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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
u. l.. LIBBY
kinglield

Established but year ago this I'M
store has already won high
place i'll the estimation of the towns
people and the visiting public as well
by serving excellently prepared home
cooked meals and lunches. Their
six tables are kept buslly occupied
during meal times and during the aft
crnoons and evenings are almost
equally busy serving ices and sodas
from the excellent soda fountain
Then, too. there Is a first rate assort-
ment of confectionery and good Sc
lection of cigars, cigarettes and to-
bacc0 for the mem folk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
HARRIS q KNAPP
kiDgiieId . al

The firm of Harris g., Knapp was es-
tablished in 1915 and is, general in
its scope dealing as it does in so many
useful and necessary articles for
every day use A full line of gro
ceres is always carried in stock. In
another department js a large and
well arranged assortment of theh' s
clothing both for special occasions
and for work days. a full selection OF
haberdashery, boots and shoes for the
entire family. 1umbeman's supplies
and furnishings, mems work shoes,
etc To the personality of f. NJ
Harris and c. l.. Knapp, the proprie-
tors, is due much of the success OF
this business, that plus the offering
Of choice goods combined with "a
courteous service has placed this CON
corn in al cuviable position in this
locality.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
HAROLD HtTlHlNS
kingfieId

At this store. established four years
ago, can be found an excellent assort-
ment of staple and fancy groceries.
fancy biscuit, the better brands of
teas and coffees. pastry and bread
flour and a fine selection of canned,
bottled and jar goods. Fresh coun-
try produce. fruits in season and
dairy supplies are also to be found
here. In one department Mr.. Hutch
ms especially prides himself and that
Is in the Immediately kept separate
room where meats are for sale. Here
one may be sure of the choicest cuts.
In another department is a stock OF
hardware and includes such useful
articles as cooking dishes, aluminium
ware etc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
MRS. :. u. FOSTER
hingiield

Each season the prevailing styles
in smart hats is shown nj Mrs. Fos-
les who before the beginning of the
season makes Il trip to the Boston
markets where she is close student
uf tie advanced styles This plus
her own good taate ms been the
casons why she has established such
an enyiable reputation IN millinery in
he comparatively short time sic has
been in business here. Ready made
aats are on display in this shop and
The proprietor with her quick intui-
tive sense of what best suits the
prospective patron IS should occasion
dcmand. able TO make any needful I'M
proyemonts on almost Il moments no
tice from her own stock of ribbons
nd other trimmings.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
KINGfII.ID, MAINE

Az one enters this beautiful little
village nesting NJ the foot OF Mt.
Abram. You II once receive the inn
preston that its people are prosper
Gus and happy There is everything
here that one could wish for and it
is becoming the mecca OF tourists
and yaeatonists.
Several large wood working plants
are located here and all are busy.
Well ordered sores, modern schools,
churches, "A picture theatre and a
bank convince one that this is a
model town kingfeid is especially
proud OF its modern hotel. The Her
bert, a hosiery thai would grace the
street Of the largest metropolitan
ccnters kingiield can be recon-
mcnded to the world as the ideal
place for The sportsman, the health
seeker, the business man or the home-
seeker.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
KINGFIELD GARAGE
Authorized Ford and Nash Service
kingtield

Mr.. f. A. Savage is the proprietor
of the Kingfield Garage which has
been in business for about four years
and which is now occupying its new
home. The brand new building Is
about as fireproof as can be built, its
being SOx60 and with a
capacity of twenty-five cars. Repair
work on allsmakes of cars is expertly
done here In addition to genuine
Ford and Nash parts are carried in
stock accessories for other makes OF
cars Goodyear tires and tubes are
likewise carried. The Kingfield
Garage is a Willard Battery service
station and batteries of all makes are
charged and repaired by expert work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
{. T.. CHAMBERLAIN
kingiicld

The manufacture of spinning bosses
which Is Mr.. Ghamberlain's business
has heen successfully conducted by
his family for period exceeding forty
years. This business was originally
established by Mrs. Chamberlain
grandfather. Mr. Jonathan Mayo, and
WAS taken over by the present owner
about eleven years ago. Four arc
employed by this concern and the lin
lshfd product is sold to textile mills
N Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and
Now Jersey.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
Il. VI. LANDER. Lumber
kingiiel,lsl ,Maine

