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The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
The Old Guard Dies

Fight it out at the primaries. It's
good for the party" was the sage ad-
vice that Dick Croker used to give tC
the Tammany underlings, when they
tried to induce him to arbitrate their
differences And if memory serves us
correctly, Croker retired from politi-
cal activity of his own free will and
accord.
The average politician lays great
stress on harmony" Rightly enough
so long as it's genuine. But the pro-
duct of stified public opinion is very
different thing. Just compare the
two party conventions that were held
in Augusta last June, with the later
results at the polls.
The work at Saratoga makes New
York State as safely Republican this
fall, as at any time in it's history. A
big fight has focused the attention of
the whole country on the principles
at issue-for it was battle of prin-
ciples, and not of men. Right triumph
ed as it always does, and in a man
ner to stir the blood in every lover of
good government. Now the party is
in position to put up 2 real campaign.
Think of the money that Wall St.
will pour out to defeat Roosevelt's 8
man E." is the wall of the chicken
hearted. But don't forget that New
York makes it a penitentiary offence
to contribute corporation funds for
political purposes. It's one thing to
give away the stockholders money,
and another thing to take 1t out of
your own pocket. Moreover the state
officials have ample authority to make
such examinations of corporation
books and accounts as they deem de-
sriable Then there is pretty dras-
tic law compelling publicity by the
party treasurers. No, Wall st. will
take its medicine and make the best
o. it. Meanwhile New York will con-
tinue the work of raising the public
service up to the high standards that
Governor Hughes has set.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

A banquet was given to large
delegation of the Y. M. c. A. at the
spear hotel Tuesday evening. Follow
ing the banquet supper business
meeting was held presided over by
the president, Thornton Merriam.
Considerable business of Importance
was transacted and the names of sew
G! al new members acted upon.
After the business session as the
fellows assumed less dignifed posi-
tions about the tables the chairman
of the supper committee introduced
the speakers of the evening. The
first speaker responding to the sub
ject, The Club" was Ralph Brown.
Mr.. Brown touched upon the different
phases of the club work and that his
remarks were appreciated by his au-
dience the prolonged applause testi-
fed. Responding to the subject, THE
Old and New Members" was Harold
Larry. Mr.. Larry, from his position as
one of the first members of the club
and chairman of the membership
committee, was we'll qualified to han
die the subject and spoke in a very
Interesting manner. Following this
Club Work" responded to by Elliott
Spear. He spoke in way that in
terested all the members and his clos
ing remarks, an adaptation OF tn.
closing lines of Lincoln's Gettysburg
speech. made a very favorable i'm
preston upon his Listeners. THE
Work of the Clubs in Other Towns"
was handled by Harry Sheaf, form
er member of the Young Mems club
at Newcastle. The subjects next an
bounced were Why | Belong to the
Club" and What l Should Like to
See the Club Do" Among the speak
ers called upon to respond were:
Gerald Marble, Maurice Pratt, Earl
Huckins, James McVicar, Guy Thi-
beault, Earl Tantish and others. Each
fellow brought forward many valua-
BILE suggestions.
This brought the speeches to close
and the gathering adjourned to the
hall where games were participated
in. These consisted of Relay Races,
Fire Bucket Drill and Hurdles. These
served to complete the evening and as
the fellows left they gathered in front
of Mr.. Spears house and gave three
times three" for Mr.. Spear as evil
dence of their appreciation of the
kindly way in which the host had
looked to their wants. The ride home
by car was given over to singing of
songs and many other ways of pass
| ing the time such as only a bunch of
young fellows thoroughly alive can
devise.
| The supper committee consisted
of NJ. Gerry Plummer, James McVicar
and Edwin Sampson.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
Mrs. COrdelia Hayward.

