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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-19

ts.r.
The Commercial Club of Grand
Forks is out with an invitation to the
Press Association members urging
their attendance at the Editorial
Meeting to be held there June 21st.
Grand Forks has live Commercial
club which has for long time main.
tanned a news service that is doing
wonders to keep that town before the
people, and this we'll wOrded invita-
ton to the newspaper men is another
evidence of the punch" spirit in the
Commercial Club of Grand Forks
The boys will have a splendid time at
Grand Forks this summer.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-19

select from, and with the filling up
which has come by immigration and
natural increase in population the
time is near at hand for more strin-
gent regulations for admission.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-19
News Of the State


Surveyors are still working; wes< on
the N. P. survey.
Mandan is to have big coal dock
at an early data.
John Idler of Sunset Butte, pleaded
guilty to the charge of falling to- send
his children to school and paid a fine.
Fred Burrows of Hankinson pGid a
fine at Lidgerwood for failure to- dis
paay license, tag on his autimnhile.
~
Medina, N. D., will hold big cele-
bration July 4th. Plans are already
under way for the biggest time in the
history of the, town.
Patterson'S exposure Of the check
fraud seems TN have won the battle for
him and this week the Times and Fal-
ladium are as mil dand loving as can
be.
Since Governor Hanna took hand
in the matter Lidgerwood is; as, clean
as a whistle, so it's said. The states
attorney was advised to- get busy at
once and he was so scared that he has
kept going ever since. Fine for Rich
land. &aN
Judge Long of Milncr is, said to
have taken to wearing wooden shoes.
The tea1ers say that he can be heard
coming for a block.
Darlington may organize a stock
company to pipe in water from slough
couple of miles north of town.. The
general opinion seems to be that
there is plenty of water but that it Is
Of doubtful quality, without extensive
sanitary improvements in the sur
rounding marshlands-
Rumors from Bismarck are that one
of the fire eating editors of the state
who holds a state job charged the
state about a thousand dollars for a
three hundred dollar job and that he
collected the money. If this proves
true as it undoubtedly will it is re
gretable, as he has always been con
sidered at least honest.
-
Under the laws enacted by the las
! legislature quite a number Of changes
were made in the handling of town
ship affairs. Assessors, town clerks
constables, justices and treasurers will
be elected for two.year terms. Tn
treasurer must deposit the funds II
the name of the township instead o
the names Of the treasurers and the,
cannot draw interest on deposits, a
formerly. The supervisor must lool
after the poor Of their RESPECTIVE
i townships. In counties not havin
poorhouses the township must bear 2
per cent and the counties IS per cen
of the care Of the INDECENT.
Forman, N. D.-The officials will d.
mand that one Of the deputy state e.
aminers be sent out here to go throug
the records Of the register of deed
during the term D. l.. Warrington SER
ed. The former Official is charged wit
failure to turn over certain fees to tn
county and with employing clerks q
certain sums and drawing warrant
for larger amounts and retaining tn
} difference. He strenuOusly denies tn
, charges. An action was brougt
against him once before on phase
| this kind and compromise was affec
ed.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-19

The reason Jack Johnson, the negro
pugilist, who was convicted of viOlat-
ing the white slave act, got a year and
a day, was because had he received
only year; there would have been no
chance to parole him before Iris term
was I'D.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
BINGII An.

]. b. Vanderpool of Albany, New
York. is the guest of his daughter
Mrs. Ned Moore. Mr. Vanderpool was
a resident of Bingham for several
years and was the superintendent OF
the Hub Mill
Sue Whitney who has been home a
few days returned to Skowhegan on
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Upper moved
into their handsome new Residence
on Meadow St, Thanksgiving day,
Mrs. Margaret Reynolds and her
granddaughter Sylvia. have returned
from Skowhegan. where they spent
Thanksgiving day with her son San
ford; they also visited Mr.. and Mrs.
ed. Reynolds at Solon
Mr.. and Mrs. Hutchinson OF Boston,
are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard
Moore. Mrs. Sanford Smith and Mrs
Baker Of Mass. who were also their
guests for a few days, having returned
to Mass.
November 26th: to the wife of r. W.
Preble, a son. nine and one-half lbs.
Saturday evening A. F. Donigan
gave an opening ball in his handsome
new block just completed. Baker s
orchestra furnished music.
Mrs. Myrtle Cummings is helping In
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
NORTH ANS0N

