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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE Presentation Of PTizes and Evening of Merriment Good Cheer Prevailed-Pr0fes- sional Talent Provides
 Entertainment.

The Industrial baseban league wound up it's season last evening by holding most erjoyable smoker at the wigwam of Konckapotanauh Tribe. I. O. R. M. there being present all the players of the league as. we'll as a large number of invited guests. The auto street pa rade which had been arranged to pre- cede the smoker had to be abandoned because of the weather. 1t will be carried out on some evening next week. Besides the presentation of prizes to tho winning clubs and lucky individ- uals, there was an extensive vaudeville bill carried out Thanks to the ef- forts of Manager Lewis D. Garvey Of Polls, six of the acts on this weeks bill were present. They included Miss Ethel Green, the demure little miss heading this weeks bill, and Miss Ida May Chadwick. styled champion fe- male buck dancer. It was the first time that both these young ladaies had ever appeared at smoker. They did 1t only out of respect for the working boys. It is needless to say that they made a big hit. The others sent on by Manager Garvey were Robinson and Cooper, in a genuine black face com edy act; Hennessey and son, in their speciality; Konnerz Bros. hoop rollers, and Adonia and dog. Besides this ar ray of professional talent there was the Criterion quartet; Charles Canning, whistling soloist; John Marsyk, piano solos; Tom Reilly and Bill Toomey, in an original sketch of their own; Jack Sherman from the Lenox theatre. and Eddie Coles and Martin Arthur and Miss Nellie Griffin from the Arco, the last mentioned four secured through Bob Kinder, treasurer of the league.
 When all the good things had been put away. and the entertainment had been concluded, Mayor Buckingham, president of the league. after few remarks presented to Manager J. F. Kennel of the Crane No. 1 team, twice winners of the lea gue. three prizes, the championship pennant presented by the Rowland Dry Goods O., the cup presented by the Spaldihgs Co, trophy for first place. and the cup presented for having. the least number of runs scored against them. The American & British Go. team received the cup presented by the Whitman Studio for winning second place. Warner Bros. Co. team, cup presented by John H. Hinckley of the International Silver Co, as the third prize. Alex Ffnlay- son of the Loco team, for the greatest number of runs, cup presented by Bob Kinder; Charles Cook, of Warner Bros, cup by Bob Kinder for making greatest number of two base hits; James H. Solen of A. & B. Co. team, for highest batting average, silver shild. offered by Mayor Buckingham.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
ROLLER POLO
Last Nights Results.

New Haven, 4; Providence, 2. Taunton, s; New Bedford, 4. Hartford, 6; Worcester, 1. Brockton, 4; Fall River, 2.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
BOWLING.
CITY LEAGUE.

East Sides, 2; Sokols, 1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04

DROP BY DROP the offensive dis charge caused by Nasal Catarrh falls from the back of the nose into the throat. setting up an inflamma tion that is likely to mean Chronic Bron- chitis. The most satisfactory remedy for Catarrh is Ely's Cream Balm, and the relief that follows even the first appli- cation cannot be told in words. Don't suffer a day longer from the discom- fort of Nasal Catarrh. Cream Balm is sold by all druggists for 50 cents, or mailed by Ely Bros. 56 Warren Street. New York.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
I Send You Absolutely Free a Trial Package of a Remedy that Cures This Distressing Conditional Comes Prepaid to Your
 DOOr

Consider my offer. I willingly send you free of charge trial treatm ent of the wonderful Gauss Combined Catarrh Cure. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose Its up to you. If you wish to be cured of that foul splitting and hawking-that wretched depressed sensation-that "don't-dare-look-an -in-the- -face' feeling then fill out the coupon with out further delay. I possess the rem edy that will cure you, but as I have not your address you must supply it. That's all ask. Simply fill out the following coupon and mail it to me today. It will be the means of re- storing you to a perfectly, normal condition, giving you a sweet, pure breath.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
GOOD RESULTS ALWAYS FOLLOW

The use of Foley Kidney Pills. They are upbuilding, strengthening and soothing. Tonic in action, quick in results. F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. ~135
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-04
Games Tonight

New Haven at Brockton. Worcester at Fall River. Taunton at New Bedford. Hartford at Providence.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-31
HARMONY.

