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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

A girl baby was born last week to
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hughes
Miss Marion Steward, student at
Colby college, came Wednesday to
visit her father, John w. Steward
The next meeting of the w C. T. U.
will be held April % to be directed by
Mrs. Eldena Halves, subject to be
The Cigarette VS. the School,.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Smith received
word from Pittsburg, Pa, that they
were grandparents to a boy born TO
Mr.. and Mrs Carl Smith, Tuesday.
There were about 45 people from
here who attended the banquet of the
Somerset Democratic Club at the
Gerald, Saturday evening, a special
train being run down.
There was a road meeting at the
Court House, Wednesday, and State
Highway Commissioner Hardison was
present and several people from vari-
Gus parts of the County,
Up to the first of the week 395
voters had enrolled at the Town
Clerks office. OF these 281 were
Republicans, SO Democrats, 81 Social
lists and Prohibitionists.
Bert McCoombs and Loren Sanborn
have purchased from Peter Merry the
five-year-old mare, Mildred S. She
was bred by Joseph Whittemore and
is by Stirling. Her trial speed is
2.40.
Mrs. John Shine and son, Joseph,
of Bangor, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John J. Driscoll last week. Mrs.
Shine is the sister of Mr.. Driscoll, who
has been seriously i'll for the past
three months.
The remains of Almeda II. Jones,
wife Of the late Daniel p Jones, were
brought here from Fairfield, Tuesday
for burial. Mrs. Jones died in Fair
field Center, Saturday, at the age of
sc years. She was born in Madison.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

Grover Johnson of Pressure Isle is
in town for a few days on business
]. H. Mathews went to Portland
this morning on business connected
with his fur trade.
Mrs. E. A. Parker went to kingfeld
this morning called there by the
illness of her mother, who has pneu-
monia.
Almon Smith of Clinton was here
Tuesday, calling on his daughter, Mrs
Ina Jewell, who is employed in the
F. J. Smith Company publishing Co
E. o. Bell who claimed to hail from
Waterville was arrested by Sheriff
Mooers last night and was given a
hearing in the Municipal Court this
morning, charged with drunkenness
He was fined $500 and costs which
he paid.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
FARM FOR SALE

10 farm, miles from Skowhegan good set of build
ngs good orchard 40 to 50 field under good state of Gull
von cut about 80 tons of hay last year. about SO acres of
wood and timber land large lot of lumber ready to cut
This of the finest located farms in this county and will
be sold reasonable Two Summer Cottages at Peaks Island
for Sale Price Low. Finely Located.
w P. ORDWAY
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18
Skowhegan Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Invites You to Membership
WiQ
~
Howdy Pap

Free medical attendance for men,
bers and family. 75c per month dues.
No assessments. Non-sectarian, non
political. Initiation fees $500 When
charter closes $4,000. Medical ex-
animation S100.
Examining Physicians: DR.. ]. E
Wadsworth Tele SO, and DR. Geof-
frion, Tel. 1872.
Deputy Organizers: W. H. Halves,
Tele. 38-12, and A. S. Goulette, 143
Water street Anyone interested
should write, call or telephone any
of the above gentlemen.
Present Membership in U. s., over
500, 900; over 10000 in New England;
3 Lodges in Maine with over 1900
members, the Lewiston Lodge alone
having 40 The first lodge in Maine
was organized, June 20, 1911.
J. M. Porter, Deputy National Or
ganizer for Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-04-18

Men and young Men gray and fancy suitng
fancy and plain, blue serges, cheviots and wors-
teds pencils stripes and novelty effects. greatest
lot of suits ever made at the prices on the
latest up-to-date models and made in the CIR
hest manner. Dbl
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
commissioners CHANGE vOTR
Hodges Majority Reduced From 10s
TO IA IN County.

