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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23

village. He married in 1S57. Miss
Helen Nancy Knowlton of New Port
land after which he moved 10 Scion
onto the farm which was settled by his
grandfather. William Hilton. the first
settler of Solon. and a Revolutionary
soldier. who was with Washington at
Valley Forge. Mr.. Hilton was the
owner and managed this ancestral
farm one of the largest in the town OF
Scion. and it WAS only when failing
health compelled him 10 give up ms
iabors. that his grandson. Lester Hill
ION took charge of the farm Mr.
Hilton MAS an industrious, upright cit
Ii2en and known 10 large circle OF
friends He is survived by a Wldo"
and five children. Almon Hilton OF
Simerton. H., Mrs. Laura Newell and
Mrs II. Mae Lawrence of Watervllle
and Mrs Winnifred Norton OF Scion.
Mr.. Hilton was a member of Keystone
Lodge OF Odd Fellows of Scion. The
funeral was held Thursday (today) at
one O'Clock. and the burial was at
Scion.
How many people in this little town
realize that the old apple tree on
Pleasant street, on the land of O. W.
Bryant, is a historical landmark? 1t
stands beside the road leading to the
cemetery. all alone, like sentinel
watching the sad professions as they
pass To and fro Its history ante
dates the lives OF The Oldest villagers.
In the long ago the old Quebec road
led BY II away up over the concord
hills through the wilderness TO that
historic city. and the guide board at
me corner just below this tree Ior
long years bore the inscription lou
Niles IN quebec. Almost beneath
ms spreading boughs there was pot
terv IN the early days and eartnern
ware OF various kinds was moioed
there by hands whose work was zone
long. long ago. Over hundred years
have passed since on summer DAY
small boy strolled from his nome out
near the kennebec river and came u
the pottery. The potter told him that
he wanted to hire him, and when the
bow wanted to know what the work
would be. the potter replied, i want
YOU to take a hammer and go around
and break every earthern dish III
town.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
SOUTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Harry French has bought Selden
York farm in East Scion.
A baby girl has come to live at
Chester Berrys.
The Franklin school in Scion is
closed this week Mrs. York, the
teacher, was called to Wellington by
the serious Illness Of her father
Roger Boston
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
MADISON CENTER

Mrs. Mabel Carpenter of Madison
with a party of friends was calling
on friends in this place last Satur-
day.
George Cayouette of Skowhegan en-
tertained a party of gentlemen at his
cottage at the lake last Saturday night
and Sunday.
Mrs. Blanche Moore of Skowhegan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
NEW PORTLAND

John A. Woodland who has been i'll
poor health for some time passed away
Monday morning last. Mr.. Woodland
has lived with his daughter Mrs. Chas
Hoyt the greater part of the time for
several years.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23

was a guest of Miss Olive Hayden last
Monday.
A heavy thunder shower passed over
this place Sunday evening. No dam
age was done in this vicinity.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23

"Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me for a long time
The result was lasting"-Hon. S w
Matthews, Commissioner, Labor Stats
tics. Augusta, Me
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CARD OF APPRECIATION

Miss Hortense Patterson wishes to
acknowledge and thank Mispah
Branch of Sunshine for the lovely
Easter gift of Sunshine quilt, whlch
she greatly appreciates.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
POWERS SCHOOLHOUSE

Fred Chapman lost his horse the
other day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-04-23
NORRIDGEWOCk
Death OF Mrs. Mehitable Holt Trafton

Recruits wanted for Company + at
SkoWhegan.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
2 2MASKSEDBANDITS
ROB NEGRO DRIVER
Lige Lambert Loses $22 and
Then He Shows Thieves
How to Run.

