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The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
WILL OBSERVE ITS 18TH
ANNIVERSARY
Skowhegan S0r0sis Completes Its
First Quarter Century.

Next Tuesday evening, December
q, Skowhegan Sorosis will observe
its twenty-ffth anniversary. The
exercises will be held in the main
foyer of the Municipal building from
eight till ten, at which time they will
entertain as guests. the Skowhegan
Womans club and the Town Improve
ment society. The evenings enter
tertainment will be in charge of Mrs
Walter P. Ordway and Mrs. Clyde H.
Smith.
Miss Vivian Lawton of st. Adams,
graduate of the Leland Powers school
of Oratory and the Currie school of
Expression, Boston, will be the read
ar Music will be furnished by Ken
dali.
Preparations for this event have
been in progress for some time and a
delightful evening is anticipated.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
SAM GOULD'S SPEECH.
Delivered Mt Banquet Given In Honor
of New President, Z. of N.

We cannot too heartily commend
the speech made by Trustee Gould al
the banquet given in honor of the new
president of the U. of NJ. recently. Mr.
Gould is not of the sensational style
OF orators. and rarely ever talks fol
effect, hence what he said in regard
to the extravagant use of money by
the faculty at that and other similar
with very close attention, and we
ought to begin to bark back to the
poor fathers and mothers who are
making all kinds of sacrifices thai
their children may have far better
education than they ever dreamed of
A case in point came under our OBJ
servation the other day. After the
Thanksgiving holiday. train loaded
With students returning to their stud
les, stopped at small way station
east of Boston and a bright faced
cherry looking young miss dressed
like a princess, sailed into one of the
cars followed by her bowed and bent
father carrying her luggage. Among
other things that he left with her was
a little lunch that he explained moth
er had prepared for her SO she would
not have to leave the car to go to a
restaurant until she reached her des-
tination. 1t was very evident to the
casual observer that there was a
great gulf between father and daugh-
ter. She was soon joined by some of
her schoolmates and they were re-
turning to a fashionable boarding
school. AS soon as the newsboy made
his appearance they became good pa
irons of the young man and after
little the young girl raised the win
dow and haughtily threw the lunch
con that her poor old mother had pre-
pared for her out of the window, re-
marking that she had eaten all of
that suff the past week that she want
ed to see for year.-Turf, Farm and
Home.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
A PLEASANT EVENING.
Birthday Surprise Party in Corn
vile.

At the home of Perley Fogg of
Cornville. December 10, occurred a
very delightful birthday party, the
whole affair being planned by friends
and neighbors. When the guests ar
rived. George and Evelyn received
them with utter amazement. The
guests acting as host and hostess.
the evening was passed very enjoy
ably with story telling and songs.
Dainty refreshments Of fruit and
candies were served. To the strains
of the march played by Miss Della
McDaniels, ell adjourned to the din
ing room. There awaited the sur
prised eyes, a handsome birthday
cake, encircled by twenty-one lighted
candies and other presents. The gifts
were ably presented by Miss Bertha
Paul, with the esteem and best wishes
OF their many friends. The guests
departed at late hour to the strains
of God Be With You Till We Meet
Again. wishing the twins many hap
py returns of the day.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

Clerk OF Courts" The County conven-
ton voiced this sentiment by unani-
mously re-nominating Mr.. seekins for
the ONCE.
The leaders of the Democratic
party began To look for a man to
nominate for the position and they
we're met on all stdes by the senti-
ment In favor of Mr. seekins and find
Ing that he was a perfect officer they
unanimously nominated him at the
convention. The Prohibition party
then came out In the convention
unanimously nominating him. He was
one candidate for ofice that could not
be defeated
Mr.. Seekins was appointed Clerk OF
Courts IN 1900 by Governor Powers
TO succeed Mr.. Bralnerd who resign
ed. His former home was In Pitts
feld. he having entered upon the
practice of law In 1898. He is now
40 years old He is careful, judicious,
and has superior clerical qualities
being studious and accurate.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
MEETING OF BOARD OF TRADE.
Members Discuss Better Freight
Service.

