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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
FARMERS PAGE


The sheop IL the only real general
purpose animal on the farm.
In se,line sheep they should be
graded. nalf a dozen poor specimens
In a lot o. hundred will sometimes
affect the piice OF the entire lot.
In selecting breeding ewes. they
should be as nearly the same sixe and
form ~ possible.
The size OF a sheep does not count
so much a. is quality both In the mat
ter of WOO and flesh.
The better you feed your sheep the
better will he your fleece and mutton.
Cold weather never Affects a sheep
but dampness 10 fatal In time.
Any farmer with so acres or more
can manage flock of 10 or l5 sheep
at an expense so small that II will not
be noticed in his general operations
There is no animal on the farm that
Is SO universally neglected as the
sheep and none that manages to thrive
SO well under bad conditions.
Sheep should be provided with
shade during these hot days. II there
are no shade trees on the place build
n shed open on all sides on an eleva-
ton where the wind will have full ac-
cess.
Sheep like the shade Of thick bush
es and cool, damp places during hot
weather, In order to escape the tor
ments OF the grub fly.
A scrub sheep Just like any other
scrub animal on the farm is a poor in
vestment.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
KENNEBEC VALLEY.

Ladies' night was observed by Ken
nebec Valley Grange, Madison, Octo-
ber 3, with large number present
Sister Marie Blackwell being unable
to attend, Maytie Pratt was chosen
master for the evening. After the
regular business was transacted the
lecturer presented the following pro-
gram: Greeting song, choir; reading
May Dinsmore; song, Rose Somer-
field; farce, THE Borrowed Lunch
con-" solo, Fay Barker of Somerset
Grange; reading, Maytie Pratt; la
dies quartette. with encore; closing
song. choir, Captain Chas. Prince OF
Buckfield, was present, also visiting
members from Somerset Grange and
Stark Grange. There will be an An
tiquarian supper at the next regular
meeting. October 23. An invitation
was accepted for our degree team to
work the 3rd and 4th degrees at Som
erset Grange, October 2S. Refresh
ments were served.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

We know Of other medicine which has been so sue
cessul in relieving the suffering of women secured
many genuine testimonials, has Lydia E. Pinkhams
Vegetable Compound
In almost every community you will find women who
have been restored to health by Lydia E. Pnkhams Veg
etabe Compound Almost every you meet has
either been benefited by ii, or knows who has,
In the Rnkham Laboratory at Lynn Mass files
tanning million hundred thousand letters from
seeking health in which many openly state
their signatures that they have regained their health by
taking Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound has saved
many women from surgical operations.
Lydia E. Pnkham's Vegetable Compound is made ex-
cusivey from roots and herbs and is perfectly harmless
The why it is successful is because it contains
ingredients which directly upon the female organism,
restoring 1t to healthy and normal activity.
Thousands of unsolicited and genuine testimonials such
the following prove the efficiency of this simple remedy
troubles which broken condition
OF the system. read much Of what Lydia E. Pnkham's
Vegetable Compound had done for
fully Within three months perfectly well woman.
II this letter made public show the benefits be
Moidan. North Minneapolis
Women who suffering from those distressing ills
peculiar to their should lose sight of these facts
doubt the ability Of Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable
Compound to restore their health.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
CATTLE SHOW AND FAIR.
Held at Embden Saturday, Septem-
ber 25.

