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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-20
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Ernest w. jameson, 21, brakeman;
Jenevive H Drew, 1S. Massillon.
Frederick G. Smith, SO; Olive e.
Smith, "a, Massillon.
Curtis l.. Schillig, "a, farmer; Louisa
Mary Frank. 90, Lexington township.
Chauncy j. Lawrence, o. farmer;
Ellen Break, 90, Canal Fulton.
Charles J. Lux, q, blacksmith;
Mary Elva Matthias, II, Canton. 60.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-20

GABLIPOLIS-Joseph Gossett, aged
70, is under arrest at Millersport, Ohio,
charged with uXorcide. Gossett issued
a statement denying the charge and
asserting that his wife died as the
result of fall
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1910-01-20

PROBATE COURT CALENDAR.
In the estate Of Albert Davis, in
ventory filed
In the will of Catherine Baker, filed
for probate.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF the partnership OF Elijah
q. Hall 4 son, the individual co-partneis In
which are Elijah q. Hall and frank +. Hall
and they individually, Bankrupts, in Bank
ruptcy.
70 the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge Of
the District Court OF the United states, ft r
the District OF Maine.
Elijah G. Hall and Frank +. Hall
of Bingham, in the County OF Somerset
and state OF Maine, In said District.
Respectfully represent,
That on the 1lth day OF pecem Der last,
past, they were duly adjudged bankrupt
individually and as co-partners under
the Acts of Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that they have duly surrendered
all their property and rights of property, and
have fully complied with all the requirements
OF said Acts and of the orders OF Court
touching their bankruptcy.
Wherefore they pray that they may be de-
creed by the Court To have full discharge
from al debts, provable against their es-
tate individually and as co-partners
under said bankruptcy acts except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 18th day OF Aprf \. D. 1910.
FL jah q. Hall po,trunts
Frank +. Hall pu'iNi uP''
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
SOCIALISTS NOMINATE GOVERNOR
X. V. Hunter of Freep0rt Was the
Man Slected mt Augusta.

The first of the political conven-
tions in Maine was held Monday in
Augusta when the Socialists, 20 of
whom met in convention, nominated
Robert V. Hunter of Freeport for
Governor and S. E. Bramhall of Cam
den for State auditor. David Hill of
Warren was chairman. The commit
tee on resolutions reported late in the
afternoon.
Included in the platform adopted
were provisions for a shorter wrok
day of not more than eight in "a
hours; release from employment one
and one-half days in sepen abolition
of the contract system on public
work; protection of labor union funds
from liability from loss sustained by
employers during strikes or lockouts !;
sanitary inspection of the factory,
workshop and home; free administra-
ton of justice; establishment of juve-
nile courts; direct primaries; muni-
cipal home rule; election of United
States senators by popular vote; and
free education in all grades and COM
pulsion of all children of school age
to attend the public schools.
John w. Brown of Surry was nom
mated as the candidate for Congress
at the convention of the third district
Socialists at the convention held Mon
day evening.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
fiaur. Il ous For Yourself.

II you want bard case there IL the
case Of a man who late at night
bought a bottle Of whisky at public
house-price, IS. 6d.-says the London
Globe. He handed over a five pound
note. and the publican would not
change 1t. "All right" said the Gus
toner. "Give me the whisky and los.
Cd. and keep my five pound note"
Next morning the customer came In,
planked down four soverelgns and
said, "Give me back my five pound
note and we shall be straight" The
publican and the sinner looked at each
other. Can you tell at a glance which
got the better Of the bargain when the
customer went away with his ave
pound note In his pocketf
The question puzzled a whole Office
full Of literary. financial, sporting.
philosophical and editorial men-until
it reached a girl of eighteen who Is en-
gagged in dealing with cash. All the
rest were calculating on paper and
reaching the result by devious ways.
The cash girl saw 1t In fash Of the
eye. Do your Shut your eyes and do
1t In FIVE seconds II you wish to beat
the cash girl.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
A Glass War.

