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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

The Good Will club are to hold
cake sale at the Congregational YES
try, Thursday afternoon next Feb.
| l6 at 2.30, for the benft of the Good
viii Homes.
Next Sunday evening will be OBJ
served as Lincoln Sunday at the Ep-
worth league. Miss Lena Malbon Y |
speak on the subject, The Obliga
tions of Neighborliness.
Examinations for State Teachers
Certificates will be conducted at the
High school in Madison February "a
and all who wish to qualify will be
given an opportunity.
Florence, a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs Joseph Murray, who has been in
the Sisters hospital, Lewiston, for
seven weeks and underwent two OPP
erations for appendicitis, returned
home this week. She is doing we'll
Carrabasset lodge, No. "a, l. o. O.
F., is getting ready for large
amount of work in the near future.
There will be a rehearsal of the de-
gree staff Friday evening of this
week Every member is expected to
be present
A committee of five young fellows
are considering the forming of a
Bible class for boys under the aus
pces of the Y NJ. C. A. Emery Dyer.
Allan Wentworth and Frank Huckins
are among the leaders in the move
ment.
Everyone participating in the tick
et selling contest for the Y. NJ. c. A.
play, receives a free reserved seat
ticket for selling a certain number OF
tickets The advance sales tickets
will be exchangeable for reserved
seat checks some day the middle of
next week
Eighteen car loads of potatoes were
shipped from Skowhegan during the
month of January as compared with
tWenty-seven for the same period
last year. The total shipments to
February /, 1911 were one hundred
and twenty-eight cars, twenty-three
cars ahead of the total one year ago.
The following have been elected
delegates from the y. NJ c. A to the
Bangor conference coming February
u to 26: Donald Philbrick, Enrol
Chase, Roy Steward, Earl Huckins,
Blyn Goodrich, Clifton Wheeler,
Thornton Merriam, Carroll Flanders.
Carroll Morrill, and Guy Thibeault
Several delegates will be added from
the churches and a corps of volunteer
workers will go.
The meeting of the Skowhegan
Sorosis. which was postponed last
Tuesday evening on account of the
storm, will be held Mt the next reg
ular meeting, Tuesday evening, Feb
ruary q. Subject, Home Economics.
The Central Maine Jubilee of the
Knights of Pythias to be held at
Lewiston on February %. 1911, will
have a competitive drill between two
companies of the L. r. of X p. The
drill will conform strictly with u. S.
A. regulations used at the present
time. The judges appointed TO pre-
side at this event were selected for
their military ability of the different
branches. One from the T. S. army,
one from the n G. and one from the
L. r. of X. p, e. Davis, post quar-
termaster, s. L. S. of Fort Preble,
Me-; Capt B. l. Rice, 2nd Inf. ~ G.;
Col Warren E. Kicker, Lewiston.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

For Rent-Suite of furnished rooms
at 101 Madison avenue.
Tickets for Y. NJ. c. A. play can be
exchanged for reserved seats at
Sampson e Azores Drug store be
ginning next Wednesday
Very poor advertising this, when
we allow our names to go in the
town report as not having paid our
tax. Please take due notice and gov
ern yourself accordingly. 2-6
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

We could quote you hundreds OF
examples of highly successful co
operative societies, membership in
which has meant comfort to every
shareholder.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

Cooperation doubles your purohas
ing power and doubles the money
saved on your purchases if invested il
a cooperative enterprise.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

Cooperation, wherever applied for
the distribution OF merchandise, has
meant TO the consumer savings in eX-
penses and profits on the savings.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

The Skowhegan Cooperative store
is nearing its second birthday. 1t was
the outcome of several working mer
getting together to try what co-opera-
ton would do in Skowhegan There
are several cooperative societies in
Maine and all have done well for tn,
working man. We carry the best line
of goods that can be got, and the
prices will compare with any store
Our store manager is always glad to
see new faces in the store. if only to
look around. Trade with us and save
money.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

All the worlds a stage, and life is
the greatest show on earth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

Why not join us. now is the time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

The Skowhegan Cooperative Asso-
citation is open for all. Our store man
ager or any of the members or direc-
OTIS Will be glad TO give all informa-
ton.
BY being a member you own a part
in the store and you are only trading
with yourself
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

Cooperation is the principle which
will deliver the Producing classes of
the country from the bondage of the
competitive profit system.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09
Cooperation

Cooperation spells the doom of all
'apitalistic monopolies
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-09

