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The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
NOTED men TO
MAKE SPEECHES
TO METH0DISTS
Conference Will Be Held at
Cleveland and Will
Last Three Days.

COLUMBUS, Nov. 20 Governor
Vic Donahey of Ohio will preside
at one session and U. s. Senator
Frank B. Willis will preside at
the Sunday evening session of a
Methodist Mems Convention to be
held here Nov 1925 The con-
ference was arranged under the gen
eral supervision of the department
of adult work of the board OF edu-
cation cooperating with the bish-
op of The Cincinnati area and the
Ohio Laymen's Association.
On Sunday evening in NJ roria!
Hall, Senator Simeon ID. f1ss of
Ohio ana former Governor Henry
Allen Of Kansas will be the prin-
cipal speakers Thousands Of dele
gates from all parts of Ohio are
expected
Governor .'.nchot will spe,x CT
"The Supremacy of Law Sc eaator
Fess. "A Rational Substitu' for
War; Mr.. Allen, "a Challenge e
Leadership; j. Stitt Wilson, for.nai
Mayor of Berkeley, Cal, "The Chris
tian Use of Ones Property; Bishop
f. L. Waldorf, Kansas City, "The
Local Church, Mob or an Army;
DR.. Frederick Shannon, Chicago
Fred b. Smith. New York, Fed
eral Council of Cities, "Men and
Evangelism; Prof Luther A. Wei
gle, Yale, Religion in the Home;
Bishop Edwin f. Hughes. Chicago
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
c u R'TIS N A Y
SUCCEED LODGE
AS COP. LEADER
Kansas Senator May Lead
Republicans = Warren
Refuses Leadership.

WASHINGTON. Nov 90 Senator
Charles Curtis of Kansas, assistant
Republican floor leader and whip,
is regarded as the outstanding can
didate for the Republican Senate
leadership vacated by the death of
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Mas
sachusctts.
Senator Francis T.. Warren of
Wyoming, the Republican Senator
with the longest service record. was
conceded the leadership. but he said
he would not accept it on account
of the condition of his health and
the work leadership would entail
Senators James w. Wadsworth
of New York and Senator James
E. Watson of Indiana are also fre-
quently mentioned in connection
with the leadership.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
RUSSIAN PRINCES SUPPORT
CYRIL.

COBURG. Germany, Nov. 20
Crank Duke Cyril of Russia, who
some time ago announced to the
world that he considered himself
the .rightful heir to the throne OF
the Russian czars, has sent copies
of his proclamation to the Is Rus
sian grand dukes who are above 21
years of age.
His "chancellory" now reports
that 13 of the 16 princes have sent
notes or letters approving of his
contention.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Publicity Stunt Causes
Arrest of Three Men

SAN DIEGO. Cal Nov 20. -
Max Brunstein. manager of a pic
ture theatre, his press agent C.
c. Pratt and William f. Fife, have
been arrested after their confes-
sion of planting fake Internal
machine with smoke fuse in the
editorial offices OF the San Diego
Union. an afternoon newspaper.
The three men admitted they
placed the machine in the office
of the newspaper as a publicity
stunt for dynamiter film to be
shown here.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
MRS. HARDING
SINKING FAST;
SIGHT IS LOST

NATION. OHIO, Nov. 20.--Mrs
Warren G. Harding is in semi
ma state in sanitaruim where
ghe Las been at the point OF death
for week. DR.. Sawyer says her
heart action is fair and she spent
srestless night and is weak and
exhausted.
Mrs. Harding is sinking fast, -
says Dir. Sawyer today. "Her vi
tality is wonderful. Late this after
noon she lost her sight but she tola
us e'e could distinguish things In
c room. She is still conscious.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Court Hearings Held
In Sign Language

LOS ANGELES, Nov. pa pre-
liminary hearing was held in the
deaf and dumb language in the
Court of Justice of the Peace II. A.
Ballard, where Clinton Scott and
Charles r. Mutt were on trial for
burglary.
Scott took the stand, assumed the
blame for the alleged burglary and
exonerated Mutt Scott was held
to answer and Mutt released. Miss
Z. Warwick acted as interpreter.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
AMERICAN WELLS AND IS ESKIM0S
TAKEN FROM WRANCELL ISLAND ARE
AT vLADIv0ST0K ;LEADER REPORTS

VLADIVOSTOK. Nov 90. The
expedition that hoisted the Russian
flag on Wrangel Island has ar
rived on the Red October bringing
Charles Wells and 13 Eskimos. The
American and the natives have been
given quarters in the Government
Naval Building and assigned Wells
under the care of the Commissariat
of Foreign Affairs.
Soviet officials declare Wells
wrote statement that he left
Wrangell Island voluntarily and was
satisfied with the treatment en-
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
KLAN-AMER|CAN
ORDER FORMED