! y. Benjamin and wife spent
Thanksgiving in Wateryille with their
danfaters family.
Friends of Rev and Mrs. Emily
kyte will regret to learn of her death
which occurred Nov. l4th at South
Braiptree. Mass Rev. Joseph Kyle
was pastor Of the Congreg ationai
church here for a few years. They
went from here about ten years ago.
and Mrs Kyle is remembered as a very
lovable woman
The regular meeting of Ruth Head
Cragin chapter will be held Saturday
afternoon, Dec. 18th. instead of Fri
day. The meeting will be at the home
of Miss Paulenah NJ. Simmons
NJ. A. Eames has Just completed a
good. substantial piece of work Tor
the Newcastle Lumber Co., in building
a bulk head between the double mill
and the Clark mill. so called. 300 feet
long and ten fet high and ten wide.
He has also put in another one at the
lower mill, which the company re-
Gently purchased. which is so feet long
and is now new planking a portion of
the dam at the lower mill. Mr..
Games is a capable man to take charge
of this particular kind of work and has
behind him a successful experience
along this line.
Mrs. Eloa Gilmore and daughter
Mildred. returned to their home in
Parkman. Friday. after a weeks visit
1t the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Parlin of this village and at Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Jackson's at Concord.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
SOION

Carroll Jones of the L. OF NJ. spent
the weekend as the guest of his par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Azel Jones.
Clarence Rowell and family OF WIN
throp arrived in town wednesday
night to spend the remainder oil the
week as the guest of his mother, Mrs.
Sophia Rowell
Miss Alta Gray, who was home from
Augusta over Thanksgiving, entertain
ed a few friends Saturday afternoon
A club was organized to be known as
tho Monday Night Club. A meeting
of the club was held Monday evening
Noe with Mrs. Harold Randlette.
Miss Berle Cram and roommate
Miss Mildred Holmes, who are attend
ing Colby College, spent the Ihanks-
giving recess. as the guests OF MISS
Grams parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. D
Cram.
Miss Clare McIntire left Saturday LOT
Gardiner where she will visit trlends
for a few days,on her return she Will
STAY few days in Wateryille to VISIT
at Colby College where she was Tor
mer student.
Everyone remember the Fair and
Supper at Grange Hall Dec 9Th. A
Social will be enjoyed sometime dur
ing the evening. the program of games
being in the hands of the young peo-
pie and a good time is anticipated.
So come everybody. You are wei
come.
The Home Circle will meet Thurs
day afternoon Dec. II, with Mrs. Flora
Adams.
Miss Esther French is enjoying her
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06

short vacation from her studies at Col
by College with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moses French.
Services were resumed at the Con-
gregational church Sunday afternoon.
On account of poor health, Rev. Mr..
HIATT has not been able to fill the pull
pit the past few months but 1t is now
hoped that he will be able to be pres
ent every Sunday.
c. T. Moses of Corrinna was in
town Friday and Saturday on business
connected with the Northern Maine
Packing Co.
Miss Marian Starbird has finished
the school which she has been teach
ing in Lexington and spent Thanks
giving and the week end with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs A. W. Starbird.
Monday morning she commenced an
other school at West New Portland.
Mrs Sumner Rowell will entertain
the Ladies' Aid Tuesday afternoon
Dec. 9th
We notice that our genial barber,
John A. Pierce has been wearing a
broad smile ever since Thanksgiving
dav and we wondered if it was the
good dinner he had or what it was that
made him feel so we'll. On inquiry
we find that Mr.. Stork had called on
John and left baby girl. The many
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce extend
congratulations.
Switches at all prices may be tound
at Miss | J. Townt :. Skowhegan
Mrs Ethel Rowell and Mrs. Azei
Jones were in Skowhegan, Tuesday
on their way home they called on MIS-
Ethel Hunnewell at Lakewood.
g ". Stearns of New York, head OF
the wood department of the lnterna-
tional Paper Co. was in town Tues-
day. calling on Supt Irvine.
". II. Soper and wife went to Port
land Monday morning; message was
received in the afternoon by telephone
to Chas. Rowell, stating that Mr.. Sop
er's father was very sick at his nome
at Roxbury Mass Mr.. Soper was no
tilted at once at Portland and left on
the first train for Boston
The next regular meeting OF Nor'n-
.ern Light Rebekah Lodge. No. TO- Will
be observed as Roll Call Meeting ana
il is hopepd that each member VIII De
present and respond to his or her
name with some quotation or snort
reading The regular meeting night
will be Dee. 18th.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06

