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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
COOLIDGE Dimes WITH PARTY
LEADERS, URGES MORE SPEED IN
LEGISLATION NOW PRESSING
COOLIDGE PROMISES
BEST EFFORTS FOR
NORTHWEST RELIEF

Washington, Mar. 21.-Promise
was made by President Coolidge to-
day in acknowledging the results OF
the North Dakota presidential pri-
mary ito advocate legislation, use
all the administrative forces of the
government and organize private en-.
terprise to give sound economic re-
lief where it is needed"
The President acknowledged by
telegram message received from l.
b. Hanna of Fargo, former COVER
nor of North Dakota, and manager
of the Coolidge campaign in tina,
state, announcing the result of the
North Dakota primary in which the
President was voted the preference
of the state for the Republican pres
idential nomination.
Mr.. Coolidge's telegram said:
your telegram announcing the
result in North Dakota is to me
much more than personal satisfac-
ton. 1t indicates continuing faith
of the American people in their
government and determination to
support what / believe are sound
and wholesome policies of admins
tration.
Il wish to assure you as one who
has taken a courageous stand in
the defense of the principles which
l am attempting to uphold that
intend to execute the law for the
protection of every public interest.
Il intend to advocate legislation
use all the administrative forces OF
the government and organize prl-
vate enterprise to give sound eco
nomic relief where it is needed. II
is an encouraging sign to find that
the people wish to support that kind
of'action. 1 am exceedingly CRATE
full to you for your active and ener-
getic leadership. I wish you would
transmit my deep appreciation to al
those who were associated with
YOU" 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Returns Dime She
Found as Step
Toward Heaven

BLOOMSBURY. Ia, Mar. 2l.-Fear
that a dime she had found 10 years
ago and kept when she knew who
lost it would keep her out of Heav-
en-, prompted Pittsburgh woman
to return it to Lee Edwards. of this
place. Edwards declined to reveal
her name although he said she was
a former Bloomsbury woman.
This may seem strange to you,
but 10 cents that does not belong
10 me will keep me out of Heaven,
so that is why I am writing this let
ter and sending you this money,
the woman wrote. II want a clean
page when 1 come up before the
Great Judge" the letter added.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Shoplifters Got
100000 Last Year
In Portland Stores

Portland. Me, March 21.-Shoplifters
obtained more than 100000 in mer-
chandise from local retail stores with
in the past year, it became known to-
day when at a meeting of the Mer-
chants Protective Association The stu
alton was considered.
1t was decided to take action to pro-
tect not only themselves but customers
who have been robbed Of pocketbooks
and valuable wearing apparel. Detec-
tives will be employed in cooperation
with the police to drive from the city
many who have come here from other
places to ply their trade. and check
the growing number of '1ight-fingered
artists
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
CR0N, Ex-DANISH
CONSUL, DYING FROM
EFFECTS OF FALL

Copenhagen, Mar. 21.-Neils Gron,
former Danish consul at London,
and founder of the much debated
"potentia movement" was taken to
n hospital here today suffering from
hemorrhage OF the brain. Little
hope for his recovery is given by
the attending doctors.
A few days ago Gron, according
to the Ekstrabladet, jumped or fell
from the first floor of a building
during a fit of nervous depression.
Neils Gron is we'll known in New
York as clubman and writer. In
February, 1923, he married Miss
Sadie Gowen Dusenbury at New
York, following the divorce granted
his first wife, Mrs. Madeline Mas
ters Gron at Portland, Me, in De-
cember, 1922.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
CHARGE GRAFT BY
FORMER employees
INTERNAL REVENUE

Washington. March 21.-Sweeping
but unspecific charges of graft in the
internal revenue by former employees
before the Senate investigating COM
mittce We'd for attention today with
alterations on the Senate floor of "un-
fair" methods of making tax refunds,
the names of Mellon companies" COM
ing in for particular attention in both
places.
The committee witnesses, both engi-
neers formerly assigned to field work
in connection with war plant amortiza-
tion allowances, had been dismissed
Continued on Page 2-Col. u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
|McAdOO Will Have
Big Bulk Georgia
Delegates Convention

