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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-11-24
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herself. and size wrote or hef mothers
decision to go out TO the new. greet
home which her uncle Ind made
among the cotton fields of the South.
When she had finished TINT part of the
tale, she went on as follows:
"We shall know your fate only
through the letters that will follow
US. but I will not believe in your bad
luck. Listen to newly don't you
come to America also7 Oh think 1t
over! Don't believe the worst will
come, When they release you from
G prison. innocent and acquitted. cross
the ocean and set mp your tent under
the Stars and Stripes. Think OF IL
Nearly all those men In America who
fought under Washington and won
mere bera In these islands. They took
With them to- thnt far land the mem
DRY and love Of these old homes. You
and would have fought for England
and with the British troops, because
we detest revolution. Here, In Ire
land, we have seen Its evils; and yet
IL we had fought for the Union JACK
beyond the mountains of Maine and
in the lonely woods, we should, | be-
lieve, In the end have said that the
freedom fought for by the American
states was well won.
80 keep this matter In your mind,
as my mother and will soon be gone
She would not let me come to you-l
think | have never seen her 50 Ss-
turbed as when asked her-and she
forbade me TO write to you; but dis
obey her. Well, this is sad busl-
ness. | know my mother has suffered.
| know her married life was unhappy,
and that her husband-my father
died many yenr ago, leaving dark
trail of regret behind him; but. you
see, | never knew my father. That
was all long ago, and 1t is hundred
times best forgotten.
Our ship Balls for Virginia In three
days, and I must go. will keep
looking back to the prison where lies.
charged With an evil crime of which
he Is not guilty, young man for
whom shah always carry the spirit
of good Friendship.
"Do not believe oil will not go well.
The thing to, do is to keep the courage
of our hearts and the faith Of our
souls, ard hope | always shall
believe In you. and, believing, say
good-by. | say farewell in the great
hope that somehow, Somewhere. we
shall help each other on the way Of
life. God be with YOU
II am your friend.
"SHEILA LLYN"
up. 81 beg you to remember that
America Is a good place for young
man TO live In and succeed"
Dyck read the letter with wonder
full sowuess. He realized that by
happy nccident-it could be nothing
elSe-Mrs. Llyn had been able 10 keep
from her daughter the fact TINT the
man who had been killed In the tavern
by the river WIS her father.
Shellas ignorance must not he
broken by himself. He had done the
right thing-he had held his pence for
the girls sake, and he would hold It
to the end. Slnwly he folded up the
letter, pressed II to his lips, and put
1t In the pocket over his heart.
(To be continued)
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by the numerous expressions Of sor-
row and sympathy on all side and In
the tribute which found manifestation
in 50 many acts of kindness bg The
people in general of this community.
II must serve to relieve the SORROW
of those who have lost SO kind son
and brother and will he retained a. 2
cherished memory of him and those
who the family may claim among their
friends and friends of him who has
passed on to his final reward
Born in Skowhegan Is year ago.
Francis +. st. Ledger's death. after
a brief illness, came as great shock
to this community. Just entering
upon his second year at the local hch
school. he was numbered among thu
best liked by the student body. Ia
ulty and school authorities. lie
stood we'll in his studies and his sl,-
cess in these came about by close ap.
plication to his duties at all times lie
was also deeply interested in athle
ties at tho school aud was membef
of the high school football team. hay
ing only recently been awarded Iii
letter Hi kind and gentle manner
was distinguishing characteristic nj
the young man and among his assa
ciates schoolmates. friends and az
Quaintancea il was these loxahle
traits that made him admired and e
tcemed among this wide circls ubifh
extended and was as dearly cherished
by him as il was q pleasure for those
To be counted his friends lie will
hn missed from this circle aud from
the family but the example nf hi
life though covering brief span
of years. may we'll find emulation
byany who would enjoy the abnu
dant happN friendships he pos
sessed and the tender aud lotlne
regard Of those TO whom he WIS So
dear a son and brother
Funeral services at the family home
were held Sunday afternoon n .
O'Clock and Rev. George loring Thu
low oficiated. The body reposed in
a handsome white couch casket aud
the house was far inadequate to -.
commodate the large number present
The large floral display, which mum
bercd countless pieces lEom nnno
Gus people were banked ABOUT the
easket and the sight was one which
bore mute testimony to the high re-
gard in which the deceased was held.
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Report oil inspections, SkoWhegan
.H. Town Firm

