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Resolutions.

Whereas, Almighty God in His
wise providence has again seen fit
to remove from our midst one who so
lately was Of our number, and
Whereas, we are again reminded
that Gods ways are indeed inscrut-
able, be it therefore
Resolved, that in the death of our
late sister. Lila Salley, Milburn
Commandery. No. 305, U. o. G. c.,
mourns the loss of sister who was
untiring in her devotion to this order
who ever had word of welcome and
encouragement for all, patient and
silent endurance Of intense physical
suffering, devotion and love for all
around her. While the sense Of
our loss rests heavily upon us. we
realize that infinitely greater is the
loss to her family. To them we ex-
tend our deepest sympathy; and
while our words can at best offer
but poor consolation at times like
these. yet we would remind them that
relying upon the promise of that Su-
preme Being in whom we all believe,
our sister Is only called to that lodge
above which neither parting. nor
sororw, nor suffering, ndr death
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WILLING to Be Honest.

Phil May. the great English artist,
earned his first fame In Australia. One
day broken down minister applied to
him for charity. and May engaged him
as a model. AS joke he also demand
ed that his eighty year-old pensioner
agree to leave him his skeleton when
he died. When May left Australia he
called his model in. you've played
me n dirty trick" said May. by swim
ding me out of that skeleton. | could
have bought one in sound order and
condition for half the money you've
cost me-" The old fellow. conscious of
his base ingratitude to his best and
most patient friend, answered: Don't
he angry with me. Mr. May. It's not
my fault. meant to keep my word.
Stay in Sydney few months longer
and give me another chance to show
you that am IA man of honor
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
RAdhot PLAYS.

at is n tremendous undertaking to
get a new play accepted and produc-
ed" once said the late Clyde Fitch to
friend. $50 many are written. and
so few ever see the light of day. An
English playwright with a gift of hui
morous exaggeration illustrated this
fact to me once. He told me how he
submitted play to celebrated ac-
tor and how in the course OF the con-
versation the actor remarked:
Don't you think 1t is growing
chilly In this roomY
YES; 1t Is rather the young play
wright admitted.
Then the actor rang a bell, and a
servant forthwith appeared.
James, said the actor this room
Is rather cold. You may put three
more manuscripts on the fire Lip
pincott's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Inn Names In Germany.

Germany probably holds the record
for out of the way signs and fantastic
inn names. The most absurd results
are usually obtained by the name Of
some animal with a more or less I'M
suitable object. The Comfortable
Chicken and the Cold Frog. both of
them In Berlin. are certainly left In
the shade by the Angry Ant (Ort. In
Westphalla) and the Stiff Dog Berlin).
The Lame Louise Is an inn in a suburb
of Berlin, and not far from 1t Is the
Thirsty Pelican. The Dirty Paror. the
Bloody Bones. the Musical Cats. the
Fourhundredweigh Man. and the
Boxers Den are all In Berlin or the
nelghborhood and the Old Straw Bag
in Leipzig. The Open Banghole Is In
Stadtohen, in the Palatinate. and the
Shoulder Blade in Jerichow. The Last
Tear is landlords notion for the
name of his inn. situated near a grave
yard, visited by returning mourners.
and is of frequent occurrence through
out the fatherland.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURES.

WHEREAS, Florence speare Gould
of Hartland, in Somerset county by
her mort gage deed dated the thirty
first day OF October, A. d. 1905. and
recorded In the Somerset Registry of
Deeds. book 276, page 1872. conveyed
to me, the undersigned, a certain par
eel of real estate situated in st. AL
bans in the County of Somerset and
bounded as follows: Beginning at
point one rod north of the tool house
of the Springer quarry, so called. and
on the eastern line of the Sebasticook
and Moosehead railroad, running east
from said point twenty rods. then In
straight line to the northeast corner
of the Springer lot so called, men
westerly on the Harmony town line
crossing said railroad to the northwest
corner of said Springer lot, thence
southerly along the easterly side of
Moose sPond to the north line of the
lot now owned by the said Florence
speara Gould. then crossing said rail-
road track. then running southerly on
the easterly side OF the right OF way
Of said re ilroad to the point of begin
ing; and whereas the condition OF said
mortgage has been broken:
Now. therefore, by reason of the
breach of the condition thereof l claim
foreclosure of said mortgage.
January 81. A. d. 1911.
3w4 CHARLES II. SPRINGER.
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Snider RACINE.

