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Democratic Watchman, February 23, 1923, page 8
Radio Fans, Take Notice!
"To the fans in Bellefonte and nearby towns. You have received word from the broadcasting stations all over the country to send them a message as to how and from where you are getting their program. Mr. L. W. Miller, manager of the Western Union Telegraph company, will keep his office open until ten o'clock, this (Friday) night to give the fans an opportunity to send their message to the broadcasting stations. Every one is urged to get their message to the Western Union office early so it can be gotten through in good time. The message will then be repeated back to the sender over his own radiophone. Don't forget the time this (Friday) evening."
Democratic Watchman, March 2, 1923, page 8
Enforcement Officers Confiscate Car In Which Booze was Found
"At the request of the Academy management state policeman H. A. Clark was sent here from Greensburg last Friday to see that order was maintained at the Academy annual football dance. It so happened that on the same day S. H. Rankin and N. M. Crease, members of G. H. Bollinger's enforcement squad at Punxsntawney, came to Bellefonte from Lock Haven on the hunt of evidence of bootlegging. Learning that the Academy dance was to be held that evening they requested permission to be present which permission was accordingly granted.
They went to the armory and put up in the office and it was while there they noticed frequent excursions of dancers to one of the cars parked at the curb. This aroused their suspicions to the point where they made an investigation and found two bottles containing gin. One was about empty, the other partially filled. The officers then took Arnott Woodson, the colored chauffeur, into custody and found out that the car belonged to Gordon L. Montgomery. It was confiscated and Woodsen taken to jail. Mr. Montgomery was on the dance floor at the time and when he learned of the seizure made protest at once. The officers were obdurate, however, and would not release the car. Montgomery then made information against them and sheriff Dukeman was routed out of bed to arrest the federal officers. He found one of them in bed at the Garman house, state policeman Clark at the Brockerhoff house but missed the second federal officer who was in bed at the Bush house because he had not registered and it could not be discovered what room he was in without rousing the whole hotel. The other two were taken before Justice Keichline, who had been gotten out of bed and after he heard the case, they were released on their own recognizance.
Woodson was released next morning pending a hearing before United States Commissioner J. P. O'Laughlin which was held in Clearfield Tuesday afternoon. Woodson was, there for the hearing, so was Montgomery. They were represented by attorney John G. Love Jr. At the hearing it was discovered that the seizure had been made in a district over which Commissioner Crocker, of Williamsport, presides so Commissioner O'Laughlin merely aceepted renewal of the bond of Woodson for $1000.00 and directed that he present himself to Commisoner Crocker, in Williamsport, today at 11 o'clock.
Mr. Montgomery then offered the required bond of one and one-half times the value of the seized car, and asked for its release. Commissioner O'Laughlin refused to release it, however, and it is still under federal seal in the garage of Routch and Swartzel in Clearfield. This refusal was because the commissioner did not care to pass on the question, preferring that it should be decided by the chief of that division whose office is in Punxsutawney.
Up to this moment no action has been brought against Mr. Montgomery personally. The fedearl officers were of the opinion that they would await the outcome of the hearing of Woodson's case today before proceeding further in the matter.
It is not generally known, but it is the fact that officers Rankin and Crease did not come to Bellefonte to spy on the Academy dance. With a number of other plain clothes men they have been working in Clearfield, Clinton and Centre counties for several weeks gathering evidence for a later big clean-up in this section. Their visit to Bellefonte was purely accidential so far as Friday nights' affair was concerned and we have very good reason to believe they searched every other car in the vicinity of the armory without finding any evidence.
State policeman Clark was here on request of the head-master of the Academy. He came not to do anything more than suppress conduct that has been distasteful to many at a number of dances given here before and from all reports there may not have been any need of his services, for they do say that the conduct was splendid and the only regrettable incident was the unpleasant injection of the car seizure sensation into an otherwise delightful party."
Democratic Watchman, March 8 1923 page 8
AUTO SHOW A BIG SUCCESS
Thirty-eight Cars and Two Trucks Feature Annual Exhibition In Armory
"Thirty-eight cars representing twenty-one of the, standard makes and two trucks feature the second annual auto show now being held in Bellefonte armory under the auspices of Centre County Automobile Dealers association. And the list represents cars of all degrees of excellence, from the moderate priced Ford and Star to the high-priced Cadillac town car equipped with every thing necessary to make it a car luxury as well as one of beauty and utility.
