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The cantaloupe harvest is on-and it
promise. to be one Of the longest and best
seasons in the history Of melon growing.
Since the first Of the week experts have
been abroad In the land and they are
bringing in reports that the eants are
maturing nicely and the patches are well
diversified. which gives assurance that
the melons will not come in quantities to
glut the market and the season will last
until the frost cuts It of.
The heavy rains and accompanying
cloudy weather retarded the ripsning
process for = couple Of days after the
first erats mentioned above was sent out.
which was on Friday last. but since the
first Of the week express shipments have
rapidly increased and today will reach
about $50 crates. On Aug. 2-ths date
Of FIRST crate shipment last year-a total
Of SO crates was shipped through the
local express Office.
Should nothing occur 10 prevent. earlot
Shipments from this point will begin on
Dloaday. two days in advance Of last
ysar.
Sines Wednesday home grown water
melons have been upon the local marksts.
end hoy are finding . ready sale. ~
svsryons prefers the delicious flavor Of
ths genuine home made article.
And while upon the subject Of fruit"
the Enterprise would have It's readers
note that . carload Of apples will b
shipped from Rocky Ford tomorrow. We
have O. e. Hoskins word for this. and as
hes doing the buying hs surely should
know. It Is estimated that 500 carloads
Of apples will b shipped from Rocky Ford
this year. which 10 almost 500 more than
last year.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1910-08-05

Word comes from the Woodruff hospi-
tai in Pueblo that Samuel Hamm is get
ting along nicely and will be fully reeov-
Cd from his recent indisposition within a
few weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
BINGHAM.

Miss Sue Whitney, who has employ
ment at Skowhegan, is passing va
cation with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Whitney.
Benz Steward was at Caratunk last
week to see his daughter Mrs. Car
bino, who is failing in health every
day.
Mrs. Rose Adams, who has sold her
residence on Main street to DR., p. A
Wood. has moved up to her daughters
Mrs. Wayne Collins, in Moscow DIR.
Wood will have the home wired for
electric lights. painted and papered
throughout; also hardwood floors laid
work on these improvements having
already commenced.
Bessie Sterling of Caratunk has
been in town for several days
Bar Haven" will be presented by
members of No Arson Grange Thurs
day evening of this week.
Ethel Baker is keeping books for F.
s. Hunnewell. She commenced last
Monday.
Mrs. Roy Savage, who was operated
upon at her home for floating kidney,
Is getting along nicely, under the care
of trained nurse.
..
with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hilton of
this place.
Florence Murray went to Water
Vile last week where she visited rela-
tives.
Mary Clark of Caratunk, who has
been with friends In Waterville, re-
turned to her home last Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Colby were in
Dopgor ba 6rct of tho Waak
F. s. Hunnewell intends to move
his restaurant next week into the
new building which he built on Muir
ray street last summer and used for
that season as a bakery and lunch
room.
A. F. Donigan has purchased the
building which Hunnewell has used
as a restaurant the past few years
Leon w. Goodrich has completed
the electrical engineering course at
The Hawley school of Engineering in
Boston and has received his diploma
He is now at home for a few weeks.
Frank Smith, brother of Curren
Smith and living upon their farm in
Concord. a short distance below the
new bridge, was very severely injured
by falling tree about two weeks ago.
One leg was broken, one arm, Shout
der in two places and three ribs. All
three of Bingham's doctors were sum-
moned for the injured man, Drs. Will
liams, Brown and Mohr. and so we'll
did they do their work that Mr.. Smith
is gaining right along and his recov-
cry is expected. His niece, Mrs.
George Maxfeld, of Canaan, was sum
moned when he was first hurt and
has been with the family assisting
them ever since.
Mrs. George Dorr entertained quite
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
x The News of Somerset's Busy Towns II

a large PARTY on ST. Patrick's evening
al her home. 1t was very pleasant
affair. Miss Mary Eddy Dorr return
ed to her home in Gardiner this week.
Georgia Taylor also gave a party to
invited friends on st. Patrick's eve.
Lowneys Chocolates are made of
the very finest material known to the
eonfectioners art, Pure chocolate
a A food. People who have delicate
etomachs can eat Lowney's without
i'll effects as they contain very little
sugar. We carry the full line. New
Easter packages just in. Lander &
Moore, Bingham.
Mrs. c. c. Stewart and daughter.
who have been spending the winter in
town, returned to their home In Car
atunk Wednesday.
ASCENT OF BALD MOUNTAIN.
H. C. Craig and Morris Preble were
at Bander's Siding last Saturday and
Sunday and during their stay made
snow shoe trip to the top of Bald
mountain. While 1t was hard climb
they thoroughly enjoyed it. The de-
scent was made in quick time as it
was like shooting the chute down the
steep mountain side.
The State Fire Commission have
built on the peak one of the best fire
stations in the State. 1t is bolted
with strong steel posts TO the solid
granite of the mountain. From the
cupola on the roof an extensive view
can be had over the great timber area
of Northern Somerset and west to Pts
cataquis county. Material for the
building and all supplies have to be
drawn up the mountain side by man
power on hand sleds.
This station is connected with other
fire stations by telephone, trees taking
the place of poles in the wiring.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24

