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The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
ANNUAL MEETING.
OF the Clementine Weston W. {. I. L.
Tuesday.
Maine.

The annual meeting of the Clemen-
tine Weston w. C. T. U. was held in
G. A. r. hall Tuesday afternoon The
meeting opened with singing. Mrs
Nettie Paddock presided. Devotional
exercises were conducted by the chap
lain. Mrs. B. B. Merrill. Recitations
and songs by four children from Mrs.
Nellie K. Copp's school, Jewett street,
were much enjoyed by the ladies.
Mr.. Gallup of the Independent-Re-
porter, was present and gave a short
talk. The record of the last meeting
and letters from Mrs. Lillian NJ. n.
Stevens, State and National President.
and Mrs. H. NJ. Graffam, County Pres
cal solo, we Are Coming, Dear Lead
err" sung by Mrs. Philo Steward, was
much appreciated. The annual re-
ports of secretary and treasurer and
superintendent of the different de-
partments of work conducted by the
members were given and accepted A
nominati ting committee consisting of
the following ladies': Mrs. Elizabeth
Merrill, Mrs. Eta Lacasce, Mrs. Mae
Haines. Mrs. Ella Mooers, Mrs. Car
rle Steward, presented the following
list of officers which were elected to
serve the union for the coming year:
President, Mrs. Nettie Paddock; First
Vice President, Mrs. Pauline Little
field; Second Vice President. Mrs.
Mabel Philbrick; Secretary, Mrs. Ma
bel P. Judkins; Treasurer, Mrs. Rose
Burrill; Vice President of Congrega-
tional church, Mrs. Eta Lacasce; Vice
President of Methodist Episcopal
church, Mrs. Anna Merrill; Vice Pres
ident of First Baptist church, Mrs.
Lizzie Marble; Vice President
of Bethany church. Mrs. Belle F.
Caswell. 1t was voted that the exc
cutiye board should appoint the su-
perintendent of the departmental
work. The union adjourned to meet
the fourth Tuesday in October, and it
is hoped that there may be a large
attendance of W. C. T. U. workers, as
matters of great Importance will come
before the meeting.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
THURSDAY, OCT. l, 1910.
Town Meeting

The progressive spirit that domi-
mated Saturdays Town Meeting was
indeed a Joy and delight. 1t was the
spirit that Is making Skowhegan into
a thriving and prosperous city. The
spirit that says ''if there Is something
better than what we have, that's the
thing we want"
In every community there are those
whose incomes are wholly from in
vestments. The prime motive with
such is to keep public expenditures
at minimum, with little regard for
the community as a whole. Many is
the city whose growth and prosperity
is 5lighted through the dominance OF
that class.
We recall conversation with q
travelling man from Mystic, Conn. For
years the town had lain all but dorm
ant in spite of splendid harbor and
v luable natural resources. Suddenly
the place woke up and took on a new
lease of life We remarked on that
fact to our friend, and he explained
4 as follows:
You see we had a bunch of old sea
captains who had made their pile and
thought of little besides sitting tight
and holding on to it. They jumped on
everything that came up. But winter
before last an epidemic of grip struck
the place, and we had nice bunch of
funerals, and the town has braeed up
wonderfully"
Fortunately in Skowhegan there is
to be no waiting for dead mems shoes.
Opportunity doesn't have to knock at
the door but once nowadays.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
Make Them Fight Fair

"A fair field, no favor, and may the
best man win" That Is the spirit
that makes every normal American
love anything in the shape of a con
test. Maine Is booked for a great
contest in September, 1911, and every
good citizen can look forward to il
with genuine enthusiasm.
But day after day we meet good
citizens who become respondent al
the mention of resubmission. The
thought of the money that may be
used to corrupt the electorate and de-
feat the normal will of Maine people
all but overwhelms them. The vision
of the brewery and distillery mil
lions hangs like a pail. Where is the
prospect of the fair field" or the abb
sence of favor"
Now the Great Rough Rider has
giN en- his fellow citizens lot of good
advice. Among other things he has
said with much emphasis, IF the game
isn't fair under the rules, then let's
change the rules" Apply that idea tc
the great fight to come. Stop mourn
ing over the condition of the field.
Just take good care to see that it is
fair"
There are several countries where
the corrupt use of money at elections
is practically unknown. Laws have
been enacted making the attendant
risk so great 1t isn't worth while. The
intervening session of the Legislature
makes 1t possible for Maine to have
such law before resubmission comes
to vote.
AS a matter of fact the Democratic
party stands pledged to pass a cor
rupt practice act. The friends of
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
sKOwHEGAN MARKET.
Prices Paid Producers.

