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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

boards for containing the general
equipment of culinary supplies and ap-
paratus,
Mr.. Gerrish is now in the market for
an up to date range to be used by
the new class. Naturally he calcu-
lates that after girl has learned to
cook with a certain kind of range,
she will carry lingering prejudice in
it's favor with her when she goes to
housekeeping. Presumably the local
agents for the different makes of
ranges will also calculate much the
same way, so Mr. Gerrish will not be
surprised If he receives some very
favorable propositions.
In her correspondence regarding
the equipment, Miss Herrick has urged
the desirabilfty of having an individual
gas burner with oven attachment for
each pupil. Unfortunately Skowhegan
has no gas plant, but as Steward Il
Burnt have the local agency for a gas
equipment where the combustible
comes by express in large steel bottles,
there is ample room for hope that the
new department may be fully equip
ped.
Then too, electricity, of which Show
hegan has such an abundance at least
in prospect, furnishes a most accept
able substitute for gas in cooking, and
in view of the enterprise and we'll
known pifilanthropic tendencies of
President Eaton of the Central Maine
Power Co, Mr.. Gerrsh is not worry
ing about the outcome.
The advent of the opening of the
new course has set some OF the
younger members of the marie set
to ponaering the idea of having a
special class for those whose school
days are no more. Tho "i"nd'y
rivalry amnog some of our society
hostesses, and the we'll known fond
ness of femininity for springinG new
stunts" in the line of refreshments,
would undoubtedly make such an op-
portunity exceedingly popular.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
MUNICIPAL COURT NEWS.
Battery and Assault Case and Liqu0Y
Case.

Friday at the Municipal court an as
sault and battery case was tried be-
fore Judge Fred F. Lawrence. Benja-
min Molanson of New Brunswick was
charged with battery and assault or
Edward Hines, proprietor of the hotel
at The Folks, it being the elimination
of troubles between the two men for
some time. Molansons defence was
that Hines was the aggressor and
that he was acting in self defence.
Hines made the complaint and the
states case wAs ably handled by
Sheriff John A Mooers while George
w. Cover, Esq, appeared for the re-
spondent The respondent was found
guilty and Judge Lawrence imposed
the following fine of So and costs
which amounted to nearly $40, with
the condition that If the respondent
paid $20 within ten days, the re-
mainder of the fine would be re-
mitted. The respondents attorney
paid $40 at once.
Another case of interest at the
municipal court WAS held Monday
forenoon when Joseph Gero of The
Forks was brought before Judge Law
renee on two single liquor sale
charges. The man under arrest claim
ed that he was acting as agent for
another party and the respondent q
attorney, Hon. S. j. Walton, used that
in defence. Sheriff Mooers who ap-
peared for the state thought otherwise
and Judge Lawrence found the re-
spondent guilty. A sentence OF 80
days in Jail was given in each case
and the sentences suspended so long
as the respondent does not further
violate the law.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

more, while the use of Mr.. Merrill's
store was contributed by the owner.
There were also other generous dona-
tions.
Less than two years ago Skowhegan
ladies became interested in the child
for whose benefit the bazaar was
given through the late Mrs. John
Webb and up to this time the child
has been maintained at Good Will by
private subscription assisted by the
Ladies' Aid society This charitable
plan of earning money to enable the
little girl to remain in Good VIII was
planned by interested women here
who with the earnest cooperation of
liberal citizens have obtained money
to keep the child comfortably for a
number of years as the sum realized
will exceed $500.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
Resolutions

Whereas: The B. NJ. & P. |. U. of
this state in conference at Augusta,
Nov. 6, 1911, voted to adopt a Univer-
sal s hour day throughout the state
and instructed its secretary to notify
the Skowhegan and Calais Unions, the
only two unions working nine hours
that they must adopt the 8 hour day
on or before Jan. /, 1912. Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED: That we the
members of Skowhegan Union, No. H.,
B. NJ. & P. |. U. assembled this 18th
day of Dec. 1911, sustain the vote OF
the State Conference and hereby de-
clare s hours to be working day and
the price to be AZ cents per hour for 8
consecutive hours after Jan. l, 1912.
A copy of these resolutions to be
printed In the ndependent-Reporter
a paper published in Skowhegan and
our Bylaws SO amended.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
s. H. s. THEATRICAL
A SUCCESS
Given For Benefit Of
Athletic Association
Directed by Miss Hazel I. Lealitt.
Good Singing. Pretty Drills, and
"The EIOpement OF Ellen"

