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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16
WESTERN SOMERSET TEACHERS ASSO.
CATION HERE FRIDAY
Large Number of Teachers in Attendance
E. A. Parker Elected President

In spite of the inclemency Of the
weather there was a good sized at
tendance at the yearly meeting Of the
Western Somerset Teachers Assoca-
ton held at the Opera House, Friday
The session was opened shortly after
8 o'clock by prayer by Rev. B. B. Mer-
rill, pastor of the CONGREGATIONAL
church, John J. Parlin presiding and
this was followed by an Interestingly
compiled paper on The needs of the
Country School from the Teachers
Point o. View by Miss Ethel Frost
of Madison, an important feature to
her idea being discipline in the coun-
try school This subject was discuss
ed by several present, superintendent
j. W. Foster of Arson opening the
discussion with some very helpful
remarks. The next paper was The
Needs of the Country School from the
Superintendent Point of View was
read by superintendent Gerrish of the
Standardization schools, who
spoke to a certain extent on the care
of school property The discussion
of this subject was taken up by su-
perintendent F. G. Davis of Norridge-
wock after which teachers gave some
entertaining talks.
The Opportunity of the Country
School" was the subject of an address
by Prof. Arthur J. Jones of Orono,
who said in part that the country had
made the mistake of blindiy copying
the city schools and that they threw
away opportunities. when the material
about them was ignored. He favored
nature studies and spoke of them as
developing the senses that are an
educational basis. Discussion fol-
lowed being opened by superintendent
G E Ball of Bingham.
Another interesting speaker was
Miss Marion Kicker of Pennington,
the State Director of Household Arts
who spoke on Domestic Science for
the Small Community in which she
advocated the up-to-date training in
a manner which proved highly enter
tanning.
At the afternoon session memor-
lam was conducted for Dr. William
Mclaughlin. late OF Harmony. who
was an Interested worker in Teachers
Conventions and il lifelong friend Of
education in Somerset County Res
olutions We're read signed by Charles
L. Ball and Miss clara Foss OF lar-
mony and Mr. Ball gave very feeling
eulogy upon the helpfulness Of the
deceased in educational matters 1t
was voted also during the afternoon
to send a vote OF appreciation to De
Forest f. Perkins now OF Portland
/ formerly of Skowhegan for his help
fulness along similar lines III the past
Singing by the pupils of the Skow-
hogan schools was an interesting fea-
ture of the meeting. Z. L. Towne. the
teacher of music Of the Skowhega
Madison schools being present as di
rector. After hearty applause for the
music of the children, quartette o.
young misses gave a charming song.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

The final contest in the Goodwin
Debating League was held in the
Opera House at Waterville last Thurs
day evening. The contesting teams
we're from Maine Central Institute,
pittsfeld and the Waterville High
school, and the former came out vic
torious, winning the lions share of
the prizes offered by Hon. Forrest
Goodwin of Skowhegan. In announc-
ing the decision, Charles N. Perkins
of Brewer stated that there was but
one-half point difference in the sum
mary of points for the two teams. The
score by points was Maine Central,
1872; Wateryille high, 391 IL. 1t was
one of the best debates ever held in
Waterville and considering the rainy
weather there was large attendance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16
MAINE CENTRAL INSTITUTE WON DEBATE
WITH WATERv|LLE HIGH SCHOOL
In the Final Contest of the Goodwin Debating
League at Waterville

Long before the hour set for the
debate the supporters of each school
gathered at the city Opera house. Sec
tions were reserved for the different
schools and things were kept lively
with their cheering and singing of the
students. The different schools which
participated in the league were cheer
ed with will.
The question for debate was Re
solved, that measures should be taken
looking toward the substantial de-
crease of immigration into the United
States. The Maine Central team up
held the negative side of the argu-
ment The members of their team
were Everett Hurd, Roger Miller,
Continued on Page nine)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

Perry; treasurer, c. A. Burnor; or
ganizer, George Kicker; literature
agent, Mark Johnson; assistant liter
ature agent, Walter Cowett; auditing
committee, Hollis Stitham, John w
Delano, Herbert Trask; program COM
mittee, Ephraim Cowett, Albert j.
Blair.
The members of this society are in
correspondence with State organizer
Baker of Woodfords and 1t is expect
ed that he will come to Skowhegan
the last of this month.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

a social time was enjoyed by those
present and Skowhegan Grange is
certainly to be congratulated upon the
successful way in which it entertained
such guests of honor as the members
of the Grand Army Of the Republic
and their esteemed wives.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16
Aaguire-COle

