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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

on therN IN the past nVe
years.
Because we keep our
men, make them part
ners, pay them large
bonuses 10 stay. Chang
ing men is expensive.
Because we conductth this
business in every way on
the best modern lines.
What buyers SAFE
The Studcoaker Light
Six Touring Car sells for
$I,045. Under ordinary
manufac turin 6 condi-
tons it would need 20
cost you from $1,000 to
s., 400.
On our Specialists the
difference might be $500
to 500.
On our Big-Six type
the difference may run
into thousands. depend
ing on the number pro-
duccd. For this car corn
pares only with the high
est-priced cars in Europe
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

The Indians We're very plenty in
Norridgewock and Canaan on the
first settlement.
The language of the Norridewogs
was one OF the most harmonious dia-
lects of the best of Indian times.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

T HE Studebaker name guaran-
tees to you the utmost in fine
l. car construction. For II years
it has stood for quality, for honest
workmanship, for square dealing.
1t has always stood for style and
class. Remember Studebaker car
riages - supreme examples Of fine
coach building
Consider our facilities-mark what
we have at stake. $o0,000,000 in as
sets, $5o,oo0,ooo in plants and equip
ment, $10,0o0,O0o in body plants
alone
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

! lei among this chain is big
Is Lake nearly five miles long,
Ice and cedar, birch and pine,
b in an unbroken wilderness as
Is the eye can reach. Here and
miniature islands, nntroubled by
seman's axe. throw their foliage
5 the waters edge, where in the
recesses shining salmon or glist-
trout gather. Across the
sweep of water, in close proXi-
to the little town of Jackman.
mainland rises abruptly 10
Il Of thirty feet, Just as if Nature
Intended that some one place
ID command an uninterrupted
Of the wonderful panorama
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

Note our multiplying
sales - the sensation of
Motordom.
tits fair to assume that
we can and do build the
finest cars and at Stude-
baker prices.
What is a fine car?
A fine car means the
best materials any cost
can buy. We use IS for
mulas for steels, each
known to be best for its
purpose. We pay a pre-
MUM of 1879 on some to
get the formulas exact.
Ali Studebaker models
are equipped with Tim
ken bearings. There are
few cars in America, re-
CARELESS of price, which
equal ours on this point.
In our Light-Six, FOX III
stan e, we put more
Timken bearings than
are used in any competi-
tive car, within $500 of
its price.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13

A bobeat was seen crossing the
road near East Madison village a few
days ago, according to report.
The town of Norridgewock Was di-
yided into five districts in the year
1890. and different citizens We're Sc
lected to provide for the wants Of the
schools
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13
WAYSOE Inn ON SOLON.
BINGHAM ROAD
Zenas Fletcher VIII be Proprietor
Location Two Miles Above
Scion

Zenas Fletcher, who lives about
two miles above Scion village on the
River Road leading from Scion 10
Bingham has been building Way
side Inn" He has it very nearly
completed and he and Mrs. Fletcher
will accommodate tourists and auto
mobile parties the coming 6easan.
Remember the place, stop. get a re
freshng drink or an appetizing bite.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-03-13
1928 Report OF Supt. OF MOxie Fish
Hatchery
The annual report of A w. Muir

ray superintendent of the MoXie
hatchery, which was filed Tuesday at
the department of Inland fisheries
and game, shows that no square
tailed trout eggs were taken at this
hatchery during the fall of 1922.
Received from Berkeley Hills
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
RAIN AND WIND
 HITS TUSCALOOSA
Farmers Of County Hindered
 In Cultivating Crops
(TuscalOosa Rureaul

