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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Annie C. Thurston passed
away at the Somerset Hospital,
Skowhegan, Me, where she had been
three weeks previous to her death,
which occurred Oct. list, 1911. Her
funeral was held at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Elwood Richardson of
East Skowhegan. She was inflicted
with inf1amatory rheumatism, being
an invalid and a great sufferer for
the past eight years. Her death was
finally caused by brights disease. She
was a patient sufferer those long
years, always trusting in her Saviour
who Doeth All Things Well" She
was a member of the Free Will Bap
fist church of Clinton, always at
tending church as long as her health
permitted. She was a kind and low
ing mother, always thinking about
the comfort and benefit of others
rather than herself She was born
in Freedom, Me-, Aug. 4, 1S4S, and
was the daughter of Abram and Elsey
Cookson. She was the seventh
daughter of family of ten children.
eight girls and two boys. She was
married to Erastus Chadwick, Feb.
30, 1869. He died of consumption
several years later, leaving to COM
fort her one son, Merlyn E. Chad
wick. She was later married to Mr..
Sullivan Thurston of Clinton, with
whom she had lived for thirty years,
most of their life being spent in
Clinton. A year ago they moved to
Canaan. She leaves to mourn her
loss, beside her husband, one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Daisy Richardson of Show
hogan; one son, Mr.. Merlyn e. Chad
wick of Newport, Maine; one brother,
Mr.. Joseph W. Cookson of Auburn
dale. Mass, and one sister, Mrs. Lucy
E. Harmon of Maiden, Mass, beside
many nieces and nephews.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
CANAAN.

Mr.. and Mrs Harry Harris passed
a few days recently with relatives in
Qrono.
Mesdames Rand and Church of
Waterville were in town Saturday
and Sunday.
Mrs. Treworgy left the last of the
week for a short tay in Surrey and
Ellsworth.
DR.. Lowe is much improved from
his recent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Burrill, who
have been living the past year in
West Pittsf1eld have taken up their
abode with Mrs. Shean in this village
for an indefinite time.
Mrs. c. d. Harris and Miss Webb
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
BROWNS CORNER, CANAAN.

The many friends of Mrs. Laura
Ames regret to hear of her illness at
the home of George Ames. We trust
/ for her speedy recovery.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Crowell of
! Skowhegan, accompanied by Mrs.
Linden Lancaster and two children,
Mildred and Frances, of Auburn,
Maine, were at Charles Lancaster's
Sunday.
Mrs James o. German, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. H. l..
Purinton and other relatives for sew
eral weeks, returned to her home,
Friday, in Hartford, Conn.
Fred Nelson, of Someryille. Mass,
recently passed a day at the home
of Mrs. Jane Hall. He made the trip
in his touring car.
Archie Strait and wife have moved
to Burnham where they intend TO
make their home during the coming
winter.
Mr.. Harding has received the ap
pointment of mail carrier for Route
No. l, Hartland. He entered upon his
duties Monday. 1t Is with regret that
the patrons lose Mr.. F. Buker who
has served the pubic so we'll and
faithfully.
c. B. Chase and Percy Lancaster
were in North Arson, Embden, New
Portland, Concord, Bingham, Scion
and Athens last week on business.
Mrs. Charles Allen passed Sunday
with her sister, Mrs. Everett Damon
Mr.. and Mrs. Norris Chase and
little Vera, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Chase of Hartland were at G. B.
Chase's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perley Withee of
East Madison were recent visitors
in the home of his brother, Milford
Withee.
Sullivan futile and family have
moved into the Chas Allen house on
the hill and e. Knight has moved into
the Purinton rent
Miss Grace Hubbard Is working In
the Charles Foster home, Mrs Foster
being seriously Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester knights of
Skowhegan, accompanied by his
sister, Mrs. James Bowling of New
York, recently visited their mother,
Mrs. Andrew WEIGH.
Edgar Prescott and sister Nellie
who have been detained from school
va oNSCuhe Va AAihCocp otO INV dulc W
be back In school
Mrs. Everett Damon passed Satur-
day at the home of her son, John
Maxwell Of Hartland.
Clifton and Ola Lewis went to
Corinna Friday where they visited
until Sunday with their mother, Mrs.
Sarah Lewis.
Mrs. HILBERT Sleeves arrived In
Hartland Monday. She will visit for
few weeks with her parents. Mr. and
Mrs. George o, Currie of Cornville,
and also at the home of her sister,
Mrs. Harley Bishop of Skowhegan.
The farmers in this vicinity have
their apples nearly all picked and
report more than an average crop
and of excellent quality.
N. G. Woodbury. was in this place
last week on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey Goodwin and
sister, Mrs. Bigelow, of Skowhegan,
also his mother, Mrs. Maria Goodwin,
of this town, visited at the home of
w. c. Fitzgerald's, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Chase of Corn
Vile was In Athens Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Tuttle Is very sick with
fever. DR.. Earle Is In attendance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
BUNKER HILL, ATHENS.

