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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22
Here and There in Maine

WhileMinot Flagg and Cyrus Camp
bell of Dallas, were after a load OF
birch recently, they met "a bobcat in
the road. Leaving their teams they
put up a fight with clubs and manag-
cd to kill the cat and brought it tc
camp. 1t weighed 80 pounds. Ap-
pareatly there are more than usual oil
these animals in Maine this winter
Probably the extremely cold weather
has driven them farther south thar
they often come.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

President Chase of Bates College
has sounded the starting gun toward
the raising of 100000 to meet the
bare present needs of the institution.
BY a rising vote the students unan-
imously pledged themselves to coop
crate in the work by personal pledges
and all other possible methods. A
new gymnasium for the men is the
most urgent need and the immediate
object in mind. President Chase an
nounced that the $4,000 for a new
chapel recently pledged by an UNI
known donor is already in the hands
of the treasurer. At the same time
sufficient money for an organ was Civ
en- as we'll as $4,000 towards a new
gymnasium. The new building is to
be of granite with a normal seating
capacity of 900. The name of the Civ
er is to be withheld until the compile
ton of the building.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22
Best Leg and BODY Wash.

pepartures-5.O0 a. m, SO a. m. l2.0I p. IN
and 30 p. IN. for Boston, Portland and all
points west OF WaterVille. The $50 D. m.
train Via Augusta only. At 500 a. M, aI0 n.
~. 10 p. m. for Bangor and stations East
OF Waterville. nal l20i p. IN. for Burnham.
Pittsfeld, Newport, Bangor, Aroostook
county. W ashington County, st, John and
Halifax. sundays at 8. % a. IN. and 2 90 p. IN.
for Boston and Portland via Augusta, and
Tor Bangor and way stations.
Arriyals-7i5 a. m. from Augusta and
Naterville. 1923 q IN. from Portland, OAK
land, Augusta, Bangor and Watervlile. AS
r. m. and SO p. M, from all points. Sun
days i0.J0 u. m. from Portland aud Bangor
I.l5 p. III. from Boston and Portland via Au.
gusta and from Bangor.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22
TRY THIS
OVERNIGHT CURE FOR COLD in
HEAD OR CHEST
Ii is Curing Thousands Daily, and
Saves Time and Money.

Get a bowl three quarters full of
boiling water, and a towel.
Pour into the water a scant tea
spoonful of HYOMEI pronounce
High-o-me).
Put your head over the bowl and
cover head and bowl with towel
Breathe the yapor that arises for a
few minutes, and presto! your head
is as clear as bell, and the tight
ness in the chest is gone.
It's pleasant cure. You'll enjoy
breathing HYOMEI. You'll feel at
once its soothing, healing and benefi-
eial effects as it passes over the in
famed and iritated membrane. so
cents bottle, at druggists every
where. Ask G. r. Fogg for extra
bottle HYOMEI lnhalent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

The sixth annual Farmers Week
will be given by the College of Agri-
culture, u. of NJ, March 4th to Sth.
rates and the lectures and demonstra-
tons are free to all The Farmers
Week course was instituted five years
ago in response to a demand on the
part of the farmers of the State for a
short course of practical instruction in
agriculture for the benefit of those
who could not spare the time for TAX
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

A million dollar project involving
Luna Park, Dreamland and other Con-
ey Island allurcments is the promise
for Old Orchard for the coming sea
son. New York parties who were
owners in Luna Park until fire des-
troyed that attraction, are said to be
behind and financing the scheme
These parties, it is said have purchas-
ed the Seaside Park property and will
build upon this site Some of the
contracts have already been given out
including a large one to the Berlin
Lumber company of Portland, which
will furnish the lumber for the build
ings.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

