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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
A PLEASANT BEGINNING.
Sorosis Hold First Meeting Of the
Season.

Skowhegan Sorosis held the first
meeting of Its twenty-fifth year at the
Library parlors. Wednesday evening
November 2. The rooms were taste
fully decorated with ferns and pink
roses.
The meeting was in charge of Miss
Edith Gledhill and the directors
served as hostesses, and was called
to order by the president. Miss Edith
Gledhill. The report of the annual
meeting as we'll as that of the Field
day was read and accepted. The
president then in few we'll chosen
words welcomed the old as we'll as
the new members to the new year,
and in closing spoke very reverently
of the death of one of the members,
Mrs. Martha futile.
The change in the board was an
nounced as follows Miss Bessie AL
len. secretary, to succeed Miss Leila
Fairbrother; Miss Gertrude Carter,
director, to succeed Mrs. Bertha Stew
ard. Six new members were also an
nounced: Miss Theresa Coyne, Mrs.
Harriet Gledhill, Miss Mabel Green,
Mrs. Edith Steward, Mrs. Effie Fur
Der and Mrs. Nellie Chase.
The literary part of the program
opened with a piano solo by Mrs.
Dora Nye. Mrs. Nye kindly respond
ed te an encore, giving the Venetian
Love Song" by "Nevin," which was
appreciated very much by her audi
ence. A paper on Current Events"
was given by Mrs. Helen Wing which
was very interesting. Miss Gertrude
Weston then gave Resume of the
Federation" held in this place last
September which also proved very in
teresting. At the close of the pro-
gram Mrs Eldena Halves sang very
delightfully."- a little Scotch song Wed
Better Bide a Vice." and responding
to an encore, sang Daisies Won't
Tell"
The secretary then read the treas
urer's report of the meeting of the
State Federation, after which the
president announced that the next
meeting would be held Tuesday even
ing, November Is. The subject for
the evening would be THE Passion
Play" and a paper by Miss Ethel
Walton, who has visited Oberammer-
gau this summer and witnessed the
play, would occupy the evening. The
club members are looking forward
with a great deal of anticipation to
hearing Miss Walton.
A dainty lunch was served by the
directors, consisting of fruit salad,
sandwiches, tea and candies.
Sorosis members feel that the club
has begun one of the most pleasant
years in its history and are looking
forward with a great deal of pleasure
to the coming winter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
Latest Styles,
Perfect Fit,
Best Material
and Expert Workmanship
LADIES

Our Fall Style Book is worthy
YOUR attention. Call and see
us before buying that New Suit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10

We've reason to talk loud when you
can save from $500 to $500 on a Gar
ment. Maine Clothing Co.
Hot water bottles and fountain
syringes at Fogg's Drug Store are all
guaranteed goods.
e. T. Goodrich will make special
ty of Thanksgiving poultry and orders
booked now at Coburn Market will
insure the choicest birds.
Horse for sale cheap; 100 lbs. J. d.
Symons.
$500 Beaver Hats for $3.50. Curtis
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
Notice of Agricultural
Meeting.

The annual meeting of the life MEM
bers of the Somerset Central Agricul-
tural Society will be held in the NUM-
cipal building in Skowhegan, Me-. on
Saturday, Nov. 26, 1910 at 100 o'clock
in the afternoon. for the purpose of
electing officers for 1911.
To see II the members of said soci-
ETY. will authorize the Treasurer to re-
new the notes held by the Skowhegan
Savings Bank, and to transact any
other business that may legally come
before the meeting.
S. II. BRADBURY, Secretary.
2-45
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10

Watches
For Your
inspection
4 We have for your inspec-
ton the largest line of Watch
es ever shown in S merset
County
VI
Il If it is the first Watch for
a Boy or Miss we have them
in Nickel from $1.00 to $40 IN
God Filled
VI
q For the Young Man or Lady
who is going to College we
have Gold Filled Watches from
So to $40 and Gold Watches
from $40 to SIS
VI
4 Should you be looking for
a Watch that will pass any
railroad inspection we have
them that cost from $25 to
SIS.
4 If you desire a Watch for
any purpose that one can be
used for, call and let US show
you our line and we can con-
vince you that we have not
only a large assortment to Sc
lect from but also Watches at
Prices that are right
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
For Sale =!

One pair horses, weight 5000 lbs;
driving horse, logging sled and chains;
general line of farming tools all gong
cheap j. w. NORM e. Son, Embden
Me-, near Embden Station. 4w45+
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
Horses for Sale

= One pair, 5000; one odd horse, AGO.
All ready for work. Must be sold at
once in order to make room for young
stock 8w44
JOSEPH BUTLER, Kilcare Farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
Lots of New Winter Coats
This Week.

