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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Mass. Boys Held in Portland.

Found penniless and at a loss to
know what to do with themselves, two
runaway boys who left their homes in
Massachusetts and arrived in Port
land on the steamer from Boston,
were taken to police headquarters
where they will be cared for until
their parents are notified. They said
they came to Portland with the in
tention of going up in Maine to get
jobs on some farm but had no means
of paying their way. One of the boys
could sing we'll and the other was an
expert in drawing music from har-
monica. They took their detention in
matter of fact manner and seemed
to rather enjoy their experience.
While locked in the detention cells at
headquarters they played and sang to
the great delight of the officers who
were in the guard room during the
day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Ask Your Neighbor
Hundreds of Sk0Whcgan Citizens Can
Tell You All About 1t.

Home endorsement the public eX-
preston of Skowhegan people, should
be evidence beyond dispute for every
Skowhegan reader Surely the expert
ence of friends and neighbors, cheer
fully given by them, will carry more
weight than the utterances of strang-
ers residing in faraway places. Read
the following:
l.. p Weston, . Railroad St, Cor.
Poplar St. Skowhegan, Me, says: Il
have found Doans Kidney Pills to be
a reliable kidney remedy | suffered
from pains in my back and the kidney
secretions annoyed me by their ire
gularity in passage was in that
condition when got Doan's Kidney
Pills at Sampson & Azores Drug
Store and began using them. They
quickly rid me of the backache and
corrected all the other difficulties.
People who have seen my endorse
ment of Doan's Kidney Pills in the
paper have come to me, wishing to
know If the remedy could be depend
ed upon. | have always assured the
inquiring party that Doan's Kidney
Pills are a remedy of great effective
ness"
For sale by all dealers Price so
cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Augusta Man Absent-Minded.

+ One of Augustus citizens who owns
cottage at Cobbosseecontee made a
discovery the other day that was for
awhile to him source of wonder and
finally resulted in awakening within
him the belief that he was getting
absent-minded. it is said. The cot
tage is one of those that has among
other conyeniences the electric light,
and on sending his son out to take
the meter he was surprised to find
that as much electricity had been
used during the past few months as
had been used during the whole of
last season. This was a matter of
no small amount of conjecture until
the discovery was made that the last
time that the cottage was used one of
the electric lights had been left
burning and had been burning since
that time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Cures Catarrh

Get a Hyomei pronounce it High
o-mel outfit today.
Pour few drops from the bottle
into the little hard rubber pocket in
haler that comes with each outfit
and breathe it four or five times a
a day.
Immediately you will know that
Hyomei soothes and heals the in
famed and irritated membrane.
But Hyomei does more than soothe
and heal; it kills the germs, those
perseyering pests that are at the root
of all catarrhal conditions.
A complete Hyomei outfit costs on
ly $100. If you now own a Hyomei
inhaler, you can get an extra bottle
of Hyomei for only so cents at F. w.
Bucknam's.
Guaranteed to cure catarrh, Group,
asthma and sore throat, or money
back. 1870
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Thoughtful Augusta Lad.

Youngsters who have tried the
swimming in the Kennebec river re-
port the water still rather cold One
down river youngster, when ques-
toned admitted to his mother that
he had been pushed overheard by a
chum When she remarked that his
clothes did not show 1t, he further
Omitted that when he was pushed in
he did not have them on. Which
seems exceedingly thoughtful for ey-
en- an Imperial Kennebec representa-
tive.-kennebec Journal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Historic House ait Wilton Burned.

The historic Marble house was
burned fiat Wednesday, May 3. 1t
was the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
Allen. Mrs. Allen is the daughter of
the late Horace d. Marble. The house,
sheds, barn, everything in fact, is in
ashes. A high wind was blowing at
the time which sent the sparks broad
cast The academy, directly oppo-
site, caught several times. The Will
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
For Landing Stage, Cow Island.

Bids were opened at the office of
Capt. G. o. Hubbard, constructing
quartermaster, United States Army
Portland, for the construction of land
ing stage for boats at Fort Lyon, Cow
Island The following concerns sub
mitted figures for the work: Bennett
Contracting Corporation, Portland,
s1375; Rendle & Stoddard, East Bos--
ton, Mass. S2S00; P. H. Doyen, Port
land $4,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Commissioner Chosen to Select Site.

