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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

A Glenwood correspondents story
in the Bangor Commercial sounds a
little pipe-dreamish. 1t runs: AS
Mack CARL, a woodman employed by
A. v jenkins, was going to the camp
at dusk he heard a shrill scream over
his head and like a fash a dark body
alighted on his head and shoulders,
knocking him down into the deep snow
where a terrific combat ensued For
tunately Mr.. CARL had short hand
led axe with him, which he used to ad-
vantage while the catamount was bit
ing and scratching. At last Mr. CARL
was able to get a good blow on the an
mal's head, which caused 1t to let go
and Mr.. CARL scrambled back into the
road while the big cat, with a terrify-
ing YELL disappeared into the woods.
Bleeding and with his clothing torn to
shreds, Mr.. CARL reached camp in an
exhausted condition but thankful to
escape with his life from the desperate
encounter. BY accurate measurements
the next day it was over 20 feet be-
tween the tracks of the panther in the
light snow 1t has been many years
since catamount has been seen in
this vicinity and by many they were
thought to be a myth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Coming out every time you CONT ii
is the falling hair running that beauiia,
thick and wavy hair that you are SO
proud OF and treasure so much p?
You can stop the falling out and re
store those gray hairs to their naef4l
color Just as soon IS you begin to use
HAYS HAIR HEALTH Don't deisY
don run the risk OF losing a!iogether.
with thin, scraGely, gray hair yolr
beauty and youthful appearance.
Keep your hair natural colorcd, thick
and glossy. and you will always keep
your good looks. It is not dye.
90 and Soc q, Drus Stores or direct uaon
receipt Of price and icalcrs name. Send j =
trial bottle Phlo Hay Spec. Co. Newark NJ
G.R.FOGG AND SAMPSON Il AE0RE
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

The award of Lincoln medals by
nual meeting in Boston, for the heroic
rescue of animals disclosed some in
teresting deeds performed by friends
of the dumb beasts. One of the medals
went to r. Frank Waugh of Fox Is
lands, Thoroughfare, Maine, who push
ed his boat with pole a mile through
broken ice cakes in Penobscot bay to
the rescue of an angora kitten unable
to move, because its tail had been
frozen into the ice, The kitten is now
the pet of the fiance of Mr.. Waugh,
who was present at the society's meet
ing to receive the medal for him
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

A correspondent of the Rumford
Falls Times advances the plea for col
onies of swallows with the following
direction to those who find appeal in
the suggestion: Il took a ladder,
climbed up and nailed cleat about
two inches wide the length of the
barn. What is the result? | have a
row of nests the whole length of the
barn (75 feet) and hundreds of swal-
lows are Matched there every summer.
Now it takes lot of bugs and other
flying "varmints" to feed that multi
tude through the season. The conse-
quence is | have no striped bugs on
my vines. | have not seen a wormy
apple this winter. | think they great
~ diminish flies and many other in
sects. | don't think they relish potato
bugs, as l have plenty of them Orr
insect pests will be diminished by
millions and you don't need the sub
stitute for birds The trypetas and
codling moths will have to propagate
in some other fellows apples Swal-
lows are not much on singing, but
they are social little fellows, and their
family twittering makes usic for a
lonely man at milking time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
Asbestos SHINGLES,

Asbestos shingles are now being
manufaett In this country with sue
cess. and traGe has grown enorm-
c35.e. = rev g.. iucts are of the
ligl et- iP a. lrep~oof up to a
temperate o, TWO TIC, sand and
more degrees. Thcy are rFoof against
acids and weather and arr id to last
as long - concrete building will.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