TUSCALOOSA, Ala, June 9.-Tus- caloosa was visited by torrential rain and severe electrical storm late Sun day evening. A large cable was burn ed out by lightning and a large number of telephones were put out of cOmmis- sion. Farmers are suffering from the continuous rain and are backward in their crops.
 Issue Baseball Challenge Mems Bible class of the First Methodist church has challenged the Bible classes of the First Presbyterian church and First Baptist church to a baseball game to be played at an early date. The proceeds of the game if. played will go toward establishing a playground in West End and East End
 Entertains ChiIdren-Carrying out the will of his father, the late Samuel F. AlstOn, James F. Aston entertained 6O children at picnic at Riverview Saturday. Refreshments, bathing and other features were provided.
 To Address BOyS-District Agent James l.. Sidney, in charge of boys agricultural clubs of this district, will visit the camp of boys in Tuscaloosa county at Herrins lake, the week of August 4. He will spend a day and night at the camp and will bring a specialist with him, who will address the boys.
 State Board COming-A meeting of the state board of agriculture will be held in Tuscaloosa the early part of July. The board comes to Tuscaloosa for its July session at the invitation of trustees of the county farm bureau.
 To Aid ID. A. R. SchbOl--The local chapter of the D. A. R., will give a silver tea Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles IN. Maxwell,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
SLAIN HOTEL MAN
 BURIED IN ALBANY
Blood Transmission Fails To Save A. Lamar
 POindexter
Tennessee Valley Bureaul

ALBANY-DECATUR, Ala, June 9. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the First Methodist church here for A. Lamar Poindexter, well known hotel man, who died Sunday as a result of a wound said to have been inflicted by a discharged hotel clerk at Tybee Beach, Ga. The shooting occurred several days ago and every effort was, made to save the life of the wounded man. Blood transfusion was thought necessary at one time and Miss Elizabeth Poindexter, daughter of the shooting victim, gave of her blood in a vain effort to improve her fathers condition. The body was brought here today and interment was made in the local cemetery. MT. Poin- dexter was the son-in-law of Sam Frank, prominent Decatur business man.
 To Celebrate Fourth-Plans are being worked out which probably will result in big Fourth of July celebra- tion here. The Kiwanis club has ac- cepted a challenge of the Y. M. c. A. Bible class for baseball game, the proceeds to be used for charity. It is probable the game will be played on the fourth and a number of other ath- letic events arranged for the same time.
 Many Farmers In Town-Several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
NEW GIN PLANNED
HartselIe Plant To Be Ready For
 Fall Crop

AA0A bcCAO A1aAg AO DO ASOoAJ EVA
 Fall Crop
 HARTSELLE, Ala, June 9,-(Spe- cial. )-The Alabama Cotton and Grain company, a local organization, is mak- ing plans for the location of a modern ginning establishment near the cotton warehouse to be built in time for the fall cotton crop. The company was incorporated several years ago with capital of $50,0O0, with $25,0O0 paid in.
 Shares Degrees-Walter Rountree, a student at Vanderbilt university, divided honors with another classmate for the degree of bachelor of ugliness, a GOV eted degree among the students of the university. The honor is based on popularity. He has accepted a position with the county health department for the summer.
 Club Work Pushed-Boys and girls club work in the county is far ahead of what it was last year. Cleo Chil- ders was state champion of the Corn club work last year.. She lives in the Eva community and this year they have a club of 16 members, with the aim in view to make Eva the foremost com munity of the county in club work. To Hold Revival-Dr. B. B. Vlilette, world traveller, publicist, author and orator, will be here in a series of serv- ices beginning the fourth Sunday in June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
ELKS CLUB SUFFERS
 $5,OOO FIRE LOSS
Site To Be Selected For Mont.
 gomery Pythians Home
(State Capital Bureau)

MONTGOMERY, Ala, June o. Damage to the amount of $5,000 was done by fire at the Elks' club here early today. The fire started in a closet on the second floor and was noted by chauffeur a block away. The informant had trouble in obtaining connection with the fire department and the blaze had spread before firemen arrived. Much of the damage was caused by smoke and water and the club must remain closed for several days.
 Repair work will be started as soon as an adjustment can be made with the insurance companies.
 To Select Site-A site in or near Montgomery for the state home for wid- ows and orphans of Pythians will be selected by the building committee dur ing the week. The committee arrived in Montgomery today and made an in- spection of the various sites.
 Praises Veterans-General W. P. Screws, commanding general of the Ala bama national guards, has been advised of the excellent record made by veterans taking courses of study under the vet erans' bureau at the University of Ala bama. He received today letter quot ing a statement of President George ,H. Denny of the university with reference to the accomplishments of the veterans bureau trainees. "In proportion to their number they have achieved dis tinction equal to if not higher than that achieved by any other group in the uni- yersity," Dr. Denny stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
ANNISTON STORE
 IS BIJRGLARIZED
$86O Is Taken In Sunday Night Job At
 Kress'
(Annist0n Bureau)

