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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12
HARMONY HIGH NOTES

Harmony Highs track season has
been very successful thus far this
year. good sized squad was out.
and under the tutoring of Coach pa"
Ames and Capt. Tracey they have de
Veloped into a winning track team.
IL the Ir;orclass Meet Captain
Tracey showed himself TO be a real
captain by being nigh man with 30
points. Annis and NJ. Willis were next
while Mgr. Is. Willis. the seniors only
representative. gathered in a few.The
following is Il summary: Juniors 81.
Seniors 3, Sophomores ;. Freshmen /
1O0-yd dash, Tracy 1st. II. Willis
End, X. Willis 3rd. Time ~ sec.
so yard dash. Tracy, Annis, tied
x Willis, 2nd. Time 6.3-4 sec.
$50 yard run. NJ. Willis. 1st. Jen-
kins. End. Stafford 3rd.
Shot put, Trace LIST. Annis End. NJ.
willis 3rd. Distance 30 IT. 6 inches.
Discuss throw. Tracy Ist. Annis
End, K. Willis 3rd. Distance 80 IT.
s inches
High jump. NJ. Wills Nst. Annis
End, X. Willis 3rd Height, 4 #. 71-2
inches
Pole vault. Annis 1st. Tracy 2nd,
NJ. Willis 3rd. Height 8 #. 7 inches.
Running broad Jump. Tracy fst, An
mis- 2fid K Willis 3rd. Distance 10
It inches.
Standing broad jump. Annis 1st.
Tracy 2nd, NJ. Willis 3rd. Distance z
IT. 10 inches Starter, Ames; Timer,
Johnson Judge Brown.
On april 2Stn Harmony High handed
defaat to HartlaHd Academy at the
High school grounds. The meet was
close and interesting. IS usual II. II.
S. exeelled IN Geid events and lost in
the spr.nts. Gapt, Tracy we high
a loi Of records hnnis was the only
hope the daehes. Red Willis
COPIED fcw boint5 for his school.
"Spiae" jenkins set his own pace
and held twenty-five yard lead dur
ing the whole course. Bud. Fisher
eycelled for TIE y. n team and was
closely followed by Emery and II.
Young Thc@folewlne s a snmiuafy
of the mec'. Il H. S 50. n. A. 81.
Shot put, Emery, u. \. 1st; Tracy
II. H. s. md. ~ Willis, II. II. S.,
3rd. Dislarcc, &c IT, inches.
discus throw Tracy. II, II. S, LIST
Annis. II. Fl, 9. md; Willis, X, II. H.
S., 3rd: Distance, 80 feet.
Ball THROW. Emery. II. A, Tracy,
II. Il. 81 F;shea. H. a. Distance 2S9
#.
Running bred lump Fisher. Il. A.
Tracy. H. Il. s. Willis, X, II. II. 81
Distance, 1G f. inches.
Standlng broad Jump. II. Young H.
A., TraeE II II. s.. Annis, II. II. $.
Distance. Il 8 inches.
Pole vault Tracy. Annis, Willis,
II. II. S, tied Height fl. 6 inches.
High jump. Annis, H. II. s. lst, vii
lis. II. II. s. Dcering. II. a, tied
Height IT, . inches.
100 yard dash, Fisher. H. A., Annis,
II. II. S, Smith. II. 4. Time Il sec.
so yard dash Il. Young. II. 4. Fisher,
II. A., Annis, Il. II. s. Time 6 sec.
$50 yard run jenkins. II. H. S., LIST;
Willis, II. H. s.. 2nd; Annis, II. II. S.,
3rd. Tine minutes - seconds.
Starter Amcs Bates; Timer Crandel-
mire. {. of M: Judges. Burlock. L. of
M; Johnson, H. III. S; emery II. H.;
Clerk Of Course. j. Young, ". a.
AT a meeting Of the students coun-
sci. kleba. "Gramp" Willis was elect
ed cheer leader. "Cramp's' work was
heard all right at the meet II. II. S.
has now got team and loyal bunch
of rooiers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12
Card Of Thanks

We wish to thank all our friends,
neighbors and the Post for all their
help and kindness during the illness
and death of our beloved father and
grandfather, also for the beautiful
flowers.
Mr. and Mrs. Leander Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Hurd
Daniel Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Cobb
Harry Elliott
Edwin Elliott
Edward Elliott
Athens. Me- May IL, 1921
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Mrs. Joseph G. Cover

