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The independent-reporter., 1923-11-15

To the Hon. Justice of the supreme
Judicial Court next to be held at
sk0whegan, In the County of SOmer-
set and state Of Maine
Edith Frances Kilgore of Skowhegan.
In the County of Somerset and State
on the first day of November, 1921, at
Norridgewock. Maine. she was lawfully
married to Roland Harry Kilgore. for
merly of said Skowhegan. but whose
present whereabouts Is pew unknown.
by the Rev. Erold II. Farrar, a Minis
ter of the Gospel; that the said libelant
and libelee cohabited In this State af-
ter their said marriage; that the said
libelant resided in this state when the
cause of divorce accrued as hereinafter
set forth. and had resided here In good
faith one year prior to the date hereof
that the libelant has ever been faithful
to her marriage obligations. but that
the said libclee has been unmindful of
the same; that being of sufficient ability
or being able to labor and provide for
her. he has grossly, wantonly and
cruelty neglected and refused to pro-
vide suitable maintenance for your Ii
belant; that he has been guilty of
cruel and abusive treatment and ex-
treme cruelty towards her,
That one child has been born to them
during their said marriage. now living,
viz: Charles Frederick kUgore, four
teen months old.
Wherefore she prays that divorce
from the bonds of matrimony between
herself and said libelee, may be de-
creed, and thar the care and custody of
their minor child, said Charles Freder
ick Kilgore, may be given to her; also
that reasonable alimony be decreed to
her out of his estate or in lieu thereof
that n specific sum be paid to her by
him. And for costs of this prosecu-
ton
And the lbelant further alleges that
the present residence of said libelee is
unknown to her and cannot be ascer-
tanned by reasonable diligence.
EDITH FRANCES kILGORE,
Somerset. S.. November 10th, 1923.
The said libelant made oath that the
above allegation as to the residence Of
the iihclee Is true,
WILLIAM II. BROWN.
Notary Public.
Somerset IS. Clerks Office; -.
Received and filed twelfth day of
November y. II. 1928.
Attest: W. T. SEEKINS. Clerk.
STATE OF MAINE
Supreme Judicial Court In Vacation
Skowhegan. November 13, 1929
Upon the annexed libel, II Is ordered
by me. the undersigned, Justice OF
said Court. that notice be given to the
libelee by publishing m attested copy
of the same. or an abstract thereof. to-
gether with this order thereon, three
weeks successively In the Independent
Reporter. q newspaper printed in
Skowhegan. in the county of Somerset.
the last, publication to he thirty days at
least before the next term of said court.
to be holden at Skowhegan, within and
for said county. on the fourth Tuesday
of January next, that he may then and
thereto II he see tit.
WARREN c. PHILBROOK,
Justice Supreme judicial Court
A true copy of libel and order of
Court thereon. F+st-
Attest; -
3w4s w. r. SEEKINS, Clerk
The independent-reporter., 1923-11-15

Somerset. IS. Clerks Office.
Sup. Jud. Court.
Received and filed twelfth day of
November, y. H. 1928
Attest: W T. SEEKINS. Clerk.
, 1923-07-12
Ornamental Street
Lamp is Exhibited

In front of the Martinez Electric
company's store the Westinghouse
Electrical company has erected. for
exhibition purposes, IN ornamental
street lamp which has been attract
ing much favorable comment from
local citizens. This lamp has been
erected by the Westinghouse people
for the purpose of showing the
citizens of Rawlins just how the
lamp looks and performs.
The lamp installed in Cedar St.
has a candle power of 400 and the
post is 10 feet, s inches in heigth.
is made of special grade cast iron
and weighs 2S3 pounds.
h last installation Of street
lights in Denver featured lamp posts
exactly like the one on display in
Rawlins. Other cities and towns
having similar posts are: Sheridan,
Casper and Colorado Springs.
Mr.. e. X. Bacon, representative
of the Westinghouse department OF
the Mine and Smelter Supply COM
pany OF Denver. who is in Rawlins
in connection with the street light
ing system, said yesterday that more
than 50 per cen of all lighting sy,-
TENS in the United States feature
, 1923-07-12

manufacture OF intoxicating liquor,
and was fined $500 and sentenced to
80 days In the county jail.
In the matter of The State OF
Wyoming VS.. John Harper and Carl
Stader. Harper plead guilty to the
charge Of illegal possession of in
~toxicating liquor and was fined
$3.50. Stader plead not guilty to the
charge OF illegal possession and
transportation OF intoxicating liquor
and his case set for the October
term OF court.
Dave Bird, who plead guilty to
illegal possession and manufacture
or intoxicating liquor was fined
s2OO and sentenced to 80 days in
the county jail.
, 1923-07-12