The second annual cattle show and
fair of Embden Agricultural Society
was held Saturday. September 25. The
day being fine 1t brought very large
crowd from the surrounding towns.
The stock on exhibition was not large
In numbers but of the best quality.
Following is list of premiums: Herd
of Durhams, ID. X. Williams, 1st; j. w.
NORM, End; Mont Spaulding, 3rd.
stock cows, j. w. NORM, 1st; ID. X.
Williams, End; Mont Sapulding, Bird;
milch cows, Mont Sapulding. 1st; d.
x. Williams. End; ]. w. NORM, 3rd;
best grade COW, J. w. NORM, 1st; ID.
X. Williams, End; Mont Spaulding,
3rd registered Durham cows. d. X.
Williams, LIST, End and 3rd; oxen, Les
ter Bosworth, 1st; steers, 3 years old,
Albert Copp, 1st; steers, Q years old.
G. A. Halves, 1st; bulls, year old,
registered Durham, ID. X. Williams,
lst; bulls, 2 years old, registered
Hereford, Grant Witham, 1st; heifers.
3 years old. ID. X. Williams. list; j. w.
NORM, End and 3rd: heifers, 2 years
old, d. X. Williams, 1st: heifers, l
year old. ID. X. Williams. 1st and 3rd:
J. W. NORM. 2nd heiser calf, ID. X.
Williams, 1st; ]. w. NORM. End; sheep,
G. O. Moulton. 1st; family horses, Per-
ley Robinson. 1st; ID. 8. Witham. End;
Mrs. Perley Robinson, 3rd; brood
mares, Perley Robinson. 1st and 3rd;
Mont Spaulding, End; colts, years
old, Benie Atwood. 1st; colts, 3 years
old. James Cahill. LIST and 3rd; Perley
Robinson, End; colts. years old. Per-
ley Robinson, 1st; Walter Huggins,
End; Harry Hilton, 3rd; colts, year
old. Roy Case. 1st: Mont Spaulding.
End; colts. 2 months old. Mont Spauld-
ing, LIST; draft horses. Willie Little
field, 1st: Frank Curtis, End; c. 8.
Healey. 3rd.
There was very good display of
fancy articles and farm products. The
premiums for the best exhibit of farm
products are as follows: Al Moulton
and son, 1st; d. X. Williams, End; s.
P. Dunbar, 3rd: ]. w. Norm, 4th.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
PALMYRA GRANGE.

About SO members of Palmyra
Grange visited Pittsfield Grange Sat
urday evening, October 9, and fur
nished the following program: Solo,
Mantle Holt; reading, Meredith Max
field; question, What in your opinion
Is the best method of storing apples
for winter use?" answered by c. w.
Homestead, Perley Noble and A. ].
Lang: reading, Mrs. Jennie Parkman;
solo. Mrs. Vera Dyer; question, rs
1t advisable for the average farmer to
purchase improved farm machinery"
answered by l. L. Carter and Mr..
Slipp; reading, Sadie Sanford; dia-
logue. Iva Farnham and George Hub
bard; grafton. Harold Furbush; read
ing. Joseph Leblanc; question. with
limited capital, shall l buy or rent?'
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

T. G. Burleigh of Vassalboro. Is of
the opinion that the recent rain and
the warm weather that accompanied 1t
is worth everything to late crops. He
says his corn and potatoes are grow
ing faster at the present time than
they have grown any time this season.
J. f. Larrabee. the assistant post
mcster of Waterviile. who has one Of
tile finest gardens in town. making a
particular specially of tomatoes,
states that his tomatoes never were
more luxuriant than since the late
rain came on. So the rain is not only
filling the ground and soaking out the
grass roots for an early start next
spring. but IL ripening on the gar
dens and giving an extra growth to be-
lated vegetables all over the state.
Blessed rain.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
SANDY RIVER GRANGE, MERCER.

At the regular meeting of Sandy
River Grange, Mercer, Saturday night
the entire evening was given over to
the entertainment of the young folks
A fine program was presented as fol-
lows: Music by the Grange choir;
reading, Gertrude Chamberlain; sing
ing, Helen Gordon; selections on the
graphophone; recitation, Edna Wood;
violin solo, Merit Wade; reading, Pearl
Chamberlain; selections on the gra-
phophone; reading, Belle Smith;
reading, Earl Towle; violin solo, Mert
Wade. Refreshments were served.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
WHAT IS HEM.ROID?
A Tablet Taken Internally, That
Cures Piles.