For thclpist IS years Mr.. Lander
has been dealing in pulp wood and
tmberlands and four years ago cs-
tablished mill in kingfield whore
he manufactures long and short lum-
Der and shingles. This mill is mod
crn in every respect and carries all
up-tG-date machinery. From ten to
twenty-five men are employed during
The saving season and in the winter
bhis crew is put into the timberlands
Mr.. Lander owns several large tracts
of timber located in other towns sur
rounding Kingiied.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
II. ID. IN APP
Kingiicld

This is Ford and Fordson Sales
and Service stati8h ind was establish
ed here by Mr.. Knapp IN 1914. Gen
uncFord parts are always carried in
stock as well as Goodrich, United
States. and Miehelin tires and tubes.
The expert mechanics employed here
are thoroughly familiar with not only
bhe mechanism of the Ford but all
other makes Of automobiles and the
reputation of Mr. Knapp's service
station on repair work is remarkably
nigh
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
$2S6,193.65
G. II. CROKER
kinglicld

For a period exceeding sixteen
years Mr.. q. II. Croker has been con-
dpcting custom made shoe shop and
shoe shining establishment Not only
are shoes made to order but the very
best Of repair work is done by him.
In addition 10 his shoe business he
handles a desirable line of stoves
ana buya ana soils second hand furni-
ture so al housekeeping time don't
forgot that Mr., Croker stands ready
to pay fair price for that snpertluous
article OF furniture.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

u 1876. He brought to the business
long experience in tanning and an
intimate knowledge of the making OF
leather. its qualities and properties.
and OF the uses to which it was adapt
cd.
More than that he brought an ideal
OF doing whatever he did in the best
possible way. This meant to him
building the best possible shoe for
lie purpose for which it was TO be
used. His shoes Immediately made
reputation for their good leather.
their thorough workmanship. their
reliability in service. To makntain
and improve these qualities and to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
HERBERT =. WING, INSURANCE
kinpiieid, Maine

Mr. Wing started in che insurance
business in 1895 and nov handles all
this class OF business in kingfeld and
vicinity The companies represent
cd are among the most substantial of
this and foreign countries and include
the Aetna. Continental Home. Queen,
Hartford, Phoenix OF Hartford and In
surance Co OF No. America. The
latter Is the oldest company in Tho T..
s., htv.dg bcon founded in 1872. when
George Washington was President.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
HOTEL NlLT03
Roy &. iIiai>dcll, Prop.
Wilton, Hainc

For twenty-five years this hotel
has catered to the comfort of its
guests. There arc twenty-five clean
and heated rooms that have been
furnished with The sole idea Of pleas
ing the patrons IN making them com
Portable in every way. The dining
room is also popular at meal time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
kINGFIrLD SAVINGS BANK
kipptieId. Maine

This bank was organized in 1895
and since that time has grown eonser-
yativeiy and been of Invaluable as
sistance to the people Of this section,
The officers and directors consist Of
the following: Horace &. Winter,
president; Arthur {. Woodland, vice
presidcnte Herbert s. Wing. clerk
and treasurer and Leila II. Hume
well. assistant treasurer.
The following is the standing of
this hank:
Deposits $257.304. 76
Reserve inud Is, 10000
Undivided profits and int acct. 15.1SS.S9
soce roo g.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

fully prepared menus. served in the
most approved style.
Special attention is paid TO the
guests that they may have the best
the market affords and served in Il
palatable and appetizing manner.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

This Chevrolet Sales and Service
Station was established by the prop
rietor, Mr.. l.. ". Sanborn. four years
ago and has been largely instrument
al in popularizing this desirable make
of car to the extent it now enjoys
throughout this section. In addition
to genuine Chevrolet parts which are
carried in stock at this garage can be
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
l.. Y. PRESCOTT, Hay and Goal
Wilton, Maine

This business was established four
teen years ago and during this time
the people of Wilton have learned
that they can depend upon Mr.. Pres
colt for their winters comfort
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11
WING SPOOL a. BOBBIN co.
Herbert \. Wing, Prop.
kingiieId, Maine

This conIKiny Wasl Established in
1900 ana inrbfpofa tsdnih 1910 About
one huuldped mem arc employed iu the
mill and woods. the company owning
their own understands from which the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

found IA complete assortment of ac-
cessories Tor all makes of cars and
include oils and greases and of course
gasoline. The particular specially of
this garage is its repair service. Mr..
Sanborn personally looks after all the
repair work of the shop and his ex-
perience has been such that he is able
to Immediately diagnose the trouble
and just as quickly remedy the dis
order in any make of car. -
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-12-11

Mr.. Prescott also carries hay and
kerosene.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
HOROLOGISTS ELECTED.
Institute Names Staff of Officers
Chosen for Year.

