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The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21
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Friend-f was just IL the arr sal
iery adtniring your Napoleon After
Waterloo" The fidelity Of expression
on Eonaparte's face is positively Won
dcrful- Where did you get il?
Mr. Dober-FTo life. l got my
wife TO pose for me the Elrri:in@ az
ter She gaze her frs r,r-.-.J.o:l.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21
Libel IN ENGLAND AND AMER
ICA

(Hon. William ]. Gaynor in the Oc-
tober Century,
Democratic Institutions have no
deadlier enemy than the professional
falsifer Of daily events or the pro
fessional libeler who ruin reputa-
tons and poisons the community
through the printed sheet: and free
government n n survive h con-
tinuance Of such a condition.
Freedom of speech and Of the press
means freedom to speak and write
the truth, not falsehood or abuse.
There are about $4,000 newspapers
in the United States today, served
by perhaps 100000 writers. The i'm
noensity Of the power for good repre-
sented by the American press, sup
lion public school teachers, to say
nothing of 215,0O0 ministers of re-
ligiOn, makes it all the more import
ant that no shelter should be given
TO him who turns journalism into
systematic deception or moral assas-
%sination.
The abuse OF the poWer Of the
press. especially by that part of the
press which, TO gain greater circula-
ton, appeals to the passions and
prejudices Of the ignorant ami
thoughtless. causes more misery than
war or pestilence; and in the United
States it is principally responsible for
the frequent failure of men OF ability.
character and patriotism to enter or
continue in the public service.
Though the American people de-
test a libeler, the law OF criminal
libel is very poorly enforced, and in
most localities. especially in large
cities, scarcely at all.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21
Mrs. VIM. AskeW Dead.

Mrs. William ASkew. OF Neudrrsou.
passed away at Rex Hos~ital, Friday
night. her death resulting from an attack
of typhoid fever. She was % years old.
The remains were taken to Henderson yes
terdav.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21
"oman's Ctuh.

Thc trst meeting t. : season or tho
Literary compartment Of the Woman sIik
Viii be held Thursday at four scfor.
Miss fii2aheth Cotton I'll be in Chr.
aaa kFo~aing will be tie sE',.,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

There are moments when, what
ever be the attitude of the body.
the soul is on it's knees.-Victor HUI
go.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

Stand upright, speak thy thought,
declare
The truth thou hast. that all
MAY share;
Be bold, proclaim it everywhere
They only live who dare
Anon.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21
Review Club.

Eortnightly Review Club. -
Tile fortn' ghtiy Review Club viii meet
with AIRS. James Fou Tuesday a. fpnr
O'Clock.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

AS one lamp lights another, nor
grows less, SO n~obleness enkindleth,
nObleneSS.-LOWell.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

that on which one has not laughed.
-Chamfort.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

Possibly Want and WOe viii be
seen hereafter, when this world OF
Appearance shall have passed away.
to have been, not evils, but Gods
blessed angels and ministers of His
most paternal lOVe.-Isobertson.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

If we cannot live SO as to be happy,
let US at least live so as to de-
serve happiness.-Fichte.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

Four things a man must learn to do
If he would make his record true;
To think without confusion clearly,
To love his fellow-men sincerely,
To act from honest motives purely,
To trust in God and Heaven Sc
curely. Van Dyke.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

Freedom of speech n Of the press
means to speak and write
the truth, not falsehood or abuse.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1911-11-21

seven Sentence Sermons.
The o wasted Of ALI davy Is
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Mrs. David Rowell has returned to
her home in Madison after a stay of
a few days with her daughter Mrs.
Cecil Gardner.
Charles Williams has opened store
in the Moody block where he will
furnish groceries, meats and confec-
tionery.
Miss Webb, teacher of the High
school, was unable last week to at
tend to her duties on account of ill
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Cover passed
last week i'll Bangor.
Sunrise chapter was hOnOred Satur-
day night by the gentlemen filing the
chairs, George A. Maxfield acted as
worthy matron in a most creditable
manner. Ice cream and other dainties
were served for refreshments. Souye-
Mrs of gentemens night folded in
tissue paper and tied with baby ribbon
were given the ladies'. Mrs. May Fitz-
gerald won the first prize in the guess
ing contest and Mrs. Addie Mason the
second.
Henry Crowell of Skowhegan was
doing business in town Monday.
Mrs. Reuben ireland underwent a
surgical operation Sunday at her
home on the Ferry road. The patient
is reported to be doing as we'll as
could be expected.
Major Baker returned to Bingham
Monday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
ST. ALBANS.

