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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
Baseball Games at the Fair.
Respectfully yours,
J. G. OSBORNE,
Pastor LIST Baptist Church.

Today's contest on the baseball da-
mond at Fairview Park will be be-
tween the Fairfield and Athens team.
Tomorrow a team representing Com
pany f, National Guard of Maine, is
to play against the Madison's and Sat
urday the contest will be between
North Anson and Skowhegan. These
are three big games, promising more
sport than has ever been seen before
in the baseball line in this section on
three successive days.
New uniforms. recently arriving for
Company Z will be worn for the first
time, tomorrow
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
SOUND ANAL YS|S OF THE
POLITICAL SITUATION
In Somerset County for 1911. DO the
Progressiyes Want to Help the
Democratic Party

The Progressive leaders admit that
practically every Progressive in Som
erset County voted for Lawrence last
fall Their total vote then. in spite
of the great effort made to get every
vote out, was 1155 as against 2lN5
Democratic votes. and 2672 Republican
votes
Both the Republicans and the Pro-
ersssiyes admit that if the Progressive
vote is increased. the increase will
come from the Republican ranks. AS
suming that the same number OF votes
are cast next Monday as were cast last
fall it will be necessary for the Pro-
sressiye party to draw from the Re
publican ranks only 247 voters to wipe
out the Republican plurality and in
sure the election of Democratic
County ticket
To elect a Progressive County ticket
over the Democratic candidates. as
suming the same number of votes are
cast as were cast last fall, it will be
necessary for the Progressive County
ticket to poll a vote of at least 2lS6.
This means that 1851 new Progressive
voters must be found in Somerset
County. or practically as many more
as voted for Lawrence last fall. Nearly
all of those 1881 new Progressive
votes would have to come from the
Republican ranks. That means that
unless practically one out of every two
voters who voted the Republican tick
ct last fall can be induced to vote the
Progressive ticket at this election. It
is absolutely impossible to elect the
Progressive ticket in this county. The
Progressive leaders do not hope or
expect TO accomplish this.
If it is impossible to elect the Pro-
gressiye ticket. (and anyone who can
understand figures must see that it is
impossibe) every vote for a Progress
siye candidate is not only thrown away
from a Progressive standpoint, but il
is worse: it is one-half a vote for the
Democratic candidates.
The Progressives do not believe in
free rum or free trade. Why should a
Progressive east half a vote in favor
of Democratic issues when he agrees
with the Republican platform as re-
CARDS those issues? Both the Progress
siye party and the Republican party
are Democratic.
Why should not a Progressive give
a whole vote against democracy in
stead of half a vote for democracy?
REPUBLICAN COUNTY COM.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
bingham Man Likes Boys.

About thirty Bingham lads had a
happy day last Thursday when they
took in the Central Maine Fair at Wa
terulle They were entertained by
Hon A. F. Donigan a prominent Gill
zen Of that town. II being custom Of
this gentleman to take anywhere
from thirty to fifty boys either to tao
fair in WatcryilIo or Lewiston each
year This habit has been maintained
for the past ten years and it certainly
looks as though Mr DOnigan liked
boys
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
Dinner Party at kilcarr.

Chas. II. Davis of NoW Nort owner
OF kileare Farm on the Madison Road
gave dinner party Tuesday al his
splendid log cabin bungalow close 10
his farm house. The yiauds served
were temptingIy prepared by amm
host who by the way is a hotel man
in the city previously referred and
the occasion was one of much enjoy
mout Covers were laid for the follow
ing guests Madam stevens. Mr.. and
Mrs + II. Stevens Miss Luella Ste
vens. Edward stevens Cambridge
Mass. Mrs. Ed Paine of West somer-
Vile Mass. Annie Durham and Mr.
and Mrs G. b FarerIeyc of Skowhe-
gan
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
SHELDON H. BRADBURY
SPEAKS TO VOTERS
As a Candidate for Representative to
the Maine Legislature.

To the voters of the Town of Skowhe-
gan:
On Monday next you will elect a
Representative to the Legislature. 1t
is the duty of the man so elected to
represent all of the people of the
town. whether they be of his party or
not Such measures as will produce
the greatest good to the greatest num-
her of the people of Skowhegan should
receive the support of their Represen-
tative. Our manufacturing and agri-
cultural interests are our principal in
dustries.
If chosen by you to be your Repre-
sentative. | should by every honorable
means do everything possible to pro-
mote these two chief industries of
Skowhegan, as we'll as to promote all
other interests of the town.
There seems somehow to have got
ten into the minds of the people an
idea that a man elected to an office
automatically loses all business juds-
ment ard sense of duty. This may be
true. | believe, however that man in
public on.ce should exercise the same
good business judgment which he eX-
ercises in the management of his own
affairs. If you agree with me upon
this proposition | shall appreciate it
if you will give me an opportunity to
determine for myself whether good
business principles can be successfully
applied in the management of the bust
ness of the State.
SHELDON H. BRADBURY.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
SUPREME JUDICIAL
COURT
To Convene Tuesday
in Skowhegan
Judge George +. Haley of Saco will
Preside. Pauper Cases Assigned for
the First Day.

