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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04
JOINT POMONA SESSION
At CANAAN
Those of the Somerset and East SOM
erset Met for the First Time Since
Their Division.

For the first time since the diyis-
ion of the county into two Pomonas.
there was held a joint session with
Canaan Grange, Tuesday, June -.
Farmers were extra busy in their
farm work and the weather extremely
hot, still nearly 100 patrons in attend
ance one-third coming from the East
Somerset Pomona. Officers present
from Somerset: Master, OYerseer.
Lecturer. Steward Asst Steward,
Chaplain. Secretary, Pomona, Ceres.
Flora and Lady Asst steward. From
East Somerset: Master, Lecturer.
Steward, Asst. Steward Pomona, Ce-
res and Lady Asst Steward.
Geo II. Foster, Master OF Canaan
Grange gave a welcome to The visit
ing members and H. 7 Choate of Vie
tor responded. II. B. Ellis, Master OF
the Pomona, rendered glad welcome
to the East Somerset Pomona and P
w. Libby, Master of the East Somer-
set Pomona, responded to the vel
come
The questions introduced for dis.
cussion were connected with oul
High school and the work they arr
doing for the boys and girls and how
the fraternities should be eXemplitiec
as applied to the Grange.
Those who took part in the discus
sion were A. p. Howes, L. L. Allen
II. r. Choate, G. H. Foster, S. F. EN-
erson, p. w Libby Mrs. S. F
Marble, w. B. Whittier, H. B. Ellis
NJ. c. Jewett and others.
There was much dissatisfaction eX-
pressed in regard to the efficiency or
inefiiciency rather of the work ac-
complshed by our High schools in
preparing the young men and womel
for the practical duties and respon-
sibilities of life Too much cost and
too little benefit, too much stress on
the languages, and too little attent-
ion to those branches of study thai
fits one for the useful activities. The
fraternity of the Grange was con.
sidered from different standpoints
but all agreed that it was we'll up Oh
the first line of all fraternities
Choir music, songs, recitations ane
select reading. with a splendid din
ner thrown in made out a most en-
joyable day.
Next meeting at East Madison
Aug, 18th.
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Mrs. Elmira Davis.

Mrs. Elmira Davis died at the home
of her son, Seth Davis, on Saturday
evening, June 29th, 1912. The deceas-
ed VAS born in Canaan, June 6, 1923,
and lived to the ripe old age OF "a
years, and had resided in her native
town nearly all of her days. Mrs. Da-
Wis was a most estimable woman and
was always ready to render assist
ance to all in times of trial and dis
tress During her illness she mani
Tested great fortitude and patience
and Was resigned to depart when the
final summons came and her last mo-
ments were peaceful. The funeral
was attended by Rev. r, A. Farnham
on Monday afternoon, July 1st, at 2
O'clock He spoke from the words OF
jeremiah Her sun is gone down
While Il is yet day"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04
A RAILROAD MAN
DEMENTED
Herman Reynolds Be-
comes Insane
Was Taken Monday TO Augusta and
Placed in the Hospital There for
Treatment.

Herman Reynolds, vino has been
employed for about two years as car
inspector at the Maine Central r. r.
yards here, was taken violently in
sane at the Maine Central Hotel
where he boarded Friday night at
about supper time.
Sheriff Mooers was summoned and
the demented man was removed to
the Jail where he was confined until
Monday when he was taken to Au-
gusta by Deputy Sheriff Charles
Chute
While confined in the Jail he was
very violent making much noise and
destroyed everything within his reach.
AT times however, he seemed to recO-
gnize different persons and when his
mother arrived here from Fairfield,
he knew her. 1t is understood that
his father was insane and during an
attack of the malady, committed sui
eide.
Much sympathy is expressed for
Reynolds as he was we'll liked by his
fellow employees and had numerous
friends in Skowhegan. No cause has
been assigned for the sudden attack
aside from that of heredity. He is
about 40 years of age and is unmar-
ried.
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WOODROW WILSON WINS PRESIDENTIAL
NOMINATION ON DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Received $50 Votes on the 46th Ballot. Thomas
J. Marshall of Indiana Named for Vice-Pres

