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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-02-06
NATIONAL SURETY COMPANY
New York, N. Y.

ASSETS DEC. 81, 1912
peal Estate ......$ 172S43.03
Mortgage Loans . 11,390.57
Stocts and Ronds ~ 5501 ,200.3S
Cash in Office and Bank f9o4S9.S1
Bills Receivable .......,.. 20 l'oS..o.
Interest and Rents .....'. 4o'V0oo9'1
All other Assets ......'..'' l'4oo'Vo''i'
Crosse Assets 7S.71241
Deduct items not admitted, 'fsfoz+.eo
Admitted Assets. ......s7,1S41S7.61
LIABILITIES. DEC. 81 1917
A.. rr,naia I.osses s112S13SS
I 80 Premiums ... 2.142,443.S1
All other Liabilities $3.50. 3os'asd'as
Cash Capital ........,;;:.,..' 5'veV'Vvv9o'909
Surplus over all Liabilities, l,oo4llS.'o
Total Liabilities and Sur q,
HERBERT WENTWoRin,
Skowhegan, Maine. Aseen.c:
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DEATHS

Lewiston-Jan. 81. Herbert Pierce of
Bingham, aged AZ years.
Larone-.Ian 80 Nina Brooks
Skowhegan-Feb. 2. Mrs Nancy {.
Norton, aged so years.
West Somerville, Mass-Feb 3, James
Shattuck aged so years formerly OF
SkOwhegan
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PUBLIC HEARINGS

LEGAL AFFAIRS
The Committee on Legal Affairs will
give public hearings as follows:
THURSDAY, FEB. 10. 1918, AT Q
O'CLOCK, p. M.
No. IS. An Act to incorporate the
Jackman Water, Light and
Power Company. RE-AS-
SIGNED.
CHAS. P. CONNORS, Sec.
A. w. ANDREWS, Clerk.
2w6
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MARRIAGES

Augusta-Feb. 2, by Rev. l.. W. Coons
Amos Nelson and Miss Ever Holt poth
of Canaan - 3. u,,.
PittsfieId-Feb. /. by Rev. +. S. Walk
er, Sandy Ford of Hartland and Miss
Iva Lasselle of Burnham.
Salem-Feb. 2. by Rev. T. b. HIATT,
Orris Later and Miss Viola Bedford
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EAST MADISON

Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lander of Bing-
ham have been visiting at the home
of her brother, Melville G. Baker Of
Woodsde Farm recently. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lander are planning to start, Feb. Is
on trip to Europe.
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.VERYBODY,C
L. COLUMN ~

Advertisements In this column not
IN exceed Ave lines inserted once for
IS cents, four times for SO cents Each
additional line five cents. In comput-
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words. Stamps taken.
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Observation-Disclosures

A Weekly Newspaper
Published Every Thursday at
Skowhegan. Maine
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
From Another POiut of View

landed Rock
which il down
Tuesday: Higher
followed eet Cooler and warmer Wednesday
TO Rockefeller his Pocanco
Hills awnmow might that all wool and yard wide
arr determine the paint
reached public
will been enlightened
Ill, dropsical So
the fluid and Jims
likely call instead
a aiing
20
hour.
stand
wholly
N Y Tammany. ought be
rich quick little investigator
for dirt shouldn't overlook that spot
slit disclose the
ankle to the knee Ankles down that way seem to run high
Saturdays Coon
TO
didae commissioner at the next election
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
What the Government Is DONG

Stunning and performing its share. The
public may thus be brought to under
stand that II also has a duty to home
anil child, which will best be perform
ed not by makeshift Fairgrounds.
makeshift meeting places. makeshift
methods OF preventing infant mortal
ity, but by making every dwelling a
true home
The school can do many things for
the children that the home used to do,
ana perhaps can do them better. There
are number of things. however.
which must be done in the home, or
they will not be done at all. In the
sympathetic atmosphere OF the parent
teacher circle the problems OF the
home and school can be discussed,
usually with profit both to teacher and
parent. That children thrive under
the new sympathetic relation OF home
AID school induced by parent-teacher
association and meetings Is shown by
the TACT that they often urge their
mothers and fathers to attend. Doubt
less there are many OF us who never
realize how alien a place school Is TO
TIC little ones and how helpful il is
to see mother and father there and
a part Of it,"
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
GOLF LINKS PROVE
ALLURING TO WILSON

