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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09

he engaged in the meat business which
he has followed since, part of the
time in Massachusetts and the re-
mainder of the time in Skowhegan.
He is married and has one son,
Deforest A Yeaton, now an Inspector
of Customs IN the Philippines. Mr.. Yea
ton has a great many friends and IS
expected TO give a good account Of
himself in the Primaries. He Is a
member OF Lafayette Lodge No. j.,
F. & A u also of the A o. L. W. and
Independent Order of Foresters; was
on the police force in Skowheean fer
several years. He will be hard man
to beat
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Communication From President
Jones.

A communication has been received
from President Charles H. Jones of
the Commonwealth Shoe Co., by Carl
ton P. Merrill, president of the Board
of Trade in which he stated that the
closing of the shoe shop here was not
permanent and would probably last
but few months.
Contrary to some statements pub
lished, President Jones says: ut
seems all most needless that this ac-
ton has no relation of any kind to the
enforcement of the prohibition laws.
am very confident that the strictest
possible enforcement of laws prohib-
iting the sale of liquor would tend to
promote the interests of manufactur-
ing enterprises"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
To Attend Final Debate in Water
vile.

Principal r. w. Leighton of the
Skowhegan High school has accepted
an invitation to the final debate in
the Goodwin Inter-Scholastic League
which will be held in the City Opera
House at Waterville this Thursday
evening. Preceding the debate, name
ly at $50 o'clock it is planned to
give an informal banquet to the boys
who have represented the various
schools in the debates. This evening
they are to be invited to attend the de-
bate in body and to enjoy in other
ways the hospitality of the college.
The boys who represented the
Skowhegan High school in the debate
will. attend and they are Tobey
Mooers, Sherman Shumway, Carroll
Flanders, and Donald Philbrick Prin.
Leighton will accompany them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Currler.PO0ler.

A marriage of interest to many peo-
pie in this vicinity occurred at the
Bethany Baptist parsonage at s
o'clock last evening. when Mrs. Ada NJ.
Pooler and Fred +. Currierr both of
Skowhegan, were married by Rev.
George Merriam The double ring ser
vice was used Mrs. Currier has for
some time past been a popular dress
maker of this place, and Mr. Currier
is engaged in the painting business
here.
On their return from the ceremony
to their home on Madison avenue. they
were received by party of friends
who gave them hearty welcome and
an enjoyable reception.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Stockholders of WatervilIe Trust Go.

An assessment of 100 per cent is
ordered against the stockholders of
the Waterville Trust company in
decree handed down by Associate
Justice Albert NJ. Spear May l. This
amounts to 100000 and is to be used
with the proceeds of the assets to pay
the depositors, to whom there is still
1857 ,99095 due The receivers, Chas.
F. Johnson and Harry L. Holmes. have
$60, ,346.74 on hand and they estimate
that the assets not yet disposed of
will yield not more than $200,5S531,
leaving $107 ,05S.90 to be provided, with
no provisions for the fees of the re-
Ceiyers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Decision In the Merrill VS.. Drs.
Stinchfield l. Viles Case.

Clerk of Courts ". T. Seekins has
received from Judge Savage a de-
cision in the equity suit OF j Palmer
Merrill against Dr.. W. S Stinchield
and DR.. Charles Il. Viles, it being in
favor of Drs. Stinchfold and Viles.
Mr.. Merrill claimed that when h.
erected his block on Water street, he
leased a suite OF rooms to the two
doctors for term of ten years. The
defendants claimed that Merrill had
not carried out his part of the verbal
contract by rendering them a lease in
accordance with their terms in the
agreement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Entertainment.

At the First Baptist church, Tues
day evening, May IA, at o'clock,
will be held the first of a series of
entertainments to be given in the in
terest of good citizenship and temper
ance.
The entertainments will consists of
readings by some of our most bril-
liant young people.
Musical numbers will be given by
the leading musicians of the town.
There will be a male quartet, duets,
solos, and Don Morrison and Miss
Emery will play twice
All are cordially invited to attend.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
SKOWHEGAN'S NEW INDUSTRY.
Z. L. Savage Has Started Tissue
Paper Mill, the First in the State.

