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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
Notable Visitors Here April First.

Harry w. Arnold, International Sec
rotary Y. Nj. c. A. and A. A. Head
Field Secretary of the Maine Lay
mems Movement. will be in Skowhe-
gan, April LIST Arrangements are be-
ing made for banquet at six o'clock
in the afternoon at which all may be
present who desire. Mr. Arnold was
in Skowhegan in April last year. Full
information will be given next week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
Business Locals.

Your Boys Easter Suit is ready at
Smith & Bussey's.
Leave orders early for maple sugar
at Lambert's while he is making ii
from the first run-always the best
You will find full line of the ia
nous "Stetson" Hats at Smith & Bus
sey's.
The Cut Price Shoe Co handle only
great bargains in footwear such as
Bass factory damaged shoes, driving
shoes and work shoes of all kinds for
men and boys.
You will be better dressed and your
pocket book will fare better if you
let Smith & Bussey do your Easter
Quitting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24

Maple sugar and candy from this
years syrup at n. II. Lambert's.
r. T. Patten has two motorcycles
for sale; R. s. $500; Indian $75. In
stallment plan If desired.
Lucas Graf has opened a bicycle
and general repair shop under office
of Somerset Traction Co. Go-Carts
retired.
You can buy a pair of $500 shoes
in patent leather, gun metal, box calf
etc, only slightly damaged, for s1.9S
at Cut Price Shoe Store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24

Special sale Saturday of Easter can
dies at Lambert's.
smith & Bussey have just received
new line of Shirts, Dress Gloves
and Neckwear for Easter.
Inc repairer at the Cut Price Shoe
store softens all his leather with his
mouth and teeth before using the
same as Peary's Esquimeaux do In
making their shoes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL NEWS

r. E. Dunbar went to Carmel Tues
day for a brief visit with relatives.
Hugh Hight, who has been scaling
logs up river this winter, is In town
for few days.
Mrs. ]. w. Blunt entertained the
Ladies' Afternoon Whist club Satur-
day afternoon last.
Horace burlington of Wateryille,
was In town on business yesterday
connected with his brickyard
Alton Whittemore, who has been
working in Pierpont's restaurant for
several months past. has recently
hired out at McQuades lunch room.
The boxing match, which was
scheduled to occur under the auspices
of the Empire Athletic club Monday
evening. March %, has been post
poned.
Mrs. J. H. Gregoire of Augusta, was
In town Monday, the guest of her
brother Arthur Morrisette She at
tended the funeral services of Rev.
Phillip A. Jouyin
c. E. Cleveland and son, G. l., who
have a long time conducted a very
successful boarding house in town,
have removed to Phillips where they
have purchased a bakery.
Several members of the AIilburn
Commandery. X. T., No. TO- were in
Fairfield Tuesday night, where
large number received one of the
mystic degrees of the order.
Dr. Cora Johnson has received an
appointment on the staff of physicians
in the State hospital at Fergus Falls,
Minn.She leaves in a few days to take
the position. The doctor was in town
Wednesday,
This afternoon at 4.30 o'clock a
service will be conducted in the Beth
niJ ShbiAh NCobiy ny bllC pdolOl IOI
children. Tomorrow (Friday) even
ing, there Is to be a cottage prayer
meeting at the home of Mrs. Belle
Caswell
C. B. Reed of Whitman Mass,
treasurer of the Commonwealth Shoe
C Leather Co., was in town yesterday
on business. He will return here
about April 8, when they expect to
take account of stock at the local fac
tory.
Arthur Cayouette went to Augusta
nday to work on the State House.
He is in the employ of Benjamin T.
Steward. who has obtained the con-
tract to heat that building. Kerry
Steward went down Tuesday for the
same purpose.
David Lyon and family of North
Vassalboro have moved to Skowhe-
gan recently and their goods arrive
today. They are to occupy a house on
Pine street. Mr.. Lyon and his oldest
son have been in town two or three
weeks working as spinners in the mill
of the American Wooden Co.
a wrecl;iug train came uD fro1h
Wateryille Sunday 10 draw OFT the
wreckage of the railroad bridge from
the river. 1t was no slight job and
the two derricks were kept busy all
day. The working car that has been
here right along has been employed
Cor several days extracting the rest
of the debris.
Miss Dorothy Elliot, an instructor
in the High school was called home
to Hartland Tuesday by the serious
illness of her mother, who has had
severe attack of pneumonia Her class
es are being taken by the different
teachers in the school, Miss Elliot
will not return this term as it only
continues through this week and next.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1910-03-24

Belts from 10c to S100
Dozens of Elastic Belts with hand
some Buckles set with Colored Stones
Veil Pins in all the Newest designs.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Weirick Wins Case Against the County.

