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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
DREAMS PROTECT OUR SLEEP
Reasonable Explanation Of Events
Which Have Been a Puzzle to
the Minds of Students.

Dreams seem mere play of imag-
nation without any value-the more
as every serious student has recog-
nized that 1t is absurd to think that
dreams have any prophetic character.
But, in recent times, science has dis
covered the probable purpose of the
dreams. and has found in this case
again that nature does not give to US
anything which is super6uous.
In the present view of science,
dreams fulfill the purpose Of pro-
tecting our sleep, and this end
is reached by those apparently
meaningless flights OF the imagi.
nation. Most dreams start from
some disturbance or excitement
of our organism. Something may
press on us. or touch us, or we may
hear a sound, or we may have some
digestive trouble, or we may lie in
an uncomfortable position, and SO on.
Any such disturbance would excite the
mind and would easily lead to
breaking up of the sleep which Is nee
essary for US in order to be fresh for
the next days work.
The dream provides the solution. In
creating a fantastic background for
that disturbance, by which the inner
excitement becomes adapted to
whole situation In which 1t Ats
well, our efforts to remove 1t
becomes sidetracked and the sleep
oan go on without interruption.
We may have thrown off a
blanket and feel cold Our dream
brings US to a snowy winter land
scape in the midst OF the cold winter
day, where we begin to skate, and all
the GOODNESS is then 80 natural and
we'll adjusted to the whole illusory ex-
perience that our mind moves on
without destroying the sleep.-From
st. Nicholas.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Palmyra Grange Fair.

The baby show at Palmyra grange
lair. Sept. y. was success, Sixteen
prizes were awarded as. follows: so-
ciety premiums, first, prettiest 3auY,
81. Rachel Haiett, Oakland; second
prettiest baby. SO. Elizabeth Bur
bank. Individual prizes, smartest
Youngest baby. Ralph Stackpole, ring;
second smartest Youngest baby, Mar
garet Buker. child's set; baby mos
like its mother, Llewellyn Clark. doll,
smallest baby over four months cid.
Jennie Seekins, silver cup. Individual
prizes not specified; Beatrice Law
renee. bonnet; Susie Miller, dods
NARROW Towle. doll; Emily Trundy
$50: Homer Hubbard, $50; Esther
Goodrich. $50; Sylvia Weeks, $50
Charles Smith, $50; Airline DeFereauA
$40. Jennie Farnham, $50. Judges,
Carol Folsom. Addie Appleby, Ms.
White.
Best display of farm produce was
exhibited by Z. " Frost; Harry Nc
Crillis won the second prize for the
same and f. c. Leayitt won third
prize. The drama, Red Acre Farm
given Saturday evening by local tai
emit was listened to by a large audi
ence. Although the time of prepare
ton was short, the parts were well
carried out. About 500 was realized
from the fair which is to be used i'll
payment for a new piano already III
stalled in the hall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Orchids at Home,

Very few children think of growing
orchids on the window sill, but these
can really be raised at home with
very little trouble. or course, the
flowers in bloom seldom cost less than
dollar a piece and very often more
but the plants are not so very expen
sive. All that you need Is a soap box
covered with a piece of glass. Put
the plants in this and place the box in
window where they can get plenty
of sunlight. They won't require much
attention besides watering, and this
needn't be done often, as the glass top
will keep the water from evaporating
very rapidly. In winter, though, your
little dollhouse will have to be heated
in some way. The easiest way to dc
this, if your house is lighted with
electricity, Is to run wire into the
box and heat 1t with an electric light
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
MAKING 1t Sure.