The Bethany Baptist parsonage was
the scene of another quiet wedding
Saturday evening, when Llewellyn
Mcguire and Miss Gussie Cole, both of
Cornyille were married by Rev. Geo.
Merriam.
Mr.. Mcguire is employed on the
farm of S. E. Nay and the bride is the
daughter of George Cole of Athens.
Their residence for the present will
be at the home of Mr.. Nay.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16
OFFICERS ELECTED
Al the Meeting of SkOwhegan Local
5. p. Monday Evening

Considerable routine business was
attended to Monday evening at the
meeting of Skowhegan Local S. p. and
ohlcers were elected as follows for the
ensuing term, Mark Johnson, presid-
,ne' corresponding secretary, B. F.
Greenleaf; financial secretary, r. X.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

In view of the fact that there seems
to be an erroneous inference drawn
by many voters from the wording Of
the editorial in the last Independent
Reporter, endorsing the candidacy of
Roy L. Marston for Representative to
the Legislature, it seems proper that
I should state that the Town Commit
tee has officially endorsed the candi-
dacy of but one man for the Primaries,
that of Hon Forrest Goodwin for Con
gress. 1t is only fair to add that at
the last meeting OF the committee, Mr..
Marston himself made a motion that
the Town Committee should show no
official favor to any candidate for town
or county offices before the Primary
election in June.
HERBERT WENTWORTH.
Sec'y of Republican Town Committee.
f. Debe left yesterday for visit to
Boston.
Frank Butterfeld visited in Portland
Saturday and Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

The Colby Dramatic Club, so well
known here for their many splendid
productions in past years, will appear
at the Opera House, Friday night
May II, presenting the famous farce
entitled What Happened to Jones.
The play will be presented under To-
cal auspices. Seats are now selling
at Bucknams, the prices ranging from
81 cents to 70. 1t is a good idea to
secure them early as large house is
a foregone conclusion,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16
MAINE SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
WAS STARTED IN SOMERSET COUNTY
1t is Doing Good Workshop Industry Grow
ing--17, ,423 Sheep Now in County

own sheep are endeayoring 10 bring
this about and at the meeting to be
held probably at the home of George
Weeks in Canaan next month, the
matter will be discussed The Maine
Sheep Breeders Association which
was started in Somerset County and
has a large number Of the members
here now. will make an effort to have
the various fairs offer special pre-
miums on sheep this fall and notices
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16
MEMORIAL DAY OB-
SERvANCES
Address by Hon. L. 7.
Carleton
Arrangements are BEING Made by the
Russell Post No. Y6, Grand Army OF
the Republic.

Memorial Day will be fittingly OBJ
served in Skowhegan with an appro
pirate program and exercises arrang
ed under the auspices of Russell Pos
G. A. R.
The following notice has been is
sued by the Post Commander, " H
Weston as follows:
Once more Memorial Day has
come and we are called upon to
pay our respects to our comrades
that have passed to the other
shore. For this purpose meet at
Grand Army Hall promptly at
half past twelve, Thursday, May
30th. All members should make
an effort to be present. All eX-
soldiers, members of Russell Re-
lief Corp, Sons and Daughters of
Veterans and Honorary members
of Russell Post are invited to meet
with us and help us in carrying
out Memorial Day exercises.
The Post and Relief Corp are
to attend Sabbath Memorial Ser
vice at Bethany church on Sunday
May 26, by invitation of the pastor
Rev. George Merriam. Comrades
and Relief Corp will assemble at
G. A. r. Hall on the morning of
that date at $50 sharp
The program for Memorial Day ex
ercises is.
Music by Band
Prayer, ...... Rev. H. G. McGlaunh
Song, .................I b. Perkin
Reading or Orders ..........A .Adjutan
Address of Welcome Post Commando
Flag Drill. ...........S School Children
Lincolns Address ..... S. f, Emerson
Song, ...............S School Childrel
Logans Memorial Order 1868
Memorial Address. Hon l.. T. Carlton
National Ode America
Benediction ...... Rev. ]. G. Osborn
After singing America the pro
cession will go to the North cemeter.
where the graves of the deceased vet
Grams will be decorated. While ther
the band will render music and ther
will be a prayer hv the chaplain
II. b. Perkins vii ,ing "Tenting to
night on the Old Camp Ground. Fror
this burying ground the procession
will so to the South Cemetery an
perform similar memorial exercise
with a special service by the Post Th
school children will sing america
and the post chaplain will pronounc
the benediction.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

Miss Edna s. Porter is visiting at
her home in Dorchester, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-16

Continued on PAGE nine
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-11-08
ZemO for Your Skin.