The theatrical and entertainment
given Monday night in the Opera
house for the benefit of the Athletic
association of the Skowhegan High
school was a successful and enter
tanning event The affair was directed
by Miss Hazel T. Leayitt, which in
itself assures success in any theatri-
cal venture and in this case the au-
dience was not disappointed.
The opening was The Tallyho
School Girls followed by minstrel
chorus. In this part of the evenings
program pretty songs and dances Were
Introduced while the minstrel per
formance was replete with witticism
and mirth.
The ElOpement of Ellen" was a
theatrical in three acts and the charm
ingIy awkward situations therein kept
the audience in a happy strain during
4 its presentation.
The cast was made up as follows:
Richard Ford. Clarence Dunlap; Molly
his wife, Lena Landry; Robert Shep-
ard, Molly's brother. Lyle Moore;
Max Ten Ech, a chum of Robert.
Blynn Goodrich; Dorothy March, en-
gagged to Max, a guest of Mrs. Ford's
Blanche Emory; June Hayerhill,
Wellesley II, who is doing some spec
ial investigation for economics
courses during the summer, Hazel
/ Leavitt. John Hume, rector OF St
Agnes, Earl Huckins.
The actors deserve much credit for
the capable manner in which they
portrayed their several roles, and be
tween acts the specialties were of a
high order.
The soloists of the evening included
Miss Thresa Bisson, Miss Beryle
Nye, Mrs. Eta Bradley Robert Lyons
Lyle Moore and Miss Blaneh Jewett
who was assisted in one song anc
dance by Miss Nira Lawton Tn,
dancing of Miss Nye. Miss Bisson MIR
Lyons and the chorus in general Wa,
very prettily executed and the dance
of the snow maidens was unusually
graceful.
The local talent was assisted iu
one specially by couple Of commod-
ienes, the cast otherwise being made
up of Skowhegau people
The treasury Of the Athletic Asso-
citation will be considerably enriched
by this entertainment and the COM
mittce in charge are TO be- coneratu-
lated on the successful maturity OF
their We'll laid plans
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
PUTTING EQUIPMENT
IN READINESS
Domestic Science Course
Next Term
Seventh Grade Room In Engine House
VIII Be Model for Convenience.

Anticipating the arrival of Miss
Florence Herrick of keene, y. H., who
will take charge of the domestic
science work in the Skowhegan-M -Madi-
son schools next term, Supt. L. w. Ger
rish has lately begun the task of get
ting together the necessary equipment.
The quarters for the new course will
be the room occupied by Grade
VII last year in the Fire Depart
ment building, which is about 40X20 in
size. Three large tables each ten
feet long by two feet nine inches wide,
with four drawers underneath, will be
arranged in the form of hollow
square, SO that with the pupils dis
tributed around the outside, the
teacher can easily supervise their
work from the center. McQuillan &
Pooler drew the job of making these,
together with the necessary cup
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
alansOn VI. Perkins has 4 Recent
Birthday

An item which ii is regretted did
not reach us until this week is the
notice of the birthday of Alanson M.
Perkins This venerable man obsery-
ed his 88th birthday, Dec. list, at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Foss Fair
brother on Madison avenue.
The affair was quietly observed; a
tea party being given in Mr.. Perkins
honor and this event was followed by
music, the host being remembered by
numerous post cards and flowers.
Although so advanced in years Mr..
Perkins is An entertaining con-
versationalist and aside from some
lameness is in good health. He was
born in Madison and lived in that
town until his removal from there
here 33 years ago. and has been a
Mason for more than 5S years.
Skowhegan people will join hosts of
friends elsewhere In wishing Mr.. Per-
kins many happy returns of the day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, God in His infinite wis
dom has seen fit to take from us our
Brother, Allen Kicker. Therefore be ii
Resolved, that while We bow in sub
mission to the Divine Will, we realize
that in the death of Bro. Kicker we
have lost loyal member,
Resolved, that we extend to the be-
reaved wife and children our heart
felt sympathy.
Resolved, that our charter be drap-
ed in mourning for 80 days, that a
copy of these resolutions be placed
upon our records, copy sent to the
bereaved family, and copy sent to
the Independent-Repo for publi-
cation.
Mrs. CLARA E. MOODY,
Mrs. AUGUSTA HOLT
Mrs. VIOLA AMES
Committee on Resolutions
Canaan, Dec. 18th, 1911.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

