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The Washington times., 1924-05-06
TRUST CO. NOT LIABLE
IN ORCHARD LAND CASE

The Continental Trust Company
has been held not liable for funds
paid for orchard lands at Cumber-
land, Nd, to F. Mertens Company,
prior to its failure, by the Court of
Appeals. Suit has been brought by
persons who had purchased tracts
Of the orchard lands.
The trust company acted as trus-
tee for the purchasers. The lower
court denied the investors the right
to recover from the trust company
after the Mertens concern had
gone into bankruptcy and they ap'
pealed only to be defeated by the
appellate tribunal. : ,~
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

try II. ! have taken three bottles,
and cannot begin to tell you what it
has already done for me. do all my
work now and keep up the whole day
long without lying down. / have no
more headaches nor tired feelings. /
hope, every, woman who takes the
Vegetable Compound will get as much
benefit out of it. as ] have. Mrs.
PERCY w. RICHARDSON, r. F. D. No.,
Skowhegan, Maine.
You have just read how Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Com ound
helped Mrs. Richardson. She gave
It a trial after she saw what It had
done for other women. For nearly
fifty years Lydia e. Pinkham's Vege.
table Compound has been doing good.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
SPEECHES YOU
NEVER HEAR
By Nat N. Dorfman.

<<VXY HATS that? You have
" a surprise for your
" old grandmother on
her ninety-seventh birthday? Oh,
that's splendid, my grandson. I
am happy when ! know you are
always thinking Of me. No, what
is the surprise? What? A ride
In an aeroplane that flies 200
miles an hour? Oh, bully! I've
been looking forward to just such
an exciting event for years. be-
lieve it will do my weak heart and
rheumatism, not to mention
asthma, a world Of good Wheel!
Let's go! And make it $50 miles
an hour. grandson. will your"
Discipline? Bah? I don't be-
lieve in 1t. think it is too
reminiscent of the war when
everybody was a soldier. 1 think
it leads to arrogance on the part
of those in command. Certain It
is that it does not help build
character. Let people use initia-
tive. That is my motto. / be-
Iieve everyone should do as they
darn please. Who am /? Oh,
the principal Of a public SCHOOL,
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
FOUL BALLS

The busybody at the office who
considers 1t her duty to start TAX
ing up collection for some
body or something whenever the
occasion warrants.
The kindly old gentleman who
comes along when you and your
sweetie are parked In hammock,
and relates "reminiscences Of his
boyhood days with the Confeder-
ate ARM at the Battle Of Shiloh.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

around 70 90 my
work without be-
ing all tired out
so / would have
to lie down. One
day when ] was
reading the paper
] saw the Lydia
E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound
advertisenentand
saw whatit did for
other women, so I
fhOI1oht II wn1lld
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
England Scraps Old .Warships

LONDON, May 6.-Since the
armistice, obsolete warships OK
e2O, 100000 and $22,500, 900. An.
nouncement to this effect was made
recently in the House of Commons.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
UNCLE EZRA
OBSERVES

r ULYET JINKS has got her!
!. self up in all the Spring
e. styles that are goin', an the
reform, society is. hayin' another
conniption fit,
Jim Dubbs says this is a hard
world. When you don't. have to
shovel snow the grass needs
mowin'.
II I knowed as much as some
OF them there flappers / wouldn't
need no village lib'ty.
Doctors is fellers we hire to
tell us what we can't do an make
MS do it.
Emmy FILTER Isl the stubborn
est critter ever see. Two mules
amt got nothin' on her.
Boys down behind the stove in
The village store is now kickin'
because they got to sit out an
do somethin' or other. :
I've noticed that. empty heads
generally goes round maxim the
most noise. .,r'%"$t
When the village band gifts to
playin' a poplar song nobody
can't tell what It is.
Deke Spriggins is so darned
patriotic he hates to pay the in
come tax.
. Sometimes / wonder ii these
here investigations and SIGH is
worth what they cost.
Sim Tubbs kicks ag'in ev'ry-
thin. So does Browns mule.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

That a woman wants some
thing new in the way Of decora.
ton every day in the week, while
man will keep wearing the
same necktie until it falls to
pieces?
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

That a Judge will fine a man
$25 for fighting and then pay the
same amount himself for ticket
to a championship bout?
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
WHY is IT?

