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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28

Benjamin Farnsworth Leighton, a
prominent member of the Washington
bar and former president of the Bar
Association Of the District of Column
bia, died at his residence, IT'S 22d
street northwest, Washington, ID. c.
recently.
Mr.. Leighton was a man of wide
business affairs and had been for
many years connected with the direc-
ton Of several leading financial and
educational institutions OF Washing
ton. Since 1887 he had been d.
rector OF the Columbia National Bank
and for a number of years Its legal
counsel. He was one Of the organ
izers OF the Columbia Title Insurance
Company in 1887, and served on It's
board OF trustees s-N,n that time :"
his de@,h. H.. was one OF the or
ganizers and vice president OF the
Peoples Fire Insurance Company.
Mr.. Leighton has long been an act
i've member and officer of the Metro
politan Memorial Methodist Episcopal
Church, and at the time of his death
was president of It's board of trustees.
He was also trustee OF the Wash
tngton City Orphan Asylum and con-
nected with other charities.
Born at Pembroke, Washington
county, Me-, November /, 1847, he was
the son of Charles H. and Sarah j..
Farnsworth. Leighton. He was of
English descent on both the paternal
and maternal sides.
He attended Kent's Hill Seminary,
Me-, and after his service in the civil
war resumed his studies, entering
Eastman's Business College at Pough-
keepsie, N. r. For two years, 1912
Mr.. Leighton taught at the Corinth
Academy at Corinth, Me.
In 1878, Mr.Leighton came to Wash
ington, and for short time was clerk
OF the Police Court, this being during
the early part OF the incumbency OF
Judge Smell. whose acquaintance he
made in Maine, the home of that Judge
Mr. Leighton had previously taken
up the study OF law and upon coming
to Washington took a course at the
National University Law School, grad
uating at the head of his class in
1875. The same year he was admitted
to the bar and began what soon be-
came very successful practice of his
profession. In 1902 he was elected
president Of the Bar Association and
on two different occasions, when there
has been a vacancy on the bench of
the Supreme Court of the District of
Columbia, he was Endorsed and sup
ported for Judge by large numbers of
members of the bar in active practice
and leading business men. In recent
years Mr.. Leighton associated with
himself in practice George Francis
Williams, under the firm name of
Leighton & Williams, the firm hav-
ing its Offices in the building of the
National Savings and Trust Co.
Mr.. Leighton married Miss Sarah
Adams Foss of Fairfield, Name, Au-
gust 8, 1879, who survives him. He
is also survived by three sisters, Mrs.
James Buck of Buckfield, Maine; Mrs
Sara l.. Underwood of kennebunk,
Maine, and Mrs. Fannie Berry of
Brighton, Maine; brother Charles e.
Leighton OF Monmouth, Maine and a
niece Miss Alva Littlefield of Boston,
Mass. -t-s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
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deafHst and his patient, who was
sitting II + chair were held up by two
men IN }E Louis Kaston's Office. 27e
fremont street. Aog "a. the former
losing > O. $ and the patient about
$40.
Earla c8adaongh Of II uurt.r
street LOST tom so To s75 IN two
mcl WH9 ueea gin in rnldtng h,vr
up on $eH ENGLAND avenue Dec IL
Mir Ellen CahiIl Of provide,ce
who va a guest II a Hillside ave-
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These ara only typical instances
that 20 to show the dangers OF car
rying cash ar valua bles on one's per
son, especially at night. when IN.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Reporter, 10 Former Somerset County
Residents, Free

