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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
LOCAI. ITEMS

W. B. Whittier shipped this week
three hundred and fifty sheep and
| lambs to Boston market.
Miss Sarah Pennell, an instructor in
the High School at Liyermore Falls is
at home for a vacation visit.
Mrs. j. W. Taylor of Smithfeld
visited the first of this week with Mrs
Frank Fuller. leaving Monday for a
visit in Bangor.
On account of the Poultry Show
which is being held in the Armory
this week. there will be no drill Fri
day evening, but it will be held Monday
night instead.
A late marriage intention filed at the
Office of the town clerk is that of Will
liam Robertson Chaplain of Carmel,
and Miss Pearl Eleanor Bellmore of
Skowhegan. The brother and sister
of this couple were recently welded.
Miss Ethel McPheters who has been
receiving treatment in a sanitarium
at Strong for some time arrived Mon
day to spend the winter with her moth
er, Mrs. Flora McPheters.. Mrs. Chas.
Norburg of Portland who is another
daughter of Mrs McPheters. is also
visiting here.
AT the meeting of the Pythian SIS
terhood held Friday evening, Mrs. g. /.
Mitchell. district deputy and Mrs. Eta
Aver. past deputy both of Water
Vile, were present and inspected the
Chapter After the work refresh
ments were served under the direction
of Mrs Anna Gilfillan. Mrs. Emma
Thompson and Mrs. Helen Knight
Mr.. and Mrs. {. p. Cooper Of Rock
land. Vt, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
l.. l.. Sanford last Sunday. The fam
lies were near neighbors in the city
of Minneapolis in 1903 and 1904, and
their acquaintance dates from that
time. Mr. Cooper is manager of the
Silo business of the Creamery Pack
age Manufacturing Company. He
has just returned from the provinces
where he placed a large order for lum-
Mrs Clara b. Leavitt left Tuesday
forenoon for West Baldwin, Maine.
" here she will remain until after the
holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Han
nah Flint. Another object in her
making the trip at this time is to be
in that town to attend the wedding OF
her granddaughter Miss Margaret
Flint and Lester Jacobs, which is to
ocur next Monday. These two young
people were students together at the
University of Maine.
At the mid-week conference TO be
held this evening at 7:30 in the Con
gregational church the topic will be
who say ye that | ann Next Sun
day noon the Sunday School will NEE
as usual and the o'clock meeting o
the Y. p. S. c. E will be addressed b.
Miss Dinsmore of Hinckley, who will
tell about her trip to the Y. p S. c
E. Convention in California. An &C
count of the Chrimas Services Sun
day will be found in another column
DR.. Ezra r. Bridge, who was during
the summer located in Skowhegan a
practicing physician, has lately &C
cepted a position as instructor and re
search worker in the department O
surgical pathology at the College O
Physicians and Surgeons connecte,
with Columbia University, New Yorl
City. While in town DR.. Bridge wol
many friends here who regret tina
he and his charming wife are not long
er to continue their residence in on
midst.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
LOCAL ITEMS

w. r. Elliott left Monday for Som
erville, Mass, where he was called to
attend the funeral of his aunt. He
was accompanied on the trip by Mrs.
Elliott and her nephew Brooks Savage,
and was to visit in Lawrence, Mass,
also before returning to Skowhegan.
Mr.. Elliott informed us that he was
to attend the semi-annual meeting of
the cashiers and pay-masters of the
American Wooden Co., which is to be
in session today at Young's Hotel in
Boston.
Fellowship. Loyalty and Service
were the subjects about which Daniel
A. Polling of Columbus, Ohio, cluster
ed his remarks at Union service held
Sunday evening in the. auditorium OF
the Congregational Church. Mr.. Pol
ing was a very able speaker and spoke
largely upon Christian Endeavor work
Mr.. Polling is the superintendent OF
the citizenship department of the
United Christian Endeavor and last
Thursday he was appointed the Presi'
dent Associate by DR.. F. E. Clark Of
Auburndale, Mass, who is about to &c
to Europe. OF the 81 different Tenn.
perance organizations of this country
council has been formed consisting
of one hundred persons and Mr.. Polling
has also been honored by being made
president of that Council. He wal
certainly one of the finest speakers tc
appear in Skowhegan for long time
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Music at the First Baptist Church at
the forenoon service Sunday will be in
charge of the musical director Mrs.
Philo Steward and will be excep-
tionally fine Included upon the pro-
gram will be Anthems by the chorus
of twenty-five voices, sacred music by
the First Baptist orchestra and so
prano solo, Noel" by Gounod, which
IS to be sung by Miss Harriet Marble.
Rev. J. G. Osborne will deliver a short
discourse appropriate to Christmas.
The Sunday School are to have their
fule tide tree Christmas night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
THURSDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1913
DR.. Barker in Skowhegan

