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The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
UNION VETERANS
UNION
State Encampment Held
at Skowhegan
National Commander-In-C Chief the
Guest OF Homer.

The State encampment of the Union
Veterans Union is now in session at
Skowhegan. A dinner was served at
noon Wednesday in Grand Army hall
the veterans met to hear the reports
of officers and discuss business mat
ters. Daniel b. Stevens. Depart
ment Commander presided. In the
evening there was a campfire and
smoke talk Remarks were made by
Rev. F. A. Leitch, L. l.. Walton. Har-
old ]. Phillips and S. W. Gould The
national COMMUNICATIVE and 9TH
er comrades also spoke briefly. The
evening passed very pleasantly as all
such meetings do and the comrades
adjourned to meet this morning at
a. m. for election of officers. Charles
Folsom-Jones, Acting Department
Commander, will preside. A list of
the new officers will be given next
week.
Among the comrades from out of
town were: National commander-in-
chief Patrick Hayes of Togus; Vain
wright Gushing of Foxcroft; J. w. P.
Johnson of Gardiner; Frank T. Goss
of Auburn; Charles o. Wadsworth of
Gardiner; George w. White of Brew
er; NJ. L. Meands of Auburn; w. S.
Oakland of Togus.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

The next meeting Of the governor
and council will be held at 10 o'clock
a. m. Wednesday, October 20.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
Livermore Falls, Me. 234 $50 acres $1,000
Stock, Tools and Machinery

One OF the best stock and fruit farms In
Maine; the fruit trees, If properly cared for
will yield a good income, leaving the net
proceeds from stock and crops to be put In
the bank; 1000 Baldwin apple trees produce
loan soil; spring -watered pasture for 10 cows
1000 cords wood; land rolling, stone and
wire fenced; near neigh bors; one mile tc
two-story lO-room house, painted; running
spring water; barn 40x50, tie-up 30 head, good
cellar, stable, also with cellar, Ice house; only
one mile from pretty lake; to settle quickly
owner will include two good cows, II hens
moving machine, horse rake, hay tedder
disc. harrow, spring tooth harrow, plows
wagons and all small tools for only $500 Sex
page lA, "Guide 2S, 4. A. Strout, Dept. 2l:
kents Hill, Maine.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

Kitchen and table girl wanted at
Hotel Coburn.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
FARM FOR SALE
Stock. Tools and Crops

Horse cows. poultry, all wagons. carts. harness
es machinery. toes, sleds. sleighs, corn. vegeta-
blee hay and wood for the stove included affairs
must be settled at once 80 acres. cottage house,
80 IT. barn. poultry houses. bldgs. good repair.
pure water; ~ miles from village. cash markets;
$1,000 Is the low price. cash. bal easy TERMS all
details and complete-list personal property page
l2 Of this and other Maine farm bargains take
possession and be comfortable for the winter.
"Strouts New Farm Buyers Guide No. 2s''. Just
out, copy free. Dept. 2l2, E. A. Strout, Kent's
Hill, Me. uA
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

Have you seen the Regal Shoe
Buzz Saw in Chas. F. Ward Co.'s win
dow?
w. II. Norton, the automobile man,
sells new and second hand cars. Bar
gains to suit everybody's purse. from
800 up.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

Frank Pooler, the cobbler, expects to be
located in his old-time location, early next
week, Merrill Building. Madison Ave, next
to C. F. Jones, where he will be better able
to serve you than ever before
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
Business Locals.

Prompt service, and quality guar
anteed, on everything you buy at
Simpsons market.
II your Shoes do not fit try Royals;
they come In quarter sizes. Sold by
Chas. f. Ward Co.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

A decree of absolute divorce has
been granted Dana F. Aubin of Ports
mouth, N. H., from his wife. Bertha
NJ. Aubin, on grounds of desertion.
Custody of minor child. given to the
mother.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

Religion is not label, but an ele-
ment Of character. 1t Is not a de-
claration, but a life.
John c. Learned
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
Special Notice.