A meeting of the Skowhegan Board
of Trade was held Friday evening
with a good attendance. The most of
the evening was spent in the informal
discussion of different needs of the
town Morris Gledhill was appointed
as chairman of the Transportation
Committee and the committee was di-
rected to look into the matter OF hav-
ing better freight rate service into
Skowhegan. 1t was discussed that
Skowhegan at present was enjoying a
good passenger service but the trad
ers complained of not having good
freight service. There is only one
freight train into Skowhegan each
day, that coming at noon time and
freight in great many cases is not
delivered until the next day. Up to
year ago there was a freight
train in here at 7.25 in the morning
and the marketmen were able to get
their freight early in the day This
committee will report at the next
meeting a month hence and also 9TH
er committees will report and there
will be several papers read at this
meeting.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
JAMES McCONAUCHY IS
INSPIRING SPEAKER
Only Life Worth While, That Which
Helps the Other Fellow.

Now | get me up to work,
pray the Lord | may not shirk,
If l should die before tonight
pray the Lord my works done right,
is paraphrase on the childhood
prayer that James McConaughy re-
peated to his audience Sunday night
as Just expressing the spirit OF the
Y. NJ. c. A. And In his mastery way
he went on to make his hearers feel
that only one kind of life Is really
worth while, the life in which the
dominant purpose is to Help the
Other Fellow"
The Methodist church was well
filed with members and friends OF
the local Y. NJ. c. A, who turned out
to greet the young man from Bowdoin
who has just been appointed to look
after the school and college branches
throughout the State. Loyal hands
had erected great arch over the
platform decorated with eyergreenf
and bearing the association motto
Gerald Marble presided over the
meeting, and after a brief service oi
song, introduced the speaker for the
occasion.
At the close of the address the Y
NJ c. A. members lined up across the
front of the church Joining hands
and sang "Blest Be the Tie That
Binds with the congregation singing
the next verse. An informal rceep-
ton to Mr.. McConaughy followed, al
which he was the recipient Of many
congratulations. He was the guest ol
Mr.. and Mrs. E. N. Merrill while In
town, leaving Monday morning to ad.
dress the Y. NJ. c. A. boys at Coco
Will Farm.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

ford's blessing on their future happi-
ness
In the three days of the fair the
lf dies of the Grange realized a good
sum for the sale of fancy articles,
candies, etc. The hall had been dec
GRATED with bunting and fir trees set
here and there in the room. giving
the effect of a grove with d picnic in
it
At the close of the fair Friday night
a grand ball was held, Kendalls or
chestra furnishing the music.
One thing that added to the real
effect of the play was the cabin
scene. the drawings being done by
Robert Bigelow, who certainly show
ed skill as a scenic artist
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
WHAT WILL YOU DO
WITH II?
Management of Farm
ers' Telephone Co.
Communication From F. l.. Ames,
NOrridgewock.

The handling of the telephone busi-
ness on a cooperative basis by coun-
ties, originated in Maine with the
Somerset Farmers Cooperative Tele-
phone Company. The success of the
plan in Somerset county led to the
organization of the Franklin Farmers
Cooperative Telephone Company, the
kennebec Farm & City Telephone
Company and the Oxford Farmers
Cooperative Telephone Company.
The bylaws of all these companies
are practically the same, having been
copied from the Somerset. AS fast
as the Cooperative lines have reach
company has been organized for the
new county. Thus a compact ex-
tension of the Somerset lines has ia
ken place, each county oflicered and
financed by itself. The Somerset
Company has more than 1000 tele-
phones, the Franklin company has
about six hundred the Kennebec COM
pany nearly hundred and the Oxford
company we'll started the present
year. The Somerset company will be
seven years old on January %, 1911.
These companies should extend until
they cover the state.
The object of all these companies
is to afford a wide telephone service
at low cost. paying no dividends
and allowing no person or set of per-
sons to dominate the business by a
majority OF stock. Its subscribers
are the stockholders and there are no
others. II subscriber goes off the
line. he must deposit his stock
and take worcestershire receipt for
II. thereby relinqulshing his member
ship. until he presents his receipt and
takes out another share of stock.
In all of these companies, all the
business responsibility is placed in
the hands of a business manager, who
can be held accountable for the pro-
per stewardship of the affairs of the
company. These Cooperative Com
panies are all independent Of the SO
called telephone trust, the Bell or
New England Telephone Company.
The reason for the success of the
companies is not hard to discover,
they make a low price; they give free
service for the county to all sub
scribers; they are not connected with
Continued on Page Three.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

