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The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1924-02-23
WASHINGTON

Attorney General Daugherty report
ed to President Coolidge that a strict
er enforcement of prohibition already
has inspired more wholesome re-
sbect for law and order"
The downward trend in general COM
modify wholesale prices was arrested
In January, the average level for that
month being just what it was in De
cember. In another report made pub
lie dealing only with retail food prices,
however, the bureau of labor statistics
gave out figures showing an average
decrease of 1 per cent in these com
modities during the month ending
Jan. IS
The American governments war
debt policy remained unchanged after
a conference of the debt commission.
The commission failed to act on pro-
posals that the debtor governments be
reminded again that the United States
Is awaiting funding proposals.
The last ray of hope that the pro-
posed Polar expedition by the giant
navy dlrigible Shenandoah might yet
be made was believed to have faded
when the House naval affairs commit
tee definitely refused to take up the
Rogers resolution giving congressional
approval to the project. High naval
officers are still clinging to the hope
that President Coolidge may yet re-
quest that Congress authorize the ex-
petition.
Secretary DENLY has resigned and
will retire from the cabinet on March
10. He informed President Coolidge
that in view of his connection with the
oil leases he did not desire to further
embarrass the administration by re-
naming member of 1t. The Presl-
dent in a letter accepting the resgna-
ton praised the official record of his
retiring naval secretary and said he
acceded to the request with regret
Andrew w. Mellon, secretary Of the
treasury, and Thomas w. Miller, allen
property custodian, both heading de
partments of the Republican admins
tratiOn, clashed in n battle over the
bonus, that was overshadowed only by
the fast-flying reports of changes In
President Coolldges cabinet.
President Coolidge has instructed
Secretary of the Navy DENLY to ccnsc
preparations for the North polar
flight of the dirlglble Shenandoah. OPP
position to the required expenditure of
&S5O,OO0 prompted the order.
The Colorado statesman. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1895-1961, 1924-02-23
CONDENSED REC ORD OF THE
PROGRESS OF EVENTS AT
HOME AND ABROAD
FROM ALL SOURCES
SAYINGS, DOM 8, ACHIEVE
MENTs, sUFFERINGs, HOPES
? AND FEARS OF MANKIND
WESTERN

Between $4,000 and $4,000 in cash
was stolen from two bank messengers
Of the Metropolitan bank of Seattle by
armed bandits in front of the Federal
Reserve bank branch in the heart of
the business section.
Failing to procure surrender of ter
ritorial rights in Lincoln, at present
the property of the Nebraska State
League under baseball law, the mag
mates Of the Western League voted to
cross Lincoln off the slate, adopting
a playing schedule of 16S games which
Includes Sioux City as a member of
the circuit. The 1924 pennant race
will open April 16 and close Sept. 90
Thrilling rescue In mid-air saved
Miss Rosalia Gordon, Houston chorus
girl, from death while more than 5000
mortified spectators gazed skyward at
Ellington field, near Houston, Tex.
Miss Gordon, who formerly was an
aerial stunt performer, was attempting
10 make n parachute leap from mile
high plane when the huge umbrella be-
came entangled in equipment on the
plane.
The steamer Columbia In the Nc
Cormick Steamship Company's SER
vice, ran aground on the north side of
Coos bay jetty, near Mansfield, Ore,
while en- route for Portland from San
Francisco. There were thirty pas
sengers aboard and a crew of thirty
seven, including officers. Although
1t was believed the vessel will be a
total loss all passengers were re-
moved In safety.
Barbara LAMAR, screen actress, was
cleared in Los Angeles of a charge of
contempt of court on which warrant
for her arrest was issued by Justice
Handy. Miss LAMAR had been called
as a witness in a suit in which her hus-
band, Jack Daugherty, was one of the
parties. She failed to appear at the
hour set and the warrant followed.
Later 1t was learned her absence was
due to misunderstanding.
w. H Warren, who has been in the
county Jail in Los Angeles since Jan.
Is following his arrest in San Diego
on charge of passing worthless
check, has confessed that he killed his
wife and S-month-old baby in San Pc
dro last December according to an an
nouncement by sheriff's officers inves-
tigating the case. Warren, according to
the reported confession, threw the bod
les into pit that later was swept by
oil fire.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
TELEPHONE CABLES TO
Be UNDERGROUND
Ford & Smiley experimenting the
job. Other Work OF the
Season Completed