The many friends of Henrietta Flora,
wife of Joseph G.. Cover, were panied
to learn of her death which occurred
at an early hour, Sunday morning
April "a, at her home in Canaan.
Mrs. Cover was born in Brewer,
August IS, 1860, the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Benjamin S. Glidden. Her
mother died when she was quite
young and she was cared for by an
aunt Miss Hannah Gldden. She was
united in marriage to Mr.. Cover In
Lowell, Mass, where they lived for a
time. Later removing to Athens,
where they resided for number of
years and where they made many
friends. Afterward they spent sever
al yeate in Colorado. finally returning
to Maine to again take up their resi-
dence.
She was woman OF sterling worth
and sweet Christian character. having
early in life given her heart to her
Saviour and ever followed closely in
His footsteps, seeking always to do
His will and through His grace she
was enabled to bear patiently the long
weary weeks OF sickness during which
she was most tenderly cared for by
the members of her family. She
leaves to mourn her loss besides her
husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Cover
who reside in Boston and Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Cover and daughter Alta, who re-
side at home. Another son Charlie was
drowned while in swimming several
wears npO Che o1ca loovoo fWOi ciS-
tiers who were unable to attend the
funeral which occurred Tusday after
noon, attended by Mr.. Merriam OF
Skowhegan
Mrs; Cover was a member of Ca
naan Grange and noticeable among the
many beautiful floral offerings was
large pillow from that order. The
family have the deep sympathy OF
large circle OF friends. Truly good
woman has gone to her reward.
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Card of Thanks

We wish to thank all our friends
and neighbors, also relatives. the
Grange, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
for all their help and kindnesses also
for the beautiful flowers during the
sickness of our husband and uncle.
Mrs. Mary N. Maxwell
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Day
Skowhegan, May IL, 1921
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Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our apprecia-
ton and thanks to our friends and
neigbbors for their kindness and SYM
patty and also for flowers in our re-
cent bereavement.
Mrs. Sene Robinson
Mrs. w. s. Varney
Frank H. Robinson
Cornville, Me-, May IL, 1921.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12

Changes for the convenience of wo-
men jurors at the Court House will
probably be shortly forthcoming. The
lawyers have taken hold of the situa-
ton and appointed a committee to
confer with the County Commission
ers. We are anxious for the women
to grace the panel and wait with in
terest their yerdicts.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-05-12
New Portland Grange

: There was a regular meeting of New
Portland Grange last Saturday p. m.
1t was voted to have a pie social at
the hall Thursday evening, May 18th
for the benefit of Grange Cottage" at
Good Will Farm.
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Charter No. 239 sReserye District No.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OLE SkOMILEGAN

OF. SKOWIIEGAN
At Skowheean, In the State of Maine, at the
close OF business ON A prli ~, 1921
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STATE OF MAINE
county of Somerset, ss:-
H. Bin W. Page, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement Is true TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief
BIIN W. PAGE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me his
9th day OF May, 1921.
GEORGE w. COVER,
Notary Public.
Correct--Attest:
CHAs. E.YouNG
CHARLES X. COOK Directors
l.. A. DASCoMBE
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RESOURCES

RESOURCES
.Loans and Discounts sI,Is2sss.
Acceptances of other banks dis
counted 100000
Oyerdrafts. secured and unsecured 35s63
us. Deposited To secure cir
culaton 1oOO0O.00
al other Il - securities if0,b95 90
securities other than t. 5. fonds PSI 1850
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 's5OOO.O0
HOUSE, i2,boOOo
Cash In vault 53i2l GA
Law full reserve with Federal
Reserve Bank 9o9i2. "a
banks 495i6.0S
bankers and trust companies 4,sss.so
N same city or town i,76oss
Checks on banks outside of city OF
town ofreporting bank 6.3I6.2B
Due from u. s. Treasurer i,50OOO
Total. s2,O67, O70,s2
LIABILITIES
Capital stock paid In sl5O,0OO.OO
surplus fund 60,0O0.O0
Undivided profits, less expenses and
Faxes PAID 226, iR4.9S
Circulating notes outstanding l4s 1900
Net amounts due To banks bankers
and trust companies 66 Sal "a
Certified Checks 1899
Individual deposits subject to
check g5s, iss.2 s
Dividends unpaid 1850
other Time Deposits 47I5Ig.@
Postal Savings Deposits 22s.97
Total So, 0B7 O7O e.,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06

