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Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
BOLSHEVIKI TO SEEK
 AN ALLIANCE WITH GERMANY

Graudenz East Prussia. Sept 1.-(By' The A. P)-The dispatch sent from Kol- no, Russian Poland, on August If tell m gof the alleged plans of Russian So wet officials to seek an alliance with Germany to make war on France, and of the bolshevist hope ultimately to make a conquest of England and even the Unit ed States, was based chiefly on con Versations with Russian army officials
 The correspondent also presented the views expressed by a former German of hcer who was attached to the head quarters of the Twelfth army at Os- tralenka and of a Russian who acted as an intermediary between communists of Russia and Germany. The conversations took place at the height of Russian suc- cesses in the campaign against Warsaw and were intended to present the mili- tary programme in Russia as boasted by officers of the army and said to be fa- vored secretly by a strong army ele- ment in Germany.
 The impressions of the correspondent were strengthened by statements made ! by three German Eewspapcrmen with whom he talked at Allenstein and Jo- hannisburg upon their return from a tour 1 of the army front in Russia as the guests | of the Russian high command. These | men, who had exceptional opportunities 1 to learn or the sentiment Tn RuSSla. de- 1 clared bolshevist officers made no secret of the fact that such an alliance was be- l lieved by the army to be a part of the plans of the Soviet government.
 The correspondents reply to a cablet request for further details concerning th'
 dispatch from Kolno shows that it va:
 errenous to attribute the statements mad, | tootficials of the bolshevist regime Tht
 authority for the report that such an al liance between Russia and Germany wa!
 contemplated should have been given a contained in the explanation sent iron 1 Graudanz
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
ASSURED TENN. CANNOT
 NULLIFY SUFFRAGE

Chicago Sept Mrs. Harriet Tay- Tor Upton. vice chairman Of the sSpub- lican national committee. today told a conference of republieman leaders today that she had been assured by Secretary Colby and Assistant Attorney General Frierson that there was no way in which the Tennessee legislature could nuliify it's ratification of the suffrage amend ment
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
ANSWER WAS
 ENTIRELY SATISFACTORY

Washington. Sept 1.-Poland's an. swer to recent American note in conn~c ton with military operations along thu .Russian-Polish border is viewed as ."entirely satisfactory" Secretary Col by announced today. The entire cores pondence between the two governmenu is to be made public at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
RESCUED FROM WHIRLPOOL
 RAPIDS AT NIAGARA

Buffalo. N Y, Sept 1.-Miss Matilda Schoenert of Philadelphia was rescued from the whirlpool rapids at Niaraga Falls tonight by Gordon w Dunn of Montreal who was seriously bruised.
 They were among the passengers on a Ciourge Route trolley that was blocked st the edgesof the Whirlpool Rapids Uy a fallen rock. The passengers got out of the car and were walking on the brink Of the river. The girl fell over the slight embankment some fifteen feet in- to the river but caught an dclung to a projecting rock Dunn saw her in stant danger and vauted the embank- ment. He landed on a slight .beach of rocks and cut himself severely on hands and head Getting to his feet he seized the girl before she was swept away.
 Help was quickly at hand and the pair were taken Co Niagara Falls
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
LLOYD GEORGE NOT TO
 RECEIVE KING OF SYRIA

Lucerne Sept 1.-Premier Lloyd George has decided not to receive Prince Feisal. king of Syria. who left Milan to- day for Como. Switzerland The prince will not..come to Lucerne.
 It is understood MT. Lloyd Georges decision was taken in order not to hurt Frances feelings. President Motta of Switzerland, who conferred today with Mir. Lloyd George, said the principal question discussed with the league of na- tions.
 7 The British ,premiers health has been greatly benefited by his rest in Switzer- land
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
REQUEST BURRELL TO
 WITHDRAW HIS CANDIDACY

Boston. Sept '1.-The republican state committee sent letter to State Treas urer Fred Burrell tonight suggesting that he withdraw his candidacy for renomina- ton on the republican ticket at the pri- mary next week. The action was decided upon by the committee at meeting held today to discuss the situation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

President Lewis of the United Mine Workers Has Ordered General Strike in the Soft Coal Fields in Alabama - Contends Operators Have Failed to Put Into Effect the Awards of President Wilson's Coal Commission the Scale Committee of the Hard Coal Districts Accept Award Under Protest the Workers in District No. Conclude to Take Vacation Until Their Demands Are Complied With.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
LITHUANIAN TROOPS
 ATTACKED BY POLISH

London Sept. 1.--An official Lithuani- an despatch received from Kovno in re- porting an attack made by Polish forces on Lithuanian troops near Augustown, about thirty miles northeast of Grodno. says the Poles inflicted grave casualties in the Lithuanian ranks"
 Recent advices from Lithuania had re- ferred to a boundary dispute between Lithuania and Poland.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
COLBY TO ACT IN BEHALF
 OF TERENCE .MACSWINEY
Washington, Sept.

