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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
TO QUIT REICHSTAG
German Woman Says She Is sick
Of Party Politics.

Berlin. March 1O.-FraY Katharine
Won Oheimb. who often is called the
Lady Astor of the German Reich
stag. has announced that she will not
be candidate for reelection. She
says she is "sick" of party politics
and prefers TO work outside the Reich
stag than as one of its members. O.
She intimates in a letter announe-
ing her retirement from her post as
deputy of the German Peoples party.
that it may be necessary TO form 4
special woman's party to assist in pre-
serving German unity. She declares
she desires to abandon the point o.
view of the suffragette and is eager
To be free to tell women how they
best may influence the government
Il am willing to be led by great
men," says Frau Won Oheimb. -an1
| shall continue in that frame of
mind. Bht compulsory ATTENDANCE
upon meetings Of the party and rail-
ings against parliamentarism and de
mOcracy. exploiting at the same time
all the faults of the system for pri-
vatc advantage. makes me sick. Al
home and in public / shall go on
fighting for freedom of expression of
political views in Germany
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
DRY LEAGUE DENIES
CHARGES BROUGHT BY
WET ORGANIZATIONS
Official Says Organization
Does Not Control
Congress.

Washington. ID. G.. March f0.-A
denial Of charges brought against it
recently by the joint legislative com.
mittee of organization favoring modi-
fication of the Nolstead act was issued
Sunday by the anti-Saloon league,
through its general counsel, Wayne
Is. Wheeler.
The Anti-Saloon League does not
control Congress" declares Mr..
Wheeler's statement. I'VE all know
there has been corruption in enforc-
ing prohibition. The vets are respon-
sible for it. Wet men. have been APP
pointed to prohibition positions
through their political influence and
encouraged. by wet propagandists who
mock at law.
The source of the funds of the
Anti-Saloon League is the free will
gift of the members of the churches
of America.
patriotic citizens. Christian men
and women. finance this Organization
which is created. directed. financed,
supervised. and wholly controlled by
representatives appointed or elected by
the churches of America.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10

pine scouts. Some of the regiments
will tie composed of seven lettered
batteries and some of ten. Flexibility
as to the size and number of special
lists in each battery will be retained
to Kermit men of the proper training
and skill to be assigned TO the respec-
tive coast defenses.
One OF the new regiments. the
thirteenth will be distributed through
the defense along the Florida coast,
at Galveston, Tex. and Charleston,
s. c., with headquarters at Pensa-
cola.
No transfer of troops from present
posts is contemplated. The purpose
of Tao new organization is to make
il possible TO use the coast artillery
troops without confusion either as
field units for work with mobile guns
on railway mounts, or in the coast
dpfpucnS D.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
WILL RE-ORGAMIZE
COAST ARTILLERY s
OF UNITED STATES
Plans Provide for Creation
of Sixteen New Regi-
mentS.

Washington, ID. C.. March TO-
Reorganization Of the coast artillery
corps to provide for the creation of
sixteen regiments in the United States
and two in the Philippines was an
nounced Sunday at the War. Depart
ment.
Present numbered cdinpan,cS VII
be renamed as letsered b;stterics To
form these new regi,1ental units. Elk
listing battGlious as'gi,ad TO mobile
heavy artillery work will he expanded
into full regiments and retain their
present designations
Under the new plan the sixteen
regiments win be numbered from one
to sixteen inclusive and the two
Philippine scout regiments will be
known as the Dist and 92nd Philip
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
NEGRO BANDIT SHOT
Another Bla:,i Rusaes 10 Aid OF
White Man in Holdup.

Houston. Ten. March 1O-Ed WI
liams. negro. was shot and probably
fatally wounded when he attempted
to hold W ]. NJ. Davis. operator of
n street car. in an isolated part oi
the city late last night. He tried to
enforce his demands with n knife. but
Davis grapp,ed with him.
a negro passenger gave the alarm.
aid William BROOKS. another negro.
rushed to the aid of the white man.
shooting the bandit when he resented
the intrusion.
Davis suffered several painful cuts
but Is not believed to be seriously in
iured.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-03-10
A Sl,OO0,000 SNOW
TwO.inch White Blanket Benefits
Fruit and Grain i'm Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City. Okla. March TO-
The snow which blanketed the central
part of the state Saturday and Sun
Gay made roads almost imeassable but
benefited the grain and fruit crops
more than S1.000.000. according TO
John A. Whitehurst, president of the
State Board of Agriculture.
The snow was about two .inches
deep. 2
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Rsds to Retire Paper Money.

