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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
Mrs. Eliza Ames.

The remains of Mrs. Eliza Ames
was brought here from Vassalboro
Friday the body arriving by the 1895
train, and being transferred to the
East Skowhegan cemetery for inter
ment. The deceased died in Vassal-
boro her former home having been at
Bingham. Her hubsand was the late
Eliakim Ames and he was native of
Skowhegan.
Mrs. Ames is survived by son,
Flavius J. Ames of Vassalboro, who
accompanied the body here.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
STATE OF MAINE.
BY the Governor.
A DnNCJ JAnEATI0N

Our laws relating to the conduct of
elections, the making of returns to
the Governor and Council, the tabulat-
ing of such returns and TIE declara-
ton of the result thereof are uncer-
tain in their wording and inadequate
in substance. There is no provision
in our statutes for an official in
spection or recount of ballots or even
for the depositing of such ballots in a
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
THE SOCIALIST LYCEUM
COURSE
Charles Edward Russell to Open the
Course Here Jan. 18th.

Charles Edward Russell, the we'll
known magazine writer, will open the
Socialist Lyceum Course in the Opera
House, Thursday evening, Jan. 18th
at O'Clock. Better than any other
man in the country. Mr. Russell un-
derstands social conditions, economics,
big business and graft, and he will
come to Skowhegan to tell the kind
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
CHRISTMAS IN S0LON VI. +.
CHURCH.
Christmas Sunday Observed by Spec
inl Music and Sermon. Concert Sun
day Night Great Success. Miss
Frances B. Adams Presented With
n Purse of Money Christmas Day.

Santa Claus came to the ". E. Sun
day School Dec % and found a host
of eager, eXpectant children waiting
for him. lnspite of his long, whitened
locks, his silky, flowing beard and
remarkable rosy countenance, some
thing about him made the children
whisper that Mr. Sumner BoWell
must be some near relative Of the
kind guest of the hour At the close
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04

Mistaking dynamite caps for blank
revolver cartridges Robert Wilson,
foreman of Walnut Crest farm, Cor
ham. accidentally dropped one on The
stove recently and just as he picked
the cap up it exploded, shatterIng the
four fingers OF his right hand and
cutting his arm and face badly The
bone of the fore finger was so terribly
mutilated that it is doubtful if 1t can
be saved, but 1t is thought that it will
not be necessary to amputate any of
the others.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
Rear Admiral Evans Dead.

Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans,
Fighting Bob" to an admiring nation,
died suddenly late Jan. at his home
In Washington, d. c. Acute indiges-
ton ended the career of one of the
most popular officers in the navy. He
was Ill less than two hours.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04

Mrs Nelson Weston went 10 Port
land Saturday to visit With friends.
She accompanied her son. Howard
Weston thus far ON his return jour-
ncy TO Washington. d. G. where he
went TO resume his studies at George
town university.
The regular meeting Of Milburn
Commandery l. o. G, C., was held
last Thursday evening The new
officers of the lodge are to be installed
Jan. H. and the grand officers are
expected to be here to assist in the
installation ceremonies.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04

The inventor of fly paper is running
for office in California. AS a candi-
date. he ought to be able to stick.
1t Is remarkable what large bales
OF hair some of the women have dis
carded without catching cold.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
New Officers of Somerset Lodge.

The annual meeting Of Somerset
Lodge, f. and a. NJ, was held Mon
day evening, Jan. l. Officers We're
elected as follows; Master, John II.
Lancaster; S W, William 7. Seekins;
]. w. Carleton NJ. Holt; Treas, {. P
Merrill; Sec c, NJ. Lambert; S. D..
Charles W. sheaf; J, D., Leslie e
Jacobs; S. S, Ralph w. leighton; j
S. William A. Coburn; marshall
Charles StinehfeId; chap, Fred f
Lawrence; Tyler, E. c. Dunton ;trus-
tee, b. A. Sawyer; committee or
finance, W. T seekins, George E
Sampson, Charles A. Ross.
Following the election the officers
were installed by Past Master, e. c
Butler. G. NJ. Lambert at this meet
ing was elected secretary for the 81
consecutive year
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04

Boston women have a club where
they may smoke. What are our Bos-
ton women coming to!
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
DECEMBER TERM Of
COURT OPENED
Routine Business Occu-
pied First Day
Trial of State VS.. DR.. II. $. Brown
Assigned for Next Monday.