A club to be known as the Pro
gressive club was formed Friday ey-
ening at the home of Miss Dorothy
Day. Those present who enjoyed a
very pleasant evening were: Pauline
Steward. Maurice Philbrick. Arthur
McQullan, Robert Emery, Harry Day,
Lester Bragg, Tobey Mooers, Harold
Symonds, Warren Merrill, Verna Alb
hey, Eunice and GLADYS Chase, Corine
Salley Agnes Manter, Nell Clifford.
They enjoyed the time by playing
SiXty-three, there being four tables.
The prize was won by Maurice Phil
brick. After this other games were
played. Refreshments of peanuts and
candy were served. The club will
meet again in two weeks
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
CONTRACT LET
A Worcester Concern Will
Build Cotton Mill.

Announcement was made last even.
ing that the directors of the Fort Dunn
mer Mills had let the contract for the
construction of the new textile mill on
Fort Dummer Heights. The successful
bidder was J. W. Bishop & Co. of Wor.
cester, Mass. and the amount of the bid
was approximately 100000. The other
bidders were Holden & Martin of Brat
tleboro, B. F. Smith & Co. of Provi-
dence. X. l., and the Fred 7, Ley com
pany of Springfield, Mass.
Work will begin at once. and the con.
tract will call for the completion of
the structure not later than August |.
General Manager Z. G. Chace has named
that date as the one on which he ex-
poets to complete the installation of
the machinery in the new mill. The
structure, which will be three stories in
height. will be 324 feet long and 120
feet wide. The usual mill construction
of brick and southern pine will be used:
That the plans may be studied by all
interested persons they will be on exhi.
bition at n meeting of the board OF
trade at a smoker and buffet luncheon
in Grange banquet hall Tuesday even
ing at o clock.
1t is expected that simultaneously
with the breaking of ground for the
new mill work will begin on the erec-
ton of the necessary tenement houses
at the Heights. The plot for these
homes for operatives has already been
surveyed and streets laid out and plans
have been made by several local build
ers to erect houses as soon as the spring
season opens.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
HOPE STILL ALIVE
IN RAILROAD MATTER
Although Nothing New Has Been
Given Out.
CENTRAL VERMONT PROCEEDING
Under Public Service Commission Or
der Made Last Fall-Apparent Inten-
tion of Company TO Construct Sta
tion and over-Pass in Original Plan.

While there have been no announce.
ments or developments in the local railroad
situation this week other than the state
ment by yicc.Presldent T.. II Fitzhugh of
the Grand Trunk that the line tlum Wind
sor to Brattleboro and from Palmer to
Providence will be built Immediately, those
interested in the possibility ui the Boston
4 Maine entering Brattleboro from the
south un the west side OF the river have
not yet abandoned al hope, There i still
the thought probably offspring OF the
wish that something will happen TO keep
the Rrattleboro.South Vernon link IN Yer
mont. The Boston & Maine interests seem
10 he satisfied with the. New Hampshire
route and are going ahead with their plans
10 build on that side of the river Just as
rapidly as they can, but the local railroad
committee still hopes to be able to produce
a feasible route on this side.
Engineer George Tompson has practi-
cally completed the survey for the propos-
ed road in New Hampshire and awaits the
orders OF President Mellen. The railroad
commission of New Hampshire will meet
in Concord April to approve OF the loca-
tion of the proposed railroad as told in an
other column. On the same date 1t is ex-
pected that the public service commission
of Vermont will come to Brattleboro TO
continue its hearing relative to suspen-
sion OF or amendment to the order made
last summer, calling for the abolishment OF
the grade crossing on Bridge street and the
construction of an overpass.
Ii is said to be the contention of the
Central Vermont railroad that the COM
mission cannot suspend, amend, modify or
rescind its order in this case and accord
ingy the railroad is rushing its work upon
the ledge near the crossing preparatory. to
the erection OF new station in order that
an overnass may be constructed, as origin
ally planned, from Vernon street at a
point directly west Of the present passen.
ger station to the bank OF the river and
then north at grade that will bring the,
roadway down to the level OF the Connecti-
cut river bridge.
There is hardly any doubt that the Cen
tral Vermont intends to proceed with the
work preliminary to the construction of
an overpass as work was begun Tuesday
upon locating a grade for the proposed
highway from the freight station to the
ton of the Vernon street hill when this
hill has been cut down as proposed origin
ally. A large force of Italians were busy
Wednesday and Yesterday on this proposed
highway and another large force is exnect-
cd to arrive tomorrow TO begin work Mon
day on the Job Tuesday the big derrick
on the ledge near the crossing was moved
nearer Bridge street and the work OF re-
moving the north end Of the ledge begins
today
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
ROAD BUILDERS IN
EXPERIENCE MEETING
Instructive Session With State
Commissioner Yesterday.
LARGE COUNTY APPROPRIATION
Amount Voted for Permanent Work
This Year s6,l30 Compared With
s3,6S7 in IDOL s. Lynde Puts Mr..
Gates on Rack Regarding Authority.

