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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
MANY CRIMINAL CASES ARE BEING
TRIED THIS WEEK IN SUPREME COURT
Steve's Manslaughter Case Assigned For Trial
Today--Adjournment Saturday

Supreme Judicial Court Will ad-
iouru some time Saturday. it is ex-
pccted as Justice Wilson is scheduled
10 open court in oxford County on
Tuesday The civil docket was drop-
ped Saturday in order that the Grimm
al docket might be taken up Monday
Evening sessions were in order last
night and tonight for the divorce hear
lngs. In case the criminal docket
should be concluded before the end OF
The week it is likely that some of the
civil eases assigned Tor trial will be
heard
BEANE. COMPLT VS. CARL
The case of frankie VI. Bcane
Complt ys Raymond Carl, both par
ties of Bingham was in progress at
the time of going 10 press last week
This MAS bastardy proceeding and
the case was first tried at the April
term this year but the verdict was set
aside and another trial granted. At
the first trial there was practically no
testimony which corroboratcd the
story of the complainant. Miss Beanp
and it VII largely a question of her
unsupported story against Mr.. Cars
whose story al the hrSt trial was not
contradcted in any material point by
any witness except Miss Beane At
the second trial however. the respond
ent relied largely upon the deposition
of John Madden, who is now with the
L. S. Army and who testified in the
deposition that he fMaddenD had i'm
proper relations with Miss Bcane at
the time when Miss Beane claimed
Carl had such relations with her. In
arguing the case 10 the jury Atty. Vii
liam Folsom Merrill pointed out that
the cross examination of Mr. Madden
in the deposition showed that the time
he stated he MAS with Miss Beane was
at the time she was staying with her
grandmother. Mrs. Gordon, while the
other testimony of the case indicated
that the time when she claimed to
have had such relations with Mr.. Carl
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

Wa When she sac AZ the home of her
Other grandmother. Mr.. Beaue. The
testimony also showed that Mis-
Beane had not been 1T her graudm9fb-
er Gordons 10 stay six months pre-
ious 10 the time in question ana eas
not there again until seven months
after the time in question. It furth-
or appeared that Madden after enlist
ing in the Army had been given d sum
mary court martial ana had later de-
serted from the army it was claimed.
also being claimed that he had been
arrested for desertion just previous f.
giving the deposition. and that he was
confined in the guard house at Fort
Preble al the time the deposition wa
taken Mr. Carl stated positively that
he WAS never with Miss Beane except
to walk to the Catholic Church Oh fhe
same street whore he lived and TIA.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
|REE THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTEND THE
(RR|DGEWOCK FAIR At ELMW0OD PARK
icing Results Pulling Contests Awards in
the Different Departments

results. Class for 1000 lbs. horses
and over was won by Frank keene
1st and End Benz Bulmer. 3rd; Ches-
ter kenney. 4th. Glass for $500 lb.
and over was won by Benz. Yeaton,
1st; Chester Kenney ID; George Aus
tin 3rd; VIM. Forsythe 4th. At one
O'Clock the races were called Start
err, Fred Weston, Skowhegan, timers,
II. y. Weston, Skowhsgan; 8. H.
Witham. Oakland, r.. L. Kimball King
field; judges, Elmer Whiting; Steward
Webb and Frank Caswell, Norridge-
wock; clerk, John Boone During
the afternoon several running races
were given by string of horses owned
by Ladd Bros. of Tilton, N. II. Earle
Jr. the guideless wonder, owned in
Pennington, Me. went . mile in 2.12is
Music during the afternoon was fur
Continued on Page Six
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
Pomona to Have Basket Picnic

Somerset Pomona will meet with
Hinckley Grange on Tuesday, Oct.1O
The address of welcome will be given
by the Master of Hinckley Grange,
Walter p. Hinckley and the response
by the worthy secretary of the Pom
ona, s. F.. Emerson. All of the prog
gram is to be furnished by Hinckley
Grange. A basket picnic dinner
will be served at noon. because of the
limitations of Hinckley Grange for
serving. The host order will furnish
coffee. Forenoon session opens at
1890 followed by degree work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
DISASTROUS FIRE At
RARTLAND
Valuable Registered Bull PeriShcs In
Flames. Dodge Car Burned

