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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
PALMl X 4.

Palmyra Grange held regular
meeting Saturday evening With 81
members present After the opening
exercises the following program was
presented: Song Lyle MCCrillis;ques-
ton box; song, Miss Elese Towle. p.
VI. Hanson was appointed capt2in of
the program for newt Saturday even
ing.
Mrs. Eleanor Clough who has spent
the winter at J. VI. Taylors, is work
ing for Mrs. c. p Coolidge in st.
Adams.
The socable held Thursday evening
in Grange hall was a decided sue
cess, the proceeds amounting to a
most enjoyable time and about SIS to
add to the credit side of the cash sc
count of Palmyra Grange band
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ Taylor enter
tanned company from Brighton re
Gently.
e. T. MeCabe, Esq. went Friday to
New York on a business trip.
Mrs. 2. p. Dearborn returned Wed
nesday from Troy where she had been
housekeeping for E. II. Myrick.
Mrs Clara Burleigh of Auburn, is
guest at the home of her sister, Miss
Ellen Stilson.
Mr.. and Mrs B. S. Sanford visited
Sunday at Charles Wymans in New
port.
Miss Lillian Robinson is at home
for a two weeks vacation from the
Normal school in Pennington.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
LITTLE HOPE FOR RECOVERY.
While Sleeping in Front of Fireplace
Horace York Was Badly Burned
Saturday Night.

Horace York of The Forks was
seriously burned Sunday morning and
there is little hope of his recovery.
Saturday night he rolled himself up
in quilt and lay down on the floor
in front of the fireplace to sleep for
the night. He woke suddenly early
in the morning to find that the quilt
was all afire. He has but one leg
and with difficulty he got into anoth-
er room and awakened two men that
were in the house upstairs, but be-
fore they could put out the fire, the
two shirts on Mr.. York were nearly
burned off and his body badly burned
and SCARED. Mr.. York is about fifty
years old and is the son of Charles
York For the last few years he has
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
X The News of Somersefs Busy Towns "

Herrick. who have been spending a
Ayo weeks vacation in town, returned
Tuesday to Pittstield to resume their
studies at Maine Central Institute
!. l.. Johnson, treasurer OF the Har-
mony & Wellington association, l5it
Tuesday Cor Boston where he VIII be
a representative al the directors
meeting of the New England Tele-
phone Co On his way home MI
johnson will visit friends at Dover,
y. H.. and Turner. Me.
Miss Clara b. Foss went to Ripley
on Wednesday where she will be the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Han
son. She was accompanied by Geo
w Perkins. who rsturned home the
same day
Miss May Johnson a teacher at
Milo junction, arrived in town Satur-
day to spend a week the guest OF MI
and Mrs. J. l.. Johnson.
Dr. and Mrs. j. S. Bragg, formerly
residents of this town, who have been
travelling In the West, were in town
Saturday night on their way to Dr.
Bragg's old home in st. Adams. While
in town they were the guests OF Mr..
and Mrs. VIM J. Bailey. Jr.
District Superintendent Phelan ar
rived in town Saturday and held the
regular quarterly conference at the
home of Mrs r. II. Reed Mr.. Pie
Ian spoke at the Methodist church at
Mainstream Sunday forenoon and at
the Union church in the afternoon
luh1n in town he was the guest of
MT. and Mrs. VI. ]. Merrill
Kev. Mr. Johnson vi Athens, spoke
as usual to the members of the Bap-
fist church on Sunday, He chose
for his subject the ever interesting
story of Gideons victory. Mr.. john
son applied the story to the church
members of today and in his usual
helpful manner spoke words of en-
enlargement showing in many ways
that the churches did not need large
membership necessarily but more
than this earnest, Jealous workers
The many friends in town of Rev
and Mrs. A. A. Walsh are interest
ed in knowing that they are in Maine
again having spent the past year in
Kansas. Mr.. and Mrs Walsh were
at one time residents Of this town
ana were DOlu tACtculHSly poPdibi'
At the regular Grange meeting on
Saturday evening two members, Roy
Herrick and Edna Stein. were given
the first and second degrees. Next
Saturday will be an all-day meeting
with fine program and one OF the
dinners that the ladies of The Grange
are famous for The third and fourth
degrees will be conferred.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
Alliance Insurance Company
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

been a cook for his father who is a
lumberman. About fifteen years aeo
he lost one of his legs while working
in the woods
He died Monday The funeral vas
held Tuesday at 3 p. m. He leaves a
father Charles York; three brothers,
Fred, Walter and Wallace; and fgo
sisters Nera and Edith Il
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
HARMONY.

