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The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
BROOKS-MERRILL.
Many SkOwhegan Friends Wish
Them Happiness.

Clarence Morrison Brooks of Keene,
rill, daughter of DR.. and Mrs. J. n,
Merrill of Skowhegan, were united in
marriage at the home of the brides
parents Sunday, Dec. &c, by the Rev.
B. B. Merrill. The full Episcopal
double ring marriage service was
used the bride being given away by
her father. The bridesmaid was
Miss Maude A Merrill, sister of
the bride, and Captain Lloyd p. Hors-
fall United States army, a former
West Point classmate of Mr. Brooks,
acted as best man..
The bride wore white and the cere-
mony was performed beneath Christ
mas decorations with which the
rooms were made beautiful.
Mrs Brooks is graduate of the
Skowhegan High school in the class
of 1902 and also of the State Normal
school at Gorham. She has taught
two years in the public schools of
Skowhegan and two years in the
public schools of Massachusetts. She
is a member of the d. A. r. and a
member of the Eastern Star.
Mr. Brooks Is the son of Lyman
Brooks, president and treasurer of
the Impervious Package Co. of Keene,
n. II. He was educated in the pub
lie schools of Keene and at West
Point. Returning from West Point
he became superintendent of the I'm
pervious Package Co. Resigning his
position there he became one of the
engineers of the New Hampshire
state highway department, having
charge of the state work in south
western New Hampshire. Mr.. Brooks
is a Mason, having become a Shrin-
er, a Sen of the American Revolu-
tion, and a worthy patron of the
Eastern Star in his home city,
A wedding breakfast was served at
1890. Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks left on
the Sunday afternoon train for a
short wedding trip. They will re-
side at l05 West street, Keene. n. H.,
where they will be at home after Feb
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
RraTa az wR>. ALMA Walton
Leag fremlasmt In >selai life eg
Tawm FaneFal Held w~an~sAas

Tke community Was ssaaeasd on
Monday morning 10 learn 81 tie death
of Mrs Alma u W8lton ~lfe ef lioa
: J Walton Of this town. which &C
curred al her late home On Madison
avenue al 10 O'Clock SUNDAY evening.
Mrs Alma bancroft Clark Walton
Was born In New Vineyard on August
/ /. iSla. the daughter of George W
and Catherine B Clark. of Revolu-
tionary ancestry In November.
1853 she WAS united In marriage to
Mr.. Walton. a young attorney. the
marriage taking place in Lewiston. 4
few years after their marriage they
established a home in this town and
for the past 80 years the family has
been one of the most prominent and
highly respected. Five children were
born to them, all of whom died in in
fancy. with the exception of one
daughter. Ethel. who has always made
her home with her parents and has
been constant companion to her
mother in her long days of illness.
Mrs. Walton was an unusually
bright and talented woman. possess
ing unusual wit and good business
judgment. and for these reasons. as
we'll as others she has been of inesti-
mable help to her husband in tn.
very extensive law practice which he
has carried on. Up to within the
past year. she was prominent in the
social life of the town. identifying
herself with various clubs and fire.
quently opening her home for their
interest in the work of the Woman's
Club of which she was a valued men,
Der and contributed much to its sue
cess. But it was in the home that
the interest of Mrs. Walton largely
centered and which she made happy
by her own personal touch of indus
try in caring for it. 1t is in the home
that she will be most sadly missed.
Besides her husband and daughter,
Mrs. Walton leaves to mourn her loss
two brothers, Eli B. Clark of Lewis
ton. and George Clark of Pennington.
The funeral services were held at
II o'clock, Wednesday forenoon, Dec.
80, at her late home on Madison ave-
nue. The attendance of relatives and
friends was very large and the floral
offerings were profuse, all testifying
to the esteem in which the deceased
was held. The services were in charge
of Rev. George Merriam, of the Beth
any Baptist church. The bearers
were John Mcclellan. David Lewis,
Benjamin Steward and DR.. William
M. Pulsifer. Interment was in the
North Side cemetery.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
"The Girl from RectOr's."

The Kennebec Journal has the
following notice regarding 1.-The Girl
from Rector's," which is the attrac-
ton at the Skowhegan Opera House
this Thursday evening: THE Girl
from Rector's" Is a comedy full OF
amusing situations and last evening s
performance at the Coliseum pleased
the audience immensely. The play
was staged in an excellent manner
and the settings were the best seen
here for a long time. The cast was
adequate and gave a finished produc-
ton"
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
A CARD.

