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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13
A BIG CYCLONE IN
SOMERSET
Several Buildings Struck
By Lightning :
Trees Uprooted, Cottages at Lake.
wood Damaged in the Strongest
Wind Known Here for Several
Years.

The intense heat wave broke Thurs
day with a bang" when the fiercest
thunderstorm accompanied by wind
swept over this section damaging
nearly everything in its course. Much
timber land was damaged, the wind
tearing large trees from their roots.
At Lakewood many of the trees were
torn up, thrown across the cottages
and several of the cottages were
thrown from their underpinning. The
telephone and telegraph wires were
put out of commission in all direc-
tions. There were five barAs and
sheds unroofed between Skowhegan
and East Madison. The Somerset
Worsted mill at East Madison was so
disturbed by the wind that the ma
chinery had to be stopped. The sta
bic at George Sampson's cottage was
blown down and several squares of
glass knocked from the cottage. Two
barns owned by Lester Stevens were
blown down in Cornville. The barn
of Fred Hovey was unroofed in Ca
naan the lightning struck Ed Will
liams' barn and Charles Fosters but
they were not burned Roofs from
the barns of George Hubbard and
Wilson Fitzgerald and Pet Gleason
and Fred Barnes were blown off. In
Norridgewock the farm buildings
owned by John Knox were destroyed
by lightning Munroe Brown while
holding his boy was struck by light
ming and it was reported that they
were killed, but this story was dis
credited. The buildings of John
Harris between here and Norridge-
wock were totally destroyed by
lightning, this being a new set of
buildings. The farm buildings on
the Madison road owned by Arthur
Painter were burned.
This storm came from the west
about 1 p. N. In fifteen minutes
after the first signs of it, it had
struck Norridgewock. 1t swept along
the river for way and appeared to
take narrow sweep through the
northern part of the county to Solon.
The mail carriers on two of the
routes nearly lost their lives. Verne
Wiley was about five miles from
Skowhegan in Cornyille. When the
shower came the wind took him, his
carriage and horse, topping them all
into the ditch. Norris Cleveland was
returning from his trip to East Mad
son when the wind took his carriage
blowing it into the ditch. A great
deal of hay that was ready to be
hauled in was irrevocably strewn
over the fields and roads, and in
many places large tumbles of hay
were carried to the top of telephone
wires. A large show tent in Show
hegan was blown down. Nearly ev-
cry road leading out of Skowhegan
was blocked by falling trees.
One of the greatest losses to the
farmer was from falling apples and
the destruction to the orchards.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

Alonzo Richardson next week will
observe his ninety-first birthday. He
is one of the Oldest citizens in the
town and during his lifetime has been
one of the most remarkable men of
the county. For forty-five years he
taught school and has married about
fifty couples. For twenty-five years
he was newspaper correspondent. He
was born in Belgrade. His grand
father was the third man to settle in
the town. He moved to Skowhegan
when he was nine years old. 1t was
Milburn then. He was married in
1876 to Prudence F. Ames of Show
hegan. She died about three years
ago. He has always enjoyed remark
able health. The celebration Of his
birthday will be quiet but many of his
friends and neighbors plan to cell on
him and send him post cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Boiler, who
have been visiting their son and fam
lily of this place, returned to their
home in Jamaica Plains, Mass, last
Saturday. This was their first visit
to Maine, and while here Mrs. Boiler
caught a six-pound bass at Lake
wood.
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NEW ROAD At SEB0OM0OK.
Great Northern Paper 60. Building
Automobile and Traction Car Line
OF 80 Miles.

A few days ago G b. FairgrieYes
arrived home from Seboomook, Kineo,
where he had been to attend the
sportsmen's Association Meeting.
Great changes are going on around
Seboomook and Kineo at present.
Captain Goliath, owner nd proprietor
of the Seboomook hotel, has lived
there seventeen years and when he
went there. there was hardly more
than a logging path. When Mr.. Fair
grieyes was there a few days ago
Captain Goliath took him for a drive
with a party In his Bar Harbor buck
board, a distance OF four miles from
the Seboomook hotel. They went oy-
er piece OF road that was as
good as any road In Maine This
road is being built by the Great
Northern Paper Company and is TO
extend thirty miles. It is to go from
Seboomook to st. Combs on the old
Canada road The road will be used
for automobiles and traction cars. The
company have near Seboomook two
barns - by 50 feet They have So6
head of hogs and 500 horses running
loose near Seboomook. These hors-
es are used in the winter by the com
pany for logging purposes. The com
psny also have 100 acres of cleared
land near there with a good crop OF
hay to be harvested. 1t is worth
ones while to take trip to Seboo-
nook
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

