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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

Clara Buker who with her son
Charles, wife and two children were
upstairs got out with very lit
tie clothing and saved few things
which were well soaked with water
I. b. Tague lost a large quantity Of
hay and grain as there were twenty
one horses in the stable at the time
All We're gotten out He also lost a
garage. large amount OF carpen-
ter's tools. The origin OF the fire
has not been determined as it start
ed in the back end of Mr.. Trips
stable.
The New Portland and North Arson
fire departments were called and did
fine work in checking the fire as we'll
as the fire department here Neigh
bours and friends opened their houses
to the people burned out and they are
all comfortable The estimated loss
of the fire is about S30. 900. This is
the third fire which has occurred in
North New Portland during the month
of April. The first was April Is,
1919, April 9, 1922, April IS. 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

ent of the Commonwealth Edison Co
of Chicago and an early associate OF
Mr.. Coffin, read statement, telling
of the work done by Mr.. Coffin.
Mr. Coffin is the 2Sth person to re-
ceive honorary membership in the In
stitute Those who have preceded
him are: Brig Gen. James Allen,
[. S. A.; Col George M. Anderson,
L. S. A; Prof. Svante August Arr
henius Stockholm; Brig. Gen. John
]. Carty, vice president of the A. T.
& T.; Prof. Charles F. Gambler
Thomas A. Edison; Prof Charles Fa-
bry. Paris General G.. Ferris, Paris (;
Prof George Forbes, London; Prof
Hendrix A. Lorentz, Holland; Sena-
tor Guglielmo Marconi, inventor OF
radio; DR.. T. c. Wendenhall. Rayenna
Ralph Modjcski, Philadelphia; Rear
o; Dr. A. A. Nicholson. Chicago; DR..
Admiral Joseph b. Murdock, U. S. NJ;
Prof. Heike Kamerlingh Onnes. Hol-
land, Sir Charles A. Parsons, Eng
land Gen John J. Pershing. U. S. A.;
Ralph w. Pope. Elizabeth, N. j.; Prof.
Theorore William richards. Harvard
University; Rear Admiral William S.
Sims, L. S. N; Frank j. Sprague,
New York; Maj. General George o.
Squire, U. S. A; R1or Admiral David
Watson Taylor, L. S. N; Sir Joseph j,
Thompson, England; Prof. William c.
Unwin. London and DR.. Harvey w.
Wiley, Washington.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
BUSINESS OF THE APRIL
PROBATE COURT
Various Matters Acted Upon at the
Regular Monthly Sessions with
Judge Small Presiding

At the April term of probate court
Somerset County, the following mat
ters were acted upon.
Administration granted in estate OF
AbiatlS b. Tyler late of st. Adams
Monira NJ. Tyler, administrative: of
George W. Varney, late of Pittslield,
Charles II. Narney, administrator; OF
Marcellus A. Donnell, late of Fair
field. Bessie Maud Carter. administra-
trix; of John A. Wood, late of Hart
land, William f. Hinton, administra-
tor; of Clara +. Mckinney, late of
Madison. Charles II, Mckinney, ad-
ministrator; of Hattie |. Campbell,
late of Athens, Manley Campbell, ad-
ministrator.
Wills allowed. executors appointed
in estate of Lenora Mason, late OF
Canaan, Abbie Putnam, executriX; OF
Edward l.. Gilman, late of ST. AL
bans, Emma l.. Gilman exccutriX; of
Cyrille b. Gagnon, late OF Fairfield,
Mary Matilda Gagnon, eXecutrix; of
Elba Danforth, late of Skowhegan,
Lola G. and Charles L. Danforth ex-
ecutors of Isabelle NJ. Caron, late of
Anson, Nelson J. and Mary J. Caron,
executors Final accounts allowed in
estate of Joseph c. Viles. late of
Skowhegan of Joseph Nyc, late OF
Fairfield; of Elmira Otis. late of
Fairfield. of Maria l.. Wing, late of
Fairfield; of George A. Blais, late of
Jackman; of Lydia S. Cummings, late
of Bingham.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
! GF0RGE OTIS SMITH AND ASSOCIATES
f0RIHY Of CONFIDENCE Of PEOPLE
ference With President Coolidge Results in
Approval Of Press Statement

