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The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
Alfalfa Seed,

A limited amount of alfalfa seed for sale, re-
cleaned, at Harlem, Is cents per pound, Sample
furnished if desired.
H. FARNUM, Harlem, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
For Sale.

One work team and one 5~-horsepower gssolin
N. S. HoLDERBAUM, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
Stallion For Sale.

A thoroughbred stud colt, old enough TO,
service, pedigree furnished. Will sell or OK
change for good team. Can be seen ct rancl
quarter mile south of Kershaw.
q. L. DECK, Fort Benton,
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
For Sale.

Cheap for quick sale. Iron bed, glass cup
board, child's bed, lamp, crockery, etc.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
Cattle and Horses,

About forty head of etock cattle and thirty five
to forty head of "a nge horses, for sale at reason
able prices. Address
JOHN MUIR, Fort Benton.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
For Sale.

have for sale a good riding horse, five years
old. Also a saddle. Enquire at Benton Meat
Market. e. F. BJERRING.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
Sheep For Sale.

About 4,40O head Of good mixed yearlings, De.
laine bred; also about 1000 head OF ewes three to
i've years old. Prices upon application to the
THOS. O'HANLON CO.,
Chinook. Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
Sheep For Sale.

to begin lambing about May s; also 400 ~yearline
wethers. For particulars address
APP BROS, Big Sandy.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
For Sale.

A couple of thoroughbred barred Plymouth
Rock ROSTERS left yet out of our famous thor
oughbred punch. Price So. Generally have a
few settings of eggs at $l.50 per setting at Pow.
er's grocery store. A.. l.. SUTHERLAND.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12

Readers of the Montana farm
articles in this paper are in.
vited to submit questions relat.
ing to any phase of agriculture.
These questions will receive
the prompt attention of special
lists. Submit all inquiries to
Professor H. r. Patterson of
Bozeman, Mont.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1911-04-12
Horses Wanted.

Those who have stock horses for sale are re
quested to correspond with
W. B. GREGG, Battle Creek,
Saek, Canada,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
SOMERSET POMONA.
To Meet at North Arson, februar,
II.

The regular meeting Of the Som
erset Pomona Grange Will b. held
with Arson Grange Tuesday Fotfn-
airy Il, at North Arson.
The meeting VIII be opened At II
a m. sharp by Worthy Master W. ..
Whittier, followed by an opening
song by Arson Grange choir. The
address of welcome will be given by
II. B Ellis, Master of Arson Grange
and the response by L. l.. Allen, Wor-
thy Steward of Somerset Pomona.
The question for discussion will be.
Are we farmers Obliged to buy
more food for our stock today than
formerly. and if 80, Why" This
will be opened by T d. Salley and
he will be followed by others
In the afternoon the program Will
be as follows. Comforting OF oh de
gree in form; song by choir. topic.
What is the greatest foe the Maine
farmer has to contend WITH opened
by Fred Magoon, followed by Eugene
Danforth and A. s. Burke. Arson
Grange will furnish the rest of the
program which will consist OF vocal
and instrumental music, readings and
Rotations.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Death of Ezra c. Towne.

The funeral of the late Ezra c,
.Towne of Madison was held Sunday
afternoon. He died last Thursday
forenoon after an illness of several
months, at the advanced age of 50
years A widow, two sons. Elmer
and Charles Towne, and one daugh-
ter Mrs w W. Johnson, all of Mad
ison. survive Mr. Towne had been
resident of Madison for Al years,
his home at the time of his death
being on Old Point avenue He
was born in Winslow near the old
block house During his residence
In Madison he was for number of
years proprietor of a grocery store.
Then he was station agent for the
Somerset railroad. Later he served
on the board of selectmen several
terms and town treasurer for a long
time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
ECZEMA CURE 4 BEAUTY WASH.

Although d. D. d. Prescription has
been recognized for years as the one
ramedy for Eczema, Psoriasis, and
Il other forms of skin diseases. il
is now known that there is no other
wash. even those used by the beauty
specialists, that can compare with
this mild liquid for cleansing the
skin of pimples blackheads, rash
and all similar skin affections.
For this reason alone, a bottle of
p. D. D. should be kept on hand in
every household A trial 25c bottle
will show you the merits of this
great remedy as a complexion wash.
d. d. d. seems to remove the cause
whatever the trouble may be, cleans
ing the skin, aud leaving it as soft
$ smooth and clear as that OF a
healthy child.
Get BE bottle today and ke p 1t
in the house.
Frank ". Bucknam, skowhegan.
Me. 5-9-l3
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
HOW MARK TWAIN MISSED
FORTUNE.
One More Bucket of Water and He
Would Have Had $4,000.

