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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
SANDY RIVER -N0RRIDGEwOCk

Mrs James Webb and granddaught-
or Evelyn Cooley started Wednesday
morning for a visit with Mrs. Webb's
daughter Mrs. +. c. Brown of Friend
ship.
Quite a number from this vicinity
went to East New Sharon burberry
ing last week. They all returned
with a good quantity of quarts.
Miss Edith Gray of Starks is visit
ing her friend Edwina Yeaton for Il
few days.
A number of the young people at
tended the dance at the Grange Hall,
Starks, Friday night.
John Chandler and family of Madi-
son spent the day Sunday at Charles
Cross
Mr.. and Mrs Allie Hilton and chill
drcn of Mercer were callers at Leand-
er Buffers Sunday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
NIIIpnERn. DISTRICT

Mrs. Ilerbort Murray and family are
enjoying an outing at East Pond for
a few days
Mrs. o. { Williams had the mis-
fortune To fail and cut her hand quite
badly. She will be unable 10 use il
for some time.
Mrs. Charles Badger recently cello
bratcd her birthday. She received
several useful presents and numerous
post cards from her friends.
Herbert Murray is doing extensive
repairing on the buildings on the
Withcc farm which he purchased last
spring.
Mrs. Warren Lamphcr was a caller
in this vicinity last Monday
Cecil Strickland is spending his va
cation at East Pond.
Mrs. Helen f, Knox was a caller
at her daughters Mrs. f. NJ. Strick-
lands one day recently,
Mrs. Dora Dubar has returned from
Norridgewock, where she has employ
mcnt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
nRoWy,S CORyER-CANAAN

The meeting on the shore of MOrrill
Lake. Sunday, was we'll attended. The
speaking by the different Elders was
interesting and much good instruction
was given which will be we'll for us
all to practice. thus enabling us TO
lead better and more useful lives
Among those from this place to so
blucbcrrying on the South Bog re-
Gently are Mr. and Mrs. Schuler Bur
rill and Miss Iillaec. Mrs. sherman
Horne and daughter Miss Beth. They
were well repaid returning with a
largo quantity of nice blueberries.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Chase and
daughters Geneiyer and Arlie of Corn
Vile, passed Sunday at Arthur Mer-
rill's.
Ira and Horace Tibbetts are visit
ing with their mother Mrs, Hunte in
Cornvillc
Last Monday, while fishing at Lake
George. {. r. W. Section accidently
caught his foot in the boat in such
way that he received a bad strain of
the knee which proved very painful
for few days.
Monday August TO- Mr. and Mrs.
Isaiah CroWcll started from their
home in Brooks in their new Ford car,
visiting friends in Pittsfield, Hartland,
Cambridge and arrived at c. B.
Chasc'S, Canaan, Thursday. where
they as former neiGhbors, were made
most welcome. Later in the day they
called on old friends and acquain-
tanccs passing the night at the home
of their daughter Mrs. Omar Furhcr in
SkoWhcEan. returning to their home.
Friday.
Mr. and Mrs Arthur Chase of North
Hartland went to Skowhcgan Satur-
day. where Mrs. Chase is receiving
treatment from Mrs Annie Decker
Mrs. W. r. Bailey and sister Mrs.
Nickcry of Lewiston went to Hartland
Friday where they visited in the home
of Mrs Alice Seekins. Mrs Bailey
returned home. leaving Mrs. Nickery
for n longer visit,
Andrew Welch and wife who have
been living in the late f. c. Puring-
toms rent have moved into the Green
house. owned by H. l.. burlington
Mrs. Luther Rolfe who has been
visiting in the home of Mrs. Jane Hal
returned to her home in Show hogan
Saturday.
Manley and Sylvie knights of Ath-
ems is visiting their grandmother Mrs
Andrew Welsh.
Alonzo Smith and daughter Ella OF
Malbon's Mills. have moved with their
household effects to Hartland.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Roundy OF
Spokane. Wash, passed last week
with her sister Mrs. II. l.. burlington.
Wilbur Works, wife and children.
Roy. Delsie and Doris, of Pittsiield
were in the place Sunda' calling on
friends.
James Phillips and sister of North
Vassalboro passed Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs Charles Burrlll, They were
accompanied by Mrs. David Steward
of Clinton.
Charles Burrill has been chosen
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
EAST MADISON

