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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
PAST NOBLE GRAND S
NIGHT OBSERVED
At the Meeting OF Priscilla Rebekah
Lodge Last Tuesday Evening. Far
cial Entertainment.

Tuesday evening, Nov. nth VAS Past
Grand's night with Prescilla Rebekah
Lodge, No. 50, L. O. o. T. After the
close of the regular session of the
lodge the Past Grands presented the
fareial entertainment in TWO acts, en-
titled Our Church Fair" with the fol
lowing cast of characters.
Mrs. Roberts. who wants to be presi-
dent, lsadore Spear; Mrs. Henry
young, giddy fond of novels, Mary s.
T. Burns; Mrs. Jackson, the president
of the society, Emma Bickford; Mrs.
Brett, on the dinner committee, Alice
S. Baker; Mrs. Lewis, the minister S
wife. Violet Fogg; Mrs. Lawson
plump, Cora Hurley; Mrs. Brown, an
Xious to get new church attendance,
Helen S Brown; Mrs. Addison. very
inquisitiye, Parmelia Lawley; Mrs.
Ridgeley, sensitive, Mary II. Bailey;
Mrs. Otis. on the dinner committee,
Mabel Bragg; Mrs Thompson, decided
ly close Jennie L. Heselton; Mrs.
Drew, Just married Jennie Oliver
The parts were all well taken and
the local hits that were occasionally
thrown out were not the least part of
the evenings enjoyment, they were all
well chosen and judging from the
smiles that rippled across the faces,
they seemed to meet the approval OF
the audience.
At the close of the entertainment
refreshments of hot coffee doughnuts
and waters were served by the Past
Grands
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
Last Evenings Grange Meeting,

The members of SkowheEan Grange
were delightfully."- entertained last
evening by Mrs. f. L. Chase who
gave her lecture on Alaska, illustrated
by views thrown on a screen. She
was assisted by Mrs. G. Ia Fogg with
her radioptican. At the conclusion of
this descriptive lecture, solo was
sung by Prof. r. w Leighton
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
COLBY FRESHMEN 13
SKOWHEGAN HIGH 0
Was the Result OF the Game Played
Here Yesterday at FairNieW Park.

The Colby freshmen defeated the
Skowhegan High school eleven l. to q
here, yesterday afternoon Touch
downs were made by King and knoWl-
ton The features of the game We're
the i5-yard run by Shumway and Tho
good work of Viles. skowheean had
hard luck on fumbles Darkness
closed upon the teams 700 early TO do
much scientific work
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
WILSON HAS 387, ROOSEVELT 81, TAFT
2---THE LATEST RETURNS
Five States in Doubt t---Four Lean Toward Will
son and Remaining One Toward Roosevelt

dates and fae completion of Leeisla-
ures thai VIII name United States
senators held interest last night. in
The hnal returns OF Tuesdays general
election
The total of the Republican Eioc-
toral column apparently was fixed at
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

Last evening the Bethany Associa-
ton of men held a social meeting in
the Bethany parlors. The meeting
was primarily to make plans for fu-
ture work. A very tempting lunch
was served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
SKOWHEGAN HIGH WAS
THE WINNER
It the Game Played With the Abbott
school Team at Pennington.

AT Abbott field last Saturday fore
noon, skowhegan High defeated Alb
bot school by score of Is TO %.
That the score was not consider
ably larger is due to the fact that
the teams were compelled to play
short quarters TO allow the visitors
time to catch the 80 train from
Skowhegan to attend the Colby-Aaine
football game.
Emery won the toss and elected TO
receive the ball From the start
Skowhegan began steady march to
touchdown through the line buck
ing of Shumway, Taylor and Niles
Shumway made the touchdown but
failed to kick the goal Score 6 to o.
From this time on the teams were
pretty well matched both in offensive
and defensive work Skowhegan tried
the forward pass twice, both OF which
attempts failed. Constant fumhling
was Abbotts greatest drawback. To-
ward the last part OF The game, Shum-
way broke through The line for run
of 30 yards being prevented from
making a touchdown by his proximity
to the side lines.
Time was called with the ball in
Skowhegan's possession in Abbott's
30-yard line. For Abbott, Brigham
was the star. while Shumway and
Taylor played especially well for
SkoWhegan The summary.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

