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The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
OLDEST FIREMAN IN
MAINE
A. |. Sawyer has Served
Over Thirty Years
lie Leads Active Volunteer Flremen
in Length of Service.

Augustus |. Sawyer OF this town is
he oldest active volunteer fireman in
Maine in point of service
In 1878, after a fire that destroyea
tie Shattuek dwelling, trouble, arose
between the foreman of the depart
ment and the men, which eliminated
IN every man resigning. As a result
a new department was at once or
ganized, and of the four men who
brought this about Mr.. SAWYER is the
only one still in the harness.
When Mr. Sawyer entered the de
partment more than thirty years ago
II had only 20 men. The apparatus
consisted of the old R. f Lyon hand
tub, a small hook and ladder truck
and one hose reel. The hose was
made of leather and there was little
of it. In 1881, after the Turner house
fire, which up TO then was the most
destructive blaze Skowhegan had ever
experienced, the present steamer was
bought and the department reorgan-
ized. For IL years Mr.. Sawyer was
foreman of the hook and ladder com
pany, resigning to become fireman of
the steamer, which he is now
In the days when Mr.. Sawyer began
TO run with the machine there was no
system of water works with numerous
hydrants Cisterns were used. and
when one was pumped dry the tub had
to be moved to the next one.
The hottest fires Mr.. Sawyer attend
ed before the purchase of the steam
er were the Smith Whittier block, the
burning of the Catholic church and
the Turner house fire. This last was
on the afternoon of May 20. 1881.
When the alarm was sounded Mr..
sawyer was shaving Joe Bacon, who
by the way. had charge of the steam
er in December 1904 at the Coburn
hall fire when 100000 worth of prop
erty went up in smoke. He wiped the
lather from Mr.. Bacon's face, went to
the fire with the truck and in just one
hour and twenty minutes was back in
his shop at work. During these
eighty minutes a 60-room hotel. car
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
A Big Family Reunion Thanksgiving
Day With a Wedding Thrown In.

At the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel F. Emerson, 10 Mechanic
street, occurred an uncommonly large
family gathering Thanksgiving, at
which time there were present to en-
joy the festivities of the day, Mr.. and
Mrs. Emerson, three of their sons,
four daughters, three sonsin-laW,
three daughters-i law. ten grand
children and one grand daughter-in-
law, total of 26. One daughter, two
sons-in-law and four grandchildren
were absent. There were also present
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed of Madi-
son, who came to witness the mar
riage of their daughter Miss Flora
Belle Reed Standing beside the
bountifully laden tables at the noon
hour, the youngest son, Ernest Emer-
son and Miss Reed were united in
marriage by the bridegrooms father,
who has had the privilege of per-
forming the marriage ceremony for
seven of his children and one grand
son.
The bride is we'll known as a sue
cessful teacher in Madison and ad-
joining towns. The parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Reed, own a large milk farm,
located three miles from Madison vii
lage where the milk from 90 COWS Is
delivered to customers daily. Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Emerson will reside on
their farm located near Mr.. Reeds in
Madison.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded in the Somerset
Registry of Deeds book the pas,
week
Mayfeld--Eliza A. Millett to Hen
ry n. Farrin ct al 1925.
Fairfield-Mary f. Barney ct al TO
Frank Williams; Frank Williams to
Ritner F. Adams ct al.
New Portland-Marshall Emery ct
al to Franklin L. Emery; William J
Smith to Margaret Smith; Julia A
Weymouth to Hiram A Weymouth.
Athens-George II. Allen to Bell NJ
Allen
owhegan-Charles P. Whittemore
to Charles r. Whittemore; Loyina a
Boston to Charles Il. Whittemore
First National Bank, Skowhegan tc
Skowhegan Savings bank.
Canaan-Lillie E. May ct al tc
Charles n Nichols.
Hartland-Clyde H. Smith to Sarah
] Tozier,
Norridgewock- Charles VI. Farrant
to John H. Turner; Charles r. Miller
to Charles O. Normandy; o. H. and
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
COUNTY POPULATION
GROWS RAPIDLY
Increase Nearly Double
That at Last Census
Nearly 900 Farmers Have Come Into
Somerset In Last Eight Years.

