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The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
SANDY RIVER GRANGE.

Sandy River Grange, No. SO, Mer-
GER, met In regular session Saturday
evening, September 25, with a good
attendance and a good time was en-
joyed. After the regular business
came a song by Brother George
Wood, which was much enjoyed by
all. Then the Worthy Master ap-
pointed Sister Eva Hatch and Broth
er Clyde Dunton as captains to
choose sides for a spelling school.
The spelling afforded much merri
ment to all, especially to those that
would not participate and expose their
ignorance. After the spell, a fine
harvest supper was enjoyed by all
and we repaired to our several
homes feeling that we had enjoyed a
very pleasant evening. Miss Hazel
Leavitt gave an entertainment for
the benefit of the Grange Tuesday
evening, September 81, which was
well attended and much enjoyed as
her selections were rendered in
very pleasing manner. Our next
meeting will be young folks night,
October g.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
$500 A DAY, EITHER SEX

collecting flowers ferns. evergreens, roots and
herbs. Samples. price and advice. 10 cents
Particulars free
BOTANICAL BUREAU 9w37'
K-llo Portsea St. New Haven, Conn
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
800 REWARD, 300.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all Its stages. and
that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Cartarrh being
a constitutional disease. requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby de-
stroying. the foundation of the disease
building up the constitution and as
sisting nature In doing It's work The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that IT
fails to cure. Send for list of testimo-
malls. Address:
F. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo. o.
Sold ty Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
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Night on Bald Mountain.

On a lonely night Alex. Benton of
Fort Edward, N. Y, climbed Bald
Mountain to the home of a neighbor,
tortured by asthma, bent on curing
him with Dr. Kings New Discovery.
wonderful medicine soon relieved and
quickly cured his neighbor. Later 1t
cured his sons wife of severe lung
trouble. Millions believe it's the great
est Throat and Lung cure on Earth.
Coughs, Colds, Group, Hemorrhages
and Sore Lungs are surely cured by
1t. Best for Hay Fever, Grip and
Whooping Cough. soc and 800. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
MERCER.

Sam Worster has bought Flora
Shows place on Elm street. and will
move at once.
Mercer Cattle Show and Fair will
be held Monday, October A. A dance
will be given in Blaisdell's Hall in
the evening, music for which will be
furnished by the Norridgewock band.
VIII Mcguire was home for a few
days last week.
Alden B. Dunton attended the
Maine Postmasters convention in
Portland last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wade spent
Sunday at Belgrade.
Luther Williamson was in town on
a furlough from the Soldiers Home
at Togus recently.
John Thomas vas home over Sun
day from Skowhegan, where he is
serving on the jury.
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County News
ST, AI.nANS,

Warren James of Boston. WAS n
visitor nj Herbert Csphers last week.
Mrs. Ada TAFT of Dubuque. Iowa,
is visiting her father. Darius Emery.
]. =. Baxter OF Brunswick. was In
town last week.
Mrs. Hannah Reed arrived home
from Boston last week.
Miss Gertrude Hanson Is visiting
friends in Exeter.
Rev. and Mrs Edward Ruliffson.
who have been visiting G. A. Bachel-
der and wife. returned TO their home
in Gilba. n. Y. last week.
Cameron Chisholm and bride of
Nova Scotia, were In town last week.
guests of his brother. Hugh Chisholm.
Mrs. Lydia Gould of Bangor. is
visiting her nephew. sCharles Emery.
The c. A. Bachelor Shoe Tree
Company, is doing a rushing business
at present.
Work at the corn shop is not SO
steady as usual, this year, and the
corn shows effects of the dry weather.
d. L. Frost Is buying apples for
canning at the factory. Good prices
are paid for second grade fruit.
lie uldUy lIlSuuS vi MI .. Eun al u
Libby will be grieved to learn that
she suffered from a shock Saturday
night, and at present is nearly help
less.
S. w. Bragg has sold his stand in
the village to Bert Hilton and will
move with his family to North Caro-
lima later in the fall.
Clifford r. Bragg of Bangor, spent
Sunday with his parents, S. H. Bragg
and wife. Mr.. Bragg, who has been
for some years past with Tyler, Fogg
& Co., has severed his connection
with that firm and is now special
representative of the Equitable As
surance in association with John L.
Parker, Bangor.
Will Bachelor, who has for some
time past been employed by the c.
A. Bachelor Shoe Tree Co., has
completed his labors with that firm
and gone ON the road as salesman
for the Crown Cigar Co.
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NEW PORTLAND.
MOULTON REUNION.