Choice brass noveties-Candlestic
desk and ink sets at Bucknams.
A pair of Chas + Ward Coz s Regal
Shoes make fine Xmas present.
Moccasin slippers for all the house
hold. Finest line in town. at Lewia
Shoe Store.
Hucknam's windows throughout the
Holiday season will be found the most
attractive in town.
Save money at this Holiday season
by trading with S Russakoff, Jeweler,
next c. f. Ward Co. S.
Chas. F. Ward Co would like to
have you see their line of Travelling
Bags and Umbrellas for Christmas.
The choicest brands of cigars are
found at Bucknams and he makes
specially of Christmas boxes, all sizes.
The place to buy Jewelry that is
good and be left with money to make
some other purchases is S. Russ
akoh's.
Lots of good things on the job lot
able at Philbricks S Odds and ends to
be closed out Come early and get
the pick.
No such line of choice leather goods
can be found east of Portland as may
be seen at Bucknams Price and
quality compare fayorably.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
CHRISTMAS POINTERS Of SPECIAL INTER-
EST To HOLIDAY SHOPPERS
What Our Merchants Are Offering Something
Sure to Please Will Be Found Here

All the popular books of fiction at
Bucknams
Complete line of Diaries for 1911 Al
Fogg's Drug Store.
Largest line of Toilet Ware in Sill
Yer and Silver Plate at Philbrick s
Chas. F. Ward Co. will give you a
pretty Xmas box with every Necktie
Headquarters for Smokers Articles
of all kinds. Bull Moose Cigar Store.
Many new subjects in those beauti-
full Sawyer prints, priced from 35c to
$3.00 at Bucknam's.
If you want the reliable weather
predictions get Hicks Almanac at
Fogg's Drug Store.
Always the leader in a choice gift
are those Sawyer prints at Bucknam S
See the new subjects.
The jewelry store with the choice
stock and little price" is S. Russakoff,
next c. F. Ward Co.'S.
Meerchaum. Briar and Calabash
Pipes. Choice selection at lowest
prices at Bull Moose Cigar Store, next
Fogg's Drug Store.
No such stock of choice books was
ever before offered in town as may be
seen at Bucknam's. Anything not in
stock will be ordered and delivered in
season for the Holidays.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
POULTRY INSTITUTE.
The Poultry Short Course at the Uni
ssersity OF Maine.

The annual three weeks short
course in Poultry Husbandry at the
University of Maine will be held un-
der the auspices of the Poultry de-
partment of the College of Agricul-
ture, February 1st to 21st, inclusive,
1911. 1t will be followed by three
days Poultry Institute, February 81,
% and %.
The purpose of the Short course is
to give information to people who
cannot come to the University for a
longer period of time, along lines
of incubation, brooding, breeding.
housing fattening, killing, marketing
and something of the business prob
lens of the industry. The work is
given chiefly by means of lectures and
practical demonstrations. The course
offered is In every way a practical
one.
No tuition or fees of any kind are
charged Very few books are used so
the expense for these Is small. Board
and room can be had at $400 and
$500 a week. The only other ex-
pense Is for railroad fare Accommo-
datlons will be engaged In advance
for any who desire. 1t Is advisable
for those who expect to come to do
this.
The program OF the Poultry Insti-
tute will appear later. For further
information relating to Short course
and Institute. address correspondence
to DR.. Leon s. Merrill, Director OF
Extension Work, University of Maine.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
THE WEEKS HEADLINES
THURSDAY. DEC Is.

