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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
METHODIST CAMP MEET
ING At n. ANSON
Has Fine List of Speakers for Meetings
Beginning Aug. 16.

North Arson campmeeting will open.
Friday. Aug 1G. with a reunion ser
vice conducted by Rev. A. ]. Beteher
of Madison and continue over two
Sabbaths, closing on the evening of the
18th. The campmeeting trustees have
asked Rev + 4 Leitch, pastor of the
High Street Methodist church, Auburn,
to have charge Of the meetings. DR.
Leitch needs no Introduction to North
Anson campmeeting, having been one
of the prominent workers and speakers
there for the past eight years.
Rev. 4 J. Betcher will have charge
of the singing. The district superin-
tendent, Rev. J. II. Frost will be on
hand part Of the time TO give the meet
ings a lift with his splendid personal
ity
Such prominent speakers as DR.. Ber-
ry; Or. Henry clay Turner the pastor
at Wateryille; Rev. H. G. McGlauilin
pastor of the Methodist church Skow-
heean: Rev. A. Z. Roberts, North An
son: Rey. r.. \. Rich Fairfield Rev. T
b. HIATT. Bingham; Rev. II. /. Nichols
Hallowel; Miss Frances Adams, So
Ion: Miss Bessie Crowell, South Port
land, returned missionary from In
dia; Miss Agnes Vose, Madison dea-
coness.
The program under way suggests
several eyeuing meetings with the il
Illustrated addresses on The Life of
Christ" by Rev r. A. Rich An after
noon with the W. c. T. IT,, the county
president. Mrs Nettie Paddock Of
Skowhegan, presiding. Epworth League
day on Aug. %, in charge of Rev. Il.
G. McGlauniu. Boy Scouts day, Satur-
day, Aug. "A. Childrens day, Thurs
day, Aug. 90. Sabbath, Aug. Is, will be
Temperance and Prohibition day.
Sunday. Aug. -, will be a great day.
The morning service will be devoted TO
Our Mothers, the Women That Are. -
The afternoon service at go, Our
Fathers, the Men That Ought to BE. -
In these services it is expected that
the vested choir of the Methodist
church of Skowheean will sing Miss
Alice Spear of Madison will render
violin solos and Merrill +. Leitch will
render cornet solos and assist with
the music
Friday evening Aug. 16, reunion;
Saturday, H. conservation; Sunday, Is,
Temperance and Prohibitions; Monday.
10, Holiness; Heart Purity; Tuesday,
20, Missionary; Wednesday, p, w. c.
T. t.; Thursday, %, Children's day;
Friday, %, Epworth League; Saturday,
"a, Boy Scouts; Sunday, 25, Mothers
and Fathers Sabbath
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
THE 4TH MAINE BATTERY
ASSOCIATION
Ihirticth Annual Reunion Will be
Held Here Tomorrow. An Import
ant anniversary.

Members of the 4th Maine Battery
Association will gather in Skowhegan
tomorrow to attend the Goth annual
reunion of the association. 1t will be
the event of the 50th anniversary Of
the battle of Cedar Mountain, in which
the battery played an important part.
1t is expected that Lieut.. II. F. Eaton
viii be present.
Since the last reunion at Togus,
nine deaths have been reported to the
secretary. Those who have passed
away are: d. O. Dearborn, Silas Per
ham, George w. McKenney. Tanner
lane Billings, Riley Noble, Andrew A.
Lakin E. NJ. Dearborn, Hannibal II.
Powers and George Brick.
The meeting here tomorrow will last
during the day with a campfire in the
evening, and there will be speeches
and music. Dinner and supper will be
served in G. A r. hall by the ladies
Of the Relief Corps.
F. NJ, Mills and Mark Harville are
the only two real members living in
skowhegan at the present time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
ROOSEVELT AND
JOHNSON
Are Nominated by the
Progressives
BY AcclamatiOn. Adopt Declarations
of Principles and Adjourn.

