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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
LITTLE FOLKS GIVE FINE
PROGRAM
Kindergarten and Primary Classes En-.
tertained Their Elders on the Hill
Sunday Night.

The special program given by the
primary and kindergarten classes of
the Sunday school, drew a large and
appreciative audience to the First
Baptist church Sunday night. Mrs.
Philo Steward who had charge of the
affair and the teachers of those
classes, Mrs. Ethel Hight, Miss Mary
emery, and Miss Carrie Tomson,
received many compliments upon the
splendid showing of their Juvenile
charges.
Anthem by the choir followed the
organ prelude, and then came the call
to prayer, The Lord is in His Holy
Temple. Let all the earth keep 81
lence before Him" by Lucille Wing.
Molly Blunt gave the Twenty-third
Psalm, and then came the Song of
Welcome by the chorus, made up of
nearly fifty boys and girls, all under
ten years of age. Kenneth Copp was
next on the program, and then Lu-
cile Wing, Pearl Thompson, Julia
Buffers. Gala Gordon, Gertrude
Strout, Genie Thompson Alice Rick
er and Lola Welch gave a recitation
closing with two verses from Jesus
Loves Me-" Pearl and Allie Thomp-
son in the duet mo Not One" follow
ed a recitation by Lyman Morris, and
then the superintendent of the Sun
day school, George Thomson, was
called upon for a few remarks. After
another anthem by the choir, Rev.
Robert Morris told one of the dear
old Bible stories, that held the at
tention of the little ones perfectly
Then Fred Morris recited THE Child s
Creed" and Blanche Lane gave a
series of quotations from scripture, IL
Illustrating each with symbolicai atti-
tudes and gestures. Lucille Wing
came next with Little Lambs" the
chorus joining in the refrain. Il think
when | read that sweet story of old
was sung by Tom Cockburn with splen-
did effect, and the program closed
with a goodbye song from the chorus
Throughout the coming month, the
Sunday evening services at the First
Baptist will consist of special fea-
lures.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
POULTRY PRODUCERS
ORGANIZE
First Association of Kind in Maine
Starts with Eighteen Members.
Owning Nearly Two Thousand Hens.

The Somerset Poultry Producers
Association. the first cooperative en-
,erprise OF its kind in the State of
Maine, was organized in Grange hall
Tuesday evening with eighteen menu
bers, representing the ownership Of
nearly two thousand hens. L. l.
SANFORD VS. elected president; c
Davis Miller, vice president; Charles
c. Cleveland, treasurer, and Arthur
r. Jewett, secretary pro TEN. Another
meeting will be held in the Municipal
Court room Tuesday evening, Noyem-
Der /, when an executive committee
will be chosen, suitable bylaws adopt
ed. and plans made for a poultry show.
The object of the association is TO
encourage a cooperative spirit among
poultry producers; to bring producers
md consumers together to encourage
the adoption of the best breeds and
types of utility poultry; to encour-
age the small producers to form local
branches or circles for mutual as
sstance and cooperation in selling;
to aid in establishing a uniform and
recognized standard OF eggs; to keep
the producers in touch with those
buyers that put a premium on quail
ify; to do everything possible to pro-
mote good fellowship among poultry
men; to advance and dignity the poul-
Try industry.
This movement is the outhgroWth of
investigation carried on by Prof. "
A. Brown. and Or. Leon S. Merrill.
director of the extension work at the
University of Maine, Deeply impressed
with the opportunities for great de-
velopment of the poultry industry in
the State. they have developed plan
of cooperative organization among
the producers that has done wonders
wherever adopted.
The meeting was called to order by
9 NJ. Gallup. who introduced DR. Mer-
rill. The latter then outlined the pro
ject as applied to Skowhegan, and
the chair then called upon those pres
ent for an expression of opinion. Each
and every man present vigorously in
dorsed the idea. and vote to pro.
coed with organization Immediately
passed.
The charter members are: Y. w
Nelson, Earl Davis, c c Cleveland
Cyrus Goodrich, Edward f. Groder
Edward lies, A. H. lies, Frank league
Clarence Manter A. r. Jewett, Ar
thur Tantish, f. f. Haines, l.. L. San
ford c. u. Gallup, Delbert Smiley
Chas. Alden. W. A. Bailey. f. f. Har-
ris, and c. Davis Miller. Many Others
have also signifed their intention OF
joining.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
\ SHOE SHOP FOR no. ANsON.
- Hands VIII Be Employed to Start
With.

