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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-21
he 100000 for the anniversary

the 5000 for the anniversary
gift.
Capital University is one Of the
pioneer educational institutions west
Of the Allegheny Mountains. and it's
history reads much like romance.
Founded before the guns of the
Civil War began to shake the pillars
of the Union, the Lutherans started
Capital on a career marked both by
period OF prosperity and hardships,
resulting in a slow but gradual
growth which today is receiving the
greatest impetus in its history.
She was one of the schools instru-
mental in holding the bonds of the
Union intact through the promulga-
ton of educational views champion
ing the proper concept of the rights
of the Union as opposed to State
rights, and by giving boys who
pitched into the fray and helped
fight the battles of the war.
Has Good Standing
The university has won high
place in the Association of American
colleges. and to safeguard this posi-
ton is one OF the aims Of the an
niversary gift. Capital University,
which was originally co-educa-
tional school OF high repute already
before the Civil War. but on account
of lack of funds was forced to aban-
don the co-educational feature in
1859, again opened its doors to girls
in 1918.
The increase in enrolment of girls
since 1918 has been such as to Gre
ate serious problems in caring for
them.
In order to provide proper facilities
for the young women the Lutherans
will build $250.000 girls dormitory,
the second project for which the
funds raised in the present cam
paign will be devoted.
Local Lutherans are planning to
attend the birthday service in June.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-21
CHURCH SCHOOL TO
CELEBRATE 18TH
BIRTHDAY IN JUNE
Local Lutherans Plan to
Attend Anniversary
Events.

Sacrificing love and loyalty in the
interest OF a human cause on the
part of over one hundred and twenty
thousand Lutherans living between
the Atlantic coast and the Missis-
sippi. is going to spell a new era
in the career Of one OF the Oldest
educational institutions in the mid.
die West.
Through the united efforts OF
this body, Capital University. Co.
lumbus, o.. founded by the Evangel
ical Lutheran Joint Synod OF Ohio
and other States in 1850. is to be
the recipient Of $1,5O0,OO0 for en-
dowment and buildings.
Capital University is an historic
school Of national influence, and with
this increase in resources 1t will
become one OF the best equipped
small universities in the central
States.
ITO Celebrate Birthday"
The Lutheran school, whose seven.
ty-fifth birthday will be celebrated
in June. is to receive an anniversary
gift of 100000 from the Evangel
ical Lutheran Joint Synod. which il
has so effectively served during the
last three-quarters of a century. The
Joint Synod. one OF the largest in
dependent Luthern church bodies
in America has a large representa-
ton in this locality which is pre-
pairing to take sn active part in the
campaign now under way to raise
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1925-03-21
Church PLAYERS
PRESENTCOMEDY
. ON TUESDAY NIGHT
Clarence to Be Given by
Young People in As
sembly Room.

The Tabernacle Players, composed
OF young people, will present "Clar-
ence," comedy h. Booth TarNng-
ton, in the assembly room Of the
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church on
next Tuesday night.
This play needs no introduction,
as it has been successfully pre-
scented by Stuart Walker and other
companies. Rollo Anson Talcott,
head Of the dramatic department Of
Butler College, and recently APP
pointed head Of the same department
ct the Ithaca School of Dramatics,
is directing the play. He also d.
rected Honor Bright" which was
recently presented by the club.
rINAA "a 81 nf Mo ,ro,.c. L. 90 follnIurs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
0, A. LEARNED
Mems Out-FitterS
Fairfield

The youth or business man who
desires to appear well-dressed turns
to o. A. Learned Of Fairfield for his
outfit This is one Of the most pop
ular clothing stores in town and
through the efforts Of Mr.. O. a.
Learned gives it's patrons the latest
styles and novelties.
Mr.. Learned has been in business
since 1913 and has a large list Of sat
isfied patrons. During these years he
has carried stock of goods unsur-
passed in quality and price. These
are nationally adveI tised goods that
suggest at once superiority of goods
and workmanship and that always
have an air Of distinction. Ir his
stock are to be seen the newest ideas
in shirts, neckwear. and the many
accessories that go to make a fine
appearance.
The boot and shoe department is
largely stocked with foot gear for
men, women and children suitable for
all occasions, finest dress to the
rough and ready outdoor styles.
They are of nigh grade makes insur-
ing lasting wear and superior ap-
pearance.
In all lines shown at this store re-
liability is the watch word and one is
sure to feel equal to any occasion by
being fitted out at This first-class
clothing store.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
LAWEY BROTHERS co.
Furniture Il Undertaking
Fairfield