Prices Paid Producers
Wool-Unwashed. zoe to 22c per lb.
Hides and Skins-Hides SC to &c
per lb.; calf skins. 12c to ,15c per lb. j;
$3.50 to 1850; pea beans. 1880.
Beef-Ox beef, &C to SC.
Ptultry-Fowls. 14c to Ice per h.;
chicken, 16c to zoe.
Round Hog-11c.
Tallow-Rough. &C. per ID.
Butter-First quality, stamped, 2sc
Eggs-32 cents per dozen. fresh.
Potatoes-New potatoes, 40c per
Cheese-1sc. to 1Sc per lb.
Retail Market.
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent. &7.25;
winter wheat pat 1850.
Oats-New Western. soc; Domestic.
Feed-Middlins. s1.55 per cwt.;
gluten. $40 per cwt
Cotton seed-S1.s0
Corn-s1.55 per bag; meal $40 per
bushel.,
Spring bran-$14O per cwt.
Mixed feed-31.50 per cwt.
Salt Pork-15c by thu bbl., 200 lbs.
Cheese-2Oc to 22c per Id.
Butter-32c per lb.
Eggs-34 cents per dozen, fresh.
Teas-25c; to SOC. Der ib
Coffee--20c. to 35c per Id.
Lard-Domesttc 17c; pure 15c; COM
Moiasses-Pur Ponce, 4oc to Soc.
Sugar-Granulated sugar, best quail
ity. Is lbs for 800; brown, IS lbs.
Pot atoes-New. 15c per PIX.
Onions-5c per III
Poultry-Fowls, sec per lb; chick
on 72c per ID.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
LOCALS.

Raymond Allen went to Bangor Sat
urday to see DR.. Clough, the eye spe.
cialist.
Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Thompson
are spending few days with friends
at Bingham. their former home.
Laforest Boston and daughter. Miss
L Blanche Boston of Strong, are Wis.
iting Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Judkins.
Clara Billodeau. who was oper-
ated on a few days ago by Drs. Stinch-
field and Wadsworth, is on the road
to recovery.
Rev. James e. Norcross of Boston
the New England SECRETARY of the Am
erican Baptist Home Mission Society
accompanied by missionary workers
from the far West, will be in Show
hegan October 81. These people will
hold two services, one in the after
noon and the other in the evening.
Both of the Baptist churches unite in
these services and a cordial invita-
ton is extended to the people of
Skowhegan to attend these services.
Mr.. Norcross is speaker of fine
ability. He Is constantly speaking
throughout New England and it is a
rare privilege that our people can hear
him
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
MOORE'S MILLS-CANAAN.

Mrs. Amasa Shores and daughters
from Benton, visited relatives in this
place over Sunday
Walter Emery, accompanied by his
wife and mother, Mrs. Mary Kicker,
arrived in Skowhegan last THU Stay
from No. Dakota. His mother has
been with him the past year in rather
poor health but stood the journey very
nicely. Saturday and Sunday with
her two granddaughters from Skow-
hegan, Mrs. Albert Dane and Miss
Alice Emery all had happy reunion
at the home of Mrs. J. l.. Moore, her
daughter here.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
GOOD WILL FARM WAS
TO RECEIVE S54O0
VIII Of Obed Shepard Of Waltlam
Contested by His Daughters.

The following is an Associated
Press report in regard to a legal bat
tie in which Good Will Farm is
brought in. They, according to a
will of the late Obed C. Shepard of
Waltham, was to receive $5400:
A legal battle over an estate which
promises to be one of the most inter
esting ever known in the history of
Middlesex county will be begun in a
few days TO break the will of the late
Obed c. Shepard, reputed at one time
TO have been one of the city's veal
thiest real estate operators.
The contestants are to be Mrs. Cecil
James OF Richmond, Me-, Mrs. Albert
F. Warren of Waltham, and Mrs.
Isabel Colligan of Newton.
The value of the estate is $4,000
and the daughters are cut off entire
ly. The estate Is divided into 10 equal
parts. The Good viii Farm at Fair
field, Me-, is to receive one.
In the original will the amount of
$4,000 was bequeathed as a fund for
the relief of the poor at Jefferson, Me.
This bequest Is annulled in codicil at
tached to the will.
The three daughters Of Mr.. Shep-
ard were left $50 In cash and real es-
tate valued at $4,000 by the original
will dated Dec. %, 1908. The codicil
ahnuls these bequests.
Attorney George L. Mayberry ap-
pears for the contestants and ex-
Mayor Byron B. Johnson represents
the will
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
HER Representative
MAKES SOLON PROUD
Mark p. Pollard, a Prosperous Farmer
Is Well Fitted To 60.