During the absence OF Forrest
Goodwin, Esq, until February Is,
next, his law office will be occupied
by VIM. H. Hawes, Esq.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14

F. p. Moore continues the business
of sleigh and carriage painting, sec
ond floor of his repository, Water
street.
Book your orders with w. H. Nor
ton for ride in his Stanley steamer
Will take you anywhere, one mile or
hundred. Prices reasonable. Tele-
phone, 57-11.
The independent-reporter., 1909-10-14
FOR SALE

Lodging House, Congress Street. Portland. Maine.
IL rooms, two baths. central location; good home
and paying business. Price only $500. F. M
Miller. SO Exchange Street.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Who Did the Work?

MT. Editor: Not least among the many pleasant surprises that the an niversary has brought to the town is the discovery that the youngest son of George A. Rudd possesses talent like that of his father, whose career as an artist was so abruptly closed several years since by his loss in the Alps.
 The modesty which caused the de- signer of the illustrations in "The h. land City" to hide his initials in foli- age and tree stump, has only served the more to arouse the query What student of the Art school can do such work ?" Those who have failed to gain the desired information will be pleased to learn that Tracy Porter Rudd was the artist of all the pen and ink sketches-the one etching was by Ozias Dodge, the instructor.
 The fineness and finish of MT. Rddd's work show both natural en- dowment and professional training and give glad promise of success for the young man in his chosen life work.
 Surely Edmund Clarence Stedman would have rejoiced, had he known that his poem, reset in it's present form, would be so f7ttingly illustrated by one wto like himself. had family associations with old Norwich.
 A LOVER OF PROGRESS.
 NnTwichs Conn. July 16. 1909.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
TOY PISTOL LockJAW.

The parents who let their little boys celebrate with toy pistols on Inde- pendence day witness terrible agony a-=d indescribable suffering for a week or ten days, have funeral and then bSive left them lifetime to regret their carelessness in. The state of New Jer- sey registers the loss of six bright boys by lockjaw and reports are com ing in from the other states. Since the toy pistol came into use twenty years ago thousands of bright little fellows have died as the result of poison from what seemed to be slight accidents and this year the record promises to reach a score or two. 1t is not strange that humane people are doing all in their power to avert these awful results None of these reports come from cities which have inaug- urated a sane and safe Fourth. These come from places where license and riot exist in the name of patriotism and where disorder and danger are the rule on Independence day. It is up tc parents to save themselves as well as their little boys the cost and the agony of sue haccidents as these.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
WHAT IS THE BOOK GOING TO BE

The question Is being asked, What As the 25oth anniversary Jubilee book going to be like? It is not going to be like any book ever printed about Norwich, if we have the right concep- ton of it. "
 It is going to be an accurate ac- count of the entire celebration gather ed by a competent scholar from relia- ble sources and no pains are to be spared in making. it the finest book ever printed about the city and town of Norwich.
 [. It will contain the cream of all the Mernons and addresses delivered. the names of all committees, and also the names of hundreds of people who took part in the ceremonies, with portraits. and street scenes and views of the parade and the historical play--the very best pictures which The Bulletin nan procure.
 It is expected that this book will Mave 400 pages, with 50 pages of ap- Rropriate portraits and pictures. It is to be sold for $2, bound in Bloth, and for sS, bound in leather Ehere has been received orders for about l50. The Bulletin would like 10 make an edition of 1000, but unless Bhere is quitkened demand the edi- Aion ia likely to ha ct1f down fn 500 Ropies.
 The Jubilee book of 1859 was not Co be had less than $6 or $7 a copy when wanted this year. This book will be at a premium in the future.
 The Bulletin is planning to have it ready for delivery about the 1st of December. Those who desire a copy should send their order to The Busi- ness Manager of The Bulletin, Nor wich, Conn.,.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
THE WELCOMING SPIRIT.