The State Board of Charities and
Corrections has made It's report to
the Governor and Council of It's last
inspection of the Skowhegan Town
farm made Sept rs last. II includes .
Superintendent and niatron, Mr.
and Mrs. James Mills; six years eH-
periencc; salary, $50 a month No
other employees Last thorough in
Bpection by overseer, in June. 1872
Inmates. one man under 90. two over
80. two women under so. one over 60,
total g. One apparently feeble
minded one sick in bed Normal
capacity, 10 Plenty of reading mat
ter and quite "a number Of visitors
Bathing required weekly. lndivld-
ual drinking cups and towels. sexes
separated Tramps fed and lodged.
one room set apart for them.
Attractive looking farm, with 2ls
story frame house, painted white with
green blinds. Many flowers add to
attractiveness. Many rooms neo5
papering. painting, plastering and
whitening Neatly set table in in
mates room with good tableware.
Comfortable rockers and chairs in all
rooms Separate sitting room for
men and women. Beds and bedding
clean.
Two Kitchens and dining rooms
very well arranged, both clean:
storcrooms and closets clean. orderly
and well supplied. Large milk room
with separator and refrigerator: neat
and indoor cement cellar. Many
lars of canned fruit and vegetables.
Spring water piped to kitchen Cess
pool in field away from house. Two
earth closets in good condition. Coal
furnace. Steam heat radiators thru
out house. One liquid extinguisher.
Oil lamps used Some ceilings have
been whitened and one room papered
and whitened
The matron has been in the hos
pital for several weeks with broken
arm Cream Is sold and butter
bought. About 30 tons of hay to
sell Some registered stock Is kept.
Recommendation and suggestions
Bath room and electric lights. More
fire extinguishers PaperinE, plaS~
tering painting and whitening are
needed in many rooms, Iron. beds
in place of wooden Transference
of a synthetic inmate 10 where he
can have proper medical treatment
the others seeming to fear infection.
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nd farmer. He was the son OF
Ioseph and Hannah (SmalD Given.
bout three months ago he sold his
arm in Smithlle.d where he had lived
pr twelve years and moved to Corn
Tile lie was q veteran of the CiVll
ar and while on duty received IN
prizes which necessitated the ampu-
atlon Of his thumb and foreiingcr on
le right hand..s Mr.. Given possessed
n art of carving with an ordinary
zen knife and during hia last years
lade many interesting articles. lie
(eaves to mourn his loss his wife.
lormerly' Miss Lula Tracy, and "A
laughter. Mrs. Bertha Prescott, OF
Fittsfield. by previous marriage.
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\, P. Deering Announces Candidac,
for Governor