Atlanta, Ga. March 21.-William
G. McAdoo will have 326 delegate
votes in the Georgia state convention
which meets here April % to endorse
a presidential candidate: and Oscar
w. Underwood will have as accord
ing to reports from the 156 counties
that held presidential preference
primaries Wednesday.
McAdoo carried 123 counties and
incomplete reports from IA give Mr..
McAdoo a popular vote of sc, $40 and
senator Underwood 1926.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
|, ". ", GIVEN
PRISON TERMS At
D0VER-F0XCR0FT
Especial to Kennebec JournaD


Dover-Foxcroft. Me-, March eli
Keep the ball a rolling" were the
words that Robert Pease, a member of
the I. w. w. organization, said to a
bunch of his I. w. w. pals who were
lined up in a corridor of the court
house yesterday morning to get a last
look at him and John Lucille and Will
liam Parent, who were sentenced to
States prison by Judge Morrill, of Au-
burn after they had been found guilty
by a drawn jury on the charge of con.
spiracy. Pease was handed out from
IS months to two years and his two
associates from one year to Is months.
The members in the lobby replied to
Pease that they would see that every
thing went all right until he got out.
Sheriff Roscoe Macomber said last
night that the officers from the States
prison would take the convicted men
to Thomaston this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Hiccough Victim
Takes His Own Life

Rochester. N. Y, Mar. 21.-orrin
r. Hurlburt. 81. an inmate OF Ie
Rochester Friendly Home. endeo ms
life by firing a bullet INTO MS urai.
TODAY. Hurlburt committed suicide
because he suffered from hiccoughs,
oNsc,ais Of the institution declared.
The aged man sent his nurse from
tho room on an errand. When she
returned she found his body on the
he'd and pistol grasped in his hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Brewster Speaks
To Portland Women
On Issues Campaign

Portland. March -l.-Senator
Ralph o. Brewster OF this city was
the speaker. Friday afternoon. at the
meeting of the Portland League or
Women Voters. After asserting MS
belief in a hundred per cent enforce
ment of the prohibitory law, Senator
brewster devoted himself to the dis
cussion of issues of the campaign
which he is waging for the Republic
can nomination for Governor.
He discussed at considerable
length his proposed constitutional
amendment for the prohibition or
using public funds for secterian or
parochial schools, covering the
ground which he has repeatedly COW
cred in previous speeches
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Rochester Baby
Burned to Death

Rochester. \. Y. Mar. 21.-Lying
on an electric bed warmer which
had become short circuited nine
months old Arthur Stetson. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul G. Stetson, was
burned to death today. His mother
discovered the child in flames an
hour after it was placed on the
electric pad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
General Forecast

The coast storm was centered Fri
day night some distance south Of
Cape Cod and advancing eastward.
1t has been attended by gales dur
ing the last "a hours on the New
England and the Midle Atlantic
coast.
The outlook for the middle Allan
tic and New England states is for
generally cloudy weather without
material change in temperature dur
ing Saturday and Sunday. Storm
warnings are displayed on the At
lantic coast at and north of VIII
mington, n. c.
Winds north of Sandy Hook
Strong northeast; gales over south
portion; weather unsettled Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Soviet to Release
Catholic Prelate

Moscow, March 21.-(By A. P)-
The central executive committee has
decided to release from prison
Archbishop Zcpliak. head of the
Roman Catholic church in Russia,
convicted and once condemned to
cath for resistance to the Soviet gov
eminent. Archbishop Kepliak will be
banished.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Youthful World
Tourists Sent Home

Portland, March 21.-A trip
around the world planned by John
and Harry Synansky, IL and IL years
old. of Amesbury. Mass, ended here
early today when police found the
two lads huddled in a doorway. They
had $3.50 between them to finance
the balance of the trip. Their par
ents took them home late today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
THE WEATHER
PARTLY CLOUDY

Northern New England - Partly
cloudy Saturday and Sunday; no
change in temperature.
Southern New England and East
ern New York-Cloudy Saturday and
Sunday; no change in temperature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Ontario Commons
Approves Rum
Running Treaty

Ottawa. Ont. Mar. 21.-The house
of commons late today passed res
olution. moved by Premier King. APP
proving the rum running treaty con-
cluded between the United States
and Great Britain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
New Mexico G. o. P.
Endorses Coolidge

Santa Fe, n. NJ. Mar. 21.-New
Mexico Republicans in state conven-
ton here today endorsed President
Coolidge for the Republican NOM
ination for President Delegates to
the national convention, however,
were not instructed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Boston Forecast

