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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
CONFIRMED PROOF
Residents Of SkOwhegan Cannot Doubt
What Has Been Twice Proved.

In gratitude for complete relief
from aches and pains of bad backs
from distressing kidney ills-thou-
sands have publicly recommended
Doans Kidney Pills. Residents oil
5kowhegan, who so testified years ago,
now say their cures were permanent.
This testimony doubly proves the
worth of Doan's Kidney Pills to
Skowhegan kidney sufferers.
Mrs. Mary Joseph Boulette, % Mil
burn street, Skowhegan, Me-, says:
:everal years ago | began to suffer
severely from kidney complaint. The
pains in my kidneys were intense and
on one occasion | was laid up for
three weeks. At times l could not
get about to attend to my housework
and when I did manage to do so, 1had
to walk in a stopped position. MY
husband finally procured Doan's Kid
ney Pills at Sampson & Azores drug
store and after | had used the con-
tents of one box, l noticed marked
Improvement. continued taking
Doan's Kidney Pills and was benefited
so greatly that l publicly recommend
ed them. have since been free from
kidney trouble and consequently |
do not hesitate one moment In con-
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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
- n. ~ w oAA eRosR.
/ iery rseliiax Game Fia,ed Laxt
Aafnrdas.

The largest crowd = Fooiers thai
nave yei attended an q the I u :
eotball sames turned out last fat
afday afternoon when the visitors
aere from Oak Grove seminary. The
zalne that both tee ms fought hara
u win. whs snanny and very interest
ne. the home team finally being vic
torious with a score u 6 10 0. As
The whistle blew In tn frkt half. the
ball was kicked OF b. Oak Grove TO
symona. who was dosned on his
twenty five yard line The ball WAS
advanced rapidly by BADGER. Lacasce
and Murray for a few downs. but
skowhegan was compelled to punt
from their 40-yard line. In Captain
Lacasce. the home tenn has one of
the best prep school kickers in the
state and the ball was advanced
bout 65 yards. where II was re-
ceiyed by Oak Grove They rushed
the Skowhegan boys back a few
Yards by lire plays and forward pess-
es. but :, ct q stone wal in tne center
of the field Then. excepting one de-
lay caused by offside playing there
was no stop until Murray placed the
ball over for a touchdown. Lecasce
kicked a goal, making the score 6 to
0.
In the second half the visitors
rushed down the field with 10 and ID
yard gains, until the outcome looked
serious. But on Skowhegans 25-
yard line the home team held and
again secured the pigskin. Quickly
Pierce called off the signals, and be-
fore any one could realize it, Lacasce
sprinted around left end and made for
the goal line. By successful stiff arm
ing he got past everyone and placed
the ball between the goal posts.
Then much to the CONSERVATION of
nearly everyone, the ball was put in
play on Skowhegan's 30-yard line,
where Lacasce had unknowlingly
stepped a few inches out of bounds.
1t was a handsome run but counted
nothing. After that there YVES no
more scoring, but there was much in
teresting playing by both sides. s. H.
s. has fine set CT backs and two
good ends. For Oak Grove, Wander
hoof and Whitehouse were the stars.
The lineup was as follows: Oak
Grove. N. Jones, C; Currier, rg; Kal-
eel, rt; Dickey, re; B. Jones, lg;
Getchell, 1t; Fides. le; Towle. OBJ;
Whitehouse, RIB; Vanderhoof, (Capt)
lib; Harper. fb. Skowhegan, Emery
C; Strickland, lg; Nutting, It; Mer-
riam. lie; Spear, rg; Mitchell, rt;
Symons, re; Pierce, qb; Lacasce
(Capt), RIB; Badger, lg; and Murray
fb
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
THE LABOR OF LOVE.

II is very pleasing evidence Of
The unanimity OF our people In their
support Of the religious services now
being held in Skowhegan. that very
rew criticisms OF them have been of
cred tip TO the present hour. no
criticism has come 10 us that the
leader In these services has said what
ought not to have been said or has
left unsaid what ought to have been
said. Eyerywhere-in our homes. on
the street, in places Of buslness-it
is remarked that the evangelist Is
careful in speech and wise in all his
dealings with our people.
But when he has completed his
labors here and has left for other
fields, his work will be passed upon
by very severe, because unfairly
reasoning, public. Like the mathe-
matical Jew, they will measure the
value of his work by a counting
noses. They will insist upon know
ing just how many converts" have
been made; and If this number proves
small, they will question If, after all,
a long labor of this kind is worth
while.
If the evangelist goes from Show
hogan on the last day of this month
without having made a single CON
vert" his work will not have been
a failure. IL he has, even in the
slightest degree, aroused the con-
sciences of our church-going ant
Christian people, and has stimulated
them to new and better and higher
and grander endeavors, then his mis-
sion here will be sealed by the We'll
done, good and faithful servant"
But, thanks to the industry of this
leader and the cooperation of the
pastors and their helpers, great
number of people who have been
estranged from the church and out
of sympathy with things religious
have been directed into righteous
ways and will henceforth be better
and more useful citizens. So, let the
judging public exercise its severest
judgment, yet 1t must, after all, admit
that these special services for 1909
have merited the support and enthu
siasm which they have elected from
all classes of our people.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
THE GOOD IN MEN.