Governor Woodrow Wilson OF New
Jersey was made the presidential nom
inee Of the Democratic national con
yention at the afternoon session, Tues
day, when on the 18th ballot he re
ceiyed $50 votes to 81 for Champ
Clark. The Missouri delegation, which
had remained faithful to the end, then
moved that the nomination be made
unanimous. There vas a great chorus
of approval and the long fight Wa
over.
Only four ballots were necessary
Tuesday to reach a nomination. When
the convention adjourned Monday
night the convention had seemed 10 be
in an all but hopeless deadlock Vii
son had begun to lose ground and
Champ Clark had made a few ten
porary gains. This encouraged the
speaker to rush over to Baltimore
from Washington Tuesday morning in
the hope of still further turning the
tide
When he reached there. however h.
learned that the Illinois delegation
had decided TO switch from Clark TO
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Motor Boat Races, July 4th.

At a recent meeting of the Wes-
serunsett Motor Boat Club, 1t was
voted to hold a Regatta on July
sth. at Lakewood promptly at 10 A. M
There will be three one mile
scratch races for Glass A, B, and c
boats and the Regatta Committee will
hold another meeting and class the
boats.
The Somerset Traction Co. have Of
fered liberal prizes for each of the
above races. First prize, in each race,
one barrel gasoline, and pennants OF
the ". NJ. B. C. for second and third
prizes
The last race of the day will be a
Two Mile Handicap Race, Free for
All for the Lakewood Cup.
All boat owners are earnestly re-
Quested to enter their boat and please
notify Ned H. Lambert, Secretary on
or before July Bird.
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Arrested for IntOxlcatiOn.

Deputy Sheriff Bigelow of Norridge-
wock brought one William Luby here
for Judgement in the County Jail, Sun
day night. Luby had been arrested
earlier in the day for intoxication,
after a return from an automobile trip
to Waterville with some companions,
where according to his story, liquor
had been purchased.
Luby was tried before Judge Law
renee in Municipal court, Monday
morning and was fined S. and costs,
amounting to $S.96 which he paid and
returned to his home promising to do
better.
Deputy Sheriff Bigelow now has his
paint on and is on the look out for all
signs of intoxication.
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THE SUNSHINE SOCIETIES
HAVE FIELD DAY
Largely Attended. Excellent Pro-
gram. New Officers Elected.

Somerset County, L. SIS, met at
Lakewood, Friday, June 2S, with over
100 members present. Headquarters
for the day were established in the
forenoon at Bonnie Brier" cottage,
Following the picnic dinner at the
noon hour, the company adjourned to
the theatre where at 215 the meet
ing was called to order by the Co.
Pres, Mrs. Eugene Danforth, with
Mrs. Minnie r. Wheeler acting as
secretary.
The following literary program was
carried out: repeating the Sunshine
motto in concert prayer by Rev. Geo.
B. Southwick of Madison; vocal solo,
Mrs. James Thorne of Mizpah
Branch, North Anson; reading, my
VIOLIN" Miss Kate Robinson of Miz-
pah branch; reading, Margaret" by
Mrs. Steele of Golden Glow branch /;
reading by Miss Olive Hayden of
Golden Glow branch; reading of ori-
ginal paper and report by Mrs. Cora
Welch of Golden Glow branch; piano
solo, Mrs. Gertrude Laskey of Madi-
son; reading, Mrs. Della Gray of
Rainbow branch; song, Mrs. Gertrude
Laskey; piano solo, Miss Myra Ack-
ley of Golden Rod branch; reading
His Fathers Wife," Mrs. Emma
Witham of Golden Rod branch; piano
solo, Miss Myra Ackley
The business program followed;
Reading of report of Rainbow
branch; reading of letters from past
State Pres Mrs. J. S. Heald, and Mrs.
H. B. Pulsifer, Pres; reading of re-
port of Mizpah branch; reading of re-
port of Golden Rod branch.
Election of officers followed: Mrs.
Mae l.. Bicknell of Madison, Pres;
Mrs. Minnie r. Wheeler of Skowhe-
gan, Sec; Mrs, Cora Welch of Madi-
son, Sec. Executive Committee: Mrs.
Amanda Witham of Skowhegan; Miss
Olive Hayden of Madison; Mrs. Della
Gray of Madison; Mrs. Alice Sim
mons of North Arson; Mrs. Bina Pre-
BILE of Bingham; Mrs. Susie Adams of
East New Portland.
The next annual meeting will be
held at Lakewood, June 9th, 1913.
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Town Improvement Society Field Day