The honor Of having the lafgesf
electoral vote ever given 10 any can
dfdates in the United States sas given
Tuesday to Woodrow Wilson aud
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

There is no use trying to convince
man who has made up his mind.
Leave the matter entirely to his wife.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07
King Berry.

The marriage OF Octave II King OF
Skowhegan. son Of Levi King of Wa
terville and Miss Alice Maud Berry
of Bingham, WAS solemuized at Fair
field last Saturday. The officiating
minister was Rev. w II. Clark
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

Many a person has labored hard to
get into the limelight only to tnd
that il partakes uncomfortaby much
Of the nature Of the searchlight
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

Score. Skowhegan II. 5. 6. Touch
down, Shumway; Referee, Pratt TN
pire Lewis; Linesman, Moultcr, Time
minute periods
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

Hustle up with your swatting. The
open season for flies will soon be
over
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-11-07

A self made man frequently needs
alterations
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21

the intention that not one poor. home
shall be without a good dinner on
Christmas day. The army is still in
need of donations of money and goods
toward this effort.
The baskets will be given out Tues
day, Dec. "a at 4 p. m. The baskets
will be given out from the barracks
SIS Second avenue north. The pub
lie is invited to come along.
The following is what comprises one
of these baskets. turkey or chicken,
potatoes, cranberries, bread, flour
coffee, milk, celery, butter, preserves
can fruit, sugar.
Clothes and toys will be given to
the children who need them. There
are several families who number from
eight to eleven. These families will
be given larger baskets.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21
WILL LAY FINAL PLANS.
Secretary HoIbein of the Press Assoc
citation Going 20 Confer ON
Wahpcton Gathering,

Grand Forks Times: Sec. w. u, Hol
bein of the North Dakota Press assoc
citation will come to Grand Forks next
week, probably Monday evening, t.
confer with Pres. N. b. Black of the
North Dakota Press association on tht
programme for the annual meeting
which will be held in Wahpeton Jan.
10 and IL.
Most of the features for the meeting
nave already been arranged but there
are several details yet to be cared foT
which will demand some attention from
the officials.
Indications are that there will be
a very good attendance of h mem
bers Of the association at the Wahpe-
ton meeting. and that city lis making
elaborate preparations to entertain this
visitors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21
PROBATE CODE
Commission Has Close Work-Report
to Legislature is Lengthy md
Covers Ground Closely.

The work of the probate code com
mission appointed by GOV. John Burke,
has been completed and the report is
now being transcribed.
After being printed the report will
be presented to the state legislature
at the January session for action.
The report will DC contained in over
100 typewriter pages and provides al
entirely new code for the guse Of the
state probate courts.
Practically every section of the code
has undergone some changes and some
sections have been. entirely rewritten.
The members of the code commission
are Judge A. &C. Hanson OF Fargo,
Charles Ego of Lisbon and Judge
George r. Wallace OF Wahpeton.
1t is believed that the probate laws
as revised will form a much more
workable code and will eliminate to
a great extent useless work which Is
now being done by the county courts.
Attend Miss Prescott's assembly
dance at Stones new auditorium to-
night.--Adyt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21

Call 1863 and let the g. AZ. Fuel Il
Concrete co. deliver your fueI.-AdvL
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21
Are You Afflicted With piles?