Piles (hemorrhoids) are getting
more common every day, because we
live unnaturally, overeating, over
working, taking little exercise. gradu-
ally causing deadening of veins and
tissues in the lower bowel. Blood
stagnation Is the cause of piles, and
a condition that can't be permanently
cured with ointments.
DR.. Leonhardt's 'Hem-Roids is the
only internal tablet remedy that cures
piles by freeing the circulation. Sold
under guarantee at G. r. Fogg's. Price
81. DR.. Leonhardt Co., Station B
Buffalo, N. Y.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
Wanted.

hold specialties and want one agent in every lowa
to introduce our goods. Noexperience necesSAD
Profit at least 100 per cent Big opportunity dwl nv,
agents because exclusive territory il gwen Jss ~.
SELF-FILLING CLOTHES SPRINKLE m
handle Light attractive. VIII not rust. Sprns
les evenly Automatic IN operation Necessary ~ ,s
every home. Retails at Is cents. Big pronl ca u
territory quickly. AMERICAN SALES "; ,.S SS'
bury Building, Boston. s"'
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

Eternal self-communion with selves
that we must abhor or despise. or with
selves into which we can look with
gratitude and gladness?
Andrew Peabody.
by misfortune; but great minds rise
above it.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

E. B. Nickerson of Skowhegan, has
purchased farm near Hallowell con-
tanning forty acres of land, with build
ing including poultry house and five
hundred hens. He expects to give
special attention to eggs and chickens
and counts to quite an extent on the
local markets, Augusta. Hallowell and
Gardiner being readily accessible.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

answered by w. A. Blaisdell, G. w.
Paten and H. H. Thurlough; quota
tions; solo, Mantle Holt.
A fine banquet was served by Pitts
field Grange followed by a social
hour.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

S. Norton of Foxcroft, has raised
IT'S squashes of the Hubbard variety
from five hills the last season, the
aggregate weight of which Is $500
pounds. Two of the squashes have
been exhibited the last week, which
weighed 80 and 32h pounds respec-
lively.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

Success In life depends upon stay
ing power. The reason for failure in
most cases is lack of perseverance.
Men get tired and give up.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14


during the first year, and during this
time they should be most carefully
and literally fed. There is nothing
better han skim milk for a stunted
colt; also put some oil meal and bran
into its feed.
Chas. Jones, Augusta, has lately
picked up a handsome four year old
chestnut gelding by Sir Hiram by
Wilkes 8571, dam May S., by Mechan-
ic, son of Dictator Chief. He Is 15-1,
weighs 925, round turned, shapy
one, goes on square trot, Is very
clever and tractable.
On Friday, September IT, at Lex
ington, Ky, the yearling filly, Miss
Strokes, was driven full mile over a
mile track in the unprecedented time
of 2.19K. Previous to this feat the
yearling record of 2.23 made by Ad-
bell in 1894 was unbeaten. Miss
Strokes Is a daughter of Peter the
Great. 2.07H, son of Pilot Medium,
and her dam, Tillie Thompson, Is by
Guy Wilkes. 2.15A, by George Wilkes.
Says II. H. Lee, the we'll known
turf writer In recent number of
Turf, Farm and Home: l am very
sure that 1t would pay the Maine
breeders to attend some such a show
as the Bar Harbor Horse Show to get
In touch with the class Of horses that
the wealthy people of this country
use. 1t would be an eye opener for
aOme of them Too MANY Of Our trOt-
ting bred horses lack the bone and the
substance, the heavy quarters and the
full round hip that seem so desirable
to the class that ride for show and
for pleasure. Their pleasure Is not
derived from a horse that can go fast,
still horse of the right pattern that
can move out we'll, attracted their at
tention and was always applauded.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

The largest poultry plant in Corn
VILE Is owned by Baker & Priest, 4
miles from Skowhegan. They are
carrying about 300 hens now, but
will increase the capacity of their
plant later. Their main house is 108
feet by 20. They figure on clearing
at least 81 per hen every year.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
FOR SALE