Mrs. Arno Rowell, who has been
staying at her old home for a num-
Der OF weeks while her mother, Mrs.
Abbie Stafford, has been at the Maine
General hospital at Bangor for treat
ment, returned to her home at Scion
on Sunday. Arthur Rowell was in
town Sunday to accompany his wife
home.
Among the Odd Fellows who at
tended the District meeting at Pitts
field on Monday night were: Sidney
Brown. c. c. Mclaughlin, G. w. Per-
kins, j. L. Johnson, H. B. Chad
bourne. Ernest Willis. f. B. Reed
Willis Stevens, Nelson Herrick, Tom
Donahue and Reuben Richards
Miss Iona Tibbetts and Miss Marion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
HOW'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that aan
not be cured by Halls Catarrh care
f. ]. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, c
We the Undersigned. have known
J. Cheney for the last Is years and De
lleve him perfectly honorable In al
business transactions, and financial!
able to carry out any obligations Indu
by his nrm.
WALDING, KIM AN & MARVIN 4
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, y
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internatj
ly, acting directly upon the blood az.
mucous surfaces of the system. les
imonials sent free Price 76c per bot
tie. Sold ~ all Druggists -.
Take Halls Family Pills for Cons"
patton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to the friends and neighbors
who so kindly.assisted us in our sick
ness and for sympathy expressed in
our sad bereavement and for the
beautiful floral offerings
Maurice w Hall and Children.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks and appreciation tc our many
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness shown us in our recent bereave-
ment; also for the many beautiful
flowers.
George Cross and Family.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
SOUTH SOLON.

Mrs. L. C. Jewett was visiting at
Skowhegan last week.
w. o. Paul has been sick with the
grip the past two weeks and is gain
ing slowly.
Roscoe SideIl and Cecil Keene
came out of the woods with their
teams last Sunday.
d. w. Jewett has been quite sick
the past three weeks, his eyes trou-
bling him a great deal and a bad
cold.
A Mr.. Mclaughlin and wife from
the Aroostook are wishing friends in
this neighborhood.
Thaddeus Clark was very sick with
heart trouble last week.
Mrs Allen who has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. McAlister some
time, went to her home in Dixmont
last week.
Mr.. Sheffield of Cornville. moved
onto L. C. Jewett's town line farm
this week
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

There Is more sound in a hollow
gourd than in a full one, and the
same Is true of an empty head.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

Marrying for money isn't as bad as
numbering for the same purpose, if
you happen to be casting about for
an argument in favor of mercenary
matches.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

Doubtless woman wouldn't have
lost her reputation for keeping Sc
crets If she had nothing more inter
esting to safeguard than those a man
learns at lodge.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
How To Stop
Stubborn Cough

We don't mean just stop the irri-
tation in your throat-but cure the
underlying cause.
Cough syrups cannot do this. 1t
takes a constitutional tonic body
builder to do the work properly
and cure you to stay cured. Ninol
is the remedy you need.
HERE Is PROOF
Mrs. Minnie Osgood, of GIens Falls,
MY, writes:-" After trying several rem
edles for IA bad cough and cold without
benefit, I was asked to try Yinol. 1t
worked like magic. II cured my cold
and cough and gained In health and
strength. consider Ninol the most
wonderful tonic and inyigoratOr ever
saw"
If we cannot stop that cough
with VINOL-our delicious cod
liver and iron tonic-which IS made
without Olive will not charge
you a cent for the medicine you
buy. This seems like a pretty fair
proposition-and ought to be &C
cepted. Don't you think SO? With
this understanding we ask you to
try a bottle of NINOL.
r. W. Buchanan, Druggist SkOwhe
san. Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

To get reputation for having your
advice accepted, find out how those
who ask you for it desire to be ad-
vised.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

Regulates the bowels promotes easy
natural movements, cures constipation
--Doan's Regulets. Ask your druggist
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

While there isn't any excuse for side
wbiskers, no man who wears them
should make them worse by wearing
cap as accompaniment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Some women would eat predigested
sawdust if it was labeled complexion
beautifier."
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

