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The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
The Lines of Attack

The habit Is a good one! keep 1t up.
Legislative candidates. both senators
and representatives are coming out in
abundance declaring against Hale. At
least four counties already are practi-
cally solid against Hale and more to
follow. The enthusiasm of the anti
must go. Candidates for the senate
pronounced against Hale, have ap-
peared in Somerset county.-Lewis-
ton Journal.
We are heartily glad to see these
candidates openly expressing them
selves on matters of prime Importance
to the people. 1t is a duty they owe
the people as we'll as duty they owe
themselves.
Now let these candidates be very
sure that they are not swept off their
feet by the Hale hosts who will pre-
sently encamp round about us. Let it
be accepted as a foregone conclusion
that the Hale forces are not to sur
we'll be acknowledged now as later
that the fight is bound to be an un-
equal one. The Hale forces are well
entrenched In every county, city, town
and plantation in the State of Maine.
Furthermore, they are well equipped,
well provisioned, we'll drilled 1t needs
but the magic word from the astute
commander-in-chief to bring the en-
tire army into battle array.
The attack, we'll thought out. will
be something like this: First, the
pickets will be stationed at the danger
places In order to question the enemy
as to the precise trouble with Eugene
Hale. Ignoring his general troubles
chronic diseases which the people d.
not ike-they will press for specific
instances of his fovoritism to interests
which stand opposed to the rights Of
the common people. To meet such at
tack, candidates should investigate
carefully the record Of Senator Hale.
But, even should his record be as
white az snow, is that any reason why
he should not be retired to give place
to another man equally able but much
younger? II Eugene Hale has done
well for Maine. isn't 1t the part of wis
dom to train up another In the work
he has been doing? Our contention Is
that Senator Hale has served the Stat
long enough; we have another young
of and possibly abler man to take his
place.
Second. with the coming of the hosts
Is the argument that party sollu,.
must be maintained at any cost. The
Hale folks will work that argument
death. They will point to his long par
ty record and his firm stand for Re-
publican policies. The argument will
seem plausible, too, for If, as claimed,
he has stood by the party, why should
the members of that party not stand
by him?
Let 1t be noted that when Senator
Hale thought to differ with his party
he did So We refer to his unusual
opposition to Mckinley at the time Of
the Spanish-American war. He took
q stand at that time entirely contrary
to the ideas of the people of Maine,
and his action was excused on the
ground that he was an old man. If Mr.
Hale could hold views contrary to
those held by his constitutnts and his
party he cannot blame us or the Pow
ers forces If they now differ with him.
These will be the two plans of at
tack and the candidates should be able
to meet them speedily and well.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
Concerning Mr.. Ordway's Candidacy

In another column of this issue ap-
pears the announcement of Walter P.
Ordway's candidacy for Representa-
tive from this town on the Republi-
can ticket. In view of Mr. Ordway's
prominence and popularity, we be-
lieve 1t would not be amiss to give
brief history of his career In Show
hogan, and remark something con-
cerning his fitness to fill the office of
legislator.
Mr.. Ordway has climbed to his
present position of prominence and in
duence through his own persistent
effort, and without an initial lift
from anyone. He came to Skowhe-
gan with his parents when child of
two years and has lived here ever
since. Twenty eight years ago, after
graduation from the high school he
started in business as clerk with
Y. S. Hall and with him learned the
mercantile trade which he has In
later years made so successful under
mis- own managership.
AS soon as he felt that he was well
acquainted with the business he
bought out the firm of Hall & Rob
nson, and started in his own name
in the store now occupied by Smith
& Bussey At first he was manager,
clerk, cashier, and bookkeeper; but
as the volume of trade increased he
employed helpers, and finally pur-
chased a lot and built the splendid
block where his business is at pres
ent located grown to SO great pro-
portions that his store Is we'll known
to be the largest in Somerset coun-
~.
Mr.. Ordway holds much valuable
real estate property in Skowhegan,
and Is one of the heaviest taxpayers.
He has always taken a deep and ac-
tive interest in business affairs and
in everything possible has forwarded
the best things for Skowhegan.
At present he is prominent as the
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
Why for Powers

