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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Important Plumbing Jobs Nearinl
Completion

w D. Sargent & Company have just
completed the plumbing at the KEYS
Fibre Company's new cottage at Good
VIII Farm This included metal
roof an American radiator heating
system, complete bath room, sever
al closets and lavatories, This addi-
ton to the Good VIII Association is
made possible through the generosity
of Mrs Mabel Reyes Averlll, IN mem
DRY of her father Martin l.. Reyes.
Sargent & Company are at present
at work on the plumbing OF the new
school building at Arson. Their
work consists of toilet, shower baths.
flush closets and lavatories. They
expect to finish this job about De
cember goth.
They are also at the present time,
installing new sewer and water sup
ply at Somerset Jail.
The new Miller G. Jones block, i'll
GLIDING the bank building at Nor
ridgewock, is also one of their con
tracts
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30

Last Monday morning Alvah Pom
erleau and Miss Rose Lemienx. both
of Skowhegan were married In the
Church OF Our Lady of Lourdes, Rev.
J. L. A. Renaud ,officiating. The we'd
ding march was played by members
of st. Cecilia Orchestra and members
of st. Mary's choir sang. High mass
was celebrated. The bride was
charming In a tomato colored gown,
wearing a hat in harmony and her
outer garment was a coat OF similar
shade. Attending the couple were
Miss Laura Lemieux, sister OF the
bride, who wore tan gown and hat
and Roland Pooler of Fairfield. Mr.,
Pomerleau Is native of Waterville
and formerly was in the restaurant
business in that city. He has been
here for FIVE months and Is proprle-
tor OF Pomp's Lunch in Railroad 50
He graduated from Waterville High
School and was at University of Maine
during the Students Army Training
Corps Mr.. Pomerleau is a commun-
icant at the, church of Our Lady OF
I.ourdes and is a member of the Elks,
Knights of Columbus, American Le-
gi0n and 81. JOHn the Ddptise ooSiosS.
The pride is the youngest daughter OF
Mr.. and. Mrs. louis Lemieux and has
been employed as a saleslady at the
Durgln candy shop and more recently
as an assistant at the ofiiee of DIR. X.
A. Derbyshire. She is a member OF
the Catholic Church and of the order
of the Ladies' bf St John the Baptist
Tho future home OF the young couple
will be on Mechanic street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Manford Galway Seeks Pardon

Asserting that during his seven
years confinement at States prison
he has become converted to the Chris
tan religion, Manford Galway oil
Skowhegan has just filed a petition
asking for his pardon from that In
stitution.
In his petition, Mr.. Galway sets
forth that he is now confined at
states prison where he has been
since Oct s. 1917, for the crimes OF
arson. escape from jail and assault
upon the jailor in so doing; that at
the time of his commitment OF the
first crime he was employed as a river
driver. that he got into bad habits and
had been drinking with others many
kinds of extracts. drugs, essences and
other substances containing alcohol;
that under their influence and not be-
ing accustomed thereto, he became
wild and insane knew not what ne
was doing and has never had any
recollection whatever of what took
place. and can give no reason why
he should have set any buildings on
fire as there was no feeling on his
part against the owners and no OBJ
jet in his so doing.
The petitioner further alleges that
when committed to jail for the first
mentioned offense and regarded as
hardened criminal, his fooling indig-
nation at what he regarded as unjust
treatment made him for the time be-
ing bitter against his captor and
caused him to conspire with others to
make the attempt to escape and as
sault on the jailor; that he pleaded
guilty to the crimes charged except
ing only the motives which controlled
him. That was in the supreme judi
cial court for Somerset County, that
he was sentenced by Justice Bird re-
spectiyely to not less than ten nor
more than Is years for the first Of
tense. not less than three nor more
than seven years in the second case,
and not less than 2l2 years nor more
than fiye years in the matter last
mentioned.
He further-tlecelares that at the
time of his commitment he was FL
years of age and his character not
fully formed and developed; that
since entering the prison he has de-
come converted to belief, and, as
he believes. to constant practice in
the essentials of the Christian religion
and feels confident that he has given
such evidence of his changed charac-
ter as to win the respect and conf
dence of the officers of the institn-
ton. He states that his health Is
now suffering from his seven years Of
confinement; that he feels he has ex-
ceptional mechanical ability which
will be of great use to him in making
a livlihood that his father and moth
err are beginning to need his assist
ance and that they have stood by him
Loyalty since the evidence of change
in his spirit and character, and he de-
sires to hereafter to show his appre-
citation.
The attorney for the petitioner. is
l.. l.. Walton of Foxboro, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Rescrlpt In Merrill VS. Hagoplan Case