Lige Labmert, negro teamster en-
ployed by the Vogelsang Bros. Con-
struction Co., of .this.city, was. held up
and robbed by two masked men, last
night, near the corner Of Frederick
and William streets.
The robbers were standing in the
shadow Of a building and when Lige
started to pass, one of them stepped
in front of him and pointed a revolver
in his face. He turned and started to
run back to Haarig but was quickly
overtaken and held by one of the
highwaymen while the other one
searched his pockets.
After securing $22, all the money
that he had in his possession, they or
dered him to get out Of sight as quick
ly as possible.
When he appeared at the police sta
ton a short time after the robbery he
was still so badly frightened that he
could scarcely talk. His coat was al
most torn to pieces from having been
seized by one of the bandits when he
attempted to run. He could not state
positively as to whether the men who
robbed him were white or black.
He was on his way to meeting Of
the negro Masonic lodge, and had in
his POSSESSION SIT belonging to the or
der.
1t is believed that the robbery was
planned and executed by people of his
own race who were familiar with his
habits and knew that he would have
the lodge funds in his pockets when he
passed.
He stated that he was so badly
scared when confronted, that he did
not believe he could identify his as
sailants if they were brought before
him.
The holdup occurred at about s
o'clock, in lonely, dark neighborhood
where there have been a number of
similar occurrences within the past two
years.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
STEEPLE JACK ON
CHURCH SPIRE'STOP
Human Squirrel Climbs Up
Dome of Lutheran Edifice
While Crowd Watches.

A large assemblage of people gath
cred at the corner of Themis and
Frederick streets yesterday afternoon
to witness the operation of E. w.
Rolph a steeple jack, who could be
seen scampering up the sides and over
the top of the dome of the Lutheran
church with squirrel-like agility.
Rolph was engaged in removing the
large bronzed ball from its lofty posi-
tion on the spire~of the church, and the
fact he was working on a shaky and
narrow platform 153 feet in the air,
seemed to give him but little con-
Germ.
After releasing the huge globe from
its fastenings, he let it down to the
ground by means Of rope that he had
taken with him for that purpose. The
ball was taken down in order that it
may receive a new coat of gold leaf,
an dother necessary repairs, and when
the work of overhauling is completed,
it will be restored to its regular rest
ing place. The large metal sphere is
Sc inches in circumference, and when
examined after being taken down,
showed seven perforations, presumab-
ly made by rife balls.
When the daring climber was in
terview concerning the danger to
which he is subjected in the practice Of
his profession, stated that the pres
ent contract upon which he is work
ing is neither difficult nor dangerous
as compared with some of his previous
undertakings. He stated that on more
than one occasion he had been requir-
ed to scale abrupt stone walls several
stories in height, with no other sup-
port or hand hold than the slight
lodges formed by the connecting lay
ers.
He related the death Of his PARTNER
who was dashed to the ground while
climbing wall, when he mistook a
shadow for a ledge, and lost his hold
when reaching for it. He gave a
demonstration of his skill in this re-
spect by ascending for a few feet
the perpendicular brick wall of the
church, in which it was necessary for
him to maintain his hold with the tip
ends of his fingers in the uneven spac-
es between the bricks.
He expects to compile his work in
this city next Monday, after which he
will go to San Francisco where he has
a large contract in the construction of
some of the worlds fair buildings.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
BROWNS WIN ANOTHER
THEN LOSE A GAME

st. Louis, Oct. 10-The Browns
made it three straight over the Car
dinals in the first game Of today's
double-header, but the Huggins crew
took the second game. In the first
game the Browns shut out the Car
dinals by a score of 2 to 0. The sec
ord game, which was called in the
fifth, went to the Higgins team by a
score of to 0, the Cardinals making
the two in the last inning.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
CAPE SCHOOLS ARE
BECOMING CROWDED
Superintendent CrOcker In.
stalls New Seats to Care
for Pupils

Superintendent J. NJ. Crocker re-
ports that the school enrolment con-
tinues to increase, and that during the
past week % new pupils have been re-
ceived in the different schools of the
city.
Mr.. Crocker states that in order to
avoid the necessity of securing addi-
tional room outside of the regular
school buildings, more seats have been
ordered, and that 80 new seats were
received yesterday.
In the jefferson school the seats are
already so crowded that there now re-
mains but about ten inches of space
in the aisles. Special orders for small
brooms have been given in order that
the janitor may be enabled to sweep
between the seats.
He expressed great satisfaction
with the manner in which the school
work is progressing, and in referring
to that particular matter Mr.. Crocker
stated:
Il never witnessed better begin
ming and l attribute the encouraging
start to the excellent corps of teachers
employed this year.
Their team work is perfect, there
has never been the slightest discord
in the faculty, and under such pleas
ing conditions, good results are sure
to obtain"
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
KING ALBERT IS
IN DANGER OF
BEING CAPTURED

Germans Under Gen. Won Veseler
are Pursuing Fleeing Ruler and
his Army Which Deserted Ant
werp, and London Hears Belgians
are in a Critical Condition.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
BELGIAN CAPITAL FALLS into
The KAISER'S HANDS, SAYS BERLIN
Austrian Embassodor Gets Wire
less From Berlin that Russians
Have Lost Every Engagement---
Germans Finish Winning Week
With Big Capture---Allies Meet
Series of Defeats.
(By Cable to The Tribune).

