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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13
Tell Central Where the Fire Is

The recent Condagration at the
Dodge Corner reminds us all of the
convenience of learning by the teie-
phone promptly the location of a fire,
especially when the alarm occurs in
the night. People who have property
in the district indicated by the num-
ber blown are, of course, decidedly
anxious to know whether ii is menaced
or not.
The central telephone office is al
ways willing to give this information,
but frequently have no way to find out
just where the fire is until half an
hour after it originates and in this
period, a good many anxious inquiries
have to be passed by unanswered,
If someone near the fire would take
the trouble to telephone Central
promptly just where it is and other
particulars about il. courtesy would
thus be conferred on the entire COM
munity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13
VALLEY UNION OF WOMAN'S s
CLUBS HELD SESSION IN SKOWHEGAN
Many Ladies Attended the Exercises and Lunch
con in the Centenary Nj. E. Church

Waterrile Floyd 9 Nye of STOW be-
gan sang The Miller and Shadow
and sur accompanied BY Mrs. Nye.
Mrs. Elizabeth Powers Merrill, chair
man OF The state Educational Commit
tee gave her Federation address The
Making Of a Woman" in a masterful
and impressive manner and Miss
Edith Hilton Of Madison favored the
audience with piano solo An ad-
dress by Mrs Frederick F. Abbott Of
Saco. the president Of the Maine Fed
GRAFTON was also greatly enjoyed and
she was followed by Mrs q K Rob-
inson in solo work her selections be-
ing little Boy Blue" aad Gray
DAYS Her accompanist was also
Mrs 'Nye. The closing feature Of the
program vas the singing b the aud
icuee of cod Be With You and after
Adjournment d delicious luncheon was
served IL the dining rooms by the
Ladies Social Circle with Mrs John
Mcpherson as chairman Of arrange
ments Tte table decorations were
bite sweet and green and the place
cards were attractive souvenirs bear
ing partial view Of Library parlors
whefe the hostess club regularly bold
its aeetiugs.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13

Another disastrous fire gave Show
hegan residents considerable uneasi-
ness Monday morning when the Dodge
block on the corner of Madison Ave.
and Water St, was badly gutted. The
adjoining building owned by Daniel
Lewis, Esq, also ignited and was
damaged in the neighborhood of $1,000.
The alarm was rung in about $3.50
a. m, by Night Watchman Steward,
the fire seemingly having its origin III
the rear of the building on the first
floor in what was formerly a press
room. The block which was in the
heart of the business section of the
town was a two-story wooden struc-
ture. 1t was owned by Charles B,
Dodge of Tacoma, Wash, and was bad
ly Quilted. An estimate of the loss to
the building alone was $4,000 and 1t is
understood that it was insured for
$4,000. The first floor was occupied
by John n. Levine, clothier, while the
second was leased by Russell Post
G. A. r., and was used by them as a
lodge room together with numerous
other societies, including Russell Re-
lief Corps, United Order of the Gold
en- Cross, Eureka Lodge, n. E. o. P
and the w. C. T. I. The basement
was occupied by Harvey Goodwin, car
penter and Nay S. Narney, painter
Mr.. Levine's stock was ruined, and he
estimated his loss as being between
$4,000 and 1900. He carried an in
surance which he stated Tuesday die
not cover the value of the destroyed
goods. The safe containing books
and papers was found intact. Mr.
Levine purposes to locate elsewhere il
town as soon as he can obtain suit
able quarters
Russell Post and Russell Relic
Corps had numerous losses in the way
of pictures, banners, badges, etc. Their
records and charters. it is thought, arr
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13