Jack recited his tale of woe at the Emergency hospital while the at tendants up there were spreading balm over his battered form ana clustering up two ribs that were broken when the keepers at the Jail took a violent dislike to him and Jn ,-sg him out
 It seems that his. wife, Jane, is spending some time in the Hotel du Pease because of her fondness for in ebriating fluids. She was sent there for a stretch a short time ago, and as the jail is dry. found the confne- ment irksome in that it was impoSst- ble to quench the ever-burning thirst
 So Jack, faithful husband that he is, decided he would try to alleviate his wffe's parched throat Corralling Q little wad of money, he stepped out and purchased a quart of redeSe from a friendly rum runner. With the bot tie in his possession, he set sail for the jail, there to make a New Year, present to his better half.
 The keepers noticed the suspicious bulge in Jacks hip pocket, and o> frisking him they found no gun, but the supply of liquor. Whereat they laid rough hands on the visitor" and tossed him out with such speed that his ribs suffered.
 Jack was unable to tell Emergency hospital attaches what became of the quart
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06

Besides the still itself, which was a most complete affair of 75 gallons ca pacity, the prohibition men seized 15 barrels of mash; seven kegs of a prune and raisin compound; 40 gol Ions of pure alcohol, which had been manufactured in the house; a quan- tity of counterfeit "Old Taylor labels; three hydrometers; ther- Tnometer; four cases of yeast; seven bags of sugar; 50 empty sugar bags; a copper tank used by the owner to distribute the liquor to his customers: 200 bottles, a corking machine and other paraphernalia-
 Information relative to the opera ton of the still first C.me to the at tention of the prohibition agents about one month ago. People who were in touch with situation, how ever, declare that the illegal manu- fracture of liquor has been going on in the place since July.
 Monday afternoon, Welch, Cantil- lion and HochfeIder started out to raid the establishment. Upon arrfv- doors securely locked and the windo ows barred. Descending the outside cellar stors, they knocked the paddock from the cellar door and entered the base ment.
 It was almost dark in the place, and the men found themselves con- fronted by a blank wall of beaver board. They succeeded in locating q sliding panel in the wall, however, and passed through this opening into another section of a cellar. Mount ing short ladder, they raised a trap
 (Continued on Page Six.)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
Boy of l6 Held for
 Holdups

Louis Nagy, 16, of 1o5 Cherry street, arrested last night after he had held up Isaac Kelman. of 97 Lee ave nue, in Railroad avenue between Clin- ton and Colorado avenues, was ar raigned in the City court today. charged with assault and attempted robbery. The case was continued until Saturday. and the youth is now being held under s3,00o bonds
 Another lad was with young Nagy at the time of the hoid-up- The pair confronted Kelman with a revolver, but the man fled to his home where he informed his two sons of the at tempted robbery All three returned to the scene and gave chase to the youthful bandits. One of the boys escaped. As he ran he fired two shots Neither bullet took effect In attempting to break away, the youth who escaped beat Abraham kelman over the neck and on the hands with tn butt of & revolver Kelman's in juries were treated at the Emergency hospital
 John Dudas, IT. of F Clinton ave nue. was arrested this morning in con nection with the hold-up- He has de nied all knowledge of the affair. but is named by Nagy as his partner in the affair.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
PLAZA AGAIN
 GETTING CITY : IN HOT WATER

The Plaza, that prolific breeder of law suits, has brought forth another action against the city, the papers having been served on City Clerk Robinson today by Deputy Sheriff Nichols.
 Frederick H. Davis and William Perry Davis of 986 Main street, have obtained temporary order iron, Judge John E. Keeler which re- strains. the city from carrying out the order of the Common Council direct ing that the party wall be torn down on the building on the east side of John street extension, which is used to support the plaintiffs building.
 The complaint sets forth that the wall has been standing for fifty years ard is necessary for the support and protection of the plaintiffs building. It is claimed the order of the Com mon Council is illegal and void and contrary to the constitution in that ii would be taking property of the plain tiffs without compensation.
 The cosa is returnable to the Feb ruary term of the Superior court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
RICH FARMER
 SLAYS WORKER

Quincy, Mass, Jan. 6-The killing of John Johnson, a laborer, whose body was found by searchers last night in the pine woods on the Mill ton line, was admitted today by Ca leb l.. Cunningham, wealthy Milton farmer. In announcing Cunning hams confession the police said also that they had found an axe owned by Johnson in a barrel of lime near the Cunningham bungalow, and in the house found the gun which they said Cunningham admitted he used in the shooting. Indications were that Johnson had been shot down aE a poacher by the farmer who had objected previously to trespass on hiE property by cutters of wood.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
GETS $1O,OOO CAUSE THREE
 MAKE A MOB