Frances Balmer has been called TO
Massachusetts, on account of the Ill
ness of her uncle.
Daniel Hobart and Emma Lincoln
took an auto trip to Fairfield Sunday
and called at Mitchell Marcias.
Little Grace Bosworth of Skowhe-
qan was calling on friends recently.
Mrs BELLE Nottage and daughter
have returned from visit with reia-
tiyes in Scion and Bingham
Fred Burril and family took an
auto trip to Hartland Sunday
George Morrison who was hurt last
week is gaining slowly.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
HEALTH PAST Fifty

Careful diet Is of utmost Importance to
men and women past fifty years of age;
1t keeps up their strength, and the oil
food in SCOTS Emulsion is nourishing
food. curative medicine and sustaining
tonic to regulate the functions.
1t contains the medicinal fats Of pure
cod liver oil and science proves that they
furnish twice as much energy AS other
ioods--thsn too, it creates pure blood,
sharpens the appetite, relieves rheuma-
tisn, strengthens the body and alleviates
the ailments due TO declining years.
SCOTS is free from wines, alcohol or
harmful drugs. Beware OF substitutes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
CARATINK

G., $. Witham and family took an
automobile ride last week to Skowhe-
gan from there they went to Eustis
and Stratton To Rangeley village and
back through Madrid and Kingfield,
which made a delightful trip. They
passed through twenty-eight towns.
\ social dance was held at Pleasant
Pond one night last week with a good
attendance.
Chas Mitchell, who is guiding at
Mike Marr's Indian Pond, was home
Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. Davidson preached a fine
sermon this week. 1t is to be regret
ed that there were not more to hear
it. Subject us life worth while?
The church has been covered VIII
steel roofing.
Mr.. and Mrs Mark Merrill have re
turned from Canada.
Sherman Bean went to Jackmat
Sunday with a party in his Gilmore
car
Mrs. W. II. Clark has white ger
anium that has twenty-three CLUSTERS
of blossoms.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
SHARKS

Mr.. and Mrs. George Waugh of Mad
ison were in town Sunday.
Charles Green of Skowhegan was
in town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Smell have re-
turned to Kent's Hill.
The Progressive Club held picnic
at Lakewood Saturday Quite a mum
Der wero present and fine time en-
joyed
Miss Hazel Dean Of New sharon is
the guest OF Mrs a. G. Sawyer.
Lon Richards and wife OF New Vine
ward have been visiting in town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

action Is the great secret
of treating horses.
Minutes mean dollars.
OF course proper treat
ment Is always necessary
That is just how Humph.
reys' 500 page Veterinary
Manual will prove so val
liable to you. IL Is by
+. Humphreys, NJ D., VS..
and teaches how to dag.
nose and give proper
treatment.
This book will save you
hundreds of dollars and
costs you nothing. 1t Will
be sent absolutely free
on request to any farmer
in order TO introduce
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
MADISON CENTER

Mrs. Eliza Craft of Jackman is
stopping with her niece Miss Addie
Moore at her bungalow and taking
treatments of DR.. Kincaid of Show
hogan.
Sumner Ward and daughters were
guests of friends at Madison last Sat
urday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

men who are DESTROYS of betteringI
their conditions
Attention is called TO their adver-
tisement in another column OF this pa
per.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

Hum phreys Veterinary RemedIes Kemember, IT'S
absolutely free. You do not have to order any
remedies TO secure the book. Address, Humphreys
Homeopathic Medicine Company, 1856 William Street,
New York City. This is a splendid opportunity to
obtain a veterinary treatise that you should have
In your library. As a reference work you will find
ltinvaluabe To have 1t In the time need will be
worth many dollars whereas 1t will cost you but
post card by writrO for 1t now.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
Minutes Mean Dollars
IN TREATING ANIMALS

Doubtless you know the danger of delayed treatment
of collie and other diseases. You also realize that
wrongly applied remedies are often worse than no
treatment at all. In other words, not to diagnose
1 disease accurately may prove fatal. Every owner
should be able to recognize an allment and give
correct treatment at the first symptoms. PROMPT
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
anied by Ella

returned Tuesday accompanied by Ella
Haggin and Blanche Pooler.
~ w. BARLEY has been on the SICK
list
May Williams of Chicago is visiting
in town
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

When baby suffers with eczema or
some itching skin trouble use Poan
Ointment, \ little of 1t goes long
way and it Is safe for children. QUO
"A box at all stores.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

Send Us Your Name and Address on Post Card and
we will mail you trial package of Our HEADACHE
TABLETS and LIVER and STOMACH PILLS. Ad-
dress. BALLARD GOLDEN OIL COMPANY, OLD
TOWN Me-, or Get Them of Your Dealer for Csc.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