Somerset county has been found to
aaye grown nearly twice as much in
population in the last ten years as in
he ten years previous. There are a
aumber of things that the increase of
population is attributed to but one of
The most noticeable things is the ad-
vent of the Aroostook farmer and
armers from other states. In the
last eight years it has been estimated
that nearly Goo farmers have come
INTO Somerset county from Aroostook
nd other places. About 200 or more
nave come to Norridgewock and
Skowhegan and vicinity have a great
many of them. Farm property has
increased in valuation 20 per cent or
more and in some sections so per cent
With this increase OF new class of
farmers, prosperity is more notice
able.
Somerset county in the last ten
years has grown in n industrial way
to great extent Population in Bing-
ham has increased 20 per cent, three
new manufacturing plants have been
built and 200 hands have been given
employment in the last two years.
The valuation in two years has dou-
bled. About so new houses have been
built.
Norridgewock has added shoe
shop which gives employment to 100
new hands. North Anson has a new
shoe shop employing rs hands. Pitts
field has grown but little. Hartland
has new sash and blind factory en-
ploying about 25 hands. Fairfield has
grown little in industries. An ex-
tension has been built on the pie
plate factory and minor industries
have come in. Solon has not grown
III industries but some in farming.
The greatest industrial growth has
been in Skowhegan. In the last ten
years the Marston worsted mills have
been built employing 180 hands; the
spinning mill, employing $50 hands;
the Savage pulp mill, about % hands;
the Skowhegan Lumber Co. mills, so
hands, and the NJ. E. Beal@ canning
factory Is hands. There has also
been steady increase in the farm
ing districts About 800 houses have
been built in the village.
Somerset county shows. in the last
ten years, the greatest growth in the
farming section in all parts, and in
the western section it has also shown
a marked growth in industries.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
BUTTER.
1922 In Prizes for Butter at State
Dairy Conference.

Five classes of entries are open TO
the butter makers of Maine at the
State Dairy Conference, Augusta, De-
cember 6, Z, s, 8, 1910. Entries close
at II o'clock Tuesday noon. Copies OF
program, premium list and entry
blanks may be obtained from the
secretary, Leon S. Merrill, University
o. Maine, Orono, or the undersigned
The classes are dairy tub 90 lbs
dairy prints. creamery tub 90 lbs)
creamery prints and a pro rata class
In the latter class Fifty Dollars $50
will be divided among samples scor
ing so points and over but not win
ming a premium.
Are you making butter? Why moi
exhibit at the Dairy Conference?
All exhibits must be free from dis
tinguishing marks of any kind. Mark
all packages plainly and direct t6
Maine Dairy Conference Augusta
Me, preparing express.
r. W. REDMAN.
State Dairy Instructor
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
NEW RAILROAD STATION
NEW YORK CITY
Five Hundred Buildings Demolished
To Make Room for This Structure.

Tens of thousands of men and wo-
men visited the new Pennsylvania
station at 32nd street and Seventh av-
enue for several hours Saturday ey-
ening. November 90, preceding the
formal opening at midnight
Those visitors familiar with the
Washington station of the Pennsylva-
MIA and Long Island residents who
have been using a portion of the new
station each day recently, but all
found ten times more than they ex-
pected
Five hundred buildings were de-
molished to make room for the new
station and $100,000,000 was spent in
its construction and equipment All
tracks in the buildings are under
ground and upon the various levels
within the building there are 16 miles
of tracks. while the tracks within the
tunnels leading to the station are 1S
miles in length.
A chorus of "Ohs" marked the ar
rival of every new group of sight
seers in the mammoth main waiting
room. The height first impressed OBJ
servers, the ceiling with it's shaded
lights being $50 feet from the floor
The room itself is 277 feet by 103
feet and really constitutes a great
promenade. Unlike most railway sta
tions there are no chairs or benches
in the room, but these are provided
in abundance in the separate waiting
rooms provided for men and women.
Architects for the building were
McKim, Mead & White. and it was
their effort to convey in the outward
architecture the American idea of a
railroad station with the added idea
of building that would represent a
great gateway.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
80 Years of Success
F. W. Bucknam Offers a Remedy
for Catarrh. The Medicine Costs
Nothing If 1t Fails