At the meeting of the Oxford Fruit
Growers at the Grange hall in Nor
way, Feb. 10, the following officers
were elected: F. L. Wyman of West
Paris, president; r. l.. Cummings,
West Paris, vice president; J. A. Rob
erts, Norway, Alvin Brown, Norway,
and II. II. Merrill, Hebron. executive
committee. The speaker of the fore
noon was G. A. Yeaton of Augusta,
who spoke on fertilization. H. L.
Keyser of Greene, president of the
State Pathological society, gave an in
teresting address on the grading of
fruit. Following this, r. L. Cummings
spoke on the proper size of the sew
eral species of apples. r. L. Cum
mings was elected delegate to the
Federation of Agricultural clubs dur
ing farmers week at Orono, the first
week in March.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Big Building with capital BIS is
promised for Old Orchard, next sea-
son. 1t is a million dollar dream with
Luna Parks, Dreamland and other al
lurements of the famous Coney Is
land alleged projects New York par
ties who were owners in Luna Park
until fire destroyed that attraction and
who were prevented from rebuilding
at Coney Island as the landowners
wanted the land for other purposes,
are said to be behind and financing the
scheme. They are said to posses SUI
ficient capital and intend to build on
a gigantic scale. These parties, it is
said, have purchased the Seaside Park
property, and will build upon this
site Some of the contracts have al
ready been given out, including a
large one to the Berlin Lumber COM
pany of Portland, which will furnish
the lumber for the buildings. Sounds
too good to be true but one never can
tell.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Captain Levi Eastman of Cundy's
Harbor, aged II years, the Oldest ac-
tive commander of coastwise vessels
on the Atlantic coast, has retired and
sold his little schooner Laura and
Marion to Captain Fred F'ides of Orr's
Island. For So years Captain East
man has been licensed captain, and
is known in practically every port
along the Atlantic coast north of Sa-
Vannah. During his So years career
as master of coastwise vessels Cap
tain Eastman made a wonderful rec
ord, as he never suffered an accident,
never lost man, and never had a
sailor under his command injured. He
commanded II different vessels, and
while he covered many thousand miles
on the sea he never made a foreign
voyage and the greater part of his
trips were made between Maine ports
and New York
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

ing longer courses and has become one
of the fixed extension courses given by
the College of Agriculture. The
course has been enlarged from year to
year and is now given in three sec
tons, thus allowing those in attend
ance to specialize to considerable
degree in the line of work taken.
Sections: Farm Crops section, includ
ing farm crops, horticulture and farm
management; Animal Industry sec
ton, including animal husbandry,
dairy husbandry, poultry husbandry,
and veterinary science; Womens Sec
ton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Albert Latham of Latham street,
South Portland, was seriously burned
by flames from gasoline torch which
exploded while he was using it in
some work in the rear of the ship
ehandlery and hardware store of w.
L. Blake & Co, 70 Commercial street,
at about 8 o'clock Wednesday morn
ing, Feb. II. Harry CarYell, better
known as Cyclone Zip" under which
name he has gained considerable fame
as a pugilist, was less seriously burn
ed. He was assisting Latham in thaw-
ing out pipes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

exercise insufficient mastication Of
food. constipation, torpid liver.
worry and anxiety, are the most cor e.
mon causes of stomach troubles. CO.
rect your habits and take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
you will soon be we'll again. For sale
by q. II. Fogg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

The American Enamel Company will
saw about 5000 cords of birch into
squares at their mill in Perkins Plan
tation this winter, besides 1000 cords
at their Interyale mill in Wilton and
1000 cords or more at their mill in
Rangeley. Considerable of the birch
timber is furnished by the farmers of
the region, but the greater part is cut
by the company from stumpage pur-
chased and hauled by the company's
teams. The sawed squares from the
Perkins and Intervale mills are haul
ed to Wilton station for shipment to
the company's works in Providence,
r. l. F. L. Wilder of Wilton is the
manager of the three Franklin county
mills.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Rev. Arthur Hersee who recently
went to Shiloh to take charge of the
colony, as he says, made briel
visit to the executive chambers of Gov
Plaisted at the state house. His ex-
cellency was not there at the time and
after short talk with J. Clement
Murphy private secretary to Gov
Plaisted. Mr.. Hersee returned to
Brunswick. He asked for an audience
with the governor and arrangements
were made for meeting at II o'clock
last Thursday forenoon.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