''It's just like this" said the red cor
puscle. "You fellows have too muct
freedom. You have become arrogant
overbearing and insufferable. That is
what makes the organism so pale and
wan and so liable to disease"
"Fudge" replied the white corpuscle.
That's just what we were thinking OF
you. You are not carrying your share
Of the load. While we are working
hard on our daily and nightly rounds
you are loafing. AS consequence the
organism Is anaemic."
Here! What's the matter with you
fellows" demanded the heart. who
was beating wildly In his excitement
"If you don't stop quarreling and get
busy TIL stop altogether."-Lippincott g
Magazine.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

Curran, the Irish advocate. was on
terms Of intense enmity with Lord
Glare. the Irish lord chancellor, with
whom. when a member of the bar, he
fought a duel and whose hostility to
him on the bench. he always said.
caused him losses In his profession
al income which he could not esti-
mate at less than 100000. The Incl
dents attendant on this disagreement
were at times ludtcrous In the extreme
One day when 1t was known that Cur
ran was to make an elaborate state
ment in chancery Lord Glare brought
a large Newfoundland dog to the
bench with him and during the prog
ress of the most material part Of the
case began In full court to fondle the
animal. Curran stopped at once. go
on. go on. Mr.. Curranl" said Lord
Glare. "Oh, beg a thousand pardons,
my lord! l really took 1t for granted
that your lordship was engaged in con-
sultationp
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Farming, Ranching and Social COndl-
tiOns In Western Canada

The Grand Trunk Pacific railway
have just issued a new and interest
ing publication entitled Farming
Ranching and Social Conditions in
Western Canada" This publication
contains a series of articles written
by practical men on subjects of in
terest to those looking to better their
present condition.
The authors of the articles appear
ing in this book are such men as
Chauncey P. Reynolds. editor of THE
Prairie Farmer" Chicago and Fellow
at Michigan Agricultural college
Professor Thomas Shaw, member OF
the Faculty of the Minnesota Expert
mental Station and Agricultural col
lege, Phillip Eastman, editor of the
Capper publications, comprising a
number Of Kansas farming papers, E
s. Bayard, editor of the National
Stockman and Farmer" Pittsburg,
Penn, and authority on beef and
dairy cattle, Herbert Quick, editor
Farm and Fireside" Springfield, O.
and well known as an author and
lecturer. Professor e. e. Eaville
formerly professor Agricultural De-
partment, Iowa State College, Ames
Iowa.
These articles are written in an un-
biased vein and from personal ex-
periences and are most interesting to
those who are desirous of learning
more of Western Canada.
Copies may be secured on applica-
tion to the General Advertising De-
partment, Grand Trunk Pacific rail
way Montreal. 1921
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Jacob Weymouth

Jacob Weymouth died Friday night
at his home near Hinckley after a
short illness. He was to have OBJ
served his oath birthday anniver-
sary May 1. A wife and one daugh-
ter, Mrs. Sulie Glosson of Boston sur
yiye. Funeral services were held at
p. M, Monday, with Rev. G. w.
Hinckley, officiating. Interment was
in the Fairfield Village cemetery.
Mr.. Weymouth has been a long
resident of Fairfield. He was four
times married His first wife was
Betsey Manson. There were five
children born to him by the first wife
Mrs. Glosson only surviving. The
wife now living was Wealthy Soule.
Mr. Weymouth was an uncle to Geo.
Weymouth of Skowhegan who died the
same day.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
PRIZE ESSAYS
Under the Auspices Of the State COun.
ell Daughters of the American
Revolution

The State Council Daughters Of the
American Revolution of Maine offers
three prizes, of eight. five and two dol
lars respectively to the pupils of the
Grammar Schools of the State, who
shall produce the three best essays
on any Revolutionary subject that the
pupils may choose. The merits Of
these essays will be passed upon by
the committee, and announcement Of
the awarding of the prizes will be
made through the newspapers of the
State.
RULES GOVERNING THE CONTEST
1st.-The prizes will be awarded to
the pupils of the three upper grades
of the Grammar Schools. the age Of
the pupil not to be considered.
2nd.-Each essay will be limited to
500 words.
3rd.-Competitors must write on
one side of the paper only.
th.-Manuscripts must not be roll
ed
5th.-The name of the writer must
not appear in any form on the essay.
6th.-The name and address of the
writer must be placed in small en-
yelope, and the envelope sealed and
attached to the upper left-hand cor
ner of the first page of the manuscript
7th.-Manuscripts must reach the
Chairman of the Committee not later
than Wednesday. June lat. 1910.
Chairman of the Com -nittee,
CORA B. BICKFORD,
80 Mt. Pleasant Street,
Biddeford, Me.
MISS MARY l.. NEWHALL,
Fairfield, Me.
MRS. THEODORE G. BROWN,
Portland, Me.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Wonderful Victoria Ealla.

