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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
LOCAL ITEMS

The Skowhegan Baseball club play
Colby End team at Fairyiew Park next
Saturday afternoon
A lodge of the Loyal Order of Moose
is to be instituted this evening in
Heselton Hall See ad
Miss Ethel S. Walton and her guest,
Mrs. W. b. Brown of Madison. spent
the day. yesterday, at the Washburn
farm in Canaan.
Mr., and Mrs. w H. Swain and sor
of Arlington, Mass, are here for Wis
it at the home of Mr.. SWANS sister,
Mrs. J. r. Philbrick.
Mr.. and Mrs, Clair Marston, Miss
Carolyn Brainard. F. f. Nolin and ].
S. Barker attended the Colby Bowdoin
game in Watervile, yesterday.
The Christian Endeavor Society at
the First Baptist church was led
Sunday evening in a very excellent
manner by Master Allie Thomson,
aged 10 years. The subject was ably
handled by Master Thomson.
DR. and Mrs. George Otis Smith ar
rived from Washington. d. c., Tues
day. Mrs. Smith is to remain for the
summer. but DIR. Smith will start on
his return to Washington, probably
tomorrow. Their family is expected
here next week and also Miss Louise
II. Coburn.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. NJ. T. Pool
er entertained the members of the
Afternoon Bridge club at her home.
There were five tables and prizes
were won by Mrs. David Stewart, Mrs.
E. E. McNeelie and Mrs. Robert Lord.
The first two gifts were handsome
pictures and the consolation gift was
box of candy. A tempting lunch
was served.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

est doubt" OF the uneonstitutionality
of the law forbidding the transmission
of elestricity out of the State. OF
course the opinion of SO high an au-
thority ought to settle it, but probably
the opinion of the Supreme court
would be more conclusive. The pro
lessor claimed for the Democratic ad-
ministration credit for reducing the
debt of the State. and to hear him a
visitor would almost think the admin
lstration was paying the debt out oil
it's own pocket instead OF taxing the
people therefor In the same way pre-
yious Republican administrations re
duced the debt. which was very large
after the war. but they never thoughi
of going to the colleges to brag about
it.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

Here comes the Maid of Athens"
with her big chicken story. but true
one II was on April 18th and goth,
put under three Plymouth Rock pull
let's, three clutches of eggs (same
breed) each clutch of IA eggs, making
AZ eggs, and from those | got 40 chicks
Two were infertile. Three years or
more ago ! put Is eggs under a big
Black Eagle hen and got l6 chicks.
Now. if chicken raisers would only be
a little more Watchful a few days be-
fore the chicks are due and not sprin-
kle but thoroughly wet the eggs to
moisten the feyer-parched skins,
there would be less dead chicks in the
shells The last two or three eggs
immersed in warm water five or six
times before they Matched. give them
an egg and bread diet for a week or
more Don't pinch the chicks because
eggs are high. for they will make
good returns in added strength and
growth
The eggs used for Matching were
of my own raising.
Respectfully,
LIZZIE NJ. KIMBALL.
Athens, Me-, Box Ii.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
Band Concert

Skowhegan Military Band will give
a series of concerts the coming sum
mer. The first one will be given
from the Skowhegan House veranda.
Thursday evening, May 30 at 7.3O p. m.
r. +. Washburn. leader.
Programme
Star Spangled Banner
Gortons. March Mutchler
Serenade, Dew of Evening, Losey
Alexander's Rag Time Band. Irving
Berlin
March, Napoleon's Last Charge, Ellis
Paul
SaXaphone Quartet Selected
Overture Laurendeau
Polish Dance II. Wieniawski
Waltz Olivette Myers
March Greeting to Bangor, r, b. Hall
America
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j. {. Perkins.