The following rescript has been re-
turned in the Somerset county case,
Charles H. Merrill VS. Harry Hago-
plan. the motion of the defendant is
oyerruled.
The rescript per curiam Is as fol-
lows:
The plaintiff recovered a verdict OF
$313.56 for various items of black
smithing and wood working supplies
and sold and delivered to the defend
ant, being a miscellaneous lot of ar
ticles that had passed through fire.
The plaintiff claimed specific con-
tract for the entire lot at an agreed
reduced price The defendant con-
tended that the contract covered GER
tain machinery not delivered, with
the exception of one piece, and did
not cover the goods delivered and
charged for. The nature and scope
of the contract of sale were therefore
the points at issue.
Considering the credible evidence
of the plaintiff corroborated by dis
interested witnesses. the inconsistent
cy between defendants brief state
ment of defense and the evidence in
defense. and the unconvincing nature
of the defendants testimony when
viewed in the light of his conduct, we
think the verdict was amply warrant
ed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
The Late Hllliam O. PaHl

The late William o. Paul. who died
at his farm home 10 South Scion on
the 10th, was one Of the well known
citizens OF this section of the county
and through his long associations
with the people Of this vicinity. had
gained wide circle Of friends. He
was born on the farm where his death
occurred, seventy-fve years ago, the
son of William X. and Maria mans
field) Paul He was one OF family
of I've children Of whom only one
brother, Sbubael NJ. Paul of Boston
survives. The parents died when
their family was comparatively
young.
The deceased attended Somerset
Academy and in his early manhood
was engaged In teaching. Suisse
quently he worked as a carpenter for
few years In Boston but for long
period he had been engaged in agri-
cultural pursuits. He was charter
member OF the Grange at East Madi'
son and was also an Interested mem
Der of the Somerset Academy Alumni
Association. For several years ne
served the town of Scion on the board
OF selectmen. December 4th. forty
eight years ago. he married Miss
Lavina McIntire of Athens, also a
former Somerset Academy student
and school teacher, her death occur
ring on December 18th. last. From
this union, three children were born
Ernest L. Paul. a grocer in Scion
Bert w. Paul who resides on the
home farm and Miss Bertha l.. Paul
a well known school teacher of the
county.
The funeral services were held at
the house on October II. Rev. George
Loring Thurlow of the Federated
Church in Skowhegan officiating.
Burial was In the family lot at the
Southside Cemetery In this town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Eleanor Williams Coaches French
Farce

Many friends in Somerset County
will be interested In the following
article which relates to,the successful
manner In which Miss Eleanor VIII
.iiams, student at Wheaton College,
coached French farce Miss VII
liams Is the daughter of H. G. Will
liams,. postni aster and druggist at
Athens. The report. clipped from an
other publication Is as follows:
More than three hundred and fifty
people gathered in the Gym Saturday
night to view the Dramatic Clubs
presentation of the French farce,
Master Pierre Patelin." To many
IL was decided revelation that a
play written so long ago could keep q
modern audience In perpetual state
of mirth. Mary Ronald played the
part Of Pierre with remarkable un-
derstanding and power. In her de-
lirious scene she quite brought down
the house with her antics.
1t is always pleasure to see Anne
Rosenblatt act, for she brings life to
any play. AS Guilmette her panto-
mime was particularly fine. Most
realistic and infectious was her
laughter In the second act.
Edmere Britain is to be congratu-
lated on the scenery. The setting
was not only colorful and beautiful
but also ingenious. Curtains clever
" arranged, transformed brilliant
street scene into an interior which
contained, among other things, most
remarkable bed. Eleanor Williams
who coached the play. deserves the
highest commentator for her work
To the uninitiated 1t is a constant
source of wonder that such a com
plete performance can be gotten vi
In so short a time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Respectfully Referred to our Radio
Fans


