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, 1923-02-14
TERM OF
DIST COURT CLOSED
FRED MORRIS FOUND mot
GUILTY" IN FINAL CASE
OF SESSIO N

The present session of District
Court which has been going on for
the past few weeks, came to an end
on Tuesday morning when Judge
Metz placed the jury in recess and
departed for his home in Basin. The
present term is not yet over, so that
the jury may be called back at any
time, but it seems unlikely that fur
ther court with a jury will be held
before the May term.
A case which has attracted an I'M
usual amount of attention because of
the prominence of the defendent, was
the Morris case which ended on Tues
day morning at ten o'clock when the
jury after being out all night came in
and pronounced a verdict of mot
guilty"
Trial in the Morris case started on
Friday at noon. The prosecution
had the floor from Friday until Mon
day afternoon about four o'clock, the
state being represented by Park
County's Prosecuting Attorney E. J..
Goppert. and Fred Morris was repre-
sented by Paul Greever and William
Simpson who came in later in the
case to assist Greever.
Originally nine counts had been
lodged against Mr.. Morris, six of
which were 500 dismissed by the pro
scouting attorney following the hear
ing of several of his own witnesses.
Later all the remaining charges but
two were dismissed, which were (1)
as claimed by Bill Barlow, the sale to
him by the d~efendent of n quart
of whiskey at five dollars on Septem-
Der 21st, 1922, and (2) finding of a
key containing moonshine on the
Morris Ranch.
Early in the case, Judge Metz ruled
the prosecuting witness, Bill Barlow,
off the stand, stating that he wouldn't
believe the man under oath. Bill
Barlow's testimony was very con-
flicting and very different from that
given by him at a preliminary hear
ing. The state produced some eigh-
teen other witnesses but failed in it's
efforts to produce sufficient evidence
to connect Mr.. Morris with know
ledge that the keg was on his ranch
or to prove that he had sold whiskey
to Barlow. The moonshine opera
tions which Barlow had claimed we're
going on at the Morris Ranch were
found to have been done during
Morris absence while On a hunting
trip last fall.
The case was wound up on Mon
dav evening after Attorneys Cop
merit and Greever had made their
statements to the jury and after w.
l.. Simpson had addressed the jury
men for over an hour, explaining
that he had taken up the care along
with Greever without compensation
simply because Of his firm belief
after a study of the case, in the in
nocence of Fred Morris. Mr.. Simp-
son made a splendid address in which
he described Barlow as a paranoic
and gave several examples as to the
feelings of such a
The jury went to their room Mt
twelve thirty. Some thirty or forty
anxious court fans remained about
the court house for oven an hour in
the hopes of hearing the verdict but
were disappointed ms the jury re-
NAMED out until early the following
morning, though It is generally un-
derstood that the men stood 10 to 2
for acquital from the first ballot.
The case against John Bergman
was dismissed, and that Of Bill Bar
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BOTH LAMP|TT AND BRUCE LOOK
NATURAL" IN RAWuNS PEN
W. S. Bennett, Jr., Writes Interesting Article For
Enterprise Upon Recent Visit To Penitentiary

The exterior of the penitentiary, strange to relate, does not pre-
sent a foreboding aspect. In fact, its architectural design is a
distinct contribution to the drab, desolate surroundings of Rawlins.
The dollhouse, administration building, factory, the splendidly APP
pointed and modern hospital, laundry, and dining rooms are all en-
closed within a high, concrete wall, wide enough at the top for the
guards beat" The guards quarters, well, garage, blacksmith shops
and stock farms and barns are situated without the walls. The in
stitution, inside and out, is spotessly cean-kitchens, dining rooms,
bakery and laundry are models of cleanliness, renectng the splendid
efficiency of the present officials at the penitentiary.
, 1923-02-14
|CODY TESTED HER PATIENCE AND EN-
DURANGO SAYS "%JARALD|NE" EARRAR
Singer Tells Interviewer OF Incredible Hardships
Suffering While Producing Hell Cat' At
Cody, Wyo., Flies, Speckled Fruit, Fried
Eggs, Source of Terrible Suffering