There was a runaway through Wa
ter street Tuesday night of pair
of horses hitched to a hayrack and
a horse rake behind that. The team
owned by Warren Brown was stand
ing near the railroad crossing. The
evening train coming in frightened the
horses and they went into dead run.
A man standing near Frank Buck
nam's store ran out into the road to
stop them but they sheered to one
side toward the other side of the
street, barely escaping Forrest Good
wins automobile which was standing
In front of the First National bank.
The rake hit the bridge tearing 1t from
the rack and nearly demolishing It,
The horses ran across the bridges
without any serious damage.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

July 7, 1911.
am in receipt of resolutions from
Skowhegan Grange and Somerset Po-
mona Grange In which the establish
ment of parcels post Is urged.
| am very glad to get the senti-
ments from these two organizations
and likewise glad to reply that | am
heartily in accord Herewith. l have
advocated for years the adoption of
a measure of this kind by Congress
and believe that relief from the ex-
tortions practised by the express
companies can be secured thereby.
Happily there is indication that
law will be enacted at the next reg
ular session of Congress which will
apply a satisfactory remedy to the
evils now existing and it will be a
great pleasure for me to support any
meritorious measure which will eX-
tend privileges and economies to our
people of Maine in carrying on this
manner of business dealings at
distance.
Hoping that | may have an oppor-
tunity to serve you in this matter in
due season. / beg leave to remain,
Very truly yours,
S. w. GOULD.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

E. F. Hitchings, assistant profess
sor of horticulture at the University
of Maine, will give a public demon
stration in orchard renovation at
Eaton Mountain farm, Tuesday, Aug.
l. This will include pruning, treat
ment of canker, top-working, eultiya-
ton, methods of fertilization and
winter protection. The precise hour
will be announced later. All inter
ested are cordially invited to attend.
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CARD OF THANKS.

The relatives of Frank Thompson
take this method of expressing their
heartfelt thanks to his neighbors and
friends for their many kindnesses at
the time of his recent death; also for
the beautiful floral offerings.
Athens, Me, July 10, 1911.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our friends fol
the kindness shown us and for the
floral gifts, in our recent bereavement
Mrs. William Grondin,
Mrs. Sarah Grondin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Grondin,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grondin,
Mrs. J. A. GenereiuX,
Mrs. A. o. Roberts,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Grondin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

Keep the goslings confined in wet
weather and cut green grassy sods
and put in the pen
Red and white Valentine bunch
beans are hardy and may be sown
just as soon as the ground is warm
and dry.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13
TAX PAYERS ASSESS.
Ed q MILLS
Rate is z Mills More on
a Dollar Over 1910
The Largest Individual Taxpayer OF
Town Is Miss Louise COburn, Who
Is to Pay $1,S19.51.

The valuation of the town of Show
hegin for 1911 has been completed by
the selectmen which is as follows:
Real estate, resident. $2,651 900. For
1910 it was s2,52S,580. Real estate,
nonresident. $232,455. For 1910 it
was $307,915. Total real estate, ST.
ss3,455. For 1910, $2S36, ,495. Person
al estate, resident. 1927 ,905. For 1910,
1894, ,935. Personal estate, non-resi-
dent, $74,155. Total personal estate,
s1.OO2 ,060. For 1910, 1892 800. Assess
ment, sS9,954.33. For 1910, $50, 1880.
The re- te cf taxation is % mills. Last
year 20 mills. The largest individual
taxpayer is Miss Louise Coburn who
is assessed $1,S19.51.
Following is list of the taxpayers
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13
CARD OF THANKS.

| hereby wish to present my sincere
thanks to all my friends and neigh
bors for their great liberality in help
ing me so handsomely to recuperate
my recent loss by lightning.
Yours very truly,
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Cornville, July 10, 1911.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

Damp floors are always sure to
give poultry roup or some other dis
ease.
Good layers bequeath their powers
10 their offspring.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

1t is not SO much matter of breed
as II is the way the hens are handled
that makes them prolific layers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

There is little use trying to keep
turkey chicks on a limited range.
They love to walk, and also to roost
In the open.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

To have strictly first-class egg pro-
ducers, 1t Is necessary that they be
bred exclusively for that purpose.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13

A carefully made, roomy nest of
hay with a osd grass or grass bottom
forms, in my estimation, the best kind
of nest for sitting.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-13
Representative Gould on Parcel Post.

In letter to the secretary of the
skowhegan Grange Congressman S.
w. Gould writes the following on
Parcel Post:
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LYRIC THEATER.