S. Gould during Sunday, returning to
their home in Portland Monday.
Mrs Carrie Steward Carbino of Car
atunk. who formerly lived here, is re-
ported to be very ill.
The special revival services at the
Methodist church closed Friday even
ing. There was an increase in at
tendance at these meetings and much
good was done.
Miss Clara Conner of Norway, Me-,
was recently a guest at the home of
Rev. and Mrs Charles E. Brooks.
There will be an Easter concert at
the NJ E. church next Sunday even
ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24

envy and of the State Normal school
at Pennington and was a successful
teacher for some time in the city
schools of Sanford.
NJ A. Eames has just completed
log way for the North Arson Lumber
Co. at their mill here. 1t is "a feet
long, 16 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Mr.
Eames has also put in four piers, 16
feet square for this company during
the winter, besides one for the Ken
nebec Log Driving Co. in the Kennebec
river. Mr.. Eames is an experienced
and careful man and we'll understands
this kind of work
Mr.. and Mrs. II. NJ. Gould were the
guests of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs S.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
NORTH ANSON.

There will be special Easter SER
vices at the Congregational church
Sunday. Rev. William c. Mann, of
Westbrook, will occupy the pulpit.
Mrs. Ellen Brown of Mercer, who
has been visiting her niece, Mrs. o.
w. Bryant for several weeks, returned
home Monday.
o. w. Savage went to Kingfield
Tuesday on business.
The drama Bar Haven" was given
at Madison Monday evening by men,
bers of Arson Grange, and the same
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
Richmond, Me-, Bargain.
80 Acres, 400 apple Trees, $1,000.

Cows, horse. heifers. machinery all
included for quick sale as owner has
bought large farm; only 2 IL miles
watered cream sold at door, ample
wood and timber; S-room house. 40-ft.
barn; splendid chance to move right
in and put in crop of early potatoes
which produce 400 bu. to the acre in
this section; all details, page o.
'Strout's New Big Farm Catalogue No.
3d." just out. copy free. Station PIP,
Z. A. Strout, Kent,s Hill. Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
OXEN FOR SALE.

Constantly on hand and for sale
High Grade Working Oxen, from IT..
6 to I TT 6-ready for business. If in
the market you should consult with
me before buying. Telephone both
lines. James Chapman, Athens, r. f.
D. l. 3w*12
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
NOTICE.

In compliance with the law, I wish
to announce that I have been duly ap
March Is, 1910
2w12 ELMER E. HARRIS.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
EVER BODY,C
A-C COLUMN - ~
Lost Wanted For Sale
For Rent Found

Advertisements in this column not
25 cents, four times for SO cents. Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon an average OF
Morda. Stamps taken.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-03-04
IMPORTANT NOTICE

To the stockholders of the
Ekalaka Telephone Co..
The adjourned annual meeting
Of this company will be held in
Ekalaka on Monday, March 7,
1910. This meeting is held for
the purpose Of increasing the
capital stock Of this co., electing
officers for the ensuing year and
to transact such other business
as may properly come before
the meeting. 1t is necessary
that the majority of the stock
Of the company be represented
either in person or by proxy.
By order of
G. s Boggs, Pres.
A. W. Lucas, Sec.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-03-04

The party who stole my scoop
shovel is asked to return it. l need
it to shovel sawdust. "A. E.
Dague.
James Fitzgerald was in town
the fore part of the week. Jim
has sold his stock and will go to
California in a few days.
We want to buy some relin.
quishments at once. If you have
one to dispose of write us. -Eka-
laka Land and Real Estate Co.
The party no lifted the can
of coal oil from the rear of
Charter sstore had better return
it to save trouble. "A. E. Dague.
The R. C. Charters Co. and
the EKalaKa Bank were closed
Wednesday and Tuesday on &C.
count of the death of E. F.
Emerson.
Lost-One gold watch, with
the in 'tials "A. F. o." engraved
on case. Lost between Norman
street and Dan Dague's ranch.
If found kindly notify this office
and receive reward.
The Ekalaka Land & Real
Estate Company will handle your
land troubles. List your pro-
perry with us and we will get
you a buyer. Anything per-
tanning to an up-to-date real
estate office.
Well, the thaw has come and as
we go to the press the creeks
over the country are running
high. There is no doubt but
that the worst weather is now
over and many are the stocKmen
who are rejoicing over this fact.
The Ekalaka eagle. [volume] (Ekalaka, Mont.) 1909-1920, 1910-03-04
LOCALS.
Ekalaka wants you.