With Steve ellis, a printer. OF
whom he was fond he went up into
Calsyeras county, to a cabin on Jack
ass hill. where Stoves brother, Jim
lovable, picturesque character, tthe
Truthful James" of Bret Harte,D
owned mining claims.
Mark Twain decided to spend his
vacation in pocket mining, and soon
added that science to his store of
knowledge 1t was n halcyon, happy
three months that he fingered there.
One day, with Jim ellis, he was
following the specks Of gold that led
to a pocket somewhere up the hill,
when a chill, dreary rain set in. jim
was washing and Clemens was carry
ing water. The color became better
and better as they assembled, and Gill
lis. possessed with the mining pas
sion. would have gone on regardless
of the rain. Clemens however pro
tested and declared that each pail OF
water was his last Finally he said, in
lis deliberate fashion
jim. won't carry any more wa
ter. This work is too disagreeable.
Let's go to the house and wait till IL
clears up"
ellis had just taken out pan of
earth.
Bring one more pil. Sam" he
pleaded u won't do It, Jim. Not a
drop! Not if | knew there was a
81 100000 in that pan
They left the pan standing there
and went over to Angels camp, which
was nearer than theil own cabin. The
rain kept on, and they sat around the
grocery and barroom smoking and
telling stories.
Meantime the rain had washed
away the top of the pan Of earth left
standing on the SLOPE Of Jackass hill
and exposed handful of nuggets
pure gold Two strangers had come
along and observing it had sat down
to wait until the 30-day claim notice
posted by Jim ellis should expire.
They did not mind the rain not
with that gold in sigh'-and the min
ute the 80 days were Up they follow
ed the lead a few pans farther and
took out $4,000 in all 1t was
good pocket. Mark Twain missed it
by one pail of water
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Here Are the 25 "MOst Beautiful
Words in English.

A contest to decide the twenty-five
most beautiful words in the English
language, conducted by the West
Fifty-seventh Street Branch of the \.
NJ, G A. was won by John Shea a
lawyer of No. 4l6 Broadway The
prize was a flexible leather Standard
Students Dictionary Twenty-one of
the twenty-five words submitted by
Mr.. Shea We're accepted. The words
are melody splendor alteration, elo-
quence. virtue. innocence. modesty,
lsith JOY honor radiance. nobility,
sympathy heaven. love. divine. hope,
harmony. happiness, purity and liber-
i Three words rejected were grace.
justice and truth
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
POTATOES.
S. +. Emerson Gives Views on Farm
Conditions Through Verse.

Samuel F. Emerson, who is a keer
observer of the farm conditions
throughout the county, has expressed
his views in a very interesting way by
an original poem which is as fol
lows:
POTATOES.
The ides of spring were coming fas
AS through Somerset towns there
passed
A man who bore mid snow and ice
A banner with this wild advice
Plant more potatoes.
His brow was glad, his eyes beneath
Sparkled in the ever-firm belief
That every farmer not yet schooled
Could be caught and easily fooled
With more potatoes.
He had phosphate for sale and on his
way
He told the farmers, night and day.
That riches were for them if they
would
Unite in every neighborhood
And plant potatoes.
Obey not his advice, an old man said
Things are not always bright ahead.
Beware this rush, this wild alarm.
Beware this Craze" upon your farm
Don't plant potatoes.
A maiden listened This was her cry
Let phosphate men pass you by.
Ny father tried the game and lost,
He had the craze" and knows the
cost.
Don't plant potatoes.
A scowl came DER the salesman
brow,
Heed not their words, | tell you now
Old men and maidens do not know
What crops the farmers here SHOULD
grow.
Plant more potatoes.
The years pass on, the "craze" runs
high,
Phosphate bills mount to the sky.
Potato prices go down and down,
On the farmers face there rests
frown.
Caused by potatoes.
Mortgaged farms, bills not paid.
Future prospects now in the shade.
Farmers say the salesman lied,
The cry rolls in from every side.
No more potatoes.
S F. EMERSON
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
LOSEPH MOODY


