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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09
EBFE MEN ESCAPE FROM COUNTY JAIL
|. RIFT ARE HASTILY RETURNED
..nd Between Canaan and Pittsfield after
.rceny from Mason Store in Canaan Village

rightly surmised that the men were in
hiding in the woods and securing a
farmer with shot gun he proceeded
to thick cedar grove and carefully
worked his way through it. Catching
the glimpse of smoke where small
fire had been started and working as
close as possible he got sight of one
man and demanded their surrender,
else he would open fire. In this
manner the men were forced to re-
main together until handculfed by the
officers and taken out to the road and
placed in his car. They were back
in the County Jail by eleven o'clock
Thursday.
The men gained their freedom by
cutting the window bar of the jail in
Il clean manner, indicating the use OF
hack saw. But ii was soon determ-
ined that small odfashioned case
knife. which the Sheriff had carried
into the Jail a few weeks ago for the
use of the three women prisoners
during their one days stay in Jail, had
mysteriously disappeared and was
never found by him. This knife had
been converted into hack saw and
the bar cut with it at the top. The
combined strength of three men
bending il inward made an opening
sufficient to admit the bodies of the
men with their clothing practically
all off. These are the three men
recently taken at Jackman for the
alleged theft of William Murtha's
Automobile after having stolen, it is
Il, oil h.Ft n u naT
field. Mass The men were presum-
ably passing through lackman en-
route to Canada with the machines,
which were recovered, and are now
awaiting the action of the Grand Jury
at the January term OF court. An in
ventory of goods taken at Nason's
store showed that $40. worth OF cloth
ing and shoes and $22. in money were
missing Only the most careful
search of the prisoners revealed the
last SIP which was in bills and was
found secreted in their clothing in "a
very ingenious manner. 1t was
necessary to rip the garments to INA
the bills. The money was about
equally divided between the men.
The Sheriff believes these young men
nave Il tflIlllHdl IttOId anu iit HN'h'CP
that one of them, at least, has been
connected with auto stealing in Mass
achusetts.
The escape down the side OF the jail
was made by sliding down the bars
from the window. grasping those OF
the window underneath il and jump
ing to the roof of the entrance to jail
basement and from thence TO the
ground. according to the Sheriff. One
of the men, who was taken with the
other three at Jackman, remained in
the County Jail but it is believed from
the appearance OF his clothing that
| he intended to make the escape with
| the others.
The capture of The escaped prison
ers was perfected quickly and the
officers are again to be commended
for their prompt and efficient actions
1t would indeed have been extremely
difficult for the culprits 10 have gotten
away through the drag net which the
sheriff had Laid for them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09
school. NEWS
lRv Orman Il. Richardson

tBy Orman f.. richardson
Gen Edwards is in the building
and will speak briefly before the stud
ent body" Can you imagine a re-
violation more dramatic and altogether
startling than that? That's how the
students OF S. II. S "doped it out"
when they heard about it. Five min
ntes later Prof Leighton's "call-to-
arms" had drawn a good four humid
red boys and girls, of various ages
from every nook and Granny of the
building and packed them like sar
dimes in to the study hall, the only
room in the building to hold them and
that requiring a good deal OF outside
pressure. The assemhlage was sea-
soned at various points of vantage by
the faculty. After the milling and
jolting around was thru and each sar-
dine had found it's place, every one
was electrified and overwhelmed with
Joy by being told that a wait of about
five minutes pended the arrival of the
distingue. Prof Leighton cautioned
the sardines to make no unseemly
outbreaks and to think of il as ser
ious occasion. just then in sailed
Mr.. Smith, the music instructor who
lead the jovial sardines in the song,
America. Instructor Smith elevat-
ed himself and asked the sardines
politely to elevate themselves; wher-
ever that was possible. Each one
bleated his best. altho handicapped
by the scarcity of pure oxygen float
ing about in the free space of the tin.
Other more or less popular songs fol
lowed and finally Instructor Smith
made his getaway" Following
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09
Frank p. Washburn, Commissioner
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AtrIn nlr vi,
STATE OF MAINE
Augusta. Oct. 2G. 1872.