Hartland About 10 O'Clock Tuesday
forenoon the barn on the farm known
as the Harry Williams farm on Pleas
ant street, now owned by NJ. J. Stairs
of Washburn Me. was completely de
stroyed by fire, the farm was under
the management Of Mr.. Stairs son-in-
law, A. c. Russell About 30 tons Of
hay were burned. also large amount
of grain. All the machinery was de-
stroyed with the exceptions of Ford
son tractor which they were able to
save. A valuable registered Holstein
bull was also burned but was insur-
ed; also a Dodge ear completely de-
stroyed, with no insurance.
The cause of the fire is unknown
but thought to have started by a spark
from the train on the NJ. c. r. r. go
ing from Pittsfeld to Harmony, as the
train had passed shortly before the
fire was discovered. In thirty minutes
from the time the fire whistle blew
the barn had fallen in. This goes
to show the fire must have had a good
start before discovered and with the
strong wind ii went quick.
nc Ndlue vi Darn anu NldChiHVIS a.
it stood is estimated at $1,000, partially
covered by insurance.
This farm is noted Tor lis thorobrod
registered Holstein stock The man
agement now have sixteen thorobred
COWS, but these were ont TO pasture.
The residence. of Bert Deering
caught fire several times from sparks
in the strong wind. but were able to
be quickly put ont without any dam
age.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

"a Saturday everyone came from
and near 10 enjoy an old fashioned
prullural Fair and one of the best
t. races ot the season at Elmwood
H Aorrldgewock. Early in the
Eaalhg Fenders of all sorts of things
FAnehced to arrive and before noon
II aolng a good business. 1t was
Eals'ed that three thousand people
saqea The Fair in the afternoon and
Falnly II was a good 1atured crowd
aaNng come for good time and
E'eally having 1t without the old
aiuned rowdyism which in old
En- \, was so prevalent at such affairs.
rs We're erected where hot dogs,
'uuhd ready customers and Fair
'ae popular baker did big busi-
" noon serving baked bean din
y During the forenoon pulling
~sF occurred with the following
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
New ldea In Photography

Colby r. HUFF returned the latter
part OF the week from Maplewood
y. H., where he has been attending
the \. f. Photographers Convention
He secured many new ideas in the
line of photography and has purchased
a complete equipment for introducing
the silhouette pictures, which are
creating considerable enthusiasm in
the cities. 1t is suggested you see
Mr.. Huff and arrange for Christmas
pictures now.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
Attempts Suicide

Andrew Petley of Anson is in seri-
GUS condition at Somerset Hospital as
the result of having attempted sui
eide Monday by taking twelve bichlor-
ide of mercury tablets and then drink
ing iodine. Domestic troubles are
said to have been the cause of this
act II is not believed the man can
recover.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

l. Davis of Waterville the judge
|he poultry at the fair, a duty
n he has been performing at the
ts fairs in the state this fall, is
! position to tell something about
poultry exhibited at the Skowhe-
Fair. The quality is as good
Sen anywhere in the state" said
! Davis to the Reporter: I'm special
b the Barred Rock Cockerel
|En by George A. Innes was the
\ Of any ! have seen and | haven t
any as good in the state as the
|irdottes shown by Mr.. s,also
R |. Reds shown by A. A. Randall
Rose and Single-comb were in a
y by themselves. White Leg
b shown by Forrest Luce of Mad
we're very fine and quality good
Esh to show anywhere. Mrs. A.
! of Canaan showed Shepard
(cnas which were the best l have
anywhere in the state. Nothing
been exhibited in the state that
anywhere in the class with the
4 G. l.. Cleveland showed in the
(t Giant class"
Es vaudeville at the fair was OF
| best. 1t included various aero
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
Somerset Central Fair Financial Sue.
cess

