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The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
OUR SERMON THIS WEEK.
An Absolute Monarchy Whose King
Is God.

We hope to present to our readers,
sermons delivered from our pulpits
each Sabbath morning, taking the
churches in turn.
At the Congregational church Sun
day morning, the pastor spoke from
Matt. 23:9-10, Call no man your faith
er on earth for One Is your Father
which is in Heaven. Neither be ye
called masters for One is your Mas
ter, even Christ" The following were
some of the thoughts from the SER
mon:
The ideal government would be an
absolute monarchy If we could find
the ideal king. This is the form of
government under which we live only
instead of an imperfect man, the King
Is God Next in rank to a king are
the princes. All who are brothers of
Christ hold this rank. Great dignity
attaches to the Christian life of which
the fundamental principles are humil-
ity and service. No one can stand be-
tween us and our King. None can
hinder us from coming to Him. If we
fail Of success in prayer or service
we may be sure we have failed of
some condition.
A Christian need please but One.
He has not many but one will to obey;
one voice to follow; one Master to
heed. One Is your Master, even Christ
and His yoke is easy and His burden
Is light. If your load is heavy look
carefully and see il you have not al
lowed some other burden to be laid
upon you. If we please Him criti-
cism need not matter but less criti-
cism will be found among Christ's
followers than elsewhere. The reason
why the church seems an undesirable
place to some Is because they view
it from the outside. AS the approach
to great cities gives oftentimes no
idea of the beauty and hospitality of
its homes, so you will get different
impression of the city of God if you
view it from the outside as a critical
observer than from the inside as the
guest of the King.
Leader as the Christian host and no
Christian even yet is fully acquainted
with Him. How would it seem If ey-
cry sermon was so convincing that
men would clamor for enlistment In
this service? Men will say you talk
of Utopia" but thank God 1t is not
all a dream. A man knocked once at
the door of church for six months
and that man was Dwight l.. Moody.
AS rule this kind do most in Christs
service. The warmth of our Masters
heart blessed the world above every
gift and such a leader calls for the
same kind of service. We are not
called to follow the Christ lonely and
deserted but the glorious Christ. Long
ago the cry of the Crusaders called
many to fight for the tomb which had
been hallowed by the body of Jesus
but grander cry Is sounded today by
our Leader Himself. Not one little
hill called Calvary but the whole
world is consecrated by His life. 9th
er service demands many gifts and
the Christian may use them all but
one gift is nded,-obedienc
Having that, the swift and youthful
pilgrim and poor Mr.. Ready-to-halt on
his crutches stand an equal chance
for success. Those who fail are those
who fail in loyalty and those who go
straight after their Leader are sue
cessful soldiers.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
sKOwHEGAN MARKET.
Prices Paid Producers.

Prices Paid Producers.
Wool-Unwashed, zoe to 22c per lb
Hides and Skins-Hides. 7c to Sc
per lb.: calf skins lac to Ice per ID.
lamb skins. 25c to 40c each.
Beans-Hand picked. yellow eyes.
$3.50 to $3.50; pea beans. s2.50.
Beef-Ox beef sc to &c.
Peultry.--Fowls: 14c to 1sc per lb.:
chicken, 16c to zoe
Round Hog-11c.
Tallow-Rough, &c. per lb.
Butter--First quality. stamped .2sc
Eggs-24c per dozen. fresh.
Potatoes-35c per bushel.
Cheese-16c. to 1Sc per lb.
Retail Market.
Flour-Spring Wheat Patent, 1925
and $3.50; winter wheat pat, s725.
cracked cSFesss sorn ,ipso per Sas Bag meal and
Oats-57 1-2 per bushel
gluten. 31.65 per cwt.
Cotton seed-31.s0
Mlnea sRr,nF feea@;il4s sssn1iils' pes esr e%s STf
Salt Pork-15c by ths bbl. 200 lbs
Cheese-20c to 22c per lb.
Butter--30c per lb.
Coffee-i0c. to 3Sc per Id.
Lard-Domestic 17c; pure 1Sc; COM
Hoiassss-Purs Ponce. loc. to SOC.
ity. is lbs for 800; brown. y lbs.
Potatoes--New. ssc per pix.
Dry rish-cod. &C. to 1oc. Per lb.;
rS5,Ssa; onion;sEse g per lo.
Poultry-rowIs. isc. per lb.; chick
en- &c per lb.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
LOCAL ITEMS.

