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The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
london's bio Ban,

Why Is the large bell In the tower
OF the house of parliament In London
called Big Ben? The average London
er himself seems to have no idea how
1t got its name. When the building
was designed Sir Benjamin Hall had
great deal to do with carrying out the.
plans of the architects. being high
commissioner of public works, and his
coworkers appreciated the fact that to
him the city of London was largely In
debted. So wh&n the question came
up In parliament as to the name of the
enormous bell that was to be hung IN
the tower a member shouted. why
not call 1t Big Benz" This suggestion
was received with much applause as
we'll as with roars of laughter. for Sir
Benjamin was an enormous man. both
In height and glrth. and had often been
called Big Ben. From that day on
the bell whose peal every Londoner
knows has been known only as Big
Ben.-Harper's Weekly.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
BROWNS CORNER-CANAAN.

Ora Chase will conduct a meeting al
the steam mill school house in Corn
Vile Sunday, July 10, at 1,30 p III.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Fitzgerald
went to Pittsfield Sunday where they
passed the day in the home of his
brother Burke Fitzgerald.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Damon and
son. Sammie, went to Augusta Tues
day to attend Odd Fellows field day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nichols re-
ceived the sad intelligence Sunday OF
the death of his brothers wife, Mrs
Fred Nichols, who died in a hospital
in Massachusetts from the result OF
an operation performed for appended
tis. Charles Nichols took the train
from Skowhegan Monday morning foI
Gardiner. Mass, where he was in at
tendance at the funeral Tuesday.
The rain on the morning of July
prevented many from attending the
celebration at Skowhegan.
George Hubbard has purchased of L
NJ. Barnes his pasture land, situated
near Jerry Stevens.
Sullivan Tuttle has moved with his
family into the Purington rent.
Carl Martin has returned from Main
Stream where he has been employed
by c. b. Chase yarding ship knees.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Fitzgerald
passed Saturday and Sunday with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Fitzger-
aid.
Eben Fairbrother and Earle Martin
have taken the job to cut the grass
ON the home farm for Everett Da-
non.
Ernest Holman of Fairfield and Miss
Maymie Peavey were at Milford
Withee's Sunday.
Albion Whitten of Shawmut was AT
H. L. Purington's Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoxie went to
Pittsfield Thursday to attend the fun
eral of their nephew, Guy Hunter
who was accidentally drowned June
2S.
Miss Anna Porter is passing her
vacation with her mother, Mrs. George
Hubbard.
Charlie Hanson of Shirley Mills
Me-, is helping H. l.. Purington in
haying.
Miss Viva Crommett, who has been
employed in the South during the past
year has come to pass the summer
with her mother, Mrs. Eliza Ames OF
West Hartland.
Our school closed Saturday after a
term of ten weeks, taught by L. H
Allen. In the afternoon recitations
were given by the following pupils
Fred Lewis, Scott May, Carroll Chase
Clyde Andrews, Vivian Hubbard, An
ma Porter, Elva Andrews, Maymie
Tuttle and Ethel Hubbard. The teach
er furnished treat of mixed candy
and peanuts. Prizes were awarded tC
Fred Lewis, Carroll B. Chase and Ell
va Andrews for not being tardy OF
absent during the term.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
Miohtv In Titles,

The ruler of Turkey. In addition to
the titles sultan and kha-khan (high
prince and lord of lords). also claims
sovereignty over most districts. towns,
cities and states In the orient. specify
ing each by name and setting out In
each of his various titles ''all the forts,
citadels. purlleus and neighborhood
thereof IN regular legal form. His Of
fetal designation ends, Sovereign also
of diverse nations. states, peoples and
races on the face Of the earth All
this is In addition to his high position
as "head of the faithful" and ''su-
preme lord Of all the followers of the
prophet" direct and only lieutenant
on earth of Mohammed."
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
The Great Eastern,

The dimensions of the one time world
famous Great Eastern were as fol-
lows: Length. co. feet; width, 83 feet;
depth, go feet; tonnage, 24,000 tons;
draft when unloaded, 20 feet; when
loaded, 80 feet. She had paddle
wheels fifty-six feet In diameter and
was also provided with four bladed
screw propeller of twenty-four feet
diameter She had accommodations
for 800 first class, 1000 second class
and 1900 third class passengers, 1000
In all. Her speed was about eighteen
miles an hour. The Great Eastern was
finally broken up for old iron In the
year 1889 after checkered career of
some thirty-one years.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

