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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Senator Smith at Augusta

One of the big issues in the last
legislature was the Bath-Woolwich
bridge. This is structure in which
not only the city and town just men
toned are interested but the entire
area east of the Kennebec as far as
Rock and TIL counties of Lincoln
Sagadahoc and Knox are especially
aroused, while Kennebec, Waldo and
Hancock county citizens are deeply
Interested. Senator Carleton led the
fight for the bridge and has received
sympathetic interest and support from
Senator Clyde H. Smith of Somerset.
A conference making plans for this
bridge and arranging for their pre-
sentation before tho next Legislature
was held at the Representatives Hall
at the State House, Augusta, Tuesday
afternoon Senator Smith was among
the number who spoke in favor of
the proposition.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

l.or5ine to the present outlook,
tsmp Court will probably not ad-
/, until the latter part of next
There are still many cases
f. the assigned list and this does
I,oclpde the criminal matters
4 will be tried at the conclusion
|, civil docket. The next case
I[dpr for trial is that of Bracket,
4 Lunt Co. VS. Prince ct ais but
more than likely that the case
not be tried. If it is not, the
case in order is that of Foster
E,lton VS. Elijah G. Whitehouse.
case of George f. Harlow VS.
Ind Cowette has been defaulted
rs the case of the Consolidated
|ering Co. VS. H. S. Reynolds and
armour Fertilizer Works VS. A. c.
n ct ais and the Inhabitants of
Town of Skowhegan VS. Ralph
ge will be no trial in the case
hne Hunnewell VS. Ed Milton and
The cases of Percy J. Lancas-
n Albert Lawrence and Everett
Isyer vs. j. p. Bulger are de-
n by agreement. Case of Eas-
Drug Co. VS. A. c. Head has been
hlsd, and the case of Joseph
m vs. Ralph McAllister has been
mted. The case of Horace
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
|RRFST ELLIS COMMITS SUICIDE SAME
nay He WAS AWARDED VERDICT
|..,l Had Been Taken From Decision---Was
Farmer In Madison

yorced. There are no children.
The suit against MIR. Ellis was
brought by Harlow Wescott, the
divorced husband of Mrs. Ina
Wescott. who was administrator oi
her estate, to recover for wages, al
legged to have been due Mrs. Harlow
at her death for services as house
keeper at the Ellis farm. Mr.. Wes-
colt stated yesterday that he had ap-
pealed from the verdict rendered in
Ellis favor. This coupled with the
dead mans anxiety over the outcome
of the case just tried, may have un-
balanced his mind.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Patriots Day Closing

IL Banks and the Independent
fV''ef Office will close Saturday,
los Day. In practically every
saee' however, the dry goods,
ang' millinery and number of
s'oreS will remain open all day.
us Monday instead. Reports
,ae majority of grocers and
Ae'lnen Indicate that they will
open Saturday and Monday until
II Is understood the American
sn 20. and the Somerset Shoe
p'uy Will run on regular sche-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

Ellis. who was awarded a
E',, Pre-, IN the suit brought against
Fle q III 4I.rlow Wescott, administra-
Os .to l,' estate of Ina Wescott at
u raasday. ,a returned to his farm
p ,,,.ars's .aY Corner in Madison and
/ ,.ening committed suicide by
his throat. His housekeeper
ns E,ara n Mcguire, discovered Ellis
E.,on l and notified his sister, Mrs.
(as w Witbee. who it is understood
(s.d the Ellis farm shortly before
a.o,ber Nv died. The deceased was
|, "a years old. He married
4. Ssayey. from whom he was di-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
RECEIVES SHOCK At TOP
ELECTRIC LINE POLE
Allen Tew kSbury oi .Iackman Bruised,
Iaccrated and Unconscious

Jackman. April l5-Allen Tewks-
bury received shock while repair
ing the electric line and fell from the
top of pole. He was bruised and
larcerated by the spikes upon the
pole and was picked up unconscious
and taken to the Office of DR.. j. NJ.
Boothby where be was made as COM
Portable as possible.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
NOrrldgeWock Man to Remain In
China