WINDSOR. VI. July President
Wilson got out his golf sticks today
ana went out 10 the links of Frank
Kennedy. biscuit manufacturer TO
knock the elusive gutta percha about.
Tis scheduled opponents were Arthur
w. Tedcastle, of Boston, who, with
his wife. is spending the weekend
with the Wilson family, and the pres
ident's future son-in.law, Francis
Bowes Sayre.
The thermometer has fallen until to-
day II registered around the sos, a
welcome relief from the neat which
greeted the chief executive upon his
arrival.
Windsor and the rolling country that
makes up Cornish ~ H.. took down
its flags today, and the slight furry
tnat attended wilson arrival entirely
disappeared. When he went to church,
yesterday. his presence evoked less at
tention than II does in Washington.
There were not over a hundred poo
pie in the little old frame building.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
How About This. Mr. votev7


TO the Editor OF The Times:
see so many good things in your
paper and am in such hearty accord
with your broad editorial policy that
! dislike TO draw attention even to
little sin of omission on the part of
The Times, but | have no choice as
it's case of doing justice.
In this evenings issue you print the
noble hymn, 20 Beautiful, My Coln.
try without giving the name of the
true author; and, what is more seri-
Gus, seeming 10 assign 1t to Rev G.
A. Votey. The hymn was written by
Rev. Frederick l.. Hosmer ID. D.. for.
merly minister of the First Unitarian
Church OF Cleveland, now living in re-
tirement in Berkeley, Cal. DR.. Hos
mer is one of the most distinguished
hymn-writers this country has produc-
ed. his hymns having a classic quality
that justifies their inclusion in the
hymnals of all denominations. both in
this country and in England
BY the way, the hymn as you print
it inverts the proper order of the
verses. Your first verse should be
the last, a natural climax:
20 Beautiful our Country,
Round thee in love we draw
Thine is the grace OF Freedom,
The majesty of Law.
BE Righteousness thy sceptre,
Justice thy diadem:
And on thy shining forehead
BE Peace the browning gem"
EUGENE RODMAN SHIPPEN.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
MARKS Scheme VIII
Increase u. L. K Rights

and take no chances whatever OF
opening up new lines for litigation, or
buying pig in the poke.
Let him appoint his street railway
commission, which should have been
done long ago. prepare at once TO take
possession OF all lines where fran
chises have expired. or will expire.
or purchase the entire system. or build
new system that will save al least
two-thirds of the people from trans
ferring and an average OF one-halr
their time during the rush hour. and
take one-half the cars on OF lower
Woodward avenue and the downtown
streets during those hours.
want 10 say TO the 81 per cent OF
the voters. and could they all have
voted. II would have been S5 per
cent. that you have won the battle for
municipal ownership and the city has
won It's battle against the ID. L. X.
In the highest court in the United
States. Since we have already won
what we have been fighting for for
years. let us stand by our guns until
victory crowns our banners. Say 10
the mayor that If he go straight 10
municipal ownership and operation,
without any /Thompson-Hally or Law
son chickering's or schemes. or day 10
day humbugs which would surely de-
feat all that has been gained for years
we will support him in every way pos.
sible. even IL he has so far ignored
the municipal ownership committee in
the makeup of his street railway COM
mission.
On the other hand. IL he still per-
ssts in making further agreements
with the u. L. r. to continue opera
ton OF the street railway system, then
let him walk the same plank that
three former Mayors did, and thirteen
aldermen. nearly three years ago. Also
hold him responsible for the conduct
OF his street railway commission.
We have been paying hve-cent fares
suffering indignities and abuses, for
years Let us continue TO suffer for
few months longer. rather than 10
take any chances of defeating or de-
laying municipal ownership.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
,csatipueo from rage ou-'