You remember one of her pictures dating back four years, The
He'll Cat?" Not a pretty title, not to Miss Farrars tase, blu she
gave her best to it's making.
Every scene was made where the action was written to take place,
in Wyoming. The upper reaches of the Hudson River would have
done as well-but that country would have not shown her a prima
donna roughing it. Wyoming was rough as its native cactus and
dry as its alkai that rasped nose and throat and eyes. The star
had reason to live up to the title of her picture and to make this a
turbulent memoir rather than than what it is.
, 1923-02-14

ms many of us have wondered, what
thoughts were behind those furtive
eyes.
VIM. s. Bennett, Jr,
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w. C.T.U. DUES TEA
WELL ATTENDED

The w. c. T. U. dues tea held at
the home Of Mrs. w. I. Guild We'd
nesday afternoon was attended by
fifty women. Mrs A. A. Walsh OF
Westbrook was present and gave
fine address on Prohibition and the
benefit already derived from same
all over the United States, and gave
some interesting statistics as proof
she said that while there was still
great need CT watchfulness and
strict Acknowledgement that the
United States would never go back
on the Eighteenth Amendment that
Prohibition is here to stay. Mrs.
Lottie Kerr of Augusta was present
and gave an interesting report of the
Loyal Temperance Legion work be-
ing done in Gardiner under the ans
pieces of the w. c. T. u. She said
that they had "a charter members.
but the present enrolment was 70.
This organization meets in the
Parish House of the Episcopal
church every Saturday afternoon
and the children are taught the evil
effects of alcohol and narcotics. Mrs.
Walsh and Mrs. E. G. Moore gave
solos that were much enjoyed. Re-
freshmerts were served by the So
ici.l committee consisting of Mrs.
Alice Osborne. Mrs. Medella Keene,
Mrs. Henry Dodge. Three new
members We're added to the list OF
members which now numbers about
100.
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InvitatiOnal Dance
Very ENJOYABLE

Wednesday evening at Granite Cut
ters' hall there was held one of the
most delightful social affairs OF the
season. An invitational dancing
party was given to group Of friends
by Norman Gray. Moves Wheeler.
Harry Rideout. and Perley Choate.
Smiths orchestra furnished music.
Streamers made gay the hall. One
novelty dance was a balloon dance,
in which each couple tried to keep
their balloon in shape and intact
during the period Of the dance. The
prize for this dance was won by Mr..
and Mrs. Raymond Fish. Still an
other novelty dance. a spot" dance
was interesting and amusing. The
prize for that was won by Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Shepherd. Attractive
favors were given out during the eve
ming.
A number of games between dances
added to the pleasure of the evening.
The new and popular GOO Coo" fur
nished much fun. Other group action
games such as "Whirligig" and Co
ing to Boston" were played. At any
time during the evening refreshment
seeking individuals might obtain a
"hot dog" Noyes Wheeler was in
charge of that department, and in the
words of one of the guests. "They GER
tainly were good" At intermission,
ice cream was served. About 30 cou-
pies attended the party. and certainly
one and all had grand good time.
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Hearings Before
Education Committee