/ wish to announce through the
llumns of your newspaper my cam
ascy for the nomination for Gov
NOR of the State of Maine.
In the last primary election the
u WAS as follows. Parkhurst 49,
peering 16,4l8: Milliken 1928;
TX 1866. In the Republican
mpagn made sixteen speeches
N. devoted much time to the
'cess of the Republican ticket.
her the sad death of Governor
krkhurst. the President of the Sen
became Acting Governor for the
Expired term. 1t seems by party
scedent that my candidacy should
Sreiye serious consideration at the
timarjes next June.
In nominated and elected. | sha Ii
4 TO give the State of Maine the
N administration that long and ac-
he experience in Legislative and bust
las matters can command.
There are many real economic
assures that the State ought to
opt Our highway program should
! on a permanent plan. The dead
bod in some departments at the
'ate House should be cleared away,
Il some departments should be Thor
|ghy reconstructed and rc-organ-
y. Our educational and charitable
ktitutions should be maintained at a
kh standard. IT,
|1he Government of the State Of
kne should never interfere or
|reaten to interfere with business as
|sg as business behaves itself. No
bpensive experiment with the tax
bgprs' money should be attempted.
L shall not be swayed by any par
kular fancies or fads OF my own,
h will try to administer the affairs
the State of Maine in a careful,
kulent and businesslike manner.
Yours very truly,
JOHN p. DEERlNG.
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will not tell the cause of the quarrel.
for the reason that you might hurt
somebody. If you don't tell the cause.
and you are condemned, won't that
hurt somebody even more?'
For moment Dyck stood silent.
absorbed. His face looked pnched
his Whole appearance shriveled. Then.
with delberation, he said:
This Is not matter of expedl-
ency, but of principle. My heart tells
me what to do, and my heart has al
ways been right"
There was silence for long time.
At last the old man drew the cloak
about his shoulders and turned to-
ward the door.
wait a minute, father" said Dyck.
Don't go like that. You'd better not
come and see me agnin. If I'm con
demned, go back to Playmore; If I'm
acquitted, go back to pluymore. Thats
the place for you to be- You've got
your own troubles there"
"And you-if you're set free?"
'lf I'm acquitted. I'll take to the
high seas--til I'm cured"
A moment later, without further
words, DFck was alone He heard the
door clang.
He sat for some time on the edge
Of his bed, buried In detection. Pres
emily, however, the door opened.
-. letter for you, sir" said the
jailer.
The Hight Of the cell was dim, but
Dyck managed to read the letter with
out great difficulty. as the writing was
almost us precise as print The sight
of II caught his heart like a warm
hand and pressed 1t. This was the
substance Of the letter:
My Dear Friend:
Il have wanted to visit you In pris-
on, but my mother has forbidden 1t,
and so, even If could be let to enter,
| must not 'disobey her. | have not
read the papers giving an account of
your trial. only know you are
charged with killing bad man. noto-
rious in Dublin life. and that many
think he got his just deserts in being
; killed.
II will not believe that your fate Is
nm evil one, that the law will grind
YOU between the millstones of guilt
and dishonor; but If the Inv should
call you guilty. ! still will not believe.
Far away | will think of you, and
believe In you, dear, masterful. mad
man friend. Yes, you are madman.
for Michael Clones told me-falth, he
loves you well that you've been liv-
ing a gay life in Dublin since you
came here, and that the man you are
accused of killing was In great part
the cause of 1t.
II think | never saw my mother so
troubled in spirit as she Is at this
time. OF course, she could not feel as
| do about you. 1t isn't that which
makes her sad and haggard; 1t Is that
we are leaving Ireland behind.
Eyes, she and l are saying good-by
to Ireland That's why think she
might have let me see you before we
went; but since It must not be. well,
then. II must not. But we shall meet
again. In my soul know that on
the hills somewhere far off, as on the
first day we met, we shall meet each
other once more. Where are we go.
Ing? Oh. very farl We are going
TO my Uncle Bryan-Bryan Llyn, In
Virginia. A letter has come from him
urging us to make our home with him.
You see, my friend"
Then followed the story which
Rryon l.Iyn had told her mother and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-11-24
Harmony Votes 10 Exempt New Mil
from Taxation

At special town meeting held in
Harmony to see If the town would vote
to exempt from taxation for five years
a proposed building to take the place
of the Bartlett mill which was de-
stroyed by fire about month ago. II
was voted to so exempt. Mr.. Bart
lett proposes to erect much larger
building than the one destroyed and
TO thoroughly equip It for his line of
work
Since the fire he has taken his stock
~ North Dexter. where II has been
made into yarn and brought back
here to be sent out. thus keeping his
crew at work and being able tC fill
his orders, If in some cases bit late.
He expects to begin on the new
Fhnildirg soon.
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life and gave 1t because they believed

life and gave II because they believed
In what they Ndid. So will |. Ii I'm
to walk the hills no more on the es-
tate where you are master, let it be
so. have no fear; want no favor.
IL II is to be prison, then 1t shall be
prison. If II is to be shame. then let
men must suffer If they make mis-
takes. Well, | will suffer, fearlessly
IL heiplessly, but | will not break the
oath which l have taken. And so |
will not do Observation-Disclosures u
but of one thing have You
thought?" asked his father. YOU
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-11-24
THANKSGIVING DAY

r.,s is Thanksgiving Day, an an
uoliday in the history of our
|, Characterized by family par
4 n will be gald event in many
49, Let us not forget, however,
1 smrit of the day, but with the
4. of our ancestors give thanks
40 restaI board for the many bless
wbich have come to us in this
d. If peace. As we halted last
1 .,stice Day in silent prayer let us
[ A at this time of Thanksgiving
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-11-24
Good VIII Is Beneficiary

