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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Manly Carl pnyuc.

WINCHESTER, VA, Aug. la.-cor-
poral Manly Carl Payne. &c. son OF
Robert l.. paync. died AZ the home
Of his parents III Clarke County from
effects of being easscd by Germans
during an attack on Mollcvilic Farm.
France. october b. 1918.
He was treated in several hospitals.
ana appeared to he recovering until
four weeks ago. when he suffered a
relapse. He had an exceptionally fine
service record His parents two
brothers and four sisters survive.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Owen Nnr<eII.

News was received in Richmond yes
ierday OF the death OF owen Eorvcu,
icc-prcsident and cashier of the
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company,
OF AshcTilie, y. G. Mr.. Norvcll died
FRIDAY AFTERNOON He was born in
L!hchburg. Ma, was about 35 years
oil age, and first cousin OF John NJ.
miller, Jr.. OF this city. lie is sur
NNcd by his mother, Mrs. Fannie
'e'd Norreil, OF Orange County, Va.
-FOUR brothers, and his widow, who
( Is hiece OF Senator Ovcrman, of
North Carolina, The body Will he
buried in Salisbury. y. c.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
vatican Representative Arrive.

NEW YORK, Aug. -Moneienor
Pietro Benrdet,i. recently named ~
apostolic delegate 10 Cuah ana Porto
Rico, arrived on the steamship pIris.
He said he woald remain IN tho
tnitch 3Statcs for - month bcforo
going 10 Havana. where 10 viii male
mis- headquarters. lie VIII 'in, irg
SISTER AT Woonsocbt;. II. l.. whom H..
-hax not seen for many yearA.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Communi,y MotIon pIc,,,re.

81. Director Garmhauscr. OF the Com
srnuttity Recreation Association, an
sno1Aces the following program for
gmotSon pictures during the next two
s wehka;. "Wednesday. Seabrook; Thurs
I fa$y,s~Riverside Friday. Chimhorazo,
Monday, August %. South Richmond;
S,August 2s Highland Park. August 20
,Fulton; August ~. Barton Heights
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA
Mis-. III WnIkcr scnit.

The death OF Mrs. J. Walker Scott.
aged 80 years. occurred at her home,
pleasant Level" Hanover County.
Friday night. Funeral services will
be held this morning at the home
and burial will be in Walnut Grove
Cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Sent to Refornn,ory.

JAmes Gaines. colored alias Soc
Jaw" 10 years old. following "A hear
nc4before Judge 4icks in Juvenue
tnS;Domestic Relations Court ScSr"..
iayy charged with forcefuI entry into
.he9 residence at 22Is Carrinstnn
strict. was sent 20 the :aform1tory
4 Ssold watch which the hog sole
'roH the building was recovered Ly
% t&ctive w. J.. Docppe
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Pianoreliability

Many years have passed since
first musical instruments of merit
we're offered by CRAFTS. Pa
irons numbering by the thou
sands have learned to their en-
tire satisfaction that Its BET
TER TO DEAL WITH CRAFTS
THAN TO WISH YOU HAD"
pianos OF unquestioned reiia-
biilty, Talking Machines OF ex-
ceilence, may be had by dealing
direct with the CRAFTS, FAC
TORY at a considerable saving.
The CRAFTS method Of mer-
chandisinY is such that II is pos,
sible for you to secure thor
oughly reliable Piano. Player
Piano or Photograph at price
considerably below established
retail prices. II you can't call in
person the first thing in the
morning. send for our. bargain
bulletin. 1t is yours for the
asking. n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Ask for Bnrgnin No. D-GO.
PLAYER-PIAN

GAOO Mahogany case. full size.
UtVC Used little. Thoroughly
guaranteed. Large selection of
music rolls included. See this
high-grade bargain right away.
Liberal discount for cash. Visit
tho CRAFTS FACTORY in. the
morning.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-08-14
Ask for B"rg"i" No. D-os.
EsTEY PLAYER-PIANO

pceO This new sample Player
DOOV Piano at thhis price rep
resents unusual value. Famous
for quality. Price will move 1t
quickly. Mighty fine opportunity
to secure high-grade Player
Piano at low price and attractive
terms. Your old piano accepted
in trade on account.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24
DeMolay Knights Go to Madison Easter