That the wife of a lawyer ever
believes her husband is telling her
the truth?
The Washington times., 1924-05-06
HEADACHE GONE
TIRED NO MORE
Gives Credited I. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. Hopes
Other Women win Benefit
BY Her Experience

Skowhegan, Maine. -"I was sick
most Of the time and could not get
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

I've noticed that. empty heads
generally goes round maxim the
most noise. .,r'@"st
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

Boys down behind the stove in
the village store is now kickin'
because they got to sit out an
do sonnethin' or other. :
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

Emmy Filter Isl the stubborn
est critter 1 ever see. Two mules
amt got nothin' on her.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

When the village band gifts to
playn' a poplar song nobody
can't tell what it is.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

Deke Spriggins is so darned
patriotic he hates to pay the in
come tax.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

Doctors is fellers we hire to
tell us what we can't do an make
MS do it.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

Sometimes 1 wonder ii these
here Investigations and SIGH is
worth what they cost.
The Washington times., 1924-05-06

II I knowed as much as some
Of them there flappers / wouldn't
need no village lib'ry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
Portland Citizen Has Something to
Say Regarding His Somerset
County Friend

Judge Benjamin F. Cleaves is we'll
known in his home city of Portland
and throughout the State. He has
gained an enviable reputation as an
attorney; is widely recognized as a
man having an unusual knowledge OF
public affairs. A part of his public
service has been rendered as secretary
of the Associated Industries of Maine.
In this position he comes in touch
with and is advisor for numerous very
important manufacturing enterprises.
His breadth of mind is such, however,
that the work for them in no sense
causes him to lose sight of Names
present and future interests broadly
considered.
During the referendum campaign on
the forty-eight hour bill. Judge Cleaves
speaking for the Associated Indus
tries, held several public debates with
Senator Clyde Fl. Smith. While holding
opposite views as to this Legislature,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
ROnd Conditions

Road conditions in the vicinity of
Skownegan are in fairly good shape
and the new state road between here
and N%orridgewock has been opened to
the public, although not yet complet-
ed. The road from Madison Center
north toward Scion, which has been
undergoing repair is practically done
and was opened up to traffic Tuesday
night. Work has been begun on the
road near George Fosters home in
Cornville with a large force Of men
and teacs. On the road to the Lines
work is still going on and William
Robinson has his section of the State
highway in the vicinity of Caratunk
practically finished and will move
his crew to the West Forks the first
of the week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04

eighteen hours a day, studying the
interests Of Somerset County and
of the state. Mr.. Smith Is a
specialist in public affairs. He
has spent his whole life in fitting
himself for public service. Per-
maps my situation, as a citizen OF
another part of Maine. has given
me a better opportunity to Judge
of and appreciate this. even, than
could his friends and n%eighbors
up there in the upper kennebec.
In commercial affairs II we
have a manager, superintendent
or employee who has become ia
miliar with his job, We don't or
dinarily replace him with another
man, be he ever SO capable, UNI
less there is some extraordinary
reason therefor. This same prin-
cipal applied to public service
would correct many of the evils
under which we now suffer. There
never was a time when we more
needed. not alone capable and
honest men, but men familiar
with public matters, as we do
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04

now. l don't know the qualif-
cations of Mr.. Smiths opponent
in the present political contest.
Granting that he may be equally
reputable, equally able and equal
ly resourceful, it would yet be
true that Mr.. Smith would sur
pass him in recent experience as
to the public need.
This reply to your brief inquiry
must have already gone far be-
yond' your expectation. | would
gladly say more did | feel that |
could put the case stronger. l
must in closing take the opportu-
nifty to express my regard and
best wishes toward the people of
Somerset County.
Very truly yours,
BENJAMIN r. CLEAVES
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
DIR. GAIA to Attend Unusual Medical
Meeting

DR.. o. ]. GAIA is leaving next Tues
day for Quebec to attend the Eighth
Congress de L'Association des Mede-
Gins de Langue Franchise de L'Ameri-
que du Nord. This is IN association
of medical men speaking the French
language of North America and will
he attended by five hundred French
speaking physicians. Among the
many speakers during the three days
will he professor Emile Sergent of
the faculty OF medicine OF Paris and
NJ. Rivadeau Dumas a delegate from
the French government. There are
many other notable speakers to at
tend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
Dunlap Reunion

