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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Y. VI. 0tes.

Those who are To take part in three
act farce comedy The Missing Miss
Miller to be given Feb. 20, are Lyle
Moore, Carroll Flanders, Clifton
Wheeler, Earl Huckins, Carroll Nor
rll, Lnwood Jewett. Edna Porter
Theresa Bison, Barbara Weston, Mrs
Nellie Emerson, Lillian Taylor There
will also be several specialties be
tween the acts This is a bright
comedy, full of amusing situations
and bright dialogues
The Skowhegan delegates to the It'll
annual boys conference to be held at
Waterville Friday, Saturday and sun
day are Harry Larry. leading; Earl
Huckins, Tobey Mooers. Carroll Fland-
ers, Carroll Morrill,. Clifton Wheeler
The speaker Sunday afternoon was
Rev. j. S Osborne of the Baptist
church. His subject was How to be
A Top-Notcher. There will be no
speaker next week on account of the
conference at Wateryille.
A shelf of books and magazines was
received last week from Miss Ann
Morrison. 1t would be a good idea
for other people of the town to follow
this example
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
NEXT SUNDAY IN
THE CHURCHES
Civic League Officers
Will Preach
There VIII be Union Meetings In the
Two Baptist Churches In the Even
ing.

The services in the various houses
of divine worship in Skowhegan next
Sunday will differ from the usual plan,
inasmuch as the pastors with one ex-
ception are not to be the principle
speakers.
Arrangements have been made so
that the secretaries of the Civic Lea
que of Maine are to occupy the pulpits
as follows: At the Congregational
church. Rev. w. F Berry will be the
speaker at the Centenary NJ. Z.
church, Rev. c. E. Owen and at the
Bethany Baptist church Rev. H. n.
Pringle. In the evening DR. owen and
DR.. Berry will conduct union meet
ing in the Bethany church. while Rev
II. n Pringle will give an illustrated
address at the same hour in the First
Baptist church This plan will be an
accommodation to the residents of
both sides of the town as regards
travelling, weather, etc.
Mr. Pringles stereopticon lectures
are we'll known in various parts of
Maine and the attendants at the
churches next Sunday may expect to
hear forceful and able addresses.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Watered Milk at the Municipal Court

A few quarts of water sold at milk
prices landed Henry s. Wilson who re-
sides on the Morse farm In Norridge-
wock in the Western Municipal court,
Wednesday morning where he was
hned $25. and costs for his unbusiness-
like transaction. Wilson was arraign-
ed on a warrant sworn out by Russell
S. Smith Of the Department of Agri-
culture, and through his attorney Ern-
est c. Butler, pleaded nollo eonten-
dere, In reply to an inquiry from
Judge Fred F. Lawrence, Mr.. Smith
said that he first got track of the diff
Guilty last fall when Milk Inspector E.
f. Harris sent some samples of milk
taken from the wagon of Fred Horne
of Norrdgewock to the state labora-
tory for analysis One of the samples
showed an excess of water, but when
Mr.. Smith put it up to Mr. Horne the
latter insisted that it must have been
milk that he had bought On Deem
Der 18th Mr. Smith again visited
Skowhegan, and with Mr. Horne went
down to Wilson's house. There were
two cans of milk ready for delivery,
and samples therefrom were taken to
the state laboratory for analysis.
This showed dilution of about two
quarts of water for each ten quart
can The costs in the case amounted
to 1858 which with the fine of S25 Mr..
Wilson promptly paid.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

A very genial social event was that
Of Tuesday evening when the {. C.. c.
c. met at the parlors of the Public
Library for their postponed Christmas
meeting. There were thirteen in at
tendance including invited guests A
very delicious and appetizing supper
was served by the members of the
club, cooking being the principle
study of the society. After the con-
clusion of the feast gifts and jokes
were auctioned of by Mrs. Edith S,
Shepherd and Miss Sarah J. Anderson
and this was followed by IA very social
time. The affair was attended by ladies'
only.
Word has been received here of the
safe arrival OF Thomas Debe in Italy
whittier he sailed for a visit with rela-
tives.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

Deep hearts. sage minds. take life
as God has made 1t. IT is a long trial,
an incomprehensible preparation for
an unknown destiny This destiny.
the true one. begins for man with the
first step inside the tomb In the
meanwhile. love ard suffer, hope and
contemplate. Wee. alas, to him who
shall have loved only bodies form.
appearances! Death will deprive him
OF ali Try to love souls; you will
find them agaln.-Victor Hugo.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