The armory never looked more genteel and "dressed up" than it does on this occasion. Every crossbeam is heavily festooned with spruce, which also contributes largely to the wall decorations giving the entire interior the appearance of a bower of green foliage. Green runners on the floor carry out the color scheme and large bouquets of flowers at various points add a home-like effect which is very pleasing. The orchastra platform in the centre of the room is also very appropriately decorated. The big room is divided into four teen exhibitors' blocks or spaces and every one is solidly filled with cars, allowing room enough for one aisle around the building. The show opened promptly at two o!clock on Wednesday afternoon and notwithstanding the snow and rather inclement weather the attendance was very good both in the afternoon and evening. Kennedy's Novelty orchestra, a musical aggregation of State College students, was In attendance Wednesday evening and delighted everybody with their splendid renditions.
To specialize more particularly, the first exhibit to catch the eye upon entering the armory is that of the Chevrolet and Oldsmobile cars, by the Decker Bros., of Bellefonte and Spring Mills, and Decker & Harper, State College. They have two Chevrolets and one Olds, and Kearny Decker is the man in charge.
Next in line is the splendid exhibit of the Deitrick-Dunlap Cadillac Co., of Bellefonte, with Mr. Deitrick in charge. Their exhibit includes a Cadillac touring car which sells for $3200, a Cadillac town car priced at $4200, and a sports model Buick worth $1800, the entire exhibit representing a valuation In excess of $9000. The Deitrick-Dunlap Co. started business in Bellefonte only a few weeks ago but the members of the firm are both energetic salesmen and are sure to succeed.
The Beatty Motor Co., of Bellefonte, display includes, three Ford cars and a 1 1/2 ton truck. T. C. Shoemaker is in charge but as everybody knows the Ford he isn't overworked trying to emphasize the good points of the car.
Four cars constitute the display of Dodges. This exhibit is credited to C. B. Snyder, of State College, a direct dealer; and the Bellefonte Motor Co., Boozer & Smith, of Centre Hall; John A. Confer & Son, of Snow Shoe; A. E. List, of Tyrone, and the Lewistown Motor Co., associate dealers. J. Harris Holmes, of State College, is the floor man but Mr. Snyder is also on hand explaining the good points of the car he represents.
George A. Beezer, of Bellefonte, has three Studebakers on the floor and John Porter Lyon is constantly on the go showing visitors the latest improvements in this popular car.
The display of Willis B. Wion, of Bellefonte includes three Nash cars, priced from a little over a thousand dollars up to better than two thousand. Both the Nash Four and Nash Six are winning favor with the public daily and Mr. Wion has good prospects for the spring season. He also sells the Franklin car but was unable to get a late model here In time for the show,
Weaver & Breon, of Millheim, have two Reo's on exhibition. They also sell as associated dealers the Nash, Overland and Willys-Knight.
Jodon & Sommers, of Pleasant Gap, are sponsors for the exhibit of two New Oakland Six's. Ed. Sommers is in charge and has a line of talk on his car that attracts attention from would-be purchasers.
One Chandler represents the exhibit of the Poorman garage, of Bellefonte, but Mr. Poorman is confident that while his exhibit may be lacking
in quantity it Is well stocked with quality.
John Musser, of State College, is showing the Earl and Gray cars, two makes comparatively new in this section but both looking as good as any of the other standard cars.
Henry Meyer, of State College, has an exhibit of one Star, the car built as a rival to the Ford, a Durant, one Columbia and a Haynes. The three last named are all standard makes and always give satisfaction.
The Krader Motor Co., of Bellefonte, have three Maxwells and one Chalmers on the floor, both known cars.
Two Overlands and two Willys-Knights are included in the exhibition of R. N. Van Ingea & Co., of Bellefonte. Both cars have long been standardized and are quite well known, in this section.
One big White truck constitutes the exhibit of the Emerick Motor Bus company. While as an exhibit it does not have, the same attraction as the finely finished cars, as an implement established reputation everywhere."