A register of deeds in this state is at
liberty to copy the records of certain
abstract books, according to decision
rendered by Judge Grimm, of the cir
cult court. The case was that started
by Rock county, through the county
board, against Charles H. Weirick, reg
lister of deeds, attempting to restrain
him from copying such records. He is
given clean decision, and is relieved
of all costs and damages. 1t is not
thought there will be an appeal.
The decision covers five typewriter
pages. The judge says that the princi-
pal point in the case involves whether
or not the county's record can be con-
strued as being public, and holds that
it is. The decision says that: "Under
the law of this state anyone can take a
copy of any part or the whole thereof,
no matter how many volumes there may
be, so long as he does not intefere with
the proper performance of the work of
the office, or the conveniences of the
public having business there
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Albion Prairie

Mr. and Mrs Geo Vickers of Edgerton
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr.
and Mrs Sam Hall.
Mrs JAS Spike of Edgerton spent a
few days with friends on the Prairie
during conference week.
Mr. and Mrs Fred MADISON of Fort At
kinson visited among friends and at
tended conference services last week.
The Western M conference closed
Monday night Two ministers were or
dained on Sunday morning. The SER
mons each day and evening were very
interesting.
Mr. Geo Vickers of Edgerton, accom-
panied by Mr. Louis Humphrey of Del
AVIAN and Mr. Brabazon of Elkhorn,
spent Wednesday of last week looking
after farm interests on the Prairie.
Rev and Mrs MacInnis, DR. and Mrs
Morrison, Mr. and Mrs Henry Marsden,
Mr. and Mrs Attlesey, Mr. and Mrs Geo
Vickers, Mr. and Mrs Walter Vickers,
Mrs Tall, Mrs Otto, DR. and Mrs Hol-
ton, Mr. and Mrs HI Taylor, Mrs w
Dickinson, Mr. Chas Green, Mrs d l
Wilson and daughter, Miss Brandt,
Mrs Hannah Croft, Mrs James Spike
attended services at the P M church
Sunday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Married.
SUPERINTENDENT

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Wileman, in this
city at o'clock Wednesday evening,
Rev. G. K. MacInnis spoke the words
that united Mr.. Valentine Stoddard of
R:chland Center and Miss Gladys Vile
man in marriage. Following the we'd
ding banquet the young couple departed
on brief honeymoon trip, after
which they will be at home in
Stoughton where the groom is employ
ed in the shipping department of the
Mandt Wagon Co. The best wishes of
a large circle of friends go with them
to their new home.
Among the guests present from out
of town were Mrs. Susan Stoddard,
mother of the groom, of Richland Cen
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. MADISON of Fl.
Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Lien of
Albion, Mrs. A. Christianson and her
daughters, Agnes and Josie, of Chica-
go, and Miss Elma Spencer of James
vile.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Obituary..
MRS. ALFRED COLLINS.

After several months suffering from
cancer, Mrs. Alfred Collins died at her
home in this city Sunday afternoon,
aged SO years The deceased, whose
maiden name was Mary King, was born
in Purton, England, Feb. Is, 1841. She
was united in marriage to Alfred Col
Inns Aug. 80, 1865, and moved to Bris-
toll, England. Five years later they
came to Wisconsin and settled on a
farm a few miles west of town where
they continued to reside until their re-
moval to Edgerton, except about six
years spent in California. The surviv-
ing family are husband, one daught-
er, Mrs. Robert Livick, and six grand
children. Two brothers and three sis
tiers still reside in England
Funeral services were held from the
M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, con-
Quoted by Rev. G. K MacInnis assisted
by Rev. E. j. Symons of Stoughton.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17