E. W Moores store during the holiday
season.
Mrs. Agnes Goodrich is helping
through the Christmas season in w.
B. Goodrich's store.
TOYS. Fancy Crockery. Books, Neck
wear and many things both useful
and pretty for Christmas gifts, you can
find at w. B. Goodrich's store.
Mrs Isannah Moore is again running
the restaurant in the hotel block. Mrs.
Smith having given up the business.
Richard Curtis who lives with Mr..
and Mrs. James Fitzmorris spent
THANKSGIVING with his brother Will
liam Curtis in Norridgewock. This
is the fourth Thanksgiving in success
sion, which the brothers have spent
together.
Warren Lane is assisting In Roy Say
ages store.
Residents of Bingham should note
the announcement made with regard
to the Century Club in another col
umn This organization will be pleased
TO receive new subscriptions to the
REPORTER, and those who subscribe
through them will have the satisfac-
ton of knowing that half the amount
SO paid will go into the treasury of
the club.
Hicks Almanac mailed for 35cents,
G. r Fogg. Skowhegan.
The Congregational Church Circle
met at the home of Mrs. Lucinda
Moore Wednesday. Nov. 26th After
the business meeting. a social hour
was enjoyed by all. The next meet
ing will be at the home of Mrs. Carrie
Colby, Dec 10th.
Call at Fred W. Preble's new store
he has fresh line of candy and fruit
and a fine line of stationery. books
magazines. books for boys and girls
school supplies and Xmas novelties
also tobacco, cigars and pipes.
The ladies of the Congregational
Church Circle will hold their annual
Food Sale and Fair. Tuesday, Dec. g.
in the Fraternity Hall The sale will
be open at p. m. An entertainment
to be given in the evening, admission
15cents. Everyone cordially invited.
Have you read THE Winning of Bar
bara Worth" by Harold Bell Wright?
The most popular book in the world
My price soc. If sent by mail, 12c
extra. Stamps accepted. Fred w
Preble, New Store. Bingham, Me.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06

ried out followed by games and ice
cream sale The net receipts were a.
bout seven dollars. A few weeks ago
the citizens contributed lumber and
work. to erect a shed near the school
house, for the convenience of those
who come by team to attend Sunday
school. and the bi-weekly Sunday
evening services, conducted by Rev.
&c. l.. Kinney.
The Hartland school at the East
Athens school-house, taught by Lottia
B. Reed, closed term of eleven weeks,
Nov. q, and reopened Dec. l.
Charles Burrill is the smiling man
of the neighborhood. The cause is
an addition of boy to his family of
two girls.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
~ The News of SOmerset's Busy Towns ~


winter In the spring Mrs. Benjamin
intends to return to this village and
conduct her millinery business as
formerly
The Grange Fair was the most large
" attended of any similar occasion
since the organization of the order
in this village There Was enough to
eat but not much To spare when the
dinner hour was past. 1t was very
pleasant occasion for all who attend
ed the fair and none went home dis
appointed from Grange Hall, Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Berry and Mrs.
Flora Durgin went to Concord, Wed
nesday. to attend the funeral of MI
Berry's brother-in-law, John Y. Mar
son. Mr. Marson died Monday Dec
|, of Brights disease, having been con-
fined to his bed but four days.
Rev. A. J. Lord of Bangor VIII sup
ply the pulpit for Rev. c. ". Rogers
the next two Sundays, Dec. I and IA.
Christmas boxes are being prepared
for the children. Anyone having
TOYS books. clothing and magazines
which one would like to give, Will be
gladly received. Articles may be left
with Flora Durgin, Kate Robinson
Emily Sawyer, or Edna Thorne, Large
or small amounts of money can be
used to good advantage. Enquire tor
further particulars of any of the above
named =.
Mrs. W. A. Lynch of Moncton, ~
p is the guest of her brother, John
Hannigan and family.
REMOVAL SALE.
Tn about ten days | expect to move
into the new store in Fraternity Build
inc and from now on until then ! shall
sell all Mems, Youths and Boys Ov-
ercoats and Suits at a great sacrifice.
NJ L. French.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06