The winter term of the Supreme
Judicial Court, adjourned from De-
cember 26th. opened at 1890 A. NJ
Tuesday with the following officers in
attendance;
George L. Bird, Judge
y. II. Whitman. Stenographer
w. +. Seekins Clerk
John A. Mooers, sheriff
Hiram Thing, Messenger
Deputies;
Rufus McKenney, Madison
Il. ID. Brophy, Fairfield
=. Ii. Frost, Pittsteld
X. II. Harris, Canaan
=. {. Foss, Bingham
Charles Chute and
augustus Gilblair, Skowhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04

that the firm of Patzowsky Sleeper
& Binger had been succeeded by
Patzowsky, Bingcr x New, although
the business had been continuously
carried on under the name of the
Newcastle Leather Co
The plaintiffs had failed to inform
their counsel of the foregoing change,
so no formal assignment of the claim
had been made by the old firm in
favor of the new. Counsel for the
defense refused to waive the technical
omission, with the result that the
above mentioned agreement was made.
The suit will be re-entered for trial
at the next term OF court. Harold j.
Phillips and. Maurice p. Merrill ap-
peared for the plaintiffs and Harvey
d. Eaton and Leroy r. Folsom for
the defense. 1t being his first ap-
pearance before the Supreme Court,
Mr.. Merrill received numerous con
gratulations upon his able presenta-
ton of the case.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
The Proclamation.

Following is the text of the procla-
nation issued by Governor Plaisted
for a special session of the 18th Legis-
lature:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-04
A SOCIAL EVENT.
Given by MRS L. \. Merrill in Honor
Of Miss B0dwCll.

An at home given Thursday las
by Mrs. E. n Merrill at her home OF
Water street was delightfully."- socia
affair, il being given in honor of Miss
Eunice Bodwel a former teacher il
the SkoWhegan High school
The function was largely attended
many former pupils of Miss Bodwell
being present.
The house was very attractive with
holiday decorations and tea and cakes
were served, the pourors being Miss
Margaret Griffin and Miss Gail Tag
CART and the servers Miss Louise Mcr-
Helen Merriam The door was attend
ed by Miss Eunicc Patten,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06

ceiSe and protect your daughter. even
II the marriage had not already taken
place
The younger man. seemingly little
more than a STRIPPING. was on his feet
DOW also.
II could do it. father. he exclaimed
eagerly. Jean rides as well as any
man. and | could be back i'll Miners
willie in forty-eiGht hours. Shall l go?"
IF necessary. yes. George: but We
will wait here until the last possible
moment in the hope that Dunn may
appear. My heart Is set on the con-
summation Of lhis marriage. chaplain:
1t has been the cherished plan Of our
families ever since the birth Of Calvert
and Jean. not only because II will
unite US all more closely. who have
been neichbors more than a hundred
years. but because our plantations
touch each other and will form one
magnificent property after the war.
Jean. regret to say, has been the one
obstacle in the way heretofOre-she is
OoGiSN hhl lCuoSllouc anu buSu WAN
Cirlish nolions-but she has ut last
consented to do rs we wish. and l am
actually afraid to permit her any op-
pOrtunity for reconsideration"
] was a soldier. and had become pos
sesscd Of an important military secret.
which every sense of my duty to my
cause compelled me to bear to Rose
crnns II possible. Tie slightest delay
might prove disastrous: yet now was
] to accomplish the work in time to be
Of value? WAS well within tho Con
eederate lines. on foot and fugitive.
my ragged uniform sure TO betray me
TO any challenging sentinel. ! compre-
hended something now Of the lay Of
the land. the situation of the two ar.
mics and the direction Of the contem-
plated movement. II I only possessed
horse and a Confederate uniform
might discover passage and arrive
in time with my message Of warning
to prevent grave disaster, Those
horses tied to the fence corner! George
was there. and probably the negro Joe
as well. and they were 80 close to the
house the slightest sound Of strug-
gle would be heard instantly. That
would mean four against one. the four
armed The orderly! Ay. there was n
possible chance ne would come riding
down that road from the west alone.
unsuspecting danger. 1t was black.
cloudy night. intensely still. and
would need to get some distance away
before any attack on the speeding mes
aenger would be safe.
crawled back along the fence
shadow. grasping, as l passed. loos-
ened picket for weapon. Then I
walked boldly down the road to the
westward.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06