Sell that horse, if you want to, with
five customers Cor more) for % cents.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
SKOWHEGAN LOCAL MARKETS

Wool-Unwashed. &c to 25c per Id.
Hides and skins-Hides, lie to lZc
per ID; calf skins, zoe per ID; lamp
skins, soc TO CSC.
Beans-Hand picked, yellow eyes,
$3.50 to $500; pea beans, S2.75 to
$500.
Beef-Ox beef, &c to 12c.
Poultry-Fowls, lac to Ice per H.;
chicken, Ice to zoe.
Round Hog-11c per ID.
Tallow-Rough. &c per Id,
Eggs-27c per dozen, fresh
Potatoes-7oc per bushel.
Butter-28c to 30c per ID.
Cheese-16c to 18e per Id.
RETAIL MARKET
FIour-Spring Wheat Patent, $3.50;
winter wheat patent. $500.
Oats-5712c.
Gluten-$175 per bag.
Corn-$2o0 per bag,
Meal-SlS5 per bag.
Middlings- $40 per bag.
Cottonseed meal-S1.S5 per bag
Spring Bran-$16o per bag.
Winter Bran. Ito per bag
Mixed Feed-$1.55 per bag.
Salt Pork-15c by the Dbl, 200 lbs.
$24.
Cheese-20c to 24c per h.
Butter-30c to 35c per pound.
Teas-25c to Coo per ID.
Coffee-20c to CSC per pound.
Lard-Domestic, Ice, compound &c.
Molasses-Pure Ponce, 40c to SOC.
Sugar-Gran. sugar, best quality,
- lbs. for $1O0; brown IA.
Potatoes-$1.00 per bushel.
Onions-6c per lb.
Poultry-Fowls, lac to zoe per lb.;
chicken. 16c to 22c per lb.
Eggs-30c per dozen, fresh.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20
Somerset Traction Co
Summer Arrangement of Cars
Effective Sunday, June 81, 1914
FROM SKOWHEGAN


HOO, 1906, 100, 200, 800. 400, 500.
500, $3.50 100 $50, 500, 800.
Leave Lakewood-6.15, lis. 500.
1000, 11.30 1890, 40 $50, $40, 80.
$40, go 200, 80 $500, $50, $50.
1890. 200, 100 200 800 400 SOC.
500, 100, 100, 500. 800 1000.
FROM MADISON
Leave Madson-6.45. 500. $50 1856.
POS, 90 200, 800 400, 800, 500, 90.
80. 500 800
$50, 100 500 $50. $3.50.
$50 li.ao'' 100 90 500 90 40 o. 500
600 100. 500, $50, 800 1000.
subject to delay at Lakewood. !nur-
Ing Theatre Season. "Runs to LAX
wood only. Extra Local Cars to Coid
Brook at AS, 900, 1890 a. m.
NJ. c. r. r. CONNECTIONS
Close connections with trains LEAVING
$40 p. m. On Sundays only at 40
p. m.
Also with trains arriving at Skow-
hogan at AZ, 1925 a. m. and so ana
$40 -p. m, and 1890 a m. Sundays only
Close connections with trains leaF=
Ing Madison (going north) for kineo
Station at $50 a. m, 1856 p. m. and 80
p. m. to Bingham. Sundays only al
sic a m. to Kineo Station. Also with
trains leaving Madison (going southl
at 745 and 1855 a. m. except Sundays.
and 6.17 p m. daily including Sundays
SUNDAYS
Cars leave Skowhegan for Lakewood
and Madison at 100. 500. $40 II 90.
11.30, a. m. 1900 1890, 100. 100, 2 90.
$50. 800, $50, 400. 400 500. 600 and
700 p. m.
Cars leave Madison for Lakewood
and Skowhegan at 500. $50, 1890, Il 90
a. m, 1870, 100. 100, zoo, go 3 90:
$50, 400, 4.30. 500, $50 900. 100 and
500 p. m.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

Co. lonrn clen,Lanan

Il Cars leave Skowhegan Tor LakeWooa
and Madison at 100 500. $40, II 90
30, a. m. 1900 1890 100. 100 zoo.
$50. 900, $50, 400. 4.30, 500 600 and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-08-20

p. m. to Bingham. Sundays only q
9.16 a. m. to Kineo Station. Also wit
trains leaving Madison (going south
at 7.45 and 1855 a m. except Sundays
and 617 p. m. daily including Sunday
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-27

of
greater indssouy with greater appropriations
further important consideration that conditions the
principal continuity his Assuming
and initiative and develop policy for the growth of nst
tuition indispensable that he which
this out He must have chance study his committee
munty understand the pupils the parents assistants
and their work. Short out his lines
BETTING the Importance the task Clearly principal
y the and himself his that light nothing
the hired his
sy lack perspective Conference and breadth purpose He takes
root either in the school the thereby sacrifices
part of his potential effectiveness.
The condition of Vermont high school principals this respect
shown in the following table:
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-27