Ekalaka wants you.
Cyrus Hardy was in town.yes-
terday.
D. H Anderson was a visitor
in town Monday.
R. E. Lambert was in town
yesterday from his ranch.
J. w. Hiscock was in town
Wednesday from his ranch.
List your property with Gross
& Phalen, Ekalaka, Montana.
Tom Sigler is in town from
Geo. Farwell's ranch this week.
The dining room in the
Custer House closed the first of
March.
A. w. Lucas pays the highest
cash price for hides, furs and
pelts.
i E. Dague returned Wednes-
day from a trip on Powder
river.
The Martin Hotel has made
several changes in it's dining
room.
A. w. Lucas pays the highest
cash price for bids, furs, and
pelts.
Al Hardy and wife were visitors
in town this week from their
ranch.
Annual meeting of Ekalaka
Telephone Co.'S stockholders on
March 9TH.
Deputy Sheriff Frank Evans
Of Baker spent Sunday evening
in town.
The Ladies Aid will meet with
Mrs. Robert Yokley on next
Wednesday.
We want to hear from parties
who have horses for sale. -Eka-
laka Land & Real Estate Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

when you have anything TO sell or trada.
advertise a In The Bee Want "A columns
ana got quick results.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17
Jimmy Murphy the Child Soldier

army in the fan OF 81 I cried to 90 with
him and take my toy drum. but no. 1 was
only II years old Later my brOther-ln-
law. a soldier. wrote me a form Of parents
consent with my promise 70 copy II and
tell no one. Finding It impossible to get
my father and mother to sign their names
on a blank sheet above which would
have written the consent, I just simply
could not help doing the whole problem
my little self.
Il was working on a farm three miles
from town, cutting corn stalks with a hoe
for 81 a month. Early Monday morning.
May 10 1858, when but u years and 10
months old. told my mother IL nothing
happened I would be home Saturday. Little
aid that poor woman think II would be
many long and anxious Saturdays and
many sleepless nights before her boy
would come home again.
That Monday morning I walked ten
miles and knocked at the door Of the re-
cruiting officer and asked II he wanted a
drummer boy. handed him the consent
blank / had made out myself and he said.
That Is all right. my boy; Sign this en-
listment paper I was sent to Davenport,
Ia. and when 1 had learned to drum was
assigned to Company l. Nineteenth Iowa,
tered out August e. 1866. l served two
years, four months and sixteen days. Dur
ing all that time l was not sick. never
failed TO eat II 1 could get food, or to go
on march II had to-and hundreds Of
times had to-wading through swamps
and sand. with my feet bleeding. and hun
cry. thirsty and tired-mother's poor little
boy.
II took the eye Of hundreds that CHANGED
to see me. The boys called me Sis and
told other soldiers l was the coloners
daughter. While In New Orleans 1 was
standing in front of a saloon and the pro-
pristor asked me to come Ia, saying he
wanted pretty, curly headed girl like me.
I went after the soldiers-with them I was
safe. and any of them would fight for, me.
In 1854. at Pascasoula, l walked over town
and mother and two daughters sat-on a
porch. They called to me TO come In and
said. 'YoI pretty. curly headed girl. you
sweet child and kissed me
AT the battle Of Spanish Fort, Ala,
April T. 1855, was shot in the calf OF the
left leg. and a scar 31hx2& Of an inch is a
witness unto this day. When the ball
struck me I was assisting a dying soldier
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17
Samuel Gompers
Commends Burkett
Head of Federation SayE Nebraska
Senator Has Done Much for
81 Cause of Labor.