tefcspt you. for Colonel Denslow he
heved that. owing to the sudden move
nent Of the army. you would be unable
to escape from your stan duties Ion:
enough to keep your engagement. He
expected. however. the arrival Of an
orderly at any moment. ordering his
immediate return to his regiment"
do you mean to tell me that You
know what our plans OF operation
are7'
II know enough OF them. st least. to
make me particularly anxious TO get
away. Now stop that. neutenant-not
smother move! Doubtless You Llow
what this derrtnger contains. will
assuredly use It II necessary. and 1t
feels TO me like hair trigger Fut
out your hands-n0. hold them close
together-so"
The utter uselessness Of resistance
was very plain. and l greatly disiiled
GaSeins him: yet at any moment the
orderly might ride past.
/ led the horse slowly forward and
must have advanced hundred feet or
more. scarcely maxim: rustling in the
short grass under foot. when q horse
nei:hcd shrilly to our right instantly
dim figure rose up
"Who am darY' II was the voice Of
the negro. startled. trembling. yet loud
with alarm. ''Massa George. Massa
George. sah."
His words awoke within me a sud.
den hope Possibly amid that intense
darkness might pass muster, for long
enough at least to gain some advan-
tase--perhaps even to escape without
being compelled to do him bodily in-
Jury. 1t must be either that or else
an instant struggle which could only
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06

add to my danger, no matter how 1t
terminated. was very nearly Dunn's
size, for his uniform fitted me as
though made to my measure. and !
was sufficiently versed in local con-
ditions for all immediate requirements
of such a masquerade.
Its all right. Joe: my horse went
lame back yonder. and the night is so
dark ! didn't even know ! was here
yet. What is the matter with the
house that you don't show any lisht!'
Fore de Lord, Massa Calvert. dat
was suah n good joke on you. Cause
de Yankees done took all de oil. 1t
am Massa Calvert. Massa George. an,
shuar as your alive. he was soin right
by de house, If hadn't a-stopped him
-neber even knowed he was yere yet"
Young Denslow. the dim outline OF
his fig1re that of a mere STRIPPING.
held out his hand.
Glad you succeeded in making It.
Calvert. We were becoming afraid
you might not get away owing to the
sudden advance Of the troops. Is it
true we have started on a movement
by the Hank?"
"Yes. that report is all true enough"
| replied striving to hold my voice as
low as possible. as | could recall no
marked popularity in the tones Of my
late antagonist to initiate: the aids
are riding in every direction with or
ders for forced march. went in
and saw General Johnston rs soon as
first heard the rumor, and explain
ed to him exactly the situation here
The old man was very sympathetic,
and US he had already met Jean. he ar
ranged TO send me out in this dircc-
ton with his orders. and gave me a
furlough OF twenty-fou hours in which
to attend to my own affairs. am to
be in Minersvile at the expiration Of
that time. no matter what 1t may cost
In horsehesh."
"What about the Tenth Georgian
"They take up the march at mid
night. guarding Coyne's battery"
Then that means hard ride for
both dad and me. with little enough
time to spare. But dismount, Calvert,
and come up to the house."
In the. excitement of swiftly sue
ceeding events I had entirely forgot
ten that particular errand which had
brought Lieutenant Dunn to this neigh.
borbood. Here was a most awkward
predicament, indeed-the prearranged,
hurried wedding between him and that
young. sweet faced girl. with the gray
blue eyes. The pleasant memory OF
her came before me instantly, the
musical sound Of her soft voice. with
its delicate southern accent, the pa
thetic pleading of her girlish express
sion. the carelessly rufiled hair, the in.
dignaut tone with which she had
spoken Of her coming lover.
There appeared to me no path lead
ing out from this labyrinth now, but
through the killing of some one; yet
every manly instinct within me revolt.
ed against cold blooded murder. i was
soldier but never nn assassin. And
surely there was yet an opportunity
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06

