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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
Miss Alice l.. Bridges.
Auburn, Jan. 18th.

The death of Miss Alice L. Bridges
occurred Friday last at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Laur aBurns of apop-
lexy. Miss Bridges age was IS years
and her home had only been in Show
hogan for about two years, Charlotte
having been her birth place The fun
eral was held last Sunday afternoon
Rev. B. B. Merrill officiating The re-
mains were placed in the tomb and
will later be inferred at Madison.
The pail bearers were Messrs. Beal,
E. f. Greenwood, F. M. Nutting and T.
G. Lord.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
The Russell Lecture

Typical outrages upon the public,
wrought by means of special privi-
lege, were described in detail by
Charles Edward Russell during his
lecture here last week. The Illus
trations cited we're not new, and the
average man long ago pronounced
them intolerable. Skowhegan people
have seen the principles worked out
in connection with their water works
and electric light plant. Mr.. Russell
also translated high finance into
cost of living, and then assured his
audience that Socialism offered posi-
tive program of relief
Whether or not his conclusion was
true, is of much less Importance than
the fact that thousands of American
citizens are beginning to believe it is
true. That is the stern reality that
contemporary statesmen have got to
face The Socialist is positive, dog
matte and confident He keeps plod-
ding along, regardless of resistance.
Nothing of negative character can
stand as a barrier to his progress.
The scornful standpatter is of the
least possible consequence to him.
What then is to be done about it?
Anyone with an eye for the truth
knows that the American people are
not satisfied with things as they are.
They are going to have some of them
changed, or know the reason why
Doubtless they will accept the best
that is offered them. Whether 1t
shall be Socialism, or something bet
ter, is for the constructive thinkers
of the country to say We are not
likely to change human nature by any
process of legislation. We ought
however, to be able to so modify our
system of government, as to make it
more advantageous for the office hold
err to serve the public than special
privilege, and the sooner it is done,
the better.
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neighbors of the happy couple The
home was attractive in decorations OF
blue and white while the flowers used
were carnations. Mr.. and Mrs Laney
were assisted in receiving by their
several children who are Miss Mary
J. Laney, Mrs. Flora Dealey, Mrs.
Matte Cayoutte, Mrs. Sarah BaldieuX,
John, Norris and William Laney.
A very delicious supper was served
for the company and a musical pro-
gram was presented Roderick's or
chestra furnishing music. During the
evening Father p. E. Des Jardens of
St Mary's parish with very expressive
remarks presented Mr. and Mrs Laney
with the sum of $50 in gold the gift
of their children and Mrs Laney's
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
A Delightful Contrast

Woodrow Wilson is but one of sew
eral Democratic governors of normal
ly Republican states. A life long
student of politics (using the word in
the broadcast sense) he was success
full in directing his last legislature to
make history at an astonishing rate.
Thereupon the whole country sat up
and took notice Discussion of his
availability as presidential timber be-
gan at once, and has continued with
increasing vigor ever since. Several
venomous and undetermined attacks
emanating since from Wall street,
have not caused public interest to
abatc.
With the conyening of another leg
islative session recently, comes mes
sage from Governor Wilson recon-
mending the appointment of COM
mission TO take into consideration
the whole question of simplifying and
agencies of the state and making
very thorough examination of our
tax system itself; its basis and prin-
ciple." Fundamental recommends
tions regarding the public health, the
administration of justice, protection
for workingmen, supervision of the
railroads and development of the
public highways. stamp Governor
Wilson as among the few constructive
statesmen in public life today. What
a delightful contrast with this per-
rennial attack upon our venerable pro-
hibitory law.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18