ping of the Nays return until the
last moment.
When the times comes that Ameri-
can industry and commerce are fore
ed to depend in large part upon for
eign oil, the American Navy, as well
as other arms of national defense,
should have its reserves of Ameri-
can oil to fall back upon. Any 9TH
er policy would endanger national
security.
The prime purpose in retaining the
oil contained in the naval reserves be-
ing safety, the administration of
these reserves should be animated by
principles of saving publicly owned
oil for these future needs rather than
of saving public funds from pres
ent expenditure. The choice be-
tween oil and dollars has to be made
The oil that now remains under
government control, or that can be
bought under such control, must be
treasured not for its market value,
especially in these days of low prices,
but for its emergency value at some
future date. The oil in the naval
reserves is not to be used to supple
ment inadequate appropriations for
current needs, but to be held for flu
ture needs. Obviously, this policy,
which simply reiterates the original
purpose, can not be carried into full
execution except with the approval
of Congress and by the appropria-
ton of the needed funds. Consider
able funds will be needed to provide
fOr ~
needs, considerable more funds to
purchase oil to fill those tanks, and
still more funds to test and develop
possible additional reserve. Without
mony the existing reserves can nelth-
er be adequately protected nor fully
utilized in fulfilment of their true
purpose.
Whatever may be the outcome of
litigation now pending, in the prose-
cution at which the several Govern
ment agencies are cooperating. the
Presidents Commission intends to
base immediate recommendation for
administrative action upon the broad
principle of preserving for the Navy
as much as possible of the Nays oil
reserves until the Navy's need is
most urgent. Many and difficult tech
nical questions must be studied, re-
lating both to the governments re-
quirements and to the adequacy of
present reserves. 1t is realized also
that the oil problem of the future in
wolves far more than the naval needs
alone, as the national defense in
cludes provision for war industries,
sea-borne transport, and any move
ments-all the activities, in fact of a
mobiliZed nation
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
President Rebekah Assembly Here
the Goth

There will be a special meeting of
Priscilla Rebekah Lodge next Tues
day evening, April 29th. Mrs. Mar
garet Peabody of Richmond, president
of the Rebekah Assembly of Maine,
will be the guest of honor. Degree
work will be conferred and a large
attendance is hoped for. Mrs. Pea
body will be entertained by Mrs. Ora
w. Walliere, who is planning supper
party for her guest, to which several
Rebekahs have been invited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

commission on oil reserves oil
y. George Otis Smith of Skow-
..d Washington, is chairman
Conference with President
last week and according to
,;or received by the Report
[n,aslVr ,raC, from DR.. Smith, the Presid-
.oyed re'. the committees state
app' sotore giving it to the press.
.l'itb u was undoubtedly selected
o, sad the commission because he
cav sau a mart in the first move to-
nau "roating these naval reserves,
,ears ago, under President
T with with Dr.. Smith as chairman
..,enant Commander, NJ. c. Ro-
~ who has been assigned by
Secretary Cn' of the Navy to serve
.mmission as its secretary. After
on President Coolidge, the
rtission issued the following state
nolicy under which the Presid-
Commission on oil reserves has
.nnointed and under which it ap-
IAss ss its task is the definite policy
rservation in aid of national sec
nresent is a period of oyerpro-
m of oil, but an approaching
sse of American oil can be
forecasted for consumption is
H. increasing and already pro-
IN has begun to drop from the
ssures of last year. American
ran not long continue the bulk
worlds needs. Conservation
hires are the part of wisdom |;
|ices that will make for thrift in
ne Of oil may well be adopted by
industries and the general pub
bat the plan of reserving oil tor
h national defense even more in
btly demands public approval.
Presidents Commission regards
beds of the Navy as fundamental
study of the situation but, at
S,me time, fully appreciates the
er aspect as to the whole ques-
h national security and prosper
Navy itself is a national insur-
olicy and adequate of the best
nor the navy from an indispens-
part of this provision for the
II security. The naval oil
ws we're created with the dec
purpose that the Government
ownership of as large tracts OF
nds as could he then found, SO
provide for any future needs OF
Nary. The original intent, de-
in a time of plenty, was to
oil where nature placed 1t
|a the time when oil in the guam
then needed could not be had
bgh the ordinary trade channels.
purpose was later reiterated by
ssnera Board of the navy in its
Of national defense by recon-
linz "the purchase of oil for the
Is needs as long as it is pos
TO do so, thus defering the tap
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
Candidate for Representative

l shall be a Democratic candidate
for the nomination of Representative
to the Legislature from Madison at
the June primary election. | shall
appreciate very much any support
which may be received.
GEORGE e. CLOUGH
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