De Molay Commandery No. 10.
Knights Templar will observe Easter
by attending divine worship at the
First Congregational church in Madi-
son at which time Rev. c. H. McEl-
hiney will deliver the sermon. The
Sir Knights are requested to meet at
the Asylum here at S.45 Sunday morn
ing. Euclid Lodge of Madison will
be guests OF the Commandery. Spec
ial music features will be carol "The
Lord Our Saviou's Risen" to be
sung by the junior chorus of the Mad
ison church. The Easter Anthem
will be Warren's 'Magdalene" and
Mrs. Arlen McKenney-Riley will sing
an Aria From the Light of the World"
by Sullivan. Just before the bene-
diction ]. c. Bartlett's "Once the Lord
in Glory Lay" will be sung with solos
by Mrs James Hurd and an obligato
solo by Mrs. Harold Danforth. The
accompanist will be Miss Arlene
BARLEY and M. W. Gould.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24
Do You Want to Sell Your Farm or
Have You Camp Site for Salef

The Industrial Department of the
Maine Central Railroad is receiving
at this season inquiries every day
from all states East of the Mississip-
pi from those who are seeking to buy
farms in Maine. They are interested
of course, to see some Maine farm sold
to very inquirer They would be
glad to receive a description of any
farm which any of our readers may
care to offer for sale, find customer
for 1t and all this entirely without
expense either to the buyer or seller
II you have a farm for sale, notify
w. G. Hunton, Industrial Agent, Maine
Central Railroad, Portland Maine.
This is just what 1t pretends to be;
an opportunity to get some splendid
service free of cost.
Many understand that Maine farms
are in good demand, but very few do
know that Maine camp and cottage
sites are equally sought after. If yoa
have a location near a lake, pond, or
stream, large enough for one or more
summer cottage homes, or if you have
a similar location large enough for
boys or girls summer school or
camp, you should notify the Maine
Central Department above mentioned.
They will find customer for you il
possible and the service is offered
free as in the case of the farms.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24
STORY OF KATCHA-KOO
VIII be Presented by High School and
WOman's Club, April

Katcha-Koo is called an Oriental
American Fantastique. 1t is said, to
be both brilliant and entertaining. the
story is as follows:
Transfixed before the Maharajah S
private Temple of Buddha. in Ras-
putin, when the piece opens, is no
torious Fakir of Hunga, by the name
of Katcha-KOo. He can do incredible
stunts, like all East Indian Fakirs,
and Katcha-Koo' specially is stand
ing for weeks perfectly immovable
without taking food. He always Sc
lects some inappropriate and objec-
tionable spot SO as to annoy and ir-
ritate his victim and the people gen.
orally. Now he has chosen the Ma
harajah Of Hunga as his present VIC
tim and has placed himself directly
in front Of the great Buddha image
Supplications and offerings of rich
food or gems do not move him until
he is ready to move. Natives only
s,tpplicate or present offerings for
they are afraid to make threats as they
all dread the Fakir's curses.
Even the powerful Maharajah him.
self dare not lay hands on Katcha-
Koo though he has offered an I'M
mense reward to any one who can
move the Fakir. 1t remains for two
ingenious Americans to negotiate the
job. Through the widow of a wiz
ard they secure . magical astral suit
Of clothes, the last Of it, kind. Each
separate garment retains the charac-
teristics of the original owner. The
trousers. = EfsnchmaAs. full Of po-
liten6ss and desire 70 dauce: The shirt,
= vNRAbpDap paklng go caroefee and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24
Railroad to Pierce Heart Of Maine
Woods

Bangor, Me-, March 1.-THE heart
Of the dense forests above the Moose
head lake Is. to be penetrated by a
railroad, the Great Northern Paper
Co., having started work at Seboomook
which will be the southern terminus
OF the road, on standard gauge track
that will traverse heavily wooded
timberlands between Seboomook and
st. John pond, IS miles north. The
road is being built to facilitate the get
ing out of the lumber in the st. John
river head waters which ordinarily
would be floated into the st. John
waters. In addition to the main line
there will be numerous branches of
from one to three files in length and
it Is understood that eventually the
main line will be extended through
to the Canadian border, altho only
the main line and branches will be
completed at present.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24
Read the Reporter for Many Years.

