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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
WEST MOSCOW

December the Good VIII Club
held a very enjoyable meeting with
Mrs. Florence Collins at her pleas
ant home in Bingham village, with
a good attendance. After the usual
program, with music furnished by the
yictrola, a busy afternoon was spent
in working for the Christmas tree.
The hostess served a hountiful treat
of popcorn, cakes, sailed peanuts.
assorted candy and two kinds of
home made fudge. On the after
noon of December II, all members
who can conveniently will meet at
Mrs. Artie Collins and help pop corn
and fill the bags for the annual
Christmas tree and also. the school
house tree. which will be at Mrs.
Mabel Hilton's December IS. The
club will serve dinner at noon. and
a Christmas program, with suitable
music will be given in the after
noon before the gifts are taken from
the tree 1t is hoped all members
may be present upon the merry oc-
casion and all the children, too
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
S0ITH SOLON

Somerset Academy was very much
Saddened by the death, last week, of
their former principal Arthur Hight,
who died last Wednesday night after
long illness. 80
Miss Mildred Boyington. teacher in
Washington school stayed down oyer
the week end this week.
There is to be a Christmas tree
at Washington school in the after
noon of December 10th to which
everybody is invited.
There was birthday party at
Byron Harville November 2S.. which
was a surprise party, given for Mrs.
Haryil's sister, Miss Arlie Chase
Mr. and Mrs. j. B. Gardiner and
Miss Boyington were in Skowhegan
Saturday doing their Christmas shop
ping.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
NORTH NEW PORTLAND

Mr. and Mrs. George Collins of
Flagstaff are spending a few days in
town called by the illness of their
daughter Mrs. Cecil Trip.
The Quazweelikit. Club met Tues
day evening with Nellie Pratt. Let
tie Hutchins won first prize Marie
kennison, consolation. Refresh
ments were served.
Mrs. Fred Knowles was at Port
land Wednesday and Thursday OF last
week
Mrs. J. L. Quint is confined to the
house with grippe, also John Abbott.
Mrs E. l.. Hutchins and Mrs. II. n
'iles left Thursday for few days
visit with relatives at Portland.
Louise Pratt returned to Bangor
Thursday after spending IA few weeks
with her father, DR.. e. F. Pratt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
RIyERsIDg-KINGFIELD

rorl Davidson has been home from
eorrabassett the past few days. sick
with a cold.
Mrs, Hattie Thompson of River
lido spent the week end with Herbert
uowitt and sister. Stratton.
Tho little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
uarlin Merrill is now on the recovery
nst She has been very sick with
nongestion and pneumonia
Vthea, little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Raymond Gould of Millay Hill
@as terribly scalded by sitting down
IN pail of. boiling water that had
inst been set on the floor.
bertha Lane of Embden is work.
.og for Mrs, Earl Wing Il couple of
weeks. |,
opened for travel.
Mrs Charles Chamberlain has
hoon confined to the house by the
grippe the past week.
Nahlon Davidson and Forest Jack
son have finished their work for
Fred Cole.
Ralph Nichols of New Portland
shot strange animal by his build
deer's head away in his mouth
This animal resembles cat species
and was about five feet long. The
renort of this came to town Sunday.
We are in hopes it will be the wild
raj that several have seen in the
mast as they were going through the
woods.
Abbie and Addie Thompson were
in Phillips Sunday TO see their sister
Alice who is working there.
The Yuletide Club met and held
their meeting Friday with Mrs. NJ. G.
atwood. New officers were elected
in For visitors, Bertha Lane, Emb-
den: Herbert Hewitt, Stratton were
present. =
Forest Jackson is sick with grip
Mrs. Hattie Thompson and two
daughters Addie and Abbie were
supper guests of her father Tuesday
evening. 1t being his birthday. A
lovely birthday cake was sent by
Alice Thompson who is working at
Phillips Several fine presents were
given him.
Mrs. Manly Atwood who has been
laid up four weeks with broken
ankle is up and around in a wheel
chair
Edd Ellis killed good hog Friday
S. J. Wyman will be settled in his
new store the coming week.
Forest Wilbur was at C. G. At
woods Sunday afternoon.
NJ G. Atwood is sick with grippe.
The whooping cough has got we'll
scattered about town.
Mrs. Harry Berry was out Friday
getting a donation for the family of
lIarlin Morrill, who have been sick.
Fred Watts who has been up work
ing for Edd Ellis has returned and
is cutting lumber for c. G.. Atwood.
Thomas Hogan, Millay Hill, was in
town Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
Card of Thanks