A result of a library association or
ganized may years ago, when books,
magazines and papers were not so
low-priced and plentiful and places of
amusement were not so common, is
the highly ornamental structure just
turned over to the library trustees at
association was not long in making
itself felt and its work was soon
brought to the attention of the town
meeting. The matter was often dis
cussed yet nothing was done princi-
pally through fear of expense and in
creased taxation. In the meantime
the late Nathaniel Bartlett, one Of the
towns most public spirited citizens
died In his will he bequeathed $500
to buy a suitable lot on which to place
a library building and made Hon w.
B. Hall trustee Then Hon. Mr. Hall,
who had long been extremely interest
ed IN the young people problem, made
representations of the need TO An
drew Carnegie, who agreed to give
$4,000 for building on the usual
conditions that lot be provided and
a certain minimum sum should be an
nually given for maintenance. With
this offer, Hon. Mr.. Hall went to the
town meeting and principally upon his
plea it was about unanimously voted
to accept the offers of the lot and
building The building is of red prim-
ed brick with mode stone trimmings.
1t is of the bungalow type, with large
windows and great gothic door led up
to by wide steps Its position is
somewhat elevated and being on a
high basement, its appearance is very
slightly and pleasing. Inside it is
most convenient and attractive
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

There died in Chicago the other day
a man Of whom 1t is said that he knew
the intimate history Of every import,
ant family in the city Some members
Of some of the important families must
be mighty glad that he died-Savan-
nah News
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

The Boston Herald remarks upon
the fact that Maine beats Massachu-
sets in the matter of celebrating the
Booth anniversary of settlements on
its coast. In 1904 was the celebration
of the ST. Croix island; that at Pop
ham in 1907, and now the plans for
Castine, while the Booth anniversary
of Plymouth does not come for eight
years. The Plymouth settlement was
of more Importance than all those in
Maine for that was permanent, while
the Maine ones lasted but year or
SO. The fact that the Maine settle
ments were failures does not detract
any from the sentiment connected
with them, nor the historical import
ance. Probably the fact that all the
territory east of the Kennebec was
claimed by France in the early days
is the reason why historians have
failed to emphasize the early history
of Maine.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Tie Japanese have novel wa OF
keeping FISH fresh TOT use. You go in
t. the restaurant and pick ont your
own fish il the tank. If there is more
fish than yeu want the chef cuts Of a
piece to fl ard returns the rest to the
tank to swim about till wanted.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Compound has done
for me. For twoyears
] suffered. The doc
tor said | had a tumor
and the only remedy
WAS tn e surgeon s
knife. My mother
bought me Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegeta-
BILE Compound, and
today | am a well and
healthy woman. For
m on tn 8 ! suffered
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

1t is reported that an order of 1000
dozen pairs of shoes, shipped by the B.
F. Spinney Shoe Co. of Norway, to
western customers and several cases
of sample shoes by the same firm for
the English market were destroyed in
the recent train wreck at North Var
mouth.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

The old-fashioned sleigh in which
Isaac A. Hanson of Gorham is seen
riding on nearly every pleasant day
is 100 years old. Nearly half a CEN
fury ago Mr.. Hansons father, Charles
Hanson, purchased the sleigh of the
late Sewall Elder, WHO many years be-
fore had procured it from the late Da-
yid Elder also of Gorham. The Han
sons have for many years used this
sleigh in breaking colts and Isaac
Hanson says he has never known of
its being overturned
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
How Cold Causes Kidney Disease

Partly by driving blood rom the sur
face and congesting the kidneys. and
partly by throwing too II ch work up
an them Foley Kidney Pills strength
N the kidneys, give tone ~ the urinary
organs and restore the 7rmal action
~ the bladder. They are tonic in
action. quick in results. Try them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Il. q Collins Postmaster. HarneEat
y J. was troubled with severe Ia
grippe cough He says Il would he
completely exhausted after each III u
violent coughing. | bought a bottle y
FoIey's Honey and Tar Compound and
before l had taken it an the coughing
spells Lad entirely ceased. II can't he
heal
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

The house of Mrs. c. Z. Perkins of
Kennebunkport was set on fire by an
electric car recently, when the car ran
off the tracks, making electric con
nection with the house. Only prompt
action saved a disastrous fire
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

When you have rheumatism in your
foot or instep apply Chamberlain 5
Liniment and you will get quick re
lief. Ii costs but quarter. Why SUI
fer? For sale by G. r. Fogg.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
n4ckACHr ALMOST UNBEATABLE.