News has been received from abroad
of the appointment of Col. John y.
Merrill, Jr.. of Skowhegan. Maine. TO
organize and command a force of looa
gendarmes at Shiraz. Persia. for the
Goyernor-General of Ears, TO be in
dependent of the Swedish gendarmerie
but to cooperate with it when requir-
ed This is a distinct victory for Amer
lean methods and for that young
American officer
Col. Merrill, who is only little
over 80 years of age. went to Persia
with Morgan Shuster when that gen.
tleman was appointed to re-organize
the finances of the country. When
Shuster left. Col Merrill VAS left in
charge of the gendarmeria. Now he
is practically given charge of thai
portion of Southern Persia which has
a worse reputation than probably any
country in the world. The district is
oyerrun with outlaws, and the Brit
ish government. within whose sphere
of influence il is included long age
gave up the attempt to police it.
There is no reason. though Why
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13
BANQUET AND
SPEECHES
Annual Event of the
W. c. T. u.
Many Attend and Enjoy Very Plea
SAINT Social Occasion

The First Baptist Church and lis
parlors was the scene of a large as
semblage Tuesday evening when the
Clementne Weston W. {. T. L. gave
their annual banquet with entertain
ing post prandial exercises. Fully
200 persons were in attendance, in
cluding members of the Union and in
vited guests
The banquet was made up of most
tcmptingly cooked Yiauds served in a
lainty fashion and al its conclusion
the program was presented in the
church auditorium under the direction
of Mrs. J. ". Fogler Miss Dorothy NJ.
Elliot and Mrs. Thilo Steward.
The opening number was piano
duet by Misses Mabelle f. Ross and
Mildred Weston Mrs. Lizzie A
Marble president Of the Union gave a
pleasing welcome address saying in
part that the aim of the W. c, T. |.
was a National Constitutional temper
ance union and that this was expected
to be realized in 1920. That the
unions were not working for temper
ance alone, but for everything pro-
gressive and that they had the aid
and sympathy of all other clubs As
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13

was expressed at the Federation Of
Women's clubs.
Carleton 7 Merrill president of tho
SkoWhesan Board of Trade in his
usual witty and forceful manner re-
spouded calling attention to the fact
,hat the viii Of the people determin-
ed The laws and their enforcement
ard that The ". c T l. had lnhuenc-
ed the viii of the people of Somerset
After vocal solo by Miss Florence
Burnham Hon Samuel ". Gould was
introduced as one of the speakers OF
the evening Mr Gould was OF the
belief that the world was becoming
artificial and would lay down the pre-
cept Act Yourself as a guide for the
betterment of mankind That If We
wished to make the country temperate
We need honest and earnest soldering
and not await leader for as in al
great reforms, al the proper time .
leader will appear
Rey }. & Osborne was the final
speaker of the evening, the subject Of
his address being Prohibition in the
United States and Canada Mr. Os-
borne was born in Canada and was eX-
ceedingly Well fitted TO handle the sub
jeet assigned to him He told several
stories and gave statistics touching
upon The relation of the foreign ele-
ment in the United States. 1t was
determnee from the nature of his re-
marks that from observation along
temperance lines, both in Canada and
this country. the real American is the
only temperate man.
Music was furnished by the High
School Mandolin Club during the even
ing.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13
Thirty-Six Years Married

Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Smith who now
reside at No. /. Kennebec ST, were
married at the home of Charles Cay
ford on Hilton Hill, November 3, 1877.
The Rev. o. ]. Hancock then pastor of
the Christian church on High ST, per
formed the ceremony.
To commemorate the 36th anniver-
sary of this event, a company of
friends and relatives met with Mr.. and
Mrs Smith Monday evening of last
week The evening was passed in
singing songs which had become en-
deared to the bride and groom through
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13
WILL ORGANIZE AND COMMAND A FORCE
OF GENDARMES At SH|RAZ, PERSIA
Skowhegan Boy to be in Charge of Retreats
Of OutIaws---Col. John N. Merrill

Col. Merrill should not succeed where
older men have failed. He has had
a thoroughly good training in running
down outlaws AS young man he
went to West Point. but after a SIX
months stay there resigned He vas
determined. however, TO be a soldier
and enlisted in the Civil Engineers at
Washington. In the course Of time
he went To the Philippine Islands with
his regiment. There he did the ordi-
nary round of soldering until his un-
usual qualifications attracted the at
tention Of his superiors and he vas
appointed an officer in the Philippine
Constabulary With his command he
saw service all over the Islands but
particularly in those homes of outlaw
~. Mindanao and the Moro country.
From this he entered the Philippine
customs service and thus came under
the notice of T. $ Cairns and Nj
Shuster. the latter asking Tim 10 ae-
company hlm to Persia.
Col. Merrill is the son of tie late Dr..
John y. Merrill and Mrs Miriam S.
Merrill of Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13
ADpreciatiOn

