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Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
INJURED BUS DRIVER DIES.

Death Makes Total Of 10 In Fairview
IN. J.) Accident.
Camden, N. J.-Joseph Stratton, 80,
of this city and driver of the bus
which was struck by Glassboro train
near Fairview, died in the Cooper
Hospital. Kennah Stafford, year-old
baby, also died. Stratton's death was
due to fractured skull and carried the
total dead in the wreck to 10.
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
AL1AN,ANs FIGHT SERBS.
Firce Struggle Proceeding North o,
Scutari.

Rome.-A wireless message from
Scutari, Albania, to the Temps Ftatet
that fierce fighting is proceeding north
Of that place between Serbs and AL
banians, and that Serbian regiments
IT, fhoit dsfenss of Tarabose lost q
= m a a y pftsoners. It adds that u
broken ont " esforcs
% a, q nian cover hatI
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
HoLD.UP MEN GET $1,000.

Treasurer Robbed In Cleveland 5us''
ness District.
Cleveland.-Three armed bandits
held M L. J. Sadler, treasurer OF the
Cottage Creamery Company, in the
heart Of the downtown commission
district and escaped with 5000 Sad
Ter was taking to bank. One OF tne
bandits fred three shots as he fed,
but no one was injured.
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
BANDITS FREES 6. :,
S|x. AMERICANS.
Still Holds Two W. 4. Gardner
and ". B. Johnson
DEMANDS l5o,o 900 PESOS
Efforts To Be Made To Pay RANSOM
All Those Who Were Released
Are Reported A.
Safe.

Mexico City.-Pedro Zamora has re-
leased six of the Americans who were
kidnapped recently BY him in the State
Of Jalisc0, but is holding one Ameri-
can, w. A. Gardiner, superintendent of
the Esperanza Mining Company, for
100000 pesos ransom, and w. B. John.
son. a British subject, for $4,000 pesos,
according to advices received here.
Charles Hoyle, manager Of the Es-
peranza Mining Company at Ell Oro,
said to be a nephew of John Hays
Hammond, and Mrs. Hoyle, have been
released and are now safe at Penas,
on Banderas Bay. The names of the
other four Americans set free by "a
mora are given as Joseph Dietrich,
Gillis, Culvert and Nels. These four
are at Mesa Del Corazon.
The dispatches announcing the re-
lease of the Americans were somewhat
confused, but they apparently show
that Gardiner and Johnson are the
only hostages still in the hands Of the
outlaw.
Following a conference at the Brit
ish Legation, two representatives OF
the Legation left for Jalisco with the
purpose of attempting to arrange with
the bandits for the payment Of the
ransom for Johnson.
]. C. Dryden, representing the Es-
peranza Company in Mexico City, said
that nothing regarding ransome for
the Americans captured had been re-
ceived, but that the money was ready
for payment when the demands were
presented. He explained the presence
of Mr.. Hoyle and the other Americans
at Cuale, where they were captured by
Zamora, saying they left Ell Oro,. State
of Michoacan, with the purpose OF in
specting working in the vicinity OF
Cuale.
Telegrams received in Mexico City
say that H. E. Herival, Forest Gorden,
John Menghini and D. J. lyman, an
other British subject, are among those
whom Zamora kidnapped. The re-
cipients of the kilograms believe 1t
possible that the list of those held
captive by the band is still incomplete
A. C. Savage and R. McSwiney, who
is believed to be British subject, are
thought to be prisoners Of Zamora.
Has "Black Tom" Clue.
Juarez.-Dr. Paul Altendorf, who ar
rived here from Mexico City under
guard, said that under commission OF
American insurance companies he had
discovered in Mexico German, whose
name he gave, who was the perpe
traitor of the Kingston Island and
Black Tom explosions of munitions on
the Atlantic Coast early in 1917, when
property valued at millions OF dollars
was destroyed and several lives lost
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
PHONE EARNINGS INCREASE.