The September term of the Supreme
Judicial Court will convene in Show
hogan next Tuesday with Judge George
f. Haley of Saco presiding. The cases
assigned for the first day include those
of New Portland vs.. Inhabitants of
Concord and Inhabitants of New Port
land vs.. Inhabitants of Nassalboro.
These are pauper cases in which it is
understood that New Portland sues
both Concord and Nassalboro. 1t ap-
pears that suit is brought to recover
money for medical attendance to a boy
by the name of Huckins when he was
in New Portland and the question in
voyed is which town the pauper set
tlement is on Concord or Nassalboro.
The attorneys are Bernard l. Gibbs
and Judge A. Simmons. Two other
cases are also assigned for the first
day as follows: John r. Bean vs..
Hollis Malone Fred L. Brown vs.. Jo-
seph NJ. Sheridan.
The following list Of traverse jurors
have been drawn: G. r. Fogg. " II
Fowler. Charles Green. Albert A. jew
EFT, Skowhegan; Perley Foss. J. ".
Perkins. Harold D. Smonds, Madison;
Daniel L. Gray, William A. HoXie. Viii
liam S. Simpson. Fairfield; George ".
Mains. Herbert l.. Taylor, Pittsield !:
Irwin Nichols, S. G. Tinkham. Anson !;
Geo. O. Weston. H. E. Frost Norridgo-
wock: Frank Andrews Detroit; kleba
l. Campbell. Maytield; Ivan A Chad
bourne. Harmony; George NJ. Durein,
The Forks; Z. NJ Frost Palmyra;
Willie b Hilton. Starks; Harold T
Kicker. Bigclow; Charles Roweu. So
Ion; Ansel Stevens Embden; Fred D
Stevens. Smithfeld. J. Frank Tibbetts
Canaan. f. L. Wellington. Hartland;
A. s Whitney, Bingham
Grand Jurors reported as already
drawn are as follows: Chas II Ber-
deem J. H. Moulton, Pttsheld. Chas
D. Bates. Chas. Cornforth, Fairfield;
Geo T. Sampson Henry Demo. SkaW-
hegan W. O. Hilton Skowhegan. Her
bert Mitchell, Eben Sweat. Anson
George II. Hubbard. Canaan. Z A.
Wothor. IIartland. B. r. Barh,r Attn
ems.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
BIGGEST NIGHT SKOW.
HEGAN HAS EVER SEEN
Old Time Republican Rally to Be
Celebrated Here Saturday Evening.

An old time Republican Rally will
be celebrated at Skowhegan next Sat
urday night, rally which will not be
eoualled in the State during the entire
campaign. At 7.15 p. Nj. there will be
grand torch light procession which
will assemble at the corner of North
and Leavitt ST. and will march through
Leayitt Street to Madison Ave, down
Madison Ave. to Water Street and TO
the Opera House Five hundred men
are expected to form in line including
delegations of voters from Skowhegan,
Madison, Norridgewock, Anson, North
Arson, Cornyille, Canaan. and Athens,
each man carrying flaming torches, a
revival of the old torch light times.
Four bands have been engaged for
the occasion including the famous
Saint Cecilia Boys Band of Lewiston,
35 pieces, the Lakewood Band of thirty
pieces. Mr. +. f. Towne. Leader, the
Milford Drum Corps, and the celebrat-
ed Campbell Bag Pipes of Lewiston
and these musical organizations will
be heard both in the parade and at the
Opera House.
Congressman Paterick II. Kelley
from Michigan, one of the greatest
orators in the United States on the
issues of the day has been assigned
for a speech on this big night at Show
hegan. and Edward f. Merrill who has
proved himself one of the most popular
political orators of the campaign will
speak on State Issues. EX.-Gov. Fer
ing tour with Ed. F. Merrill says that
he is one of the best speakers on the
stump in Maine and he has had calls
to speak in nearly all of the large
cities in the State
After the speaking the grandest eX-
hibition of fireworks ever displayed in
Somerset County will take place on
the river bank near the Riverside Pulp
Mill and may be viewed from the
North Channel Bridge. the railroad
bridge, and the river bank.
This will be the last day of the fair
al SkoWhegan and many people will
doubtless plan to take in the fair and
the big Rally on the same day. There
will be reduced rates of 35c on the
Somerset Traction Co, half hour car
service, and late return cars after the
Advertisement.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
A WORD TO SOMERSET I
COUNTY VOTERS
W. Guy Penncll Candidate for the Oh
lice OF Register of Deeds and What
He says.
Dear Mr.. otter