Mrs. E. +. McNeelie, who has been
in Augusta visiting with her sister
Mrs. Blaine Owen, has returned home.
John l.. Fish of the Independent
Reporter is again located at his home
6S Middle street His telephone
number is 35-3.
Friends of Col. and Mrs. r. l..
Marston will be interested to learn
that they have named their young son
Roy l.. Marston, Jr.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
SENIORS ARE READY
FOR FULL HOUSE
Will Give Full House
In Return
Tomorrow Evening is the Date OF the
Performance to be given by
Class OF 1924

Tomorrow evening. Friday. the
twenty-fifth, at the Opera House,
will be seen the LAST and
BIGGEST theatrical event of the sea-
son, when the class OF 1924 will pre-
sent for the first annual senior show
the screaming three-act farce-comedy
"A Full House." For the past three
weeks the specially selected cast of
fourteen has been rehearsing daily
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

The full committee for the Eastern
Star supper on the evening of May
18th is composed of Mrs. Harriet
Gledhill, John l.. Fish, Mr. and Mrs
Howard Friend. Mrs. B. NJ, Friend
Mrs. Effie c. Furber, Mr.. and Mrs. r
c. Fox. Mrs. Eva Gerald Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Cover. Miss Doris
Cover, Mrs. frankie Green, Mrs
Zelphia Goggin. Miss Susie Harris,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Fl. Hawes, Mr. and
Mrs. J. w. Higgins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Holmes Pickett. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Lyndon Lancaster. The entertain
ment committee is composed of Mrs.
Ethel j. Morrow. Miss Blarch B. Pol
lard and Dr.. and Mrs. c. e. Richard
SON
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
WOULDN'T YOU LIKE A NEW CAR?

previously announced Model IA Buick touring car car
price $10S0 will be bestowed as gt
vicinity during the next three months ANY
Reporter privilege of nominating trlend
b this good fortune This may
obligation either fo the
y for the nominated II you
nominate the winner he or she ought 10
Itw you a good long ride for your courtesy,
necessarily be friend neghbor or
acquaintance will be most likely to select
mOne with whom have friendly neighboy relations IL
ud be perfectly for some worthy
you only slight acquaintance with him. or dd
him will have difficulty in thinking OF
woman, neighbor otherwise, who would
especially who perhaps aside from this cnance
bow offered would feel able to IA machine
is also entirely for you to nominate yourself and that
often ii this kind Whether not you
ose place nomination to nominate someone
should the list will soon De
e public You write with entire confidence regarding
matter will dvulged without consent
Just this $0S0 automobile, with all its posSib-
s is to who need expend dollar for It,
which before offered to Somerset
uV people and is likely to be again for long time we
not made the matter write and will further explain
Don't hetate acquainances all over
rs County waiting for whom
n send
Ihe following nomination blank properly filled out is Of itself
~o Tor one hundred
INDEPENDENT REPORTER COMPANY
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

William Madden, who came to
Skowhegan about two weeks ago from
Freeport, to work at the Somerset
Shoe factory, spent the week end at
his home, returning Sunday night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24
JUDGE BARNES WILL Be
SPEAKER MAY 80
Russell Post e.. l. X. Selects Recently
Appointed Justice ior Memorial
Da, Address

The members OF Russell Post G. A.
Il. have procured Judge Charles z.
Barnes OF Houlton TO deliver the
annual Memorial Day Address in
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

Miss Christine Brophy of Fairfield
was in town Monday night to attend
the BPW dance and was the guest of
Miss Clara NJ. Libby.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

JUDGE CHARLES p. BARNES
Skowhegan. Judge Barnes has late
ly been appointed Justice of the
Supreme Court of Maine to fill the
vacancy caused by the death OF
Justice George NJ. Hanson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-24

Observation-Disclosures 500 year.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-03
City Items

