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The Washington times., 1921-10-21
RICHMOND SOCIETY GIRL
MTsTsRloUSlY MISSING

GALIIPoLIs. Ohio. Oct 3I.--Po-
lice today expressed the fear that
Miss .Thelma Poland. sixteen years
old. pretty. Richmond. Va. society
and college girl, who has been visit
ing at Point Pleasant. w. Va. near
here, has uet with foul play.
Miss Poland mysteriously disap
peared four days ago and nothing
has been heard from her since. She
is the daughter OF Mrs. NJ. E. Po-
land. who Is In a critical condition
as a result OF her daughters dis
appearance.
The Washington times., 1921-10-21

not In position 20 grant bonus esti'
0skts6 e kSsrsskss tS.eee 80. aee. -
ex,service men as a whole who are
able 70 provide for themselves"
Nolan contended that the disabled
men were entitled to first considera.
ton, and he chsrsed that 'pro-oonns
Orgs gsniLations, In their mad rush 70
obtain a bonus. forgot their wouaded
and disabled buddies, dissracefuliy
leaving them 10 shift for themselves.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
PUT CHEER IN HOME
Womcn's Overseas League Offers TO
Assist in Entertainment OF
Detention Children.

To bring cheer into the lives OF the
children of the detention homo Is to
be part OF the winters program Of
service of the Tulsa billet, American
Women's Overseas league, as decid-
ed at a dinner last night in the Tea
Cup inn. II permission is"granted by
those in charge of the home, the
overseas girls. n number of whom
are accomplished in musical ways
and were abroad during the war as
Y. NJ. G. A.. entertainers, will play
with and for the children of the
home this Saturday afternoon. Then,
In two weeks. the young women will
take the children to n downtown
moving picture theater.
OF a similar nature will be the bill
let's work for the Riddles during the
rest OF the season. The billet will
not help the home at the holiday
seasons when other organizations are
doing go. but will fill in the gaps, 80
to speak.
Miss Claire Murrell. vice comman-
der, presided in the absence OF Mrs,
Arthur Manley widows of Paw
husKa commander. other plans for
the billet were discussed.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02

Clarke. physical education director,
said Yesterday. we won't make
finished swimmers In that time. OF
course, for that is tho work OF years.
Any oro can master the water wlth
scientific Instruction and the reason
many are 80 slow in learning 20 swim
Is that they have been given hap
hazard Instructions by swimmers Of
their acuuaiutan.n Proper breathe
ing g. OF the grratcst Importance in
swimming
Registration fu, tho Short course
IN swimming is proceeding this week.
There VIII Dee an t,toruson class and
two evening classes. each Of the
three meeting thrice weekly. This
is part ot "a special campaign to- en-
roll winter swimmers We want
Tulsa women 90 swim the year
around Mas Clarke sa'i The wa
ter in tho pool be- heated ana kept az
o. regular temperature and hair dry
org max" II possible 90 dr" the hth'
before leaving tho building. thgs
warding Off cold
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
BURCH'S DEFENSE
INSANITY
Asks That Man Accused
of Killing Kennedy Be
Examined First
SHOCKS PROSECUTION
state Taken Completely by
Surprise Madalynne Un-
aware of His Plans

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1.-The
trustees OF the Los Angeles Bar assoc
citation late this afternoon recon-
mended that Charles Il. 'Erbsteln OF
Chicago, chief OF counsel for Mrs.
~Obenchain, be admitted to practice.
The action was taken after n consid-
Grafton Of sensational charges made
by District Attorney Woolwine
against Erbstein's character.
AT this afternoons session OF
court. District Attorney Woolwine
obtained a continuance OF the Burch
case until next Monday. II was said
he would file counter affidavits 10
those of the defense attorneys IN
support Of tho defense claim OF
Purch's sanity.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02

A fountain ruling pen for drafts
men has been invented IN which
excess ink a be drawn from the
points into the barrel to prevent
drying and clogging.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
First Hand Information.