Why do not the people of the east cultivate the welcoming spirit? Out west the congressman and senators know that their constituents are alive because they recognize merit and well come them home.
 The people of Iowa are getting ready to give an enthusiastic recep- tion to Senator Cummings. In com plimenting him, the Des Moines Capi- tal says:
 "As regards this welcome there is not a dissenting voice. The senator has accomplished what he thought he could do, and what his friends thought he could do, in one session of the senate. He has succeeded in catch ing the eye of the nation. We have not agreed and do not agree with the senator upon the tariff But he fought his battle before the people of Iowa and the people of Iowa, knowing him and knowing his opinions, elected him. Therefore he has not violated any pledge or understanding"
 And the people of Indiana are get ting ready to give Senator Beveridge a welcome to his home in Indianapolis. He is to be given social greeting and afterward to make a formal address upon the tariff question to the people of Indiana. Indiana is a doubtful state. The legislature to be chosen next year will be charged with the duty of re-electing Senator Beveridge or choosing a democrat. The predic- tion comes that Senator Beveridge will have the fight of his life to carry the state for the republicans. All the other strong men in Indiana have been defeated. All of them went down in the battle last year. Therefore Senator Beveridge will be practically inaugurating his campaign for re-elec- tion.
 There is nothing the matter with this form of doing things. It is live and appreciative method--it tends to keep congressman awake, for they are confronted by a live constituency.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
FOR A BIOGRAPHICAL GoV-
 ERNOR.

The New Haven Palladium, in con- eidering the gubernatorial possibilities in 1910, recognizes that the sectional issue is very likely to have it's bear ing upon the matter. The Palladium says:
 Senator Barnum of Salisbury, who is said to be the most likely candidate. not only qualities for the office in bus iness fitness and personality, but he also qualities geographically. He comes from a county which has had only two governors in half a century, and Litchfield county may well lay claim to the office. As to how im- portant a factor the geographical posi- ton of candidate for a high office is, we have only to go back to the contest &or the United States senate which ended in the selection of Senator Brandegee instead of former Govern or Mclean. What went a long way toward defeating Mir. Mclean was the tact that he lived in Hartford county, which already had a United States senator in Morgan c. Bulkeley, and popular feeling was against two sena- tors being chosen from one district. We believe that this feeling will be assertive when it comes to the naming of the next governor, and for the sake of harmony and fair distribution of offices the next chief executive of the state will come from one of the so- called remote counties"
 Upon these grounds Windham coun- ty ought to be able to make strong bid for the place, for it has not had a republican governor in half a cen- tury, and it has some of the staunch- est republicans of the state residing there. It has the timber. why should 1t not receive the recognition and the honor?
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

promptly recognized It's value.
 T will" he announced.
 He started for Denbars. He had no yerv clear idea what he was going to do CT how he was going to attack this terrible obstacle in his path, but nothing short of actual carnage was going to deter him from sticking till he had won out
 Neither airiIy nor hesitatingly nor yet blusteringly did he enter Denbar' s office. Instead McEwen walked in with the quietly assured manner. of the responsible business man. No mere salesman was he, and he was bound that Denbar should recognize 1t. He, laid down his card and waited for what might come. Denbar' s stocky shoulders heaved and after a look at the pasteboard he whirled around. Beneath his bushy brcws he peered up at his caller.
 Say" he remarked, 'd0 you want
 McEwen sat down carefully before he had collected himself. T don't mind" he said, cautiously
 Denbar got to his feet and removed his coat. Come on, then" he order ed. @The boys have caught about twenty rats in the building and they're going to kill them. They've got q SOD4 QOS Ed1tQ w II nAA eoLAC o1 A1eAAeA with clubs.''
 He stalked out and McEwen follow ed to an inner court.
 mIn five minutes McEwen, sleeves rolled up club in hand, was yelling like an Indian but Denbar yelled still louder. It was some minutes before the barking and scurrying and shout ing and whaeking had ended, Then, wiping their perspiring brows, Dem 1e !, ,af.lx to the private office, repairing dam- ages to apparel and breathing hard. Suddenly Denbar looked up, whisk broom in hand.
 Say he asked, what in the dick ems do you want, anyhow?'
 McEwen felt pail settle upon his spirits. I've sent enough men over here,' he remarked with some spirit flor you to know the Fairmount com pany's goods You wouldn't order."
 Denbar snorted. T know the goods and I want 'en," he snapped But ii my trade ain't worth coming after yourself you don't get it. I don't want any cheap statesmen cluttering up my office trying to do business with me. Head man or nothing! Now talk!"
 Young Leavitt and Smith and Riloy were lined up unostentatiously on the return ol Vneil eiiiei' HApeolairoy was keen.
 "Did-did you get it?" breathed young Leayitt, who could not stand suspense.
 McEwen looked as bored as possi- ble. "Of course" he said with with ering scorn.
 His subordinates looked crestfallen and respectful
 "How-how did you do it?" asked Smith.
 McEwen glanced up with great dig nity Tt was perfectly easy" he said T merely humored Chicago News.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
NO DATE SET.
Opening of Hartford Armory Depends
 on the Invited Dignitaries.