viii anyone who can answer tn
inquiry In tho following letter pleas
with the Old Town Radi
20. as promptly as possible:
Old Town. Me-. Oct "a, 1924
Postmaster at Skowhegan,
Dear Sir:
have been told that last spring
several radio receiving sets of the
type Radiola VII-B were sold in
Skowhegan and one or more were
used, presumably by some dealer,
to give a public demonstration
with very satisfactory results.
l write to inquireif these were
given in a public hall of any con-
siderable size. and to ask if 1t
would be advisable to obtain one
of these instruments VII-B with
this object in view. that is, to give
free public demonstration in
City Hall to advertise and pro-
mote the sale of radio receivers in
general | would say no exhibit
ton in hall or church here has
been very satisfactory, and the
effect of these failures was worse
than If no effort had been made.
Kindly advise me of results
with this type of receiver in Show
hogan. If not conversant with
the matter. will you kindly refer
It to some active radio dealer of
your city?
An carly reply would be greatly
appreciated.
Yours very respectfully,
OLD TOWN RADIO co.
Per II. M. Durham
u LsC'
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
BANKRUPT's PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE

In the matter of Archie l.. Varney
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. John A. Peters Judge OF
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Archie J.. Narney of Pittsheld, in
the County of Somerset and State of
Maine in said District. respectfully rep
reyents. that on the 18th, day Of. octo,,
Der. last past. he was duly adjudged
bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property, and has fully COM
piled with all the requirements of said
Acts and OF the orders of Court touch
ing his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE he prays that he may
be decreed' by the Court to have a full
discharge from all debts provabls
against lis estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts. except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 18th day of September, y.
u. 1929. -
ARCHIE l.. NARNEY.
Bankrupt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
CITIZENS PLAN FOR
COMMUNITY HOUSE

AT a meeting of the citizens held
! Friday evening in the Municipal Court
room, the matter of purchasing the
First Baptist Church. property for a
community house was considered and
q committee on organization. plans
for finances and purchase of the pro-
perty was appointed. c. p. Merrill
! is general chairman of this committee
and others named thereon are w. H.
Cummings, Mrs. w. S. Stinchfeld,
Mrs. Ethel NJ. Christensen, Miss Mar
garet NJ. Chase, William Philbrick.
Bin w. Page, T. E. Greenway, Col.
S. n. Shumway, Col. Z. l.. Marston,
l.. II. Goldsmith and DR.. o. J GAIA.
Different citizens discussed the prop
osition and r. 7. Patten presided as
chairman. Z. F. Merrill, who was a
member of a committee previously
chosen to investigate the matter. out
lined the plans and told something Of
the building, which is fifty-fiye feet
long and forty feet wide. The pro-
position is TO sell the parsonage and
it Is hoped that the town will pur-
chase the small park which is tri-
angular piece of land at the juncture
of several streets. as this would be
one way of financing the proposition.
The First Baptist Church Society is
offering the property at an extremely
low figure and the fund which it is
now proposed to raise is 10000 1t
is believed by those interested that
the proposition is a very attractive
one. as 1t would doubtless cost $40.
600 to duplicate the structure. Col
S. n. Shumway spoke of the place as
nit hon
and mentioned the fact that the high
school lacked a place for basket ball
practice and for general gymnasium
purposes, believing that the First
Baptist Church offered everything to
be desired for a first class communi-
ty center. The matter of maintain
ing the same was considered and 1t
was suggested that A. o. Dostie, ply
steal director at the high school
might be engaged to permanently SUI
perintend the building and the young
peoples activities. Col ShumWay
thought it was time the citizens
should compete with other places
where the young people are no"
seeking amusement. c. p. Merrill!
said that the Boy Scouts organiza-
ton. which had recently been per-
fected. was now without place tor
headquarters and suggested that the
various womens clubs might be in
terested in the proposition. MIR.
Merrill added that buying the proper
ty tor a community house must be a
movement by the citizens. The mat
ter of expenses was discussed by q.
c. Marble, Rev George Loring Thur
low and Col. Shumway and it was
thought that $500 might cover the
annual expenses and Col Shumway
said that he believed that the Amer
can Legion would be willing to do
nate the results of their annual min
strel show for the cause. Mrs. w. )
Stinchfield thought that the women
would be much interested and the
matter of the distance of the property
from the center of the town was re
piled to by Col. Shumway, who said
that under existing conditions any
community house would have to be
built somewhere at one side Of the
town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Gard OF Thanks .

