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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-07
FOUR TRAIN MEN HURT
Three Engines Pulling Passenger Train
Wrecked in Snow Drift Near Storm
Lake-Injured Men Residents of Des
Moines.

I Des Moines. Feb -Four Des
/ Moines trainmen employed by the Chi
caso, Milwaukee & ST Paul railway
We're seriously injured in a wreck just
outside Of Storm Lake yesterday after
noon. Fireman John a. Cannon, S11
! Bancroft avenue, being probably fatal
! II hurt. Mr.. Cannon was pinned under
the wreck for nearly two hours. and
, was badly scalded by escaping steam.
J He is In the hospital at Storm Lake
and relatives of the man left Des
I Moines for Storm Lake last night TO be
near his bedside. The other men We're
/ badly scalded, but their condition is
not considered critical. They We're
/ brought to their homes late last night.
The wrecked engines were drawing
passenger train No. So from Rockwell
, City TO Storm Lake. Snow had drifted
into the cuts thru which the track
! is laid. and the train was day late
when it left Rockwell City yesterday
morning. Three engines We're drawing
the passenger train. and when the
train struck a spreading rail just out
side of Storm Lake the two leading
engines left the track, one topping
over on its side to the left of the track
and the second tipping part way over
on the right side. The third engine
and the passenger cars did not leave
the rails.
Dig Men Out Of Snow.
Engineer John O'Brien. 1913 Twenty
second street. and Fireman John A.
Cannon We're in charge of engine No.
1+2, which headed the train. O'Brien
was buried beneath the wreckage for
some time but was finally dug out. He
was badly scalded about the head and
face, and the arms and his left leg
were also scalded
Engineer Patrick ]. Padden. $50
Thirty-second street. and Fireman w.
D. Cha Sc, Jr., 1919 Seventeenth street,
were in charge of the second engine.
No. .35. and both were badly scalded
and bruised, but their condition is not
considered serious. Engine 49, in
charge of Engineer A j. Dietrich and
n. Carey remained on the track. and
the enginenlen were not injured. None
of the passengers was injured, altho
the sudden shock shook them UP con-
siderably
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-07
SUPERVISORS HAVE RIGHT TO
ALLOW COUNTY OFFICIALS
EXTRA COMPENSATION.
SUIT FROM LYON COUNTY
HAS IMPORTANT BEARING
Taxpayers Brought Action Against
Former County Auditor to Return
Allowance to ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Charities Lose sequests on Grounds
of lIesaiity.
pecial to Times-Republican.

special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. THE supreme
court today upheld the action Of the
board Of supervisors OF Lyon county in
making a settlement Win the county
auditor for a number of years and al
lowing him $500 year 20, extra clerk
hire.
Suit had been brought to compel the
auditor 10 pay back such sums allowed
on the ground that the auditor could
not be allowed more TRAN his s1400
salary. The supreme court found that
the action of the auditor was irregular
in that he did not present bills and
have them allowed for the extra help.
but that the board had a right to make
a settlement and allow the additional
compensation if it was shown to have
h.n
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1912-02-07
Charities Lose Reeuests.

Because Christ Times. Of Sioux City.
undertook 10 he too generous with his
.neaser estate, three worthy charities
are decreed by the supreme court to
nave lost ONT. Re left requests 70 the
German Lutheran church, ST. Vincent's
hospital an old mems home and the
Good Shepherd home; but the court to-
Gay found that as to the last three
they are conducted by the Sisters OF
the st. Benedict which is a corpora
ton. and as the law prohibits more
than one-fourth of an estate to be
willed away from children to any cor
poration, the requests were illegal!
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
SOMERSET COUNTY
RETURNS
Goodwin and Mooers
Win Nomination
Complete Returns Not Yet 0btainahle
From the Democratic Vote OF the
County.