The order of the Eastern Star elect
ed officers for the coming year in the
Grange Hall. Monday evening, and are
as follows: Grace French. W NJ
J. NJ. Getchell, W p; Mrs. Alvah Beal,
Sec Mrs Bert Witham. Treas: Miss
Mary Porter. {, Mrs. c. W. Rogers,
A. c. After the business of the meet
ing was transacted. the company gave
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ L. French surprise
party at their beautiful home on the
corner of Center and Summer SITS. A
ThermOs bottle was presented to the
host and hostess and refreshments
were served. Music was interspers-
ed during the evening and the com
pany did not return to their homes
until after the lights went out
Ernest Noddin, who is in the employ
of the Maine Central railroad, will be
stationed in Portland until after the
holidays.
The central Office of the Farmers
telephone was moved into the new
quarters on Madison st, Saturday
The Gravity switchboard has been in
stalled and fifteen lines run into the
office. with the expectation that with
in a short time there will be two more
lines added. Gardner Savage, the
central operator is rapidly familiar
izing himself with the new surround
ings and is meeting the requirements
of the office in his agreeable and court
eous manner.
Mrs. W. Benjamin went to Portland
Tuesday to Join her husband who has
a lucrative position there in charge OF
garage. They Will remain during the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
HARTLAND

Mrs. Alex Johnston went to Canada
this week, called by the illness of her
mother.
Mrs George s. Williams is visiting
friends in Boston for two weeks.
The Thanksgiving Ball given under
the auspices of Livelight Rebekah
Lodge. Wednesday evening, was So
cial success The hall was Hastily dec
Grated in pink and green. Many beau
tiful gowns were worn by the dancers,
and the scene was a very pretty and
merry one. A chicken pie supper was
served at eleven o'clock. which was de-
clared to be one of the best.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
EMRDEN CENTER

Among the lucky ones to get dee1
Saturday was Earl Hodgdon.
Reuben Case went to Lexington las;
Saturday.
+. w. Hodgdon is visiting relatives
in town.
Lester Bosworth has been up river
hunting for a few days.
Horace Young had birthday party
Saturday night All report good
time.
Mrs. Hortense Pease who spent
Thanksgiving at \. n. Portland, re-
turned to her boarding place Sunday
bringing her son Frank with her.
Mrs. Hortense Felker and little
daughter Leone, visited at II. G. Hodg-
don's a few days last week.
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THE FORKS

Larry Comber has closed his house
Mrs. Henry Forsythe has gone to
Lewiston for medical treatment.
The children of Edd. Onecut who
have been i'll with the measles. are
better.
Miss Hazel Durgin entertained
small party of friends at her home
Friday evening, in honor of her guest
Miss Farley. In the party were hVe
teachers, ~ lie two colleges and ia :
mington Norma we're also represented
The hostess from Colby, Mr.. Sand
bury from L. of NJ, and Miss Adams
from Pennington Normal.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
RIPLEY

Mr.. and Mrs George Kimball spent
Thanksgiving with c. +. Jones and
family.
Bert Curtis and wife are moving into
Laura Bryant's house.
y F. Woodcock and wife have re-
turned to their home after an absence
of three years Mr.. Woodcock is in
very poor health but if his health i'm
proves he will again return to his
duties in Steuben, Maine, where he and
his wife have good positions.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
SOUTH SOLON (T)

Frank Adams shot nice deer last
week.
Mrs. Carrie Ladd of Pawtucket, r.
l., returned home last week. Her son
A. K. Laid came down and went back
with her.
Bertha aPauls School that has been
closed on account of sickness, the past
ten days, was started this week, Mon
day..
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
SOMERSET

The Mill school taught by Marion
Starbird closed Nov. 26.
Perley Luce of Newburyport, Mass
visited relatives in town the past week
Stage-driver Benz. Pinkham is sick
and VIM. Blake is taking his place.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
EAST ATHENS

An entertainment for the benefit
of the Sunday School was given Fri
day evening, Nov. q, with good at
tendance. A brief program was car
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-12-06
NORTH CORNYILLE

Marguerite Willard returned from
Sanford, Monday. where she has been
visiting her mother Mrs Weymouth,
o. Kincaid. Leland Bosworth and
Merit Millett and son, have returned
from their Mayfield hunt.
ed in town.
School is resumed in the Kinsman
district, after a weeks vacation, on
account of scarlet fever.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-22
THAW AND NEW YORK