Is an almost certain result # kidney
trouble = Toomey SOC l.. Olive ST
Bloomington, III. says I suffered
Wifb baekache and pains IN my kidneys
which W"re almost unbearabie gaSe
Foley Kidney PINS a good rial and
theE done wonders for m, Today |
- #tl Ia- s work ID aet To-
tn effects
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

There's room at the top because
somebody is always coming down.
When poverty comes in at the door
it never stops to wipe its feet
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
Cold, LaGrippe, Then Pneumonia

4 Cold, LaGrippe, Then Pneumonia
Is too often the fatal sequence, and
coughs that hang on weaken the system
and lower the vital resistance. Foley
Honey and Tar Compound is a reliable
medicine that stops the cough promptly
by healing the cause; soothes the In
famed air passages, and checks the
cold. Keep always on hand. Refuse
substituted
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Inspection Friday, of the ruins of
the Demerritt buildings at Silvers
Mills, Dexter, disclosed the fact that
every one of the 10 head of cattle
which persisted in the fire of Thurs
day morning were killed instantly by
electricity. Every animal lay as
though asleep with absolutely no
trace of a struggle as would have been
the case had they burned to death
1t was plain to those who made the
examination that the bolt of lightning
killed the ANIMALS as they lay asleep
in the tie-up The loss including
buildings, hay, grain, tools. cattle and
household effects, is estimated at &c.
600 insurance is $4,000
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
Awake Nights

Children were intended to sleep
nights When they are wakeful and
fretful, 1t is time to worry. Kiekapoo
Worm Killer THE delicious candy
tablets) is great medicine for chi
dren. II cleans the system OF rois =
Gus substances which cause alee ole-5-
ness. 1t removes acids which i'm
poversh the blood; II tones u all OF
the functions 1t makes strons saal-
thy children.
Price. Csc; sold by druggist :,
where and by
G. II. FOGG, Sk0whegan, Ne.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

The most common cause of insom-
MIA is disorders of the stomach
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets correct these disorders and enable
you to sleep For sale by e. r. FOgg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
State of Maine
PUBLIC NOTICE.

In conformity with the provisions of
.actions 36 to SO of Chapter 32, of the
pavised Statutes of Maine, and upon
the petition of five or more citizens of
tho state, and deeming II for the best
interest of the state, the Commissioners
nf Inland Fisheries and Game. after due
,otice to all persons interested in the
subject matter of said petition. and
public hearing thereon in the locality
10 be affected. and deeming 1t neces-
sary and proper for the protection
and preservation of the inland fish of
the state. hereby adopt the following
needful Rules and Regulations relating
10 the times and places in which and
the circumstances under which inland
fish may be taken in the waters of
Helen pond, called, situat ed in Black
Brook and in Pierce Pond townships.
so-called, and in High pond, so-called.
situated in said Pierce Pond township.
or in Fish pond, so-called, situated in
said Black Brook township, all in the
county of Somerset.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section l. 1t shall be unlawful for
any person to fish for, take. catch or
kill any kind of fish at any time eX
HPDI Ill lIt way VI dHS tiuS
with artificial flies. or fly fishing. So
called, in Helen pond, so-called, situat-
ed in Black Brook and in Pierce Pond
Townships so-called. or in High pond,
so-called, situated in said Pierce Pond
township or m Fish pond: so-called,
situated In said Black Brook Township,
all in the county of Somerset.
Section 2. 1t shall also be unlawful
for any person to take, catch or kill in
any one day more than five pounds of
fish in all from either of said ponds. 1t
shall also be unlawful for any person
10 have in possession in any one day
more than five pounds of fish in all
taken from either of said ponds.
Section 8. These regulations shall
take effect March LIST, A. D., 1912, and
remain in force for period of two
years.
Dated this 23d day of February. y. D.
1912.
J. S. p. II. WILSON, Chairman
BLAINE S. VILES,
F. E. MACE.
Com. of Inland Fisheries and Game.
avg
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Bilious Feel heavy after dinner
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion sallow2 Liver needs waking
up Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. rs cents at any drug store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Many g child is called dull and stupid
when the whole trouble is due to lazy
liver. We firmly believe your own doc.
tor will tell you that an oc,ss onal dose
ofAyer's Pills, sugar-coated, VII. DO such
children q great deal OF good. Az him.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
WILLIAMS KIDNEY PILLS