A new shoe shop will be opened
some time this week at North Arson.
Il will employ on the start % men.
and c. o. Normandy. superintendent
Of the shop. expects that it will in
crease to % hands before winter
This will be blessing to the vii
lage Of North Arson. as it is the only
manufacturing place in the town. The
shop will be situated in the old shank
factory that was vacated two years
ago by the American Finding Co, who
built new plant at Bingham.
Mr. Normandy owns the new shoe
shop which was started little more
than a year ago at Norridgewock. It
started with three hands and now has
over fifty on the pay roll.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

raised sheep but were anxious to en-
ter into the business came to learn
the methods of it. A great many
questions were asked and the officers
of the association, e. E. Clifford of
Canaan being president, expressed
themselves to the effect that never
before has there been such mani
tested interest all over the State in
the sheep raising business as at pres
ent. They say that the greatest in
terest is from many who wish to en-
ter into raising full-bloods.
The meeting was opened by welcome
remarks from President Clifford. He
said he believed that the Sheep Breed
ers' Association was spreading inter-
est throughout the county and State
and that the sheep raisers themselves
were deriving much benefit from it.
The first speaker was Prof. Arkell
who gave one of the strongest address
es that has been brought before the
Association. His subject was "Sheep
Raising in New England" He said in
part: Twenty years ago ten thousand
lambs were brought to Chicago week
ly Now a hundred and fifty thousand
are brought. This shows the business
is profitable in some parts of the
country. If it is profitable in one
part it is in all. In greater New
York sixty thousand sheep earcasses
are consumed weekly, in Boston ten
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
9ulta marh Nnn1r

Her the glory of the presence of the Lord
lie n o
OF mghter than the
marches
in the turning of her ninety golden
press of
had Kingdom growing
marches
gracious gospel writ a gracious life
Toier statesman trader, poet, husband wife
he "a he midst Of mortal strife
S marching
forth His she would call
He led His wornba Il Il
Him. how jubilant her feet,
God az marching
In the beauty of shining
the o
AS He to holy, she lived make
SOULS
r. in the Boston TRANSCRIPT
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
Coming Events.

Oct. 27-2S-Maine Teachers Asso-
citation, Bangor.
Oct. 2S-Meeting of Governor and
Council.
oct. 26-2S-Fourth Annual Meeting
OF Maine State Conference of Chart
ties and Correction, Portland.
NOV. S-1o-Annual Exhibition Of
Maine Pathological Society, Auburn.
Nov. 15-l6-Maine Live Stock
Breeders Association Waterville.
Dec. 2o-24-State Grange, Augusta.
Dec. IA, l., 1G. 17-Maine State
Poultry and Pet Stock Association.
Portland
Dec. -. p. %. 3o-Freeport Poultry
Associations Freeport.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

Sheep raising in Maine is the most
profitable business that farmer can
enter into was the assertion made
Tuesday at the meeting of the Sheep
Breeders Association for Somerset
and Franklin counties by Prof. T. r.
Arkell of the New Hampshire State
College This meeting opened here
Tuesday at 1890 a. m. in Grange hall
with over 100 sheep raisers from the
different parts of the county present
Much enthusiasm was shown and this
meeting is considered to be the most
profitable that has been held by the
association since its organization over
a year ago. People who had never
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

The abuments for the bridge at
Malbons Mills across the Wesserun-
sett river are now nearly completed
They are made of granite iulaid with
cement. This is the largest bridge
that Skowhegau OWNS outside Of those
on the Keunebec river. 1t is 81 feet
long and accommodates the territory
towards West Canaan and Skowhe-
gan, there being heavy traffic over it
the entire year The work is in
charge of Road Commissioner Edgar
L Ford and is being done by Horace
Reed $500 was appropriated for
the work of the abutments but it is
thought that it will be done for less
money.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
Potato Market.

Boston commission houses are adj
HsinE local buyers that the potato
market has softened somewhat under
the influence of shipments from New
York state. The rush of these ship
ments is expected to continue for
two or three weeks, and meanwhile
shippers are paying only 80 cents at
the Skowhegan freight yard
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
THE WEEKS HEADLINES
THURSDAY OCT. %.