If we could have our way, no SOM
erset County resident would ever per-
manently leave our borders. 1t Is a
matter of regret that anyone born
here or ever having a permanent resi-
dence here finds it advisable to seek
a home elsewhere. In the intricate VIC
issitude of life, however, many have
found it advisable to take up their
residence in other states and doubt
less some who now live among us
I'll find it expedient to do so In the
future. We have no doubt the wish
is universal that those who have al
ready gone should retain their affection
for Somerset County and Its people.
We are quite sure that 600 or more
families are doing so for we have that
number of subscribers, former resi-
dents now living in other states. There
is very likely an equal number VINO
are not subscribers to the Reporter
and we are very anxious that they
should make use OF this, doubtless
the very best means of keeping awe
the regard for their former home. 10
this end we now offer for limited
period to send the Reporter free 10
the address of any former Somerset
County family now Living elsewhere,
furnished us by any present subscr1D-
er to the Observation-Disclosures. Send
in the names of your former neigh
bors now living in Maine outside OF
Somerset County or in other states.
We will help renew their acquain-
lance with you by sending them the
Reporter for three months without
charge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
>EEP YOUR MONEY /
WORKING FOR YOU
Idle Dollars BURN Hole in Your Pocket" and Tempt
the Devils Hod-Up Zen

II the old saying that an idle brain
ia the devils workshop" Is true. then
1t may also be true, that idle money
is the DEVILS tempter Certainly idle
money, which more often than not
burns hole In ones pocket. is not
OF any particular benefit to the owner.
1t is the wise man or woman who sets
his money at work for his benefit.
Study the habits OF most OF your
friends who have become well-to-do
and even wealthy by the work OF their
own brains and hands and you vii be-
surprised to discover how few Of them
carry more than a few dollars in their
pockets as spending money" They
have found out that 1t Is best n
keep their cash employed. turning
over and over and accommodating In
terest or dividends for their benefit.
This is the way they have forged
ahead.
Carnegie Carried Little Cash
Few men were thriftier and few ac-
cumulated money as did the late An
drew Carnegie. yet Mr. Carnegie rare
~ carried much money in his pockets
This led to a very amusing situation
on board ship one day when the
Laird o. Skibo" was on his Wav 10
Scotland to spend the summer at his
Scotch castle
At the request Of some OF the sailors
Harry Lauder dressed In his native
costume-kits and tartan gave a
concert before the passengers In
keeping with his promise to the sailors.
at the close Of the concert he passed
his tam to collect money for tho
benefit of the Sailors Orphan Fund. "
AS Mr.. Lauder came UP to Nj Car
negie the multi-millionaire felt first in
one pocket then In another. but
couldn't find a dollar Knowing IAu.
der we'll, he leaned over and Whis.
pered: Harry, put five dollars in the
plate for me-" Mr.. Lauder smiled and
seeing fine chance to have Joke he
said in a loud voice: I'm vera. vera
sorry. Mr.. Carnegie. | Gamma do any
thing for We, ma breeks are in the
cabin" Mr.. Carnegie Joined in the
laughter that followed. as he always
appreciated a good joke even when it
was ION him" Nevertheless he did
not take to carrying any more money
in his pockets; he kept 1t at work
when he was not actually using it
Idle Money Tempts Thieves
Eighty-four holdups and robberies
involving the loss of money in sums
ranging from a few dollars to a few
thousand dollars were reported to the
police of Boston from Aug :. 1920. &c
Mar %, 1921. and were verified, while
Il number Of other reports were traced
and found to have been false. Thi.
shows one of the dangers of tryinl
to carry idle money ON the person OF
leave it in the house or shop where
it is in danger from thieves and hold
up men. Then. also. there is the risl
of fire destroying 1t.
In the same period les injured per
sons were cared for by the police
there were about 25 violent deaths anc
so persons were stricken i'll on the city
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Apple Prospects