Representative Sturgis of Auburn
who had introduced the act provid-
ing for the use Of the English lang
uage in the legislative and judicial
business of the State. appeared IN It's
behalf Thursday afternoon before
the committee on education.
I'VE should do something to COM
pei the English language to be fos-
tered" said Mr.. Sturgis. I'm many
of different nationalities, we are get
ting away from it"
There was no opposition to the
measure.
Representative Jordan of Cape
Elizabeth sponsored the bill he had
introduced providing that towns up
on the written approval of the COM
missioner of education and of the
experimenting school committee
may vote to send high school pupils.
under certain conditions. to high
schools in other towns and make
special appropriation therefor.
He stated that the condition in his
town was such as mould necessitate
this act. There are 50 seats in the
town hall where the high school ses-
sions are held and there are 33 pu-
pills. making it necessary to send %
nearby places.
Representative Hamilton of Carl
bou said he had no objection to the
matter as it might pertain to Cape
Elizabeth. but he wished that the
law might not be made general. He
referred to the situation in his vicin-
ity where the law might mot work
out to advantage.
The last matter considered was
the act to amend section of the
Revised Statutes relating to the
sanitation of school houses. chang
ing the date from Sept. /. 1924. to
Jan. i. 1871. when all school build
inss shall be provided with toilet
1acliitles meeting at least one of the
minimum requirements set forth.
ana also providing that the toilet
vaults shall be at least 30 feet from
the nearest school ROOM
Representative Overlook of WASH
ington spoke in favor of the bin he
mad presented, pointing out that the
Farm Group Of the Legislature had
discussed the matter and that II
met with the approval Of most of
the farmers. He spoke of the hard
ship which it would work on many
towns to declare it necessary that
this work must be comuleted next
year.
Several other members of the
Farm Group spoke in behalf of the
bill
The situation in the country
schools was explained by DR.. A, O.
Thomas. State superintendent of
schools. and Miss Florence Hale.
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Would Be Governor
Candidates Meet with
PenObscOt Delegation

Two avowed candidates for Gov
ernor and a third man who has been
prominently mentioned in connect
ion with gubernatorial honors we're
guests Of honor at a dinner meeting
Of the Penobscot county delegation
and County Committee members
Thursday at the Augusta House.
mo political significance is at
tached to the gathering. it was
merely a social meeting and politics
were not discussed" said a member
of the delegation.
Mayor Albert r. Day Of Bongor
and Leon>F. Higgins of Brewer, who
are active seekers for the 1924 CUB
ernatorial nomination. and Presi-
dent Frank G. harrington Of the
Senate. who. his friends say will also
be in the running in the primaries
next year. along with Speaker Frank
ii. Holley of the House were special
guests.
Senator Morrison presided and
speeches were made by Mrs. Arthur
c. Nickerson of Bangor, State COM
mitteewoman for Penobscot; Ex-
Senator Higgins. Mayor Day and
Mrs. Porter.
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Old South Sale
Pleasant Occasion
Most Successful