Lord Devon's property was greatly
impoverished by the twelfth earl. who
squandered nearly all his fortune aud
terribly embarrassed the entailed
property. lie was addicted to most
peculiar form of gambling. namely.
spider racing. which he played with
the last Marquis of Hastings and the
eighth Duke of Bedford Each player
selected spider. which was placed on
the table. and then the latter was
gently heated from underneath. The
warmth caused the insects 10 run. and
the spider which got to the edge first
won. But spiders are curious crea-
lures. and 1t would frequently happen
that n spider which was near the edge
and looked like winning would dou-
BILE back, traverse the table In all d.
rections and lose Its hacker the thou
sands of pounds so nearly won. Lord
Devon, Lord Hastings and the Duke of
Bedford each of them squandered
enormous sums on this game, which
contributed In no small degree to the
ruin of the two former.-New York
Tribune
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A Strange Colony.

The Colonia Cosme, on the Paraguay
above Asuncion, H. one of the most Gu
rious in the world. The members of
the colony make or grow everything
they want and import nothing. The
Workmen have seven hours work a
day and earn. not money. but time
Their wages are hours and half hours
These they sometimes save up till they
have a week in hand and then go off
on an excursion. If man wants a
chair or table he pays for 1t in hours
OF work, which are deducted from the
balance to his credit. Three men went
off up the river In canoe for a three
weeks holiday. They sold their canoe
at Asuncion for pound and came
home overland in ten days. lodged In
the best houses in the villages on the
way and yet had some money in hand
at the end.-London Spectator.
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Dogs In Ecclesiastical Decorations.

The stained glass representation of
the "Peddler and His Dog" was remov
ed from Lambeth church quarter of
century ago owing to the alleged In
congruity of introducing the figure of
dog in n church window. Quite re
Gently Chancellor Prescott of Carlisle
refused faculty for a stained glass
window In a Westmorland church be-
cause the design included a dog. and
perhaps the only existing examples Of
dogs used for ecclesiastical decorations
are to be found in Lord Brownlow's
private chapel at Ashbridge. In this
church one stained glass window de
picts Tobias and Sara in bed and
dog sleeping on the quilt. while In an
other window Job is shown being
Knocked by three men. one of whom Is
holding dog by a chain.-Westmin-
ster Gazette.
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DEAD RIVER NORTH BRANCH
Log DRIVING COMPANY.

The members of the Dead River
North Branch Log Driving Company
are hereby notified that the annual
meeting of the Company will be held
al the Augusta House. Augusta, on
Tuesday, the 21st day of February,
1911, at II o'clock in the forenoon for
the following purposes, viz:
1st-To choose a Moderator.
2nd-To hear the report of the
Treasurer and take such action as may
be thought proper.
3rd-To choose officers for the en-
suing year.
atR2To vote money to defray ex-
penses of driving logs and other ne
cessary bills
5th-To act upon any other business
that may legally come before them.
s. w PHILBRICK, Clerk.
Skowhegan. Me. Feb. 2 1911.
2-9-16
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A Comnatant Critic.

A famous actor at an elaborate en-
tertainment at a Fifth avenue million
aires palace In New York rose to re-
cite Mrs. Brownlngs Dead Pan" AS
he announced his subject and prepared
to begin he heard lady near him say
distinctly
what is the next piece? Some
thing funny. hope. Oh, yes-'The
Dead PAM Dear me. how odd. OF
course it must be funny-something
about bad cooking. suppose"
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can eve renter to which We all look
forward to as glad reunion.
Resolved, that a copy of these reso-
lutions be placed upon our records
one sent to the bereaved family. and
one printed in the independent
Reporter.
Skowhegan. January 30. 1911.
May f. Pratt
Delmar =. Haskell,
Maud II. AIsee
Committee on Resolutions.
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Tho Giants Staircase.