George w. Perkins and Miss Clara
Foss returned Monday after spend
ing Sunday in Parkman, the guests
of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Bailey returned
from Hartland on Monday where
they had been on business.
All the M. c. |. students returned
to Pittsfield Tuesday morning - re-
sumo their studies after two weeks
vacation.
Miss Clara Foss was a passenger on
the morning train Wednesday bound
dent at the State Normal school. Miss
Foss is to graduate in June.
DR.. F. o. Turner returned Wednes-
day after week in Lewiston and
Hartland.
Mrs. Edith Bailey went to Lynn,
Mass, on Wednesday, called there by
the serious illness of her sons wife
Mrs. Lulu Bailey.
Mr. and Mrs. John Spires returned
from a business trip to Skowhegan
on Wednesday.
Herbert F, Walker of Pittsfield,
was in town for a number of days
last week making preparations to
drive the stream from the Sand Farm
bridge into Moose pond.
turned Thursday from spending a
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. Jacobs re-
few days. the guest of their son, l..
E. Jacobs of Skowhegan.
An Easter service was held at the
Union church on Easter morning.
The church was very prettily decorat-
ed and the music was exceptionally
fine and very much appreciated.
There was also service at the
South Road school house, conducted
by the Rev. Howard A. Corey
Miss lisa Herrick went to Pittsfield
on Saturday to spend Easter, the
guest of Miss Iona Tibbetts, a stu
dent at NJ. G. |.
Carl T. Rhoades of Bates college,
who for the past few weeks has been
seriously Ill at the Sisters hospital in
Lewiston. was able to return home
on Saturday night. His many friends
are very glad to see him up town
once more.
During the past year Rev. Howard
A. Corey has been holding services
at the South Road school house and
very recently a Ladies' Aid society
has been organized with eleven char
ter members. A. great deal of inter
est Is shown and new members are
being added at every meeting. Fol
lowing are the officers: President,
Mrs. Frances Whittier; Vice Presi-
dents, Mrs. Hiram Wardell, Miss Flor
ence Brown; Secretary, Mrs. Ella
Kicker; Treasurer, Mrs. Wilbur Az
cry.
Mrs. Ethel Trip and daughter, Vio-
la, spent Sunday in Hartland, the
guests of Miss Alice Wfthee.
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ATHENS

viii Chapman met with a serious
accident Saturday. He stepped on a
nail driving it through rubber and
shoe into his foot
DR.. Smith had call to kingsbury
Saturday. He did not inform the
correspondent of the gender of the
new conner Both doctors are very
busy just now.
Maple syrup on every corner at pre-
sent.
L. c. Williams was called to Brigh-
ton, Wednesday to locate school
house lot for the town. They have
voted money for a new building to be
made ready for the summer term.
The r. F. d. boys are making their
regular trips but report hard roads.
1t seems that the electric road is a
sure thing. Messrs Chapman and Oil
yer report that the corporation can
buy or lease all the power necessary
at Skowhegan. The committee are act
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* The News of Somerset's Busy Towns -

Whitney as electrician for the Show
hogan Electric Light Co. on April /.
William Burgess of Livermore Falls
is visiting his son. Harry Burgess.
Augustus Gilman had slight OPP
Grafton on his eye Friday.
Robert Nickerson of Orange, \. j.,
has been visiting his sister. Mrs.
Louise Haynes.
Elmer Dyer of New Sharon was in
town last week.
Mr. Beane of New Sharon was In
town on business interests last
week.
Ralph Whitney was in Portland last
week.
Mrs NJ. A. Watson is improving In
health. She wishes 10 thank her
| friends for the shower of Easter
cards which she received.
Charles Normandy's mother Is Wis
ting him. His brother Clarence will
make his home here for awhile.
Mrs. Cora Smith Is visiting her sis
ter in New Hampshire.
Scion Bunker was in town Monday.
Miss Zepherine Normandy is now
boarding with her brother, Charles
Normandy.
News have been received here to
the effect that Mr.. and Mrs. Cony Rus
sell and Mrs. Henrietta Wood have
been visiting with F. G.. Davis and
wife In New Orleans and they report
having a very enjoyable time.
THE Entertainment Shop" Is get
ting ready for It's grand opening on
April 10.
Miss Gladys Parlin has entered
upon her duties as postmistress.
The rumor that G.. S. Jewett has
sold out the corn factory to out of
town parties is without a foundation.
William Hobbs will build thirty
feet onto his shop as the old Hussey
coat shop where some of his mer-
chandise Is stored is to be leased by
the knights of Pythias
1t Is rumored that a new corn fac
tory is to be built here in the near
future.
Ralph Cleveland of Skowhegan is
expected in town for a few days this
week.
The ThimbIe society met with Mrs.
Mary Carr on Tuesday.
DR.. w. F. Brown has been con-
fined to the house by sickness for the
last few days.
Easter Sunday at the Congregation
al church was observed by special ex-
ercises by the various classes of the
Sunday school and by special singing.
The church was beautifully decorated
for the event
On Easter Sabbath at the Baptist
church the entire front part of the
church was filled in with beautiful
plants and flowers. In the windows
cages containing canary birds were
suspended and the notes of these tiny
singers added much to the Easter SER
vice. The singing by the choir was
much appreciated as also was the
special music for the day.
Clyde Whittier returned to Good
Will Saturday.
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THE FORKS.