For upwards of thirty seven years
the people of Fairfield have been buy
ing their house furnishings of Lawry
Brothers Co.. who have gained
reputation Of selling only goods Of
quality warranted TO give the finest
of service. If YOU are planning to
furnish your house either on a cash
u credit basis you can find no better
place to make your purchases than al
this store. Furniture Tor every room
in the house can be found here. also
floor coverings, wall paper. window
shades, carpets, rugs. in fact every
thing needed to make the home cosy
and comfortable can ne secured here
at the lowest market prices.
Lawry Brothers are also UNDER
takers and licensed embalmers. Their
undertaking parlors are finely APP
pointed and they are equipped to at
tend to all details of burial, reliev-
ing the bereaved family of all care
in a most eff eient manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
III. T.. BRADBURY
Plumbing
Fairfield

Among the busy establishments
along the street is Bradbury's
Plumbing shop. All kinds of plumb
ing, installing and repair work al e
done by him, also sheet iron work,
stove and furnace repairing.
He carries fine line OF bathroom
furnishings and requisites and also
handles complete line of plumbers
supplies.
In addition Mr.. Bradbury is selling
agent for the Duro water systems and
the Fairbanks Morse home water
plant The latter gives dependable
trouble-free running water at the
rate of two hundred gallons per hour,
while the former are made in a wide
range of sizes and styles for cisterns
and shallow or deep wells.
Mr.. Bradbury will always be glad
to give any information possible
about them, the price If both being
extremely low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
DEXTER

Population, Alb Estates, $3,414,717
So far as tradition, supplemented
by the limited records at hand. hold.
the first individuals to locate in Dex-
ter were Ebeneeza Small and John
Tucker in 1900, who were guided
thither by a spotted trail, Dexter at
this time being little less than vast
wilderness. The primitive cabin OF
the former occupied the clearing
near where the Crosby law office
stands and today is marked by a
very appropriate tablet erected sew
eral years ago by the Rebecca Wes-
ton Chapter, D. A. r. Within this
rude home was born the first child
Feb. 4, 1902, Johannah Small.
The ~township until it's incorpora-
ton was known as Elkinstown.
Dexter was named in honor of
Samuel Dexter of Massachusetts and
was incorporated June II, 1916. its
first town meeting being held on the
following August.
The public school system has been
. enlarged and improved until today it
is one of the best in this section Of
! Maine. The standing Of the COM
I munity is attested to by several
churches with large congregations.
Before the progress Of the temper
ance reform Augusta was the seat
of number of distilleries which did
q thriving business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
A. II. TOTNIAN
Hardware
Fairfield

Fairlield's Hardware store for thir-
ty-tive years wishes you a prosperous
New Year and offers you a selection
of first-class hardware, Heath &
Millgan's best prepared paints, var
nishes, varnish stain, wood dye, alco-
hol stains, enamels and oils.
A most complete stock of plain and
mineral surfaced Barrett's roofings
and shingles.
A crew of inside and outside paint
ers and paperhangers.
Windows, sash. doors and frames,
both wholesale and retail.
A prompt and courteous delivery
service in Fairfield, Waterville, Wins
low or Benton.
We are always pleased to furnish
any information that we are able.
Just cali Fairfield Z, ring 8.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Fairfield, Beauty Spot
in the Heart of Maine

It is on the line of the Maine Centrai
Railroad.sa short distance from wat
erville. and an electric railway con-
meets it with several towns. ;.
In June, 1880. George w. Hinckley
purchased the Chase farm OF 40
acres six miles from Fairfield village
and started the home for boys which
has today a world wide reputation.
Today there are II cottages for
boys at Good viii. The wisdom OF
having a similar home for girls leo
to the building of girls cottage In
1896 and later two other cottages
were built. Each cottage is the home
OF Is boys or girls and matron:.
There are at present 145 boys and 40
girls at Good Will Farm. The build
ings on the place beside the cottages
are: The Administration building.
Moody chapel, Bates museum. Kent
woodwork shop. Moody school, Ry-
erson hall, and Carnegie library.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Skowhegan, Somerset's
Largest and Busiest Bul