The death of ]. c. Perkins occurred
Tuesday at his home on the Norridge-
wock Road after an illness of long
duration. The deceased was during
his residence in this vicinity before
his health failed, a practicng vet
ernarian. Beside widow he Is sur
yiyed by brother and a sister. The
funeral was held this forenoon at his
late home. the services being conduct
ed by Rev. George Merriam of the
Bethany Baptist church. The deceas-
ed was a member of the l. O. o. F.
lodge. His age was 50 years
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Swine--R. T. Patten
Notice-Daniel Lewis
s10O0-Robert W Lord
Notice-W. T. Seekins
Flags-F. W. Bucknam
Pfanos-J N. e. l. j. Smith
Why Not-Skow. Trust CO
Boy Wanted-Ind.-Re Rep. Co
Summer Suits--Ira A. Norton
observation-disclosures II. Dunton
Automobile Coats--W. p. Ordway
Probate Notices-Nathan Fowler.
Amusement s-Skow Opera House.
Loyal Order of Moose. NJ. Porter
strawStraw Hats-Chas. F. Ward Co
commissioners Notice-Wm. II. Halves
Sealed Unit-Central Maine Power Co.
Satisfactory Business-Skow Saw. Bank
Mission Observation-Disclosures Furn Co.
Wanted-Shoe Workers Employment
Bureau
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Hoods
Sarsaparina

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures palencss, nervousness,
builds up the whole system.
Get II today In usual liquid form. OF
ehocolated tablets called Sarsatahss
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MIR. Pattangall's Consistency

1t would be absolutely absurd to
say that the Prohibitory Law has been
enforced since Governor Plaisted came
into office. W Y. Pattangalls poliu-
cal address of May 18th.
Then Mr.. Pattangall went on to say
that neither had the law been enforced
in any of the eighteen months pre-
yously
Comparison is evidently democratic
argument.
But Mr. Pattangall admits the truth.
Mr. Pattangall has maintained all
along that the law could not be en-
forced.
And yet at mass meeting some
months ago he told pitiful story Of
how a woman came to him and asked
him that a certain rum shop be closed;
that the woman was advised by an
other not to come to him because he
would do nothing; and, then, 10, MIR.
Pattangall, sitting in his office, in
structed his officers to see to it that
that rum shop was closed and, to quote
MIR. Pattangall himself. lit was closed
within twenty-four hours and the man
placed under bonds to keep out of the
business"
Furthermore, MIR. Pattangall said
that If fifty men in Waterville would
ask for the laws enforcement he
would enforce it."
Great is Mr.. Pattangal's consis-
tency!
The fact is, Mr. Pattangall and the
rest of his sympathizers are not IN
favor of the laws enforcement, and
never have been
And furthermore. it is a most UNI
fortunate circumstance for the State
of Maine to have as its prosecuting
officer man who deliberately works
f.r any laws repeal or any laws en-
forcement after that law has been re-
tanned in the Constitution by vote
of the people.
1t will prove mighty poor politics,
too.
The Attorney General intimated in
his May llth speech that the reason
the Prohibitory Law was not enforced
was because the officials were looking
for reelection Is that why Mr. Pat
tangall is so against the proposition of
enforcement? If it applies to one Of
fetal why not to others.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

Second hand autos for sale-Clyde
H. Smith.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

A capital H hero knows 1t when no.
body else does.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

Dear Theodore" is getting from
Dear Will" just what he rightly de
serves.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

Professor of democratic ways OF
evading laws. Is that 1t?
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

There are those who would like
nightly to see William Jennings
Bryon renominated. And there are
more people who would vote for him
now than ever voted for him before.
He has been the pioneer in most of
the progressive reform movements
that have been started in recent years.
He is not an unlikely compromise for
the democratic party.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

And the Attorney-Gene will b.
considered again next week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

And now the housewife begins work
on the graduation dress. Truely
time flies. So do the dollars.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

Professor Pattangall" is good!
VIII there never be an end to hign
er prices?"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

Maine now becomes the great Play
ground of the nation. And she never
looked fresher or richer. It's a great
old state, poorly governed, but great
in spite of it.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23

The threatened increase in the price
of milk will work hardship in many
homes. especially those in the large
cities and among the poorer classes
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
NORWICH TAXED IN MONTVILLE
Property Owned by Water Board Goes Into Grand List at $500 Valued Now Farmland Hearing on Injunc- ton This Morning.