Washington, Sept | - Frank P. Walsh, chairman of the American com mission for Irish independence, after a conference. today with Secretary Colby announced that Mir. Colby had promised ito endeavor to: do something and do it quickly in behalf of Terence MacSwi- ney, lord mayer of Cork, now on . hunger strike in Brixton jail,, London.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
wOMEN's PARTY NOT
 WORRYING ABOUT SUFFRAGE

Washington, Sept. .1.-Leaders of the National Womens' party are so certain Tennessee's ratification of the suffrage anne ndment will be sustained that they are not planning an active campaign for thirty seventh state. 1t was announced to- day at headquarters of tb> party.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
HISTORIC CHURCH IN ROME DAMAGED BY LIGHTNING

Esme. Sept. l.-Durin ga violent storm last night an unusually heavy thunder bolt ezsBea the ceiling of the Church of San Marceilo. one of the most ancient and faslrionxble churches in the city, to fall. tury.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
THREE STILLS IN PRIVATE
 HOUSES IN DANBURY

Danbury. Conn.,, Sept 1-Prohibition enforcement agents raided three, private houses here late today and aTested a man in each house on charges of operat- ing liquor stills. The officers said. they found still working in each house and a total of twenty gallons of whiskey was seized.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
ANTHRACITE MINERS
 TO TAKE A VACATION

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept. 1.-Three hun dred delegates, representing sixty-five To- calls of District No. 1, United Mine Workers of America, in convention he z today to take a vacation until the coa4 companies acceded to demands for in. creased wages and better working condi- tions as framed in the minority report of Neal J. Ferry. the miners representative on the anthracite wage commission
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
COX II SEND S[USH. FUND DATA <.
 BY PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

E. H. Moore PreConventcn Manager for Cox to be Ready to Present to Senate Subcommittee Investigating Cam paign Expenditures Such Evidence Cox Has to Sub tantiate Claim of $l5,00OOOO Fund-Ofcials of ths Democratic National Committee Unable to Give Evi dence to Sustain Charge Made by Presidential Nominee
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
METAL WORKERS STRIKE
 IN TURIN, ITALY

LSndon, Sept IA despatch from Ronze says striking metal workers to- day oecgpied five factories in Turin with But resortmg to violence. At Milan the wOrhers are stifl in mdisturbed posses Eion of the factories they have seized.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
Fired Into Engine.

Cork, Sept. 1.-The fireman of train which was approaching Cork today was wounded when soldiers fired into the engine after their order for the train to stop had not been obeyed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
LORD MAYOR MACswINEY
 APPEARS A TRIPLE WEAKER

London. Sept 1.-The condition of Lord Mayor MacSwiney in Brixton pris- on tonight was without change. except that he appeared a trifle weaker. His relatives seem less anxious than they were a few days ago, Mrs. MacSwiney not paying her customary visit tonight
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
HARD COAL SCALE
 ACCEPTED UNDER PROTEST

Hazelton, Pa, Sept. 1.--Th4 scale com nittee of the United Mine Workers of America representing the three hard coal slsfricts. late today agreed to accept the award of the anthracite coal commission 1adef protest and follow this with the srxsentation of new demands. The min -rs' committee will meet the representa- lives of the operators in Scranton tomor-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
LEAGUE OF NATIONS
 BUYS HOTEL IN GENEVA

Geneva Sept. 1.-The National hotel at Geneva has been sold to the league of nations for 5,500,OOO francs, according ts. the Tribune.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
GENERAL DEHIKINE HAS
 LOCATED IN BRUSSELS

Brussels, Sept 1.-General Denikine, former leader of the anti-bolshevik forces in South Russia, Is in Brussels, where he intends to set0e. according to lhe Independence Beige.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
SEES ALL PARTIES CORRUPT
 SAVE FARMER-LABoR

Chicago, Sept 1.-Parley P Christen- sen; presidential nomiiee of the farmer labor party, appearance at his own re-
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02
BELGIAN ROYAL COUPLE
 BOUND FOR BRAZIL

t Zeebrugge, Belgium, Sept. 1.-The Brazilian battleship Sac Paulo sailed from here for Brazil today with. King Albert and Queen Elizabeth on board.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