Mrs. Eddys will filed in Boston
Wednesday; makes the mother church
of that city her residuary legatee af-
ter other bequests are paid.-For =
lasting worlds peace; Carnegie gives
$40 100000 to end ali wars turned
over to trustee board; President Taft
to be honorary president of founda
ton.
FRIDAY. DEC. 16.
Canadian farmers. free trade; big
convention at Ottawa will today ask
Laurier for reciprocity with L. S. in
agricultural products and machinery
and free trade with England
Ioung's speech; Delivers successor
attacks his colleague, Senator Cum
Minis in his maiden speech.-Sailors
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

At the social gathering held in the
Congregational vestry last Thursday
evening, w. II. Paine gave an inter
setting account of his recent visit to
the Bowery mission in New York city
The great work done there among the
men who are down and out, the
pitiful sight of the bread line" the
file of shivering unfortunates wait
ing for their free sandwich and cup
of coffee at midnight, impressed Mr.
Paine greatly He has asked the
Sunday school to contribute to this
work as a fitting celebration OF
Christmas.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
GRANGE FAIR WAS
GREAT SUCCESS
Too Much Cannot Be
Said of Play
Much Credit Due Various Committees
for Work Done.

The Grange fair held here Wednes-
day, Thursday and Friday of last
week was success. The committee
made up of w. d. Bradbury, chairman
of Hall; Mrs. A. l. Sawyer, Mrs
Christina Ordway, Mrs. E. L. Clough
Mrs Hattie Moore, Mrs. C. D. Eaton.
Mrs. Linwood Nutting, Mrs. B. A.
Sawyer Mrs. w. b. Whittier and
those who assisted them deserve con-
siderable credit for the good work in
making the occasion a success. The
supper committee, Mrs. X. A. Withee
being the chairman. deserve praise
for the excellent supper they prepar-
ed for Friday night. Above all not
too much can be said in regard to
the play, Under the Laurels.' pre-
sented by the Grange Dramatic club
| Thursday evening to a crowded house.
The actors showed natural theatrical
ability and also showed that they had
put their heart and mind into making
the play a success. Much credit is
also due the careful training given by
Miss Dorothy Elliott and Mrs. c. Da-
Wis Miller.
Following is the cast of characters:
Mrs. Milford :. Mrs. Emma Goodrich
Rose Milford =. Miss Edith Mcllwrath
Polly Dowler -. Mrs. Mamie Watson
Sookey Button =. Mrs. Flora Dealey
Kyle ("KyO Brantford .........
................. George Burns
Frank Colewood ..,..... Lyle Moore
Ike Hopper ......,..... r. F. Parker
Bob Button ........... Ralph Brown
Zeke ............... Eugene Tarbox
Sheriff ................ F. P. Pennell
THE STORY OF THE PLAY.
After Mr.. Milfords death. Mr..
Brantford and Mrs. Milford conspire
to get the property and Frank Cole
wood and Rose Milford are left pen
niless. Her mother wishes to send
her away as a servant but through the
/ influence of Brantford who desires to
pay her some attention she remains
in the home but as a menial under
the supervision of Sookey. Frank
and Brantford quarrel and the former
! leaves the plantation, promising to
return for his sweetheart Rose, when
| the opportunity comes. Brantford,
with his spy, Bob Button, call out
the Regulators at the haunted cabin
and plan for arresting Colewood for
horse stealing, the penalty of which is
hanging. Some members of the house
hold learn OF their plan and Ike
and Zeke are concealed to listen,
though in great danger They make
the arrest and a desperate encounter
goes on between Button and Cole
wood He makes his escape and
Rose. too late, comes to release him.
Buttons triumph over his capture is
cut short by the arrival of Ike and
Zeke, who rescue Rose. Brantford Sc
cures absolute control over the Mil
FORD family and continues 10 pay MS
attentions to Rose, who refuses to ac-
cept his offer. Mrs. Milford, who has
been an admirer of Brantford learns
OF his proposal to Rose and believes
the rumor that he is sharper"
Through the united efforts of the ser
wants, Polly and Zeke, Rose receives
letter from Colewood stating that
he will meet her at the spring at T.
She attempts an escape but is re-
captured by Brantford whose triumph
is suddenly ended by the entrance of
the sheriff and his posse who make
an arrest. Colewood and Rose are
made happy by receiving Mrs. Mil
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
v. 7. SEEKlNs NOW
BEGINS new Term
Was Unanimous Choice
of Three Parties
Has Superior Clerical Qualities, Being
Studious and Accurate.