Mrs. J. A. Mooers from the Town I'm
provement, and they We're assisted in
selling by the children OF the 18th and
9Th grades
With the help of the stores the sale
has amounted TO between 1000 and
5000 seals which means between $50
and SEQ to benefit the campaign, a
Million for Tuberculosis from Red
Cross Seals
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
WITH THE BOWLERS

The OXfords won their first match
in the candlepin tournament Tuesday
night by defeating the Electrics
twenty pins. Some remarkable bowl
ing by Hartman in the first string
made things look dark for the Ok
fords. but the new conner failed to re
tain his form during the rest of the
game Neither side shone with bril-
liant playing except at rare inter
walls. Score.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

\ communication has been recent
~ received from John " Gage. for
merly OF skowhegan, now OF Los An
geles, Cal. Mr.. Gage has been nomi-
mated deputy county clerk. and in
speaking of the registering of new
voters, which it was his duty by of
flee to look after, he mentioned tho
registration OF two men and over So
0oO women voters, Mr.. Gage writes
that the total registration was over
one hundred and ninety thousand. The
old registration Call mem was eighty
two thousand.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
Obituary

Mrs. Samuel Powell aged 30 years,
died December 16. after a long i'll
ness at her home in the south part of
the town. She leaves husband, two
children mother, brother and sister.
Funeral services were held at the
home, Tuesday morning, j. w. Pack
ard officiating. lnterment was in
Oakland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
Methodist hurch.

At the Bethany Baptist church ON
Monday evening Christmas Gantata
Will BE given 10y some sixty of the
sunday school entitled "Topsy
Turyey' At the close there will be
The usual interesting festivities CON
nected With the Christmas tree. A
committee vii be at the church Mon
day afternoon to place such presents
on the tree as any may wish to leave
for their children or friends. Mrs.
Ames will accompany the children and
Sunday school choruses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

The odor of onions will disappear if
affected cutlery be inserted in fresh
earth for a few minutes
The man who cultivates a cheerful
disposition is likely TO be rewarded
with a pleasing crop.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21
RED CROSS SEALS.
In Excellent Sale i, Reported in
Sk0N heRan.

Tho led Cross Seals have been
meeting with very extensive sale in
skowbeeau during rho Christmas sea
son.
Tie ladies' who hase the sale
in charge include aiIss Han
nah Z. Page from the Womaus club.
Miss Mildred Keene from Sorosis and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

Il have sold my old typewriter.
You were sensible. Jinx married
his.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-12-21

When people quarrel one word
brings on another until they acquire
a vocabulary that they are ashamed
Of.
Some people may take a plunge in
the pool OF love, but look long and
longingly in the we'll of matrimony.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
CURE THAT SORE THROAT

Sore throat Ia Inflammation OF the
mucous membrane Of the throat, and
II this membrane happens to be at all
sensitive a predisposition to sore
throat will exist.
Paxtine Toilet Antlseptic Is both q
preventative and cure for sore
throat because 1t possesses extraor-
dinary cleansing, healing and germi-
cidal qualities. Just little in a glass
of water, used as a gargle, will quick
ly relieve all soreness and strengthen
the mucous membrane Of the throat,
and thus overcome all tendency to
sore throat
Paxtine Is far superior to liquid an
tiseptics or Peroxide for all toilet and
hygienic uses.
PaXtine may be obtained at any
drug store, 25 and soc a box, or sent
postpaid upon receipt of price by The
Paxton Toilet Co., Boston, Mass.
Send for a free sample.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24

Howard. wake up! confound you!
You've got to get out-theres some
body coming"
He shook him roughly, but his old
classmate made no attempt to move
Quick. do you heart" exclaimed
Underwood impatiently. Wake up
some ones coming"
Howard sleepily half opened his
eyes. He had forgotten entirely
where he was and believed he was
on the train. for he answered:
Sure, I'm sleepy. Say-porter
make up my bed"
His patience exhausted, Underwood
was about TO pull him from the sofa
by force. when there was a ring at
the front door.
Bending quickly over his compan'
ion, Underwools saw that he was fast
asleep. There was no time to awaken
him and get him out of the way. so,
quickly. he took big screen and ar
ranged II around the divan so that
Howard could not be seen. Then he
hurried to the front door and
opened 1t.
Alicia entered.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
SUNSHINE AND GOOD HEALTH
Wherever Suns Rays Penetrate HUI
man Life Is Qulckened and Health
and Happiness Promoted.