1O-King Belgium the
which being bottled
the his soldiers
within the He being pursued by large
tempted
bert will be either forced tile the field tft
land.
Queen reached today
here until Paris. Oct 1OThe official
o'clock tonight
this cavalry
forces southwest Lille with violent at the SOUTH
north OF Arras very vicious ATTACK was made by the enemy on
Meuse heihts"
London Oct dispatch says
issued the following statements he entire fortress of Antwerp including
all Conditions elsewhere favorable
We have progress all week"
general following
The frontier continues iwh
Lyk blowing
hind them In several passes between vangod and Vandemir artillery
taking with the which approaches the Vtua
OThe
Fortress przms the splendid condt annd the
activity circumspecion
heavy guns
inflicted heavy losses the attacking columns
London Admiralty three
bgdes participated of Antwerp
The reached
ere three hundred.
Antwerp
the Begans yesterday.
dispatch the report
Antwerp given Ger
man headquarters n Berlin night
fallen The midday has
"The the the Only
few still occupied by the and this
our position in Antwerp"
Germans at
v. Friday, Oct. g.
The flag removed from the cathedral white
The actual surrender
later
De by Alderman
There they
beeng forces, and made unconditional
Cathedral of
their
o'clock Friday The Bgians vaiantly
trenches and the desperate fighting resulted
Sides
During all Thursday night Zeppelin airships directed
heavy artillery, the results of which appalling
artillery
the aeymen drowned The fighting
ably sanguinary
The Bgians succeeded blowing two and possibly
myis batteries and heavy artillery.
10Empe William is popularity
confaion of the EmDeors property in Canada.
high Office
alien
located within the confines ohe British Empire.
The Cape weekly tribune. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1914-1914, 1914-10-11
FIRST JOLIET WARDEN
DEAD AT NINETY-NINE

Omaha, Oct. 10-James Powell, for
merly of Joliet, H., and first Warden
of the Illinois State Penitentiary
there, is dead here az the home of his
daughter. When he was chief officer
of the penitentiary it consisted of one
long building. Mr.. Powell was SO
wears old. A son, Charles, resides at
Ravenswood, Ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
Advertisement
(Advert1sement) WANTS 4 CHANCE . IN C0VERNORSH|P Thos. 0. Mcdonald Tells Why Conner Should Not Be Nom
 mated for Governor
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age Herald
 As a taxpayer l am always interested in the subject of taxation--perhaps selfishly so--therefore l am somewhat amused at the reasons given by my friend George B. Tarrant for his sup port of Mir Conner. In his communica- tion to your valuable paper he says he believes he tComer) vii give uss a better system of taxation" Mr. Tar rant further says: Everyone who is familiar with our presentn system knows that it is cumbersome ineffioi- ent and wasteful. What we need is a tax rate low enough to be equitableto all classes of property owners. as- sessed and collected in manner that will give the state the largest net re- turns. We can trust MT. Conner to do this for us. I am also for MT. Conner because l believe he will give Alabama an administration that is clean eco nomical and progressive-one that will make for the material and moral ad- vancement of the state.'
 This all sounds mighty good; but we are warned by Holy Writ that by their fruits ye shall know them," and while MT. Conner served as governor for four years. he increased taxation, made no effort to change the system and urged state and county tax com missioners to dig deep into the pockets of the people that he might obtain the wherewith to exercise his prejudices against the Louisville and Nashville and other railroads and to carry out other of his pet policies. I submit that his administration was neither '.economical nor progressive. and did not make for the material nor moral advancement of the state"
 As to morals" I submit that the court records show that there were more violations of law during the four years of Comers~ reign than during any like period of time since Houston was inaugurated governor. And these are some of the reasons which induce majority of the tax payers of Alabama to desire change by the election of Charles Henderson to the office of governor
 T. c. MDONALD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
MISS MORRIS HOSTESS AT AFTERNOON TEA