Augusta, Oct 2G. 1922
Mr.. W f. Elwell,
Durham & Morrill, Co,
| Portland, Maine.
Dear SIR
From information gained yesterday
at conference with officials of the
United States Bureau of Entomology
| am convinced that We have very
threatening infestation of the Euro
pean Corn Borer in Maine, covering
large part of York County, and
even extending as far north as Scar
boro ! feel thai your Association
should be notified Of this fact.
The latest information we have re-
garding the habits Of this destructive
pest indicate that il will be very diff
licult of control as two broods are
produced each season and the female
moth has been known to fly for dis
lance of twenty miles. The only
known method of reducing the danger
which seems III all practical, lies in
fall blowing as the borer winters in
the base Of the corn stalk and II has
been learned that where the stalk is
buried under several inches of soil,
the insect cannot emerge in the spring
and the mortality is very great, even
reaching to ninety-fve or ninety
eight per cent. We are going to do
everything that we can to induce the
corn growers to pillow their old corn
land this fall. and of course action
must he taken very soon. ! should be
very glad to have your Association
cooperate with us in this campaign.
am not at all sure that our people
realize the extent of the danger that
threatens us in the advent of this in
sect and | wish that some represent
alive of your Association. or in fact
anyone interested In the corn bust
ness. might take the trip to Massa
chusetts and see for themselves what
has happened in the vicinity of Mel
rose and Arlington. Such a trip
should, OF course, be undertaken i'm
mediately as the farmers there are
now very busy with their blowing.
| should be very glad of any sug-
gestions that You or your Association
may care to make as to the best
method of meeting this emergency.
Very truly yours.
(Signedl f. p. WASHBURN
3w45 Commissioner
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09
Nentnortli-t ollinru

Ralph r. Wentworth aud Mis- liz
zie Marie Colhnrn both ol SkoVhr-
gan were quietly married NundT
evening last at >.3o O'Clock Ia,
Rey Herbert l.. Nichols al tn par
snnage OF the Centenary Methodist
Church The single ring service VIZ
used and The couple Mere attended lay
Mr.. and AIRS. Frank Foley urana
Wentworth OF SkoWhegaa. Mrs. Fu-
ley is a sister OF the groom
Mr. Wentworth is an electrician and
is employed locally by the Central
Maine Power Co His bride who j.,
the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Wilhm
Colburn Of Oxford junction. Nova
Scotia. came here TO train for the pro
fession of nursing al Somerset Hos
ptal. She has been a student Their"
for about one and one-half years.
The young couple received many
beautiful gifts including an electric
lamp from the groom'S fellow EN-
ployeeS They are residing FOR the
present at the home OF Mr. and Mrs.
c, J. Abbey. Mrs Abbey being al
aunt Of Mr.. Wentworth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09
| GEO. OTIS SMITH
SIGNS FROM SURVEY

b George Otis Smith of Washing
Md Skowhegan, WHO has long been
yoafd with the United States Geo
Fal Survey, and for some time as
Ilrfelur has resigned that position
iryop his entire time to the Fact
Ping Coal Commission to which he
appointed by President Harding.
ordihg 10 the law dictates it would
impossible for DIR. Smith to
la0 Government offices and he
resigned from the direct
PIP, believing that the coal com
bon was more important at the
Fenl time. The vacancy on the
|ogIeal Survey will not be filled
|rSer. and at The expiration of his
Of Office on the coal commission
September il is likely that Or.
HA VII he re-appOinted to his for
position on the Geological sur
Smith will speak at the Boston
Woman's club on November j.,
which he will come to Skowhe-
and the following sunday will
Y al the Bethany Baptist Church,
Fr3Ils 10 the men,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09

pc remains of Mrs. Nellie (Brophy)
FHgld, widow of William Belongia
/ brought here Monday night from
|l' Mass, and funeral services
+ held Tuesday forenoon from the
FHakng chapel of Lord & Cas-
Rev George Loring Tturlow
|of ol The Federated First Baptist
congregational Church ofiieiated
hebekah ceremonies were also
Iaeied. The body was Inferred
'ne Family lot at the Southside
lelere.
FS. Belongia was n native of Bing-
Oai lived for many years on
p''NaY lreet in Skowhegan. Eight
dfp She moved TO Haverhill,
D. Ia b" with her daughter. Miss
e e. Belongia but for the past
'ue family have been living in
~ hassa and Mrs. Belongia died in
'pnal IN that city from a com
tuoh OF diseases. The deceased
Eaea The congregational Church
Ao"hegln and was a member of
ma Rebekah Lodge. Beside the
Ellef already referred to there is
leud daughter. Miss Kathelyn
r. u Portland who was the daugh-
The late Mrs. Eva Belongia
T. ana who spent the greater part
n NE until she was sixteen years
aef grandmother's home Mrs.
fHsia was GS years old.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09

