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Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Final Goodwin Payment.

San Francisco, Cal, April 16-Nat
Goodwin, the actor, will be called upon
today to make the final payment of the
$4,000 settlement which the much
married Thespian agreed to make on
his divorced wife, Edna Goodrich. The
first payment was made last Deem
Der, when Goodwin paid over $4,000
to Miss Goodrichs attorneys. The sec
ond payment of 100000 was made in
January, and mortgage of $4,000
was placed on an apartment house
owned by Mr.. Goodwin in this city as
part of the sum. The final payment of
$4,000 is due today, with $4,000 addi-
tional fees for the attorneys and $4,000
for the trustee, L. H. Dudley of Los
Angeles. In the records here NAT"
appears as Nathaniel Carl Goodwin,
Ip
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16

The three members of the school
board whose terms expire were re-
elected.
The question of the fire companies
was discussed and laid over
The mayors message 10 the council
was read.
The appointment of the committees
was deferred.
The matter of leaving an alley along
the II. & T. C. right of way from An
derson street to Moseley street be-
tween the H. & T. C. tracks and prop
erty recently sold by the city to Eu-
gene Edge, was discussed. Mr.. Edge
proposed that he would redeed the
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Son of D. r. Francis WEEDS.

Chicago, April 16.-Thomas R.
Francis, son of David R. Francis, for
mer governor of Missouri, head of the
st. Louis exposition, and at one time
an entrant in the race for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination, will be
married here today to Miss Leila Wa.
ters, daughter Of the Rev. and Mrs.
William o. Waters. The ceremony
will be performed late this afternoon
at the fashionable Grace Episcopal
church, of which the brides father is
the rector.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
CITY COUNCIL MEETING

At the adjourned meeting for April
of the city council at o'clock yes
terday afternoon the mayor and all the
aldermen we're present. Mr.. S. H. Dun
lap appeared to answer the matter of
the alley being closed in the block
wherein his gin is located, and after
hearing his statement the council or
dered that all alleys in that block be
opened or all could remain closed
Alderman C. G. Walker was unani-
mously elected president OF the board
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16

said strip to the city for an alley
provided the city would deed to him
the strip between his property and the
fire station The mayor and finance
committee were given power to act in
the matter.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
WiIIie's ANGUISH.

SAY, ma" asked little Willie after
he had been In conjunction with the
paternal slipper. did anybody besides
pa ever ask you to be his wifeY
"Oh., yes. ! had lots OF proposals be-
fore your father came along"
well, do you think you gained any,
thing by waitingT'
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Death of a Child.

The baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar
Kurten of Kurten died at 8 o'clock
this morning after a long illness with
meningitis. 1t was buried at 4 o'clock
this afternoon in Kurten cemetery
The bereaved parents have the deep
sympathy Of all in their great sorrow,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Sens. of Smell Gone,

This egg seems to be tainted.
ma'am." said the cook to the mis-
tress Of the boarding house.
swell. give it to Mr.. Smith Hes
got bad cold In his head and prob
ably won't notice the difference De
troit Free Press.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Easier.

Blobbs-l understand your friend,
the dentist. has given up poker
Slobbs-Yes; he says it's much easier
for him to ill a tooth than a hand
Philadelphia Record.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Notice,

There will be meeting of the
Brazos County Democratic Executive
Committee Friday, April 10, 1912, at
1870 p. m. at the courthouse, to decide
the method of selecting delegates to
the state presidential convention.
John X. Parker,
County Chairman.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
A But In the Case.

Festive Gentleman returning homer
Its all very well saying thersh no
place like 'ome. but It's getting thersh
the trouble. London Opinion.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Tho Modern Girl.

He-what do you call real typical
modern girlY She--One who prefers
an heir in the castle to q castle In the
air.-London Answers.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Lawn Movers.

The high wheel, self-sharpening
Eclipse leads them all. They are easy
running and do the work. For sale by
Cole Hardware Co.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-04-16
Light Globes.

Light GLOBES.
We carry the Western Electric
Sunbeam Mazda globes from 25 to 60
watts -We-aan save you money on
your globes. Cole Hardware Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
RALPH v. LEIGHTON
REELECTED
Principal of the Skow-
hegan High School
Other Matters of Interest Concerning
the SkOWhegan Schools. Somerset
County Statistics.