Both the quality and quantity of the
fruit from the average home garden
strawberry bed could be greatly Inn
proved were the number Of plants al.
lowed to set for bearing reduced by
half or more. This would give the
plants remaining more room. more
light. more fertility to draw on and
would thus greatly increase their
thriftiness and bearing capacity. Some
Of the best yields of strawberries on
record have been made by beds In
which the plants were set closely In
the original bed, but allowed to send
out no runners whatever, being cult
waited according to the hill system, as
It Is usually known. 1t is too late now
to help beds that are ready to bear.
but the bed set this spring for fruiting
next year can be 80 handled as to pre-
vent this crowding and stunting Of the
plants. while beds that are bearing
their first crop this season can be so
thlnned after the bed Is renovated as
to bring about the right conditions for
next season. II the row system is to
be followed In the new bed no more
new plants should be allowed to take
root than will comfortably fill the row,
each plant being allowed a space OF
seven or eight inches square.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
MERCER.

Sandy River Grange had a straw
berry festival June 25. A large num-
ber were present.
June 20 there was a lecture given
by John Brown of Surry, Me.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivory Tracy and fam
lily were at their cottage over the
Fourth of July at Smithfield. A
young lady friend, Miss Virginia Tuck,
Is their weekend guest.
Alison c. Walton of Madison, Me-.
was in town July spending the day
with his brother, E. j. Walton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Hosie of Frank
lin, Mass, are visiting their grand
parents, also Mr.. Whipple and Miss
Mabel Ranger of Pennington. Me-, are
at Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Varney's.
Miss Olive Pickens of Kennebunk-
port, Me-, Is the guest of her sister
Mrs. Henry Harris.
Mr.. Lawrence and Mrs. L. j. Stew
ems from Skowhegan, were in town
Sunday, guests of Mrs. Maria Thomas
. Mr.. and RMS. Asa Chapman and Mrs
Emeline Williamson of Starks, were
guests at James Chapman's recently.
Quite number of our people at
tended the celebration at New Sharon
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons Interested in either {
the Estates hereinafter named.

To all persons interested in either OF
the Estates hereinafter named.
AT Probate Court held at Skowhe-
i gan, in and for the County of Somer-
set on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF JUNE,
In the year of our Lord one thous-
and nine hundred and ten. The fol-
loving low matter natter, having been, presented
Tor the action thereupon hereinafter
indicated, 1T Is hereby ORDERED:
oIl That notice thereof be given to all
pf sbs orasr tie BY oSSnsng
weeks successfully in the Independent
exporter, newspaper published at
may aeeenr IN a sae eroS. Goupy n that they
held at said Skowhegan on the second
Tuesday of July. A. D.. 1910, at nine
heard thereon IL they see cause.
Nancy E. Carter. late of Pittsfeld,
deceased. Will and petition for pro-
pate thereof presented by Nellie S.
Morse, the executrix named therein.
sound mind Petition for license to
sell real estate and invest the pro-
ceeds. presented by Orrin E. Libby, his
guardian.
Asa $. Duley, late Of starks, deeeas-
ed. First account of Cyrus r. Tup-
| per. administrator, presented
Margaret Wing, late of Harmony de-
ceased. Petition for license to sell and
convey real estate presented by Fred
]. Tibbetts, administrator.
Sarah L. Rogers, late of Pittsfeld,
deceased. First and final account of
o. H. Drake, executor. presented.
,pda:'b Rebece" J. Lovejoy, late of New
OF distribution to heirs presented.
Lafayette A. sp.uiding, late of New
appointment of Charles o. Burns of
ed by Jennie M. spaulding. widow.
Thomas NJ. Webb, late of New Port
land, deceased. Petition for license
to sell and convey real estate present
ed by Florence H. Webb, guardian of
Dennerson J. Haynes, late of Nor
ridgewock, deceased. First account of
William j. Haynes, administrator, pre-
sented.
deceased. VIII and petition for pro-
bate thereof presented by George a.
Goodwin, the executor named therein.
Hattie l.. Young, late of Madison,
deceased. VIII and petition for pro-
ss hsFesf snd a ey msd The E
executors named therein.
Bentamin, Lydia r., Mary o., Lillian,
aIth ss,d m and IPs, ,,,,d NJ James Of Fair
sell and convey real estate presented
by Rosetta NJ. James. their guardian.
Flora D. Reed, late Of Madison. de
|
thereof presented by Ruel E. Reed, the
executor named therein.
Martha H. stsye.., late Of Smith,
Elbridge T. Foster. guardian OF Roy
L.. Irwin, NJ. and James r. Stevens,
presented
Mary A. Mills, late of Pittsfield, de-
ceased. Final account of Anna l..
Sleeves. executrix. presented.
David NJ. Parks, late of Pittsheld,
deceased. Petition for license to, sell
and convey real estate presented by
Georgia A. Parks. guardian of Agnes
Angel Parks, minor heir.
Samuel Burns, late of Skowhegan,
deceased. Petition for distribution
presented by Laura H. Burns. admin
| istratrix.
wiiliam G. Heselton. late of Skow-
hogan, deceased. Petition to authorize
executor to convey real estate in ac,
cordance to q contract made by ssid
William g. Heselton during his life
time, present ed by Martin B. Hesel-
ton, obligee In said agreement
| AUGUSTINE SIMMONS.
| Judge Of said Court,
! A true copy.
NATHAN FOWLER. Register.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
CAMBRIDGE.