The Craig Empire in a recent is
IL contains the following relative to
the proposed road:
Another matter of vast Importance
to the people of Moffat county that
hung fire until the Moffat tunnel de
cision was made now appears about
ready to become a reality. Simon
BNmberger, former governor of Utah
says the favorable decision on the
tunnel project by the highest court
of the land removes every obstacle
in the way Of constructing his pro-
posed railroad line from Salt Lake
City to connect with the Moffat at
Craig. The day after the tunnel
decision was %annunced the Salt Lake
Tribune had the following:
The survey has been made, a
certificate of convenience and neces-
sity obtained from the public util-
tiles commission and permission
granted for ripht-of way across fed
eral lands.
RI err Governor Bambergd
said yesterday that this decision of
the United States supreme court re-
moves h last obstacle standing in
the way of The construction OF the
line which will open the vast I'M
N'''ioB'u l'Soul'tS VI lHe llnIln
basin. h Salt Lake & Denver COM
pany will proceed at once, he said. to
the development of final plans neces-
sary to the beginning of actual con
struction.
Not only does the supreme court
decision permit the Colorado inter-
ests to build the tunnel. but Cover
nor Hamburger said yesterday, he
has positive assurance that the funds
FOR. the work will be Immediately
available. The strong Utah inter-
ests II their eastern and western
connections are understood to be in
a position to command the funds
necessary for their enterprise at any
time it becomes feasible and posi-
BILE TO proceed with the work.
Preparations for this railroad
lines construction were made several
years & when the company was
formed by a group of business men
, 1923-07-12

of Salt Lake. Actual construction
has been held up. however, pending
tire decision regarding the constitu-
tionalty of the tunnel district. Now
that the supreme court has decided
the district is legal, it is held that
there is othing further to prevent
the completion of the road.
This railroad will open up and
place in direct communication by
rail with Salt Lake large parts of
the rich Uintah basin, development
OF which has been greatly retarded
on account of poor transportation
that country and will give Salt Lake
facilities. 1t will mean much for
additional rich resources. besides the
shorter route to the East"
, 1923-07-12
FOURTH OF JULY STAMPEDE
ON SWEETWATER Is SUCCESS

The large number of local people
who were in attendance at the
Fourth of July Stampede on the
Cherry Creek Flats in the Sweet
water country are still commenting
upon the big two day celebration
held in hat section Of the county.
In fact a number who have attend
ed the annual rodeo for several
years past state thai this years
celebration is the best they have
ever witnessed.
, 1923-07-12
-FOUR PLEAD GUILTY IN
DISTRICT COURT MONDAY

Several criminal cases were dis
posed of by Judge Iidball last Mon
day.
Walter Tafil, charged with burg
larizing the Miligen pool room at
Hanna a short time ago plead guilty
and was sentenced to a term of not
exceeding fourteen years in the
State Industrial School at Worland.
The actual length of the term he
will serve will depend upon action
taken by the State Board of Char
ties and Reform.
George Marshall plead guilty to
the charge of illegal possession and
, 1923-07-12

cast iron posts. The arrangement
OF eight lights to a block, 100 feet
apart and with four on each inter-
section. is an ideal one for Rawlins.
Mr.. Bacon declared.
Experiments are being made to de-
termine whether to use metal or
blass canopies over the globes. Both
kinds will be used on the display
post in these tests, and the differ
ence in light reflection noted.
, 1923-07-12

The events consisted Of bucking
contests, roping, pony races. novelty
races and many other western
Stunts"
A dance held both evenings of
the celebration was largely attended
and was greatly enjoyed by the
large crowd present. =
, 1923-07-12
Craig SALT LAKE R. R.
F0RSEEN BY utah MAN
EX-GOVERNOR BAMBERGER BELIEVES RICH RESOUR-
CES OF MOFFAT COUNTY WILL BE TRANS
PORTED EAST VIA SALT LAKE CITY