ANNISTON, Ala, June 0.-An- niston experienced the first down town burglary of any consequence in several years Sunday night, when intruders entered the store of S. H. Kress and company and breaking into the safes made away with several hundred dol lars. Although H. A. Bargeon, man. ager of the store would not say po- lice officials announced $S60 as the amount stolen.
 The robbery which was discovered Monday morning is one of the most to deal with in several years. ln- dications point to the fact that it was committed by some one who was familiar with the location of the safe and who had planned and executed the robbery without the slightest in terruption.
 According to clues discovered Mon day morning more than one person was connected with the robbery as the heavy iron safe was moved a distance of approximately eight feet out of the office. Entrance was gained to the building through a second story rear window.
 Farmer Kills Negro-Louis Clark, young white farmer of near Weaver Station, seven miles from Anniston, was released on a $2,500 bond Monday morning, following his surrender to Sheriff w. P. Knighton on the charge of killing Jim Moore, negro farm hand at his farm at o'clock Monday morn ing. Clark is said to have stated that he fired the shot in self-defense as the negro was advancing on him with a stick and that they had grappled when the shots were fired.
 GrOttO Frolic Near-With the date of the big Kamram Grotto ceremonial but two days away officials in charge of the affair announced Monday that all is in readiness for their reception and all plans for the event have been Completed. Wednesday, July II, will be a gala day in -Anniston fraternity circles. A parade wifi. form at tue union station as soon as the visitors arrive here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
DRIVER IS HELD AFTER ACCIDENT
Death Of Boy Starts Agi- tatiOn At Gadsden For
 Speed Cops"
(Gadsden Bureau)

GApSDEN, Ala, June 9.-Roose- welt Thornton, 19-year-old negro, who drove the car that ran over and killed Glencoe Saturday, is being held in the county jail on a warrant charging man. slaughter. Forney Lindsay and Clifton Green, the two negro companions of Norton, were released from custody Monday. The killing of young Sims by the alleged reckless driving of these negroes has brought about an agitation for speed "cops." Many people stated Monday that it was dangerous to drive on the main highways of Gadsden. / Merchants Pay Fines-Between 40 and 30 merchants who were indicted for keeping their stores open on Sunday were hurrying into circuit court Mon day to plead guilty and accept fines of $10 each. Some of them are fighting the cases and they are expected to draw heavier fines if convicted. It is claimed most of the places that were closed during the blue law crusade are now wide open again.
 Mrs. 0. c. BOttOms-Mrs. O. c. Bot toms, wife of the principal of the Glen COG High school, died at Hamilton, Ala, Sunday morning and was buried there Monday afternoon, according to messages received here. She is sur vived by her husband and six daughters.
 Trade School Funds Raised-Secre- tary Butler of the Chamber of Con- merce announced Monday that nearly all the money subscribed to induce the location of the Alabama School of Trades and Industry here has been paid in and as soon as the committee makes it final report the board of trus- tees will come here to select site. Fourteen sites are being offered.
 Still Capturcd-Corn juice was trick ling from a 45-gaIlon still in Sand Valley Monday when Sheriff Leath and deputies stumbled on it, but not a soul was in sight. The plant was run ming as if it were an automatic affair.
 To Rebuild ROad-The Whorton Gap road leading from Duck Springs to Sand Mountain will be entirely rebuilt as soon as the county convicts com plete the Boaz cutoff, which was taken under contract from the state and fed eral aid bureaus. This is said to mean that large section of Sand mountain is to be opened up and included in Gadsden's trade area.
 Mrs. H. l.. Haynie-Mrs. H. L. Haynie, 42, was buried at Forrest cemetery Sunday afternoon. She died at her home on Coolidge circle in Ala bama City Saturday night. following protracted illness. She is survived by her husband and four daughters.
 Fined In Liquor Case-J. T. Duffey of Alabama City was Monday sentenced to pay a fine and serve six months at hard labor following his plea of guilty to a prohibition law violation. His wife was fined $500 for possession. Their son-in-law, Charlie Henderson, is in prison with them, having forfeited his bond rather than face trial on a whisky charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
REELECTED TO HEAD
 COUNTY SCHOOLS
Prof. Colebeck To Direct Hale
 Educational System