It must have been extremely grat- flying to the artists now appearins at the popular Lyric Theater to be greeted with the spontaneous ap- plause from the crowded audiences who demanded continuous recalls and thereby repeating their triumphs of Little Rock
 Tine Burton Sisters present tab Ibid playlet that introduces var. iety of offerings which includes a dissertation of "Woman's Rights', a number of graceful dances and .~e singing of the song entitled "Poor Old Maid all of which was exeeut- ed in most artistls manner.
 The Bowery Trio have line of comedy that is entirely original and Is on tine knock-em off the seat war; iety. Their singing is feature, both solo and ensemble their harmoniza- ton is perfect and the rendition Of Killarney" the signal for repeated recalls.
 The motion pictures are varied and interesting and includes Pathe's pic. torial review of the worlds prnci pal happenings. The one entitled. "Tlhe Freshet', depicts the bursting of a dam and the heroine and her child rescued whilst floating down the swift rushing stream, aad is most spectacular and exciting.
 The announcement that Santa Claus would appear on Saturday afternoon and receive the dhi'drhns request for Christmas gifts has caused some impatient youngsters to anticipate Saturday by sending them in now, To- days mali bringing several requests. iC.a Monday afternoon Santa Claus assisted by his wife, will present ev- cry child with an Xmas gift.
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coeURNs' GREATER MINISTRIES

A wide awake, roilicking, rousing show Coburn's Greater Minstrels re- turns each season, bigger, better and more welcome. Courteous manage ment, energetic perGormers, the lat est in song, story and laughing hits. there is never a dull moment in this big show.
 There may be larger in quantity, but no better n quality than this company of gentlemanly appearing minstrels, and there Is not a more Imaginable, enjoyable, clean cut per- formance to be found thaa that fur nished by Manager Coburn and his men. Everything is new this year, people, music, jokes and settings, and it is the best company ever carried by this popular manager, Charley Gano, the principal funny man, is worth the price alone, and is a whole show in himself. Don't miss the big show next Monday at the Auditor ium. Special Christmas matinee.
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An1uSementS
AT THE PRINCESS.

1t would be hard indeed to find the man. woman or child who could coaseientiously find fault with the show at the Princess theater the last half of the week, and with the Gus Sun minstrels and the Nhirling Erffords. combined with the four ex- cellent vaudeville acts the minstrel boys put on before closing the show with their picturesque oriental first part, there is one highly commend able feature following another in rapid succession.
 Gus Sun is conceded to be one oi the most successful vaudeville agents in the United States today and his present prominence in this line ot theatrical amusement is due to the fact that he looked after the little details. The things that seemed too trivial to others to bother with he regarded as important, so it was to be expected that musicse organiza- tion carrying the insignia of the Sun office, and stamped with the genial Gus appreciation would be as we'll nigIh perfect in the time given 1t as money and sincere effort could make it, and that is what the Sun Minstrels represent.
 The usual routine found in first part minstrel show is given, and is is of more than ordinary interest, | closing with a burlesque band that was about the most successfully hu- morous travesty on music the Prin- cess has had in months.
 In the s'olioA of this show are found the Three Musical Brittons, & trio of very clever musicians; the Victor ia Singing Five and act that had 10 respond to many encores, Tom Pow 1 ell ole of the wittiest and most nat ural blaokfaee comedians here this season-and that Is saying a great deal, for there have been some of the best at the Princess, but Tom takes the blue ribbon.
 Another feature that demands rec oenition in the Three Whirling Erf- lords, the most thrilling and hand somely costumed aerial act in yaude vile. Two very pretty and daring young ladees of graceful and at
 eractiye physique and without trace of fear, perform feats that thrill and delight one as they go I whirling through the air, being as- sisted in their routine by man dress ed in flaming red and presenting a striking and most realistic counter part of Mephisto. Their parapher- nalia is as unique as the act Is Aa- teresting and wonderful The man takes his seat in metal framework let down from the overhanging bor. | ders, the center support of which is metal rod, to which Is attached the ordinary bicycle seat, NS0dles and pedals. He Literally rides" this contrivance, while beneath him hang ing to their teeth and whirling through the air without other support the young ladies are whirled about the stage with great rapidity The but terfly dance was picture. and the entire act most .commendable This is show that one cannot fall to see without realizing it's great worth and popularity.
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1.-THE GIRL OF THE
 GOLDEN WEsT.g

Citizens of Hot Springs and the neighborhood are so used to being told of it's size, greatness and pros perity and progress, that only few of them realize that in some respect it lacks little, but those who have had to journey to other cities to enjoy the largest forms of musical entertainment have peculiar reasons to know of its short comings
 It may not, therefore, be amiss to call special attention that for at least one day this year Hot Springs will be decidedly on the map in musical way. with one performance of Henry W. Savage's English Grand Opera Company in Puccinis latest and greatest opera, "The Girl of the Golden Vest 7
 Not since Mir. Savage brought ,o this city his transcondent and beauti- ful Madame Butterfly production, have the tlheaters of Hot Spripgs sheltered an event of such musical magnitude. The large cast of dis tinguished artists, the we'll known soloists who have charmed music lovers of European and American and MT. Savage's orchestra, conducted by Giorge Polacco. Alfred Moulten and Alberto Dimboni. three of the worlds famous meastros, are all fea- lures that mark it as an event apart To accommodate the immense grand opera orchestral body, the first two rows will have to be removed, thus reducing the seating capacity of the theater by so much.
 The event will nc doubt be gala one. Society will show itself in that splendor that is peculiarly operatic for grand opera in all cltmes and all places is a place where there will go to hear, like also to be seen Pa trons of the opera vill do both them
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WARNING ORDER.