Another in the list of Skowhegan
industries is the tissue paper mill OF
E. L. Savage which was put into op-
Grafton last Tuesday. Each piece OF
machinery necessary for such a manu-
factury has a special feature designed
expressly for this mill and this class
of paper, but some time will probably
be taken to get everything in perfect
running order. AS yet many of the
minor details are unsettled, such as
the amount of help required.
r. f. Bramhall, who will have the
operation of the new plant in charge
was here last week with crew of
experienced paper makers from North
Hampton, Mass. Mr.. Bramhall has
been connected with paper making
business for 20 years. He started as
an apprentice in Holyoke, Mass, and
worked his way up through the ranks
till he became fitted for the Office of
superintendent, having held that Of
fee for five years. His last position
was in Northampton, Mass, havin
gone from Holyoke to that place, and
leaving that place for Skowhegan.
Judging from the very handsome
samples of paper sent out, Mr., Savage
will have a most satisfactory product
from his plant.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
KENNEbEC UNION OF
WOMEN'S CLUBS
Entertained Friday by
the Fairfield Clubs
A Large Delegation of Skowhegan
Ladies Attended This Very Enter
tanning Occasion.

The Kennebec Union of Womans
clubs in which are included the Wo-
mans club and Sorosis of Skowhegan
The Waterville Womans Club, The
Tuesday club of Oakland, The Womans
club of Hinckley, and The Past and
Present, Clionia and Dial clubs of
Fairfield, held its annual meeting in
Fairfield last Friday. The three last
mentioned clubs were the hostesses
for the occasion and the large number
of ladies in attendance were most
royalty entertained. The Skowhegan
delegation numbered 30
The past year has been success
full one and at this meeting, two new
clubs, the Century Club of Bingham
and the Woman's Literary Club of So
Ion were admitted. The place of meet
ing was the Uniyersalist church, and
Mrs. Lois w. Patten of Skowhegan,
president of the union. called the
meeting to order at 1880 a. m, the
first thing on the program being the
singing of the Federation song with
Mrs. Bessie Allen Smith of Skowhe-
gan as accompanist Prayer was then
offered by Rev. L. l.. Lewis and it was
followed by the Secretary's report
Mrs. G. X. Robinson of Skowhegan
oh
heartily encored. Next followed Mrs
Patten, who spoke of the new clubs
taken into the union, and she also
called upon Mrs. Whipple to tell about
the Bingham Club. Then came a re-
port of the nominating committee by
the chairman, Mrs. l.. H. Connor, and
the following officers were chosen for
the ensuing year: Pres, Mrs. e. w.
Hall of Wateryille; Vice Pres, Miss
Myra Wells of Oakland; Sec, Mrs. p
A. Smith of Fairfield; Treas, Mrs. E.
w. Webber of Me a.i5on, When the Of
ficers had been chosen the women lis
tened to a piano solo by Miss Marion
Horne, and then Mrs w. S. Simpson
of Wateryille read very interesting
paper on The Apiary." She also
had an exhibit of bees that proved to
be quite an attraction during inter
mission The Rosary" sung by Mrs
G. X. Robinson, was encored vigor
ously. A paper on The Reconstruc-
ton of Persia" by Mrs. Daisy Day
Merrill of Skowhegan, and read by
Airs. Lizzie Hussey, president of the
Skowhegan Womans Club, was en-
joyed and highly interested the wo-
men.
The report of the treasurer was
read by Mrs. Anna Drummond of Wa
teryile. Words of greeting were
then spoken by Mrs. E. w. Heath,
first president of the Kennebec Union.
On motion of Mrs Lucia Connor, a
vote of thanks was extended to Mrs.
Patten, the retiring president. A
few words of greeting were then
heard from Mrs Hall, the incoming
president The last thing on the pro-
gram was a song sung by Miss Mar
jory Smith, accompanied by Mrs.
Freeland. Miss Smith was heartily
encored and responded. Adjournment
was taken here for lunch, which was
served by the ladies of the Universal
list church in the dining hall. The
meeting was adjourned at go p. m,
being one of the most interesting and
largely attended.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
MAN KILLED At TAYLOR's
LANDING
Struck in the Head by Log While
Engaged in Blasting.

A man named Henry Herbert, was
killed at Taylor's Landing at Moore's
Siding on Monday morning. The crew
had been blasting logs and had step
ped back to what was regarded as a
safe distance when a piece of a log
about ID inches long and seven inches
in diameter flew and struck this man
in the forehead, killing him instantly.
He was a single man about 80 years of
age.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank our kind neigh
DORIS and friends who so kindly rem
emoered us in the hour of our dis
tress, and recent bereavement, the sud
den death of darling baby. Daisy Ma
ther.
Mrs. Flora Sawyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Taylor.
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Harry Weeks.

