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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01
NO ESCAPE FOR
MEN WHO LOST
BASEBALL GAMES
Evidence Found Will Make Ger
tain Convictions
GUILTY ON TWO COUNTS
Lawyers See Jail for Men Who Threw
Games-New Testimony
Coming.

New York, Oct l. Two New York
men whose names he would not dis.
close, but who, he said, are
neither baseball men nor gamblers,
voluntarily have given to Maclay
Hoyne, States Attorney Of Cook
county, Ill, the sort of corroboratiye
evidence needed to make strong
case against the hxers Of last years
worlds series. This announcement
was made by Mr. Hoyne yesterday
just before he left this city to. con.
duct personally the Investigation in
Chicago begun by his assistants in
his absence.
Mr. Hoyne intimated that the eyi.
dence upon which the Cook county
Grand Jury had found the ind.ct-
ments against eight Of the White Sox
players, and two gamblers might not
prove sufficient to gain a conviction
except in the cases OF the players
who confessed But with the informa.
tion furnished by the two New York
men, he said, the case becomes much
stronger
Tn information talles with that
contained in the confessions of the
players as printed in the newspapers
here. Mr. Hoyne will have to exam
inc the court and Grand Jury rec
ords to determine just what value it
will be toward the return of addi
tiCnal indictments. He intends to
place the information before the
Grand Jury as soon as he reaches
Chicago The two men are willing to
mace the information before the
Grand Jury as soon as he reaches
Chicago Ihe two men are willing to
testify. he said.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01
WEATHER FORECAST

Generally fair and cooler tonight
east portion. Probably rain extreme
north portion. Saturday fair con
tinued cold.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01

New York, Sept. SO,-Frank II.
Smith was paroled from Fort Jay on
March 20 after he had served less
than n ne and one-half months of his
eighteen months term, according to
military authorities at Governors
Island It was stated at Governors
Island that the order for Smiths re-
lease had been issued by the adjutant
generals office at Washington and had
heen approved by the secretary of war,
Military authorities said they beliey-
ed SIN til had returned to his home in
Ohio.
After Smith had been arrested IN
France, he was sentenced to three
years at hard labor after having been
found guilty of misusing American
soldiers in the prison camp at Chelles
which he commanded This sentence
later was reduced TO eighteen months
at hard labor at Fort Leavenworth
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01

FOR SALE-One electric vacuum
cleaner nearly new Mrs. Martin Buss,
Putnam street. tel. 573-M i9t6'
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01
''HARD-B0ILED" !.
SMITH DEFENDED
BY SEC. BAKER
Says Convicted Officer Did Not
Ask Clemency
SERVED HALF HIS TERM
Was Convicted IN France Of Treating
American Prisoners
Brutality.

Washington, Sept. 80. Lieutenant
Frank II. C"HardboiledD Smith.
whose release from Imprisonment fol
lowing conviction By army court mar
tial Of brutal treatment OF American
soldiers in France, has just become
known, objected to any clemency being
extended him. Secretary OF War Baker
said today, commenting on the case.
Smiths commanding officers, the
secretary said had appealed to the
clemency board Of the war department
for a reduction of the eighteen months
sentence. Smith, learning of the act
ion, wrote the board, objectng to any
change in his term. saying that he
wished to serve out his sentence to
avoid further publicity
a war department statement today
explained that Smith was at liberty
because the sentence given him by
court martial had expired. His inn
prisonment began at Fort Jay, New
York on July q, 1919, the statement
said and continued until March 90,
1920, when because of good conduct,
he was granted parole He was re-
leased from parole July Is, when the
reduced sentence expired
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01

WANTED--A competent cook at
once Apply to Mrs George Hawks
234 South street. 1876
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1920-10-01

FOR SALE-On easy terms several
desirable small houses, newly painted
Gated Geo NJ Hawks, Hawks Block
Main Street l9tf.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

In this issue of the Press is a quar-
ter-page advertisement announcing a
big reduction sale at the Grecves and
Rudd department store.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Halloween Basket Social at the
Kenyon schoolhouse Thursday, Octo-
Der 80, 1920. Everybody invited. La
dies bring basket.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Elmer Dougherty departed Tuesday
evening for Port Arthur, Texas, where
he will spend the winter with his
uncle. H. w. Corbett.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Harry Clifford, Of Huron. arrived
Wednesday noon, called by the death
of his mother. Mrs. A. J. Clifford.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Jack Swenson departed Monday for
Brooklyn, after a several weeks visit
at the home Of his sister, Mrs. Harry
Sisk.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Geo. Starring, Of Huron, publicity
director Of Farm Bureaus in the state,
was in the city the first Of the week
ir~ansacting business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Parties who have borrowed our wire
s~tretchers, please return at once.
Hayes-Lucas Lumber Co.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