One almost new Upright Piano cost S275 co. wi
sell for $125.0O $500 down $500 month enul
paid one good second hand Sleigh; one second hanj
two seated Wagon two Oliver chilled steel p'or
at 81. 80 each Two heavy Express Harness u'
W. II. WARD. Norridge~ook Md
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
ENTERTAIN
THEIR ANNUAL BALL

Those who attended thu, ball Friday
night of this week received one of the
best treats Of their lives. The dance was
given under the auspices of the Brother
hood of Rilway Firemen and E%neinemen.
the latter not to be confused with en-
gineers. and the boys have since been
receiving hearty c%ongratula lions on the
success of the affair. They have shown
their abilities as able hosts and the way
in which the armory was decorated has
never been excelled.
The large hall was just one CLEAN of
brilliancy. Red, green. blue and white.
the colors used in railroad practice pro-
duced a splendid effect. and bunting of
these colors were seen on windows,
around the balcony and in every place
where drapery was possible. Bunting
in the patriotic colors with stars and
stripes effectively appealed to ones
sense of patriotism. The stage was
beautiful with profuse drapiDgs of the
firemen's coIors and palms. In the
background, showing through a curtain
of white, was the word Welcome and
below ''B. of R. F. & E., worked out
with colored electric lights. In n
corner by the stage appeared a locomo-
tive, bearing the number of the lodge
here, from which refreshments of frappe,
ETC.. were served.
~Suspending from the center of the hall
and from the center of the balcony, were
railroad lanterns, brooms, shovels, din
ner pals, and other tools used in a To-
connective fireman's practice. The great
est novelty of the affair, entirely new
in Dickinson and which met with hearty
approval, was the imitation moon, con-
trived to give light, during moon light
waltzes. 1t appeared right over the
stage and gradually rose, on a suspended
wire to the center of the hall. The effect
was superb and loud applauses followed.
The beauty of the decorations were
greatly admired by the merry dancers,
and with a display of beautiful costumes
the scene was a brilliant one.
Each guest received a beautiful carna-
ton and a badge as a souvenir of the
occasion.
Supper was served in the banquet
room of the building by Christian &
Lea, proprietors of the Royal Restaurant,
and large crowd enjoyed the fine menu.
The floor committee. consisted of W.
c. Peterson, r. L. Hager and Joe Burk
heimer, while F. B. Rice, Stuart Farmer
and E. c. Cummings made up the recep-
ton committee. To these gentlemen a
large part of the success is due.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
Gladstone

Good solid winter weather this week.
Mrs. Geo. W. Lee made a farewell call
on A. H. Koesel and family OF Richard
ton Thursday. Mr.. Koesef's people
leave soon for California to spend the
winter.
Married Tuesday, Miss Clara Muecke
and Paul Weiglanda. The young people
drove to Taylor and were married, after
which they returned to the home of the
BRIDES parents north of Gladstone.
Wednesday. MIR: Weiglanda took his
bride to their new home southeast Of
town. The many friends of the young
people extend congratulations.
W. L. Prindle, Chas. Pearson and M.
C. Brown were in Dickinson Wednesday.
j. L. Shelp, W. D. Keeney and others
were in Dickinson Monday as witnesses
on a court case.
Mrs. Susanna Cooke is quite ill al her
home with her daughter, Mrs. John Little.
c. {. Turner and family leave soo for
Kansas City and other towns in
Missouri. Mr.. Turner expects to visit
Mexico, the lsthmus of Tehauntepec and
around back by Cuba, Florida and other
points south.
The exceedingly cold weather and poor
condition of the roads prevents the farm
ers from marketing their grain. There
are quite a number who have not hauled
any grain as yet and this weather is a
Great inconvenience to them.
Potmaster o. A. Dietsche takes pos
session of the Gladstone postofice Decem-
Der goth. CA. Ably says he is going
10 rest awhile before settling down to
anything else.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
SUCCESSFUL SALE
LARGE CROWDS attend

The A. 7. Crowl Co.. sale is proving
the best of any ever put on at the store.
On Wednesday IA clerks were kept busy,
in the dry goods department alone. wait
ing on the crowds in from the country
and n%eishboring villages.
The bargains are just as advertised
and cannot help but attract the attention
of shoppers. The Crowl store also has an
enormous stock to select from which is
another great advantage to people who
are making holiday purchases and laying
in winter supplies.
This sale will continue for one week
more.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
ILL HEALTH is MORE EXPENSIVE
THAN ANY CURE.