Edwin Davis went to Skowhegan,
Thursday
Mrs. May Ray and two sons Of
Auburn are visiting her mother, Mrs.
e. r. Bunker
Will Hinton and family of Hart
land were in town recently to visit
Mrs. Hinton's sister, Mrs. Campbell.
]. J. Bunker is working for Frank
Foss,
Walter Raymond of Brighton is at
work for j. Corson.
The many friends of Manly and
Hattie Campbell are very sorry to
have them move away and hope in
the near future to have them again
settle near us as they have won many
friends by their two years stay in
town.
Lena Hinton of Hartland visited
her little friend, Violet Thompson,
one day recently.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion OF the ear
ness. and that Is by constitutional
remedies Deafness Is caused by an
inflamed condition of the mucous lin
Ing Of the Eustachian Tube. When this
sound or imperfect hearing, and when
1t is entirely closed, Deafness Is the
result, and unless the Inflammation
can be taken out and this tube re-
Will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which Ii nothing but an inflamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness Caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for circu-
lars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
SMITHFIELD

Clarence Stevens was called to
Brunswick by the death of his sister,
Mrs. Jennie Dunning, last week, and
this week a brother of Mr.. Stevens
died in New Sharon.
The remains of Mrs. Ann (Branch)
Hall, a former resident of this town,
was brought from Freeport and
buried in the family lot in the viii
lage cemetery. Her age was 79
years.
Miss Margie Stevens passed
away at her home after lingering
illness of consumption. aged 81
years. She leaves five sisters and
niece, Edna Thompson, who lived
with her. Funeral service was held
at her home, Oct. 10, conducted by
Rev. w. H. Smith. A large circle Of
relatives were present.
Harold Tracy of Skowhegan visit
ed relatives in town Sunday.
Victor Hartford left town Monday
to work in Jackman.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
MISSY Children

Kickapoo Worm Killer makes chill
dren regular; stops mussy habits ;
makes their bowels act naturally !;
stimulates the liver; clears out ma
larial symptoms Acts as a safe tome
and health builder. 1t is the best worm
medicine known. and also the finest
general tonic for children. Price. 25c. /;
sold by druggists everywhere and by
G. r. FOGG,
Sk0whegan, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

Is Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
Mrs. T. ]. Adams. 522 No. Kansas
Ave-, Columbus Kas., writes: For
number of years my children have
been subject to coughs and colds.
used Foleys Honey and Tar Com
pound and found that 1t cured their
cough and colds, so l keep it In the
house ali the time" Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

II have cured myself by learning to
thew my food"
What have you cured yourself Off
THE belief that II remained away
from the office for more than ten min
utes at lunch time everything would
go to the dickens. - Chicago Record
Herald
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
FreCkled Girls

have Just received a stock of Will
sons Freekle Cream. made by Wilson
Freckle Cream Co., Charleston, S. Z.
II Is FINE, is fragrant and harmless,
and positively removes freckles, tan
and brown moth, bleaches dark face
light You have my guarantee that t
will take off your freckles and tan or
I will give you back your money.
Come in, see and try it. The jars
are large and two at most are suffi-
cient. | send them by mail If de-
sired. Price so cents. Sold by Frank
w. Buchanan. sonmam
wilson's Fair Skin Soap 25c.
cake"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
A Bio Job.

