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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE
FRIDAY EVENING
Special Cars VIII BE Run TO Madison
to Give People Opportunity of
Hearing Students Speak.

Tomorrow evening in Union hall.
Madison, the debate between the
! Skowhegan High school and the Mad
ison High school will be held. This
promises to be a very interesting oc-
casion and will be of special interest
to the people of this place. The de-
baters from this school will be Thorn
ton Merriam, Tobey Mooers and Ger
aid Marble. The question will be:
Resolved, that the United States
Should Fortify the Panama Canal"
The judges will be Herbert Libby.
Superintendent of Schools. Water
vile; J. W. Manson. Esq, of Pitts
field and Judge Augustine Simmons of
No Anson c. o. Small, ESQ, of
Madison will act as the presiding of
f1cer There will De special cars leave
here at o'clock in the evening and
will return with the crowd after the
the debate. Those who wish to avail
themselves of hearing this debate can
procure uckets from fflnclpai haIpn
Leighton. 1t would be appreciated
If those who intend to go would speak
to Mr. Leighton by Friday afternoon
that he may know how many seats
to have reserved for Skowhegan peo-
pie at the hall and to know how many
cars to order The round trip tick
cts on the cars will be thirty-fye
cents. The admission will be %
cents.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
BATTLE FOR PROHIBITION
Rev. Berry Talks on State Situation

THE eyes of the United States are
on Maine. Go back and work, for |
tell you unless you go out and work
Maine will lose the prohibitory clause.
But if every friend of public and
civic morality will work we will win
gloriously."
So spoke Rev w. F. Berry, presl-
dent of the Christian Civic league of
Maine in his address delivered at the
morning session of the Maine Metho-
dist conference in Biddeford. At the
close of his address on morality reso-
lutions were adopted pledging the
support of Maine Methodism to assist
in the retention of prohibitory law
The conference opened as usual
with devotional services, followed by
an executive session of nearly two
hours. At the close of Mr.. Berry's
address, which followed the executive
session. the regular business session
of the conference was taken up, and
a number of short reports and ad-
dresses were made.
At the final business session this
afternoon Rev J. NJ. Frost and Rev.
W. S. Berry. both of Waterville
were named as a committee on Maine
Methodism.
A Joint session of the Laymen's as
sociation and the conference was held
during the afternoon with addresses
by Rev. George W Eddington of Bos-
ton, secretary to the chairman of the
International Sunday School associa-
ton. whose subject was "A Chal-
lenge of the Church to the Men of
America" W. H. Emery. Wateryille
merchant, who spoke on "The Proper
Relation of Laymen to the Preachers" :"
and Bishop Neely, whose subject was,
The Duties of the Bishop the Dis
trict Superintendent, the Minister and
the Layman"
In the course of his remarks Bish-
op Neely took a stand against the dis
trieting bishops. declaring that II such
plan were adopted the general char
acter of the Methodist church would
be destroyed
In the evening there was an ami
yersary service of the Freedmen's
Aid society addressed by Rev J. Y.
Mayeety. of Cincinnati.
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REV. ROBERT MORRIS DELIVERS SERMON
BEFORE |. D. Of. AND REBEKAHs
About $50 Members Listen to an Able Discourse
On Friendship Sunday

soul of David" Love and friendship
are Synonymous terms. and are as in
separable as the light is from the sun.
Love Is the fountain, friendship is the
sparkling, laughing stream; love is
the electric power station, friendship
is the blessed light bursting from the
arc lamp on the street corner and
from the countless incandescent
lamps. Love Is the steam in the boil
er, friendship is the train of cars la
den with all manner of gifts to allie
viate and crafty the wants of man.
In word, friendship is love, not love
passive, but love active; not love at
rest, but love at work, doing some
thing,-now bearing the cup of cold
water to those dying lips, now plant
ing kiss of Christian purity and
kindliness upon the cheek of that
on the Jericho road; now at the bal
lot box, free of selfish gain and greed,
casting its vote for the best interest
of mankind.
And glad am l to find that this spir-
it of friendship is on the gain in our
land. Consider the situation under
which we are here this morning. Look
around you, in this church. How
beautiful the flowers, how restful the
environment, how inspiring the music,
how rich and how marked the spirit
of friendship. This congregation rep
resents different creeds and denomi-
nations and theologies, but we have
laid all such things aside. The first
Continued on Page Nine)
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EVERYBODY FAVORED
PROGRESS
Want Schools to Fit
Modern Conditions
One Sided Debate Before brotherhood
OF 81. Paul Monda, Night,