CORRESPONDENCE
West Porter

Gus Olson entertained company Sun
day.
Tom Riley of GAINESVILLE is spending a
few days at R l. Earle's.
Miss Kate Riley of GAINESVILLE was
seen on our streets Sunday.
Mrs C w Mccarthy and daughter
Marie spent Wednesday in GAINESVILLE.
Miss Marie Crowley of GAINESVILLE is
spending few weeks at her home here.
Mrs ] F Mccarthy and Master Earl
Young visited at T w Frusher's Fri
day.
Earl Gillies and De Eta Morrison of
Evansville attended church here Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs Lester Fessenden and
family visited at Orpha Fessenden' S
Sunday.
Miss Anna Mckinley has returned to
Beloit after two weeks visit at her
home here.
Miss Lucille Earle is visiting in Ed
gerton and attending the graduating
exercises.
Miss Ella Mckinley is spending few
weeks at the home of Bert Miller in
Cooksville.
Mrs Frank Young and daughter Dor
othy and Nell Mccarthy called at Tom
Moore's Thursday.
Miss Marie Mccarthy and Glenn Lud-
den were entertained at the home of
Mrs 7 III Downey in Edgerton Sunday
evening.
Misses Margery and Anna Mckinley
took supper with Nell Mccarthy We'd
nesday evening and with Marie Nc
Carthy Thursday evening.
Miss Marie Mccarthy closed very
successful year of school in the Lienau
district Saturday The children pre-
sented their teacher with beautiful
gold ring, and the graduates, Mary
Mckinley and Margaret Mccarthy,
were presented with silver spoon by
their teacher.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17

Mr. and Mrs Geo Vickers of Edgerton
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mr.
and Mrs Sam Hall.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Congregational Church Briefs.

At the time of the usual morning
service Sunday, the Sunday School will
give their usual yearly Children's Day
program. You are cordially invited.
Our next Communion service will
come the first or second Sunday in
July-probably July 3rd. Those wish
ing to unite with the church or those
having children to baptize should con-
suit with the pastor.
Enjoying Religion is the theme
for Sunday evening. Are you enjoying
yours?
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Caledonia.

Fred Anderson had the misfortune to
break rib Monday while blowing. He
stumbled on stone and fell against
the pillow handle.
Mr. and Mrs Hans Haakenson are re-
joicing over the safe arrival of a baby
girl.
Mr. and Mrs Tom Stearns were guests
of Mr. and Mrs D E Mccarthy Sunday.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Notice

The police and fire commission of the
city of Edgerton will hold special
meeting Monday, Juue II, at p. m.
for the purpose of considering applica-
lions for police force. Applications
may be made to the secretary any time
before that date.
29w A. w. SUBWAY, Secy.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Fine Dancing Pavilion.

Having enlarged our porch at Pleas
ant View and completed screening it
we have now a fine dancing pavilion to
offer for parties Arrangements can
be made with music or for your own
players. Buses will run from Edger-
ton for such occasions and refresh
ments may be had. Phone No. SO for
dates.
29w1 G. w. JosEPHsoN.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Notice

Hereafter delivery rigs and one-horse
rigs are requested not to report at the
engine house at the alarm of fire. No
bills will receive my O. K for the SER
vice of such rigs.
HENRY HARVEY,
Chief of Fire Dept.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Auction.

The chairman of the town of Fulton
will sell at auction, Saturday, June Is,
att p, M, in Indian Ford, the plank,
from the Ford bridge. Besides the old
feet long, of Rock elm plank which are
in good condition. These plank will be
in piles and will be good bargain.
JOHN SHERMAN, Chairman.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
For Rent.

The residence on Henry street, re-
Gently occupied by DR.. Cleary, for rent.
Inquire of Mrs. VIM. Schrub. 27tf
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17

For SALE-A saloon doing good
business. Good reason for selling. Will
bear investigation. Write or call on
Joe Robinson, Watertow1i Jet, Wis. /
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1910-06-17
Graduation Exercises of Rock Count,
Rural Schools.