Close observers will note with inter
est a change in the habits of many
Skowhegan citizens since DR.. Barker
lectures on Thursday of last week.
were never seen thus occupied be
fore. Others taking the family wood
saw down to get it sharpened. Still
others on their way homeward with
an axe showing a newly fitted handle.
We hear of whole families that are
going through the calisthenics which
from 20 to 40 minutes morning and
evening. This and many other signs
indicate that the relation between ply
steal exertion and health is being un-
derstood by those who have hereto
fore avoided exercise as far as possible
and given no thought whatever to the
matter
All this interest in systematic ex-
ercise and other attention to the sim
pie requirements of health is a grand
thing and we may properly say of DR..
Barker that he accomplished more real
results In his day among us than any
other man of this generation in the
same length of time. II would be
well for us to take up these new habits
with caution however. Exercises to
which we are stimulated by Dr. Bar
ksr's lectures, aims to make use of
new muscles. When they commence
work after a long period of non use,
care Is necessary or they will be in
jured rather than benefited by the
change. A moderate amount of wood
cutting or club swinging or simple
body and limb movements increased
rs the weeks go by, is an ideal plan.
Neither should we fail to understand
that the LATEST and most indolent
among us gets exercise in thousand
Small tasks around the home walk
ing down town in the morning and
home to dinner. though not sufficient
TO maintain the best health, prevent /
what would otherwise be absolute
break downs. We can increase eX-
ercise of this kind in many useful .
ways for the accommodation of oursel- /
yes aud others without a radical de-
parfure from our former customs The
next time a dollars worth of sugar is
wanted, why not plan to take it home
when the trip is made to dinner. A
few months since this would not have
been a weight to make the journey
beneficial, but now a dollar buys
enough to be a substantial burden.
lust the thing to be shifted from side
10 side and make use of some muscles
that would otherwise lie dormant.
Axes and saws above referred to are
excellent appliances for physical cul-
ture. 1t will not do, however, to
reckon the value of the labor thus APP |
piled to the wood pile. Should this
he done one would get Disguised in
would not in the brief period devoted I
20 it morning and evening save 15c a !
day. twenty to 40 minutes daily with
the axe and saw, however, will work
wonders on the human frame. 1t is
we'll worth anybody's time, even If
privilege has to be asked to practice |
on a neighbours wood pile.
Skowhegan has reason to be thank
xul to DR.. Barker, also to Dr., George
o. Smith who made the visit possible,
and to the local committee who made
arrangements for the five meetings.
DR. Barker has message that 1t will
profit any community to receive.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Casseroles and Chatting dishes at
Philbrick's.
Hicks and the Farmers Almanacs
both old and reliable, at Fogg's Drug
Store.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Special Christmas music and a
special Christmas sermon by Pastor
Wilson will be features at the morn
ing service Sunday in the Island Ave
Congregational Church. The chorus
will sing the following anthems, the
Birthday of King (Neidlinger) and
20, Little Town of Bethlehem" (Neid
linger) Mrs. Marion Drake-Flanders
will be the soloist and she will sing,
The Angels Message (Willis) and
20 Holy Night (Adam). At the Z
o'clock service, selections from THE
Messiah" will be given on Nictrola.
Next week Thursday evening there
will be an unusual Christmas festival
for the Sunday School and friends OF
the Church. Some of the events con-
nected with the birth of Jesus will be
wildly reproduced.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Pure
Blood

II absolutely necessary to give
the. health that brings happiness,
q good appetite, rsstful sleep,
and makes you eager for life's
duties. HOODS SARSAPARIllA
wakes pure blood and so creates
mis- much desired condition.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
CHRISTMAS IN THE
CHURCHES
There VIII be Special Music and
Christmas Addresses at the Church
es Next Sunday. Christmas Trees
During the Week