Operating Incomes For 70 Companies
Show eig Gain.
Washington.-Operating incomes Of
20 telephone companies for the month
Of March ,aaacunted to T,309, ,970, IAN
Acrease IL ea ~ over March. 141s.
according 10 p0rta issued nv the Jnss
terstate Commercp CoMzaip pstonl ~
the three months 1. e. !. t n n. Vars ~
1920 t4e pperatin II M T.! I! n coi
w; is| ssss & '
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
LLOYD GEORGE NOT COMING.

London.-It was stated at Downing
street that Premier Lloyd George has
no intention. whatever OF making
trip to Canada, as reported in the
American press.
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
Has "Black Tom" Clue.
INVASION OPPOSED BY U. S.
John Campbell White So Informed BY
Washington.

Washington.
Washington.-JohnC Campbell White,
charge of the American Legation at
Warsaw, has been advised by the
State Department that the United
States would disapprove any advance
of the Polish Army into Russian ter
ritory. It is understood that White
has been instructed to make known
this attitude to the Polish Govern
ment, if that is necessary.
The position that Poland should not
attack the Bolsheviks is said to have
been the policy Of this Government
from the first, and it is understood
here Great Britain takes a like attl-
tude. officials here foresaw the Pol
fsh attack was likely to unite Russians
behind Lenine and Trotzky.
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
ARABS KILL BRITISH OFFICERS
Gallant Resistance Offered Until Am
munition Is Exhausted.

Gallant resistance OHereo Until Am
munition Is Exhausted.
Bombay.-Another tragic chapter of
the series of Arab risings against the
British in Mesopotamia has been re.
ceived here. The message says that
Mr.. Drigley, a political officer; Brand
field, commandant Of the levies; Mr..
Buchanan, an irrigation officer, and
two British noncommissioned officers
were killed at Shas Raba, Mesopo-
tamia, last Sunday by Arabs.
With dramatic brevity the message
adds:
'The officers with their levies gal.
:.antly resisted overwhelming numbers
for three days until their ammunition
was exhausted. The Arab levies were
loyal to the end and died fighting side
by side with the British"
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
SUBMARINE STRIKES SCHOONER.

Was Coming To Surface OFF Newport
Harbor.
Newport, r. 1.-The old schooner
tasca, of Boston, was struck by
submarine which was coming to the
surface outside this port. The schooner
was light and her crew, with fair
win, sailed her into the inner harbor
and came to anchor before she settled
and went over on her side. Her crew
escaped. The submarine is believed
to have sustained no damage,
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
TWO DEAD, I MISSING, IN FIRE.

EXPLOSION In Toledo Plant Also Causes
Injury Of Two Firemen.
Toledo, Ohio.-Two men are known
tn he dead, another is missing and two
city firemen are in hospitals following
a fire and explosion in the plant OF the
Toledo Seed and Oil Company here.
One of the dead is William Jensen, en-
gineer. who after turning in the alarm
from a nearby fire box. re-entered the
nlant and was burned to death.
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
BIG GROWTH IN KANSAS CITY.

Now Has 324,410; Petersburg, Va,
Shows 31,002 Population.
Washington.-The Census Bureau
announced the following 1920 popula-
tiOn results:
Kansas City, Mo-, 324,410, increase
since 1910, 76,O29, or 30.6 per cent;
Santa Barbara, CAL, 19,441; Elyria,
Ohio, 20,474; Petersburg, Va, 31,O02;
Willoughby, Ohio, 1855; Fort Gibson,
Okla, 1882.
Middletown transcript., 1920-08-28
WOMEN WIN IN COSTA RIGA.
CONGRESS Passes Law Giving Them
Equal Vote With Men.