WARNING ORDER. In the Garland Chancery Court. Thomas N. Cain, Plaintiff,
 Against Roxie Cain. Defendant. The defendant, Roxie Cain. is warn- ed to appear Tn this court within 90 days and answer the complaint oi the plaintiff.
 Given under my hand and seal oi said Court on this 24th day of No vember. 1911.
 H A. wHITTINGToN. Clerk. By S. J. Erickson. D. C. I. A. LYONS, Atty al 'I.item.
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selves and others 8 favor by coming early.
 This attraction witt appear at the Auditorium tonight.
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FOR COUNTY CLERK.

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Charles H. Davis as candidate for the office of county and probate clerk of Garland county. sup- ject to the action of the democratic primary.
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FOR CITY ATTORNEY

The Sentinel Record Is authorized to announce Leo Mclaughlin as candidate for city attorney for the city of Hot Springs, his candidacy being subject to the action of the democratic primaries
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Announcements
FOR CONGRESSMAN

me sentinel-Record is authorized .o announce Hon. W. H. Martin as a candi- uale Tor congress, subject to the action oi the Democratic primaries.
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The Sentinel Record is authorized 10 announce Ali Wilmington as cands- date for reelection to the office or circuit and chancery clerk of Garland ea,nty subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Harry S. Whipkey as a candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward, subject to the action Of the democratic primaries.
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FOR CONSTABLE

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Billy Finn as candi- date for constable of Hot Springs township, subject to the action Of the democratic primaries.
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Mrs !. H. Barry left yesterday for Bowling Green to spend the hoIi- day period visiting relatives.
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FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

The SentinelRecord is authorized 10 announce Harry Westcott as a candidate for representative of Car land county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Will McLausihlin as a candidate for alderman from the Sec ond ward. subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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The Sentinel Record is authorized to annonnce Frank Mccann as candi- date for the office of collector for Garland County, subject to the action or the democratic primaries.
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FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Robert Mooney as can didate for county and probate judge of Garland county, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
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FOR CIRCUIT CLERK

The Sentinel Record is authorized to snnounee Abe sulenberger as candi- date for circuit and chancery ciefk' subject to the action Of the democratic primaries.
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FOR TREASURER

The Sentinel Record is authorized to sna,,nee Allen Hotehkiss as candi-
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The Sentinel Record .s authorized to Jesse Murphy as a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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FOR CITY CLERK

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce James R. fiousiey as q cafsa:- date for city clerk of Hot Springs. sub- ject to the action of the democratic primary.
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The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Harry Dougherty as a candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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FOR ASSESSOR

Tho Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Garland Van Sycle as a candidate for tax assessor of Gar land county, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce H. Weimar as candi- date for reelection as alderman fr~' the Fifth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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FOR COUNTY COLLECTOR

The sentnel- Record is authorized to announce Evander T. Housley as candidate for collector of Garland county. subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Jack Goodine for alder man from the Sixth ward, subject 10 the action of the democratic primary election.
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date for county treasurer, subject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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FOR SHERIFF

The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Charles c. Webb as candi- date for sheriff of Garland county, sub ject to the action of the democratic primaries.
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FOR ALDERMAN.

The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce J B. Rigsbee as candi- date for alderman from the Fourth ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Chris Ledwidge as a candidate for alderman from the Sixth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Jack Goodine for alder man from the Sixth ward, subject 10 the action of the democratic primary election.
 The Record is authorized to announce Dr. L. R. Ellis as a candidate for reelection as alder man from the First ward, subject 10 the action of the democratic primary.
 The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce Harry Dougherty as q candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward. subject to the action of the democratic primaries
 The Sentinel Record is authorized to announce H. Weimar as 8 candi- date for reelection as alderman fr- the Fifth ward, subject to the action Of the democratic primary. The Sentinel-Record is authorized to announce Karl Mendel as candi- date TOT alderman from tine First ward, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Se1tinel-Record is authorized to announce Will McLaushlin as q candidate for alderman from the Sec ond ward. subject to the action oi the democratic primaries.
 
 The Sentinel-Record Is authorized ] to announce Harry s. Whipkey as { I candidate for alderman from the Fourth ward, subject to the action O the democratic primaries. !, Mrs !. H. Barry left yesterdal for Bowling Green to spend the hoIi day period visiting relatives