News of considerable moment to local hackers of the move
ment to bring the North and South Railroad through Rawlins
and south into Moffat County, Colorado, has been received by
The Republican to the effect that a railroad may be built from
Craig to Salt Lake City. Elk Governor Bamberger, of Utah, is
one of those behind the plan to ship the wealth of northwestern
, 1923-07-12

Colorado to Salt Lake CITY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
[ RADIO CAMPAIGNING
(New York Evening Post)


 It was not the railroad. but the telegraph, that made campaign speaking on a large scale practi- cable. Even a candidate who tours the country expects to reach many more voters indirectly through the printed accounts of his trip than directly by means of his voice. Now comes the radio to make 1t possible for candidate to stay at home and talk directly to. the voters at the same time. Presi- dent Coolidge, it Is reported. hav- ing been discovered to have a good radio voice, Is to speak oc- casionally during the campaign to all who care to tune in.
 This looks like the final triumph of the front porch over the rear platform. Still, the rear platform may put up a fight. If It is im- pressive to hear 8 candidate who Is speaking from his study over the radio. it may be more impress sive to hear candidate who is SpedhlHS III the same way lIoHl the rear platform of a train, es- pecially If the sound of the brakes as the train comes to a halt and the whistle of the locomotive as it prepares to proceed are included in the radio reproduction. To sit comfortably at home and hear a candidate as he flies from state to state would be to experience a new kind of political thrill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
LIVING COSTS DECLINE

Decrease in the cost of living in the United States of more than twenty per cent. since September, 1920, when the highest point in living costs since 1913 was reached, indicates that, while the process of getting back to- wards normal basis is much slower than the people want and hope for, progress in that direction is being made under gradual adjustments. That pre-war costs will return nobody be- lieves or expects. That the country can be progressive and prosperous under comparatively high wages and high costs has been demonstrated. The process of adjustment is necessarily slow after a world upheaval created by great war, and more especially by such conflict as the one which upset all calculations and threw everything into a state of industrial chaos. It will take several more years to get over the economic effects of the greatest war in history. That notable progress in that direction is being made in this country is encouraging.
 Casual analysis of the comparative
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
NOT A GOOD POLICY

One of the common expressions ire quently heard these days carries far more significance than is realized by the average person using it-"I'll try anything once" It suggests pitfalls and dangers according to the situa- ton of those using it. With thought less daring and reckless significance the four words are shot back to chal- lenges as though they were harmless. Those of mature age and tried ex- perience usually utter them with little seriousness; but young men and wo- men, schoolboys and schoolgirls, fail to realize what may result from such decision.
 Experience holds out keen tempta- tion for youth. That experience is the best teacher" depends on both the precept and the pupil. If it be con- strued as license for indiscriminate adventure, the adage is neither sound nor safe. A certain danger turks in the philosophy of such a principle if applied in general to the spirit and conduct of youth. Accepting the chal- lenge to try anything once is no indi- cation of wisdom or courage. It may require more power of resistance to decline. Fortitude bears no relation to recklessness. The influence of one act may determine the course of a life. Its effect is sometimes beyond eradication.
 There are many things that should not be tried even once. Artificial stimulation in these days of outlawed poisons is but one of many. 'I'll try anything once" is false and perni- cious shiboleth, says a commentator, which adds that it is in conflict with conscience, which reserves the neces- cary right to judge. It should be
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
Therefore, let's swear off.
MORE TRUTH THAN POETRY