Joseph Moody, at the advanced age
of 80 years. months and 26 days
died at his home in the northeast part
of Skowhegan at ten O'Clock on the
morning of Wednesday. January is.
Two days before. he was taken sick
with pneumonia. though for two years
he had been a constant care. and his
wants had been thoughtfully met by
the loving attention of his grand
daughter. Miss Mabel Moody. and his
home WAS just short distance from
that of his son. Fred Moody. Mr.
Moody was born in NewburypoTt
Mass. March -. 1920 He was the
second son of Daniel and Gemimma
Moody When he was a lad. his par
ents moved TO Cornyille. On Janu-
airy 20 1888. he married Flayilla
Lock. who died twenty-five years ago.
In 1860 they moved to Skowhegan.
They had three children, Fred l.,
who lives on the home place; Edwin
F. who died the year before the death
of his mother, and Willard b.. who
moved to Wenatchee. Wash in 1909.
Mr. Moody was man of great in
dustry. and succeeded as farmer.
For many years he attended the
church in Cornville. In early life he
confessed faith in Jesus Christ The
scriptures which he committed in his
youth he repeated with much pleas
ure in his old age. When the tolls
O., lie were nearly over. when weak
ened by the burden of many years. his
mind recalled these promises of God
and went back 10 those strenuous
hard-vork;ne days of his farm life He
lived them over again
The evening time of his lite brough,
HIM many of the infrmities OF old
age. by very many he was Familiarity
known as "Uncle Joseph which is
suggestive of the esteem in which he
Was held by younger generations.
The following are the grandehil-
dren: Fred L Moody, il, Mrs. John
Moody and Miss Mabel Moody OF
Sfowhegan; Bessie F., Willard O and
Lester Z. Of Wenatchee, Wash, and
two great grandchildren, Orrin \ and
Thelma children of Nj and Mrs
Fred L. Moody, il.
The funeral services were held at
the home of his son. Fred L. Moody
at 10 o'clock, January 20 and We're
conducted by Rev George Merriam
Life, we've been long together.
Through pleasant and through cloudy
weather,
It's hard to part when friends are
dear
Perhaps Twill COS. s.eh. tear;
Then Ste away. ei' little warning
hoose thine our time.
Say not good night-bat in some
brighter cline
Bid ne good morning.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

The dairy industry is well organ
lied, too in addition to enjoying
strong support from the department
of agriculture The Maine Dairy
mems Association is an old organiza-
ton now taking a new lease of life
Meetings were held last fall in ev-
cry county, and much interest
aroused. but the newer COW testing
things happen. These organizations
are strictly local, and the members
get together every month. Then
they talk facts and business. While
they go by the name of COW testing
associations, men testing would be
more accurate. Dairy accounting is
the primary work they are doing
Then when the members get together
they have records to compare, and
after that it doesn't take them long
to see who's who The next step is
to look into the why's and wherefores
and after that progress is both rapid
and sure.
Humanity likes to be shown. and
farmers are no exception to the
COW test association who can look
back upon the progress made since
they began to have records of what
their herds were doing. are now be
ginning to think that perhaps there
are other departments of the farm
that could be braeed up in a similar
manner. Bookkeeping by the indi
vidual farmer is practically out of
the question, but organized into an
association the problem becomes very
simple. That system has worked
wonders in Denmark, and lots of the
progressive ones who have read up
on it. are wondering how much long
er they can afford to be without 1t
here in Maine. Under the Danish
system each member of the account
ing association is visited at intervals
/ by an agricultural expert, and after
few years a system of cropping is
/ developed that is especially adapted
to that particular farm. This gives
the maximum profit. keeps the agri-
culture properly diversified and
makes such booms and slumps as are
affecting the potato industry impos-
sible. If it were not for the fnan-
cial condition of the State there
would be a strong demand for the
department of agriculture to make
start towards introducing the
Danish system next year, and even
at that it may be done anyhow. There
is plenty of money available if it
were properly expended.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