Although rlans fer the dedication of the new state arsenal and armory at Hartford are beginning to shape themselves still anything more definite in the announcement of the date on which the ceremonies will take place than already given out by the joint committee on the dedication has not been reached. The exact date depends largely upon the common time that several of the dignitaries who will be invited can be in Hartford. It has been planned to hold the ceremonies some time during the first half of Oc- tober. N4
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

things to be thankful for every day regardless of our little trials.
 The fact that John Breed used to be a subscriber to the New York Herald shows that he was man who calcu- lated to keep in touch with all public affairs in his time. In looking over a bunch of old newspapers recently l noticed one of the date of April Is, 1914, with J. Breed written on the margin; and it was No. 1288 of the New York Herald, then in it's fifth year. He may have been one of the original subscribers. It was a four page paper of five columns without a displayed head of any kind in it, and it contained adviees from Washington as recent as March 31. and was prob ably the best part of a week in reach ing Norwich. Jan. 18th was the latest news from Paris and March 30 the latest from Boston. The newspaper world was slow in those days. Now we have news from every city in the world every day and from remote parts every week or two.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

taken place. Wrong again. Because we can't do everything at once we are not excused from trying hard to do all we can today.
 Hurrah' for nineteen hundred and nowl The best year that ever was, a veritable year of our Lord. There never was a better time to clean up our own lives or help the world for ward.
 THE PARSON.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Denlbar was known to be extremely eccentric. Neither socially nor in a business way could he be approached as could other human beings. There was always a gambling uncertainty as to how a thing was going to appeal to him. He had spent his life dealing out surprises to his associates.
 Denbar did big business and his purchases of supplies amounted to a pretty large sum of money each year. Therefore it was natural that McEwen, the new manager of a house dealing in these same supplies, should cast speculative eyes in Denbar's direc- tion. McEwen wanted Denba1's trade and saw no reason why his firm should not have it. So instructing young Leavitt d good salesman, he sent him to Denbar
 Young Leayitt returned to the office at o'clock that afternoon with an edge on his temper. It always upset Leavitt if he failed to get what he went after.
 T got Phillips & Angell's order" he said, throwing down his papers.
 What about Denbar?" asked Me- Ewen.
 Leavftt growled Couldn't touch him." he confessed.
 It was odd, because young Leavitt uSUctilS GOulL WOEh t1i1 OI0EI OAL OI d lamp post if he set himself to the task
 McEwen picked out the next man with more care.
 You'll have to use tact" he in- structed Bilby. Spar around until you see what kind of a mood Denbar is in and then meet him on his own ground. Humor him. They say that hnfII or, again he'll throw an inkwell at you if you merely intimate that he is looking fit"
 Bilby came back with his mouth in straight line. "No,' he reported, "he didn't throw any inl1wells or any thing like that. He just didn't see me. He didn't know I was on earth I faded away through the crack under the door,"
 NcEwen is stubborn man. He glared straight into Smiths eyes when when he gave his commands to that competent salesman a day or so later.
 I'm going to get that order from Denbar." he announced in a cold tone of hnaIity. T know it can be got. And you're to get it. Smithi No ex- cuses go! That's right"
 McEwen set his jaw when Smith walked back into the office.
 The salesman regarded the manager with a belligerent eye. Anybody" he announced who wants to get Denbar' s order can get it for all of mel And you can have my resignation when ever you want it"'
 Now, now, Smith" said McEwen mildly. Calm youself, Evidently you did not go after him the right way You did not hurnor hiI1aI''
 Smith groWled inartieulately and then muttered something about the idiocy of humoring wild beast You don't know anything about iti" he finished.
 Well; I know Denbar is only a man like the rest of us and he can't hoo- doc nor fypnotize anybody and there's no sense"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Nina Morris, who was the Antoin- nerte De Mauban whan MT Hankett revived ''The Prisoner of zenda' last season. has been engaged by Henry w. Savage for a principal role in ''Ths Florist Shop" the comedy announced for the Liberty theater, New Yerk, in August.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