Tho merits and shortcomings of the
skoWbegan public schools furnished
material for two hours Of lively dis
cussion Fl the brotherhood of St.
Paul meeting Monday night and when
time for adjournment came so much
had been left unsaid that the audi
epee voted 10 continue the discussion
next time. Tie formal question was
Resolved. That Skowheean is failinl
to fulfn its obligations To the risinl
generation both in and ont of tn,
schools. /. l. Walton onened foI
the affirmative. and made some sharI
criticisms of the prevailing system
He expressed the opinion thst there f.
too much OF The abstract in TIE eurrI
eulum too much trying To erow4i int.
the pupils kuowledse for which tbs
have neither interest or desire. II,
favored more effort towards develop.
ing the individual child with refer
enee to lis coming life work and less
system
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
so. SIDE CEMETERY EXTENSION
Ten Acres Fave Been Put Into Lots
BY Association.

Ten acres of land has been laid out
to join onto the South Side cemetery.
This extension has required several
months work in grading and laying
out lots. 1t takes in land from the
cemetery to Willow street and from
Mcclellan street on the left to the old
oil cloth factory on the east. This
ground has all been oyerhauled, TAX
ing the rocks, and lodges and trees
from it. An association known as
the Skowhegan Cemetery association
has been formed with the following
officers: A. H. Lang, president; F.
W Bueknam, treasurer; and A. X.
Butler, clerk Other members of the
association are: S. w. Philbrick, Jo-
seph Oak, Fred o. Eaton, J. c. Grif-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27

About 100 members of the Cara
bassett Lodge, |. o. o. F., and the Re
hekah lodge went in a body to the
First Baptist church Sunday morning
and listened to one of the ablest SER
mons that has ever been preached to
the orders. 1t was In observance of
the 92nd anniversary of the Odd Eel
lows. The church was full to its
seating capacity. The music which
consisted of selections given by the
choir of the church and that of the
Methodist church and a violin solo by
Mrs. Elise Fellows White was fine.
being under the direction of Mrs.
Philo Steward. The sermon was de-
liyered by Rev. Robert Morris, pastor
of the church. He left an impression
on the audience that will have its
practical effect. The subject was
Friendship" He took his text from
Sam. 1871. And the Soul of Jona-
than was knit with the soul of Da-
vid."
He said in part.
Love and friendship are synonym
Gus terms. We speak of friendship
often as though it meant nothing
more than a speaking acquaintance
with another human being But
friendship in its larger and proper
meaning means more than that. More
than a How do you do?" on the
street; more than social hand
shake. This word, if we are to take
it in the spirit in which it is used in
the text means the binding of human
souls in the bonds of truest love. And
the soul of Jonathan was knit to the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27

In the death of James Leadbetter
last week the honor Of being the old
est man in Skowhegan went to Ben
jamin Flagg. Mr. Flagg is g years
old, the same age as Mr.. Leadbetter's
at his death He takes the honor with
as much pride as a child with pres
ent He supposed he WAS the oldest
resident until about year ago when
Mr.. Leadbetter came forward and
proved that he Was about month
older than Mr.. Flagg Mr. Flagg then
vowed that though he was defeated
for the time being he would try his
best to claim the honor sometime He
is now receiving many eongratula-
tions from his friends. A more re-
markable man cannot be found than
Mr.. Flagg Every afternoon he is
found at the public library reading
without glasses. He walks a great
deal and hardly a day passes that he
does not work for Bragg & Narney re-
pairing furniture. He is a survivor
of the Aroostook war. being one Of
eight in Maine. There is one other
in Somerset county, being John Brad
bury of Fairfield who is now in his
97th year.
The State Of Maine has eight pen
sioners from the AFoostook War-the
war that never WAS. Each is paid 81
per month fer the remainder of his
life. and one or Two by special act OF
the Legislature received larger sum
The Aroostook VII is a bit Of little
known history Of the L S. one il
which State troops served and no
blood VS. she'd though there We're
some acts Of violence 1t is a part OF
the famous dispute over the north
eastern boundary. which was finally
settled by the Observation-Disclosures
treaty.
The territory of northern Maine
eastern Canada East as the present
province of Quebec VAS then called
ard northwestern New Brunswick was
esteemed OF SO little value when the
treaty of peace MS made at the end
o. the American Revolution that thu
tresty MS loosely drawn. and the
result Was an acate dispute when the
regiou began To receive settlers The
principal portion OF the dispute WAS
between the State of Maine and The
Colony of New Brunswick both sea1=
ing surveyors and land agents into
the disputed territory and promising
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
CHARGES ALIENATION.
W. f. Ladd OF Portland, Me-. lnsnr-
ance Agent and EX-Railroad Man,
Sues ". l.. Atwood ior 5000.