,nosn eight and nine o'clock last
to-. night after the Reporter
/, zone to press {. Davis Miller was
through the railroad yards at
,.sst end of the jail saw suspicious
a,ent4 among two or more men,
\ Whom seemed 10 be coming
tbr side of the Jail building
4 nj immediately TO the sherin's
and the sheriff Went quickly
.5 tbe iail and noticed that a bar
1 gsen removed on the south side OF
Nilding in the upper corridor.
sbfri0 Immediately entered the
and locked all the prisoners in
| r4Iis. ON checking up each man
,o,pd that three were missing,
dore Fremont, Leonard st. Law
I. boh OF Springfield Mass and
,ey4 Langevin OF Southbridge, Mass.
| sberjll then took an automobile
nroepcded 10 what was formerly
| first railroad crossing below W.
masses. meanwhile directing that
| ,ties Croeker OF Canaan, Hill OF
Erea1d Adams OF Madison and Cook
I,then, be notified and that Deputy
Icker should take the east river
IN The watch was maintained by
Sheriff until twelYe-th thirty and
men failed to appear as it was
eyed they, being strangers would
|, The railroad. Long before day
Deputy Croeker and the Sheriff
led Ilinckley, Shawmut and all
&4rred buildings between Skowhe-
and Fairfield. also going through
kgaierAille where they notified the
rr and came back by the middle
N NorridgpWock was also watch
and on Sheril1's return to Skowhe-
soon after daybreak word was
! lived from Canaan that the store
{Abhens Mason had been broken
and clothing, shoes and money
tn. # was Immediately suspected
lhe escaped prisoners were the
| Iv partieS from the fact that the
fe men left the jail with very lit
| rl0lning on and no coats. Dep
| Croker proceeded Immediately to
{aan. while the Sheriff again went
| lnckley. thinking that the
having obtained money would
&mpl to make their getaway by
going either 10 Hinckley or Fair
Deputy Sheriff kimball Of
field was ordered to watch the
road station in that town, while
officers oil Clinton and Burnham
ID mol be reached. The men did
| appear at Hinckley and Sheriff
l,rs continued on to Wateryille
Frr he searched the incoming train
En Bangor and then came back to
Erhcld where he was ready to take
ar aud proceed up the state road
fPitstipd when word came from
tThegan 10 Deputy Sheriff Hill
] thence 10 The Sheriff that Deputy
4 ker had gotten the men. The
! lure was accomplished by tracking
mpn To quite an extent in the dust
( hr highway bat ut the point about
Egae between Canaan and Pitts
! the tracks were lost Deputy
&ktr went ahead a few miles and
Ermined that the men had not
ID and also made detOur on
roads of that section. He then
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09
Gard OF Thanks

We wish TO extend heartfelt thanks
10 all our friends for their kindness
and words of sympathy in our recent
great bereavement; also for the beau
tiful floral tributes.
David r. Abbott
Waiter C.. Hobbs
Bell A. Hobbs
Athens, Me-. Nov. 3, 1922
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09

elbowed his way from the tin. the ~ar-
dimes let ont worse than before. Not
one sardine could have said he did
not enjoy the brief meeting with tbc
great general nor would h. ever lor-
get Surely : II :. might teel
proud that So great man ,holle
stoop to notice her in ms 'aar tAlu
the state.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09

A country child might like real,
live Christmas present this year in
the form of purebred calf or pig,
or trio of chickens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1922-11-09

It's good farm economies 10 grow
better products N loss cost
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
STATE COMMITTEE SAYS: GRE
MEMBER REGISTRATION"