Mixtures in Gray, Tan, Brown and
Olive Shades with the popular high
storm collars, s1s.oO, $500, $500 and
$1,000 each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10
Another Lot of Our Famous CSC
Sweaters This Week

We have sold 500 of these Sweaters
in five months. Reason: The best
Sweaters ever shown at the price. Sold
in some stores as high as >$1.75 each.
Here only Csc each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10

We have another Sweater equally
as good value at just Half the Price,
49c each. A heavy warm serviceabie
good looking Sweater. The best in
the land for the price, 49c each.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-11-10

More of the Black Caracul Coats
that have been such Great Sellers,
$1,000, $500, $14y00 and 5000 each.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1910-07-13

A GOOD ASSORTMENT
9x12 #, $500 at. :. .S4.OO
9x12 #, $3.50 at. $500
9x12 f., $1,000 at. .$7.9S
Tapestry, $14 and SIS
at .......... .$11.50
Velvet, $4,000 at. $500
Administer, $3.50
at $3.50
Body Brussels, $500
aL ........... .SZZ.OU
Ingram Carpets all re-
duced in price for this
sale. Remnants and Mat
tings 10 off.
Remnants of Floor Oil
Cloth and Linoleum, IA
off.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
The Value OF Education
By CARMELITA G.. MCCARTHY

Education is one Of the chief essen
tials to good position In life. Armed
with this powerful weapon, we can go
forth confident of victory. We COM
mand high social position, move in
the best circles OF society and draw
forth the honor and esteem of the
populace.
We should rather pity those who are
unfortunate, insomuch as they are COM
PEELED to toll at tender age, thereby
deprived Of perhaps the first principles
OF an education. Even at the present
day may be seen many ignorant, un-
cultured people who are looked down
upon by the multitude simply and sole
ly for their lack Of knowledge.
Probably we, too, in youth do not
realize or appreciate this wonderful
gift, sterling in worth. and we almost
fail to grasp the golden opportunity.
and II not seized Immediately our
chance will have vanished. Then, re-
luctantly, fearfully, we will set sail on
the sea of life, and, starting, will be
overcome by It's terrific storm.
Opportunity knocks but once there
fore we should take heed, especially
we Of the rising generation, the future
rulers of the nation, the mensand the
women Of tomorrow. It is imperative
that we acquire an education that we
may rule wisely and well, to stand
by our country in its hour of stress.
In youth we must SOW the seeds OF
sound thorough education, that grown
TO manhood and womanhood, we may
reap the golden harvest in abundance.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
Our Blessed Flag
ny GEoRGINA l.. scHLUETEn

The American flag has so often
aroused emotions of loyalty and pat
riotism within me that ! have always
wanted to tell the Juniors about 1t, but
not until the editor so kindly made
new section for us where we can write
upon any subject we choose, did / en-
deavor to write this letter.
No doubt, / hope or rather know,
that every one and every Junior honors
and respects our flag and that he looks
at it proudly, glad that he is an Ameri-
can, glad that he Is in a free country,
and above all glad that such beauti-
full flag scars high above him. Every
one should seek to protect the fla6
from all harm. If he sees to this he
can congratulate himself that he is
doing something for his country.
In order to protect our flag, one need
not necessarily be in the army or navy.
If you chance to see 1t being abused
in any way, go to its rescue. Save your
flag from all possible harm. 1t may
be in danger of being trampled on.
Then Is your chance to rush forward
and snatch it from the soil and dirt
where it has fallen.
When was a little girl I longed for
excitement like war, ETC., and even
now I would like very much to go to
war, not for the sake of fighting but
for the sake of protecting Old Glory.
But this is only talk. / am girl and
can never expect to shoulder a gun
and rush into battle, although there
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
Fireproof Buildings
RUBY MULANAx

Fireproof buildings are coming into
the foreground more and more AS the
years go by, and since the fire OF 1908
San Francisco especially has erected
many of these safest OF buildings. If
l ever have any buildings | will have
them built on the fireproof style, as /
think all good citizens should do Think
of the many disastrous fires that have
burned down happy homes and caused
poverty and ruin, when IL these game
houses and buildings had been safe
guarded In the first place, such misery
would not exist.
Schools and public buildings partieu-
larly should be built of ireproof mate
rial. San Francisco is taking the lead
in almost everything. so let her take
the lead In this. Hurrah for Sa n Franz
cisco!
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
Our Friend the Cat
by MINNIE MACISERT