Moscow. Wsr-h 1o.-A decree
fixes April 10 as the last day for
general circulation of the old paper
money. The rate established by the
decree is 10000 rubles of 1929, to
one new gold note, which must be
bought in the state bank no later
than April 80. Announcement is
made here of the intention of Greece
to recognize the soviet government
and resume full diplomatic relations.
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GARRETT TO RUN
Ousied sheriff Says Citizens Have
Urged Him 10 Eater Race.

Ardmore, okla. March To-" Buck ="
Garrett, former Carter county sheriff.
who vas ouSted from office two years
ago ON charges Of having permitted
lawleSs conditions TO exist within the
county. Saturday announced his
candidacy for the same office, subject
TO the Democratic primary in August.
Garrett stated he had received petit
tons signed hy "one-fourth Of the
good citizens Of Carter county, urg
ing him to make tho race.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
SMITIIFIELD

Robert Corson has returned from
Massachusetts. where he went to at
tend the funeral of his father the late
James o. Corson of Freeman.
The card party and baked bean sup
per held at the Grange Hall Saturday
evening was very well attended.
Mrs. N. NJ. Hartford visited her
daughter Mrs. NJ G. Tracy of Oak
land Friday and Saturday of this
week.
The Village Book Club met with its
secretary Mrs. Blanch Mace Wednes-
Gay for an alt day meeting and was
rcorganized fdr the coming year. At
noon Il very nice dinner was served
and an epjoyable day passed by all.
Mrs. William Ellis is staying this
week with Mrs. Augusta and Miss
Flora Mosher while Mrs. Margie Gil
man visits in Madison.
The Birthday Club" met with Mrs.
Felix Srois Monday afternoon and
evening. delicious chicken supper
was served.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27

Word has been received from the
family of o. H. Miller that they have
arrived at Orlando, Florida, and plan
to remain there for a week.
Mrs. May Pratt Peakes is the guest
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ara
Pratt. Mr.. Pratt has been very III
at his home the past two weeks His
condition is improving and his many
friends are extending best wishes for
a speedy recovery.
The PhHathea sale held at the hall
Friday evening was a success. The
booths were tastefully arranged and
there was good attendance. Be
tween 81 and 80 dollars were cleared
Earle Palmer is placing running
water in his house.
The meeting OF the Kennebecside
Club, November %, was held at Tracy
Hall in the Prescott building at Good
Will. The roll call was answered. by
Thanksgiving Thoughts" The
speaker of the afternoon was DR.. John
p. Shaw of Fairfield who told of the
work at the Fairfield Sanitorium,
which was very interesting DR..
Shaw gave permission to be asked
questions.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
BINGHAM CENTER

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmont Doyle and
family we're entertained at Chester
Lombards at Bingham village last
Saturday evening by radio.
Mrs. Merton Taylor who has been
working for Mrs. Charles Holway of
Solon village has finished work and
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs Arlie McClintick en-
tertained their neighbors, Mr. and
Mrs Carroll Taylor and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Savage and son
last Saturday night, playing "63." A
treat Of apples candy, pop corn and
sweet cider was passed and Il very
enjoyable evening spent.
George Gilman of Bingham village
recently purchased stumpage of
George Brown and is now cutting his
years supply Of wood there.
Carroll Taylor recently purchased
d nice COW of parties in Athens.
Damie Flanders and son. Millard of
East Solon are spending this week
with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Curtis and
family.
Selden Curtis recently spent a week
visiting his uncle, Chester Flanders
and family of Madison
Bertha Lane OF Embden spent the
week end with her friend, Mildred
McAllistcr at Charlie Joyce's.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27

illness from pneumonia, was buried
in the Crocker' cemetery. November
10. Mr.. Gilman was SO years old
and is survived by his wife Mrs
Thurza (Goodale) Gilman who was
former resident of st. Albans.
Mr.. and Mrs. U. S. Parker who have
been living in st. Adams village will
return to their farm in North St. AL
bans this week.
Eleven new books have been pur-
chased for the East st. Albans lib
rary and eleven more have been
ordered. 90 4'' t''.'''' 'N 4
Mrs. Lizzie Thompson OF Corinna
was a visitor at 9ttints, Mrs. Nal
vina Nichols last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Ellis. Mrs
Eunice Hill of Palmyra and Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Glidden of Newport were
visitors in Portland, November 20 to
November %.
Friends in town of Earle Bryant
the little son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Bryant. will be pleased to hear that
he is now home from the Tibbetts
Hospital and getting along nicely.
Mrs. Ann Ramsdel who has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. Ella How
land in Clinton is now with her
daughter, Mrs. Carrie Fisher in St
Adams.
Mrs Guy Weymouth is at present
writing quite poorly.
Mrs. Melissa Cole who has been
visiting at K. G. sCroekers is now
home.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
News of Somerset's Busy Towns