att is well nigh impossible to de-
scribe a scene Of such wonder, such
wildness," says Lady Sarah Wilson In
her South African Memories" of the
Victoria falls. But she gives this
graphic description: Standing on
point flush with the river before 1t
makes Its headlong leap, we gazed
first on the swirling water losing IT.
self In snowy spray which beat re-
lentlessly on face and clothes while
the great volume was noisily disap-
pearing to unknown and terrifying
depths. The sightseer tries to look
across, to strain his eyes and to see
beyond that white mist which OBJ
scures everything. but 1t is an impos-
sible task, and he can but guess the
width of the falls. slightly horseshoe
In shape. from the green trees which
seem so far away on the opposite
bank and are only caught sight Of
now and then as the wind causes the
spray to lift. At the same time his
attention Is fixed by new wonder
the much talked Of rainbow. Never
varying. never changing. that perfect
shaped arc is surely more typical Of
eternity there than anywhere else"
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Writes About 1. 0. o. F. Home

A number OF friends asked me to
write something about the Home so l
will endeavor to do SO.
The Odd Fellows Home of Massa-
chusetts is in Worcester two and one
half miles north of the City hall. 1t
Is nicely situated on high land.
There is a beautiful view all around.
The shortest distance we can see is
one half mile. The most of the way
around we can see from two to ten or
twelve miles. We can see the tower
of City hall and about rs street lights.
The view is splendid: The/tars pass
each way every fifteen minutes. There
is another line of cars about eight
minutes walk from here that goes to
Leominster and Fitchburg. Also the
same distance to Barber's crossing. a
flag station on the WORCESTER, Nashua
C Portland division of the Boston &
Maine r. r. Eleven and one-half
acres of this land was donated by the
late Thomas H. Dodge. There have
been five acres bought since. The
place Is now valued at $150,000 1t
was built mostly by donations and is
supported by per capita tax Of few
cents on each member of the order
and interest on permanent fund, The
The first building was dedicated June
%, 1892. That would accommodate So
members. In 1903 there was an ad-
dition built so it will now accommo-
date 110 besides the employees. 1t
is for Odd Fellows, their wives and
and widows, two-thirds of them to be
Odd Fellows. The whole number
now is 92 members. There have been
243 admitted. The death rate Is
large because they are old or some
thing ails them when they come.
There are now "a that are so or more
years old. The oldest one was 80
last December and he is able to go to
his meals regularly. The youngest
is SO. He has to go in a wheel chair
and we have three that use crutches.
We have one that was "a last August
and is so active that he often walks
down town and back.
There is a large dining room with
tables and plenty of room for eight at
each table. An auditorium seats $50
at a service every Sunday p. M, ex-
cept in July and August. There is
library with about 1000 volumes also
several daily papers and magazines,
and a hospital department with room
for 12 at a time. A doctor comes
twice week anyway and more often
If needed, and trained nurse and as
sistants are on duty. The |. o. o. F.
have done and are doing a fine thing
to provide this Home where the old
and unfortunate can come and spend
their last days In peace and quietness
and not worry about what Is going to
become of them. 1t is the greatest
blessing that they can provide. The
most of the states have Home and
hope the time Is not far distant when
every state will have one. | wish to
say that the Rebekahs have done and
are doing very much to add to the
pleasure and happiness of the mem
bers in providing entertainment, cloth
ing for women, visiting the Home and
at Christmas time giving splendid
dinner and presents to each one. Fol-
all of this the members are very
thankful and appreciate the kindness
fully.
| was surprised and pleased to find
here a native of Skowhegan, Theodore
w. Adams. He remembers many OF
the older people of Skowhegan and
have pleasant times talking with
him.
VIM. NISBET.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Curious Remedies.

on from the church bell and othe:
queer remedies still have their faithful
adherents. but nobody nowadays
thinks Of adopting such horri1c nos
trums as were soiemnly recommended
by Sussex wise man who lived circa
100. His prescription for whooping
cough bade the nurse obtain three
field mice. flaw (fayJ them-let US
hope he does NOT mean nlive-and
draw them. Roast one of them and
let the party afflicted eat 1t. Dry the
others In the oven till they crumble to
powder and put II little of This pow.
der into what the patlent drinks at
night and morning The assumed ca
gerness Of the patient TO devour field
mice is pathetic. .-Londop Graphic.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
keith's Boston Theatre