Gov. Plaisted has appointed Henry
s. Burrage. chaplain of the National
Soldiers Home at Togus, to be state
historian and Maj. Gen. Seth C. Cor
don of Portland and Brig. Gen.
Charles w. Tilden of Hallowell to
constitute a commission to select a
site for an equestrian statue of Maj
Gen. o. o. Howard on the battlefield
at Gettysburg, Pa. The commission
is to work in conjunction with the
United States commission.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Here and There in Maine

ton and Dryden fire companies turn
ed out, but the water was at such
low pressure that it was difficult to
get any streams high enough to do
any good. The fire caught in the ell.
The loss is $4,000, partially covered
with insurance
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

Now is the time to get rid of your
rheumatism You will find Chamber
lains Liniment wonderfully effective.
One application will convince you Of
IS merits. Try it, For sale by G. r..
Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
An Old Book Found in Gardiner.

An OIu BOOK fOHnu Ill bdfuineT.
James Desmond Of Gardiner found
an old day book in the cellar of his
store recently that is interesting. The
store he is in was formerly occupied
by John s. Mitchell and the book on
the first page has the name, Mitchell
& Forsyth written ON it ana was in
use in 1896 and 1887 1t contains the
names of many men formerly well
known there, but of course none that
are there now. Some of the prices in
those days were different than they
are now, such as flour at $3.50 a bar
rel, sugar 121@ cents pound. Half
a gallon of oil at 50 cents was fire.
quent charge and that presumably
was whale oil, as there was kero-
sene in those days. Butter was II
cents, pork 10 cents, milk cents and
eggs IL cents.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

J. NJ. Howell. a popular druggist of
Greenburg. KY says. I'VE use Cham
berlains Cough Remedy in our own
household and know it is excellent
For sale by G. r. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Over Half-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 90
years. Medical Book sent free.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
Or. EDWARDS.
DandeliOn
Best Known Remedy


rheumatism and Malaria. Stimulates
the Kidneys so as to eliminate the uric
tcid that causes Rheumatism and KID.
ney Disease, regulates a Torpid Liver:
tets gently and without gripping on tie
9sweIs; ,disinfects the entire Alimeat
Try Canal and produces cleaa
'mooth Skin and clear Complexion. -
Eliminating all poisons from the So.
en-.
Unequalled for Dyspepsia al all
Stomach trouble; Is purely yc9a. =.
I'D is so guaranteed under tn ps-s
non and Drugs Act 25c a9s =
+ rank ". Buchanan. SHOW d, Gsp. NJ.
Seni postal fof re .a.u r.. -####s
hemical Co.., f,-.6 frauA..u ST.. -. aa.b
ttS, Manufacturers
A PERFECT BLOOD ~ EIIIIE.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

To destroy the idea of the immor-
tally of the soul is to add death to
death.
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No YoR Frfes
PeveFs. Congestion Inflammation #=#== -
> Worms. Worm Fever Or Worm bls=a=a -
, Collie. Crying and Hakefulne.s II latants -
I DIarrhea. Of Children and Adults $500 u
Coughs. Colds Bronchitis %
y Toothache. Faceaehe. Neuralgia -
. Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo -
80 Dyspe psiA Indigestion, cak 1t5n.aeG -
- Group. Hoarse Cough. LarynYrs -
"a salt Rheum. Erapt4ous. Erys,peias -
as Rheumntism. Or Kheumatlc Pains -
/ o Fever and AEue. Malaria -
~ Piles. Blind or hlee1ins. EHtsrral irzerlai -
- GatArrh. Inn1eEza. Cid ia Heal -
40 Nhooplng Cough. sp4sfnod.e cough -
Al Asthma. Oppressed. I. IieuIt Breathing -
TT Kidney Disease. -
rs Nervous Debility. vital weakness TO
30 Urinary Incontn4ncr. WettA,s EeI p
, 4 sore Throat. Quinsy .---. -
~ Grip, Hay fever aad SUMMER Coils 5
Sold by druggists. sent on receipt u price.
HUMPHREYS HoBEo MEDICINE @. ggrn-f
William aud Ann Streets. New York
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

The age of chivalry has gone the
age Of humanity has come
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

When about to commit base deed
respect thyself, though there be no
witness.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

The highest exercise of charity is
charity toward the uncharitable.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

about many things
A mans own good breeding is his
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

The barren life, as soon as its bar
renness is absolutely hopeless, be
comes a literal death
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11

| will not be discouraged so long
as others need my work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-05-11
My
Grandfather's
Story
Prom the Kindness of His Heart
He Fell Into a Trap
BY EDNA l. TROOP

Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation. 1911.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
FULL SCHOOL CENSUS
IS DESIRED BY BOARD
Effort Is to Be Made TO Enroll
Every Child of School
Age in City.