The death of Harry X. Weeks, son
of Mr.. and Mrs Harry Weeks occurred
Monday last The child's age was
four years, one month and days. The
family resides in the Malbon's Mills
district
The funeral was held Wednesday
forenoon. Rev. George Merriam of the
Bethany church officiated.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
DIRECT PRIMARY NOM.
MATING PETITIONS
The Complete List of Somerset C0un-
ty on File up to Monday Night at
the Department of State.

Following is a complete list of the
direct primary nominating petitions
for Somerset County on file up to
Monday night at the department of
State, of candidates to be voted for at
the primaries, Monday, June II, 1912.
REPUBLICAN.
State Senator-Alonzo H. Burse,
Pittsfield; Forrest H. Colby, Bingham; !;
Selden F. Greene, Solon; Vim. L. Wal
ker, Skowhegan.
County Attorney-Bernard Gibbs,
Madison; Leroy Folsom, Norridge-
wock; Percy A. Smith, Fairfield
Judge of Probate-Chas. o. Small,
Madison.
Register of Probate-Nathan Fow-
Ter, Skowhegan; Philo Steward,
Skowhegan.
Sheriff-Henry Crowell, Skowhe-
gan; John A Mooers, Skowhegan.
County Commissioner-Sam W.
Herrick, Harmony; VIM. N. Osborne,
Fairfield
County Treasurer-James Fellows,
Skowhegan.
Representative to Legislature
John w. Fogler, Skowhegan; c. G.
Hume, Fairfield; Fred r. Smith, Pitts
field VIM II. Farrar Ripley; Waldo
N. Sanders, Athens; Ellis H. Tobey,
Norridgewock; Geo o. Weston; John
Metcalf, New Portland Roy L. Mar
ston, Skowhegan.
DEMOCRATIC.
State Senator-W. N Osborne, Pitts
field A. F. Donigan, Bingham.
County Attorney. Howard Haley,
Hartland.
Country Treasurer-SilasT T. Lawry,
Fairfield.
Sheriff-John A. Mooers, Skowhe-
gan; Frank Thompson, Skowhegan.
Judge of Probate-John F. Holman,
Athens.
County Commissioner-Mch st.
Ledger, Skowhegan; Alfred II. Yea
ton, Skowhegan; r. Francis Parker,
Skowhegan; Harlow w. Rowell, Corn
Vile; F. S. Burrill, Hartland.
Register of Probate-Adam Simp-
son, Skowhegan; George W. Badger,
Bingham.
Representative to Legislature
Chas. Green, Skowhegan; Edwin f.
Fairbrother. Skowhegan; Alfred J.
Gotta, Skowhegan; Howard c. Tag
gart, Skowhegan; Chas. A. Lawry,
Fairfield; A. l.. Randlett, Pittstield,
A. p Bigelow, st. Albans; d. l..
Churchill, Madison; Ernest Hilton,
Starks; Warren b. Clark, New Port
land.
SOCIALIST.
State Senator-Hollis w. Stithem,
Skowhegan Alison c. Walton, Machi-
as.
Judge of Probate-Charles S. Wes-
colt, Madison.
Register of Probate-Ethel q.
Brown, SkoWhegan.
Sheriff Ephraim Cowett, Skowhe-
gan.
County COMMISSIONER w, Del
ano, Skowhegan.
County Treasurer-George w. F.
Merrill, Madison.
Representative to Legislature-Al-
fred NJ. Holden, Madison; Fred o.
Paine Anson; Gilbert L. Forbes,
Brighton.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
DROWNING ACCIDENT At
LEXINGTON
Fred Bhasen browns In Sandy Stream
Monday While on the Drive.

A drowning accident occurred at
when Fred Bhasen of St. John, who
was on the drive. fell from log into
the water and his body was not re-
covered until life was extinct. The
young mans age was about Is years,
and he has a father living in New
Brunswick.
The remains were inferred in Lex
ington.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
'hanks to the friends who have &c
kindly assisted us in our time oi
bereavement. The flowers were
thoughtful expressions Of sympathy
and were received with much appre-
ciation.
MRS. JAMES HARMON,
E. w. HARMON.
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bott, Andover, Mass; Mrs c. H. Love
joy, Hartland Miss Fausta NJ Grindle,
Wateryille, and Earle n, Nickery,
Pittsfeld.
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Gard of Thanks.