The road commissioners of Windham
county for the second time IN the admin
istration OF State Highway Commissioner
Charles W. Gates OF Franklin gathered
here yesterday for what the state commls-
sioner rightfully termed an experience
meeting The meeting was held in the
auditorium and was opened by Representa-
tive j. Gilbert Stafford of Brattleboro who
explained briefly the highway work Of the
last legislature. He complmented Com
missioner Gates and the state on the policy
il is pursuing with regard 20 state aid for
towns willing to help themselves 20 better
highways. He believed in leaving the eX-
penditure of the money to men acquainted
with local conditions Mr. Stafford then
introduced MI Gates who referred to the
fact that four years ago the state appro-
priatcd 5000 to help towns. That the
policy had been appreciated was evidenced
this year 10y an appropriation of Sl3O,ooo.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24

An unknown man. possessing far
more nerve than Judgment. tried to
board the lilo northbound train We'd
nesday morning after it had left the
station and was fast gaining headway.
Whether it was his usual habit to jump
at moving trains and hang onto the
rear car for a moment or two and then
let 90 he did not say. but that is Just
what he did do. There is no device at
the arch bridge to pick up the remains
of such smart youths, and fortunately
none was required Wednesday morning.
How the man escaped being thrown
onto the ice below the bridge as he let
90 of the guard rail is difficult to tell.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24

Continued on Page l0.0
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
,a.Gs7 sn.lm

The afternoon session was devoted large.
" to discussion of various methods OF
road building and many OF the commissions
eH inteTogated the state commissioner.
Mr.. Gates spoke during the afternoon con.
cerning the building OF roads suitable ior
automobiles and showed that the receipts
from autoists each year are 10y no means
an item OF small importance. Two years
ago the taxation OF automobiles resulted
in fund of about S25, 900 and last year
il amounted 10 $4,000 This year Com
missioner Gates estimates that $4,000
will he available from this source. lie
said that the plan Of distributing money
had been carefully thought out hy his de.
partment and that lac should insist that all
road commissioners make monthly reports
and present their claims for allowance from
the automobile fund for repair work upon
selected highways not later than the
fifth day of each month He presented
table showing the amount that each town
in Windham county was entitled 10 last
year ii il had complied with the rules oi
the state highway department, and the
amount allowed each town. In some cases
towns received more than their apportion-
ment because OF an increase Ia the fund
which allowed about IS a mile instead Of
81 a. at first estimated for the selected
roads OF this county The table is as fol
lnusa
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
The Biggest Bargain in VT.

21O acres: machine worked fields cut 80 tons hay;
brook pasture for 80 cows; mik sold at door; 500
eds. wood and unestimated lot timber; variety
fruit: pleasant shade. glorious view; 9-room house
with never failing. sparkling, spring water; large
sured for sl2OO; owner in immediate need Of money
for other business will sell for only $500. part
cash. and throw in free cows horse. brood sow.
pigs. poultry. and III wagons; moving ~ ~nacnlDe,
instructions for this and other rare bargains which
will save you lots of money, on page 70, Strouts
New Mammoth Farm Catalogue No. "a. Just out,
copy free. E. A. Strout. station 27SS 2sa wash
ington St.. Boston.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24
Verdict Against Dr.. Pentecost.