for the cooking. Following the sup
per Roland r. Patten of Skowhegan
business manager of the Independents
Reporter. spoke for about thirty min
utes. his subject being Famous Amer
leans. Some OF Whom | Have Met and
Known" Among the noted people
mentioned We're Cyrus IL. Is. Curtis.
Il native of Portland now al the head
Of the Curtis Publishing Company OF
Philadelphia. issuing the Ladies Home
journal. Saturday Evening Post. and
Country Gentleman. Frank A. Mum
sey was another character taken mp.
Mr.. Munsey. it seems. was born in
Merger, and is now one of the big
figures in the publication world. He
has for many years been resident of
New York City Mr. Patten told of Il
visit made by Ex-president W. II. TAFT
to Skowhegan and being present at
the dinner party given by the late
Frank w Briggs in his honor. The
speaker also told of the career Of Dr..
James Leon Williams, a native OF
Concord, the gentleman whose sum
mer home is prominent on the wester-
ly shore of the Kennebec Ur. Will
liams will be recalled as having given
the address on Memorial Day in
Bingham in 1923. Mr.. Patten speaks
of him as the best known. in literary
and scientific circles. OF any man
Somerset County has ever produced.
At the close the president thanked Mr..
Patten personally for his presence
and his talk and the club extended
the recognition in the form Of ris-
ing vote of thanks.
Mr. Patten was accompanied on his
visit here by Judge Edward F. Dan
forth, Robie l.. Watson. Harold l.,
Larry and William McCarty. Mr.
Watson is business manager for the
Emery Brown dry goods store at
Skowhegan, Mr.. Mccarthy is in charge
OF the WoQIWorth store and Mr.. Larry
is employed by Thomas G. Lord.
The club now has a membership Of
about seventy young men. II plans
to hold meetings of this kind. once a
month, throughout the winter.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27

John Wakefield and Charlie Elms
secured a fine buck deer one day last
week
Chester Farrar and wife were in
Garland Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. l.. Huokins entertained
relatives from Brewer. Ney. %.
Albert Sawyer is the guest of his
daughter. Mrs Norman Hight in Dex-
ter Until after Thanksgiving.
Dwight Ames and wife will spend
Thanksgiving in Brownville the
guests Of Mrs. Ames' parents
Miss Ethelyn Addition returned to
her school in Dexter Monday after
one weeks illness.
Elwin Nutter and wife also a Mr..
Gingrass and family haVe moved into
the Nell Randell house.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
EAST SkOWHEGAN

J. A Lowell who recently lost his
buildings by fire, has disposed OF his
horses and COWS and moved to Show
hegan village where he has employ
ment.
Ward Chapman of Hartland was
calling on friends here recently.
Lee Barnes who for the past year
has resided on Herbert Green's farm,
known as the Horace Eaton farm, Is
moving to Madison.
Friends here of Mrs. Rose Eaton
are sorry to know of her continued i'll
health at the home of Mrs. Mildred
Turner at Skowhegan village.
Mr. Lavoy has moved into the house
vacated few months ago by Jesse
Wheelock and known as the Lyon
place.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
CAN THE TOWN BENEFIT RI
ADDITIONAL MOVING PUn
THEATRE?

Continued from Page One,
We show the best pictures Obtain
If we don't what producers womb
suggest. We have cooperated
any organization desiring to run
fit pictures. You get the use /
auditorium for amateur rebp1
and plays at a price so low az
almost ridiculous. A second N
would reduce the annual incoI
the town from its Municipal BpI
$500.
In the above narrative. and nj
summary, we have told you only
things as you yourself know 4
true. and we have drawn only
conclusions therefrom. We
been for many years citizens a
community and we have tried ls|
a reputation for good citizenshsl
are just going to believe thal
will see the thing about as vi
If so, the contract between us an
town, which now has only six
to run, will be completed as ii st
and quite to our satisfaction. an
sincerely believe, to the advants
Skowhegan and to each inhai
thereof.
SMITH & ST. LEDGER. Ia
Skowhegan Opera Ho
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
EAST SOLON
BPW C1ab Planning Series OF Eyeifts