In the matter OF william 7. Blaisdell, Bank
rupt, In Bankruptcy.
To the honorable Clarence Hale, Judge of
the District Court OF the United States for
the District OF Maine.
william T. Blaisdel OF Skowhegan In the
County Of Somerset and State OF Maine, In
said District, respectfully represents, that
on the 28th day OF November, Iast past,
the ~ Acts '" OF Consress rela.inS p tc BANK.
ruptcy; that he has duly surrendered
all his property and rights of property, and
has fully complied with all the requirements
of said A cts and OF the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have a full discharge from all
debts provable rgainst his estate under said
bankruptcy acts, except such debts as are
excepted by law nom such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of January, A. D. 1911.
William T. b alsdel,
Bankrupt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE IS.
On this 2eth day Of January, A. ID. 1911.
on reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, that hearing he had
upon the same on the 10th day of March
A. ID. 1911. before said Court at Portland in
said District, ut ten O'Clock IN the forenoon;
and that notice thereof be published In the
ndependent-Reporter newspaper printed
In said Strct, and that all known creditors,
and other persons In interest may appear at
the said time and place. and show cause II
any they have, why the prayer of said pc
titoner should not be granted.
And 1t is further ordered by the Court tina
the Clerk shall send by mall to all known
ere litors copies of said petition and this
order, addressed to them at their places OF
residence as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale,
Judge OF the said Court. and the seal thereof.
al Portland, In said District, on the 18th day
ofJanuary, A. D. 1911.
H.. 3. JAMES f.. HEWEY, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Attest: JAMES f. HEW Ely, Clerk
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
PROBATE NOTICES.
To All Persons Interested in Either q
the Estates Hereinafter Named.

At a Probate Court held at Show
hogan. in and for the County of Som
erset, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF JANUARY
In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and eleven. The following
matter having been presented for the
action thereupon hereinafter indicated
1t is hereby ORDERED:
That notice thereof be given to all
persons interested. by causing a copy
of this order to be published three
weeks successfully in the Independent
Skowhegan. in said County, that they
may appear at a Probate Court to be
held at said Skowhegan on the sec
ond Tuesday of February, A d
noon. and be heard thereon If they
see cause.
Mary Ann Rollins, late of Detroit
deceased. VIII and petition for pro-
bate thereof presented by Charles T
Harris, the executor named therein.
John G. Newell, late of New. Port
land, deceased VIII and petition for
Newell the executor named therein.
sarah Cutting, late of Mercer. de-
ceased ceased, WI and petition Sda for probate
Hiram Moore, late of Madison de-
ceased. VIII and petition for probate
the executor named therein.
Mary A. Head, late of Norridgew ock
deceased Petition for the appoint
ment of Harry L. Heald of said Nor
ridgewock. administrator, presented
by the said Harry L. Heald. son.
LeoneI l.. Lombard, of Madison, min
or Petition for license to sell and
convey real estate presented by Alice
E. Lombard, his guardian.
DennersOn j. Haynes, late of Nor
ridgewock, deceased. Final account
of William ]. Haynes. executor. pre-
Albert H. Weston, late of Skowhe-
gan, deceased. Third account of Ly-
man L. Walton. executor: presented.
Diana Dunlap, late of Canaan, de
ceased First and final account anC
Harry B. Harris. administrator.
william N. whitman, late of Brigh
ton deceased. Widows petition fol
allowance presented.
Lydia Creation, late of Skowhegan
deceased First and final account o.
Herbert w. Maxfield. administrator
Thomas J. Mullen, of Embden, in.
competent Fifth account of Fred S
Parsons. guardian, presented.
Elmer NJ. BOwden of Athens, of un
sound mind. First account of George
F. Aver guardian, presented.
Henry r. Maynard, late OF Scion. deceas
to be distributed and order distribution
thereof to persons named in said petition.
Sarah l.. Chase. late of Canaan, deceased
Petition for the appointment OF j. Howard
Haley of Hartland, administrator presented
by Charles d. Jones, son.
AUGUSTINE SIMMONS,
Judge of Said Court.
Attest: NATHAN FOWLER. Register
3W3
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
CREAMERY co. TO BOOM
ALFALFA
Lime and Seed VIII BE Distributed
Free.