A 20 per cent discount on a $4,000
watch is $1,000. Why not buy a high
grade watch at a low grade price.
45 III. S. Downs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Look for the specials at the Sanitary
Meat Market Saturdays.
Durham & Eddy, Props.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

We have just received a carload Of
Stoughton wagons
3Stf Foley e. Weiblen.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Just received a large shipment OF
scoop boards for grain and corn.
Botsford Lumber Company.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mrs. Wenrich, of Rec Heights, is
visiting at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Fred Seiman.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21
Haverstock Garage

Our big vault is a good place for
your Liberty Bonds and valuable pa
pers Citizens State Bank.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21
DON'T WAIT!

Phone 2402 for Sinclair gasoline,
kerosene and oils. Fastest delivery
q Hand county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

DIN, the Huron Photographer, will
he in Miller taking pictures in his
new studio back of Wilcox Drug Store
Sunday, October "a. 47t2
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Don't clean clothes in gasoline,
Bring them to Davis The Tailor and
have them cleaned.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Fred Stebbins departed Friday ev-
ening for Rochester, Mimi, for medi-
cal attention.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mr.. Gage, of SaDula, Ia, arrived
Friday for a brief visit at the J. e.
Bard home in this city.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mrs. !. C. Horner, of Candy, Mimi,
arrived Monday noon for a visit at the
G. H. Sessions and w. G. Tamblyn
homes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Attorney III. J. Bushfield returned
TUESDAY noon from Bison. S. d.. where
he had been tr~ansacting business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. +. A.. Benjamin, OF
Danville, H., arrived Monday to look
after business interests in the county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Why fool your time away with an
cid sewing machine when you can
save time and labor by using a Singer.
For sale at e. O. Reck's.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Now is the time to get busy at your
winter sewing. The Singer will do
the work. For sale at
r. o. Reck.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

We offer 20 dozen mems work shirts
at SIPS each for quick sale.
Greeves & Rudd,
Miller, S. Oak.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

have the agency for the Stewart
Farm Truck from Il to 3k ton capa-
city. j. C. Wilson,
So st Lawrence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Marshall Neilans mile-a-minute mel
.odrama Go and Get It." at the Scenic
Thursday and Friday, October 1928.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Eb. Clifford, of Pierre, arrived Tues
day, called by the serious illness OF
his mother, Mrs. A. j. Clifford.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Rev. II. Il. Tarleton departed Tues
day morning for Sioux Falls, to at
tend the annual session of conference
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Rudd went to
Redfeld Saturday for a short visit
with Mr.. Rudd's parents.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mrs. Will Spain and Mrs. Geist en-
tCrtained the Woman's Auxiliary at
the homie of the former Tuesday ev-
enIng, October 18th.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Look over the Stewart Farm Truck
before you buy. J. G. Wilson,
IS st. Lawrence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mrs. Vim. Anderson departed Friday
evening for Iowa, where she will visit
relatives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

We furnish stove repairs for an,
make of stove. Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Ruggenburg de-
parted Friday for their home IL Iowa,
after a visit with relatives in the
west part Of the county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Phone or call for Free Tickets for
the Vernon Dalhart Tone-Test. Phone
1862 Collins & Shaw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Now is the time to have the glass
set in your storm window.
Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

We furnish stove repairs for any
make of stove. Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Sound, safe, protection against fire
and theft on your automobile. See
| Frank Weir. 40ti
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Take your watch. jewelry and cloch
repairing to w. ID. Johnson. All work
guaranteed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fl. Morris and fam
lily departed Friday for Topeya, Kan
sas, where they will make their home.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Largest stock Of window glass in
Hand County at Scofelds'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

We furnish stove repairs for any
make OF stove. Sco1elds'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Largest stock of window glass 1
Hand County at Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Now is the time to have the glass
set in your storm window.
Scoficids'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Remember all our watch work is
done in our own shop.
IS II. S. Downs Jewelry Store
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Sick watches made to run like new
IS III. s. Downs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Take advantage of the 20 per cent
discount sale at II. S. Downs Jewelry
Store. As
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Bring in your storm window and
let us Sc. your glass. Scofelds'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

d. n, Highland left last week for
MINNEAPOLIS, and points In Iowa.
where he will transact business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Costumes for the masquerade dance
for rent at Costain hall.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Peterson's Garage sells Sinclair gas
oline and oils
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Highway Garage sell Sinclair gaso
line in st. Lawrence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