Ia response 70 a letter Of inquiry, re-
Spouse from Samuel Gompers OF the Fed
sration-o of Labor was received by the Cen
trail Labor union last night commencing
senator Elmer ]. Burkstt for reelection.
Gcmpers wrote that Senator Burkett had
voted in the interests OF good legislation
for workingmen at every opportunity and
that his record in the senate was without
a flaw.
Gompers rehearsed the various bills re-
lRting to child labor, safety appliances
antitrust and injunction evils that Mr..
Burkett had stood for. He concluded by
advising the .local union delegates to bend
every energy toward helping along the
Legislation for better conditions. 1t wa
forcefulIy an endorsement OF Senator Bur.
kett for reelection.
Concluding its general business. the Cen
trail Labor union discussed plans for the
Labor day picnic at Cortland Beach next
September. IL is expected the cutting viii
be an unusually fine affair.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

the interest Of the railroad was to their in
terest
Charles Ware, general superintendent
spoke along the same lines. and w. r.
CahiL. superintendent of the Nebraska d.
vision, and A. Blakely also urged eO-opera-
ton. G, o, BrOphy spoke on the subject
Of government ownership OF railroads.
The meeting was closed to the press and
reporters were excluded from the hall
This association was organized two years
ago and has for its purpose the cultivation
OF better spirit between the members and
such concern on the part OF Ali of them
rs will help the prosperity of the Amer
lean railroads.
In the state Of NebrAslra only the Union
Pacific, the Burlington and the Rock
Island lines are in this organization, the
whole association consisting Of members
from forty-three railroads Of the United
States.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17
New on Burner q suecess.

The Success OH Burner Co. Of Omaha
has been very successful IN promoting q
new style oil burner. There have been in
tho past few years numerous kinds OF oil
burners for stoves and ranges placed on the
market. all OF which seemed 20 be open 70
soma criticism. This new burner. however.
seems to be filling the bin IN every respect.
The principle OF the burner Is little diff
ferent from anything heretofore seen IN
that II works entirely on a combustion
principle the old dropping on a hot plate
forming the basis OF combustion. II Il the
drip proposition. the OH dropping from the
end of a pipe running down through the
top Of the stove onto a plate set on the
crate. The oil IL regulated on the same
principle az the now Of water into boiler
ana thu suDpiy n carried IN tank set
back Of the stove. plped under the stove
and up 70 the front This class OF oil
has been proven 10 be as good heal
producer as anythinE Ia the way Of fuel
on tbs naRRse and much cleaner and more
ecOnOmsaAl than any ether fuel
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17
Union Pacific ~
Officials Meet
With the Men
Hartman Branch of Employees and
Investors Association Listens
to the Officers.

Members of the Union Pacific branch Of
the American Railroad Employees and In
vestors' association to the number of about
eighty met last evening at the old Pacific
Express building and elected Robert
Christy as delegate to the state convention.
which meets later in the year.
A. L. Mohler. vice president and general
manager of the Union Pacific, addressed
the members on the live issues Of the day
ard urged the men to get closer together
and to take an interest in the affairs Of
the road, telling them that what was tc
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

fined SO. and costs for celebrating on his
emphatic vocabulary. Mrs. Strong win APP
pear in police court this morning to defend
her action neat clipper Of fish cord
Alleged Failure of Statements.
1t is alleged by the city treasurer. J. J.
GiIlin, that the Nebraska and the Inde-
pendent Telephone companies Of South
Omaha have failed to comply with the pro-
visions Of the ordinance fixing an oecupa-
ton tax upon the gross receipts OF the
company, by neglecting to file with the
city clerk the annual statement Of receipts
before July of each year. Such a report
has not been filed. which IL taken as an
indication that the company viii fight the
operation Of the ordinance In the courts.
The city treasurer has fixed the amount
Of the occupation tax arbitrarily at -. 400
and has notified the companies to that ef-
feet He did this under the provisions OF
the ordinance. 1t viii be his duty to force
collection OF the tax by the regular course
In such cases. 1t will be the privilege Of
the companies to appeal to the courts and
attack the ordinance or its provisions In
detail
The ordinance was passed last year, under
the powers granted in the state Law cover
ing occupation tax levies.
Magic City Gossip.
The condition Of w. 3. Van SAINT has
not materially improved.
| w. H. Cressey has returned from a fish
fling trip to blackberry lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas ]. Parker have re-
turned from their wedding trip.
Miss Doris and Margaret Davis are spend
| ing their vacation at Ashton, La.
! Phil Kearney post of the Grand Army Of
| the Republic will meet Saturday night
Mrs. Myles e. Welsh and children have
| gone on a visit Of several weeks to Oregon.
| Dana Morrill, has returned from his sum
| mer vacation trip to the lakes Of Min
nesota-
The Council Bluffs golfing teams will be
| the guests Of the South Omaha Country
i club Sunday.
| The death OF the infant daughter OF
/ Joseph Bazaar, Thirty-fifth and L streets
| occurred last night The funeral will be
| held at D. m, today.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17
WOMEN SOCIALISTS
FILE
Two Feminine Candidates SeeI
Places on school Board
Others AIsO File.