Quite a numbers of st. Adams peo-
pie attended the reunion of the Dun
lap family. at Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Martins beautiful home in Dexter,
Saturday, August 30th. They were
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Varney and fam
lily Mrs. Pearl Merrill and sons Cliff
ford and Clayton, Mr.. and Mrs. Earle
Robertson and family, Mrs. Rose Rob-
ertson, Maxine Robertson, Harold
Robertson and family, Horace Var
ney. Mrs. George Croker, Carl and
Muriel Crocker, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Libby, Mr.. and Mrs. George Mitchell
and son Carlton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
Evening Program
Splendid Entertainment

There is to be a fine program every evening with entertainment worth
coming miles to sec. There will be a dance in the Exhibition Build.
ing Friday evening Nowhere in Maine can you enjoy more fun Iu
at the Fair on the nights of Sept. 91O-11-12. There's going to be al
great time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
District Nurse Made 12S Calls

Miss Anabelle Lancaster. the dis
trict nurse, reports 12S calls made
during the month of August in Show
hogan and vicinity. Sorosis, one of
the local women's clubs. was respon-
sible for establishing a nurse in the
town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
Last Dance OF Season at Lakewood

The last dance of the season at
Lakewood Theatre will be neld to-
morrow, Friday evening after the
show. This will be a confetti and
balloon dance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
Portland. Maine.
S~entember B. 1924
NV dear Sir

" aRAA .
You folks up in Somerset
are entirely capable Of managing
your own affairs, political or 9TH
erwise. This does not prevent
the rest of us from having an in
terest in the outcome OF your po-
litical contests nor render it at all
improper that we should express
an opinion regarding any of your
candidates. As 10 Mr.. Smith
will say that you could hardly ex-
press my approval OF him and his
publir career too strongly. We
differed as to many things. but |
always found him eminently fair
and approaching any subject with
an open mind. Al Augusta he
was on the job, from eight to
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04

Skowhegan Fair. the biggest and
best ever, will be held next week,
Sept. ., 10, IL and II.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04
Fair at SmithfeId October LIST

The annual cattle show and fair
at Smithheld will be held Wednesday,
October LIST.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-09-04

and differing on many other subjects,
they nevertheless, established a srtong
friendship. In reply to a recent in
curry, Judge Cleayes makes the fol-
lowing statement regarding his Som
erset County friend:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
FUNERAL OF FIRE
FIGHTER FRIDAY
BuddieS of Lieut., Barlow to
Attend in Body.

Funeral services for Lieut.. Fred
Barlow, 43, of 1926 Graceland Ave,
city fireman, will be held Friday at 2
p. m, from the home. Burial in Crown
Hill cemetery.
Barlow died while fighting a fire
at the home of Henry F. Campbell, 324
E. Thirty-Sixth St, early Tuesday
morning. Coroner Paul +. Robinson,
who held a post-mortem examination.
declared d ath due to carbon monox.
ide gas.
Barlow is survived by the widow.
Anna. his son, Hubert, u. two broth
ers, Willard and Carl, both Of Indian
apolis. and a sister, Mrs. Jean Ken
nedy, of Chicago.
He served two Army enlistments in
the Philippines and in the Spanish
American War. Shortly after his re-
turn he was appointed to the fire de-
partment.
The services will be attended by his
firemen comrades in a body and will
be conducted by the Rev. Carl A.
Hilderbrand, pastor of the Freedoms
Evangelical Church, 214 Parkway
Ave.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
WAR MOTHERS TO
DIRECT ACTIVITIES
FROM VET OFFICES
Establish Headquarters With
Disabled SoIdierS-FirSt
Meeting Held,