Skowhegan is justly proud
war record. In 1909 a compail
Light Infantry was formed q
aan. This and a company a.
ridgewock were the first as i@pe
as Somerset County. In 1917
pany was formed but went no ni1
than Waterville. In the Civn
the Spanish American and the
Skowhegan nobly acted its par
suffered many losses. A LIST o.
siderable size has recently Deen
piled of Skowhegan men who
in the Revolutionary war.
The church history is one o.
Gus denominations. The first q,
was organized in Milburn VA
Christian Church at Dudieys
in about 1918. Later three
were organized and in Apru w.
legal society was formed and :
edifice was erected in SKoWnet
1S47-4S. In Skowhegan tnen
now the Centenary Metnoo..
Bethany Baptist, and the Feoe
church composed Of the Firs
fist and the Island Ave. Cong
tional churches and the Noue
de Lourdes with the followinS
spective~ pastors, Rev. Herpa
Nichols, Rev! George Merriam
George l.. Thurlow. Rev. FamG
Louis A. Renaud and ASSISTANT
Father Philin Dube,
Skowhegan has one newsr1
the Independent Reporter, . vi
published on Thursday. ]
AS early as 1890 thirty PVT
We're raised for the suppo.
schools. When district schools ).
into existence the town was us1
into six classes which were cla.1
as the needs of the settlers GEN.
ed. The institution known as nr'II
field Academy was incorpora.N
the general court of Massacnucs,ll
in Februafy the 18th and nameo !.
aan Academy and changed 10 DN]
field Academy in 1917. MUCH IN
is due the founders OF TINS NJ
which was attended by puphs y
all over the state. The ~
school system in Skowhegan
high order and includes two ~ ~,
gartens, the grade schools, ~
High and Senior High. besio'Is :,
rural schools. Music, drawlns'
economics. manual training
physical training are ably supssssmr
by special instructors. Inc ~
hogan schools are well known y Il 4
letics which are clean and o. !
standard. The Catholics hs"
splendid school building ana co .,s
hall and conduct a parocniai, i;
which is largely attended. ~ !
subscriptions were made for ~. i
port of a library. Ex-Governo. !,
ner Coburn bequeathed s3v.Voy,; h -
used to found free pubic W.
In 1889 the library buildinsy H.,
erected. The facilities OF the w. w.,
and its patronage greatly in', n
each year and the value OF ~.
ent library to the commuhw,
especially to the students WV"
hard to estimate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
o. C. LAWRY
Ice Cream & Confectionery
Fairfield

This popular head quarters is ia
nous for the pure CONNECTIONS and
delicious ice-cream, to the delight of
those who have a sweet TOOTH" Be-
sides the many makes Of chocolates
and bon bons, Mr.. Lawry carries
many novelties in the five cent and
penny goods.
This store is up-to-date and has a
very fine soda fountain, from which
delicious sodas and light tonics are
dispensed.
There may also be seen neatly ar
ranged canned goods on his shelves,
and a large stock is carried in all
lines. He does an enterprising bust
ness in smokers requisites of all
kinds, and the standard brands are
always to be found.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
THE WILSON PHARMACY
Fairfield

One will travel a good distance
through Maine and not find so COM
plete and up-to date a pharmacy as
the Wilson Pharmacy Of Fairfield. 1t
is well worth a visit for nothing has
been left undone to make it thor
oughly modern and attractive. One
Of the pleasing features OF the place
is the superb iceless soda-fountain.
Here you will find the finest toilet
articles, preparations, rubber goods
and sick-room requisites in excellent
assortment; fine stationery leather
goods and an attractive line of gift
or souvenir goods. 1t is well to men,
tio.l that this pharmacy is head
quarters for the ever popular and re-
liable A. ID. S. remedies.
A. w. Nelson. the proprietor. IS
affiliated with the +. & A. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
THE COM-BAH FIBROID COM.
PANY
Fairfield