This disease, whether acute oil
chronic, is easily and rapidly over
come by using Meritol Pile Remedy.
Gives positive and permanent relief
when all others fail, and we heartily
recommend 1t to any sufferer. Central
Drug store, Sc Broadway, Fargo, ex-
elusive agents. -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21
DON'T FORGET
RED CROSS SEALS

Do not forget to invest in a few
Christmas seals to put on u Christ
mas packages. The will add to the
"Christmassy" air of your gift. What
is of far more Importance, they will
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21

plaques Of the human race-tubercu-
losis.
The following stores and public
places in Fargo have the seals on sale:
y. w. G. Al.
a. L. Moody's Dry Goods store.
Broadway Pharmacy.
deLendrecie's.
Herbst's.
Hagen-Newton Co.
Christensen Drug Store,
Waldorf.
y. F. Holmes e. Co.
X, M. Hagen Shoe store,
Olsen Furniture Co.
Fout e Porterfield.i
First National bank.
Merchants National bank.
Gardner hotel.
Commercial club.
Bergstrom g. Grove.
G. 81. Rogers.
Peterson q Goldsmith.
X. M. G. "A.
Cail 1863 and let the O.. N. Fuel Il
Concrete co. deliver our fuel-AdvL.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21
WorthY Stoekinqs

Such as sold by al. Il. Moody is a gift
worthy 60 place before anyone. Wayne
knit and Kayser's knitted and Italian
silk hosiery for women is specially
featured for holiday trade. --Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21

If they could only kill a few more
bandits as they did that one at Delta,
Cal, 1t might discourage the business
of train robbing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21

A recent decision relieves a soldier
Of the United tates army from the
payment of alimony and some antici-
pate a large increase in enlistments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21

Furniture for Xmas presents. Low
est clearance sale prices in the city,
Western Furniture Co, 206 Broad
way. -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-21
No POOR FAMILY
WITHOUT Dinner
SALVATION ARMY rs GETTING
CHRISTMAS BASKET FOR
EVERY FAMILY I'M THE CITY
WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE
HAVE A SPECIAL DINNER.

The Salvation Army is still in the
miust of an investigation among the
poor in Fargo and Moorhead. 1t rs
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
Says Middleman Must Go.

CHINA ChrOnlcle.)
The high cost of living is the largest
economic problem of these times, and
as economics is the great problem of
the nation as well as of the individual
man, the cost of living its the engross-
ing question today. Most experts
agree that the way to reduce the cost
of living Is to establish way of dis
tribution from the growers to the re-
taller that will eliminate the middle
man and his big profits. Ordinarily
before head of cabbage can get into
a corner grocery in large city 1t has
to go through many hands, and each
hand expects so much profit. The per-
son who can solve way for goods to
be distributed without the aid of the
middleman will be positive benefact-
or to mankind.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
MORGAN ON MODEsTY.

It was q great lesson on "how to be
modest thought great" that J. Pierpont
Morgan revealed to the Congressional
money trust investigating committee
last week.
OF course we all know Mr.. Morgan
has acted for the best interests Of the
country in all his promotions and con-
solidations. OF that we are sure we
merely wanted to hear him say 80. It
pleased us immensely that he should
be 20 modest in his declarations we
have always known he was ! good
little boy.
The mere fact he Is . director or
trustee In some 20 or Is different cor
porations, banks and trust companies,
and through the cotsrie Of men about
him has his finger in at least half
Z hundred more. has no bearing what
ever on the conduct and the policies
Of those corporations. Certainly not.
Mr.. Morgan said 80. Shall we dis
believe him!
We assume, too, that Mr.. Morgan
permits these different companies to
play with his investments as they will
We Ill do that. so why should Mr.. Nor
gan do differently?
OF course, the big toad in the puddle
never marshals and directs the antics
Of the smaller toads according to his
own desires. We all know that.
Not even Teddy disputed that
fact by word or deed. Certainly
Mr.. Morgan should not be accused of It.
He would not even think of doing such
. thing-he said SO himself
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
HAPPY NEW YEAR.