Mrs. c. j. Hayden and daughter re-
turned last night from visit to rela-
tives in Worcester, Mass.
The delivery teams of the Grocers'
Provision and Feed Dealers Associa-
ton will not be run on July 4th, but
their stores will be open until -
o'clock.
The ninth annual reunion of the
Fogg Family Association is to occur
at the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard
University, Cambridge, Mass, July 6,
for which reduced rates are made on
all railroads. 1t is hoped all members
of this association in Somerset will
attend.
Ray Hayward and his sister, Miss
Ruth Hayward left by this morning )
II ain for Auburn to attend the we'd
ding of a friend in that city. They
also plan to be present at the Com
nencement exercises at Bates College,
after which they will go to their cot
tage on Birch Island for the summer
Monday July 4th, the post Office
will be closed as follows: From 900
m. to 1890 a. m, from 1k55 a. m.
to $40 p. M, from 1926 p. m. to 4.45
p. m. and 800 o'clock at night City
carriers will make one delivery and
one collection, the regular forenoon
trips. No service will be performed
by rural carriers on this date.
The work on Somerset hospital has
be en- rushed during the past week. Il
was in charge of Marion Nutting OF
this town and required crew of 20
r1en and more than Is tons of block
ings. The rapidity with which 1t was
done, the carefulness and exactness
of its execution bespeaks we'll for the
ability of the contractor.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
SOMERSET GUIDES.
Annual Meeting of Association Held
ut Mosquito.

The first annual meeting of Somer-
set Guides Association was held at
Mosquito. Moxie Pond, Me. Wednes-
day, June % the shooting contests
were held. First was the large rifle
match at 100 yds., and the first prize,
an automatic Winchester rifle, was
won by Guy Chadbourne, guide, Mos
COW, Me-; next, the % rife match at
25 yds, winner, Ross Berry, guide,
Pleasant Ridge. Me-, prize, % auto
matte Winchester rifle. Then came
the revolver contest which proved
very interesting there being three
tied for first prize, with a score of
38 points. In the final shooting off
of the tie, VIM. Adams of The Forks,
Me-, was victorious. This prize was
a fine Colts revolver. Next was the
trap shooting. This was very ex-
citing affair as none of the con-
testants, excepting Sydney Green of
Waterville, Me-, Oscar T. Jones and
Geo. c. Jones, Mosquito, Me-, had
ever shot in a contest of this kind
before. Mr.. Green took the first
prize, $500 sweater, by score OF
10 straight; Geo. C. Jones, second, a
$500 sweater, score 8. This con-
cluded the first days sport.
Thursday afternoon first on the
program was the fly casting tourna-
ment which was won by Leslie Chad
bourne, Moscow, Me-, first prize, fine
fly rod. The second, a 300 IT. King
fisher line, fell to Geo. c. Jones, Mos
M a hn rnn
was won by Geo. G. Jones, Mosquito
Me-, prize fine Mission rocking
chair. The second went to Guy Chad
bourne. In the double canoe race
first prize, Mission rocker, was won
by Lehman Smart and Simon Capino
of lockwood, Me-; second by Geo. c.
Jones and Oscar T. Jones. Next was
the log race, victor, Geo. G. Jones
prize $500 guides pack, donated by
David T. Abercrombie, New York
This concluded the sports of the day
The canoe, which was given by the
Kennebec Canoe Co., Waterville, Me-
fell to the lot of Geo. c. Jones, Mos
quito, Me-, who scored the most
points on the whole.
The next annual meeting will be
held at Kineo, Me.
Thursday evening the association
held a meeting and seven new mem
bers were added: Oscar T. Jones
Mosquito; Perley e. Durgin, The
Forks; Everett A. Hall, Madison; Arl-
ington ]. Pooler, Caratunk; John A.
Pierce, Bingham; Leehman Smart
lockwood; Simon Capino, lockwood ;
and Philip Capino, lockwood.
A meeting will be held at Rock
wood, Me-, some time in August when
1t is expected more than one hundred
names will be added to the list.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
TOWN IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.
Field Day Meeting Tuesday
With Mrs. Lizzie Marble.