Kansas City. KaS-. Jan s--Three robbers constitute a "mob- under tfse Karss-s mob law. according to a rul- ing of Judge F. L. Fischer.
 The city attorneys demurrer 70 -h- S1o.OOo damage suit of a pool room proprietor whto was robbed by n mob of holdup men. was ovcrrutcd. Fffter patrons also were victims of the bandits who secured g. 500 from the pool room owner. John H. Foley.
 The Kansas mob law provides that q person attacked by three or more persons can obtain damages from 1ae municipality
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
Bull Sees Boost for
 Work Here
Investment Man Predicts Early Termination of
 Unemployment

William R. Bull. was seen today in his offices in the Security Building by Times man and asked his opinion about business conditions
 MT. Bull is a large dealer in securi- ties and investment paper. His oc- cupation brings him in contact with the investing class of people, and he is a student of conditions that affect the financial world. His views on teresting, and likely to be sound He predicts an early termination of un- employment, and a renewal of pros peri'v. He said:
 '+The truth of the matter is that we got into something back in 1914, and we are getting out of something now, and both processes are painful All our troubles are due to the great war and it was inevitable that we should have them It is an inn without them, but I think they are almost over now.
 "There are a number of factors which make it seem as though the turn had been made. Defiation has been practically accomplished in most lines, and while We have not begun to feel the effects of it yet we will before long.
 Another and more important thing is that for two or three months there has been a steady tendency toward an easier interest rate. This is true of all sorts of loans.
 ''I think I am right when say that all the panics in this country have broken in the fall. usually around Oc- tober and November. Last fall there were several depressing elements in | business. First there was the moving | of the crops. This always takes a great quantity of money from the east. Then there was the throwing | a lot of securities on the market at a | loss, on account of the income tax. | "Abr'It that time commodity inven- 1 tories began to drop and it sort of l took the heart out of every one. The (Continued on Page Six-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
De Valera Denies He s Seeking Peace
 For Sim Feiners

Dublin, Jan. 6-Eamonn DeValera, President of the Irish Republic de- nies that the Irish Sim Fein is making peace overtures to England, says the F'reeman's Journal in an ex- elusive forecast of DeNaleras forth coming manifesto. Speaking in be- half of the movement DeValera is quoted as saying he would not turn a deaf ear to proposals of the Eng fish government. if they afe based upon recognition of Ireland as an in dependent nation.
 When representa- atives of the Eng fish nation are prepared to meet rep resentatives of the Irish nation on an equal national footing peace talk will be possible the forecast of the manifesto continues.
 DeNalera explains, adds the news paper. that his return from America was necessary so that he might re- sunae responsibility for the direction of the Sim Fein, in view of the ar rest of Arthur Griffith. the founder of the organization. and of Professor MacNeil.
 In the manifesto DaVa1era is quot ed as denying that he is under guar l antees of protection from the Eng | fish government and it is stated that | the crown forces are searching for 1 him and are anxious to place him | under arrest.
 l oN DACH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06

It was rumored today that the board at its meeting last night had denoted all the men who had been promoted hy the old board during last year. It was reported that au the captains a.-d lieutenants who had not come out strongly for Mayor Wilson during the last campaign and those who lined up with Commissioner John A. Leonard in opposition to the may or, had been reduced to the ranks.
 Commissioner Dave doubted tha | any changes would be made at the next meeting He said that the de- partment. as he saw it, was now in very good shape.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
WON'T ASK PRISON
 FOR TWO YEARS

Hartford, Jan. 6.-The directors ot the Connecticut state prison voted Wednesday afternoon to postpone for two years action looking toward the erection of a new prison and sent to Governor Lake and the legislature yesterday a letter to that effect, also making recommendations concerning the project.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06