TOT far beyond the corner which
III judged marked the limits of
V the Denslow plantation the
road dipped sharply over a
rocky hank aud descended into the
narrow valley Of the creek. This ap-
reared to me spot well lifted for an
ambuscade. and ! came to halt, lean
Ing against a stunted tree. listening
anxiousiy. Overhead not so much as
q single star was visible. and as l
glanced uneasiIy behind no gleam of
light shone forth from any window Of
the great house. was upon the very
edge Of the battlefield. well within the
Confederate lines.
I must have distinguished the ap-
proach Of that orderly's horses hoofs
fully a mile away. first the faint ring
Of steel Oh an exposed stone and then
little later the dull thud Of a steady
canter | must act quickly. mercilesS-
ly. or there would certainly be firing.
The spread Of alarm.
What followed was strain. confu-
sion. struggle. had him by the jack.
ct collar. dragging him to earth. and
we went down together. clinchinS des-
perately. His revolvers were in the
saddle holsters. and We fought 1t out
with bare hands. recall blows
struck. tile fierce wrestling. smoth-
cred oath. a graphing at the throat.
the rolling over and over. our limbs
twisted together. and then my throt-
Ting him until he lay prone and help
iess. There was derringer In his in
ner jacket pocket. Wrenching It
forth. pressed the round muzzle
against his forehead.
Using little enough ceremony. ! strip
ped him of jacket and trousers. dlEs-
ing down in return beside his PROSTATE
body my own fragments Of uniform
As l hastily donned the garments thus
feloniously appropriated. my fingers
CHANGED to touch the braided insignia
Of rank on the jacket collar.
who are you. an orderly"
''No, a lieutenant Of cavalry"
A dash OF light came to me; had
waylaid the speeding bridegroom.
"Oh. indeed" said. the surprise OF
discovery rendcrin. me careless.
Then 1 suppose you must be Calvert
DUNN
II anl."
.Of Johnston's staff. believe. but
what regiment"
1.-The Tenth Georgia. But who are
you! What do you mean by this ut
tack? How do you happen to know
my name?'
I took ample time to consider my an
swer. buttoning the tight fitting jacket
to the throat: then said coldly:
II hardly suppose it will do any harm
for you to know. as propose tying
you up safely and leaving you here out
Of sight and sound Have your pickets
beer withdra wn from the road leading
easf!'
He remained silent until pressed the
lips OF the derrinser against his cheek
"Yes. blame you: l wouldn't tell. but
I believe you know 1t already what
I want to know is who you are!'
Il am Yankee artilleryman. who
was left for dead on the field yonder-
I have been hiding on the Denslow
plantation. waiting for night to AFFORD
me opportunity for escape beyond your
lines. While s,sreted there overheard
enough ot conversation to learn your
IHime ns well as your purpose. But
Was nu, III hiding here exl"''iIns to IN
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06
A FianeGh Anniversary
BY RANDALL PARR1sN
COPYRIGHT. 1909. BY A. c. MeoLURc co.
PROLOGUE or THE STORY.

PROLOGUE OF the STORY.
Elbert King. q northern soldier left
for wounded ON q southern battlefield.
recovers consciousness and hides near
n farmhouse. whero he hears Jean
Densiow, q beautiful daughter OF the
south, admit - her negro servant, Joe,
that soon she must wed Calvert Dunn.
. man she does not love.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06
A Gradual Process

Crimson Rambler-Taken on yer
winter underwear yet. BIZ?
Backdoor Bill-Partly. I took OF
doormat Yesterday. but I'm still wear
ing two yards O. rag carpet.-Puck.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06

- Uss3'1 VvS'Oss
o you like Calvert Dunn, Jos7"
the ..EIa gin asked; .ssa,. ,.,,. -.
actly like him. Miss Jean.
Ye zee. he never done treated dis mig
ger YER nice. dats q fact, fer shore.
But I reckon It an Just his way. an
he don't really mean nothin' BY 1t, no.
how. Anyhow he shore thinks an al
mighty lot o ye. Miss Jean. an ye'd
shore be perfectly safe where dey all
live at Fairview. while 20 pa and
Massa George was away a-nghtin' agin
de Yanks."
1.-THE armies may come to Fairview
yet, and there 10 no one there but old
Judge Dunn and Lucille"
"An' ye don't believe nunn' Of Dc
Kind, honey. Dere's half de held hans
left dere; some Of dem niggers don't
know der is any war. Dem armies
never will git over do mountains no.
how. an IL dey does. de OF Judge got
a pow'ful lot o. fight left in him yit.
Id like to see de Yankee so3er what
sets fut to his house, shore would.
It was de best place for 70 to 60 to.
child, anywhere in desc parts"
The girl sank down on 4 box, bury
ing her face in her hands.
"Ye shore ye don't want to marry
AIassa Calvert, Miss Jeanr
"Oh, really don't know. JOEL don't
know" the soft voice trembling. the
hands clasped. 'T feel so different
about It ut some times than I do at
others. I try to make myself realize
that 1t is a duty and that l am un-
grateful not to yield to the wish Of
my people. Then occasionally he Is so
nice to me that feel ashamed not to
treat him better. But now. now when
1t comes to final decision and know
my whole future depends upon what
do, experience positive aversion for
Calvert Dunn. cannot express it
rightly, but possess no real confidence
In the man; he doesn't seem true to
me or manly. Besides, feel rs If
was being sold. as If my choice had
nothing whatever to do with the mat
ter. Choice! ! have been given no
choice. They treat me like a child:
they simply tell me do not know my
own mind; that they are the better
Judges as to my future happiness. But
I am the one who will have to live
with him. Joe. and put up with his tan
trums, and he has tantrums: already
know him well enough for that. And
am all alone"
eye pore little gal" and the old ne
Ero's hand was unconsciously stroking
her ruffled hair. IT shore wish 1 could
help you, Miss Jean; shore does.
honey. But yo' pa an Massa George
aw pow'ful hahd men to deal wild
when dey once git der minds sot Dey
would jist about skin dis niger alive
II he kicked up any muss. l suttinly
don't t'ink dat Massa Calvert was
onJwhere near good 'nough for ye.
MIS- Jean. an no more does Diana.
But don't pretend to set up my judg.
men ngin yo' pa an Massa George.
hons. Was .:assa C''-sft comm
v~c. yerc tonight"
"Yes. There is some early move
ment contemplated. and that has COM
PEELED them to force this matter He
has secured leave for thirty six hours.
lust long enough to be married and
carry me across the mountains to
Fairview."
Den ye're really a.goin'. Miss
Jean?'
"Yes. Joe; I'm going There Is no
choice left me. General Johnston s
chaplain is waiting there in the h,use
aow, aad Calvert is expected as SOON
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-06-06
An Unexpected Attack.