tCSatipued from rage uue'
several times before YOU get munich
pal ownership. And in the meantime,
plenty of lawsuits
Third-Under the Marx plan, the
$500 per day rent as we'll as the
5000 a day for Fort-st. viii be cut
out. This viii mean an annual loss
of slS2500 or course the u. L X.
will have 10 pay all the rent that is
now due the city The above rent
ought TO bee at least $500 a day. &C.
cording 10 what Toronto and Chicago
Traction companies are paying TO
those cities.
Fourth-The city agrees 10 purchase
all the power houses and equipment,
which would have TO be abandoned or
iunked, for more modern equipment
the same as Cleveland has done. al
loss OF about 100000
Fifth-While the Thompson plan
would have cost the city. in lost pro-
its of operation and otherwise, over
sTO0. 900. 900 before the city ever got
municipal ownership. and stand
ready 10 prove this assertion TO any
one. yet. in some respects. II was bet
ter than the Marx plan, as IL provided
for a one million dollar bond and five
thousand dollars day as a penalty
for non-fulfllment OF contract. There
is nothing OF this kind in the Marx
dicker They must have great faith
In the ID. L. r.
Sixth-There are several other con-
ditions and agreements just as stated.
to the interest OF the city as the
above, which may speak of later.
I want now 10 inform the mayor and
his advisers that the municipal own
ership people have been in this battle
for years for a principle, yes. prin-
ciple. that is dear TO them. and is fast
winning popularity, not only in the
United States. but in the civilized
world-the multiplication OF utili-
ties. The mayor has pledged himself,
both by writing and by word. 10 sup
port those principles. the same as
Thompson did. and we expect him 70
carry out his promises 10 the letter
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
ModernIxed China.

In harmony with the spirit of the
times. the governor at Marking has
modernized the front entrance Of his
yamen All those large, conspicuous
outside gates 10 the right and left
have been torn down and the outside
court has been cleared of all the old
time fixtures In the place OF the
three front entrances modern front
has been erected and all come and 10
through the one door. regardless OF
rank or position.-China Republican.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
His Deduction.

The train stopped for few
moments and the passengers looked
out.
look perky and contented," remarked
DR. Watson.
The town evidently has winning
baseball team" deducted Sherlock
Holmes .-Pittsburgh Post.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
No Cause to Worry.

When the young husband reached
home from the Office he found hIu
wife In tears.
"Oh, John" she sobbed on his
shoulder, II had baked a lovely cake
and put 1t out on the back porch for
the frosting to dry and the dog
ate IT."
well. don't cry about II. sweet
heart" he consoled, pattins the pref
t. flushed cheek. IL know a man who
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
Broke the Ice.

Judge E. lockwood Hoad, remark
ing on President Lincoln's dry humor,
says that on one occasion a delega-
ton OF colored men had waited on
Mr. Lincoln. and were evidently at
loss 10 know just what 10 say The
president waited while and then re-
marked: We'll. all who are here seem
10 be present" This selfevident
proposition broke the ice and remov-
ed the spell from the African jaw.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
He Got His.

Crouch There goes man who
robbed me OF a large fortune.
Gink-He robbed you Of a fortune.
and still he is enjoying his liberty,
Grouch-Not by darned sight,
lie married the rich widow I was
after-Judge
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
His Kind Heart

He Is one of those old-fashioned
people who think II is necessary for
man TO beat young woman in or
der 10 make her care for him.,
But his wife doesn't seem TO be
very much in love with him
No He says he hasn't the heart
10 bruise her after she has been wash
ing all day Chicago Record Herald.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
soeed and Endurance

Money went a whole lot further
in the old days than II does now"
said the Old Fogy
That's because II didn't go so
fast" explained the Wise Guy.--Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
What Puzzled Her.

II understood the text all right
remarked Aunt Ann PEBBLES after the
sermon was over: but the preacher $
explanation of It puzzled ME a good
deal Chicago Tribune.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
AIWava HuntinQ Trouble.

When an elderly man isn't looking
al the thermometer he is busy devils.
ing some plan TO spite his relatives.
Topeka Capital
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
THE CHURCH LOSING GROUNDl
A WARNING FOR US, AND WHY