Died in Norridgewock, September
"a, 1910. Cordelia, wife of the late
George C. Hayward, aged 81 years,
months. Mrs. Hayward was the
daughter of Peter and Susan (Briggs)
Lowell, and was born in the town of
Freedom, Me. Her parents were
among the pioneers in the settlement
of Monticello, going there in 1887
when Mrs. Hayward was a small
child. She was married to Mr.. Hay
ward when q years of age and they
began their early life on a farm in
the town of Littleton.
She leaves to mourn their loss four
children, Thomas, now of Minneapo-
lis, and Gordon, of Colorado, and
two daughters, lsadore, now Mrs.
Warren Ames of Fort Fairfield and
Susie, now Mrs. James E. Porter of
Norridgewock, with whom, for Is
years, she had made her home, and
two sisters Mrs. c. w. Cole of Bos-
ton. Mass, and Mrs. Hiram Hoyt of
Presque Isle.
In the death of Mrs. Hayward the
community loses one of the noblest
women it has ever been our good for
tune to know Strictly a homebody,
desiring to help Others with sun
ny and gentle disposition, she had al
ways a good word for her many
friends and acquaintances. She eX-
perienced religion in her young days
and was member of the Methodist
church. Her chief happiness center
ed in and about her home and family
who in turn were truly devoted to
her.
Funeral services were held Septem-
Der 81 at the home in NorridgeWock,
conducted by the Rev F. l.. Hay
ward, pastor of the Methodist church
of Skowhegan, after which the re-
mains were taken to Monticello and
laid at rest by the side of her hus-
band The following lines best ex-
press the love and high appreciation
of the deceased, held by all the mem
bers of the family:
OH Mother thy gentle voice is hush
ed;
Thy warm, true heart is still.
And ON thy pale and peaceful face
Is resting deaths cold chill.
Thy hands are clasped upon thy
breast,
We have kissed thy lovely brow;
And in our aching hearts we know
We have no mother now.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
Don't Lease the Opera House

Before we sacrifice something in
which every citizen of Skowhegan
now takes an honest and pardonable
pride. let us see ii paltry sum of
money could compensate for the loss
Of all that would have to go. The
Opera house was built for the benefit
Of the community as a whole. Not as
Il money-making or even self-sup-
porting institution, but to provide a
place where our people might assem-
BILE from time to time, take counsel
together. and lay the foundation for
future development and prosperity.
Occasionally we have the pleasure
of entertaining the the annual
conventions of organizations that
cover our State. Then there
are lectures by those who come
to us from afar, entertainments from
time to time, and last but not least,
the political rallies, and the gatherings
to hear the election returns. On all
such occasions the Opera House is a
decided bonanza. and its value to us
all cannot be computed in mere dol
lars and cents. To sacrifice all this
would be a backward step such as
Skowhegan has never yet taken.
If our voters could personally com
pare the fresh, clean. and inviting
condition of their Opera House with
the city building at Waterville, where
moving picture shows have been run
ming for some time, it would not take
them long to decide to let well enough
alone. No amount of janitor service
can prevent undesirable conditions.
Then when the moving picture fad
shall have passed the cost of renova-
ton would more than Offset any cash
received.
The President of the Independent
Reporter Company is interested in the
moving picture business, and from a
financial standpoint would be very
glad of an opportunity to bid for a
lease of the Opera House, but when
business interests are weighed in the
balance with the general welfare, we
cannot even remain silent. 1t is the
public that makes this paper possible,
and to the public we shall be loyal
unto the end.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
CANAAN.

Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Foster of Au-
gusta have been passing a few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith.
E. H. Thompson of Mount Vernon
Washington. passed Saturday and
Sunday with friends in town. Mr.
Thompson was born in Hartland and
the greater part of his life lived in
that town. A little less than three
years ago he made home in Mt. Yer
non for his family where all are en-
joying their new home. He expects
to leave for that place the last oi
the week.
Mrs. Lucie Crowell, who has been
passing a couple of weeks with
friends in this and other towns, re-
turned Wednesday to her home In
Brooks
A reception was given Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Foster Monday night In
Masonic hall by the Eastern Star. A
beautiful writing desk was gift from
that order. After program and re-
freshments all repaired at a late hour
to their homes.
On account of unfavorable weather
the first part OF the day TaeSday mo-
as many attended the fair as in form
er years but large turnout was tht
result at the ball in the evening ant
good music, as usual, was furnished
| by kendalls orchestra. Beans bak
ed in the ground by Thomas Gleason
was prominent feature for the even
ing meal.
Mrs. Eta Kicker of Auburn, wal
In town Tuesday returning HON,
Wednesday.
Mrs. Eunice' Church left Thursda!
for Bethel, VT, for an indefinite sta!
with her son, Charles.
Mrs. Della Harrington went t,
Bingham Wednesday where she hal
a position In. hotel Witham for th'
winter
Mr.. Baker Of Bingham Is passing
the week with his daughter, Mrs
George Maxfield
! DR.. M. S. Goodrich Of Watervill
made a professional call In this vii
Ilage Saturday.
Fred Dunlap of Skowhegan wa
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
KING Of PORTUGAL De.
POSED
Provisional Government Is Re
public.