William Dean Howells. the we'll
known writer, who for several years
has passed the greater part of the
year at his summer home at Kittery
Point, will hereafter be numbered
among the literary colony that annual
ly pass the summer at York Harbor.
Papers have been passed whereby Mr..
Howells becomes the owner of the
Fales property on the Norwood Farm.
The property includes a fine residence
and about two and one-half acres OF
land, adjoining the sea coast. The
price paid is said to be in the vicinity
of $4,000. MIR. Howells will still re-
tain his summer home at Kittery Point
and it will be occupied by his son,
John Mead Howell,s and family of
of New York.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

The bloodhound, Hero, formerly
owned by the late Postmaster Varney
of Hartland, and now the property OF
John Caswell of Dexter, was used to
advantage by the Waterville police,
Wednesday morning, Feb. IA, in secur-
ing a trace of the burglar or burglars
who, on Monday night, broke into the
Red Cross pharmacy and Barney's
grocery store in that city. The dog
was given the scent at the drug store
and followed the trail, which led to
Maine Central station where ii is eX-
tremely probable that the thieves
boarded a train for the west. In fact,
this is almost certain, for it was re-
ported to the Bangor police by the
conductor of the train which leaves
Wateryille for the west in the middle
of the forenoon, that two men acting
in suspicious manner, were found on
the blind end of the baggage car at
Gardiner, and on being ordered off, got
on the train and paid their fares.
They left the train at Brunswick, TAX
ing special freight train into Port
land, and after that it is not known
where they went. The police, how
ever, are hopeful of capturing the mis-
creants.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

When her child is in danger a
woman will risk her life to protect it.
No great act of heroism or risk of life
is necessary to protect a child from
Group. Give Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and all danger is avoided.
For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22
klNEO TO OAKLAND

stop on signal or ON notice TO Conductor
CONNECTIONS.
At Somerset junction, with Canadian
Pacific Railway. At kineo Station with
Coburn Steamb boat Company for all poin Ia
on Moosehead Lake.
II. d. Waldron, Gen. Passenger Agt..
MORRIS MCDONALD,
Vice President and General Manager
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Monmouth is the very core of the
Maine apple. Sixty thousand barrels
in the shipment this winter! The city
of Auburn has sent out a little over
$4,000 barrels. No wonder the Maine
railroads encourage the orchard and
the potato farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

]. H. Ward of the New Haven rail-
road in a recent address before the
Machias board of trade on what the
railroad company plans to do for
Washington county said that $4,000
acres of land had been purchased in
Cherryfeld and was to be used by the
company, as small farms bringing the
best class of farmers there.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

II suffered habitually from constipa-
ton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengt hened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever sinCe."-A. T..
DaVis grocer, Sulphur Springs. Tex.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

BY vote of the division council of
the Division of Maine, Sons of Veter-
ans, the annual encampment will be
held, Wednesday and Thursday, June
9TH and 9Th, in Gardner. The visitors
will be entertained by Pell Clason
Camp, s. of V.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

The Portland branch Of the Railway
Station Employees Brotherhood has
reached an agreement with the officers
of the Portland Terminal Co., whereby
the men employed in the round houses
and freight sheds are to receive an in
crease in wages, amounting to from
ten to 20 cents day About 100 men
are affected.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Shipments of potatoes over the Ban
gor & Aroostook road in January, ac-
cording to a report compiled by
Traffic Agent G. F. Snow, were 1,434,-
502 bushels, as compared with 1,099,-
831 bushels in December and 1,479,-
928 bushels in January, last year. The
shipments from the opening of the
season to Jan. 81, were 8,72S ,0S7 bush
els. or 3,218,629 bushels more than in
the same period, last year, when the
shipments aggregated 5,5l0,458 bush
els
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

During January, 81 fatal accidents
were reported in Maine. Nine per-
sons committed suicide, two by shoot
ing, two by poisoning, one by cutting
her throat, three by hanging, one by
exposure to the cold.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

The real maa is the one who al
ways finds excuses for others. but
never excuses himself-Henry Ward
Beecher
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Mrs. Sarah Rowe Hodgkins. Baths
Oldest resident died Feb. IA. She was
1913 years and six months old, and a
native of this city. She leaves one
son. Henry Hodgkins of this city.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Another season as favorable as the
past will see Maine farmers scorning
the lowly automobile and leading So
ciety in aeronautics With butter at
40 cents, eggs hesitating around so,
and one lot of 1000 barrels of Aroos-
took seed potatoes selling for $4,000,
the back-to-the-farm movement is be-
sieged with popularity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Discouraged over his inability to
make a fortune for himself, Thomas
w. Johnson, aged "a years, committed
suicide by the use of gas in the West
End, Boston He had 81 cents in his
pockets. Johnson recently had been
employed as a hotel clerk in Portland.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