Through the will of Joseph f.
briggs of Winthrop Center the Coca
Fill Home Association at Hincklcy Is
p receive $4,000. Mr.. Briggs estate
understood to be valued at from
10000 to 100000. He makes many
P'her public beduests.
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HIVE YOU done your part in the an
~ roll call of the American Red
80 Remember what 1t stands for
,his great nation of ours and lend
NJ aid by continuing your member
IN with an order of such noble aims.
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DcaN, OF j. Newell Given

The remains of the late J. Newell
wen we're taken to Newport for bu-
al Friday of last week. Mr.. Given
led in Cornville, Nov. l6, at the age
50 years. During his life he fol-
WED the occupation of a carpenter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10
CARNs-TANNER, @
 WEDDING PLANS

The following interesting plans are announced for the marriage of Miss Willie Mae Tanner and MT. George D. Carns, JT.:
 The wedding will take place Tues day evening. July 1s, at the home of the brides father. Mir. T.. B. Tan ner.
 Miss Hattie fHarrell will be maid of honor and Mrs. J. R. Humphry will attend as matron of honor.
 Mir. Phil Phillips will serve as best man and the bride will be given in marriage by her father.
 Mrs. William Rogers of Anniston will have charge of the music and play the wedding march. and Mrs. w. A. Shelby will sing a group of love songs
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Women Preparing for Contention In
 Cleueland
By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY

By JOSEPHINE NIXON HENLEY 1nA EOBABLY no more interesting convention will bs hold this
 summer than that of the Busi- ness and Professional Women's clubs, which will meet in Cleveland, O.. July 1s-2s inclusive.
 All over the country these progress stvs women, most of them young. many beautiful and all actively and intelligently engaged in helping to make the wheels of business turn smoothly are deeply interested in this great meeting.
 It will bs the third national con- vention of this splendid organization and promises. with tho growth in membership to be of greater interest and of higher educational and in- spirational value than either of the others.
 The first convention was held two years ago in St Louis, Mo, and the second last July in St. Paul, Minn.
 Tho delegates who will go from hero are Dr. Lola Taylor, national vioe president from Alabama.
 Mrs, H. B. Pearce, state president. Miss Margaret Silk, Miss Martha piclxenson, Miss Mauds Gambill and Miss Nell Burns, state delegates.
 Miss Zennie Tomlinson, Miss Mary Craven, Miss Perna Wood and Miss Kathyrn Holt will represent tho Bir- mingham club.
 Alternate delegates are Mrs. Caro- Nne Enysfeldt. Mrs. Martha Mills and Miss Teresa Collins.
 They will leave Birmingham Eatur- day and will spend . day in Cncin- natl, arriving in Cleveland in time for boat ride on Sunday afternoon.
 The convention will be held in the Hotel Statler, whore reservations are being made by delegates.
 It Is considered great honor to tho Birmingham club and compli- ment to the ability of it's memb ership that among the hundreds of women assembled, three of its members will take prominent parts. Dr. Taylor as . member of the national execu- tive committee; Mrs. Pearce as state president, and Miss Mary Craven, who has been asked to serve as member of the national programme com mittee.
 Mrs. Psarce will have the honor of presenting from the Birmingham club two resolutions, the first of which states:
 Whereas 1t is known that tubsr- culosis is prevalent among women who arc in business and industry, therefore. be 1t resolved that this or ganization will use every effort to aid in the campaign now being waged against tuberculosis throughout the nation by the national, state and city tuberculosis associations.
 Whereas the women of America are becoming more and more inter- ested in the health of the nation, be 1t further resolved that this conven- tion with it's ever-growing influence, adopt as part of tho health pro- gramme the tuberculosis progranine e of the national, state and city tuber- culosis associations, and whereas the national, state and city tuberculosis associations throughout the country depend upon the sale of Christmas seals and health bonds for financial support in carrying out their pro- gramme, be 1t also, resolved that the health committees of all business ani
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10

