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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-27
Encouragement From Texas

Last Saturday Texas voted upon
state wide prohibition. With one ex-
ception the vote was the largest ever
cast in the history of the state. I'm
official returns indicate that the
"wets" won by 2 margin Of about one
per cent In total vote of nearly
half million AS the previous ma
jority for county option was nearly
fifteen times as great when the vote
was taken few years ago, the work
ers of statewide prohibition feel
greatly encouraged.
The experience of Texas is of In
terest to us here in several ways.
First it shows what may be accom-
plished by a stay at home vote. VI
course there were more than the
needed 5000 voters who would have
voted for prohibition, IF-but their
votes were not registered, so they
didn't count. The stay at home vote
September IL Is the worst hazard in
this whole fight for keeping the saloon
an outlaw. Sentiment will be all very
we'll, but 1t will take actual votes to
do the business.
Then too this Texas election is Of
interest in view of all that our es-
teemed contemporaries try to tell us
about the beauties of local option.
Most of the 248 counties of Texas
were already dry" but there were
several plague spots on the map. The
absolute unfairness of the system that
permits one community to maintain
what the surrounding people consider
nuisances, was not lost on the voters
of the Lone Star state. 1t made some
forty-odd thousand of them change
their votes the first time they had
chance, and 1t almost gave Texas
what Maine has for so many years en-
joyed. Texas is looking forward, not
back, and If the voters of Maine live
up to their opportunities in Septem-
Der, the world will recognize that we
are all facing that same way.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-27
NOTICE of FoRECLoUsURE.

Whereas Kate Bean. then of Madi-
I'D q day Of f,,f July 1907 mortgaged to
ster farm In Moscow in said county
bounded north by land formerly owned
or occupied by Patrick Cahill; east by
land of 8. A. Dinsmore; south by land
owned or occupied by John Cahill;
west by Jackson Brook. containing
ninety-six acres more or less and be-
Ing the same decided to the said Kate
Bean by Mabel vittum. said mortgage
deed was duly recorded in the Somer-
set Registry of Deeds August 10. 1907
In Book 2s3,. Page 81, and whereas the
of February, A, D. 1910, assigned and
transferred said mortgage to Oren o.
vittum and Fred A. Vittum. co-part-
ners in business under the firm name
of o. o. Vittum Son. Which said as
signment Is duly recorded in said Reg
istry of Deeds, February 10th A. D.
1910, in Book 800, Page 2s9, and
whereas the conditions of said mort
gage has been broken. now therefore
by reason of the breach of condition
thereof we claim foreclosure of said
mortgage.
Dated this z5th July, A D. 1911.
OREN o. VITTUM,
FRED A. vITTUM 3w30
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BUILDINGS BURNED.
Davis FarR1, Owned by Victor Beau
chard, in COrnyille, Struck by
Lightning.

In a heavy thunderstorm with
torrent of rain here Saturday fore
noon the farm buildings on the Davis
farm in Cornyille, owned and occu-
pied by Victor Beauchard, were struck
by lightning and destroyed. The
bolt hit the gable end of the barn and
everything in 1t including several tons
of hay and a flock of hens burned.
But very little of the furniture in
the house was saved. The estimated
loss is $500 There was an insur-
ance of $500. Mr.. Beauchard was
in the barn at the time but suffered
no injury.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-27
Terrible Suffering
Eczema AN over Rabv's Body.

"When my baby was four months
old his face broke out with eczema,
and at sixteen months OF age, his face,
hands and arms were In a dreadful
state. The eczema spread all over his
body. We had to put mask or cloth
over his face and tie up his hands.
Finally we gave him Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla and in few months he was en-
tirely cured. Today he Is healthy
boy" Mrs. Inez Lewis, Barring. Maine.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures blood dis
eases and builds up the system.
Get 1t today In usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called oaroatabo.
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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. 80 Madison Avenue.
Telephone. 1888.