The county commissioners met
this morning to correct the vote Of
Grant township. When II was cam
Nassed the commissioners Thought
that the 80 straight Democrats, 2
straight Republican and straight
Socialist votes had not been counted
and added them to the totals, but
IL was tafterwards discovered that
they had. The commissioners re-
turned and made the correction.
This makes q reduction Of 2S In
Hodges majority.
The Democrats here are watching
the vote closely and are investIgat-
ing closely to see that Hodges does
not loose any votes. They claim that
Hodges lost about 25 votes at Hope.
10 at Enterprise and several at
Chapman, because number Of the
voters marked In the circle over the
Republican ticket, then marked in
the squares after the Taft electors,
then went over and voted for
Hodges. Should there be q contest
these win probably be opened.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
COUNTRY CLUB ASSURED.
Enthusiastic Meeting Held At Club
Rooms Last Evening.

Abilene is assured Of q country
club. This assurance was given ct
il meeting held At the Commercial
club rooms last evening when about
Es5 signed up for stock in the assoc
citation. The membership viii be
limited to 100.
The meeting was presided over
BY o. q. Wyandt. w. A. Matteson
explained the plan proposed and the
approximate cost. The association
viii be capitalized at $4,000 and
stock sold at $500 . share. shert
talks favOring the club we're made
BY G. NJ. Harger. @. c. sterl' H. g.
Lifts; O. Al. Hodge and @. A. Rogers.
The following committee was APP
pointed to solicit members: w. Al.
Matteson. chairman: @. G. sterl, @.
"A. Hodge. g A. Rogers. J. s. Engle
and H. g. Lifts.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
STATE GRANGE MEETS AT
MANHATTAN DEC. 10TH.

The state Grange Of Kansas is
to meet in Manhattan December 10,
ii and IL. The regular sessions
will be held in the Grange hail,
down town, but It has been arranged
to give Wednesday forenoon to a
visit in the agricultural college. The
automobile club win take the en-
tire delegation. about 1870 TO $50
persons to the college farm, the SER
um plant and back to the college
campus in time for the student as
sembly at 10 o'clock. Some noted
speaker Is to be the special guest
and will tell the students about the
accomplishments and purpose OF the
grange.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
SAM ZETGLER's AUTO
TURNED OVER in DITCH.

Monday night as Sam Zeigler was
returning In his auto from Chap
man when near the Kready farm in
Buckeye he met two teams and in
turning out ran into the ditch. The
auto turned over on its side With
Mr.. Zeigler were r. w. slifer Of
Buckeye and Geo. Doty Of St. Joe.
None OF them were seriously in-
jured although Mr.. DOty received
several bruises and loss Of some
epIdermis. They were going about
IS miles an hour and can be thank
ful It was no worse. The auto was
but slightly damaged.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
REv. .. B. zooK no oLArHE.
RAISED in Dickinson County and
Pastor at TaImage.


The Rev. c. B. Zook. who has
been pastor Of the Walnut Grove
Methodist church at Topeka. has
been transferred to the First Meth
odist church at olathe. He will
preach his farewell sermon next
Sunday
He is q native Kansan. having
been born in Dickinson county. and
vas graduated from Baker uniyer-
ii; in 1902. s.nce that time he
hes held pastorate in his old home
town Of Talmage for two years;
Morganvilie, three years; Valley
Falls. one year, and in Topeka neaF-
" five years.
rue Rev. Mr.. Zook. during his
five years service in Topeka has Inc
creased the membership By 500 ac-
cosslons to the church A new
building has been planned, the
basement 81 which nas been prac-
ticaily completed. he has also been
active n the Men and Religion For
ward movement. and since the sIghtl
dav campaign last winter. has been
holding weekly classes among the
nen 81 the santa re railway and u
ne telegraph school
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
MARRIAGES DOONiED2

"The love at first sight mar
riages' seem to be doomed, That
is IL the probate judges succeed in
getting law passed to prevent
hasty marriages. The probate judges
will meet at Topeka in December
and will discuss such q law. The
probate judges claim thre II one dl-
vorce IN every six marriages which
Is too many. II they can agree on
ii they will ask the legislature To
pass the bill.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
RIVER BRETHREN Will HOLD
COUNTY MINIsTERIUA.