When medicine effects a success
ful treatment in very large majority
of cases, and when we offer that medi
cine on our own personal guarantee
that it will cost the user nothing If
it does not completely relieve catarrh,
it is only reasonable that people
should believe US, or at least put our
claim to a practical test when we
take all the risk These are facts
which we want the people to sub
stantiate. We want them to try
Rexall MucuTone, a medicine prepar-
ed from a prescription of a physician
with whom catarrh was a speciality
and who has a record of thirty years
of enviable success to his record
We receive more good reports about
Rexall Mucu-Tone than we do of all
other catarrh remedies sold in our
store. and If more people only knew
what a thoroughly dependable remedy
Rexall Mucu-Tone is, it would be the
only catarrh remedy we would have
any demand for.
Rexall Mucu-Tone is quickly alb.
sorbed and by its therapeutic effect
tends to disinfect and cleanse the
entire mucous membraneous tract
to destroy and remove the parasites
which injure the membraneous tis.
sues, to soothe the irritation and hea1
the soreness, stop the mucous dis
charge, build up strong, healthy tissue
and relieve the blood and system ot
diseased matter. Its influence is to-
ward stimulating the muco-cells, aid
ing digestion and improving nutrition
until the whole body vibrates Will
healthy activity. In a comparatively
short time it brings about a notice
able gain in weight, strength. gooC
color and feeling of buoyancy.
We urge you to try Rexall Mucu
Tone, beginning a treatment today A
any time you are not satisfied. simply
come and tell us. and we will quick
ly return your money without ques
ton or quibble. We have Rexal
Mucu- Tone in two sizes, so cents anC
! 81 90 Remember you can obtaiI
Rexall Remedies in Skowhegan onl!
at our store-The Rexall Store. F. w
Bucknam.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE IS.
On this 18th day of November, A. ID. 1910, on
reading the foregoing petition, 1t is
Ordered by the Court, That a hearing be had
upon the same on the 9Th day OF January,
A. dbl, before said Court at Portland, In
said District at ten O. clock I'm the forenoon,
and that notice thereof be published In the
Observation-Disclosures 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 it Is further ordered by the Court, that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known
creditors 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 18th day
of November A. ID. 1910.
I.S.l JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
A true copy Of petition and order thereon
Attest: JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
FORECLOsuRE NOTICE.

Nov. 10. 1908. David F. McCarty
gave me a mortgage of real estate In
Solon in Somerset County, Maine,
bounded therein as follows: South by
the road from Solon village over Park
man Hill, west by land now or form
erIy owned by F. M Vittum. and by
land of Charles French; north by land
of Josiah French east by land form
erly owned by Sumner Whipple to
Michael Stream, thence by said stream
to land now or formerly owned by
Jonah Spaulding, and by land of e. p.
Cooley, and by land now or formerly
ownd or occupied by William Hopkins
to said road Said mortgage Is re-
corded in book 290, page 90 in Somer-
set County Registry of Deeds. The
conditions of said mortgage have been
broken and this notice is given for
the purpose OF foreclosing 1t.
Dated November %, 1910.
3w-47 M. TOWNSEND.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01

A strange sight to be seen Sunday
mornings in Findlay. o.. is a woman
riding to church in a buggy drawn
by her 14-year-old son. The family
doesn't own a horse. and since the
mother insists on attending church
every Sunday it is necessary for her
son to haul her two miles in the bug
gy. Sometimes when the roads are
muddy the father assists his son by
walking behind the buggy and push
ing it when the boy shows signs Of
getting tired
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01

The quicker cold is gotten rid of
the less the danger from pneumonia
and other serious diseases. Mr.. b. W
l., Hall of Waverly. Va, says: Il
firmly believe Chamberlain Cough
Remedy to be absolutely the best
preparation on the market for colds
| have recommended it to my friends
and they all agree with me. For sale
by G. r. Fogg
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors

In the DIRtriCt Court OF the UnIteu SIateB TOT
the District OF Maine In Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF
William +. Blaisdell In bankruptcy
Bankrupt,
To the creditors of William F. Blaisdeil oil
Skowhegan in the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, bankrupt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the 26th day
OF November A. ID. 1910, said william F. Blais-
dell was duly adjudicated bankrupt, and that
the first meeting of his creditors Will be held at
Daniel Lewis Office In Skow Iegan, Maine, on
the nth day OF Decembe A. d. 1910 at ten
O'Clock In the forenoon, at which time the said
creditors may attend prove their claims, ap,
point a trustee, examine the bankrupt, and
transact such other business as may pro
perly come before said meeting.
Noyem ber 28th A. ID. 1910.
DANIEL. LEWIS,
Referee In Bankruptcy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
Bankruprs Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Charles s. Briggs
Bankrupt In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge OF the
District Court OF the United States for the
District of Maine
Charles =. Briggs OF Skowhegan In the
County OF Somerset and State OF Maine,
m said District, respectfully represents, that
on the 10th day of August, last past, he was
duly adtudged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he has
duly surrendered all his property and rights
OF property, and has fully complied with all
the requirements of said Acts and OF the
orders OF Court touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he MAJ be de-
creed by the Court to have full discharge
from all debts provable against his estate
under said bankruptcy Acts. except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge.
Dated this 22nd day ofNovember A. ID. 1910,
Charles S. Briggs
Bankrupt.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
STATE OF OHIO. CITY OF TOLEDO.
LUCAS COUNTY. SIS.

IION1fS OOUVN 7, S5,
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he
Is senior partner of the firm OF f. J.
Cheney & Co, doing business in the
city of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of
halPs Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
In my presence, this 9Th day OF Decem-
ber, A. D.. 1885.
A. w. GLEASON,
(Seal) Notary Pubic.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
f.. J. CHENEY e. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold bv all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01

1t always makes us mad when an
automobile driver toots his horn as
warning for us to get out of his
way AS though we haven't sense
enough to get out of the way of an
automobile
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01

1t seems that in case of doubt, the
weather bureau predicts partly
cloudy"
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
LOS ! {!

A yearling heifer, light coiore Jersey VIII
white spots. Was seen about ten days age
near Mr.. Ellis, about mile from Madison
II any body has seen her, please notify
JOSEPH BUTLER
tf46 Kilcare Farm, Skowhegan
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
BabY's Bowels

Here's the cause OF all the trouble.
Children's sickness begins with the
bowels. Healthy bowels mean healthy
child; irregular bowels, constipation.
the wrong color, and you have a sickly
child. Kickapoo Worm Killer Is the
best liver regulator, bowel cleanser
and regu ator, and the finest tonic
FOR children. Try 1t and you will
know that this is so. Price, 25c.. sold
by druggists everywhere and by
G. II. FOGG,
SkOwhegan, Maine.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-01
Skowhegan, Maine.

8 Just the same now as
iixty yearsago. Use the
'emedy that brought
rood results at TINT
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-02-18
EFFECTIVE HOME CURE FOR
TUBERcUL LOSlS.

1t Is q serious matter, when tho
lungs are effected. A trip away, or to
a sanatorium, is not only tremendous
ly expensive, but It involves separa-
ton from home and friends. Some are
benefited; but none can safely return
to their homes.
Eckman's Alternative is effective In
curing Bronchitis. Asthma, and more
serious affections of the lungs. No
leaving home and friends Is necessary.
For instance:
231 8. Atlantic Ave. Haddonfie1d. N. ].
Gentlemen: In the Fail of 1905,
contracted a very severe cold which
settled On my lungs. At last began
TO raise sputum and my physician
then told me I must go to California
Immediately. At this time I was ad-
vfsed to take Eckman's Alternative. I
stayed at home and commenced TAX
ing 1T the last week in October 7
began to improve and the first week
In January. 1905. I resumed my regu-
lar occupation, having gained 25
pounds, fully restored to health. 1t
is now four years since my cure has
been effected and I cannot praise Eek
mans Alternative too highly. I have
recommended it to others with excel
lent results.
(Signed) W. M. TATEM
Eckman's Alternative is good for
Throat and Lung Trouble and is on sale
at A. G. Luken & Co. and other drug
gists. Ask for Booklet of cured cases
or write to Eckman Mfg. Co, Phila
Pa.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-02-18
Rheumatism Prescription
One That Does Cure or Money Back,
Says Leo ii. Fihe.