The Moulton reunion was held at
Lake Hancock, Sept. IL. Thirty
one being present, a fine picnic din
ner was enjoyed by all. The most
exciting part of the day was when
the young ladies caught the mice
with which the cottage was well
supplied, several being seen running
at large over the cottage when first
opened. There is a splendid view
of the lake from the cottage. Sew
eral cottages have been built since
we were there before. At four o.
clock they left for their several
homes feeling the day had been well
spent. A vote was taken to meet
next year, September l, at Frank At
woods of Concord. We all thank
w. B. Clark for the use of his cot
tage and stable.
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30

Let Freedom ring. Let Freedom
ring. Not license and ruin, but
Freedom and Liberty. The Freedom
and Liberty that works for the veal
of the commonwealth. The Freedom
and Liberty that guarantees the per-
manence of the state and nation. the
home, the church, the Bible and the
Christian Sabbath Freedom and
Liberty of the red white and blue
sort are inwrought into our Chris
tion religion and the Christian re-
ligion is the very foundation of the
law of the land. and hence our Chris
tian convictions. Christian convic-
tions stood at the helm of the May
flower. Christian hope unfurled her
white sails for new world. Chris
tion faith with a song of praise leaped
from her deck to Plymouth rock and
Christian conscience took this land
for Christian liberty.
You people of America are not
sprung from the degenerate loins of
Atheism, nor enervated effete Roman
ism. Your ancestors were men and
The independent-reporter., 1909-09-30
EAST MADISON.

Mrs. Blanche Steward, who has
been stopping with friends in East
Madison and Solon, took the train
last Thursday to join her husband,
H. L. Steward. in Providence, r. /.
They will spend the winter in New
York,
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For Sale !!

10 tlage 10 in wood hay
cleared % hard wood spruce tons hay
Farm timber tons hay
% tons hav
Cuts 40 tons hay
100 cleared 50 wood and timber
pine hav
timber tonsh
hay
bargains in farms
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SOMERSET TRACTION co.
Arrangement Cars EffActiya Saturday Inna

800 soO 900
ApEoN:
60
o a
Mh tenana at aados .nd@ adss
somere leaving tDa psm
included and at aI6 for KinH Also 80 for Bingham
SPECIAL fHEXT&R Al
Madison & % sl.. mas 200 %
Inn Ia. S 80 subject s ' change s I'd, ssy ss .a. % notice.
Cars q A me.
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FOR SALE

One almost new Upright Piano, cost s275.Oo, will
sell for $3.50 S25O0 down So.nn a month until
paid one good second hand Sleigh; one second hand
two seated Wagon two Oliver chilled steel plows
at 81. 80 each Two heavy Express Harness tf39
". h. WARD, Norridgewock, Me
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Items of Intsrso> to Montgomery
 and to the Ststs