The River Brethren Of Dickinson
county win hold a ministerial con.
vention IN Abilene on November 2es
at the Abilene church. For this
convention the church expects g.
large attendance Of its membership
OF the county. The following Is the
program which will take up the
whole day:
Morning session Devotional, g.
o. Musser; How Cultivate Scotia
bility Among Friends and Neigh
borsY" Jesse BrechbiIl; How Should
the Ordinance of Feet washing BE
Observed to Leave the Best impress
sion?" Isaac Esheiman; Should
there be an Age Limit for TnstaIla-
ton to Office to . Brother Applying
for the Ministry" Elder J. w. Book
Afternoon Session Devotioasa::,
Homer Engle; Bueiness Define the
Office and Duties Of = Deacon. \
Bishop ] N. Engie; Questions ana
Answers. Bishop J. h. Zook: "A plan
for Greater Etficiency N PastoraI
Work." Elder Thomas Franklin
Evening Session Song Service.
RAYMOND Eahelman: what Can tho
Church DO 70 Hold Iis Young Peo-
f1ei Elder ". ]. Meyers: eThe
General and Specific
Prsparation.s Bishop J, b zook
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
FIFTEEN PROFESSORS QUIT
in TEN MONTHS.
State Il losing It's Best Teachsrs
70 Other States.

Dean ed. H. webster Of agrlcuI-
tire at the state agricultural coli
lege sent in his resignation today To
the board Of regents to take effect
January /
Dean Webster will become $3.50.
eiate editor Of Hoard's Dairyman.
an agricultural weekly published al
Fort Atkinson, wis. Dean Web
ster's resignation comes as sur
prise to the college faculty ana was
not looked FOR Webster Is an alum-
mus.
Kansas has lost many teachers Ia
the last ten months Fifteen have
left the college tn that time to ac-
cept positions IN other states at
higher increase of salary.
Webster's resignation is the third
one In the past three weeks, Pro-
fess0r J. D. Rickman and Professor
B. F. Eyer being the other two If
President elect Woodrow Wilson
takes President II. j. Waters OF the
agricultural college for secretary OF
agriculture II will seem like that
all the most available men for the
college will have taken up better
and much larger paying positions.
Every member OF the faculty who
has resigned in the past year has
done 20 on material increase in
salary as well as position
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
Mn. A &. BaaaIer pead.

Mrs, Al, X. Bassler died this morn.
Ing at 6 o'clock at her home in Ma
varre she vas aged 81 years and
has been III Tor six weeks She
leaves husband and seven children.
she has been resident In this com
munity for 30 years and was high
" respected By all. She was q mem-
Der of the Brethren IN Christ church.
Funeral arrangements have not been
made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
IEcrURE DATE CHANGED.
Benjannin' Chapin Comes Friday IN
stead Of saturday

The lecture course COMMITTEES
announces ; change in the. date Of
Benjamin Chapin's appearance here.
It was to have been on Saturday Of
this week. but. instead, win come
on Friday night
This Il dons t0 permit Mr.. chapin
70 reach an sastsrn appointment Tor
Monday The change OF date viii
plsass enc patrons generally
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
SHIFTING SOIL

Real Estate Transfers Reported by
J. ". Keel. Abstractor.
G. r. Lindahl ct ux to N. D. samp-
SON . " w lot is and n lots
IL, 10. Fifth St, solomon, $500.
c. e. Shepherd ct ux to H. Jopitz
lots 10, IL, Block 81, Herington,
H. T. G. add, $3.50. 4
UIrich s. Rohrer ct ux to F. w. and
j. u. Meyer, sw 4-16-1, s475O,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
Total Taxes Paid by
Dickinson County

The total valuation Of Dickinson
county this year Is s4l.7s7,572 and
the grand total of the tax TO be
collected in the county is $4OO .Sle.s
81 according to a statement made
BY the county clerk. This tax Is
divided into state, county and town
ship funds and each fund is slightly
Increased this year over the last.
Besides these funds there are spec
ial taxes In each Of the cities Of
the county for city expense and
special sidewalk and paving funds.
The tax books opened for the pay
ment of the first half Of the taxes
for the year on ~the first Of the
month The commissioners have d.
vided the receipts Of the tax for the
year into the following funds:
otake JhA -......s--.----....---..--VO
County general ............., 46,9les0OH
y t,sa az ~
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
/. n. CLBWELL GOES 10
LOCAEE IN ARKANSAS,

l. H. CIeWell one Of the best citi-
zens Dickinson county ever possess
ed. left for Gentry, Ark. where be
has purchased 6O-acrs farm and
win 20 into the poultry business.
II promises liberal returns and Ne
host of Abilene friends hope Be VIII
make & foffene. He takes with bin
COL R1t Itt notse Hsd toa
made ff1ra record 81 Ka1sss
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
Clarlea NIcPharson Dead.