The members of the Bethany Baptist
parish will not be able to have their
Christmas celebrations in their newly
remodeled and rebuilt church this
year, the new organ not having ar
rived in time for its installation. Next
Sunday morning in Grange Hall, how
ever, Rev George Merriam will preach
Christmas sermon and there will be
special music directed by Mrs. c. NJ
Lambert, which will also include a
duet THE Lord is My Shepherd to be
sung by Mrs. J. W. Steward and Mrs.
w H. HAYES. The Christmas tree
for the Sunday School will be held
Tuesday evening, Dec. %, in Grange
Hall. A program will be presented
under the auspices of the Bethany
Guild.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Agents wanted in every locality to
take subscriptions for the Indepen-
dent-Reporter Liberal commissions.
Write US about it.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
ERYBODY,C
II COLUMN 49,

Advertisements in this column not
to exceed Ave lines inserted once for
25 cents, four times for SO cents Each
additional line Ave cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon on an average OF z
words Stamps taken
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

Webster's Dictionary for sale, I'M
abridged edition, $3.50 Independent
Reporter Co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18
Philosophical Farmer

II the farmer is not 80 by nature, he
is apt to become by experience some
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

CHOICE OXFORD DOWN Yearling
Bucks for sale at reduced prices. This
Is the same stock that l have been
selling for the past twenty years and is
ment. Bert Hilton, Arson New
Eng. Tel. 1914. Madison Exchange.
2w50s
TO RENT-Tenement of six rooms
with steam heat. also rooms to rent.
Inquire of DR.. A. b. Borden, o. D., 100
Water ST., Skowhegan, Me. Tel 12-12.
3w50
PAIR HORSES FOR sALE-weigh
5000 ID. In A 1 condition. fine
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

In the Centenary NJ. E. Church next
Sunday morning Rev. Horace q. Nc
Glaufin will preach a sermon appro-
pirate to the glad Christmas season.
The special music promises to be of
rare excellence under the supervision
of Mrs. w. II. Emery. The Sunday
School Christmas tree will be held on
Christmas eve.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-18

At St Mary's Catholic Church there
will be masses at eight and ten Christ
mas day. There will be a Christmas
tree for the children of the Parochial
School next Sunday afternoon at the
School building
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04

70 them a girl On the 29th Of Aug
ost the writer held The funeral ser
v.ce in the presence of host of
friends and relatives Hampton was
said 70 have expressed hope in
Christ before he died which hope
alone brings real comfort The sad
memory Of Hampton had not gone be
fore God took the namesake. Little
Hampton Irene She died November
/ and was buried Sunday afternoon.
November 2. in the presence Of a
large crowd The relatives and
friends have the profound sympathy
of the writer.
J. T. GOSSETT
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04
GOVERNOR GRANTS
SEVERAL PARD0NS
HAYS PARD0Ns MAN CONVICT.
ED BEFORE HIM As CIR
QUIT JUDGE.

Iitfe Raak Nov e.. Gov Geo. W.
v. Hays granted pardon to J. f.
Roper 81 Magnolia, who was convict
ed last February while the eovernoc
was still circuit Judge Of that dis.
ae Eaer who had hitherto borne
good reputation. was convicted OF
forgery and sented to two years il
the penitentiary. His pardon was
recommended by the prosecuting at.
tory and Ali petitioners Of the
county
The governor Monday afternoon
pardoned Park Hunter, Howard
county youth who was convicted Of
being an accessory to the murder o.
T. P. Patterson of Umpire, by Wal
ter McNascoe, who was convicted ana
is serving long term in the peniten-
tiary Hunter, who was only IS years
cd ut tie time was sentenced to five
years and after serving six months
in the penitentiary was transferred
to the reform school He has been o
model inmate of the institution and
clemency was recommended by Supt
W n Deaton
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04
FIGHT Is BEGUN
ON H0OKW0RM


AetiIe war upon The hooaworm IN
feetion in Faulkner county was be-
Gun today when Dr. W P Jacocks,
tile Re kefe.ier specialist. opened MS
first institute = Providence. nj les
southwest Of Conway. Weekly dis
pensaries viii be held at dence
and five other points in Faulkner
county, during a period Of six weeks.
At these 'dispensaries examination
and treatment win be given free to
all who apply
Referring to tme investigation to be
made BY Dr. Jaeocks, DR.. George S.
Brown, state health officer for Faux
ner county, said today
The hookworm campaign under
the supervision Of Dr. w. p Jacocks
begins in Faulkner county today
wish to take this opportunity to call
the attention of parties to this work
and recommend that they have the
family examined while he campaign
lis in progress.
The work s entirely free, made
SO by the generosity of the quorum
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04
j. j. LIVINGSTO
Jeweler and O9tician
a WONIAN'S WORK