THE NEWS is in receipt of a
circular letter from Mr.. John M.
Atherton, of Louisville, chairman Of
the Advisory Committee of the Dem
ocratic State Central Committee,
calling attention to the neces
sity of all Democrats remem-
bering the registration in the coun-
ty in July. The letter, which is of
the greatest Importance, reads as
follows:
1.-THE Advisory Committee was ap-
pointed by the Democratic State
Central and Executive Committee to
aid in securing full registration
of the Democrats on the 10 and IL
days of next July. In an effort to aid
in this purpose the Committee turns
naturally to the Democratic news
papers of the State to obtain the
widest publicity of the registration
days and to remind Democrats of
the duty they owe to their party
and their State.
There is reward awaiting
every voter who registers, as the
law provides, in the triumph of his
party and it's principles and policies,
and there is a penalty for failure to
register-the voter failing to regis
ter can not vote in the coming No
vember election when Congressman
are to be elected.
'The voter must not forget regis
registration days. To avoid this
usual excuse of forgetfulness, will
you not begin with the first issue
of your paper to give conspicuous
notice in every issue up to the week
of registration.
"Will not the papers give this
notice at least twice weekly? Will
you extend to the Committee the
privilege of sending you short COM
munications to be given prominence
in your paper with view of arous-
ing interest in different sections in
State as the development of the cam
paign may suggest,
''Forgetfulness = too busy to
register-men too busy with their
work-women too busy with house
hold duties-mothers too busy with
their children. These are the OBJ
stacles to overcome. These and all
other interferences can be overcome
by cooperation among the men and
women voters in every neighbor-
hood
Democrats should be warned
against Republican propaganda con-
demning the registration as useless
and expensive. This propaganda
will not keep Republicans from
registering, but is intended to Sc
duce Democrats not to register. Let
all Democrats beware of such tao
tics. Honest elections beget coura-
geous officials and are cheap at any
cost. Address all communications
to Seldom r. Glenn, Room 564, Seel-
bach Hotel, Louisville, KY"
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
A DIGEST OF THE REGISTRA.
TON LAW

Dates of registration-July 10th
and 18th, 1922.
Time of registration-from a. m
m. to 9 p. m, on each of these days.
Where registration to be held-At
each regular voting precinct IN the
State of Kentucky.
Persons entitled to register-All
legal voters, both men and women,
and all persons who will become 81
years of age on or before the follow
ing November.
Registration officers-Two judges
and sheriff and q clerk in each pre-
cinct. The two judges to be of op.
posite political parties; like diff
ference between the clerk and
sheriff.
Notice to be given-County Board
of Election Commissioners to give
notice of appointment of registra-
ton officers to the Sheriff of the
county.
Duty of Sheriff-The Sheriff shall,
within ten days next after said ap-
pointment, give each officer of reg
istration written notice of his ap-
pointment. 1t is the duty of the
county Sheriff to furnish a suitable
place in each precinct for the reg
istration.
Clerk of Registration-Notic
Ten days before registration, the
Clerk of Registration shall post no.
tices in at least six conspicuous
places in the precinct, stating the
time and place of the registration.
Return of Registration Books to
County Clerk-It is the duty of the
officers of registration to return
the registration books to the
County Clerk not later than three
days after holding the registration.
Duties of County Clerk-The
County Clerk shall make exact
copies of all the registration books,
and preserve both the originals and
copies in his Office. He shall also
keep a book showing the names of
voters who have changed their vot-
ing precincts, and to what place.
The original registration books
can only be taken from the Clerks
Office for use in any primary, special
or general election. or for use in reg
istrations or by officers appointed to
purge same, or upon order of Court
in any trial growing out of the reg
istration.
Purging Registration Books-At
the request of either of the domi-
nant parties, the County Board of
Election Commissioners shall, not
later than October 1, appoint two
officers for any precinct to purge the
books OF that precinct and who shall
meet on Tuesday after the first Mon
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGG
REVIEW

Demand for creamery butter has
been so good that even though pro-
duction is probably heavier at the
present time than ever before
known, stocks have kept we'll sold to
dealers wanting butter for current
use and for storage purposes.
Under present fine pasture condi-
lions, prospects are for good pro-
duction to continue for some little
time.
Marketing of live hens in produc-
ing sections has been extremely
heavy for the FAST ten days, indi-
eating that the number of hens on
farms is large, and now that the
laying season is about at an end,
these fowls are being sent to market.
Demand for fresh dressed poultry
also is good and even though the
marketing of fowls should continue
heavy, indications are for about
present values to be maintained.
: The movement of eggs at this
time of year is normal, but with
changing weather conditions, the
demand is now for eggs from more
northerly sections.
The government report of re-
served stock of eggs in storage
shows June first this year 1885,
600 cases, as against 6,S44,000 cases
same time last year, or surplus of
about 20 per cent. Under these con-
ditions, it would look as though
prices for the next few months
should be on reasonable basis to
keep eggs going into consumption
rather than ending them to storage.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
STEADFAST
CONFIDENCE
The Following Statement Should
Form Conclusive Proof of Merit
to Every Paris Reader