The Somerset Central Fair was a
fnancial'success altho Treasurer Fog
Ter stated yesterday afternoon that it
was too early to present an accurate
account as all the bills had not been
presented. The indications are that
the fair association will have a good
balance when all matters are settled.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

|. oolored troupe which furnished
e,i,ors at the fair with consider
'n.,ortainment had one performer
,hpy did not proclaim from
.,,door stand. This was a tiny
|. nj unusual beauty which ap-
= IA he the pet of the performers
" which occupied conspicous
an the stage as they sang and
II
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

:, or the big automobile tent
tss ss'1 hears of the Clough Motor
'Ia'A On exhibition and attracted
~. 'p,,ontion. These bears have
aod at the Clough Farm since
Nns tiny cubs In the winter
's ,heir home in the bay NOW
N ~ clough barn. George E.
r ,nformed the Reporter that
@ ,ately added another bear to
w. TheirA growth is being
N' Y. With keen interest by people
4. section.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

Orders for Embroidery filled at Miss
Townes, Merrill Block,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05
FREST|NG S|DEu|GHTS ON THE SON.
[RSET CENTRAL AGR|CULT LTURAL FAIR
r,w Of the Features Some Patrons May Have
Missed in the Four Days at Fairview Park

batic stunts and trained animals.
Among the performers were Lorraine,
Harry Fisher, Valley 6. Thomas, and
Miss Lulu, contortonist of unusual
grace and ability. Crownes' train
ed dogs were also greatly admired,
am & Samantha amused the crowd
with their acrobatic stunts and the
cyclist and roller skate girl were real
artists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

! of the big assets of the fair
I,he st. Cecilia Orchestra of the
| Catholic parish which furnished
n for the concerts the first three
\, of the fair and for the vaude-
shows the first three evenings.
Whegan people have often HAD
!. to appreciate, not oniy tAs
kdid entertainment which they
I afforded, but the efforts OF
kr Renaud In the parish for the
al Improvement and the musical
hctlon given the members OF the
Ss,ra. At the fair the girls
hred in their new regalia of
!, gowns with cardinal ribbons,
velvet capes of cardinal and
knal hats with gold lace trim
IA Fr. Reanud himself played
J the aggregation on the violin
viii continue to do so for the pres
| b gain a better understanding of
kstral music and technique. The
PLAYERS will soon have uni
} corresponding to that OF the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

independent Reporter $1.5O a year.
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:. hoyond the automobile tents
P'u ~ midway was a chaise of the
w Iol Located as it was near the
p'' yobirles of transportation, it
p I, =, interesting comparison and
|. lesson in progress.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

\ wild West onoW puI OAA
mod stunts of lassooing, whip
|tiug and riding.
1 of the big attractions Thurs
|nrpnoon over on the horse pull
.,ounds was the fistic encounter
P,su two lightweight boxers.
we're Arnold and Donald Luce,
sons of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
and only four years OF age.
had ON a natty get-up of MILDLY
has and grey tights. The young
II make their home with their
b.parents Mr.. and Mrs. f. l.
kq of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-10-05

A sample of corn at the fair mea-
sured thirteen and one-half feet. This
corn was grown by f. NJ. Tinkham OF
81 High street, Skowhegan the B. F.
Eaton garden from seed in the dres-
sing used.
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