Prof. Ralph w. Leighton was re-
elected principal of the Skowhegan
High school for the fifth year at a
meeting of the Skowhegan School
Board and the trustees of Bloomfield
Academy held Friday evening.
This knowledge is very gratifying
to the citizens of SkoNhegan and the
students of the public schools. as Prof
Leighton during his several years of
instructorship, has proven himself a
man of high character and of per-
sonality most successful in imparting
knowledge to his pupils. He began
his duties here in September, 1908
coming from the Abbott school in
Pennington, where he was a member
of the faculty. He is graduate of
Wesleyan University and has served
as president and vice-president of the
Somerset County Teachers Associa-
ton.
Since assuming the principalship of
the Skowhegan High school there have
been material changes in the course Of
study foremost among which has been
the development of the commercial
courses TO the extent that one teacher
is now required to devote her entire
time to that department of school
work 1t is the present plan to raise
the commercial course to such a stan
dard that a thorough and practical
business course can be obtained of
equal value to that provided at any
business college in the state. This
was the first High school in the state
to introduce agriculture and this
course was put into operation last
year Domestic science was also in
troduced and a large number of the
students have taken special work in
drawing, manual training and music.
With the introduction of these prac-
teal courses, however. the cultural
courses have not been in any way
neglected and Investigations show that
nearly 70 per cent of the graduates
pursue their education further in our
colleges, universities and Normal
schools, Skowhegan High standing
among the first in the state as col
lege preparatory institution.
The fall term will begin, Monday,
September 9, and Principal Leighton
will be assisted by the following teach
ers: Sub-master Edward A. Parker;
1st assistant, Miss Dorothy NJ. Elliott;
End assistant, Miss Blanch Emory;
Commercial, Miss Dora Peterson; 9th
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
THE SKOWHEGAN SHEET
IS NEXT
Progress in the Triangulation Work in
Maine.

The Maine water storage commits
sion, which is working in conjunction
with the United States geological sur
vey. in mapping Maine at a meeting
held at the State house. Friday. voted
that the next work be done on what is
known as the Skowhegan sheet which
viii have that town in its southwest
corner and will take all or parts Of
the towns of Athens, Harmony. Corn
Vile, Hartland and Canaan. As the
triangular sheet was completed sey-
eral years ago. the whole sheet MIL
probably be finished this year. Ii the
funds are sufficient the triausulatiou
work will be continued in the Burn
ham, Washington and Waldoboro
sheets, ready for completion the fol-
loving year.
Arthur Keith of the United States
geological survey, geologist in charge
of the work in this branch in eastern
United States. met with tn commits
sion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25

failed to really solve the problem, on
account of a loss in efficiency. The
pupils TO be considered in moving the
eighth grade number 30. and are dis
tribnted as follows: Ninety-two, "a and
116 Mt. Pleasant avenue; 297 and lq1,
North street; 100, Water street; -, =
and 80 East Maple street; ! and :,
Bush street; Il and 80, Leavitt street;
II, 19, and 28, Pleasant street; l. and
"a, West Front street; , East street; /;
so Hathaway street; >, Free street; Il
and 13, Alder street; so and 81, East
Front street; Shirley street; a. Tur-
ner Avenue, 142 and 143, Madison
Avenue.
According to the statistics in Som
erset County, which give the school
and mill fund and the common school
fund, together with the number of
scholars by towns for Somerset Coun-
ty. Skowhegan is to receive about
500 less than last year, the school
and mill fund being $6.11913, the com
mon school fund, $6,1O541, and the
number of scholars, 1876.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
GOOD WILL FARM
ASSEMBLY
Prominent Speakers IN
terested in Work
Don Morrison is to Assist on the Pro-
gram. There Will he Sports and
Camptires.