There are some persons who appear
to think that the cat Is Of no conse-
quence and who do not treat her with
the kindness and the consideration she
deserves. The Egyptians, 5000 years
ago, regarded the life OF a cat highly.
Arabs also priced the animal and have
o. pretty tradition that when the first
father and mother went out into the
desert alone Allah gave them two
friends; the dog to defend them, and
the cat to comfort them. In the body
Of the dog he placed the soul of a
brave man, and in the body OF the cat
the spirit OF a gentle woman.
At the present day the value OF the
cat as a useful and pleasing inmate of
the home Is generally recognized, yet,
unfortunately, there are still some
thoughtless and cruel persons who in
fiict much suffering on this gentle,
patient. useful friend to mankind.
Families go away and leave the poor
eat, perhaps with little helpless kit
tens, TO suffer and die of hunger and
neglect. Boys forget their manliness
and are coWardly enough to frighten
or injure the helpless creature whom
they should protect and so we still
see suffering eats and kittens on our
streets and alleys and still are obliged
10 have societies to protect them.
When all the world has learned to
obey the beautiful law Of kindness
then our four footed friends Will meet
with better reward for their useful
ness and devotion to man.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
Gambling
ny ELvAN NORsTRo,r

Gambling begins right Ia the public
schools
Children are taught not to gamble;
never to shake dice or play the slot
machines when they are grown up But
they are not reproved when they gam
ble for marbles or election cards. The
same feeling comes over a child when
he throws up election cards to see
how many are heads as comes over
a man when no presses the button on
slot machine.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
THE OPEN LETTER SECTION

have been many bvaye and loyal women,
like Molly Pitcher, who have gone to
war.
we never know, dear Juniors, when
the time VIII come in the far distant
or In the near future when we will
be called upon.
ana tne star spanglcd banner in triumph shall
wave
Ger the land of the free and the home of the
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16
WORDS OF THANKS

Editor Junior Call-Dear Sir: 7
wish to thank you for the lovely box
of water colors which I received as a
reward for the painting. Yours re-
spectfully, VERONICA FOGARTY.
ITO Twenty seventh street.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16

Dear Editor: ! wish to thank you
many times for the beautiful fountain
pen that l have just received Yours
respectfully, FORA l.. ROGERS.
New Monterey.
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16

WISH 70 tnanK you Tor the lovely box
of water colors which I received as "A
reward for the painting. Yours re-
spectfully, VERONICA FOGARTY.
ITO Twenty seventh street.
Dear Editor: ! wish to thank you
many times for the beautiful fountain
pen that have just received Yours
respectfully, FORA l.. ROGERS.
New Montere
Dear Editor: l was very much
pleased with my fountain pen and
wish to thank you for It, am sure
1T Is worth much more trying than 1
had to do, as it is a pleasure to pick
out the puzzles. Yours respectfully.
BARBARA BALL.
San Francisco
The Junior Call--Dear Sir: / re-
ceived the fountain pen for guessing
the puzzles and 1t is fine one
think all Juniors should try to win
one Thank you for 1t. Yours very
truly, LOUIS T. STROEVER,
920 Spencer avenue, Oroylle, Cal.
Editor of the Junior Call-Dear- Sir:
I am writing this letter 10 thank you
for the beautiful fountain pen which
you sent me. l appreciate 1t very
much. l am writing this with it. Yours
truly, GERALDINE PHELPS.
Modesto, CAL
Editor Junior Call--Dear Sir: Re-
ceived the fountain pen. Thanking
you very much remain, yours truly,
WILLIAM A. STRONG.
San Rafael.
Dear Editor: / received the paint
box that you so kindly sent me. It
Is very nice paint box and I enjoy
using 1T. Sincerely yours,
LUCY GLADYS AINSWORTH.
Editor of Junior Call-Dear Sir:
received the paints and they are very
nice. / enjoy painting. so / can make
good use of them, 1 am sure. Many
thanks for them and many thanks for
your kindness. Yours truly,
RUTH MORAN.
Is Commerce street, Ffuityale, Cal.
Editor of the Junior Call: I thank
you very much for the nice box of
paints you sent me. l. have only had
crayons to draw with and now / can
paint. Yours truly,
ROBERTA REED.
221 Louisiana street, Vallejo, Cal.
Editor Junior Cali--Dear Sir: I
thank you very much for the box Of
The San Francisco call., 1910-10-16

The Junior Call--Dear Sir: / re-
ceived the fountain pen for guessing
the puzzles and 1t is a fine one. I
think all Juniors should try to win
one. Thank you for 1t. Yours very
truly, LOUIS T.. STROEVER,
920 Spencer avenue, Oroyille, Cal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24

