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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
BEVERLY of GR,rsrABk.
At Nkanhagan 0pem House Nednes
day, ianaarJ 81

Miss Eleanor Woodruff So pIafs
Beverly Calhoun aeeharHas heroine
OF Beverly perhaps tae youngest
leading Lad, u America b - far as
years ar concerned. aha = PLAYING "a
star par Hl- as Sire mads a.r deam
playing shHd paHIs aIta q prominent
san Francisco stock COMPANY she is
thoroughly experienced and con
anclne actress Sir Lawrence Esaft
as Prince Uautan who maaauoradss
as BaIdoa moaaaineer. j. "A hand
some young actor aho is sell known
10 the majority Of patrons ef the bet
ter class Of attractions having played
leading roles with Walker Hhitcslde
for six years. and fer the past Two sea
sons a popular star IN romantic drama
40 matter how eleeerly constructed or
entertaining a play may b.. how much
money may have been spent upon IT'S
scenic and costume equipment. II the
play is uaf we'll cast or In other words
If the setars porfraHins The different
parts are not particularly adapted TO
the roles assigned a good performance
is impossible More especially so is
thIs of "a dfamafzed novel. @here near
ly everyone who has read the hook
has formed mental portrait OF thu
characters. fully realizing this Ncssrs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
In the Divorce Court.

The following divorces We're decreed
by Justice George E. Bird at the De
cember term of the supreme court
Mary A. Perry from Thomas f.
Perry; cruel and abusive treatment
and extreme cruelty. Name of libel
liant changed to Mary A. Taylor
William T. Winsbury from Ethel b.
Winsbury. Adultery.
Albert Nelson. Gross and confirmed
habits of intoXication Custody of
children given to libeant
Lila b. Wells from Albert Wells.
Cruel and abusive treatment and ex-
treme cruelty.
Baselice Belanger from Napoleon
Belanger Gross and confirmed habits
of intoxication Name changed 10
Baselice Langlois.
Malora r. Adams from Edwin IL
Adams Gross and confirmed habits
of intoXieation.
William Palmer from Janette Pal
mer, utter desertion
Lewis H. Moore from Lillian n
Moore utter desertion
Ellie N. Han from william n Hal
Cruel and abusive treatment
Gertrude r. Bishop from Charles +
Bishop. Gross and confirmed habits
of intoxication Custody OF child
given TO the libelant
Alyah l. Wyman from geleeta $
Wyman, utter desertIon
Mertie e. Maxim from Galcn A
Maxim, utter desertiou Custody of
children given to libelaBf
Carrie p Burton from Charles h
Burton Gross and confirmed habits
OF intoxieauon Custody Of children
given to lIbelaut
Fred f Curr.er from Ina CurrIer
utter desertion
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
THE PRESIDENT re-
LEASES MORSE
Advised That Prisoners S
Condition Warrants 1t
Sentence Was Is Years.. pardon"
Does Not Restore MOrse's Civil
Rights.

President Taft last Thursday COM
muted to expire Immediately the 10
year sentence for violation of the nation
al banking laws under which Charles
w. Morse. the New York banker and
ice king, served two years in the fed
eral penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga. The
commutation of sentence which gives
Morse his complete freedom-but un-
like a pardon does not restore his civil
rights-Was granted upon recommen-
dation of Attorney General Wicker
sham and Surgeon General Torney.
According to the surgeon generals re-
port to the President, Morse could not
live one month longer in confinement
and even at liberty probably would
not live six months.
The White House statement grant
ing the freedom to Morse follows:
The President, this afternoon, COM
muted the sentence of Charles w
Morse to expire at once, This action
W do idhtn upon tlit iNCOllhithhtAiioi
of the attorney general based upon
the following report Of Surgeon Gen
eral Torney:
A careful review of these reports
make it clear to my mind that he is
suffering from a combination of dis.
eases due to degeneratiYe changes
which are incurable and progressive
The reports show that both the condi
tion of the kidneys and the heart arr
growing worse. | regard the attach
of cardiac dysponea, or heart-block
from which he suffered ON the morn
ing of the 18th instant as an ominou.
occurrence. In my opinion the prison
er's duration of life will be in al
probability less than one month i
kept in confinement, and in the even
of his release under commutation oil
sentence, it is not probable that ht
will live as long as six months.
Mrs. Morse, who arrived in Wash
ington Thursday from New York, was
informed late the same day of tht
Presidents clemency toward her hus
band. She went to Atlanta to JON
her husband.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
At THE BETHANY CHURCH
SUNDAY
L. Z. Jacobs Tells OF the Men and
Religion Forward Movement.