Forecast for Boston and vicinity
Saturday and Sunday generally fair;
not much change in temperature;
strong northeast winds diminishing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Portland Woman Dies
Of Burns Received
While Cleaning Stove

Portland, March 21.-Mrs. Mich
iel F. Barry, y. burned Saturday
while cleaning a stove with news
papers. died today. Her body was
badly burned before the blaze was
txtinguished by q neighbOr.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
Havana Hotel
Other Buildings
DESTROYED by Fire

The Oriental Hotel and several adj
Joining buildings at Marianao. located
Just outside the gates Of the race
track. were DESTROYED hy nre todays
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
10000 Affected
In London Strike
Tram and Busmen

London, March 21-(By A. P)-
A strike of the tramway operators
and busmen began at midnight. 1t
involves about 10000 employees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
PenobscOt Free
Of Ice to Bangor

Calais, Maine, March A-ihis
nort was opened to navigation today
with the arrival of the steamer
Grand Manan and the coal iaaen
four-masted schooner Edna NJ. NC
Knight. 1922
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22
CIVIL WAR RAGING IN
HONDURAS; 1900 KILLED
US, MARINES CAPITAL
Associated Press Courier
Makes 4OO-MiIe Over
land Journey With
Story Of Conditions

Fighting Has Been Co.
ing On Since Early
in February Three
Groups Seeking to
Control of Presiden-
cy Retiring Presi-
dent Assumes Role
Dictator When Con-
gress Fails to Name
Head
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1924-03-22

There is nothing the matter with
buyers in this loeaIty--teii them
what you have to sell them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
PLEASANT RIDGE

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Steward and
Ellsworth Martin who are employed
at the Steward mill in Moscow, spent
the week end at their homes here.
We understand they plan to start
saving lumber at the mill sometime
next week.
Terry Martin of Madison. who is the
guest of his son Willie Martin Is in
rather poor health.
Several from this place attended the
funeral Sunday of Mrs. Frank Hun
newell in Bingham. The family
have the sincerest sympathy of their
many friends.
E. f. Hall came Sunday for visit
with his daughter, Mrs. Essie Hume
well and family.
Miss Rena Hunnewell returned Sat
urday from North Arson where she
visited her aunt. Mrs. Lee Ellis. She
was accompanied home by her little
cousin Gerald Ellis.
Warrants are posted for the regular
town meeting on Monday, March 10th,
at the Washington schoolhouse.
Floyd Rollins returned one day last
week from Cold Stream where she
has been employed for the past few
weeks and is working for Lee and
Charles Rollins.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
MAITLAND

The Senior play "The King of the
Philippines" was given at Hartland
Opera House, Friday evening, Febrii-
airy Goth and was much enjoyed by a
large audience. Every part was we'll
taken. The class realized abouti$6O
clear of expenses.
Hartland town meeting next Mon
day, Feb. 10th.
Miss Ethel Ward and friend Miss
Ward of Waterville spent the week
end at her home here.
Miss Grace Mason of Pittsficld was
week end guest at J. II. Bakers.
Mona and Christine Sweet and Ma
rion Gray visited their grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Gray at West
Pittsfield over the week end.
Mrs. Kendall Snow was in Newport
Wednesday.
Mrs. Warren Linnell. Mrs. Hattie
Wilbur and Miss Lucy Farnum attend
cd the senior play at Hartland, Friday
evening.
Mrs. Clara Wright of Portland was
a week end guest at the home of
Frank Wright on Commercial street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN

Mrs. Carney is in the home of Ern-
est Gilbert caring for Mrs. Gilbert
who is confined to her bed by sick
ness,
Mrs. Oren Cover passed Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. c. B. Chase. Mrs.
Cover is rapidly improving from her
surgical operation which she had
performed early in the fall.
Mrs. Schuyler Burrill and son
Harold who have been confined to the
home from rheumatic fever Is much
improved.
Mis- Bertha Gandreau is working
for Mrs. Nutter who has sickness In
her home.
Ivan Padham Is hauling his baled
hay to Hinckley for Mr.. NJ. Chase.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Friedrich of
Cornyille were guests of Mrs. c. b.
Chase. Friday.
f. +. Williams has radio installed
in his home that he has recently pur-
chased from our local dealer.
Onal Salisbury was in the place
Monday on business.
Mrs. Eta Goodridge and Miss
Blanche Buzzell visited in the home
of Louville Written in South Canaan,
Friday,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
MAISSTREAM