One of the most widely known geo
logical curiosities In the vicinity OF
Cork is a series Of knobs or knots pro-
jecting from the face Of a cliff. There
are sixteen of these huge projections
all together. all regularly set In the
face OF the cliff. one above the other,
forming a series Of such uniformity as
TO give it the general appearance Of a
stairway Since time out of memory
this queer ascent and its projecting
steps" have been known as the Gil
ants Staircase.
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STATE OF MAINE.

Supreme Judicial Court. in vacation
Skowhegan. January 81, 1911.
Upon the annexed libel. II Is ordered
by. me, the undersigned, Justice of
said Court, that notice be given to- the
Libelee by publishing an attested copy
OF the same, or an abstract thereof, to-
gether with this order thereon. three
weeks successfully in the Independent
Reporter. newspaper printed in
Skowhegan. in the County of Somerset
the last publication to be thirty days
at least before the next term of said
within and for said County, on the
third Tuesday of March next. that he
may then and there appear In said
Cour% and answer thereto. II he sees
fit.
VIM p WHITEHOUSE.
Justice Supreme Judicial Court.
true copy of libel and order of
Attest: W. T. SEEKINS. Clerk.
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DEAD RIVER LOG DRIVING CO.
PANY.

The members of the Dead River
Log Driving Company are hereby no.
tilted that the annual meeting of the
Company will be held at the Augusta
House, Augusta, on Tuesday. the 2lst
day of February, 1871. at 1913 o'clock
in the forenoon for the following pur-
poses, viz:
1st-To choose a Moderator.
2nd-To hear the report OF the
Treasurer and take such action as may
be thought proper.
3rd-To choose officers for the en-
suing year.
4th-To vote money to defray ex-
penses of driving logs and other ne
cessary bills.
5th-To act upon any other business
that may legally come before them.
S. w. PHILBRICK.. Clerk.
Skowhegan, Me-, Feb. 2, 1911.
2-9-16
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CORNVILLE.

Wesserrunsett Grange of Cornville
held a very pleasant and profitable
meeting on January 26 with a good
attendance, both of members and Wis
itors The new library books were
reedy for delivery and proved to be
very satisfa Glory. The Worthy Lee
turer had an excellent program con-
sisting of songs by the choir and
readings from Lonsfellow's "Hiawa-
tha," illustrated by tableaus. There
will be q poverty box social on Mon
day evening, February 6, for the ben
eft of the Grange. Every lady is re-
quested to bring a box. Those who
fail to do so will be fined 10c; also
every lady wearing jewelry of any
kind will be fined &c. There will be
a prize for the one presenting the
most poverty stricken appearance.
All are welcome.
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Playino Her Cards.

Tommy-May | stay up little long
er? Ethel-What do you want to stay
up for7 TOMMY want to see you
and Mr.. Green playing cards Mr..
Green--But we are not going to play
cards. Tommy-Oh. yes. you are. for
! heard mamma saying to Ethel that
everything depended on the way in
which she played her cards tonight
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The young housekeeper was looking
at some soft shell crabs squirming and
wriggling In their bed Of seaweed
They're very nice" said the dealer
Shall l send you dozenT'
Yes" answered the innocent, eft
you are sure they are fresh. New
York Journal.
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LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

The Committee on Inland Fisheries
and Game will give a public hearing
in its room at the State House in Au-
gusta, (Stste Museum)
ON WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 18TH
AT p. NJ.
No. IA, An act to extend the close
time on caribou and to provide for a
close time on bull moose.
SETH F. CLARK, Sec.
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LIBEL FOR DIVORCE.

To the Honorable Justice of the Su-
preme Judicial Court next to be held
at Skowhegan within and for the
County of Somerset on the third
Tuesday of March. A. ID. 1911:
Respectfully represents Minta B. Ny
berg of Norridgewock in the County
of Somerset and State of Maine that on
the eight zenith day of November, A. d.
1905 at Rumford. Maine, she was law
fully married to Lauri NJ Nyberg; that
the said libelant and the said libelee
cohabited in this state after their said
marriage; that the said libelant resid-
ed I'm this state in good faith for more
than one year prior to the commence
ment of this proceeding; that at said
Rumford on the twelfth day of Janu-
airy. y. y. 1908. said libelee utterly de
serted your libelant and has continued
such desertion ever since, being more
than three years prior to the filing of
this libel; that said Lauri M. NyberR
residence is unknown to your libelant
and cannot be ascertained by reason
able diligence; that the said libelant
and libelee have one child Evelyn l..
NYberg. born March IL 1908:
Wherefore the said Muta b. Nyberg
prays for a divorce and for the custody
MINTA b. NYBERG.
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THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK.

