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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-24
BANKRUPT,s PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE

In the matter of Wilbur II. Wilson,
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. John A. Peters. Judge OF
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Wilbur II. Wilson of Fairfield, in
the County of Somerset and State OF
Maine In. said District. respectfully
represents that on the End day OF
February, last past, he was duly ad-
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Con-
gress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property
and rights of property, and has fully
complied with all the requirements 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 a 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 January, A
D. 1924
WILBUR H. WILSON
Bankrupt.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District Of Maine, Northern Division,

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District Of Maine, Northern Division
On this 18th day of January. A. d.
1924 on reading the foregoing petition
Ii is
ORDERED BY THE COURT, that a
hearing be had upon the same on the
29th day of February, A. d. 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 Indepen-
dent Reporter, newspaper printed in
said District. Northern Division, and
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 ORDEREn
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 or
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 January, A. D. 1924.
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
IL. s.
A true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest.
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
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BANKRUPT,s PETITION FOR DIS
CHARGE

In the matter of Jairus H. Furnish,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. John A. Peters. Judge OF
the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
Jairus II. Kurdish of Skowhegan, in
the County of Somerset and State OF
Maine in said District. respectfully rep
resents, that on the 18th day of Novem
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 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 7th day of January A. d.
1924.
JAIRUS II. FURBISH,
Bankrupt.
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BANKRUPT'S PETITION FOR n,
CHARGE

In the matter OF Abbie C. Furh,.
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. John A. Peters, jude.
the District Court of the United Sts..
for the District of Maine.
Abbie C. Furnish of Skowheean
the County OF Somerset. and Stat
Maine in said District, respectfn,!
represents, that on the 18th dav
November, last past, she WAS duly !;
judged bankrupt under the acts Of o.
gress relating to bankruptcy; that y
has duly surrendered ali her prons,t
and rights of property, and has fn,Ss
complied with all the requirement .
said acts and of the orders of Con,
touching her bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE she prays that Il
may be decreed by the Court to hay.'
full discharge from all debts proyah
against her estate under said bant
ruptcy Acts. except such debts as 4,
excepted by law from such dischars
Dated this 9TH day of January, Al
1924.
ABBIE C. FURBIsH.
BANKRUPT
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern Division

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine. Northern Division,
on this 18th day of January, A. y.
1924 on reading the foregoing petition
ORDERED BY THE COURT. that a
hearing be had upon the same on the
goth day.of February. A. ID. 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-
emit Reporter, a newspaper printed In
said District. Northern Division. and
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 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 day of January, A. d. 1924.
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
IL. S.
4 true copy of petition and order
thereon.
Attest:
ISABEL SHEEHAN.
Deputy Clerk.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine, Northern DivisisI

ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine. Northern Divisisl
~.
On this 18th day of January. A.
1924 on reading the foregoing petitlo
ORDERED BY THE COURT, that
hearing be had upon the same on O
10th day of February, a. d. 1924. "
fore said Court at Bangor, In ni
District, Northern Division. at u
o'clock in the forenoon; and that moth
thereof be published in The Indepenl
ent-Reporter. a newspaper printed
said District, Northern Division, q
that all known creditors, and 9th
persons In interest, may appear at Y
said time and place, and show caus
IL any they have. why the prayer
said petitioner should not be grant9
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERH
BY THE COURT. that the Clerk shal
send by mail to all known credito3
copies Of said petition and this ords
addressed to them at their places
residence as stated.
WITNESS the Honorable John
Peters, Judge of the said Court, az
the seal thereof at Bangor, in "
Northern Division of said District,
the 10Th day of January, A. d. 1924
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk
IL. S.
A true copy Of petition and ord
| thereon.
Attest:
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk
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Card of Thanks

Our dear one who has just passed
away had many years OF failing
health. During this somewhat dreary
period he received many kindly atten-
tons and for them was very CRATE
full. We wish also to make known
our thanks to those who were so kind
to him during his life and to us at
the time of his death.
Mrs. George NJ. Lessard and
family
Skowhegan, Me-, Jan. "a, 1924
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON
District of Maine. Northern Diyisi..