School census enumerators received
their books and instructions Saturday
morning at the office OF Clerk l.. p. Judd
OF the board of education. The clerk s
office was kept busy throughout the en-
tire morning giving out tho blanks and
instructions and answering questions.
The work OF taking the school census
will be begun the first thing Monday
morning. While It Is certain that the
census Will show a gain In the school
population during the year. the gain will
not be nearly SO great as that Of last
year, owing 10 the fact that there has
been very little new territory added dur
ing the past year. compared with the
year previous. AT the present time many
families are out of the city, which Will
also make big difference In the census.
Sam G.. Park, member Of the board OF
education. addressed the cnumerators on
the Importance Of getting an accurate
count OF the children. and urged them 10
be diiigent IN seeing that every child
between the ages OF 6 and is years Of
age Is included In the enumeration. Mr..
Park explained that an accurate count is
desired that the board may properly fur
nish accommodations and facilities for
all OF the children.
1t also is urged that parents assist
the enumerators as much as they pos
sibly can by furnishing them with the
names OF ali children. Parents are asked
to use no timidity about giving all nee
cssary information TO secure an enlist
mcnt OF all children Of school ages.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
AN AUDACIoUs BILLY.

Miss Billy. BY Eleanor II. Porter. With
Il Frontispiecc In Color From n Paint
Ing by Grlswold Tying. Published By
l.. c.. Page & Company. Boston.
The theme of this story is, that a
young girl called "Billy' by her father
after an old comrade of his, finds her
self alone through the death of her
father and mother, with no relatives to
turn to. She recalls this old chum Of
her father, and writes TO him. He lives
in house in the Back Bay of Boston,
with two brothers The father s chum
responds favorably. and the girl goes,
The three brothers are much upset at
finding that their visitor is a girl, but
they become a good deal more than rec.
onciled to it very soon. Kate, sister of
the three. throws the fat in the fire by
telling Miss Billy how she has disturbed
the household and disarranged every
thing, this on Billy doing a very auda-
cious and unconventional, not TO say
risky and reckless thing Naturally,
Billy leaves Mt once. living her life in
this country and abroad, for some years.
until she returns to Boston, using her
own house there, but on neighborly
terms with all; and the final outcome of
it is very charmngly told.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
A NOVEL OF INSIGHT.

Georze Thorne. BY Norvol Richardson
With a Frontispicce In Color by John
Goss. Published by l., c. Page & Com
pany, Boston.
Given young man who has been
hard working and honest up to the age
of twenty-four who has been alone III
the world. his parents dying and ieaV-
ing him helpless with desperate s'rug
gle for existence; let this man learn by
overhearinc some words from his en-
ployors of Il chance to get by false per,
sonation into position of wealth ana
refinement, to become Il member or "a
family rich, respected, and honored,
what would that young man do! should
he virtuously turn his back on temp
tation. put behind him the opportunl'
ties offered, or fraudently personate the
son of the rich family who had been
stolen in infancy, and no trace ever
recovered of him7 If that young man
should honestly turn away from the
imposture. and decline 10 personate or
try to personate that missing helr.
that would be another story In THIS
story George Thornc. the hero, eagerly
selzes the opportunity, goes TO New
York. and presents himself as the long
lost SON of the house Of Livingstone
His cves have the same color and glit-
ter as the eyes Of Mrs. Livingstone,
ana snP taxes TO 40 49,
Ionp.lost son. Presently the idea that
he is her son takes full possession of
her, and her life s happiness is
wrapped up in him. Mr.. Livingstone
also comes to accept him, yet with
some reserve. There is, however, a
niece of the house who has been un-
happily married. who pronounccs
George an impostor from the first. He
finds means, however, to silence nef'
and she becomes in the end his faith
full and Jealous advocate, even after
she ascertains through his own admIs-
sions that Thornc is an impostor and
cheat. 1t is love for Mrs. Livingstone
that drives him To torture and full ad-
mission of his guilt. but not to her
And Mr.. Livingstone also. for the
sake of his wife, lends himself TO the
fraud since her whole life seems bound
up in her "son - II is story well
conceived and very foreibly brought
out. II ranks far above the ordinary
run of novels. ard is one which pre-
sents u study in character and psy-
chologv that is well worth the atten'
iion Of the intelligent reading public
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
Uncle John Condron-A Tribute