Skowhegan. Ne. Jan. IL. 1911
NOTICE.
The stockholders of the Second Ma
tional Bank of Skowhegan are here
by notified that a special meeting of
the stockholders of said bank, will be
held at the bank on Wednesday. the
18th day of February. 1911, at 2 o.
upon the question of placing said bank
in voluntary liquidation and to act
upon any other business that may le-
gally come before them.
JAMES FELLOWS.
5w-2 Cashier.
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A rich old man was asked how he
made his money. Simplest thing in
the world" he said. II always did the
reverse of what everybody else was
doing. II everybody bought. / sold
prices were high. If everybody sold.
| bought-prices were low"
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PrMnarAd For tha Warat.

Husband Goodby. my deaF. A pleas
ant voyage. have taken every pre-
caution in case of accident. Wife
What do You mean? Husband-Insur-
ed your life In my favor.-Journal
Amnsant.
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81 have declined marriage proposals
from five men," said the fair widow.
Have you?' her friend asked. 81
didn't suppose your husband had been
as heavily insured as that."-Chicago
Record Herald.
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A liHy.

Tommy (who has been told TO go to
bed)-Pa. how long is "a jiffyN
Father-lt's just about the length of
time you've got to go to bed without
/ licking-Boston Transcript
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SOLON.


The Boys Scouts of America gave
an entertainment in the hall Tues.
day evening
Miss Marjorie Davis, trained
nurse of Lewiston, is in town caring
for Willard Cross, who still remains
very sick.
p S. Longley WIS in Portland on
business the last of the week.
Teams are crossing the river at
the ferry now.
Mrs. Dudley Healey was in North
Arson Monday afternoon.
Miss Ethel French spent a few
days at her home in Madison Center
lately.
Mrs, NJ. L. French was in Show
hogan Thursday
Rev. ]. r. Wilson and Rev. Elisha
Knox preached in exchange last
| Sunday morning.
Carroll Heald was home from the
woods and made business trip to
Skowhegan Tuesday.
If the travelling permits North
Somerset Grange will visit North An
son Grange Aext Saturday; If not will
hold a meeting in their own hall
The selectmen will be in their Of
flee Saturday, February A instead of
the 1st as usual. They will also be
in session from the 10th to the 18th
when the books will be closed for
the yearly settlement.
Charles Fentimsn was home over
Sunday.
There will be ball in Carratunk
hall Friday evening.
The L. H. Co. will give Valentine
party and supper Friday evening.
February 10, in the hall
The home of Mrs. Warren Corson
WAS the scene Of quiet wedding
on Sunday at high noon, January %.
the contracting parties being Miss
Sylvia York and Wallace Goodrich.
The ceremony was witnessed only by
few friends of the bride and groom
and was solemnized by Rev. L. NJ.
Corson. The bride was handsomely
gowned in Alice blue with white lace,
with large picture hat. They have
the best wishes of a large circle of
friends for a long and happy married
life.
There will be a special meeting of
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Trials and foundations.

Every man deems that he has pre-
cisely the trials and temptations which
are the hardest of all for him to bear,
but they are so because they are the
very ones he needs.-Richter
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The Committee on Inland Fisheries
end Game will give a Public hearing
in it's rooms at the State House IN
Augusta
on WEDNESDAY, FEB. Is, at 2 2. NJ.
No 90, on Petition of John F. Hol-
man and 70 others to regulate fishins
in Wesserrunsett stream and It's
tributaries in Somerset County.
SETH F. CLARK, Secretary.
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The News of Somerset's Busy Towns X

Scion camp, No $500, NJ W. of A
Friday evening. February }. followed
BY grand ball in the dance hall.
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II it is agreeable to the surgeons
the average man would prefer to be
operated on for appendicitis only
when it is necessary.
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Tho Last Dance.