The i'll advised action of special
government reporters, who seem to
seek to boost prospects without due
regard to facts, bears fruit against
the, industry, in that buyers seeing
these reports take them at full
strength and base prices on them.
Even II later reports modify est mates,
the evil remains just the same.
So we shall find when the National
Apple Shippers association gets to-
gether next month. that the reports of
bumper crop in the east will be
used to press down prices, though
later statements tell of decided reduc-
ton in possible yield. June condi-
tons very materially reduced all pos
sib lities for a full crop anywhere in
the country. Maine, Canada, and the
far west have been the sections about
which men have shouted, but now they
are getting down to brass tacks and
letting the public know that even here
the crop cannot be large.
II now looks as though the pros
poets for the whole country will be
reduced from a ten year average OF
SO to 35 for this year. With these
facts patent, it will not be difficult
for growers to protect themselves in
selling. All the same. | do not look
for an abnormally high price to run
though that will be necessary to coun-
terbalance the extra cost of labor
barrels and delivery. 1t is also Ger
tain that more attention is to be given
to grading, that there may be ap-
proach to uniformity
1t was for this that the apple law
was put on the statute books. More
of education and less of prosecution
is demanded, that packers may come
to more uniform standards. This must
be done or else II will be necessary
for community packing to be estab-
lished.
Today the great divergence in pack
even among men employed by buy
ers, hurts tremendously in the market
We must come to more uniformity in
standard of sorting and packing our
fruit When we do this, we can put
Maine on the map alongside any other
state, but that Is a necessary step for
our own protection as we'll as for the
permanence OF the business.
It's up to us to make all that Is
possible of the crop of 1921 to conn-
terbalance losses in so many other
directions. In the getting down to
lower range of prices, the farma has
been, and is being made the goat and
every crop being sold today is at an
actual loss and this will continue un-
til through organization, we grade
and sell together-(Dr. G. M. Twitch-
ell in Maine Farmer.)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
DO YOU Use a Typewriter

The pen-written letter is gradually
becoming out Of date. 1t is wholly
so for the larger business enterprises.
concern can hardly get along without
Even a moderately extensive business
a typewriter. The advantages are
almost too we'll known to be enumer-
ated. Perhaps the most important
gain is in time in getting the letter
written, but time in reading II may
be OF greater Importance. depending
upon the legibility Of the manuscript
with which the comparison IS made
There are business ofices where pen
written letter is consigned to the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Simple Things Fest.

To retain youth you must cultivate
and preserve your power to enjoy sim
ole things. As our forms Of pleasure
become complex and expensive the
soul becomes stiff and cramped. To
love simple food and drink. simple
methods of play, simple speech, ana,
above all. the manifest simplieities Of
nature, makes red blood. Resist the
inroads of pessimism. It means the
twilight of the soul and the empty
aight.--Frank Crane.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Maps Antedafe Colnn,hna

1t Is said that there are Weil-authen
ticated maps showing the coasts OF
Florida and Cuba, one aated lila and
the other 1852. before the return OF
christopher Columbus from America
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-07-28
Its Route.

why don't you get some labels o.
your suit case. to show where Il.
been?" The pawnbrokers don't furt
ish labels"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
Homemade Remedy
 Stops Coughs Quickly
The best cough medicine you ever used. A family supply easily and
 quickly made. Saves about S2,

You might be surprised to know that the best thing you can use for a severe cough, Is a remedy which is easily pre- pared at home in just a few moments. It's cheap. but for prompt results it beats anything else you ever tried. Usu- ally stops the ordinary cough or chest cold in 24 hours. Tastes pleasant, too children like it-and 1t is pure and good.
 Pour 21a ounces of PineN in 8 pint L.ttie. then fill it up with plain granu- lated sugar syrup. Or use clarified molasses, honey, or corn syrup, instead of sugar syrup. if desired. Thus you make a full pint-a family supply-but costing no more than a small bottle of ready-made cough syrup.
 And as cough medicine. there is really nothing better to be had at any price. It goes right to the spot and gives quick. lasting relief. It promptly heals the inflamed membranes that line the throat and air passages, stops the annoying throat tickle, loosens the phlegm, and soon your cough stops en- tirely. Splendid for bronchitis, croup, hoarseness and bronchial asthma.
 Pinex is a highly concentrated con- pound of Norway pine extract, famous for its healing effect on the membranes.
 To avoid disappointment ask your druggist for '.21A ounces of Pinex' with directions and don't accept anything else Guaranteed to give absolute satis- faction or money refunded. The Pinex Eo Rt Wauna- Ind
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08