Portugal has been proclaimed re-
public Lisbon, the capital, is In the
hands of the reyolutionists, who have
formed a provisional government with
Theophile Braga as president. King
Manuel, with the Queen Mother
Amele, and his grandmother. the
Queen Dowager Maria Pia. have taken
refuge at Mafra. % miles from Lis
bon.
The fighting reached its climax
Tuesday when several hundred were
killed and wounded, and the city of
Lisbon greatly damaged by the bonn
bardment of the insurgent warships
The insurgents were led by the re-
tired Admiral Carlos Refs.
King Manuel III. succeeded to the
throne upon the assassination of his
father and elder brother Feb. |, 1908.
His overthrow is but the elimination
OF trouble that has been brewing for
many years. Governmental corrup-
ton had saddled comparatively
small population with a bonded debt
amounting to hundreds of millions
and the taxation necessary to meet
the interest charges became over
wheming. Other causes also entered
into bringing about the final revolt.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

all his life. He has prospered in the
business. He has gained the respect
of everybody who ever knew him and
as candidate for representative all
his friends turned to and helped elect
him. He has always been Democrat
and has lived the most Of his life in
Palmyra. He was born but a little
way from where he now lives, in 1874.
He was educated in the common
schools of Palmyra. He has never
before asked for any public office. He
is a member of the Grand Army Post.
He married Miss Lorintha Morrill,.
They live now on the old Morrill,
homestead. Mr.. Miller is brother OF
A. w. Miller who is to represent Hart
land at the Legislature.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
SkOWHEGAN MARKET.
Prices Paid Producers.


Wool-Unwashed, zoe to 22c per lb
Hides and Skins-Hides, &c to ,,7c
lamb skins, Csc to 40c each.
Beans-Hand picked, yellow eyes,
$3.50 to $s6S; pea beans. $3.50.
Ptultry-Eowls, lac to Ice per Id. /;
chicken, 16c to zoe.
Round Hog-11c
Tallow-Rough. &c. per lb.
Butter-First quality, stamped, 2sc
Eggs-so cents per Dozen fresh.
Potatoes-New potatoes. 40c per
bushel.
Cheese-t6c. to 1sc per lb.
Retail Market.
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent, s7.25;
winter wheat pat, $3.50.
Oats-New Western. soc; Domestic
Feed-Middling. s1.55 per cwt.
gluten, $40 per cwt.
Cotton seed-$1.90.
Corn-s1.55 per bag; meal, $1.40 per
bushel.
Spring bran.s1:.4o per ewt.
,as'A sA'' f0FN-i'' 0s '"' DOL S'0 '0''
Cheese-2oc to 22c per lb.
Butter-32c per ID.
Eggs-32c per dozen. fresh.
Teas-25c. to soc. Per ID.
Conee-20c. to 35c per lb.
Lard-Domestic 17c; pure 15c; COM
pound 13c.
Molasses-Pur Ponce, 40c. to soc.
Sugar-t3ranulated sugar, best quail
ity, IS lbs for 800; brown. IS lbs.
potatoes--New. 15c per PIX.
Onions--5c per ID.
Poultry-Fowls zoe per lb,; chick
Asn 22c per, lh.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
PALMYRA MAN CHOSEN
FOR LEGISLATURE
Benjamin +. Miller, Farmer. Elected
Representative.

Pittsheld, Detroit and Palmyra de-
cided by their vote to have a farmer
represent them at the next Legislature
next winter having elected Benjamin
F. Miller of Palmyra as representa-
tive. There is little doubt but that
Mr. Miller will represent these towns
in the best of shape. He ought to be
able to represent any town. He has
reared a family of ten children. the
Oldest being forty and the youngest
sixteen He knows what representa-
tion means all right.
Mr. Miller is a veteran of the Civil
War. He has been farmer nearly
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
METHODS FOR GRANGE
WORK DISCUSSED
Meeting of the Somerset Pomona at
Athens.