To all our friends and relatives who
so willingly contributed, either with
their presence or by letter. to the hap
piness of the bride and groom oi
"thirty-six years in double yoke, We
extend our heartfelt appreciation.
Mr.. and Mrs Alonzo Smith.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-11-13

Misses Florence and Mabel Pooier
left Tuesday forenoon for visit u
Stoughton, Mass.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
SMITH.RAGSDALE

The engagement is announced of Mrs.
Jean Comfort Ragsdale to Rev. Herbert B.
Smith, pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church. The wedding will take place
early in July in the above church. Rev. ].
Addison Smith, D. D., of Murfreesboro,
the father of the groom-elect will oficiate
assisted by Rev. Josiah Sibley, D. D., pas
tor of the First Presbyterian Church, of
which the bride is member. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony the bride and
groom will leave for Europe, visiting the
British Isles, Holland, Belgium, Germany,
Switzerland and Italy. Mrs. Ragsdale is
the daughter OF Mrs James Comfort. Her
charming personality has won for her
hundreds of friends not only in this city
but throughout the state, and South
wherever she has visited.
Mr. Smith is one of the most popular
preachers and beloved pastors in the city.
He is graduate of Washington University
St. Louis, Princeton University and Prince
ton Theological Seminary.-Knoxville
Sentinel June 3.
This is interesting to the people here
where the Smith family is so we'll known.
Congratulations and best wishes of the
Madisonian and their host of friends
follow them.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
beautiful country home Of Mr.. and Mrs.

beautiful country home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. Smith.
T. Miss Leila Harris has accepted aposition
in the High School at Mt Sterling. Miss
Harris is very efficient teacher and her
departure is deeply regretted
Mrs. S. F. Rock Mrs. ]. r. Quisenberry
and little daughter, Tibbs Catherine, and
Misses Rose and Annie Lee Park were
guests at a house party given by Mrs. John
Wilson, at White Hall, last week.
Mrs. Weisenburg, Mrs. Hume, Miss
Bessie Miller and Miss Jamie Caperton
attended reception given by Mrs. James
VIM, of Winchester, Kentucky to Miss
Clay WornalI (roxton who is, soon to be-
come bride.
Mrs. Laura Shackelford Blanton, of
Richmond, has been visiting Danville
relatives. Mrs. Jennie Faulkner White
and son, John, of Columbia, Tenn, are
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Quisenberry.-
Danville Messenger
Mrs. Mary B. Dean, of the State Normal
School, Richmond, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Sam Barley and family Miss
Anne Bennett Cohen, of Richmond, has
returned home after pleasant visit to Miss
Elizabeth Lyme Jessamine Journal.
AT the recent meeting of the National
Federation of Womens Clubs which met
in Chicago, Mrs. Geo. w. Pickles was
appointed Vice President for the State of
Kentucky. This is signal honoy and we
know of none better fitted, or who will fill
the office more gracefully than Mrs. Pickles
P. F. Shilling and wife of Charleston
Washington, are visiting P. B. Broaddus
and family this week. Mrs. Thomas Wells
of Frankfort and Mr.. P. w. Hackett, Of
Butler, Mo-, and Mr.. Clay Embry also
from Charleston, Wash. are with him. Thi:
is quite house party and there is no place
in Kentucky where one could find more
delightful hospitality than at our Co;
Broaddus' home.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
No Meeting Held