The progressive gentlemen who di-
rect the affairs of the Skowhegan Jer-
sey Creamery, have decided that II is
a business proposition for the com
pany to spend a little money intro
ducing the culture OF alfalfa among
their patrons. The creamery could
handle considerably mora business
without any extra expense, and il
run TO full capacity. could pay
higher price butter fat than is
otherwise possible. After going over
the situation carefully, the directors
came to the conclusion that no one
thing would more to stimulate the
dairy business, than growing alfalfa.
Lime is the first essential in grow
ing this greatest of all forage crops,
so an appropriation was made for
the purchase of few tons. This will
be given away in quantities sufficient
or quarter acre plots, to those who
will agree to conduct their expert
ments under the plan formulated by
successful growers of New England.
The department of Agriculture in
Washington has promised reason
able quantity of seed. so that it will
cost the farmers nothing but little
labor to get acquainted with crop
that has wrought wonders wherever
introduced.
Alfalfa grows wild here in Skowhe-
gan and several farmers in the coun-
ty have small plots more than two
years old Thus the adaptibility of
Names soil and climate has been
fairly we'll established That alfalfa
has not been generally introduced, is
due 10 the fact that it has to be
handled differently from any of our
native crops, With its peculiarities
once understood, its cultivation
spreads rapidly.
What alfalfa means to a Communi-
ty is shown pretty we'll in the follow
ing extract from a letter by Editor
Collingswood of the Rural New York
err: Around Syracuse the effect has
been to practically double the value
Of farm lands where alfalfa can be
grown. The farmers are putting up
better buildings. have money to in
vest, and are progressive and indie
pendent. In fact the growing of al.
falfa in that section has within ten
years, changed the whole character
Of the farming and the people
The upper Kennebec valley con
tains thousands of acres OF we'll
drained soil that will grow alfalfa
when given preparation and the OPP
portunity Included in the rotation
with sweet corn and potatoes, the
crop should reduce both the feed and
fertilizer bills of every man growing
it. Every acre will produce the
equivalent of three tons of wheat
bran every year, add to the soil as
much as 200 pounds of nitrate of
soda, besides bringing up potash and
phosphorie acid from the subsoil by
means of the long tap roots. Patrons
of the creamery who wish to take
advantage of this opportunity should
communicate promptly with Manager
Harris. The late corners mayR get
left since plots of less than quarter
Of al acre are not worth while, and
the appropriation is limited.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
If Women Only
Knew
What Heap of Happiness 1t Would
Bring TO SkOWhegan Homes.

Hard TO do Homework with an aeh-
ing back,
Brings you hours Of misery at leis-
ure or at work.
If women only knew the cause
that
Backache pains come from sick Kid
news.
Twould save much needless woe
Doau's Kidney pills cure sick Kid
neys.
Skowhegan people endorse this
Mrs Mary Joseph Bulett - Mil
burn street SkoWheeau. Ne sarss
Several years ago began to suffer
from kidney complaint The pains IN
my kidneys We're severe and on one
OCCASION | MS laid up for three
weeks " times | could not get
about to attend TO my homework and
when | did manage to do so, had
To walk in stopped position My
husband finally procured Doans Kid
ney Pills AT Sampson 4 Ayore Drug
Store and after / had used the con
tents of one box. | noticed a marked
Improvement. l continued taking
Doan's Kidney Pills and was bene-
hted SO greatly that | publicly recon-
meuded them have since been free
from kidney trouble and consequently
do not hesitate one moment I'm con
trming my former testimonial | think
more highly OF Doans kidney Pills
than all of the other kidney remedies
/ have ever used.
For sale 10y all dealers Price 20
cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo
New York. sole agents for The United
States
Remember the name Dom and
take 40 other
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Darling Boy

You want him strong, don't you?
Then stop doping" him for Ats. weak
heart fever. incipient consumption,
and a lot OF other scare" diseases.
Give him Kickapoo Worm Killer and
watch him grow 1t cleans and regu-
lates bad bowels. tones up torpid
llvers and purifies the blood. Price.
25c sold by druggists everywhere
and by
G. r. F0GG,
SkOwhegan, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02

King George of England Will Great,
SOC new peers. Tnproyided Amer-
can heiresses will have another
chance at the bargain counter.
Congress reserves TO itself Some
rights in the Rockefeller foundation
Aut it will hardly set aside any of
the money for pork barrel uses
The automobile is acceptable in
funeral professions but the aeroplane
is still barred out by the undertakers
trust.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-02-02
Things to know.

The Sault Ste. Marie canal car
ries nearly three times the tonnage of
any other canal in the world. The
Suez canal comes next.