District of Maine. Northern Diyi,,,
On this 10Th day of January, A /
1924 on reading the foregoing petltIa1
ORDERED BY THE COURT, tina.
hearing be had upon the same on IN
goth day of February. A. ID. 1924 N
fore said Court at Bangor, In mi
District, Northern Division, at h
o'clock in the forenoon; and that noti1
thereof be published in The Indepss)
dent Reporter, newspaper printed h
said District, Northern Division, AM
that all known creditors, and oth1
persons in interest, may appear at M
said time and place, and show causl
IL any they have, why the prayer 7
said petitioner should not be grants2
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERE5
BY THE COURT. that the Clerk shsI
send by mail to all known credito1
copies of said petition and this ords1
addressed to them at their places ?
residence as stated.
WITNESS the Honorable John
Peters, Judge of the said Court. an
the seal thereof at Bangor, In N
Northern Division of said District. n
the 18th day of January, A. d. 1924 |
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
IL. s.
a true copy Of petition and orda
thereon.
Attest:
ISABEL SHEEHAN,
Deputy Clerk.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-24
Fourteen New Looms

There are soon to he installed at
the American Wooden Company plant
total of 145. The number employ
ed, when the mill is running full. is
about four hundred. The new looms
will presumably add about fifty to
those on the pay roll so that when
the plant is running to capacity four
hundred fifty will hereafter be about
the normal number.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-24
Card OF Thanks

We desire to extend heartfelt thanks
to our friends and neighbors for their
kindness to us during our recent be-
reavement also for the many beauti-
full flowers. Our appreciation is far
greater than we can express.
Harriet Il. M. Kennison
Helen M. Kennison
Madison, Me-, Jan "a, 1924.
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BANKRUPTs PETITION FOR Du

ChAHGE
In the matter of William II. Newmu
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. John A. Peters, Judge d
the District Court of the United Stats
for the District of Maine.
William H. Newman of Pittsfleld, /
the County of Somerset and State d
Maine, in said District, respectful
represents, that on the oath day h
February. last past, he was duly al
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Con
gress relating to bankruptcy; that i
has duly surrendered all his propen]
and rights OF property, and has full
complied with all the requirements
said Acts and of the orders OF Cour
touching his bankruptcy.
WHEREFORE he prays that he ma
be decreed by the Court to have a I'd
discharge from all debts .provabi
against his estate under said bant
ruptcy Acts. except such debts as an
excepted by law from such discharg,
Dated this 7th day of January,
d. 1924.
WILLIAM H. NEWMAN,
Bankrupt
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STATE OF MAINE

Supreme Judicial ca
In Equity
WILLIAM II. DULEY
VS.
RUEL b. NORTON and
CARROLL II. COLL1
Upon the plaintiffs application y
a time he set within which creditors
the partnership consisting of the
PENDANTS and the plaintiff In the ao1
entitled action shall present 'n]
claims to George II. Viles, the Rece1
appointed in said action as prayea
in plaintiffs petition, 1T is ORDEh1
that all claims against said partn9
ship shall be presented to said Recs1
err on or before the 21st day of FEN
airy, 1924, and that notice Thereon
given to all parties interested therJ
by publishing an attested copy OF
order once a week for three success1
weeks in the independents porteI,l
newspaper published at Skowhes1
Maine. said county, the first pupi1
ton to be on January 10, 1924
Dated January 2, 1924.
CHARLES ]. DUNN.
Justice of Supreme judicial wv
(SeaD
A true copy.
Attest: ., I'D
3w2 w. 7. SEEkINs CYL
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PLEASANT MEETING OF d. A. X,
Mrs. Mary n. Page and Mrs. Helen X.
Hight were H0stesses Mt Mrs.
Pages Home