The jury in the case of Arthur F. Stone
and Miss Marion P. Thompson of North
field against Rev. George F. Pentecost.
which has been on trial in the Greenfield
superior court this week, Wednesday
brought in verdict for Stone to recover
S575 and Miss Thompson 5000 The suit
was brought for alleged misrepresentation
in the sale of farm.
The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-24

II. Sylvester, Executor.
H. Haywood.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
NEGRO CONFERENCE -
MEETS. IN HAMPTON

HAMPTON. VA. July ae.-The
Hampton negro conference opened
it's fifteenth annual session promptly
at 10 O'Clock yesterday morning In
Cleveland Hall chapel at the Nor
NAL school.
DIR. l.. h. Moore, dean of the teach
ers' college of Howard University, of
Washington. d. c.. read the Scrip
ture lesson and offered the opening
prayer, Five hundred were.~in attend
anee. -ss.,...x, .s,a..
IT. Thomas Jesse Jones. of Hamp-
ton Institute and bureau OF the cen
sus, Washington, u. C.. in his brief
introduction emphasized the impor-
lance of women in carrying on social
welfare work. He declared that IL was
peculiarly fitting that the first SEES
sion of the conference should be de-
voted to a discussion OF Women $
Work for Community Betterment"
Mrs. Harris Barrett OF Hampton.
who Is president of the Virginia Fed
eFatieH of fsalosea Women. outlined
the growth OF the State Federation.
which was organized four years ago
at the Hampton negro conference.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
ST JAMES EVANGELICAL
CvHURCH TO he DEDIC ATED

STAuNTON. VA. July 2o-os great
interest In church circ.es in this coun-
try In the laying OF the corner stone
of the new St James Evangelie al
Ltheran church. three and q half miles
esst Of Fishervilie. which will take
place on Saturday. Considerable prep
Aration has been made for the uccss~
sion and large attendance Is ex-
pected.
Rev. John II. Barb, a former pastor
OF St. James. will preside and will de-
liver q sermon. He will be assisted
by Rev. c. A. Marks. the present pas
tor, one OF the best known ministers
in the country. owing to his former
pastorata at Mt. Tabor.
The church IL OF brick construction.
and when completed will be one OF
the incest churches In Augusta county
It will be provided with q modern
heating system. ana other ccnveniences
which are seldom found in churches in
the rural districts. Tne building will
be forty feet in Width by sixty -ive
feet In length and viii have q roomy
basement. Work on the structure will
be hurried through, and II Is expect
ed to be ready for occupancy early
this fall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21

and Mrs. r. r. Campbell, and Mr..
and Mrs r. T. Stephenson. These
received and Introduced the guests
to those in the receiving Line in the
front parlor: Mr. and Mrs. :. l.. NC
Million, Mr.. Bent. Gilderslesve. SEN
Tor Elder. Judge and Mrs. r.. NJ.
Page, Judge T. e. Hutton. Mr.. and
Mrs. Da eney Carson. pres. of s. J.
Institute. Mr.. Preston Campbell, Mr..
and Mrs. ". r. InEham, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh j. Mccall. Mr.. T. NJ. Clapp Ell
ders OF the church and and their
wives. Mrs. Lancaster. of Jackson.
Miss, wife of fornfer pastor, was
prevented by sickness from receiving
with tho above. In the back parior,
MIR. and Mrs. n. II. Vance, Mr.. r. II.
Crabtree. Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Me-
Gaeook, Misses Jennie Preston and
corrie sandoe. Messrs. ]. J. Stuart
and u. A. Preston, were stationed
and In one corner fruit punch was
served by Misses Fannie r. williams
and Thyra Fugate. and Mesdames
George Grant. Ed. Hutton, Minter
Jackson. q. b. Junkin. Misses Mag
gle Preston. Katie Hurt, Katharine
Stuart. Margie and Grace Kelly. and
Mary Keys conducted the callers to
the dining room where they were
met and placed by Misses Elizabeth
Gregen and Mamie Campbell.
salad course. cold tea and bon
hons. was served by twenty-four girls
in dainty dresses. There were about
ESQ guests entertained. Much of the
success Of the very beautiful enter
tainment was due to the efforts OF
the committee of arrangements APP
pointed by the ladies OF the church.
Mrs. j. w Bell. Miss Elizabeth kre-
ger. Mrs. M, A. Barbee. Mrs. s. A.
Carson. and Mrs, II. T Stephenson
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
WELCOME PASTOR
TO NEW CHARGE
SPLENDID RECEPTION IS GIVEN
TO REV. AND MRS. McMUI.-
Ian AT ABINGDON.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. }
ABINGDON. VA. July eo.-Tues-
day night the spacious parlors ard
halle of Stonewall Jackson Institute
were a scene of life and loneliness
The occasion was a reception given
by the. members of Sinking Springs
Presby terrain Church AS a welcome
10 their pastor and his wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. J.. L. McMallen. who havA re-
Gently come to them from q church
In Oyster Bay Presbytery. Long Is
land Decorations Of ferns, rhododen-
dunn. wild forget me-nots, daisies
nasturtiums. dahlias and cut xeran-
tums. were used In tho parlors and
halls converting the apartments into
bowers of fairy-la The dining
rom. arranged to serve nifty, at
time, was beautiful: the round tables
with it, snowy daMaAk. cut glass and
silver, each with = bowl OF daisies
and ferns. and 4 candelAbra with
lighted candles. the masses Of green
with fts touches Of scarlet Geran-.
'lnms, In the back ground ana lights
Averywheres Its twenty-four dainty
mattresses adding grace And maid
] ealy bcauty III the effect IN coma
4 IN 40 y bfllatant eeene,
~ rSeelys the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
VICTIMS OF VEHICLE
ACCIDENT IMPROVING