GREENSBORO, Ala, June a. Especial. At a recent meeting of the Hale board of education, Prof. E. L.. Colebeck was reelected as county super intendent for a term of five years. The resignation of Richard Muckle was re- ceived, and his place on the board was filled by W. H. Williams. MT. Muckle has recently moved to New Orleans to make his home.
 Cotton Crop Fine-The cotton crop in most parts of Hale county is doing fine. The boil weevil has as yet not appeared in any great numbers, though the farmers are using calcium arsenate so as not to be caught mapping when the weevil does invade.
 Fight Mosquito is con graduating herself on beginning the fight against the mosquito in time. There are very few, if any, and it is all due to the fight that has been waged against them since early spring. This campaign was inaugurated by the Study club, under the guidance of Mrs. Spot Williams and Mrs. Edward Sledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

came in to apply for a position as a
 Had any experienceT asked the city editor.
 Seven years of newspaper work" !" said the man. The editor asked where that experience had been gained.
 "I'lI not lie to you" said the other, although I know this will kill my chance to get job. But l swore in Sing Sing I'd go straight when 1 was turned out. My newspaper work was on the Star of Hope. Goodbye"
 "Wait minute,' said the city editor. ''1'll take you on because you did not lie. No one else shall know"
 He became the star reporter of his sheet. He had been the city editors standby for two or three years when one morning Vad of copy was put on the boss desk
 "The best news story I ever read,'' said the boss later. Maybe. l was prejudiced. But I have certainly never read a better one. With it was note.
 Goodbye the star reporter had written. I've got a chance to make good in a big way. You are the only one in town who knows anything of my past. I shall take back my true name and I beg that you do not rec ognize me, if by chance we ever meet. I wish to make the break with the past complete. You know, think, how earnestly I thank you
 That is all. But the city editor, now an ex-city editor, firmly believes that somewhere downtown is a man in a place of power, who was once reporter on the Star of Hope.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

form such duty, they should see to it that complete audit of the bank be made at least once each year by a qualified accountant. The examinations which we make are for the informa- tion of the state banking department, which represents the interest of the public and not primarily for the off cers and directors of the institution.
 "As stated before, we have endeavor- ed to impress upon the directors the importance of their office and their accountability under the law, for the proper management of their bank. Nu. merous cases may be cited wherein the courts have held directors personally liable for losses to stockholders and de- positors and, unless it can be clearly shown that great care and diligence have been exercised by them in the performance of their duties, directors may be facing grave danger.
 we request that this letter be sub mitted to your board of directors at their next meeting and a record. made on the minutes to that effect"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

hundred farmers were in the Twin Cities Saturday, a check by the Cham Der of Commerce today revealed. Many of the farmers were guests at a local theatre, where a special program was given for them. Next Saturday the Chamber of Commerce officials are planning a swimming party at the new Malone pool for the farmer visitors.
 Fifty Years With l.. & N.-Dick Rather, negro employe of the l.. & N. railroad here, has returned from Bir- mingham, where he was called Sunday to accept letter of commendation from officials of the road, a gold service but ton set with 10 diamonds and pension. It marked the end of his 50 years of service with the road.
 Mrs. Mamie Daniels-Funeral serv- ices were held Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Mamie Daniels, 62. The services were held at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Williams Barnes, Moulton Heights. ~-t.
 Swimming Popular-Free swimming classes at the Y. Nj. c. A. are interest ing a number of Twin City boys, ac- cording to S. D. Edwards, boys work secretary, of the institution.
 Entertain ShOpmen-Tickets to complimentary theatre party were dis tributed among the L. & N. shopmen Monday. The Albany-Decatur Cham Der of Commerce will entertain the shopmen at local playhouse.
 Anybody Lost A Coat?-Lawrence W. Norton, well known local resident, wnndorinU Nuhof ta do t. coat which came into his possession in an unusual manner Saturday evening. He was aroused by the presence of a trio of men near his home, he said, and venturing forth he waited at the corner of the yard until one of the men came close enough for him to grab. The man gave the name of Williams, but escaped while Mr. Morton held the coat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