A regular meeting Of the Eunice
Farnsworth Chapter d. A. r. was
held on Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Mary N. Page with Mrs. Helen
X. Hight assisting. After the usual
opening exercises two piano solos
were played by Mrs, Ethel Whittier
Ames and the business of the Chapter
was transacted. This included the
delegate to the Continental Congress
with the following alternates: Mrs.
Sarah s. Marston, Mrs. Mary M.
Greenway, Mrs, Edna Page Bunker
Of North Arson, Miss Faith Jayne
Hinckley of Hinckley, Mrs. Eva r.
Greenwood, Mrs. Helen K. Hight, Mrs.
Grace Coburn Smith, Mrs. Nellie e.
Chase, Mrs. Mary N. Page and Mrs.
Martha l.. Griffin. Delegates to the
State Council to be held In Bath,
March 10 and 20 were appointed as
follows: Miss Gertrude S. Weston,
Mrs. Florence Waugh Danforth, Mrs.
Nellie e. Chase, Mrs. Elizabeth A.
Marble, Mrs. Emma H.. Dunton, Mrs.
Ivanella Palmer of Hinckley, Mrs.
Viola Weston of Industry, and alter
HdIeS, MIS-. I1clcu -. w Chi ILL AVA ..
Georgia c. Wilson, Mrs. Birdena F.
Conant, Mrs. Vina Greenwood, Mrs.
Eta s. Merrill, Mrs. Laura H. Dns-
more and Mrs. Edith S. Philbrick.
Letters from two absent members,
Mrs. Sarah A. Hanson and Mrs. Mabel
Lunn were read by Mrs. Georgia c.
| Wilson. 1t was voted to give one
half the proceeds from the Chapters
Silver Tea to Opportunity Farm and
the other half to the International
College. Mrs. Ames played two more
solos and DR.. Julia Nay Kincaid pre-
scented the paper of the afternoon on
1.-THE Scadinavians," which was much
appreciated by those present. Miss
Gertrude Sampson was accepted into
full membership in the Chapter and
two names were presented. A
social hour followed during which re-
freshments were served by the two
hostesses. The meeting was a very
delightful one and was largely attend
ed.
The next meeting will occur on
February IS at the Library Parlors
when the annual silver tea will be
held. The committee In charge Is
composed of Mrs. Maude II. Avore,
Mrs. Alta Elliott, Mrs. Florence B.
Currier,' Mrs Emma II. Dunton, Mrs.
Ora w. Valliere and Mrs. Dora G..
McNeelie. Members will be priliged
to invite two guests. Mrs. B. G. w.
Cushman of Auburn. the state Regent
and Mrs. Blaine s. Viles of Augusta,
the vice state regent will both be In
attendance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-24

The Rest Rooms in the Dodge
Block are being greatly appreciated
by the many out of town ladies and
children. ~
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NOTICE

l give my son, Allen T. Fish, his
time and will pay no bills contracted
by him from this date.
MR. and MRS. AMOS c. HOLT
Norridgewock. Maine, Jan. "a, 1924.
Iva IA
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NOTICE OF FIRST MEETING OF
CREDITORS
In the District Court of the United
States for the Northern District Of

States for the Northern District OF
Maine.
In the matter of Archie L. Varney,
Bankrupt, In Bankruptcy.
To the creditors of Archie l.. Varney
of Pittsfield in the county of Somer-
set, and district aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the
twelfth day of October A. d. 1923,
the said Archie L. Varney was duly
adjudicated bankrupt; and that the
first meeting of his creditors will
be held in my Chambers. at 14S Main
Street, Fairfield. Maine, on the first day
the forenoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend, prove their
claims, appoint a trustee. examine the
bankrupt, and transact such other
business as may properly come before
said meeting.
Fairfield, Maine, January 10, 1924,
HARVEY II. BRAZZELII,
1w4s Referee in Bankruptcy
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Won Both Games Last Friday Night