Solon feels proud that she is able to
send a representative to the next
Legislature. The people nave elect
ed to go Mark p. Pollard He is
probably as we'll fitted as any citizen
that they could send. He Is farmer
but he is one of the most prosperors rs
farmers thai can he found in the
county. He owns $50 acres in his
farm which is situated about a mile
from Solon village, He has fine set
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
A CARD.

In our hours of deep afflictioI
our hearts turn to the host of kint
friends who by words of sympath,
and many acts of kindness. aided III
so materially, to all of whom WI
would extend our thanks. The beau
tiful floral tributes contributed spok,
words of comfort to us and evidenced
In their silent way the love born,
towards the departed.
Alphonzo Heselton,
Charles C. Heselton,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Ford,
Skowhegan, Oct. 10, 1910.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
A Really Free Press

What business has man voting on
questions he knows nothing about?
asks a fellow citizen with reference
TO the late referendum. From the in
evitable answer TO this question fol-
lows the natural conclusion that di-
rect legislation is all wrong.
But direct legislation has come to
stay, so we have only the question OF
how to make the best possible use of
it. That means the voters must be
furnished with all the information ne
cessary to make a wise use of the
franchise.
Trial by jury, one of our Oldest and
most highly priced institutions,is based
on the theory that twelve good men
can be relied upon for just verdict
when they have once been given the
facts. Our electorate is equally reli-
able. The only difference is giving
them the facts.
Oregon has solved the problem by
the publication of an official gazette.
This document is prepared by the sec
retary of state and mailed to every
registered voter. When any measure
is submitted to popular vote, both the
advocates and the opponents are al
lotted a reasonable space in which
to set forth their arguments. 1t has
been a great thing for Oregon. 1t will
be equally good for Maine
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
MADISON CENTER.

All in this vicinity were grieved to
hear of the passing from this life of
Perry Turner which occurred last
Sunday noon.
c. T. Sawyer is staying for few
days with Fred Hayden.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rufus McKenney gave
a dinner last Sunday to Mrs. Mckm-
ney's father, brother and sister. with
their families, who are to start for
Florida next Saturday to make their
home in that state.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abbott Lawrence ar
rived in Madison last Monday from
Ellensburg. Wash, where they have
lived for the past twenty years. They
intend to buy home in Madison and
at present are the guests of their
aunt, Mrs Charles Preble
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
DEATHS.

Skowh egan-Oct ober s, Miss Jane
Bickford. aged 81 years.
Cornville-October 9, Mrs. Walter
Morrill, aged 55 years.
New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 20 Fred
Emery, aged 66 years, mos, DAYS.
Norridgewock-Octob 4. Mrs. Nam
cy Mason, aged 73 years.
Madison-Oct0ber 3, Perry Turner.
Augusta-October 4. VIM. l. Daggett.
aged 5S years.
Canaan-October 7. Evelyn Alice
Cover, aged / yr., mos, 5 days.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. 80 Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1874.

Morning service at 10.45 with SER
mon by the pastor. Sunday school at
IL Christian Endeavor meeting at q
.. m.
Union service at the First Baptist
church Sunday evening at o'clock.
Rev. James f. Norcross of Boston.
the New England Secretary OF the
American Baptist Home Mission So
ciety, accompanied by missionary
workers from the Far West will be in
Skowhegan. October 81. Two services
will be held. one in the afternoon and
one in the evening. All are cordially
invited to be present
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 730.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
NEW ApvERrIsEMENTs.