1t is my desire to inform my friends
and customers that | have bought
out the manicuring business of Mrs
Eva Green formerly run by Mrs
Kate KendalD, and leased the same
rooms over Lewia Shoe Store. In
addition to all the work formerly in
my line, have recently completed
a full course in chiropody. En-
gagements may be made by telephone
Thanking all for the past patron
age and knowing that | am now bet
tel able to serve you than ever | am
Most Sincerely,
MISS LINNIE f. WESTON.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
The Week of Prayer.

ed next week by union meetings Of
the four churches with meetings four
nights at 730 O'Clock The program
for the week Is as follows: Tuesday,
Jan. 4, at First Baptist church. ad-
dress by DR.. F. A. Leitch; Wednesday,
Jan. 5, Congregational church. ad-
dress by Rev. George Merriam;
Thursday, Jan. 6. Centenary Metho-
dist church, address by Rev. Robert
Morris; Friday, Jan. T. Bethany Bap-
tist church, address by Rev. B. B.
Merrill.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
DR.. A. B. BORDEN, o. D.,
100 Water ST., Skowhegan, M
24O Acres, Equipped, $4,000.

IA miles to depot, 1000 eds. wood
to sell. 125 acres machine worked
fields, good orchard, 2-story, 15-room
house, . barns. clapboarded walls;
aged owner must make change soon
and to quick purchaser will include
pair horses. cows. pair yearlings, 4
wagons, moving machine. harrows
rlows. cultivator, potato digger. har-
nesses and small tools: all details
page 1877, "Strouts Farm Buyers
Guide No. 2S," copy free; It's a fine
opportunity for some lucky man. f.
A. Strout. Kent's HILL Me.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

What better gift than a years sub
scription to some periodical? You
can club many together, thus get
ting the bottom price, yet each may
be sent to different person. Call or
send to F. w. Bucknam. Skowhegan,
for his cut price catalogue.
All Christmas candies marked down
to 1Oc a ID. at Lambert's. Guarante-
ed pure and fresh.
Atlas Flour-Try it-Guaranteed.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Bingham-December "a, Boyd Leroy
Badger and Eleanor Jones. both of
Skowhegan. III" Rev. ]. r. Wilson,
Canaan-Decer'be 90, George w.
Farnham and Mrs Lucinda Stevens,
both of Canaan, by Rev. Mrs s. w.
Treworgy.
Cornville-December 26. Jacob Hew-
lit of East Madison and Mrs. Mary
Gilman of Cornville, by L. l.. Smith,
Justice of Peace.
Solon-December 25. Ozro Tozier and
Miss Ida May Abbey both of Solon,
by p. s. Longley. Justice of Peace
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

The officers for the ensuing year OF
Russell Post No 90, and of Relief
Corps, will be installed by Past Com
mander, G. w. Nash, Friday, January
7th. A full attendance is desired
All honorary members and their
wives are invited to be present.
Charles Smith Post Commander
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Atlas Flour at J. T. Thibodeau's.
Lambert's homemade candies are
manufactured daily in a sanitary kit
chen. guaranteed strictly pure, 20
kinds from 10c to 30c a pound.
Atlas Flour at Robinson's Market.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

No better New Years gift than a
handsome box of chocolates from
Lamberts-the cost is little.
Atlas Flour ct Geo. Webb's.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Your


During the busy Christmas rush Remem.
ber your eyesight should be the first thing to
ahnK OF and then 90 5 your shopping G hat
would make for your father or III other this
Xmas. Possibly they have neglected to buy
new pair or are wearn aan old out OF date
pair. Tomorrow make 1t a point to ask them
concerning the conditions of their glasses
If they need n change of lenses have them
call on me. My methods OF testing are
Scientific and Accurate. AS | carry n large
stock of Lenses and do my own grinding, you
are always sure you can have your glasses
the same day that you are tested.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
DEATHS.

Solon-December 26. Mrs. Olive f.
Magoon. aged 76 years, months.
Hartland--December 22, Belle F.
Moore, wife of Walter II. Moore. aged
A years.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
BIRTHS.
MARRIAGES.