had been going through my brain all day? Virginia had asked another. There was a doubt in her mind which must be set at rest immediately.
 You think Jim and I have quar- relled?" I began, but she plunged ahead recklessly through the mental stiare I'd turned for her:
 Look here, Anne, you gave 1t away that you don't know where Jim is. But I know perfectly well that you do know why he's gone. Now, are you going to tell me the facts or leave me to figure them out from the one big thing I know? A strange woman has to put her name to an important document you haven't power to sign. I see what that meanS"-
 Tt doesn't!" I protested aghast, but Virginia rushed ahead, drowning my protests.
 We won't stand for Jin's treat ment of you. He shan't hurt you and disgrace us like this.- We're go- ing to watch the mails that come to Miss-to his office, mean. And we'll find out where he is soon enough. Then Pat will go after Jim and bring him back to explain his treatment ot you.'
 Gro Be Continued).
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
St. Mary's Guild
 Annual Xmas Sale

The ladies of St. Mary's Guild of Trinity church on Broad street held their annual Christmas sale today from until o'clock
 Miss Gertrude Morrill,, Mrs. Albert Shaw and Mrs. l.. B. Smith thad charge of the food table, while Mrs. Charles Smith and Miss Marion De Quetteville will preside at the candy booth. Other women in charge Of tables are: Mrs. George Brown and Miss Dorothy Lyon, aprons; Miss Beatrice Atkins, Miss Ruth Thomp- son, Miss Annie Andrews and Miss Margaret Crerand, fancy work; Mrs Charles Cyrus and Mrs. Robert Goddard, refreshments.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
New Law Firm
 On Wall Street

Announcement was made recently of the establishment of the law firm of Garvan. Corbett & Speliacy, 67 Wall street, New York city
 The partners in the firm are Fran cis P. Garvey. formerly alien property custodian and assistant attorney-gen- eral of the United States; George J. Corbett, recently vice president of the Central Union Trust company and formerly of the firm of Joline, Larl1in & Rathbone, and Thomas J. Spellacy formerly United States attorney for the district of CoApe ecticut and as sistant attorney general of the Unit ed States
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08

Aiken. s. C.-"My little daughter was thin, delicate and ailing. I was very much worried over her condi- tion 1 heard about Vinol and de- cided to try it, and I must say the results were simply marvellous. Her appetite improved, she gained in weight her color came back in her cheeks, and all my friends com ment on the change, as she Is now one of the healthiest children in town. All mothers who have deli cate, puny, ailing children should try Vinol." - Mrs. L. w. George, 1119 Newberry St., Aiken, s. C.
 The reason Vinol is so successful in such cases is because 1t contains the tissue building and medicinal elements of cods flyers, without oil, aided by the blood making, strength creating properties of tonic iron and beef peptone. $1.00 per bottle guaranteed.-Adv.
 omit Cci ..J nueNo
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
Civil Service
 Reform Assn
 Meets Dec. 16

New Haven, Dec. S-Announcemen ent was made yesterday of the annual meeting of the Connecticut Civil Ser vice Reform Association. to be held in this city on the evening of Dec. 1 G. The formal address at the dinner will be by Col. William G. Rice, Civil Ser vice Commissioner of New York City. Others to speak will be Prof C. M. BakeweH, of Yale, who is a state sen- ator; Miss Emily Sophie Brown of Naugatuck,s a member of the House and President Emeritus A. T. Hadley of Yale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
ARREST POLISH BOYS
 FOR TOBACCO THEFT

New Britain, Dec. S.-The state po- live came here yesterday and arrested a number of young Polish boys and recovered the tobacco stolen in West Cromwell, where tobacco sheds were footed of about $2 GOO worth of the weed The boys were taken away by the state police and no information concerning the arrests was available here or at the state police office in Hartford Policemen Pinneu and Cohen made the arrests.
 Switzerland is cleo .rifying her rail- ways. to save importing coal.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08

There is no sense in putting off your Xmas shopping any longer, especially since you can take advantage of our wonderful credit terms - pay small amount down any article listed below. and then arrange to pay the balance after Xmas. It is wonderful convenience.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
Yale & TOwne To Establish
 German BrancF