Morning service at 10.45 with SER
mon by the pastor. IL o'clock Sunday
school, 6 p. m. Y. p. 8. c. E.
Midsummer rally day. All mem
bers of the church and congregation
are especially urged to be present at
the services July 80. The subject of
the morning sermon will be appropri
ate to the occasion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-07-27

During the summer months moth
ers of young children should watch
for any unnatural looseness of the
bowels. When given prompt atten-
ton at this time serious trouble may
be avoided. Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can
always be depended upon. For sale
by all dealers.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Circus-Sparks
Notices-Daniel Lewis.
Notice-Loring Sanborn.
Notwithstanding Factory
Wented--Walter w Crosby.
Bankruptcy Petitions. e. Hewey.
Mark Down Sale-Walter T. Ordway.
In Making a Noise-Sewell W. Smith
Electrical Appliances-Skowh Electric
Co.
We Furnish Homes-Atherton Furni-
ture Co.
Good Old Summer Time-Dinsmore &
Bickford.
Fire, Smoke and Water Sale-Skowhe-
gan Department Store.
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SEVENTH DAY ADvENTTsTs.

Mission on corner of Madison av-
enue and Russell street. Sabbath
School at p. m. Saturday. Meeting
Sunday evening at 7.3o p. m. Prayer
and praise services Tuesday and FRI
day evening at 7.s0. The public is
cordially invited.
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CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
F. L. Hayward, Pastor
Residence, Is Island Avenue.

Morning service at 1915. Temper
ance sermon, Why Think Maine will
Retain Her Prohibitory Law" Sunday
school at 10. Epworth League at 6.
p. M, short address followed by
social service.
Monday 100 p. m. first quarterly
Conference. presided over by Rev. G..
D. Holmes.
Thursday evening unite with other
churches in w. C. T. U. service at
Grange hall.
Thursday evening, 1880, general
prayer meeting.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society. Msdi-
1ect, Life" The reading rooms are
open Wednesday afternoons from 23o
to s.
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BOYS

A TREASURE CHEST. full Of
hundreds of dollars in hard cash
The TRAIL to it, any wideawake
boy can follow. Don't worry any
longer where to get real money
or whatever article you want.
Come to me and get 1t. Parents
Investigate for this self-same
ROAD has led many a boy to a
bank account. Come with your
boy II you choose Come early.
F. w. Buchanan. Skowhegan, Me.
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FIRST BAPTTST CHURCH.
Robert Morris, Pastor.
Residence. "a Main Street.
Telephone. 1892.

Morning service at 1045 with ser
mon by the pastor. Subject, THE East
Window"
The church will be closed during
August for a vacation.
ject, Love" The reading rooms are
Prayer meeting at 730 Thursday
evening.
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CVERYBODY,C
&-A-COLUMN ~

Advertisements in this column not
to exceed FIVE lines inserted once for
20 cents. four times for SO cents. Each
additional line Ave cents. In comput--
Ing lines reckon on an average OF
words. Stamps taken.
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Church Notes
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
eenjamin B. Merrill, Pastor.
Asidence, 11s Main st.
Telephone. 1918.

Morning service at 1915. Sunday
school at H. Y. p. S. C. E. at 6
O'Clock.
Prayer meeting this evening at
7.3e.
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BIRTHS.

Madison--July 81, to the wife of
Louis Ingraham, son.
San Diego. Calif.--July 25. to the
wife of Coburn s. Marston. a daugh-
ter
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DEATHS.

At Madison-July 10, Lawrence
Pooler aged II years, months, %
days.
AT Madison-July II. VIM J. McCar-
ty, aged 10 years, 9 months.
Hinckley-July %, Mrs. Orlando
Bowman. aged IT years.
Hartland-Mrs. Mary Stedman.
Solon-July IA, John H. Roweil.
. Oakland-George A. Dennis, aged
2 years.
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MARRIAGES.

Cambridge-July IL, by Rev. T. e.
and Miss Mertie Hall of Athens.
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Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
JOE 0'TO0LE OF GRAND FORKS
DIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON
WELL KNOWN HERE.