Friends received word last week
from Roy G. Fairfield Of Shang-
hal, China stating that his plans for
returning home this summer have
been changed and instead Of coming
home as expected he will be con-
nected with the Equitable Eastern
Banking Corporation in Shanghai,
China, for the next three years, be-
ginning his new position, April lst.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
oealh Oh arOIyn Pratt

u ,s uedlf OF Carolyn. the year old
n A. {, ol Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S.
~ t,,d u, oheslnut street. occurred
idsd s morning. The family have
Ii,s ,'eFe Tor about two months,
mai, uere M IRON Bangor. Mr.. Pratt
|l,osa eielk on the Maine Central
N, ~ a,s, ana there are four other sur
In ,oa ,oa''ufen' The remains were
r Today to Bangor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Skowhegan. Me
April II, 1924

Members of Somerset Lodge f. q A.
NJ. and all other Blue Lodge Masons
in Skowhegan and vicinity are res
pectfully invited and urged to attend
the Easter services next Sunday af-
ternoon at the Centenary Methodist
Church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

Mr.. and Mrs Louis +. Merrill re-
turned to their home in West Stew
artstown, n. Fl. after being here on
business relative to the purchasing of
the drug store, now owned by Or. a.
b. Borden. No transaction has been
consnmated up to this time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Easter BARGAINS

Boys suits, pr, pants, $l2 value.
So. New arrivals for Easter IN
Mems Shirts, Mems and Boys Shoes.
Lamson & Hubbard hats and caps.
See our line before buying. Ameri-
can Clothing supply Co. l44 Water
st. opp. American Express.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
Candidate for Representative

wish to announce that | shall be
a Republican candidate for the nom
ination of Representative to the Leg
islature from Skowhegan at the June
primary election. Any support which
| may receive will he appreciated
BLIN w. PAGE
Skowhegan. Me.
April II, 1924
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17

IA on ,u.ss ~, OF George l.. Nay at his
aiuuie street is reported.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-04-17
ELABORATE PAGEANT At FEEDER
ATED CHURCH

Next Sunday morning at tho lo@e
service, the pastor, Rev. George Tor.
ing Thurlow will preach an Easter
sermon on the theme, "rhe tnsealed
Tomb" An elaborate musical pro
gram will include prelude Easter
Day" by Loret Mrs. T.. h. Weston,
organst; organ offcrtory, Nocturne
Des Anges by Vincent; postludc, Hos
anna by Hartmann; baritone solo,
Behold the Place Where They Laid
Him." Charley Turner. The choir
will sing two anthems, Unfold We
Portals" chorus from Redemption. by
Gunod and Lift Up Your Glad Vol
ces." an Easter anthem by Schneider.
Or. K. 4. Derbyshire and A. h. Plum
mer will sing by Gift of Love
In he evening will be given a page
ant. AT Dawning" in which between
forty and fifty persons will partici-
pate. The doors at the church will
he opened at o'clock and the au-
dionce is requested to be there at
that time if they wish to obtain seats
The pageant will be opened at $50
o'clock and it is probable that no one
will be seated after the opening OF
the program This is doubtless the
most elaborate event of its kind ever
undertaken in Skowhegan. 1t is he
ing directed by Mrs. f. f. Merrill
The following persons will take
part in the exercises:
john. Ralph jenkins; Peter, Arad
Tobey; James, Jack Roaf; Andrew,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
BUILDING MATERIAL
MONEY 10 LEND

QUICK CASH WILL GET YOU GOOD NO. 2 FLOORING, CEILs ING AND SIDING $20 DELIVER ED BIRMINGHAM. OTHER ITEMS JUST AS ATTRACTIVE WE DELIVER FROM OUR AN- NISTON YARD ANYWHERE IN ALABAMA. FIGURE WITH US BEFORE BUYING. MARBUkY MILL & LUMBER CO, 1909 EM-, FIRE BLDG. MAIN 2715.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10
TARRANT CITY

Brand new Groom bungalow. nicely paint ed and papered throughout; 1 block from school and church. Terms, $35 cash and $35 per month. without interest. Also, several other nice bungalows that you can buy on extra easy terms R. F. Wideman or A. J. Odom, Tarrant City office, next to picture show. Phone. Wood lawn 51S-L3, or Birmingham office, 1O19 First National Bank Bldg. Phone Main 1755
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-07-10