at the party caucuses, That would
mean of course an instructed dele
CATION. but a real disciple of Jeffer-
son would jump at the chance for all
that. VIII DR.. E. L. Jones and the
rest of the dominant ring? Well just
you watch
The average politician is willing
that the voter should second a noml-
nation, make it unanimous, vote
the straight ticket, and things like
that. but for him to do any real
thinking Invites anarchy. AS for
instructing delegates, why that's fair
" insulting. How can any self
respecting politician stand for it-un-
til he has to? With delegates I'M
instructed there is always the de-
lightful possibility of deadlock, par
ticularly under the time honored two
thirds rule. Then come the oppor-
tunities for trading votes in the con-
vention for conditional promises OF
Federal appointments later on, all OF
which maketh the heart of the politi-
clan glad. Is it any wonder that
they cling to or sigh for the things
that are old? But the people are get
ting wiser every day. Four years
hence it will be presidential primaries,
the politicians regardless, so as this
will be the last circus of the kind, it
will be interesting to watch.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
WILL NOT TRY TO INITIATE
VOTES FOR WOMEN"
Master OF Maine State Grange Ex-
plains Why.

Editor Independent-Repo
In order that the position of the
Grange with reference to Womans
Suffrage may be correctly understood,
will you kindly publish this state
ment. The Lewiston convention did
pass a favorable resolution, part of
which was as follows;
BE it further resolved, that the
Maine State Grange pledge itself to
start a campaign to secure names for
the initiative, on a measure advocat-
ing equal suffrage in this state, to
be presented to the next Maine legis-
lature; and that a committee be
chosen at this session to take this
work in hand.
Evidently the gentleman who offer
ed, and the delegates who passed,
this reso ution over looked two
thinks: First, Womans Suffrage in
wolves an amendment to the state con-
stitution: Second, the initiative does
not apply to that organic law. 1t is
therefore impossible for the represen-
tatives of Maine Patrons of Hus-
bandry to comply with the letter of
these instructions, but to the best of
their ability, the spirit will be ear
ried out by the special committee con-
sisting of: Edward Evans, Belfast
NJ. ]. Dow, Plymouth; and Fred B.
Pike, Cornish.
Yours truly,
c. S. STETSON,
Master Maine State Grange
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
HOSS TRADE ENDS IN COURT.
Jury Found That Scion Man Was En-
titled to Have His Money Back.

Last June William Tuscan of Scion
paid $l75 for a colt that Darius Col
Inns of Cornyille had placed with Peter
Merry for training and sale. He led
the animal home, hitched her into a
buggy and gave her a little try out,
during which she put the buggy out
of commission, threw Mr.. Tuscan out,
and also ran away A second exper-
fence ended so much like the first that
Tuscan took the horse back to Mr.. Col
Inns, and demanded his $175. Mr.. Col
Inns couldn't see things that way, so
they were both before Judge Bird and
the jury in the supreme judicial court
Saturday, to get the matter straighten-
ed out. The hitch was over the guar
antee which Merry had given in
making the sale. He admitted war
ranting the animal sound, but denied
anything further. Tuscan and two
brothers testified that Merry had
represented the animal as kind and
sufficiently broken for use in a wagon.
The jury took the Tuscan version OF
the transaction and gave him YER
dict of $175.60. Collins was repre-
scented by A. X. Butler and Tuscan
by Merrill & Merrill.
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Just w atch EN-

If interested to see a test of the
deep and abiding affection for JEFF
fersonian principles, which is i'm
planted in the bosoms of sundry al
legged democrats in Maine, just watch
the state committee walk in circles
around this presidential primary idea.
The National Committee, in issuing
the call for the presidential conyen-
ton, authorized each state committee
to let the rank and file of the party
express their presidential preferences
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
ANOTHER RECOGNIZED
SPEAKER COMING
Walter J. Willard VIII Explain During
second Lecture Of Socialist Lyceum
Course.