One of the most delightful affairs given recently was a lovely afternoon tea yesterday with Mrs. Edward Nor ris of Inglennook as hostess compl- menting her attractive daughter. Miss Viorene Morris. The event was to an- nounce the date of the marriage of Miss Morris to MT. William Locke An derson, which is to take place on the evening of June 17.
 The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white roses and the same color motif was carried out in the refreshments.
 Music and pretty bridal contes. were the features of the affair. pair of silk hose was awarded to the win ner.
 The hostess and honoree were as sisted in receiving their guests by Mrs c. E. Harvey and Mrs. J. w. Adams
 Between the chosen hours the fol- lowing guests called:
 Miss Cora Westbrook. Miss Florence Westbrook Miss Ruth Bain. Miss Nora Rothrock, Miss Pauline Strickland, Miss Ethel Strickland, Miss Regina Dcwney Miss Marian Ford, Miss Rebecca Boze- more. Miss Louise Harvey. Mrs. Eva
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05

motored to Tuscaloosa Saturday and returned Monday morning.
 Mrs. ]. R. kincaid has returned to
 Inglenook after visiting friends in Si-
 luria. Mrs. J. F. May of Tennessee is the
 guest of Mrs. Charles Logan in 1ngle-
 nook.
 Mrs Horace Wilkinson of Woodlawn
 has as her guest. Miss Jess Weisinger Of Brown. Mr and Mrs Glenn sulzbey of Wood
 lawn have named their little daugh-
 ter Annie Elizabeth Sulzbey.
 Mir. Horton Bennett of Sylacauga spent the week -end with his parents,
 MT. and Mrs. NJ. H. Bennett of Pratt ICity. Miss Eva Price has returned to Gads- den City after spending the winter with her sister, Mrs ]. l.. Groover, in East Birmingham. Mrs. William Duggey of Jasper is the
 guest of Mrs. James Anderson in East
 Birmingha MT. and Mrs. Elba Cartledge and chill dren have returned from a stay with relatives in kymulga. Mrs. H. T. Shoot of East Birming- ham is spending this month with rel atives in Gadsden. Mrs. w. D. Caldwell of Vivian is the guest of friends in Talladega.  Mir. and Mrs. Ed Wallace of Vivian spent the weekend with relatives in Hueytown. MT. and Mrs. James Kearney and lit- tie daughter of Atlanta are visiting MT. and Mrs. Drummond Liddell in Wylam. Mrs. G. W. Thompson is i'll at her home in Vivian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
Gadsden Man for Conner

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 From long and intimate acquaintance with business men and business conditions in Alabama, I have no hesitancy in say ing that the business interests of this state not only do not anticipate any dis turbance of business conditions if Cover nor Conner should be elected again, but on the contrary, they believe he will give us just, fair, conservative administration of affairs. MT. Conner is an experienced business man. He has been one of the greatest developers in the state. and few of the states citizens have brought more investment of capital in its confines.
 Mr. Conner has been charged with secur- ing special coal rate of 50 cents per ton while he was governor for his cotton mills at Sylacauga. This is not true. I, with a number of other gentlemen en- gagged in manufacturing. was fighting for the 50-cent coal rate for the Gadsden, An niston and Talladega district years be- fore MT. Conner was a cotton manufac- turer. and we secured that rate in the early part of 1905.
 MT. Conner has also been charged with securing cotton mill tax exemption law while governor. This law was put on the statute books in 1S95 long before MT. Conner had commenced to figure in state politics. I was largely instrumental in securing the passage of the law As the result of this tax exemption the splndles of Alabama have increased from about 250o0p in 1891 to about 100000 at the pres ent time. and the better price the farmer is getting for his cotton, as compared with the and 5-cent cotton rate at the end of the decade 1S90-1900, is due largely to increased mill building.
 I repeat, we have nothing to lose and everything to gain by the election of Mir. Conner. Very truly yours,
 R. A. MITCHELL.
 Gadsden. May f. 1914
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
CARD PARTY FOR
 CHU1DREN'S HOSPITAL

Mrs. Charles H. Nabb, chairman of the house committee of the Holy Innocents Hospital association, has, with the assis- tance of her committee, arranged most delightful card party to be given tomor- row afternoon at her home on Highland avenue The hour is o'clock and it is hoped that a large attendance will re- spond to the efforts of Mrs Nabb, Mrs. Crawford Johnson, who is president of the association; Mrs. George Huntington Clark and Mrs. Hale V. Tarrant.
 There are to be 25 or 30 tables of players. Mrs. Nabb states that already many reser- vations have been made and a most suc- cessful entertainment is in prospect. She especially requests that all who expect to attend the party make reservations before tonight so that tables may be made up. Attractive prizes are to be presented and other features of the party promise a charming afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
Society
tContinued from Page SIX,