The feature of the Sunday services
at the Bethany Baptist church was an
address by Leslie E. Jacobs on the
Men and Religion Forward Movement.
Mr. Jacobs was one of the delegates
chosen by the joint committee of the
local churches to attend the recent
convention held in Portland, Jan. 3,
10. Extracts from his address are
among the following:
After careful study of the social
problem by experts, selected from the
different parts of America conYen-
ton was held in Buffalo in Oct. 1910,
for the purpose of formulating plans
and perfecting an organization to
carry out a program or movement that
would be of lasting influence to all
mankind hence the name, The Men
and Religion Forward Movement.
1T is an uprising of the Christian
men of America in an intelligent and
organized effort to give the church OF
Jesus Christ its rightful place in all
the affairs of men. in business, per
sonal, social and religious.
Purpose: The great problem OF
the churches today in how to enlist
more men in the work of the church,
which is such a vital factor in our
social life and how to arouse an
activity in the men that are within
the church in order that we shall have
mighty crusade that will eventually
result in making the world better.
There is a great social unrest all
over our land and the conditions exist
ing today it is hoped that this move
ment will assist in a solution OF the
same"
Mr.. Jacobs did not refer to the
women of the church for as he said,
women can take care of themselves,
and have in the past assisted to the
largest degree in taking care OF the
churches, but it is a mans job.
only one-fifth of the population in
the United States are in the church.
The chief aim of the church is to
get into closer touch with the work
ingmen and have them feel that they
are a part of our great commonwealth
and should have the greatest con-
sideration for the largest organlza-
ton in the world. The church must
not lose it's opportunities, and must
not forget its obligations to every
man. either it high or low estate, each
has a soul to be won or lost for the
Supreme Ruler of the Universe.
There are two key-words in this
movement Expression and impress
sion. Each man should express him
self by the right way of living, there
by impressing his fellows that he
lives his expressions"
The subject of Mr.. Jacobs address
has become matter of considerable
interest to the citizens of Skowhegan
and has been receiving a goodly
share of attention here. consequently
Mr.. Jacobs talk was most earnestly
listened to.
The special music was vocal solo
by Miss Viva Dale Crommett, the
musical director of the church.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
A SkOWHEGAN FARMER
OUT FOR SENATOR
William l.. Walker VIII Enter Republi.
can Primaries.

William l.. Walker, one of the best
known farmers of Skowhegan. announ=
ces that he will enter the primaries as
candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for senator from Western Som
erset County. Mr. Walker has served
two terms in the House OF Represent
atiyes from the Anson district, was
chairman of the committee on educa=
ton, and made legislative record that
will bear minute inspection Two years
ago he received a handsome vote In the
Republican County convention, and is
therefore a logical candidate. Mr.
Walker is an experienced town officer
and veteran member of the Grange
as we'll AS regards the political is
sues nov before the people OF this
county, Mr. Walker makes the follow
ing statement.
Fellow Republicans OF Somerset Com=
ty:
! am heartily in favor OF the pre-
hibitory law and its rigid enforce.
ment. II nominated and elected | viii
do my best to secure the equalization
of our system OF taxation along mod
ern and scientific lines ] am also in
favor of the recall, so far as it may
be made to secure better enforce
ment OF our laws
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