much good and thought l would give it trial. have been very glad that l did, for now feel much stronger and do all of my work. l tell my friends when they ask me what helped me, and they think it must be a grand medicine. And it is. You can use this letter for testimonial if you wish. ]" Mrs. HARRY A. WILSON, R. ED. & Cearfeld, Pa.
 The experience and testimony of such women as Mre, Wilson prove that Lydia D. Pinkhamss Vegetable Com pound will correct such troubles by removing the cause and restoring the system to normal condition. When such symptoms develop as backache, bearing down pains, displacements, and ssthe blues,,' woman nnotacttoopromptlY Yintrying Lydia T. Plnhham's VaGstahls Compound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10
ICE CREAM SUPPER

The Kings Daughters class of the East Lake Methodist Sunday school will give an fee cream supper and lawn fete on the lawn adjoining the Barrett school Monday evening be- gfnning at 6;30 o'clock. They will serve ice cream and home- made cake. and the Boys Industrial School band will furnish music throughout the evening.
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Tomorrow
 Talcum 17c Mennen's or Mavis--2sc cans
Tomorrow
 Almond Cream BIC Hinds Honey and Almond Cream

That attractive model with the purl-weave. Plain-knit stitch for the Tuxedo collar. Sash. Patch pockets. Navy blue, black, brown, tomato, pink and henna. s5.95 to S6.95 values.
 Burssr's-Second Floor
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|uu8Dle LO oO all Cl my own work. l had severe pains lin my left aide every month and had fever and sick dizzy spells and such pains during my periods, which
 lasted two weeks.
 |Iheard of Lydia E.
 |Pinkham's Vege- table Compound I~s.- okA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10
COLElGAN.DAvIDSON
 MARRIAGE ANNOUNCED

Mrs. Eleancr 8. Davidson ans nounces the marriage of her daugh- ter, Gertrude. to. MT. JohE Shields and Mrs. Frank K. Rosamond, 2oe Eveningside Drive. Chattanooga. < At homo after Au9ust l. as33 Cres- cont road. Mountain Tsrracs. Bir- mineham.
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SYMPTOMS
 WOMEN DREAD.
Mrs. Wilson's Letter Should
 Be Read by All Women

Clearneld, Pa.--"After my last child was born last September I was
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professional womens clubs assume more definite responsibility in mak- Ing the sale of bonds and seals a success in their respective, communi- ties.'
 The second resolution relates to the subject of disarmament and asks the convention to ipdorse tho movement favoring national disarmament by international agreement At this convention a committee, which has already been selected, will submit a copy of a constitution and bylaws for the incorporation of the national federation.
 The national federation will have in operation at the convention an automatic ba1opticon. This Is a name which will stand some explanat tion. It is an electrically operated stereop- ticon slide protector. which displays consecutively arranged series of pictures. These pictures are 20 by 20 inches and will be run in a display room continuously throughout the convention.
 Clubs throughout the country are invited to send to the convention pic- lures showing state conventions, ban quets, officers, delegations. club houses, club rooms, particular cele- brations (such as parties, floats. plays) and pictures of distinguished or unusually successful members of the club.
 Thus delegate may enter this room and become acquainted with the activities of other clubs pictoriany told.
 Following the convention 1t Is pro- posed 10 give state organizations and clubs the use of the baiopticon dur ing the coming year. A schedule will probably be arranged at Cleveland by which the outfit may journey through every state, by which clubs engaging It may furnish to their members wonderful and enjoyable evenings.
 A splendid programme has been ar ranged for the federation meeting which will prove not only delightful ana helpful to the delegates, but to their clubs, their home cities and the nation, in the increased knowledge which the delegates will gain and i'm part and in the renewal and refresh ing of ideals and aspirations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-07-10

Yes, we're pretty we'll back to nor mal-as shown by the considerable increase in sales of every depart ment in the store.