together; just one year ago we were
companions i'm the snnc compartment en-
route To Reno. Such a happy time: On
rooms in tho suburbs, and the Old timers
met from the early days OF Bodrc'
down through The Wood nncG mlyeG S,Ss,ory STSs,,ry
from pony riders 10 overland Limited
trains. on the evening OF July Z. i'lo,
we missed the last street car ana AT
midnight We went into the overland no
tel TO borrow u gun 10 protect US on our
way home. He said with gcntieness ana
tirmness. "If we take that gun III pack
it" | handed II To him without qucs-
tion.
We walked strange TO say, way be-
yond our place. when Uncle John sud
denly said. where are the rails we
and telling stories. that We had passed
the end OF the car line, This all hap
pened notwithstanding we had been III
zach others company every night Tor Two
weeks and two days and one night on
the train. Reno was crowded with thou
sands from everywhere. Wherever Uncle
John stopped during the day there was
q 't,r crowd around him An in all. he was
the best entertainer | have ever met
James Whltcomb Riley made all old
soldiers farewell to his son famous ny
Goodbye Jim: take care OF yourseit.
The wrinkles on our faces, the increas-
ing gray in. our hair are but 1ndica'lo,hs ,,,,',
gives us rcpose II Is not death that Is
terrible, hut It is the separation from
friends. the inability to converse with
those who have departed. Dying Is but
a tisappearinc OF mist from the crest OF
n mountain, to he followed by sunshine
hereafter
If I were there at the grave 1 would
whisper the hope that the sun "oui95
shine friendly forever on thai spot. ana
the western winds lightly lull his spirit
TO dreamless sleep on his long. endless
trail, and rs his body was recciYed lnto
his windowless home, cry. Good pye'
Uncle John: take care Of yourself.
.Fare thee well. oh thou to memory
dear. -,
By our blessings lulled TO slnmoers
sweet -,
sIeep on calmly in thy prison drear, ;,
sleep on calmly tin again we e- IneeS-
JOSEPH II, HUTCHlNSo.N.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
VISITING THE OLD HOME.

The Story Girl. BY L. NJ. Montgomery
With Frontispiece and Cover by George
Gibbs. Published by L. C. Page &c Com
pany, Boston.
This is a story where the Toronto
children of an old Prince Edward Island
family go back to the old homestead to
spend the summer. There they meet
their relatives of various degrees, and
among them the Story Girl, a bright,
captivating girl of fourteen, who turned
out to be the chief factor in making
their summer visit alike entertaining,
pleasant, and profitable 1t is a right
good story Of the ways, enioyments, and
tastes of young people, which do not
materially vary in any part of our An.
glo-Saxon world. 1t is bright story,
very we'll told
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
A SLEEPY TOWN WAKED UP.

What Happened AT Olenbcrg. BY Clif-
ford Howard. Illustrated by Emile
Nelson The Reilly & Britton Co..
Publishers. Chicago.
Olenberg is represented as sleepy,
dull. rather quiet old town. which all at
once is stirred to its depths by the ar
rival of a gorgeous rider, who can be
nothing else than some great person
himself. or messenger of the great,
He tells the burgomaster an important
secret, and that secret weighs heavily
on the mind of the official. He lays out
10 be very secretive about it, but long
before the time that ne has fixed for an
nouncing the great news. everybody l.
town finds out about it through various
leaks. II IL great news indeed, espe
cia'ly to one Of he village maidens.
foster lnughter. who is long-lost chile
of noble parents. But the great ques
tion is who among a number is tho
noble heircss! The story is grace.
fully told. and every reader will enioj
il TO the full
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
SUCCESSFUL TWINS.