Omcers of the Theological Institute
OF America for the ensuing year have
been elected as follows: E. H Hufnagel
president, New York; Edwin F. Liliey.
hrst vice president, Milford, Mass; F..
M. Lund, second vice president, Chi
cago, Ill, and Paul Moore of the
national research council, secretary
These and the following compose the
executive committee: Ferdinand T.
Haschka. New York city: Alfred G.
Stein, Robert F. Nattan both of New
York city: Tell B. Nusbaum, Lancaster.
Pa. and w. Calver Moore, PHILADELPHIA.
The institute closed it's annual
business meeting here in the new build
ing of the National Academy of Sciences
and the National Research Council sew
eral days ago. Following tests by the in
stitute, more than 500 certificates had
been granted and nine medals awarded
for excellence of work. Forty-four
new members were. elected and E. A.
Marsh of the Waltham Watch Com
pany was made an honorary member.
Details af the life of the late George
Spier of this city were contributed to
the meeting by H. H. Bergmann, F. A,
Mechau, A. L. Barrows, President Huff
nagel and w. H. Landvoight. Mr..
Spier's bequest of $4,000 to the en-
dowment fund of the institute was
made, Mr.. Landvoight said, ''to show
my gratitude to America for what it
has done for me and mine and like
wise to honor and to dignity the pro-
fession which has carried me safely
over the bridge of life"
Evening star., 1924-05-18
SUES ON REALTY LOANS.
Felix Lake Seeks to Have Interest
Bates Voided.

Another angle to the financing OF
real estate in the District of Column
bia turned up in the District Supreme e
Court yesterday when Felix Lake.
prominent in many big deals within
the last year, asked the court to de-
clare certain rates of interest unlaw-
full and void The suit was filed
against Thomas w. Stubblefleld, de-
scribed as a dealer in third, fourth
and fifth trusts The transactions
named in the petition are alleged to
come within the provisions Of the So
called loan shark law, and he asks
the court to prevent Stubble efield from
disposing of the notes
1t is pointed out in the petition that
Lake has borrowed from Stubblefield
at various times 1862, 900. for which
the former signed notes aggre eating
$704. 900.
Among those mentioned in the pe-
tition are loan for $4,000 on the
Dupont apartments 1717 Goth street,
for which. Lake says, he signed notes
for $4,000, a bonus of $4,000. An
other is for $4,000 on the Balfour
apartments. 18th and U streets, for
which notes for s65,000 were signed.
On the premises 936 to $40 E street
and 429 to 433 10th street a loan was
negotiated for $47.500, for which Lake
says he signed notes for s95, 200. Five
other loans for various amounts are
m eEtioneG-
Evening star., 1924-05-18
IRIS SOCIETY PLANS
SPRING FLOWER SHOW
Exhibit Opens May Is at Coliseum.
American Horticultural Body
Is Cooperating.

Exhibitors and spectators from all
parts of the country will visit Wash
ington to attend the spring flower
show, which is to be held May 25'
and 26 by the American Iris Society
in cooperation with the American
Horticultural Society, at the Coliseum,
9th and Pennsylvania avenue.
The show will be open. free to the
public, Tuesday, from / pm. until
10 pm, and Wednesday, from am.
until 10 pm. Hundreds of displays
are expected to fill the Coliseum.
Entries will include displays of
irises, peonies, roses. Towering
shrubs, perennia1s and ANNALS, and
foliage plants as well as all kinds
of fruits and vegetables.
Large collections of flowers from
various states are being brought to
Washington, as well as many rare
flowers that will be shown here for
the first time. Competition is open
to any person desiring to exhibit.
There are amateur and professional
classes. Many medals and prizes are
to be awarded, including silver cup
donated by the New Rochelle, N. Y,
Garden Club. Those desiring to OBJ
tain a copy of the schedule for the
show may do SO by communicating
with Otto Bauer, care s. s. Pennock
Company, 1915 II street, Washing
ton. ID. C.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
FORT SILL TO STAGE
BIG ARTILLERY SHOW
Army Observers From World Pow.
ers to Attend Demonstra-
tion for Editors.