A communication has lately been re-
ceived here from H. F. Doble, 1437
Joesada avenue, San Francisco, Cal,
in which very complimentary mention
Is made of the Observation-Disclosures.
The paper Is like meeting Maine
FRIEND" he writes. Mr. Doble Is house
mechanic in the Weston Sugar Rein
ing Company and has been In their en-
ploy for Is years. He writes that his
father is rs years old and his mother
So. Mr.. Doble Is native Of Maine anu
a machinist by trade. having learned
the same In Concord, Mass. He was
in Waterville for time then went to
Ogden, Utah, and since then has been
in San Francisco. Mr.. Doble closes his
letter with kind wishes to friends In
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24


Z Mrs. Carrie French OF CornvilIe was
IN skowhsgau Monday leaving for :
visit In Bangor.
Earl v. 0fdndy, student at Boston
University. will STRIVE homo tomorrow
SkowhebgAn local 8 eA
Miss .IGaud gRoullard spent several
days Visiting felxtiyea and friends in
Portland and Vicinity this week.
The mid.~esk prayer meeting OF ths
Federated parish will b hsld tomor-
row trfidayl evening instead Of this
evening In the bethany Baptist
church. * 'bApfi5mai Servics will fol-
low the prayer sarvioe.a 81. as4
Memorial services were held At Our
Lady Of Lourdes Catholic church rby
Rev. Father Renand last Saturday
AFTERNOON for the late seyen months
old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph
Hughes of Milburn street. The mother
was before her marriage Miss Mary
Grodin. The child died with pneu-
Wonia last Thursday.
A recent communication received
here from Mr.. and Mrs. John Mogle,
formerly residents of the River road,
now Of Chestertown. Md, states that
they have had illness in their family
due to malarial fever for long time.
The patients have improved however.
They report q pleasant winter and
june weather at tho time the letter
was written with apple and pear trees
budding. The wheat was then about
two inches out Of the ground. Mr..
and Mrs. Mogle. have q little daugh-
ter now about two months old and they
have given her the name of Elsie
Mafhret.
Mrs. Jennie Sampson the president
Of the Federated Working League has
made the appointment Of the follow
Ing committees to assist her In the
league work during the present year.
Fancy work, Mrs. Alice Fowler and
Mrs. Grace Cover, joint chairman;
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. ,Eames, Mrs. Ma
ria Folsom, Mrs. Vera Smith and Mrs,
Ella T. Holt; white aprons, Mrs. Ida
s. L. Smith, chairman, Mrs. Emma
Williams. Miss Mabel Robinson, Mrs.
Eliza Petty and Mrs. Alice 8. Baker;
bags, Mrs. Maud L. Jewett, chairman,
Mrs. Alice Matson. Mrs. MinnaN Saw
aGe,, Mrs. Eva Gerald, Mrs. Carrie
Bearce and Mrs. Emma Goodrich; pos
tiers, Miss Blanchs Pollard, chairman,
Mrs. Adelaide Lowd, Mrs. Grace Stew
ems, Mrs, Adelaide Whiting, Mrs,
Maud Smith and Mrs. Nellie Durrell;
guilt tops, Mrs. Sarah Harris, chair
man, Mrs. Christina Ordway. Mrs.
Mary l.. Rowell, Mrs. Olive Dealey,
and Mrs. Flora Lewis: refreshments,
Miss Hannah R. Page, chairman, Mrs.
Hattie Fogler, Mrs. Belle Donaldson,
Mrs. George Hobart, Mrs. Eliza Smi-
ley and Mrs. Della L. Bartlett; enter
tainment Mrs. Eva r. Greenwood,
chairman, Mrs. Helen Cummings, Mrs.
Alice Cover, Mrs. Emma Pooler, Mrs.
Carrie Steward and Mrs Flora Lewis.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24

love and arias; and the coat. an Anne
rican's full of life and pep"
This magical composite garment
they succeed in getting onto Katcha-
Koo, whose career then begins. His
subsequent actions are dominated by
the trousers of the Frenchman. the
shirt of the vagabond. the vest of
the ITALIAN and the coat of the Ameri-
can. The many complications and
situations that arise developing upon
this episode form the fascinating and
intensely interesting story of the play.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24

Jeremiah Goodrich came to Canaan
from Berwick about 1916 with his
wife Sarah Wentworth Goodrich and
eleven children, two more being born
after their coming to Canaan. He
bought a large tract of land in the
southern part of the town and erect
ed large set of buildings which
have since been burned. In his old
age Mr.. Goodrich divided his land
among his children who settled around
him. Among these were Samuel. who
lived to the remarkable age Of 104
years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24