Il have no wish to loaf around, with
 out thing to do; take my tasks as they are found,
 and oft like them, too; Pm not inclined to envy those who never have a care; They have dull moments, I suppose,
 when life seems poor and bare. But I'll admit that often I,
 When seeing others seated high, Would like to be the occupant of some
 directors chair. I've always thought they miss lot
 who never have to learn To fight where manly fights are
 fought, who spend what others
 earn;
 They must have empty souls, indeed,
 who spend their lives at play, And never recognize the need of help
 ing where they may;
 I'm glad that I've had grit enough To Keep on where the ways were
 rough.
 But all the same, I'd like to hit an
 easy trail some day. never could have any fun with money 1 gained by stealth; I'll never envy anyone whose cheating
 brings him wealth; never gamble, never bet; turn from
 cards and dice; l work for everything I get, and pay an honest price. But I'll confess that if I struck A sudden lucky run of luck, Whereby fortune came to me, I'd
 think it mighty nice. -S. E. Riser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
AS TO MARRYING
 THE WHOLE FAMILY
 nU Ny;clxaS yynmhoIdf
By Wickes Wnmboldt

The other day I heard young lady speaking of the kinsfolk of the young man to whom she was engaged. well, I don't have to marry his family" she said. Wrong again. When a girl marries a man she Is almost certain to find that she has married his family. And when a young man marries Q girl, the same thing Is just as true. It is too much to expect to separate one from ones relatives. Blood ties cannot be broken. One may think they are broken, but they never are in reality. One may put the world between oneself and ones kin, but the tie is never severed and the pull is constant. I knew a very wise old maid. She was sixty years of age. And there was a nice old widower. He was sixty-five. He had four grown daughters. c He wanted to marry the wise old maid.
 What do your daughters think about it?" she inquired.
 The nice old widower opened his eyes. I'm asking you to marry lilc-nOl iuy Qd us itClss
 "Ah," replied the wise old maid, "but if l marry you I'll have to marry your daughters. whether I would or not. Get their consent and I'll marry you"
 If one loves another and cannot stand the others family, the we'd ding had better be permanently poSt,,opad Rao,uea opa fS oo1ro- to have to endure the others fam fly, whether or no. There Is only one way to beat that game choose a mate from an orphan asylum.
 A wise father said to his son: "Go out and visit her father and mother. Get acquainted with her brothers and sisters and rub el- bows with her uncles and aunts. And if you don't like them, don't marry her. Because you are going. to have to live with them In one way or another. Besides, if you want to know what your girl will be in a few years hence, size up her father and mother and you will get pretty good idea. If you don't like them now you won't like her after she natures.
 "She is good to look at now and easy to get along with, but there will be time when she will not be plastic, when her hair will grey, her face will sag and her eyes will sink. If you want to know how she will appeal to you then, study her father and mother now"
 It is a good idea for people who are contemplating matrimony to make up their minds at the start that they are going to marry the others family, and prepare for this and get adjusted to 1t mentally, so they can so into 1t whole theartedly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29

figures bearing upon living costs dur ing pre-war and postwar periods, as set forth in government reports com piled from conditions in many leading cities, is interesting in that it shows that, while there were small fluctua- tions in the costs of several necessities that varied in different localities, the peak in this country was reached nearly two years after the armistice was signed, and the tendency has been fall of 1920. The figures also show that as rule reductions have been less in actual necessities such as food, clothing, housing and fuel, than in such comparatively less essential things as furniture and furnishings. Decreases in food costs are still smaller than in most of the necessities, which suggests the need and opportu- nity for more efficiency in distribu- ton.
 Of eight cities in the South coming in Birmingham's class, whose living costs are included in the report, the decrease in this city is slightly below the average. It is interesting, too, to note that in the case of Birmingham, as in the other cities, reduction in the costs of living necessities Is equiva- lent to corresponding increase in incomes, salaries and wages. Whether he. realizes it or not, the man who re- ceives twenty dollars a week for his labor and requires fifteen to meet his living expenses is better off materially than the man who receives twenty dol lars a week and has to spend seven teen or more for no better standards of living. Prosperity is measured by the margin between incomes or wages and the cost of living. Thus, with the decline in living costs, we are all more prosperous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
Time to Look Ahead
(Florence Times)