Joseph O'Toole, aged 81 years, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick O'Toole of
Crystal, died at st. Michael's hospital
in Grand Forks late Sunday afternoon
of fever The diseased was taken ill
about month ago, but continued at
his work travelling for the M. Rumley
company. He gradually grew worse
and was brought to this citv about
three weeks ago suffering from typhoid
fever. In spite of medical assistance
and care, he gradually became weaker
and the end came Sunday afternoon.
Joseph O'Toole was born At Crystal.
where his parents are oil pioneers,
aSing settled in that city ia 1879. He
wo. tho eldest of nine chi'':en, six
brothers and two sisters, who together
with his parents and host Of friends
survive to mourn his loss. The re-
mains were taken to Crystal yesterday
morning where the funeral will be held
today.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
EXHIBITORS FROM THIS STATE
HAVE GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO
MAKE SHOWING AT ST. PAUL.

North Dakota exhibitors who have
products at the st. Paul products
show will have an opportunity of com
peting for several fine cups, the follow
ing being offered by the state:
Cup for best exhibit by individual,
commercial club or county in North
Dakota, offered by the Great Northern
railway.
Cup for best bushel Of wheat grown
in North Dakota and shown at the
North Dakota state exhibit, the ex-
hibit of the Red River valley, the
Lake region or the Missouri slope dis
plays, offered by the st. Paul Associa-
ton of Commerce.
Cup for the best sample of flax
grown in North Dakota or Montana in
connection with the state exhibit or in
any North Dakota or Montana section
al exhibit, offered by the Northern Pa
cific railway.
Cup for best sample of barley grown
in orth Dakota or Montana, offered
by the Northern Pacific railway.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

that had to be changed and the matter
was left in the hands of the city at
torney.
The report of the police magistrate
was accepted.
Alderman Miller made motion that
the bonds for the new municipal light
plant of $4,000 be floated and bids
advertised for the same, the opening of
said bids to take place at the regular
January meeting the bidders to &C.
company each bid with two per cent of
the total amount Of the bonds. The
motion was seconded by Alderman Cal
Than and after due consideration by
the council was unanimously voted on,
each member voting yea.
Alderman Newgard, in a short talk
to the council, explained the situation
of the west side residents regarding
the city mail service and urged the
council to take steps to provide the
streets with proper name boards, see
that each resident number their houses
and take the matter OF mail delivery
up with the postal authorities. On mo-
tion of Alderman Halgren to have the
street and alley committee attend to
this with full power to act the council
voted unanimously in favor Of it. The
committee will set about right away
to see that the motion is carried out
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

and it will only be matter Of short
time until the residents Of that section
of the city will be receiving their mail
delivered to their door each day the
same as they do in the downtown dis
tricts.
The report of the committees in re-
CARDS to the establishing Of a city
wood and feed yard made their report
last nigh tand Chairman Miller of the
committee stated that they thought
such a move would be unadvisable at
this time and the matter was indef-
nately postponed. The drinking foun-
tain ordinance met with the same fate
after the report of Chairman Wineman.
One member of the committee, however,
asked for another month to consider
the matter and it was laid on the ia
BILE.
G. A. Stotlar presented the council
last night with proposed ordinance
granting to the Stotlar company if
ty year franchise to maintain and OPP
crate street car line on the streets
of the city, but owing to the decision
of the council that such weighty mat
ter should be seriously considered be-
fore any move be taken, the question
was not taken up. Mr.. Stotlar read
the ordinance proposed to several mem
| bers Of the council after adjournment.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
WILL ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON
BONDS FOR A MUNICIPAL PLANT

The December meeting of the city
was held last night with all
members present excepting Aldermen
Green and Hanson, the latter coming
in before the close. Besides the audit.
ing and allowing of bills, many other
important business matters came up
and received attention.
The matter Of letting the contract
for the plumbing and heating Of the
new fire hall was taken up. The bids
were varified and the contract was
awarded to the Devils Lake Plumb
ing & Heating Co. One bid was lower
than this firm but owing to a clause in
the bid which was not complied with,
it was not considered.
The acceptance of the surety bonds
of the Devils Lake Plumbing & Heat.
ing Co. and the James Stenson Co. were
considered and on motion accepted.
A motion to confirm the last special
sidewalk assessment as the city engi-
neer had fled it was considered and
after some discussion was voted upon
and filed with the taxes
A letter received by the city auditor
from the Minnesota Loan & Trust Co.
was taken up. The letter was in re-
gard to the new building bonds. There
was some error in the papers made out
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
THE MAKER OF HAPPY HOMES
HAS A CLEVER SCHEME BOUND
TO PLEASE.