We thank every one who so kindly
gave us assistance in our time Of sor-
row. Rev. George Loring Thurlow
for words of comfort. The Sunshine
Society. relatives and friends for the
beautiful floral offerings. And espec,
tally do we wish to thank the KIND
neighbors and relatives who contri-
buted the beautiful bouquets OF
flowers with which her room was con-
stantly filled throughout her time OF
waiting,
Mr.. Jerry II. Larry
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon +. Buker
Mr.. and Mrs Jesse l.. Larry
Mr.. and Mrs Bertram l.. Larry
Skowhegan, Maine, Oct. 20, 1920
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BANKRUPvs PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE


In the matter of Fred l.. Hollis.
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Honorable John A. Peters,
Judge of the District Court of the
United States for the District of Maine.
Fred l.. Hollis of Pittsfeld. in
the County of Somerset and State of
Maine, in said District. respectfully
represents. that on the 18th day OF
October. last past, he was duly adj p.
judged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his pYop-
erty and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders
of Court touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE he prays that he may
be decreed by the/Court to have full
discharge from all debts provable
against his estate under said Bank
ruptcy Acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge
Dated this 18th day of September, a.
D. 1921.
FRED l.. HOLLIS.
Bankrupt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-10-30
Death Mystery Surrounds Native OF
SkOwhegan

Lewiston. Oct. 25.-George w. Lane,
whose body was found in Boston Har-
Dor today, has for many years been
prominent in business affairs in this
city. He was 81 years of age, and
was born in Skowhegan, but spent his
younger days in Pittsfeld. He came
to Lewiston about 40 years ago, and
he learned the mason's trade He was
associated with the late Almon }.
Gardiner of Lewiston. Mr. Lane
married Miss Caroline Gardner.
daughter of Mr.. Gardner.
For many years he conducted a
business under the name OF George
w. Lane & Co. and has constructed
many of the large buildings in this
section of Maine, his last big Job be
ing the addition to the Androscogg1u
County buildings in Auburn. lie had
recently secured the contract to con-
struct the new record building Tor
the State of Maine at Augusta. in
which the state records are TO be
kept.
Mr.. Lane left for Boston last
Thursday, intending to return today
He was in excellent spirits and the
finding of his body under suspicious
circumstances is a mystery to his
friends and relatives here.
He is survived by three sons. Al
mon J. Lane, George w Lane. Jr.
treasurer of the Lewiston Trust
Company, and Harry P. Lane. state
senator. all of Lewiston, and by one
daughter Mrs. Ralph l.. Cobb of Aub-
urn.
Later news indicates that MI Lane
was stricken with shock and fell
from the wharf into the water
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division

ON this 25th' day of October. \. y.
1924 on reading the foregoing petition,
it is
ORDERED BY THE COURT, that a
hearing be had upon the same on the
5tn day of December A. y. 1924, be
fore said Court at Bangor. in said
District. Northern Division, at ten
o'clock in the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published in the Independ-
ent7 Reporter newspaper printed in
said District, Northern Division, ana
that all known creditors, and other
persons in interest, may appear at the
said time and place and show cause,
IL any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioner should not be granted.
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED
by the Court mat the Clerk shall send
by mail to all known creditors copies
Of said petition and this order, ad-
dressed. to them at their places Of
residence AS stated.
WITNESS the Honorable John A.
Peters Judge of the said Court, and
the seal thereof, at Bangor, in the
Northern Division of said District, on
the 10Th day Of October. \. u. 1924.
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
a.. s.
y true copy Of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
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ORDER or NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine. Northern Division