The sunlight, with its mellowing
warmth and radiance, is one Of the
great essentials to good health. Where
ever 1t penetrates, In prudently regu-
lated moderation. 1t quickens human
life. promotes health and happiness,
and may be truly regarded as one OF
the best friends of man and beast.
The common practice Of providing
blinds. shutters, curtains and other
means for shrouding the windows and
shutting out the sunshine, Is undoubt-
edly a great mistake, and makes for
physical weakness and Ill health. More
window light, more sunshine, and not
less, is what we require. Let all your
apartments. kitchen. sitting rooms,
parlors and bedrooms. too, be flooded
with sunlight as much as possible.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
CHAPTER VII.

For few moments Underwood was
too much overcome by emotion to
speak Alicia brushed by in naughty
silence. not deigning to look at him,
All he heard was the soft rustic of
her clingng silk gown as 1t swept
along the floor. She was incensed
with him, of course, but she had
come. That was all he asked. She
had come in time TO save him. He
would talk to her and explain every
thing and she would understand.
She would help him in this crisis as
she had in the past. Their long
friendship, all these years OF intimacy,
could not end like this. There was
still hope for him. The situation was
not as desperate as he feared. He
might yet avert the shameful end of
the suicide Advancing toward her.
he said in a hoarse whisper:
"Oh, this is good Of you, you've
come-this is the answer to my let
ter"
Alicia ignored his extended hand
and took seat Then. turning on
ulll, sic tNtldlLltu luulBudhNlg
The answer should be a horse
whip. How dare you send me such
message?" Drawing from her bag
the letter received from him that
evening. she demanded:
What do you expect to gain by
this threat"
Don't he angry. Alicia"
Underwood spoke soothingly. trying
20 conclliate her Well he knew the
seductive power OF his voice. often
lie lad used II and not in vain. but
tonight IT fell on cold, Indifferent
ears
Don't call me by that name" she
snapped
Underwood made no answer. He
! turned slightly paler and. folding his
arms. just looked at her. in silence.
| There was an awkward pause.
At last she said:
Il hope you understand that every
| things over between US. Our ac-
4 cuaintance is at an end"
/ My feelings toward you can never
change" replied Underwood earnest
ly. 81 love you--I shall always love
, you"
Alicia gave a little shrug OF her
shoulders. expressive OF utter indiffer.
ence.
! "Love!" she exclaimed mockingly.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24

You love no one bot yourself"
Underwood advanced nearer to her
/ and there was tremor in his voice
AS he said:
YOU have no right to say that. You
remember what we once were. Whose
| fault Is II that | am where | am to-
day? When you broke our engage
ment and married old Jeffries to graft
| fy your social ambition, you ruined my
life. You didn't destroy my love-you
couldn't kill that You may forbid me
everything-to see you-to speak to
| you-even TO think of you, but | can
never forget that you are the only
woman | ever cared for. II you had
married me. | might have been a diff
! ferent man And now, just when
want you most. you deny me even your
| friendship. What have / done to de-
serve such treatment? Is It fair? Is
II just?"
Alicia had listened with growing i'm
| patience. II was only with difficulty
that she contained herself. Now she
interrupted him hotly:
| because found that you were deceiv-
ing me-just as you deceived others"
IT'S a lie!" broke in Underwood II
may have trihed with others. but
never deceived you"
Alicia rose and. crossing the room,
| carelessly inspected one Of the pic
lures on the wall. a study of the nude
! by Bouguereau.
I'VE need not go into that" she said
haughtily. That is all over now. [
came to ask you what this letter-this
| threat-means. What do you expect
to gain by taking your life unless T
! continue to be your friend? How can
! ! be a friend TO man like you? You
know what your friendship for wom-
! an means. II means that you would
drag her down to your own level and
| disgrace her as well as yourself.
! Thank God. my eyes are now opened
| 10 your true character. No self-re.
! specting woman could afford to allow
! her name to be associated with yours.
! You are as incapable OF disinterested
! friendship as you are of common hon
/
! quite understand that henceforth NV
house is closed TO you. II we happen
to meet In public. It must be as stran.
gers"
/ Underwood did not speak. Words
seemed to fail him. His face was set
! and white. A nervous twitching about
1 the mouth showed the terrible mental
strain which the man was under. In
the excitement he had forgotten about
! Howard's presence on the divan be-
hind the screen. A listener might have
detected the heavy breathing OF the
sleeper. but even Alicia herself was
! too preoccupied TO notice It. Under.
wood extended his arms pleadingly:
"Alicia-for the sake of auld lang
syne!"
Aud lang syne." she retorted II
want TO forget the past. The old mem.
ories are distasteful My only object
in coming here tonight was to make
the situation plain 10 you and TO ask
you TO promise me not to-carry out
your threat to kill yourself Why
should you kill yourself? Only towards
do that Because you are in trouble?
That is the towards way out Leave
New York. Go where you are not
known. You are still young. Begin
life over again. somewhere else" Ad.
yancing toward him. she went on:
IF you will do this will help you
| never want TO see you again. but III
try not to think OF you unKindly. But
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
Don Dies From Grief