Loss or theft of S1OZ 900 of interim certificates for redemption of Liberty bonds at the federal Reserve bank of Philadelphia between July 13 and Oct A, 1917, is disclosed in a suit filed in the United States District court by the bank.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

row in pursuance of call issued by Sec retary of Labor W. E. Wilson for the purpose of writing the terms of the award into a two-year contract.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

Federal Prohibition Directors O'Con- nor, New York state, and Van Note, for New Jersey, decided that there is now sufficient whiskey. gin brandy and wine in the hands of legitimate manufacturers, wholesalers and retail druggists and no more may be removed
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

A pound of self reliance is worth ten of expectation.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

c. R. Stewart, president of the Phenix Transit Co. and previous to 11S connect ed with the marine department of the Erie Railroad, was>killed at Dayton when his automobile turned turtle to avoid collision with another car.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

One of the leading refners cut the price of sugar to 16 cents a pound for fine granulated one cent under price of other refners and about cens a pound below highest prices reached during the early summer.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

Population of Maryland increased 154,
 264 to 1,449,610. Massachusetts, inreased | 4S5,199 to 9,S51, ,615.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

All oil companies operating in Mexico have paid their back taxes for from March to June inclusive. the total amount paid being 2.600,000 pesos. No taxes for July and August have been paid.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

Relieved of an open safety pin and two closed ones which lodged in her throat two years ago. four-year old Clara Kucher of New York, began to take an interest in eating again.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

Standard Oil Co. of Indiana advanced the price of gasoline on an average of
 lcent throughout is entire territory, making Chicago 27 ents for t&ank wag- ons and 29 cents from filling stations.
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

4 statement given out by the American Legation at Havana announced that a close watch will be kept by the United States government on the conduct of the impending Cuban elections
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

Five hundred and eighty followers of Francisco Villa were demobilized with six months pay Villa is on his way to Canutilo, where a farm was put at his disposal
Norwich bulletin., 1920-09-02

With no possibility of an early con- clusion of it's activities, the New York extraordinary grand jury which is in- vestigating alleged gambling at'Saratoga reconvened.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
MALBON'S MILLS

The children of Thomas Fleweilyn
who have been quite i'll are ali re
ported much better.
Stanley Nay has been quite Ill Tor
week and his many friends nope 10
see him about again soon.
Peter Merry, who has bodght the
Tolman place, is moving in and ". ..
Whittier is moving his househoia
goods To town.
Archie Corson is building a garage
for the new automobile winch ne
purchased last winter
Wilbur, youngest son of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Edward Whitney. who has been
quite i'll with an abseess In ms heao
is better now.
The Foss Brothers ard Mr.. DAVIS
have been saving wood for isaiah
Crowell and E. o. LOOMS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Painter of Norrldge,,
woek we're dinner guests of Mr. and
Mrs Charles Holden on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Looms, Whe
recently sold their farm on the Eas'
river road. have moved into the Per
lev Ames house at Dudley's Corner.
DR.. Stinchfeld was called Tuesday
morning to attend Mrs. Henry Wat
son on the cross road.
Alnhonse Bellefeur who has moved
his stock to a farm in Ashland, Will
go on Thursday with the rest OF his
goods, while Mrs. Bellefeur and the
ten children will start on Wednesday
for their new home. Their neigh
bors on the cross road rendered them
surprise party on Saturday evening
to express their regrets and left a
present in token of their esteem which
was gratefully received and appreciat-
ed with thanks for their kind regard
Everett Goodridge from town and
F. f. Davis of Madison sheared sheer
for l. Crowell last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
North Arson Man Commissioners OF
Port OF Portland

It will be recalled that Hon. F. w
Bunker was some months since APP
pointed one of the commissioners OF
the Port of Portland. From recent
news item it appears that these com
missioners are soon to decide upon
the location of the new state pier at
Portland Harbor. The directors were
glad to vail themselves of the advice
of a board of Army Engineers which
was freely extended by the War De
partment. The directors of the Port OF
Portland are James o. Gulnas of Ban
gor, Fred w. Bunker of North Arson,
bertrand G. McIntire of Norway, AL
exander T. Laughlin of Portland. all
appointed by the Governor, and Henry
p. Merrill of Portland, named by the
Mayor of Portland and elected as
President of the Board.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
Interesting Item from Former Show
hogan Lady