All that science and fine workman
ship can contribute is employed In
the superior product manufactured
by the Com Bah Fibroid Company of
Fairfield. This is in the form of a
one piece toilet seat, an article that
cannot warp, crack or split because
the natural grain of the wood is
eliminated. 1t is developed and fin
ished product representing many
years of experiment and costing
many thousands Of dollars and full
filling the highest hopes of the
manufacturers in placing before the
public the Com-B Bah Toilet Seat
chemically treated and pressed into
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
j. T.. KYLE
Cash and Garry Market
Fairfield

J. L. Kyle. who runs the popular
Cash and Carry Market. carries a. line
of goods that suits the trade.
His neatly arranged shelves have
everything that appeals to the house,
wife, and patrons are always sure of
getting the best qualities Of meat,
vegetables and groceries. Personally,
MIR. Kyle is an alert, progressive
business man, and popular with an
ever increasing trade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

shape-its name Is lis guasad
Twenty-Five men are employed !
an approximate payroll Of tsa|
five thousand dollars much o. u
reverts to the material pro5p9t|
the town. An extent If this Il
prise may be judged when W .
tion that 11,700 square feet of 4
space is used for manufaeirj
This company was organized b |
in Boston, coming here in 1874
officers are John c. Griffin, presda
A. ]. McIntire. vice-pr ssident; q
Bennett, treasurer and general q
ager; C. o. MOsher, factory sups
tendent; Harold Weeks, sers
and clerk.
The directors are John G. Cd
A. J. McIntire, H. A. Bennett G
Mosher, George c. Averill EN-
Heath and Clinton H. CoodhuA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

The situation is simple Just treatment by Con-
gress is all that is required to enable the Maine pulp
and paper industry to function at it's highest maxi
mum. Given the legislation to protect the pulp and
paper producers from unfair European competition
based on wages and living conditions that cannot be
tolerated in this country protective tariff similar
to that under which other manufacturing lines in
this country can meet foreign competition and one
difficulty is solved
Given congressional action to revise the mmigra-
ton laws that skilled labor may be obtained for
the woods, labor not available at present and the
second difficulty will be solved.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
(A ESAA Reliable and Up-to-Date Firms of Fairfield
ID. b. DONNELLY
Plumbing & Heating
Fairfield

This store is equipped with every
facility for first-class work on all
sanitary plumbing and house heating
and solicits orders for any work OF
that character.
crew of men are constantly EN-.
ployed under Mr.. E--nelly's persona
supervision and all repairs ana Jop
work are given prompt attention al
reasonable prices.
In connection there is carried
large stock of hardware, inciuolns
naints and oils, cutlery. kitchen sup
plies. tools, auto accessories and I'M
Elements Of all kinds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
Estates, $2,641,100
Population, 42o3

Nature in one of her most lavish
moods, so endowed this spot that the
early settlers who came here in IVA,
were impelled to give it some appro-
pirate name and called it Fairfield.
The early history Of the town is
much the same as that Of the neigh
boring communities of Oakland and
Waterville.
A thriving. bustling town Of over
four thousand people, it takes pride
in it's civic affairs. An excellent high
school stands at the head of school
system on par with any in the
State. Several churches attest to
the character of the people. In ad-
dition to an array Of progressive
merchants and professional men,
there are several industries including
big pie plate plant, a pulp mill,
woolen mills and paperboard mill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

For many years shrewd and critical
buyers have found it both pleasure
and profit to trade at r. O. Files.
Here the ladies will find the latest
thing in woman's apparel that Dame
Fashion DEGREES, and can be fitted
quickly. satisfactorily and econom-
ically.
II you make your own garments.
look over the splendid assortment of
yard goods displayed on their coun-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
c. H. GOODHUE
CulvertS
Fairfield

This fine business was starter In
1909 by Mr.. c. II. Goodhue, who
solicited his business personally. car
rying with him a piece Of culvert to
show people how it looked. His store
house is in Fairfield and he sells his
Toncon Metal Corrugated Culverts to
cities and towns throughout Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
MAINE HAS SUFFICIENT TIMBER TO MEET
ALL THE MILL REQUIREMENTS