(Florence Times)
 It is good time for the far mers of. Lauderdale county to be-
 gin thinking about their next years crop-what to plant and how much. The shiftless one-crop
 farmer will decide that question with very little thought. He will just plant cotton and trust to luck. as he has always acne and live from hand to mouth. The in- telligent and progressive fnrmer.
 on the other hand, Will be making
 plans to raise his living along with his cotton and corn. He will make up his mind 10 raiss lis own food and stock feed right at home.
 He will raise cotton. too. But he will prepare his soil properly and fertilize 1t well, taking care not to plant more acreage than he can thoroughly cultivate and protect against the boil weevil. He will plan to have some surplus garden truck, chickens and eggs for the market; probably some butter or cream to sell--so as to have cash |toming In all the year around. Then he will have a good portion of his cotton money as clear proSit at the end of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
SMILES
As He Saw It
(Pittsburg Sun)

\
 "Do tell me something about the play" she said to the young man. They said the climax was superb"
 "Yes, I am inclined to think it was very good" said Percy.
 Cant you describe it to me?" she asked.
 Well, the heroine came stealthily on the stage and knelt, dagger in hand, behind clump of ribbons. The hero emerged from a large bunch of flowers, and as soon as she perceived him she fell upon him, stabbed him and sank half conscious into very hand some airgrette. This may sound queer, but the woman in front of me wouldn't remove her hat, and that's how 1t looked to me-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
kind personal regards and best wishes, sincerely yours,
 CHARLES SUMNER.

Sheffield, Ala, Dec. 26. 1923.
 The editorial referred to above was reproduced by the Florence Times with an introduction which is reprinted herewith, and which The Age-Herald greatly appre- ciates.-Ed. Age Herald. EEK pressions from the people of the Muscle Shoals district in apprecia- ton of the able support being given by The Birmingham Age Herald in their fight for the de- velopment of this section by Henry Ford are heard on all sides. The editorial columns of the pa per are. devoting their influence to the cause as faithfully as any newspaper in the immediate dis trict, and in the most telling man ner. A striking example of the intelligent and forceful manner in which The Age-Herald is helping in this great cause Is shown in the editorial which appeared in a re- cent issue under the heading Opening Peoples Eyes. The Age Herald is winning the gratitude of the people of the Tennessee Valley by it's fearless and unsel- fish stand for the interests of tile people of this section, and the masses of the American people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-12-29
oIIR POPULATION CROWS


 ton. as based upon added water con- { nections, postal receipts, school at tendance. the number of new homes - and other comparative conditions closely associated with community growth, indicate that this city and it's immediate vicinity are making rapid nrooress. not only in the increase of -population, but in industrial, commer- xcial and other material expansion. < These estimates give Birmingham q population of more than 225,000, as compared with the 1920 official census which credited the city proper with 17S.8O6. There was widespread be- lief and complaint that many residents were overlooked in the 1920 census, and that Birmingham at that time had at least fifteen thousand more people than the official census emu merated.
 However that may be, the growth of the city, suburbs and county during the last four years has been admittedly large, and there is good reason to be- lieve that shortly Birmingham will S> have population of 250,000, with from 325,O00 to 35O,000 under the 193O census. Such growth would be Ns no more notable than the record made : in the last twenty years. The increase from 1900 to 1920 was in round num- 2 bers, from 38,00O to 178,000. In the period from 1900 to 1910 Birmingham showed the largest percentage of growth of American cities in it's class or larger. There has been steady growth since 1910, while the stride of the last five years has been source of justificable pride to the people of this city and state.
 When it is recalled that two gener- $ ations ago the present site of Bir- mingham was corn-field with scrub &pines growing about it, the achieve ment is notable in the history of American municipalities. A gratify- ing condition in connection with the wonderful increase in population is
 
 spansion in nearly every field of worthy .endeavor Keeping pace with the growth of population have been prog ress in mining and manufacturing, commercial expansion, financial devel- opment, educational advancement, building perations-betterme all through the constructive fabric. With in the memory of active citizens Bir- mingham has developed from 8 flag station on single railroad to one of the country's greatest centers of pro- duction and distribution.
 Not only do this city and district enjoy the faith of those who have con tributed to their upbuilding, but they bring forth the admiration of the out side world for achievement that is worth while. With little more pub lie spirit and teamwork for community progress by the people of the city and district with little stronger demand from them for economic and efficient administration of their affairs; with a little higher determination by every citizen to do his part in the develop ment of the opportunities for material expansion and for civic improvement, there seem scarcely any limits to which tbe city and district may not grow in all that goes to make great, p1'os- porous and contented community.