The Savage Mfg. Co, are buying
all kinds of soft wood, rough or peel
ed at the regular market price: to
teams crossing the bridges, they pay
rs cents extra Mills are located
near the south end of Railroad bridge
Owing to many misunderstanding
the firm name of the l.. B. Jewett CO.,
has been changed to Lashon & But
Ter, W. j. Lashon and E. j. Butler
being the only members of the above
firm. For two weeks they will sell II
pounds of salt pork for $1.00. Choice
domestic lard at 12c per pound.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Gulf Refining Oil Co.
BEVERLY, MASS.
Have established wholesale agen-
cy in Skowhegan and have ap-
pointed ]. H. Murray Agent
for Somerset County

They guarantee to sell you better grade Of Oil
at the same Price you are now paying and will
sell at wholesale and retail under guarantee
Users of Oil in quantity solicited to get our
wholesale prices.
We shall also make specially of all kinds of
Luhrcatin2 Oils and Gasoene of all grades A
trial will convince the most skeptical that what
we say of our Oils is true.
The New Perfection OIL Heaters are
acknowledged the best in the market and we
have them for sale or to rent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Retnrt nlscnnrteona

An Englishman and a Welshman
disputing in whose country was the
best living the Welshman SAID:
There is such noble housekeeping IA
Wales that | have known above a
dozen cooks employed at one wed
ding dinner" "Ay." answered the
Englishman that was because every
man toasted bis QUO cheese"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Notice Of First Meeting of Creditors
I'm the District Court OF the United States 10
the District OF Maine In Bankruptcy.
IN TUN ITIIItT u
Joseph II Hunt
flankTHBT

In the matter OF
Joseph II. Hunt In Bankruptcy
Bankrupt,
To the creditors OF Joseph II. Hunt of
Hartland, in the County of Somerset and
District aforesaid, n bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the nth day
OF January. 4. T.. i9l2 said Joseph II.
Hunt was duly adjudicated bankrupt
and that the first meeting Of his creditors
Will be held At Daniel Lewis Office i'm Skow-
hogan, Maine, ON the 10th daN Of February.
\, n, 1912, nj ten q clock in the forenoon, Al
which time the said creditors may attend,
prove their claims. appoint a trustee, ex-
anime the bankrupt and transact such
other business as may properly come before
said meeting.
January -, A. u 1912
DANIEL. LEWIS.
Referee In bankruptcy
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
Miss Mary c. Patten.

The death of Miss Mary c. Patten
occurred last Sunday at her home As
Turner Ave, after a residence here
since 1881.
The deceased was born in Mt. Yer
non, Me, in 1S49, but her parents re-
moved the year following to Roscoe
ILL.,, and it was there she continued
to reside until the time of her re-
moval here.
The funeral was held yesterday
forenoon, the attending clergyman be
ing Rev. f A. Leitch of Auburn form
erly Of Skowhegan, and the remains
were sent to Roscoe, Ill, for inter
ment.
1t is interesting to note that the
deceased was the granddaughter of
Capt Joseph Patten who has often
been spoken of as the founder of
Methodism in Skowhegan and it was
for this gentleman that Patten Court
on the south side of Water street was
named.
Miss Patterns near surviving rela-
tive is a sister, Miss Alma Patten with
whom she resided
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25

Mrs. f. L. Savage and Mrs. w. H.
Fowler will carry an up-to-date line of
stamped goods; also take orders for
embroidery and teach all the new
stitches at Mrs. Savage's home, IL
Winter street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
The Humorous Sad.

One OF the funniest sd things we
know Is to heal a man much the
worse for liquor telling hts friends
how good he is to his wife Detroit
Free Press
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25