Mas Julia Cox, ! Btudent at FAfiS
ington Normal School. arrived home
Friday forenoon on the Ills train
Mrs. 8. r. Clark has been in Port
land for several days called there By
the serious illness OF her SON. Max
Clark.
Mrs. John W. Higgins has been n
ployed IN aKeaxer Falls, her old 'AomS,
for several days called there BY The
illness Of her mother. .-saI.s. q I,
word has been received hers a ths
death Of Llewellyn Mcguire IN = Han
igor hospital. Mr.. Mcguire vas ~ one
time employed ct the 8. =. Nay, f4rm
and 10 survived by = wife, f0fmtrly
Gussie Cole. and six children.
Joseph A Beirne. who has .bssn en-
ployed In the printery department Of
the Observation-Disclosures all winter.
| IL leaving Saturday for Chambersburg.
Penn, where he will play on the
Chambersburg baseball team In the
Blue Ridge league.
The following onicers have been
elected by the members OF the
Ladies' Social Circle OF the Meth
odist church: President, Mrs. A. b.
Lamb; first vice-president, Mrs. Car
re Mcpherson; second vice.president;
Miss Emma M. Hall; secretary, Mrs.
H. A. Dinsmore; treasurer, Miss Lila
Weston; chaplain, Mrs. H. L. Nichols.
A recent edition Of Telephone To-
pics" gives brief historical sketch
of Skowhegan and says There are
not better onhces In the State than
those maintained by the Maine Tele-
phone & Telegraph Company at Show
hogan, the commercial once being To-
Gated on Madison avenue and the traf-
fic plant ofices occupy the third floor
of the Philbrick block on Water St.
Both offices were newly equipped
about three years ago. Skowhegan
Exchange has 637 subscribers, who re-
ceive service from six-position mag
neto switch board, covered by FIVE reg
ular, one part time, one night, opera
tors and chief operator. The COM
mercial office is supervised by clerk
In charge. The average number Of
local calls handed daily 2164; toll
calls, 276 to 300."
Among the pleasant events Of the
| past week was an auction party to
which few friends were hidden, given
BY Mss Adelana Landry at her home
on East Maple street. The prizes Of
the evening were won by MISS Anne
Casweli, who WAS given a shopping
list pad. and Mrs. Fred Avery, who re-
ceived picture. At the tables candy
and punch were served while later
fruit salad. sandwiches, green and
white ices, cakes and nuts were served
from the dining room, which was
charmingly decorated in green and
with a variety of st. Patrick's Day
favors. Those participating were Mrs.
Arthur R. McQuillan, Mrs. Fred Avery.
Miss Margaret M. Chase, Miss Mildred
A. Beale, Miss Leila Fairbrother, Miss
Edith Spaulding, Miss Marie G.
Fletcher and Miss Anne M. Caswell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24

81 jenkins and C. M Holt re-
'torno1 Friday from Boston.
Mss Ruth Homsted is at home from
her studies at the Pennington normal
soAooi. -.
Mrs. A. H. Eastman OF Berlin, N. H.
who has been guest Of Mrs. e. L.
Savage, left Thursday for Augusta
Tor 3 visit before returning to her
hofs. 49, ats' -
Announcement has been made Of
me marriage OF Leon Brown and
Amelia Thehbarge, both of Cornviilo
- having Occurred the 18th In Ports
mouth. N. H.
George Paddock. formerly Of this
place, now of Portland. has returned
70 that city after being here to attend
to business matters and visit his son,
Roy Paddock.
F. ]. Sanford returned last week
from an extended trip to various
points In Florida and on his return at
tended the inauguration in Washington
Of President Harding, whom he met In
st. Augustine. -
friday to pass the Easter vacation
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Grundy on Mechanic strest. Mr..
Grundy has been elected to the UNI
versity Student Senate and has the
distinction of being the youngest
member of that organization. He II
also president of the Religious Edu-
cation Department Of his class.
Judge E. w. Sawyer has rendered
his decision In the Bessey non-sup-
port case In which Mrs. Lillian
Bessey appeared against her hus-
band, Merle Bessey. The judges
decision was that Mr.. Bessey failed
in contributing to the supper of his
wife and ordered him to pay $500
per week until further order of the
court and to pay costs which amount
ed to $6.11.
C. e. Paul of Weston, Mass. has
been visiting with his cousins, w. G.
and George Hobart and. other relatives
in, Skowhegan and elsewhere in the
county. He will probably remain
in this section until sometime next
month. Mr.. Paul Ii the son, Of the
late George F. H. Paul who, was at
one time engaged In the meat BUSH
ness in Skowhegan. The family NOV
ed to Massachusetts when the gen.
tlemen now returned for visit was
Ave years old. stsa,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1921-03-24

The last Indian family to live In
Cornville was that OF John Mitchell
who lived there for sometime with
NJ eqsAy Molly aAd two cAildrsn,
The Belding banner-news., 1921-12-21
ADDITI(INAL LOCALS