"Oh. yes, hk was a good ooy. He was one of the best boys in the world to me-" and Mrs. Wade broke into tears.
 How long did you know Elwood before you married hiIn7" was ths question put to the wife of the pris- oner.
 About two years!''. was her an- swer.
 What did you talk about during the times when Elwocd would call on you and when you were out carriage ritiinc?"
 'wem. he talked mostly about horses''
 Anything eIse2''
 well, I can't just remember any, thing else right now"
 'WhatI" calculated Afr. Cummings. 'Do you mean to tell this jury that in two years of courtship all you talked about was horse 2''
 oh. no; he talked about several horses"
 The defe-se in the Wade trial opened hattre this morning for Gheir client by immediately launching into the long expected attempt to set up insanity at the time he committed ths murder of George B. Nott-
 Hours before time to open the court the greatest crowd yet con- tended with by the court officers jaulrned the steps leading up 10 the main entrance and reached almost a block each way on Golden HID street The back entrances were be- sieEed by the same eager crowd that has characterized each day Of the trial Comparatively few were allow ed into the courtroom compared 10 the throng which ciamored for ad-
 (Continued on Page Six-)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
75 GALLON MILL FOUND
 NEAR .JAIL,

Cropping their way through the darkened cellar of a little onestory shack Center street extension, within throw of the County jail in North Monday afternoon Federal Agents Harry Welch Frank Canlion and Zgnond
 ochfelder passed through secret opening in wall, cended to the first floor through trap door and there scov cred of the largest moonsne liquor stills that been seized in this section of Connecticut The outfit who is said to have been operating it since July
 taken into custody but his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
WORKERS BUY STOCK.

New Hoven, Jan- 6.-Purchase of capital stock in the Southern New England Telephone Company by en- ployes under an instalment plan, has reached a total of $500 shares, it was announced today. The employees buy at $100 par and 797 of them will pay for the stock through a small install ment deducted from their weekly conn penSa tiOn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
CAPTURE RUM AUTO.

Danbury. Jan 6--Prohibiion off, eers stopped a touring car on the out skirts of this city this morning and found about IS gallons of high proof alcohol The occupants of tha car. Noncio Mannino Of Arlington, Mass, and Antonio GasgosSlino and Frank Cattano of Boston, were arrested The party was en route from New York 10 Boston.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
S7RANGLER TRIES 70
 CHOKE THREE WOMEN

Bonds, and Mrs. Paul BaIlo. who went through the same experience, gave the same description Of the throttler. Miss Antoinette Iemine, who had her nightdress ripped off during a st, 1ggle with a man who attacked her in her bedroom and then fled down fire escape, was unable to see the man who griyDed her throat in the dark.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06

Lawrence, Mass, Jan. 6-Police to- day said they were without eleWs to the identity Of a throttler, who with in the last 24 hours, has attacked and nearly strangled two women while in their kitchens and one while asleep in her bed.
 Mrs Mary Vargus, who was choked into insensibility in her kitchen and then robbed of .s25o and Liberty
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
MAKES BURIAL
 THEN KUl

Paterson. \. J., Jan e-A stranger walked into the office of State Sem ator Alvin Smith here Tuesday and dictated a letter to Miss Rose Christ z man, stenographer. detailing instruc- tions for the burial of his wife, his child and himself
 Today, when Miss Christman read description of Robert Mueller. pho tographer. who shot and wounded his
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
Conadions Name Won,are Speaker
 Ira Legis szature

Victoria, B. C.. Jan. 6 6- X woman will be the next speaker of the British Columbian legiSla- ture. Mrs. Mary Ellen Smith, newly elected representative from vancouver, received such a large plurality in the recent election that the cabinet named her for the spcal>ersEip today.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
WAGE CUT AFFECTS 300.

South Norwalk, Jan. 6-A cut of 20 per cent. in the prices paid to piece workers was announced today at the factory of the Crofut &, Knapp Hat Company, this city. The reduc- ton affects some 300 workers
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
Mother SaUs
 SOn COuZdn f Learn Prayer
(BY JOHN BRADLED

Elwood couldn't learn the simplest prayer" said Mrs. Eliza L. Wade mother of Elwood B. Wade this morning when she being by States Attorney Homer Cummings testimony the defense her charged murder of George B. Mott.
 "Just what kind of do mean?' she asked
 "Why he couldn't learn how to Now lay down to sleep'."
 What his attitude towards you? Was he a good boy?" queried the attorney.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
CARDINAL RECOVERING.

Baltimore Md Jan 6-The i'm provement in Cardinal Gibbons con dition which was said to be marked since his return home last Monday continued this morning. a member of the cathedral staff of priests said
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-01-06
Dawe Denies That
 Bremen WiZZ Be
 Hdnded Shdke-up

Samuel Dave, the newly elected President of the Board Fire Commissioners denied today that the officials of the several fire companies although admitted that changes talked of at the meeting