The Marion County Chapter Of
American War Mothers will have
headquarters in offices of the Dis
abled American Veterans Of the World
War, 440 n. Pennsylvania st.
The first meeting OF new directors
was held Tuesday afternoon in the
new headquarters.
Mrs. z. May Hahn. county war
mother, appointed these chairmen to
work with the State chairman: Mrs.
c. C. Jones, better films; Mrs. j. c..
Pohlman, finance; Mrs. c. Z. Line,
flag code; Mrs. Martha J. Stubs,
magazine; Mrs. Rose T. Watkins,
memory trees; Mrs. Thomas A. Odell,
Americanization.
Committee for local chapter work:
Mrs. Ella Alexander, chairman, and
Mrs. George Oiler, Mrs. Robert Fitch,
Mrs. Elizabeth Marvel and Mrs. NJ. J.
Hummel, ways and means committee;
Mrs. Martha J. Stubs, publicity;
Mrs. Harry Reynolds. program; Mrs.
Ella Aker, chairman Of the funerals
committee. with Mesdames Hugh Mid
ellsworth. J. c. Rybolt, Elizabeth
Marvel and W. NJ. Swain; Mrs. ]. c.
RyboIt, compensation, and Mrs. j.
Harvey Reese, relief
Mrs. Oscar Lewis is delegate to
Seventh District Federation Of Clubs
and Mrs. T P. Humphreys is delegate
to the local council.
A telephone committee, consisting
of Mrs. Akers, Mrs. L. B. King and
Mrs. B. E. Sturgeon, was appointed
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23

Perfection Buttsr Makes Riddles GrOw.-Adv.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
A Puzzle
a Day


The large square contains Is
smaller ones. each containing the
letter wv" Can you cut along the
lines so as to break the big square
into four pieces which may be joined
together to form two squares: one
containing nine sections; the other
sixteen? When the two new squares
are formed. the letters "W" must all
be upright, just as they are in the
drawing.
Yesterdays answer:
1884 7Se
Group A should contain twice as
many figures as B:
Group A Group 3
1, 2, 3, z. 8. 9. 4, 5. 8,
Total 80 Total Is
Several other answers are posi-
bic: as long as group A contains six
figures that total to 80, B will neces-
sarlly have three that total Is; thus
the proportions Of the number of
figures, and OF the totals are to /.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
"Children's Market" Is Subject

THE Childrens Market" is the sub
ject of an address to be given by
Henry Sterling Chaplin, Brooklyn,
n. y. Thursday noon at the luncheon
Of the Advertising Club Of Indianap-
oils at the Chamber Of Commerce. The
annual report OF the Better Business
Bureau will be presented. The club
will give a costume ball Feb. 1 at the
Wcman's Department Club, Seven
teenth and Meridian SITS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23

In slight disorders, such as occasional
constipation. sour stomach, gas on the
stomach and sick headache, one spoonful
Adlerika ALWAYS brings relief A Ion
ger treatment, however, is necessary in
cases Of obstinate constipation and long
standing stomach trouble, preferably un-
der direction of your physician
Reports from Physicians.
'''I found Adlerika the best in nv an
tire 81 years experience" (Signed1 DR.,
G. Eggers.
''I use Adlerika in all bowel cases.
Some require only one dose" (Signed)
DR.. F. NJ. P. Name given on request
Il have found nothing in my so years
practice TO excel Adlerika." (Signed) DR.
James Weaver.
After taking Adlerika feel better than
for 20 years. Haven't language to ex-
press the AWFUL IMPURITIES elimi-
mated from my system. (Signed) ]. Z.
Pickett
Adlerika is a constant surprise to peo-
pie who have used only ordinary bowel
and stomach medicines, on account OF its
rapid, pleasant and COMPLETE action.
1t. is sold by leading druggists every
where.
Sold in indianapolis hy H. J. Huder
and the Hook Drug CO, and other Lead
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
New Page for Court

Newton WATSON. 1886 ". Alabama
ST., will be succeeded Saturday as a
page in the Superior Court Of Judge
ia mes NJ. feathers. by Howard Rob
eI son, Jr., son of Howard Robertson,
dJputy clerk for Juvenile Court, it
was announced today.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
LIFE TERM GIVEN
IN MURDER CASE
Susie Robinson Found Guilty
in Second Degree by Jury,

Miss Susie Robinson. 25. colored,
was sentenced to life Imprisonment at
the Indiana Women's Prison on a
charge of second degree murder by
Judge James A Collins in Criminal
Court today.
The verdict was returned by jury
which stayed out an hour and half
and submitted a sealed document at
$50 p. m. yesterday.
The woman has been in jail since
June. charged with stabbing Theodore
Bradshaw, colored, in the heart.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
ROAD TO BE IMPROVED
Time of Action on Dixie Highway
Depends on Court Ruling.