[ wish to express my heartfelt
thanks to relatives, neighbors, and
friends for their kindness in assist
ing me during the sad death of my
wife.
URBAN MAILLET.
CO AIilburn St, Skowhegan, Me
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09

The grass just out of reach looks
good to the sheep that grazes along
the fence.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09

If God planted you for a primrose
you can never bloom at petunia.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09

A very large army of evils can
enter a very small gate of comprom-
se
Enjoy your present pleasures so as
not 10 injure those that are to fol-
low.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09

Time will soften but never can OBJ
literate the sorrow of a great national
calamity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-09

When you enjoy the pity of others
the soul is Ill and needs cure.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-03-09
WILLIAMS AND WINNIE
SMASH PINS AT 3 P. M,

The inter island bowling champion
ship for two-man teams hangs on the
result of the endurance match To be
rolled on the "Y" alleys here and at
Kauai this afternoon and this evening.
1t Is To he II long drawn-out affair,
each man to chalk up twenty strings,
and probably about four hours will he
taken to turn the trick. The locals
viii start their game at . o'clock The
Kauai men won't commence until s.
The result Of the games will he cX-
changed by wireless Sunday morning
w, Chillingworth of Maui will repre-
sent the Kauai club here. while Sam
Mahelonn of the First National Bank
will he at the Kauai alleys tonight Ia
represent Honolulu interests.
W. Williams and j. Whine are Hoo
nolulu's representatives. Both are fine
rollers. and should secure creditahlC
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-03-09
CLOSE PLAY IN
LADIES' MATCH

TWO extremely close matches were
played yesterday in the first round of
the ladies' golf competition at the
Country club. for which eight players
qualified Wednesday last
Miss wilhclmina Tcunoy. playing
from scratch. beat Mrs GIN C2I, up.
hut II took two extra holes to settle
the question. Miss Alice Cooke 60
beat Mrs. walter Dillingham; Cscratch.
/ up, after one extra hole"
The tournament Is for q cup offered
by Mrs. Dillingham; Match play
rounds are at . holes, and players
have until next Wednesday to COM
plctc the first round of Ia" tuurna-
mcnt
! {. q. d. q. q. I. q. q. d. Z: Q q: @ I.
in closer for him. as he had always
been known as Chop" hitter. | i'm
mediately noticed something different
about his style as he set himself at
the plate, and then 1t struck me that
he was standing back in the boz and
had long bat. Before he had al
ways choked his bat short and stood
up close. Now observed that he held
the stick down by the handle.
Bresnahan was catching, and he sig
nailed for the regular prescription for
Tinker with a lot of confidence |
handed him that old low curve. lie
evidently expected 1t. for he stepped
almost across the plate, and, with that
long bat, drove the ball to right field
for two bases over the head OF George
Browne, who was playing close up to
the inield, scoring both runs and
eventually winning the game.
i've got your number now, Matty,
he shouted at me as he drew up at
second base.
admit that he has had It quite
frequently since he switched his bat
ting style. Now the outtielders move
back when Tinker comes to the plate
for, If he connects. he hits EN- far
with that long bat. Ever since the
day he adopted the pole" he has
broken up many game. That old
low curve is his favorite now, and
he reaches for it with the same cor
diality as Is displayed by an actor IN
reaching for his pay envelope. The
only thing to do is to keep them clos'
and try to outguess him, but Tinker
is hard man to beat at the game
of wits.
Many heady hitter in the BIZ
league could give the signs 10 the op
posing pitcher, for he realizes wha
his weakness is and knows that 1
twirlcr Is going to pitch at it. But
try as hard as he will, he can no
cover up this groove" as Tinker did
and so no continues to be easy for the
twirler who can put the ball where
he wants II.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-03-09
BY W. A. PHElON.

George Fitzgerald, middle weight.
was quite fighter through the middle
west in 1898. He WAS tall, rangy.
wonderfully fast with either hand ami
though only n kid in yaays had all
the ringcraft and uncanny irr.ksry
fighters far his seniors orto, show
Fitzgerald went along ,oy. u,.rbons
four seasons. never had , ,ofo,t
Chalked rr against mir, ana opry ono
draw Wa ON his recorI Az tbot Jraw
. 4. 8 . o Z, o (. q (. d. o Z. @ q.
II so silly to say so-just because
Braid Is not, as he truly observes, II
good natural putter' II Is to he pre-
sumed that my correspondent is not
a good natural putter either.
sell lhught.
u ne were, II Is not likely that he
would he seeking advice on the mat
ter Braid was not good natural
pntter nut ny taxing thought and by
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-03-09
GENERALIZATION /
over DUKES
choice