A business meeting of the BPW
! Club was held Tuesday evening in the
club rooms. with the president, Miss
Blanch Jewett, presiding. The sal
ute to the flag was given and "Ameri-
ca" was sung. The seeretarys re-
port was read by MISS Ruth L. lies
and Miss Margaret NJ. Chase, general
chairman of "The Rose Girl" COM
mittee reported on the show The
club voted to have Dr. Little, presi-
dent of the University of Maine here
to address the club at some future
date: A meeting of the finance COM
mittee was held preceding the regu-
lar meeting with the chairman Miss
Doris Humphrey in charge. The
club was divided into five groups, each
group to do something to raise money
for the club. There will be a rum
mage sale. New Years dance, card
party, food sale and spring dance Civ
en- by the different groups, one event
to take place each month.
MISS Alice r. Parker reported for
the committee on community work
and turned over $500 to the club.
which had been raised at the card
party on Monday night, to buy stock
ings, and small necessary articles. A
ten-cent collection was taken and this
money was also added to the above
mentioned fund.
The club members were urged to
sell as many Redpath Lyceun tickets
as possible and tickets for @the next
entertainment. .psxt Monday evening
December list. are now on sale by all
BPW members,
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27

Bert Goodrich sent his family two
nice deer from the woods,
Mrs. r. A. Vittum is i'll with laryn-
gifts.
The Ladies' Home Circle will meet
with Mrs. Minnie Jones Thursday.
December 4th.
George Cross and Kendall Cross
went to Moore's Siding. Monday for h
weeks hunting.
Mrs. Kendall Cross leaves Wednes-
day for a week with school friends at
Brownville.
The d. A. r. Chapter will meet with
Mrs Nellie Paul Friday, Dec. 5.
Mrs. Hattie Merrill was called to
Arson last week where her daughter
Matte was thrown from team while
on her way to school and badly bruis-
ed
.sMrs. Alice Foss Of Athens is stop
ping with her niece Mrs. Samuel Lib
by.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NOTES
A fair sized congregation assembled
for the morning service last Sunday
in spite of the inclement weather. The
large number of children who came
ont to Sunday School shows us that
the interest aroused Rally Day still
continues.
The Y. p. S. c. L. service was in
spring, every member present taking
some part.
The good sized evening congrega
tion had the need of the overhauling
and repairing of the pipe organ brot
to their attention in an unusual man
ner, not anticipated by either the pas
tor or the organist.
Services at the Solon Congregation
al Church next Sunday Nov 30, as
usual Morning service at 1890; SER
mon by the pastor H. l.. Wass, subject
Preparation Evening service at Z
p. m. subject Life as Il business, or
the business of living" Sunday
School at 1145 Il. m, Y. p. S. c. e. at
els p. m.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
SOI(,N

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Davis are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth
of daughter which was born Satur-
day morning, November %.
Word was received here Monday of
the death of Cephas Jackman at his
home in Norwood, Mass on Monday
morning.
There will be a basket ball game
at Caratunk Hall. Friday evening, No
vember 2S between Pennington State
Normal School and Solon High School.
Lawrence Rochon who has been END
ployed in Solon garage all the season
has finished work and returned to his
home in lewiston
Encyclopedia for sale Brlttania,
50 volumes with case, $l5. Reming-
ton typewriter, $l0;desk SIS, Cham
bers encyclopedia with it, Beds; SO.
All kinds of furniture. tools, guns at
your price H. b. Whipple. Bingham.
Mrs. Elizabeth Yittum who has been
quite i'll is convalescing.
Mrs Charles Holway who has been
i'll at her home has returned to her
work at the telephone Office.
Mr.. and Mrs A. c. Head will en-
tertain at dinner Thursday a family
party of thirty or more.
The meeting of the Woman's Club
which was to be held on Dec, 3 will
be omitted
Mrs. Flora Hutchins who has been
III with bad cold at East Madison,
came to Solon Monday, to stay a while
with her daughter Mrs. Joseph Mer-
rll
Mrs. Lydia Rowell received word
Sunday of the death of her brother
widow at Dover on Saturday night.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27

Mrs. James Green and children are
passing few weeks with her par
ents Mr., and Mrs. Horace Kelley in
Hinckley.
George Kelley from Hinckley is
stopping at James Green's during the
absence of his niece, Mrs. Green.
Miss Doris Jewell who is attend
ing school at Good VIII, was home
over the week end and Sunday She
was accompanied by one of her
schoolmates, Miss Airline Hicks.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Jarvell, Mr..
and Mrs Leland Jewell and son We're
Sunday guests of Elwood Jewell
Mrs. Sarah Drew. is very sick at
this writing with pneumonia. Not
much hopes of recovery.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
Harmony School Notes