The visitor was on n caravan
tour. Said he: MY good woman,
do you live in this village?"
Jay, sir
And | suppose you know every
one here2'
LAY. indeed"
"Wen you can Just tell them my
name ia Frederick Smith. and that
| come from London, whore ! am a
solicitor. That lady there is my
wife. and those are my two chtl-
dren, Thomas ana Elizabeth. We
are having "A holiday and intend
staying here n week. We have
hired the caravan. Last week we
stayed at 1nvcrcauldy."
"Ay, sir, I kent a that frae ma
daughter who lives In ~lnvercauldy,
but she was sairly disappointed be
cause she couldno tell mo whit yer
wife's name IA afore she vas
marrit."
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02

proved by tho packers and bitterly
condemned by the union chiefs
Union leaders announced that n
strike ballot had been taken In Chi
cago and that the vote stood d',a5A
for the Walkout and 3 ieo against.
Tho tote vas In about The sam"
ratio in other ceutcrs, IL waa said
Representatives OF All trades al
He'd with the butchers aud meat cut
tors viii hold a meeting late this
week on the question OF n sympo-
thVtlC strike.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
Would Call Off Strike.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.-The dis
trict council OF the striking oil work
ers at Bakersfield, Cal, has unani-
mously recommended TO the oil OPP
eratives local union that the strike In
the California oil fields which has
been In progress more than seven
weeks be called off, Secretary Of
Labor Davis was advised this after
noon by the departments concilia-
tors in she oil fields. The motion
to call of the strike is roturnable
Thursday night,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02

CHICAGO. Nov. Employees 81
packing plants over the country to-
day were preparing for a strike
which is expected to ne called hrfutv
November 50 as "a protest OF the &C..
Gently instituted plan OF industrial
democracy.
Leaders OF the AmHlEamitcd Meat
Cutters and Butcher Workmcn %
North America. an organization with
an approximate membership Of 100.
600. have been In controversy with
the hackers over the formation 90
company unions" in the plants. %
form Of industrial democracy APP
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
by HARLE l.. HUGHES.
~ o gVagN TArNaan,AaaA

Los ANGELES, Cal, Nov. T.
Springing the first surprise OF the
trial almost before it was under way,
attorneys representing the defense
here today of Arthur C.. Burch,
charged with Mrs. Madalynne Oben-
chain, with the murder of ]. Bolton
Kennedy.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02

civil service laws and regulations. II
was stated Among the 60 stock
yards formally posted today were
those at Chicago. Denver, III raso,
Fort worth. Kansas Guy. Mo 81.
Louis, North Portland, ore; ogden.
Utah. Oklahoma CITY, rasco, wash
Peoria. H.; san Antonio, Texas
sioux CITY. Iowa seattle, Wash.
South omaha. Nrb; South. 81. Jo-
scph, Mo. spokane. wash, and
MIAhlta. Kan.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
Prosecution Is Surprised.

tEOStRtAAph 10 Dul
As Superior Judge Sidney Reeve
assembled his bench and the crowded
courtroom was called 20 order, Paul
W. Schenck, chief of defense coun-
sci, stepped forward. declared Burch
10 be insane and requested he be
tried for his sanity before going to
trial on the murder charge.
To support the unexpected plea,
attorney Schenck presented fou af-
fidavits, each declaring Burch to
be mentally incompetent.
District Attorney Woolwlne, plain
~ taken by surprise, asked for an
adjournment of court until 2 o'clock.
This was granted by Judge Reeve.
Woolwine's move for an adjourn
ment was to enable him to consider
the affidavits OF Burch's counsel,
also affidavits of Doctors Byron
HoRue. Edward Huntington williams
and w. d. Kern, alienists.
Madaiynne Surprised Too.
A few minutes previous to the adj
journment, Ralph d. Obenchain, d.
vorced husband of Mrs. O~benchain.
stepped forward and stated thai she
desired to be heard, Completely
composed, Mrs. Obcnchain addressed
the court in a low voice. She asked
that no date be set for her trial until
a ruling that has been made by
the trustees of the Los Angeles bar
association had been acted on, on
charges Tiled against Charles e.
Erbstein. of Chicago. in charge of
her defense counsel. Judge Reeve
said he would act on setting her
trial later In the day.
Mrs. O~benchain later told report
ers the move by Burch's counsel
came as a great surprise to her. Her
former husband said he had received
no intimation OF the dofnnse course
in any way. Burch himself gave nc
indication OF his attorneys plea
when he entered court. declaring he
faced trial with "all the confidence
In the world"
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
90 Undcr Iurlsdlctlon.