Socialists in general do not believe
that anything is accidental, but that
a careful study will reveal the causes
of events, opinions, beliefs and all
sorts of social phenomena. Walter J.
Willard, native of England but now
hailing from Ohio, has been making
that kind of a study for years. and
Thursday night, Jan 25th, he will be
at the opera House to tell Skowhe
gan people some of the most inter
esting things he has found out. Mr..
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Local News
seseesseseessseeeeeososssd

Mrs. G. w. Hinckley of Hinckley
was in town during the day Tuesday.
Mrs w. C. Wheeler went to Hinck-
ley yesterday for a visit with her
father.
Mrs Sewell w. Smith is reported
as somewhat improved from her re
cent illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Cleveland of
Waterville were visitors to Skowhe-
gan Thursday.
Mrs. Josephine S. Pierce OF Read
ing, Mass, has been visiting relatives
in town for several days.
Elmer e. Harris went to Orono yes
terday to attend a meeting OF the
Maine Creamery association.
NJ. Forth and Arthur Forth of
Lewiston were in town recently to at
tend the funeral of Joseph Forth.
At the meeting in the Y. NJ. c. A.
rooms last Sunday Harold w. Jones
was the speaker, taking for his sub
ject 'Rudders.
Mrs. Clara B. LeaYitt was taken
suddenly ill at the Grange meeting last
evening but was reported as improv-
ing this morning.
w. B. Whittier, Worthy State
Grange Deputy was in Madison Friday
evening to install the officers of Ken
nebec Valley Grange.
Mrs. Paul Roullard has returned
home from St. George and Quebec,
Canada, where she has been visiting
her sister and friends.
State Chief Ranger Newell Beauprie
of Biddeford was in town Friday even
ing to install the officers of the
Catholic Order of Foresters.
Mrs. Samuel Fuller, Mrs. c. S
Tobey and two children of Wateryille
visited at DR.. F. S. Bigelow's and
Archie Conant's one day this week
r. Cleveland, the driver of the
stage between here and Athens only
made one trip Tuesday arriving here
about two o'clock in the afternoon
Mrs Charles Reed died suddenly
Monday at her home on Madison Ace
after brief Illness. A more extended
notice of her death will be published
next week.
Miss Vera Bearce entertained few
friends at her home last Tuesda.
evening at cards. Young ladies to tn
number of 10 were present. Refresh
ments of mouse, fancy waters an
almons were served
Mrs. George Wildes of Metros
Highlands, Mass, has returned HON
having been called owing to the deaf
of Mrs. e. B. Curtis. While in tow,
she was a guest at the home of w. f
Wildes.
Mr. and Mrs. w. G. Reed and daugh
ter of Sanford, Mr. and Mrs. A.
Mitchell of Kennebunk, Mrs. Dayi
Rowell, Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Rowel
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rowell, Madison, an
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Gardner of Canaa
were out of town people here to al
tend the funeral Of Mrs. Charles Rec
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their marriage should be blessed
which was accordingly done by Father
DesJardens They have large circle
of friends in this vicinity and out of
their family of nine children, seven
are living and all are residents OF
this town.
Mr. Laney whose age is nearing rs
years is a retired farmer and enjoys
good health. Last winter he cut ten
cords of wood, hauled it to his house,
sawed it and put in the shed without
any help. Mrs. Laney is 10 years
younger than her husband and is
also i'll good health.
The we'll wishes of the people
are with the bride and groom of 50
years for a happy rounding out of
the century mark.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18

A very delightful event occurred
in Skowhegan last Monday night when
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Laney celebrated
their golden wedding anniversary at
the home of their son, William Laney
on North street. The affair was at
tended by more than 100 persons
which included relatives, friends and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Sale-W. T. Ordway.
Notice-Daniel Lewis.
Notice.. H. Steward.
Glasses--J. r. Philbrick
Maine Hay--W. J. Phelps.
Wanted--is Patten Place.
For Sale-Lee A. Ketchum.
Oysters-Jewett's Cash Market
1t Pays-Skowhegan Trust Co.
Trade Winners-Ira a. Norton.
Liquor Habit-Keeley Institute.
Probate Not ice-Nathan Fowler.
Telephone-Maine Tel & Tel. Co,
Savings-Skowhegan Savings Bank.
Special Notice--Selectmen of Skowhe-
gan.
Statement-New Portland Nut. Fire
Ins Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18