A. G Delamater and William Norris in
selecting their cast for George Barr
McCutcheon Beverly" to be pre-
sented at the SkoWhegan Opera House
Wednesday, Jan. 81, have exercised
unusual care with the result that each
OF the many characters in the play
bear the impression of having stepped
out of the story onto the stage. Dayi-
son Clark who plyas General MarlanX
has been prominently Identified with
AN OF the famous dramatic stars for
a number OF years including Mr.
Mansfield, MIR Nantell and Mr.. Fred
eric Warde. Miss Belaseo's Sweet
Kitty Bellairs' company, and played
prominent role in The Road to Yes
terday Hazel Harroun the Princess
Candaee was formerly ingenue with
Annie Russell and Mrs Fisko. Six
teen other We'll known artists are III
cluded in the cast. Seats HOW on sale
at Bueknams Drug Store Prices soc
75c and $t.oo. Special cars TO Madi-
son after the show
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Farmers Institutes.

Farmers Institutes will be held in
Presumpscot Grange Hall, Portland,
Thursday. January, 25. at 80 p. M.
New Gloucester Grange Hall, New
Gloucester, Friday, January 26, at 80
P. NJ; Somerset Grange Hall, Nor
ridgewock, Saturday January 27 at
1.3O P. NJ; and Rooms of the City
Government, Wateryille, Monday, Jan
uary 29. at l.30 P. NJ
c. f. Embree, Sales Manager Of the
Long Island Potato Exchange, River
head, N Y, will speak on "Co-opera-
ton in the Marketing OF the Potato
Crop" and w. T. Guptill. state DAIRY
Instructor, on Farm Management
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
THE RESIGNATION OF
\. c. LIBBY
As Superintendent of
Waterville Schools
Formerly Editor Of the Somerset
Independent.

Skowhegan people will be interested
to learn of the resignation of Herbert
Carlyle Libby from his duties as sup
erintendent of the Wateryille schools.
Mr.. Libby was especially we'll known
in this vicinity as editor of the
Somerset-Independe previous to its
consolidating with the Somerset Re-
porter. He was most successful
writer and after his resignation here
he was elected superintendent of
schools in Waterville on Dec. 81, 1909,
to fill the unexpired term of Dennis
E. Bowman resigned.
on the matter and it was left with a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
The Proposed Electric Car Line.

A. f Gerald promoter of the pro
posed electric car line between Skow-
hogan and Shawmut was recent
visitor in Skowhegan and it is report
ed that he made a statement to the
effect that without a doubt the road
would be built and completed during
the present year c. c. Jones, rail
road commissioner with his crew Of
men have been making a survey along
a portion of the line planned, which
runs along the west side of the Maine
Central tracks and which does not
cross the railroad at any one place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
SOMERSET CENTRAL s.
s. CONVENTION
Held in the Baptist Church ut Nor.
ridgeWock Tuesday.

At recent meeting OF the Sunday
School convention OF Somerset County
the idea was conceived of dividing
the county into three organized dis
tricts for better and more efficient
Sunday School euacayor Accordingly
the Central district met with the Zap
tist Sunday school of Norridgcwock in
an all day session Tuesday Jan -.
1912. Considerable credit is due 10 the
committee ina charge of which " 4
Plummer of Fairfield president of the
county association. was the prime fac
tor for the most helpful aud compre-
hensige program arranged for the oe-
casion
The first SESSION was opened al
1890 with devotional Bible study led
by Rev Nyua II smith Then In a
most suggestive manner Il f. Lufkln
set before the convention "A anistrief
Standard emphasizing such points as
organization. convention. report APP
portionment .sHaaon and delegation
20 county convention
The afternoon session Qas con
yoned at Iao 0fa devotional service
being led by RH# Geo Merriam This
was followed bf talk ON The Crea-
tive Atmosph II the 8 $ boy c.
o Normandy
q
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

as instructor in augmentation and
public speaking; recently he was ap-
pointed a member of the teaching
staff of the Bangor Theological semi
nary. He is co-editor of the Colby
Alumnus, a magazine devoted to the
upbuilding of Colby college.
Mr. Libby resigns at this time that
he may be freer for the work to be
done in completing the manuscript for
a college text book on public speak
ing to be published this fall. 1t is un-
derstood that he is to sever his con-
nection with Colby college in June to
accept a position at another college.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