Charles Mcpherson, who has been
ailing with tuberculosis for the past
year, died at his home on South
Second street Sunday afternoon. Mr..
Mcpherson leaves wife and six chill
dren. Mrs. Mcpherson, Leah, Earl
and TwIlia, with two Of Mr. Me-
Pherson's brothers accompanied the
body to Princeton, Nebraska, where
Interment will be made.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14

Topeka, Nov. H. tSpeciail
with the official returns AL In
Arthur Capper claims his election
By so votes from the reports sent
him. And from the figures given
Senator Hodges ne also claims Bis
election 81 So votes. A contest Will
undoubtedly be made by one % the
,candidatssn 10 masGer which is siselS
the certificate.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-11-14
NO RACE SUICIDE IN
DICKINsONs FAMILIES.

The report OF the state superin-
tendent OF schools shows that Dick
InsoHf has no race suicide. OF school
age are 1875 persons, a gain of 121
in the past year while the county's
population Ii practically unchanged.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-14
A TESTIMONIAL.

Smith Manufacturing Co.:
Six months ago I bought a bottle
Of your Pep-a-mo for Indigestion.
am more than happy to tell yea tina,
the relief it gave me was instant.
Now I feel perfectly we'll l eat
whatever 1 chose and when l chose,
and nothing hurts me. am as strong
and full of life as a country boy.
am writing TO you through gratitude
because Pep-a-mo for Indigestion is
the just and only remedy 1 have ever
found that has cured me. 1 have
taken enough so-called cures to have
killed me. Use this if you chose and
think it will help suffering humanity.
Very sincerely,
]. C. ADAMS.
Atlanta, Ga.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-14
Reduced Round Trip Rates via South

Reduced Round Trip Rates via South
ern Railway Account of
Special Occasions.
Augusta, Ga. ................,.S $40
On sale June 1G and II.
Black Mountain, n. c. ......... 1872
On sale June 4, s. IA and Is,
/ i--c4Sp, II. ................- 54.C0
/ Il sale June IA, Is and It.
Knoxville, Tenn. ........... 14.40
on sale June 16, II, IS, %, 23. 20.
Norfolk, Va. ............. 1875
I'm sale June 10, 20 and 81.
Savannah, Ga. ................ $40
On sale June and 4.
Tuskegee, Ala. ............. 1850
On sale June 3, and 5.
Wa shington, D. C. ........... 22.10
III sale June 5, 6 and 7.
Teleohone No. 81 for full information.
l. M'GoUGAN, GenI Aet.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-14
A., 3. & a. RAILROAD

Departure Ct Trains firm Brun;.-it
For Atlanta 1880 am, 6:25 p m.
For .Imingham 6:25 pm
Fc- Jacksonville and Sav'h. 81: 30 am
For Jacksonville 4:25 pm.
For Savannah and East 1855 pm
Passengers from Brunswick can Sc
cure Parlor Cars on day trains and
Sleepers on night trains for AtIant
:. Nichols, ca.
w. 4. LEAHY, c. J. HENDRT
Gen. Fass. Agt. Ticket Agt
| atlanta, Ga. SrUsWick, Ga.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-14

1t is worse than useless to take
any medicines internally for muscu-
lar CT chronic rheumatism. All that
IS needed is a free application of
Cha nber!ain's Liniment For sale by
all dealers.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-14

Take SIMMONS RED z LIVER
REGULATOR for heartburn, sour
belcaing or constipation. 1t cleanses
and strengthens the liver, stomach
and bowels. Price, large package
S1.00; small size, % cents. Sold by
all druggists.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1912-06-14
PEP-A.MO <C6EO ME-.
Atlanta, Ga.