A program OF real merit is arranged
for the Assembly at Good VIII Farm
which holds Two weeks this year open
ing July 80, and closing August II.
Three men who have had remarksable
influence upon the boys work of the
country are e. NJ Robinson, lnterna-
tional Secretary of Boys Work, David
r. Porter, International Secretary 10
High school and Preparatory schools.
and c. c. Robinson, international
Secretary to wage earning boys These
three men will be heard at some time
during the Assembly,. Among the
other speakers are Mr.. Dillon Wallace
author of The Lure of the Labradore
Wild" Ralph ID. Paine, the well-known
writer of school and college stories,
Mr.. Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief
Scout of the Boy Scouts of America,
Rev. Franklin d. Elmer, of Pough-
keepsie. n. Y, Sumner r. Vinton of
Burmah with moving pictures, Mr.
John Il. Boardman of New York City,
Rev. II. E. Dusnack, and others. Mr..
c. d. ~ Powers, one of the singers
in the Chapman Evangelistic Cam
paigns, is to have charge of the vocal
music. There are to be concerts by
Raymond L. Hayens and Don Morri-
son. There will be baseball games,
tennis tournaments, track athletics,
camp fires. The Assembly will be held
at Good Will Farm instead of in the
pines" so that the hall, the chapel
and the big tent can be used for diff
erent meetings and various interests.
This Is a revival OF the Good VIII As
semhlics which proved to be public
benefit as we'll as a source of enjoy
ment a few years ago, but which for
various reasons were discontinued
There will be reduced rates on the NJ.
c. r. r. Accommodations board,
tenting privileges and the like can be
secured by addressing G. W. Hinckley,
Hinckley, Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
THE CARRABASSETTSW|
OVER SKOWHEGANS
Ball Game at Park, Saturday Was
First One Lost by Local Team This
Season.

The Carrabassetts of North Anson
won out over the Skowhegan team in
the ball game at FairYiew Park Sat
urday afternoon by a score of l. to
TO- 1t was the first game the local
team had lost for the season and for
six innings Skowhegan did excellent
work accommodating lead of five runs.
In the sixth inning, however, Cav
anaugh weakened and allowed four
singles which with Two costly errors
put the visitors in the lead. Skowhe-
gan then rose TO the occasion, tied
the score in their half and recovered
the lead in the eigth. With Two out
in the ninth, Dore, who replaced Cav
anaugh, became wild and filled the
bases. Rogers then scored all three
with a rafting two-base hit winnine
the game.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25

grade, Mrs Ethel Hight; Domestic
Science, Miss Marion Estabrook
Orono.
Another matter attended to by the
committee was the subject of removing
the eighth grade pupils from the High
School building. Plans were made 10
remove this grade to the Park School
building but this did not meet with ap-
proval from the parents of the chill
dren owing to the distance some of
them would be compelled to walk, SO
the committee postponed their de-
cision until the situation could be
thoroughly considered.
In moving from the High school
building, the eighth grade could go to
Weston hall, the Park school or part
to the Park and part to the Garfield
splitting the seventh grade in the same
manner. The objections to Weston
hall were lack of playground presence
of stables directly in the rear, poor
light due to erection of house next
door, and an expense of 1912 per year
for heat, water and janitor service,
while one room elsewhere would re-
main vacant. Supt. Gerrish stated on
Saturday that the ideal combination
would have been to place the 18th and
Sth grades in the academy building,
but as the school equipment consists
of six rooms south Of the river and
nine north, this would have upset the
arrangement of the primary grades.
The idea of splitting the two grades
80 that part of each should be under
one teacher on each side of the river
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
STUDENTS MAY WORK.
A System of Cooperation Between
The Schools and Manufacturers
Might be Arranged.

If a sufficient number of boys and
girls wish TO go to work when they
are II and attend half time continual
ton school until they are lG, the nee
essary arrangements to accommodate
them will be made this fall, according
to statement given out by Supt. l..
W. Gerrish. Mr. Gerrish attended the
superintendent annual convention
at Castne, where he heard the repre-
sentative from Fitchburg, Mass eX-
plain the system of cooperation be-
tween the schools and manufacturers
of that town. Those employers who
hire boys and girls in considerable
numbers there, engage two for each
job. This enables the young people
to work half the time and go to
school half. They thus become self
supporting early, but are yet able to
go on with their studies until a fair
education is secured Under the state
law, pupils may leave the public
schools at - years of age. The state
school law reads that every child
between the seventh and 18th ami
versaries of his birth and every child
between the 18th and 18th anniyer-
saries, who cannot read at sight and
write legible simple sentences in the
English language, shall attend some
public school during the time each
school is in session. Mr.. Gerrish is
of the opinion that if the boys and
girls should be released part of the
time when IA, that they will be glad
to keep on with their studies until
16. The first step towards the new
system, however, is to find out just
how many will take part. Parents
who are interested are requested to
communicate with Mr.. Gerrish at
once.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
HELD UP BY SE|GE OF
COHSTANT|NOPLE
John Nannigian of Madison on His
Way to Visit Old Home.