Could stronger proof of the merit
of any remedy be desired than the
STATEMENTS of grateful endorsers who
say their confidence has been undi-
minished by lapse of time? These
are the kind of statements that are
appearing constantly in your local
papers for Doan's Kidney Pills.
They are twice-told and confirmed,
with new enthusiasm. Can any
reader doubt the following? It's
from a Paris resident:
Phillip M. Heller, proprietor meat
market, 314 Second Street, says:
q have used Doan's Kidney Pills a
few times in the past and have been
greatly benefited by them. My back
was weak and lame and my kidneys
acted too frequently, causing me to
get up during the night. A box of
Doan's Kidney Pills which 1 got at
V'rden & Sons Drug Store gave me
fine relief. 1 certainly think Doan's
are a splendid remedy and gladly
recommend them to anyone" Estate
ment given November 8, 1860 On
November IL, 1920, Mr.. Heller said:
81 am glad to say the cure Doan's
Kidney Pills made for me has been
lasting. 1 gladly confirm my former
statement"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy
get Doan's. Kidney Pills-the same
that Mr.. Heller had. Foster-Mil-
burn Co., Mfrs, Buffalo, N. Y.
(adv)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
REPUBLICANS LIKE OSTRICH,
DECLARES SENATOR STANLEY

While Senator Thomas E. Watson,
of Georgia, was attacking Attorney
General Harvey M. Daugherty, no
Republican Senators were in their
seats, and Senator A. o. Stanley,
Democrat, of Kentucky, pointed to
''the attention the Senator is re-
ceiving from the other side" He
said that the Republicans, like the
ostrich, might 'stick their heads in
the sand, but about November they
will hear the people shout 'Daugh-
erty, Daugherty, Daugherty.'
Later a number of Republicans
took their seats, but no reply was
made to the Georgia Senator.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13


day in October. If the two purging
officers disagree, appeal may be
taken in the Circuit Court.
The registration officers to be APP
pointed by the regular Board OF
Election Commissioners of each
county in the same manner as reg
ular election officers are appointed
and not later than the goth day of
June, 1922, and annually thereaf-
ter.
Registrations is for the purpose
of purifying elections in Kentucky.
The greatest privilege enjoyed by
citizens is the right to vote. You
can not vote unless you register on
July 10th or 18th.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
Trial by Ordeal.

Trial by ordeal still exists In some
parts of Japan. II theft takes place
IN household, all the servants are
stequired 10 write certain word with
1he same brush. The conscience Is sup
fR0sed to betray its workings in the
waves Of the ideographs written. Trac-
! pg an telegraph involves such an ef-
;4oft of muscular directness and an
,llvided attention that this device often
(eads to the discovery Of the guilty
borty. The test Is, at all events,
nore humane than the ordeal Of boil
t{ng water, to which accused persons
pere formerly submitted In japan.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
ADVERTISING RATES

Display Advertisements, $1.00 per
inch for first time; 80 cents per inch
each subsequent insertion.
Reading Notices., 10 cents per line
zach issue; reading notices in black
type, 20 cents per line, each issue.
Cards of thanks, calls on candi-
dates, obituaries and resolutions and
similar matter, 10 cents per line.
Special rates for large advertise
ments and yearly contracts.
The right of publisher is reserved
to decline any advertisement or
other matter for publication.
Announcements for political Offices
must invariably be accompanied by
the cash.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1922-06-13
A Drauqhty Door.

Doors that do not fit very we'll are
often the cause of draughts. This
trouble may be overcome by cutting
narrow strips from the inner tube of
a discarded bicycle tire and fastening
them neatly down on the door frame.
If the strips are cut exactly to fit
they will not be noticeable, for the
rubber Is not thick enough to make
the door difficult to close, yet it will
entirely exclude all draughts. The
rubber also deadens the noise when
the door is suddenly banged-York
Post.