Ford &, Smiley of this place are su-
perintending the preparations for
placing underground wires for the
Maine Tel & Tel. Co. in the business
section of Skowhegan A large part
of Russell street has been dug up.
although it has been kept open for
traffic. Starting opposite the New
Skowhegan House, man hole has
been installed, three and one half
feet by six feet on the inside. with
cement bottom and top and brick
sides. Another is being installed at
the corner of Russell street and Madi-
son avenue. and one near the Samp-
son corner The work also extends
up to the Hotel Coburn block and the
short distance up Elm street and to
the north Channel bridge. -Four
conduit pies, four and one half inches
square are being laid and through
these the cables will be strung This
is doing away with much overhead
wiring and is in cooperation with the
work of the Central Maine Power Go.
in It's new street lighting arrange
ments. About twelve men are being
employed by Ford & Smiley and the
job will require about three weeks
for its completion
Ford e Smiley returned last week
from two big jobs in Oakland. One
of these was begun July 5th and was
the building of about one and one
half miles of state road through the
village of Oakland connecting the
Watcrvlle road with the Belgrade
road and making "A complete trunk
line. They. also bniit two squares
in Oakland village in connection with
this work.
Since the completion of that job,
about a month ago this firm have
been grading up an athletic field Of a
little over four acres which is con-
nected with the new $4,000 school
building in Oakland. This was about
a $4,000 job, and was finished early
last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
DELIGHTFUL CONCERT OF
TUESDAY NIGHT
Out 0i Town and Local Artists Charm
Large Audience at Centenary
VI. T.. Chur,.

The concert Tuesday evening in
the Centenary Methodist Church un-
Ger the auspices OF the Ladies Social
Circle of that church. proved to be
a most enjoyable affair and lovers OF
good music were given an unusual
treat TWO of the soloists were
from out OF town, Mrs Mary Berry
Mantor of Nassalboro and Mrs. Annie
Howard Stubbs OF Augusta. Mrs
Mantor had previously been heard in
Skowhegan and had been reported an
excellent artist On this occasion
her repertoire ot songs was excep-
tionally fine and she pleased her au-
dience with her charming renditions
quite as much as on other occasions
Mrs Stubbs made her first appear
ance here. and delighted her listen
ers with sweet qualities of voice and
charm OF manner Eugene c. TarboX
who has been pursuing course OF
study for several months. was heard
again with unusual interest, and
his rendering OF difficult selections
showed marked improvement in the
development of his talents. Miss
Pauline Eaion Oak, as always charm
ed her audience, with a number oi
unusual selections in reading, includ-
ing ohe-act plays which portrayed
her art of impersonation to be per.
feet Ms Mantor and Mrs. Stubs
We're especially enjoyed in their clos
ing duet number, 20 That We Two
We're Maying' Mrs. Howard Frient
as organist and panist is dut
much praise for her delightful work
as is Mrs Myron J. Smith in hel
piano selections with Mrs. Friend d
the organ. Mrs. Mantor played the
accompaniments for Mrs Stubbs ant
Mr.. TarboX
The church platforms was decorated
with pine and berries forming an ad
mirable setting Tor the various mum
bers and several young ladies' from
he parish served as ushers. TIL
affair was largely attended.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
FORMER NORR|DGEWOCK
DOCTOR FOUND DEAD
DIR. L. &. Edwards Had II Host OF
Friends In this Section

The La Junta Tribune of October
31st had the following item: DIR.
+. Gard Edwards, an old time resi-
dent OF La Junta, was found dead in
his office on San Juan avenue on
Wednesday evening at about eight
O'Clock. A couple had called at the
office and were shocked to find him
sitting in his chair dead. He had
apparently passed away without pain
from hemorrhage of the brain DR.
Edwards was born in Smithmill. Pa,
on December s. 1870. He was mar
ried to Miss Louisa Wood of Mercer.
Me. about thirty-two years ago.
After about ten years OF residence in
the east they came here to live with
their three small children and have
resided here until about two years
ago. Recently DR.. Edwards returned
to La Junta for the practice of his
profession and was welcomed back
by warm friends. He was a likeable
man, always friendly, and kind to
an without discrimination. For
many years he was q leading physi-
elan of this city. He is survived by
his wife. TWO sons. one daughter and
his mother Mrs. Lydia Edwards of
Clearfeld Pa. The sons are Everett
who resides in Chicago, Gard V, who
lives in Los Angeles. and one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Helen Moberly of Kellogg
Iowa. The remains accompanied by
Mrs. Edwards were taken back to
the home of his mother. Mrs. Lydia
Edwards In Clearfield, Pa, where the
funeral will be held and the inter
ment will take place"
DR. Edwards was one of the most
liked physicians that ever practised
IN Norridgewock and when he gave
up his business in that town and
moved to La Junta he left host OF
friends in this and adjoining towns.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
SENIOR PLAY DATE IS
DECEMBER 4
RehearsaIS In Progress with Splendid
Cast for Production OF
seventeen"