Neutrality-suspicious.. 25, to Mrs. Allie
j. Buteau, a son. Frederick Frank.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
IraA.N0rtOn
A Leather Top Rubber Shoe

You cant find better protection from and we t
than the Manitoba Rubber Shoe with soft leather top
1t has all the good points of leather Shoe light in
weight, close fitting. and neat in appearance. Worn
over heavy wool Try pair and You will never be
satisfied to wear heavy felt boots.
shoe for farmers. lumbermen. sport>men. etc
Made in all heights from inches u Ii inches. Will
outwear any high rubber shoe pae that you
owned. The leather top is soft. pable, durable and
practically waterproof 1t will crack The leather
used is known 5 Special Chrome. Do not accept any
other leather top shoes. Beware of cheap limitations
made of split leather Such shoes will through
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

Subscribe for Names NEWEST
Weekly-The Independent Reporter.
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

For the
New Year
New Years Specials

Ladies' Fur Caps sl75 to $780, Russian
Vests, sl.50 to $500; Sheep Vests Men S Fur
Caps. Bits to SO so; New workingmen's Gloves
and Mittens, 25c, SOC. 75c. sl00; Boys Leg
gings, Mems Heavy Sox. soc, 75c; 100; Fur
Collars; Travelling Bags Dress Suit Cases
Umbrellas; Boys Fleeced Lined Shirts and
Drawers only 25c; Extra large Flannel Shirts.
81 25; Hathaway Shirts; Mackinaw Frocks:
Pontiac Shirts and Frocks Sheep lined Coats;
Workingmen's Pants
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30

quickly klondke Iawhlde
of
rubber aended together under heavy
rubber the
The right kind workmansh kind of material into it. 1t
this shoe
The independent-reporter., 1909-12-30
Special Bargains the
Next Two Weeks

Many Other Bargain. Not Adver-
tised Here
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20
f You Want Something %z4 % ' sy % ~. Ts Gold Digger Want Adj

jure your health. You've got to thinl i of the future little; not only you own future but the future of the bust. i ness. We don't want to have all it. cares on our shoulders a year or two from now"
 Where's the ink?p asked the bil clerk.
 There you go, said the cashier Not five minutes in the office and ask ing for ink already Before another five minutes you'n have you ink wei l filled and the journal open I'll bel that you'll be at work inside of ter minutes. "
 'I'll bet you won't retorted the bill clerk They'd save money on you if they took out the steam plant in this building and had you heat it with hot air. You don't need to burn coal in the furnace when you're at home Sun days. do you?"
 T suppose you mean something, but I won't trouble you to explain" said the cashier Any kind of added men tai effort would be bad for you"
 "or gas" pursued the bill clerk smiling as his idea expanded. q should thing you could furnish the suburb with gas. Why don't you put | it up to the village board? They ought to be willing to give you 60 cents a thousand
 
 Come here and let me feel your head, Johnny" said the cashier with a solicitous air. q am afraid you're not well See here, my boy, you go home and stay there for a few days and don't do anything that will have a tendency to excite you. I'll explain to Mir Budget and I think that under the cir cumstances he won't make any deduc- tion from your salary I was afraid of something like this, I've seen it coming for months. Do you feel a sort of buzzing?''
 T hear sort of a buzzing," replied the clerk. "Tm getting used to it. though, and I don't pay any attention to it."
 You don't mean to say that you're going to worll?" said the cashier "Johnny Johnny. Won't anything make you consider yourself? Well. if you will, you will, I suppose, but didn't think you ever would"
 'The trouble with you is that you think mostly with your mouth" said the bill clerk.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20
IESE EEzEE EVENINd. .SIORIt.
IN THE MORNING.

T suppose you missed your car Iagain and had to wait for half an houi for another?' said the cashier as the bill clerk yawned and removed his cuffs. Take your time, Johnny.
 Whats the matter with you?' ask ed the bill clerk. You been buying an | interest in the business?
 T have an interest in the business, | said the cashier q took it the moment l was engaged. have an interest in you, too, and that's why I hate to see you working at such a feverish pace You know you cant keep it up forever. You have youth and health in your favor, of course. but you mustn't draw on them too heavily. It might end in nervous prostration and a gen eral breakdown" :"
 'I may get nervous prostration. but it won't be the work that will give it to me- said the bill clerk.
 That's what you think, my boy said the cashier 'T know you think that all you do won't hurt you. but when you find yourself on your back on a cot, swallowing eggs at a rest cure, you'll wish you mad taken my friendly warning and not tried to do three mems work. It's an awful pen atty to have to pay for anything, swal- lowing raw eggs, and they nearly al- ways make you do 1t. Be leisurely now"
 "I intend to-" said the bill clerk. Don't you fret yourself about that"
 How can I help it when I see you morning after morning straining every nerve to get down here by g o'clock ?" asked the cashier patheitcally. Per haps l should say t<ying to get here by S:SO and arriving at 9. It's only ten minutes to 9 now. It's all quite unnecessary you know The work can wait and our respected employer very seldom gets here before himself. I know he wouldn't like to have you in-
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20
GOVERNMENT WILL.
 OWN RAILROADS