Snys Leo ii. Fihe.
Rheuma: that's the name of the sci
entific prescription that is putting old
Rheumatic out of business the country
over.
Rheuma cures by driving the uric
acid from the blood. 1t also acts di-
rectly on the kidneys and is better for
the kidneys than most so-called kidney
cures.
After the rheumatic poisons are driv-
en- from the body. the stomach grows
strong; the blood becomes rich and
red. and a general feeling of perfect
health prevails.
r. d. Smith of Elmira, N. Y. took
Rheuma. and this is what he writes:
IL was sufferer from rheumatism for
Years. Since using Rheuma I have
been entirely free from all aches and
pains. Rhcuma is certainly the stuff
for Rheumatism"
Leo II. Fihe sells and guarantees
ltheuma. The price is only soc a bot
tie. and no rheumatic sufferer can af-
ford not to use 1T: Mail orders filled
by Rheuma Co, 1000 West Ave. Buff
falo. n. y.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-02-18
KIDNEYS ACT FINE AND BACKACHE
GOES AFTER TAKING A few DOSES.

price. made anywhere else in the world,
which will effect so thorough and
prompt cure. as fifty-cent treatment
OF Pape's Diuretic, which any druggist
can supply.
This unusual preparation goes di-
rect to the out-of-order kidneys. blad-
der and urinary system, cleaning. heal
ing and Strengthening these organs
and glands. and completes the cure be-
fore YOU realize it.
A few days treatment with Pape's
Diuretic means clean. active. healthy
kidneys. bladder and urinary organs
and You feel fine
Your physician, pharmacist. banker
or any mercantile agency will tell you
that Pape, Thompson 4 Pape of Gin
cinnati, is large and responsible med
icine concern. thoroughly worthy of
your confidence
Accept only Page's Diuretie-fifty-
cent treatmeut-from any drug store
anywhere in the world.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-02-18
Won Bulow of Gentle Nature.

When first Won Eulow was intro
duced to me l almost avoided him on
account of the many stories Of his
irascibility, his erratic disposition, his
offhand treatment Of the public, his
brutality toward musicians and many
other crimes of this sort. On closer
acquaintance with the great pianist l
experienced some astonishment to find
him a man OF strong mind, yet gentle
nature. enthusiastic, artistic to the fin
ger tips and well bred, though of
an exceedingly nervous temperament.
Irascible he might have been at times.
but am sure that the moments of un-
governable anger were always provOk-
ed by peoples stupidity or by some un-
pardonable mistakes in musical execu-
tion.-From "Modjeska's Memoirs In
Century
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1910-02-18
AT Local TheQters
Eiqht Bells.

There are at least a dozen laughs
10 the minute in Eight Bells as Civ
en- by the Brothers Byrne which will
Tuesday afternoon and night. The
Brothers are acrObatS of cOnsidera-
BILE skill and pantomimists of unlim-
tied resources. The surprise in the
way of unexpected disappearances
somersaults into third story windows,
vaulting over walls and through walls
where there is apparently no opening,
and inrumerable other tricks of the
nimble performers keep the audience
wondering and laughing without ces-
sation. Nothing could possibly be
funnier than the horse and the car
riage in which the lovers were to
elope, which is made the means Of
some surprising acrobatic feats.
This scene terminates by the COM
plete revolution of the ship, the pas
sengers turning over with it.
Besides the Byrne Brothers there
OF the company who introduce taking
Specialties.
The Golden Girl.
"The Golden Girl fresh from a
seasons triumph in Chicago, where it
has crowded two theaters for nearly
a year, comes to the Gennett Satur-
day, February 26, matinee and night.
The wonderful stage effects, brilliant
electrical display and gorgeous cos
tuning makes of The Golden Girl
what might almost be called spec
tacular extravaganza, were it not for
the well defined plot and strong dram
attic situations that are never lost
sight of throughout the performance.
Perhaps no one realizes more than
Mr.. Singer that the day has arrived
when it is necessary to give amuse-
ment seekers in the smallest of the
one night stands. the same complete,
high class production as that offered
in New York and Chicago. He has al
ways believed in this theory, which
les that have visited this city under
his management.
At the Murray.
The Marimba Band direct from the
city Of Mexico is the headliner at the
Murray theater this week and is being
favorably received. THE Previous
Mr.. Fresh" as presented by Russell
Lee Barrett and Co., is furnishing COM
edy, The Cashier" is a one act drama
full of intense interest, the singing of
the Italian operate Duo and the mo.
tion pictures with the Flight by Air
ship can not help but please the pa-
irons of Richmond's popular play
house. Each number of this big bill
is worthy of special notice but one
must see and hear the whole program
to appreciate it in all it's fullness