SEATTLE. Nov. 2O.--Resignation
of eight Seattle Klan officers and
one National officer, prior to I'm
perial Wizard Evans address Tues
day, resulted last night in forma-
tion OF the International Klan-
American. with headquarters az
Muncie, Indiana
The new organization declares
that "we are not anti-anything, but
we are all pro-ehiefly pro-American
Membership is limited to Profes-
tants but not anti-Catholics. Jews oi
Negroes.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
WEST INDIAN OIL
FLOWS STEADILY

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, B
w. L., Nov. 20.-The petroleum in
dustry of Trinidad. started 10 years
ago. has show nan increase from
36S,934 gallons in 1905 to 106.7S0.
sal gallons in 1928. The total
production during this period OF
time, has been more. than 6sS00O,-
900 gallons Only twice has the
steady increases in production been
arrested. in 1856 and in 1919.
The expectation Of crude and
refined oil in 1928 amounted to
S5.457 gallons.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
CHIEF
OF DETECTIVES
REDUCED RANK
Shake-up Occurs as Result of
Recent Murder of Chi
cago Gang Leader.

CHICAGO. Nov. ga shake-uo
in the Chicago Police Department
as the result of the investigation
into the staying ten days ago OF
Dien OBannion. gang leader. has
resulted in demotng of Chief of
Detectives Michael Hughes. one OF
the best known detectives in the
country. Hughes Immediately re
signed and every man on the de-
teetive force Is expected to pe
shifted.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20

route here.
Commander Davidson declared
that the achievement in hosting
the Russian flag over Wrangel was
of the greatest importance to Rus
sia because it Terminates the ef-
forts of the Imperialists to seize
the Island ON which they intended
to organize a base for airplanes,
flying from America to Europe
Davidson said the island was rich
in furs and sea animals but did
not know whether there were any
minerals.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20

PRAGUE. Nov. 20.-The divorces
of Prague have organized mutual
benefit society. They have their
own club rooms, library of .law
books and their magazine called
"Rozvenena Zena," meaning "The
Divorced Wife,"
The increasing number OF divorc-
es in central Europe, along with
the economic dangers which threat
en- many women with children,
brought about the launching Of this
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
LINDSAY WINS BY
NARROWEST MARGIN

DENVER. Col, Nov. 20.-Judgf
Ben Lindsey was retained as Judg1
of the juvenile Court bench whicl
be has held for 23 years by the
narrowest majority he ever received
His majority of 12O votes owe
Royal b. Graham. his Republican
opponent. has been added to b.
6S votes as a result of errors dis
covered in the unofficial count
making the total 1913.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
PRAGUE WOMEN START CLUB;
STUDY RIGHTS OF DIVORCES

society, of which Madame Aupi-
cova. divorced wife of an officer
in one of the Czechoslavakian min
isteries, is President.
Members must learn the divorce
laws and must know the rights of
women. Efforts will be made to
force every divorced husband to
pay alimony promptly and otherwise
fulfill his duties as prescribed by
law.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
PIRATES
RAID RUM BOAT;
LEFT HELPLESS

NEW YORK, Nov. 20. The
ocean liner President Harding re-
ported to officers of the United
States Line here today that assist-
ance was rendered last night to the
British schooner Veronica which
was in helpless condition after
raid by liquor pirates.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
More Evidence Wife Of
Minister Took Own Life

COLUMBUS. o.. Nov. 2O-Search
for a missing bottle of poison in
the home Of Rev. G. v. Sheasley
bore first results with the finding
of glass in the furnace and con
yinces the authorities that Mrs.
Sheatsley drank the poison. then
crawled into the furance. shutting
the door behind her and burned
to death
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Claims Railroads Do Not
Need Legislative Action

NEW YORK Nov. 20-No condi-
tion exists which calls for urgent
legislative action by Congress with
respect to TIE railroads of this
country is declared in an official
statement issued by the Association
of Railway Executives.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Spanish General Is
Killed in Battle

MADRID Nov ga Moroccan
report states that Gen. Herrano.
commanding the Spanish forces bat
tling the Riffian Tribesmen. and an
unnamed Lieutenant Colonel, have
been killed
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
State Militiamen Ordered
Home from Illinois Town

HERRIN. H.. Nov. 2O.-Twenty-
three State militiamen who have
been on guard in Williamson County
since the rioting ON August 30, have
been ordered to return to their
homes. They left this afternoon
via East st. Louis.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
MABEL NORMAND
LOSES HER CASE