W. E. ladd Of Portland. an iusur-
anee agent and former railroad man.
caused to he served on " E Atwood
of Oakland Saturday IA writ charg-
ing alienation OF the affections OF his
wife. Charlotte Ladd. The amount
sued for is $1,000 and the defendants
savings in the Wateryille savings
bank and the Cascade savings bank
were attached The papers were
served by Deputy Sheriff Joseph P.
Mccarthy.
Mrs. Ladd is about 81 years of age.
Mr. Ladd met her at her home in
Rockland. Me. a dozen or more years
ago and they were married After he
had been in the employ of the Maine
Central railroad for several years
they removed to Bingham, where h.
worked for the Somerset railway, Ia
ter removing to Oakland and after
that TO Wateyile
The Ladds have separated since
which time the husband has engaged
in the railroad insurance business i'm
Portland, while Mrs l.add has re
mained in Oakland
Mr.. Atwood. The defendant is en-
ployed by the Dunn EDGE Tool Co. of
Oakland. Mr.. Atwood when asked
concerning the case would have moth
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
EIGHT MAINE PENSIONERS OF FAMOUS
AROOSTOOK WAR
Benjamin Flagg Among Mlitiamen Who Served
in Bloodless Combat

protection 10 settlers There we're
many clashes between local forces
under authority Of Maine and New
Brunswick sherifs and finally the
New BraHswiekers captured the
Maine land agent and Imprisoned him
for trespass.
26ao MES DRAFTED.
A couple OF thousand men were
drafted from the Maine militia and
sent into the Aroosook region. as
Maine called II. to protect Maine
rights That was in ls3s. during the
administration Of Edward Kent
Maine was then elassed as a Demo-
cratic State. but Kent was a Wing.
and his election the previous year had
given rise to the famous rhyme
Maine went
He'll bent.
For Governor Kent"
The soldiers built fort, and named
it Fort Kent for the Governor. The
name still remains. belonging to one
Of the prosperous towns of that re-
gion.
The United States sent Gen. Scott
here to look over the situation, and
advise the Maine officers. but not to
take command unless actual hostili-
ties took place
The lack of actual hostilities proved
displeasing TO the people of Maine.
They wanted the whole of their rights
and we're in temper like the man in
The modern saving, who declares that
I want what l want when want it"
EIGHT STATE PENSIONERS.
Tie militiamen who served for
Maine were not mustered into the
United States service and are ae-
cordingly hot eligible for United
States pensions TIE eight living
Maine State pensioners among their
number are. William T Chapman,
Brewer; Daniel 1ackatt Poland; John
Bradbury. Faieaa ID. William "
Loneley Greene. loan Moody PITTS
ton: Isaac ? York. mechanic Falls;
William Bailey. Wla3bam Benjamin
Flaee. SkoWheean. It Is possible lhat
death may nave taken some Of these
since the last returns were presented
10 the Sfate pension agent. lat Major
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
Bingham has the satisfaction

Bingham has the satisfaction O.
knowing that the figures given out
by the census bureau were q be-e
libel on that thriving town. Here's
hoping that we can locate similar
omissions in Skowhegan 1t would
make everybody feel better all along
the line
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27

EX-Congressman Bennett of New
York paid Asher Kinds a handsome
compliment during his speech at the
Deering club banquet last week, say
ing.
There is no Republican in the
9th Congress who could command
more readily the earnest support of
more Republicans in the House than
Asher {. Kinds. So those Republi-
cans who came up here and spoke in
Cumberland and York counties did so
from the heart They knew it was
essential to have such man as
Kinds in the House Technically he
will count as first year member, but
ctually he has served l6 years and
just began his ninth term
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27

The Pythian Sisters are to confer
the degree at their regular meeting
Friday evening All members are re-
ouested to be at the hall promptly at
:. No refreshments are to be served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
NOTICE.

