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The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18

/ believe in gittin' as much good
outen life as you kin-not that ever
set out to look fer happiness; seems
like the folks that does, never finds
it. / jes' do the best l kin where the
good Lord put me at, an it looks like
| got happy feelin' in me most all
the time.-Mrs. Wigs.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18

ty convention would seem to be not
undesirable. But how this relation
will react upon the power of the Speak
err and ruling committees of the house
is an important subject for cautious
consideration. And it also is to be
expected that not altogether good re-
suits will arise from the fact that the
parry bosses will no longer appear in
propria persona in the convention, but
will be compelled to work behind the
scenes.
The Chicago Inter Ocean says;
1t will occur to some people that
this is likely to make politics even
nor Of personal struggle than now.
Iuaricar UNIV 10 RI frap1o
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18

"The Leg Rub" is new dance in
the East. 1t is just a new name for
some of the dances which are all the
rage all over the country and home
folks are not excepted.
4 q 4
If Colonel Roosevelt is ever presi-
dent again he will go Mr.. Wilson one
better and make congress go to the
White House and listen while he reads
the message from the front steps.
4 4 4
The prayers that reach out the far
thest are not the ones shouted thro
a megaphone, and the charity that
does the most good is not always
written down on a subscription paper.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18
The Judges Musings

out of political tangle. Neither
Washington nor Madison nor Hamil-
ton nor Morris nor Wilson, or any
other of the statesmen who concurred
in framing the document, would have
drafted such an instrument if ne were
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18
Worthy Of Your Patronage

If you need lawyer going to build want to buy sell
real estate insurance have other needs those who
advertise below Publicity inspires confidence and deserves it.
The advertisers who appear below well known Emmets
trade territory They reliable and will give the best of
1ervice. They invite your patronage
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1913-12-18
AMENDING THE CONSTITUTION.

TIME Constitution of the United
States provides method for it's
own amendment so cumbersome
that it is no exaggeration to say that
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
Needed Legislation in Sch0OlhOusc
Construction.

Believing that there are many
school buildings that offer menace to
the health of pupils State Superintend-
ent Smith will ask the Legislature to
fix some minimum requirements in
schoolhouse construction. These will
deal only with such fundamental
points as lighting, ventilation and san
itation.
Speaking of this matter, Superin-
tendent Smith states, "A few years ago
the frightful Collinwood disaster, des
troying by fire the lives of many chill
dren, resulted at once in the eXpendi-
ture of vast sums for fire protection
This expenditure was made ungrudg-
ingly. Because the losses that result
from bad health conditions come more
insidiously and without sensation it is
less easy to focus public attention up
on the necessity of improvements
along these other lines. That they are
sometimes necessary, anyone familiar
with the conditions of some school
houses can hardly deny
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
THE FIFTEENTH AN.
N|VERSARY
OF Eunice Farnsworth
Chapter
Celebrated Monday With Most Fitting
Ceremonies at the Home OF Mrs.
J. Palmer Merrill.

The celebration of the 18th ami
versary of Eunice Farnsworth Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, was a very delightful occasion
1t occurred on Monday last at the
home OF Mrs. j. Palmer Merrill on
Coburn Ave, she and Mrs. Frank
w. Bucknam acting as hostesses for
the afternoon.
The attractive Merrill home was
patriotically decorated with flags for
the memorable event and amidst these
charming surroundings the follow
ing program was presented:
Part I-Song, AS Deep as The Deep
Blue Sea, Mr. Lyle Moore; Address
The Eunice Farnsworth Chapter, Mrs
Lois Weston Patten; Piano Solo, The
Forest (Liszt), Miss Mary Emery;
Readings, (a) Gran fathers Musket
(b, Selected, Mrs Lola Marston Blunt
Part lI-Violin Solos (a) La Re
veuse, Elise Fellows White. (b) Fairy
Tale" Mrs. Elise Fellows White; Read
ing (a) The Tea Rebellion, tb) Anna
Held, Mrs. Blunt; Piano Solo, Dance
of The Dwarfs (Grieg), Miss Mary
Emery; Original Poem, The Maine In
dians, Miss Louise Helen Coburn
Each number was taken with much
grace and the entire program was one
of rare quality After its conclusion
the hostesses assisted by Mrs. Mollie
NJ. Stewart and the Misses Florence
and Mabel Pooler served refreshments.
The address entitled The Eunice
Farnsworth Chapter" which was in
tended as a history of that organiza-
tion will be published either in full
or in part in an early issue Of this
paper.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
LADIES' COURT OF ST. JOHN THE
BAPTIST