A. K. Ball of Bingham, was In town
one day last week on business.
Billy Farley, who has had a long
period of illness. passed away quiet
ly Thursday, March "a He leaves
three brothers. five sisters and moth
er to mourn his loss.
Sherman Bean moved his lumber
ing concern out of the woods Sat
urday.
John Cahill of Bingham was In
town one day last week
Peter Farley and family were In
town to attend the funeral of their
brother.
Mrs. L. E. Pierce has been visiting
her friend. Mrs. Andrew Farley. the
past week.
A. B. Carl and Mr.. Mclaughlin of
Bingham were in town on business
one day last week.
w. o. Haines of Waterville. was in
town one day last week to see his
son. William Haines, Jr., who Is Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. P. p. Nesbit.
Gin Mahoney and Mrs. Fanny Ken
needy are In town visiting friends.
p. J. Walsh was In Bingham one day
last week.
Leamon Pierce, who has been
working for Henry Hudson, returned
home Saturday.
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I've and the books are open for sub
scription Don't be the last to put
something down for the road.
L. C. Williams reports twenty-five
new phones to be put In place this
spring. He now has ia on bis line.
E. H. Cook Is doing the shaving
act" during Mr.. Brailey's absence. 1t
! feels good and looks good to see
Cookie" back at his old trade.
Cliff Deering left Saturday for Au-
gusta where he has position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Deering Will
break up housekeeping here and Mrs.
Deering will accompany her husband
when he returns to Augusta where
he has employment.
Mrs. Harriet Hoyt Of Skowhegan,
was In town a few days last week.
experimenting the removal of her
household goods to her house at
Cass' Corner.
Rev. B.. F. Johnson is engaged by
the Baptist Society to preach here
and at Harmony, the coming year.
Mr.. Johnson has preached In Cam
bridge the past year and the people
here rejoiced that he is to return.
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Home Endorsement
Hundreds of SkOwhegan Citizens Can
Tell You All About 1t.


Home endorsement, the public ex-
preston of Skowhegan people, should
be evidence beyond dispute for every
Skowhegan reader Surely the ex-
perience of friends and neighbors,
cheerfully given by them, will carry
more weight than the utterances of
strangers residing in PARKWAY places
Read the following:
John Farnham 60 Summer street,
Skowhegan, Me-, says: 1.-The public
statement | gave in favor of Doan s
Kidney Pills several years ago was
correct in every particular. | now
have more faith in this remedy than
ever" Statement given June 20,
190S.)
The endorsement referred to by
Mr.. Farnham was in substance as
follows: II was annoyed for some
time by kidney complaint and back
ache and did not know what to do un-
til | learned of Doan's Kidney Pills.
procured them at Sampson &
Azores drug store and found prompt
relief through their use. Since then
have advised many other persons
whom | have heard complaining of
disordered kidneys to give this valu-
able preparation a triel."
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. -Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan sand
take no other.
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CANAAN.

E E. Davis and Charles Skillins
were business callers in town Tues
day.
The Austin boys. who have been
working in the big woods the past
winter. returned home Wednesday
night.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Eyander Mitchell OF
East Skowhegan. we're callers at
DR.. loves Thursday.
| Word is received from Mrs. Anna
Gleason and daughter Flora. who
went to Massachusetts recently, say
ing they are enjoying a most de-
| lightful vacation.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Harris have
moved and settled in their new home
on Main street.
C. Nj. Gallup of Waterville, was an
honored guest at the Grange meeting
Thursday night and gave very In
structive and interesting remarks. A
short program was furnished and re-
freshments served.
Mrs. Ola Maxfield returned home
from Bingham Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Farnham ar
rived from Orono Saturday for their
Easter vacation with their parents
and other friends.
George Farnham. Jr.. was in Bos-
ton last week returning home Satur-
day
Elvin Drawn Is moving his house
hold goods to his new home in this
village.
An apron and necktie social was
given in Masonic hall Saturday night
for entertainment for the Eastern
members under the management of
Mrs. Merle Harris. The gentlemen
| buying the neckties were each obliged
to hem the apron matching their tie
and take the lady to supper who wore
the apron. George Farnham, Sr., re-
ceiyed the first prize for sewing and
Eugene Burnham received the BOBBY
prize which was all right In every
way.
The high school opened Monday
with Harold Nutting preceptor.
Nathaniel Hall Is convalescing from
an attack of the grip.
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EAST MADISON
Deferred