On Thursday, February ~, occur
red the death of Marcellus j. Merrill,
one of our most beloved and respected
citizens. at the age of II years. Mr..
Merrill has been life long resident
of this place, being the son OF the
late Eli and Mary Laughton Merrill,
and the last of family of eight not
ed children among them being the late
Hon. +. y. Merrill of Skowhegan.
Early in life Mr.. Merrill was united
In marriage with Miss Adelma Davis
of Harmony who passed away three
years ago and to that union three
children were born, the eldest died in
infancy; two are now living, Mrs. EN-
ma Laughton of Ripley and Andrew
Merrill of this place. Mr.. Merrill is
also survived by ten grandchildren,
Miss Rena Laughton who is attending
Pennington Normal school; John
Laughton, senior at Colby College;
Misses Adelma and Flora Laughton,
who are attending N. II. Fay high
school at Dexter; j. Merrill Laugh
ton. who Is a senior at Coburn Cfassi-
cal high school in Waterville; Frank,
Edward, Susan, Marion and Andrew
Laughton small children at home. Mr..
Merrill was "a member of the M. f.
Church at this place, being one of the
trustees and also treasurer. He was
president of the Mainstream Improve
ment Club and was postmaster here
for 23 years. which office he held
until a few weeks ago, being obliged
to resign because of failing health.
The funeral was Sunday March at
/ D. m. in charge of Elmer Traitor
of Harmony Rev. NJ. A. Robinson
spoke words of comfort to the sorrow
ing family. The floral offerings were
many and very beautiful, among them
being pillow from his children,
sheaf of wheat from Harmony Grange
of. which he was a member, pillow
from the Mainstream Improvement
Club, beautiful basket OF flowers
from his neighbors and friends, and
many sprays from other relatives and
friends from out of town The bear
ers were w. c. Bunker, G. W. Chad
bourne, II. L. Bane and +. r. Fox.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06

was extinguished, meantime call
had been sent into the Skowhegan fire
department which quickly responded
and made good time in arriving on the
scene. Fortunately the fire which at
first menaced the whole corner had
been overcome and put out, otherwise
the services of the firemen would have
been greatly needed. Albeit their
quick response, and evidence of good
will to help in time of need is greatly
appreciated by the people of this place
and all give them rising vote OF
thanks for their good intentions The
house has been occupied this winter
by Earl Potter and family.
Mrs. w. b. Weatherbee who has
been i'll from cold is better and able
to be about.
Norman, the young son of Mr.. and
Mrs Charles Walker, who has been
ill for several days Is better and will
soon be about again.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
EAST MOSCOW

Miss Hattie Knight has returned
home from her school to spend her
vacation with her mother
Eula Beane from Caratunk spent
the week end with her aunt Mrs.
Kate Beane in town.
Lealon Mclaughlin and sister, Ma
BILE were Sunday callers at Mrs
Beans.
Much sympathy is extended to
Moses Cilley, Mrs. HUFF and family.
Alton Weathers who is working in
Madison spent the week end in town
with his family.
MRS. MOSES CILLEY
Mrs. Rita Cilley, wife of Moses Gil
by, died in the Somerset Hospital,
February 5. Mrs. Cilley was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bion Huff
who lived in Moscow and was held
in the highest regard by all who
knew her, her death casting the
shadow of sadness throughout the
community Beside her mother and
husband she is survived by one child,
willard, four brothers and one sister
and family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
ST. AIBANS

Floyd yarney returned from the
Plummer Hospital Saturday and is
comfortably. While not able to walk
vet all hope he will be out soon.
u. l.. Parker cut his hand quite bad
ly last week.
The funeral of Abiatha Tyler was
held at his home in st. Adams village
Sunday at l o'clock Mr.. Tyler was
SO years old and besides his wife who
Is in very poor health. leaves a
daughter Mrs. Clara Parker of st. Al
bans. The out of town people who
were here to attend the funeral were
Mrs. Willard Fields of Boston, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley Fields of Dexter, Mrs.
Emily wilkins and Mr.. and Mrs. FL.
Fuller of Hartland, Guy Nutter OF
Corinna, Mrs. Cora Chapman of Dam
ariscotta. The bearers were NAL
colin Parkman, Walter Tobey, U. l..
Parker and Melvin Martin. Rev. Mr..
Bennett of Hartland spoke words of
comfort to the friends and relatives.
The floral offerings were very beau
tiful. Interment was at the Grant
cemetery beside his former wife and
two children.
Much sympathy is felt for little
Wilmont Grant who has bad abss
cess.
Harold Robertson of Meridian, Conn.
has been visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Osgood Robertson.
Mrs. Eleanor Hanford of Boston is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Nettie Now
er for a while.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
CARATENK