Between his salary that of his first there
difference from $500 $780, Yet his teaching often little
better than that of his best assistant often indeed it not good
warrant additional
other these teachers there going waste much
excellent supervisory abycapacy for service which else
while they performing work that could often be done
one-af the cost 1t almost impossible to make
the school committee composed aymen understand what
the occasion of the writer's visit, principal
200 pupils showed letter received that day from
not work
principal regular ID hours which usually
increased enforced substitution The work
that within the limits of his appropriation
cooperation with the superintendent the education fits the
community kind quantity that each teacher working eec
lively happily ability permits that each pupil placed
and achievement and that each parent
sympathetic intelligent cooperation with the school, This
arduous difficult and task and it to expect its
performance of head teacher."
schools the status OF
cpa nearly that they conveniently
be discussed under that head.
principals in 35 high schools accompanied
invariably conference with the leads to the
following They Woodworking wholly devoted
personally attractive and sincere Their spirit
but recent arrival inexperence
overwor and the resulting dependence their respective commit
tees of them not progressing They almost without
exception intelligent suggestion sympathetic criticism
show marked for it, able and forcefu state inspector
would find them anxious In instruction. already noted
greatly their best assistants sometimes
the smaller schools the important duty of principal they find
little tme with instruction and clerical tasks they heavily bur-
waseu direction Many have marked of leadership
reasonable opportunity would exceedingly capable
supervisors
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-27
TENURE OF POSITION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPALS
Changes in 5 Years
Changes in 2 Years


go III All 70 452
appears this that nearly oneha 5 per cent? of all the
high schools changed their principals during two yeahe larger
the extent of 30 cent the smaller schools fairly kad
scopc S3 cent? So far known this rapid shifting
place place not cness the part school
mtee Natural promotion better paid pncpaship
nendency have case
becomes that this
paid would stay longer One cannot blame school committee
for preeng the prolonged
OF service from several good the makg this
to be the only solution where funds limited AS result the school
committee must furnish whatever continuity there
relate the efforts of its fitting may
be with pedagogical widely varying
ingredients The situation strong for
capable superintendent being satisfactory
substitute principal through express
itself after year. The real solution the problem
mental reorganization The institution which these communities think
they possess and which their little schools feeb
completely of the question for them No that
twoacher high school hope finance the kind secondary
education that its youth deserve and ought to have and its
with its principals only part of its failure this direction 1t
probable however that each of these could maintain
institution of somewhat different type less preentos indeed but
far more genuinely effective where an adequately teacher could
be paid fully adequate salary to become indispensable fixture
the life of the community Suggestions with this in view will be found
in later section.
primary duty principal supervision increasingly
pick task clear however inspection of the table
tot that the princpshp in Vermont predomnany teaching
position All but four high schools require 20 periods of class
work week from their princpaan amount that is normal for
futme all but periods morethe
for good teaching In all but five schools principals teaching three
or more different subjects with the amount of preparation
implies subjects
ting the largest schools the eleventh be taken typical with
enrolment of 29 class membership of Is and five full
This typical school the first group the
machine that itself Onehd of the teachers
yet the directing head fully employed teaching five out of
periods actually handling subjects than his
fume assistants Schools be held together under these ond
ons but there inevitably large element of waste of friction
and of madustmen No principal employed has the opportunity
make study of his teachers and guide
of the question him
individual handling of the pupils In the larger problems
school policy such promoting the influence of the school the
community necessity be greatly weakened Hence is
questions fall and into the unframed
hands of the school committee and the principal becomes merely
repeated that
'Fou seoh have been organized nj on a o
u in w
o b rot p
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-01-27
D. THE TEACHERS
ta) TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