ten and caused trouble with your kid
neys and bladder? Have you pains in
loins, side, back and bladder? Have you
a fiabby appeara nee of the face. and I'M
der the eyes? \ frequent desire to pass
urine? II so, Williams Kidney Pills will
cure you-Druggist, Price Soc
WILLIAMS MFG. CO.. Props: Cleveland. Ohio
sold by w Buchanan and @ r. -'oRR
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
SAVED FROM
AN OPERATION
How Mrs. Reed of Peoria, ILL.,,
Escaped The Sur
geon's Knife.

Peoria, HI wish to let every one
know whatLydia E. Pinkham sVegetable
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Don't think that piles can't be cured.
thousands of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doan's Ointment. so cents at
any drug st ore.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Men like cattle follow him who
leads-Byron.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Assistant Adjutant General John F.
Lamb of Livermore Falls, Chief of
Staff James l.. Merrick of Waterville,
and aides-de-camp, Gen. Charles E.
Wing of Wayne, and Barnett Fuller of
Auburn, were in conference, with Gen.
Edwin C. Riley, department command
er of the State of Maine, G. A r., at
Augusta, Feb. 81, in regard to the
place for holding the next G. A. R. en-
campment. The members of staff were
guests at dinner at the Augusta House
of Gen. Riley and the afternoon was
passed in discussion of the place of
holding the annual meeting and other
AS several of the members of the coun-
Gil of administration were unable to
be present on this occasion, it was de-
cided by Gen. Riley to call a meeting
of the council of administration for a
later date, and at that time the place
of holding the next state encampment
will undoubtedly be decided.
Whether or not the pupils of Port
land high school have sufficiently
nourished food at recess time is a
question that is often brought up by
the parents, says the Press of that
city. A glance at the contents of the
lunch counter would, however, remove
every doubt and give instant satisfac-
ton upon this question, for there is
abundant wholesome food to satisfy
the most exacting appetite. Ham sand
wiches, hot frankfurts ,custards, cream
and squash pies, crackers, crullers, al
mond chocolate, severla kinds of milk
chocolate milk for sale by the glass,
sailed. nuts, ice cream sandwiches
once week. and in warm weather
much oftener, are provided, leaving
the pupils plenty of opportunity for
selection. 1t is a great advantage, too,
to have the food for sale in the school
house, and to prevent the necessity Of
going out to the stores. 1t is also pos
sible to offer it at reduced rates.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

Farmers mechanics, railroaders. la
borers,rely on on DR.. Thomas. Eclectic
OIL. Takes the sting out of cuts burns
or bruises at once. Pain cannot stay
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
Here and There in Maine

Edward F. Beals of Auburn, over so
years of age. Is known in every part
of Maine where railroads thrive
Twelve years ago he was appointed
inspector of street crossing gates,
over the entire NJ. c. r. Il. system.
and still holds that position. Mr.
Beals was born in the town of Win
throp in 1882, but at an early age
showed a great aptitude for mechanics
While yet very young man he went
to Massachusetts and learned the
trade of machinist in Essex machine
shop, now known as the Everett mill
There he remained a few years and
then went to Lowell, where he was en-
ployed at his trade for the next fc--
years. In 165, Mr. Beals came back
to Maine and entered the shop of the
Portland & kennebec railroad as a
machinist whose work was to repair
locomotives. During this time he was
stationed in Augusta and there he re-
NAMED until 1878 when he was trans
ferred to the railroad shops in Au-
burn. From the machine shops he was
promoted to the position of inspector.
The duties .of the place take him from
Portland to Passadumkeag, Ellsworth
Belfast, Rockland, Dover, Norridge-
wock, Madison, Mechanic Falls, North
Conway and all intermediate points
Mr. Beals has been on the pay roll of
the company since 1865, and for the
last % years has had no vacation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07