With the exception of few planta-
tions the Republican vote for nominee
in Somerset County stands about as
follows:
L. S. senator: E. c. Burleigh, l61S;
Herbert NJ. Heath, COS; Frederick A.
Powers, 1893. Governor: Frederick E.
Boothby, 391; w. T. Haines, 1886; A
II. Shaw, 424. Representative to Con-
gress: Forrest Goodwin, 2221; Han
nibal e. Hamln, 369. State senator:
A. II. Burse, 1214; Forrest Colby, l.
40; Selden Greene, 536; William l.
Walker. 1885. County attorney:
Bernard Gibbs, S07; l.. r. Folsom,
1901; Percy a. Smith, 74G. Register
of probate: Nathan Fowler, l549;
Philo Steward. $50. Sheriff: Henry
Crowell, 1870; John A. Mooers, 1892
County commissioner: S. w. Herrick
1893; William Osborne, 1884.
DEMOCRATIC VOTE.
Complete returns have not yet been
received from the Democratic vote in
Somerset Co. Obadiah Gardner how
ever became a candidate for re-elect-
ion as United States Senator and
Frederick w. Plaisted for Governor
S. W. Gould was also reelected as
candidate for Representative to Con-
gress and J. Howard Haley. County
attorney: all of these men were with
out opponents. According to reports,
State Senator A. f Donigan of Bling
ham won out over Osborne of Pitts
field, and Adam Simpson over George
w. Badger of Bingham for Register of
Probate. John F. Holman who was
without an opponent received the
nomination for Judge of Probate.
John a. Mooers whose name was on
the Republican ticket as well as on
the Democratic ticket, was defeated
by Frank Thompson, and Silas 7.
Lawry of Fairfield was nominated
County treasurer, OF the four names
presented for candidacy Of Repre-
sentative to Legislature, Alfred ]. Cot
ia won out as candidate. Other names
presented were those of E. F. Fair
brother, Charles Green, Dr.. Taggart
of Skowhegan. For County commits
sioner, the candidate as yet is not
definitely known. r. Francis Parker
however seems TO be in the lead. Other
names on the ticket were those of f.
S. Burrill of Hartland, who it is
thought is the closest opponent to Mr..
Parker, II. w. Rowell of Cornville,
NJ. st. Ledger, Skowhegan, and A. II.
Yeaton SkoWhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
Mrs. Edward F. Danforth.

Skowheean people We're much sad
dened to learn of the passing out
during Saturday night of Mrs Hattie
(Cowan) Danforth, wife OF Judge Ed
ward f. Danforth after an illness
covering period of several weeks.
Her age was 56 years.
In March Mrs. Dantorth went TO
Boston for visit and while there was
taken very i'll but later recovered
enough to be able to return home.
She continued TO gain seemingly fer
time but between three and four
weeks ago was again taken i'll. From
this last attack she seemed to he
somewhat improved up till last Fri
day when she began to fail.
Before her marriage to Judge Han-
forth. which occurred about so years
ago. the deceased had been resi-
dent of Vassalhoro. Beside her nus
hand there is one son, Franklin. Of
Skowheean. their other child daugh-
ter having died in childhood.
Mrs. Daurorth was a woman much
respected in Skowhegan and her
presence in the social life of fhs town
will be greatly missed. Fer wears
She had served AS secretary OF the Ld-
dies Aid Society, and WAS q prom
inent member OF the SkoWh, gan No
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
PILGRIMAGE TO MOOSE.
HEAD LAKE
The Event is to Occur Monday, June
oath. Arranged by the Knights OF
De MOlay COmmandery.

An event which promises to be OF
much pleasure will occur next Mon
day, st. Johns Day, when the Knights
of De Molay Commandery and ladies
will take a pilgrimage to Moosehead
Lake and return. Those wishing to
attend from Skowhegan and vicinity
will take the electric cars from here
at 100 a. m., which will connect at
Madison with the special train over
the Somerset branch of the NJ. c. R.
r. from Oakland to Kineo station,
II is expected that the train will ar
rive at Kineo station at 1916 a. M,
and a special boat chartered for the
day, will take the party to the Mount
Kineo house where dinner will be SER
we'd at II O'Clock. In the afternoon
there will be a trip by boat to North
West Carry, leaving the Mount Kineo
House at 1.30 p. m, and returning to
that hotel in time for supper at $50.
The homeward journey will be be-
gun at O'Clock, when the boat will
leave for Kineo station, train to be
taken from this point at 730, Upon
their arrival at Madison, people going
from Skowhegan will be transported
from that place home by a special
car.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
Lakewood Notes.