No matter what the trouble-ecze-
ma, chatting, pimples, salt rheum, Zemo
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trace, Zemo is a vanishing liquid.
Your skin fairly revels with delight the
moment Zemo is applied. Get a 25c
trial bottle; guaranteed to do the work
or your money back. At Moore's drug
store.
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StOps Scalp Itch.

1t is simply wonderful how Zemo goes
after dandruff. You rub a little of it in
with tips of gngers. No. it isn't
sticky! Zemo is a fine, clear, vanishing
LIQUID, You don't have to even wash
YOUR hands after using Zemo. And
what a wonder OF is for eczema, rash,
pimples, and all skin affections. A %
cent trial bottle at Moore's Drug Store
is guaranteed to stop any skin irrita-
ton.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1912-11-08
Notice

Phone R. P. Porter, 271, for all
kinds of staple and fancy groceries.
Try these:
Simon Pure leaf lard, 10 lbs. 81 IS
Our Royal -four, guaranteed, $50
Lemons, per dozen, ~
Apples, peck ~
8 10. Maxwell House Blend coffee l Is
Waldeck hams and bacon, ID. IL
Yours to please,
r. P. Porter.
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For Sale

az acres in the village of Elliott, known
as the Austin place; so bearing pecan
trees, over 200 fruit trees 3 years DID,; 6
room house and large barn; place well
fenced; good water. j. c. Evans,
1Soct4t Elliott, Miss.
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For Sale

Check on Pope Piano Co., Memphis,
Tenn, won in a contest; good for pay
ment on any piano in their house. Viii
sell for $40; no good after 18th. Cal
at Sentinel office
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Warning!

All parties are hereby warned against
hunting, seining, Or trapping on any of
my lands in Grenada county.
20sep8t A. V. Brewer.
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Rooms to Rent.

l have three desirable rooms in m.
new residence on Line street, to rent.
Mrs. Pearl Lickfold.
4oct-tf Phone "a
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19

After twenty-five years absence
from the game, Harry N Hampstead,
of indianapolis. has returned to base
ball. as head and front of the best
paying ball club in the world-the
Giants.
Hampstead is the SON -in-law of
John T. Brush, deceased. He is vice
president of the New York National
League Club. He may elect him
self president. or he may, as is
limited, hand this office to John j.
McGraw. that the invaluable
"Muggsy" will have a free hand to
run the team-alwaysswith the Hemp
stead fingers on the financial pulse,
however.
Hampstead is AZ. Ever since John
T. Brush left Indianapolis to look
after the Giants. Hampstead has
managed the ''When" clothing store
upon which the Brush fortune was
built
Hampstead gave up promising
baseball career because of eye trou-
Bile. When 20, student of Lafayette,
he played third base for his class
team and was promising varsity ma
terial. Then his eyes failed and a
baseball thrown to him looked like a
football. or balloon.
The young fellow had to wear
glasses. which ended his diamond
career. Now, at AZ, a capable busi-
ness man. he would not attempt TO
sell hat without wearing his
glasses.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
One-Legged Athlete Starts
Walk of 200 Miles ON Coast

over 20 contestants, the best in the
Northwest.
AS a fancy diver he took third
place in the dual meet between the
Y. M. c. A., which he represented,
and the Olympic club. He is a
powerful swimmer, and despite the
handicap of but one leg, is conceded
to be one of the best short distance
men in the Northwest. AS a boxer
he shows to the least advantage, be-
ing compelled to use a crutch, which
hampers the movements of his arms.
But as a wrestler he is a dangerous
opponent. Here he discards his crutch
and makes his fight from the mat
His powerful arms, perfect develop
ment and splendid physical condi
tion make up for the loss of the limb
In walking, Galbraith employs a
long swing made possible by the
power of his arms, and he can easily
do five miles an hour.
The young athlete will carry a
message from Mayor Hindley, of
Spokane, to the chief executive of
San Francisco, and will get the sig
natures of the mayors of the principal
towns through which he passes.
Galbraith is not doing the walk on
bet.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
Certain Colleges Just Seem
to Win in Particular Sports