AS the of the high school principals the commission received
information concerning the and professional training
the indefinite susceptible varying interpretations
it believed that the whole the summary that Part III
fairly the situation
Not counting the principals 81 of the fume secondary
teachers Vermont The median the group both
and of the teachers
received their college education their secondary training
the
modified contrast with the principals of whom but rs
had received pedagogical training 30 cent the teachers have
educational methods other
education socad teachers subjects
the number graduate education This difference
chiefly the young teachers
the educational offered by colleges the first time
during The fact reveals furthermore the strong
promising inclination of the prospective teacher avail himself of all
possible professional preparation and that without the slightest
increase in his formal eligibility appointment Were the qualifying
authority to take advantage this training
of appropriate professional study for all candidates certificates it
would foster already strong and highly desirable tendency In
1928 that 1914
of the teaching secondary schools
the first time The number who inexperienced in 1912 and
still teaching Vermont high schools 149
Among the % larger schools the percentage 1873
cent the two and hreeeacher schools is % cent
and 1872 per cent respectively
conditions applied
the principals Stability reasonable
ting and demanding sevopment expert supervisor to make
teachers adequate salary growth
conditions which thrive
which is wenigh impossible Vermont high schools
criticism all of these respects
Changes personnel numbered 81 possible
per The schools four teachers showed 37
per teachers
schools and the oneteache schools 1873
Three schools of the first had teachers eight
The Detroit times., 1914-11-20
OTICE-.-ALLEY PAVING
| ASSESSMENT n
DARp or ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit. Nov. Is. 1914
Paving Notice No. 1878.

kro I,ouis Goodman, Morris Rikow-
y. Abraham Falk, Bertha Marx,
+ed T Moran. Louis Slovich.. sam
3ntz. r. Lieberman, sarah Augusta.
liz. Sarah Hunstanning, Michael Ryan,
Prris Zack. Fred Jurney. William
fans Burghardt. Emil PoKorney, Fred
Ihuize, Henry Mackrodt, X. 'Eeihi.
hry Funke, Barbara Hansen, William
Sefl. philip Hilderbrandt, Mary Zeh-
In. Charlotte Ruetter, j.. j. KNIT
Islss. Mendel RosenZweig. and to all
her persons owning, occupying. or
|herwise interested In any OF the. lots
kd parcels OF real estate In the local
{sessment district established by the
ynses OF grading and paving the al
N within the boundaries herein set
The assessment rolf has been COM
Svinr the alley No. 39l being the
lev I'm block between ST Antoine.
Iastings, Brewster and wilkins
|reets, and Is now open TO Inspection
! this office. and Will remain In this
ffce for ifve days from the hrst pub
tation of this notice for the lrspec-
I,n Of All concerned All lots or par
klss OF land abutting ON, or adjoining
. alley so described. have been as
kssed for such Improvement.
The Board OF Assessors Will meet on
Siesday the cath day OF November.
Sl4. at o'clock n. m. nt their ofhce
the city Hall. and will remain In
kssion for a period or six hours to
BAR any person or persons desiring
object 20 any assessment so made.
BOARD or ASSESSORS,
BY Daniel l. Dilworth,
,o1a President
The Detroit times., 1914-11-20
|0TlCE ALLEY PiviNC
ASSESSMENT
oARo OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit. Nov IS. 1914.
Paving Notice No. 1879.

To }. koppitzl, W. Mossnick. J. srz-
Zpanski, II. o. e. korr, G.. Blodeko
srtha Poncka, John Monning, Frank
IS. Anna Stephhnowskl, T.. hoffman
ed II. schultz, jos. r. Majeska. Cath.
inc Neumann. J. Hebels. " Maeic-
Inswki. Joseph Ponki. Fred Fisch. p
Iozlows<i, jos, Borski, Peter Koit-
lax. Mrs. Peter kuJawa. l. Schmidt
Pohnaski,. A. Kryyndzinskl, jacob
land, Jos. Zarewski, !. Cohaiski. ia
~ Riband. Aug. Wittbrodt. and TO all
|her persons owning, occupying, or
| |herwise Interested In any OF the lots
hd parcels OF real estate In the local
sessment district established by the
|nses OF grading and paving the al
" within the boundaries herein set
tThe assessment roll has been com
Cetod for defrayinR the expense OF
lying the alley No. 399, being all the
keys between Chepe street. Grandy,
Anfeld and Garfield avenues, and is
td Will remain In this office for fve
tys from the first publication OF this
Rtice, for the Inspection OF all con-
Irned All lots or parcels OF land
quitting on or adjoining the alley so
scribed have been assessed for such
k,rhe Board Of Assessors will meet on
pesday. the 2tth day OF November.
kit. at o'clock a. M, at their office
the City Hall, and will remain In
ssion for period or six hours TO
AZ any person or persons desiring z
Il object TO any assessment so made.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
BY Daniel l.. Dilworth.
1927 President