The South Road school. DorI
Dexter, teacher, reports the fold
for the term closing Novembel
Upon the opening of the school
tember 2. sixteen pupils Were
rolled in seven grades
Those having the best record
tendance are: First grade. 4
Brown and Ashley RoweH.
grades, Carl Hurd. Raymond y
Louise Stineford and Harold
Those ranking next IN attendant
Erland and Alice Cobb, Raymond
William DOre, and Pearl Lake
At our earliest opportunity VI
ganized the Lakeview School lmI
ment League, having seventeen
bers. The following officers
erected: President, Harold \
vice president, William Dore; |
tary. Louise Stineford; treasured
vim Lake; treasurer's secretary
Hurd. doorkeeper, Alice Cobb.
executive committee was compOd
the following members: WI
Dore, Pearl Lake and Luigi Al
On the evening of October let
League held a Spiderweb Social
Columbus Day program. TIN
ceeds of this social were somd
over $8. The evening OF 0cto
we held our second social evehI
ing Halloween entertainnlen9
box social. We realized over Y
dollars from this attempt.
We have already made severa|
ditions to our school equipment
are planning to add some new
ords, and several volumes. to)
school library in the near lutl9
At our last meeting our seer
Louise Stineford resigned and
Lake was elected to the vacant
During the last six weeks w
ployed a gold and silver star
roll. The whisperers for Il
tire week receiving a gold star)
one having three honor days
yer one. The stars have inc1
each week so that the last week
pupil received a star. only oh|
which was a silver one
In the terms spelling race
/. Almon Brown and Ashley u
were tied with an equal num1
zoos. Second grade. Erland
third, Raymond Dore; fourth
Cobb; fifth, Pearl Lake incl
and seventh grades both mlsSeul
ing a complete record OF loos'
We have also had five lOo PEI
spelling contests in the tour i
grades, those winning are \
Hurd. Louise Stineford, Pear
William, Dore, Alice Cobb ana /
Lake.
Those winning with less than
mistakes in our five 90 per cen1
tests are Harold Hurd. William
Louise Stineford and Pearl LAY
In the bird contest Of one
duration, Harold Hurd won NJ
total of "a. With the vege'aiu,,I
fruit contest of one week, faro"I
won with a list of 2S2, Louise /
ford a close second, having
249. The animal contest wa o1
most exciting Of all, Allce "a
member of the fourth grade wy
with 376 animals. ..
After a two weeks fd''lI' W.
winter term will reopen i'e''
Sth.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
HARMONY

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Crosby and two
children of Bangor visited their pa
rents Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Crosby
Mr. Wallace Sinclair and children
were in Bangor recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Michaels of
Belfast, Miss Doris Roberts and friend
OF Springfield, Mass. were week end
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Leighton.
Wilson G. Bailey of Carmel was a
week end guest of friends here.
Mrs. S. A. Haynes visited her daugh-
ter Mrs. Kimball in Wateryille last
week
Nelson Herrick is suffering from
blood poisoning in one of his arms but
is better at this writing. DR.. Eager
is in attendance.
Thursday evening Dec 4 will he
election of officers in Harmony Grange
1874 It is hoped all members will
present
East Somerset Pomona will meet
with Harmony Grange Wednesday,
Dec. 3.
The Ladies' Aid of the NJ f. Church
will hold their annual sale supper and
entertainment Dec. 2nd.
Mrs Fred Davis Is in Rockland
Mrs. n. II. Herrick returned Mon
day evening from a trip to Massa-
chusetts and Vermont.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
HINCKLEY

Mrs. l.. M. Barnes was In Skowhe-
gan Thursday, guest of Mrs. Lillian
burlington.
Miss Nellie f. Holway of Madison
was a caller for a short time in town
Saturday.
The Sociability Club met Saturday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. f.. j.
Mitchell and passed a very pleasant
time.
Rev. and Mrs. George Merriam of
Skowhegan were in town Friday even
ing to attend the Philathea sale held
at the hall.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
cURRIER DISTRICT

Mrs. George Pooler who has been
visiting with her sister Mrs Eugene
A. Currier has returned TO her home
at Lisbon Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Wheeler of
Brunswick accompanied by Miss
Florence L. Roberts and Miss Agnes
NJ. Roberts of Lisbon Falls We're the
week end guests of their sister Mrs
Eugene A. Currier.
The independent-reporter., 1924-11-27
SOlon N. F.. Church
/ G p sherbnrne. r1stol

]. G. p. Sherburne. Faslo'
Sunday. November @olh l'''o %,
morning worship; anthem. on
1l.4s a. m. Sunday school -.?V :,
Sunday School at Maple of3'e q ),
house; 6.15 p. m. EpW 80 tor
ZOO D. M, evening service N'
con lecture. .5
Wednesday, pecember "a' ,ha
mid week prayer service a.
sonage.