The high school seniors have sci
the date of their play ahead from De
cember to Thursday evening. Decem-
Der II, because of the Eastern Star
inspection occurring on the 5th. Re
hearsals for the play Seventeen are
progressing under the direction OF
Miss Pauline Eaton Oak. and the class
is 10 be assisted by little Miss Esther
Jenkins in Juvenile role The east
has been assigned as follows: Mrs.
Baxter Dorothy NJ. Nve Mr.. Baxter,
Walter Wilson. William Sylvanus
Baxter Smith Ames, Johnny Watson.
Jos. Cayouette; Jane Baxter, Esther
jenkins; Mae Parcher Phyllis Whit
ing; Lola Pratt Agnes Cockburn,
Genesis, James F. White; Joe Bull
lett Linwood Savage; Mr.. Parcher,
Ralphard .Hartline; George Crooper.
William Cole; Ethel Bohe, Louise
Stlnchfield: Wallie Banks, Alfred
Dionne; Mary Brooks Mary Merrill,
The leads are played by Miss Cock
burn and Smith Ames.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Met in Michigan, Married in Florida

Friends of Howard Holden have re-
Gently received news of his marriage
on November to Miss Thelma Ray
ner of Shelby. Michigan. The we'd
ding took place at the home of the
brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rush
Rayner, which was followed by re-
ception of friends of the bride and
groom. Mr.. Holden is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holden of the
cross road and graduated from Skow
hegan high school class of 1922, and
later from Shaws Business College
in Portland. Mrs. Holden received
high school education and was a
graduate from the conservatory oil
music in Detroit, Mich.
Mr. and Mrs. Holden met last win
ter in Florida. Miss Rayner spent
some time in Maine this summer and
with Mr.. Holden made the trip to
Michigan by auto. They plan soon
to return to Skowhegan in the same
way, where they intend to reside
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
ISURE PEACE BY
| DISARMAMENT
|,.sIdent Roberts Gave
Armistice Address

rDile Armistice Day was not gen
LINZ observed in Skowhegan, the
|.,rv Club observed the day in a
[,icplarly appropriate manner with
D Merrill as chairman of the ar
,omprts Under the direction of
y Jenkins, the Boys Fife and
Corps merched to Grand Army
N under stirling martial music and
snecial guests at the luncheon.
E.',dent Arthur J. Roberts of Colby
IUaSs was the speaker of the day.
| be opening several war time songs
- sung under the leadership of
Ep A. Derbyshire. The boys
E,sd some patriotic numbers and
t.,ident W B. Woodbury. introduced
|..,ge W Hinckley of, Good Will
E,m as the guest of honor. Mr..
f.4sley was given an ovation and
|. lids of the Fife and Drum fairly
[.stpd with enthusiasm at the in
L"uction of this gentleman, who has
E.s such a magnificent work for
[..g manhood. Other guests were
I,rge Averill of Waterville, W. E.
FreIand of Coventry, VT, ]. c. Roaf,
M White, and e. c. Butler of Show
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
REMINDERS OF OLD
ENGLAND
Golden Wedding of MIR.
and Mrs. Stocks Barrow