San Salvador.+A dispatch from San
Jose, Costa Rica, says Congress has
passed law giving the right of SUI.
frage to all citizens, including women.
Those enjoying suffrage must read
and write and be citizens Of Costa
Rica by naturalization or adoption.
They will have the right to hold State.
municipal and Congressional Office.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-11
ATROCOUS MURDER At EMbDEN STATION AND TRAGIC
EVENTS SURROUNDING DEATH OF ASA EN7REKEh
Men Whose Alleged Confessions Are Read Court Pleaded "Not Guilty
indictment by Grand Jury Necessary Before Final Trial Sentence

work and of two of them stealing BIZ
cycles and starting toward Embden.
The story as told by the County At
torney was to the effect that Brown
and Morris road the wheels and that
Purcell walked. After reaching the
Embden station they remained in that
vicinity for the rest of the day, and
about 6 o'clock went to the station
where one of the men picked up a
long sled stake and stationed himself
at the north corner OF the Embden
station. Mr.. Entreken came out with
ashes and emptied them, returning to
the building and then came out again.
The state alleged that Morris struck
Entreken when he appeared the sec
ond time and knocked him down,
Brown attempting later to strike him
with a knife which glanced and hit
Morris. 1t was alleged that Morris
and Brown dragged the body into the
station when the train went by. Dep
uty Scott. the first oflcer notified,
when he overlook Purcell after meet
ing him on foot testified that he was
unable to get much satisfaction out
Of him when he first addressed him
and that he made no statement at the
time of his arrest. In describing
conditions at the station Mr. Scott
testified that the platform was be-
smeared with blood one window was
broken out. one-half of the dead mans
glasses lay there and a trail of blood
led to the station door. The even
ing's mail had been apparently thrown
o,tt hx It@h fAA
in the midst OF the pool Of blood. The
station agents knife was also found
with the big blade open. Sheriff
Moosrs testified relative to making the
trip with Deputy Sheriff Nash Madi-
son to hunt for the missing man. When
Continued on Page Fivs)
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LOCAL ITEMS

Mrs. Geo. S. Williams Of Hartland
is visiting this week with Mrs Eliza
beth Dyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl " Malley are
located at the Clyde II. Smith home
for the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Corson OF Bing-
ham spent the week end visiting rela-
tives and friends in town
Rev. George Merriam Of this place
was elected president OF the state
Educational Board of the Baptist de-
nomination at their regular meeting
at Waterville last Tnesdd!
Mrs. Elmira Boothhy has been
spending few days with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. George W Emerson. be-
fore leaving for New Haven. Conn.
where she has accepted position as
lady's maid
Ernest A. Varney and Miss Susie
A Taylor, both OF Skowhegan were
at the Bethany parsonage by
Rev. George Merriam at 7 o'clock
Tuesday evening. The single ring
was used. They were unattended.
Their home will be at Mr. Narney's
farm In East Skowhegan.
Among the interested spectators at
the Burke Murder trial during the
present week, has been c. Vey Holman
OF Rockland, we'll known geologist
and former state assayer. He and
DR.. MacGrath who has also been pres
ent worked on the Caroline Brown
case, together in Rockland.
At the last meeting Of the Federat-
ed Working League. Mrs. Jennie
Sampson was elected president to fill
the vacancy caused by the resignation
OF Mrs. Gertrude Bucknam. The
chairman OF the Harvest dinner COM
mittee. Mrs. Elfreda Cool. reported
3l0os go as the proceeds of the dinner
Wednesday OF last week. Thirteen
dollars was taken At the apron table.
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Following the alleged confessions
of the murder of Asa Entreken, the
Embden Station Agent, Thursday
night, James Purcell, Is of AZ Round
street, New Bedford. Mass, John
Brown, %, of West Brookline street,
Boston and Earl Morris, % OF Ash
land, Kentucky, pleaded not guilty to
the charge of murder. Friday after
noon. They waived the reading OF
the variant and Sheriff Mooers, Dep
uty Sheriffs Thomas Tuscan and Ed
ward Scott and Medical Examiner W.
S. Stinchfield were the witnesses for
the State. During the testimony the
confessions of the three men were
read, as signed in the presence OF the
officers. According to the confes-
sions Morris used the stake from the
blows OF which Entreken died. Prob
able cause was found by Judge Saw
yer and the men were bound over
without bond to await the action OF
the grand jury.
With the murder OF Nelson w. Bart
ley at Jackman fresh in the minds Of
the people and with John Burke &C.
cused OF the crime on trial in ths
court house, the entire county was
again stirred by the horrible crime al
E'mbden station, by means Of which
Asa Entreken, the Station Agent. aged
70, was brutally murdered. A poo
of blood, \ cap to which clung por.
tions OF the skull bone and hair. 8
CORY club and lastly the. battered
body of the dead man told horrible
tale, following cries which led to its
discovery. Reuben Case and his sor
Roy who lived 30 or 40 rods from
the station we're the real discoverert
of the tragedy. Mr.. Case heard Mr.
Entreken shouting Get out Of here
followed by Q sound as tho clut
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-11
WEDDED YESTERDAY At
| AD|SOn
Miss Arlsa Kekenaey Becomes the
Bride Of James v. Riley, Superin-
tenaeRt Of Madison WeoleR Company