90 Under Jurisdiction.
Secretary OF Agriculture wallace
announced the names Of &C stock
yards in various parts ~ the cuun-
try that have been determined ns
coming within his jurisdiction uudor
the recently enacted packers and
stuckyards act.
The owners have been formally
notified and formal notices were
posted In each ~ the yards today.
Secretary wallace announced that
az soon as practicable livestock
market supervisors viii be placed At
some of the principal markets and
an such other ~stoCkyatds as IL may
be- considered necessary to have
local representative.
These positions are subject to
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02

Among the British delegates nomi-
mated by Premier Lloyd George to
represent Great Britain at the dis
armament conference in Washington
are Lieut., Col. Sir Maurice Hankey,
who will represent the AZ forces:
the Earl of Cayan to represent the
Army; AdBliral Lord Beatty to rep
resent the navy; Sir Robert Borden.
OF Canada, and Sir Arthur James
Balfour.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-11-02
U.S.. TAKES OVER
BIG S%TOCKYARDS
Government Assumes Con-
troll of &C Plants in
Biggest Cities

WASHINGTON. Nov, THE bulk
Of the nation'A stockyards today
came under control OF the federal
government.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
SkOwhegan Grange

Skowhegan Grange observed Child
ren's Evening at the last meeting June
Is. AT the opening exercises TWO
applications for membership were re-
ceived and referred to the proper Com
mittee. communication was receiv-
from the Commissioner of Agriculture
calling for meeting to be held in Au-
gusta next week to organize "A Pur-
chasing Agency" in the interest or
the farmers of Maine. And after due
discussion of the subject c. c. Cleve-
and was chosen as a delegate to rep
resent Skowhegan Grange. After the
transaction of business the doors were
opened a large number of children
were admitted to take part in the
interesting exercises that followed.
The little friends of the Grange were
seated on the stage and appeared most
lovely In their appropriate costumes
as they were called upon, under the
direction of the lecturer Kate c. Hill
to present their Rotations, solos and
songs to an audience that filled the
hall to OVERLOOKING with pleasing list
ners. Ice cream and cake in abund-
ence was served at the close of the
exercises.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
Hlnckley Grange

Hinckley Grange held an interest
ing meeting Tuesday evening June
18th. The program consisted of Flag
Day exercises and report from
Pomona meeting at Fairfield Center
A discussion of the question: Does
it take more pickets to build over a
hill than on a level?' caused much
numerous argument The next meet
ing will be given over to the enter
tainment committee for u strawberry
festival and the Lecturer will try to
carry ont the following strawberry
program" Care and Cultivation of
the Strawberry, M. l.. Wagner,
Origin of the Strawberry Plant, Mrs.
Marshall Clifford, How to make
Strawberry Jelly. by Rev. G.. W.
Hinckley, Different varieties of the
Strawberry Plant, Leslie Cain. There
will be musical selections and Past
State Deputy George r. 'fibbetts will
tell how there happened to be a
Grange Cottage at Good Will Farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
THE PEST THAT DESTROYS AND THE
PARASITE THAT PROTECTS
One is Enemy to Farmer THE Other is Friend
Somerset and Kennebec Pomonas

teous dinner that supplied nearly three
hundred hungry patrons.
The afternoon session opened with
the audience singing THE Battle
Hymn of the Republic Inasmuch as
this was the anniversary of the birth
of our country's flag, Fannie Clark,
Chaplain of the Pomona, read an orl-
ginal poem written for the occasion by
Kate B. Ellis. who was detained at
home by illness entitled Our Flag,
followed with an address of welcome
by II. w. Tozier, master Of Victor
Grange and the response. in behalf Of
Somerset Pomona by S. F. Emerson
and in behalf of Kennebec Pomona by
the Master, G. b. Washburn Then
came vocal and Instrumental solos
and readings by several members OF
both Pomonas and remarks by Clay
jon Storer, County Agent, followed
with the principle address by F p.
Washburn. State Agricultural Com
mission. Mr.. Washburn referred ex-
pressly to the harmful insects and
other pests against which the farmers
have to contend and the parasites that
have been introduced to destroy them
The speaker claims that in some way
one should learn the difference be-
tween the pest that destroyed and the
parasite that protects. One an enemy
to the farm, the other q friend
Remarks for the good of the order
followed by Mr.. Wheeler and Mr. Til
son of Kennebec Pomona and by II. B
Ellis, Eugene Danforth, J w. Foglel
and s. F.. Emerson of Somerset Pc
mona
Members of Victor Grange decorated
the hall with an abundance of flags
and flowers. Old friendships were re.
newed and new ones formed because
of this great meeting of the Pomonas
S. F. EMERSON, Secretary.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
Canaan Grange