Maple Syrup is in the market.
Teams have crossed the lake on the
ice this week.
The brown tail moth is with US
Tom Spaulding and Glen Harville are
out gathering nests.
Mrs. Bernice Titcomb and little son
are visiting relatives in Scion.
Miss Nora Rowell returned from
Oakland last week.
MI. Hilton from South Madison
purchased a pair of oxen of Selden
Kincaid, last week.
Miss Mae Gould from Pennington,
N. H., arrived home Saturday for a
short vacation.
Walter P Ordway and John T.
Clark we're in town Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Kelley and Crystal Nc
Lure was calling on friends Tuesday
Burrill & Parsons steam mill is
running full blast. A large amount
of lumber will be sawed this season.
Mrs. Lila Richards arrived nome
one day last week.
Frank Hubbard was in town Mon
day.
Carroll E. Savage went to Skowhe-
gan last Saturday on business.
C. B. Chase was in town Tuesday
on business.
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HARTLAND

Mrs. Jennie Schwartz was in Pitts
field Thursday and Friday, the guest
Of Mrs. w. G. Morrill,.
The Colby Dramatic Club gave a
good entertainment Tuesday evening
and deserve great praise for the man
ner in which they produced "One of
the Eight"
Mrs. e. Lee Fuller has been i'll for
the past week.
Mrs. l.. H. Smith is in Boston.
News were received last Friday of
the death of the youngest daughter of
Mr.. w. G.. Gagne.
Mrs. A. r. Burton and Miss Eva
have returned from Skowhegan.
Mrs. Edward Little Is the guest of
her sister, Mrs. F. E. Wright.
VIM Hall of Fairfield is in town for
few days.
G. G. Fuller of Lewiston Is in town
for few days.
The High and Grammar schools
open Monday morning after a recess
of one week.
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STARkS
Deferred

Miss Ellen Witham has lately visit
ed her brother in Arson.
Mrs. Benner of Boston, Mass, has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. VIII
Dudley.
Mr.. and Mrs Eli Oliver of Farming
ton Falls spent few days with Mrs.
divers sister. Mrs. Dana Bartlett,
last week
Miss Bertha Brown Of Pennington
was the guest of Mrs. Ruel Gilman
last week.
Mrs Rose Mclaughlin is spending
few weeks with her daughter, Mrs.
Clyde GreenIeaf.
Miss Martha Thorne of North Arson
is working for Mrs John Taylor.
Quite a number are making maple
syrup in this vicinity and report a
good run.
The School committee met Saturday
March 10 and elected Leon McLaugh-
lin superintendent for the ensuing
year.
Deputy sheriff. C. Fl. Sterry is at
tending court at Skowhegan
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UNITED STATES BRANCE
Royal Insurance Company Ltd.
OF Liverpool, Eng.

OF Liverpool, Eng.
ASSETS, 81 DEC, 1909
Real Estate owned by the Com
pany, unincumbered. $4,152,290.42
first liers) ass, 10000
Stocks and Bonds owned by the
Company. Market Value. 5.033,074.90
Cash In Company's principal
Office and In bank, 282.S47.97
Interest due and accrued, 67,504.05
Premiums in due course
of collection, 1,211,437.02
Other property, S0.613.9O
Aggregate of all the admitted as
sets of the Company at their
actual value $11.323,56S28
LIABILITIES, 81 DEC. 1908
Net amount of unpaid losses
and claims $5T6.735.99
Amount required to safely rein
sure all outstanding risks.
All other demands against the
Company, viz: Commissions.
etc, S6S.4S4.s4
Total amount of liabilities, ex-
cept capital stock and net
surplus S.312.647.32
Surplus beyond capital. 3.016,920.94
Aggregate amount of liabilities.
Including net surplus. $11.323.5ss.2s
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CARATUNk.