Furs-w. p. Ordway.
Farms-E. A Strout.
Notice-Daniel Lewis.
For Sale-L. r. Brown.
Sundries-B. X. Preslie
For Sale-A. j. Bernard
Best Suits--Ira a. Norton
Saturday Special-Lambert
Notices--James L. Hewey.
New Goods-H. c. Judkins.
Stationery-Sampson & Avore.
Change of Time-M. c. X. X
Permanent Style-Smith Bussey;
Common Occurance-Fred C. Dow co.
Change of Time-Somerset Traction
Co.
Change of Time-Somerset Railway
Co.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
CARD OF THANKS.

During the hours of sorrow feel tC
extend heartfelt gratitude to the kind
neighbors and friends who rendered
timely assistance In the death of my
husband ;also I would extend thanks
to all who contributed the beautiful
flowers.
Mrs. Elizabeth H. Dow.
Skowhegan, Me-, Oct S, 1910.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

prohibition need only to see that the
oill Is properly drawn and the party
pledge redeemed With such law
on the statute books. nobody need
worry oyer the result of the special
session.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
F. L. Hayward, Pastor
D-.z.o az Ialapd Avapna

Residence. is Island Avenue
Morning service at 1915 with ser
mon by Rev. 3. g. Merrill in exchange
sunday school Rally day at -. Ep-
worth League at 6.
n. m. close to Join the First Bap-
tist In Re-opening exercises.
Tuesday 7.15 p. m. Glass meeting.
p. m Mission study Glass led by the
pastor. All invited.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.30
The Social Circle will hold its reg
ular meeting at the home of Mrs. Han
nah A. Bussey on Mt Pleasant avenue.
Monday afternoon. October IL at tive
o'clock Every member is urged to
be present.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
MARRIAGES..

Observation-Disclosures 4, Ralph c. Ham
ilton and Miss Gertrude Mae Patter-
son. by Rev. A. B. McAllister.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 22 George w
Chadbourne and Miss Mamie f. Gill
man. by VIM. Mclaughlin. Justice OF
the Peace.
Pembroke Me. Harry L. Hurd of Har-
mony and Miss Jennie A. Annis OF
Charlotte. Me.
observation-disclosures s. Almon A Ell
llott and Miss Emily L. Brown.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
Church Notes
Seseesseessssessssssesssss
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

Benjamin B. Merrill. Pastor.
Residence. lis Main St.
Telephone. 1914.
Morning worship at 10.45 with ser
mon by Rev. F. L. Hayward of the
Methodist church. Sunday school and
meeting of the organized mems class
at IL Christian Endeavor meeting at
6
The seven o'clock service will be
omitted.
Prayer meeting this evening as
usual
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris. Pastor.
Residence. IA Main Street.
aDAa.rc. c.IAA1rIG.I,c.

RE-OPENlNG SERFlCES.
Special morning service at lO.4o witt
address by the pastor Subject: The
House Beautiful" Special music un-
der the leadership of Mrs, Philo Stew
ard. Sunday school at 12. Philathea
Bible Glass for young ladies at IL.
In the evening at I o'clock there
will be a union service of all the
churches in which the local pastors
will take part.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
EVERYBODY,c
L. COLUMN ~

to exceed five lines inserted once for
25 cents. four times for SO cents. Each
additional line five cents. In comput.
ing lines reckon on an average Of
words. Stamps taken.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

SarsapariIla

Acts directly and peculiarly
on the blood; purifies, enriches
and revitalizes it, and in this
way builds up the whole sys-
tenn. Take It. Get it today.
In usual liquid form or in chocolate
coated tablets called Sarsatahs.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
BIRTHS.

Skowhegan-Septem 20, to the
wife of Walter Rowell, a daughter
90 lbs)
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
The Christian Science Society, MIDI
son avenue. corner Russell street Ser
vices Sunday morning at 1915 and
Wednesday evenings at 7.30.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIsTS.

ANA' "A DfA Az
Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.30 p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and Fri
day evening at 7.30. The public is
cordially invited
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-13

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The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1910-01-01
ONE REASON FOR HIGH PRICES.