Commencing May the following
offices will be closed Saturday after
Moons until November /: {. Y. Rich
lrds, F, O. Sawyer, {. r Niles and
X w Smith. 2Wl7
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27
New Telephones Added.

The Maine Telephone and Tele-
graph company have added the fol
lowing subscribers to the Skowhegan
Exchange during the past few weeks:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-04-27

Let every action tend to some point
and be perfect in its kind.
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Continued on Page NineD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-05

rights, came haltingly into the room, in
front of Alice. She was white as paper
She put out her hand to support herself
from falling, weakly cropping for chair near
by, as her eyes remained fixed on the Count.
"Vdlgdme Dios!" breathed the suddenly
wilted Fiaschi. "Por honor de Dios y todos
los santos!"
at is my right to GOMEZ cried his trem-
bling wife, by way of meeting the blazing
anger, shame, and accusation faring in his
gaze. Forgive me, Jose! 1t is my love
could not bear to let you go!" She went
down abruptly on her knees at his feet and
clasped him wildly by the legs. God help
me if love you so" she added; "for 1 was
sure had my love from Cod"
ooh, Thurley," said Alice quietly, @may
1 see you for moment?"
Thurley turned to the Count, who re-
manned there, livid and helplessly staring
at his wife. "You will excuse me, am sure
if l say good evening
But the Count had been stricken deaf and
dumb as well as pallid and blind. He made
no reply as Thurley and Alice quilted the
room and left him fully answered.
Later they heard the closing of the door
that led to the outside world. A servant
came to announce, in accordance with di-
rections, that the Count and the Countess
were gone. The evening had fairly begun!
To be concluded next Sunday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-05
THE ICONOCLAST

his heels. 1t has been Gagged without food
since they landed it at Brundisium.
THE patrician considered for moment.
He had always been father to his SER
wants. 1t was hateful to him to think of any
injury Detailing them. Perhaps even now,
if this strange masterful fanatic would show
his sorrow for what he had done, it might be
possible to spare him. At least it was worth
trying.
"Your offense deserves DEATH" said he.
@What reasons can you give why it should
not befall you, since you have injured this
statue, which is worth your own price hun
dred times over?"
The slave looked steadfastly at his master,
and a great dignity came over the unkempt,
disheveled figure II do not fear death" he
said. "My sister Candida died in the arena,
and / am ready to do the same. 1t is true
that have injured your statue; but am
able to find you something of far greater
value in exchange. l will give you the truth
and the gospel in exchange for your broken
idol"
The Emperor laughed. @You will do
nothing with him, Emilius," he said. II
know his breed of old. He is ready to die
he says so himself. Why save him, them"
But the patrcian still hesitated. He
would make last effort. Throw off his
fvca from his neck So! Now, Datus,
have released you to show that trust you
have no wish to do you any hurt if you will
but acknowledge your error and so set bet
ter example to my household here assem-
bled."
"How then shall acknowledge my error?"
the slave asked.
"Bow your head before the goddess and
entreat her forgiveness for the violence you
have done her. Then perhaps you may
gain my pardon as we'll"
"Put me then before her." said the Chris
tan.
Emilius Flaccus looked triumphantly at
Domitian. By kindness and tact he was eff
fecting that which the Emperor had failed
to do by violence. Datus walked in front of
the mutilated Venus. Then, with a sudden
spring. he tore the baton out of the hand of
one of his guardians, leaped upon the pedes
tai, and showered his blows upon the lovely
marble woman. With crack and dull
thud her right arm dropped to the ground.
lowed Flaccus danced and screamed with
horror, while his servants dragged the raving
iconoclast from his impassive victim. Do
mitian's brutal laughter echoed through the
hall.
swell, friend, what think you now?" he
cried. @Are you wiser than your Emperor?
Can you indeed tame your Christian with
kindness?"
Emilius Flaccus wiped the sweat from his
brow. "He is yours, great Caesar. Do with
him as you will"
"Let him be at the gladiators' entrance of
the Circus an hour before the games begin"
said the Emperor. "Now, Emilius, the night
has been merry one. My Ligurian galley
waits by the river quay. Come, cool your
head with a spin to Ostia ere the business of
State calls you to the Senate"
The Columbus journal., 1911-09-06
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY SCHAECHER,
]. F. SEIZURE,
FRED DASENBROCK.