Verne Boswell, who has been work.
ing for Philander Baker the past
winter, returned to his home In Nor
ridgewock Monday.
Mrs. Carrie Carbino has entered
the Central Maine hospital at Lew
iston for treatment of throat trouble.
DR.. Mohr and her brother, Daniel
Steward of Bingham, accompanied
her.
Lester Holway. who has been work
ing at the telephone lines, has gone
to North Arson.
David Baker and Elmer Sterling,
who are attending Hebron academy,
are home on a vacation.
George Spaulding, who has been
building the fire station on Bald
mountain, hes completed the inh and
returned home.
Mrs. D. B. Stewart and daughter,
Gladys, have returned from Bing-
ham.
Miss Georgia Knowlton of Liberty,
will teach the primary school which
begins Monday. The High school
will not begin until one week later
Walter Beane. Carroll Martin and
John Fitzsimmons took a trip down
river last week.
Mr.. Holmes returned to Augusta
Monday.
Mr. fitzpatrick was greeted with
full house Sunday. He preached an
able sermon.
The Ladies' Aid society have an
nounced that they will have a fair
consisting of a quilt, silk sofa pillow,
aprons, miscellaneous articles, home
made candy and pop corn, Friday,
April s. In the evening there will
be a grand calico ball. all ladies to
wear print or gingham and the gen.
tlemen to wear "negligee' shirts and
print ties. There will also be a
twelve o'clock supper
1t was voted at recent Ladies' Aid
meeting to render Mrs. Abbie Spauld-
ing, Mrs. Lizzie Foss and Mrs. Oliver
Clark a vote of thanks for their lib
eral donations for the fair.
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For additional County News see
pages three and ten.
NORRIDGEWOCk.

NORRlDGENOlh.
The Ladies' Aid Spiritualtst society
will give a supper in their hali on
Saturday evening
Haroll Wing went to Bingham
Thursday night.
Mrs. Charles Worthley and daugh-
ter Lena were in Wateryille Thurs
day.
Joseph Vaughan is spending his va
cation from Bates college with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. II. Vaughan.
Miss Helen White was in Oakland
Thursday visiting.
There was very good attendance
at the Rebekah supper Friday night.
Elmer Tobey Is at home on his va
cation.
Mrs. Charles Bruce, Mrs. Harold
Bruce and Miss Florence Bruce were
In Waterville Saturday.
Mrs. Eva Fairfield returned Friday
from New Hampshire and Massachu-
sets where she has been visiting.
Miss Ada Bartlett. who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. F, l.. Ames.
returned to her home in Unity Tues
day
Mrs. Harriet Fields Pike returned
to her home in Livermore Tuesday
after visiting with her friends here
for few days.
The third and fourth degrees were
conferred upon eight candidates
Thursday night at the Grange after
which fine baked bean supper was
served.
Mrs. Annie Hussey. who has been
i'll for a number of days Is now i'm
proving.
Seven candidates we're taken into
the A. o. U. w. Wednesday night af-
ter which an oyster supper was sery-
ed.
A very pleasant whist party was
given at the residence of J. c. Parlin
on Tuesday of last week.
Clyde Bgelow returned Saturday
from Gardiner where he has been en-
ployed.
Miss Goldie Blaisdell went to Scion
Saturday where she will resume her
duties as teacher in the intermediate
school,
Neil Mills was in town over Sunday
from Portland.
Mrs. Esther Carr went to Boston
Monday on a short business trip.
Miss Clair McIntire of Scion. was
in town Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maxfield and daugh
ter, Miss Jennie Morton, returned to
Madison Saturday after few days
visit here with relatives.
Peter Traviss Is visiting In town.
E. w. end w. G. Everett attended
a meeting of the A. o. U. w. at Mad
ison Monday night.
Mrs. Caroline Morse is visiting her
sister, Mrs. George Staples in West
Newton, Mass.
Miss Neva Johnson came home
from Skowhegan Sunday where she
has been singing in the theatre.
Mrs. Charles Colby has been on the
sick list this week.
Mrs. II. d. Burgess is able to be
about the house part Of the time.
DR.. Fl. w. Smith attended the meet
ing of the Medical Association in
Waterville Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Wood have a
new baby boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewellyn Morrow are
expected home in April.
Miss George Morrow arrived Mon
day from Good VIII.
George Chandler will succeed Ralph
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