This country is now filled with people
who migrate across the country in all di-
rections seeking that which gold cannot
buy. Nine-tenths of them are suffering
from throat and lung troubles or chronic
catarrh resulting from neglected colds,
and spending fortunes vainly trying to
regain lost health. Could every sufferer
but undo the past and cure that first neg
lected cold, all this sorrow, pain, anxiety
and expense could have been avoided.
Chamberlain's Cough remedy is famous
for its cures of colds, and can always be
depended upon. Use it and the more
serious diseases may be avoided. For
sale by all druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
Notice

Notice is hereby given that a meeting
of the stockholders of the First Nation al
bank of Dickinson Is hereby called to
be held at the rooms of said bank on
January nth, 1910. al 7:3o o'clock p. m,
for the purpose of electing a Board Of
Directors for the ensuing year, and for
the further purpose of voting on the
purpose Of increasing the capital stock
of said bank from fifty thousand to one
hundred thousand dollars.
12-ls.4t R. H. JOHNSON, Cashier.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
SUMMARY OF CASE
Continued from page ~

this long drawn out trial. covering q
period of over three months:
Daniel Russell Of Melrose. former
State Senator. died January %, 1907.
leaving half of $500. 600 estate to son,
missing 20 years.
Daniel Blake Russell of Dickinson. N.
D.. over two years later, claims to be
missing son and heir. His claim is dis
puted and he is declared an impostor by
William c. Russell, son of Daniel
Russell.
When fight for fortune began in East
Cambridge Probate Court. September IL,
last, witnesses testified Daniel Blake
Russell claimed to have been drueeed
on previous visit to Boston.
Members of the Rousseau family Of
Messina, N. Y. including Joseph Rous-
ecu and wife and sons and daughter,
declare claimant to be James Rousseau.
son of Joseph.
Letters introduced as those of james
ANO4ooCous WuOs - Wdo OCCl0IoU, SVOA
the name of James D. Russell in the
West, are declared forseries by expert
witnesses for tie claimant.
Declaration of foraeries Of postmarks
n made by witnesses for Daniel Blake
Russell, and intimation is given that
the United States government is to take
a hand in the ase.
Announcement is made tha$ detec-
tives are trailing Daniel Blake Russell.
lntimation by claimants attorneys
that Jim" Rousseau is dead. Coun-
sci talks of prosecutions for perjury.
Ear scar that Jim Rousseau is said
to have borne not found on Russell.
Charges that an attempt was made to-
poison Senator Simpson of North Dakota,
counsel for Daniel Blake Russell.
Schoolday sweetheart of Daniel Blake:
Russell in Melrose to testify for clai-
mant.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers Of the Merchants. National bank of
Dickinson, N. D., will be held at its
office in the city of Dickinson, county of
Stark and state of North Dakota, on the
eleventh day Of January, 1910. at two
o'clock in the afternoon. for the election
Of directors for the ensuing year, and for
the transaction of such other business as
may come before the meeting.
I2-l8-4t WILSON EYER, Cashier.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18

Bring your printing to this Office.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
METHODIST CHURCH

The following will be the services at
the Methodist church Sunday. December
10: Morning sermon at 10 80. subject,
Twill Ye Sit Here While Your Bretheren
60 to War; This service will be
followed by the Sunday school Epworth
League at 6 80 p. M. leader, Carl An
derson; evening sermon 7 80. subject
''Obeying the Heavenly Vision. Pre-
paration is on for the Christmas exercises
which will be held FRIDAY evening.
December "a.
REV. F. L. WATKINS, Pastor.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18
SENSATION CREATED
IN RUSSELL CASE