sometimes reduces her strength to the
de .ns Of weakness-her devotion to
household cares prevents sufficient
rest and recreation. Thousands of
women in this condition find SCOTS
Emulsion exactly what they need; it
is prcdigested body-food 50 medically
perfected that evev drop yields direct
returns in Strengthening the organs
and tissues and in making healthy,
DEMONSTRATING blood. SCOTS Emulsion
is devoid of alcohol or any harmful
drugs, and overcomes tiredness and
nervousness in a marvellous way.
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04

court cooperating with tha hook
sor@ commission.
The disease can Ere contracted az
say stage If life and hence nov ad
wee to everyone is chat they should
be examined. whether they feel sict
or we'll.
The dispensary Will be located Ia
Conway ON Saturdays only. in D. O.
Hartons vacant store. next to the
railroad
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04
r. HAYDON FOR SHERIFF.

The Log Cabin Democrat today
contains the formal announcement of
Rufus Hayden of Benedict township
as a candidate for sheriff of Faux
her county, subject TO the action of
the Democratic primary Mr. Hay
don made a good race for this posi-
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04
MONEY TO LOAN

Long time loans made on improved
farms. Large loans solicited. See F
W Echlin at office Of Morgan & Ech.
hn.-wtf-50
The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1913-11-04
WEATHER FORECAST.
Colder tonight; Wednesday,
probably rain and colder
GEs CnabS
~e@eAso~~~AA.AA.s

q
sorghum al Ftereey y Sensible
Chas Heil-gers Is IN Tjttla pn.l
TO-DAY.
Hear Frank / Cannon Tomorrow.
night.
A tvo-reeI fsatnIe nj the A,.l.s..,
Jorigha
$780,.
tonight. -
~. w..
- ''-'s cry Is Fislt'Hs N
'-e.',1f stewart : N Little boc6
Fead the article on - snfecuoe
= is very timely it'd
T. 2. Heiliesrs was in the CIsg IF
75sz last night
Miss aT,4fI. pbalos :.;.
friends in fbis ct5y
Little Po.l toda,
ne Grand ofehestta continues to
the tan 81 lhe town.
Dr. W r. G1eeson returned this
morning from Little Roek
Mrs. -sanuel He tigers is Spending
day IN the civ Of Roses
@ - ga 81 & Dlso" &e't
9a.aae
=
.''''e WI. please
a''a receive
Grand +oniob+ ,,;.+,,.a ....:f.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-02
NO SMOKING IN CAPITOL
Legislators at Albany Find Sign
Is Not a Joke.

Albany. April mo smoking in the
Capitol Legislators. state officials. de-
partment employees and others smiled and
exclaimed April fool when it was COS
sipcd about tho Capitol to-day that the
trustees of public buildings were about
to issue an order AGAINST smoking. But
1t was no joke.
Sunday night slight fire was dscoy-
cred under the State street driveway Of
the eastern approach to the Capitol John
Bowe, superintendent of buildings. re-
ported To Governor Sulzer to-day that in
the opinion Of those who investigated the
fire was caused by boys smoking cigar
cites and throwing matches into debris.
1T has been my observation" wrote
Mr.. Bowe. that the indiscriminatc throw
Ing of lighted cigars. cigarettes and
matches around the Capitol building is
very much of fire menace. and, in view
of this fact. would respectfully recon-
mend that smoking be entirely prohib
tied"
MI Bowe has issued an order prohibit-
ing employees in his department from
smoking i'm the building. and Governor
Sulzer said to-day the trustees would
comply with Mr. Bowc's recommendation
that all smoking in the Capitol be pro-
hibited
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-02
DELAYS CUSTOMS ARRESTS
Grand Jury to Act Before U. S.
Reveals It's Hand.

Boston. April 1.-The use of Boston as a
clearing house by smugglers of womens
gowns Is to be investigated by federal
grand jury a special session OF which
will begin next Tuesday. Arrests of GUS
toms employees In this city and their con-
fedcrates in New York are TO be delayed.
It was said to-day. pending the compile
ton of this inquiry.
The case Is assuming greater proper
lions than was at first anticipated" said
the United States Attorney. Asa +.
French. I'VE are working as hard as
possible to solve the problem but | can
not say how soon or how many arrests
will be made. That depends entirely on
developments"
Two gown importing firms in this city
arc said 10 have fallen under suspicion
in addition 10 the seven or eight houses i'm
New York alleged to be involved
The discovery, which resulted in the ar
rest Of one local customs employe and his
wife and of the president of New York
dressmaking company. led officials to estl-
mate the extent of the contraband trade
of this port during the last five years at
millions of dollars"
CHIEF Wilkic Of tho United States Treas
ury agents returned here to-day and con-
unned the work of gathering. evidence.
coming steamers are being examined by
federal Inspectors with a view to check
ing any attempt by confederates TO warn
thriving smuSgiers Of the Investigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-02
AN ATTACK ON WHITMAN
Men Advocating Gaynor's Re-
nomination Distribute Circular.