PHILADELPHIA, March 1O.-w. M Acworth, said to be the best Informed man in Great Britain on railway prob- lems, wh" k @ guest in this city to- day decle"cd that government owner. ship and operlli,n of railroads in Ene gland mav ,Cor bc' realized.
 This as.e tit was .na 'r l"stcrday by MT. Acworth in an address at the Wharton school of finance and com merce at the invitation of the Uni versity of Pennsylvania
 A J County, assistant to the third vice president of the Pennsylvania railway, asked. when MT. Acworth concluded:
 "Is not the virtual amalgamation If the English railway systems due large ly to wasteful competition and to per form operative service more economi- cally and will not this likely result in some benefit to the public?"
 "Yes." replied MT. Acworth "it should, if the public gets it, but if the companies raise dividends to their stockholders from or 1-2 to 5 per cent before they begin to think of the public you can not very well blame the directors
 MT. Acworth showed that parlia- ment fixes in advance the capital and location of English railways. That the functions of the railway commits sion are judicial, the maximum rates allowed by parliament are generally considered reasonable and that rates are not lowered because it is hard to get them raised. He further stated that the board of trade could not eX press an opinion on rates and that the railroads can take trains off, slow them down, close stations and make its cars uncomfortable and other things without public power to prevent
 Tn part. MT. Acworth said:
 Railway shareholders and directors nave no reason to be unfavorable to state control, in view of the unsatis factory condition of railway invest ments and the favorable terms which the government recently gave in talk ing over water companies. The rail- way employees would be favorable, freighters are generally dissatisfied with service or rates. and the cham bers of comerce would be pretty sure to either favor state ownership or re- main neutral
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

If you want thc delicious Nipple flavor that pure Maple Syrup can only give. ask for Welch Bros. Maple syrup. 1t is absolutely pure Vermont Maple Syrup.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

Al the Eagle aiI doupie stamp aoods 3irsot from bonded vsreooosa, We rarse the best stock tr f.i4as
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

Royal Jersey" "cloverbloom" But. ter Best in Nome. Pacific Cold Stor- age Go.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

For spring tonic drink Malt Rainier at A. G. Oliver S Co.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

Lettuce at Hot House on spit, 25c an ounce. Come over and see it.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

Welch Bros. Maple Syrup is the pure quill Straight from Vermont. All v~Orers sell if
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

For spring tonic drink Malt Rainier at A. G. Oliver & Co.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

coney Island chowder at The Lobby
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

Lsmps Extra Pale export draught beer. Board of Trade.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

Pabst Milwaukee beer on tap at the Bank.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

The Eagle only handles aoupis stamp straight whisky
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

FOR SALE-Three room cottage. nice ly furnished, cheap Inquire Clark Lumber Co.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

FOR SALE-Eagle saloon, piano. bf cycle, double bed complete. Phone Main 164.
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

FOR SALE-Suitable for miners and prospectors 5000 sacks in good con dition Inquire Michael Brannen. Red Barn
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

io'per'so "ooureo- @raAcrs eeer. Board o' Trade
The Nome daily gold digger., 1909-05-20

ceney Island chowder at The Lobby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-07
c A N c E R

blank sestimOsAAas md terms. Address Ora Scott c Scott, 'Gpecialisfa" v. O. 9os No a. AcntgonAery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-07
LAWSON APPOINTED
SUCCEEDS BLAxEY AS TAX CON-
 MISSIONER.
AppOIntee Named by State Tax Com. missioner and Approved by Gov. ernOF is w. H. LawsOn-
 Other ADpOtntees.

W. H. Lawson was yesterday ap- pointed by the State Tax Commission and approved by Governor Conner as the Tax Commissioner of Montgomery County succeed W. NJ. Blakey, who was appointed Tax Commissioner of the County during the Jelks adminls- tration in 1901. MT. Lawson will as- sume charge of his office at once.
 The newly appointed Tax Commis- sioner Is one of Montgomery County's best known<men, and is in addition a strong supporter of Governor Conner.
 For a number of years past Mir. Law son was a member of the County Boar1 of Revenue, and through the adminis- tration of his duties in this body won many warm friends.
 The following other appointments were yesterday made public by Cover nor Conner for this County:
 To the office of Notary Public-W. T l Seibels. of Montgomery, and J. B. Hastings, of Montgomery.
 To the office Of Constable of Beat II Montgomery County-J. A. Gibson, who had failed to qualify after his election in the recent election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-07
EXAMINERS MAKE REPORT Nineteen Counties Arc
 Involved. THE BIG SHORTAGES ARE FEW Bureau of Cotton Statistics and Agricultural Schools. Heav,.ss Debt to, state Is From Form CT Tax Collector Cooper, of Bald
 wi.--Errors Mostly in
 Beek-keeplns.
THE BIG SHORTAGES ARE FEW