Next Mondays mail should bring
definite news of the Island swimmers.
and their experiences at the first meet
at PittsburE. but II will be u couple
of weeks before the fun details of Duke
Kahanamoku's selection as II member
OF the American Olympic team will be
known here. In the meantime. the fact
Is in itself sufficient to make every
sport lover In Honolulu shake hands
with himself
When Duke and Genoves left here.
everyone hoped that the speedy sprint
er would make the American team, but
knowing the great difficulties which
Duke would have to overcome in com
pcting with the speedicst swimmers In
the country, who are used to tank GO
ing and to big tournaments, the local
enthusiasts were afraid to say too
much Of their hopes. Further news Is
eagerly awaited.
Yesterday John +. Sopcr cablcd an
extra $500 to the swimmers as request
cd. There wasn't enough money in
the fund to cover this sum. so Mr..
Sopcr dug down into his own pocket
aud advanced the balance. II Is now
~ to- Honolulu to pass the hat,
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-03-09
new TALES TOLD At The R|NGSIDE

was with Tommy West, n togh citizen
Tor the best of then this rebounds
ltiher to the young nsh,r"'s fame. and
t"es TO show .nat Fitzgerald was as
Sod AS they ,;rev in that particular
reriod.
Jack Harrison, midG'c weight was
also ranging the west az this same
period. Harrison diI not meet as
many men as Fitzgerald, nor were his
men AS classy, but he disposed of
them that he encountered with even
| more speed and vigor than was usually
shown by Fitzgerald. Quite naturally.
rivalry arose, and the hackers of the
two middle weights held many meet
ings for the purpose OF arranging a
Gloved discussion. Time after time
these two young men were matched-
time after time something spoiled the
show and spilled the beans. Once
lhey were actually in the ring and
feintinG for an opening when the COPS
arrived. Again, the rural opera hou G
IN which they were to mix caught fire
an hour before the scheduled time.
Two or three times they fell down Ia
unavoidable mishaps. and the rivalry
was still unsettled when "A reform
wave came along and put the boxing
game pretty much out Of commission
Fitzgerald, being Irish and a strong
young man, did what many strong
young freshmen do under similar cir
cumstances. lie became a policeman
At almost the same time Harrison. be,
ing down ana out, financially. likewise
TOOK the proper examinations and be.
came u copper. They were assigned
to stations In different parts of the
city They did not meet for years
and as time crept ON the story of the
Old time rivalry became a faint tradi.
ton. One night while tramping on
his beat Officer Fitzgerald saw a faint
iight glittcring for an instant In the
Office Of a commission house and, "A.
ne could see no reason for such
light, decided to turn In and investi
gate. He softly entered the Office ant
saw "a fellow bending over the ole
fashioned safe, evidently on rObber!
intent. The yegg was small and pun'
and Fitzgerald disdained to draw
either gun or club. With a warlik,
shout he rushed upon the yegg-anC
the light went out. There was a pro
diglous rattle of feet and then a heay!
fist smOte Officer Fitzgerald on tn
nose. The fight that followed was
beauty. Wondering much how =,
small man could hit so hard, Office
Fitzgerald fought grimly on in tn,
dark. Every now and then his ire
mendous swings found their mark AM
the other fellow backed away, Eve
and anon straight, jolting RICH
came on Fitzgcrald's jaw or eye. |
was grand battle, tremendou
struggle.
Finally Fitzgerald heard his ma
fall heavily. He staggered forward L
complete the arrest, but nature CAV
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1912-03-09

In the hearing Of the Nirgtnian-
Strathalbyn libel case in the Federal
Court Robert G. Russell. quartermas-
ter on the latter vessel, Is said by the
San francisco Chronicle to have con
fessed under oath that he never looks
In mirrors for fear Of breaking them
and consequently he could not he ex'
pected to identify a photograph ol
himself.
Were you standing on the rail when
this photograph was taken?" asked
the attorney ON his Cross-eXamination
u might have been. cannot say,
answered Russell
well, look at this" continued coun,
sci, extending a photograph taken on
board the Strathalbyn a week after
the collision. This Is your picture
Is 1t not?"
, ~ cannot positively say whether II
Is or not" replied the quartcrmister
you look In the glass, don't you?'
demanded the lawyer.
Never" declared the witness.