THAT is old Jed Wombat, our Oldest
Inhabitant"
why doesn't he get his whiskers
trimmedT
well, he does start a decker with
the barber every winter, but they amt
never been able to reach no agreement
et."-Washington Herald.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
Foroot His aFirst Aid.p

"But how does she know that be
doesn't love herr"
"She tainted away the other evening,
and he didn't kiss her before he hol-
Tered for help"-Houston Post.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

Japan imports yearly glass to the
value of $1,500,000, and in order to
keep the money in the family she Is
developing the glass plants In China.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

Mother-I saw you kissing my daugh'
ter.
Eyes, but only out of desperation
couldn't think Of anything to say to
her. Batter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

"Those Maine boys who rushed TO
the great wheat and fax fields of
Northwestern Canada to get rich in
a day are finding troubles Of their
own. Severe frosts have prevailed all
through that section, and fax and
other crops have been seriously IN
jured 1t is doubtful if at the end of
ten years they are any better off than
in good old Maine" says the Piscata-
quis Observer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

The old superstition that an opal
brings bad luck has been verified IN
one instance, recently, but only to one
of the many persons who have tenn
porariIy possessed the stone during
brief week or more. The bad luck has
come to a youth charged with stealing
it, who must pay $40 and costs or
spend so days wishing he were else
where than in Jail.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
State News
) sseseseessesssseseeseeees

At Paris Hill is a little old office
building, of tiny dimensions, not more
than Is feet square, where four gov
errors of the State of Maine have
studied law and some of them prac-
tised. These four chief executives
were A. X. P. Paris (1S82), Hannibal
Hamlin 1850 Israel Wash l..
d86D. and Sidney Perham (1871.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

During the past week, a crew of
twentieth century explorers have been
trying to discover a new line for traf-
fie-seeking a route whereby the
Rockland, and not be dependent upon
the tract of the Thomaston & Camden
street railway The proposed route,
it is rumored, will tap the South and
Genital section to the eastward Of
South Main street and will terminate
near the Maine Central section. This
is designed to obviate the present un-
poplar transfer system at Ingraham
Hill.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

No, Cordelia, hospitality isn't nee
essarily dispensed in the free ward
of an hospital.
An international highway between
New York and Montreal is to be
built.
About 400 stays are killed an
nually on the moors of Scotland.
A tea made from the laughing
plant" of Arabia puts the drinks into
a hilarious mood for an hour or SO.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19
Your Common Colds sertou.,x

Take Your Common Colds Seriously
Common colds. severe and frequent
lay the foundation of chronic diseas-
ed conditions of the nose and throat.
and may develop into bronchitis
pneumonia, and consumption. For ali
coughs and colds. In children and
in grown persons, take Foley's Honey
and Tar Compound promptly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

c. E. Bliss of West Bath, must be in
a blssful frame Of mind, II he fully
realizes the Importance of the sugar
beet industry development planned
for that vicinity. 1t is reported that
he carried into the Office OF the Bath
Times gatepost beet which tipped
the scales at 29 pounds. To quote its
description: ut looks like the root
of tree and Is the largest beet ever
seen in the vicinity. Beets of this
variety weigh about five pounds" We
have not figured out how many beets
OF smaller size this immense one
would displace in the acreage, nor the
probable ratio of sugar contained in
large and small beets, but Mr.. Bliss
apparently has an immense advan-
tage In beet raising.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

A special meeting of the Maine
Dairymen's Association will be held
in the Council Chamber, City Hall,
Lewiston, Maine. Oct. 20, 1911, for the
purpose of determining the date and
place for holding the annual dairy
conference and exhibit, and the an
nual meeting of the Association, and
TO discuss such other matters relating
to the Association work as may be
brought before the meeting. Circum-
stances of great importance have
arisen which the executive committee
do not feel competent to settle and
renders necessary this special session
of the Association.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