Again both the boys and girls
basket ball teams of S. II. S. were
successful in winning both games
last Friday evening in Heselton Hall,
from Arson Academy and Madison
High School The girls played as
good game as they have played at
any time during this season, with
good team work, making the entire
game very snappy. The team work
of the Madison girls was also very
good.
In the boys game which was of the
usual snappy sort, there was excell-
ent playing on both sides. Both
visiting teams brought a large num-
Der of rooters with them from Arson
and Madison
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1924-01-24
Madison Boy with SellS.FlOtO Cir
Gus

Victor Robbins, cornetist, son of Mr.
and Mrs. William Robbins of 48 Sew
enteenth street, Bangor. formerly oil
Madison, will succeed AL Massey as
leader of the band in the Sells-Floto
Circus in 1924. Victor was with the
S. F. Show the past season and played
the indoor events with the Hagenbeo-
Wallace Circus under Don Montgom-
cry. 1t is intimated by those who
know, that Mr.. Robbins will have a
real circus band.
Mr.. Robbins while in Bangor
played with Bangor Band and in the
orchestras of local theatres. He is
now, and will be until the opening OF
the circus season. April 1, at Lake
land. Fla, as soloist with brass
band there.
Mr.. Robbins brother William who
plays a French horn. is also member
of the same band and will be with
the Sells-Fioto Circus this coming
summer.
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WILBUR H. WILSON
Bankrupt.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-19

be asked on eross-examination wheth-
er he has not been convicted of a col
lateral crime.
8. Where witness under cross
examination for purposes Of i'm
parchment has admitted conviction of
previous collateral crime, such con-
viction is conclusive and is not. open
to explanation. e.
a. Where during the course Of the
trial questions are asked which are
subject to objection, the objection is
waived by failure to make it when
the error, if any, might have been
avoided or corrected.
S. AS general rule trial court
will not be reversed for Objectionable
language of counsel during argument
to the jury not called to his atten-
ton by timely objection
Appeal from the district court OF
Steele County. Honorable A. T. Cole,
AFFIRMED.
Opinion Of the Court by Nuessle, j.
Mr.. Justice Birdzell did not patti
cipate.
Charles A. Lyche, Of Hatton. attor-
ney for defendant and appellant
George +. Shaferm, Attorney Cen
eral, Of Bismarck, +. r. Meldahl.
States Attorney, and r. O. Satire.
both of Finley, attorneys for PLAIN
tiff and respondent -
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-19
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORE
!. CI 0CIIRE

Notice is hereby given that that
certain mortgage, executed and de-
livercd by Eva ID. Sheldon, mort
gagor, to Frank O. Lowden, mort
gagec, dated the 23rd day Of Feb
ruary, 1911, and filed for record in
the office of the register of deeds
of the county Of Burleigh and State
of North Dakota on the 28th day of
February. 1911, and recorded in Book
% of Mortgages, on page 243, and
assigned of record by said mort
gage to John c. Seyster, will be
forcclosed by Il sale of the premises
in such mortgage and hereinafter
described at the front door of the
court house, ut the city of Bismarck,
in the county of Burleigh and state
of North Dakota .. the hour of two
o'clock y. NJ. OH the 28th day of
March, 1924. to satisfy the amount
due upon such mortgage on the day
of sale. The premises described in
such mortgage and which will be
sold to satisfy the same are des-
cribcd as follows, to-wit: The South
Half of the Northeast Quarter (Sh
of NED and the Southeast Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter (SEA of
NWA) and the Northeast Quarter
OF The Southeast Quarter (NEA of
SEA of Section Thirty-tp (32),
Township One Hundred Forty-two
l42), North Range Seventy
tTO West of the Fifth PRINCIPAL
Meridian situate in the County of
PurIeigh and State of North Dakota;
There will be due on such mort
gage ut the date of sale the sum of
Two Thousand Three Hundred Forty
SIX and 9l-l0Oths Dollars ($2,34G91)
and the costs and expenses of fore
closure and sale.
Dated this 10th day of February,
A. D. 1924.
John c. Scyster,
Assignee of Mortgage,
Oregon, Illinois.
Zugcr & Tillotson,
Attorneys for said Assignee,
Bismarck, North Dakota.
e 1926 3 4-l1-18-25)
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-19
EXPLANATION
IS GIVEN
President Criticized For Cut
ting Short Passion Players