Any effort which is made to arouse
people to action necessarily involves
q study OF human character, A
study of human character Is one of
the most fascinating and, II not
guarded well against, one of the most
disappointing pursuits imaginable
Take the experiences of those in our
evangelistic services who are per-
suaders of men. Man after man turns
from the appeals which are direct
ed at his conscience, only to return
for another service and still reject
the appeals. "A hard heart" mo
sympathy" mo sense of right" "out
of tune with the Infinite. all these,
and more, are the phrases used to
describe such a character, In deal
ing with such man, one comes to
regard him as hopeless case, and
he is finally passed by altogether.
Take the case of the poor drunk
en- wretch. Ones pleadings seem in
vain. Ones offers of sympathy and
help go unrewarded. The glass is
above all else-above friendship,
parents, self Finally one loses cour-
age In scattering the messages of
love, and passes by ION the other
side"
But we ought to be mindful of one
great fact, namely, that there isn't
man in all the universe who does
not possess some great God-like
trait Of character. To put 1t differ
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
GARDNERS CANDIDACY.

So the Democratic party of Maine,
when 1t comes time to nominate that
partys candidate for governor. Is
likely to give Obadiah Gardner the
cold shoulder. Well, the man who Is
responsible for this latest outburst
OF political gossip cannot be credited
with any great amount of originality
AS a matter Of fact this talk of shelv-
ing the Rockland man dates back to
the days of the last Maine legisla-
ture.
There are at least three reasons
why Obadiah Gardner should not
again be nominated for governor. In
the first palce, he Is dangerous man.
He was at one time elected to the
Office of Master of the State Grange.
No sooner had he been inducted into
that office than he began the cultiva-
ton of the idea that he had been
elected for life. 1t cost many friend
ships and other precious things to
oust Obadiah from office. The Grange
was almost rent In twain, and the
effects of his reign are not yet eff
faced. 1t Is therefore a dangerous
proposition to nominate him for gov
ernor. n, by some fluke, he ehould
be elected, 1t would be Governor
Gardner" till the cows came home.
In the second place, his Judgment
10 not to be too highly respected. The
strange efforts which he put forth In
the last Maine legislature ostensibly
in behalf of the overburdened farm
ers, but practically in behalf of the
timberland owners, proved bitter
disappointment to all good citizens.
Those who had previously regarded
him as a man of sound Judgment
have since come to see that the
soundness of his judgment had been
greatly overestimated. Men who had
banked upon him dropped him forth
with as one would drop hot potato.
In the third place, having once re-
ceived the nomination. having failed
when almost any other man could
have won. and having lost support
steadily from that day to this, the
nomination of Obadiah Gardner for
governor in 1910 would mean
worse defeat for the Democratic
party ttan that which 1t expel fenced
In 1908.
Nobody watns a Eerpetuating mon
arch In office. Nobody wants man
whose real statecraft has been tested
and found woefully lacking. Nobody
watns to help elect a has-been. This
Is why the Rockland office eseeker is
not a suitable candidate for the Dem
ocrats of Maine to offer the people
as their candidate for governor.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

There has been some talk about
putting up the priests house this fall,
but at present those who have 1t In
charge plan to wait until next year.
They will clean out the cellar and
have everything prepared for the car
penters next spring. Already small
stable has been built for the automo-
bile, but no further work Is to be un-
dertaken.
Hiram G. Ellis, associated with The
Turf, Farm and Home, was in this
town and vicinity on business con-
nected with the paper Wednesday Of
this week.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

A hearing was held before Judge
Lawrence on Wednesday in the case
Of one Sylvester Fernald, a man 81
years of age, who came here as a
vagrant from Athens. Besides being
a vagrant the man was thought to be
mentally unbalanced. The case hav-
ing been referred to Judge Lawrence
he accepted the opinion of the medi-
cal examiner and decided that the
man should be committed to the In
sane asylum. Sheriff Mooers took
him to Augusta on the sos train this
Thursday morning.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

The Sentinel retorts that If we
think it is bad hazer, like the
bloody sophomore in college, we
must have pretty good opinion of
that paper. Oh, we'll, you'll pass
provided the crowd Is large enough
to conceal your bumptuousness. By
the way Sentinel, why not begin a
crusade against human nature? Great
old chance there to distinguish your
SELF
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
MUNICIPAL COURT.
Three Young Offenders Up for Pocket
Peddling.