i. bers were: Mrs. Frank c. Edge. Mrs | Robert Brickell of Huntsville, Mrs 1 Aurora F. Mcclellan of Athens. Mrs. G
 c. Bates. Miss Strott of Livingston.
 MARRIAGE OF MIR. MOURNING AND MISS HANNON. One of the most beautiful weddings
 of the season took place Tuesday ev- ening at s:30 o'clock at the home of
 the brides mother, Mrs. T. E. Han | non. when Miss Caroline Hannon. be-
 came the wife of Mr. James Henry
 Mourning.
 The decorations of the home were
 elaborate and artistic. Throughout
 the entire house a color scheme sof white and green was carried out.
 Southern smilax was used in the greatest profusion. the walls being
 almost covered with It.
 In the front parlor the decorations were unusual and beautiful. The young couple stood in front of the
 mantle, where the ceremony was per- formed. The mantle was covered with white altar cloth. and banked l with white flowers. The wall back
 of 1t was a mass of green. a number of towering palms being used. Here and there among the green were pure white Easter lilies. which
 were very effective. At each side of the mantle were three white posts placed at intervals; they were twined with smflax and joined together with heavy white silk rope. and tied to each post was bouquet of brfde's s roses.
 They made the scene a beautiful one. forming a chancel in which the
 bride and groom stood. On the man tie were crystal candlesticks burning
 white tapers.
 In the library the punch table was
 placed, It was covered with cluny lace piece over white satin and dec-
 orated with crystal candelabra burn ing white candles.
 The punch bowl was placed in a bed of brides roses and lilies-of-the-val- ley. Mrs. William Kelly. Mrs. J..
 Ware Walker and Mrs. D. L. Whet- stone presided here.
 prevailing was green and pink. The walls were festooned with
 Southern smilax and pink carnations were used In profusion. Delicious refreshments were serv- ed.
 In the hall the color scheme was green. bamboo and Southern smilax being used everywhere. An orches- tra, which played throughout the ev- ening, was stationed behind a mass of palms in corner of the hall.
 The bride and groom entered to- gether. and passed through an aisle formed of broad white satin ribbons. and held by the following young girls, Misses Margaret Hannon. Eliza beth Fowler, Helen Dent, Dorothy Hannon, Gypsy Boykin. Elizabeth Dent. All wore dainty white lingerie dresses.
 The brides gown was an exquisite creation Of crepe meteor over messa- line. It was made entrain, with tunic effect and trimmed with pearl eassemeterie and lace. She wore the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
ON METHODIST HISTORY
SOCIETY HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING IN OPELIKA
Alabama Conference Ready To Begin Its Labors With Bishop Morrison Presidfng--Many Delegates
 Are Present.

Opelika, Dec. 7--(SpeciaD aD-Prelimi- nary to the opening of the Alabama Methodist Conference, beginning It's work in Opelika Wednesday morning, the fifth annual meeting of the Ala bama Conference Historical Society was held today. President c. H. Mot ley presiding.
 The invocation was pronounced by Rev. J. w. Shores. the oldest preacher of the Conference.
 President Motley in a preliminary address gave a brief review of the work of the Society and praised the work done in the past year towards gathering and compiling the manu- script records of the conference. He also praised the work of Dr. Thomas M. Owen. curator of records of the Society
 The curator of records reported on the work done under his direction dur ing the year and advised the society of the addition of many valuable manuscript historical notes dating back in some instances to the early forties.
 Rev. A J. Lamar. of Nashville, de- liyered the annual address before the Society discussing. Methodist exten- sion in Alabama with special reference to Montgomery and Mobile. He paid high tribute to preachers and laymen aiding in the past as we'll as the present. the work of church extension in the field of the Alabbma Confer ence and declared 1t to be his convic- ton that the present high standard of church architecture in Alabama Is a resulfof the labors of the church ex- tension society.
 At the conclusion of the annual ad- dress the report of the committee on nominations was read and it's report containing the following names was unanimously adopted.
 President Rev c. H. Motley. Centre vile; Vice President, D. c. Turnipseed, Union Springs; Secretary and Curator, Dr. Thomas M. Owen, Montgomery; Treasurer. A. C. Davis.
 President Motley announced his selection of chairmen of standing com 'mittees for the years 1909 and 1910. later.
 will convene at o'clock in business session. Bishop Morrison will pre- side, and will deliver the opening ad- dress. The morning will be devoted to routine business. the most 'impor- tant being the passage of characters and appointment of committees.
 The conference will hold no sessions any afternoon that part of the day be- ing devoted to committee meetings and devotional services for the public held in the New Trinity Church.
 In the evening the Epworth League will hold It's anniversary meeting.
 Already many preachers and laymen are in Opelika.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
CHRISTMAS ENTHUSIASM
 DICTATES EARLY BUYING

Don't wait until the Christmas shop ping necessity looms before you as an unpleasant duty to be performed Don't put or your shopping tours. Just now, with the very air expectant of Yuletide cheer. add to your own by buying the presents you plan to give before your enthusiasw wanes. It is bound to if the trip to the stores and shops is delayed or postponed from day to day.
 Get up early one of these crisp. cool. clear mornings. Take list of the things you Intend purchasing and hur- ry to the business district of the city and make your selections. A duty done has one postponed beaten many ways. Do your Christmas shopping early and have the matter off your mind. Then sit down comfortably and wonder why other people are SO short sighted as to delay their Christmas shopping until the busy. crowded. rush time in is on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
PAY CAR SANTA CLAUS
EslPL0YEs or WEsTnRN TO BE
 MADE HAPPY
Rea1s Runafng from Montgomery are About to UnaergO Their Annual
 Inspectlen By Critical -5 00efafn