MADE for periods of to years on i'm proved Birmingham property at reason able rates. Unlimited funds at all times .lHAZzARD-CLARK MORTGAGE co. INC.
 4o6 Title Guarantee Bldg. Main 34s4. FIRST MORTGAGE-S500 upon property in Jefferson county mortgages bought. S. D. Thompson 209 Title Guarantee REAL ESTATE-Loans on first~fnortgages atr7 and per cent Henley -Spurgeo Realty Co., 322 N. 21st St.1 Man l2S0. LOANS made on Birmingham real estate; and ' per cent. Title Guarantee Loan & Trust Co. Title Bldg.
 FIRST MORTGAGE LOANS-s1, 900 up, 8 to years, and per cent mortgages bought; construction loans J. B. Dryer, I'll Age Herald Bldg. WE negotiate loans and sell real estate Mcconnell White Terry. 2O26 3rd Ave
 MONEY TO LEND 6S Black Loan Corporation, Inc. Loans on indorsed notes, household goods or anything of value. 2o4 Clarke Bldg. Main s551.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
AEROPLANE DROPS TO THE
GROUND

Last Thursday while a storm was
on, an aeroplane running from Wash
ington to Moundsville, lost it's way,
and with engine trouble, was forced
to drop to the ground in Cove district
Barbour county, on the Carroll farm
two miles below Kasson. 1t landed
in last years oats field and plow-
ed up the ground for several feet
where it landed, but fortunately, the
two men who were in it at the time
escaped with little injury, except a
few scratches and bruises about the
head and eyes. The pilot, one hour
before the landing, knew he was hav-
ing trouble, but feared the worst.
They circled about Valley Furnace,
Kasson and Claude, making great
noise that nearly all the inhabitants
in the neighborhood heard and saw
the plane, during their hour of
trouble, in which time the two men
felt that death was near. The engine
was 400 h. p. and Of latest improve
ments. The propeller, and all the
rigging were mashed in the fall. The
two men took the train at Cove Run,
notified the officials at Moundsville
of their mis-hap, and on Saturday,
government men were busy dismantl-
ing the plane to ship it in for repairs.
This section Of Barbour county is
covered by aeroplane toutes from
Washington to the West.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
GEORGE M. FORD TO RUN FOR
STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS TO SUCCEED
HIMSELF

CHARLESTON, Feb. 11.-Captain
George M. Ford, state superintendent
of free schools, in public statement
today briefly and modestly announced
his candidacy for nomination.
~ have now served the people of
West Virginia for three years as
their state superintendent of free
Schools" said Captain Ford. "Dur-
ing this period they have had an OPP
portunity to become acquainted with
my policies as a school man and to
Judge my fitness for the position and
my qualifications to perform the
duties Of the office"
81 am asking for denomination and
base my claims on past performance.
If the people feel that l have given
satisfaction, and that the best inter-
ests Of the children of the State are
safe in, my hands, / ask them to reg
lister their belief by nominating me
for this Office. / shall continue in a
second term to carry out the pro-
gram inaugurated in this"
Captain Ford was born at Kasson,
Barbour county and has had varied
and successful experience as an edu-
Gator.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
COUNT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
They met - they loved - they
Married


1t is barely month ago that
Count Ludwig Salm Won Roogstrae-
ten, Australian nobleman, hero Of the
battlefield, tennis chamionship RUM
e-~up, shiek Of the movies, a noted
figure of the European duelling
grounds, made the world gasp when
he married in an elopement, Mary
Millicent Rogers, the beautiful heir
ess Of some $4,000, 900 Of Standard
Oils fabulous fortune. Count Salm
has written the story Of his whole
life with its swiftly varying sur
roundings Of the old-world regal
splendor eliminating in his wedding
Of Americas richest heiress. With
their usual enterprise the Hearst
newspapers have secured the exclus-
i've rights to this sensational story
written and signed by the dashing
count. The details Of this smashing
international romance are OF the alb
sorbing interest. Under the title"
"How I wooed and won Millicent Ro-
gers, the story started in the Sum
day New York American last Sunday
and will continue in the daily and
Sunday until completed. There is no
romance Of modern times that COM
pares in interest with this Of the
multi-millionaire heiress and the
handsome Count Salm.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
] BELINGTON HI WINNER OVER
PARSONS FIVE

The Belington high school basket
ball team won hard fought
game here Saturday nigth from
Parsons high cagers by 2
score of 26 to "a The game was
close and interesting at all times
though the local team was always
slightly in the lead.
Moore was high point man for
Belington making seven field goals.
Thornhill also played a good game
for the local team. Case made six
field goals and two fouls for the visit
ing team but he lacked support and
the game was lost. Good teamwork
and excellent passing featured the
game for the horne team. Whetsel
of D. & E. was the referee.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
NEW DRUG STORE
IN BELINGTON