Conseil Laval, Ladies Court of st.
John the Baptist, held installation
ceremonies last Thursday evening.
The installing officers were Arthur
Daviau and Mr. Fortin of Waterville,
the latter being editor of the Maine
France.
The following are the officers: Doy-
enne, Mrs. d. Laliberte; Hon. Pres,
Mrs. A. Pauline Gilblair; lst V. p, Mrs
Sarah Vielieux; 2nd Vice Pres, Mrs.
Georgia Poulin; Sec, Mrs. Laura
Beaulier; Asst Sec, Mrs. Ellen Gagne;
Fin. Sec. Mrs. Lizzie Dulac; Treas,
Mrs. Efie Lashon; Inspector OF
Books, Mrs. Mary Thibodeau. Mrs
Louise Laney; |. G, Mrs. Sarah For
tier; O. G., Mrs. Clara ViellieuX; Mu-
sician, Mrs Mary Thibodeau; NJ. OF
c., Mrs. Zerila Bllodeau.
These ceremonies were followed by
a musical program after which sup
per was served.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
TEAM WORK WON
YESTERDAY
Somerset Delegation Sc
cured Justice
For Representative farrar Of Ripley
The kfiort 10 In>eaf Him, Meeting
With Final Defeat. Final Vote 80
10 -.

Tho cas- OF Representative W II.
Farrar Of Ripley @as decided al
special session Of the House Of Rap-
resentatYes last evening a Augusta.
the effort TO unseat hlm meeting T.
final defeat The incident las been one
OF the most notable Of III present x
islatiye session and has attracted m1ca
attention eveu beyond the borders Of
our state.
1t viii be recalled that Mr. Farrar's
eligibility Ras questioned through the
fact that he is United States post
master, and that there were three
other members OF the house who came
three under Ike circumstances. A
test case was made of Mr. Farrars
seat. Part lines We're pretty closely
followed, but enough progressive re-
publicans voted with The Democrats
so that the first test yote indicated
the seat would be declared vacant.
The Somerset representative. and
SeHdlOIS ds NtIi, itit thai the tA1Il
to unseat was based upon technical
tiles and. even if a reason for it OK
listed, the other three members OF the
House, who were also postmasters.
should be included rather than their
colleague should be singled out 70
fight the battle alone Conscious of the
justice OF their cause. they were deter
mined that towns OF The Ripley class
should not be unrepresented and the
successful issue OF the campaign
speaks for ability with which they
conducted il
The final vote was by yeas and nays
and desided in Mr.. Farrar's favor. -
to IL
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
LIVELY BLAZE YES
TERDAy
In The Maine Central
Freight Yard
Chemicals Were Rapidly Applied and
Practically no Damage Resulted.
OIL Ignited.

Alarm No. 81 as rung in yester-
day morning between 7 and 8 o'clock
owing to a lively blaze in the freight
yard of the Maine Central Railroad
station.
Oil had leaked from the Eastman
heater of a freight ear and had spread
considerably on the track and the
floor of the heating box. This was
not noticed when Station Agent Flynt
lighted the heater and as result the
oil quickly ignited. There were nu-
merous other freight cars in close
proximity which were situated on a
track running along by the side OF
the freight house This made the af-
fair look serious but by the quick re-
sponse of the firemen and appliance
of chemicals, the flames were easily
controlled.
Practically no damage resulted.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
FOR The NEW N. {.
CHURCH ORGAN
Epworth League OF That Church Gave
an Interesting Entertainment. in
Ve>tr,. Friday Evening.