At the present writing Nevada Ger.
tainly isn't the holy state of matri.
mony.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30

Don't harp on one String until you
talk with a twang
Some good people manage to be
happy even if they are lonely.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
Phoenix Insurance Company
OF Hartford, Conn

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1910.
Real estate. $141.013.3S
Mortgage loans, 50.350.00
Collateral loans. 1920. 90
Stocks and bonds $3.50. 7725
Cash In office and bank. 737S1720
Agents balances sUZ.S32.55
Interest and rents. S7.7l4.49
All other assets, 55,240.61
Gross assets. $l0,749.S45.4S
Deduct items not admitted, 12.1SS.16
Admitted assets, $10,737657.32
LIABILITIES DEC. 81 1910.
Net Unpaid Losses, $5S2. 06
Enearned Premiums, 4,325, 466.01
All other liabilities, It's, 900. 90
Cash capital. 1000, 900. 90
Surplus over alLliabilities, 3,655,131.25
Total liabilities and sur
plus. $1O.737657S2
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-03-30
Frankfort Marine Accident Plate
Glass Insurance Company
OF Germany

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1910.
Bonds. $1.265.O2257
Cash in office and bank
and in hands of trustees, 34,925.66
Agents balances. 210.G33.65
Interest accrued. 13.S2763
Gross assets, $l.524, 409.51
Deduct items not admitted 51.367.30
Admitted assets. S1,473,0i2.2l
LIABILITIES DEC 81, 1910.
Net unpaid losses. $527361 D5
Unearued premiums 400. 1880
All other liabilities. 65. 90495
Statutory Deposit 100000 90
surplus over all liabilities 22O296.41
Total liabilities and sur
plus. $1,473.04221
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
TEDDY FAVORS
 ARBITRATION

New York, September 7.-Former Presi- dent Roosevelt deals with the arbitration treaties recently presented to the Senate in an editorial article appearing in he Outlook today. He says in part:
 Tt is ones of our prime duties as q nation to seek peace. It is even higher duty to seek righteousness. l. is also our duty not to indulge in shams, not to make believe we are getting peace by some patent contrivance which sensible men ought to know cannot work in practice and which if we sought to make it work, might cause irretrievable harm. l sim cerely believe in the principle of arbitra- ton: I believe in applying that principle so far as practicable, but I believe that the effort to apply where it is not prac- ticable cannot do good and may do seri- ous harm. Confused thinking and a will ingness to substitute words for thought, even though inspired by an entirely amia- ble sentmentalty, do not tend toward sound action.
 T think that the great majority of those persons who adv0ate any and every treaty~which is called treaty for peace or for arbitration would be less ollen uldNh iHeo d PV9i'ioil .i"' eoe's, to humiliate their country if they would take the trouble to formulate clearly and definitely just what 1t is that they desire. Of course there are persons wholly indifferent to the national hon or and interest who, in consequence cannot be reached by an apeal to na- tional honor and interest; and there are other persons whose ingrained per- sonal timidity is such that they are more afraid of war than of any dishon- or, personal or national"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
NEW AMBULANCE WAS MADE IN BIRMINGHAM
Gaudin's New Automobile Carriage Is the Product of John H.
 Cruse, Jr.

The latest industrial achievement of Bir- mingham is the manufacture of an auto
 mobile ambulance.
 The first product in this line is the ele gant 40 horse power White steamer am bulance of the Gaudin Undertaking com
 pany, which made it's maiden trip over
 the streets of the city yesterday.
 The machine was built by John H.
 Cruse, Jr., at his place on Avenue D and
 and Eighteenth street, and from every
 point is as fine piece of workmanship as | is turned out by the regular factories. The big invalid carriage is of rich
 maroon color, finished on tbe interior with cherry It is equipped with all convenient ces in the way of electric lights and fans and is provided with very unique couch and pneumatic mattress.
 The ambulance is the fourth operated in the city and will add considerably to the deficiency of the service which is already extremely good. The Gaudin Undertaking company has removed its parlors from tie original place on Second avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, to its new headquarters on Third avenue, be- tween Twenty-second and Twentythird streets. where they have secured a con- venient location for an up-to-date estab- lishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
WOMEN WILL FILL ALL CITY OFFICES