Judge Lawrence of the municipal
court was obliged to pass upon the
work of some pretty young offenders
this week when three Madison boys Of
Is, II and 10 years of age, were be-
'ore the court on the charge Of pocket
peddling.
was Lennie West, Is years of age,
harged with single sale. The hoy
pleaded guilty and Judge Lawrence
considering the age of the boy and
he feet that his offence might hive
been due to bad influence. suspended
his sentence, which was $50 and costs
md 80 oeys In jail
The second case, also for single
sale, wss that of James Connor. 10
ears of age. He was found guilty
nd given q sentence of $50 and costs
mounting to $12 end so days in Jail
default of payment, He was COM
mitted.
he third offender was Ivan Stew
erd, II years of age, who was also
'harged with single sale. He was
'ound not guilty. Tho principal wit
ness in the Steward case was Lennie
West who said that Steward did not
sell liquor.
1t Is fairly evident that there ere
some evil influences at work in Madi-
son when boys of the ages Of those
given above are found pocket ped
ding. Sheriff Mooers and his depu-
ties were in hopes to get consider
Pble light upon the situation in Mad
ison from the testimony of the young
Witnesses and IL Is fairly certain
that the light thus gained will be
turned full blast upon the prime Of
tenders. Sheriff Mooers Is determined
upon cleaning out one or two sore
spots in Madison.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
It's a Ton Notch Door.

Great deeds compel regard The
world crowns Its doers. That's why
the American people have crowned
or. Kings New Discovery the King OF
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Ing stops Snre. infamed bronchial
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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
Church Notes
UNION EvANGELIsTiC SERVICES
IN OPERA HOUSE.

All the churches will gather In
Union services next Sunday In the
opera House as follows: At 1915,
morning worship, led by Taylor and
Smith: at IL. Union Sabbath School, at
3. meeting for men only; at $50. gen
eral evangelistic services.
1t Is hoped that the various church
es represented in this Union movement
will make strong effort to be pres
ent at all their services.
These meetings will bring to a
close the work of the evangellsts in
our town. Let the people OF Skow
hogan see that It will be a glorious
wind up to evangellstic efforts
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

II certain Democratic organs spent
as much time in working for enforce
ment as they do in crying down the
prohibitory law, they would be serv-
ing the people of Maine In much bet
ter fashion.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
CENTENARY METHODIST EPIsCO-
PAL CHURCH.

Fred A. Leitch, Phi. D., Minister.
Residence, Is Island Avenue.
Union Evangelistic Service in NUM-
cipal Building Sabbath Day. The pas
ter looks for splendid representa-
ticn of his people at these services.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTISTs.

Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at 2 p. m. Saturday. Speaking
Sunday evening at 7.30. Prayer and
praise services Tuesday AMI Friday
evening at 7.30 The public Is cordial
ly invited.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. Madi-
son avenue. corner Russell street. Ser
vices Sunday morning at 10.45 and
Wednesday evenings at 730. Subiect:
Everlasting Punishment" The pub
lie Is cordially invited.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
According to the Rockland Opinion

According to the Rockland Opinion,
the University of Maine Is going to
have a new president about next
commencement" The Rockland pa
per shares the opinion Of some others
that very little dignity" and Ia
mentable lack of tact" was displayed
by President Fellows in handling the
situation.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
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George Merriam, PASTOR
Residence. so Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1888.
All the services at the church next
Sunday are cancelled. Union meetings
will be held in the Opera House
all day. The members of the Sunday
school will meet In the Opera House
at IL o'clock. The Primary Depart
ment will meet on the first floor In
the Court Room.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-28

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The Forrest City times., 1909-04-02
THE HOUSE.