Singing Onward, Christian Sold
il S" and The Battle Hymn of the
Republic" the delegates to the first Ma
tional convention of the new party
last night, acclaimed Col. Roosevelt
of New York as their candidate for
President, and Coy Hiram W. John
sen of California their choice for Vice
President.
Marking a new departure in the pro
ceedings of national conventions, the
two candidates were Immediately i'll
formally notified of their nomination
and in the midst of cheers, appeared
before the delegates to voice their ac-
ceptance and to pledge their best eff
forts to the coming campaign.
For several long hours during the
afternoon and early evening, the big
throng in the Coliseum had listened
to a flow or oratory in nominating
and seconding speeches in which the
nominant note expressed was the be
lief victory would come to the new
party in the November election
The party formally christened itself
The Progressive party" leaving out
the prefix National by which it has
heretofore been known, but provision
was made for their recognition of
real" Progressive in any of the states,
no matter by what name they should
be called because of state laws. The
convention adjourned at 7.34 P. NJ,
with the delegates singing The DoX-
ology.' During the three days it was
in session, not a single roll call, or
ballot was taken. There was not a
voice of opposition to either Col
Roosevelt or Gov. johnson.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
EXCELLENT FIELD DAY EXERCISES At
LAKEWOOD TUESDAY LAST
The Event Planned by Those Interested in the
SkOwhegan-Athens Railway Project

There WAS large nuu,har ia ~
tendance Al the Field Ds. exercise
held Tuesday a. Lakewood br fhos.
interested in the skoWheean-AthenI
Railroad project The invitation wa,
extended nv the members Of Afhen,
Grange to residents in the yjc.nfti
of the proposed route and also 10 -b,
members of neiehboring Oranges.
Although some OF the prominonr
citizens OF the state thai were *
pected to be there were ur Die 70 b.
present there was eaodiv numleI
of enthusiastic speech makers. who
gave forth excellent remarks favor.
ing the building O. rto ~a-1 ~ -
forenoon the speakers were given an
opportunity TO 20 over The preposa.
route two autos being placed az rH,
disposal of the gentlemen.
The large gathering of meg ana
women representative Of the res5
dents of Wesserrunseft VALLEY wer
called ia order abont 30 by Samue
z Emerson who onened The brogran
of addresses with a few words Of W!
come Willis G. Hobart. a prominen
Granger in this section of the count,
was then apDointed chairman and be
spoke of the talents of the gentlemen
who with himself occnnfad the STAG.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
SOMERSET COUNTY PRISONERS ATTEMPT
To ESCAPE FROM SKOWHEGAN JAIL
Prevented by Sheriff Mooers and Deputy Charles
Chute---Men Had Become Desperate

son stood by with club Waiter
Campbell of Goruvllle. Fred Terrio and
Thomas Frye Of Oldtown being the
other three accomplices That the
men were in a desperate condition
and determined TO get rid of any on
who attempted to frusuate them in
rheir plans, was proven by 1he finding
Of a window weight under the cage.
and also a chair round. which with
The addition OF a large iron nut screw
I'd upon one end. made a very tormi-
dable weapon. IL is believed thar the
saws We're supplied by a woman
The men vii he taken before The
lraud jury al its uext session on the
charge of attempted jal breaking.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
A CONTINUANCE Of THE ASSEMBLY At
GOOD WILL FARM
Entertaining and Instructive Programs -Enthu-
siastic Sports and Rare Concerts

generations. A large audience gath
cred for this service.
The numbers on the grounds in
creased after midday and in the af-
ternoon service a yet larger gathering
listened to a forceful sermon by Rev.
Henry E. Dunnack of Augusta on
The Irretrievable Past"
The banner attendance, however,
gathered in the evening. This was
a service of song with a number of
testimonials bearing upon the good
influences of the assembly spoken by
various men of various ages. G. w.
Hinckley expressed his qualification
at the interest manifested by the i'm
mediate community in the assembly
and thanked the hearers from nearby
farms warmly for their attendance
and support.
The two popular courses on leader
ship, the one by John r. Boardman of
New York City and the other by
Rev. Franklin Matthews of Scotch
Plains, y. J., We're continued, Monday
morning At 1880, Ralph d. Paine,
the popular writer of boys stories,
and author of many grand tales of the
sea, told the boys some of his expert
ences as war correspondent in the
Spanish War and other unwritten
tales, that held them breathless till
the skein of the yarns stretched out
to a happy ending in the proximity
of the dinner bell.
At 1.30 o'clock, the cornerstone
the new boys cottage was laid. Scrip
ture reading was by Rev. |. B. Mower
of Wateryille, and prayer by Rev.
Franklin Matthews. The address re-
lating to the growth of the building
fund was delivered by John R. Board
man. Several songs were sung and
the box sealed under the direction Of
A. L. Prescott of New York City.
The visitors team got back at the
Good Will nine, Monday afternoon, de-
feating them to score of 10 to3.
Tuesday morning at 1890, John R
Boardman of New York City, we'll
known authority on rural conditions
spoke on The Call of the Country
MIR. Boardman believes the country of
fers great opportunities for the young
men and that within the coming gen.
Grafton men of keen minds will turn
to the farm and other country voca-
tions for their living as well as thei"
fame. In the afternoon, the Skowhe-
gan baseball team won out in game
with a Good VIII team by a score of
l6 to 13. In the evening Raymond
Hayens of Providence, r. l., gave a
piano concert which was little short
of phenomenal, the young performer
being barely 20 years of age.
Yesterday forenoon programs was
continued with an address by Frank
lin d. Elmer, who spoke on Sunday
School Work" His topic was very
broad and he took up some of the
things he had worked out for the good
of the Sunday schools.
After today this assembly has three
more good days before its completion.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
MORE PLANS GOING INTO
EFFECT FOR FAIR
Which is to he Given Here, August 2S.
20, 30, and 81, by the Members OF
the Somerset Central Agricultural
Society.