The Pomona met in special session
with Athens Grange, Tuesday, Sept.
|27. The Master, Lecturer, Steward,
Chaplain, Secretary, Pomona, Flora
and Lady Assistant Steward were
the officers present. j. F. Corson
supplied as Overseer; Fred McCollor
as Assistant Steward; E. r. Berry as
Gatekeeper; Mrs. S. F. Emerson as
Ceres.
J. F. Corson, Master of Athens
Grange, gave the address of welcome,
and L. C. Jewett of East Madison
Grange responded to the welcome.
A communication was received
from State Master Stetson relative to
a State exhibition of farm products
at the next session of the Maine State
Grange to be held in Augusta in De-
cember, and the following were ap-
pointed as a committee to take ac-
ton in behalf of the Somerset Pomo-
ma w. B. Whittier, chairman; F. f.
Davis, l.. c.. Jewett, Fred Magoon, j.
f. Chapman, R. T. Patten, G. H. Fos-
ter, G. II. Fuller and A. II. Ellis. The
topics for discussion were: lis there
any need Of a change in our method
of Grange work, and II so, in what
way?" and rs 1t better to market ap-
pies and potatoes at the prevailing
prices at harvest time or hold them
in the hope of a higher price?" The
speakers on these questions were w.
3 Whittier, l.. c. Jewett w. c. Ho-
bart, A. E. Bosworth, B. P. Barker,
]. F. Corson, l.. L. Smith, w. w. Rus
sell, s, F. Emerson, F. P. Collins, j.
E. Chapman, A. A. Hall, Mrs. s. F.
Marble and Mrs. Abbie E. Farmer. In
regard to the first topic the advice
was given to be prompt in opening a
Grange on time; active in the routine
of business; hold to the rules of the
order and have the programs as inter-
esting as possible. The officers of
both the Pomona and subordinate
Oranges should make extra effort to
attend the meetings and be. prompt
and efficient in the discharge of their
duties. The second topic was consid-
cred in the light of supply and de-
mand; the strong point made was
that when the producer gets reason
able price then Is the time to sell.
Loss occurs more frequently by hold
ing for a higher price than by selling
at once.
There were reoitations by Maude
Flanders and Eleanor Holman; read
ing by Blanche Chapman; solo by
Ruth Bulge and trio singing by Mrs.
Barker, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Allen. A
splendid choir furnished music at
intervals during the session.
Next meeting at Norridgewock
Tuesday, October IL.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
NEW ApvERrrsnMnNrs.

Suits--Ira A. Norton.
Farms-E. A Strout.
Notices-Daniel Lewis.
Notices-James Hewey.
For Saie-Clair Marston.
Opening-Mlss L. M. ithee
Notlce-Forrest Goodwin.
New Line-W. p. Ordway.
Tho Goods--Chas. i. Ward Co.
Notice-Edwin a. Marsden.
NotIce-Oliver Y Williams.
Toilet Parior--Ars. q. l.. kincaide.
Get Acouaint ed-W. G. Gagne.
Blankets-Dyer Dry Goods Co.
wanted-Mrs. clyde II. Smith.
Venison-Jewett's Cash Market.
Safety Razors-Sampson Avore.
Your Assets-First National Bank.
Saturday Specialized II. Lambert.
Country Produee-Hyde Wheeler Co.
Phil otis omsdans-skowhegan operi
House.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
THURSDAY, OCT. 6, 1910.
Commissioner Of Agriculture

Although some of our Democratic
friends have spoken rather sighting
ly of the work done by the Depart
ment of Agriculture at Augusta, they
will save themselves a deal of trou-
BILE If they drop that sort of thing now.
The farmers of Maine have had a
glimpse of what the modern form of
governmental assistance means to
their business, and they want more
of it, not less.
AS a matter of fact there is just one
man prominent in the victorious
camp, who could succeed Commits
sioner Gilman and continue the best
features of his administration withs
out interruption. That is William G.
Hunton of Readfield. Mr. Huntop
was Maine boy, and he graduated
from Bowdoin long enough ago to
have arrived at years of discretion.
Since that time he has Travelled ex
tensively in the west, gathering much
valuable information and experience.
He returned to Maine to assume the
management of the paternal home
stead during his fathers declining
years, and since then has built up one
of the best business dairy herds that
can be found in the Kennebec Valley.
In addition to the various public Of
fees held for years in strongly Re-
publican town, Mr.. Hunton has come
into conidserable prominence in agri-
cultural circles. Two years ago he
was chosen president of the Kennebec
Valley Cow Testing association. Last
December he was elected to a similar
office in the Maine State Dairymen's
association, and in the spring was
chosen to preside over the newly or
ganized Maine Seed improvement as
sociation.
OF the latter two organizations DR..
Leon s. Merrill, formerly State Dairy
Instructor under Commissioner Gill
man. was and is Secretary, so that
Mr.. Huntons relations with the work
of the Department have been unusual
ly close Now that DR.. Merrill has
gone to the University, Mr.. Huntons
appointment would bring the two in
stitutions into closer relations than
ever before.
Mr.. Hunton has been for years
popular member of Commissioner Gill
mans corps of institute lecturers.
This work has carried him into all
parts of Maine, and given him an ex-
cellent understanding of the agricul-
tural problems.
More recently he was appointed by
State Master Stetson as chairman of
the Grange committee on Good Roads,
and for weeks past he has been at
work with Commissioner Sergeant
and other interested parties, studying
the modern legislation of other states.
His report to the coming session of
the State Grange Is likely to afford a
basis for much future progress.
In spite of the general scramble for
pie" we note with satisfaction that
there is a tendency to let the office of
Commissioner of Agriculture seek this
exceptionally we'll qualified man.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. George
Smith Sunday.
Mr.. Avore of Skowhegan, called
upon the different doctors Monday in
the interest of his drugs, medicines,
etc.
Monnie Burrill is confined to, the
house with illness,
Miss Margaret Young is night OPP
orator in the telephone Office for an
indefinite time.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.