An aged merchant was very Ill. He
sent for the family lawyer. II wish, "
began the sick man. as the attorney
stood by his bedside, eager to catch
every word as 1t was uttered.
"Yes?" answered the lawyer, hast.
lily scribbling.
All my property and estate to go
to my eldest daughter. l wish to die
firm in the knowledge that the prop
erty Is assured to her." continued the
merchant, with eager excitement.
"Of course-of counsel" fused the
attorney.
Would 1t be asking too much,
hesitatingly asked the dying man, ito
suggest that you should marry herr"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
BINGHAM

Mr.. and Mrs. George Seward have
returned from ten days vacation.
They visited relatives and friends al
NCr.h Arson.
Miss Faustina Millett of Eeadfield
ana Sue Whitney of Skowhesan, are
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. +. Mil
!ett.
Lewis Baker and Mrs, Rose Adams
Of Moscow, were united in marriage a
the Parsonage, Sept. -, by Rev. 7. B.
5iatt.
The Century Club programs for the
year are published and members are
requested to call upon Mrs. Florence
Owens for copy. The colors are
green and gold; the club flower is
Golden Rod; Motto, Courtesy and
good fellowship to all. Officers; Pres,
Mrs. Nancy H. Whipple; Vice Pres,
Mrs. Ethel B. Brown; Sec, Mrs Flor
ence NJ. Owens; Treas, Mrs, Mary B.
Tupper; Historian. Mrs Alice NJ. Good
rich; Directors: Mrs. Marta II. SaF-
age, Mrs. Abbie E. Hilton, Mrs. Lephe
S. Preble, Mrs. Gertrude NJ Noddin,
Mrs Lucinda c. Moore and Mrs. Ber-
tina j. Ball; Committees, Executive
Board-Music, Mrs. Pearl A. Wood,
Mrs Nellie NJ. Robinson, Miss Belle
NJ. Colby; Educational-Nrs Mary +.
Baker, Mrs. Augusta NJ. S. Goss; Nom
inating-Mrs. Marta Savage, Mrs. Lee
phe Preble, Mrs. Florence Owens.
First meeting to be held at the home
of Mrs. Marta Savage, Oct. Is. Host
ess, Mrs. Edith Whitney and Mrs. En-
ma Hight; Presidents greetings, Mrs.
Whipple; Music, Roll call: Something
of interest seen or heard in Maine the
past summer; Review of Names his
tory taken up last year, Mrs. Goss,
Sarah Orne Jewett and reading, Mrs.
Grace Pooler; Music Programs Of
other meetings will be announced in
due time.
Next Sunday will be observed as
Harvest Sunday at, the Congregational
church, and the Grange will attend
the morning service in body.
Mrs. Dora Jackson Trott, formerly
of Bingham, died in Roscoe, S. D.. on
the 21st of Sept. She was the daughter
of Alaska Jackson, who lived in Mos
COW. Mrs. Trott left Bingham 10
years ago to keep house for her broth
er in Roscoe, who was killed in a rail-
road accident shortly after her arrival
there.
Arlie A. Dinsmore has returned
from Boston where he has taken
course in embalming.
Mrs. Sidney T. Goodrich has return
ed from Brighton where sire spent
three weeks visiting relatives and
friends.
The Northern Somerset Agricultural
Society he'd its first annual cattle
show and fair on the Concord fair
grounds, Friday. Sept. q. The differ
ent events were witnessed by a large
gathering of people.
Merton L. Goodrich was in Skowhe-
gan on Saturday last attending
meeting of the Somerset County Pro
gressiVe committee.
While at Bingham Heights station
with his teams, Milford Healy was, sew
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Accidental Death.

The death by accidental shooting OF
Joseph Pepper of Jackman, occurred
there last week. He went into the
woods, Tuesday, and while there shot
at a partridge which he did not ap-
parently quite kill. In attempting to
complete the act he hit the bird on
the head with a 22-caliber rifle, which
was discharged the bullet passing
through his stomach. He lived for
some time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Resolution of Respect.

Whereas: The Divine Master in His
infinite wisdom, has seen fit to remove
from our branch, Sister Lois Healey.
a valued and respected member of
Golden Rod Branch. l. S. s., therefore,
Resolved: That this last opportunity
for paying the tribute We owe to the
memory of our departed sister shall
not be allowed to pass unimproved,
Resolved: That while we bow to the
will of Him who doeth all things we'll,
we desire to tender our sincere sym
pathy to the bereaved husband and
family, in their hour of affection, as
surfing them that we are mourners
with them and recommend them TO the
tender mercies of our all-wise Father
Resolved: That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon our rec
ords and also that copies be sent to
the husband and family of the de
ceased and to the ndependent-Re-
porter for publication.
Mrs. Minnie r. Wheeler
Mrs Annie Mitchell.
Committee on Resolutions.
Skowhegan, Sept. q, 1912.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
A LARGE CONTRACT
What G. X. FOgg Wants Every Per-
son in SkOwhegan to do.