While many delightful occasions
have been enjoyed in the past by the
Town Improvement society none will
take higher rank than the annual
field day meet on Tuesday afternoon
at the home of the First Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Lizzie Marble on Spring
street. June skies were never fairer
nor air more sweet and balmy than
the day afforded and the very large
number of members and invited
guests who gathered on the pleasant
grounds were indeed appreciatiye and
we'll content. The picnic was dis
tinctively an out-of-door affair, al
though the entire resources of the
charming home were at the disposal
of the company. The entire arrange
ments were under the direction of
Mrs. Ella Mooers and Mrs. Maora
Sawyer and a very pleasing program
including music and recitations had
been prepared. Words of greeting
were spoken by the President, Mrs.
Elizabeth Merrill, and information re-
garding the coming meeting of the
State Federation in September was
given by Mrs. Marble, who Is general
chairman of all committees appointed
for the occasion. A trio Last Night
by Marion Lord, Freda Harris and
Vira Lawton, accompanied by Miss
Faith Harris, gave much pleasure,
and solos were given in her usual
happy way by Mrs. Philo Steward.
A recitation, "Courtship Carried on
by Absent Treatment" by Mrs. Nellie
L. HILL gained much applause and
Mrs. Hill gave in response as a sec
ond number My Ships" the beauti-
full poem written by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox; Miss Gertrude Carter con-
tributed to the enjoyment by reciting
"Sairy James Uprising" and in re-
sponse to the encore When Dennis
Comes Home to Tay." Two short
poems were read by Mrs. Small and
the entire company Joined in the sing
ing of the sweet old songs Annie
Laurie" "Swanee River" and "Old
Kentucky Home" led by Mrs. Philo
Steward.
The spread that followed did credit
even to the society that is noted for
it's efforts in this line. Hot coffee
was prepared by the committee and
delicious punch was served by the
hostess, Mrs. Marble. The coffee, LA
Touraine," was generously contribut-
ed by Charles w. Day for the occa-
sion. A vote of thanks was extend
ed Mr.. Day for his kindness and as
a compliment to it's fine quality the
brand was re-christened "The Town
improvement"
The next regular monthly meeting
Of the society will be held at the home
Of the president Mrs. Elizabeth Mer-
rill on Friday, July 8, at three o'clock
in the afternoon.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30

The following editorial clipped
from the Portland Argus, will give
the Cumberland county views of the
State Librarian appointment;
Had it been Governor Fernald's
purpose to invite criticism and de-
nunciation, Republican as well as
Democratic, by his appointments, he
could hardly have succeeded better
than in some of the latest batch he
has made His appointment of Re-
publican to fill the vacancy on the
Board of County Commissioners. caus-
ed by the death of the late Democratic
incumbent elected by the people, was
a display of petty partisanship in dis
regard of fair dealing, precedent and
the popular will, offensive to decent
public opinion in both parties. In the
matter of the State liquor commits
sioner, If 1t be the fact that the ap-
pointment had been promised to
George F. Kavanough, the Governor
failure to fulfill his promise will be
Judged by a good many Republicans
hereabouts as something worse than
offensive. But criticism is by no
means confined to Republicans and
Democrats of Cumberland county. 1t
is to be heard all over the State in
regard to some one or other of these
appointments of Harry G. Prince of
Madison, Governor Fernald's brother
in-law as State Librarian, for in
stance. In giving this office with a
good salary attachment to a member
of his own family, Governor Fernald
Ii is true, Is only following Republi
can precednt. That well-paying Of
fees should go by family favor when
ever possible, has been Republican
rule in this State. And that is one of
the reasons why the people of Maine
are now kicking against Republican
domination. They are getting heartily
sick of Republican family and boss
rule, and propose to end it. Governor
Fernald has chosen an ill time to in
dulge in the family office-appointing
business. If there is any reasons for
appointing Mr.. Prince State Libra
rian beyond the fact that he Is the
Governors brother-in-law, 1t is not
apparent. The appointment is arous
ing widespread comment, and 1t Is
not confined to party lines either The
latest and most vigorous protest
SOiico llOlu d INOpuUllCdu SOuICt, Luo
Somerset ependent-Reporter. The
Skowhegan paper deals at length with
this subject of Family Ties" and in
plain terms. 1t disclaims any per-
sonal grievance against the Cover
nors appointee, placing its objections
on the grounds of his fitness for the
position, which demands a man of
wide experience, broad scholarship
and we'll balanced mental forces, and
on the fact that relationship should
have entered into the Governors con-
siderations.
AS an indication of the temper of
the people of Maine on this and
similar Republican practices, this out
spoken rebuke from Somerset county
is not without significance.
Incidentally, we would remind the
Argus again that The Somerset Inde-
ndentReporter is not a Republican
newspaper, as stated in the above
paragraph. 1t stands ready to praise
good Republican official and a good
Democratic Official; it espouses no
party platform and hence no ones
cause in particular. This marks the
difference between the Portland Ar
gus (Which sees the growth of an
gels wings on every man who calls
himself Democrat) and the Inde-
pendent-Reporter. 90
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
NEW AnyEaTIsEmrNrs.