dogs striking attachment to his
master is recorded from Villeneuve-
Saint-Georges. While attending the
funeral of a municipal councillors
wife c. Constantin, a resident of that
village, contracted congestion OF the
lungs, from which he died suddenly.
He had a dog. a small fox terrier,
which never left him. Since the death
Of NJ. Constantin the poor animal re-
fused food and passed whole days at
the cemetery moaning on the tomb of
his dead master. The other day the
terrier was found dead.-le Figaro.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
SYNOPSIS.

Howard Jeffres. bankers son. under
the evil influence OF Robert Underwood,
a feliow-student at Yale, leads "A life OF
dissipation, marries the daughter OF a
gambler who died in prison, and is dis
owned by his father. He tries 10 get work
and fails. A former college chum makes
& business proposition TO Howard which
requires $1,000 cash. and Howard is broke.
Robert Underwood, who had been re-
pulsed by Towards wife. Annie. In his
college days, and had once been engaged
90 Alicia, Howard's stepmother, has
apartments at the Astruria, and Is APP
parently In prosperous circumstances.
Howard recalls n $3.50 loan TO Underwood,
that remains unpaid. and decides to ask
him for the $1,000 he needs. Underwood.
taking advantage OF his intimacy with
Mrs. Jefrres. Sr., becomes sort OF social
highwayman Discovering his true char
acter she denies him the house. Alicia
receives a note from Underwood, threat
ening suicide. She decides TO go and see
him. lie Is In desperate financial straits.
Art dealers for whom he has been acting
as commissioner, domand an accounting.
He cannot make good. Howard Jeffres
calls In an intoxicated condition. He asks
Underwood for 1000.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
Bold Scribe.

"Ho. hum!" calculated honest Farm
er Hornbeak, who had encountered In
the village newspaper an example Of
the perversity which the linotype
sometimes displays. THE editor Of
the Plaindealer ain't afraid to speak
his mind. He comes right out and
says: In our opinion the Hon. Thom-
as Rott has iyddaonkzzounsottttptpt
pm mnwww trahahaha hawzw zens-
kibby.' And. by jolly! he says 1t az,
If he meant 1t, too!"-Puck.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24

Spring Humors are due to the i'm
pure. impoverished. devitalized condi-
ton Of the blood brought about by
the unhealthful modes OF living dur
ing the winter. too close confinement,
too little outdoor air and exercise, too
heavy diet. Hoods Sarsaparilla cures
them and builds up the whole system.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
Sameness.

There is a certain sameness about
natural scenery" said the man who
looks bored.
do you mean TO compare a mag
nificent mountain with the broad ex.
panse OF the sea?"
Yes. Wherever you find a spot OF
exceptional beauty somebody Is sure
TO decorate Il with sardine tins and
biscuit boxes."-Washington Star.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1911-03-24
important to Mothers
Words of Comfort

my doctor says must sleep out-of.
DOORS" said the man who ia not
strong.
Well" replied the friend who
makes painful efforts to cheer up;
"its all right so long as your landlord
doesn't say IT,"