E N. Grant has accepted a posi-
ton as travelling salesman for glass
making firm.
The new opera house has been re-
ceiving new coat OF paint. Walter
Matthews, Samuel Fellows and Bert
Cook are doing the work.
The Grammar school taught by Mrs.
Samuel Fellows and the Primary
school taught by Miss Alzada Prescott
and Miss Marion Emery assistant
have closed for a vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Goldthwait of
Everett, Mass, were recent guests of
Almon Avery
Minot Lucas has been at home suf-
fering from the effects of large boil
on his face,
The Grange fair held at Grange
hall Saturday, Nov. 4, was a decided
success. The usual articles which &C
to make a good fair were present In
abundance in the hall Outside at
fractions consisted of work horse
parade, rife shooting, running races
etc. In the evening a fine entertain,
ment was presented. The net receipts
were little less than 500.
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MADISON.

Mr.. and Mrs Ralph Caldwell have
arrived from Portland for a visit with
relatives.
Madison people will be interested to
learn of the recent safe arrival OF Mr..
and Mrs. Mark Getchell and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Weston in Port Orange,
Fla.
Mrs. Willis Bradley went to Pitts
field last week for a visit with friends.
Mrs. Grace Pooler of Bingham has
been here for a several weeks visit
with her mother, Mrs. A Hutchinson.
Bethesda chapter of Epworth league
of the Methodist church held a bust
ness and social meeting, Wednesday
evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs.
c. A. Brooks on Middle street. At the
business session, plans were made
toward raising the money pledged for
the parsonage debt. Following this
came a guessing contest in which
numbered slips of paper bearing hid
den proverbs in which was the name of
some part of the body. Miss Sadie
Shaw guessed the largest number,
having 10 out of AZ correct. Next
came an old-fashioned sing, progress
siye spelling and other games. Re-
were about 30 guests present.
Mrs. John Vose went to Portland
last week to attend the Maine NJ. e.
Conference Home Missionary conven-
ton.
r. w Hamilton is moving the stable
on Main street to Perkins street and
will remodel into tenement.
J. w. flanagan of Askwith visited
with his family here last week,
Mrs. George White and family went
to Augusta last week for a short visit
after which they will go to their
future home in Fort Kent ~ Y.
Rev. c. X Evans, Mrs. T. II. Spear,
and Mrs. Olive Gilman were among
the people from here to attend the
dinner given at the North Arson
Grange hall Wednesday under the
direction of the NJ f. church.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Wilbur and two
daughters, Blanch and Irma have de-
parted for Pasadena, Calf, where
they will pass the winter.
d. c. Warman, Mrs. Perley Dunbar,
Mrs. Augusta Hilton, Miss Edith Hill
ton and Miss Ethel Jones went to
Scion by auto Sunday.
Ruel Gilman has gone to South
Glen Falls, n. Y, for a visit with his
sister, Mrs. j. S. Ham
The Woman's Association of the
Congregational church met Wednes-
day afternoon in the church yestry.
The meeting was in charge of Mrs.
Lizzie Hunnewell and the subject was
Alaska Jellies and homemade
candies were on sale.
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CAUSE FOR ALARM.
Loss of Appetite or Distress After
Eating Symptom That Should
Not BE Disregarded.