E. w. Gilbertson, the maker Of hap
Ply homes, has another sensational
scheme that will be presented to the
holiday shoppers and is bound to win
favor. Mr.. Gilbertson has secured a
Shetland pony which will be given to
the boy or girl who has the most
votes secured by the purchase of hol-
iday furniture. The idea is clever
one and should win favor in Devils
Lake.
A carload Of iron and brass beds
has been secured by Mr.. Gilbertson,
the new beds are an innovation in
that they represent mahogany, birds
eye maple, walnut and oak. This is the
latest creation in iron and brass beds
and the paint is scarcely dry on the
invention when it can be secured at
Gilbertson' g.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

The past few days of fine weather
has given many of the farmers cha.ce
ir get at their threshlng and has I.rp,
some Others from doing any. In some
places the flax has laid on the ground
in the snow and the thawing condi-
ton has made it impossible for anyone
to thresh it, but where the grain has
been out Of the snow the good weather
has furnished an excellent opportunity
to get at it.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
IF GIVING MY LIFE WOULD BRING BACK THE
LIVES Of THOSE LOST WOULD GLADLY DE-
SAYS JAMES B. MNAMARA IN STATEMENT

Special to The World:
Los Angeles, CAL, Dec. 5.-Judge
Walter v. Bordwell sentenced the Nc
Namara brothers today, James B. he
ing sentenced to imprisonment Tor fif-
cen years. In the case Of John J.,
announcement was made Of plea for
,clemency, the claim being brought out
that the McNamaras had furnished
valuable information to assist in the
Investigation. John, however, was SER
fenced to 10 years The plan now is to
serve summons and have the McNa-
maras before the federal grand jury
now In session here.
As expected, the McNamaras told
the court what they had already told
the district attorney, Of which there
is considerable Of vast consequence.
Il is supposed that both acted under
orders from men higher up. according
to statement issued this afternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
SECURED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN
THE GRAND FORKS CONNER
CIAL CLUB.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 5-Eighty
new members were secured by the cam
paign teams for the Grand Forks Com
mercial club this morning. The eighty
members. were secured in two hours.
This brings the club membership up to
AL. The purpose Of the campaign is to
reach the 600 mark.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
CURIOUS BITS
OF HISTORY
JOHN HENRY'S ATTEMPT TO
DISRUPT THE UNION,
BY A. w. MACY.


The Embargo Act, which was
enacted shortly before the out
break Of the war Of 1912, was
very unpopular in New England,
as it interfered greatly with the
commerce Of that section. Sir
James Craig, governor of Can
ada, employed one John Henry,
an lrishman by birth but a nat
uraIized American citizen, to go
to Boston and ascertain whether
the discomfort was sufficient to
make it probable that New Eng
land would care to sever its
connection with tire Union and
line up with Canada. Henry re-
manned in Boston three months,
but as no pay for his expenses
and services was forthcoming.
he went to Washington and Of
fered his documents for sale to
the government authorities.
The President allowed him $780,
600 out Of the secret service
fund, and sent him to France In
the employ OF the government.
When the documents were laid
before congress they made 4
great sensation. England claim
cd however that Craig had acted
entirely on his own responsible
ity, and the excitement soon
died away.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
equity COMMISSIONERS SON DID
NOT RETURN TO HIS HOME
LAST NIGHT.

Waldimer Thelin, son Of County Com.
missioner Thelin, who came to the city
yesterday to school, did not return to
his home last evening and his absence
is causing considerable worry The po-
lice are now searching for the lad,
who is about IS years old. No trace
had been secured up to late hour this
afternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
James B. McNamara signed the f..