A wedding OF interest to people OF
this section OF Somerset. because OF
ths prominence OF the contracting
parties, was solemnized yesterday at
Madison when Miss Arlen McKenney,
daughter OF Mrs. Lima Moore McKen-
ney and the late Rufus S. McKenney,
became the bride OF James V. Riley, a
prominent textile man of Madison.
The ceremony was quietly performed
in the Rectory of ST. Sebastian's
Church by Father Farley. with Miss
Agnes Riley Of Boston, Mass, a sister
of the groom and Louis Walsh
friend Of the groom attending the cou-
pie. Last evening a delightful re-
ception was held at the future home
of the couple at the corner OF Weston
avenue and Middle streets, which has
been renovated pr their convenience.
This event was largely attended and
was happily carried out. The receiv-
ing line was composed of the wedding
party headed by Mrs. Lima Moore Nc
kenney The guests were met at the
door by little Miss Hildred Curtis The
ushers were Mrs c. S. Humphreys of
Madison and Mrs. II. c. Sheridan of
Skowhegau. The dining room was
in charge of Mrs. W. G. Sawyer of
Madison and Mrs. E e Dunton of
Skowhegan. Several other girls were
busy in their various capacities.
Mr. Riley formerly resided in Low
ell Mass. but for a number of years
has been connected with the woolen
industry in Madison. With his ex-
cellent training at the Lowell Textile
School, he has rapidly forged ahead
until he now occupies the responsible
position already referred to. His
bride is an exceedingly attractive and
accomplished young woman. Her
home has always been either in Mad
ison or Skowhegan. but during the
last few years since her graduation
from the New England Conservatory
OF Music in the vocal department. she
has Travelled extensively. For 4 time
she was with the White Lyceum Bu-
reau as a soloist and also taught in
various institutions, the last year at
the Texas Christian University in
Fort Worth Texas
Mr.. and Mrs. Riley are to enjoy a
wedding trip.
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RELATIVES Of DEAD MAN
GROUPED TOGETHER
Mrs. Nelson BARLEY Surrounded By
the Relatives Oi Her Murdered Hus-
band

The relatives Of Nelson " BARLEY
Barley have been IN attendance at
the trial this week and were very at
tentiye TO the mourning widow in the
court room Tuesday They occupied
a seat entire directly In front Of the
messenger desk Thomas ". Bart
ley Of Jaekman sits al the end beside
Of Mrs. BARLEY, who IS attired in her
customary black with flowing black
veil. Sext sits Miss Edith Young. an
attractive young woman, who is the
niece OF the dead man and at her left
is Mrs. William Elliott, the twin sis
ter of Nelson W. BARLEY. Mrs Ell
lott Is dressed in black with feather
ed hat, part OF the time brown
striped scarf relieving the dead black
OF her custom. Beside Mrs Elliott
is another sister Mrs. May BARLEY
Williams. who has come from her
home in Los Angeles CALI. to be
present at. the trial Mrs Williams
is not wearing black. but appears in
brown suit. a brown trimmed hat
with crown Of lighter shade,
sweeping veil and when walking
wears heavy fox furs reaching TO the
waist line in the back. Mr. and Mrs
Henry BARLEY of Greenville are like
wise present. Mr.. BARLEY being the
brother of the dead man. His wife
wearing a black hat, brown cloth
coat and beautiful diamonds sits at
the end OF the seat next TO Mrs. Will
liams.
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MsnthIy Special Bargsia Day In Skew
hogan Next Monday