The action OF tho grand jury o.
Duchess county. New Yors. in rcr1s.
ing 20 indicr Harry Thaw on a consplr.
acy charc" should prove a rather I'm.
portan' roint for 'he Fugitive. T. this
grand jury cannot find sufficient ev.
dencr for an indictment. The state o.
Vow York can hardly expect the GOV
ernor o. New Hampshire 20 extradite
Thaw on that charge. should he 90
50. D." would be IN tho position o. OK
;raditiuc man rot accused - ans
cr.ma.
N"U Yor,'s position seems 20 n
shat the state wants Thaw simply ne
cause f. wants 10 yet him bsc, into
Matteavan ny any means pos ~
Their" is cons .derabic soreness on The
part ~ ths authorities becaus. of
Thaw.s ESCAPE. and .bey 10 not want
'o b" or-wi'fed. 70 Sc hard 70 forecae,
what Governor FeIs"- vi. 10. bu- ~.
chances a. the present Zine seen,
rather favorable To- Thsv
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-22
THE ELks' CONVENTION.

The long-anticipatcd State conyen
ton OF the Elks will be held In Wheel
Ing this wee, and promises 20 he ore
OF the greatest affairs OF the kind ever
seen I'm this city. Collectively and in.
dividually. members OF tho antlerrc
herd are always welcome In Wheeling
and on this GROWING occasion Wheel
ing may be depended upon to do her
part
As the name indicates. the EIks are
fundamentally benevolent and pro
tective order. but al the same time the
tine Fix realizes that recreation Is an
essential part OF human life. Follow.
inE this principle. tho business 81 the
rreselt week has been plentifully in
terspersed with pleasure features -
the mos, Wholesome and attractive
nature.
Wheeling always takes pleasure N
entertaining a fine body o, good Gil
zens. no matter what thei- creed or
object. aud 81 can be said OF the Els
that they are pre-eminentlv good citf
zens and leaders IN all that goes ~
mako the happy home. 'hr prosparos 7
community and tho Rreat State
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-22

carry this purpose out successfully. 4,
he so desires. Needless to state. such
n result would be very unsatisfactory
to the United States.
The only avowed candidate In oppo-
sition TO Huerta is General Felix Diaz.
the fellow-conspirator of Huerta IN
the overthrow and murder OF Madero.
II is obvious that the election O, Daz
would mean merely a continuation OF
the same regime under a different
head. Considering Huerta's overpow-
ering personal ambition. however Il
Is unlikely that he will withdraw even
for the benefit OF his coconsplrator.
lluerta. no doubt. believes that ~ no
IS elected in a semi-legal form. he will
be recognized by the United States
This IS improbable. President Wit
son has expressed such unwaverinc
opposition 20 Huerta tina, II seems
useless for the usurper TO expect rec,
ognition from this government on any
conditions. While the election OF Diaz
would not change matters much. il
might be beneficial as eliminating the
Huerta personal element and making
United States recognition possible
At th,. present time however. the fu
ture destiny OF Mexico seems STROUD
cd in uncertainty
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-09-22
MRS. BELMONT

The ute-sHce- nr Nre. o 3d. p o..
snont. "a" Vealtnt New York eur.
rette. indicate 'aa- Mrs. Fmmel.r,
PaHkarre' Is certain o. finding SUP
1.ortors 10 this country Coz a.rnoe. ar,
program zoo ma choose tu formulate
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re''es upon W. AsqrtH. and tho nun
Yer % de'o-.i,ee r. took 10 DIVE .ben
'war. Ms HaImou. e2 .ans. .rsrr
thar clo-.o
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7 nited S'atse. the rovernmor, aa...
certainly be Justified iu taxing -.er.
20 proven t"- aduie. .a- Tt.. mirr.
'Ae.iy be accoupIet"f. 81. Sir. usr.
Jur-' has contested ~ .rs.-l..r- ~
Son. a crime invo. v.nr mora. 'l-o.
fIde
Dr. 's Improbable. hoveve-. .-s. SIR.
Fanfharst viii DO bsrred from .-s
'ountry 70 is FAR more probable ...,
fA" goFerrm"nt vii choose ~ .-...
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ths good sense ~ American women
Iui.i's any attempts or te- r.r. .
start Militant rne.rpGe