FORT SILL, Okla, May 17.-Army
observers from every recognized mil
itary power in the world, with the ex-
ception of Russia and Germany, will
attend an artillery demonstration at
Fort Sill, May.26, held in connection
with the visit of the delegates of
the National Editorial Associate
Army officials here announced today
1t will be the greatest peace-t time
demonstration in the history of the
United States. and will bring into
play every type of field gun of the
American Army. they said. The cost
will be stupendous, and during the
action hundreds of thousands of
shells and bombs will be used
Officers explained that much of
the ammunition is from stocks left
over from the world war, and unless
used within the next year would be
worthless.
The editors and visitors will motor
here from Lawton, and from a high
hilr Will watch the maheuvers in the
valley below. Scores of airplanes will
take part in the show. Luncheon will
be served to the visitors from field
kitchens.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
SENATORS CONSIDER
D. C. APPROPRIATIONS
First Meeting Held to Put Bill in
Final Shape for Report
to Chamber.
WORK MAY REQUIRE WEEK
Phipps Strongly Opposed to Cram
ton Proposal.

Consideration of the District ap-
piopriation BILL to put the measure
In shape for report to the Senate. was
begun at a meeting of the Senate
appropriations subcommittee, headed
by Senator PhiPps of Colorado, yes
terday afternoon. Some progress
was made, it was said following the
meeting. and the work will be re-
sumed tomorrow.
Ffe so-called Cramton amendm ent
adopted by the House. doing away
with the 6040 plan Of appropriate
ing for the District and substituting
Tor II lump sum as the contribu-
tion on the part of the federal gov
eminent. was discussed, but no ac-
ton was taken. Senator Phipps is
known to. be strongly opposed to
changing the existing 6O-40 ar
rangement, and it is believed that he
Will be supported by the committee
and the Senate in his contention
against the Cramton amendment.
The Senate subcommittee tomorrow
morning Will continue its personal
survey OF proposed street improve
ments, park development and sites
fcr public schools. 1t will meet later
IN the day in executive session to
continue its work on the bill. 1t
may take the entire week to get the
Dill INTO shape for report to the SEN
ate. however, according to Chairman
Phipps.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Reed Mer,
Hear Ist Concert
OUer Ne,U Radio

Disabled veterans at the Walter
keed Hospital heard their first
radio concert last night with the
apparatus purchased with the
"Roxie" radio fund. The master
receiving set installed at the hos
pital picked up the program
broadcast by WRC and with the
use of the powerful amplifying
equipment it was shot through
the headphones of $50 bedridden
patients.
The wiring of the 1872 acres at
the hospital has not been COM
pleted. When this work is finish
ed the master receiving set will
be utilized to serve 1000 patients.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Dog Wins Home
By DeUOtiOr, to
Its Dead Master

Special Dispatch to Tho Star
BALTIMORE, May 1.-THE, de-
votion Of a dog to its dead master
will bring the animal horne for
the remainder of it's life, it became
known today, when Mrs. Mamie
Kirchner, wife of the caretaker
of st. Peters cemetery, announced
that she will take care Of Jack, a
little mongrel, until he dies.
Mrs. Kirchner first noticed the
dog nearly four months ago. when
she found him sitting shivering
and alone beside the new grave of
his former master, William Har-
per, colored, four years old. She
fed the dog, and since then it has
left the cemetery only for it's
meals.
The child died of burns received
January IL.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
$359,373.20 EXTRA
ASKED FOR DISTRICT
Care of Insane, Schools and Health
Department Require Supple
mental Estimates.
FIRST ITEM VERY HIGH HERE
Demented Cost Capital Nearly Mil
lion a Year.