A regular meeting of Canaan
Grange was held Thursday June 18th
with a good attendance. An invita-
ton was received to visit Hartland
Grange.
Geo. II. Babb, Lecturer of Maple
Grove Grange, No. las, of Sebago. was
present and gave a very interesting
talk in regard to cooperation OF
farmers and a central purchasing
Agency for Maine farmers. Grange
voted in favor of a Grange service to
be held by Rev Mr.. Thurlow of
Skowhegan.
The following program was pre-
scented by the lecturer: song.
Grange choir; reading, Lucie Bur
rill; piano solo, Lettie Foster; reading
Louise Nelson; piano solo, Nellie
Tibbetts; reading, Doris Cover; song,
Encle Tibbetts and Rosa Richardson;
piano solo, Edna Davis; reading, Eva
Robb song, Leslie Kelley; reading,
Sadie Mason; piano solo, Encie Tib-
belts; reading. Fred Nelson: conun-
drums, Worthy Lecturer, The next
meeting will be held July 7th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23

thaw out the pump with the Kitchen
teakettle? How many times did they
| have to stand in the freezing Dlast
and pump. pump and pump-pucket
after bucket before they could water
! the horses and COWS? These hardshtps
necessary conditions on the farms
Of that day. made the old folks old
before their time. Today they are
not necessary conditions. for running
water, automatically pumped is now
available by the means of the young
or generation.
After a period of nine years car
rging on the raising of bred Hol-
stein stock, Mr.. and Mrs. Clough have
decided on account of poor health, to
retire from this activity to avoid the
care and labor which is necessary in
conducting such an extensive enter
prise. These animals are already to
be disposed of and may be seen at
any time. The price they are to be
sold for ought to attract widespread
attention to all people, especially
anyone who is interested in the stock
raising business. Mr. Clough is show
ing at his farm at the present time
some excellent stock, the mother OF
the sire of his cows being the world
record COW. These animals have been
properly fed and cared for and that Is
the reason for his successful results
in this business. Other animals cared
for i'll n like manner at this farm are
three horses. swine. and few hens,
which are kept for family use only.
Another interesting feature engaged
in at Lake View farm Is orcharding.
About four acres is adapted for this
purpose which includes apple, plum
and pear trees of the best variety. In
the fall many bushels of fruit are
picked from this orchard Now we
come to the house where we find a
real home-the art of designing and
building have been rejected in way
almost unknown to some people. This
family has conveniences and ideas
worked out to perfection. To begin
with, the recent installation of a new
pumping device whereby hot and cold
water is obtained which is complete
in itself. In the cellar is the furnace.
the motor which pumps the water just
spoken of, and a nicely constructed
outfit for the preserving of food There
are ten rooms and large pantry and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23

With but two or three exceptions
for the past thirty-six years the writ
er of this report has attended an an
nual meeting OF the Pomona held with
Victor Grange, Fairfield As whole
these meetings have been largely at
tended and replete with interest and
enthusiasm but the one held Tuesday
June IA far surpassed any ever held
In all of these years that Victor Mas SO
Loyalty entertained the Pomona. Auto
mobiles came on every road that CEN
tered at Victor Grange hall loaded with
patrons from Somerset and Kennebec
Pomonas with visitors from other sec
tons until the large hall was over
flowing with representatives of this
great organization.
At the appointed time in the absence
of Grant Witham, Master OF SoneEset
Pomona, Past Master II. B. Ellis OF
Arson opened the Pomona and the
officers of Kennebec Pomona were
seated in their respective chairs by the
officers drill. Officers of Kennebec
Pomona present, Master Overseer,
Lecturer, Steward, Assistant Steward,
Secretary, Gate Keeper, Ceres and
Lady Assistant Steward.
Officers of Somerset Pomona pres
ent: Oyerseer, Steward, Asst. Steward,
Chaplain, Treasurer, Secretary. Gate
Keeper Ceres, Flora and Lady Asst.
Steward
After the opening ceremonies the
Fifth, or Pomona degree was confer
red on a class of fifty who were ad-
mitted into Somerset Pomona.
An invitation was received and ac-
cepted from Wesserunset Grange,
Cornvile to hold a meeting with that
Grange in November.
The members of Victor Grange came
generously to the front with a boun-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
East Madison Grange

On June II East Madison Grange
held its first evening meeting for the
summer. There was a good attend
ance and fine program. The long
talked of play 1--WE are all Teetota-
lers" was given by b, w. Paul EN-
ma Whittier, Matte Digman. Oscar
Kicker, Frank Pugh and Mrs. Stem
eche who took the part of cousin
Tom for the city. This play showed
talent and patient rehearsng and
was fine. Song with encores b. w.
Paul; Song and Encore Cousin Tom
and Mrs. Digman; Recitation, Mrs.
Steneche: Tableau representing
Grange Workers in charge of Evelyn
Paul. The boxes were auctioned of
by M. G. Baker and social hour en-
joyed. Children's day June 25.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
ANOTHER UP.TO.DATE
FARM ENTERPRISE
Purebred Stock has Spelled Prosper
ity at Lake View Farm