Without mentioning any names. the pro
motors OF the movement to secure the re-
nomination Of Mayor Gaynor distributed
yesterday thnly yelled attack upon
District Attorney Whitman. The pro
moters call themselves the committee Of
one thousand. They have engaged head
quarters at No. 50l Fifth avenue. The
circular issued was headed with a half
tone Of the Mayor marked For Mayor
William j. Gaynor 1t says in part:
A group of citizens has recently been
formed with the avOwed purpose of nght-
ing the next Mayordlty on the Issues OF
the brothel. the gambling den and the
saloon. and Of nominating for the head Of
the municipality "A man whose whole pub
lie life has been spent In contact with the
underworld. As police magistrate and as
District Attorney he has rendered some
service to the community. but can ii be
doubted that his long contact with vice
in it's various expressions has given him
any one doubt what kind Of a campaign
his supporters. If he should be nominated.
will wage i'm his behalf? The brass
checks of the discredited jerome VIII be
flung once more on the bar OF public Opin-
ion 10 influence mOrbidly inclined voters.
Then this apology is made for the Mayor
for not having taken hold of the police
investigation instead Of trying To block IL:
The suppression OF the underworld. II
such were possible. by restrictive legis-
lation is not the sole task OF great CITY.
The execution of the great projects nov
under way for the Development OF thc CITY
il a matter OF great importance. Inc
Mayor was conceded by all VINO were III
position to know TO have eliminated
much OF the police grait Wnlch prcsent
prosecutions are bringing daily within
our view. and he was proceeding TO furI
Their eliminations He knew how little on
GOOD mad been accomplished in the past
by mere exposures Of graft Witness me
TcxOw and Mazet Investigations HIS
attltudc is still the same. With the same
charity which he showed to the mis-
Guided maniac who tried TO assasslnaie
him he refused to JON in the hue and cry
against the policemen who have betrayed
the city. for he knew that Is not the way
i'm which regeneration lies.
The Mayor acknowledged that he had
received one Of the circulars. but said he
did not know where Il came from, and
wished the newspapers would not print
ANYTHING about it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-02
GAYN0R AS STERN JUDGE
Sympathizes with Women, but
Will Veto Bridge Cost Bill.

Mayor Gaynor acknowledged yesterday
mat he was much moved by the appeal
Of number of women who appeared al a
public hearing in favor of BIZ TO nut
the cost OF the widening OF the Brooklyn
approach 10 the Williamsburg Bridge
upor the entire city
These opportunities are tho things
that make judges go wrong" he declared.
"of course, | sympathize with you. but
Judges must not give way to such things.
Come in and see me as member OF the
Board OF Estimate
The Mayor Indicated nc would veto the
bill which he declared was most ia
grant violation of the home rule doctrine.
He said the Board OF Estimate. which
had assessed 80 per cent Of the improve
ment on the adjacent property owners
was the sole authority on that matter
and that the protests should have been
made 10 them rather than To the Le.is-
lature In Albany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-02
NEW CLEW IN EATON CASE
Authorities Tracing Poison
Given to Dogs Long Ago.
fBy Telegraph 10 The Tribune. ]

fBy Telegraph 20 The Tribune.
Boston, April IA new poison trail was
followed by state and town authorities
to-day I'm the case Of the death of Rear
Admiral Eaton. The clew was discovered
within half "A mile of the Eaton home. at
Assnipp Five dogs and several foxes
were killed by poison pellets found in the
Ridge Hill section. These pellets were
made Of tallow. mixed with n quick and
deadly poison. thought 10 be arsenic.
Tho owners of the poisoned dogs found
some Of the pellets in January and gave
them to John Scott. a state officer.
The inability of tie officials TO find any
record Of poison sales applying to the
Eaton case and the failure to find any
poison in the Eaton household have made
the poison search widen day by day. In
quiries are being made to see IL tho pei
lots which killed the foxes and dogs in
the Ridge Hill district can be traced.
While the poison trail is being followed
in Plymouth County. Investigations In the
Eaton case have spread 10 Washington.
The careers there of Rear Admiral and
Mrs. Eaton are being looked into closely.