Others tainted. Frightened wait
ers ran about calling doctors and
the police and endeavoring in vain
to discover some sign of life in
the PROSTATE Waco Kid. 1t was
useless. His days were ended.
In the excitement no one saw
the slayer. Nor was any one able
to tell from what direction the
shots were fired. Since the Kid
was sitting near the door, it was
assumed that the assassin had con-
cealed himself in the portieres at
the entrance to the dining room,
and this theory was borne out by
witnesses who saw two men run
ming, hatless, from the hotel a mo-
ment after the shots were fired.
But the identity Of those men will
perhaps never be known.
Were they the champions of
some victim of the Waco Kid, who
were determined to carry VEN
geance to man the law could not
reach? Perhaps, but think it far
more likely that they were
enemies within the master black
mailer's own profession. -
At any rate, it shows the haz-
ards of a criminal career more
effectively than a thousand SER
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women who were seated all
around him.
He had made a few acquaint-
ances since arriving in st. Angus
tine-that was the Waco Kids
speciality - and everywhere his
bows we're returned with the
same cordiality that he displayed.
Not few of the faultlessly
gowned women introduced some
thing a little more intimate than
mere cordiality in their recogni-
ton of this unscrupulous director
of the most comprehensive organi-
zation of blackmailers in America
or the world!
Some were his intended victims.
Others were his Cures" seated
opposite victims of the opposite
sex. The Waco Kid regarded
them blandly and turned to his
menu.
All of a sudden five shots rang
out above the voices of the guests.
The Waco Kid staggered to his
feet, reached for his hip pocket
ant fell full length on the floor
dead!
Several women screamed.
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OGet the EWdenCe27k kHesz# eazgti5, 2a6ak 2Sfzet

MRS. CROFT-Let me 60. Quick!
(Bdrnes laughs triunpphdntIy. The
haH door opens and maid
enters.)
BARNES (edsily)-We didn't mean
to ring for you. We were near
the Enthusiastically pressed the
button.
MRS. CROFT-Quick! Call one Of
the buffers. He's a burglar.
BARNES Tightening his arms
around her)-Why, dear, you
know l never steal anything but
kisses.
MRS. CROFT-Mabel, call Davis
and Rawlings. (The puzzled maid
begins to back through the door
Just as one of the buffers Is about
to enter.)
THE BUTLER-What's the racket?
BARNES-Not too loud, please. We
didn't mean to call you. Please
don't say anything about this.
MRS. CROFT-He's a burglar.
THE BUTLER (sarcasttcally) Il
give notice, ma'am. I'll stay in
no house with such carryin's on.
BARNES-Now, now. But don't
say anything about this, please.
mrs. Croft begins to CRY and he
releases her, I'm sorry, honey.
walker suddenly steps through
the oindOto. He looks around
calmly and turns tOt0drd the ser
pdntS.)
WALKER-Mrs. Croft is right. He
is a burglar. (He thumbs back
his coat lapel, revealing his badge,
as he points q repolver at his con-
federdte, Barnes.) I'll arrest him.
ITO Bdrnes.) Put up your hands !;
remember, this gun Is loaded.
THE BUTLER-Do you wish to
take him through the hall, sir?
WALKER-We1l go out through
the window the way we-he came.
ITO Mrs. Crott.) I'm sorry /
didn't catch him before he both
cred you.
MRS. CROFT-Im glad he's only a
burglar. l thought maybe 1t was
a trick Of my husbands. He'll do
anything to get evidence to d.
vorce me.
WALKER (politely)-And he has
no reason?
MRS. CROFT-Only that he wants
some other woman.
WALKER-Well, this man Is only
a burglar; I'm sorry he disturbed
you. ITO BdrneS.) Keep up your
hands and step out through the
window. IL you want to argue
afterward. remember that this
gun is loaded. Barnes steps ou!
through the toindoto. Walker fol
IOtos, turning around to call back
Good night" Then he disappears }
CURTAIN.
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begins to pry among the bOdrdsJ
Here we are. (He Htts up q
bpdId and reaches into the space
beIoU.) I'll be damned. It's
empty.
WALKER-So it was a lie, after all.
l doubt IL she even knows the
place Is there.
BARNES-Oh, that's all right. I've
got some forged love letters and
other stuff I'll plant here. In a
day or two his attorneys can
search the place on a warrant,
and when they find this stun old
Croft will have plenty of evidence
for a divorce.
WALKER (stdrtled) - You're not
going to do anything like that?
BARNES--Why not? We're work
ing to help Croft. II we get re-
suits, what do we care how we
get them?
WALKER-I won't stand for
Listen! a footfdH Is heard In
the bedrO0m.)
BARNES (tri9htened)-Get out OF
the window, quick. Cover me.
I'll hide in the closet. (Bdrnes
slips the board back In its place
UithOut taking time TO plant the
fake Evidence. Walker disappears
through q tCidoio. Barnes rises
and Is about to turn out the light
OF the Uall Sconce Uhen the bed
room doors open. Young Mrs.
croft, clad in blue kimon0 that
pears in the do0rDdv. She Is
startled at confronting Bdrnes.)
MRS. CROFT-Oh, oh! I thought
| heard my maid. You're
BARNES-Not a burglar.
MRS. CROFT recovering her COM
pOsure) - What are you doing
here? Get out! "a quick glance
around the room shotos her the
reUOluer, lying on the tDfcker
table almost at her side. She
moves cautiously tot0drd IT,
BARNES-You'd better go back to
your room. l can't be interfered
with. mrs. Croft reaches the
side of the table, suddenly seizes
the reUoluer and points 1t at
BdrneS.)
MRS. CROFT-Now, I've got you.
(She steps back toiodrd the toaIl
and pushes a button. A bell rings
in the hail.
BARNES-You fool. It's not loaded.
Barnes seizes her and tt0ists her
toristS until she let's him take the
reuOluer.) Now, you'll bring in a
pack of servants just in time TO
see me retreat through a window.
(He heSitdtes moment.) No,
won't.
MRS. CROFT-Let me go.
BARNES-Ill stay. I'll compro-
mise you. guess old Croft will
get his divorce, all right, when
they see you in my arms. (He
puts his arms around her. She
is too pdnic-stricken to struggle
effectively. Voices are heard tn
the hail.
The Washington times., 1922-08-06