Appetite is just natural desire Tor
food Loss Of appetite or stomach
distress after eating indicate indiges-
ton or dyspepsia Oyer-eating is a
habit very dangerous to person S
good general health.
1t is not what you eat but what
you digest and assimilate that does
you good Some of the strongest
heaviest, and healthiest persons are
moderate eaters.
There is nothing that will cause
more trouble than a dsordered stom-
ach, and many people daily contract
serious maladies simply through dis
regard or abuse of the stomach.
We urge all in Skowhegan who suf-
fer from any stomach arrangement,
Indigestion, or dyspepsia, whether
acute or chronic TO try ReXall Dys-
pepsa Tablets, with the distinct I'M
derstanding that we will refund their
money without question or formality,
if after reasonable use of this medi-
cine. they are not perfectly satisfied
with the results. We recommend them
to our customers every day, and have
vet to hear of any one who has not
been benefited by them. We honestly
believe them to be without equal
They give very prompt relief, aiding
to neutralize the gastric juices,
strengthen the digestive organs, to
regulate the bowels. and thus to pro-
mote perfect nutrition, and eradicate
all unhealthy symptoms.
We urge you to try 25c box of
Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets, which gives
10 days treatment. At the end of
that time, your money will be return
ed to you if you are not satisfied. OF
course, in chronic cases length OF
treatment varies. For such cases, We
have two larger sizes, which sell for
SOC and $1.00 Remember, you can OBJ
tain ReXall Remedies in this COM
munity only at our store-The Rexall
Store. F. w. Bucknam.
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SMITHFIELD,

Henry and Frank Young, and sister
Mrs. Ellen Sherburn have moved to
Skowhegan.
Mount Hartford and family have
moved in Ellsworth Piper's house in
Smithfield village.
Master Roland Kilgore, the young
son of Harry Kilgore, while running
fell striking on a sharp rock and in
juring him so badly that an operation
was necessary. He is doing well.
Mr. and Mrs. George Bailey of Au-
burn are visiting her sister, Mrs.
Lizzie Watson.
Herbert Groves has employed John
Young to work in his blacksmith shop.
Mr.. Groves has begun to rebuild his
home which he lost by fire last July.
Mrs. Laura Simonds has closed
North Pond house and will spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. Luther
Hartford in Smithfield village.
Mrs. William Marston is in poor
health.
Schools closed in town Nov 10.
There was an entertainment at the
village school taught by Miss Matte
Swift of Wayne, Friday evening, with
a sale of candy. The profits to be
used for buying a globe and map.
Mr.. and Mrs FlaYil Mace have gone
to Wateryille where they have en-
ployment for the winter.
Miss Lephie Gilman is the guest OF
Miss Matte Swift in Wayne.
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soUTH SKOWHEGAN.

Herbert Carr who resides on the
Middle road, has sold his farm TO
Leslie Bowden of Winslow. we nave
been informed that Mr.. Carr con-
templates purchasing a home down
river.
Mrs. Lizzie Huff has been very sick
with bronchitis and asthma. We are
clad TO know she is recovering slowly
and we hope she will soon. be able 10
be about once more.
Mrs. Bailey, the aged lady who was
SO severely injured by falling down
the cellar stairs at the home OF her
daughter, Mrs. S. o. Knights, has so
far recovered from her injuries as to
be removed to the home OF her son,
Gorham Bailey in Norridgewock. She
was conveyed there by DR.. Ames In
his automobile
Miss Clara Bigelow who is we'll
known here and all who knew her will
be glad to learn that she has been
given the position as teacher in an
evening school in Auburn, where she
is also one of the teachers of the day
school. The school was formed for
scholars who we're unable to attend
the day schools. Miss Clara was
chosen from out of ten other teachers
as being the best qualified to fill the
position, the school meets in the Lin
coin building in the room where Miss
Clara conducts her day school. She
has always been very successful in
her vocation as a teacher and she will
use all her energies to make this
school a success.
There were two crews at the home
of Cony Sanborn last week packing
apples as Mr.. Sanborn has sold his
apples to two different parties one
being a MIR. Weeks and the other
party being Ed. Snow and a Mr..
Greasy.
Merle Huff who has a position in a
garage in Augusta is now at home on
a short vacation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
SOUTH SOLON.

The golden wedding of Mr., and Mrs.
Alvin Head occurred Nov. 18th. Their
friends and neighbors to the number
of 80 met with them Saturday even
ing to help them properly observe
the event and very pleasant even
ing was passed.
Asher Davis who has been quite sick
is improving.
The Longfellow school has a yaca-
ton of two weeks.
Archie Adams has begun his win
ters' job of baling hay.
Emerson Brothers have got their
steam mill building erected, smoke
stack up and will soon be ready to
manufacture lumber
F. o. Head of Rockland was in
town last week.
DR.. White, V. s., has put the Farm
ers telephone into his house.
Delbert Parker sawed house frame
for Mr.. Coburn whose buildings were
burned last week.
Mrs. Clara Jewett went to Mon
mouth to visit her daughter last week.
e. o. Vittum of Concord was in
town last week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
EAST MADISON,