From the fact that Norwich owns quite a little land in the town of Montville, 1t will be necessary to pay taxes in that town, the amount be- ing increased the past year, as the water board acquired much more property. For some time a number of acres have been owned there, hav- ing been bought when Stony brook ag- itation first came up several years ago and the increase has been for the res ervoir and pipe line.
 Corporation Counsel Banning has received word from the board of re- lief in Moutville, stating that the as Sessment on that land has been re- duced nearly half It was placed in the list by the assessors for $11,2?6. The board went before the board of relief and made a statement under oath regarding the property which they had secured, and gave them to understand that a substantial reduc- tiun was desired, it being determined that an appeal would be taken if such was not done. The notification is to the effect that the amount has been reduced to s5.500. and on this the city will pay the tax It is assessed as farm property. The reduction is sat ssfactOry to the board, though when the reservoir is completed and the title to the land all required and the reser vUlr in use, there will be much higher valuation, in all probability.
 Injunction Hearing Today.
 Before Judge Shumway in the su- perior court room here this morning at eleven o'clock there will be hear
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

ing on the application for temporary injunction against the water board as asked for by Attorney Comstock in behalf of Charles S. Johnson, who de- sires to have the board restrained from preventing the water in Stony brook from taking it's natural course, which would be done if the water is impoupdsd at Stony Brook reservoir and sent through the main to tie city.
 It is probable that only a few wit .nesses will be called at the hearing, and that the most of the time will be devoted to the arguments OF the mo- tion.
 Finishing Outside Work.
 Superintendent Corllery is getting along nicely on the work of thawing out the frozen pipes about the city, and a few more days will see all that is known of at the present time clear ed up.
 From the month of March is expect ed a large part of the increase in the reservoir for the year, but thus far the rainfall has been very light, and ofe-cuarter of the month is gone. Sev- eral hard rains at this time with the ground frozen as it is would cause Fairview reservoir to gain rapily, but every day without them weakens the belief that it will fill this year It will be necessary for it to gain stead fly at from two tc three inches a day to fill this season. Fairview remains at 103 inches down, there being a fine body of water there, which will be increased without doubt before much of a decrease sets in.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
INSURANCE AGENTS
 WILL GATHER HERE
First Anniversary of Superintendent Ames Taking Charge of Local Office.

After the usual custom of the Met ropolitan Insurance company, the agents of this district will come to- gether for an annual conference and review of the year. the date being set for next Friday. which is the first anniversary of Supt R. w Ames in charge of the Norwich office. The dis trict includes all of Connecticut east of the Connecticut river as well as part of Rhode Island, bringing fifty agents and representatives of the con- pany in all to the meeting which Is to be held at the Buckingham Memo rial, beginning at 10 in the morning and probably lasting until in the afternoon.
 From the home office there will be Supt of Agencies William F. Dobbins of New York and John F. Murray, supervisor of the ordinary department. It is also expected that First Vice President Frank o. Aver will attend. One of the particularly interesting 1 things for the agents comes in the reward of merit given to the five lead ing agents who will attend a special dinner at the Wauregan house with the head officers Who the fortunate | agents are will not be known until the | announcement is made at the meeting, as the period for competition is held open until the last minute.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
NORWICH HAS VIRTUALLY
 WON THE CHAMPIONSHIP.
Trimmed New London on Mystic Alleys Two Out of Three Games-Each Team Has Match With Mystic Next Weak.