Almost any retail dealer in drugs, patent medi-
cnes or food products will tell you if you ask him,
that the retail selling price of his commo-
dities is fixed by the manufacturer or the whole
saler-usually the manufacturer. He will also tell
you that these goods never made Specials" and
sold under that price, unless it is with the intention
of disseminating the line. He will also tell you
that if he sold the article for less than the price
quoted to him. it will be impossible for him to buy
more of the same goods at any price
Down in New York recently, the district attor-
ney has been investigating this condition, and as
a result, some manufacturers have been warned
that they were entering into criminal conspira-
cy," and were ordered to cancel the unlawful con-
tracts" or stand prosecution In the investigation
not only dictated the prices at which their products
should be sold, but maintained system of espion-
age that put their customers absolutely under their
control Under this system it is said the prices of
staple articles advanced something like 80 per
cent, and the beginning has only been made
All of which furnishes one of the reasons for
the high cost of living with which most people are
struggling. It also serves to awaken disquieting
feeling that certain standard" preparations which
are always sold at price not worth quite as
much as their price would Indicate Perhaps. after
all there is some virtue in Substitutes" that are
''just as good"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1910-01-01
ANCIENT GRECIAN COSTUME

Mr.. Raymond Duncan Of Philadelphia shows
enough absurdity in his choice Of the ancient Gre
clan costume for himself, his wife and fouryearod
son. to make him the founder of a new religious
cult. When ridiculed for his choice Mr.. Duncan IS
reported to have pointed out the mental, physical
and moral vigor of the original wearers of the
winding sheet as proof of its desirability, and dis
missed the ridiculers with fine scorn. Perhaps Mr..
Duncan is right in maintaining his right and the
right of his wife to wear whatsoever costume suits
their fancy though it requires no sophistry to point
out the weakness of his defense of the ancient
tune The flowing Grecian robe was no doubt as
much the product of the mild and seductive climate
as are the skins of the Eskmos the style In the Arc
tic regions because of the rgors of the frozen north
And the introduction of the costume of ancient
Greece into the North American climate of Deem
Der or January would indicate as strong a knowl-
edge of the fitness of things as would the introduc
ton of the Eskimo's furs into the climate in July
or August. Snowdrifts and tuberoses are no more
widely separated than the ancient Grecian costume
and a Philadelphia winter. Be it said, however,
that the Society for the Protection of the Young
has stepped III and denied the right of Mr.. and
Mrs. Duncan to turn their four-year-od out in the
rigors of the winter without suitable clothing, and
has claimed the privilege of giving the boy pants
and shoes and stockings. notwithstanding the pro
test of the parents and the historic examples Of
vigor of the ancient Greeks cited by them.
Pitiable, indeed. is the poor deuded one who
seeks bodily comfort By denying the body the pro-
lection against the elements which hygiene and
horse sense demand.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1910-01-01
HERE'S TO YOU!

That most excellent and meritorious Catholic
newspaper The Record of London, Canada. has
entered upon the year with every appearance
of prosperity and good cheer. The Catholic Rec
ord has enlarged its boundaries and its usefulness
and now offers to its patrons ffty-sx columns of
clean and uplifting reading This splendid weekly
long ago won the applause of the Catholics of the
Dominion by its able and fearless defense of every
body and everything which made for truth and
clean living. When the Nestor of Canadian Catho-
lie journalism, that scholarly convert George E.
Clerk, died and left the ''True Witness a widow
those of us then grown to mans estate feared he
would have no successor. Then appeared that mas
ter of apoogetics, Father George Northgraves and
since then, the Catholic Record, which he edited
for many years, took its place the firing line and
has remained at the front to this day. The Cath
olics of the Dominion to be congratulated, for
In possessing the London Catholic Record and the
Toronto Catholic Register, they hold two of the
ablest opponents of Catholic truth and controver-
sia weeklies on the continent of America To these
two admirable newspapers The Intermountain
Catholic, across three thousand miles of land and
water, sends greetings and addressing each in the
language of the Psalmist, bids them to-; "prospere
procede ct regna-proceed prosperously ant
reign"
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1910-01-01
MANY BILLS.
discoverer.

Within two days after the present session of
Congress had been called to order and the Presi-
dents message urging economy upon them had been
read no fewer than two thousand special bills had
been introduced, each with an appropriation at
tached. About half of these bills called for river
and harbor Improvements, and the other half were
for new and expensive public buildings This is
an average Of about four bills to each member of
the House and Senate
1t is not hard to imagine the haste with which
the introduction of these bills was reported to the
newspapers in the different districts for the edit
cation of admiring constituency. No doubt
every newspaper of any Importance in the United
States received Especial" from Washington say
ing that Representative John Doe today introduced
bill into Congress providing for the dredging of