With the above list to select from prospective purchasers of automobiles should make it a point to visit the show today and tomorrow. Every exhibitor will take pleasure in showing you the fine points of his car and you will be agreeably entertained.
While cars and trucks are naturally the chief attraction members of the Women's Auxillary of the Y. M. C. A. are established in one of the small rooms where they serve meals to those desiring the same. The Woman's Auxillary of the Bellefonte hospital is represented with a stand in one corner of the main room, where they sell home-made candy and confections. Their receipts for the first day were $30.00.
In closing to say that much the success of the show is due to the hard work of show manager W. C. Rowe. He worked out the details, prepared the program, superintended the decorations, placed the exhibits, was here, there and everywhere, and always cool and collected, pleasant and agreeable to all.
While it is quite possible that some of the exhibitors, at least, will book sales before the show is over, that is not the big thing by any means. The great object is to advertise the cars and become acquainted with car owners and prospective buyers, and this in itself will more than repay the expense of the show."
Democratic Watchman, August 3, 1923, page 8
RIOT IN CENTRE COUNTY JAIL
Attempted Jail Delivery Frustrated at Noontime Yesterday
"Only the bravery of deputy sheriff Marion Dukeman and her mother, Mrs. Harry Dukeman, coupled with the muscular strength of the sheriff himself averted a daring jail delivery at the Centre county jail yesterday noon.
Just at twelve o'clock, in accordance with the daily custom, Miss Dukeman, Timpco Capella and George Farbay, the latter two trusties, started to take in the dinner of the sixteen prisoners incarcerated in the jail. As Miss Duke-man unlocked the door and allowed the trusties to pass through with the food a man bolted out of the bath-room and grappled with her. He was able to push her away from the door and squirm through himself, although she very bravely clung to his arm. The prisoner was Clair Jamison, of New Castle, one of the three men who escaped from the Rockview penitentiary in June and refused to plead guilty. In the meantime the other two escaped convicts made a rush for the door when the trusties threw dishes at them which detained them just long enough to allow Mrs. Dukeman to lock the door.
Still clinging to the prisoner who had gotten out into the corridor Miss Dukeman screamed for help and the sheriff, who had just gotten home from a trip up Bald Eagle valley, arrived on the scene just as the prisoner broke loose from his daughter. He immediately turned his attention to the sheriff and hit him on the head and on the right hand with a small iron bar he had evidently broken from his bed. As he drew back to hit him again Mrs. Dukeman grabbed the bar and the sheriff promptly got in a blow that felled the prisoner. When the man tore loose from Miss Dukeman she ran to the office and grabbed a revolver, returning to the scene of the trouble. Her father and the prisoner were on the floor and fearing for the former's safety she shot once through the floor and then was frightened over the possibility of having shot her father.
But at that opportune moment the sheriff had succeeded in thoroughly subjugating the prisoner and getting up, jerked him to his feet. In the meantime the prisoners inside had attacked the two trusties, hitting Capella three times on the head with an iron bar cutting three deep gashes. By that time the sheriff had his man back in jail and when he went inside the riot subsided.
The three escaped convicts, Clair Jamison, of New Castle, Edward Fiddell, of Cambria county, and Arthur Price, of Philadelphia, were kept confined In steel cells but an examination showed that the locks on all the cells were broken. As the job could not have been done from the inside it is evident that some one of the prison era who had the run of the corridor was in league with the other three to the extent of breaking the locks.
It was well on to two o'clock when order was somewhat restored and the prisoners all locked in their cells. Capella was sent to the Bellefonte hospital for treatment; the sheriff had a patch on his head and his right hand bandaged and the corridor of the jail looked like the eve of a battlefield.
Miss Dukeman stated after the riot that the previous evening she had been warned by J. J. Johnson, the man under arrest for fighting in an Emerich bus, and who was taken to Lock Haven that night, to keep out of the jail as the prisoners had an iron bar and were only waiting an opportunity to use it. As her father was away she was unable to tell him and have the jail searched. Miss Dukeman also confessed that when she got the revolver she would have had no compunction in shooting the prisoner who had attacked her had it not been for the fear of hitting her father.
In conclusion it might be stated that it is a safe guess that the three desperate escaped convicts will be watched pretty closely during the remainder of the time they are Sheriff Dukeman's guests."
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