There will be hundreds of happy chil. dren belonging to the large family oi the Western Railroad next week, ai the following circular, Issued Tuesda, by L. H. Cox. one of the heads of the commissary department. will show: With our pay train this Christmas month. we will have dear Old santa Clause. who wishes to see all the chil- dren and especially those of our em- ployes, and he will try to have some kind of gift for all the good chil- dren.
 "Oid santa Clause asks that you all have the children meet him on the ar rival of the pay train SO he can see them.
 T trust you all win not forget this occasion and have the children and women to meet this good old man, santa"
 When the Western pay car started out just before Christmas last year, a wonderful Santa-Claus was one of the chief features of the car. making many happy hearts and bright eyes at all of the stops between Selma. Montgomery and Atlanta. That same Santa will be there, together with Paymaster Clifton, Superintendent Cox. Master of Trains Moritz and Roadmaster Nelson when the car makes the trip over the Selma division, Dec. IT. The Montgomery em- ployes will receive their monthly pay Friday afternoon and Saturday. The employees between Montgomery and Atlanta will receive calls the two fol- lowing days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
DAILY CALENDAR.

. Miss Mary Mcqueen will enter C tain from 1 to 6 o'clock Tn the ar
 . 1 ternoon, at her home, Ss Mophe . Street. in honor of Miss Catherine . Rhodes of Natchez. Miss. . Miss Taylor Beale will entertain q at bridge at s:30 o'clock. in honor z of her guest, Miss Mary Autry . Greer, of Beaumont, Tex. . The Wednesday Morning Music z Club will meet at the Y. w. '. A. . at 10:3o o'clock. !
 . The Peter Forney Chapter, D. { . A. R., will meet "wednesday at ! i I a:sO o'clock, with Mrs. w. H. { . Thomas. at her home. 52s South . Perry Street. q The Prisciiias will meet with ! . Miss Sadye Hood, 205 South Hull ! : Street. at 1o:so o'clock.
 z -N $ q The Elwell Bridge Club will { z meet with Miss Lynn Fort. = Mrs. simon We'll and Mrs. Julius 1 q Henie will entertain at bridge at { . s:30 o'clock, at l1s Montgomery { . St.eet, in honor of Miss Doris Ja-
 q cobs, of Natchez. Miss, MISS z Elaine Eichoid of Mobile. and Miss . Saddle Adler of Berlin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
MAGNOLIA CAMP ELECTS
 OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR

The annual meeting of Magnolia Camp No. 2, woodmen of the World, was held Tuesday night. The feature was the election of officers which re- suited as follows:s
 Council Commander. Rev W. NJ Crawford; Adviser Lieutenant. J. B, Clements; Banker, H. A. Cook; Clerk, J. F. Dennis: Escort A. R. Booth; In- ner Sentinel. K. N. Smith; Outer Sen tinel. Clifford Hall; Manager. L. sightler. and Camp Physician. pr. w R. Rankin.
 The meeting is said to have been the most interesting ever held by the camp, and the result of the elections was arrived at after spirited rivalry The reports of the various officers which were read show that the affairs of the camp are in most fourishinG and satisfactory condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08

her rave a pertinent note about some famons artist, or famous picture.
 Mrs. Gunter read a paper on Ihe s,stine Madonna" Mrs. Aurora F. Me- Clelian gave a talk and told how Pres ,aent Taft had tried before his inau- Suration, and was still trying, to have government supervision of pictures hung in public places, such as hbra- ries, and other buildings. so that none but real art could be placed there.
 After the talks . luncheon was served.
 The guests, exclusive of club mem
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
BALDWIN DISMISSED.
Imsnixra ton Inspector Loses Place By
 Order of Nn@el.