committee and this committee has not
at the next regular monthly meeting.
On May %, 1909, following a public
hearing in relation to a change in the
teaching staff, he rendered his resigna-
ton but the board of education, by
unanimous vote, refused to accept it.
In the following June, 1910, he was
reelected with an increase in salary.
March |, 1911, he was reelected for
another term. On Dec. a, 1911, his
resignation was rendered the board
with the request that his successor be
appointed at once. The resignation
was laid on the table.
During his career as superintendent
Mr. Libby has been instrumental in
many accomplishments for the benefit
of the common schools. One was the
organization of the teachers into a
more efficient working staff, first,
through the principals council an or
ganization of all the principals of the
SCuOOIS ultCllI6 OlAC CoNh AiOhlh ioi
the discussion of important school
matters; second, through the general
teachers meetings at which carefully
prepared papers on various phases of
school management and studies are
discussed by the teaching staff.
One of the most important things
accomplished was the increase in sal
airy for all teachers who had been en-
ployed a certain number of years; the
increase in salary for teachers en-
ployed a certain number of years; the
the addition of several teachers to the
staff, and the adoption, after long con-
sideration, of minimum and maxi
mum scale of wages for all teachers.
This does away with the old maximum
wage of $13 per week and permits the
board to increase the wages of teach
ers according to the efficiency and
length of service. The benefits of this
new scale will be more in evidence in
the future than in the past
An important rule recommended by
the superintendent is that of granting
about half wages to teachers in cases
Of personal illness for period of four
weeks, and full wages for four days
in cases OF death in the immediate
family.
A rule, even more important than
the foregoing, was adopted under
which no teacher can henceforth be
employed in the schools of Waterville
unless she or he has profited by a
normal school or full college course
or has an equivalent training. This
rule does not apply to substitutes.
MIR. Libby also introduced numerous
other recommendations which are in
effect now in the public schools of the
city.
In 1909, Superintendent Libby was
elected corresponding secretary of the
Maine Teachers association, in 1911,
he was elected auditor of the same
association; in 1910 he was elected
president of the Kennebec County
Teachers association he was also
elected vice president of the English
department of the association.
In October, 1911, he founded the
Maine Teachers quarterly. maga
zine of 100 pages, devoted to the
school life of Maine, and enthusiastic
ally backed by the state superintend
ent and the officers of the Maine
Teachers association. He is the editor
of the publication.
In connection with his work as
superintendent of the public schools
he is registrar of Colby college as well
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks for the sympathy and assist
ance of kind friends and neighbors
during our recent bereavement In the
loss of a beloved grandfather.
MIR. AND MRS. PERCY JACKSON
AND FAMILY.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank our neighbors and
friends for their kindness and help
during the death and burial OF our
darling baby Edward, also for the
flowers, singing and words of comfort
Your kindness shall never be forgot
ten.
Mr.. and Mrs Augustus Krucher
and children.
Canaan, Jan. %, 1912
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
CARD OF THANKS

We extend our deepest gratitude 10
the neighbors and friends who so kind
ly assisted us in our recent bereaye-
ment
Mrs. Rattle A Corson.
Mrs. Lydia Walker,
Zelot T. Corson,
Mr.. and Mrs. J, L. Spaulding,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. kincaid.
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ANNoR RtfHtNT

TO tbe Voters - aamal.st lasn..
shall be candidate Hf4r. ~
Primaries f1r the Republican Hamna
tiou Of sheriff ~ Somerset gauaJy 81
the comiue election lH september aesf
] trust ny record as "a member of TIE
Board Of County eommseaaera ~
the past 64e years ls sugh a. Ia eaf
rant your support
sincerely yours
HENRY GROIN Nl a.
skowhegan. Jan .. 1913
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
HIGH SCHOOL BUILD
INC OUT Of DATE
Whether to Build or Re-
model, the Question
Some Of the Pros and tons As Seen
By Our school 0nicals.