Plans are being perfected for the
fair to be held the last four days of
August under the auspices of the
Somerset Central Agricultural So
ciety. At meeting held last Satur-
day evening, it was voted to have a
flying machine or Friday and Satur-
day of the fair days, if satisfactory
arrangements can be made with Cap
tain Baldwin, who is to be at the Ban
gor fair, Wednesday and Thursday OF
the same week.
1t was voted to increase the appro-
priation for baseball from $l50 to
5000, for games to be played during
the progress of the attractions of the
event
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
THE POMONA MEETING
At EAST MADISON
Address of Welcome Was Given by
Bert w. Paul, Master OF Fast Madi-
son Grange.

There proved to be a large attend
ance at this session from the sur
rounding subordinate Oranges. The
Master, Lecturer, Steward, Asst
Steward, Secretary, Gatekeeper, Flora
and Lady Asst. Steward were the Off
GERS present.
Bert. w. Paul, Master of East Madi-
son Grange gave the welcome address
and G. H. Foster, Lecturer Of the
Pomona responded to the welcome.
The first topic for discussion: Re
solved that successful farming calls
for more intellect than any other
business" speakers, L. c. Jewett
Bert w. Paul, T. d. Salley, NJ. G Jew
EFT, s. F. Emerson, c. B. White, Geo
Kicker, C. NJ. Gallup, G. H. Foster,
B. p Barker F. A. Dinsmore A. W
Reed.
The second topic: (Which causes
the greater contention in the home,
tobacco or poor cooking" speakers,
s. F. Emerson, Mrs. F. A. Dinsmore,
Mrs Addie c. Beal, L. F. Boardman,
T. D. Salley, G. H. Foster, Mrs. Mel
lie Emerson, Mrs. Susie Reed, L, G..
Jewett, NJ. c. Jewett, H. B. Ellis.
There was a lively discussion and
at the close of the meeting, many of
those present went to Lakewood to
attend the Skowhegan-Athens Rail
way Field Day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

continuance of the entertaining
ord instructive meeting at Good viii
Assembly have been attended by en-
bnsiastic audiences. The assembly
oneped July 30 and is to continue
through to August 18th. Following
Tuesday and Wednesdays program,
ot 1890 am. Thursday, DR.. Will
bpr F. Crafts of Washington, D. c.,
gaye an address in Moody hall, Good
Will Farm, on THE Five Essentials
IN True Manliness." On account of
the heavy downfall of rain the audi
once was not as large as it otherwise
would have been, yet there were a
goodIv number present and the ad-
dress was not only a fine guide to
Young men and boys but a help to
the leaders of the boys present.
Thursday afternoon saw no athlet-
ifs on account of the rain.
In the evening a delightful concert
Vas given by Don Morrison, violinst
ef Skowhegan, assisted by Miss Mar
eery Morrison, pianist, and Miss Eve
I'm Scott of Madison, soprano soloist
course on The Psychology OF
leadership" conducted by John r.
Eoardman of New York, is being fol-
lowed with deep interest. This course
is given each week day morning at 8
o'clock. A similar course, designed
particularly for women, is being Civ
on bv Rev. Franklin Matthews of
Scotch Plains, n. ]. Both courses will
he continued till the close of the as
sembly.
Friday morning, at 1890, E. NJ. Rob
inson of New York. international Sec
retary of boys work, we'll known to
assembly audiences, spoke to the old
er boys He spoke on no given sub
iect Mr.. Robinson does not need a
subject when talking to older boys.
For him to stand before them and tell
them some of the things in his heart
is sufficient for wonderful address.
The theme of this mornings talk
however, was the growth of older boy
hood into young manhood.
Three games of baseball were play
ad Friday afternoon. Two games be-
tween the Boy Scout team and the
Good Will Junior nine, resulted in
scores of 1876 and 1914, in favor of the
Scouts. These games were played on
the diamond in the Good Will Pines.
A game between the regular Good Will
team and the visitors team ended with
the score standing 1876, in favor of
Good Will
On account of heavy rains eXer-
cises were postponed for all day, Sat
urday, at the Good Will Assembly.
The Havens concert scheduled for
the evening was put over until Tues
day evening.
Rev. Franklin Matthews of Scotch
Plains, n. j., Sunday morning, preach
ed a remarkable sermon of Faith. .
He referred to the wonderful faith of
Daniel and made a passionate plea
for the faith of the strong men of old
days in the hearts of men of coming
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