The first women to file as candidates for
the school board were two socialists, Mrs.
Mary Morrow and Miss Ida Ginsberg.
Peter ]. H Boland, Frank J. Riha, T. ].
McArdle, ]. II. Grossman and C. 3. Liver,
all democrats, have filed for state repre-
sentative. C. e. Bysrd OF Valley, Neb., re-
publican. Is after the same office, and
George stephens, republican, wants to be
state senator. Charles r. Deutsmann, So
eiaIist, has filed for county attorney.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17
DIES FROM OLD ACCIDENT
sJohn saeEiroy sseeanbs 90 Parssss
from Beiag struck ny Falling
stone Years AGO.

John MeEiroy, stone mason, for many
years a resident OF Omaha, died in LIN
ccln July "A. AGED Co. yeara His death Was
caused by paresis. which developed from
an injury he received about rive years age
when q stone falling from third story OF
an Omaha building where he was working
struck him on the head.
He ia survived BY his widow who resides
In Florence. Inc funeral ceremony will be
held Saturday afternoon az O'Clock from
ia Gentleman chapel. interTnent win ba
made In the. Holy Sepulehrs cemetery.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

JIMMY MURPHY, AS HE LOOKS TODAY
HEARTY VETERAN of THE WAR.
to cup OF water from my canteen and he
said to me, Comrade, will you tell my
mother I died bravely for the flag
Il was the youngest soldier in our divi-
sion-Second division, Thirteenth army
corps-Generals Heron, Granger, A. ].
Smith and others commanding. never got
to ride on a march. but endured the hard
ships Of a privates life. except to stand
guard. 1 was the curly headed drummer
boy and weighed $50 pounds and was five
feet, eight inches tall. At the age OF Is
years and 1 month 1 was mustered out at
New Orleans, August 3, 1866. 1 refused
so In gold for my curly locks and wore
theIp home for mother to see. soon had
them cut off and gave them TO my girl
friends. / have kept up drumming since
the war and still use the identical snare
drum that carried as a child soldier.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

Here Is a golden opportunity for a flour
miller who wants 10 make a chaSse and
looms large aud where the rapid settle
n1ent Of the country WILL MAKE HIS
FORTUNE FOR HIN.
Bull. idaho, is the market point for
5000 acres Carey Act land; the richest
land that lies out OF doors. There Is
cheap electric power gained from the
falls Of the Snake river There are oceans
Of farm produce OF every description.
Everything Is favorable. Please WRITE
NE AT ONCE
IYeu can satisfy yourself about
this II you will write 20 me At once. !
can send you q booklet showing JUST
PEND ON: Just WHAT 1T WILL DO
FOR YOU. Write for the book. It costs
nothing and may mean a fortune 70 you
G. II MoouowN, ssorstAry aUzn CON-
hrH10IAL cEUD. Bahl. Idaho.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-07-17

Not yet in his teens when he went to the
front as a drummer boy with Company I,
Nineteenth Iowa regiment. and at present
not yet 60 years OF age. Jesse B. Murphy.
Of Leavenworth. Kan. wen deserves the
title OF child soldier" which has chung
to him since the civil war.
With a wealth Of curly locks and a pic
ture face as child. and with blue eyes
and fair rosy cheeks. Murphy was fire.
auentIy taken for a girl and was dubbed
Sis the unknowing ones often think
ing him the coloneFs daughter. May were
his experience, amusing. serious and pa
thetic, as a soldier boy, and his story, as
told here few days ago. is Of thrilling
interest
Il was born in Marion county, Ind.
July II. 1850. and moved to Henry county,
Iowa, in 1851. Ny brother went to the
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1910-03-05
sniders as Asronauts.

Spiders cannot actually fly, but
the young of many species are ex-
pert aeronauts. When on some au-
tumn day these little adventurers
prepare to start they stand on some
high point of vantage, facing the
wind. Then the tip Of the tail is
raised, and little spinnerets emit
threads, which are caught and car
ried by the breeze. These vary in
length with the weight of the spi-
ders and are buoyan+ enough to
bear their owners aloft for a consid-
cradle distance. The gittering fla
ments which are thus spun and ulti-
mately settle on the ground and
bushes are familiar to us all as
"gossamer" and are produced by
many species of these most interest
ing insects. Some spiders again
are expert leapers. A beautiful ex-
ample of this sort has been found
at Sydney, New South Wales. 1t
has curious flap on either side of
its body, which can be extended like
kite Or parachute. Aided by this,
it can readily cover short distances,
though We cannot speak of this
method OF motion as real flight.