Farms-E. A. Strout.
Notice-Daniel Lewis.
July 4th--Skowhegan.
Open-Mohican House.
Cut Glass;. r. Philbrick.
For Sale-St eward Il Blunt.
July Specials--Ira A. Norton.
\ Good Reason--F. c. Dow Co,
Sale Continues-M. B. Heselton.
Strictly Cash Basls-Chas. F. Ward Co.
Points of Dinerence-Underwoo
Muslin Underwear-H. c. Judkins.
Watching Out-First National Bank.
Midsummer Attractions-W. p. ord
Free catalogue-shAw Business Col
lege.
Small Savings-Skowhegan Savings
Bank
Fourth OF July Dlnner-Jewetts Cash
Market
Mrs Danes Defense. Lakewood
Theatre.
Sale Continues-Skowhega Depart
ment Store
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
! Absolute accuracy

Speaking OF Making Glasses to Or
der did you ever notice the difference
between the ordinary kind and my
kind. For those who want the finest,
make the kind which can be set
close to the eyes without touching the
lashes. little more cost and add1-
tional service. My experience in grind
ing and making lenses for over Il
years is worth something to you, but
/ don't charge that way for 1t. Pleased
to explain to you the advantages of
different forms of lenses. The time
for glasses is when the trouble first
begins. A preventative is better than
cure. My glasses, my lenses. my
prices are three cords that bind my
Gust omers to me with confidence
that can not be shaken. Thoes who
have had my service know 1t Is good
and stay with me. l should like to
have you as one OF the satisfied ones.
DR.. A. B. BORDEN, o. D.,
100 Water ST.. SkotxlteRan. Me
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. so Madison Avenue.
Telephone, 1888.

Telephone. 1888.
Sunday morning Service at 1915.
It will be a patriotic one. Several
ny INNS loved by all Americans will be
sung. choir from the Sunday school
will sing. In the sermon tribute
will be paid to the patri otism of many
who were never in battle with special
reference to the Woman's Relief Corps
Sunday school at 12.
Union service of the Young Peoples
Societies at p. m.s Eacn society Is to
provide speaker. There will be spe
cial music.
At the o'clock service the pastor
will give a missionary address on
Mohammedanism"
Regular prayer meeting Thursday
evening at 7.30.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
own a Farm on Maine Coast.

Only one short stretch left where val
rapid advance: as acres oyeriooks
beautiful expanse of salt water 20
acres smooth fields good pasture. am
pie wood, 100 bearing apple trees; 10
room house, 40-ft. stable with cellar,
3 poultry houses; r. F. D.. accessible
to all advantages. splendid markets at
popular resorts; II taken at once all
farming IN, tools. moving machine. etc.
1880. in few years 1t will be worth
800 per acre; all details of this and
others In this beautiful section from
$500 up. page 2S. "Strout's Big Farm
Catalogue No. 30" copy free Station
212. E. A. Strout. Kent's Hill. Maine
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30

Mrs. Sarah Hanson, widow of the
late DR.. c. v. Hanson, first pastor OF
the Bethany Baptist church in this
rlace, has been In town for a few
Gays. Mrs. Hanson came to Skowhe.
gan from Rumford where she was the
guest of her son, Rev. Harold Hanson
who is pastor of q Baptist church
there.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
MARRIAGES.

Skowhegan-June 25, Eben Good
ridge of No. Anson and Lila Trask of
Skowhegan. by Rev; F. L. Hayward .
No. Anson-June 25, Chas. Quinby of
wateryille and Miss Florence M. Quint
of No. Anson by Rev. G. E. Paine.
No. Anson--June 81. Samuel p.
Quint of No. Anson and Miss Ruth
Welch of Pennington, by Rev. G. E.
Paine.
No. Anson-June %. William Mitch
ell of No. Anson and Mrs. Elsie Abbott
Spiller of Haverhill. Mass.
Canaan-June %. Archie Strait and
Josie Reynolds.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.