When the first settlers came to Maine forests
covered practically the entire land area of the State
except barren mountain tops and salt Marshes
After three hundred years they still occupy approx
imately 70 per cent of the total land area of
19,1328OO acres Moreover, they are not by any
means confined to the so-called wild land" sections
but are widely distributed throughout the State Of
the sixteen counties there are only three-Andros-
coggin, Kennebec, and Waldo-in which the area of
forest land is not greater than the area of all other
classes Of land combined Even in these the forest
occupies more than twofths of the total land area
In six counties forests more than fourfths Of
the total land area while in Pscataquis county thew
cover more than nine tenths.
The area OF forest land in Maine is greater than
that in any other state in the Northeast It is
considerably more than the combined forest area of
all the other New England States and more than
mat OF New York and New Jersey put together.
On the basis of ratio of forest to total land area
Maine easily leads all other states in the Union, with
Arkansas rather poor second. The forest area is
also unusually large in comparison with the popula-
ton. In this respect Maine, with forest area of
1876 acres per CAPITA exceeds all other states east of
the Rocky Mountains with the single exception of
Florida.
The extent of the forests is equally striking
when they are compared with those of other coun-
trles Names forests cover area nearly equal
to the forest area of Norway to the combined for
est area OF Italy and Greece and than ten times
as great as the forest area of Belgium Sweden and
Finland are the most heavily wooded countries and
the largest timber exporters in Europe yet Sweden
has only 55 per cent Of its total land area in forests
and Finland only so per cent as compared with Is
per cent here France and Germany, where the
forests cover respectively only 18 per cent and "a
per cent OF the entire area, more representative
OF conditions in continental Europe
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

selves so far as reproduction is concerned The
menace to the forests are fire and the ravages of
insects, and to the paper manufacturers the danger
to prosperity is found in the competition of paper
manufactured in Europe by cheap labor and under
olstressng living conditions and in the lack OF
skilled labor for the operations in the woods.
A crying need is for public cooperation in max
ing certain that there shall be no woods fires set bv
human agency Every visitor in the woods carries
personal responsibility and should accept this re-
sponsibility. He is camping or hunting upon the
against fire that he would on his own property.
Some idea of Names annual loss from forest
fires may be gathered from the following table COM
piled by the Great Northern Paper Company for the
II years ending 1923, the value of the timber de-
stroyed being estimated not at it's actual worth to
the owners, but at the valuation set by the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08
1t can, therefore, be readily under.
stood, that the forests of Maine
are the states greatest asset

They support its industries, protect it's water
supplies stabilize it's agriculture, harbor it's inland
11sh and game, and attract it's visitors Their per-
petuatlon indispensable to the continued prosper-
ty Of the State No other resource has such dract
and far-reaching influence on the welfare of it's
people.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-01-08

tiers, and obtain your needs in the
line of trimmings. etc.
A full line of trunks, suit cases.
bags and hand bags are carried, all
offered at prices that attract and
make you feel you can afford that
trip. Before leaving the store, just
stol and look over their shelves Of
books, and perhaps you will find one
to take home.
Files store as a store that offers the
latest in style, the best In quality and
a service uniformly courteous and
satisfactory.
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DETAILS OF FIRE LOSSES-1911-1923 INCLUSIVE
19ll l4,oll4O acres at S5923 per $S4,766.42
1912 2,397.O5 acres at $5923 per acre.. 14197.73
1913 10000 at $5923 per acre. " 94768
1914 $3.50 at $5923 per acre . 1885
1915 364.O0 acres at $5923 per acre. . 215597
1916 LOO acres at $5923 per acre. 592
19lI acres at $5923 per acre..
1918 $50 at $6766 per acre ~ 5O75
1919 $500 at $6755 per acre . 1861
1920 IT'S at $699S per acre " 5248
1921 1,832.25 acres at $500 per acre - 12822O8
1922 100000 at S7341 per acre 76O52S
1923 1O,6OO.OO acres at $7341 per acre.. 77S416O
30,834.45 acres ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 1 14437
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| 1t is said Of the Toncan br,,a ,
it is the longest lasting and ~
made of any on the marksi \,
He sells approximately $50 out y
500 towns and cities In Maine :
All of this culvert 10 shipn.a .
the storehouse in Fairfield, ana =
featured by the Berger Mfr q,
Boston, and it is due to Mr 4,
hue's maintaining a storehon,.
Central Maine that permits 4
customers immediate snipmes,
supplies needed.