A. Boston dispatch of December II,
says:
St ate Senator Leslie A.. Simpson of
North Dakota attorney for Daniel Blake
Russell Of Dickinson, N. D., the claim
ant in the Russ ell will case, sustained
a severe. electric shock shortly after court
opened today The flash of light and
accompanying. explosion created a fair
sized panic. The shock was occasioned
by his hand short circuiting some wires
connected withrelectYic lock on the desk
of the clerk of the court. His wrist is
badly burned, but otherwise he escaped
injury.
The defense 'alsD received a shock. but
of a different: nature. Unmindful of his
burns, Senator Simpson declared that
FerdinandiB. Atny, one of the CO.
executors of the Russell estate, wal
keeping MIS-. Hannah Lynde, the aged
aunt of Daniel Blake Russell. under
his influence.
HE is keeping her away from. court
because l want her here" he declared.
Attorney Robest Mason. for the de-
Tense. made a. vigorous protest. but af-
ter a long argument. Judge Lawton ex-
acted a promise that the woman would
appear tomorrow A demand was also
made that the Melrose recluse. William
Russell. who denies that Daniel Blake
Russell is his brother and should share
with him the $500. 600 estate left by
their father. be produced. but was not
pressed.
Edwin Kinney OF. Messina. N. Y,
testified to employing James Rousseau
on his farm in 1888 and was then con
fronted by the claimant. Daniel Blake
Russell
That is not the man l knew as James
Rousseau asserted: the witness.
David Owings. u. S. p~ostofiee in
spector, gave technical tetimQny. State
detective Chas. E.. Bymes was in the
court room today.
The report for the previous day was
as follows:
A. B. Hamilton. possodice handwriting
expert, created a sensation in the Russell
will case today when he took the wit.
ness stand for the third time during thu
trial by crying out at Thomas w. Proctor,
attorney for William c. Russell. who il
contestiAg the claim of Daniel Blake
Russell of Dickinson. N. D., to half TIN
$5Qa 600 estate of Daniel Blake Russell
of Melr0se. You don't dare let "a,
answer these questions the way the,
ought 10 be answered"
This answer was made after Attorne,
Proctor had asked him to describe tn
similarity of the handwriting IL some o
the disputed letters presented by the de
tense to show that the claimant is jim
Rousseau. MI. Hamilton at first swor'
that the handwriting on the disputes
letters and the writing on the two pro
bate petitions in connection with tn
will were in the same handwriting
Afterwards he said that he could no
swear that two of the letters writer
with q lead pencil were in the SAM
handwriting as the two petitions.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18

OPERA HOUSE
Dec. 2s-TheThild Degree.
Dec. 31-In Dreamland.
Jan. 7-Maude Powell.
UNIQUE

The management of the Unique is aiv-
ing some of the best motion pictures ever
produced. Lost in Siberia" a splen-
did drama and Sans Artistic Beard
q good comedy, with the illustrated son
wedding Bells" rendered by Miss
Hamilton, completed a strong picture
program for the first of the week.
The vaudeville offerings are up t the
standard. Princess Tarpeia is here
again and Hale & Hale are delightinf
everybody with their novelty singing
and dancing act.
No wonder that the Unique continues
to be q favorite amusement place in the
city for the management succeeds in
getting attractive programs and saves no
expense in getting the best only.
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18

If we cannot convince you that we
can save you money on your Xmas gifts,
we don't ask you to buy from us.
Roberts, the jeweler. It
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18

If we cannot convince you that We
can ave you money OF your Xmas gift.
we don't ask you to buy from us.
Roberts. the jeweler. 1t
The Dickinson press., 1909-12-18

The Waterbury Heating & Ventilating
system can be Investigated at the Dick
inson Business College where a plant
was recently installed. D. E. Shipley,
general agent. 6-26-tf