Wellman and his crew tell a thrill
ing story; landed It New York by
steamer Trent; Welman learns some
.hings to be avoided in next trip
Maine / O. o, F opens annual Grand
lodge session at Por:land.-Naine wo-
men ask Legislature for franchise;
Goth annual convention Of Maine Wo-
man Suffrage Association in Portland.
FRIDAY. OCT. q.
Million dolle;s for work with young
men, raised in America TO be used in
foreign eoUntries.-Error in Maine
ballot; clerks of courts called county
Jerks serious complications may
follow-Coombs wins second game
against Chicago Cubs.-Hon David
Bennett Hill dies al home near Al
bany.-Peary promoted to captain.
SATURDAY. OCT %.
Tail OF Wellman airship came near
humping fishing schooner Adabell.-
Sudden death of Charles L. Snow;
former Mayor OF Benson succumbs to
heart disease. Edgar Allen Poe ia hall
of Fame his name added to list after
years of effort by supporters.-Col
Roosevelt speaks in Boston, receives
most enthusiastic welcome ever ac-
corded him in Massachusetts
MONDAY. OCT. -.
Peary's North Pole proof is CON
demned; famous astronomer declares
explorers claim is not backed by evil
dence-G rahanI-White and Moisant
both met with disaster Sunday Bal
loon pilots lost in Wilderness. Haw-
ley and Post OF America II fighting
their way to civilization -Crippen
guilty, to hang Nov. L..
TUESDAY. OCT. p.
Sea takes its toll; steamer Regulus
is lost with ~ members Of crew;
steamer ON Great Lakes burns;
schooner nine days overdue Rebecca
Palmer in distress Capt Walls Of
Bath stands by sinking craft: schoon-
.er Holliswocd deserted 1T sea. lum-
Der aden-Panama libel case before
supreme court
WEDNESDAY. OCT 2G
Balloon America II not Yet report
ed; may be lost in wilderness Of
Canada.-Ethel L. Neye free; verdict
Of not guilty as accessory to murder
Paris sensation; Premier BRAND
d
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION MEETS IN
GRANGE ---GOOO ATTENDANCE
Much Enthusiasm Manifested---Profitable
Meeting For All

thousand This gives a near market
to the Maine sheep raisers. You are
sure when you breed sheep of hay-
ing market for the wool and mutton.
New England sheep raisers get three
times more for wool than they do in
Canada Sheep raisers get quick re-
turns for the business. You are de-
irving a profit after the first year;
less expense in the business. They add
virtue to the pasture. Sheep destroy
weeds and seeds that they eat
do not terminate from the dress
ing. Sheep can be raised on
the smallest capital of any branch
of farming" Prof. Arkell said that
500 expended in pure-blood sheep
will bring the farmer $50 to 500 pro-
fit the first year. He said there was
a dearth of pure breeding in New
England. In raising sheep the prin-
cipal that should dominate is for NUT
ton.
In the afternoon Prof. Arkell gave
demonstration with a series of wool
samples, to show the basis for CLASH
fication This was a very technical
affair, but exceedingly interesting
lust the same. Prof p. A. Campbell
then gave a short talk on breeding,
and urged the breeders of registered
stock to help the growers of market
stock to grade up their flocks in the
interest of greater uniformity.
After a short discussion of the vari-
GUS diseases to which sheep fall heir
Prof. Arkell took up the subject of
early Lamb Production" He said
that the fancy markets call for a
lamb weighing so lbs. alive, and
dressing around 80 pounds. The best
prices are obtained about the middle
of February, and in one instance he
knew of a 80 pound carcass that
brought SIT. From SO to SIS was a
reasonable price to expect.
The principal obstacle to greater
development of the business is the
fact that the natural breeding season
for sheep does not bring the lambs
in November, when they must be
dropped to catch the best market.
This difficulty had been partially ov-
ercome by a special line of feeding
earlier in the year, and before long
complete control of the season may
be confidently expected.
The little fellows begin on their
grain ration when ten days old. and
are given all they can digest properly
until they reach the necessary size.
Prof Arkell summarized the princi-
advantages of this specially as fol-
lows: Dogs are no menace as the stock
| is not run at large; the lambs are
ready for marketing at a convenient
/ season, when other farm activities are
at a minimum; the danger from para
sites is practically overcome; losses
from premature death are very low;
returns on the capital invested rela-
lively large.
A general discussion on the needs
of the sheep industry was opened by
Fred Hilton. and continued by the
members. The meeting authorized the
executive committee to arrange for a
series of meetings, and President Gift
ford was elected delegate to the
meeting of the State Live Stock Asso-
citation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