ReSIdenCe. MaIH olTttt.
Meetings next Sunday both morning
and evening will be held at G. a X
hall Morning service at 10.45 with
sermon by the pastor. Subject; Thy
Basket and Thy Store" Mr.. Morris viii
also preach in the evening at I. Re-
pairs are still going at the church.
The Missionary Circle of the First
Baptist church will meet at the par
sonage Friday Oct. T. at half-past
two. All ladies are especially wei
come
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

tember 1911. and give Maine an oppor-
tunity for economic development She
has been waiting for 1t a good many
years now. and the average citizen Is
getting very impatient.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
f. L. Hayward. Pastor
Residence, Is Island Avenue.


10.45 Old Peoples Service with spe-
cial sermon. All elderly people mvit-
ed II NJ. Sunday School Rally ay
Service. p. m. Epworth League.
p. M. short address by pastor fol-
lowed by social service.
Monday evening at 7.30, meeting OF
the Brotherhood of st. Paul with de-
bate on United States and immigration
Tuesday evening at 7.30 Glass Meet
ing.
The Women's Missionary Societies
Will meet with Mrs. E. N. Merrill, Wa
ter ST. Monday afternoon at three
o'clock.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.30
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

Skowhegan, Madison, and the an
nual session of the State Board of
Trade, are the leading features in the
September number of the Industrial
Journal. The articles are profusely
illustrated, and will do much to diff
fuse a favorable idea of the leading
section of Somerset county. We hope
they may be extensively circulated.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam. Pastor.
Residence. so Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 153

IeIepnOhe. I05-o.
Morning service at 1915 with ser
mon by the pastor. Sunday school al
12. Christian Endeayor meeting at
p. m.
Evening service at p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening
at 7.30.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

With the Republican convention fol-
lowing the leadership of ex-President
Roosevelt, and the Democratic con-
vention that of Tammany Chief Muir
ply, the voters of the Empire State
will not require SO very much time
for making their choice Nov. s.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

Church Notes
sssessesesssssssssssssees,
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

Benjamin B. Merrill, Pastor.
Residence, lis Main st.
Telephone 1913.
Morning worship at 1915 Subject
of the pastors sermon in the socia
series: "a Mans Duties" Sunday
school at IL Christian Endeayor
meeting. Conservation service at s.
Public worship at 7.
Prayer meeting this evening as
usual
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

If a man wears wig he can make
himself believe it looks more natural
than everybody else's real hair.
Marriage is also paved with good
intentions.
is younger than she is, because she'll
make you act so anyhow.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
EVERYBODYsC
&k COLUMN -

Advertisements in this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
- cents. four times for 50 cents. Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
ing ines reckon on an average of
words. Stamps taken.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

FOR SALE-A quantity of political
machinery, somewhat damaged by
contact with an irresistible force. No
reasonable offer refused
Apply to
WILLIAM BARNES, JR.,
Albany, N. Y. .
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
SEVENTH DAY ADyENTHsTs.

enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at 2 p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.30 p m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and Fri
day evening at 73G The public Is
cordially invited.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

Bryan says that Roosevelt stoln
New Nationalsm from the Democracy.
He ought not to find much fault with
it u that's the case,
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

Womans inhumanity to man makes
countless divorce lawyers happy.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06

The date given opposite your name
on the paper Is a sufficient receipt for
money paid on subscriptions. II the
date Is incorrect. notify the office at
once.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
DEATHS.

Brooklyn, ", Y.--5ept. %. Miss LII
liam NJ Kincaid, formerly OF Cornville,
Me, aged 33 years and 8 mos.
Athens-Sept. %. Mrs. Lizzie Har-
thorn. wife Of Burnham T. Fox, aged
SO years.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
BIRTHS.

South Jackman-Sept 30, to the wife
of c. S. Adams, a daughter.
Athens-Sept. 26. to the wife Of
Manley Mason a son, Oil IL lbS.)
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
MARRIAGES.

No. Anson-Sept. 2S, Miss Nellie
Foster Hapgood of No Anson and
Waldo Edmond Houghton of Madison,
by Rev. c. A. Hayden.
The independent-reporter., 1910-10-06
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society, M.-di-
son avenue. corner Russell street. Ser
vices Sunday morning at 10.45 and
Wednesday evenings at 7.30.