Kansas City, September 7.-That she will fill all the import town offices with women and give the town of Hunnewell, Kas, a clean government in spite of the five men who constitute the Hunnewell city council was the statement made to- day by Mrs. Ella Wilson, mayor of Hunnewell following a conference with c. w. Trlckett, appointed by Governor Stubbs to assist in disentangling the mu- nicipal affairs of the town. Since Mrs. Wilson's election, last spring, the coun- oilmen have steadily refused to confirm her appointments or meet with her 10 transact town business. No tax levy has been made.
 Ut is too late for the tax levy now" said Mrs. Wilson, but we will get along without 1t. I shall appoint women who will serve without pay to the offices of town marshal, city clerk, city treasurer and commissioner of streets.
 "A woman marshal could do much more than any man to rout out blind tigers when women get used to smelling their husbands breath. l shall place my coH- fidence in a woman marshall
 Further than to say mandamus suits men either to transact the business of their offices or get out, neither Mayor Wilson or MT. Trickett would disclose what plan of action against the rebellious councilmen had been evolved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
LABORATORY FIRE
 sAT ENSLEY SCHOOL
Handsome High School Is Threatened for a Time
LA>HARD FIGHT IS MADE
Smoke and Fumes Made It Especially Difficult for the Bremen to Work-Other News of
 the Steel City

Another bad fire seemed probable when then new s6o,o0o Ensey high school caught on fire early yesterday morning by what Was thought to be spontaneous combustion of chemicals in the lahora- tory. By quick and efficient Tire fight- ing the local department extinguished the fire, with sSOO as the total loss.
 About 4:sO o'clock yesterday morning the ianitor of the institution saw cloud of heavy, thick smoke coming out of the building near the laboratory He Immediately went to the building, where he investigated, and, after finding there was a fire in the chemical laboratory, nut a call in for the fire fighters.
 4 When the department went in the build- ing they thought that the building would be burned to the ground, as one Of the heaviest clouds of smoke that they had ever seen was coming from the labora- tory. On account of its thickness the firemen had te lie flat on the floor b9- fore they could enter the room
 When they entered the room other chemicals had become ignited, and the fire had gained good headway. The chemical stream was used on the lire and then a line of water was thrown into the room After hard fighting the fire was extinguished at loss of what is thought will amount to s300
 The captain, Joe Tetlow, states that if the alarm had not have been received at the minute it was, it is very prob able that the entire institution would have heen burned to the ground The Building is valued al S6o,OO0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08

two months visit to her parents in Dem yer, Col
 Mrs. Will Johnson is recuperating after a lengthy illness at her home. M. H. Mcdowell left yesterday morning for a two weeks vacation in the noun tains of Tennessee.
 Mrs Henry Allen of Fairview has re- turned after a two weeks visit to friends and relatives in Georgia.
 William Berney has returned after a two weeks visit to the eastern cities. Shortly after his return to the city he left for Albertville. where he will visit. Mir and Mrs. J. R. Humphries havc named their little son James Randall Humphries. Jr
 Mrs. Johnson of the South Highlands is the guest of Miss Nina Randall.
 Mrs. Huges of Bessemer is the guest of her brothep pr. Will McTyire, as his home in Snsley.
 Miss Ethel Daniels of Pratt City is the guest of Mrs. Jeff Cummings at her home in Fairview.
 Mrs. W. C. Mcdonald of Fairview has returned. after visit to friends and relatives in Chattanooga.
 Prof. W. T. Smith has accepted the po- stion of principal of the Bush school. He has arrived in the city and will soon assume his position.
 The Ladies' Aid society Of the falrNieW Methodist church will give an ice cream social at the Osceola station drug store this evening from to 930 o'clock. The proceeds will be donated to the building fund of the new church.
 The Junior Epworth league of the Shady Side Methodist church will give a moonlight entertainment tonight at the grove in the rear of the church. Games will be played and refreshments will be served. The entertainment vii start at s o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
Pratt City News