The MeCoy-Payne Pharmacy is
opening this week; this is new drug
store located in tn Thornhill building
on Bridge Street and Grim Avenue,
This new concern has some fine
equipment, and with their large and
spacious room, it is one Of the finest
and best looking stores Of it's kind in
this part Of West Virginia. H. A.
Mccoy is president; Herman B. Wat
son, vice-president; Archie Mccoy,
Secretary Treasurer land Guy Payne
Manager, the company being made
up of Relington and Philippi people.
They expect to handle lines Of mer-
chandise that ordinarily are sold by
druggists, aside from the regular
drugs.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14

Troy e. Hartman, whose likeness
appears above, is Republican Gam
didate for State Senator from this
district, subject to the Primary Elec-
tim to be held May 9th.
He hales from Randolph County and
like other men believes that "his
county" should have a State Senator
for the next four years. Mr.. Hard
man is hard working, hustling
youag mamie has carried on sue
cessful lumber business FOR the past
fifteen years, being widely known in
most parts Of the district He is not
seeking the nomination because Of
any selfish aims, but says: "MY
PLATFORM IS THE WILL OF THE
PEOPLE, PLUS WHAT CAN DO
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14

There was polly lunch on board
which helped to make our voyage a
very pleasant one.
We are with Kathleen's father, five
hundred miles south Of Manila on
non-christian island. This little bario
is run by British lumber company
and they have eight white men In
their employee, the rest are Drown
boys" or as Elk. Pres. Taft called
them "Our little Brown Brothers
The white people live in houses with
galvanized roofs, electric lights,
shower baths and big porches; while
the native huts have "nipa" roofs,
quite picturesque.
The "Moros" and some Filipenos
wear piece Of cloth around their
body and rag on their heads (most
Filipeno men wear European clothes
but the majority Of the women wear
Filipeno costume), and barefooted;
when they wear "Schnalies" that de-
notes they are little more prosper
GUS than the Moros and when they
wear shoes, they are among the Elite
Well Carol guess we are pretty
close to nature, as Darwin would say
as the woods here are full Of Mon
keys, ha ha!
Kathleen's father has servants to
do all the house work and cooking,
so we don't have thing to do but
play tennis, daily plunge in the salt
water, play bridge and Nah Jong.
They have club house here and
have had one dance in it and two big
dances at the Managers big house
since our arrival August 10Th.
saw by the passengers list Of the
army transport Thomas" that Capt
Joseph J. Teter has been assigned to
Corregidor Fort Mills) about twenty
miles from Manila and hope to see
him in the near future as we expect
to have tour Of the Islands, stopp-
ing in Manila for the Carnival.
Every American we talk to says
the only way they expect to go to the
States is with a "return ticket.
auess the lure of the Orient get 'em.
Looks as tho it might be contage-
GUS and we will call the Islands
"Home Sweet Home"
The climate agrees with use both
and can prove it as / have gained
thirteen pounds.
Am going to make you a promise,
as we expect to spend Xmas Day
bathing in the Bay and Kodaking, we
will send you some pictures shortly
after the first Of the year.
Please remember Kathleen and me
to all Of our friends that you might
come in contact with in Belington
and Morgantown.
Drop us some news and If you
have no news ask questions for we
sure look forward to mail day.
Best Wishes and awaiting an early
reply, am
Your OF Pal,
ALGIE WERNER
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
SOME REASONS FOR PUBLIC
HEALTH WORK IN BARBOUR

Because of a realization of the fact
that our infant death rate was un-
necessarily high, and growing SEN
timent through the United States
that steps should be taken by the
Federal and state governments to re-
duce this high death rate Congress in
November, 1921 passed bill known
as the Shepherd Towner Act, which
made available to States wishing to
take advantage Of this act sum of
money from the Federal government
to supplement that Of the state for
the promotion Of maternal and infant
hygiene. The state legislature of
West Virginia realized the need of
health protection for mothers and
babies and accepted the terms Of the
Federal maternity and infancy act,
thus making $1,000 available for
such work.
The Federal government has also
made further financial provisions, up
to limited amount, where states
make appropriation for this work.
Our state legislature has appropriat-
ed $1,000 to match an additional $5,-
600 from the Federal government,
thus making available to West Vir-
ginia $4,000 for the promotion of
health work for mothers and babies
during each Of the next two fiscal
years.
The state legislature decreed that
this money should be used in the
cities and counties that matched the
state fund by local fund to the a
mount Of $500.
Five counties in West Virginia
took advantage Of this offer. Bar
bour is one Of the FIVE. Every citizen
Of Barbour county should be proud of
the fact that his county is one of the
pioneer counties in this work. Other
counties will watch the progress Of
work in these five counties. Let us
by our good work show our legisla
ture that the appropriation was
worth while. A well qualified pub
lie health nurse, Miss Rachel Mayo,
has been selected to carry on the
work in our county.
The United States with its vast re-
sources and wealth. large rural popu-
lation making sunshine and fresh air
available, its vast dairy and farm
products and it's scientific progress
should lead the world in health. In
stead Of leading we rank seventh in
our infant death rate and much high
er in our maternal death rate. Sew
en- foreign countries, namely: New
Zealand, Australia, Norway, Dem
mark, Sweden and Switzerland all
have much lower death rate than the
United States.
$3.50 Of our children are born heal
thy. It 10 our duty to keep them SO.
1890 babies die annually in West
Virginia before they reach the age Of
one year. Two thirds at least of
these babies might be saved if they
received proper care. Let US give the
babies Of Barbour county chance.
rarr A
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
TO EXECUTE THAT WILL"