recently published book Country Church. which reference
another column ohcialy confirms sehe" mp'eH ~
the is losing ground
speaks community but statistics are needed TO
show the proverbial righteousness of the city.
Undoubtedly the material and industrial advancement the
last century encroachd the other interests lie
Even education has largely shifted practical basis
which means subservent to material welfare
Is any circumstances that church members
disappointed their happened to chose the ministry when
mot held the all and offered It's challenge
capable the idea has become prevalent that preach
chiefly those who unfit for other lines
In the general life have been
sheltered.
Their religious instincts have not been completely
they membership churches and religion branded
efeminate The e members of the race are growing away from
i
Is possible religious character which has al
ways played leading role is ephemeral!
What is religion anyway
Christianity
religious difference between Christian America and pagan
Japan Mohammedan life Of Turkey
It surely not in observance OF different rites
Rather shows of what right and good
Religion bosdes the whence comes the ideals
by which judge the good and the bad
which judge mans actions toward his fellows
those of Christianity
civilizations have different standards.
deny that he is Christian
with intellectual fervos that he command
still remains truet n the broadest he is
He might well deny that he is American
be actively religious If its benefits are forced
upon him willy nily'
when them ne does nothing
to help necessary growth of those ideals
specific preacher tells the solution the capital and
labor problem is in Christianity Oerany thinking
y a with
But preacher right though perhaps the he under
what he saying
Our trouble today governing industry obso
lete but people right that
regard
The fundamental basis of law intangible
ethics
field development
Christian ethics has not been able to keep the pace,
industrial decrd
\ ingess, a meaning this very
perhaps the clothes automobile problem and accepting ideals
secondhand long that they don't fit
Big business has ougrown the and truly but the
basic allowed claim
undue emphasis the distortion organization
saying adapt herself
institution and scot free
Judging history by emphasis
will take spiritual life
Religion is part of man. agency.
To deprive him would guiding principle rdder
Of his character
In the social radjustmen
cultivate the spiritual element makeup
ashamed of no onger
Doubtless surprising for a
yourself of the Cup
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07

He-They say Sally Simpson is
married-at last.
She-Who's the happy man?
Heller father, OF course.--Judge.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07
Variety,

Variety Ia the spice OF life. but II
isn't much good In poker hand
Puck
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07

will give us another dog - New
York Globe
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07

~ esrolt Times heartily joins with the u s. pos'
<611Aortiss the Michigan Food and Dairy Commissioner
fnhd the Vigilance Committee OF the Associated Ause,
1elne Clubs OF America protecting the public from ad
testtsing frauds Any reader having grievance Asas'
advertiser in these columns will confer favor "
ercmpiy reporting the same to the publisher
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07

job Printing Done Right. Times
Printing Co.. ~ John R-st.
The Detroit times., 1913-07-07

Doubtless it surprising for preach you
Inside of the Gun
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-17
Advent Church

Last Sunday morning A. Henderson
preached an appealing sermon from Rev.
1920: "Behold, l stand at the door and
knock: if any man Hear my voice and
open the door, 1 will come in to him,
and will sup with him and, he with me-"
The waiting attitude, the pleading
voice, and the promise of divine fellow
ship should stir the heart to recognize
the superior claim of Christ as King of
our lives. To shut him out means to let
in his enemy, Satan.
The evening lesson was from 2 Cor. AT
Two words, treasure and power, were
keynotes of the service.
Remem Der the prayer service on Wed
nesday evening. Also cottage prayer
meeting will be held on Friday evening
at the home of James Bidwel.
Next Sunday will be the last service
under the pastorate of Mr.. Henderson, as
he expects TO return to his studies in The
Boston Bible School. He has rendered
most creditabe service, both as preacher
and pastor. and all very much regret his
departure. Let all friends and those in
terested plan to attend the service next
SUNDAY.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-17
Township Sunday School

The Township Sunday School associa.
ton held its annual meeting at the Con.
gregational Church Monday afternoon
and evening, T. J. Stewart presiding and
good attendance was present. At
2:3O p. m. worship was conducted by
the Rev. w. T. Best; 2:45, Sunday School,
Ofhcers, Conference, Miss Grace Prior;
3:15, Our Methods" Congregational,
Mrs. Anna Jones, Methodist. Mrs. Edna
Skinner, Advent Christian, Mrs. w. B.
Patch, Universalist, the Rev. r. d. Gram
mer; $40 The Assistant Superintendent.
Shall There Be More Than One? Shall
There Be Definite Duties Assigned" led
by c. F. Smith; 4:10. 1.-THE Cost of Sue
cess, Time, Money, Prayer" Mrs. Maria
Tinker, H. P. Munson, Alexander Hen
derson; 4:30 Business, Appointments;
4:45, Hymn; Benediction, the Rev. r. d.
Cranmer; 1880. Song Service and Prayer,
Mr.. Henderson; 7:45, "Why Are
Teachers Meetings Essential?' c. d.
Howe; "What We Are Versus What We
May be-" the Rev. W. E. Baker; Sis,
State convention at Vergennes, what
DOES 1t Mean to Us?p the Rev. H. A.
Darfee; 1855, Hymn; Benediction, the
Rev. w. E. Baker.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-17
Methodist Church