Mrs Ora M. Reynolds goes to Sun
field, Thursday, to spend the holidays
at the home of her mother.
The Misses Julia Smith and Lu-
cile Newbecker left today to visit at
the home of their parents at West
Branch during the holit ay vacation.
A number of friends OF Mrs. Ashe :
Shaw, of Congress street, called AT
her house, Saturday and helped her
celebrate her 73rd birthday anniver-
sary. A fine supper was served
and Mrs Shaw received a number of
gifts to commemorate the day.
A. G.. Canada, manager of the To-
cal A. & p. store, made trip last
week in which he visited the COM
pany's stores at Flint, Owosso, Bat
tie Greek, Hastings and lonia, re-
turning home here on Friday night.
DR.. Whinnery, specialist, of
Grand Rapids. was in the city today
in consultation with DIR. Pinkham in
the case Of Mrs. w. ii. Helm, who's
conc iton continues worse and who
is at the Corporation hospital.
Mrs. Lena Engemann who has been
at the homes of her sons, George and
Frank Engemann, at Kalamazoo for
the past ten weeks, returned home
this afternoon.
Big Confette Gance at Lowell City
hall, Friday evening, December %,
1921. 2wks.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-12-21
STATE OF MICHIGAN

The Probate Court for the county
of Ionia, at a session of said court,
held at the probate Office in the city
of Ionia in said county on the
first day of December, A. ID. 1921.
Present: Hon. Montgomery Web
ster, Judge of Probate.
In the matter of the estate OF
Oscar F. Webster, deceased. Edwin
@. Webster, son of said deceased,
having filed in said court his pet ton
praying that a certain instrument In
writing, purporting to be the last
will and testament of said deceased,
now on file in said court be admitted
to probate, and that the administra-
ton of sad estate be granted to Ed
win O. Webster, the Executor named
in said Will, or some other suitable
person.
1t is ordered that the third day of
January, A. ID. 1929, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon, at said probate offi-
ce, be and is hereby appointed for
hearing said petition.
1t is further ordered that public
notice thereof be given by publica-
tion of a copy of this order
for three successive weeks previous
to sa ID day of hearing in the Beloing
Banner-News, a newspaper printed
and circulated in said county.
IL. ST. Montgomery Webster,
A true copy. Judge of Probate
Bessie Duffy.
Dep. Reg. of Probate. Dec. Il
The Belding banner-news., 1921-12-21
Cars Go Like Hot Cakes

Edwin Thompson and Charles
Bashford went to Flint on the early
morning train leaving for Ionia on
Monday and from there they went
to Flint, where they secured two new
Chevrolet cars and drove them back
west of the city, while Mr.. Bashford
liked the action Of the other so well
that he decided to keep it himself.
Mr.. Thompson saws that he has sew
eral more sold and that the Chevro-
lets are go 'ng like hot cakes. He has
sold four more than his quota for
the month of December and advises
that the proper thing for those peo,
pie who wish a car in the spring to
place their order now so that they
will get it when they want it,
The Belding banner-news., 1921-12-21
New Savings Certificates

Postmaster ". F. Bricker has re-
ceived his allotment of the New Is
sue of Treasury Savings Certificates
and is now in position to receive sub
scriptions from any person having
from $40 to $4,000 to invest The
new certificates yield 1-2 per cent
compounded semiannually. Money in
vested at this rate increases 25 per-
cent in 5 years. For every $50 in
vested this month, the government
will pay $25 in years; and for ev-
cry $4,000 invested, the Government
will pay $4,000. In view of the fact
that these certificates make ideal
Christmas gifts, Postmaster Bricker
fears that his present ollotment will
be oversubscribed.
The Belding banner-news., 1921-12-21
NOW THEREFORE, by virtue Of

NOW THEREfOkE Dy virtue OF
the power of sale contained In the
aforesaid everalsmortgages and in
pursuance of the Statute in such
case made and provided, the said
mortgaged premises hereinafter de-
scribed will be foreclosed by sale
of said premises at public auction or
vendue to the highest bidder at the
South front door of the courthouse
at the city of Ionia in said county Of
Ionia, that being the place of hold.
ing the Circuit Court for the said
county of Ionia, on Saturday, the 7th
ay of January, A. ID. 1922 at one
o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
The premises mentioned in said
mortgages is, described as follows:
Lot 33 of Subdivision of Lot 33 Of
Ellis Addition to the Village, now
City, of Belding, Ionia county, Mich
igan, according to the record Plat
thereof.
Dated, Beld'ng, Michigan, October
18th, A. d. 1921.
William F.Sandell,
Mortgage.
Fred l.. Warner,
Attorney for Mortgage.
Business address: Belding. Mich.
jan. 4