To be held on Wednesday, June %,
1910, LOO p. M, GAINESVILLE high school.
For several years graduation exercises
have been held for the graduates of the
rural schools of the east half of the
county. The attendance and interest
have always been good, and the exer-
cises quite helpful. This year a good
attendance is expected from the whole
county. You are cordially invited to
come, aud we would like to have the
parents, teachers and friends come
also.
PROGRAM.
Good music is provided.
A spelling contest for all graduates,
and any others from the rural schools
who are good spoilers and wish to enter
the contest. Study up for this and try
to win.
Prof. R. A. Moore. of the Wisconsin
Agricultural College, will speak on
Agricultural Education Every faith
er and mother should hear this address.
Presentation of diplomas to gradu-
ates.
Graduates usually give little to help
pay expenses. Twenty-Five cents is all
that is asked from each one.
Parents and Teachers snake this day
mean much to the children.
Come and enjoy it with themi
O. D. ANTIsDEL, Superintendent.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-20
Beef Cattle on Ranch of G. A. Lang, Imperial Valley

Among those who have come to the
valley in later years were numbe'
of Texans, and for three or four years
they have been experimenting with
the common American, or upland cot
ton, and last summer about thou
sand acres were planted in experimen
tai patches and in large fields. A
very large part of this was neglected,
the growers not then being particu-
larly interested in the eXperimen s.
But when the season was over 1T
was found that those who had taken
good care of their crops had prod eel
as high as a bale to the acre, and in
some cases considerably more, the
cotton selling as high as $40 a bale,
with the value of the seed to be aided.
Then it was apparent that here was
a great staple with an unlimited mar
ket that could produce a net profit of
from 500 to $35 an acre, and at once
everybody in the valley took unusual
interest in the matetr.
The result is that there will be a
great increase in the area planted dur
ing the coming season, estimates rang
ing from 10000 to $4,000 acres and
colonization from the old south has
begun, and it is expected to reach
great proportions by next fall, when
it will be necessary to bring in many
pickers.
Estimating the present population
of Imperial valley at 10000, it is but
beginning in colonization.
In 1900 there were 217,000 acres unGe
irrigation in the seven counties of
Southern California, Imperial maxine
the eighth Now in this one valley
there is an area of 250,000 acres being
irrigated. All the orange groves in tie
state could be placed in the V LEY
and occupy but two-fifths of the pres
ent irrigated area, while there remains
to be brought under cultivation at
some time in the future about 10000
additional acres.
The average farm contains 100 acres
but the tendency is toward subdivision,
and with cotton the work of divisio
will proceed rapidly, and 250,000 acres
devoted to such industries should bring
a rural population of $4,000 and an
urban population of as manv more,
while fruits and gardens should sup
port population on the basis of
other sections of Southern California
of 100000.
The climate of the valley is as near
perfection as can. be found from Oc-
tober to March 1 in the average year.
The rainfall averages but two inches
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-20

mary states and having had a wide
diVergerc ce of experience, and they nat
urally tried to carry out the lessons
they LaG learned elsewhere.
The extension of Los Angeles into
territory formerly occupied by dairies
made a great demand for a new dairy
country, and this led to the shipment
of many cattle to Imperial valley and
the building up of a dairy industry
there tnat has already made Imperial
county the leading butter producing
county ir California, while the indus
tly is still growing at rapid rate.
Beef pork and mutton We're always
shipped from the east to meet the de-
man,:s of the state, and the abun-
dance CT grain and pasturage in I'm
perial valley made that a great fat
tening section, with the result that
great and increasing portion of the
meats consumed in Southern Calfor-
ni9 is produced in this new section.
The Cantaloupe industry sprang into
existence suddenly, two years ago
reaching an acreage of 1900. This
was a greater quantity of melons than
the markets would assimilate, and the
acreage has settled down to about
$500.
Many vineyards were planted and
the grapes are ready for market early
in June, leading other districts by
HitIG llltl c lilOUlll Inc VI
this fruit produced is excellent.
Citrus fruits have been tried, and it
il evident a new orange district is to
be developed here. Barring nursery
stock, the trees have gone through the
present unusually cold winter without
damage. The fruit grown in the val
ley is mature in November, being high
ly colored, of fine texture and remark.
ebly sweet at that time, making it
especially fitted for the early trade.
Among the many crops that have
been experimental with, one of the
first was Egyptian cotton, and the be-
lief from that time prevailed that
cotton stood a chance cf becoming
one of the big products of the valley
But Egyptian cotton was not accli-
mated, and the government was then
but beginning the work, still in prog
ress, of building up an Egyptian or
long staple cotton which would thrive
in the arid southwest.
This crop has never been produced
in this section on a commercial scale,
and will not be during the coming sea-
son, though it is believed the time Is
near at hand for extensive planting
of the governments selected seed.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-20