Word has been received in Madison
that John Nannigian well-known
resident of that place, is confined to
the city of Constantnople, Turkey,
on account of the seige being laid to
the city by the Italians. Mr.. Nanni-
gan is an Armenian and came to the
United States in 1905 and three years
later came to Madison. AS soon as it
was possible for his family to escape
in safety from Turkey they were sent
for, and since that time Mr.. Nanni-
gian has been familiar figure on the
village streets A few years ago, he
became naturalized About seven
weeks ago Mr.. Nannigian started for
visit to his old home, located be-
yond Constantinople, for the first time
since his escape from Turkey He
was delayed several weeks in South
ern France by the war, and for about
two weeks nothing was heard from
him by his family. Mr.. Nannigian is
now at the American consulate and
while he was not allowed to send out
a letter, he telephoned a message,
which reached his family this. week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
SOMERSET POMONA GRANGE
Special Meeting VIII be Held With
East Madison Grange, Aug. 9Th, In
stead of Regular Meeting.

BY request of East Madison Grange,
the Somerset Pomona will meet in
special session with them. on Tues
day, Aug. 9th, instead of the regular
meeting, Aug. 18th. The meeting will
be opened at 1890 A. NJ, by Worthy
Master, II. b. Ellis, followed by an
opening song by the choir The ad =
dress of welcome will be given by
Bert w. Paul, Worthy Master of East
Madison Grange, and the response by
w. B. Whittier. Question: Resolved:
That successful farming calls for
more intellect than any other busi-
ness" Affirmative, NJ. G. Baker, Ly-
man Jewett; Negative, Bert Paul, My
ron Jewett.
In the afternoon, the program will
be as follows: Conferring the fifth
degree; song by the choir; topic for
discussion, (which causes the greater
contention in the home, tobacco or
poor cooking" This will be opened
by Del Hobart, followed by H. B. FL
lis, s. F. Emerson, Bertha Paul, Lii
lian M. Harvell, and Mrs. L. L. Allen.
The rest of the program will be fur
nished by East Madison Grange.
GEO. Fl. FOSTER,
Lecturer.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
MUSICAL NUMBERS
AND READINGS
Rendered by the Morri-
sons Last Tuesday
At the Meeting of the CIementine
Weston W. {. T. L. in Grand Army
Hall.

The members of the Clementine
Weston, w. c. T. L., and their friends
were given a program of unusual eX-
cellence at their regular meeting
Tuesday afternoon in G. A. r. hall,
when Miss Margery Morrison of New
York, who is passing several weeks
here, directed the program. Miss
Morrison's talents as pianist are we'll
known far and wide and the difficult
numbers which she rendered here,
Tuesday We're played with the same
grace and with the same expressive
manner as have delighted her audi
ences of severe musical critics. She
was assisted by her brother, Don Nor
rison, who always is a pleasure to his
listeners, so perfectly natural and
with so much ease are his selections
given.
The meeting was presided over by
the president of the Union, Mrs. Nettie
w. Paddock, and the program was
opened by singing by the audience
with Mrs. Ethel w. Ames at the piano.
Devotional exercises were conducted
by Rev. J. G. Osborne pastor of the
First Baptist church, and after a few
words of welcome by the president,
Miss Morrison proceeded with the
program. prefacing each selection
with brief remarks of an explanatory
nature. The following numbers were
given: "a Scotch Legend" Mrs.
Beech; "A Scotch Cradle Song" Bra
Inns; Dragon Flies" German com
poser; Bur Rabbit" Mcdowell; In
Forest Paths" Strauss.
Mr.. Morrison read THE Happy
Prince" a story by Oscar Wilde, with
incidental music written by Liza Le-
Imam, Miss Morrison acting as ac-
companist. His encore was the nu-
merous selection, when the Train
Comes In"
At the conclusion of the program,
refreshments of ice cream and cake,
furnished by Mrs. George Otis Smith
were served by Miss Cora Robinson.
assisted by Mrs. H. c. Judkins, Misses
Annie Caswell, Helen Merriam, Doro-
thy Day, Helen Smith and Virginia
Ames
The next meeting of the union will
be observed as field day and will be
held August 13, at Coburn Park.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
THE BEST EVER"
! the Verdict of All Who Have Seen
Mother" Produced this week at
the Lakewood Theatre.