Already Is the Hale-Powers contest
shaping up.the start-off being to the
credit Of a Skowhegan gentleman, Ro-
land T. Patten, who announces his
candidacy for the legislature on the
Republican ticket. Mr.. Patten's an
nouncement reads as follows:
II wish to announce myself as a
candidate for the legislature and as
seeking the nomination for the office
In the caucus of the Republicans of
Skowhegan which will select candi-
date to be supported at the next Sep
tember election. In view Of the fact
that the next Maine legislature will
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03

president of the Board of Trade. and
both In business and socially Is we'll
known throughout the town and
county. Mr.. Ordway has never be-
fore been a candidate for any Office
at the hands of the people. He has
never held, nor asked to hold. any poll
tical office. His thorough business
methods would doubtless characterize
his work In the legislature. II he
should be elected. as painstaking,
carefully planned, and systematically
worked out for the good of the peo-
pie whom he wishes to represent.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence, 80 Madison Avenue.
Telanhone. 1873.

Telephone. 1888.
Morning service at 1915 with SER
mon by the pastor. The quartette
will sing as usual Sur day school at
12 Y. =. S. C. f, at 6.
At 7 d. m. Mr.. Watson will sing
NINETY and Nine" Address by Rev. B.
B. Merrill
Next Monday evening March Il AT
7.30 p. m. cottage service WIZ DC
held at the home of Mr.. Tuscan on
Madison avenue. On Wednesday even .
ing, Mar 9, similar service Will be
held at the home of Van Nelson on
Mechanic street.
Regular prayer meeting at 7.30
Thursday evening.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03

The mother Of the Saylor twins
found them lighting furiously. Willie.
the larger twin. was on top. He was
beating Tommy about the face and
head.
"why, Willie. how dare you strike
your brother like that7' cried the
mother. taking the boy by the ear and
pulling him OF.
'T had good cause to strike him. F"
Willie said.
"What do you meanT' she asked.
"Why." said Willie. with a righteous
air, didn't let him use my toys all
last Saturday on condition that he'd
say my prayers for me every night
this week. And here I've just found
out that he's skipped three days"
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
Traditional.

"Father." said the minister's little
daughter, "the paper says you 'offici-
ated at the wedding clad In the tradi-
tionai garb Of the clergy What does
traditional meanT
Traditional my dear" answered
the good man as he looked at his
cheap suit Of black. with a sigh, ire
fers to something that has been hand
ed down."-Chicago News.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
EAST MADISON

Guide boards were put up last week
at the numerous corners in this town.
The posts were set last fall.
The pupils of the village schools
have had vacation of several weeks
on account of measles in the family
Of the teacher, Miss Danforth.
Chester Harville cut one of his fin
gers last Friday while saving wood at
Elmer Reeds.
James Hussey, who for many years
has run a shingle mill at the lower
village has gone out of business.
Very little help is employed in the
mil at present
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
NEW ADvERrusEMENTs.

Notice--Daniei Lewis
For Sale-E. A. Strout
tautton Nell J. Leavitt
Hawes Hats-Ira A. Norton
Spring Hats-Smith Il Bussey
For Sale--John b. McWiliiams
Forsclosure-Arnold & Currier
Keeiey Institute-Portiand, Ne.
Farm Buyers-E. A. Strout
Overcoats-Fred c. Dow Co.
Franklin Fire Ins.-f. r. Pennel1
Notice--Skowhegan Board OF Trade
Loie Fulier-Skowhegan Opera House
Ideal Bank-First National Bank.
Extra Special-Atherton Furniture Co.
Spring and Summer Dress Goods-W
p. Ordway.
Each Block Helps-Skowhegan Saw
ings Bank.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
~