We come now to the threshold of 6
new year.
Stretching before us are the profits
and properties of great develop
ment none of us can fathom at this
time, none can measure. We know
it is coming-the signs and portents
have been written large in the events
of the last few months and we can see
naught else but revivifying of all our
industries and the addition and de-
velopment of many more.
1t most certainly should be period
of rejoicing for us who reside in the
Puget Sound country. We will derive
the first and undoubtedly the greatest
benefits. How much each locality will
prosper by the new order of things de-
ponds wholly on that locality.
Happy New Year! Let the words
ring out loud and clear, for they are
words we mean, advance tokens of a
season of rejuvenation, Of re-establish-
ed faith in ourselves and our country.
of progress and prosperity which will
more than equal the earlier years In
the history Of this section.
Happy New Year! Tell 1t out among
the cities, the farms, the villages
everywhere we 60. For it is to be 9
happy new year and every one shoult
know TIA year that will reveal to vi
by way Of preparation the good thing
In store for us In the future.
Happy New Year to all!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
PLAYING MARBLES g..

Any one who had wanted to coult
have had lots of fun at Olympias eX
pense last week, providing he had beer
equipped with a sense Of humor ant
the means of expressing it. The idea
of the business men Of a city like
this scrapping over a point such as
who should have charge of an inaugu
raj ball is so ridiculous as to be unbe
| lievable if it had not happened.
We are glad it is settled and we are
glad, too that Mr.. hoffman, recogniz
ing the dignity of his official position
of mayor, has seen fit to set aside his
personal desires and to represent his
city in his official capacity at this
function. We believe he has made
friends where he might have antagoniz
ed others by refusing to respect the pre-
cedents of years.
BY this act Mr.. hoffman has shown
that where his personal views and his
official duties conflict, the latter will
govern his conduct. His opponents in
the last campaign would not have
granted him that observation-disclosures.
We consider it a good omen that he has
begun this early to repudiate their
characterization of him.
There was no excuse for the miX-up
in the beginning. Mr.. Mottman mad
vertently made a mistake but he has
seen his error and the two committees,
the one appointed by him and the one
selected by the Chamber of Commerce
two members of which, by the way,
are not members of that organization
will work together on the plans for the
organization. having been consolidated
into a joint committee of five.
The function promises to be the
greatest in the history of the state and
if its details continue to grow as they
have in the last two weeks, it will be-
come the most elaborate affair of its
kind ever held west of the Mississippi
river. We are glad that Olympia,
through it's accredited body, the Cham
Der of Commerce, will work with the
Chambers of other cities as the latter
desire In perfecting the arrangements
for 1t.
But then. some of us have to play
marbles once in a while.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
THE COUNTY ORGANIZATION.

Preparation for the future is the
wisest thing men can do. Consequently
we believe that the plan evolved by the
Democratic county central committee
for the development and progress OF
Its party in this county is the most ad-
visable that could be worked out.
Its essential feature is its persis-
tence and constancy of action. Time
was when the politicians herded the
voters together In the closing week of q
campaign and voted them like so many
sheep. but those days are past. Now
the voter must be convinced before he
Will vote particular way and when
the process of convincing is carried on
constantly during the whole period be-
tween elections it cannot help but re-
dound to the benefits of the party in
whose behalf 1t is done.
The success of the plan depends upon
the hearty cooperation of every Dem
ocrat In the city and county. The
county central committee is eager to
do all it can and to receive suggestions
on how it might widen the scope Of the
plan. How far it will be permitted to
go with it's work of "evangelization"
depends wholly upon the amount of in
ferest each Democrat takes in its work.
1t is the pioneer plan. Something
like 1t must be worked out by every
county in the state and every state in
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
Boosts Taylor for Speaker.