By defeating the New London Elks at Mystic two put of three games on Friday evening, the Arcanum bowlers practically won the championship of the triangular league. Each of the teams has a match with Mystic, but noting Mystic's position, it is highly improbable that they can trim the To- calls three straight games, which would be necessary to even tie the Arcanum and New London teams, while the lat ter would also have to win their three games with Mystic.
 Friday night big scores prevailed af- ter the first game which New London took. The locals let out in the second game and poked up team total of 942 and went that 19 better in the third game, Six players got over 200 in singles, Potter, Crawford and lilly be- i ing close with PIP, 213 and 214 respec- lively. Five went over 500, lilly being high with 555. while Crawford was close with 546. Fox and Potter being tied at d7. The big team total of 2629 was secured by the locals
 The summary follows:
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

iefs have failed to apply the true E5rinciples of the science of divination.I The following letters arc published f-s evidence of Mir. Vances ability. MT Lafayette Redditt writes My Readingl received With the greatest amusement Rl reads as step by step you outlined my bliIs since Infancy. l have been some-I what interested along these lines forI fy sATs. but he'd no idea that such Priee-l less advice could be given. I must ad-' limit that you are indeed a very rema rI1- alIe man, and am glad you use your great gift to benefit your clients" { MT. Fred Walton writes: q did not expect such a splendid outline of my : life The scientific value of your Read i ings cannot be fully appreciated until one has hIs own Reading To consult you means success and haDpinesA." | Arrangements have been made to give Bulletin. but fl is especially requested that those who wish to avail themselves Aof this generous offer make application fat once. IT you wish a delineation of. VyouT own life, If you wish a true de- lGeription Of your characteristics, talents land opportunitieS. simply send your full ,nanne, the date. month and year of your birth (gtate whether MT., Mrs or Miss) and slEs copy the following verse in iyour own handwriting: t- | Tour power iA marvellous, | So people write,
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
Broadway Church Organization Con- sdered Confucianism and Work in China.

The Foreign Missionary society of Broadway Congrega tional church met on Friday afternoon when the topic was Confucianism and missionary work in China There was a paper by Miss Mary Aiken on Confucianism and letter from Mrs Gates in India was read by Miss Edith Young.
 X letter from Rev. NJ. Pye in China was read by Mrs. William C. Osgood, one f%om. Mrs. Eastman b~ Mrs. H. W. Gallup and one from MT. East man by Miss Lucy Leavens. The Pres ent Situation in China was the topic of a. taper read by Mrs. Edward Full CT.
 Tea was served by Mrs Will L. S:earns and Mrs. B. P. Bishop.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
WILL BE USED AS
 CHRIST CHURCH REcToRY
ssoI(N~ith Property at No. 1ts Wash ington Street Sold to c. N. SPaId- ing and Will be Occupied by Rev. R. R. Graham.

The Sturtevant house, No. 11s Wash inEtOr street, which was last occu- pied by A. F. Beckwith, has been sold to Charles H. Spalding of Brookline, Mass. This includes the property ad joining the houselot
 IL is understood that MT. Spalding is not to reside here, the purchase be- ing subject to a lease of the property to three years to Rev. R. R. Graham from the first of April Rev Mir. Gra- ham comes here to take up his duties as rector of Christ church on Easter.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
OBITUARY.
Milton p. Higgins.

Worcester, Mass, March S.-Milton r. Higgins. who Gesigned and built the first hydraulic plunger elevator ever constructed, died at his home to- night, aged 69. He was one of Wor- cester's most prominent citizens and was vice president of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
Threads of All Kinds

At 1c-White Blasting Thread, 2OO-yard
 spools, value 2c At 3c-White Bs sting Thread, 50O- yard
 spools, value 5c At 8c-White Blasting Thread 1.20O-
 yard spools value 10c. At 2c-shaker Silk Substitute, black
 and tolors, value SC. At -Linen-f1nish Button Thread
 black or white value 5c. At 4c-Sewing Silk. 10O-yard spools,
 black and colors, value Sc. At 2c-Merrick's Darning Cotton, black
 and colors, value Sc. At 2c-Black Darning Wool, with
 Needle-2c a card. value Sc.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
RAnortad Ec,d.un.