The following clipping from the
"Yonkers Herald of New York City
was sent to us by Mrs Emma Hanson
Bartmess of that city. 1t will be OF
interest because of the fact that Mrs
Bartmess for number of years re-
sided in SkoWhegan.
FORMER TOJETTT HOME SOLD TIC
y. Y. RESIDENT
Edward Bartmess has sold the
house No Al Pine street to Coles
tine Souweine of New York City
The property Just sold is Il 3 story
and basement dwelling. with garage
with a plot of about a quarter of
an acre Of land. This house has
been widely known for its handsome
interior decorations consisting OF
fresco and mural paintings done by
Nergilio Tojetti. the Italian artist
former owner of the property. These
decorations were painted in the
Fifth avenue studio of Sig. Tojetti
and fitted into the ceilings and side
walls The residence was purchas-
ed by Mr. Bartmess from the artist
90 years ago. The property was
one limo owned by 1hdIleS r.
Browne. who under the nom de
plume Of Artemus Ward, was a not
ed humorous writer, and speaker
of half n century ago. He in
tended to make his home there. but
before establishing himself went
abroad Oh lecture tour and dind
in Europe. The house then on the
property was replaced by the pres
ent one when Sig Tojetti bought it.
Mr.. Bartmess is the manager OF
IA Standard Oil branches in the sub
urbs of New York City and on Now
York Central as far north as Pouch
keepsie, also on Harlem X. X,
north to Millerton In the Berllshirc5.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
Let Mrs. Mary Graves Tell Yo1 Her
Poultry Raising Experience

"Three years ago bought IN tncuba-
tor, this year I've made money. Rats
stole my baby chicks. Didn't know
until friend gave me a cake of RAT
SNAP. Next morning found two dead
rats in hennery. Kept finding them.
Suddenly they disappeared altogeth-
er. It's the only sure rat killer Take
Mrs Graves advice. Three sizes, 25c
soc. s1.00. Sold and guaranteed by
Bowman Hardware Co, W G. Lord, ].
F. Pooler. Lashon & Butler. John Cur
rier. Steward & Smiley Grist Mill, Far
mers Union, fash & Groder, S. w.
Gould.
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est Yalorus was overseas in the ser
vice eight months; youngest son Merl
was in the training camp at Camp
Deyens for several months.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
The Work of the Grange

We wonder II those who seem to-
delight in criticisng the Grange and
claim that 1t Is of no material bene-
fit to any community or to the pub
lie as a whole in reality, know the
practical work the Grange has &C
complished and Is accomplishing In
its wide sweep of influence for the
general good of all classes and con-
ditions connected with our common
citizenship.
We have many secret organizations
all following their special lines OF
work, but it is safe to assert that
the Grange is at the front in con-
stantly doing for the benefit of both
the present and future Is there any
other organized body that has raised
thousands of dollars. built splendid
cottage at Good VIII Home and as
snres home fer a number Of girls
who are trained. educated and sent
out into the world finished products
of noble yonng Womanhofd. Others
coming in and eaing ont constantly
as the yeafs como and go. and back
of them all stands PLEDGED this
mighty organized body called the Pa
irons of Husbaudy. Can anyone
measure the amount OF good theF
will steadily come 10 the community
at large because Of this great work.
At the annual meeting of Somerset
Pomona the sim Of 1914 was raised
to purchase winter clothing for a
bright young girl that the Grange IS
supporting at the home. We do not
hear of other organizations doing
such beneficial work as this. Again,
where is there another secret body
that goes out to the farm homes and
even other homes. removes the vile
from a life of loneliness and oft times
of drudgery. brings her out into
wider sphere, whore she becomes ae-
nnainted with others and given an OPP
nortunity to enjoy the pleasant as
eociations that belong to her and are
part of her rightful heritage. The
Grange right here in Somerset Coun-
~ is the only organization that holds
natriotic meetings solely in the in
tcrest Of patriotism and TRUE Ameri-
canie@ invites the ex-solders of the
Republic as guests. gives than boun-
teoue rcnast and an entertainment de-
voted to love of country and its lofti-
oct interests and purposes The
Somerset Pomona holds one of these
meetings annually. Skowhegan Grange
one and Canaan Grange every June
invites the members of the Grand
Army ard goes to the height of pa
froHe demonstration in every way
possible
Oh. but there are objectional fea-
lures connected with the Grange that
condemns the whole affair, say some.
In thei.' halls they have games and
dancing and late suppers and some
times trouble and disputes arise and
ill-feeling seems to predominant.
Never in this life do all things run
smoothly. We must not pitch every
thing overheard because there are OBJ
iectional features. If we did this
there would not be an organization In
existence. We should measure the
success or failure of any organiza-
ton by what it is doing as a whole,
and be careful not to condemn be-
cause there may exist some weak or
unworthy points not up to the re-
quired standard.
S. F. EMERSON
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
Bingham Grange Anniversary