Los ANGELES. Nov. 20.-Mabel
Normand, screen actress, has lest
her suit for 100000 damages against
Mrs. George w. Church when the
court squashcd the proceedings
Miss NorTnand sued for damages on
the ground that Mrs. Church in
her suit for divorce referred to
her husbands alleged behavior with
the screen actress.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Rumored Coolidge
Is to Convoke
Arms Conference

GENEVA, Nov. 20.-It is
reported here that President
Coolidge will convoke an arms
conference to meet in Europe.
perhaps at The Hague within
a short time 1t is said the
American President has sound
ed the new British Govern
ment upon the subject.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
SCHOONER GOES
DOWN, I SAVED

NEW YORK, Nov 30 - Several
hours after the three-masted schoon
er Susan b., sank yesterday off the
Virginia Capeg. the ocean liner
City of Atlanta rescued, from an
open boat, five men and two women,
hose aboard the schooner. They
were almost unconscious from ex-
posure.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
DUTCH REVISE WISE CHARGES

THE HAGUE. Nov. 20.-On com
plants from tourist agencies that
American visitors to Euroe Were
keeling away from Holland owing tC
high wise charges. the Dutch for
eign office has announced ney
schedule of rates. An eight days
wise will cost 81, while for wise
valid for one year the charge will
be $40
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
SEAPLANES MAY USE SAILS.

LONDON. Nov. 90. - All-metal
seaplancs with mas.s and sails to
fly are possibilities Of the near fiI-
ture, according 10 DR.. Wilhelm
Rohrbach. who lectured recently be-
fore the Royal Society of Arts in
London. lie emphasized the safety
and utility of seaplanes carrying
3ails, and said this fact might open
a new era for naval seaplanes. as
IT meant they could sail at sea
without using gasoline.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
MINOR PARTY FUNDS

WASHINGTON. Nov. 20. = Thu
final reports of campaign funds
filed by the Prohibition Party show
the receipts 20 be s6.312 and the
exenditures $4,921.
The Socialist Party received $24,.
1876 and expended $19,191.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
CONGRESSMAN URGES
ELIMINATION OF RADICALS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20,-Repre
sentative Allen T. Treadway. Re
publican of Massachusetts. is urgini
that insurgents be eliminated il
Republican committee assignments
in the new Congress.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Locks Bank Officer in
Vaults; Steals $4,000

BEND. Orc. Nov. 20-Locking
the assistant cashier in the vault.
a lone robber late yesterday after
noon escaped with $4,000 from the
bank at Metoiius.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Five Lives Are Lost
In Early Morning Fire

PLYMOUTH, Penn. Nov. 90
Five lives were lost in fire early
This morning which destroyed seven
buildings in the bus.ness section OF
this town.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Owen Valley Farmers
Abandon Water Seige

LONE PINE, Cal. Nov. 20
The Owen Valley farmers aband-
)ned control of the gates of the
Los Angeles water supply at dawn
today after four day siege upon
promise of the Los Angeles Cham
Der of Commerce for a settlement
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Government Of Premier
Caspard, Down and Out

LISBON. Nov 2O.,The govern
ment of Premier Gaspard has re-
signed following rejection of Par
lament to give vote OF conf
dcnce.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
Last of Famous Villa
Family Shot by Squad

HOUSTON. Texas Nov. 2O.-The
met death before a Mexican firing
quad is the report received here.
Hipolito villa, Pancho's brother.
was shot near Jiminez. Northern
Mexico, for banditry
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
RUMOR DENIED.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2O.-
The State Department this
afternoon issued a fiat denial
to the report from Geneva that
this Government is taking steps
to convoke a disarmament con-
ference in Europe.
The Alaska daily empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1912-1926, 1924-11-20
BANK ROBBED OF $4,000

PONTIAC. Mich. Nov 20.-Six
men today robbed the Pennington
State B.nk OF 100000
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
MARYLAND