County chairman, w. A. Lang
ford and the county committee
did not inject last Saturday for the
purpose of having signed the
agreement among the candidates
not to use money, whiskey or
other thing of value for the pur-
pose of corrupting voters in the
coming primary elections. He
explained that all the candidates
had been notified that the, agree
ment had been left with the Sec
Rotary of the committee, Mr.. ].
w. Maupin, at the county clerks
office and that they could go
there and sign the same.
1t is to be regretted that a
meeting of, the committee was
not held as the failure to meet
had the effect to make the people,
the candidates and their friends
feel that the matter had dropped
from public view. However, the
candidates knew that the paper
was in existence and that it was
at aplace where it could be found
and signed. Still there was not
that publicity to it that the candi-
dates wanted and they stood
aloof from signing a paper singly
when they did not know just
what would be the outcome of
the same. We understand that
it is still under Amusement. 1t
will never get further than lad
visement' until the people de-
mand it.
One of the cheap arguments
made against its adoption is that
no one will keep it. If this be
true, then the people should arise
en- masse and demand that every
man on the track Withdraw and
let men run who can be depended
on to keep their solemn obliga-
tons. For ourselves, we do not be-
lieve for minute that gentlemen
would violate their pledges. We
do the gentlemen, who aspire to
office in this county, the honor to
believe them.
In all ages the binding obliga-
tons of an oath has been recog-
nized. 1t is the test of a true
man that he is willing to obligate
himself personally to all that is
exalted in morals and civil gov
eminent. Beware of the man
who is unwilling to so obligate
himself to the people.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
An Echo

Citizens of Estill county have
filed suit VS.. the old r. N. |. & B.
R. R. Co. to enjoin the collection
of bonds issued by Estill county
to that railroad company.
AS this case has been fought
out in the Kentucky Courts and
in the United States Courts, it
would appear that Estill county
should have been satiated with
litigation. But if Estill county
can win that suit it will be justice
long delayed.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
c. w. B. NJ.

On Thursday evening from seven to ten
the c. w. B. M. of the Christian Church
gave lawn party at the Parsonage at
which time silver offering was taken for
foreign missions. The yard was prettily
decorated with japanese lanterns and
delicious punch was served at several
tables. A candy table and also flower
tables were pleasing features of the enter
tainment A pianola furnished delightful
music and with the genial host and hostess,
DIR. and Mrs. Barnes, who understand the
art of entertaining, the evening was
delightfully."- spent.
A nice sum was gathered in the mission
airy basket.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

The many friends of Miss May Powell
of this city, will be pleased to learn of her
wedding which occurred in Lexington last
week, the lucky man being Mr.. Hugh
Campbell, young merchant of Irvine,
where both the bride and groom reside.
She is daughter of J. L. Powell, who
recently left this city to, locate in the
capital of Estill, where he has a fine bust
ness. The bride is niece of Mr. Dallas
Powell and Mrs. James Boone and a
granddaughter of J. H. Powell. For sew
cal months she was teacher in the
Winchester City schools and will be remem.
bered by many as most charming young
woman.-Winchester Democrat.
Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell are well known
here and the Madisonian wishes them
hon voyage on theamatrimonial seas
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR POLICE JUDGE

We are authorized to announce w. L.
LEEDS as candidate for Police Judge of
the City of Richmond, subject to the action
of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
holland as a candidate for the Office of
Police Judge of the City of Richmond, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce J. D.
DYKES as a candidate for Police Judge
of the City of Richmond, KY, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR SHERIFF

We are authorized to announce ELMER
DEATHERAGE candidate for the office
of Sheriff of Madison county, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce N. B.
JONES a candidate for the Office of Sheriff
of Madison county, subject to the action of
the Democratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR CHIEF OF POLICE

We are authorized to announce DAVID
A. POWERS as a candidate for Chief of
Police of the City of Richmond, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce JESSE
DYKES as a candidate FOR Chief of Police
of the City of Richmond, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

We are authorized to announce GREEN
CLAY as candidate for the office of Rep
resentatiye of Madison county, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
We are authorized TO announce "A. D.
MILLER as candidate for the Office of
Representative of Madison county, subject
to the action of the Democratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

When you are going to have company
and want something good, try our Fern
dell Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Pine Apples,
Corn, Beans, Tomatoes and everything
else in this line that your taste calls for.
Covington, Thorpe & Co. lift
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Mrs. B. L. Middleton's home was the
scene of two pretty parties the past week,
one given on Tuesday morning in compli-
ment to Miss Buchanan, ofLouisville, who
is the guest of Miss Bessie Miller, and the
other on Wednesday which was Grand
Opera party, given to the musicians of this
civ
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR COUNTY CLERK