Howard Taylor ought to be made
speaker of the state house of represen-
tatives If for no other reason than he,
better than any other man, can ex-
pedite the processes of state legisla-
ton and get things done. There is no
particular opposite to Taylor, no likeli-
hood of fight against him personally,
but from various parts of the state
come announcements from newly elect
ed members of speakership aspirations.
There are so many of these announce
ments, in fact, as to leave little room
for doubt that the majority of the
house will get together promptly and
re-elect Mr.. Taylor. Taylor is Re-
publican, but there Is absolutely no
reason to oppose him on partisan
ground for there isn't much of Re-
publican party and there isn't the
slightest possibility of any attempt at
legislation of a partisan character A
Democratic governor will do most Of
the recommending; sprinkling of
Democrats and a lively Bull Moose
crowd will participate in the lawmak-
ing.
Antitrust Legislation.
civilian Jennings Bryan in the Com
monerD
Newspapers report that some of the
progressive Republicans in the senate
are planning to push antitrust legisla-
tion. But why should a Democratic
house allow progressive Republicans
to take the lead in such matter? The
party that repudiated Morgan, Ryan,
and Belmont ought not take a back
seat on the trust question for a party
whose campaign was so largely financ-
ed by Perkins, Hanna and Munsey.
The Baltimore platform points the way
and Governor Wilson has Endorsed the
demand for legislation making pri-
vate monopoly impossible.
The legislator who is figuring on alb
olishing rats" switches" and the
like, as applied to femanine headdress.
has only to see woman without one of
them things" once to be reformed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
4 Business Administration.
(ColfaX Commoner.)

When Ernest Lister assumes the
Office of governor Washington will
have a business man at the head OF
its affairs. The office seeker who has
no other recommendation than that
he has voted the Democratic ticket
occasionally and wants the position,
will receive short shift at the hands
of Governor Lister. We are going to
have a business administration, not
an administration run in the interest
of hungry but incompetent Office
seekers
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27


douglas County Press.)
]. c. Lawrence seems to have grown
"nutty." He was member of the pub
lie service commission under Govern
or Hay. He resigned to become can
didate for governor against Hay. Then
turned Bull Mooser and was defeated.
Now he says he voted for Lister and
wants a job for it. He may be capa.
BILE, but there are many Democrats
Just as capable, and whole lot more
CONSTANT. Don't get "nutty," John.
Praises Lamborn's Appointment.
Progressive Democrat. Tacoma)
Ernest Lister, as we predicted, has
announced that he will appoint Frank
M. Lamborn state printer. In this
the governor-elect showed two things.
He will recognize Democrats and men
who are loyal to the party. There
is no better man for the position than
Frank M. Lamborn. AS printers, the
firm. Allen and Lamborn stand well
and as a good business man, Frank
Lamborn fills the bill. If Ernest Lis
ter continues such appointments,
even the ones who were applicants and
failed will have little kick coming.
Kick, Brother, Kick!
(Colville Statesman Index.)
OF course, we have no objection to
newspapers clipping from the States
editorial column, providing
proper credit is given. But when the
Loon Lake Times quotes from the edi-
torial columns of this journal and
credits the quotation to the Colyille
Examiner, we feel that we have right
to kick like mule.
McGOvern for Eastern Marshal.
Davenport Tribune)
Local democracy has placed its Of
fetal stamp of approval upon the ap-
plication of Hon. J. E. McGovern, of
Wilbur, for the United States mar.
shalship for this district, and will for
ward the endorsement through the
regular channels to President-elect
Wilson for his consideration and dis
position. The Democrats of Lincoln
county never did a wiser thing than
this. Mr.. McGovern has been the
chairman of the county central com.
mittee of his party for the past six
years and has demonstrated his worth
to democracy by the results obtained
through his leadership, and is there
fore entitled to recognition at the
hands of the federal appointing pow
ers for the services he has rendered
democracy. Ee is thoroughly quail
fed for the position, is conversant
with the duties of the office, and enioys
a wide acquaintance throughout the
state.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-12-27
Freer Than Any Governor.
Seattle Patriarch.)

not take No! for an answer. Ernest
Lister knows that the Democrats did
not elect him governor AS we have
said before, Ernest Lister goes into
the governors chair freer man than
any other governor in the history of
this state.