Here is what one Maine woman
accomplished in September, as youch-
ed for by the Madison Bulletin. She
cooked three barrels of -four, making
300 loaves of bread, and over 100 pes
of various kinds; cooked for Is board
ers three square meals a day, did all
their washing, part of the time went
out of her home to clean house for
others paid all her store and meat
bills, and cleared for the month $3.50
And this is by no means a full list
of her accomplishments, during that
period, we feel quite sure.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-10-19

Complaints are being made that
parties in motor boats, around Wood
island. are violating a law passed at
the last Legislature, which prohibited
the shooting of water fowl by parties
In motor boats, in the waters between
Wood island light and the Cape
Elizabeth light. Duck hunters and
others who do not own motor boats
are asking for enforcement" unless
the law Is hereafter voluntarily COM
piled with This law does not apply
to the shooting Of water fowl by par
ties In row boats or sail boats, to
which method of hunting no objections
have been raised.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
thursdays Band Concerts.

(To be continu~dD.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
ADVERTISING TALKS


Mr.. Fort and a number Of his
associates, in discussing the i'm
portance of not printing any
thing in their advertisements
that might be wrongly con-
strued, decided that the state
ment, "The best dining cars in
the world" MIGHT IMPLY that
the service on the dining cars
of the Union Pacific WAS BET
TER than that rendered by
ANY OTHER RAILROAD in
the world, and they thought
THAT SUCH A STATEMENT
SHOULD NOT BE PRINTED
BECAUSE THEY KNOW
THAT 1T is NOT TRUE. They
all agreed that their dining car
service is as good as any fur
nished on a moving train under
trying conditions, but to say
that 1T WAS THE BEST SER
VICE in the world WAS A MIS-
STATEMENT OF FACT, be-
cause there are other railroads
that run dining cars on which
the service is excellent, and the
Union Pacific people know it.
This may seem to be splitting
hairs to a great many adver-
Users who do not as carefully
scrutinize the printed state
ments that go out over their
names as they should, but,
whether it is splitting hairs or
not, the fact remains that that
advertising which tells the
whole truth - TELLS IT
PLAINLY AND WITHOUT
ANY FRILLS-is the kind of
advertising, after all, that is
THE GREATEST AID TO BUS
IINESS BUILDING, whether APP
piled to railroads or any other
line of business.
Mr.. Fort is not only stanch
supporter of integrity in adver-
Using, but also of its great
power in the upbuilding of a
business. His own advertising
policy is a credit alike to him
and to the railroads he repre-
sents.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13

lE feel feitate Commodore scrpDs the nifty
AZ
1Inew
q mott
complete
hyperbole
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13

Schmemann's military band, Her
man w. Schmemann, director, Will
render the following program at Clark
park Thursday afternoon. beginning at
2:30 and al. Belle Isle at 1880 O'Clock;
March, Fourth Regiment band, Nor
ris; waltz, Danube Waves" Ivan
ovici; overture, Merry Wives or
windsor" Nicolai; Xylophone solo, Sc
lected. Adolph Wohl; excerpts from
Robin Hood" De Koven; quartet from
"Rigoletto," Verdi; galop de Concert,
Internal, Keler-Bela; Star Spangled
Banner. Frank Rose baritone. VIII
sing Mt the evening concert.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
CHAPTER XII.

An Amateur Man-Hunt Wherein MY
Own Position 10 comewhat Anxious.
Sheila herself opened the door for
me.
You're Mr.. Crosby, suppose she
said, with that elusive "reminiscences
of a brogue that may not be put into
words. Sure, I'm obliged TO you. An
awful weight I must have been"
"You were no feather" ] grinned.
Where Is Miss Tabor?"
She's In the library, sir, with a
young gentleman. There's a letter
here for you. SIR" She pointed to a
mail-strewn table near the door. Sure
enough there was one-from Bob Ain
size, judged, by the scrawled ad-
dresses.
A young gentleman In the library
who on earth could he be, and what
did the fellow want?
"I've been three days finding you,
you see" he was saying. but guess
there's no doubt I've got you right.
Now, / don't want to make any
trouble"
The rest Of the sentence was too
low TO hear. had been ripping alb
sently at the letter, and now glanced
down at II. Then I stared with start.
led eyes and turned over the envelope
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
From Another Point of View
In referring to Lorimer don't forget the Hon-"