Jesse Lasky's Country Club one
of the biggest productions ever pre-
sented in vaudeville with an atmos-
phere about it which will be particu-
larly attractive at this time of the
year, is the feature at Keith's next
week.
Another big production is that of
Tom Nawn and company called When
Pat Was King" Mr.. Nawn has for
years been recognized as one of the
greatest of Irish comedians, and in
his present sketch written by Anna
Marble he has perhaps the best vehi-
Gle he has ever offered the public 1t
is in two scenes, one showing Pat as
gardener, and another when he be-
comes King of Ireland and to say that
it is a succession of laughs from be-
ginning to end is putting it mildly.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Two Smart Actors,

In a popular historic drama the ac-
tor who takes the part of Napoleon Is
required to read aloud a document Of
considerable length which Is brought
to him by General Berthier. This,
being written at length. is seldom COM
mitted to memory. A short time ago,
however, the property master at an
English theater mislaid the document.
and Napoleon, who was new to the
part, received instead blank sheet Of
paper. For moment he was aghast
then. eager to escape from his pre-
dicament even at the expense Of n
fellow actor, he handed the paper to
General Berthier, saying. Read 1t to
me-"
The other actor was not In the least
confused. "Your majesty" he said,
handing 1t back. II am only poor
soldier of fortune, and you must ex-
cuse me. l do not know how to readr'
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

IISTKIVT OF MAINE IS.
on this Both day OF April, A. ID. 1910,
on reading the foregoing petition. 1t Is
ordered by the Court that hearing be had
upon the same on the 10Th day of May,
y. ID. 1870 before said Court at Portland, in
said District, at ten O'Clock In the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published In the
ndependent-Reporter, a newspaper printed
in said District, and that all known creditors,
and other persons In interest may appear at
the said time and place, and show cause, II
any they have, why the prayer OF said pc
titioner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court. that
the Clerk shall send by mall TO all known
creators copies OF said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge of the said Court. and the seal thereof
at Portland, In said District on the Both day
OF A pril, A. ID. 1910.
l.. s. JAMES +. HEWEY, Clerk.
\ true copy of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
His Emancipation,

Away back In III Josiah Woodbury.
of Beverly. Mass. thus published his
happy emancipation from matrimonial
woes:
Beverly. Sept. is. III.
Ran away from Josiah Woodbury.. coop
er. his house plague for seven long years.
Masury Old Moll alias Trial of Venge-
Rnce He that lost will never seek her;
he that shall keep her I will give two
Bushel Of Beans. forewarn all Persons
in Town or County from trusting said
Trial Of Vengeance have hove all the
old (shoes) l can find for JOY. and all my
neighbors rejoice with me- A good Rid
dance of bad Ware Amen!
JOSIAH WOODBURY..
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Not Troubied.

Irate Tenant asked you when
rented this place II you had ever been
troubled by chicken thieves, and you
said no. Every one Of my chickens
was stolen last night, and l am told
that the neighborhood has been infest-
ed with chicken thieves for years.
Suburban Agent never keep chick
ems
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
OF Mannerism.

Mannerfsm is pardonable and is
sometimes even agreeable when the
manner. though vicious, Is natural.
Few readers. for example. would be
willing to part with the mannerism OF
Milton or of Burke. But mauuerlsm
which does not sit easy on the man
nerist. which has been adopted on
principle and which can be sustained
only by constant effort is always Of
fenSive ve.-Alacaulny.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Re
public

The sixth annual convention of the
Ladies of the Grand Army of the Re
public will convene in Bangor on
Wednesday and Thursday, June 18th
and sixteenth. Headquarters will
be established at the Penobscot EX-
change Hotel. rooms 20 and 81. The
business meetings will be held at A.
o. H. hall on Main st. A large num-
Der of delegates are expected and the
sessions promise to be of unusual in
terest.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
A Sensitive Soul.