While throughout the season we
pave heard nothing but praise of the
|1cellent stock company appearing
Fghtly at the Lakewood theatre.
FAs week apparently in the beauti-
~ play of Mother" the entire cast
|as made a distinctive hit" while of
|he piece itself it may be said it is
fae that charms and pleases from the
FFnng to closing, telling a story that
fppeaed to the hearts of all classes.
IN the leading role, Mother" Miss
|Aaalr is a most lovable character,
faile Miss Oshier and Mr.. Lyons
'heir several parts, as well as the
Naer members of the excellent cast
FaVe nothing undesired in their in
srpretations.
is gratifying to note that notwith-
Aading unfavorable weather, the at
aaance has been large; last night
auto parties being in attendance.
~ sure predict for the remaining
'@ nights this week, audiences Of
aofd-breaking size. If you miss
'A delightful production 1t will be
ause for regrets.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
AN EXCELLENT PROGRAM FOR The FOUR
DAYS FAIR BEING PLANNED
Somerset Central Agricultural Society Held An
other Business Meeting Monday Evening

Another meeting of the members
of the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society was held, Monday evening in
the Municipal building.
Plans are being made by this So
ciety to have their coming fair one
of the biggest in the annals Of its
history and the numerous committees
will spare no pains in making the
four last days of August, which have
been decided upon for the event, gala
ones filled full with all the pleasur-
able attractions possible at county
fair.
There will be horse racing all four
days and much effort is being put
forth to have a large list Of entries,
purses of sufficient size being offered
SO that the owners of the best race
horses in the country can afford to
come to Skowhegan with their trot-
ters. Bert McCoombs and Charles
Day. two local horse men of excellent
judgment, have been appointed to 20
to Wateryille and Augusta 10 look
up good horseffesh and consult with
the owners regarding their appear
ance at the races.
Baseball enthusiasts are sure of a
treat each day as Manager William
II. Hawes of the local team, and W.
II. Hight have been appointed to have
that matter in charge, arrangements
to be made for a game daily There
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
Y. NJ. C. A. in North America.

There are now 1,744 organized
bodies of the Y. NJ. c. A, with a total
membership of 536,479 in North Amer
lea, according to the year book of the
association, to be issued Aug. /. There
has been a gain of 27 800 members in
the past year. The value of the new
buildings opened is approximately $5,
100000, making a total value of about
$73, 100000 Further funds are now on
hand and buildings which are to cost
$6,600,0O0 are being erected The as
sociation expended $10,000,000 last
year in the conduct of the work.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25

will be band music, and Walter ?.
ordway was appointed a committee
OF one 10 have the matter Of making
arrangements with the skowhegan
Band for performances during the
four days
The president Clyde H. Smith, was
authorized TO send all automobile
owners within a radious of several
miles. outside the town, compliment
tary tickets. and without doubt, the
man interested IN the auto will have
an opportunity Of seeing most Of the
different makes on The market az the
present time
The prosperous and scientific farm
ers Of Skowhegan viii see 10 i, that
the agricultural display is of fhe Best
while The fancy stock raisers Of which
our town has many Of note. WI insure
for the people OF the county biz eX-
hibit OF hieh-blooded animals The
cattle show proper vii really 8eeur
the first daY bat arrangements sill
probably be made to retain tle cattle
on the grounds during other days Of
the fair.
Further plans for this biz st,a. #
so much interest TO tho people of som
erset wil-be arranged al aao'her
meeting of the society % b. held
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-07-25
SkOwhegan Grange.

At the regular meeting of Skowhe-
gan Grange held last evening, there
was not a large attendance probably
due to the season of the year being a
busy one for the farmers. Two ap-
plications were received for member
ship, and an excellent address was CIV
en- by w. L. Walker, the subject being
pioneer Life in Maine" Select read
ings were given by Miss Nellie NJ.
White and Miss Emma NJ. Hall.