The members OF the Epworth
League of the Centenary " E. church
held a public contest in the church
vesteries last Friday evening. The
contestants were the young men and
young women OF the society, the op=
posite sexes taking sides to see which
should furnish the best entertainment
The program opened with the war
scenes of 81. "Tentine on the Old
Camp Ground" being sung. The
scene was a realistic ole. On each
side OF the stage, trees had been ar
ranged TO represent forest. and With
the tents and the soldiers in militia
costumes the scenes of The old daHs
were easily imagined Included also
to make matters realistic. wood had
been piled and with electrical effects
an open fire was made real upon
which the soldiers fried their meat
and beside Which they ate this and
their bareback Following the open
ing number. Lyle Moore sang a solo
ana tneh haipn T. "io", !, ''"N u"
fer'ee' itipu'e @i'ei .''''' I'm
Sweet Home" was sung by the sold
leIs- MS "as lo'io"eu y '"''
Iore Tue pal'ie "o'"e' s'"7 - ~,
george N. Aoo''iSoi' anu s'''' n =
. + Eliie'soli
"r' seeo'iu vas 0i'eis, m VIZ '9',
o' 'Ae HouiiS i"'''eS u ''''
opeI''u WIN d p'"''o uug' - .''N ''''
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
DISTRICT UNION S. S. CONVENTION
Was Held Monday at the First Baptist
Church. Evening Services In the
Centenary NJ. 4. Church.

The District Union Sunday School
Convention, which includes Sunday
schools in the towns of Skowhegan
Fairfield, Norridgewock, Smithfield
Mercer and Oakland, was held Monday
in the First Baptist church.
At the forenoon session, Miss Sarah
Shorey, State Elementary Superin-
tendent, delivered an address on the
subject of practical suggestions on
graded lessons and Helps In the
afternoon the County President, II.
A. Plummer of Fairfield and the Cen
eral Secretary, Mr.. Weir gave address
ses. These two numbers of interest
were followed by a discussion and
a conference for pastors, teachers
and superintendents followed
In the evening Herbert Whitelock
Baptist Field Secretary and Rev
Theodore Halbert Wilson of the Con-
gregational church, gave addresses in
the Centenary NJ. e. church. The
meeting was a helpful one.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
CARRABAssETT LODGE, /. o. o. f

CARRABASSETT LODGE, !. o. o. f.
Last evening was an enjoyable one
for Skowhegan Odd Fellows and their
invited guests. The new officers We're
installed by District Deputy Grand
Master Eben S. Miller of Norridgewock
assisted by District Deputy Grand
Marshall William Longley of Norridge-
wock The following officers We're in
stalled: n. g., Leslie E. Jacobs; V.
G.. Eugene Tarbox; r. s., A. G. Bus
sey; f. s., Eben Chase; Treas, C. NJ.
LAMBERT r. S. N. G., Edward Spear;
l.. s., A P. Lombard; w, Felix Ramm ;
c., Hugh Hurley; |. G., Ralph f.
Brown; o. G., Harold Bradley; Chap,
William Paine; r. S. S.. John Avore;
l.. s. s., Robert Boyd; r. S. V g.,
Carl Sanderson; l.. S. V. G.. c. w.
Jewett. At the close OF the ceremon-
les, L. L. Walton, Esq. presented l..
E. Jacobs with a very handsome
Noble Grand's collar, and an /. o. o.
F. and Masonic charm. Remarks
were made by several and an appetiz-
ing supper was served
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
4 New Maine Village.