The goideu wedding anniversary Of
Mr. and Mr.. Stocks Barrow was cele-
brated Saturday evening at their home
on Turner avenue About forty
five Sko@hegan ladies and gentlemen
were III attendance. Mr.. and Mrs.
Barrow were married on November
7th. fifty years ago. in Bradford.
Yorkshire, England Mrs. Barrow
was formerly Miss Liza Appleyard.
Mr.. Barrow preceded his wife 10 this
country and was for three months 10
Gated in Lawrence. Mass Eighteen
years ago. Mrs. Barrow arrived and
the couple established their home in
Skowhegan where Mr. Barrow is
Overseer at the plant Of the Maine
Spinning Company Three years ago
Mr.. and Mrs. Barrow and their daugh-
ter, Miss Edith Barrow enjoyed trip
back TO England. Only one of their
family IS with them, Miss Barrow. al
ready referred 10. Another daugh-
ter. Hrs. Mary Hannah Reed lives in
Saltaire Yorkshire. England and
son. James Boyd Barrow lives in Bel
fast. ireland. where he is in the gov
ernment employ.
The couple are among the most
highly esteemed English residents OF
Skowhegan and have established
host of friends in the community.
The celebration was opened with
supper served in early evening The
menu included roast beef. roast pork
boiled ham creamei potatoes fruit
salad. fancy cakes. nuts and candy.
H.
and white chrysanihemums given by
John Oddly and Mrs. Mary Young.
while roses added to the attractive
ness of the decorations. and were CON
lributed by Harry Lowther and N. F.
jewell Conspicuous in the dining
room was wonderful wedding cake.
pyramided three stories high. The
cake was made by Mrs. Barrow and
the decorations which were most au-
usual We're made by Miss Barrow. BE-
lore departure the guests were given
a piece OF this cake. wrapped In
white and gold napkins. the bride of
fifty years cutting the delicacy
During the evening, Mrs Annie Gil
diian. in behalf OF Bloomfield Tenn
pie. Pythian Sisters OF which Mrs
Barrows is a member, presented>thc
upSltSS n llH Eolu piece OtNer
gifts included $15oo0 in gold. the
night crew at the Maine Spinning
mill giving large amount Of gold
coin. The presentation was made by
john Robinson. who stated in his re-
marks that he worked beside Mr.
Barrow in a mill in England thirty
five years ago. which marked the be-
ginning of their friendship of long
standing. Music was furnished dur
ing the social hour that followed the
banquet by Mrs. Ethel ". Christensen.
Charles Turner. Fred Greenwood. Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Oddly. Mrs. Eliza
Petty. Mrs. T. T. Hurley and Mrs.
George L. Parker. y happy feature
OF the observance Wa receipt of
cahlegram from England from over
seas aequaintances.
Mr Barrow is a we'll known men,
Der OF Skowhegan Lodge X of P. Mrs
Barrow. although Baptist in her
home country. has attended the Fed
Grated Church or Congregational
Church more than any other place of
worship since moving TO this town
II is needless 10 say that Mr. and
Mrs. Barrow are exceedingly grateful
to their friends for their many kind
nesses on this occasion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13

President Roberts gave very
hely address which was based on
Nome of the Things One Naturally
Kinks of on Armistice Day taking
war and peace time problems and
bounding his views on the same.
h referred to the present time of
lace as being rather the peace of
haustiOn, than permanent peace.
4 said that the general feeling of
ber countries prior to the war was
bt America was soft and fat, but
terwards it was learned that Ameri-
! was not so, and he said that be-
|nse this had been found out, We are
n now at war with one Of the great
|wers of the world. He urged that
/ do what we can to prevent war
b then dwelt somewhat on the
|age of Nations according to Presi-
|nt Taft and President Wilson.
resident Roberts believes we ought
} think over the League of Nations
|Oblem again. but in the League he
bd should be included Germany
fd Russia, If the work for world
Pace is really to be accomplished.
I credited the Disarmament Confer
Pee as being a long step toward
(rld peace and believes that dis
Fnament is one of the ways to in
Ft permanent peace. "If the world
EOuld disarm there would not be any
pore fighting" said President Rob-
Fs but he didn't advise the United
|ates disarming in advance of other
Funries. ia ....,,.h
The speaker drew lessons. from the
Est war, and one Of these he, said
'as thai if another war prevailed, not
ply must the young fighting men be
pnsCripted, but labor and capitol as
IeIl He said squarely that he be-
kVed the soldiers were entitled to
F0ney compensation. adding, II have
|Ten them all bonus who have
Ene back to Colby College He
|hW an interesting comparison of
man who had begun the war with
[@OOO and at its close had million
pillars, and the boy who had begun
Fth two legs and ended it without
Fhtr leg The sacrifice of young
m for old was not right, he said.
This stirring meeting was closed
'rh the men singing America and
y Fife and Drum Corps furnished
brief concert in front of Grand
lmy Hall, as special tribute to
V tine and occasion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
|RM|ST|CE OBSERVED
At BINGHAM