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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-16
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Peter Trudell, the Negaunee travel
ing salesman, was III town Thursday.
AS mentioned before. Peter carries a
side line of democratic politics and
base ball in season. He says that the
political season will continue this year
MP until the November election when
he expects TO see a sweeping democra.
tic victory. Peter is al enthusiastic
admirer OF Jim Byers, the popular
sheriff Of Houghton county who is TO
be the democatic candidate tor con-
gresham in the 18TH district
Mrs. Herman Holmes arranged sur
prise party on Mr. Holmes last Wed
nesday that prvoed TO be genuine
prise and an exceedingly pleasant
O. fair. About thirty OF Mr. Holmes
htlemen friends assembled at the
i.olmes residence and were entertained
~ a manner that will not soon he for.
gotten
Captain J T.. Edwards OF Mansfield
was in the city Friday on his way back
ilom Parks Spur Mr. Edwards has
purchased the cluh house property AT
the spur and viii move MS family
there at once.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-16

Primaries to elect delegates TO the
convention which is being held
in Crystal Falls today were held In all
the precincts OF Crystal Falls yester
day. The delegates chosen were as
follows: First Ward, J s. Jacka and
Nj. j. Shields: Second Ward, F. 4.
Munns, O. p. Larsen and l.. A. Henry;
Third Ward, A. NJ. Darling and &. II.
Watson; Crystal Falls township, Ed.
PeneilIy. Harry Fraser. joni Wall and
Thos. Conlin John Erikson Is the del
egate from Mastodon.
Great excitement prevailed at Mia
CARA last Wednesday. when the school
building was discovered on fire there.
Fire had started in the cupola. but IL
was soon under control The tour hun
dred children marched out in order.
They were used 10 ire drills and they
thought the ole at hard was drill.
The damage 10 the building was small.
There will be a meeting of the
Ladies' Aid OF the Methodist church
on Tuesday evening next at D. m. in
the church parlors. The ladies of the
Calender month. March. will serve 10
cent lunch Please come prepared 20
tie comfortables for the church tair
The young ladies of our congregation
are especially invited.
Mrs VIM I. Harvey of the Tobin
location was pleasantly surprised Mon.
day afternoon by a number of her
friends. who presented her with a
beautiful set of linen. Mr.. and Mrs
Harvey and son will leave soon for
Battle Creek. where they will make
their future home
A. l. Robbins l. II Jackson and
Peter Bryson went TO Chicago last
Thursday evening as committee from
the city council 10 investigate lhe
several makes OF motor trucks for In.
fighting purposes.
Henry Doupe sold his property on
Marquette avenue 10 Ed. DUMAS dur
ing the week. Mr.. Doupe will 20 west
as soon as ne gets his business matters
cleaned mp mere.
Mrs. A. A. Lnsttield is getting her
new residence property on Fifth street
in readiness for occupancy rapidly.
KIND Nelson is doing the work
J. E. Lindwsll and Mr.. Lindstrom
were in Crystal Falls last Tuesday
looking over the field for the sale Of
automobiles
Mrs W. J. Allen, of Crystal Falls.
was here Tuesday in attendance mt the
funeral CT the late Mrs. alfred Chap.
man. Negaunee Herald
A meeting OF the county board OF su
pervisors is being held at the court
house today.
FOR SALE The Park 5 herd Of
Jerseys. Apply TO John Erikson
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1912-03-16

SUBMITS were shrouded in gray mist
and around whose base / distinguished
dense masses of foliage. dim and pur-
pied in the distance In the solemn
beauty of the morning every dew
beaded leaf and blade OF grass was
frInged with diamonds
The sky kept continually Frightening
into fiery radience At length the
rich flush faded slowly out of the SKY
and the sun was left it's path in the
clear heavens. The silvery mist that
mantled the hilltops hastily disappear
cd and the leaves and grass were no
longer robed in their diamond fringed
tresses.
Continued IN Dane x