Names newest industrial commun-
ity is Ray. a busy village that has
sprung up within a few months in the
depths of the north woods and dis
tant only a few miles from katahdin
Iron Works Township I, Range 8, to
the west of Katahdin Iron Works, in
Piscataqus county. was purchased not
very long since by Joseph G.. Lay OF
Franklin, Mass, and extensive develop
ments have recently been inaugurated
there by the Ray Lumber Company
which is officered as follows; President
Winthrop B. Nye, of franklin. Mass.
Treasurer, Joseph G. Ray of Franklin
Mass. Secretary, John p. Deering, OF
Saco.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
NORR|DGEWOCk FARM
BUILDINGS BURNED
The Property OF William Farrand.
Fire Caused b, Explosion of n Ian
tern. Live Stock Saved.

The farm buildings of William Far
rand were burned at an early hour,
Friday morning. They were situated
in Norridgewock. near the Starks line,
the place being formerly known as
the Pease place. The fire was caused
by the explosion of lantern, and the
buildings were burned to the ground
Mr.. Farrand went to the stable and
then into the hay loft, taking with him
a lighted lantern. The lantern eX-
ploded and the hay rapidly ignited,
in fact Mr.. Farrand had some difficulty
in escaping from the flames which
spread to the house and the buildings
were soon laid low. The stock was
rescued with the exception of some of
the smaller pet animals, but only a
small portion of the household goods
were saved. There was some insur-
ance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
MAUD BALLINGTON BOOTH
VIII Deliver Lecturer in the SHOW
hegan Opera House. Nednesda! I've
ming, January 20.

The people of SkoWhegan are look
ing forward with much pleasure 10 the
lecture To be given in the Opera House
next Wednesday evening 10y Maud Bal
lington Booth This noted speaker
comes here under the auspices OF the
Woman's Club.
Mrs. Booth as a speaker and orator
has received the highest praise in the
finest Lyeeum courses in the land, and
commands the highest price eyer paid
a woman lecturer in this country Ii
is interesting 10 note that this money
which she earns goes To support her
two Hope Halls homes for paroled
and discharged prisoners. This is her
only reason for coming before the pub
lie and the public has been most will
ing to hear her and help her cause.
Mrs Booths offices are in New York
City and her home in Moutclair. y.
j., where she lives with her husband.
Commanded Ballinelon Booth OF the
Volunteers Of America. They have two
children.
1t is hoped that Sko~hegan citizens
will avail themselves next "Wednesday
evening of the opportunity OF hearing
this woman who has drawn the largest
audiences Of any lecturer in America
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
A HORSE DAY IN
SKOWHEGAN
Plans Initiated for the
Celebration
Last Evening by the Business Men.
Date Set for Parade and Races Feb.
fS.

Plans for great Horse Day Cele-
bration were inflated by conference
of Skowhegan business men at the
office of the Independent-Repor
last evening. A general invitation is
given to all horse owners to snow
their best animals in Skowhegan on
Tuesday, February IS, when a parade
and races will be arranged ana prizes
offered for superior animals. Farm
teams and draft horses will be partic-
nlarN welcome while stations of draft
or trotting stock, as we'll as trott1ng
and driving horses, will receive plenty
of attention Committees to promote
the details of the affair, thus far ap-
poined, are as follows:
On prizes-W. P. Ordway, W. H.
Wildes, Carl M. Holt, w. R. Brown
Forrest E. Cross.
Stable accommodations H.
Wildes, Walter H. Hight, Damon b
Bearce.
Invitations and Advertising-Jo
f. Taylor, Herbert L, SWEET, Hiram
Bearce, r. T. Patten.
Parade and General Arrangements
P. w. Merry, w. S. Robinson, c. ID
Miller, Bert A. McCoombs.
A similar day was held in the win
ter of 1909, promoted by Skowhegan
Grange At that time horses were
brought here from Farmington Win
throp, Unity, and other distant points
as we'll as from towns of our own
county. Buyers were on hand to pick
up horses for the city market and the
event seemed very profitable to horse
owners and other business interests
The coming horse day may be expect,
ed to be even more successful thar
its predecessor of four years ago.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
BOY SCOUT AND Y. N.
c. A. NEWS
What is Being Done by These Two So
cieties of Young Men in This Town
BOY SCOUTS.