Elks Fair closes Tonight. $7,OoO cash given away.-adVt.
 Mir. and Mrs. Carl Neumann will entertain some of their friends at the Shuttle Meadow club on Friday eve ming. Mrs. Patty Lee Clark of. Hart ford will speak on her recent trip to Japan, China and the Philippines.
 Quality spring dresses, moderate prices. Mary Elizabeth. ST W. Main, Professional Bldg.-advt.
 Winthrop council, Sons and Daugh- ters of Liberty, will meet Wednesday evening at 7:S0 o'clock. Cards will be played following the meeting.
 A daughter has been born to Mir. and Mrs. John Bonol of 6s East Main street. Mrs. Bono was Formerly Miss Mildred Johnson of that address.
 The initiatory degree will be con- ferred on a class of candidates at a meeting of Phsnix lodge, I. O. 0. F.. tomorrow evening. The officers will hold a short rehearsal at 7:S0 o'clock.
 The Stanley Women's Relief corps will hold its regular social tomorrow afternoon from 2:15 until o'clock at c. A. R. hall.
 Mrs. Henry Boilard of 13 Summer street began her duties as organist at the church of All Saints on West street at the services yesterday.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-03

on. Garon had to be stretched out on the floor and sat upon before the po- lice were able to remove the cuffs.
 Garon told the court that he had bought two pints of liquor Saturday night and drank it, after which he did not remember what he had done. He was fined s10 for drunkenness and breach of tn epeace and s10 for resist ance.
 Stabcrt Escapes Penalty
 Fred Stabcrt would be bad man to have hit one with his fist for when he hit Charles. .Staland in the jaw with his open hand--as he told the court he gave him a bad cut on the inside of his mouth and concussion of the brain that put Staland in d daZed con- dition for three days. Stabert was ar raigncd on q charge of assault and Judgment was suspended in the case.
 The assault is alleged to have taken place Wednesday in an automobile sales concern where Staland had been sent for sonic parts. Stabert told the court that he had walked up to Staland to get an explanation of stories that Staland was alleged to have been circulating about him. Sta land is alleged to have closed his fists and called Stabert vile name, with the result that, to use Stabert's words, T slapped him.
 Violated Auto Laws
 Arthur l.. Noltz, charged with not having tail light on his machine. and driving without an operators license. was fined s3 on the first count and s5 on the second. Tho costs were re- mitted, Voltz pleaded guilty on both counts.
 Alleged store Theft
 Goctano Sayoca of 335 Myrtle street, charged with stealing & worth of merchandise from the r. w. Wool worth store Saturday night, had his case continued until Thursday morn ing. A representative of the store was in court and told the judge that the company did not wish to press the charge. Judge Alling said Tt is not the wishes of the company that we are governed by but the wishes of the state"
 The case against Alexander Belina of 24 Clark street charged with yiolat- ing the liquor law was continued un- til tomorrow. Judge William F. Man gan appeared for the defendant.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-03
One Killed, Seven Hurt
 In Maryland Train Wreck

Baltimore, March 3.--S. w. Ger hart of Lynchburg. Va, was killed and seven other persons, five of them women, were injured last night. The train, bound from Buffalo to Wash ington and consisting of ten cars, was partially derailed on tho bank of Lake Roland, Brightside station. Five of the coaches left the track. Two of the cars turned over. Officials of the railroad today attributed the &C., cident 10 spreading rails.
New Britain herald., 1924-03-03

Your reputation as a hostess suffers unless you use the best fiavoring eN- tracts. Preserve it by using Bakers. All grocers.--adyt.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-11

must be had soon or they would re-
cline from further operations. 1t had
been long morning and the custom
airy waffle and coffee had dwindled
to few laggard calories. Yes, We
would stop at the next town and en-
joy real dinner.
"What the candidly remarked
Dwight as the bug suddenly went in
to commissions, sneezed once or twice
and then died out completely II
suppose that Is another bearing.''
And sure enough it was. A hasty
examination revealed the fact that the
oil was all gone and the bearings
were so dry that they squeaked quite
plainly when in motion. We had been
very cautious in keeping the oil tank
full and couldn t understand why it
should drain so quickly. Looking back
along the highway long black line
followed to within few feet of the
car. We looked again. Yes, it was
oil. There was a leak somewhere.
Dwight again examined the motor and
this time found where a pipe connec
tion had Jared loose and permitted
the oil to ooze freely out onto the
ground.
Remembering that we had passed. n
town about ten miles back we decided
that before us lay our shortest route,
and without further hesitation resign
ed ourselves to our fate and started |
after our oil. 1t did seem rather
warm now. Yes, it was very warm
Mile after mile we walked and still /
no sign Of civilization. No one seemed I
to notice us and motorists passed us
without even a comforting smile. We
began to grow weary and our legs
became numb; this was very hard on
one unused to it. Would we never
reach town.
"Do you want ride boysg' I
turned expecting to see the beautiful
face of an angel. Never. before had
heard such wonderful words. A
smiling face beamed down on us from
a Dodge touring car, inviting us to
ride with him. Yes, we would ride,
we were becoming very tired and
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-11
THE ATTRACTIVE PARCEL.