Mrs Harold Emery has returned
home from the +. NJ G. Hospital, Ban
gor, where she underwent surgical
treatment.
Andrew Cannon was quarantined
Saturday for scarlet fever.
Friends of Margaret Braley will be
glad to see her out again after being
under quarantine with scarlet fever.
Rev. f. NJ. Traitor, pastor of the
Baptist church was called to Bangor
Saturday and being detained over
Sunday. Mrs. f. NJ. Trafton very
ably officiated at the Sunday morning
service
There was about forty that attend
ed the regular meeting of the Pythian
Sisters. Thursday evening. Degree
work was conferred upon five candi-
dates.
Hartland Academy senior class will
give a play at Hartland Opera House,
Friday evening. Feb. 20 Title
King of the Philippines" Following
is the cast of characters: John
Graham, a gay old boy, Elmer Ward;
Stanley Graham, his son. John Hasel-
tine; Dick Jordan. Stanley's chum,
Milton Morrison Rev Ambrose Meek
ham, a member of the church, Newton
Smith; Teddy Lane. Graham's valet,
Anonymous; Make Graham. Johns
daughter, Ruth Mower; Caste Gilman,
Makes friend, Marguerite O'Rielly;
Priscilla Williams, burlesque queen,
Vera Haseltine; Genesha Graham,
Johns sister, Rebecca Pennell.
A delightful birthday party in
honor of Berneise Morrow Harding
was given by her mother, Mrs. B. A.
Moulton. There were six girls and
six boys present. The girls wore
red caps and the boys black. The
table was decorated in red and white
A birthday cake with ten candles was
cat by Miss Berneise. Ice cream and
cake were served with several kinds
of candies by the hostess
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28

c. L. Robinson returned Thursday
to his home in Weston, Mass.
The Pythian Sisters held a food
sale at the postoffice Saturday which
was well patronized.
The Morning Star Rebekah Lodge
are busy drilling degree stan.
f. f Lawrence of Scion Is in town
for brief stay.
Schools reopened Monday. Mrs.
Storer Kimball of Ripley is teaching
the intermediate.
W. S. Bemis was in Guilford Satur-
day where he purchased a horse
G. r. Chadbourne OF Augusta, prf-
vate secretary to Governor Baxter,
visited relatives here last week.
Mrs. II. r. Pettingiil of Lisbon Falls
was in town last week.
Miss Freda Hatch who teaches in
Haverhill, Mass. is visiting her SIS
ter, Mrs. E. S. Reed for few days.
Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Kimball from
Waterville were week end guests of
Mrs. S. A. Haynes, who gave card
party Saturday evening or birthday
card party it being Mr.. Kimball's and
w. Huntress' birthday. Sixteen were
present. Mrs. c. C. Mclaughlin won
the prize for ladies and Mrs. n. j.
Randing the consolation prize. Err
roll Reed won the prize for men and
Bert Leighton the consolation.
Dr. Huckins of the state board of
health was in town Monday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
FAST MOSCOW

John Pooler has finished hauling
his wood and logs and Is now hauling
wood for Henry Lane
Manley Bean was home from Pleas
ant Pond over Sunday.
John Lester has moved his family
to Bingham in the Wood Sanborn
rent. Thay will be missed on this
road
Mrs. Florence McQuilkin and little
daughter were visitors at her
brothers Henry McQuilkin's few
days last week.
Henry McQuilkin sold one of his
horses to c. Dunton of Bingham.
Master Stanley Steward is home
from The Forks where he has been
visiting at Mr.. and Mrs. Lyford Bean 8
Fred McQuilkin is working at the
hotel in Bingham.
Della Mclaughlin has bad cold
at this writing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
NALBON'S MILLS

Carroll Chapman who has employ
ment this winter at Carroll white
more's, had the misfortune about one
week ago to have the bones OF his
right wrist broken while they were
using the gasoline engine in saving
wood.
Lester Young of Larone has been
cutting ice recently for Joseph ana
Carroll WhittemOre.
Mrs. Gertrude Gates is assisting in
the office of her brother Clifton Whit
temore during the illness of his wife.
.Myrun Whittemore of the Notch
road went to the hospital Monday
night and was operated ona for appen-
dicitis on Tuesday morning. He has
the good wishes of his many friends
for his recovery.
Mrs. Sophia King and daughter
Vera OF Brooks have been in town
visiting relatives and friends and at
present are stopping at Mr.. and Mrs.
AIbro Locke's on the Moody road.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaiah Crowell obserV-
ed their fifty-third wedding anniver-
sary on Friday. February 22, at a
family dinner party at the home OF
their daughter and husband, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. o. Furber, 10 Middle street.
at which their son and wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Crowell, Mr.. and Mrs. f.
p. Furber and Robert Furber were
present. 1t was a very pleasant oc-
casion and much enjoyed by all.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
ANSON CENTER
DFFERRED1