Washington, March 1S.-Prcsident
Cooiidge's action in cutting short
Saturday program of addresses at
his reception to the Obcrammergau
Passion Players brought an explana-
tion from the White House today and
stirred up debate in the senate.
In letter to Anton Lang, the
"Christus" of the players, Mr. Cool
idge expressed pleasure that the Wis
itors camc'to the White House and
set forth that the only reason for
the incident was the fact that it is
not permissivc for the President to
receive public addresses from people
Of other nations except through
diplomatic channels.
The incident was taken up in the
senate by Senator Dill, Democrat.
Washington, who said he regretted
that the President had not taken n
broader and more humane view of
the delegations plea in behalf of
starving German children.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-19
FIRP0 WOULD
QUIT THE RING
South American Says He
DisIikes NOtOriety

Buenos Aires. March is. - Luis
FirpO, champion heavyweight of
South America, announced that he
intended to &bandOn his career as
q boxer after mis- meeting with Al
Reich. Firpo and Reich are to
fight a ~ round bout here April s..
Firpo said he was sick and tired
Of Mlgilism and uhc notoriety that
went with il. He had made enough
money, HE declared. to satisfy him
and he wanted TO retire an live his
own quiet life.
His decision to quit the ring,
FirpO went on. had been reached,
Notwithstanding pressure to the
contrary on the part Of numerous
friends in the boxing world. lie
received today from Tex Itickard
an offer OF Il half million dollars
for matches with Harry Wills and
Jack Dempsey. lie said he told
Richards agent here that he was
not interested in the offer.
do not think am saying this
just to make a sensation" Firpo
told the Associated Press. 81 am
tired Of managers, trainers and
promoters and of the whole boxing
game"
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-19
Usual Precautions Taken
MELLON AND
| WEEKS TO BE
CALLED UPON
Continued from page ~

AA''h pay
slating numerous conferences, in his
| Investigation with Muma and others
lin the film transaction, Holdridge
squoted Muma as the principal author
lof damaging charges against Attor-
Iney General Daugherty and also
William j. Burns, chief of the bureau
sof investigation.
Chief among the statements cred
|itcd by Holdridge to Muma and
(which Holdyidge finally reported. in
juno 1922. to Burns, concerning the
flight film affair, were:
The alleged statement by Mr..
Daugherty that: If YOU put this
across you ought to get brig cut.
mot less than so per cent"
Another alleged statement by Mr..
|Daugherty to Muma that he should
|take the matter up with Alfred r.
|Urion. n local lawyer previously
identified as participant in the
transaction.
Another alleged statement by Mr..
|Daugherty that the law prohibited
only transportation and not exhibi-
tion of the films.
An assertion by Muma that he had
things all fixed
Alleged admission by Muma of n
contract for the film exhibitions and
passing of one check, in Urion 8
presence, for over $4,000.
Woodbridge. buttressed his story with
copies Of his official report to the
department. cf justice and his own
testimony of interviews with Burns
ind others.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1924-03-19
BOUT STOPPED
BY COMMISSION

Newark. N. j., March ls.---Thc 70
round bout between Jack Delaney,
Bridgeport middlcwcight who con-
quercd Paul Bcrlcnbach at Madison
Square Garden Friday night and
Jackie Clarke, of Allentown, Pa.
here last night, was stopped in the
middle Of the eighth round by Chief
Boxing Inspector Platt Adams, who
declared himself dissatisfied with
Clarkcs showing
Inspector Adams ordered the money
of both boxers held up and announ-
ccd that he and State Boxing Com
missioner Bugbce would investigate
the fight.
Delaney was leading in points
when the bout was stopped. Both
fighters SPARED cautiously for the
first three rounds neither having
the edge. Delaney then took the
aggressive and led Clarke for the
remaining four and u half rounds
but neither fighter showed tendcn.
cy TO mix it.