WAYS mark its movements, with the
result that within month Of the muir
der the criminal was convicted.
This, we are told. is a record achieve
ment" for this city. IL not for the state.
PERHAPS Il is. II so. so much the worse
for the credit Of former doings. IL so,
moreover. we must hope that the record
will be kept I'm mind for serious emula-
ton. IL would of course be deplorable
ard disastrous to have prosecutors and
courts enter breathless competition for
rd-breaking speed in trials. That
would be as bad as unnecessary delay.
What is fitting and what is essential to
the decent administration of penal JUS
tice Is that prosecutors and courts shall
realize. and shall act upon the realization.
that their duty is neither 10 hasten for
the sake of haste nor 10 procrastinate
for the sake Of delay-neither to exploit
cases for the sake of advertisement nor
TO shun publicity for the sake of as
sumed reserve-but to subordinate all
things else TO the securing of justice and
10 the VindiCatiOn OF the majesty and
the sanctity of the law. That has been
done. we believe, in this Wolter case
more perfectly than In most other cases
which have recently come much into
public notice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24
RECORD OF GENERAL S. G. FRENCH

To the EDITOR OF The Tribune.
Sir: In the obituary Of General Samuel
G. French I'm your issue of this date IL is
stated that he fought the battle of ALA
tocna, on Kenesaw Mountain, defeating
General McPherson's assault" As the
forces Of both the Army OF the Cumber-
land and the Army OF the Tennessee. Sixth
Army Corps, were engaged in the assault
on Kenesaw on June q. 1864. and the whole
Of Johnston's army fought on the defensive,
Il is scarcely correct 10 describe II as NC
Pherson's assault or to attribute its fail
ure to the work OF single division under
General French. as the statement might
imply.
And as General Mcpherson was killed on
July % 1864, his name may not properly
be coupled with that Of Gensral French
and the battle OF Allatoona. which occurred
or the 9Th of the following October. at
place fifteen miles distant from Kenesaw.
And at that particular battle. one of the
most savage and sanguinary in history,
General French. an accomplished. gallant
and veteran officer. had the misfortune to
be dIsastrously defeated and driven from
the field by a force inferior in numbers
to his own, under command OF an officer
always proudly spoken OF by General Sher-
man as lone of my young brigaders'-
General John NJ. COrse
Perhaps il may be worth while to keep
the record true. j. r. G..
Chant ersburg. Penn. April q. 1910.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24
IN WASHINGTON SOCIETY.

tFrOm The Tribune Bureaul
Washington. April 23.-Ths vice-Presi-
dent and Mrs Sherman entertained at din
ner tonight Senator and Mrs. Rayner. Sen
atOr Brandegee. Senator and Mrs. Gusgen-
helm. Mr. and Mrs. John B. Henderson.
Representative and Mrs. FairchiId, Wis
count BenOist d'Azy. Brfgadier General Ed
wards. Brigadier General and Mrs. d. II.
Rucker. Mr.. and Mrs. James s Harlan,
Mr.. and Mrs William Phelps Emo. Mr.. and
Mrs. Edison Bradley. Miss Mabel Board
man. Miss Sheriff. and Miss Patten-
The Vice-President will go TO St. Louis
tomorrow and will return here on wednes-
day.
Mrs. L. T. Letter had several hundred
visitors at tea this afternoon, and had with
her Mrs. Harold Coolidge. of Boston. and
Miss Harriet wadsworth. of New York. Miss
Elizabeth Kean poured tea. Mrs. Letter
had intended to entertain her guests in
her French garden. but because Of threat
ening weather received them in the flower
laden drawing rooms.
Representative and Mrs. John Dwight en-
tertained at dinner tonight Rear Admiral
and Mrs. Richardson Glover. Representa-
tive and Mrs. ]. Van Vechten OIcott, Mrs
Richard Harlow. Representative ]. SlOat
Fassett. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Kirk Porter
Surgeon General and Mrs. Stokes. Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hays Hammond and Mr. and
Mrs Peyton Russell.
Mrs. Stephen Il. Elkins was hostess az a
luncheon to-day in honor of Mrs. Matthew
IT. Scott. Mrs. AdlaI Stevenson and Mrs
Donald Mclean. She also invited Mrs
Ballinger. Mrs. Theodore Bates. Mrs Alex
ander f. Patton. Mrs. William ]. Boardman
Mrs. Joseph L. Audenreid, Mrs George NJ
Gillespie. Mrs. John Lindsay Morehead
Mrs. Fremont Smith and Mrs. A c. Barney
and others.
The marriage OF Miss Evelyn Perry,
daughter OF Mrs. Eugene Perry. and Arthur
IngersOll Hoe. son OF Mr.. and Mrs Richard
NJ. Hoe. OF New York took place at noon
i'm St Johns Church. The Rev. Walter Lar
com. of New York, officiated, assisted by
the Rev. John s Dunlap. curate OF st
Johns. Miss Marion Clifford Angel. OF
New York. was maid OF honor. and Robert
NJ. Hoe. 4th. of New York. was best man
for his brother. Lyman Beecher Stowe and
Frederick Fox. of New York. were usbers
A wedding breakfast for the bridal party
and few friends was given at the Airing
ton. after which Mr.. and Mrs Hoe started
on Northern wedding journey. They
will live In New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24
THE TALK OF THE DAY.