The new Lakewood Stock Co. has
already shown itself to be one of the
most talented that has ever appeared
al Lakewood and their success for the
season is already assured. Several
members of the company do not ap-
pear in the opening bill of Paid in
Full which has short cast, al
though it is an excellent attraction.
The performance at Lakewood thea
ire next week will be the roaring
iarce comedy Facing the Music.
This is an English comedy and has
proved to be very successful,
Next Sunday the Madison Camp
Meeting Association will hold spirit
ua. meeting at Lakewood at 1890 A
N. and 2.30 p NJ, with Rev. Well
man C., Whitney of Springfield, Mass
as speaker and physic.
Dance at Lakewood Friday night
after the theatre and music by
IoNnes orchestra.
tirst Band concert of the season
Viii he a week from Sunday, June 80
iiof which the Skowhegan Military
haad has been engaged.
For the convenience of theatre par
les, dinner is served at Lakewood
Inn each evening at p. NJ, except or
sunday. when dinner is at l p. NJ
on tuesday and Friday night, Shore
plnners are served.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
BURLE|CH BY 5000
OVER HEATH
Haines Republican Nom
inee for Governor
PIaisted and Gould on the Democratic
Ticket We're UnOpposed.

Former Congressman Edwin {. Bur
leigh of Augusta will go before the
next session of the Legislature, seek
ing election as United States senator
from Maine. He is sure of the back
ing of the Republicans of the State
Those of the party who voted in the
first State primaries, Monday, hardly
more than so per cent. of the number
who voted the Republican ticket at the
last gubernatorial election, expressed
their preference for Mr.. Burleigh, by
margin of upwards of 5000 votes
Although the vote was merely an eX-
preston of preference and not in the
nature of positive instruction to- the
members of the Legislature there is
little possibility of the Republican
members not supporting Burleigh. His
opponents, recently, were Herbert NJ.
Heath of Augusta and Frederick Pow
ers of Houltoti.
For the Republican nomination for
governor. William T. Haines of Wa
terville, although in three-cornered
fight, had things practically his own
way, and won almost to l over each
of his opponents, Frederick f. Booth
by of Portland and Albert H. Shaw of
Bath,
Governor Frederick w Plalsted and
United States Senator Obadiah Gard
ner we're renominated by the Demo-
Gratis without opposition.
With congressional returns still in
complete it apeafed that Michael r
O'Brien of Portland had won the
Democratic nomination in the LIST Dis
trict of William NJ. lngraham, also
of Portland, by about 500 votes. There
was no contest in the 2nd District.
In the 3rd District, Forrest Good
win of Skowhegan and Hannibal E
Hamlin of Ellsworth sought the Re
publican nomination. Goodwin on the
face of practically complete returns
collected by himself claims to have
carried the district by over 1900 votes
The contest in the 4th District fol
the Democratic nomination was three
cornered, the candidates being f. Wade
Halliday of Newport, James b. Madi-
gan of Houlton and Charles w. Null
len of Bangor, with the principal
fight between the last two.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
ROOT ELECTED tenn.
P0RARY CHAIRMAN
By a Vote of 558to 5O2.
Stirring Scenes
1t Required More Than Five Hours to
Reach Il Vote on the Craftsmanship.

Against the threats, charges and bit
ter invectiye of the Roosevelt forces
the Taft supporters in the Republican
National convention, in Chicago, Tues
day put through the first portion Of
their program by electing Senator
Elihu Root of New York, as tempor-
airy chairman. In spite of the fact
that Victor Rosewater, chairman oil
the National committee, consistently
ruled out of order every motion made
by the Roosevelt forces, it required
more than five hours to reach vote
on the Craftsmanship.
The calling of the roll was beset
with difficulties from the very first
name on the list of delegates, but in
the end when the turmoil had died
away Senator Root was found to have
won by a vote of 55S to 502 for Gov.
Francis f. McGovern of Wisconsin,
with Ia scattering votes and four not
voting.
Both the Taft and Roosevelt forces
claimed that this vote indicated that
their candidate was absolutely sure tC
win. The advantage however appears
to be with the President.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
4 Card

I wish in this public manner, to
thank the Republican voters who so
generously supported me at the pri-
mary in the contest for the nomination
for Representative to the legislature
| received a vote of which l am Justly
proud-a vote uninfuenced by any
means which would not commend
themselves to every friend Of temper
ance and every lover of clean and hon
est politics,-and one which constitu-
ted an undeniable majority Of the RE
PUBLICAN vote cast. My regret at
the outcome is not for myself, but that
those who won an honest victory with
in the party should be unfairly depriy-
ed of their due credit and honor.
JOHN w. FOGLER.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
ROBBERY At FAIRFIELD
FOUR MEN IN JAIL
They We're Apprehended by Sheriff
MOOers and Deputy Brophy. Trial
Was Held Tuesday Forenoon.

