The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1923-12-28


II Gipson of Bingham on a charge of
breaking, entering and larceny at one
of the Maine Central shops In that
town. Securing tools, it is claimed,
at the railroad building. Cushing at
tempted to break into the store of
Preble & Robinson at about / o'clock
IN the morning Night Watch Thales
Spaulding, while making his rouads
Of the village, caught the man red
handed and Immediately locked him
Up, securing the implements with
which he was trying to force an en-
trance. Before Trial Justice Lord.
The accused pleaded guilty to both Of
fences and stoutly denied ever hay
ing been in jail or convicted of any
offense. Under close questioning
by Sheriff Mooers, who recalled the
facts, Cushing finally admitted. it is
reported, wreeking a train on the
Bangor & Aroostook Railroad ten
wears ago for which he was sentenced
to serve ten years in the State Prison
1T Thomaston. He would thus have
served eight years, having been out
less than two years at the time OF
his arrest. Bonds were placed at
$4,000 which he was unable to secure.
little is known of his movements
since his release from Thomaston.
JAILED FOR VIOLATION OF GAME
= LAW
Abel Roderick of Long Pond was
brought to Jail December 10Th by
Game Warden f. P King, charged
with violations of the game laws. Tn
marked traps baited in some cases
With fresh partridge seems to be the
charge against Roderick. ". J. Pa
radis, a trapping companion paid a
7ne of S5 and costs of $3.50. Roder-
i"k, being unable to pay fines and
costs amounting to S43.59 was com
mited TO Jail. The hearing WAS held
Nefore Trial Justice II. W. Holden of
'ackman.
SULLIVAN CHARGED WITH lille
GAL TRANSPORTATION
William Sullivan of Hartland was
1rrested last Saturday near Newport
W Deputy Sheriff Carl Weymouth OF
'enobscot County on a warrant sworn
cut by Sheriff John A. Mooers. charg-
'ng illegal transportation of intoxica-
ing liquors. The accused was
hrought to Skowhegan by Deputy
Sheriff Kimball of Pittsfeld. Before
Trial Justice Lord he waived examin-
1tion. pleaded not guilty and gave
onds Tor his appearance at the next
'erm Of court This case is the re-
'ult of the same set of facts which
'0nyieted William Gray of Detroit
wo weeks ago and who is now SER
ing sentence in the SkOwhegan Jail.
ray pleaded guilty to possession OF
quor which the State claims was
owned in conjunction with Sullivan
nd was made possible by Sullivan
thinning that Gray had stolen same,
= is said, from him and had convert
d ii to his own use after the intoxi-
ants had been brought to Detroit
'rom Penobscot County and secreted
m Gray's premises The outcome
If the case will he watched with in
rest at the next term of court.
'ICTURE SOLICITOR GIVEN TEN
DAYS
A man giving his name as Herbert
Savoie who was taking orders for
pictures to be enlarged and. it is al
eyed. collected money in advance on
aame, was interviewed by Sheriff
A1ooers Friday. 1t is understood he
nrofessed to be doing an honest bust
'ess but left town Immediately on
'Oot,rgo'ng in the direction of Madi-
son. The deputy sheriffs at Madison
and Anson were notified to watch this
mans operations. The following day
he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff
Walker for intoXication and admitted
later To the officer, proving to him
also il is said, that the arrested man
was drinking what is known as can
ned heat" This, being mixed with
soda water. produced the desired re
suit but in reality is nothing more
han wood alcohol. He was given
'en days and later will be charged
with a more serious offense. obtain
.ng money under false pretenses, as.
Il is claimed he admitted using all
he money collected for the purchase
If the above named appetizer.
PAYS FINE AND LICENSE
REVOKED
Edward Groder who lives in BuN-
on. was arrested on Monday even
ing by Sheriff Mooers and Deputy J.
T. Thibodoau, while driving an auto
under the influence of liquor, it was
'laimed. on upper Madison street
after he had been in collision with
mother car, shade trees and poles.
Before Trial Justice Lord he plead
ID guilty and paid n fine and costs
mounting to $l129o His license
vas revoked
MEN PLEAD GUILTY OF
INTOXICATION
Three men. giving their names as
George L. Berry, Fred Seekins and
lanes Mcdonald and all claiming to
i've in Belfast, were arrested in
at an early hour Tuesday
morning while they were in drunk
IN condition IN an automobile on
Western aVenup in that town II is