William T. Seekins has been re-
elected Clerk of Courts for Somerset
County. He now begins his eleventh
year in this office.
Last spring the leaders OF the Re-
publican party and those who had the
most business at the Supreme court
said "If every other man that we put
up Is defeated we must not lose our
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

Charles II. Sturgis, who was night
agent at the Washington Junction
railroad station and committed sui
eide Monday night, was until about
year ago station agent on the Som
erset railroad at Norridgewock. He
held the position there for about two
years. While there he gained a large
circle of friends and though not of an
affable disposition was yet very agree
able He went from Norridgewock to
Millbridge.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
B|NGHAM'S NEW HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING
COMMOD|OUs AND WELL EQUIPPED
Erected at Cost of O.OO---Adds Much
To Town

Bingham has a new High school
building which was opened a few days
ago. This school house adds much to
Bingham. 1t is equipped with the
modern conveniences and is commo-
dious 1t will be used entirely for
the High school and the old High
school building Will be used for the
lower grades. This building was
started in August and was put up at
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

cost of about 5000 The commit
tee OF the construction was made up
Of c. +. Ball, superintendent; Walter
f. Robinson, George p Gilman and l.
e Pierce. The work was in charge
OF Frank Smith OF Bingham and the
by Charles Fentiman. The plumbing
was done by Lander & Whiting of
Bingham.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

You may think that In the con-
fusion, bride will not notice 1t II
you do not send present, but she
will.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

A man who has one new idea
month Ia a geniua
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
TTESpAY. DEC 90.

Gas explosion in Grand Central
station. New York; 8 killed. l25 in
ured.-Maiue State Grange opens in
Augusta.-Chief Justice White takes
D, I'll of otiiee.-Fatal accident to
former Gardiner man in Milo saw
mill-Almon d. f Adams promi-
nent Boston stock broker convicted
of larceny
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
WEDNESDAY. DEC. p

Maine state Grange takes a deci-
sive stand in opposition to so-called
machine methods of National
Grange; resolves against resubmis-
sion and the Pattangall tax act
Mexican troop train caught in am
1uscg de; forced 10 retreat after hot
fight with rebels.-Gift of 100000
by John D. Rockefeller to University
II Chicago.
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22
MONDAY, DEC. 19.

Probable loss with all on board of
British schooner Laura G. Hall dur
ing blizzard OF Friday morning
Heroic work; cutter Gresham arrives
from three days cruise of succor;
rescues four schooners with loss only
of pig.-Four Bangor roughs hold
up woods cook police holding u
men for crime. two or whom have
been identified
The independent-reporter., 1910-12-22

save burning steamer Maryland and
lives OF 900 passengers.
SATURDAY, DEC. Il.
Crushed to death by great rock;
fearful end of three men at plaster
quarries at Hillsboro, y. Bold
Nicaragua cabinet resigns; Gen. Es-
trada to become president Jan. Il
Many disasters along coast-French
aviators here to compete for Hearst
prize plan flight from New York to
San Francisco.-Saco Savings Bank
is closed
Los Angeles herald., 1910-09-27
COUNTRY HOMES
IN THE FOOTHILLS
Life That Is Real Living

Southern California is noted the
world over for It's charming country
homes. This is the real California life,
the balmy atmosphere and the sweet
fragrance of the orange blossoms.
Have you such a homer If not, why
not? This is the question, and the
answer is invariably because I find the
cost of foothill acreage so high. Yes,
the beautiful homesites' of Altadena,
Sierra Madre, Monrovia and the old
established districts have gone beyond
the reach of the man of moderate
means, values advancing from $500 to
$4,000 per acre in the past few years.
There is just one genuine foothill
country home place left and that Is
beautiful Monte Vista park, the dis
trict that surpasses all others In rich
ness and scenic grandeur-only 15 miles
from this city. This is your oppor
tunity-here is acreage with all inn
vements-boulevards splendid wa
ter conditions. Everything ideal for
your country home, and the prices
only one-quarter those Of the above
named districts Do not tryl to i'm
agine. Do not hesitate, Write or call
at once on parties below for literature
and full information. Automobiles
leave daily at 10 o'clock a. m.
The Western Empire Suburban
Farms Association, ground floor Cham
Der Of Commerce Bldg.