The Brawner bill, providing for the better regulation of the assessment of property, was taken up as a spe- ~ cial order
 Ar. Hurst was the first to speak on the bill and he opened the debate by stating that he believed lis was the better bill. but had been unable to get his bill up for final passage and as he feared the session was too near it's elcse to permit further de- lay, he asked the supporters of his bill to rally to the Brawner bill in or der that some measure of that char acter might be passed this session.
 A little later, however, when it was learned that the Brawner bill, drawn and endorsed by the assessors and known as the assessors bill" pro vided for increase in fees for the as sessors, the Brawner bill stock began immediately 10 decrease, with the re suit that it was finally placed back on second reading and again refer red to the judiciary committee.
 The House then took up the Hurst bill and after refusing to re-refer it swung 1t along 10 third reading and then to final passage. which position It occupied before the House when that body adjourned
 Supporters Of the measure attempt ed to get a roll call on tie bill be- fore adjournment late in the after nocn and immediately after is third reading. but a discussion was started by those opposed to il and the a. tempt 10 finally dispose of the bill be- fore adjournment was abandoned.
 Early in the afternoon, Dr. s. A Knapp of the government farm ex- perimental cooperative demonstra- tfun work, addressed an informal ses- sion of the legislature, over which Mir. Holt of Hampstead presided. Dr. Knapp talked on advanced farm work and need of more scientific methods in farming His address was well re- ceived. especially that part in which he paid high tribute 10 Gov George W. Donaghey, who was sitting to the left of him on the floor of the House. among the legislators and spectators
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-02
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE
of Painting Requirements Will Save
 Much Expense.

When one sees the surface of house or other building scaling. or peeling, or spotted or blistered. or showing other symptoms of paint dis ease" it is evident that poor painter has been on the job, and that poor paint was used-or possibly that a good painter had been dominated by a property-owner who knew nothing about paint
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 Then, every houseowner should make it point to get only we'll known reliable brands in buying his materials. Pure white lead is espe- cially important, or the paint will not prove satisfactory The famous Dutch Boy Painter" trademark of National Lead Company, the largest makers of pure white lead, is an ab- solute guarantee of the purity and quality of the white lead sold under 1t. That trademark is safeguard against paint trouble.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-02
STATE UNIVERSITY REMOVAL MEASURE CARRIES IN THE
 SENATE.
PEACE MEMORIAL RESOLUTION
is introduced in the Senste-Want Another War Made impos-
 sible.

The Senate during their session Wednesday adopted a resolution com pletely exonerating Mrs. Mitchell, the regard 10 the controversy that has been had over the Patterson capitol bill.
 The first memorial resolution of tor Carloek of Madison. The resolu- fion deprecates war among the na- lions for any cause whatever and urges that the Congress of the Uni ted States urge the Hague Peace Conference to work to the end that another war may be impossible.
 The next feature of the day was the consideration of the bill to re move the University of Arkansas from Fayetteville to Little Rock.
 Senator Patterson urged that the university should be brought to Lit tie Rock because the city is centrally located. He pointed out that there are now 40S vacancies in the univer-
 
 outside of Washington county. He said that such a condition of affairs should not exist. So that all the sena- tors could see the situation from a geographical viewpoint, a map of the state was hung on the east wall of the Senate chamber.
 Senator Patterscn's idea is that the removal to the state capitol of the college would be for the greatest good of the greatest number
 The principal feature of the de- bate was the speech against the bill by Senator Dill of Washington coun- ty, the county in which the univer- ;sity is located. The senator said that 1t might mean his political downfall If the bill passed the Senate, but re- ferred to that only in an incidental way. The senator said that it was wrong in principle to take the uni -versity away from Fayetteville after that city had come forward many years ago with the cash to establish the school, when other cities of the
  ticello being excepted
 Senator Wineo offered a point of order that the bill was an appropria- .tion bill and that it would require a "wo-thirds vote Of the Senate to pass 1t. The point was not argued, the senator simply asking that it be made journal entry. The bill provi les that the city of Little Rock shall pay s$25O, ,000 in money or improvement district bonds for the removal of the university. The buildings of the present university are to be left in- tact at Fayetteville. The bill does not provide for the removal of the agricultural department.
 When the measure came to vote 1t passed by total of 14 to 9. The discussion of this measure consumed the longest session the Senate has held this session.
The Forrest City times., 1909-04-02

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The Forrest City times., 1909-04-02
The Alternative,

If the window had been eight feet wife, instead of eight stories. I'd have thrown myself out when you quarreled with me. Thenyou' d have had to be sweet to me when you picked me Up. A lot of wives attempt suicide, they say. just to be petted when they come to-"
 Yes" said he, but sometimes they don't come to, remember"