sent from Senator 5t nsoa. senator
Gardner Lien. +. 4. Bsr.e.qh. and
GOV Plaisted.
Jhe Athens Drum r., ps were in at
Tendance and folIoQ.r. sfr. Eat9p's
remarks. the corp pIa.ed q selection
After mis- Hon. william r. HaiDes
VAS csl..d upop and he spoke Of the
asvele-,mert along ar. -csItura1 ines
Of A~96s,ook County lie gave much
croq.. 70 IL Somerse- railroad for
fbe jnp-oyine Of tfe resources af the
country through which f- masses and
also touched Ynog Tho sgb3ac. Of i'm
p-oqamaa. - rra tt,hvax. Befora
-. l,s.a ~ usfras avnresse5 him
self fealioerv rlaardfrq t54 rark
done - 49, --sa. l.Fsf. ~ ur
Fa,oa
1obn r Holman ESQ ~ 3.6ans
said f6a valuation ae Att4as nraa4rtv
and rs nongra+too were Ga.+ ~ tho
decline and ,ha- tha naa,-. .4ero
..a-a hound ~ tss.g o. ra.9--ss
r : uers=f r.o W. 1.,... ,.ro,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
Nye-WeHwOrth.

Sunday evening at about $50, Ray
A Nye of Skowhegan and Carrie
Wentworth of Clinton, were married
at the Bethany Baptist parsonage by
hey. George Merriam, the single
ring ceremony being employed.
The newly married couple are to
reside in Concord, Me, where the
Groom has purchased a farm.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

The country really seems to be set
tied and fixed in the convention habit.
If you want to see a project boom
ed select a strong contrary person to
lay it before and then proceed to give
perfectly good reasons why il
shouldn't be favored,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
VOTE FOR ". &. LORD.

hereby announce my candidacy Tor
more business in 1912. subject TO your
patronage and influence.
MY PLATFORM: The Purost and
Fest Drugs ard Chemicals that hard
cash. will buy. The best of everything
in my line-Heapine measure Full
weight. Prompt attention. Right
prices, a Square deal. Won't You Join
hands with ne on this platform and
help me make 1912 a banner year?
W G LORD
3w30
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

A. E. Bisson and his daughter, Miss
Chantel, have been visiting in Lewis
ton this week, Miss Chantel purposing
to remain for longer visit than her
father.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
Band Concert at Lakewood.

There will be a grand operate con-
cert at Lakewood, Sunday, August H.
at > p. m. The Lakewood band as
sisted by Master Victor Robbins, cor
net soloist, and Mr. Theodore Muir
ply, saxophone soloist, will render
the following program;
PART
end Reg't Conn. y. G." March
D. w. Reeves
Selection pink Lady
Ivan Caryll
Ca) The Sextette from Lucia
(b) Fiddle up" Donizetti
Selection "Burgomaster'
Luders
Cornet solo Selected
Request Number
Master Victor Robbins
PART II
March Flag of Victory"
Won Blon
Selection "Robinhood'
De kONen
Saxophone solo selected"
Mr.. Theodore Murphy
Descriptive piece, "a Hunting Scene
Bucalossi
Concert Waltz "Serenade'
Victor Herbert
Finale "Remicks Hits No 12'
Lampe
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

Our town is really improving; Va
ter street is being repaired and j.
will be one of the most important
Improvements made this year by
Street Commissioner E. L. Ford, as
without doubt this was in the worst
condition of any OF our principle
streets.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

How many could be made happy
with the blessings which are reckless
~ thrown away,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

John L. TAYLOR, delegate to the Chi
ago convention departed from here
or hat place }ast Friday
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

East Leayitt St is in a more proper
Gus looking condition than it was a
month ago, there being ample need
of improvement then and still more
cleaning could be done at good ad-
vantage
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