The following members OF the
Skowhegan Merchants Association
ioin in making next Monday, bargain
dav In Skowhegan. This is - con-
tinuance of the policy OF arranging
special sales for the third Monday OF
each month Remember these spe-
cial offers are for Monday only.
D. LAFOND'S CASH STORE will
sell ladies winter weight vests and
pants for 49c and 5sc
POULIN & LANEY offer next AoH-
day among the bargains of their spec
ial sale fine heavy weight wool SHIRTS
$50 value for this one day s1s5.
r. W. BUCKNAM will sell nsn's
chamois vests Frost King and 9th
ers Real value IS for $3.50, also
Hudson Chest Protectors. real value
5000 for this sale 35c.
GTSS POOLER & son Offer 10 per
cent discount on all shoes next Mon
dav
CIT PRICE SHOE STORE offers
$3.50 work shoes at 1915; $500 dress
shoes cut TO s49S $500 sample shoes
small sizes 21s and cut to s19S.
R-SMITH CLOTHING COM
PANY announce sweeping reductions
on their entire line.
GEORGE L. H. SMITH will give
substantial discounts in all depart-
ments Of his clothing establishment.
s. RI-SSAKOFF will sell next Mon
day only a $3.50 alarm clock for
I s215
RLAISDFLL AUTO COMPANY offer
net Monday genuine uon-skid Weed
chains 3aX3l- Irregular price 81 for
s4
HOLT * HIGHT will sell. next Mon
day only. deuatured alcohol at S1.5O
per gallon.
THE MERRILL SHOE STORE next
Monday will offer exceptional bar
gains as a part Of its closing ont sale.
ORDWAY offers for next Monday
only all best ginghams at 29c yard
were soc goo corset covers 25c each
were 39c to Csc each.
STEVENS & EAMES will sell next
Monday only, the famous Hatchet
BRAID baked beans. regular price 28c'
at 23c.
SIMPSONS DRUG STORE will sell
next Monday only a regular 7bs lunch
box for soc.
J.F. POOLER will offer next Mon
day only one lot Of 10 OF ketchup
for l5c. , for Csc. Also some 10 OF.
ketchup for 19c and 2 packages of
corn puifs.
POOLER 4 EMERY will sell next
Monday only a regular SO J. NJ. Fire
Extinguisher for IS. One Of these
carried on your auto reduces your in
surance Is per cent or Kept in the
home may at any time save life ana
property.
BISSON & CONANT offers next
Monday Is per cent discount on all
boots and shoes throughout their en-
tire stock.
A r. JEWETT will sell. next Mon
DAY only. Bue Ribbon dried pe.ches at
20c a package.
THE SOUTH SIDE GROCERY Of
fers. next Monday only. two cans OF
Fancy Maine Corn for 95c.
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POMONA MEETING
At SOL0N
Annual Two-Day Meet
ing at Skowhegan
Profitable Sessions Held With North
Somerset Grange. Fine Program
of Entertainment