An event of much pleasure to the
members of the Town Improvement
Society was occasioned last Thursday
when their annual Field day was held
at the home of Miss Gertrude s. West
on.
The house and the spacious grounds
surrounding the attractive Weston
home were at the disposal of the
guests, and the hospitality extended
made all present feel at ease. Music
was furnished for the occasion from
victrola and at 6 o'clock a basket
lunch was served from tables arrang-
ed on the lawn.
The committee in charge were Mrs.
Georgia Wilson, Mrs. Ada Phillips and
Mrs. Mertie Lamb. The hours were
from 4 until o'clock.
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25TR ANNIVERSARY OF
BETHANY CHURCH
Features Commenorating the Event
Will Begin Friday. Rev. Harold
Hanson Will Speak sunday.

In honor of the 18th anniversary of
the organization of the Bethany Bap-
tist church, special services vii be
conducted beginning Friday afternoon
at 80 at the home of Miss Louise II.
Coburn when the Helen Coburn Mis-
sion Circle will hold its 9TH anniyer-
sary. Mrs Annie Pepper Narney of
Newton Centre, Mass, Will be the
guest and speaker of the afternoon.
\ special program will b. presented
and all the ladies of the church and
congregation are cordially invited to
attend this anniversary service.
Sunday at 1O45. Rev. Harold Han
son Of Rumford, the son of the first
pastor, DR.. G Y. Hanson. Will preach
The church quartet and choir will sing
at the morning and evening service.
At - o'clock, the Sunday school will
meet and all past and present men,
bers are urged to be present
/ At P. NJ a meeting in which the
churches Of the town have been in
vited to join Rev Harold Hanson
will speak again and there will he
other interesting features on the eve
ning's program.
On Tuesday evening, July 9th. a
banquet will be given in the church
yesteries and a varied and interesting
program will be presented
II is hoped that this anniversary
season will be one of great interest
and profit.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04
BIG FIRE At SM|THH|ELD
MONDAY NIGHT
SawmilI Operated by F. T. Miner and
Sons Burned. Insured.

The sawmill operated by F. T. Min
er & Sons at South Smithfield was
discovered to be on fire, about IL
o'clock Monday evening. Fortunately
the cabins were not burned. Quite
a quantity of sawed lumber was
burned belonging to H. E. Spear, for
whom they had been working, the
past winter. Mr. Miner had luckily
moved his family and goods, Monday
forenoon. The mill was insured; loss
not yet estimated. Cause of fire un-
known.
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selectmen to provide such means as
may be decided upon and pass all
votes necessary respecting the same,
was discussed by several men pres
ent. The general opinion seemed to
be that somthing should be done to
better conditions on the North st.
dumping ground, and it was voted to
instruct the selectmen to take some
means for the destroying of the waste
paper in the town.
Article 5. Which was to see if the
town will instruct the committee of
twenty to omit all executive ses-
sions" and transact buiness only in
meetings open to the public, was
tabled until the adjourned meeting.
The town voted to reimburse Noah
P. Reed for loss occasioned him in re-
lation to lot in the North Side ceme-
terry, Mr.. Reed having bought the lot
from the town supposedly, later devel-
opments showing after the burial of
his wife in the lot that it was the
property of someone else.
According to the request of Con-
gresham S. w. Gould the following
article was inserted in the warrant:
Article 7. In accordance with a
wish expressed by the authorities at
Washington the voters of the town
of Skowhegan are hereby notified to
signify by ballot at the meeting to be
held in accordance with this call,
which of the several lots under dis
cussion for post Office site they de-
sire the location for such office.
This caused considerable speech
making on the part of interested
parties, some wanted to pass the trti-
Gle over but by vote of % to AZ, it
was voted not to do so and a commit
tee composed of w. L Walker, w. T.
Seekins and W. H. Wildes were ap-
pointed to receive and count the votes.
The result of the ballot for the three
lots in question favored the Heselton
lot on Water ST., opposite the NUM-
cipal building; 143 citizens voting for
tnat site. Those voting for the Ross
lot on Court St, numbered 5, and
those wishing the Island location,
numbered 16.
Article 8, the last in the warrant
was ito see if the town will vote to
place and maintain an incandescent
light on East St" The citizens deem
ed this advisable and voted in favor
of the article.
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Wilson. This meant d change Of 58
votes. As had been anticipated. The
vote Of Illinois marked the beginning
Of the end West Virginia joined hands
with Illinois in going over to wilson
on the 43rd ballot. the first case Of
break.
Wilson jumped from his final vote Of
i9i the night previous to COZ on the
first ballot. Tuesday. With the 3sth
ballot the National convention record
for - years was smashed. II had
passed the Chicago convention of
lSso when Grants 3o5 stood up 81
rounds, and a race was entered upon
with the Charleston convention Of
1Seo and It's - ballots.
Since ls>s it is The frst t.me that
a National convention has hung over
into The second week.
On the vote for nomination tof Ylce
President ou ,he second ballot the
three Ieaders stood. Marshall. 90 j.;
Burke. 5S7 ID; Chamberlain. = u.
The nomination Of Governor Mar
shall was made unanimous and the
convention adjourned sine die al 10.
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SEWER COMMITTEE WANT MORE TINE
WILL REPORT At ADJOURNED SESSION
Other Matters of Business Attended to at the
Special Town Meeting Saturday Afternoon