1864 miles per hour with Sinclair
gasoline and oils. Worlds record.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Window glass all sizes at Scohclds'
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Go and Get 1t. The most astound-
ing newspaper mystery eve pictured
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Miss Jessie Templeton spent the
weekend at her home at Washington.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

See notice of Tone-Test in this pa.
per. Collins 4 Shaw.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Martin Lister departed Friday even
ing for Rochester. Mimi. where he
will receive medical treatment.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

A. Leonard, Of Fort Pierre, was in
the city Friday. t~ransacting business.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Greeyes and Rudd have an advertise
ment in this issue announcing their
big reduction sale.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Has no equal The Singer Sewing Ma
chine. For sale at T.. o. Reck's
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

We are prepared to do all kinds of
Repair work. Satisfaction guaren-
teed.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Window glass all sizes at Scofelds'
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Masquerade dance at the Costain
Hall, Saturday evening. October 80.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Mrs. Jake Creager departed Monday
tor Chetek, Wis, for a visit with rel
atives.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Bring In your storm window and
let us set your glass. Scofields'.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1920-10-21

Go and Get 1t.
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THE MILLER PRESS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1920

Goodyear castings for sale AT Hal
bowers garage.
We furnish stove repairs for any
make Of stove. Scofields'.
Mrs. Jack Fintzell was a passenger
10 Huron Tuesday.
New fall and winter samples ut
Davis, The Tailor.
New fall and winter samples at
Davis, The Tailor.
John Russell left Tuesday evening
Tor Aberdeen to transact business.
Diamonds remounted while you
wait. w. d. Johnson.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
COUNTY FAIR BEST
AND BIGGEST EVER

The Addison County Fair of 1920
will be he Id August 81, September l,
2 and 3, and will without doubt be the
greatest exposition the people of Addi-
son County have ever witnessed.
The Fair Managers have been un-
usually alert this year to retain the
good reputation of the Fair established
during the past ten years, and are max
ing plans Of programs that will increase
the size of the fair in many respects
and at the same time maintain the high
standard so much cherished by the late
Col. S, A, Ilsley during his lifetime.
The premiums in all departments
have been increased twenty-five per
cent, and present indications point to
the largest exhibition of horses, cattle,
swine and other live stock in the his
tory of the Association. Besides the
increased premiums, several of the
Cattle Associations have offered Spec
ial premiums and prizes for registered
stock, and the competition in these
contests will bring out many new ex-
hibitors.
The Fair offers S75OOOO in purses for
the Races this fall and the six 100000
stake races have attracted more en-
tries in the early closing events than
for several years Generous purses are
offered by the Association for the other
class races, and some of the best horse
racing ever seen on the Middleburv
track will be on the program for Sep
tember 2nd and 3rd The Management
has provided for a Free For-All and
also a County Race, especially for
horses owned in Addison County, Aug
ust l, 1920 This County Race will be
one of the most interesting events of
the racing as the entries will be numer-
Gus and competition will be exception
ally keen Mr. Charles B. Stickney will
be the Starter this year, and judging
from his work of last year, the patrons
OF the Fair are assured of square deal
from the Judges Stand.
The Boys and Girls Exhibit is one
OF the important new features of the
Fair this year, and one that is worthy
OF the best attention. In another col
umn will be found the premium list
OF the Boys and Girls Exhibit. The
Managers of the Boys and Girls Ex-
hibit, Raymond F. Churchill, County
Agent and Miss Emma Fuller, Home
Continued on page FOUR
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
TWO FORDS IN HEAD ON
COLLISION ON MAIN ST.
Interlock in Narrow Roadbed at Noon
Hour-Arrest and Fine Follow

In attempting to pass one another
on the narrow roadbed of the Battell
bridge, Main street, two Ford cars col
lded yesterday noon. Samuel Martin
dale of Case street, Middlebury, had
nearly crossed the bridge from the
north when N. T, Maloney of Rutland,
coming from the opposite direction,
tried to get by him without turning
into the half of the road bed that has
been torn up for the laying of a new
reinforced concrete surface. The hubs
of the front wheels came together. The
Rutland car had its mudguard and run
ming board more or less crumpled and
the colliding hub cap removed. The
Martindale machine, which had been
running as closely to the curb as pos
sible, had six spokes Of the rear wheel
broken where it was sprung against
the edge of the sidewalk, the rear axle
bent, steering gear twisted and running
board smashed.
The evidence seemed against Ma
loney, since he admitted that he tried
to get by the other car without turn
ing into the torn up section of the
road. When asked by Martindale to
accept the responsibility for the acci-
dent and settle for the damage done
his car, Maloney refused A writ of
attachment was put upon the Rutland
machine by Martindale while it was
being repaired in the Middlebury Gar
age.
A little later in the afternoon Ma
loney was arrested and brought before
Judge A. w. Dickens in the Addison
County Municipal Court and pleaded
guilty to a charge of reckless driving,
He was fined $500 and costs of $605,
which he paid On leaving the court,
he went i'll quest of Martindale for a
settlement of the damages
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
LIGHTNING BURNS
THREE BARNS