The Easter sale held by the ladies'
of the Old South church Thursday
afternoon was a very pleasant affair
and decidedly successful. The vestry
still was gay with Saint Patrick s
day streamers from an earlier affair,
but the rest of the decorations were
suggestions of Easter The apron
table had Easter chicks and Easter
rabbits climbing up and down the
folds Of the drapery. The candy table
was particularly attractive. 4 we'd
ding party of lollipop dolls with
marshmallow heads made a delight
full spot of color. Besides the bride
with her vail. there were maids of
honor in pink and blue and Puritan
or Quaker ladies in lavender and
green. One plate of Iollipops had
staring eyes and grinning mouths,
made of Life Buoy" white circlets
cut in half. These and the dolls de-
lighted the children of whom there
were many as patrons. The candy
bags We're adorned with chicks and
bunnies. The bags and the dolsl
were the work of the Misses Morse.
Mrs. Lloyd 0. Powers was at the
head of the apron table. She was
assisted by Mrs. Fred Fuller and Mrs.
Austin. Mrs. Ralph Anderson,
member of the committee. was I'M
fortunately ill and unable to be pres
ent. as was also Mrs. Florence Rob-
erts. There We're attractive aprons of
all kinds and apron dresses on dis
play.
At the candy table were Miss Daisy
Skillin, Miss Helen Russell. Miss
Helen Chadbourne and Miss Lucille
Morse. The children's articles need
ca no decoration. The dainty wee
dresses in spring shades, the delicate
sweaters, were in themselves deco
rations. Miss Abby Eveleth had
charge of this table. The cooked
food disappeared almost before it
reached the table. Cakes. pies, cook
les. doughnuts, all kinds of goodies
just melted away just as they will
melt in the mouth of their fortunate
purchasers. Mrs. George Morse, Mrs.
Dana Skillin, Mrs. Charles Sinclair
We're in charge of this department.
The fancy work table was presided
over by Mrs. George Blake, Mrs. Wal
ter Spaulding and Mrs. Earle Paine.
An attractive decoration was a CEN
ter piece of wax flowers that had
come from Indiana. There were many
quaint and delightful novelties as
well as the staple articles in season.
able colors. The refreshment COM
mittee included Mrs. G.. A. Stafford,
Mrs. Ben Tenney, Mrs. Edward stew
ems and Miss Clara Stinson.
At $50 chatting dish dainties were
served. Mrs. w. p. Bradford, Mrs.
Lee Bradstreet. Mrs. Ralph Smith
and Mrs. Frank Rabbit presided over
the chatting dishes. Crawford wood
cock. cheese fondue and shrimp wig
gle were among the vfands of which
the patrons awaited themselves.
Mrs. w. p. Bradford was chairman
of the music committee. Under her
direction a number Of delightful
piano solos We're arranged. Mrs.
Bradford herself played, also Miss
Grace Blake, Miss Harriet Nutting.
Miss Delphene Andrews. The music
was much enjoyed by those who were
privileged to hear it.. The president
of the league, Miss Matte Snow, was
in general charge Of the sale. 49,
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Stearns. Brown

James f. Stcarns of Quincy. Mass,
a former HallOwell boy. was mar
ried Wednesday in RoXbury, Mass.
to Mrs. Dorothy Brown, daughter or
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hunt OF
Quincy. ana is passing his honey
moon in Hallowell the guest OIL ms
mother. Mrs. Albert Longfellow.
Mr.. Stearns is the son of the late
James f. Stearns of Hallowell. lie
passed his boyhood in Hanoweil ana
received his education in the HALO
we'll schools, later going to Massachu-
sctts, where he had employment.
During the World war he passed two
wears in service, one of them III
France. lie was captured In the AT
come forest and passed some Tune
in n German prison. After the arm
istice he was exchanged. He was In
Company + of the SIND Division.
He has many friends in Halloween
who wish hi mands his bride much
happiness. Both Mr.. and MIS-.
Stearns are exceedingly popular IN
Quincy and have host of friends
there.
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said, that she was not sure, but 0''|
lieved she was 81 years old"
Ecclesiastical teachings on w
cult also were described by the WI
ness. The first books issued. w
said, prophesied an ''in-gatherlns
the faithful" in three years
three years passed and 1t Del
necessary to change the litera!us1
So a supplement was issued IN wnn
the printer took the blame LOT ~
mistake" and set the in-gatae'u
at distant date.
Mrs. Hansell was regarded - ~
of the "144,OO0 immortals,
nevertheless she once thought
was about to die. Her recovery
the result. largely. of auto.suts1
ton, but at that time she saia ~
believed Purnen had "healed n
ITO doubt Is to be damned, ~"
nell told her when she began 70
faith i'm her immortality. She iau.s
to improve. however, and tne W.
leader again visited her. Leams
over her bed, he said, accord'nS
the witness:
81 say to you. Satan. come ~
of this woman 800
q He directed her to dress ana ~.
her bed, and in two weeks sas
travelling as q cult preacher:
To sustain their claim to imm"
tally. the witness said, PurneiI ~. N
his wife dyed their hair. PyS ,e|
would be ''as gray as a badger,
for that, she asserted.
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WEST GARDINER
Regular Session
OF CObbOsseecOntee.
Grange Interesting