One of the pleasant events of the
past month, took place Saturday even
ing, Oct. 81 when about twenty-five
of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Thompson, met at their homej to cele-
brate the fifth anniversary of their
marriage. The affair was planned as
surprise for Mrs. Thompson, but
she proved herself equal to the oc-
casion and entertained her guests
cordially and gracefully. The evening
was spent in playing whist listen
ing to selections from the phono-
graph and partaking OF candy, apples.
etc. The company presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Thompson with nice oak rocker
as fitting gift for their wooden we'd
ding Among those present were Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Collins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Harville, Mr.. and Mrs r. F.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
SMITHFIELD.

Frank Young has finished shingling
his house.
Victor Hartford has returned from
a TWO weeks visit at Jaekman.
l.. c. Wyman has remodeled and
improved his shingle mill and can
now saw 1000 shingles a day.
The husking bee at +. d. Stevens
was attended by a large number who
husked corn from 7.30 TO ] o'clock.
This gave everybody good appetite
for the supper which was served.
Miss Matte Swift attended the
Teachers convention at Augusta.
G. A Groves has bought the apples
on the town farm and will convert
them into vinegar. He expects TO
make about y barrels.
H. f.. Groves whose buildings were
burned last July will rebuild in the
spring He is having the cellar put
in this fall, under the direction of
Herbert Berry and Alonzo Groves.
George Bickford shot a buck deer
recently that dressed over 200 pounds.
Much credit is due the selectmen
and road commissioner for the able
manner in which they have worked
together and put the roads into shape
in town the past spring and summer.
The state road, especially which was
begun in September and finished last
week Is worthy of mention and
demonstrates what can be accomplish
ed when all are in harmony and work
for the best interests Of the town.
Fred Stevens and George futile
have gone into partnership in the
lumber business and at present are
hauling cedar for shingles.
A party consisting OF Henry liam
monds, Harvey Sawyer, Sherburne
Bickford and George futile will leave
Monday for two-weeks hunting trip
for deer in the vicinity of Moosehead
lake
Daniel Groves is to build two and
a half story addition TO his house.
During its construction he and his
family will occupy the house vacated
by Henry Young.
The North Pond house has closed
for the winter.
The village school closed Friday.
In the evening an entertainment and
candy sale was held at the school
house. The teacher, Miss Swift, ac-
companied by Miss Lephia Gilman
went to Wayne, Miss Swift's home,
Saturday, for the vacation OF Two
weeks.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
STATE OF MAINE.

Somerset, IS.
Taken this first day of November.
1911, on an execution dated OstObcr -
1911, issued on a Judgment rendered By
the supreme judicial court FOR tire
county of Somerset at a term thereof
begun and held on the third Tuesday OF
September. 1911, TO wit, on the sixth
Patterson Of SSplon in said county.
against George b. Spencer of Arson In
said county, for one hundred forty dol
lars and forty four centS debt or dam
age and twelve dollars Sixty one cents
costs of suit, and w IL be sold at public
auction at the office of Turner Boswell
in Scion in said county on Saturday the
ninth day of December, 1911, at one
o'clock in the afternoon. to the highest
bidder. the following described real es-
tate and all the right. title and interest
which said George B. Spencer has and
had In and to the same on the first
day of July 1911 at six o'clock and
thirty minutes In the afternoon
time when the same was attached ON
the writ the same suit to wit, the
David patterson farm In the west part
of lot eight range two in Arson In
said county. containing one hundred
and fifty acres more or less, and being
the same conveyed to said David pat
terson by three deeds First from Cyrus
Luce dated September 6, 1859, and re-
corded in Somerset County Registry Of
Deeds book IS page 271 second f nm
John Robbins, End, dated December 2s
1861, and recorded in said registry book
ae, page 534: third from Henry o. Peal
dated February 3, 1862, and recorded
in said registry book 96 page 532.
JOHN L. FOSS
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Grange News
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CORNVILLE.