The Daring Twins: Story for Young
Folk. BY l.. Frank Baum illustrated
by Pauline NJ Batchelder. The Reilly
Britton Co, Publishers, Chicago.
Mr.. Baum has endeared himself to the
hearts of the young reading public by
his On books, his 'Sea Fairies aud
other fine extravagancies, which have
usually been called holiday books, and
The very best of their class. In this
present book Mr. Baum gives rein to
his fancy in imagining what might hap
pen 10 twins. boy and girl, ms they
begin their activities in life. Five lit
tie ones had been left all alone TO cope
with the problems of earning hveli-
hood and the twins, who were the old
est Of the family, stood in perplexlty
as to what they would or could do. The
names are Phil and Phoebe, They have
rot quite finished school at the opening
of the story. but by careful management
they were able TO finish their term; and
then Phil got place in the bank. Faith.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
A LITTLE CONTRAST.


Tre GooI Old Days. BY Charles Wheeler
Bell. Illustrations b" Fontaine T. Fox
y. Published by =. {. McClurg e. Co.
Chicago.
This is Il book. part of WITNESSES and
part of admirable good sense. TIL,
good old dnys are good only as We may
happen to remember them. but con
,rasted with the present days they are
arid. barren, and Of small profit. But
there is an occasional picture in this
bnols Of the good old DAYS that migh:
afford. if put into practical effect, IN
Infusion of vigor and sense that would
be good for all concerned. as for ia
stance;
''ln tho Good old DAYS when n boy be y.
came Obstrcperous his father didn't write
10 the oi.to: of the query column OF some
city paper and ask plaintivcly What
shall do with my SOM He hadn't read
any wo-ks on child training. and having
han no experience except with the othe!
twelve. his methods for bringing the boy
Ia time would very probably not have
met with the approval OF the Mothers
Congress. He and the bov's mother had
n serious confab: there was no clashing
nf authority. they lld not decide 10 offer
the hov cart and pom? II he would be
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
POEMS OF THE HEART.

A Aeonian Echoes and Other Poems. BY
Martha A. Kidder Published by Shcr-
man, French & Company, Boston.
The poems in this book are much
above the average of poems. The
graceful expression in the dedication
"To My Father and Mother is well
turned, as follows:
Father. who trained my youthful mind.
Ny sternest critic. Just and kind,
NV book | offer thee today,
The tribute OF my love alway!
Mother, the dearest name on earth.
Whose care hath shielded me from birth.
No pen can write how much owe.
No love so great my heart shall know.
The following poem, "Nature s
Sweet Restorcr, on page $50, is fur,
:her evidence of the author S skill and
good thought:
As one awearI' of the strife
And resting from the cares OF He.
So may ] sink from sleep 10 sleep.
No more regretful tears 10 weep.
But rise in dreams to heights above
And wander OIL through realms OF love
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
PARIS LAWLEsSNESS.

Two Apaches OF Paris. BY Alice & Claude
Askcw- Published by William Hickey
tS Company. New York.
This is vivid story Of evil Paris by
the authors Of :'Thc Shulamitep and
"Thc Rod of Justice 1t is a story
of the lower orders in the French cap
ital. full of vivid. reckless life, OF
audacity uurestrained by the criminal
law. and knowing no such thing as
conscience. The story is an evil one,
and, rs usual, il is the woman who suf
fers, and it is another woman who aids
in making her suffer. The story is
wildly told, but it would really be
better not to tell such stories at all,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-16
POETICAL SENTIMENT.

lyrics and Sonnets. BY Louis How
Published by Sherman. French Il Com
pany, Boston.
This is q small book OF poems. II
which the author has poured out hi:
soul in many directions. The follow
ing poem, "For Remembrance, is {
good sample of the author s sentiment
lnd style;
Plant me n little flower,
Show me constant star.
Which. in the fatal hour
When you no longer are
dead or alive, who knows2
To me no longer you:
The second person grows
A third, when lost to yiew),
One. with its mild perfume.
One. with its twinkling beam.
May bring into my room
The image OF this dream
So real. my heart shall yearn
Toward now; shall suffer pain
Wishing that II might burn
With love for you again.