John A. Mcdonald of Augusta with
Mr. Bouchere of Waterville has per-
fected a hose-hydrant coupling which
is believed to be one of the most inn
portant fire apparatus inventions in
recent years Fire department officials
throughout New England have grant
ed generous commentator and sup
port Lewiston fire commissioners,
this week, were outspoken in their APP
prevail of the new departure, declar-
ing it long-felt need. Mr.. Melon
aids friends,A who know of his two
years earnest work upon this inven-
ton, are highly gratified by the now
assured success of the venture. The
inventor brought a model into the
Journal office, Friday, to explain its
workings The bell face OF the coup
ling carries a cam to lift the clutches
which carry the hose in action. II
could be firmly attached or unlocked
in a second, though capacity of with
standing $50 pounds pressure is guar
anteed. 1t has been proved literally
impossible to secure cross threading
at any angle To a layman like the
Journal man the invention certainly
showed all the labels of one of those
few commercially successful creations
appearing at long intervals. Mr.. Nc
Donald would like to hold the whole
industry in Augusta but fears circum-
stances will force him to seek manu-
featuring facilities elsewhere. Only
one establishment in Maine today
could turn them out satisfactorily
that of a Portland firm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-03-07
ASSETS DEC. 81. 1911.

DINSMORE & BICKFORD, Agents.
Skowhegsn, Maine. 3w9
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-14
HOLLER AGAIN.

1t pays to make holler when 20,
have a holler coming. The only
trouble is that we don't get toge-
Their and holler enough. Since the
Whitefish Commercial Association
began to investigate into the mat
ter of taxes assessed up against the
land and property in this city as
compared to land outside, the coun-
ty assessor and the county commits
sioners have had their eyes opened
wider than ever, and when the as
sessment is made this year it will
be on more equitable basis. This
is only sample of the good that
can be done by an association when
they get down to business. Let the
good work go on.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-03-14
THE COMING QUESTION.

During the past three weeks there
has appeared in the columns of this
paper articles continued from week
to week, entitled, " Taxation of Idle
Land" the product of the pen OF
Geo. w. Avery, well-known and
prominent citizen of this city, who
is always active in public affairs.
Mr.. Avery has been a resident of
this valley for the past Is years, in
which he has seen it grow from its
Infancy to what it now is. He has
made a special study of conditions
during its growth, and for his own
personal satisfaction he has conduct
ed many investigations at his own
expense, and we can say that with
out doubt he is the best versed
man on the land and tax question
in the county today.
Mr.. Avery is inculcated with some
of the Henry George ideas on the
tax question, and it certainly does
appear that with Canada having tax
laws embodying what is known as
the single tax, that Montana land
will soon go begging for settlers. AS
many as fifteen families have gone
from this city to Canada in the last
three years. This ought to be suf-
ficient evidence to show that some
method will have to be adopted
before long to keep the settler at
home. Mr.. Avery's articles are be-
ing read with interest by all the
readers of the Pilot, and they are
waking the people up to a live is
sue and matter of grave Importance
that will sooner or later have to be
taken up and dealt with by them
in an official way
The single tax has a good many
virtues, but in its radical form it is
doubtful if it would be benefit in
timber country like this. The
companies who hold the timber land
for future cutting would go broke in
a short time if they were taxed ac-
cording to the land they owned. 1t
would be impossible for them to saw
all the timber at once and sell it
to settlers. Where the land is all
prairie it seems that the plan is a
good one. but to make things
equitable, timber would have to be
considered a product of the soil the
same as a crop and go untaxed.