VIII Whorif attended the auto
mobile show at Portland last week.
owen McClinton drove the stage
several days last week.
Mrs. Eta Martin is nursing Mrs.
Bert Morris and baby girl at The
Forks.
Tracy Powell was called to Bling
ham by the serious illness of his wife
who is in the Deyeaux Hospital.
Mention was made last week of the
death of Mrs. Annie Martin. Funeral
services were held at the home Tues
day morning. Rev. Father Carroll
of Bingham officiated, who spoke
words of comfort. Beautiful flowers
silently spoke of the love and esteem
of friends and neighbors. Beside the
devoted daughter with whom she
made her home, and who has always
cared for her, she leaves one son,
Mike S. Martin, and three grand
children; one sister and one brother.
Her age was rs years. Mrs. Martin
was a quiet and unassuming lady and
had many friends. She lived in the
'house by the side of the road" and
was a friend to every one.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our thanks to
all who assisted us in any way in
the recent loss of our dear mother
and grandmother. To Father Car
roll and to those who donated the
beautiful flowers.
Mrs. Mary Morris
Mike E. Martin and family
Caratunk Me-, March 6, 1924.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
STRATTON

Frank W Nutting who has been in
Sanford for the past month, has re-
turned
Hon. A. b. Sargent was at Sandy
Stream Saturday and Sunday look
Ing after his pulp job.
Mrs. Walter Scribncr who has
been having severe cold is improv-
ing we are glad to note.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. O. Blackwell Of
Round Mountain who have been
spending the winter in Boston were
the guests of Mrs. Blackwell's sis
ter, Mrs. Ray Kicker recently and
while here were the victims of very
bad colds and DR.. Moulton was called
to attend them.
Clifford Drake was in Kingfield a
few days lately working on the Eus-
tbs Telephone Company's lines.
Mrs. J. w. MacGuire has been the
guest of friends in Lewiston and
Portland lately.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
MARYLAND
Deferred

FULLER'S CORNER SCHOOL NOTES
The following pupils were present
every day during the week: George
Markham. Robert Stedman, Glendon
Perkins, Elmer Ford, Jane Hillman,
Doris Pelkie, Jennie Pelkie, Leonard
Walker, Marguerite Pelkie, Myrtle
Cox. Gladys Salisbury, Aubrey Whit
temore, Erwin Whittemore, Howard
Smith and Marguerite Whittemore.
We felt very proud to think that all
but the children of one family were
present the day after the storm, when
the roads were so bad.
This week has been examination
week. Doris Pelkie received 100 in
the Grammar test; George Markham
had the next highest rank which was
SO. In the history test Robert Sted-
man, Doris Pelkie and Myrtle Cox
had 1000. Marguerite Whittemore
received next to the highest rank.
The rank in spelling for the week
was 1000 for each child in the school.
On Friday evening we held an en-
tertainment and box social at the
schoolhouse. A total of $18.05 was
taken in. After paying the expenses
we found We had cleared $1,000 tow
ard our victrola fund.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-06
CANAAN

Cards have been received announc-
ing the engagement of Miss Merl
Isma Drawn of Waterville formerly of
Canaan to Earle, Bedford Tracy of
Winter Harbor.
The entertainment "A Night in the
East" will occur at Masonic Hall Mon
day evening, March 18th. Albert
Spear Grand Master of the Grand
Lodge of Maine will be present. Ma
sons and friends are cordially invited.
Mrs. Alton Goodrich has returned
from visit with her sister Mrs.
Harry Whitman at Medford. Mass. She
was accompanied by her brother AL
fonzo Holt, who has been passing sew
eral months in town, who after a
visit with his sister will return to
his home In Wisconsin.
Blaine Fowler of Waterville passed
the week end with relatives.