Stamford, Dec. = Announcement was made by the Yale & Towne Man ufacturing Company here yesterday that it was the intention of the com pany to establish and operate branch plant in Germany in order to avail itself of the low production costs in that country
 Peter F. Angerbraun, who has been superintendent of design and product in the plant here, has been appointed manager of the proposed branch in Germany
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
Must Take Mail
 On Dog Trains

An order allowing unregistered
 parcels destined for Russia in Flu rope, and Russia in Asia except Ukraine and Turkestan via England and Latvia has been received by Postmaster Charles F. Greene from the Post Office Department in Wash ington. These parcels will be ac- cepted only at the sender's risk. The transit rates by way of Lativa have
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
At Convention Of
 Parks Association

Attending the convention of the National Association of Amuse ement Parks in Chicago are Harry c. Baker of Miller 6 Baker, designers and builders of Pleasure Beach park and George Owens, manager of the Ca the convention on New Amusement Devices" and Owens will speak on amusement park equipment. They will inspect new amusement features in parks in Detroit, Cleveland and Fort Wayne. Ind, before returning.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1921-12-08
Page Nine

winter in that country. All mail go-. ing through that country during the winter months has to be taken over the country on dog trains The in-s creased transit rates (plus parcel post rates) are as follows:
 Russia in EsurOne s-s
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30
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llc ID fallurfssi o fceelNa IuA GOOD - erauon of its members and being UT able to compete with the chain storcs u tar vicinity a cooperative store es- tah#sna5 bv employees of the treasury u.u-.ll.aU. Washington failed.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

.OUEEN MARIE of Rumania lies in tQ bed mornings and writes fairy tales, novels and plays before she has
 breakfast Says her brain works bet
 ter before she eats
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

ALVARO OBREGON, one-armed A president of Mexico is a parlor conjurer. Loves to astonish new ac- auaintances by doing oue-handed tricks with cards, coins and pool balls.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

New York state had a little quake, Which made the rustic purlieus shake Suburban windows rattled some
 And rural phones went on the bum; But Broadway. having had it's fin Of shocks did not receive a thrill.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

There .r, LOST females for every ....-anu .s.as <. .Ee whole of Au-- -.. un#. lr Vienna alone thr per- -sn.H-- a-H"- a.IH- ..|4 for every
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

.MRS. VINCENT ASTOR has only a M half dozen evening gowns and a half dozen street a~"sSes She could afford 10 spend millions on clothes, but rarely buys d dress that costs as much as S200
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30
You'd Never Know lt
By Altman
By Stanley

Golfer (apologcucaIiy 10 Caddlc) Missed again! Shows I'm out of praf uCe-eh
 CadGiC-Dh you've played helor then D2-Ciuciuuati Enquirer.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

MISS ALICE NJ. ROBERTSON of M Oklahoma the only woman elected to the new congress, doesn't believe in silk stockings. Whats more, she never wore pair in her life.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30
LLOYD GEORGE

T LOYD GEORGE takes great pride 14 in his talent as a singer-particu larly of Welsh songs. The first prize he evr won in his life was won in d Welsh singing contest.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

DADEREWSKI prefers playing bI- l lizards to playing the piano. Hes an expert with the cue Has a table at home but few of his friends can make q game interesting for him.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

THOMAS A. EDISON refuses to wear
 | pants with ordinary side pockets. Has 'em made with fashioned overall" pockets down the front so things won't fall out when he sits down
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30
It Was Suggestion

50 she refused you2"
 That's the impression I received "Didut she actually say no
 No she didn't All she said wa 'iHs-Ga-h2 san Francisco ChrQD- tele.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

buckingham. Cork's touring mayor
 Who travels when he has no fare, Laid plans to make another trip Down in the basement of some ship, The state department ruled that he Was better off when on the sea.
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

We heard that TrotZky Russian Red. Miss Spezipytzova soon would wed. Now Miss Spezip-Just sneeze the
 resD
 'Tis said has recently confessed Great happiness is hers because Her new name will not crack folks
Arizona republican., 1921-01-30

The British Emur nruf-.. more ia H monetary way rhtr .r. a...r ..-es