Atlanta, Ca, April 20, 1912.
Smith Manufacturing Co.
This is to inform you that after
taking three bottles of your Pep-a-
mo iof, Indigestion l am feeling in fine
trim. Tongue cannot tell what have
suffered for the past twenty years.
am a travelling man and that means
on the road all the time and after
"catch-as-catch-ca can" for meals, and
some kind of dope all the time for a
sick stomach. Now for the past six
months l can sincerely and gratefully
say | am we'll For a month after
commencing my first bottle l was
afraid to even think I'm better, for
I had taken untold cure alls." Old
Pep and I stuck together day after
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months since my last dose, but my
bottle of Pep-a-mo for Indigestion
goes wherever l do. Often I give a
dose to a fellow sufferer. My sister
procured my first bottle from BENEFITS
drug store, corner Main and Ashley
streets. Jacksonville, Fla.
Very gratefully
M. c. SMITH.
We would be grateful il all who use
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SMITH FIG. co.
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For the very best smoker, call for
Primroses Empire Smoker.
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It's up to you. Try the Elsgautat
and get the best for the mon =.
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Ask for MINNIE LAURANCE
the DRUG STORE. Insist upon get
ting MINNIE LAURANCE.
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Price, quality and quantity. We
can please you in all these three
Try US. Walker Grocery Co. phone
PIG.
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FindIey, phone 40, has few more
of those fine horses and mules for
sale at bargain prices.
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Price, quality and quantity. We
can please you in all these three.
Try US. Walker Grocery Co., phone
PIG.
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Fndey. phone 40, has few more
of those fine horses and mules for
sale at bargain prices,
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IF YOU are in doubt Join the Wood
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A guarantee OF good bread-WiI-
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Smoke ELEGANTES, the Cigar o
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Ham and BreakfaA Strips at De-
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COOKING BAGS at DEVICES. phone
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Stop at New St. Simon Hotel and
enjoy the sea baths. 6.tS
New-York tribune., 1912-04-07

vided for on her retirement into con-
WON'T in 1GS5. and he continued to live in
her house until the end, dnding' more
over. his last patrons in NJ. and MINI
d'Hervart Mime. dIlcrNart mothere"
him, but could not prevail upon MN 10
forego. i'm his old age. his increasing
fondness for a life of pleasure and late
suppers. Nearly seventy years old, he
fell desperately in love with certain
Nine. Ulrich, woman of questionap'l
reputation. who later edited his POST
humous Works" He was converted
after serious illness early in l6@i, for
mally expressing his regret for having
written and published his "ConteS,
which had nearly cost him his election
TO the Academy in l6S3. He died on
April 13. 1866.
His worldwide fame. his immortality,
rests on the Fables. His other works
including his dramas as well as the
"Contes," are forgotten or In progress OF
oblivion. Mr.. Hamel devotes several
chapters TO the different departments Il
literature in which La Fontaine worked
attributing, one is inclined to think, too
much Importance TO the "Contes,' which
are. after all, notably inferior in work
manship to the older models. chiefly
Italian. on which they are based. The
Fables remain, enduring delights in
childhood and through life delightful as
nursery tales, but more delightful yet as
French verse and as satires Of poor hu-
man nature the world over
New-York tribune., 1912-04-07

DIVERS KIND WOMEN. BY Philip
Gibbs l2mo. PIP. i2j Boston: Dana
Estes g. Co
Oliver is the son Of London city
clerk. handsome chap. with "A thin rill
Of literary talent and an artistic tenn
pcrament that accentuates the short
comings Of his origin. Character he has
none. no sense Of honor. He is a cad. a
struggler-fOr-life who recognizes no
rules Of the game. Women are kind to
him. from childhood On he has been his
mothers favorite. They all bcfriend
which he never repays-frOm Lady
GoIdstein true Bohemian, whose frank
friendship he attempts To turn into an
affair" from tho little chorus girls who
are chummy i'm their own frank. clean
minded manner. The author brings
about divers conversion, hut he does
not convince the reader. The man, as
he draws him. can never be lifted. much
less lift himself above his own nature
The story is cevcrly told. with some
well drawn sketches of the lotsam and
ietsam of Grub street at the Wastrcl
club. and of clean minded young men
gradually making their way upward in
their professions The womcn-dll of
and the woman who marries him even
more than the others. In fact. the
books hero is it's least pleasant feature