all having their share of success.
In what soccer progress that has
been made an this country Harvard
and Yale have done WELL with Haver-
ford among the smaller colleges that
have shown proficiency at this game.
Princeton's longest suit is baseball.
and the Tigers are strong in hockey
as well. They are. of course, always
formidable in football and in the
front rank in swimming and wrest-
ling. They have enjoyed some golf
prosperity. but have done little in
landing intercollegiate track cham
pionship. Pennsylvania does well In
basketball. swimming, wrestling and
track athletics and fairly well in
baseball
Cornell shines as the leader in row.
ing, and in cross-country running and
track athletic meets also is one OF
the leaders. Two years ago the Itha-
cans won the hockey championship
and as further evidence of their YER
satility they nearly always have
good fencing team. OF the colleges
Cornell and Columbia do best at fenc-
ing. though not as well as the military
and naval academies. In basketball
Columbia is at the top of the heap.
has done exceedingly well at rowing.
fairly well at hockey and produced
some efficient gymuastic, wrestling
and swimming teams.
Dartmouth. while an infrequent
champion, is of WELL balanced sporting
strength, and It is only natural that
this group of big colleges should
carry off most of the honors and be
prominent in a wide variety of conn
petitions.
New York University is a crack col
lege in the gymnastic line and has
been prominent in basketball. Will
Jams and Brown seldom fail to have
first class baseball teams and football
is strong at these colleges, as il is at
Wesleyan and Penn State. Wrestling
and baseball are other sports in which
Penn State is very much on the inter-
collegiate map.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
MORGAN AND DUNDEE
FIT FOR THEIR BOUT
IN NEW YORK TONIGHT

The question Of supremacy between
Johnny Dundee and Eddie Morgan
will be settled tonight at the Forty
fourth Street Sporting Club. This
match has been talked about for
month, and has caused much argu-
ment between the fans.
Morgan is undoubtedly the best
that has come here
from England since Jim Driscoll.
Dundee is the best featherweight
in the East. if not IN the world He
has whipped all comers around here,
with no one left to meet thim; went
to Los Angeles and stopped frankie
Conley. who held Rivers to a draw.
This defeat of Conley was what
earned Dundee the bout with Kill
bane, but Tom MeCarey has wired
Dundee that he will take the winner
of tonight's contest for his match on
March II with Champion Kilbane.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
LOCKE DENIES DEAL FOR
KONETCHY WAS BLOCKED
BY MRS. HELEN BRITTON

PITTSBURGH, Dec. 19.-Will II.
Locke, secretary of the Pirates, is in
dignant at the stories to the effect
that Mrs. Helen Robson Britton,
owner of the st. Louis team, blocked
the deal that Pittsburgh had with
Miller Higgins to get First Baseman
Eddie Konetchy.
Mrs. Britton is having troubles
enough without being annoyed by
such a baseless story said Locke.
"As a matter of fact the Pittsburgh
club officials have never said any
thing about anyone blocking the deal,
nor did we ever say what players
were mentioned in connection 'witn
the deal.
"Huggins was the person who
talked with Fred Clarke and so far as
we know Mrs. Britton didn't inter-
fere any more with Higgins in the
deal than we did with Clarke. The
owners were in session upstairs while
the managers were talking trade
downstairs.
Clarke and Higgins had an agree
ment that either could withdraw his
offer at any stage of the negotia-
tions; but I'm positive that Mrs.
Brltton was not responsible for the
failure of the teams to make trade
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
AITCHISON, DALTON AND
HI" MEYERS, ADDED TO
1913 ROSTER OF TIGERS
n Addition to These Manager Harry Smith,
George Bell, Cy Barger and Bob
Higgins Become Absolute Property of
CIub--SOlOmOn Elected President.