When G. r. Fogg, the enterprising
druggist. first offered 80 cent pack
age of DR.. Towards specific for the
cure of constipation and dyspepsia at
half price, and guaranteed TO return
the money if it did not cure, he
thought it probable from his expert
ence with other medicines for these
diseases that he would have good
many packages returned. But al
though he has sold hundreds of bot,
ties, not one has been brought back.
To those suffering with dizziness,
headache, poor digestion. constipation
and straining, DR.. Towards specific
offers quick relief. 1t is an invalu-
able boon to all who feel uncomfort-
able after eating. and is today the
popular dinner pill in all the large
cities.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
ATHENS

Mrs. Nahum Mason has been visit
ing her niece, Mrs. w. F. Smith in
Skowhegan, this week.
Athens and Cornville teachers met
at Somerset Academy last Saturday
afternoon and held an interesting and
profitable teachers meeting Sixteen
of the Is teachers were present with
three visitors. Louise Corson of
Kinsman school. Cornyille, opened
the meeting with an able paper on
What can reasonably be required of
a teacher in way of work and prep
aration and what can reasonably be
expected of her pupils who have COM
pleted their ninth grade work. An
ME Richards, preceptress, followed
with talk on English, as it should
be and as it is found to be-" Princi-
pal Eden Barbour discussed some
points wherein We apparently do not
reach desired ends in preparing pu-
pills for High school. Each paper and
talk was opened for discussion and
every one was awake to the issues.
A question box was conducted for
half an hour, and meeting was ad-
journed. Cara Bosworth of Washing
ton primary, Athens Mable Foss OF
Longfellow school, Athens and Annie
Whittier of Washington school, Corn
vile, were chosen committee TO ar
range for one more such meeting this
fall
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Gard of Thanks.

We wish TO express our sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
for their kindness and assistance in
our bereavement, especial thanks are
due for the beautiful flowers sent.
Mrs. A. E. Prescott and family.
Skowhegan, Oct. LIST, 1912.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

The Rockland Opinion is authority
for the prize fish story of the week,
according to the details of which one
of the fishermen of that section salt
ed a cool $500 from his morning S
work. This streak of luck was due
to the discovery, Tuesday morning
Sept 10, of school of butter fish off
Port Clyde, St. George When this
school was reported the skipper of a
mackerel boat, in the harbor. he cali.
ed all hands and ran out to it, sol
his net around the fish and pulled in
over so barrels He sold 80 barrels of
them at the Port Clyde cold storage
plant, and took the remainder to Bos-
ton, where he probably got good
price.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all our neighbors and friends
for their kindness and help through
the recent bereavement of our beloved
father, also for the many beautiful
flowers; to the Grange also for the
beautiful floral piece.
Mr. and Mrs. E. |. Harding,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hunnewell,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Weeks.
Madison, Me-, Oct LIST.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

William Phillips, secretary of til.
United States embassy at London. who
has been granted years leave of all
sence, will return to his home in Bos-
ton to become secretary of the Hal-
ward Corporation Mr. Phillips be-
fore going to London three years ago
served as third assistant secretary OF
state in the Roosevelt administration
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

A. NJ. Mason, a farmer living near
Canaan. Maine. says: "Foley's Kidney
Pills have entirely cured me of sciatic
rheumatism by uric acid in my blood
specks that were continually before
my eyes. | am only too glad to say a
good word for Foley's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

One uncomfortable thing about hav-
ing women in pg'itics is then they'd
know when their husbands were ex-
planning public questions wrong to
them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