The gentlemen of Wesserrunsett
Grange are awaiting the 10th with
great expectations as it is. Ladies
night The ladies are to fill the chairs
and furnish the entertainment.
new collection of carefully select
ed books from the circulating library
was opened at the last regular meet
ing. This grange has been enjoying
these collections for over a year and
find them all they are recommended
to be.
After all business matters were con
cluded the following program was
presented: Song, choir; reading,
Forest Herrin; song, Frank Fol
som; recitation, Linley Parsons;
monologue, Carrie French song,
choir; tableaus, The Blind Beggars'
and Aftermath" Vince Smith,
Mildred Rowell and George Herrin;
song, choir.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16

Denartures-5.O0 u. IN, 8. 10 q. m, 1901 p. IN.
and 2,30 p. m. for Boston, Portland and all
points west of Waterville. The 30 r. III.
train via Augusta only. At 800 n. m, $40 n.
M, 80 p. M. for Bangor and stations East
of Watervlle. At 1901 p. IN. for Durham
Pttsfield, Newport Bangor, Aroostook
County, Washington County, st. John and
Halifax. Sundays at g. % a. H. and 200 p. m.
for Boston and Portland via Augusta, and
FOR Bangor and way atoms.
Arriva $50 n. III from Augusta and
Wateryille 1913 a. m. from Portland oak
land, Augusta, Bangor and Water Vile. 44a
p. IN. and $40 p. M, from all points. Sun
days 1880 II. m. from Portland aud Bangor.
425 p. IN. from Boston and Portland via Au
gusta and from Bangor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-11-16
MAINE LEGISLATURE
PLANS DEBATED
Rough Draft of Local
Option Outlined
Both Parties Are Preparing for
Battle.

The proposed special session OF the
Maine legislature is being generally
discussed throughout the state. In
anticipation of the coming proclama-
ton, the forces for and against the
proposed change in the prohibitory
amendment are endeaYoring to ascer-
tain how the members of the senate
and house will stand.
The division of Democrats and Re-
publicans in the two branches may be
slightly different in February than it
was last January, as under the Con-
stitution, the vacancies in the senate
must be filled, and those in the house
probably will be by special election.
There is a possibility that the
Democrats will need the assistance of
even more Republicans than they did
in January to pass constitutional
amendment resolution through the
house on a two-thirds vote. In the
senate the margin is too wide to admit
of an element of danger.
The opinion about the State House
seems to be that the special session
will be short not more than 10 days
at the longest.
This view is not shared by the people
of the city, nor by many others who
are familiar with legislative bodies.
This wish is father to the thought
with the residents of Augusta, as an
extra legislative session is an unex-
pected source of revenue
1t looks now as though there would
be two vigorous campaigns, one to
prevent the passage of the proposed
amendment through the legislature,
and another to defeat it in the gem
eral election next September The
two great parties, in the main, will be
lined up on either side of the ques-
ton squarely and fairly, and the
nomination of candidates in the pri-
maries next June will probably hinge
on the stand they take on the ques-
ton.
There has been no completed draft
of a local option law, but it is re-
ported that one is tentatively outlined.
According to the plan, the men
who want license will get them from
the city council They will pay a
fairly high license and give bonds.
1t is understood that the kind of
a place will be definitely outlined. 1t
will probably be a single room with
only one door, and that on the bust
ness street. The bar will have to be in
plain view from the street, and the
view cannot be INSTRUCTED. There will
be no furniture in front of the bar
and only as much behind as is abso-
lutely necessary.
A list of the names of everybody
employed about the place will be on
file with the police authorities, and
no one else will be permitted behind
the bar. There will be no gambling
on the premises, and music of all
kinds will be debarred.
AS to the hours of opening and clos
ing, this is a much-mooted question.
should be o'clock, some say and
others later. The hour of closing may
be set at anywhere from 6 to 10
o'clock in the evening.-Boston Globe.
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LARONE

Saturday NOV. II or 11-11-11 will
long be remembered, and with pleas
ure by Aunt Mary Atwood who on
that day reached the seventy ninth
anniversary of her birth and as a
complete surprise to her shower Of
singularly enough amounted in number
to 49, Many of her friends met with
birthday cards was received which
her in the afternoon and brought her
presents and refreshments for lunch
and a happy time was passed with a
kitchen dance in the evening at which
irwin Fuller of Fairfield Center pre-
sided