Mr.. Best was called to Chasm Falls, N
Y, last Monday, to attend the funeral OF
former parishioner.
The Epworth League service Sunday
evening was led by Professor Dodge
Music was furnished by the young people
and solo was sung by Mrs. Best.
At the service Sunday morning, the
pastor administered the Sacrement OF
the Lords supper. Following this ser
vice the ordinance of Baptism was ad.
ministered to five persons.
Next Sunday morning, Mr.. Best will
preach from the subject, "The Breaking
of the Golden Bowl" This subject will
sons remarkable book, a" The Brain and
Personality"
The reception given by the Epworth
League to the p. A. students and faculty
last Friday evening was great success
in every way. The program was in charge
of Mrs. Jackson and she was ably assisted
by her sister, Mrs. Spaulding, The fol-
lowing persons took partin the program:
Miss Grace Bedel, Mrs. w. f. Church
ill, Harlie Wilson, r. S. Gordon, and
Professor and Mrs. Ruff. The church
parlors were prettilY decorated by Mrs.
Hobson and her faithful! committee.
Mrs. Page and her committee had charge
of the refreshments.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-17
Teachers Meetings

The first teachers meeting of the year
under the direction of Supt. Howe was
held last Wednesday evening with twenty
people present. Mr.. Howe reviewed the
book, The Ideal Teacher, and Mr.. Ruff
The Teachers Philosopy, In and Out O
School. The next meeting will be hello
Monday evening, Sept. %, in the Domes
tic Science fiat. Miss Grace Gates viii
review the book entitled, Education fol
Efficiency. Miss Janette Matthews viii
explain the Gray Method of Number by
Development. DR.. Slayton, the Health
Officer, will tell the teachers how to rec
ognize the symptoms of contagious dis
eases of children, and will discuss the at
titude of the State Board of Health il
relation TO the public schools. These
meetings will be held on Monday even
ings of every other week hereafter.
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-17
Congregational Church

The pastor preached last Sunday morn
Ing on the theme, Resisting the Devil
There was decided increase in the Sun.
day School attendance. Parents of little
ones are urged to send them to the Pri-
mary Glass. Mrs. Herbert Woodbury. is
now in charge of this class and the chill
dren are assured of pleasant and profit
able hour.
Prayer meeting at o'clock Thursday
evening. Subject:-"Christ and Child
Labor"
On Friday evening at 1880 in the vestry,
the Christian Eudeavorers will entertain
their friends at a Social Hour. All
young people are cordially invited.
Next Sunday morning the pastor will
preach on the theme. Goods sympathy
with Mans Infirmities."
News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1913-09-17
Cady's Falls
Have your taxes in mind.

Have your taxes in mind.
Geo. Terrill has sold his herd of Jersey
cows.
Miss Martha Wright of Stowe is a Wis.,
itor at Henry Jones'.
Mrs. Della Jones has returned from
her visit in Randolph.
Gilbert Broadwell and wife were visit
ors at Everett Calkins' Sunday.
Edison Stevens and family have re-
turned to their home in the west.
Frank Calkins has swell team now,
having snapped his automobile for it.
Lorenzo Calkins and wife spent several
days at j.. j. Gilmore's the past week.
Mrs. A. n. Terril spent Tuesday with
her son, Leon, and wife at Morrisville.
Curtis Prouty and daughter, Mrs. Lena
Robinson, from SwantOn, are visiting
Mr.. Prouty's sister, Mrs. Lorenzo Calkins,
and other relatives.
Mrs. f. N. Waterbury and two children,
who have spent the summer with her
parents, Sylvester Wood and wife, re-
turned to Boston Friday.
Mr.. Huntley held very interesting
meeting at the hall last Sunday at
o'clock. There will be another next Sun.
day at the same time and place.