We are authorized to announce R. B.
TERRILL as candidate for reelection to
the office of Clerk of the Madison County
Court, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

We are authorized to announce that The
MADISONIAN is a candidate for entry
into each home in Madison county, subject
to the approval of the Family. We stand
for the HOME CIRCLE first, last and al
ways. $1.00 per year.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
LOCAL &C. 8
NEWS I66]]

Tell us the news. We appreciate it and
its our pleasure to serve you. Phone
638, $50 or 791, or write us, Sign your
name to all news items.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
Boosters

Meet the Lexington Boosters
at the train at from 7 to 8 o'clock
Wednesday evening, June 25th.
Give them a cordial welcome.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
Henry White Dead

Henry White, brother of DR.. w.
G. White, of the Climax, died at
his home in Chicago. He had
been in bad health for some time
and his death was expected. DR..
White has the sympathy of The
Madisonian and the community.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

The label, Guaranteed under
the pure food and drug act" is no
assurance that the contents of a
package is pure, according to DR..
Carl L. Alsberg, chief of the
Bureau of Chemistry.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR ASSESSOR

We are authorized to announce p S.
Whitlock, of Kirksville, candidate for the
office of Assessor of Madison county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic party
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
In Society

Mrs. Kellogg entertained informally on
Thursday at cards in honor of Mrs. Nc
Henry, of Gulf-port, Louisiana, who is
visiting Mrs. Weisinburg.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR CONSTABLE

We are authorized to announce w. F.
TERRELL as candidate for Constable of
Magisterial District No. l, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Mr.. VIM. Maupin of color died
on Thursday, aged SO years.
Burial in the new colored GENE
terry Maupin was good citizen
and stood well with both white
and colored. His word was his
bond.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Famous Single Comb Rhode Island Reds
of the Red Velvet strain. Eggs, $l.50 per
Is; also Stock in season. David Deather-
age, lbs 7th ST, Richmond, KY. 4-1yr
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

We are authorized to announce HI. C.
RICE asa candidate for the oficeof Judge
of the Madison County Court, subject to
the action of the Democratic party.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Mesdames Waller Bennett, Leslie Evans,
D. M. Chenault and Miss Lucia Burnam
attended the Reception given by Mrs r.
G. Stoner in Mt Sterling, Thursday.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

The carriage works of E. M.
Lackey deceased, have been sold
by Boian Lackey, his ,administra-
tor, to Arthur Todd. Mr.. Todd
is well known here and we wish
him abundant success in his new
field of work.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Mr.. Overton Evans, Misses Hestor Cow
ington, Madge Burnam, and Mary D.
Pickles joined Mrs. Geo. Phelps house
party from Saturday till Monday
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

The Chautauqua this year will
be better than ever. The pro-
gram which you can see and OBJ
tain at most any store, shows
some able speakers. And then
KryPs band will be here. Every
body should hear this band.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

At the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Laubisch a handsome son
has arrived who has been chris
tened ]. G.. Crabbe, Jr.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Remember that Laurant, the
great slight of hand performer,
will be here at the Chautauqua.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24
Births .:

To Mr.. and Mrs. Lemuel Tudor
at Lake Reba, on Friday a little
son.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Miss Josephine Chenault is attending
house party at Miss Lucy Clay Woodfords
in Mt Sterling and will return on Thurs
day, bringing with her, Miss Davis. of
Kansas City.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

honor of Miss Barrett Smith and her
visitor. Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps are true
Kentuckians in their hospitality.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Mrs. W. H. Order entertained with an
Alhambra Party on Tuesday evening in
honor of Miss Buchanan, who is visiting
Miss Bessie Miller. After the performance
a tempting luncheon was served.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1913-06-24

Mrs. Geo. Phelps entertained about forty
young people with swimming party last
week, which proved one of the warm
summer days. The party was given in