Chester Furber's hardware store in
Fairfield was broken into during the
night, Monday, and 19 reyolvers were
found TO be missing in the morning
Deputy Sheriff Brophy had some sus-
picion as to who the guilty parties
might be and after notifying Sheriff
Mooers, the two located and question
ed one Joseph Murray, who lives in
that town in shack west of the Hume
& Newhall company's plant. They
later found three pals of Robinson,
whose names We're given as Edward
Murray of Waterville, Thomas Frye
and Frederick Terrieault of Old Town,
and it seems that upon being question
ed their story did not agree with the
one told by Robinson, who was again
located and taken to the camp. Upon
reaching here he refused to open the
door, but later thought best to do so,
and 13 revolvers were found secreted
inside. Arrest was made by Deputy
Sheriff Brophy, and the four men were
brought to Skowhegan.
The trial occurred Tuesday forenoon
before Judge Lawrence, who found
probable cause and bound the men
over to await the action of the grand
Jury on $4,000 bail which was not fur
nished. They pleaded not guilty. Sher-
if Mooers appeared for the State and
the prisoners were represented by w.
H. Hawes. .,-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
SOMERSET POMONA.
To Meet at Canaan. Tue> day, Juhe p.

Somerset Pomona Grange Rill hold
a special meeting With Canaan
Grange at Canaan, TUESDAY. June %.
and Will entertain as its guests, East
Somerset Pomona Grange. The fol
lowing Is the program. Song. by the
choir; address of welcome TO Somer-
set Pomona will be given BY Geo. Il.
Foster, Master OF Canaan Grange, and
the response by II. T. Choate of Vie
tor Grange; address of welcome to
East Somerset Pomona will be given
by H. b. Ellis, Master OF Somerset
Pomona, and the response by r. ".
Libby, Master Of East Somerset Po-
mona. Question: What is fraternity
and how it should be eXemplified as
applied to the order of Patrons of
Husbandry?' This will be opened by
Geo D. Steward. followed by r. W
Libby. c. B. Gardiner, and others
Afternoon session: No conferring
degrees; song by the choir. Ques-
ton: DO the high schools of Maine
properly meet the needs of our young
people?" opened by A. p. Howes, fol
lowed by S. F. Emerson, l. L. Allen,
W. B. Whittier and others. The rest
of the program will be furnished by
Somerset Pomona, East Somerset Po.
mona, and Canaan Oranges.
GEO H. FOSTER,
Lectui er.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
BIG FIRE At NEW PORT
LAND s45,5OO Loss
Several Mills and Much Valuable
Lumber Destroyed.

Fire which started in the mill OF the
Newcastle Lumber Co, at New Port
land, and ragged uncontrolled for more
than two hours, Monday night des-
troyed several mills and much valu-
able lumber The loss is estimated
at upwards of $4,000, the heaviest
loser being c, H. Bartlett, whose saw
mill, dry house and store house were
destroyed, together with a large
amount of lumber, all valued at 500
600. The Newcastle Lumber Company
lost two mills and considerable lum-
ber.
A house owned by Hiram Plummer
and occupied by Charles Luce and
Mrs. NJ. Hutchins was also burned.
Bartlett's loss was estimated at $16,-
600, insured for $1,000. Frank E.
Trips lumber, piled in the yard, from
$4,000 to $4,000 Newcastle Lumber
Co. loss, $25,OOO. Hiram Plummer
loss on dwelling house, $1,000.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
| LOCAL REPU BL | CANS
HELD RALLY
Stirring Addresses Given. Don Nor
riSon Plays. Audience Enthusias-
tic.

The third in the series of RepubH-
can Rallys held in Skowhegan with
in a week occurred Saturday evening.
There was an enthusiastic audience.
the event occurring in the Republican
Club rooms. with W. 7 Seekins the
presiding officer. The speakers were
Judge B. F Maher of Augusta, and
Hon. Sylvester J. Walton OF Skowhe-
gan.
The band gave a stirring concert,
and this was followed by an equally
as stirring address, Judge Naher be
ing the first speaker In the course
of his eloquent remarks. he made
mention of the fact that the Repu5i-
can party had always been progress
i've. creditins them With the bringing
about of the initiative and Referendum
and also Of the Direct Primary. lie
called to mind what the Democratic
Legislature had done, and said that
it had killed the Public Utility bill.
In figures he said the Republican
Legislature mad appropriated iof
construction the sum oi $S'ooo'' ana
that this vas done While the Demo
cratic Legislature appropriated >l2-
ooo and spent $4,000 for Special
Session and "WhiteWashing a sherlit
OF York County. Another statement
made by Judge Maher was to the
effect that no man could ne" be.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
A TAFT VICTORY.