GTAUNTON. VA. July 2o.--Mrs. John
s. Beard and Mr.. Leslie Curry who
were hurt Tuesday night just after
mid night when the vehicle in which
they together with numb of young
PEOPLE whom Mrs. Beard was ehageron-
Ing, plunged Int ga ditch in the Church
vile road, at tho foot of Two Miles
Hill, were slightly improved last night.
NJ, Curry who was bruised about the
hip, was able to get out on the street
with the aid OF a cane. Mrs Beard.
however. Is still confined 10 her bed
where she will likely remain for a
day or two, Though a little better
last night, she stiil suffers from in
juries to her face and other bruises
incident to the shake-p.
The fact that these two were hurt.
while the rest of the party escaped
injury, was due to their being on the
front seat, which was not fastened TO
the bed OF the wagon and which
cased them to be thrown out.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
CHICAGO GRAIN AND
PRODUCE MARKETS

CHICAGO July 20. is1l.-W heat
lent tone. The market has shown
strength during the entire session and
closing figures are around the top. The
situation is a logical one, and with
any ENCOURAGEMENT wheat could
easily work higher. Cars SIS.
Corn strong and sharply higher.
Sentiment has completely changed and
from a feeling Of despair has turned
TO one of confidence. Corn IL worthy
OF attention on the trading possioil.
titles II contains. Cars 81.
Oats weak early but nrmed up in
sympathy with other grains Oats
have merit but the initial movement
OF the new crop win doubtless operate
against any pronounced upturn for
time. Cars ISL.
Provisions satsady n and generally
higher. Any Improvement in the vast
demand would quickly 40 reflected in
the futures. That seems nor In sight
just now. however. Hogs 1900.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
OLA THAXT0N' s
BODY At RALEIGH

Especial 10 The Richmond Virginian)
RALEIGH. n. C., July 2n.--Chief
Of Police Steli. OF Raleigh, stated to
The Nirginian correspondent this
evening that he had information q at
the body OF Ola Thaxton, the pauper
girl formerly of Raleigh. who died in
the Richmond City Home OH March 80.
would arrive in Raleigh tonight.
This is the final result OF the re-
vfval OF the so called hunt for thesbody
Of the wofua n, started by the search Of
her brother and the stories he sue
ceeded in getting printed in the news
papers OF Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
SPKRROW'S NEST
CAUSES A FIRE

Especial to The Richmond virginianl
DANNILLE, VA. July 2a--The Ac-
me steam laundry plant was damaged
by Are. smoke, and water early to-
night to. the extent Of $500 to $1,000.
The building Is directly opposite the
fire department but the flames were
in the roof and rear and hard to
reach.
The theory OF origin Is that a spar
rows nest against the smoke-stack
became ignited.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
Live stsek Markets.

UNION SToCKYARDS. I'LL, July
2O.--Hogs Receipts, 1900: market
slow. Mixed and butchers, sS.45s$s.-
IS: rough. heavy. se.ao@$e.45: light,
se.aoas6.so; pigs. s5.s5eDse.5o;. bulk.
$S.55MS6.5o
Cattie-~Reeeipts 5000. market
strong Reeves. S4.7s@SSSo cows and
heifers. $2.15035.S0. stockers and
feeders, Sa@sti0: Texans. 34.s003s;.
calves, 36037.60,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1911-07-21
ACCIDENTLY KILLS
SELF WITH PISTOL

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
sALTAvl6TA, VA, July 2O.--Charles
Martin. 10 nof Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.
Martin. son of Mr. and Mrs j. Il.
IDENTIFY shot and killed himself yes
te1day afternoon near Leftwich
church. ~ was examining . revolt
ver Whan 4 Was accidentally dis
ca4EG41 IN IN enketfn8 his breast,
s r. "A ~ ~ =