He-May ask you for a dancer
She-Certainly. the last one on the
list.
He-But I'll not be here then.
She-Nelther will l.
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Ely Time.

Howell-What is the best time Of day
to go up in an airship? Powell-Well.
I've always been n believer In early
rising. New York Press
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A man who marries two wives is
bigamist but that California man who
married six of them is just the old,
reliable brand of fool
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MINTA B. NYBERG.
STATE OF MAINE.

Somerset. IS Jan. 90 1911.
Minta b. Nyberg made oath to the
truth of the above allegation relating
to the residence of Lauri NJ Nyberg.
Before me.
Leroy r. FOLSOM.
tSeaD Notary Public.
Somerset. SIS. Clerks ONCE. Sup.
Jud. Court. Received and filed 21st
day of January A. D. 1911.
Attest w. r. SEEKINS, Clerk.
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COMMITTEE on LEGAL AFFAIRS,

WEDNESDAY, FEB. Is, 1911.
No. 28-Act relative to the power
of prison and Jail inspectors.
No. 43-Act in relation to the pow
ers of county commissioners.
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Generally debilitated for years.
Had sick headaches lacked ambition.
was worn-out and all rundown Bur
dock Blood Bitters made me a well
woman."-Mrs. Chas Freitoy. Moosup,
Conn.
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Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plcAiun sallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. rs cents at any drug store.
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They can conquer who believe they
can.-Dryden.
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The Committee on Inland Fisheries
and Game will give Public hearing
in it's room at the State House IN
Augusta Estate Museum, on
WEDNESDAY,, FEB. 18TH, AT P.
NJ,
No. Al, on petition of ]. S. Williams
and 1903 others of Jackman and vi
cinity, asking that Wood pond be
opened for ice fishing.
SETH F. CLARK, Sec.
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Subscribe for Names NEWEST
Weekly-The Independent Reporter.
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INTERIOR WATERS.

The Committee on Interior\ Waters
will give a public hearing in Room
3 It the State House, Augusta,
TUESDAY. JAN. 81, 1911,
On an act to Incorporate Moxie Dam
Company.
HARRY STETSON. Secretary.
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IRENE COLLINS.

Mrs. Irene Collins, who has been
in poor health for some time, died
in Concord at the home OF Willard
Goodrich where funeral services
were held last week She leaves
one daughter, who for the present is
al Chas. French's in Scion.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
RARE MUSICAL PROGRAM
FOR TUESDAY EVENING
An Artistic Treat for all Who
Attend

Interest is being aroused in tho
forthcoming appearance of Professor
Mayer, pianist, in an extended musical
program to be rendered at the Audi,
forum of the High School building OIL
Tuesday night of next week. The pro-
gram has been selected so as to in
clude the works of both classical and
modern composers. An evening of ra"a
musical enjoyment is promised to ali
who attend,
The program for the occasion is as
follows:
Salute De Pesth-Kowalski
Polacca Brilliant-Weber
Musical Moment-Schubert
Spinning Song-Mendelssoh
(aD March Tunebre-Chopin.
(b) valse, c sharp minQr-Chopin
Caprice le-Moszkowski
March of the Dwarfts-Grieg.
la Valse Chromatic-Godard.
(b) En- Route-Godard.
(a) Song for the Piano-Mayer.
(b) La Linda Cubanita-lIaye
Berceuse-Hoffman.
Tremola-Gottschu
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-05
QUICK WORK IN TRIAL
OF TRAIN ROBBERS
Convicted and Sentenced in
Less Than Eight Hours

Gainesville, Ga, March 4.-Georgo
George Hanford and J. E. Hunter, ac-
cused of being members of the gang
which held up the United States fast
mail, a Southern railway train, near
White Sulphur Springs, Fa., on the
morning of February IS, were convict
ed at a special term of the Hail
county Superior court, held here, and
sentenced to prison, Anderson for
twenty years and Hanford and Hun
ter for fifteen years each. The trial
did not las eight hours.
After being sentenced the prisoners
arose and thanked the Judge for not
imposing heavier sentences, Anderson
saying, Thank you, judge, robbery
is robbery, and here's another case