There was an attendance of perhaps
ooo voters at the special Town meet
Ing held Saturday afternoon in the
Municipal building.
The primary motive OF the session
noe to listen to the report of the
oor,mittee on sewers and after the
o1action of Judge Lawrence, modera-
TOR T y. Merrill, Esq, was called
rnon to give a report for that COM
mittee In his report he said the
oommittee had held several meetings
ond mentioned two routes for the
trunk line. One route leads from the
river ND Court ST., through private
nronertv to Steward Ave, and Jewett
CT 10 Somerset Square at the corner
of North Ave. and Athens Ave. and
Iewett st. This line was surveyed
with view to taking the drainage
frsm Athens Ave. and upper North
ST. The length of this route from the
river TO Somerset So. is 5000 feet and
the estimated cost is $3.50. Another
nr9posed route is from Somerset So.
down the valley to the eddy, this be-
ing 1900 feet, in length. The esti-
mated cost of this route is $4399, to
which should be added the cost OF
draining Steward Ave, and a part
of Jewett St, to compare with the
Court st. route. This would add $2,-
74s. making $7,148 as compared to.
$3.50. The damage to private prop
erty was not considered in either
case
Another speaker was George w.
Cover Esq, who suggested the lay
lng of a sewer along North ST., and in
order not to discommode the present
system. he presented the idea of lay
ing another pipe by the side OF the
pipe now in use. He favored as did
Mr.. Merrill, the matter of the meet
ings adjournment until more COM
plete report could be given and this
II was voted to do, the adjourned
meeting to be held the first Saturday
in August.
Article 3, which was relative to the
raising of money etc, for the sewer
age system was laid on the table to
be taken up at the August meeting.
Article A. which was to see If the
town will vote to provide some suit
able means for the destruction of pa
per for that purpose by loan or other
wise and authorize and instruct its
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Charles Wesley knight.

The death of Charles Wesley
Knight occurred last sunday at his
home on the Malongus Road in Corn
Vile about five miles outside of this
village. His age was 20 years, and he
is survived by a widow 10 whom he
was married SO years ago last April.
There are also three children, the son
being Charles knight, of Naueatuek.
Conn, and the daughters, Miss Sadie
NJ. knight, a teacher in the Boston
public schools, and Mrs. l.. May Bur
ton, who resided at home.
The deceased has been resident OF
Cornville all his life and viii be miss
ed by a large circle of acquaintanees
in this vicinity.
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Edward Rice.