Quite bit of talk has been caused by the frequent suggestion of Dr. J. E. Seay for the office of excise commissioner Yesterday W. H. Barnard left for Mont gomery, where he will hold confer ence with the governor in the interest l of the towns of Ensley, Pratt City, Wy l lam and Bessemer. He stated that he l thought these suburban towns should be represented, and that at least one citi- zen of the towns should be appointed to that office. He announced that he would confer with the governor about the appointment of one of these men and that he hopes the governor will act upon his counsel.
 He also declares that there are many good citizens in each of the towns that could be appointed to the office. He has named no certain candidate for the office, but states that number would be willing to serve on the board. He wifi return today, probably.
 Mrs. Anderson of this city, who has been ill for some time, has been taken to the Caraway infirmary, where she will undergo an operation.
 The Sunday school classes of Mrs. W. A. Hall and Miss Leila Edwards of the First Baptist church were entertained last night with a moonlight picnic. A large number assembled at the Harris & Lovelady furniture store, where they met the party. Quite a number attended and enjoyed the picnic.
 A well attended prayer meeting was held last night at the Presbyterian church.
 Mrs. S T. Caraway has returned to her home in Pratt City after a visit tc friends in Birmingham.
 MT. and Mrs Warren have returned after a delightful visit to Texas. Miss Jeanette Walker is the guest O Mrs. R. l.. Hasler at Palmer Terrace. Dr. J. E. Seay and G. M Taylor were lin Montgomery yesterday. Mrs Frank Gilbert has as her guest: Misses Tosey and Ward of Birmingham Mrs. w. W. Kiker and children hav' returned after a visit to Mississippi.
 Mrs. J. H. Meharg is seriously ill O typhoid fever at her home in Pratt City Her mother from Montgomery has ar rived to be with her.
 1 Miss Lizzie Trox has returned after visit to Illinois and Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
HARTFORD RACES

Hartford, Conn.,, September 7.-Presl- dent Taft was an interested specta- tor of part of the grand circuit races today. At the conclusion of his ad- dress. the second heat of the 2:13 trot was called, and the President delayed his departure until, the finish of the Hartford handicap. As the President left the grounds there was balloon ascension with triple parachute drop which the chief executive watched with interest.
 An innovation in the racing pro- gramme was the Hartford handicap, which brought out a field of seven. Joan and Billy Burke were scratched. Dudies Archdale had a handicap of 40 feet, Charlie Mitchell 80 feet, Joe Bowers 40 feet and Wilmering and Creighton 200 feet each. There were two prelimin- aries, Joan taking the first from Dudie Archdale and Billy Burke, which fin- ished in the order named, and the time was 2:30A.
 The second preliminary was won by Joe Bowers, Creighton second and Will mering third. Time, 2:29%. In the final all horses took part and Dudie Archdale won with Charlie Mitchell sec- ond and Joe Bowers third. Time, 2:26 a. Joan broke badly and finished sixth. The purse was $S000.
 The 2:13 pace and the 2:13 trot were both taken easily by the Murphy stable The pace was walkover for Sir R., who took the race in straight heats June won the trot about as she pleased. Summary: ff
 2:13 pace; purse s2oO0; three in hve: Sir R., b. g. (Murphy)... Braham Raughman. br. h.
 ,~ox) ......,...... Al billiard. b. h. Page)s. .....
 Time, 2:04; 2;O61s; 2:05A.
 June, b. m.s (MnrphsD ...... Baden, br. s, aRodney) '..... Annie Kohl, b. m. (Carpenter) 44 Bronson, b. g. tTiter) a......,
 Time. 2:17A; 2:11A; 2;11h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-09-08
General News

i But four arrests were made yester- day hy the police department in Ems ley. The day was exceedingly quiet and no calls of much importance were received by the police.
 A cheap trunk was found on Wednes- day night at about Il o'clock by the police at the corner of Avenue and Nineteenth street. The trunk is being held at the station awaiting the ar rival Of the owner to identify it.
 Tom Howard, a negro, was arrested some time ago for violating the prohibi- ,tion laws. He was brought before the fudge. but his case was continued until yesterday In the meanwhile the wet goods which had been confiscated by the police were turned over to him after he had paid for the costs of the court, and the appeal bond. He received his confiscated liquor yesterday morning at about II o'clock and went his way re- joicing that he was a free and able bodied man. About o'clock he was caught again. charged with violating the Fuller Carmichael bill. and was brought before the judge. He was fined s1OO After receiving his fine he wended his way into the elaborate quarters of the Bodeker sub -hotel He Is enjoying free board,