The heaviest electrical storm of the
season Monday evening took burden
some toll of three farmers of the Coun-
ty A single bolt is thought to have set
fire simultaneously to the barns of G..
Barclay Douglas, leased by Gorham
Brothers, on South street, Middlebury,
and the barns and ice house of the w.
w. Baker Estate, West Salisbury. The
third loss occurred in New Haven
where William Emo lost his barn.
G.. Barclay Douglas had just com
pleted the milking of his COW at 6
O'Clock and was entering his house for
supper when the nearness of a thun-
der crash caused him to turn to look
at his barns. His fears for his build
ings were realized when he saw the
smoke and flame begin to pour from
the roof Rushing into the house he
found the telephone out of order and
while his wife ran over to a neghbor's
to spread the alarm he returned to his
barn and let out to pasture a valuable
young colt, the only animal in the
barns at the time In spite of the
numbers that answered the call for as
sistance, the buildings burned rapidly,
and it was only by good fire fighting
that the homestead was saved from
similar destruction The loss was esti-
mated as between $1,000 and $4,000, only
partly covered by insurance.
Among the first to arrive on the
scene from the village were Fire ward
en- A. ]. Kenworthy and N. S. Foote
who were returning from Salisbury
when they saw the blaze Their first
attention was directed to the house
and sheds in the rear. The barns them
selves were hopelessly lost from the
outset. Mr.. Kenworthy repaired the
broken telephone receiver and asked for
hand extinguishers and men from the
village. The fire department chemical
truck was sent out, while more than a
dozen firemen, including several of the
members of the Volunteers of 'SS who
resigned practically in a body two
months ago, followed in the first avail
able automobiles. The firemen combat
ted the spreading of the blaze to the
house and an adjacent shed, and in
less than an hour. their victory was
won in the falling of the barns
The barns, two in number, measured
30 by 60 and were connected by a
small shed. No hay had been stored
in them, About twenty sacks of grain
and sixty feeces of wool were removed
by Mr.. Douglas with the aid of the
first neighbors who answered the alarm.
The cattle, owned by Gorham Broth
ers, lessees of the propety were in the
pasture at the time the thunderbolt
struck the buildings. Included in the
loss was new threshing machine that
had been stored in the barn but two
or three days
The barns on the W. W. Baker Es-
tate in West Salisbury are thought to
have shared with the Douglas buildings
the blow of the same bolt of lightning
The milking and most of the other
chores had been done and the cattle
let out to pasture when the crash
came But the barns were filled with
Continued on page fourl
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
FIRST SHOWING OF
PAGEANT DRAMA TONIGHT
Local Talent Will be Seen in District
Nurse Benefit

Daily rehearsals of the Pageant
Drama are bringing it into fine shape.
The Court of Fame, under the ex-
pert management of Miss Harriette
Harris is giving an opportunity for a
display of local talent in great variety.
Middlebury has chance to see what
its own citizens can do. Besides the
eloquent pleas of each contestant for
honors at the Court of Fame there are
the lighter and amusing scenes in
which Samantha Allen, Topsy, Mrs.
Partington and son Ike, and Bridget
O'Flannigan play the leading roles.
Then come the Greek dances by Miss
Vittum and Miss Eldridge and solo
dances by Mrs Bartlett and by Louise
Robinson which will prove a great at
traction.
Miss Martica Saunders and Mrs. H.
H. Stone will take the important parts
of Goddess of Fame" and columbia,
respectively.
A feature of especial beauty is the
appearance of young girls as heralds,
maids and attendants these parts are
well filled by Misses Katherine Brain
erd, Violet Howard, Marie Sherbino,
Mary Alice Howard, Florence Trudo,
Katherine ]. Ross and Hazel Rogers.
The first entertainment takes place
tonight, the second Monday evening.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1920-07-16
BOYS AND GIRLS EXHIBIT
Middlebury, Vt. Fair Grounds
August 81, Sept. 1928
General Rules and Regulations

O1IIeIdI NuI6s dIIU NtgUIdlIUHo
l. There shall be separate exhibits
in each Exhibit Group and no exhibit
shall be entered in more than one class
2. All exhibits shall have been pro-
duced by the exhibitor during the
year prior to the exhibition, or during
the growing season prior thereto
Continued on page three