We wish to express our heartfelt
hanks to our old friends and neigh
OOrs for the words of sympathy, and
acts of kindness extended to us dur
ing the illness and loss of our be-
loved wife and mother. For the
beautiful flowers. for the kind words
Of Rev. Mr.. Thurlow, and to the la
dies of Bingham who sang so beauti-
lnlly
Mr.. Charles Hackett
Mr.. Jonathan Bean and family
Mrs. Sherman Bean and family
Mr.. Manly Bean and family
Mr.. George Adams and family
Mr.. Hosea Bean and family
Mr.. Mont Bean and family
Mrs. Lephy Turgeon
Mr.. Melvin Bean and family
The Forks, Me-, Dec. 9Th, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

/" Aunt Ada's Axioms: Thrift may
Se carried too far; 1t Is better to put
10 water system now for mother
nan to give her n fine tombstone a
little later.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
J. s. EDUCATOR
 WINS SI,O00 AWARD
pr. Dickson Of University of
 Chicago Is Recognized

Cincinnati, O., Jan. 3.-Dr. l.. F.. Dickson, professor of mathematics in the university of Chicago was award ed tho prize of sl,o0O offered by the American association for the advance ment of science for the most valuable contribution to science, presented during the meeting Of the association in Cincinnati.
 Dr. Charles N. Moore, professor of mathematics at the university of Cin- cinnati, and chairman of the publici- ty committee of the convention of the association which closed it's sessions here yesterday made this statement.
 The particular contribution for which the sl,oo0 prize was awarded is very general mathematical theory. IL includes as special cases snch fun damental theories as quatornions and vector analysis.
 "Mathematically speaking, it is comparable in importance to the. so- called absolute valculus of ricci and lovi clyita which formed the mathc- nautical basis for Einstein's general rclatiyity theory"
 "L. F.. Dickson, Of Chicago, is the only American member Of tho French Academy of Science. He is one of tho most prominent mathematicians who has been honored by being made a corresponding member of the French Academy of Science. He is one Of the most prominent mathema- ticians. not only of this country, but Of the world"
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
GERMANS RUSHING
 INTO THIS COUNTRY
lmmigrational Quota Already Is
 Almost Filled

New York, Jan. 3.-Since midnight of Dec. S1 eight steamships have passed through quarantine with nearly 4,000 passengers, of whom three-fourths were immigrants, mostly from Germany. As Ellis Island was closed on New Years day, the immi- grants were kept on board the steam ships over night at the piers, and about 1,500 were taken to the inn migration depot yesterday in barges for examination.
 According to Commissioner Henry H. Curran, about 1900 were admitted and the remainder detained at Ellis Island for the night for further ex- animation, and some had to wait for remittances from relatives to carry them by rail to distant points. The majority of those examined yesterday were Germans and were well dressed. It is expected that the German quota, which had 11,512 admission at mid night on Dec. Sl. will be filled within the next two weeks if the present rate of arrivals from that country is main tained.
 The SS9 aliens who arrived from Europe yesterday on the Cunarder Tyrrhenia, the French liner Rocham- beau and the count Clay of the United American lines will go to Ellis Island today for examination. There are about 500 detained at Ellis Island from the November quota whose cases have still to be decided by the secre- tary of labor in Washington.
 There are still loo admissions for Russia, although the country was listed among the twenty-nine quotas stated to be exhausted in the list sent to Ellis Island from Washington. They are entitled to enter the United States, according to the recent decision given by Judge Knox in the Federal Dis | trict court, which stated that the im- | migration authorities had no legal right to admit 800 Russians above the 1 quota for October and then deduct | that number from the November | quota. Many of the Russian immi- | grants detained at the island were de- ported before the dicision was made | by Judge Knox. Only few of he Russians were able to take advantage | of if.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
SEVERAL SKIERS KILLED
Germans Who Are Enjoying Winter Sports in Alps Arc Meeting With Tragic Deaths.