If the above lines are not uniform and all ap.
pear black alike to you. 1t signifies that you
have "atigmatism' and need glasses.
Caution about the use and selection of Spec
tacies There are a lot of people who wear
glasses, or who need them, that would like
to meet because want them to feel that they
can come here and get my personal attention.
My ability to properly correct the error, and
the accuracy In fitting your glasses are more
to be considered than the price you pay.
There is difference between the glasses that
l prescribe for you, after a thorough exam
tion and those that are merely "tried on" tin
you think you are fitted, l find exactly
what the eye needs and grind the lenses to
correct the error. You take no chances here
as guarantee all my work. No Optical
Parior better equipped than mine in this
State.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

Fred A. Leitch. Ph. D., Minister.
Residence, Is Island Avenue.
Ezekiel vision of the Cheruolm.
Vested choir at this service bipie
Study at T. Epworth League at b.
Evening service at Z. Subject: The
Prodigal Father"
The Social Circle will meet with
Mrs. Berry, Bush street, Monday ar
ternoon, March 7th at O'Clock.
Practitioners meeting Tuesday, 1.3o'
Prayer service, Thursday. 7ao,
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
DOES THIS MEAN YOUs

Indigestion, sour stomach constipa-
tion-then headache. backache and a
general miserable feeling. DO you
know that the pleasant herb tea,
Lanes Family Medicine (Lane's Teal
moves the bowels each day and will
remove all these troubles almost i'm
mediately If you do not know it, get
a package today at any druggists or
dealers (25c)
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
AN AWFUL RECORD.

Every year thousands Of men and
women die of kidney disease who
had been discovered in time and a
prompt treatment with Kidnets adopt
ed. II you have backache. kidney
disease. begin using Kidnets imme-
diately. Druggists and dealers sell 1t
for SO cents.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
FOR SALE.


Overlooking and bordering beauti-
full lake 20 acres in fertile fields, bal
wood and pasture variety fruit; pret-
ty cottage house, 40 IT. barn, poultry
and wood houses, horse, good cows,
hens, plows, harrows, cultiyator. wag-
ons. harness. moving machine and all
equipment included for only $1,000.
part cash. everything is ready for
once from your cows and hens; all de-
tails page 123, "Strout's Farm Buyers
Guide No. 2S." copy free. Dept. 212. e.
A. Stpout, Kents Hill. Me. 1w-9
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
Notice Of First Meeting of Creditors

In the District Court Of the United States for
the District of Maine in Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
John c. Oliver In Bankruptcy
bankrupt
To the creditors OF John c. Oliver OF
Norridgewock, in the County of Somerset and
District Aforesaid, . bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 28th day
OF Febr dary, A. ID. 1910, said John c. Oliver
was duly adtudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting OF his creditors will be held at
Daniel Lewis Office in Merrill Block, Skow.
1egan, Maine, on the 10th day of March. A.
D. 1870. at ten O'Clock In the forenoon, at which
time the said creditors may attend prove
bankrupt and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
February 2S, A. ID. 1910
DANIEL LEWIS.
Referee In bankruptcy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence, "a Main Street.
Morning service at 1915 with ser
mon by the pastor. Subject: Test
ing Christianity" Chorus choir un-
der the leadership of Miss Florence
Wyman. Sabbath School at IL. Fhi'a-
thea Bible Class for young ladies AT
12.
In the evening at I. Il. B. Hfnckle.,
Editor of the Independent Reporter
will give an account of the BOYS Stas'
Conference held in Augusta, FEBRUARY
Is, 19. 20. This will be an interesting
event to both young and old. speclaf
invitation to the young people OF the
church and society.
Regular prayer meeting at 1-se
Thursday evening.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03

she-There is no doubt about 1t that
marriage does improve a mans polite
ness.
He-How SO?
She-Well. you frequently get ub and
offer me your chair now. Before we
were married you never gave me more
than half of it-ExchanTa.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
SEVENTH DAY ADvENTIsTs.

enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at 2 p. m. Saturday. Speaking
Sunday evening at 7.30. Prayer and
praise services Tuesday ana Friday
evening at 7.30 The public is cordial
ly invited.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
MADISON CENTER.

d. r. Blanchard has finished cut
ting his pine.
Alta Rowell is the guest of A. d.
Knight and family this week,
VIII Jewett of North Madison was
in this vicinity last Monday.
Carl French returned from North
Arson Monday night where he has
been sick with measles for the past
three weeks.
The children of E. E. Hurd are both
sick with measles.
Mrs. Herbert Spear has been at
Deadwater spending few days with
her husband.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
BIRTHS.

Athens-February Z. to the wife of
Charles Burrill. daughter.
hegan-February IS, to the
wife of Herman Avery. a son.
Cannan-February "a, To the wife
of VIII Nelson, a daughter.
North Anson-February 2, to the
wife of Adelbert Perry. a son
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society, MIDI
son avenue. corner Russell street. Ser
vices Sunday morning at 10.45 and
Wednesday evenings at 7.3o. Subject:
Man" The public is cordially invit-
ed.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
MARRIAGES..

Fairteld-January 10, William NJ
Otis and Lena Brooks, both of Fair
field, by Rev. VIM. Fl. Clark.
Norridge dgewock-February 22 Miss
Matte Grant and Hiram d. Savage
by Rev. J. F. Taylor.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
YER RYBODY,C
14- COLUMN ~
Lost Wanted For Sale
For Rent Found

Advertisements in this column not
rs cents, four times for so cents. Each
additional line Ave cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon an average of z
words. Stamps taken.
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-
DEATHS.

Norridgewock--February %. Chas.
p. Bigelow. aged 81 years.
DECENTRALIZATION w. Vanedestine.
aged 2 years, mos, II days
South Jackman-February 26. Miss
Ann BARLEY.
North Anson-Februarv 27. Benja-
min Mantor, aged 80 years.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03
Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
Benjamin b. Merrill. Pastor.
Residence 116 Main St.

Benjamin B. MerrfII, Pastor.
Residence. 116 Main st.
Telephone. 1913.
Morning worship at 1915 Subject
of sermon: The Old Leaven." Sunday
School at -.
Communion service with baptism
and reception of new members at A.
d, hristian Endeavor conservation meet
ing at g.
Tie working League of the Con-
e,epatfonal Church will hold meet
ing in the church parlors next Mon
day afternoon at o'clock.
Prayer meeting this evening at
7.SO.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03

II the end of one mercy were not
the beginning of another we were
undone.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03

A man is never safe in rebuking
another If it does not cost him some
thing to have to do it.
The independent-reporter., 1910-03-03

Cards Of Thanks. Resolutions of Re-
spect and lists of presents accompany
ting accounts OF weddings, receptions.
anniversaries. etc. inserted at 8 cents
per line: poetry with obituary ,nan notices; *
cents. Notices OF Meetings of Fra
ternal Organizations. Clubs. or rChurch-
- inserted free Of charge. unless the
gatherings are held for the purpose OF
raisinE money-then they would come
under head Of paid notices.
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The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-03-30
Fjuhtinq Disease In Greece.

Consul General George Horton has
made a report from Athens on the
conspicuous work of Greek physicians
in combating the country's chief
scourges-malarial fever and tubercu-
losis. An annual average of 1000
persons die each year from the for
mer, while in epidemic years, due to
excessive rains, the number exceeds
5000, which was the case in 1905. The
population of Greece is 2,433,806. The
people have been interested through
lectures, pamphlets, etc., to fight the
Misunderstanding mosquito by draining
stagnant ponds and throwing petro-
leum on them. A tuberculosis con-
gress will be held at Athens next
year, to which will be invited not
only physicians, but all the mayors
and other prominent people of Greece.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-03-30
DRY SHAMPOO BETTER THAN
SOAP AND WATER.
(From the New York Graphic)