The first meeting of Sorosis, Direc-
tors Tea, will be changed from Tues
day evening, November 1, to Wednes-
day evening, November 2, on account
of the concert to be held in the Opera
House on the former date.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

The Philathea class of the First
Baptist church met at the home Of
Mrs. Lottie Griffin where a most en-
loyable evening was spent. The next
meeting will be with Miss Annie Allen,
Main street, Monday, November 8.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
Tunc-wntch on the Rhine.

20 pines of Maine, dear pines of Maine,
With thy proud heads uplifted high,
Telling thy tales of days long dead
To all the woods and streams and sky.
o pines upon Names thousand hills,
Whose perfume scents the restless air,
Whose voices soothe our sleep at night.
Sweet as a softly murmured prayer.
Thou art high-born o pines of Maine!
All nature helped to give thee birth,
Thy father was the sun and wind,
Thy mother. the dark soil of earth.
Then toss thy dark plumed heads on
high
From northern Hill unto the sea,
And mingle with thy songs Of old,
The songs of wondrous days to be
The Indian lover sang his song
Under thy shining roofs of green.
And watched upon the river near
The crimson sunsets glow and sheen.
Here dark-hued mother held her
child
Close to her throbbing happy breast
And crooned the songs of her wild race
flushing her dusky babe to rest.
o stately green-robed pines of Maine!
o sunlit lakes of shining waves!
o happy homes upon our hills!
o cherished spots of loved ones
graves
Though we should wander far away,
And know lifes deepest Joy and
pain,
We trust that sometime we shall sleep,
Beneath the dear old pines of Maine,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

You know the amount of fault find
ing that goes on in public? Well,
there's a whole lot of fault finding
that people only mention in private,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
THE PINES OF MAINE.

The following written by Mrs. Eliza
beth Merrill was sung at the meeting
of the Maine Federation of Women's
clubs held here in September and was
adopted as the Federation song:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

1t is gratifying to be able to report
that the condition of Mrs. j, N. Smith
is much improved and she is improv-
ing daily.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

George Sampson returned from
Portland Tuesday night after being
there since last week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

Blaine Emerson has caught and
killed sixty skunks in the last two
weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27

To how many people the world has
grown darker since she. who was so
greatly beloved went home we cam
not realize, they are so numerous, but
We do know that to every one with
whom she came in contact she was
like CLEAN of sunshine, and her
pathway all through life has been
strewn with the roses Of never-fading
remembrance, regard, and love.
Wherever she was placed she made
that spot one 10 be remembered with
great pleasure by all her friends All
her friends! How much, in this case,
that phrase means, for they are le-
gion. Old and young, rich and poor,
"all sorts and conditions" everyone
who knew her loved her. And what a
friend was she to all humanity, loyal,
sincere, answering.
Sweet promptings unto kindest deeds
Were in her very look;
We read her face. as one who reads
A true and holy book.
Still let her mild rebuking stand
Between us and the wrong,
And her dear memory serve to make
Our faith in Goodness strong"
To those friends who knew her in
timately her character was revela-
ton of strength, charity and love- the
keynote of it an unbounded kindness
toward all living things. An old
school friend writes of her as follows
Perhaps it is because her presence
was always so welcome that it seems
a vivid spot in so many home scenes
that | recall. | can see her as she
her cheeks so red and her eyes so
blue. Or at noon. hurrying through
the hall always with a book under
her arm. and a finger in the place
that she never had time to look at
because she WAS always too busy
helping somebody else, or hunting up
the shy, neglected scholars to make
them feel a little more at home. For
she had. then the same sympathetic
spirit that grew broader every year.
hope she realized something of
The love and appreciation SO many
had for her Dear. brave, patient
Gala! Surely we must try to believe
that even in dying she will not miss
her reward" Her disposition was the
most unselhsh we have ever known,
and no one in trouble or sorrow ever
called on her for sympathy or help in
vain. She gave freely of that most
precious of all gifts. herself, and the
immeasurable good she has done will
surely live after her for the seeds
of love. kindness. and helpfulness that
she so freely scattered will bear fruit
longer than we can tell. Although
the void her death has made in our
hearts can never be filled, we are
thankful it has been our privilege
10 know intimately so rare char
acter, and to know that the world is
better because she lived in it.
AS a cloud of the sunset, slow melting
in heaven,
AS star that is lost when the daylight
is given,
AS a glad dream of slumber, which
wakens In bliss,
She hath passed to the world of the
holy from this"
O.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-10-27
GALA FORD HESELTON.
IN MEMORIAL.