The exact time the new Dixie High
way between Indianapolis and Craw-
louisville will become part Of the
State system depends largely upon the
Supreme Court ruling on automobile
license fees, John D. Williams. high
way commission director, declared
today.
Announcement Of intention Of the
state to improve this highway in
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
Rotary On Larger Scale"

Rotary activities will be conducted
on a larger scale than heretofore in
1924" said Arthur H. Sapp, Hunting
ton. governor Of the Twentieth In
diana district at the luncheon Of the
Rotary Club of Indianapolis at the
Claypool Tuesday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
PERRY HARDWOOD DIES
Charlottesville Undertaken Succumbs
at Hibernia Mills Summer Home.

By Times Special
CRAWFORDSVILL Ind, Jan. %.
Perry F. Harwood, 46, for many
years an undertaken here, succumbed
at his summer home at Hibernia Mills
along the bluffs of Sugar Creek.
He is survived by the widow; his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Har-
wood; three brothers, John H. and S.
N. Harwood of Charlottesville, and
George Harwood of Newmarket; one
sister. Mrs. Frank Morri son, and
stepdaughter, Mrs. Raymond Gray,
who lives in Michigan.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
WAYNE TOWNSHIP
SCHOOL DEDICATED
New Building in Use Today by
800 Students.

Students Of Wayne Township school
No. 20 began classes today in their
new building, following its dedication
Tuesday night under direction Of the
Mars Hill Lafayette Heights Civic
Association. About 500 children,
parents and residents Of the township
attended.
You can't have an education that
is decent unless it is founded upon a
respect for the American flag and for
Jesus Christ" said Thomas C. Howe,
former president of Butler College,
one of the chief speakers.
A flag and Bible were presented by
the Junior Order of United American
Mechanics.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
SULPHUR CLEARS UP
ROUGH Or RED SKIN

Any breaking out of the skin, even
fiery, itching eczema, can be quickly
overcome by applying little Mentho-
Sulphur. declares noted skin special
list. Because Of its germ destroying
properties, this sulphur preparation
begins at once TO soothe irritated
skin and heal eruptions such as rash,
pimples and ring worm.
1t seldom fails to remove the tor
ment and Disagreement, and you do
not have to wait for relief from en-
barrassment. Improvement quickly
shows. Sufferers from skin trouble
should obtain a small jar Of Rowles
Mentho-Sulphur from any good
druggist and use it ike cold cream.
advertisement.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
Home Made Remedy
PARMINT
Stops Any Cough Quick

Get from any druggist. one ounce Of
Parnint double strength, add to it
a little sugar and enough water to
make a half pint The minute you
take it, Ike a soothing, healing poul-
dce. 1t spreads, and relief comes a..
once. Children Ike It. too.-Adver-
tisement,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23

1924 was made through letter from
Governor McCray to A. M. Smith,
Charlottesville newspaper publisher.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
Hawkins Concern Receiver Named

By Times Special
MARION, Ind. Jan. 23.-John D.
Ferree has been appointed receiver for
the Welfare Loan Society Of Marion,
formerly a Hawkins Mortgage Com
pany auxiliary. by Judge ]. Frank
Charles in Circuit Court.
Petition for the receivership was
fled by VIII Williams as administra-
tor of his fathers estate, John I.
Williams, deceased.
In the petition Williams stated
that his fathers estate held preferred
stock in the society to the amount
Of So $50, and that $214 was due the
estate in unpaid dividends.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1924-01-23
Rolls From Side to Side
---Could Not Sleep
Gas on Stomach Prevents Sleep

Before began TO take Adlerika (intes-
dnal antiseptic) I could not sleep well,
especially on my left side and had pains
all through my stomach (gas). Thanks
70 Adlerika I am on my feet again"
(Signed) Samuel Payne.
Intestinal Antiseptic.
There is now offered to the public a
preparation having the DOUBLE action
Of an intestinal antiseptic and a COM
PLETE system cleanser. This prepara-
ton, known as Adlerika, acts as follows:
It tends to eliminate or destroy harm
ful germs and colon bacili in the intes-
final canal thus guarding against ap-
pendicitis and other diseases having their
start here.
1t is the most complete system cleanser
ever offered TO the public, acting on
BOTH upper and lower bowel and remov-
Ing foul matter which poisoned the sys-
tenn for months and which nothing else
can dislodge. It brings out all gases,
thus Immediately relieving pressure on
the heart. II is astonishing the great
amount of poisonous matter Adlerika
draws from the alimentary eanal-matter
Eou never thought was In your system.
Try It right after natural movement
and notice how much more foul matter