The state Examiners or Public Ac- counts having finished their examina- ton of the books of several counties and those a Institutions under control of the State. submitted it's report to the Governor as follows:
 In Baldwin county former Tax Col- Iector Cooper is reported behind in his accounts $3.ss0.25. This matter has been In litigation for some time past, the tax collector. being sued on his bond for the amount.
 In Chambers county Probate Judge A. J. Driver. IT,, is reported due the State s205.3s.
 In Chiffon county there is an error in assessment amounting to $3S6.43 due the State
 In Clay county an error in assess nient makes the State due s1o.4es
 In Coffee county the ex-sherim owes the State thirty cents from his ac- counts. Circuit Clerk R. A. King. Of the county, also owes the State $z3.SA although 1t is stated in the report of the examiner that the clerk is not per- sonally responsible for the amount. In Conecuh county Circuit Clerk $. L. Tisdale owes the State SC
 Tn Covington county Tax. Collector W. W. Waiter is reported to owe the State sie20 while the superintendent of educatlOn pefiIibtSo shAa ss SS teachers to. sign their reports wrongly according to the examiner.
 Superintendent of Education C. K. Sharp in Crenshaw county is reported as due the State $1S2.so.
 Circuit Clerk Theo. Lacy, Of Dallas county, is reported as due the State s67.50 although 1t is stated in the re- port of the examiner that this amount will be offset to some extent. The clerk has made partial settlement oi inc resultant amount J. B. Evans, ot Dallas county. is reported to be due the State $247.5o and has also made partial settlement.
 Tn DeKalb County, Probate Judge J. A. Croley is reported as due the State s70, while the Circuit Clerk is due the State $152.40.
 In Fayette County Circuit Clerk ID. O. Mcconnell Is reported as due the State s$112.50. /"
 The ex-Sheriff of Franklin County is reported as due the State $1 80.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-07

Stuart's BuChu and Juniper Is tho most reliable remedy known for kid. nsy and bladder trouble. ;1;ss; 1.ss:sa $. 1'S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-07

nf Hale County sheriff S. E. Gewin Is reported as due the State $24.5i.
 In Lawrence County Probate Judge ! C. Kufnpe is reported as due the State SIS.
 The County Of Marengo owes the In Monroe County the state is due CTS by the county f B. shivers Is reported as due the state s3.s0. while Sheriff S. A. Nelms is reported due the State s51. 80.
 In Russell County Tax Assessor A. 1T. Yam Is reported as due the state
 In shelby County Probate Judge A. P. Longshore is reported as due the State $1es.72.
 The Bureau of Cotton Statistics Is reported as due the State $60.
 The foregofne> tabulation of the coun- ties. totals all that Is due. the State from the present administration as we'll as from past administrations. with one exception, The examiners in go- ing over sthe books of the various county oficiafs in their dealings with the state say that the anfounts are very small and are due mainly to wrong book keeping
 h many of the alleged shortages they have made good with the auditors
 Tn all of the schools of the State the books were most accurate the exam iners reporting that of the nine agri- cultural schools there were mistakes Averaging hardly $1o.
 E All of the reports of the examiners s have not vet been handed in to the Governor but with one or two excep- tions all of the books of every county have been thoroughly examined anu reports made.
 The State administration expresses itself as highly pleased with the show ing made by the county onclais ss ara
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS. The Grand
 Tonight.
BI.aehe walsh

Local theatre goers have anticipated with great interest the forthcoming appearance of Miss Blanche Walsh. in ..The Test" which will be seen at The Grand, tonight, Miss Walsh has always been great favorite here but declares that this year she will astonfsh even her most ardent admir- CTS by the newest role she has created. The actress regards 1t as the sreatest of her career, despite the fact she has trfumphed h all the noted works Of Sardou. The character is even strong CT than that she played in "Resurrect- ion" which proved a sensational hit throughout the country
 Miss Walsh. is supported by an upus- -ually capable cast
 Seats now on sale.. adv