If people in town must keep PIGS
and hens, keep your hens on your Own
ground and keep your PIC pens neater
than some are at present or it will
be a case for the health officer to
look after. In Bar Harbor they have
made new rules this summer restrict
ing the keeping of pigs and fowl III
the village, according to the Boston
Globe as follows:
Bar Harbor, Ne July is. A neW
set of health ordinances approved
by Justice Arno W. King of the Su-
preme court went into effect today for
Bar Harbor. They restrict the keep
ing of pigs, hens. ducks and geese
in the village and the regulation Of
the milk supply and the hours of the
public dump.
If we are careful about keeping our
COWS, pigs and fowl in neat con-
dition, so that no unpleasant odor
goes from their pens, we arc good
neighbors, otherwise our neighbors
will wish they were not our neigh
bors, where houses are near together,
there is need of being very particular.
so be sure and look right after this
matter, If you have not already done
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

There's this about n lazy person
YOU always know what he isn't going
to do.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

The roads in our cemeteries are be
ing thoroughly cleaned up and the
Improvement should be appreciated.
They were in bad condition. Pc
haps the criticisms which a visitor
from another state caused to be in
serted in our paper did good work.
Any criticism of the right sort
should help us. We are too apt to
overlook things near at home. but if
we should see the same conditions i'll
another town that We allow here a
home, we would surely condemn thela.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08
IMPROVE MENT
NOTES

additional Ways in Which Our Town
Tan Further he Improved With
Small Effort on the Part Of the
Citizens.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

East Front street looks better than
it did earlier in the season, but il
should continue to improve.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

West Front street is not we'll kept,
a few premises are all right but many
are slack looking; please cut down
the tall dusty grass in front OF your
houses and then note the improved
also sweep up the side
walks in front OF your homes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

Our bill boards attract too much
attention and a lot of unkind criticism
is made about the owners Of the land
where such signs are allowed If
anyone can tell of any good they Go
or can give any excuse for keeping
them up-we will cease talking about
them The one on Eddy Hill is far
too unsightly and the one on Madi-
son avenue on the right hand side
above Jewett street, also one on the
corner of Jewett and North streets,
are very showy. 1t is a shame that
such things were ever invented, and
much credit is due the man who tears
his bill board down.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-08-08

Elm street by nature. one of the
handsomest streets in town, is part
ly spoiled by not looking we'll kept.
The road edge is bad, the sidewalk
dirty and the tail grass makes it ap-
pear at a disadvantage This street
should be looked after at once, and
property owners thereon should not
wait for the town to clean it up.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-01-19
Money to Loan.

The Pullman Savings end Loan
Association has money to loan on
improved property at reasonable
rates.
The principal and interest can be
paid In small monthly payments thus
making the Savings and Loan plan a
desirable one for persons having a
moderate income. Or, II desired, the
entire loan can be paid at any time
without any bonus.
The money you are now paying for
house rent will, in a few years, II
applied to Savings and Loan Stock,
purchase you home.
This association has been In OPP
Grafton nearly nins years and has as
sisted in building nearly 100 dwell
ling houses in Pullman. 1t Is COM
posed of local people exclusively. its
members being those persons who
have taken out loans or have pur-
chased savings stock.
For particulars apply to any Of
ficer OF the association.
]. N. Emerson. president; M. X.
Snyder, Secretary.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1912-01-19
SUPERIOR COURT PROCEEDINGS
Summary of Business Transacted
During the Week
Civil

Civil
John Wiedman VS.. Myrtle We'd
Order of default.
Joseph Bousman VS.. William O.
Bousman ct al.-Decree confirming
report of referees in partition.
Tekoa State Bank VS.. Wilbur 5.
Yearsley ct al Order of dismissal
Muta A. Neighbors VS.. James w.
Neighbors-Trial; decree of divorce.
State VS.. II. G, Bennett-Order to
show cause; sentenced, $25 and costs.
50.
w. r. Gragg ct ux VS.. Frank Ian
caster ct al.-Decree to quiet title
State VS.. R. E, McKay-Order re-
leasing plaintiffs exhibit e"
\. w. Witherspoon VS.. Palouse
State Bank Order allowing attor-
ney's fees; order fixing compensa-
tion Of receiver.
f. w. Mahoney VS.. James Carberry
Order sustaining motion.
F, G. Monroe vs.. J. E. Nelson ct al
Order Diminishing temporary injunc.
ton.
Colfax Brewing & Mating Co. VS.