The historic old Congregational
Eurch preserved as a sacred treas
4 by the people of Bingham, was
I setting ior the Armistice observ-
Ee in that village last Tuesday
Esn' A torahlight parade was
f'ned on Murray street in which
Ele Included the Veterans of the
E'H War, the town officials, Ameri-
Legion and auxilliary, Daughters
@e American Revolution, Century
[po ladies, Camp Fire girls and 9TH
,VfDganlzations This ended at the
Y Ohurch edifice where war songs
music by the Boys Orchestra of
|sIlSon' directed by Rev. c. H. Nc
Ea'aey were features OF the program.
u address of the occasion was deli
E.su by Rev. Arthur MacDougall,
sr sIr OF Of the Congregational Church
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Grand Secretary oi National Orange
men in Sk0N hegan

There Was "a fair attendance at the
Orangemen's meeting, held at Castle
Hall. last Tuesday evening. Rev.
George T. Lemon of Chester. \. D..
grand secretary of the National Or
der, was the speaker and he was in
troduced by $. W. Richards. worthy
master of the local order A dele
cation Was present from the Madison
Lodge. Mr.. Lemon is 10 remain in
this state and New Brunswick for the
next two weeks working Tor the pro-
motion of the organization Saturday
night next the Skowhegan and Madi-
son lodges g. to Corinna 10 institute
a lodge of over one hundred and
forty charter members. l..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
FORGED PRIESTS NAME
NOW IN REFORMATORY
Mary SanbOrn Comes 10 Local ln>ti.
tuition from HaIlOMell School
on inc0rigibility

Mary Sanborn of Auburn has been
placed in the State Reformatory for
Women having been sent from tn
State School for Girls, charged with
incorigibiity. Ii appears that tn
girl was out on parole from the in
stitution last mentioned, and eloped
with 80 year old man To Lowell
Mass, later going to Boston, where
they got a marriage license. and
where it is alleged that She forged
the name of priest Miss Sanborn
is 10 years old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Death OF MnA. OdeI R0ullard Yester.
day

Mrs. Odel Roullard. widow Of John
Roullard, Is dead at her home in the
Tarbell Hill district Of Norridgewock
having passed away Yesterday morn
ing. Her age was "A years and she
was native OF Canada For 23
years she had lived in Norridgewock
and prior to that in Skowhegan. Fu-
neraI services will be held Friday
morning at 8 O'Clock from the Cath
olic church. Interment will be in
the North Cemetery, where Mr. Roul-
lard is buried.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Automobile Catches Fire

A Ford car driven by Alfred st.
Peter Of Madison caught fire near. the
residence OF II. G. Walker on the
Back road from Norridgewock to Mad
ison, Saturday afternoon and before
the FIRE could be eXtinguished the ton
neau was entirely burned off.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Agricultural Society Meeting Next
Wednesday

There Will be a meeting of the
Somerset Central Agricultural Soei-
ETY. at the Office of Wentworth q Plum
mer next Wednesday evening at 730
This is an adjournment of the annual
meeting Officers and life members
are urged to attend
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Accident to Canaan Boy

william. the little son of Harold
Foster of Southwest Canaan met with
serious accident Saturday after
noon. While playing in front of the
barn the high wind took one of the
barn doors from the track, knocked
him down and broke his right leg be-
tween the knee and hip. DR.. Rich
ardson was called and took him at
once to Somerset Hospital where the
fracture was reduced and he is rest
ing comfortably
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
c. P. R. R. PRIZE GOES
TO JACKMAN COUPLE
Mr.. and Mrs. {. +. Reeds Flower
Garden Brings Them Money.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. Foster Reed of
Jackman were the recipients Of the
grand prize of $25 given by the Cana
dian Pacific Railroad Company for
the best flower garden display on the
New Brunswick Division, of the Ca
madam Pacific Railroad. Last year
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed received the $40
prize.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Water In Lake MOxle Low

The water In Lake Moxie is very
low at this time ON account of the
gates in the dam being open to supply
water to the mills on the KenAebec
River.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13
Vacant House Burned at Solon

The house on Arno Padham's farm
at Solon burned Monday afternoon
The building was vacant so the cause
OF the fire Is unknown.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13

There will be a Thanksgiving dance
in Grange Hall. Wednesday evening
November Is. for the benefit of the
Grange. Marion Oddy's Orchestra
will furnish the music. 2w46F
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-11-13

Mrs. Edith J. Lee of Worcester,
Mass. will be tie guest of her sister
Mrs. Stanley E. Nay for the week end.