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good start with the lawson
company when | finished school
and I'm doing this as a favor 10
him. I've never met his wife
she's his second one-and it's none
of my business II he wants to
divorce her. She's too young for
him, anyway. l guess. But think
he's little INSCRIPTIONS in the
way he goes at it.
BARNES-So you don't believe his
charges about a correspondent?
WALKER-No. But If we find the
letters which he claims are here
it will prove he isn't just trying
to get rid of her for his own con.
venience.
BARNES saw her earlier in the
evening. A good-lOoker, too. Not
over thirty; he must be sixty.
himself.
WALKER (Opcning door at the
rear Of the right t0dl) - This
closets a good place to hide. So
you saw her?
BARNES-Yes. From some shrub
berry near the library window.
She was having a party. you
knOw-abOut fifteen couples play
ing bridge and dancing. l got in
the grounds easily. The gate
keeper thought | was a guest.
WALKER (mOuing totoard another
door at the front Of the right UdH.
Dhich he opens an inch or tUO,
then cIoseS)-Wish there was a
key in it; ii opens onto the hall.
Well, got in about as easily.
Had to fash this badge. me
thrOt1s open his coat and reredlS
star pinned UndCr the IdpCD
The gatekeeper thought | was a
detective sent up to protect the
guests, so he let me come on in.
BARNES surely got tired OF
waiting for you. Did you bring
gun?
WALKER taking a reroluer from
his hip pocket)-Yes, but it isn't
loaded.
BARNES-You poor fool, what's
the use of carrying one, then?
WALKER-I don't intend to do any
shooting.
BARNES taking a repoluer from
his otOn pOcket)-Give me yours
and you take mine; mines loaded.
(They exchange guns.) want
you to guard while I do the dirty
work. (Bdrnes drops the unload
ed rerolUer on a toicker table near
the double doOrS.)
WALKER-All right, but I won't
shoot.
BARNES-You1l shoot, all right,
II someone starts shooting at you.
Now for the letters.
WALKER-Any idea where they
are?
BARNES (kneeHng In front Of a
radiator betiDeen too of the t1in-
dotos)-They're supposed to be
hidden under loose board be-
meath this radiator. 1t seems that
one Of old Croft's buffers spied on
her till he got the goods. with
the assistance of q jack-Enife he
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