On motion Of Supervisor Smith same
was adopted.
The following was presented:
To the Board Of Equalization:
Gentlemen: Your committee appoint
ed to submit the levies necessary to de-
fray the expenses Of the school dis
tricts Of the county respectfully re-
port. that We find that the officers Of
the several districts have filed with
the county clerk their certificate show
ing the amount Of money needed to de-
fray the expenses Of their respective
districts for the current year and In
accordance Herewith would recon-
mend the following levies to be made
S, rr,tlls-
The Columbus journal., 1911-09-06
Respectfully submitted.
HENRY SCHAECHER,
J. F.. SEIZURE,
EDEn AoHNynn0~r>

FRED DASENBROCK.
On motion Of County Assessor Clark
same was adopted.
Remaining In session until l2 O'Clock
noon the board Of equalization ad-
jOurned. reconvening At 2 o'clock p NJ
with all members present.
The minutes Of this session OF the
board Of equalization were now read
and on motion approved.
Moved by Supervisor SEIZURE that the
board OF equalization now adjourn sine
die. Motion carried.
PFoeee6lsgs IL the Dear6 ef Super.
Columbus. Nebraska, August 81. 1911.
The Board Of Supervisors Of Platte
County, Nebraska, met In adjourned
session At o'clock p. NJ. Hon. Louis
The Columbus journal., 1911-09-06

tiOo.
Columbus, Nebraska, August %, 1911
The Board Of Equalization OF Platte
County, Nebraska, met In adjourned
session at > o'clock A. NJ. Hon. LOui:
Schwarz, chairman, and John Graf
clerk
Roll called and following members
present: Supervisors ClOther. Dasen-
brock, Schaecher, SEIZURE, Smith, Will
son, Chairman Schwarz, County As
SCISSOR Clark and County Clerk Graf.
The minutes of the previous session
Of the board Of equalization were now
read and approved.
Moved by Supervisor Schaecher that
the chair appoint a committee OF three
on levies Motion carried and Super
visors Schaecher. SEIZURE and Dasen-
brock were appointed as such commit
tee.
The following was presented:
To the Board of EqualizatiOn:
Gentlemen: Your committee appoint
ed for the purpose of submitting the
levies necessary to defray the eh-
penses OF the county for the ensuing
wear would report that We find the to-
tai assessed valuation of the county
for the year 1911 to he $1,754.54l, ana
We recommend the following levies TO
be made:
County general fund.-. SIlO mills
County road fund. ......... miis
County bridge fund. ...... miIs
County poor fund. d........ 3flO miiis
Soldiers relief fund. IlO mills
Total levy. "iis
We also recommend that a levy OF I
40 mills upon the dollar be made up.
on all the taxable property in COlum.
bus township for the payment OF the
interest and part payment OF the prin-
cipal Of the $2,5O0.OO outstanding CO.
lumbus Township bridge bonds Qonp
river bridge bOnds), and also that a
levy of $40 mills upon the dollar be
made upon all the taxable property In
Columbus township for the payment OF
the interest on the $5,0OO.00 Outstand-
ing Columbus township bridge bonds
(Platte river bridge bOndS).
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY SCAECHER,
j. F.. SEIZURE,
FRED DASENPROCK.
On motion Of Supervisor Smith same
was adopted.
The following was presented:
To the Board Of EqualizatiOn:
Gentlemen: Your committee appoint
ed for the purpose Of submitting the
levies necessary to defray the eA-
penses Of the cities. villages and town
ships of the county. recommend the
following levies he approved and made:
City Of CSlu.sbus.
For general fund. IL 1920 mills
For city park purposes. l2/2O mills
For maintaining public
library w. " tiiiS
For payment of chemi-
cal fire hose wagon. 1920 mills
For improving the wat
er works ............ $40 mills
For interest on water
water works refund
ing bonds ........... l l/2O mills
For interest on LOup
river bridge bonds. 1920 mills
For interest on Platte
river bridge bonds. 3/2O mills
For interest on water
works extension bonds 1920 mills
For sinking fund water
works refunding
bonds mills
For sinking fund LOup
river bridge bOnds... 3 l/2O mills
TOtal levy ......-.... "a mills
Village sf Platte Ce.ter.
For general fund. 10 mills
For water works fund.-. 10 mills |
For sinking fund village
pouuS mlitS
For interest on water works
bonds mills
Total levy % mills 4
Village Of CfestOu.
For general fund. .. 10 mills i
For interest on water works
Total levy. Is mills