the local club. Meyers was with the
Sioux City Club, of the Western
League, last season, playing the out
field. He batted $40, and two years
ago led the league in hitting, with
a mark of 1850. He is one of the fast
est men on the bases in baseball and
willNbe given an opportunity to per-
form in the outfield for the Tigers.
Aitchison was with the Montgomery
Club. of the Southern League, last
season, and although on a second d.
vision team he led the circuit in
pitching, winning eighteen games and
losing six. He is a six footer and
weighs 175 pounds. He is a left
hand pitcher.
AS for Dalton he has been here be-
fore and his ability as a batter and
fielder cannot be surpassed by many
in any circuit. Dalton likes this city
and would rather play here than in
any other town. He was one of the
Maple Leafs best swatters last sea-
son and had he been used regularly
would have probably made even a
better record. Joe Kelley, who had
some grievance against the player,
used him now and then, and Jack
was unable to get in condition.
Bert Tooley is known here, having
played with the Tigers late last sea-
son. He is expected to fill the shoes
of Bobby Vaughn, who has been sold
to st. Paul of the American Associa-
ton. The outright purchase of Bob
Higgins has made the catching de-
partment complete. With the addi-
tion of George Bell and Cy Barger
as pitchers Newark is we'll fortified
on the firing line Both Bell and
Barger pitched winning ball last sea-
son, and the former would have won
more games had he been worked
properly.
The outfleld with Meyers. Dalton,
Collins and Willie Zimmerman is now
complete. Bernard, who would like
very much to come back, win not be
here, however, as no more are need
ed to chase flies With Swacina on
first, Gagnier at second. Tooley at
short and Eddie Zimmerman at
third. the 1918 Tiger team should
bring home the pennant.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
ChriStn1dStide Baseball

Pete Daley. the outfielder, procured
by Connie Mack from the Los An
geles team, will make the other Ath-
letic outfielders hustle to hold their
jobs.
Harry Davis. former Mack lieuten-
ant, has received an offer to manage
the Reading Tri-State League team.
He is considering several tenders.
Harry never had a chance to make
good in Cleveland, and it is unlikely
that he will be away from the big
show very long.
Mrs. Britton, who owns the Car
dinals, will sell the club if she can
get $500, 900, it is said. The National
League magnates are anxious to have
a man at the helm in st. Louis. They
do not like to deal harshly with a
woman, as they feel inclined to do
in the Bresnahan case.
Dave Fultz, president of the Base
ball Players Fraternity, has appoint
ed Bob Harmon and Ed Reulbach
representatives for the st. Louis and
Chicago National League clubs, re-
spectively. They succeed Miller Hug
gins and Johnny Evers. who have
been made managers.
Tom Downey. formerly a utility in
fielder with the Phillies. says he will
give up baseball rather than 20 TO
Sacramento. He was shifted % the
minors by the Cubs.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19

Jack Dunn, manager of the Orioles.
left Monday for Newton, n. c., 70
hunt Jack, jr.. Bill and six dogs ac-
companied him.
Harry Davis is going to manage
the Reading Tri-State League club,
so it is rumored. Going down.
The Orioles have arranged two ex :
hibition games before the playing
season, to date. They will meet the
Phillies on March 80 and 81.
Two baseball players are included
in the five greatest heroes of 1912.
First as a hero comes Jim Thorpe.
Next is Joe Wood third, Willie
Ritchie; fourth. Charley Brickley, and
fifth, Christy Mathewson.
Hughey jennings, who was here re-
Gently in a vaudeville sketch, and
Ralph Works. who was on Hughey's
pitching staff last season, are stage
rivals. Ralph, like Hughey, has a
vaudeville sketch and is performing
in Detroit now, where Jennings is
also playing. BY the way, Ralph
will be member of Joe Tinker S
Reds next year.
Joe O'Rourke. Philadelphian who
formerly managed the Sacramento
Club of the Pacific Coast League,
left for the West yesterday to trans
act some business. He declares that
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-19
GOLFERS PREFER FOUR-BALL
MATCHES TO THE FOURSOMES

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-In order to
obtain the sentiment of the golfers
of the metropolitan district regard
ing the use Of four ball instead of two
ball foursome in the tri-city compe-
tition for the Lesley cup, about which
there has been considerable talk of
late, a poll has been taken under the
supervision of Leighton Calkins.
In recent report showing the re-
suit of his inquiry which has been
transmitted to F. S. Wheeler, presi-
dent of the Metropolitan Golf Asso-
citation, Herbert jacques. president
of the Massachusetts, Golf Associa-
tion. and II. w. Perrin, president Of
the Pennsylvania Golf Association,
Calkins stated that he had replies
from twenty-eight golfers who nave