Friends of James C. Durrell former
ly manager of the Oxford will be in
terested to learn that he has returned
homeward as far as Massachusetts
from North Carolina.
T. A. Linn, John Fl. Henzie, Thomas
Crossley and Ira W. Page, Jr., of
Hartland and Charles H. Cross have
been here on business at the Court
House connected with the case of the
Linn Wooden Co. VS., Brown.
F. Elmer Nolin secretary of the
Somerset Loan and Building Associa
ton and r. f. Atwood a director of
the association went to Bangor yes
terday to attend the Maine League
Loan and Building Association.
Mrs. X. w. Smith has taken posses
sion of the manicuring parlor when
she has purchased of Miss Linnie Il.
Weston. Mrs. Smith has been taking
lessons of Mrs. Fred Turner for sew
eral months and then finished the.
course in Boston. Mrs. Smith will be
assisted by Mrs. Turner who formerly
owned the same parlor. They will
accommodate patrons by doing work
at their residence when desired.
The suggestion originating with Mr.
John C. Griffin that Skowhegan ought
to have fruit and apple show next
fall is meeting with an exceedingly
cordial reception among the business
men. Several have expressed Will
lingness to contribute cash and spec
ial premiums without being actually
solicited and no doubt is entertained
but what the prospective affair Will be
worthy of the orchard district OF
which Skowhegan is the center. A
meeting OF those interested will be
held before long to outline the pro-
ject and perfect the necessary organ
ization.
Excuses" was the subject of Rev.
He started back yesterday afternoon.
! George Merriam's sermon in the
Bethany Baptist church last Sunday
morning. Music was furnished by the
choir directed by Miss Viva d. Crom-
nett. In the evening the subject OF
Mr.. Merriam's discourse was Mighty
to Save" and a special musical fea-
ture was the singing of an original
hymn by Mrs F. G. Nye and Miss Ber-
dena E. Traitor, Mrs. Nye being the
composer. 1t was entitled Someone
is Praying for YOU" and was very
expressive.
THE Garden of Youth" a charming
book of poems by Don Morrison, tai
ented son of Skowhegan, has JUS
come from the hands of the publish
ers and is on sale at the Public
Library and at book stores here. This
small volume is very nicely gotten up
= The frontispiece is a sketch of Mr.
Morrison by the famous artist, James
Montgomery Flagg, and the book Ii
dedicated to Frank Edwin Elwell, Mr.
Morrison's beloved master. Thos
who have seen the advance copies o
the poems find them entirely origina
in thought and beautiful in expression
They are as follows. Life, 81
PRAYER" Immortality" THE Awak
ening," THE Loye-Child," "LIvresse,
/. Ma Femme" ITO a Skull" "Khalmaf
l Legend of Youth" 1.-THE Hearts De
, SIRE" "Roses White" How Love Dot
1 Come" "Roses Red" and Hymn t
4 Nature" Mr.. Morrison has won hig
recognition both in London and 4
!. New York as a violinist.
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GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Of Mr.
AND MRS. PAUL LANEY
Celebrated Last Monday Evening Well Known
Residents of Skowhegan

sister ana family and also with an
other sum of $50 from friends and
relatives.
For many years Mr.. and Mrs. Laney
have been numbered among the re-
spected citizens of Skowhegan. They
were married in Canada and it was
especially fitting at this time that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-01-18

Willard took a very active part In the
fall campaign in Ohio which tumbled
twelve Socialist mayors and over a
hundred councilmen and other Off
Gals into power. His genius as a
philosopher and speaker has been
generally recognized by the press,
despite the hostility to his political
views. The lecture will begin at 8
P NJ Admission free to those who
purchase 25 cents worth of literature.
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The mock congress is being inter
estingly carried on by the members of
the Y. NJ. c. A. The members of this
organization will present the play.
The Missing Miss Miller" here Feb.
20. New names are being added to
the Associations roll right along.
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DEATHS
Church Notes
) eoaaeeseseessssss0eesees
ISLAND AVENUE CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH.
Senjamin b. Merrill, Pastor.
esidence, 116 Main st.
Telephone. 1913.