It is reported that a business man li'inz at the Falls was held up one evening recently with demand for his valuables. He gave up 17 cents, being all he had with him.. His friend in need claimed to have seen him cash a check but he put up the bluff that he had spent it. so nothing more vas secured.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
DIED.

kANE-In Norwich, March :, Michael . Kane. No 70 Central avenue Funeral from his iate residence on
 sunday afternoon al L15 o'clock.
 Services in St Marys caurch at 2 o'clock
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
Miscellaneous Articles

At 3c-Collar Supporters, at Sc a card, value 5c. At 3c-German Silver Thimbles, all
 sizes, value 5c. At 3c-Good Quality Lisle Elastic,
 white or black, H to 1ainch
 wide, at Sc yard. value SC. At 4c-White Pearl Buttons. 1 dozen
 on a card. 4c a card, for 1Oc. At 7c-White Pearl Buttons, small and large sizes, to "A buttons on a
 card, at 7c a card, value 1oc to
 2Oc
 At ec-Dress Shields. light weight, at
 9c pair, 3 for 25c At 1oc-Small, medium and large size
 Shears, value 19c. At tee-NickeI-plate Spool Holders
 will hold five spools and pin
 cushion, value 25c. l At 2ec-Self- sharpening Scissors, size S-inch, value soc.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

Under the direction of an expert fro mthe United States the Australian state of Victoria has spent s33,5O0,0O0 for irrigation.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
WANTED.

WANrED-on or about. March 20, a neat, experienced maid for general housework, without laundry, Write to n Town St, Norwich Town, giving name and address. mar9d
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09

W n o B. ] T though lay ing olai m to no spe- eial gift of supernatural powers. att t g m p t 8 to reveal t h ai lives of peo- pie through
 [ h c slender
 clue Of birth dates. The Il n deniabls
 accuracy of his delinea- tons leads one to sur m ise that h CT g tOfors
 pal m 1 g ts,
 prop h @ ts,
 ast Fologers, and seers Of 5fuara ha
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
Tapes and Laces

At 2o-white Cotton Tape. assorted
 width to a package, value SC. At 1oc-White Tape, 24-yard pieces,
 medium width, value 15c. At 10c-Taffeta Seam Binding, black,
 white and colors, value 15c At 3c-Flat Linen Corset Laces,
 yards long, value SC. At 5c-Black Flat Shoe Laces, F to a
 bunch, value 10c.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
Pins and Needles

At 1c--Common Pins, full count at 1c
 paper, value %. At 4c-Best American Pins. all sizes,
 value Sc. At 8c-Common Pins in boxes A
 pound in box, value 15c At 7o-English Pins, at 7c paper,
 value 1Od At 2c-Nickel-plated Safety Pins, at %
 a card, for SC. At 1c-Black Pins with jet heads, 1c a
 box. value 5c. At Sc-Pin Books, containing black or
 white pins, value sc. At 5c-Pin Cubes, black or colored
 pins, value Sc and 1Oc. At 1c-Hold-fa Darning Needle, 5
 Needles to a paper, value Sc. At 4e-Roberts' Gold-eyed Needles,
 value SC.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
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Norwich bulletin., 1912-03-09
Hose Supporters

Hose Supporters
 Lindsay Hose Supporters Infants at 1Oc, value 121zc. Chndren's at 1Oc, value 121ac. Misses at 121ac, value 15c. Womens at 15c, value 17e.
 c.M. c. Hose Supporters Infants, at 10c, value 121ac. Childrens at 12Ac value 15c. Misses at 15c value 1Sc. Women's at lie, value 20c At 1ec-Women's Pad Hose Sup
 porters, satin pad and lisle
 elastic, value 25c. At 39c-Women's Pad Hose Sup
 porters. satin pad and silk elas-
 tic, value soc.
Smyrna times., 1912-10-02

responsibility. He says he never once
referred a case to Town Council; that
when complaint of this or that
infraction of the law comes to him,
he directs the police to take cogni-
zance of it. We are glad to learn
this for we have no desire to do injus-
tice to the Alderman in any sense
whatever. If he directs the police
and they refuse to obey his orders
then it is Councils business to take a
hand and support the Alderman by
giving him a strong, energetic and
fearless police force who will do
their duty without fear or favor.
The citizens have right to protection
and since Council makes the town
laws and says the salaries of police
they should see that the Alderman 5
orders are respected in the matter OF
enforcing them.