Shakespear Club did not hold a
meeting on Wednesday last as a mark
of respect to the memory of one of
our members, Mrs. isabelle Carron,
whose funeral services were held in
Barton, Vermont, on that day. The
next meeting will be at Mrs. Frank
Stewards February twenty-seventh.
and will be an all day affair.
r. S. Ward of North Arson, The
Watkins Man. was in town Monday.
Mrs. Martha Ketchum is visiting at
Charles Tibbetts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wessman who
are working at the Carron farm were
calling on Mrs. Wessman's aunt, Mrs.
Samuel Qaint Sunday.
Allie letters Of the lower village
was in town Friday.
John Brown. w. r. Booker, Harry
REYNOLDS and two of MIR. ,Mangar' s
teams are hauling cordwOod from this
place to Madison.
Mrs. Mary Reynolds and daughter
Pauline are i'll with the whooping
cough.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. j. Carron are now
residing in the home of the late Mrs.
Isabelle Carron with their young
grandson Louis Jr. We understand
that they wish to dispose of the farm
which should be easily done as it is
fine farm with new and attractive
buildings. equipped with all modern
conveniences including running wat
er, electric lights and milking ma
chine to assist in caring for the fine
herd of dairy cows that go with the
place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
CAMBRIDGE

Town meeting will be held March
3. The reports are out and show
our town in prosperous condition
financially.
The Helpers meet this Tuesday with
Mrs Whitney
The storm of Wednesday left the
roads in bad condition outside of the
village.
Friends in town of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Thurston received cards an
nouncing the birth of son on Sun
day, February II.
Clarence Edward, Mr.. and Mrs
Thurston moved from here to Charles
ton in the early fall.
Dolby Thurston has gone to Har-
mony to work in the family of Ned
Herrick.
The Helpers are to furnish dinner
town meeting day.
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CARATTNK

Ralph Sterling and daughter
Mildred took trip to Augusta Fri
day: week end guests of Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Sterling
Mr.. Sterling returned home Satur-
day. Miss Mildred will make longer
visit.
George Martin who has been seal
ing in Jackman came home last week
Is now working on the yard for Stod-
dard.
Mrs. Annie Martin widow of the late
Patrick Martin passed away at her
home Saturday noon Feb. %. She
has been a great suffered for long
time and the end came peacefully.
More next week.
Friends of Jonah s. Williams OF
Jackman will be panied to learn OF
his serious illness at Sherbrooke
Hospital, Quebec, with no hope OF re-
covery.
The Akizukapi Campfire girls with
invited guests took short snowshoe
hike recently to the Pughole so called
where the leader built the fire and
they prepared repast of sandwiches,
doughnuts and tea They took pleas
ure in eating this simple food, for
every one knows that snowshoe hik-
ing gives a good appetite. The next
day snowshoe races and ski jumping
were in order. The winner, who took
the prize in snowshoe racing was
Anna Pooler and in ski jumping. Elva
Beane won the prize. Most popular
girl as Miss Caratunk' Anna Pooler
got the most votes with Mildred Ster-
ling a close second. For the first
winter carnival the children, and by
the way. some of the older ones, said
there never was such day before
and all went home in excellent spirits
wishing the Campfire girls would
have another hike soon.
The Woman's Club meeting of Feb
ruary 21st, was called to order by
club collect. Subject, Kate Douglas
Wiggin; Bible quotations, Kings
music. Star Spangled Banner; roll
call. Famous sons or daughters of
Maine music, America; readings. A
paper was read pending election of
officers. Closing with a contest by
hostess singing Twilight" President
Wilson's favorite hymn. Refresh
ments were served of sandwiches,
cake. olives and tea Lottie Martin.
hostess
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-02-28
kINGEIELD

Mrs, Polly y. Lane wife of Charles
S. French died at her home Friday
morning February 22nd. of cerebral
hemorrhage suffering very severe
shock Tuesday night. She was born
February 5. 1853 in Kingfield the
daughter of Industry and Polly Lane
who were old residents of the town.
A Uuion meeting under the auspices
of the w. C. T. U. was held at the
Evangelical Church Sunday evening
with large number present The
meeting was opened by the president
of the organization. Mrs. Ethel Cross
who read an interesting paper on
Frances Willard the founder of the
w. c. T. u. The scripture was read
by Rev c. Z. Mckenzie and prayer
offered by Andrew Sawyer. Address
es were given by local pastors, Rev.
Stanley A. Manning State Superinten-
dent of Universalist Churches substi-
tuting for Rev. NJ. l.. Hadley who ~ i'll.
Special music was rendered consist
ing of duet by Miss Alta Harris and
Mrs. Jasper Bean and a violin solo
by Oscar Penfold accompanied by
Mrs. r. l.. Kimball
Relatives in town have received
word of the birth OF a daughter Ruth
Alice February 3rd to Mr.. and Mrs.