ON this 18th day Of October. \. D.
1924 on reading the foregoing petition
ORDERED by THE COURT that a
hearing be had upon the same on the
5th day Of December, A. y. 1924, be-
fore said court at Bangor, In said
District. Northern Division, at ten
o'clock in tho forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published in The lndepen-
dent-Repurter, a newspaper printed In
said District, Northern Division and
that all known creditors, and other
persons in interest, may appear at tn"
said time and place, and show cause.
If any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioner should not be granted.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED
BY THE COURT. that the Clerk shall
send by mail to all known creditors
copies of said petition and this order.
addressed To them at their places OF
residence as stated
WITNESS the Honorable John A:
Peters. Judge Of the said Court, and
the seal thereof at Bangor in the
Northern Division of SAID District. on
the 18th dag of October, \. p. 1924
BABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest; -
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
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BANKRIPT's PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE


Ia tine matter of Louis Longuet
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To tho Hon. John \. Peters, Judge OF
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Louis Longuet Of Fairfield in the
Maine, iu said District. respectfully
represents that on the LIST day of
October, last past, he was duly. ad.
iudgsd bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that
he has duly surrendered all his proper
ty and rights Of property, and has fuily
complied with all the requirements OF
said acts ard of the orders OF the court
touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE, He prays that he may
be decreed by the court to have fuli
discharge from all debts proyable
against his estate under said bank
ruptcy acts except sAeh debts as are
excepted by law from such discharge.
Dated his LIST day of October \. u.
1874 .
LOUIS LONGUET
Bankrupt.
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PURCELL MUST REPORT
TO STATE OFFICER
Freed from Lie Sentence After Being
in States Prison for Four Years

James W. Purcell who has been in
State Prison since February II. 1921,
serving a life term for the murder of
Asa L. Entrekin, the station agent at
Embden, who was murdered in No
yember, 1920, was pardoned by the
Governor and Council last Friday.
The condition imposed in the pardon,
Is that Purcell must report to the
State probation officer every month
for two years.
Purcell was one of five "lifers'
whose pardon pleas were considered
Friday and his was the only one
that was unopposed. 1t was an ex-
tremely busy session, a total OF ten
cases being aired,
The four other "lifers' whose pc
titions were tabled we're: Edward
GRAHAM, formerly of Portland; Clio
yann Noto. formerly of jay; George
II. Champion, formerly of Newfield;
and Edward F. Cole, formerly of
Portland.
Col Sherman Shumway of Skowhe-
gan was counsel for Purcell, who has
peen confined at Thomaston since Feb.
-. 1921. He reviewed the testimony
10 the eject lHdt VIM hoh
come from Massachusetts to Maine to
be employed in the logging operations
had fallen into bad company and was
present when his two companions,
Brown and Spurlock. assaulted the
station agent at Embden. the attack
resulting in the death of the victim.
Attorney Shumway pointed out that
while Purcell was implicated with his
companions to the plot to rob the sta
ton agent, he was not guilty of yio-
lence, and when Brown and Spurlock
dubbed the station agent Purcell at
tempted to leave the scene but was
forced to remain through the threats
of his companions.
When the jurors had heard the evil
dence in the case they asked the pre-
siding justice if they could render in
the Purcell case verdict different
than the one in the cases of the other
two boys, but were instructed by the
presiding justice that as a matter of
law that could not be done, that the
three boys were all present when the
murder was committed. The jurors
returned to their room and several of
them still refused to bring in verdict
III RullLJ d6dliob uiNCAi' my OS''
ed the presiding justice II anything
could be done and were informed that
they had no discretion under the law.
While they brought in a verdict Of
guilty against all three respondents.
the jurymen did make an exception
for Purcell by signing a plea recon-
mending clemency. which although 1t
could not have any weight with the
court might be brought before the
executive council at any time pc
tition was brought up for his pardon.
Il. f. Merrill of Skowhegan. for
mer county attorney of Somerset,
spoke briefly of the Investigations he
made relating to the matter, pointing
out that Brown and Spurlock had
both declared that Purcell had moth
ing to do with the actual violence
which was committed on station
agent Entrekin.
A. II. Ward of Madison. who was
the foreman of the jury that heard
The case, and j. S. HaZeltne of Pitts
field, a member of the panel, testi-
fed as to the jurors deliberations
substantially as outlined by Attorney
SUBWAY