Mrs. II. J. Snyder. so Baxter St.
Rutland VT says: Il suffered with
weak Kidneys and had severe pain
across my back and was so sore and
stiff 1t was hard work TO get up in
the morning | was advised to take
Folcy Kidney Pills, and in just a few
da, time the pain left my back and
the soreness and stiffness went away
also and ! have felt like myself again.
| gladly recomr nd Foley's Kidney
Pills to all W. 1--we kidney trouble"
For sale by all druggists.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

T. r. Lynch, No. Deering. Maine
says that during the winter and spring
and tried many remedies Win M re u
lief until he purchased bottle of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. He
says that relief came quickly after
taking IT and he has had no return Of
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

History tells us what foolish things
all people once did. not what foolish
things we are going to do
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

Keep your face always toward the
and the shadows will fall be-
hind you.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

The honeH-bee must have poor
opinion of mans conception of the
eighth commandment.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Too Much for Pop.

Pop"
yes, my SON"
They scuttle house at the top,
don't they?"
Yes. my boy"
And they scuttIe boat at the bot
tom. do they not7"
"Why-yes."
We'll, where would they start to
scuttle houseboat, pop?"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
StlLON

Mrs. Georgia Severy returned last
week to her home in New York, after
a two months stay in town
Mrs. Dallyn, who has been the guest
of Mrs. Dudley Healey, left here, Tues
day afternoon, for her home In Cali
fornia. Mrs. Dallyn had been east to
visit her father in Bethel and spent 4
few days on her return home.
Harold Randlett has moved into the
John Savage rent on the south side
Mrs. Lena Fallon left here, Wednes-
day evening for her home in New
York. Mrs. F. A Coolidge went as far
as Portland with her where she will
spend a few days with friends.
Mrs Ralph Larrabee returned Fri
day from few weeks stay with
friends in Portland and at her old
home in Arson.
NJ. l.. French was in Lewiston a day,
the first OF the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vernon Pease and lit
tie daughter of Augusta, are the guests
of friends in town this week.
Over 30 members of North Somerset
Grange spent the day, Saturday, witt
East Madison Grange, passing very
enjoyable day.
Mrs. Carrie Witham of Portland is
in town this week.
Over 20 men friends and neighbors
met at John Mahoney's. Monday and
helped him raise his barn, a number
of the ladies went, and dinner was
served to all making day of pleasure
as we'll as work.
Lewis Whipple of Wateryille was in
town on business, Friday.
Scion teachers will hold meeting
in Grange building. Friday evening,
Oct l. at o'clock.
There will be a meeting of Harmony
teachers, Saturday afternoon, Oct. ,,
at New building, o'clock, p. m.
With very few exceptions, schools
in Scion. Athens. Harmony and Corn
Vile will close, Oct. %, for weeks
recess. If the teachers go to the State
convention at Portland, they will close
Oct %.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
* The News of Somerset's. Busy Towns *

erely hurt aloat the he a. caused l.
his horse becoming frightened at TIE
approaching train. Although the liz
juries were painful, they were lot col
sidered serious. Chas. Walker vas
also badly hurt by having several
bundles of pressed hay fan on ai#
but is comfortable and improrins -
present.
There will he a meeting OF the Pro
gressile voters OF this town on Thurs
DAY evening in Firemen's hall at $50,
following the regular monthly meet
ing OF the Hose company, which is
called at 80 sharp.
Mrs. Anna Chase has been quite
sick the past week.
Frank Bryant has moved his family
into the rent formerly occupied by
Mr.. Cushmans family on Whitney St
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03

Big Bunch Old Paper, at this Office, sc
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-10-03
Rubber Stamps
Stencils, Etc.