When he was citiy editor, and the bitterest city editor that ever drove a staff with whips of scorpions
 Remember Irwin Cobb's bon mot, which Chapin quotes approvingly in his story of his life? Cobb came down to the office one morning to find the ty- rant of the city desk absent. "Where's s Chapin?" he asked.
 Sick" was the repliy.
 T hope" said Cobb, fits nothing trivial"
 But when he was city editor he was once kind to a cub reporter. Chapin was that way. He was merciless to four-flushers, but apt to be unexpected ly kind. The former cub visits Sing Sing regularly to see the man he once looked on as the greatest journalist in the world. Chapin was certainly Amer ica's greatest city editor..
 The ex-cub calls on him in the prison library, where he moves pallid among his books, and writes his little edito- rials for the Star of Hope, most pa thetic of publications.
 What does Chapin talk about" he was once asked.
 Nothing" he said. He never speaks"
 He did not whine at his trial, either He was quite sane, he insisted, when he killed his wife. He had planned to commit suicide, but lost his nerve. He made no plea for mercy.
 Chapin's story was. recalled by an anecdote told the other night. Tht city editor of one of the metropolitan papers was at his desk when a man
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
MISS sKTNNER GRADUATES

DEMOPOLIS, Ala, June 9.-(Spe- cial )-The many friends of Miss Julia Skinner, of the Old Spring Hill neigh borhood, will be interested to learn that she has graduated with high honors at the Biblical seminary, New York, where she has completed a two years course. She will have charge of the Bible homes in two state conferences for young people, one in Davidson, N. J., and the other in Danville, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10

ST. The proceeds of the entertain ment will be used for the Kate Duncan school at Guntersville, which was built and will be maintained by the state D. A. R.
 James Free Hl-James Free, a prominent citizen of Tuscaloosa, is re- ported seriously i'll at a hospital in Birmingham.
 Henry F. MaIee-Henry F. Malee, age 63, died Monday at his home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
TO REPAIR BRIDGE Highway Engineer Advertises For Work
 At Selma

SELMA, Ala, June 9.-(Special.) )-- W. S. Keller, state highway engineer, has advertised for bids on the repair work which will be done on the bridge over the Alabama river at this point. Plans and specifications are on file in the office of the state highway depart ment at Montgomery and also at the offices of the state highway department in Selma. The repairs will cost in the neighborhood of $30,000.
 Mrs. McFarland-Mrs. Hattie Me Farland died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. B. M. Newsome.
 Dallas Man Hl-The condition of R. D. Shuptrine, large land owner and prominent citizen of Stafford, Dallas county, is most critical, small hope being held out for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
Mnnhattdn Days And Nights
By HERBERT COREY

NTEW YORK years city edi killed his wife in 1918? He is
 Sing Sing and editor of the Star Hope Some of his friends hope his pardon these that Chapn had rather where he Think what freedom would to him Once the associate of the most
 right If he released would be poverty to oblivion At he might be recognized the city streets
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-06-10
STORE BURGLARIZED
$50 Worth Of Merchandise Stole
 From Opelika Firm

From Upe1lka Firm
 .OPELIKA, Ala, June 9.-(Special.) ) The Opelika Sales Store was burg larized last week and about $50 worth of merchandise was missed the next day. This same store had been enter ed by burglars fsy months ago.. The police are on the lookout for the guilty parties but no arrests have been made.
 To Tour EurOpe-Miss Annie Belle Burkhead, daughter of Mrs. W. D. Burkhead, left Sunday for New York, where she will join a party for three months tour through Europe.