Munich, Bavaria, Jan. S.-Several deaths are reported among German sliiers, who have been going in large numbers to the Bayarian Alps, the mountains of Silesia and the Black Forest region to take advantage Of the sport provided by the snowfall, the heaviest in recent years.
 Some fatalities have been caused by avalanchcs. Among those injured is wolfgang Boyer of this city, one of Germany's best known skicrs. Five persons Of Hirschberg, Silcsia, are being sought by rescue parties, and in the Bavarian Alps two Munich men arc known 10 be dead while about 10 others are missing.
 In the Black Forest many peasant villages have been showed under for days. but go far as known there has been no loss Of life.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

Swatleke threw a bottle containing liquor onto the floor and put a glass into his pocket The officers then arrested him on charge of violating the liquor law and he was arraigne- in court this morning. The officers testified today that Swatleke told them he was treating and not selling.
 Swatleke also informed Judge All ing that he brought the bottle from home 10 treat his friends and that he was not selling. He said that he had proprietor of the store for more than two years. Judge Alling gave him the benefit of the doubt and suspend cd judgment but warned him that in the future hc is not to treat" his friends in the store and to keep any liquor away from that place.
 The ease of Joseph Naisus. charged with non-support, was continued until tomorrow morning as was tho case of Stanislaw Ogonowski. charged with violating the liquor law and ten fre- quenters.
 Because Judge Allng is disquali- fled the case of Philias Gagner, charged with manslaughter, was con tinucd until January 10.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
DECLINES TO COMMENT
Mrs. Nina Wilcox Putnam Sanderson Says Her Lawyer Will Attend to Her Troubles.

Del Ray, Fla, Jan. 3.-Asserting through her secretary that her at torney would take care of the mat ter," Mrs. Nina Wilcox Putnam San derson at her home here today re- fused to discuss the setting aside of her divorce granted by a Providence, Rhode Island, court. Mrs. Sanderson declined to see callers because of an indisposition from which she has been suffering for the past two days, it was said,
 k. E. Bassett, Mrs. Sanderson's per sonal representative and business manager. declared Mrs. Sanderson is confined to her bed. She arrived here on Christmas eve.
 Mrs. Sanderson owns 20 acres of land on the edge of Del Ray, most of which is in citrus trees.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
HITS NEWSPRINT RATES
Canadian Pacific and Eastern Trunk Lines Rates Arc Subject of Heated Criticism.

Washington. Jan. S.-Newsprint paper rates maintained by the Cana dian Pacific and eastern trunk lines in the United States were attacked be- fore the interstate commerce com mission today by Washington news paper publishers, who declared the carrying charge to Washington was 2h to 11la cents hundred pounds greater than that to Baltimore from the same points of origin.
 The commission also was asked to order revision of shipping regulations by which print paper rolls are re- quired to be shipped closely packed together. Less damage would re- suit, it was argued, if the rolls were given room to shift slightly when the car is bumped,
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