Since she went home
The evening shadows linger longer
The winter days fill so much of the
year,
And even summer winds are chill and
drear
Since she went home.
Since she went home
The robins note has touched a minor
strain,
The old glad songs breathe but a sad
refrain.
And laughter sobs with hidden, bitter
pain
Since size went home.
Since she went home
The long. long days have crept away
like years.
The sunlight has been dimmed with
doubts and fears,
And the dark nights have rained in
lonely tears
Since she went home"
The oasis., 1910-10-15

.vention may agree upon. However, Curtis takes the position that what ever evils might creep in will be automatically corrected.
 Direct legislation is one great means of educating the people" said Curtis. Whatever the cost to the people, it will give va.ue re- ceivpd." Under the present system, legislatures convene and pas laws. Then the legislators go back home and few know what was actually enacted hy their representatives.
 Direct legislation sets the peO. pie to thinking. The great need l. for economical business govern ment. There is too much politics in government; it is expensive for lhe taxpayers. The commission form of government seems to have solved the problem in large cities The tariff commission is another application of the commission principle-lhe employment of ex. ports for cer ain work. The drifl If public sentiment is away from machine rule. All signs point that way"
 Curtis is a conservative banker and a far sighted business man. The initiative and referendum ap peal5 to him as a natural evolution in the progress of republican gov ernment.-Phoenix Republican.
The oasis., 1910-10-15
RAFAEL YsasaL.

Last week THE OASIS contained a brief announcement of the death of ex- Governor Rafael Ysabal of the state of Sonora, aS announced by wireless message Thursday, which occurred in midocean aboard the steamship La Savoie, between Havre and New York, the gentleman hay ing been returning home from Europe, where he went some months ago for his health. The remains were embalmed aboard the vessel, and as soon as New York was reached arrangements were perfected and carried through for their immediate transportation by special train, which latter, convey ing Mrs. Ysabal and the re mains of the deceased statesman passed Nogtles last night and reached Hermosillo during th' day. There, in the capital of thu great state in whose destinfes h, had held asguiding hand so man, years, all that was mortal of on, who has figured so prominently i' it's history was received with tondel hands and all the sad tokens of severest grief. The remains wert conveyed to the congressional chamber in the palace of govern ment, where they lie in state three days. After which, with all due ceremony they will be taken to the great hacienda of the deceased "Europa," where they will be given interment, in accordance with the expressed will of the deceased.
 This evening there will be held
The oasis., 1910-10-15

an elaborate and impressive cere- monial in the palace of govern ment at Hermosillo, in honor of the deceased citizen.
 In the death of Governor Rafael Ysab the state of Sonora has suffered sad loss. He bad been a prominent and forceful figure in public affairs many years, and he had done a great work in the ad- vancement of the state. Of a pro- gressive stamp he was ready always to give heed and attention to what ever. would contribute to the ad- vancement and glory of his native state, and to his force and sagacity are due in a great measure the high place Sonora has attained and maintained.
 All those from other nations who have cast their fortunes to aid in the upbuilding and advancement of Sonora, who found him sincere friend and helper, will regret his death and remember his memory.
The oasis., 1910-10-15

wherein Mcintyre had enioined Neuman in June last, from remov. ing sides and roof over the moving picture show in the Mclnty rt bniIding. Agreed questions were given the jury, all of which they answered in such way hat jndg ment will be given defendant. The jury rendered their verdict at 3 o'clock last night.
 There are four civil cases to be tried today: s. NJ. Franklin, Al ministrator of Estate of c, H. Ferry, deceased vs. Wm c. Du- mont, injunction; Kim Lou Foo vs. Lew Foo, divorce; II. 5. Stewart vs. Lucille Wil,on, debt; Leon Silvas vs. Joseph Pizskor-ki Itls antici pated that at the end of the day all will be completed. the calendar cleared, and recess declared until next April.