Bingham Grange No. 237 celebrated
its 40th Anniversary Day April l,
1920. A large number of worthy
patrons assembled To the hall in the
forenoon among which We're four
charter members. Mr. and Mrs. Sid
nev Goodrich and Mrs.. Samuel Smith
oi BINGHAM and Mrs Edgar Mathews
Of EroeKlan. Nass. Everyone did
annie Justice to a very boantiful din
ner and II the sa0e time chatting and
laughing VIII cid friends \ pro-
pram in charge Of the Lecturer was
we'll carried cut. Welcome song,
Grange Choir. The greeting, Sister
Hazel Carl. Roll Call OF Charter Mem
hers. those present giving very tit
ting remarks and letters of greeting
we're read from those absent sing
ing beautiful Grange, Grange
choir. History Of bingham Grange
read by Sister MAY Baker vocal solo.
sister Alta Mclaughlin Original
Poem Sister Xonie Gilman. address
by Prof NJ p. Jones, special tarm de-
monstrator of Orono; vocal duet, SIS
ters Lila Morrison and Marta Savage
reading. Sister Eunice Hardy poem.
eDo 4 Well Sister Nv Quonn; song
Tho Garden of Your Heart Sister
rila Morrison. remarks BY Brother
( Rnrke. closing song. God Be
WIN You TIL We Meet Again
Grange. All returned to their homes
saa1fgg that the DAY had been we'll
enont
a,4ef<8r POEM WRITTEN BY
oi,i'ii eferrp VoNfE GILMAN
To the charter 5ieil'i Rana ,.oT bore
/ We are so sla'l - Ia Ia ,ara 70 STAY
LEAVING 80 ..a '., 10Th anniversary
To help celebrate '''i I'm ~.
day
It means moch eaoi oa ID W. hr.ve IF
Shows you are slio's anu -
neaft z, .,or,o ond honor too
You have GOOD haii'e anu natrn nn'' trne
AS We 'iiiiin -
nd or dood
we hoPe ~ - ,bicb Won NAV
need ...oo.,, Tod
VIII llenesh iii'i.s 49,. r,,aaod road
you iau aioie
-, u,;.o,,,
This strange ola "oi ~ "@'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
prGH CORNER

Mrs. Ralph Tibbetts who has been
quite sick with tonsilitis Is on the
gain now.
Mr.. and Mrs. H G. Hoyt are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth OF
a ten pound son. May End Mrs
Carrie Rowell is caring for Mrs Hoyt
and baby. Mrs. Dora Davis of Scion
Is doing the homework.
Mrs. Lloyd Adams of Waterville
who Is in poor health is stopping with
Mrs. Amos Adams.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06

The above photograph is that of the
late Mrs Marcia G. Ham, whose obit-
uary notice appeared in our issue OF
April 29th The cut did not arrive
at our office in time for its publica-
ton with the account of her death.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06

of December; mother Mrs. Marion
(Tracy) Sirois. born in Smithfield,
aged "a years Nov. II, and Ruth A.
Sirois born in Norridgewock aged :
years July 31st. Mrs. Tracy Hartford
had two sons in the world war old
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
AUCTION SALE

Ten acres of land In Norridgewock
two and che half miles from Skowhe-
gan Village. with barn twenty by
twenty-six feet. will be sold at public
auction Mt 81 Hathaway Street, Show
hogan, Maine at ten o'clock May l,
1920.
Land was formerly owned by Major
Laney.
THOMAS LEWIA,
aw17 Guardian.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06

The Boston Post, New Fng'and's
best daily. to subscribers of Tho Re-
porter, $40 for six months; $500 a
year.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06

The Boston Post, New England's
best daily, to subscribers of the Re-
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year.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06
SmIthfield Village Has Four Gen.
GRAFTON Group

In smithdeld village reside these
four generations. Greatgrandmother
Ms. Naomi EMERSON Groves, born
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1920-05-06

in Dover Ne, aged 50 years the 18th
of last May Grandmother Mrs. MAY
Groves Tracy Hartford born in
smithfeld. aged 30 years the 18th day