TO EXECUTE THAT WILL"
He was born and reared in Upshur
County---and q Republican Of course,
and has not lost his political iden-
tity BY moving some years ago to re-
side in Randolph, but instead he has
been one of the political pillars that
has kept the dignity Of the G. o. p.
in that county high up in the estima-
ton Of the people in the great State
Of West Virginia.
Aside from his political affiliations
he has led a clean life--he has acted
the part Of the Good Samaritan and
willingly serves the best for all
classes, which eminently fit him for
the office he seeks.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
CARD OF THANKS

We desire to express our sincere
thanks for the kindness and SYM
pathy shown by the people of Beling-
ton and Valley Bend during the bur-
ial of our daughter, Elizabeth Adel-
line England.
Mr.. and MRS. N. r. HOOVER,
Kansas City, Mo.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
SENATE DEMANDS
DENLY RESIGN
Secretary of Navy Declines to Talk
On Subject.--Coolidge For JUS
ticc.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-THE res
olution asking President Coolidge to-
call for the resignation of Secretary
DENLY was adopted today by the Sen
ate.
Democratic Senator'S supported the
resolution almost solidly, and enough
Republicans joined them to override
the opposition Of the Republican
leaders.
Some response from the White
House is expected shortly. Hereto
fore officials close to the President
have taken the position that the
question of cabinet designations is
not one falling within the province
Of the Senate.
The vote on the final roll call was
AZ to "a.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14
WRITES LETTER FROM
THE PHILIPPINES

The following is a letter from the
Philippine Islands written by Miss
Algie Werner former Belington
girl, who left last July for the Orient
accompanied by Miss Kathleen Black
hart, whose father they are visiting
in the little town called Kalambrigan
near Manila:
Kalambrigan, Prov. Lanao
Mindanao, Philippine Islands
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14

Ralph Halter was at Elkins yester-
day. He took his little son to ar
Elkins hospital for examination.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11,-Presi-
dent Coolidge answered the Senate
request for the resignation Of Edwin
DENLY as secretary Of the navy with
the statement tonight that mo OH
cial recognition can be given to the
passage Of the Senate resolution rel
alive to their opinion concerning
members of the cabinet or other Of
ficers under executive control"
The executive declared he did not
propose to sacrifice amy innocent
msn for my own welfare nor retain
in office ,'any unfit man for my own
welfare"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1924-02-14

We are having some real winter
this week. Snow and more snow.
The Coconino sun., 1924-10-03
AMERICAN FLAG FLOATS
IN YUMA DANCE OF DEATH

For the first time in history the
American flag flew Sunday over the
purple flag of the redskins above the
Temple of the Dead, in connection
with the annual ceremony of the dead,
on the Fort Yuma Indian reservation.
Several thousand Indians and
whites gathered at the Chino ranch
on the Fort Yuma reservation for the
annual tribal fiesta in connection with
the ceremony of the dead and the rite
of cremation, in memory of tribesmen
who departed for "the happy hunting
grounds" during the past year.
Six tribes, the Cocopa, Diegan,
Mission, Yuma, Maricopa and Mohave,
were represented.
Special honor was paid by the
Yumas to Lee Deerfoot, Yuma volun-
teer, who was killed in action in the
World war, Chief Chappo Jackson,
through Joe Homer, interpreter, made
a speech of acknowledgement for the
tribes.
Butter wrappers printed to your
order at The Sun office. If