(From the New York Graphic)
'Once in two or three months is as
often as it is advisable to wash the
hair with soap and water" says Clari-
bel Montague, the beauty expert. "The
rubbing, drying and rinsing, together
with the action of the alkali in the
soap-especially the alkali-tend to
make the hair coarse, hard and brittle.
Too much moisture causes the hair to
become thin and lose its color.
"A simple and satisfactory dry sham
poo is made by mixing four ounces of
powdered orris root with four ounces
OF therox. Sprinkle tablespoonful of
this mixture. on the head and brush
thoroughly through the hair once or
twice a week. That is all there is to
1t. This treatment not only keeps the
hair light, fluffy and lustrous, but
therox produces the growth of new
hair"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-03-30
Cross Sections Of Root, Magnifled.

and having secured it, to keep what
is needed for life and growth. This
water is used in two quite different
ways; first, it is one of the principal
materials necessary for making food,
and second, 1t is used to dilute the
food to moisten the tissues of the
plant. make them flexible, and finally
to supply means of communication
from one part of the plant to another
This water way in the plant is more
important as highway of travel than
are oceans, rivers, lakes and canals tc
the commerce of the world. Only
when dissolved in water can the plant
take in any substance from without OF
move anything within itself.
Some plants live directly in the wa
ter and they are not troubled about
getting all the water they need, but
a far larger number are rooted in the
soil and often in soil with only q
moderate amount of water. This water
surrounds each tiny bit of sand OF
particle of loan as thin coating, but
in good mellow soil, there is no water
between the soil particles. The water
has dissolved some of the soil, and so
has various compounds in solution.
How is the plant to get this water and
these compounds away from the soil?
Examine the roots and note how
they run in every direction, branching
repeatedly and forming network on
every side of the plant. Cut the plant
down and measure it's length upon the
ground and often the roots will be
found to extend more than the length
of the plant. The smallest rootlets
reach almost everywhere within this
radius unless they are crowded out by
those of other plants. A microscope
is needed to see the finer divisions,
but II the soil be carefully washed off
a root1et and thin cross section cut
through it. when enlarged it will be
found that from many of the outside
cells slender hairs. as fine as cob
webs and perhaps a sixteenth of an
inch long, run out from it In every
direction.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-03-30
THROUGH
THE FIRE
By BRYANT C. ROGERS

Milly Hope had not slept well, as
her dull, puffy eyes indicated. Even
the coil of auburn hair. usually ar
ranged with tantalizing grace, be-
trayed the disorder Of her mind in it's
careless disarray.
Seated before the switchboard, an
swering calls, taking down messages,
ringing up different Offices in the
yard, she attended to the necessary
part Of her work only. For once her
voice, in repeating call, was sharp
and even impatient. In all Of her five
years as chief night operator In the
Chicago freight house this had never
before occurred.
AS the men passed through the Of
flee that evening, few minutes be-
fore ten, to register on the big clock,
each called out some salutation to
Milly, who was great favorite.
Instead of responding, she shrugged
or frowned or bit her lips in pretend
ed absorption.
Don't sulk, Milly," bawled out the
superintendent, as he paused on the
threshold. carl won't come back
any the quicker for your scowls, when
little Margaret has smiles to spare"
She returned no answer, but ap.
piled herself more closely to her
duties. Despite her self-control, a
tear splashed on the message she was
recording.
"Snags, my child?"
The gruff voice Of Banks, father
of the machine shops-the oldest man
at the works, was kind and did not
wound. Milly raised her wet eyes
mutely.
He shook his head.
Men are funny brutes, Milly. Carl
is fond of you, but he's like the rest
of us. He won't stand for nagging
nor being hectored. once was young
and now that am old, haven't for
got the girl loved first and best. We
had a little difference just like you
and Carl. We never made it up. We
were both too spunky."
He sighed and slowly quilted the
room.
Thank heaven, she was at last
alone! How her head ached! She
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1910-03-30
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