The regular meeting of Cobbosse
contee grange on Tuesday, March 20.
| was attended by 81 members and 3
visiting members. Overseer +. S.
Collins presided in the absence of
master, J. w. Lowell. After the op-
ening form, singing by the grange
and a brief report Of the Pomona
grange meeting at Litchfleld, last
| week, by F. S. Collins, filled the hours
until noon, when dinner was served
to the members and a good rumber Of
their children, out of school in vaca-
| ton time whom we were glad to
have with us.
The afternoon session in charge OF
lecturer Il. l.. Snowe gave us some
very happy surprises. After STIR
ring song by the grange. instrumental
| music by Mrs. Beane and q song by
Rena Brown and Viola Wentworth
We're pleasing to all.
The reading by Karl Collins. THE
Farm Bureau Family" was we'll chos-
Ell and was we'll received. The farce.
"The Sweet Family was then enact
ed by Mrs. Annie Gosline as Mrs.
Sweet. Mrs. Curtis. Mrs. Pettingill
and Mrs. Small as her talented
daughters. The bright, witty and
musical numbers they presented
aroused enthusiastic applause and
were highly appreciated by all. The
reading by +. S. Collins. Napoleon
Bonaparte' by Robert G. Ingersoll
was impressive. Mrs. Annie Tucker
read, "Why Farmer Boys Leave Their
Dads" NJ. /. Parker's song and en-
core were finely rendered. A reading
by Mrs. Kathryn Gosline was very
funny and also the encore. In the
roll call We're given choice selections,
real memory gems, stories, conun-
drums some local historical data and
a timely reminder of the important,
practical work of the grange. The
program was closed with a warning
by the lecturer. not to forget the roll
call for the next meeting, which is to
be held April 3.
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Alleges Purnell Paid
Continued from Page One)

in-law, who charge they were made
the victims of fraud by the colony
Mrs. Hansell brought her testimony
TO a climax with a passionate plea
for action against the House of
David, and a challenge to attorneys
of the cult to bring into court girls
she declared had been mistreated
by its leader. Benjamin David Pur-
nell. Girls of tender. age. now in
the colony. she declared, would bear
out the sensational charges of i'm
religious ceremonies
1ntercessicn of Woodbridge n.
Ferris, now United States Senator
elect, and then governor of Michi-
gan. was sought by the cult in 1914,
the witness declared. when a fed
eral inquiry threatened.
Mrs. Hansell, who was secretary
to Purnell, went to Mr.. Ferris home
at Big Rapids with Mary Purnell
wife Q fthe cult leader, with a plea
that the state institute an inquiry
to forestall federal action. Their
request was laid before the governor
at the direction of Purnell, who had
already fed the colony and directed
their efforts from his refuge in
Canada. the witness declared.
Several days later Purnell re-
turned to Benton Harbor and wrote
letter to Mr.. Ferris asking what
action he planned. The governors
reply. or any action he may have
taken. wa; not known to the witness.
At any rate. she said. no investiga-
ton was made by the federal or
state governments.
About that time rumors were
40 vi hat
planned by county authorities and
f'urnell summoned Chester p. o.
Hara. prosecutor. to the House of
Shiloh. his palace" in the colony.
Mrs. Hansell. as secretary to the
cult leader. was present, she said.
Purnell she continued, urged O'Hara
not to issue a warrant FOR him and to
quash plans for the inquiry. At the
end Of the conference, the witness
swore, O'Hara said he would see that
no warrant was issued and that JUS
tees of the peace weer so instructed.
None was issued, she said.
In what way was the favor recip-
rocated?" Attorney Walter Nelson.
for the plaintiff. asked the witness.
"Purnell discussed with me the
question of showing O'Hara his ap-
probation" the witness said. land
had me help him so through his COL
lection Of jewels. He finally selected
costly one. suitable for a stick pin"
did you see the stone presented to
O'Hara?" she was asked.
mo, but Purnell told me the pres
entation was made" Mrs. Hansell de-
clared.
In addition to the tunnel leading
from the ~House of Shiloh and a.
limousine held in waiting for sud-
den fight. Mrs. Hansell said Purnell
surrounded himself with an armed
bodyguard of 40 men to assist him,
should outside interference with his
practices require it.
When the witness was asked her
age. she was unable to give it. Pur-
nell had changed it 90. Often" she
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WINTHROP
AIi-pay Extension Meeting