A simple gift attractively wrapped
often makes happier impression than
more elaborate present carelessly
done up. 1t is not necessary to spend
a great deal of money dressing up the
packages, but gay colored paper, a
bright ribbon or colored coru, perhaps
a picture of holly wreath will trans
form a mere bundle to very pleas
antly mysterious packet.
If the parcels are to be sent away,
they should be securely wrapped in
paper tough enough to stand much
handling and pressure in the mail
sacks, and mailed early. If
there is anything breakable in the
parcel, it should be packed in wood
en- box or one of heavy corrugated
board, and wele stuffed about with
crushed newspapers, excelsior or some
hing similar to- take the shock of
rough handling. When you realize the
tons and tons of Christmas mail that
70 through the post offices at this
line of year, you will not wonder that
airly stiff cardboard boxes and the
usual wrapping paper are crushed and
orn.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-11
SEEING AMERICA FIRST
By Bill Conger.

Continued from page y
selves in boat. A short distance out
was q tiny islano of rocks where the
seals made their home and romped and
played, much to the amusement of the
on1ookers. They are funny animals;
SO awkward on land, and yet moving
with the grace of chorus girl in the
water. While we were looking they
gave us several exhibitions of fancy
and high diving which were striking
evidences Of their aquatic ability.
That just about concluded the sight
seeing novelties of this place, and as
our time was rather limited we de-
cided to move on.
There were so many places to see
that we hardly knew where to go
first. It was afternoon now, and as
San Francisco is large city, we knew
it would be impossible to 60 every
whore. So we just started driving in
hopes that our way would lead to some
out of the ordinary place. We were
getting tired asking cops and stop
ping at gas stations only for informa
tion. We had been in the city six
hours SO we should know it pretty
we'll by now anyhow.
We headed back toward town and
pretty soon came to large gateway,
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1924-12-11

which, according to nearby sign
! was the entrance to the Preside. This
looked pretty good, SO we deciosd IL
! go in and have a look at the big guns
/ The Preside is one of the strong
est fortresses in the country; it =
mammoth defense guns pointing men
acingly towards the entrance to the
Golden Gate; standing threat to any
| invading enemy. And it seemed SO
peaceful there. veritable park where
the soldiers spend the greater part of
their time in friendly inactivity, thar
it was hard to conceive of the great
destructive power hidden here. AS
formidable as it may seem, 1T remains
as quiet and demure as lamb until
the time comes when the defensive
must be taken.
So we left the Preside feeling more
and more secure as American citizens.
II was late by this time and we
found it necessary to hurry back to
beat the big evening rush at the fer
ry. There were many more attractive
places in Frisco and now am sorry
that did not spend more time there.
But we were anxious to be on our
way; we still felt the desire to travel
and see more of the country
The following day we bade the
Stoufers goodbye and started out on
the next lap of our journey. The old
bug was running like 21-jewel Wal
than, after Dwight's recent overhaul
ing, and we figured that we could |
easily make Los Angeles in day and
a half. Later we discovered that that
was poor guess.
We knocked off a hundred miles
that afternoon, reaching Salinas, near
the coast, just about dark. Here we
met no other than AL. G.. Barnes him
self and were greatly tempted by the
cries Of the wild animals and the
shouts of enthusiastic youngsters to
90 up to the big tent. Our better
Judgment held us away, however, and
us that we should go to bed
early and rise early if we were to
make Los Angeles on the following
lay. And so, after we had outlined
our course for the final dash from a
road map, we gave ourselves up to the
pleasure and comfort of sweet sleep.
When we arose the next morning we
we're in the highest of spirits and
quite unconscious of impending dis
lster. The day was beautiful, too,
ind quite warm; yes, as we later con-
'luded, damnably hot. With an early
tart and such favorably weather
heartily agreed with Dwight when he
aid we would dance in Hollywood
hat night. His inspiration lacked
naterial backing.
Along about noon our inner parts j
lainly informed us that nourishment !,