The death of Edward Rice occurred
Monday at his home on North St, fol
lowing an illness covering period Of
about Two years, although he was able
to be about much of the time Even the
Saturday before his death, he was Civ
en- an automobile ride to different
parts of the town, which he apparent
ly enjoyed.
The deceased was born in Chester
Vile, n. H., Y years ago and had for
the last q years lived in Skowhegan.
His business was connected with tex
tile work. His parents, the late Ed
win and Mary Rice being pioneers O.
that industry. In Skowhegan, his la
bors were those of experimenting the
finishing department in local factory
although for some time he has been
retired.
Mr. Rice was a veteran of the Civil
War. He enlisted in the navy in 1868
and served until the close of the war,
being i'm the battle of Fort Fisher.
Of his immediate family he is sur
yiYed by widow, formerly Miss Cora
Ham of Hartland, one son, Capt, Bert
|. Rice of Company e, Skowhegan, and
daughter. Mrs. Myrtle Locke Of
Skowhegan. There are also two broth
ers. Charles Rice of Sangerville and
Henry Rice of Vassalboro. The funeral
services were held Wednesday after
noon at o'clock at the house, Rev
George Merriam officiating, lnterment
was made in the South Side cemetery.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04
ROWell.POllard.

People in this vicinity will be in
terested to learn of the recent mar
riage of Harold E. RoWell and Miss
Nettie B. Pollard. The ceremony was
performed at East Jaffrays, y. H.
where the groom is principal of a
High school.
Mr.. Rowell is the son of Allen
Rowell of Cornyille, which is also the
home Of the bride. He was graduated
from the Skowhegan High school in
the class of '06, and later graduated
from Bowdoin college
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Card of Thanks.

We he undersigned wish to ex'
press our heartfelt appreciation fol
the many kindnesses shown us by the
friends and neighbors who were sc
thoughtful of us during the hours ot
our great sorrow. We are very CRATE
iul also for the many beautiful fora
offerings.
Sullivan Newton,
Miss Edith Newton,
Lewis Newton,
Mrs. Zemma Murtha.
Jackman, Me-, June 25, 1912.
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Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank our nejehbors and
friends who so kindly assisted US in
any way in our recent Bereavement,
also the Grange, the Sunshine society,
the r b. church and others who as
sisted financially.-for a friend in need
is surely a friend. indeed
George E. Savage,
Flora A. Walker,
c. F. Walker.
North Anson, June 2Sth.
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Durgin-IOrd.

4 quiet wedding was solemnizod at
the parsonage of the First Baptist
church, Wednesday, the 26th. when
Harold Durgin and Berdena Lord
were married by Rev. J. c. Osborne.
The groom was formerly a resident Of
The Forks, but has later been in
Skowhecan while the bride has also
lived in Skowhecan OF late In the
ceremony the two ring service was
used.
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Card of Thanks.

We wish to publicly express our
gratitude for the acts of kindness
shown us both before and since our
bereavement while the profusion of
beautiful flowers were thoughtful re-
minders of sympathetic friends.
Henry Hubbard & Family.
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Robert L. Moore of Skowhegan, the
son of o. C. Moore, and Ellen d. Hew-
ey of North Anson, the daughter of Or
rick Hewey, were married June "a. by
Rev. A. E. Roberts at North Anson.
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Card of Thanks.

It is with hearts filled with graft
tude that we take this method of pub
licly giving expressions of our thanks
to all the kind neighbors and friends
who rendered us such timely assist
ance during the Illness and death OF
our loved one.
Henry Demo & Family.
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George L. Higbie Manton, Mich.
used Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and
bladder trouble. He says: Il find for
my case no other medicine equals Fo-
ley Kidney Pills for beneficial effect"
They are a safe and reliable medicine
for kidney trouble and rheumatism,
Contain no harmful drugs. For sale
by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04
congressional Contest.

We publish below the Republican
vote of the Third District for Con
gresham which gives Hon, Forrest
Goodwin of this town a majority over
his opponent, Hon. Hannibal Hamlin
of Ellsworth, a majority vote of 1854
voters.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04

Torturing eczema spreads its burning
area every day poan's Ointment
quickly stops its spreading. instantly
relieves the itching. cures Ii per
manently. At any drug store.
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There's nothing 50 good for a sore
throat as Or Thomas Eclectic Oil
Cures It In few hours. Relieves any
pain III amy part
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-04

woman loves a clear, rosy complex
IN Burdock Blood Bitters purifies
Sv %e blood, clears the skin, restores rud-
ny sornd health.