James B. Mcnamara signed the f1l
owing confession:
81, defendant in the above en-.
titled action, pleading guilty to
murder, desire to make a state
ment: On the night Of septem-
Der 20, 1910, at 5:45 O'Clock,
placed all the portion Of dynamite
used to destroy the Times build
ing, contained in a suitcase. The
case contained sixteen sticks Of
eighty per cent dynamite, set to
explode at 1 O'Clock the next
morning. The intention was to
scare the owners and not to take
lives. I sincerely regret. that men
lost their lives and if giving my
life would bring back the lives
lost I would gladly die. So plead
ing, I have placed my life in the
hands Of the state.
Games B. Mcnamara.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
WIFE OF BANKER AT WARWICK
DIED AT z O'CLOCK THIS
MORNING.

Warwick, N. D., Dec. 5.-Mrs. I.
Hogland, wife of Banker Hogland of
this place, died at 7 O'Clock this morn
ing after long illness. The deceased
was well and favorably known in So
c,ttv circles over the state. The fu-
neral will be held here Thursday after
noon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
COOPER TRIAL IS OFF THIS MORN.
CONTINUED AGAIN THIS
AFTERNOON.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 5.-Nothing
was doing in the Cooper trial this
morning owing to the opening of the
December term Of court. This after
noon at o'clock Cooper again appear
ed for cross examination and related
more particularly the details of the
shooting of Frank Ross
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
MAY BE PRESENTED AT BIS.
MARCK LATE THIS AFTER
NOON FOR PARDON.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. st is ex.
pected that Dan Maloney, who is serv-
ing life sentence for murder commit
ted in Ramsey county in 1908, will
have his application for pardon pre-
sented before the board here this af-
ternoon.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

The clerks at the Turner store wait
ed on an exceedingly large trade yes
terday from out Of the city, who al
ways patronize their toy department.
The new line is in now and is the most
complete that can be seen.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
PHILIPPINE ISLAND BUYING IS
GOING TO EUROPE-LEGIsLA-
TON TO BLAME.

Manila, Dec. 5.-The foreign trade
of the Philippine Islands is falling off
because congress has not passed legisla-
ton favorable to business interests.
The United States also get the short
end of the Philippine Islands buying,
as most Of it is done in Europe, owing
to unfavorable laws.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08
GLAD TO SEE THE G0vERNO Rs
SPECIAL FROM TIE NORTH.
WESTERN STATES.

Rochester, N. Y, Dec. 5.-Rochester
welcomes the Western Governors spec.
ial with great ovation. All the peo-
pie here are anxious to do their best
in entertaining the Governors and only
regret that they did not select a per-
Tod for the trip when Rochester is
most attractive. The banquet was a
great event and several of the COVER
nors made short addresses.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

Waukegan, ILL.,, Dec. -Four thugs
were placed in Jail here charged with
the murder of Frederick Wennerstom,
the Chicago chauffeur who lost his
life at Cary, Illinois, September 4.
According to confessions there were
seven bandits, but one was killed by
his companions in quarrel over the
division of spoils. The police are now
looking for the others.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

Willard Winch and family are Wis
iting with friends at Milton this week.
They expect to return soon and com.
plete Their stay here with Mrs. Winch g
sister, Mrs. E. W. Holmes. Mr.. Winch
has recently disposed o fhis extensive
farming interests near Saskatoon, Can
ada and is now seeking location. It
IS hoped that the family will sae fit
to locate on one of the fine farms in
Ramsey county.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08

Denver, COL, Dec. 5.-One fireman
was killed and another mortally wound
ed, and mail clerk and eight passen-
gers were badly hurt in land slide
sixty miles west of Pueblo last night
the west bound Rio Grande passenger
train tumbling off the track. Doth en-
gines and two baggage cars left the
track, one engine tumbling into the
Arkansas river.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1911-12-08


New York, Dec. 5.-John D. Rookie
Teller resigned today as president and
director of the Standard Oil Co. Of
New Jersey. John d. Archbold was
elected president in Rockefeller g place.
A majority of the officers and direc-
tors, who have for years been associat-
cd with Rockefeller in the control of
the Standard Oil Co. Of New Jersey,
also handed in their designations.
These included William Rockefeller
as vice president and director; William
G. Rockefeller, as assistant treasurer;
G. NJ. Pratt, as vice president The
board of directors was reduced from
fourteen to nine members.