1t was a busy day, May 10Th, a.
Lake View Farm when an automobile
drove into the pard and a business
like young lady stepped out. who want
ed to see the man who has charge Of
the farm. Hc is George +. Glough.
This beautiful place is situated on the
Lakewood Road half way between
Skowhegan and Lakewood and upon
an elevation which oyerlooks Lake
Wesserunsett Mr.. Clough, who IS
nearly always hurried with farming
activities very eracously placed HIM
Self at the disposal Of his visitor.
Now the question arises to our read
ers. What did this young lady want?'
Well, here's the substance OF it all:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
WESSERUNSETT GRANGE

The regular meeting of Wesserun-
sett Grange Cornville was held Sat
urday evening June IS, Seven APP
plications were received. The follow
ing program was presented: Read
ing; Violin Solo. Ralph York respond
ed with an encore. Reading, Geo.
Fogg; Tableau, Hope. Song. Use
going from the cotton field" Erwin
Smith and Ralph French: Quotations
and sayings by all; Rock of ages by
the Grange.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23
GENERAL FARMING ACT.
|v|TWES

The Maine State Pathological will
meet August % at the orchard OF
William C. Robinson on New Port
land Hill. Good speakers will be in
attendance and a splendid event is
being planned for. Mr.. Robinson
Is a member of the executive commit
tee.
The showers last Saturday land
evening did lots of good to the grain
and hoed crops in the Patterson
Bridge section according to Eugene
Danforth. The hay crop there bids
fair to be very light.
Charles Jones of Ripley had the
misfortune to loose fine COW this
week. The animal was a thorough
bred registered Holstein.
John Hunnewell of Concord had
quite few hunderd bushels of pota-
toes which he has been giving away
to anyone who would go and get them.
Mrs. Herbert Walker of Kingiield
has a curiosity in q miniature egg
about two inches long and in the ex-
act shape of chicken layed by a
Brown Leghorn hen.
~.
who keeps fine herd of registered
Guernseys has sold during the past
week six heifers to Cony Russell OF
Norridgewock.
Merle Johnson was very unfor-
tunate in losing a horse last week.
1t broke its leg and had to be killed.
Who can beat this for a egg record
Mrs. Clement Getchell of Highland
has hen which layed an egg which
is 8A" around the small way and tx
around length wise the egg.
d. II. Robbins, who lives near the
Twelve Corners in Madison, is prom
inent Hereford man. He has at pres
ent 80 head, II of which are pure
bred.
George Il Foster of Cornyille.
prominent Gurnsey breeder of the
state was caller in the agricultural
department of the INDEPENDENTS
err last Thursday. He reported the
sale of purebred yearllng bull to w.
B. Witham of Arson. About three
wears ago Mr.. Foster sold bull to Mr..
Witham, and so we'll satisfied was the
purchaser, that he desired more OF the
stock. Mr. Foster at the present time
has about GO head at his splendid farm
on the Athens Road. He Is putting In
about six acres of grain and five acres
of corn this spring. He has been us
ing a Cleveland Tractor in his farm
ing operations this season with good
results.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23

Gus crops raised each year The prin-
ciple activity carried on here is stock
ing raising of the famous World Rec
ord animals the fIolstein Freisian Pom
tiac strain According to the story
books, Il cow once jumped over the
moon, thereby causing a little dog to
laugh. Ii such thing happened and
da,rymen , are BEGINNING 70 doubt doubt II not
about cows-it was purely for spec
tacular purposes. Such COW could
have little value. except as side
show attraction. for no fence would
conGne her. And while a difficult stunt
to do. jumping over the moon is not
more wonderful than what COWS can
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-06-23

Clough is engaged in the same enter
prise in Augusta. They have a large
garage just across the road from thu
home residence which is supplied with
all the necessary automobile supplies
Custom repair work is done there by
Ben Coombs of Monmouth, an expert
along this line.
Mr.. Clough has always lived at Lake
View farm having been born there
His father was the late Allen G
Clough who moved from Cumberland
there at the age of nineteen years
The buildings show a decided differ
ence in renovation from the years of
long standing. They have been