This company made the tour of 110 Red path chautauquas last season and this season will appear in 130. There will be l3 actors in the company, including Percival Vivian who made so many friends on the chautauquas of last season.
 All Ben Greet plays are given with the minimum stage effect. There is noth- ing to deIract attention from the play itself Every actor is experienced and each plays his part with the sole pur- pose of depicting the character exactly as it should be. Correct diction and pro- nunciation are distinguishing character istics of the Ben Greet players.
 A special feature of the opening day will be a concert by the Dunbar quartet and Bell Ringers. Carrying a peal of 200 bells made in Europe, this company will furnish a programme of interest to old and young.
 This opening concert will be given in three parts. One part will include vocal quartet selections. the second will consist of instrumental numbers on violin, cello and piano, and the third division will in- clude the famous bell ringing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
MAY FESTIVAL AT ULLMAN SCHOOL

The playgrounds of the Ullman school was the scene of one of the most beautiful outdoor entertainments ever witnessed in this city Friday afternoon and night, May i.
 All the real May day events being acted and many beautiful drills. a lovely little May Queen. Miss Elizabeth Southgate. with maid of honor and crown bearer made a royal entertainment. Lovely maids held an arch of pink and white roses through which the queen came to her throne of summer blossoms. Around five large May poles hundreds of children, all in pink and white danced for the queens pleasure and the delight of thousands of parents and friends outside her court The funny clowns made merry in splendid drill. their green and white cos tunes being especially clever and fun provoking. Many Kindergarten kiddies played games and danced, and the pri- mary childrens drill was well mastered. A Dutch dance and swing, fairy hop drill Gypsy dance and a graceful minuet, all in costume, made merry and bright the lovely afternoon.
 One especially beautiful geature was the rainbow dance. All the lovely colors added to the bright faced children a glory and loveliness that has seldom been seen anywhere
 Mother Goose's dream, in which she called forth all the well beloved picture
 
 one was there-Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella. Old King Cole, the Queen of Hearts. Mary. Mary, quite contrary, Jack and Jill. Daffy Down billy and many others stepped fro mtlm pages of that lovely old rhyme book that old and young folks know and love
 The older grade girls gave pretty Grecian drill, especially attractive at night, when drilled with lighted candles Another marked features of this new ven- ture in school entertainment was the mothers cooperation in fashioning cos tunes and the fathers pride in coming after his busy work hours to see the little ones go through the drills and dances. Not only was this beautiful entertain ment an artistic success. but financially far surpassed the most sanguine dreams of the School Improvement association, which proves how well our schools may be used for social centers after the school hours for F months in the year, not just during the school term.
 The UIlman school Improvement as- ecciation has done beautiful work this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
MISS WILKINSON HOSTESS IN WOODT,AWN

Mrs. Horace Wilkinson was hostess at her home in Woodlawn Saturday afternoon complimenting the pupils of her expression class.
 The hostess was assisted in receiving her guests by Miss Susie Weisinger and Miss Jess Weisinger.
 A most entertaining programme was given by Miss Ava Schell Miss Gay Sandifer, Miss Stella Dowell and Miss Mildred Clapp. Later light refresh- ments were enjoyed
 Among those present were Mrs L. Norris, Mrs. T. A. Edwards Mrs. Hor- ace Clapp, Mrs. ]. B. Sandifer, Mrs. M B. Maus, Mrs. Frank Wilkinson, Mrs w. E. Dowell, Miss LeFay Rush. Miss Elizabeth Wilkinson, Miss Stella Dow ell and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-05-05
BRUNDIDGE CHAPTER O. E. S. MEMORIAL SERVICE

The annual memorial service of the Brundidge chapter No. 27. Order of the Eastern Star, was held at the Vivian Masonic hall Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
 Rev. McDougal of Anniston delivered most interesting address, which was followed by pretty musical pro- gramme by Mrs. j. E. Nolan. MT J. E. Brown. MT Alex Pow and Mrs. Dave Moxley