Rear Admiral Adolph Mark will attain
the age OF sxty-two years to-day and
under the provisions OF the act OF Con-
gress Of December q. 1861, will retire from
active service. He was assigned 10 the
United States ship Maine. with the rans
or lieutenant commander. as executive
officer In 1885 and held that position on
the I'll fated ship until a few weeks before
she was ordered to Havana. in 1898 With
the exception OF Rear Admiral +. d. Tau
sig. Admiral Mark Is the only Jew who
ever attained that grade. In the early mart
OF the last century Uriah p. Levy. also n
Jew. was a commodore in the United States
navy.
Gentleman (gallantly)- Madam. ~ Won
continue so ardent suffragette you will
be President In another year.
Sunragette (angrily)-Siri
And II wasn't until some time afterwara
when reading the Constitution OF the
United States. that he discovered the cause
Of her anger.-Judge.
The alumni OF Bowdoin College are nra-
pairing to commemorate President William
Dewitt Hyde's service OF twenty five years
by presenting TO the college a portrait OF
him. at estimated cost OF y25Oo. to he
hung I'm Memorial Hall among the DOR
traits OF other distinguished men who have
been associated with Bowdoin. There are
fine pictures OF Longfellow. Hawthorne
Packard PrantiaA Profssaar CLEVELAND.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-04-24
rs A NEW DAY DA WNINGf

What change IS this which has come
over the spirit Of boyhood's dreams! is
the youth of the present day losing his
love for excitement and danger and
seeking peace and quiet rather than
peril and turmoil? Have we already
forecast the impossible boy who VIII
wash his face as matter OF choice,
clean the mud off his feet without being
told. hang his hat on the hook instead
of throwing II into the corner, and pre-
fer venturing into the fourth dimension
to climbing 10 the caves Of the barn or
the tip-top of tall tree? Is there abOut
to be brought into the world a race Of
Juveniles who would prefer the ripe ap-
pies In their own orchard to the green
ones so assiduously guarded by the
fierce bulldog OF a neighbor?
But perhaps II is the reflection that
the dangers involved in Independence
Day celebrations are, comparatively
speaking, too slight for consideration
that has led the pupils in the Bloom
field, y. j., public school TO vote by
majority of more than 3 TO 1 for n safe
and sane Fourth. The question as put
tc them was: would you be willing TO
"foregO the use Of fireworks and fire.
crackers on July 4, provided you were
permitted 10 use the money that would
BE spent for these explosives for some
other purpOse?' At first il was feared
that few ladylike boys, uniting with
the girls of the school. would declare
against the use Of fireworks i'm the face
OF the almost unanimous dissent of the
more virile youths of the institution,
but even among the boys themselves
the vote for the amendment was about
> to ?, while the girls were by no means
unit In their opposition TO the more
exciting holiday. But as no reasons
were required there is no way Of tell
ing If 1t was felt that any possible
peril from firecrackers paled into insig
nificance in the face of what might be
expected from entire familiarity with
automobiles and airships, and whether
il was this consideration or some other
which led the New Jersey youths TO take
such advanced ground.
For the general public the result is
hopeful. If parents can look forward
~ wv NHs NiiIOul tlul lIftlT Gull
dren will return on barn door before
lis close, looking as II they had partici-
pated In train wreck, they will be
deeply grateful. If the neighbors who
have forgotten that they were children
once can hope TO get past the fourth
day of July without nervous prostratiOn
unless they take train on the night
Before for some impossible. secluded
spot far from the madding crowd.
they will take heart and look forward
[" succeeding years with fresh courage.
The druggists and the medical profess
SION, not to mention the undertakers.
may hope that the latest Jersey new
idea will not be contagious. but for all
others the latest returns from this sub
urb will be laden with joyful message
Of hope.