fOT far beyond the corner which
IN judged marked the limits of
the Denslow plantation the
rond dinned SharnIY over a
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-04-05

Grafton, Apri! 2-The farmers are
very busy these pretty days, making
the dirt fly and building fence.
Little Herbert Galloway, of Poca-
hontas, is visiting his aunt, Mrs.
w. r. Burton, at this place.
=. Mrs. w. r. Burton returned home
Tuesday from an extended visit in
the coal fields. She was looking after
her new grandson, which arrived at
Mrs. r. G. Cooper's on the 25th of
February. Mrs. Burton has been real
sick with grip, but is better at this
writing.
The Rev. w. w. Hicks began a
meeting at Concord Saturday., which
will continue two weeks.
Joseph Blackwell was visiting his
sister, Mrs. Charles Burton last week
The people in this community are
much elated over the prospect of the
road to be built soon.
Mrs. P. G. Baugh has not been a,
all we'll lately. but we hope that
baimy spring and summer weather
will restore her health.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-04-05
TAzEWELL FAIR ON
SEPTEMBER 1919
Satisfactory Dates Arranged
for the Big Show of South
west Here this Fall.

The Secretary of the Fair Associa-
tion. Mr.. II. C. Pobst, has Just re-
turned from Greensboro, NC, where
he attended a general business meet
ing of the Virginia Carolina. Georgia
Fair Circuit. Ceptain Samuel Walton,
the President, was present.
The object of Mr.. Pobst's visit was
Ichieily to secure for Tazewell the best
possible date, and other considera-
tions, looking to the success of our
Fair next Fall. The dates finally
fixed upon for the Fairs of Southwest
Virginia were as follows:
GalaX, September 3-5; Princeton,
September 10-13; Tazewell, Septem-
ber 1920; Roanoke September ID
27. This date of September 18th,
18th and 10Th suits Tazewell much
better than earlier dates. The Agri-
cultural department would suffer
materially if an earlier date had been
fixed. MIR. Pobst says that Captain
Walton, the new President of the
Circuit, is deeply interested in the
success of the Fairs in his circuit,
and will put not only his time but his
money into them.
AT n called meeting of tho execu-
tive committee of the Fair Associa-
tion held short time ago, among
other important questions discussed,
was the propricty of erecting another
building to be known as General Ex-
hibit Building for such articles as
coal, minerals, sewing machines,
musical instruments. etc Last year
the Domestic and Fancy Work
Departments, as well as the 'Agricul-
tural building. were all over crowd
ed. These departments will grow and
require more room as the years go
by. A cheap but substantial building
for general exhibits with wide-a-
wake Superintendent, could be easily
and prolitably filed, and would be In
the line of progress. The proposition
met with favor, and will be further
considered at future meeting.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1912-04-05
H0w's This?

1t is suggested, that instead of
sending delegates to the State Con-
vention that we call meeting of the
County Committee, and by resolution
authorize properly delegated man
to say to the State convention that
Tazewell has about 1900 votes which
she will put into the pool, and let
the State convention authorize Sena-
tor Martin or Congressman Swanson
to cast the entire ID votes of the
State for any cand idate they may
think best and most suitable. This
would avoid great deal of expense
and worry, and would be what we
will virtually do If we send unin-
structed delegations. Is this "a fool
ish suggestion" OF course it is, and
undemocratic as we'll, but none the
less so than the suggestion that the
entire delegation be delegated to do
nothing in particular, but as they
"think best"