The village school. taught by Lucy
Ham, closed Friday; also the school
in the east part of the town taught by
Grace Nutter
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Worthen OF
Dexter, were in town Sunday, the
guests of Mrs. Worthens parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew Bailey,
Elwin Nutter went to Newport Mon
day to spend the 4th
Mrs. Edna Forsythe returned home
from Abbott Friday where she has
been teaching school.
Mrs. Selvin Leighton is in Guilford
visiting her sister, Mrs. Swazey Kel-
| ley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner Ham and Mr.
and Mrs. John Ring were in Harmony
Friday to attend the Dairy meeting
The next meeting will be held at the
| home of Walter Bemis of Harmony
! August 5. Every one is to carry theil
lunch basket and have a good time be-
sides learning something interesting.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Stilson were in
Dexter for the day Saturday.
Children's Day was observed at the
Baptist church Sunday with pro
gram consisting of the following
Singing, by the congregation; recita-
ton, Clyde Emery; solo, Phyllis
Barnes; singing; recitations by Flora
Gilman, Matte Chadbourn, Luetta
Bailey; singing; recitations by Clyde
Emery, Henry Leighton and David
Morrill,; solo, Ethel Chadbourn; pray
er, by the pastor; singing; recitations
by Georgia Thurston and Evelyn Bal
ley; recitation by Harriet Ham |;
also Lucie Gilman; solo, Lizzie
Wilson; address, by the pastor; reci-
tation, by Leila Quimby. also by Mary
Morrill,; closing, song.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED


by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There Is only one way to cure deaf
remedies Deafness is caused by an
infiamed condition of the mucous lin
Ing OF the Eustacnian Tube. When this
tube is inhamed you h; We rumbling
sound or imperfect hearing, and when
1t Is entirely closed, Deafness is the
result, and unless the Inflammation
stored to its normal condition, hearing
can be taken out and this tube re-
Will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
dition of the mucous surfaces
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure Send for cireu-
lars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

There may be readers Of these notes
who have fruit trees In their home gar
dens or small orchards which. like
the lily Of olden time. neither tof
nor spin." condition Of barrenness
doubtless due to too much kindness
and barnyard fertilizers. Under these
conditions the production Of fruit next
season may be induced by pruning
such trees rather sharply during the
month Of July, including the thinning
out Of branches in the body of the tree
and the cutting back Of limbs longer
than they need to be. This treatment
tends to produce fruit buds for next
season. The same principle-the pro-
ducton of fruit from q reduction Of
the trees vitality lis sometimes
brought into play accidentally when q
tree u injured by cultivator or scratch.
ed BY the house cat
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

also in the program, delightful musi-
cal selections, recitations and declam-
atious were rendered by them, each
one showing careful preparation and
training. Jennie Lynde gave vocal Sc
lections both in English and Swedish
After this all had ice cream and bid
ding each other adieu departed for
their homes, voting both schools rep
resented a great success.
In Mrs. York's school those pupils
not having missed day were Eliza
beth Foster, Maggie Gerald, Thelma
King. Earl McCollor, Carl Salisbury
Margaret Willard missed only one-hali
day. she having the best of excuses
There were only two instances of tar
diness. Mrs. York was much delight
ed with a beautiful chair presented to
her by her school.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
~ The News of SOmersets Busy Towns II

ply is an excellent teacher and had
the respect of both parents and
scholars and should be retained as a
teacher. On Thursday afternoon the
scholars were given an outing under
the pines on Possum. to which were
invited the parents and friends of the
scholars. Sandwiches, cake, ice cream
and lemonade were served
Miss Rose Buzzell is at home for
a short vacation
Mrs. Mary Atwood is on the sick
list.
Mrs. Cynthia Brooks has rented
the Frank Durgin house and moved
in.
William Allen has a fine field of
oats which stand about twenty-seven
inches high.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
ARTLAND.