Al the meeting last Saturday. prac-
tse was given in telling the points
of the compass, and in signalling the
Morse Code and in observation work.
Following the meeting in the \. NJ. {.
A. rooms the troop went to the Eddy
woods for scout games, the Eagle Pa
troll under the leadership of Patrol
Leader Brown, going to the woods as
as gang of smugglers; while the
remainder of the troop under the
leadership of Patrol Leader Bailey
and Scout Master Wilson, acted as
sentries on the border" The Snug
glers failed to cross the border
without being caught, although three
of the gang managed to hide success
fully. Later in the afternoon the en-
tire troop played Hunt the Lion
much TO the amusement and delight OF
all the scouts.
Next Saturday at . o'clock, further
practise will be given in signalling
in observation, in fire lighting, and
instruction will be given in First Aid.
The Court of Honor has adoptS
Special Rules for No. l Troop of
Skowhegan, which will be published
later
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
installation CEREMON.
les IN LODGES
These Entertaining Occasions Are Nu-
mer0us. Two Pleasant Affairs Last
Night.
sKoWHEGAN GRANGE

A large number of Patrons of Hus-
bandry were out last evening to wit
ness the installation ceremonies of
the officers of Skowhegan Grange.
Past Master w. B. Whittier was in
stalling officer and he was ably as
sisted by Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Beal.
The officers were installed as men
toned at the time of the election and
at the close of the work, an oyster
and pastry supper was served in the
banquet room. The occasion was a
very enjoyable one.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
BUSINESS At THE PRO-
BATE COURT
January Session Was Busy One.
Judge Small Was the Presiding JUS
tice.

There was considerable amount
OF business transacted at the January
session Of the Probate Court. judge
G. 0 Small was in attendance As pre-
siding justice and among the out-of-
town attorneys here were Judge Au-
gustine Simmons OF North Anson.
Judge John F. Holman Of Athens. and
John ". Manson oil Pilrsheld
The following matters OF business
were attended to-
Petition to have inheritance tax de-
termined in the estate OF Franklin Hoi-
lis late OF Skowhegan
Petition for license 10 sell real
estate asked for by Della +. Briggs,
guardian in estate OF Leo NJ, Nettie
NJ, and Cecil A. Briggs OF Norridge-
wock.
Petition for distribution in estate of
Helen Hatch, late of Athens; in estate
of Harriet F. Spaulding. late OF Skow-
hegan.
Petition for widows allowance pre-
sented in the estate >of Samuel Walk
er late OF Brighton.
Petition for widower's allowance
was presented in, estate OF Ellen Il.
Smith, late OF Skowhegan.
Wills presented for probate in
estate of Mary W Colby, late OF Bing-
ham; Reul W Danforth. late of Nor
ridgewock, Amy Ladd Locke, late oi
Athens. Hannah y. Hutchins, late Of
New Portland.
VIII probated in estate of John Wes
ton, late of Skowhegan, Ed Leach;
Samuel Emerson, late of Skowhegan.
Administrations asked for in estate
of Daniel Wentworth. late of Athens,
Administrations granted in estate OF
Albert e Heald, late of Norridgewoek.
Bertha J. Mcdonald. late of Norridge-
wock, Ellen H. Smith. late of Skowhe-
gan.
Accounts presented in estate OF
Charles Chase, late OF Pittsheld; Liz
zie HaWes, late OF Lexington; Alfred
w. Briggs, late of Norridgewock; Chas
Goodwin, late of Hartland; Georgia
Burrill. late of Canaan; Franklin B.
Hollis. late of Skowhegan; Eliza A.
Newton. late of Jackman; Harrison
D. Barrett, late of Canaan; Harriet
F. Spaulding, late of Skowhegan; Ar
thur J. Robinson, guardian of Albert
II. Heald.
Accounts allowed in estate of Robe
NJ. Albee, late of Skowhegan; Ezra Z.
Winslow, late of New Portland; Flora
Bracket, late of Madison; William p
WnsloW, late of St. Albans; John T.
Morissette, late OF Skowhegan; Sias
w. Bragg. late of Fairfield; Helen \
Hatch, late of Athens.
License to sell real estate granted
in estate OF Allen L. Kicker, late OF
Canaan.
Daniel Hancox OF Jackman was ap-
pointed guardian OF LLOYD Holden.
Petition for license TO sell and in
vest was presented in estate of Flo'a
G. Collins of Skowhegan.
The will of the late John Weston Of
Skowhegan was contested in the court
by the daughters of the deceased Mr..
Weston left property valued at aboul
100000, and the contestants claim
they were unfairly used in the pro
visions of the will. They further
claim that the father WAS incompetent
when he made the will and that un.
due influence had been brought to
bear on him in the distribution OF his
property. The will was probated,
/ however. but will be considered as to
the claims later.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1913-01-23
LIVELY B0ARD.0F
TRADE MEETING
Prefer the Hotel Lot for
Post Office Site
Herbert l.. SWEET Reported Upon the
Conference of the kennebec Valley
Boards OF Trndes at Wateryille.