The Pomona meeting at Solon,
Tuesday. was the last assigned for
the year and in numbers and enthus-
iasm rounded out the year replete
with all the essentials that mark a
large Pomona gathering. The loyal
patrons of North Somerset Grange did
all possible TO make the visiting
guests feel not only at home but anX-
iOus to return again and enjoy, If
possible. their overpowing hospitality
Only three of the officers chairs
were vacant and were supplied by w.
u. bradbury as assistant, Mr.. and
Mrs. Herbert Boardman as assistant
and lady assistant steward. Grant
Witham, George Gordon and II. S. Ell
liott were appointed committee on
applications who reported favorably
on five applicants who were instruct
in the fifth degree and admitted into
the Pomona.
After a bountiful Pomona dinner
and a social hour the afternoon ses-
sion opened by taking up the Ques-
tion of changing the two days annual
meeting in January to but one which
Was considered by several members
and 1t was voted to pass over the Ques-
ton so that the next annual meeting
will be held two days as In former
years.
The program under the direction OF
the lecturer. Mrs. Lizzie Watson. was
next in order and Fred Magoon, mas
ter Of North Somerset Grange. gave
fraternal welcome to the Pomona
and S. F. Emerson. secretary Of the
Pomona was called upon to respond
to the welcome, A large choir rem
dered a beautiful song followed with
selections in reading by Marion Tus-
can Lou b. Brown. Alice NJ. Dow and
Arazina Miller; piano solo by Ida
Thorn. A fine address on current
events by a. S. Burke; duet by Bertha
Goodrich and Ethel Holway; remarks
by c. W. Day coupled with pleasing
stories; then came profitable dis
cussiOn of the question In what way
can better services be obtained on the
Farmers Telephone?' This import
ant subject was thoroughly considered
by Mark Pollard. Mrs Mabel Magoon'
Eugene Danforth. George Gordon, S.
II. Bradbury. Grant Witham' l.. G.
Stevens. Fred Magoon, A. S Burke,
w. b. Whittier and Mrs Lizzie Wat
son 1t is very evident that the re-
suit of this discussion will bring
more efficient service on the part OF
the Farmers Telephone.
Singing America closed ono OF the
great meeting OF the Pomona, repre-
sentattves being present from Bing-
ham, Solon. New Portland, Kennebec
Valley, Starks, Somerset, East Madi-
son. Skowhegan, Athens and Hinckley
oranges.
Next meeting will be the annual at
the second Tuesday and
Wednesday in January 1921.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-11-11
SkOWhegan WOman'S Club Had En-
thuSiastic Meeting Yesterday

Yesterday afternoon Library Par
lors was filled to its utmost capacity
when the Skowhegan Womans Club
held their regular meeting with Mrs.
Robert Treat Whitehouse as speaker
She addressed her audience very ef-
fciently and the discourse was exceed
ingly interesting and enthusiastic The
following numbers were on the pro-
gram: The Response" Brown by
Miss Gladys Pennell; trio. THE
Charge OF the Hussars" Fritz Spind-
ler) by Misses Dorothy Day. Christine
Pooler and Master John Oddly; song.
Bird OF Love" (Wood) by Miss Gla-
dys Pennell and piano solo. "Romand"
Uebeluts) by Master John Oddly. Fol-
lowing the program delicious refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Annie
Hackett Mrs. A. X. Butler, Miss Bea-
trice Genthner. Mrs Herbert SWEET,
Mrs. Maurice Merrill and Miss Lillian
McIsaac. The entire days program
was under the careful direction of
Miss Edith Gledhill.
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was being used. Mr.. Case thot at
the time that Entreken WAS driving
a dog away but as he considered the
matter further he deemed 1t advisable
to telephone the station. Receiving
no response. he and his son decided
to investigate and upon their arrival
there found evident signs of bloody
fracas and Immediately notified Dep
uty Sheriff Scott from North Anson.
Mr.. Scott proceeded at once to the
scene of the murder and met two
strangers on bicycles and short dis
tance behind them an unknown man
on foot Knowing nothing of the
circumstances, he continued on with
out molesting the men until he de-
termined more of the crime at the
station. Arresting the man on foot
proved to be an easy matter for Of
ficer Scott but to find the men on
the bicycles proved more difficult The
two wheels were found back OF the
trotting park at North Anson, the
riders having apparently taken to the
railroad track. Sheriff Mooers was
notified about o'clock and at $50
with his usual prompt and energetic
movements had made \ careful sur
vey of the surrounding country and
still better had the two missing men,
whom he finally located In a Madison
restaurant. In the meantime the
man first arrested 1t seems had con-
fessed the whole story to Oficer Tus-
can who visited him in the North An
son lookup. The nsn gave their
names and addresses AZ James Pur-
cell, John Brown and Earl Morris
THE HEARING
At the hearing County Attorney
elect James H. Thorne OF North An
son outlined the case telling how the
men went to the plant of the North
Anson Manufacturing Company to find