The Winthrop Farm Bureau held
an all-day Extension meeting at the
Grange hall, West Winthrop on
Thursday with a good number in at
tendance. The speakers for the day
were Clarence A. Day. county agent
and Miss Helen Clark, the home DEM
onstrator. In the mems division
Farm Management was taken up.
Lantern slides on Labor Saving De-
vices and q discussion on Handy
Farm Appliances completed the pro-
gram. The women's division took
up the subject Of petticoat patterns,
and the day was passed in cutting
and making these garments, A fine
dinner was served by the ladies at
noon.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church met Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. p. J. Clifford at the parsonage.
Plans for future activities were dis
cussed and it was decide dto hold an
all-day meeting at the vestry in two
weeks with a dinner at noon.
The Ladies' Social Circle Of the
Congregational church held an all
day meeting Thursday with Mrs.
Margaret Foster. The day was
PISSED in sewing. A picnic lunch
was enjoyed at noon. The Circle ac-
cepted an invitation rendered by the
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ACTS SIGNED BY
GOVERNOR BAXTER

The following acts were signed
Thursday by Governor, Baxter:
An Act relating to the setting Of
traps in organized or incorporated
places.
Relating to exemption from taxa
ton Of the estates of war veterans.
Relating to the projection of Carl
bou.
Relating to night fishing in GER
tain waters Of Kennebec County.
Relating to printing and binding
ments.
Relating to close time on scallops.
Relating to fish weirs.
To close all hunting in a certain
territory in Lincoln County, to be
known as the Lincoln County Game
Preserve.
Relating TO suspension and revo-
cation OF lobster licenses.
Relating to annual statement of
conditions of insurance companies.
and providing penalty for neglect
to file the statement.
Relating to contracts with acade-
mics.
To incorporate the Knox Bar Ii
brary Association.
For the better protection of smells
in the Da,,ariscotta River.
To amend the charter OF the CITY
Emergency-An Act to incor-
porate the Yarmouth Water Dis
trict.
/ Resolves: Providing State
pension for Jane Anne Sewall Of
York.
For Increase of pension of Sarah
]. Everson.
In favor of Blanch A. Grant for
State Pension.
u Favor Of Leslie f. Jacobs. sec
rotary Of Committee of state School
for Boys, State School for Girls and
State Reformatories.
In Favor of WilmQre Quimby OF
haynesville for State Pension.
In Favor of the Reformatory for
Women for maintenance and other
purposes.
In favor of bridge over the st.
Croix River Between Nanceboro,
Maine, and st. Croix, New Bruins
| wick.
Providing a State pension for Ada
NJ. Cowan Of Sidney.
Providing a State pension for Hat
tie C. Knowlton of Liberty.
Providing State pension Tor
John B. Wallace of Lubec.
Appropriating Money for the care,
maintenance and repairs of Fort
William Henry in the town of Bris-
toll.
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JUDGE ATKINS
SEES WORTH OF
[JOuRNAL POLICY

Thursday. Mr,7Bert Townsend and
his group Of solicitors began can
wasting Gardiner in the interests OF
the Kennebec Journals reader SER
vice accident insurance plan. Among
those approached was Judge Will {.
Atkins of the Gardiner municipal
court, who as soon as the plan was
explained to him. Immediately
signed up for the policy. Attorney
Ernest l.. Goodspeed likewise un-
hesitatingly accepted the service
plan. The Journal representatives
will visit Gardiner homes for the
next few days.