The District Commissioners will 20
before the House appropriations com
mittee tomorrow morning in support
of supplemental estimates amounting
to s359,373.20 to carry on certain inn
balance of this fiscal year and the
year to come.
Nearly one-third of the entire sum
or 100000, is for the maintenance
OF insane persons committed to ST
Iilzabeth's Hospital. If this request
is granted by Congress it will make
total OF S950,000 appropriated this
year for support of the insane.
IT was pointed out at the District
building yesterday that this eXpendi-
lare OF nearly d million a year is a
ACTOR other cities do not have to
contend with in making up their an
hual budgets, for the reason that out
.,aue or Was shington support of the in
sane Is state function
Cost of Patients.
In 1915 the appropriation for the
INSANE was $31S,501. At that time
ne cost of maintenance was figured
dC ~ cents day. The general rise
IN price levels during and since the
war affected this item as well as all
others, and now District oftici ials
hgure the daily cost of maintaining
an insane person at S1.4O
rms doubling of the unit cost
therefore, accounts for the greater
part of the increase in the annual
appropriation. Records of the board of
charities show there also has been a
slight increase in the daily average
number of patients
In 1920 the daily average of pa
tients was 1857. The daily average
attendance for this year is given as
1900.
Another large item in the supple
mentaIs is 100000 for the purchas Sc
of additional fuel for the public
schools.
Fund for Painting Streets.
The list also includes a request for
$4,000 to keep the streets painted
with white safety lines for pedes-
trians. There is an estimate of S1O.-
900 for the installation of traffic sig
nails and markers to be used by the
engineer department in carrying out
new plans for the better regulation
of vehicles.
An item of $4,000 for the repair of
hre apparatus is looked upon by Conf
missioner Oyster and Chief Watson
as one of the most important of ali
the supplemental estimates. Several
OF the motor engines and hose
wagons are badly in need of over
hauling. having been in service for a
long period.
Health Force Items.
Health Officer William c. Fowler
Will explain the need for the item
of $4,000 for the condemnation of in
sanitary buildings. There is another
health estimate of $4,000 for the
abatement of nuisances.
For repairs to the isolation wards
of Garfield Hospital the Commission
ers are asking SS,400. Under the
heading of miscellaneous repairs to
school buildings $4,000 is requested.
The remainder of the list is made up
of small items.
Commissioners Rudolph. Oyster and
Bell, Auditor Daniel j. Donovan and
several department heads are expect
ed to attend the hearing.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
VETERANS HEAD SPEAKS.
Disabled Mems Chief Hits Present
Bonus Measure.

Commander Mcfarland of the Dis
abled American Veterans issued a
gress to put the pending bill for re-
vision of the Veterans Bureau laws
ahead of other soldier legislation.
Our opipion is Mr.. Mcfarland
said, that Congress should either
authorize a bonus that is a bonus or
postpone action until the former serv-
ice men may obtain a real compensa-
ton, rather than accept the present
disposition that is far from satisfac-
tory and will for all future time be
held as a bar when the veteran asks
emergency relief from the country for
which he fought"
Evening star., 1924-05-18
WANTS ANTI-WAR PARLEY
La Guardia Proposes Presiden,
Call World Conference.

President Coolidge would be re-
quested to call an international con-
ference for the purpose of outlawinE
war and establishing a new inter-
national code, under a resolution
introduced yesterday by Representa-
tive LaGuardia, Republican, New
York.
representative Thomas, Democrat,
Oklahoma, introduced a resolution
proposing constitutional amend
ment providing that the concurrent
vote of two-thirds of each House
should be necessady to declare war.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
KLANSMEN ATTACKED.
Minor Clashes Reported When

SOUTH BEND, Ind, May IA few
minor clashes, none of which were of
a serious nature, with persons out Of
sympathy with the Ku Klux Kan,
marked the gathering here today of
members Of the Ku K1ux Kan from
a number of nothern Indiana, eastern
Illinois and southern Michigan dis
tricts. The Klansmen met here for
a demonstration, but the meeting was
said to have been poorly attended
and a parade scheduled for tonight
was called off.
Evening star., 1924-05-18
Dancers Find Autos Robbed.

Reports that a number of automo-
biles at Chevy Chase Lake had been
rif1ed and articles Of clothing and
other items stolen were received last
night when dancers returned to find
their cars ransacked. T. L. Medford
and William Hagan of 142 A street
northeast told police that their sedan
had been entered and a topcoat val
ued at $40 had been stolen, as well as
a new straw hat They made reports
also for a number of other persons
whose automobiles had been entered
while they were at the dancing pa
vilion. Police notified Maryland au-
thorities to be on the lookout for sus-
poets.