of which is said to have been re- moved to foreign countries.
 The tracing down of transfers of such funds always presents n difficult problem because of the involved methods of international commerce and industry and high officials in the treasury believe the situation has been still further complicated by the practice of selling exports with in structions to invest the proceeds abroad
 German business cannot be expect cd to volunteer information concern ing thed isposition it made of such funds and officials here are at loss to understand on what the proposed inquiry will proceed.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
LA TOILETTE RETURNS
Wisconsin Senator Back in Upper House Today Following His Recent Illness.
Illness.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Scnator La Toilette, republican, Wisconsin, who has been sick for several weeks, re- turned today to the senate. He said he was pretty we'll" and showed no marked evidences of his illness.
 Because he has been absent since the new congress convened, Senator La Toilette did not take oath of of- flee until today.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
BIG TROOP NITHDRAW WAL
10000 soldiers Are to Be Taken Out of Ruhr Within the Next Few Weeks. Paris Says.

By The Associated Pycss.
 Paris, Jan. 3.-Forty thousand men will be withdrawn from the French forces Of occupation in the Ruhr and Rhine and within the next few weeks, it was made known today. The French government, it was declared, had decided to keep in the occupied territories the minimum number of soldiers required to maintain the oc- cupation.
 The men will be evacuated in four stages, some remaining at frontier garrisons in eastern France and others being demobilized altogether in en- forcement of the IS months service law now becoming effective, under which ten divisions of the present army will disappear.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
PROPOSES NEW COURT
Democratic Member of Iteiclistag sd- tanceS His Own Views on World Court Of Justice.

Berlin. Jan. 5.--prof. walther Schnccking, pacihst leader. and dem ocraiic member or the Rcichstag. has published through tho Nobel lnsti- ute an exhaustive treatise on inter national arbitration in which he ad- vocatcs the election Of a separate tribunal which would be subordinat- ed to the permanent court Of in- tornational justice and which would wholly occupy itself with tho adiudi- cation or political conflicts.
 Prof schnccklng believes such a court is indispensable in view Of the unsatisfactory fnnctioning' 'of the conncil Of the League Of Nations, which he declares is structurally un- suited to handle such problems.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
u,-s,Js,sEss SERVICE.

Is-BARBERs, HAIRD's. MESsEusE' l9-BIHI.DING AND CONTRACT. 2o-BUsINESs SERVICE RENDERED.. 21--DENTISTS. UNDERSTANDING AND M1LL1NEht' 23-DYEING AND CLEANING.
 e4-INsURANCE-ALL KINDS.
 -LAWYERS-PATENT ATTORNEYS. REMOVING, TRUCKING, STORAGE. 27-PAINTING, PAPER HANGING. 2S-PLUMBING, HEATG, METAL Wohh. EXPRESSING AND TAILORlNG. sO-PRINTING, JoBBING, STAT1oNEkf' sl-PROFESsIONAL SERVICES. s2-REPAIRINCi AND PIANO TUNING. 93-WANTED TO RENDER SERVICES.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
ACCEPT U. s. STANDARDS
Rotterdam Cotton Association An nounccs That American Dcfinita- tions Arc Acceptable.

Washington, Jan. 3.--Thc Rotter- dam Cotton association has accepted American cotton standards as univer- sal standards. it was announced today by the Department Of Agriculture Secretary Wallace has appointed the members Of the arbitration and ap- peal committee of the Rotterdam as- sociation as his representatives 10 make final determinations of the grade of American cotton delivered in Holland.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
FOR STRICT DRY LAW
Representative Blanion Would Dust Any Federal official Who Violates the 18th Amendment.

Washington, Jan. 3.-A series of resolutions presented today by Rep rescntatiye Blanton, democrat, Texas, would provide for removal of all gov ernment officials who violate the pro. hibition amendment; return to their own countries all foreign diplomats who transport, possess or dispense liquor in defiance of law, and the use Of the army, navy and national guard in the enforcement of the 18th amendment.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
N-REAL ESTATE TOR RENT.