with arroWweed, the whole aggregation
of things unusual that went into the
building was the greatest and grand
est on earth to them, because it was
home, their home, even though it gath
cred the dust and even though their
muscles ached with the building.
How hopeful they were, and how
greedily they turned the abundant
water upon the soil and saw the first
crop rush upward, tickled to death to
at last get a foothold on this fertile
soil and under the inspiring rays of
this sun.
But capital is the fulcrum on which
the lever labor rests in moving the
universe, and these people who came
into Imperial valley in the earliest
days were almost without capital.
Consequently they had little leverage
on affairs and development proceeded
less rapidly than it would otherwise.
There being no leverage, everything
had to be done by brute force. Cap
ital had first to be created out of the
Sanu dunes and the Sediment-laden
water.
The pioneer period here was short,
but that period everywhere and under
all circumstances is trying to man and
woman.
The first successes were with grain,
then with alfalfa and dairy COWS and
Ct ickens. Then the Cantaloupe indus
try gained a foothold and finally cot
ton has come to the front as another
great staple, and as these industries
have developed they have been ac-
cCml unied by growth of the institu-
ons of civilization, the schools being
he Lroudest product of the enterprise
of the people.
There are about twenty-five school
houses in country districts, while the
towns raise this to above thirty, with
five high schools and a collegiate in
stitute to be added to the number, the
Iml erial high school buildings having
just been completed at cost of about
S600C0 and Holtville having an equally
nnC building under way.
The settlement of the valley made
towns a necessity, and Imperial, still
the leading commercial center, came
first, followed by Brawley, Calexico,
Eoliville, Heber and Ell Centro, the
LITTER of which was made county seat
when Imperial county was established.
The growth of the several industries
cf the valley has been an interesting
sublecr of study. Imperial valley has
been Ioorled with those coming from
Los Angeles herald., 1910-02-20
BY EDGAR +. HOWE,
Editor of the Imperial Daily Standard

Ten years ago the author of this article
industrial editor" of The Herald, made a
tour of the Colorado desert, including what
is now known as Imperial valley, and told
the people of Los Angeles for the first time
of the steps then being taken to reclaim the
desert. On drive of ninety miles through
Imperial valley he saw but two men, sur
veyOrs. and there was not house With
sixty miles. Now that valley has more land
under irrigation than all the remainder of
Southern California combined 1t has a
population of 10000 persons, constitutes its
own county and has a quarter of a million
dollars invested in school property. A year
after writing of the valley for The Herald,
Mr.. Howe resigned from the staff of this
paper and has since been identified with I'm
perial valley, and it is especially fitting that
he should now recite in these columns the
wonderful story of a decade of developm ent.
The forum. [volume] (Springfield, Ill.) 1904-192?, 1910-02-12
SATURDAY FEBRUARY II, 1910. $50 A MONTH
East End Notes.

The people are well in this end
of town this week for which we
are always thankful. Mrs Pride
is not feeling SO vel at thus writ
iug. Marguerite Slater has left
Us again. The boys are a little
lonesome
A numb Der Of our bys and girls
are attending the Manual Train.
lug school, and are singing high
notes Of lis praise.
Mrs Susan Davis, of N 4 h
street, is wishing in this end Of
town at this writing
Mrs. Anna White visited in
Glenarm. this week. She re
ports a fine time.
Mrs. Etla Harvey will make a
business trip 10 ST. Louis > ttur.
day. After she returns hair
dressing will take place at 1903.
We are watching RUBY MnchalI
yet, We don't Want him TO gel
away for he is the star prtcher
for the Merchant Blacks Robt.
CansIer is watching him for he Is
expecting 10 catch him this sum
mer. Bul they say Boo likes the
Wheatty girl, 100.
We are off to a political meet
ing tonight. We are better sat
istied. Now We are jubllant over
our candidate. We are going to
shove him over the plate says
the east end man.