The Roosevelt forces met their sec
ond defeat in the convention, Wednes-
day. in a session which had for its
outstanding feature a remarkable dem
onstration of nearly an hours dura-
tion in honor of Gov. Herbert s. Had
ley of Missouri.
Governor Hadley led the fight on
the convention floor to oust 92 con-
tested Taft delegates and to seat 81
Roosevelt men in their places. The
convention finally refused to entertain
the motion by vote of 564 to $40.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
Picnic at Lakewood.

There will be a district Sunday
school picnic at Lakewood, Wednesday,
June 26, Every Sunday school is in
nted to attend, the towns that COM
Prise the district are Skowhegan, Mad
lSon, Norridgewock, Fairfield, Smith
held and Mercer.
There will be outside speakers, who
Will address the officers and teachers
IN the afternoon, and the day will be
gala one for the children. L. E.
jacobs is president of the association,
and he assures for all a good time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20

On North st. on the right hand side
going up from Water St. the grass is
too tall and the road line is very rag
ged and homely, it almost spoils the
looks of good street, and North st. is
too pretty highway to be neglected.
With a little more attention this could
easily be one of our best laid out
streets, The people living on this
street ought to begin at once and clean
up way out to the edge of the road;
also on North street on the left hand
side going up, is big bill board; it is
surely not an ornament and why not
do away with such unattractiye unnec-
essary advertising. The owners of
land where billboards are located
should take enough interest in our
town to have such unsightly signs talk
en- down.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
Town Improvement Field Day.

The members of the Town Improve
ment Society will hold them Field Day
at the home of Miss Gertrude S. Wes-
ton, Thursday afternoon, June q, from
4 until s O'Clock. The members will be
solicited from before that date and
further particulars will be given them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20

Miss Beatrice Butler left Monday
morning for Montreal and Three Rir-
ers where she Will pass two weeks.
Thornton Merriam arrived home
Tuesday night for the summer, He
has just completed his freshman
year at Harvard college and will re-
turn to that institution this fall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
sKOWHEGAN'S vALU-
ALTON 3,444,930
Amt Raised $85,416.O7
Rate TO- Mills :
Last Year % Mills. Miss Louise H.
Colburn Largest Individual Tax Pay

The following report for the valua-
ZION of the town of Skowhegan for the
wear has been completed. The total
real estate for the year, 1912. is ST.
o47945. and for 1911, it was $685.
455, The real estate resident is ST.
eO7,lS0, and nonresident is $340,765.
The total amount of the personal es-
tate is $996,9S5 and last year the cor
responding sum was $1,002,060. The
resident personal estate is $8S9,805,
and the nonresident personal estate
1907 $50. The total valuation is $3,-
e44.930 and the total assessment is
Nxal6.07. For 1910, the assessment
was sS9,954.33.
The rate of taxation is 20 1-2 mills,
and last year 1t was % mills. The
largest individual tax payer is Miss
Louise H. Coburn.
The following is list of tax payers
who pay $4,000 or more for the year,
1912:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
HORSE RACES At NORRIDGEWOCK
The First In This Vicinity Held at
ElmwO0d Park Last Saturday.

Baby NJ, and Lola Patchen, both
owned by Fred Southard of Norridge-
wock, were the winners in the green
class and 224-class at the races at
Elmwood Park, Norridgewock, last
Saturday. There was good attend
ance. There were several Skowhegan
horses entered and the summary was
GREEN CLASS.
Baby NJ. Fred Southard, Nor
ridgewock ..................1 /
Silk Forbes, Ben Gaylord, Show
hegan .................... 2
Hiram b, E, H. Morrill,, Show
neSan OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ) .
Time-2.45, 2.41 1-2, 2.411-2.
2.24 CLASS.
Lola Patchen, Fred Southard,
Norridgewock ............... / > 1
Pilot l., Israel Leayitt, Skowhe-
Doctor D., Stanley Chalmers,
Skowhegan ................. 2
Time-238 1-2, 2.2S IL, 2.35 1-2.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-06-20
THEY pIrT AN END TO 1T

Charles Sable, 80 Cook St, Rochest er,
N. Y, says he recommends FoleN Kid
ney Pills at every opportunity because
they gave him prompt relief from a bad
case of kidney trouble that had long
bothered him. Such recommendation.
coming from Mr.. Sable, Is direct and
convincing evidence of the great cura-
tive qualities OF Foley Kidney Pills.
For sale by all druggists.