Morning worship at 1915. Subject of
sermon Recognition in the Future
sunday School at l.. Combined service
at o'clock. subject Worth While Am
billions"
Prayer meeting this evening at 7.SO,
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Mrs. Roy L. Marston gave a very
informal neighborhood party Tues
day afternoon in order that people
in her vicinity might become ac-
quainted with Mrs J. G. Osborne. Tea
and refreshments were served during
the afternoon.
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CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.

The Christian Science Society, Mt.di-
son avenue, corner Russell street. Ser
vice Sunday morning at 1915. Sub
iect Life. The reading rooms
are open Wednesday afternoons from
80 to 5.
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Sars aparilia

Cures all humors, catarrh and
rheumatism, relieves that tired
feeling, restores the appetite,
cures paleness, nervousness,
builds up the whole system.
Get 1t today In usual liquid form or
chocolated tablets called SarSatabSs
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Morning worship at 1915. Sunday
School at IL. Philathea Bible class Tor
young ladies' at IL. L. z. >. {. l.
meeting sunday evening at O'CLOCK
Evening worship at o'clock.
Prayer meeting TINS Thursday even
ing.
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EVER YBODYsC
8-~A-C COLUMN 0
COLUMN

Advertisements in this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
25 cents. four times for so cents. Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon on an average of
words STAMINA taken.
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The riddle of the sphinx may be
unfathomable, but anybody can under
stand the coal riddle at glance.
A setting hen is in no fear of the
roasting pan.
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CENTENARY
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. Arthur r Craig. Pastor.

Morning worship at 1915. preaching
by Arthur T Craig. Sunday School at
~. Epworth League at 6.
Regular evening worship at I.
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BETHANY BAPTIST CHURCH.
George Merriam, Pastor.
Residence. 80 Madison Avenue.

Sunday 1915 sermon by the pastor.
Sunday school at u. Y. p. S. c. L. at 6.
Special music both morning and
evening.
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ST. MARY's CATHOLIC CHURCH.

Sunday services:-Low Mass at
clock. High mass at 10. Sunday
school at p. NJ
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BIRTHS

Jackman-Jan. IL. to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Sterling. a son.
Jackman-Jan. II, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Henderson, a son.
Jackman-Jan. II. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ivan Graffte, son.
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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.

Rev. J. G. Osborne. Pastor,
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The date given opposite your name
on the paper is a sufficient receipt Tor
money paid on subscriptions. II the
date is incorrect. notify the office at
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-18
GREAT THINGS DOING
 TO THE WESTWARD

Continued from page i)
 fly engaged in digging into the Baby Doll
 Neis Anderson and Nate White ore working on Lynx creek and arc both taking out good money. Mr. White has completed 500 loot tunnci that is being utilized as a bed rock drain and is now in position io go after ihc money right. Adolph Young has been working on Gulch creek and has some mighty good ground. On account of shortage of water he has been unable to sluice at al! regularly but at that working by himself he has averaged bet ter than Sii per day as well as having time to go out and get his meat for the camp. Mike Con- molly and J. A. z. Turner are on Six-mile creek and are doing well.--Seward Gateway.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-18
REPUBLICAN, Mass MEETING
 Is ADDRESSED BY GILMORE
Continued from page D

Continued from page f) wanted the road built but he was not competent to locate the route and say where the terminus should be.
 Mir. Gilmore said he favored the granting of patents to people who had located on coal lands, where fraud had not been shown. He denied being pledged to any, body on any question save on the blanks of the platform on which he was running. He said he be- licved the voters of Alaska should elect a party man, as the organ ization behind him would have to carry the burden of responsibil- fly for his acts.
Valdez daily prospector., 1912-06-18
Costs at Seattle Hotel.

Lena Morrow Lewis. of San Francisco; J. H. Hamilton, Cliff Mine; J. Johnson and wife, J. IT. Cam and wife, and &. l.. Tourpin. of Shoup Bay: B. IT. Durkcc, of KaLalla; w. R. Austin, Spokane: {: Mrs. Geo. Barrack, of Latouchc: {: John Irwin, of Fox Flat; Chas. J. Minor, of Port Wells, and S. J. Tanner, of Seattle, arc guests registered al The Seattle hotel.