ACHIEVEMENTS X TREATMENTS. 70-BUSINESS PLACES FOR RENT.
 ci--DESK ROOM AND OFFICES. 12-FARMS FOR RENT. 73-HOUaES FOR RENT. 7a-SUBURBAN FOR RENT. I5--yACATION PLACES FOR RENT. 75x--VACATIONISTS WANTED. 7s-WAREHoUSES & STORAGE. IT. --WANTED--TO RENT.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
FINES IMPOSED FOR
 USING 1923 PLATES
Automobile Owners Appear in Court for Displaying Old Plates

Fines of s3 without costs and sus- pended judgments were imposed up- on several vioators of the motor Ne- hicle law who appeared before Judge E. w. filling in police court this morning on charges of driving auto mobiles in 1924 with 1923 markers. Despite the fact that many of them claimed that they had read in news papers that they would he permitted until 12 o'clock on "Wednesday, Jan pary ,, to operate their machines with old markers Judge filling re- marked that there was no excuse for any one to drive. car after January ] with 1923 markers. He said that
 iotices were sent out from the office of the commissioner of motor vehicles as carly as November 1 urging auto mobilists to secure new registrations and new markers but evidently the people did not heed this warning.
 Judgement was suspended in a number of cases where the operators had applied early in December for their markers and had received only their certificates Of registration but not the marker plates. Amiel Paul son was arrested at 11:55 o'clock yesterday morning. He said that he had been to Hartford to secure his markers but did not receive them. Judgment was suspended. William McMahon was fined s3 without costs. He was arreseted at 1;20 o'colck and stated that it was forgetfulness on his part that he did not have the markers. Judgment was suspended in the cases of Carl kasselmark. ar rested at t2;10 o'clock, and Stanley koslawy, arrested at 1l:30 o'clock. The following were fined sS each without costs Joseph Pavano, arrest cd at li:io o'clock; Isadore Gorfain. arrested at ll:10 o'clock; Abe Cor fain, arrested at ll:20 o'clock; Frank Pearl. arrested at 11:25 o'clock; Frcd Romann, arrested at 12 o'clock; Amidie Rramento, arrested at 12:l0 o'clock.
 Naerant is Released
 Judge AllinG scharged James Tenn, who was arraigned before him on n charge of vagrancy. Prosecutor William Greenstein presented the states case. Sergeant William r. Me Cue testified that Tenn was picked up at the railroad station late Tues day night by Officer Dolan. He was only recently released from the Vest chester penitentiary in New York state and has served time at the Cheshire rcformatory and at Weth- ersfeld. Judge filling said that he would let him go if he would en- deavor to find work, which the youth promised to do.
 Entertains Friends in Refrigerator.
 In the past when William Swatleke. proprietor Of a store al 50 Orange street. wanted to treat his friends to drink of liquor he did not ask thcm to his home but invited them 10 his store where hc would take thcm into a large refrigerator and there pour the contents of large size bottle in- to glasses which were distributed among his guests. Yesterday after noon Policeman Patrick O'Mara. and Thomas fccney saw SNatlokc leave his home on Orange street and enter tho store. They followed him but upon entering the business establish. ment could moi find Swatlckc. Con- ducting more thorough search they opened the door of the refrigerator and inside found the accused man with two friends"
 As they entered thc refrigerator
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
GERMAN MARKS

New York, Jan. S.--Prime mercan- tile paper 1@i -5 Foreign exchange irregular, demand rates. in cents: Great Britain 427 9-l6, France 4.90, Italy 4.a7k, Germany .000000000025.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
HOLD LITTLE HOPE
Treasu', Officials Do Noi sec Very Much Cbancc of Preparations Probe Doing Any Good.