The next parts that Robert ManteH will act in this country are Cortc@anus and the Falstan of the drst part of Henry "" Neither has been seen in recent years on the American stage-
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

The Shuberts have added to their theatrical circuit the Princess thea ter at Montreal and the Royal Alex andra theater at Toronto.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

For the fifth annual tour of The Clansman'' George H. Brennan has brought together with hardiy an ex- ception the entire company that first produced the play in New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Newburyport's family jar does not seem to attract much attention in Massachusetts If Newburyport isn't hunting for trouble, it appears to be troubling Hunt
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Happy thought for today: If you do your level best today your con- crete yesterdays will be worth looking back upon.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Evelyn Thaw cannot be feeling very enthusiastic over the possibility of her husbands discharge from the retreat She doesn't want to be killed!
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

There is a rulnor that The Beauty Spot" will be produced at the Olym- pia in Paris next year, with Ethel Levy in the principal part.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Printers Ink celebrates it's 21st an- niversary with a 156-page edition. It is just indescribable. It must be seen to be appreciated. Its bulk warrants the exclamation: Great Caesars ghost!"
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

The army and navy are expensive necessities, but wherein these appro- priatiens resemble insurance is not so very clear.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

A Marylander's excuse for resiging office is that he has nothing to do but to collect and count money. That's easier thar counting the footsteps of Time.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

On account of one case of smallpox in Philadelphia 1000 persons are quar- antined in a single street. As a hold up this beats the highwayman's
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Ask the fly in the house where are screen doors and screened win dows, how he got in, and he cannot tell. He only knows that he flew in.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Atlanta is showing up just as many jags dry as it used to when it was wet city Now, what is the matter with Atlanta?
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Governor Woodruff did not expect that it would take $10,000 out of the state treasury to investigate the oys- ter fisheries of the state. In politics the unexpected often happens
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

This is the real summer weather, and humidity is cutting more of a swath than it has a right to, consid- ering the drouth conditions.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

When St. Swithin comes and finds forty dry days he is not mean enough to repeat the affiiction.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Weston has reached San Francisco in condition to start and walk right back to New York. He and the American battleships seem to be in vulnerable.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

There are 50O,00o two-dollar coun- terfeit bills in circulation in this coun- try that are known to have been made in Italy. These Italians should be deported.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Nat c. Goodwin is playing with a stock company in St. Louis. He re- vived "A Gilded Fooi'' last week
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

Magic King toe dancer, is now per- forming in 'The Midnight sons'' at the Broadway theter, New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17
MUSIC AND DRAMA

The Conan and Harris ninstrcIs will begin the season at the New York theater August Is.
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

When St. Peter asks Rockefeller how he got to be a millionaire, he will not be able to say by being gen. erous to all my employees and just to all mankind
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

When Senator Tillman trembies for the future of the country the continent does not seem to qulver
Norwich bulletin., 1909-07-17

If it is hot here, what must it be down in Alabama where there is an extra session of the legislature?