The good wife of an estlmable
Frenchman was awakened by her hus-
bands weeping aud bowling in the
middle Of the night. He was evidently
having a dream. and she woke him
and asked what was the matter.
"Oh, my dear" he said rubbing bis
eyes, ~ dreamed that you were dead"
"Haf' she said bitterly and turned
away from him. "Great grdefs' are
rnuta"
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

This cut represents the way some peoples
glasses fit. In fitting glasses consider every
thing that means comfort, convenience aEd
lens efficiency for you. The personal ele-
ment put into all my efforts In your behalf
assures you that glasses | fit LOOK right, feel
right and are right | would no sooner sell
you cut price goods than | would slight nJ
service to you In an effort to meet the charges
OF those who may lack the experience, SIKH,
facilities and equipment TO give what your
eyes deserve-The Best. l have but one law
In my office. Fair prices for Nerythng.
Fair treatment for every body. | carry all
Of the best and latest mountiDgs, and II II Is
''ShurIDn' that you want | have got them.
But the $50 Easy leads them all \ cheap
article is too chea p to be good and good ar
tlcle is too good to be cheap In glasses the
best is the cheapest.
DR.. A. B. BORDEN, o. D.,
am W~t~- c. CL~..,Aou-- AZ.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

what! You widow. dear cousin ?"'
"Yes."
"Well. that's lucky escape for me-
Do you know, l nearly married you
ence."-Bon Vivant.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
A Roast.

at takes Freddie so long TO make up
bis mind"
"Why should It? He has almost no
material to work on. ."-CIevefand Lead
or.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

The evils of riches are seldom mani
fest to those who possess them.
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

IT keeps the society doctors busy
hunting up new diseases
that the common people do not have
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

Frugality is founded on the princi-
pie that all riches have limits.-Burke
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
Farm for Rent

Situated in Madison. three miles
from skowhegan village, near electric
road. For particulars inquire Of G. r.
-Fogs, skowhegan. tf.1s
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05
New Telephone Directory

All subscribers of the Maine Telephone and Telegraph
Company will have free listing Section 10 directory which
goes press Saturday May 7h 5000 copies of this direc
tory be distributed to subscribers in Somerset Franklin
Androscoggin Oxford Kennebec and Cumberland Counties
Your business is we'll advertised your appears
this directory You can't do business under meal bag.
Get the of publicity and push Sign contracts
for telephone service with the Local Of the Com
pany and get for advertising in publication which is
always before the people.
Two each year. Get busy and the telephone will
keep you busy.
Maine Telephone and Telegraph Co
The independent-reporter., 1910-05-05

8 just the same now as
sixty years ago. Use the
,emedy that brought
rood results at that
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-05
PRIZE Fight
In A Baptist Church Under
Auspices OF DeaCOnS

Atlanta Ga, April 1.-The Western
Heights Baptist church, one of the
largest of that denomination in At
lanta, has determined to seek popular
favor by becoming a patron of the
prize ring. Today the city was food.
ed with post cards sent out by Chair.
man Glore, chairman of the Board of
Deacons, containing an invitation to
attend prize fight in church. The
cards read:
"April 4-Dear brother: are
cordially invited to attend prize
fight at Western Heights Baptist
church Monday at eight o'clock. BE
sure to bring this card for admit
tance."
Officials of the church admitted
there would be boxing bout, but de-
clined to give the names of those who
would don the gloves, 1t is believed
however, the fighters will be two
members of the church athletic club
Indications are that the church cannot
hold the crowd that will gather.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-05
LEGAL NOTICE

Notice Is hereby given that it is the in
tention of the Board of Commissioners
of Knox County, Ohio, as soon as suffi-
pose, to rebuild the bridges of the coun-
ty destroyed by the recent floods to-wit;
The Balcom Bridge, College township;
the Troutman Bridge, Harrison town
ship. and the joint Licking-Knox bridge
Milford township All to be rebuilt on
or near the old or former location.
Any and all persons may appear be-
fore said Board at the Office OF said
board OF Commissioners at the Court
House in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. in person, by
petition for, or remonstrance against such
Improvement and be heard on any Mon
day prior to the letting of the contracts
for said improvements.
BY order of the Board of Commission
ers of Knox County. Ohio.
IRWIN YOUNG,
Auditor and Ex-Ofiicio Clerk of said
Board.
3-15, 22, % 4-5S
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1910-04-05

1t has long been accepted as a fact
that hunger, craving for liquor or GER
tain drugs and animal passions re-
spect no law or rule of ethics. 1t
seems, however, that the list of ire
sistible impulses to law-breaking is
not complete, without adding to 1t
feminine vanity. A woman was ar.
rested the other day on the charge of
having stolen funeral grapes from the
doors of houses in which death had
occurred. At the preliminary hearing
before the magistrate the woman ad'