In referring to Lorimer don't forget to use the Hon
left 100000 il described
very beautiful Troubles never come ansy
speeding no lower Wednesdays than on Mondays
MAJ Nat
best Of what he doing that near the lamp post
DIR to
smoking
Turkish cigarette
Yokerw q
a Of
bells and q Of boxing gloves
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
MASKING
THE
WASHERS

CHICAGO-An expensive tapestry
was an exhibit In suit for damages
against a fire insurance company
Mrs. Laura Brown was awarded a
verdict but a customs officer seized
the tapestry.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13

AKRON, Ohio-Ray Zorn. who fell
100 feet in the trial flight OF home
made biplane announced Immediately
afterwards that he would give himself
chance to fall much farther on the
next fight.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13

Great catastrOphss come to prove
the hearts, the courage and the worth
Of men.
The disaster wrought by the forest
fires in northern Michigan was no ex-
ception.
Captain Myers Of the steamer Nike
was the man put to the test while
flames were razing the towns Of
oscoda and An Sable, and he met it
bfavely and valiantly.
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
Forest Fires Give
Us Another Hero TO
Forget Quite Soon
win Be Down TO Business Again
After ths Ruins Of oseoda Are
Cleared and Won't Be Able 20
Recall the Name Of Cap
tain Myers.


Captain Myers is Michgani hero today
Fleeing panic from the fury Of the fire. the people Of oscOda took
refuge upon his ship.
The dock at which the Nike stood was in scOrchng
es Of the steamer while women children and aged being
taken aboard. y
Captain Myers stood at bridge guarding gangpan
AXE that they were not drawn while there was room on his boat
Io person.
when Nike finally pulled away because the flames had
mapped the ropes
Those who were first to gain safety pleaded urged
Captain Myers his boat out to
They threatened their panic and forgfans Of others to
take charge of the boat
on can well imagine lE#NFS
Smoke thicker than any fog enveloped the ship
Burning falling her decks
destruction Of the dock certain
shouting cursg and and children
screaming and crying
There forward searching through life
nave, stood brave captain
Offering own fenzed shplOad thought of
When their anger at high pitch
ks hands they found this Of only
Kicking to ORDERS given, perhaps, years before.
Calmly, 5 he told them:
Ths boat by Hines Chicago lumberman He
always be valued above property and
% lives at all cost going to stay at the dock
his soul
Sable shoulder when
cleared these have
BEEN rebuilt Captain Myers will have been forgotten.
Heroes all right at the tmeat time when willingness
gotten business and business cannot
the 10 stop and recall the Of heroes
long enough to fight threatening
1rcs In tme)
However captain they
when 0scoda burning.
present. least Captain Myers has for himself
people his aCapn Myers HERO
Budo of 0scoda calamity with the conditions
1evedhe held her an the dock till the last soul got aboard
people Michigan upon sacrifice
than that Captain Myers willing to make
control be past
dcsoaion and exist in the stricken district
the viii respond they always have In such
but the thing be borne in mind that relief In this In
be immediate.
Homes have burned the heads Of families
# Little shops have been wiped out
burning compelled leave with only
the on their back
'| Among mothers with babes in their
"A Food. clothing and money needed
your contribution authorized agency Of relief at
I No matter how much or what you send, it will help
FIRE relief commission already existence to
which Detoien send their contributions Of the
81 CONTRIBUTE TODAY.
that food and clothing reach the fire sufferers
be exactly the service that rendered by
Myers but the spirit viii be the and heart viii be much
4 the right place you hear the Of those distressed
The Detroit times., 1911-07-13
OBSERVATIONS

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