Washington Jan. S.--Treasury of- ficials entertain little hope for sue cess in tho efforts of tho reparation commission 10 ascertain what has be- come of Gcrmany's wealth, so much
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
LIEIT. PALMER REAssIGNED

Hartford, Jan. 3.-first Lieut.. court1and A. Palmer. r. A., is re- licvcd Of duty with Battery A 1s2d. r. A. and assigned 10 duty with head quarters. first battalion. same regi- ment. in orders today from tho ad- jutant generals office.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
x-REAL ESTATE TOR SALE.

s-AGENTS-REAL ESTATE. 79--AuCTIoNEERS.
 S0-BLDG. & BUSINESS PROPERTY. REBUILDING LOTS FOR SALE. S2---FARMS FOR SALE. S3-HOUSES FOR SALE. s4-SHORE PLACES FOR SALE. SUBURBAN FOR SALE. SERIAL ESTATE FOR EXCHANGE. SERIAL FSTATE-WANTED
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
yl-FINANCIAL.

4s-BusINEss OPPORTUNITIES. 47-INYESTMENTS, STOCKS. BONDS. 4S--MONEY LOANED.
 -WANTED--TO BORROW.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

Mabel Normand is taken to Good Samaritan hospital in Los Angeles and doctors say she has nervous breakdown.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
YII-IfYE STOCK,

50-cATTLE AND SWINE. 51-DOGS, CATS. PETS.
 52-EGGS. POULTRY, SUPPLIES. 53-HORSES, VEHICLES. 4-WANTED-LIVE STOCK.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
ABANDONMENT.

ss-EMPLoYMENT AGENCIES. aO-- O--HELP--AGENTS WANTED. l-HELP--MEN WANTED. t2-HELP-WOMEN WANTED. f3-HELP-MEN OR WOMEN. RESERVATIONS wANTED--MEN. RESERVATIONS WANTED--WOMEk.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
Iy-EDUCATIONAL.

S4-CoRRESPoNDEN COURSES. 25-DANCING TEACHERS. 36--INSTRUMENTA AND VOCAL. S7-LOCAL AND PRIV. INSTRUCTORS. -wANTED-INSTE
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
yIH-NERCHANDISE

55-ARTICLES FOR SALE.
 REBUILDING MATERIALS.
 57-BUSINESS & OFFICE EQUIPMENT. 58-FARM AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. 69-FEED AND FUEL.
 6o--FERTILIZERS. SEEDS. PLANTS. 61-FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING. 62-GOoD THINGS TO EAT. 63-HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES. ELEC., & TOOLS. AT THE STORES. INSTRUMENTS. 67-WATCHES. DIAMONDS, JEWELRY.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

Charles E. Warren, former am bassador to Japan. declines to serve on commission to investigate dispute between Lithuania and Poland over the Baltic, port of Memel.
 Joseph F. Schwab. brother of Charles NJ. Schwab, had debts of s2S3,431 and assets of only s20,765 when he died, appraisal of estate at New York shows.
 American association for the ad- yancement of science closes its con- vention at Cincinnati.
 Death in Washington, D. C.. of Nathan Bay Scott, former United States senator from West Virginia.
 New York city authorities claim the lowest death rate of any large city in the world-11.72 per 1000 population.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS FLASHES

President and Mrs. Coolidge visit Washington's charity ball the first strictly public social event they have attended since going to the White House.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

Counsel for mother of Harry k. Thaw denies knowledge of printed re- port that effort is to be made to re- lease Thaw from Kirllbride asylum in Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

CheNing gum is now exported by American manufacturers 10 75 dif- ferent countries.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03
Fireman Suspended For
 Neglecting to Report

stephen McHalc, member of En- zine Co. No. 2 Of the fire department, has been suspended by Chief William ]. Noble for alleged neglect of duty. McIIale failed 10 put in an appearance for work at o'clock Tuesday morn ing and he did not show up in the fire station until ii:30 o'clock yes- terday morning. He will be given a hearing by the fire commissioners at fbo npxt reptttar meeting of tho hoard
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

Nathan NJ. Shelley of Saranac, N. Y., and his sister-in-law are killed when toboggan slide collapses at Adolph Lewisohn's Adirondack camp.
New Britain herald., 1924-01-03

River Seines rising waters invade basement of French foreign office and suburbs of Paris are flooded.