Charles Rainey has been i'll from an
attack of Indigestion.
Miss Iva Briggs spent Sunday with
relatives in Bingham.
Mrs. Frank IIeselton is quite i'll at
her home on Heselton street
Horace Stlson has been confined to
the house for some days with a severe
cold.
St. John the Baptist Society have a
whist party Friday evening in Convent
Hall.
Mrs. Charles Plummer entered the
Somerset Hospital Tuesday for a sur
gical operation.
Miss Lucille Wing was confined to
the house last week with a slight at
tack of tonslitis
Mrs. Nathan Boulette and little son
went to Waterville this morning to
visit with relatives
Miss Ethel Merriam of Colby College
spent Sunday with her parents, Rev
and Mrs. George Merriam.
Mrs. Harley Bishop. who has been
very i'll with an attack of double pneu-
monia is reported as conyalescent
Harry c. Williams of Auburn form
erly of Skowhegan has been here on
business part of the present week.
Ralph Hill has been suffering from
blood poisoning in his finger due to a
silver that became lodged in the ahiict-
ed member
Mrs. John Wallingford has returned
to her home in Auburn after a visit
at the home of Mrs Eta S. Merrill on
the River Road.
Miss Emily d. Plummer, who has
been guest at the home of her niece
Mrs, e. G. Woodbury. returned to
Lewiston this morning.
Miss Mary Lawley and Miss Fannie
Lawley have been called to Richmond
by the serious illness of their sister.
Mrs. John Lawley They departed
yesterday forenoon
Mrs. Warren futile went to Auburn
yesterday and accompanied her little
niece Mildred Lancaster, back to that
city, the later having been here for
visit with relatives.
Mrs S. L. Webb of Minneapolis,
Mimi. who has been a guest at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ira A. Norton on
Madison Ave, departed on her home
ward journey yesterday
W. G. Reed of Sanford and Mrs. A.
e. Mitchell of Kennebunkport who
were in town owing to the death of
their mother, Mrs c. w. Reed return
ed to their homes today Their father.
c. w. Reed departed with them plan
ming to visit with his son for a time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-25
NOTICE !!

All persons having demands
against the estate of the late
Wyman Steward are requested
to present them at once and all
indebted to said estate for ceme-
tary work for the season Of 1911
to make prompt payment to John
H. Steward, Admr. 2W3
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
CHEF LAWRENCE'S WIFE
 WANTED BILLIARDS DOG
Was Forced to Sell Animal, Friends
 Will Return 1t to Her.

Chester Lawrence, the young Los Angeles newspaper man who was killed with Aviator Horace Kearney last week, when they tried a hydro-aero- plane flight from Newport to San Francisco, was buried in Ontario, Cali forria Sunday Accompanying the body, were nearly every automobile man in Los Angeles and a large num- Der of newspaper men, friends of their comrade
 It was proposed by writers and auto mobile dealers to hold benefit for the widow of Chester Lawrence, but she asked that it be omitted Her only reuqest of her friends was they leave her alone over Christmas, and allow her to conquer her grief as best she might. She asked that the present George Purdy Bullard of this city made Lawrence some time ago be returned to her. MT. Bullard's gift to the auto editor was a fine full dog, which the latter was forced to sell to meet the expenses of his wife's recent illness. The friends have instituted a search for the animal, and it will undoubtedly be given back to Mrs Lawrence soon.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
JO CONNORS
 |S BENEDICT
Editor of Who's Who In A1izona' Suddenly De cides Single Cussedness Is No More for Him Here for Xmas.

Jo Connors is a benedict. According to telegraph advices received here last night, the able editor of Who's Who in Arizona" left town quietly on Sunday, went to Tucson there to be met by the bride, and yesterday morning was mar ried to Miss Evelyn x. Smallwood, a popular teacher in the Douglas public schools, by Rev. Father Zimmerman in the old Pueblo. Last night a number of the friends of the happy couple were entertained at the wedding dinner at the Santa Rita Hotel in Tucson.
 Jo COnnors is well known. He has been engaged in getting out special books on Arizona for the last nine months His wife however is not so we'll known. Mrs COnnors is tal- ented writer herself. and was engaged last summer by Editor Connors to do special writing for his publication. She
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
COURT DEFENDS
 "EMOLUNENTS"
Says it Included Forage for Horses
 and Servant Hire
IAss 0CIATED PRESS DISPATCH

WASHINGTON, Dee. 23.-Emolu- ments" or allowances for army of ficers include forage for riding and carriage horses and hire of house. hold servants, according to a decision today by the United States Supreme court. The decision was announced in the case of Mrs. Sarah Mclean, widow of Nathaniel H. Mclean of Cincinnati, who resigned from the army in 1864 and was reinstated in 1875.
 In 1905 congress passed an act giving him pay and all "emoluments" of a major during the years he was out of the army Mrs. Mclean sued the government because the comptrol- Ter of the treasury would not laaow under the head of "emoluments" forage for the two horses used by Major Mclean for riding and driv- ing. for the two household servants hired during these years. The court of claims decided against the claim but the Supreme court today held that it should have been allowed.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24