Residence IA Main Street.
Morning service at 1915 with SER
mon by the pastor. Subject: I'VE
srend our years as a tale that is told.
Chorus choir, Mrs. Philo Steward, lead
er Sabbath school at ~. Philathea
Bible class for young ladies at u.
Evening Service at Z.
Regular prayer meeting at 1880
Thursday evening.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1910.
Family Ties, Again

In last weeks issue we commented
at length upon Governor Fernalds
recent batch of appointments, men
tioning especially that of State Libra
rian. This comment, and particular
ly that part which had to do with the
librarian, has been the subject OF
much discussion since. The action OF
the Governor has been severely con-
demned by Republicans quite as much
as by Democrats and the conse-
quences of this one act will be, as
predicted last week, extremely disas-
trous to the Republican party. There's
no doubt at all about that.
But the question which now agi-
tates the friends Of the Republican
party is, What will the Governor do?
Will he doggedly persist in forcing
upon the citizens of Maine public
official totally unfit for the work of
his office, or will he be led to see the
error of his ways and make the need
ed correction? We firmly believe he
will take the advice of the friends
of the party and withdraw the nom
ination before it is too late.
AS was stated last week, we have
nothing personal whatever against the
newly named Librarian. The claim
that we oppose him because he edits
a paper in Somerset county and
would seem to be our rival is with
out the least scintilla of truth or
reason. We are not seeking his field
nor is he, SO far as we know, seeking
ours. Until the Governor named him
for State Librarian we had supposed
that he was making decent living
In the publishing business and we
had no disposition not to "let live
what will live" We pride ourselves
upon one fact, namely, that we are
not possessed of a disposition to
scheme to bring injury upon those
who might be considered our rivals.
Whatever we oppose and whom
soever we oppose, we oppose on
the grounds of principles which
have to do with right or wrong
veal or woe. We are not therefore
injecting personal matters into this
controversy. We are not opposing Mr..
Prince, editor of the Madison Bulle-
tin; but we are opposing, and shall
continue to oppose, the nomination
Of Mr. Prince as State Librarian.
We reiterate and add to the rea-
sons for that opposition The Libra
rian's position calls for man Of
wide knowledge, of extensive read
ing, of an ability to retain what he
has read, a man of quick mental
traits able to find with little effort
books, paragraphs in books, sentences
answer the beck and call of an exact
ing public, large part of whom are
members of the legal profession
whose demands are even more, exact
ing than those Of other classes. The
Office demands one of good habits, of
courteous bearing scholar in every
respect. The Office demands man of
energy, of aggressiveness, and of the
get-up-and-get variety. The office de-
mands one in full sympathy with edu
cational work, one able to give out
information respecting the workings
of libraries in general.
The man whom Governor Fernald
has named for this position does not
measure up in one particular to the
fairly stated qualifications named
above He has never been trained in
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30

The colleges and schools have
graduated this year, as in other years,
two classes of students. In one class
are those who will surprise the world
II they do not succeed; while in the
other class are those who will sur
prise the world If they do succeed
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
BIRTHS.

New Portland-June g. to the wife of
Alick Z. Welch, son.
New Portland-June 10, to the wife
of Chas. H. Norton. a son.
HartIand-June II, to the wife of f.
Cambridge-June %. to the wife of
Ray e Bean, a daughter
No Anson-June 26, to the wife OF
Ernest Nodden. daughter.
Skowhegan-June 2S. to the wife OF
Archie L. Weston, a daughter.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
f. L. Hayward. Pastor
Residence, Is Island Avenue.

Residence, Is Island Avenue.
Morning worship at 1915. Sermon
quit ye like men. Be Strong. "Be
strong in the Lord and in the power
of His might" l Cor. 1C:31; Eph 6:1O
followed by baptism and reception OF
members. Sunday school at IL m.
Union service for Young Peoples So
cieties at Bethany church at p. m
p. m. short address followed by
Social Service.
Tuesday evening 7.30, Glass and Pro-
bationers' Meeting. Thursday evening
730 General Prayer Meeting.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30

Miss Gala Packard, a Junior of
Skowhegan High school, is spending
a few weeks Of her vacation at the
home Of her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Daniel Jones at Brighton.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30

If the graduate could have the same
light heart through life that he has
when he receives his sheep-skin he
would forever be hugging the real
Joy of the world.
The independent-reporter., 1910-06-30
Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.

CHURCH.
Benjamin B. Merrill. Pastor.
Residence, 116 Main St.
Telephone. 1919.
Morning worship at 10.45. Sermon
by the pastor. Sunday school at II.
Communion service at 4 p. m.
Union service for Young Peoples So
cieties at the Bethany church at p. m.
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.30.