ImsnigratiOn Inspector Loses Place By
 Order of Na@eI. Washington. Dec. 7--Secretary Nagel today directed the dismissal from of- flee of George E. Baldwin. Chinese immigration inspector at Baltimore.
 Baldwin had been under suspension for a short time for alleged admins trative irregularities into which a thorough investigation was made by Commissioner General Keefe of the immigration bureau. and Chief Clerk weed, of the department of commerce and labor.
 It was stated at the department that Secretary Nagel had directed the dis missal of Baldwin flor the good of the service" and this. his action was not taken on the charges made"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Lengthy Cabinet Meeting.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Today's cabi- net session lasted for nearly three hours. The President discussed va rious features of his forthcoming spc- ciaf messages on amendments to the Interstate Commerce and antitrust laws and the conservation of natural resources. A special message on Nicaragua may be sent to Congress within the next two weeks or may be delayed according to developments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Looking over Read.
pHoNE 2E5I.

If everybody that Montgomery fur nishes anything to eat, such as Fish. Oysters. Eggs, Poultry. Butter. etc.. could only get to look at the thorough ly sanitary manner they are kept and the cleanliness in handling same l would be better satisfied to do business
 Griffin Tatum,
 33 Monroe Street. "On the Corner. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
ToIbert Olive Dead.

Columbus, Ga, Dec. 7.-(speeial)- Tolbert Olive, aged ss years. one of the oldest residents of Girard. Ala, died at hIs home in that city today. He was Civil War veteran, having served in the s7th Alabama regiment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08

often stale from exposure; often contains dust; seldom strong never uniform; hap-hazardly blended; never satisfactory to one who knows what's best; pound cost lower but cup-cost very much higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
Senator Thompaoa sworn m.

Washington, Dec. 7-Fountain L. Thompson. Democrat. at the opening of the Senate today. was sworn in as Senator from North Dakota. He suc- ceeds the late Martin Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08

President which was unanimously adopted. it was demanded that mo uniform divorce measure shall become law until women gan vote for the legislators who are to enact the same. :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
MRS. GUNTER ENTERrAINs
 ART STUDY GIL
0MPARISON ,ffee Bulk or Loose Coffee
Luzianne Coffee

always Fresh in its air-tight can always Pure; always Strong; al- ways properly blended; always of uniform quality; always satisfac- tory; pound-cost a little higher but cup-cost very much lower.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08

Box Office at Grand open Thursday
 9 a. m, to reserve seats for Baby Opera.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
WOMEN APPEAL TO TAFT.
They Want a Voice fnr the Congress

Cincinnati, Dec 7.-Club women of Cincinnati and the adjoining Kentucky towns. at 8 mass meeting today called upon President Taft to give equal rec ognition to women as men in the Con- gress on Divorce. which is to be held In Washington next July9
 Tn resolution addressed to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08
TRY THE PICKwICK CAFE.

TRY THE PICKwICK CAFE. Special noon Dinner everyday from 12 to g, 35c, a Ia carte service night and day. Where ali the deiicacies of the season can always be found.
 Fred RidoIphi, Proprietor,
 1O3 Commerce street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-08


 we .rhall be so kind in the after while, we shall bring to each lonely life q Int Whaf have we brought todayf we shall give to truth grander birth And to steadfast faith a deeper worth, We shall feed the hungering souls or nut whom have we fed todayf We shall reap such joys in the by-and- hut What have we been today? WE snail build us mansions in the sky. Buf what have we built today sris sweet in idle dreams to bask But here, and now. do we do our task Yes, this Is the thing our souls must ~whst have we done today. gg,..,.a
 SERVING. The sweetest lives are those to duty whose deeds both great and small Are close knit strands of an unbroken whele 1rssS; love ennosles all. Ths world may sound no trumpets. The Book of of Lire the shining record
 tells.
 Thy love shall chant It's own beati-
 tudes
 After It's own lire Workine- chiio
 kiss
 Set on thy singing lips shall make
 thee glad. A poor man served by thee shall make
 thee rich; A sick man helped by thee shall make Thou shalt be served myself by every
 sense
 Of service which thou renderest.
 Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
  MRS. GUNTER ENTERTAINs
 ART STUDY CLUB. Mrs. Harris Gunter was hostess Tuesday for the members of the Art Study Club when they held one of the most delightful meetings of the sea- son. For the occasion Mrs. Gunter's home was beautifully decorated with q profusion of Southern suilax. holly and rich toned autumn leaves. This meeting was different from the regular meetings. as 1t wss one of gen. eral information on art. Each mem