The Skowhegan Board OF Trade
met in regular session. last Friday
evening Announcement on the cards
issued to the members that the post
office location would be a topic for
discussion, led to large attendance
and quite a few citizens, not affiliat-
ed with the board, were present to lis
ten to the proceedings.
The recently reported acceptance
by government officials of the Hesel-
ton lot, was reaffirmed by several
speakers. A. r. Jewett sprung the
sensation of the meeting by stating
that he had received a proposition
from r. w. Haines, placing the Hotel
Coburn lot also at the disposal of the
government for $4,000. The Ordway
lot, corner of Madison avenue and
Russell street, was brought into the
discussion, but on being questioned,
the owner, w. P. Ordway. who was
present, declained to place a price on
this property.
The meeting then seemed to settle
to the conviction that, with the Ord
way lot eliminated, it would be in
order to take a vote of those present
/ between the Heselton and Hotel Co
burn lots, the result being 46 to | in
favor of the last named location A
vote was subsequently passed direct
ing that the result of this vote on 10
cation be sent to the Treasury Depart
ment and to Congressman Gould, to-
gether with so much of the records
of the meeting as would aid to a clear
Interpretation of the balloting. Presi-
dent Merrill was directed by vote to
join with the secretary of the Board
of Trade in signing the communica-
ton to the Department and to our
congressman, and further directed to
sign, in his official capacity, the re-
montrance of the organization against
the Heselton lot location.
Discussion on all these motions was
quite in earnest Friends of the
Heselton location, declared that, in
as much as the proposition of the
owners of that lot, had been accepted
by the government, the matter WAS
settled beyond recall and that the citi-
zens could take no action that would
| l,A If nl IN
other hand, that government contracts
| of this nature always provided that
the government could terminate them
at will and that Inspector R. A Hills,
who has had much to do with the mat
ter, stated there would be plenty of
| time for remonstrance, giving the in
ference that such protests, having the
backing of sufficient numbers, would
be needed.
Previous to the discussion on the
postoffice location, Herbert l.. SWEET,
member of the delegation sent BY
the board to conference of the Ken
nebec Valley Boards of Trade at Wa
terville, reported tie result of his Wis
it. From him it was learned that
plans, looking to the federation of
the Boards of Trade of the kennebec
Valley, were making favorable prog
ress. A printed report is being pre-
pared by Mr.. SWEET and his associates
which will be submitted later.
Upon the suggestion of J. c. Griffin,
member of the Railroad Committee,
Bin w. Page and w. p Ordway were
added to its membership.