Mr.. and Mrs. Rascock of Abbot are
the guests of Mrs. George Cummings.
Mrs. S. w. Ward and daughter,
Gladys. of Portland, are the guests OF
Mrs. Janet Blake.
Miss Helen Smith of Portland, is in
town for the summer.
d. |. Gould of Bangor, was in town
this week.
A. B. Parkman has a fine new auto
mobile.
d. A. Packard took possession OF the
store which he purchased from Mrs.
II. L. Smith on July !.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith of Provi-
dence, are the guests of H. l.. Smith,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hall of Madison
arc the guests of A. r. Burton.
Miss Clare Barnes has completed
her millinery season and returned to
Pittsfeld.
The knights of Pythias attended
church in a body Sunday afternoon
and listened to fine address deliver
ed by Rev. A. B. McAllister.
Wallace Worth of Seal Harbor, was
town for the 4th.
C. S. Osborn is entertaining party
from New York at The Wigwam
Moose Pond.
Mrs Nancy Flint is quite i'll.
John Holmes has sold his home on
Main street to Frank Southard.
Fred Burrill is building garage
next to his house on Elm street.
Harold Nutting is at home from Wa
teryille.
The members Of the Lend-a-hand
Club made a surprise visit to Mrs.
Anna Osborn, the president, Monday
evening and presented her with
large bouquet of roses. Mrs. Osborn
will soon leave for Massachusetts.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
CANAAN.

The attention of the public is called
to a grove meeting to be held July
II ult., at 1890 a. m. and p. m. on
the East Shore of Morrill, Lake, No.
Canaan. The grove is one of natural
beauty unsurpassed by any. The lake
is in view of-the grove and has been
finely cleared up by DR.. Dunlap who
requests a meeting to be held there.
Is located in the grove where there
will be a basket dinner at the noon
hour. Those coming from the east
and west will see the signboard lead
ing to a short easy road to the
grounds. Rev. G. H. Bowie will preach
in the forenoon and dedicate the
grounds and Rev. Ora Chase in the
afternoon.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
Fair. but Stormy,

A gentleman boarded the Karorl car
at Kelburne avenue. Recognizing a
friend ON one of the seats. he nodded
pleasantly and then said. We'll. what
do you think of the weather.?
"Oh, horriblew was the reply.
"And how Is your wife today?"
"She's just about the same, thank
you.'-New Zealand Free Lance.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

= While a big ado is made about the
high cost of the necessaries of life,
hardly line Is penned relative to ex-
pendlture In the United States alone
of S1,600.O00,OO0 annually for whisky
and beer. this total not including the
additional enormous burden borne by
taxpayers In the shape of criminal
court EXPENSE.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

Twenty thousand acres of farm land
In eastern Oklahoma are to be sold at
public auction to the highest bidders
each month of the present year. Maps
giving location of tracts of land. to-
gether with descriptions and prices,
will be furnished any readers who ad-
dress Dana H. Kelsey. superintendent,
United States Indian service Musko-
gee, Okla.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

Hoses seem to appreciate an evening
bath on hot days as well as do men
and animals. In addition to supply
Ing the bushes with needed moisture
the applying of the shower bath under
good pressure will Keep the leaves and
flowers free from most of the slugs,
red spiders and aphides which attack
them.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
No Ear For Music,

How do you like the music. Mr..
JudkinsY" said Miss Parsons.
"Im sorry, but ] have no ear for
music" he answered.
NC" put In Mr.. Jasper. HE uses
his for q pen rack"
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
An Evan Score,

"What is your objection to him,
papaT'
"Why, the fellow can't make enough
money to support you"
"But neither can you"
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

Whatever else may be said of the
California grain grower, he is entitled
to a measure of credit for the bit Of
sentiment he seems to show In leaving
numerous live oaks in his fields, which
show up In striking relief against the
golden yellow of the ripening grain.
While these trees make trouble for
the plower and reaper, they add much
to the beauty of the landscape for the
passerby.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
LARONE.

