s years old
resident of Washington for 81 years
civil War veteran and pioneer in hu-
manltarian legislation, died suddenly
last night at Casualty Hospital ar
o'clock. He was taken there on an
emergency call from d drug store on
pennsylvania avenue near Seventh
street following an attack of illness
Well known on Capitol Hill in
Government circles and throughout
the labor world for his campaigns for
various improvements in working
conditions. he also served in the Gov
ernment Printing Office for more than
20 years and was employed in other
departments for more than 26 years
Coming to Washington in 1867, Mr.
oyster entered the Government Print
ing Office, where later in the old
"hand-set" days of the Congressionsl |
Record. in 1877, he was given thu
| responsible assignment of foreman Of
the Record. Six years later he went
TO the Interior Department AS 4 spe-
clal agent but returned again TO the
Government Printing Office in 1886 as
foreman Of the specification division
Goe to Treasury
He went to the Treasury Depart
ment as auditor for the Navy IN 1895
remaining there for more than 10
years From 1918 to 1913. he vas as
sLstant assessor for the District ,ioN-
ernment When he retired. in I9cO
he was with the Fedora! Board Of
Vocational Education.
Mr. oyster advocated the national
eight -hourday bill, the civil service
reform law. bill to restrict importa
tIon of contract labor and one TO limit
imnigrs ton OF Chinese coolies to this
country
Recently, Mr.. Oyster's efforts have
been devoted to support Of bill fos
legalIzing as d holiday the anniyen
sary of Lincoln birth.
Author of Pamphlets.
Author Of several pamphlets and
treaties, MIR. oyster probably is best
known for his work on The Sahcr
Brigade Ghe eth Pennsylvania ca
airy, the 4th Regular Cavalry and the
4th Michigan Cavalry, called by Gen
EoSccrans the ''Saber Regiment Of tho
Army Of the Cumberland " In this
pamphlet many historical notes arc
made with the authenticity Of al
eye witness.
Mr.. oyster was a native Of Sunhur.
Pa. II" was Il member Of Columbia
Typogra phicaI Union, No. 1oI. and Of
Burnside Post, 6. a. r. He leaves a
daughter, Mrs. George W Ward, and
a son, Guy II. oyster OF Garrett Park
Nd.
The funeral will be from the resi-
dence of Mrs. Ward, TT Quebec
street. tomorrow afternoon at I:So
O'Clock. lnterment will be at Airing
ton Cemetery.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
ALABAMA rs SURPRISED.
Meeting to Discuss Ford's Action
Considered Likely.

SHEFFIELD, Ala, October IA
Surprise is expressed here by hackers
of Henry Ford's offer for Muscle
Shoals that he should withdraw his
offer at a time when a show down in
Congress was not far off. Some hope
Is expressed that the Detroit man may
be urged to renew his bid
y conference of Alabama represent
atives and leaders in the fight to Sc
cure favorable action on the Ford
bid is expected to be held here or in
birmingham soon to map out a
course to follow in the future. So
unanimous has been the popular sup
port given Ford that his withdrawal
leaves no second choice to fall back
on.
Belief is generally expressed that
Muscle Shoals will still be deveIoped
10 it's fullest possibilities either by
The Government or by some other
agency.
Evening star., 1924-10-14
FINANCES ARE BLAMED.
Weeks Says He Knows Of Sena'
tors Affairs

NEW YORK, October 14.-Secre-
tary of War John w. Weeks issued
a statement today concerning the
death of Senator Brandegee in Wash
inguon, in which he said: Il know
that the reason for taking this rash
step is due to personal financial trou-
bles resulting from investments in
real estate"
The following statement was is
sued by Secretary Weeks through
the Republican national COMMITTEES:
II exceedingly regret to learn that
Senator Frank b. Brandegee has
committed suicide. I have been en-
tireIy familiar with his personal
business affairs, and I know that the
reason for taking this rash step is
due to personal financial troubles re-
sulting from investments in real
estate"
Evening star., 1924-10-14
FORD W|THDRAWS.
;HIS SHOALS OFFER
Politics Too Slow for Busi-
ness, He Says-Next Move
Is Up to United States.
B.. Tho Associatcd rress.

Bst the Assncistcd rress
pITRoIT, October i4-f.dsel Il.
Ford. president of the Ford Motor
Company and son Of Henry Ford. last
nigh confirmed an interview in the
current issue of Golfers Weekly to
the effect that Henry Ford had with
drawn his bid for Muscle Shoals.
Haary Ford, who was making prep
aratlors to entertain the Prince Of
wales here tomorrow, could not be
reached last night.
Edsel Ford refused to comment in
any way on the Withdrawal of I'll"
bid for the Muscle Shoals property,
but asserted that the interview as
published had been approved by his
father and printed with his consent.
Other persons in close touch with the
situation also refused to comment ON
the matter, asserting that any state
mentS would have To come from Ford
himself and that he could not be
reached.