We have taken the agency for one
of the largest manufacturers OF Rub
Der Printing Stamp Goods in the
country, and will take orders for Rub
- Stamps, Sign Markers, Stencils
Brands, Check Punches, Numbering
Machine, etc, at very REASONABLE
prices.
Observation-Disclosures Office
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-13
USES LEGAL CODE
OF BABYLON KING
st. Louis Judge Hanks Back to 21s5
B. c. for Authority Upon Which
to Base Decision.

st. Louis. Dec. 1.-THE legal code of
the great Babylon King Hamurabi, who
died 2ls5 B. c., is one of the authorities
on which Judge Muench. of the Circuit
Court, based a decision to-day by which
he dismissed the suit Of eight-year-oId
Louis Bernero TO set aside the will gov
erning the disposal of the 100000 estate
left by Mrs. Theresa Bernero, who died
July Is. 1911. The boy is the son of
Emanuel Bernero, adopted son Of Mrs.
Theresa Bernard and her husband, Louis
Bernard. The suit was brought by his
mother, Mrs. Lorraine T. Bernard, as
best friend.
Judge Muench's decision is that the
child of an adopted child has no rights
as an heir after the adopted child is
dead. The relation of the grandchild
TO the adopted is contractorial. rather
than a blood relation, he holds.
This is the first time, he says. that
this precise point has been adJudicated
in Missouri. Arguments in the case
were made two months ago, and Judge
Muench has been consulting legal au-
thorities ever since to get basis for his
decision.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-13
Congress in Brief.

The Senate devoted further considera-
ton to the omnibus claims BILL
Senator Swanson introduced a resolu-
ton TO appoint a committee OF eight Sen
ators to participate in the unwilling of
the memorial TO Thomas jefferson at st.
Louis April 80. 1918.
Senator La Toilette introduced a bill to
regulate the hours and conditions OF em-
ployment OF women in the District.
The Democratic members held a caucus
and discussed the question of confirming
the Presidents nominations The mat
ter was placed in the hands OF a COM
mittee OF five.
The Senate continued the trial of Judge
Archibald, and the prosecution sprang a
surprise on the defense by announcing
that all its testimony would be in by
Saturday.
After ousting from his seat Representa-
tive Charles c. Bowman, Republican, Of
Pennsylvania. the House began debate on
the Indian appropriation bill and received
from the Post-office Committee the an
nual poSt-Office appropriation bill.
The Rules Committee postponed action
on the OShaughnessy resolution, de-
manding an investigation OF the traffic
agreement between the Grand Trunk and
New York. New Haven. and Hartford
Railroad.
The Money Trust investigating commit
tee continued its inquiry.
Representative jefferson Levy intro
duCcd bill to amend the banking laws
which was referred to the Banking and
Currency Committee
Representative OIdfield introduced
pure shoe" bill, providing that IL ma
terial other than leather be used in the
manufacture of shoes that fact must be
stamped on the article.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-13
BITTER DEBATE IN HOUSE.
UnseHtinE of Representative Bow
man Brings FaIsehood Charge.


A lot of soiIed political linen was dis
played in the House yesterday incident
to the action Of the House in declaring
vacant the seat occupied by Representa-
tive Charles c. Bowman of the Eleventh
Pennsylvania district.
Mr.. Bowman's unseating was marked
by a bitter partisan debate in which
Representative Palmer of Pennsylvania,
a Democrat. and Representative Farr,
also Of Pennsylvania, a Republican, de-
nOunced one another in bitter terms Mr..
Palmer characterized as "a wilful. de-
liberate, and malicious falsehood" an
accusation of Mr.. Farr that the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western Rail-
road had adopted measures to drive its
employees to the support of Mr.. Palmer in
the November election.
Rising to reply to this charge Mr..
Palmer spoke to a question of personal
privilege, and called upon Mr. Farr to
prove his insinuations or apologize like
man."
1T is true shouted Mr.. Palmer. shak-
ing with emotion. that 1 am the local
attorney of the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad in Monroe County,
Pa. / have been since was admitted
to the bar, and it is no secret. But so
far as the statement of the gentleman
that I have ever solicited that corpora
ton or any other corporation to coerce its
employees to vote for me. or anybody
else, is concerned, it is a deliberate, will
full and malicious falsehood,"
Mr.. Farr stood pat. declaring that the
railroad officials helped Palmer in his
campaign, and he insisted that just as
much coercion had been used in Pal
mers election as Palmer had charged
had been employed in the case of Mr..
Bowman, who was then defending the
right to his seat.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1912-12-13

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