One old church in Saco has had
strange career For years used as
house of worship by Free Baptist and
universalist denominations it is now
a garage and roller skating rink.
Built by the tniyersalists years ago,
the second floor vas used as an audi
ence room and the basement as pub
lie hall This vas the only place in
the city where lays could be given
Later it was taken by the Free Will
Baptist Society or church. For
years the Free 3aptists had church
services there they used the base
ment as a vestr and the upstairs as
an audience room. After the Free
Baptists built ehurch on Cults ave-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

The recent statement in the Sunday
Post that N. II. Milliken of Kittery
and J. II. Milliken of Saco, were the
second Oldest twins in the State has
brought forth the announcement that
Truman Deane of Leeds and Mrs. S.
II. Marrow of Lewiston are an older
pair. The Milliken twins celebrated
their list birthday, Jan. "a, but the
Deane twins are six days older, hav-
ing been born Jan. IS, 1841.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Three men have been working in
George Wings gold mine in the Will
bur District at Rangeley and signs in
dictate, they claim, that they are work
ing near vein of gold which will pay
for the enterprise. Two tunnels have
been started, one of which it was
found necessary to abandon for the
winter because of water. The other
penetrates the mountain about SO feet.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Out of the state sportsmen who
come to Maine every year to fish will
be considerably delayed this year in
making their annual trip to the fish
ing grounds by reason of the eX-
treme thickness of the ice that covers
the lakes and ponds throughout the
state. For the past two years the ice
in the ponds has gone out earlier than
in other previous years For that rea-
son many have made inquiries as to
the probable time that the ice will
leave the lakes this year 1t is i'm
possible TO estimate dates at this
time. With the thermometer register
ing zero, or nearly zero, all the time
the ice is continually thickening and
with each inch of thickness the large
ice field becomes much stronger,
which means that the breaking up pro-
cess will take much longer than usual
While fishermen will be fully as eager
to get onto the lakes this year as they
have in time past, the delay will not
interfere with the fishing Records
that have been kept show that the
lakes yield about the same amount of
good catches at one time as another,
after the first going out of the ice.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-02-22

Enthusiasm in abundant measure
prevailed at the winter session of the
Kennebec County Christian Endeayor
| Union meeting, held Wednesday, Feb.
IA, in Winslow, rom the opening de-
votional service. at 2 p. m, until the
closing address by Pres. A. J. Rob
erts of Colby college in the evening
w e. Overlook. missionary of the
American Sunday School Union. gave
an inspiring address in the afternoon,
| followed by Miss Harriet Cole, cor
responding secretary of the State c.
E. Union Rev r. S. Pinkham of
Gardiner also spoke. The convention
banquet was served in the lower hall
of the church. al 30 p m. and the
address of the evening on the Bible,
was given by President Roberts at
! 730 O'Clock officers were elected as
follows: Sidney Patterson Winslow,
president Mrs losie Wilson, Albion,
Mrs. +. Trefen. Winslow, Mrs Wal
ter Wyman. Gardiner. Mrs. Katherine
kendrick, Litchdeld and V. p Ethel
Fish, China. vice presidents: Flora
/ Danforth, Gardiner. Recording Secre-
tary. Annie Pomroy. Winslow, Seere-
tary; Saunders Patterson, Augusta,
treasurer; Mrs Maud Whitehouse,
junior superintendent; Rev. Isaac La
Fleur, Wateryile. w. J. Tarviss, Vas
salboro, Miss Flora Danforth. Gardin-
er, evangelstic committee.
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14
HER WORD OF HOMO

things in American lite, CS-
pccially those which have 20
do with the choosing Of a hus-
band. She has remarkable
experiences; for She is seized
upon bv a rich American
woman who IS a climber and
whose object is 10 make capi-
New-York tribune., 1912-01-14

as well. II you will study
this little story and look upon
fiction Just as the wise couple
in it looked upon life, YOU
will get a lot more satisfac-
ton out Of it.
DAWN. by Alice Mac
Cowan and Caroline Wood
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
IN AGONY WITH ITCHING