is member of a pioneer Missouri family, and a direct descendent of a former governor. She graduated from the Joplin public schools and has taken special work in the Missouri normal schools and the state university. At tine time of her marriage she was teaching languages in the Douglas pub lie schools. She taught in the Phoenix city schools last year.
 Joe Connors is also a normal school graduate coming from the Penn state normal at Mansfield. He took two years in the Penn law school but start ed playing ball as he needed the money He has been in the newspaper work for ten years. and has issued blue books in five states
 The happy couple will make their home in Phoenix until next year when Jo COnnors expects to go to Panama and get out a special book there.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Drive Torpedoes Back

CONSTANTINOPL Dec 23.-The commander of the fleet reports that the squadron during reconnaissance on Sunday encountered six Greek tor pedo boat destroyers in the Aegean sea and repulsed them.
 The Turks then bombarded Tren- edos. However, in view of the late ness of the hour, the Turkish fleet returned to it's rendezvous. It suf- fered no damage.
 It is reported from the island of Chiod off the Turkish Aaiatic coast that the, Greeks bombarded the Will lage of Pitos, where Ottoman wound ed are in hospitals. It is said also that the Greeks forced the Musselman Islanders to sign an address to the Ottoman garrison advising it's sur render and notify it of the defeat of the Turkish fleet by the Greeks. The commander of the garrison in reply said he would assist in bringing about d surrender to the most.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Servians Lose Heavily

VIENNA. Dec 23-The Reichspost says it learns from Cattaro on the
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
ST, NICHOLAS SIMULATED
(Continued from Page One)

vidual refusing or neglecting to accept is not availing himself or herself of that to which they are rightfully en- titled.
 There will be many a well filled stocking in Phoenix tomorrow morn ing that. were it not for the Elks, would hang as limp as it did the even ing before when trusting little hands hung it up in certain faith that Santa Claus would come in the night. There will be many poor man or woman who will tomorrow wear warmer cloth ing or have more to eat in their house than they ould had not the Elks lodge conceived the real import of the Christ mas period and. in it's own way, emu lated the spirit of the Lowly Man of Nazareth,
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24

Adriatic sea that Servian forces are assisting the Montenegrins. The newspaper says that during a recent sortie on the Turkish garrison at Scutari, the Servians sustained a considerable loss. It says that 350 wounded were taken to DuraZzo, while about 350 men fell into the hands Of the Turkish forces.
 The Servian's supply columns on the way from Prisend to Alessio have been captured by Meridites and All banians The Servian escort was killed or dispersed.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
DERR IS SAFE.
[AssocIArEp PRESS pIsPArcHl

ATCHISON, Kan, Dec. 23.-John Derr an apprentice seaman, who re- gently confessed at the Mare Island navy yard that he murdered William Rarkis in Atchison county several years ago, will not be brought back here for trial This was the an nouncement today by County Attor- ney Moxcey, who said in investigat- ing it had been shown there were many discrepancies between Deri ; confession and the facts.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
TURKEY ENV0YS SAY
(Continued from Page One)

insist, he said on provisioning Adrian op.e to an extent to meet Ithe de mands of humanity, but which would be insufficient to place the belliger- ents in a better position to hold out when an armiStice is signed. He said he was animated by a diser to avoid procrastination on the question directly between the Turks and Bull garians, thus making it possible for the conference to continue. The heads of the allied delegation eX- press their satisfaction.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
NOUEL QUITS DOMINGO.

WASHINGTON, Dec 23.-The in- stallation of Archbishop Nouel as tenn porary president of SantO Domingo has so much improved the situation it is expected the battleship New Hamp- shire, which was sent to the island to guarantee good order in the capital will sail for home tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
RONP|NG CHILD PLAYS (Continlled from Page One)

had for three months a telephonic in strument under Frank M Ryan's desk but had not produced any of the in formation obtained thereby.
 Sargent and Kern said they would speak tomorrow for the defense of Herbert S HOckin, Eugene Clancy and Olaf A Tveitmoe of san Fran cisco When Sargent and Kern have concluded the government is to be- gin an argument which will con- tinue for two and one-half days,
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
NOT POLITICALLY ACTIVE.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

CHICAGO. Dec. 23-Inquiry into the alleged political activity. of Post master D. A. Campbell of Chicago came to an end here touaE peiore the federal trial board The lhVeStl- gation failed to disclose any eNl- dence connecting the postmaster d1- rectly with the offense charged ac- curding to the federal officers.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcHl

CHICAGO. Dec. 23.-Evidence of the payment of one thousand dollars bv the United States policemen's un- ion here for the expense of commit tees appointed to influence leglslatlon was brought out here today ln the investigation of the civil service com mission into the operation of the or ganiZation.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
A NEW ASSISTANT CASHIER

Sidney Stewart, assistant cashier of the Valley Bank came down town yes terday morning stepping high. When he reached the bank he stepped up to Manager Cashier Lloyd Christy and announced that there was a new assistant cashier on the palrool now. The young banker arrived at the Stew art home early yesterday morning.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24

fell with it. and no election was held.
 It is in all a dainty question and will add materially to the incomes of many lawyers in Arizona for an m definite period.
Arizona republican., 1912-12-24
Greeks After Turks

. ATHENS. Dec. 23.-The Greek army has driven the Turks from the Kiari defile. where they were en- trenched after their defeat at GoritZa The Greeks are continuing pursuit in the direction of Liaskoviki.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-01-19
SCHOOL.

The january pay for the Teachers
has not arrived Checks for same
win be sent out when it comes,
Only few boys have signifiea
their intention of entering the
Boys Corn growing contest by send
ing to me their names and addresses
l would be glad to report larger
number Of boys for the club. send IN
your names at once.
In reporting results of your final
examination send one pupils man
uscripts on all the subjects, not
one manuscript from each pupil, and
the general averages of all the pu-
pills in all the grades was called for.
Some Teachers are not good read
ers. several teachers are failing to
to do this, If you have not the man
uscript for the last examination
any of the others will do, but
must have the result of 9h-cxami-
nation.
JAY o'DANIBL, SuptI
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-01-19
The Mntcwan Fire.

For the third time in year Mate
wan, has been visited by destruc-
tive fire. damage to the amount es
about $4,000 resulting from blaz,
that started about O'Clock Thurs
day morning The handsome build
ing of Schaeffer Brothers, elected
about two years ago, with its COR
tents. was entirely destroyed and
the handsome new structure just
being completed by Mr.. Greenway
Hatfield was damaged TO the ex-
tent of about $4,000.
Mr.. j. Shein, whose store occupied
the east room of the Hatfield build
ing lost almost his entire stock
which was only partially Insured.
What goods not burned were dam
aged by smoke and water.
The shack east of the Schasffer
building. used as Temporary quar-
tiers for the Matewan Liquor.
VoHupahy, Wdh Also ucbSio!ce, w
gether with it's contents.
The fire originated in this shack
about 2 a. m, the cause nos having
been determined The shack burn
ed to the ground and these on the
scSne returned to their homes.
The shack was supported BY tim
bers the ends OF which were secured
in Schasffer Brothers wall and
unnoticed the flames crept through
and set fire to the interior of the
schasffer store. When discovered
tho second time the interior OF the
schaeffer suIldins was nasS 81
tlanes Ninge Rspuslican.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-01-19
FALLsBURG SCHOOL.

The Fallsburg Normal School will
open Monday. Jan. Sth. 1912. and
continue until the May examination.
Pupils may enter at any time, but
1t is better. of course. to enter at
the beginning OF the term and
thereby secure the advantages of
the full session. Tuition, s2O0 per
month. The course of study will
prepare you for county and state
examinations in Kentucky and West
Virginia.
Good hoard can be obtained in
private families at from $500 TO
$1,000 per month. II you expect
to enter next years examinations,
you will make no mistake to come
In and Join our classes Jan. Sth.
]. II. HKERs. Principal,
Fallsburg. Ky,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1912-01-19

The funeral OF Mr.. Alex, Lackey
was largely attended by friends and
relatives from other places Among
them were Mr. and Mrs u c. Corns
OF Heildelburg. KY, John G. Lackey
OF East liverpool, o.. Mr.. and Mrs.
John NJ Rice. Frankfort, Ky, Mrs,
b. + Thomas, Cincinnati. o., IL. G.
Burchett, Huntington; Mrs Mary
Brown, Miss Florence Brown. Alex.
Brown. Mrs,J II. Mcconnell, Mr.. aud
Mrs, A. j. Crowell, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
F. Gunnell. of Catlettsburg, and Mr..
and Mrs. James Rice. OF Burnaugh,