Miss Helen Kinds of Stoneham,
Mass, was in town last Saturday for
few hours. She was driven in
from Oakland by her uncle. James
Witherell In his Maxwell car.
Miss Edythe Morrow was oper-
ated on for appendicitis July 2 at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. G. Morrow. Drs. Smith, Taggart
and Dascomb performed the operation,
which was perfect success and Miss
Morrow IL getting along we'll.
Last week Miss Harriet Brophy Of
Fairfield, closed most successful
term of school in Larone. Miss Bro
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

The pulling up Of dead stalk Of
corn In the fall gives but faint idea
of the extent Of the plants root sys-
tenn. Careful Investigations show that
instead of the roots being eight or ten
inches long, as one might readily sup
pose from superficial examination, they
run from FIVE to eight feet in the aver
age hill Of corn. A knowledge OF this
fact should not only be helpful to the
corn grower. but also to the orchardist
who may use corn as a between row
crop among little trees. The corn
draws largely on the moisture of the
soil and If planted too close to the
trees will consume that which they
should have for their best develop
ment.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

morning where she has employment
for the summer.
Glare Turner of Bates college ar
rived in town Saturday night to spend
his summer vacation.
CHILDREN'S NIGHT.
Wednesday night was Children's e
night in the Rebekahs. The following
program was given by the children:
Address of welcome, Victor Reed
reading, mot Guilty" Gertrude Bail
ey; reading, my Dolly" Beatrice
Dore; reading, Jack Horner," Mar
guerite Reed; song, "GrasshoppeI
Green" Ethel Reed; reading, Getting
Washed" Vern Page; reading, Les
son In Politeness," Norman Quimby
reading, THE Graves of Heroes.
Charlie Dore; reading, "The Horse
Auctioneer," Leila Tibbetts; dialogue
Ina and Pearle Skillings; reading
When Father Shaves His Face" Won.
ME Stevens; reading, "The Coco
Night KISS" reading, Gerald Quimby
reading. "a Music Stool" Beatrice
Eastman; reading, Good Night" Dor
ris Quimby. At the close Of the pro
gram Ice cream and cake were served
Nearly all the children in town were
present and showed their apprecia
ton of the good time given them b!
the Rebekahs.
GRANGE MEETING.
The Grange meeting on Saturda.
night was in charge of Mrs. Leta Her
rick. The following program was Civ
en-: Readings, Mrs. Eta Herrick, Mis-
Beatrice Armstrong, Mrs. Josie Davis
Samuel Herrick, Mrs. Gertie Willil
and the Lecturer. Mrs. s. A. Haynes
songs, Mrs Leila Herrick; song, james
Armstrong; reading. by Lawyer An
drews Of Wellington who responded t
an encore; remarks by DR.. VIM. Nc
Laughlin. The program was FOLLOWED
by a strawberry festival. A socia
closed the evenings entertainment.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

In buying team with which one is
not acquainted 1t Is well not only to
have from the owner guarantee that
they are sound, but that they will pull
even and are not balky. Many a
horse sound as a dollar in It's legs and
shoulders isn't worth a continental
because of seeming arrangement Of
Its brain cells, and this latter defect Is
often not apparent until the former
owner has made good clearance of his
bargain.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

The nettle, while not q noxious weed
In the same sense as quack grass or
the Canada thistle is hard to kill out
because 1t multiplies by root stalk
growth as well as by seed. The best
way to dispose of small patch Is to
dig up carefully to a good depth. col
lect all the loose roots. let them dry In
the. sun and burn them. In the course
of couple of weeks the patch should
be dug over second time. when any
roots left In the ground will have be-
gun to grow. These should likewise
be removed and burned.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

Now and then you come across a fel.
low who is always dickering and syap.
ping-sometimes horses, sometimes We.
hicles and now and then machinery
and other stuff. We have seen prem.
ises belonging to fellows of this stripe
which were literally covered with trash
of one kind and another. a good per
cent Of 1t being junk picked up at near
by auction sales. We have heard of
chaps who swapped wives and kids,
too, and the latter were doubtless glad
of the change.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

Lettuce.
Lettuce ~ q food plant has q record
OF being eaten BY Persian kings more
than 1900 years ago.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
HARMONY.

Miss Mertie Willis, who has been
teaching in Burnham for the past
year, went to Ocean Park Wednesday
morning where she has employment
for the summer.
Glare Turner of Bates college ar
rived in town Saturday night to spend
his summer vacation.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

The reason for deep early cultivation
of the cornfleld and shallow cultiva-
ton later lies In the fact that from the
time the plants reach a height Of a
foot and half they rapidly develop
a root system which spreads out as
well as down. comprising numerous
fine roots which lie near the surface.
The aim Of the later civilizations
should be to keep the surface of the
soil mellow to prevent baking and a
stoppage of circulation Of air and
moisture.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07

This world Il to the sharpest. hsavel
to the most worthy.-Cicsgo.
The independent-reporter., 1910-07-07
HEIz1
A Clumsy Compliment

A Clumsy Compliment.
She Ito partner claiming first dance)
You are an early bird. Mr.. Glossinest.
He (gallantly)-Yes; and, by Jove. I've
caught the worm!-London N. A. p.