"About four years ago broke out
with sores on my arms like boils. AT.
ter two months they were all over my
body. some coming, and some going
away. In about six months the boils
quit, but my arms. neck and body
broke out with an itching. burning
rash. 1t would burn and itch, and
come out in pimples like grains OF
wheat. I was in a terrible condition;
could not sleep or rest. Parts OF my
flesh were raw, and could scarcely
bear my clothes on. could not lie
In bed In any position and rest. In
about q year the sores extended down
to my feet. Then I suffered agony
with the burning, itching sores. |
could hardly walk and for a long time
could not put on socks.
"All this time I was trying every.
thing could hear of, and had the skill
OF three doctors. They said it was
eczema. I got no benefit from all
this. I was nearly worn out, and had
given up in despair Of ever being cured
when I was advised by friend to try
Cuticura Remedies. purchased Cuti.
cura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent,
and used exactly as directed ! used
the Cuticura Remedies constantly for
four months, and nothing else, and was
perfectly cured. 1t Is now year, and
I have not had the least bit since.
am ready to praise the Cuticura Rem.
edies at any time. (Signed) z. l.
Cate, Exile, KY, Nov. 10, 1910.
Although Cuticura Soap and Olnt.
ment are sold by druggists and dealers
everywhere. q sample of each, with 80.
page book, Will be mailed free or
application to "Cuticura," Dept. L.
Boston.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18

mind" Mr.. Hanson made himself
ready In haste. noticing meanwhile
the air of preparation that the whole
house presented. Upstairs on the
best dresser stood huge bouquet Of
sweet peas Of Mary's own raising
which breathed out welcoming fra.
GRANGE. The entire effect sent his
heart to his throat and he hastened
out with anxiety on his face.
He was gone only few minutes,
however.
THE doctor isn't in, nor won't be
until evening" he announced trem.
blingly. How are you feeling now,
Mary?"
ITS just as well he wasn't there,
James," his wife answered cheerfully
You know I'm not going TIL tonight,
anyway"
what would you say, Mary. to get.
ting out for ride? It's beautiful
day and It might do you good" Mr.
Hanson suggested. at his wits end
to know what 10 do next.
Morgan County republican., 1912-01-18
Mrs. HanSOn'S PreSentment
Copyright 1911. BY Assoeia,ed Literary Pres.J
BY EMMA SANDERSON

What makes you bake so much at
once?" asked James Hanson of his
wife as she stood looking meditative.
ly at the array Of pies, cookies and
crullers which gave testimony of her
mornings work.
It was some little time before Mrs
Hanson answered.; she seemed to be
considering whether she would say
what was in her mind.
"You will need them all during
the next few days, James," she an.
nounced finally. "For-I am going
hence tonight"
Going hence!" Mr.. Hanson repeat.
ed. What in the world do you mean
by that?"
Just what | say. James," Mrs Han.
son replied with convincing fnality
Il know that tonight would be my
last one so have things all ready to
leave. There won't be any too much
on hand with all the relatives com.
Ing. You know what an appetite
Henry Benedict always has"
Mary" said Mr.. Hanson, coming
nearer 10 MS VIE and looking Criti.
cally at her, do you feel cold or In
chill?"
mo. not Bit" the answer came
calmly.
''IIot them"
No, not hot either. feel remark.
ably we'll considering what is before
me tonight have the bedrooms
ready. too" she added, with satlsfac-
tion. Il have made up bed in the
east room; thought It would do well
enough for Henry"
MARY, Mary! What ails your"
broke in Mr.. Hanson, now thorough.
ly aroused to the awfulness of the
occasion and with long lost look OF
tenderness creeping over his grim
face. DO you mean to say that you
really believe that you are going to
TO die-tonight?"
Certainly" responded Mrs. Han.
son, Il know It,"
Come, Mary, now, and sit quietly
While l 60 after DR.. Jones; he'll rea.
son you out Of this and tell you what
wrong idea you have in your