Dear Mr.. Voter:
Doubtless you know that l am a
candidate for the office of Register Of
deeds in Somerset County if you did
not know please take note of the fact
also that l should appreciate your sup
port and influence. You realize. and
presumably appreciate the fact that /
have not previously taken any OF Your
valuable time trying to impress upon
you my special fitness for the Office.
or asking YOU for any promises OF SUP
port but take this opportunity To say
that regardless of ones politics if h
be straight. honest and courteous. and
otherwise fitted to fill the position he
is deserving of your consideration. Be
ieyine as my friends who nominated
me for the Office do that | am quail
fed in all these respects. and asserting
that | am not a politician | come TO
You as a fellow citizen. asking your
support regardless of your politics.
W CITY PENNELL.
Skowhceau Me. Sept. s. 1914.
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
AN OPEN LETTER To THE
PEOPLE
Chairman of Republican County Com
mittee Comments on the >koW hegan
Representative contest.

To the yVers OF Somerset County
The campaign now being brought to
a close. 50 far as the Republican party
is concerned has been a clean fight
from starr to finish The Republican
County Committee stand for nothing
else. neither do We stand for any can
didate who for any cause might be IN
worthy of the office he seeks.
The circulation Of report at any
time that cannot be subsfantiated es-
pecially on the eve Of election. deroga-
tory to any candidate is about as mean
a political trick as can be perp4tuated
such reports are being circulated
concerning the personal integrity Of
candidate for Representative TO the
Legislature. Mr Roy L Harston. II
they were true they would invite the
sure defeat h. would deserve. Any
man running for Office mus, expect his
personal record 10 be investigated bur
why men commanding tn respect Of
their toWHsmen should resort 10 wick
ed and contemplate falsehoods to ad-
vance H. cause of another IS beyond
my conception
In behalf o. The r pab.iaan County
Committee I ask that our voters be
fair. jude candidates If al PARTIES
on what they ar'. what thy have been
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
Change of Name.

The Imperial Auto Repair Company
is to change its name on October LIST
to the Coburn Garage. The change in
title will precede by only few weeks
its change in location from its present
quarters to a new concrete block steel
fire proof structure, near Hotel Coburn
and to be carried on in connection
with that hostelry. VIM. Siebald, the
proprietor. expects to have the garage
ready before winter, giving space for
automobile overhauling and repairs
and storage for the season.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

Miss Geneva Smith of Madison Ave
nue. was agreeably surprised on Sat
urday afternoon by a number of her
friends who took that occasion to have
a farewell frolic prior to Miss Smiths
departure for Kent's Hill Miss Ruth
Greenwood was the hostess, and the
Greenwood lawn made very attrac-
tive setting for the various games and
contests enjoyed by the young people.
Later a dainty luncheon was served on
the Smith lawn. Miss Smith left for
Kent's Hill on Monday and has become
a student at the seminary there
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
BODY Of UNKNOWN MAN
IS BURIED
At North AnSOn. Came tO Death
Through Unknown Natural Causes

The inquest held at North Arson.
Thursday, over the body of the IN
known man found dead beside the
North New Portland road did not
bring out any new facts. although at
one time it was thought that it might
be James OBrine who had been
around North Anson and Madison aud
had worked in the woods several years.
Men well acquainted with OBrine.
however, stated positively that it was
not he The jury empanonod consisted
of Daniel Steward, foreman. Frank
Donley, Charles Crymble Scott Jones.
Paul Grenior and J. Hilton and they
found that The stranger came to his
death through unknown natural
causes.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

government today 9##. ..t ..H
aere saved Grunaa f#st#.. .mesfs
being rushed into France from Be-
gium 70 support right VIZ Of Kaiser
Army which has been pushed baef
twenty-five miles by British allies.
sixty thousand troops rushing forward
II three columns Officially announced
fron Berlin that big battle has re-
opened nsar Lemberg with Germans
Cor. 10 Yu Page six
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

Skowhegan Fair is opening up very
auspieiously at Fairyiew Park today.
Already there are some magnificent
sDecimens of the bovine family from
the fine dairy herds of Somerset Coun-
~ on the grounds and at an early hour
this morning sixteen of the many race
horses entered had arrived to partiei-
nate in the races. The poultry depart
mont in charge of f. B. league, is be
ing filled with choice birds and the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
PARIS REPORTS RIGHT WING Of GERMAN
ARMY Of INVASION IN RETREAT
Desperate Fighting Marks Battle Along the
Center---Brief News of Daily Happenings

BOSTON. Mass sept il Especial
TO ludepeadent-BeporteD PARIS -
ports righf wing Of Germans Army af
Invasion IN retreat today Desperate
lighting marks the battle alole IL
center Petrograd correspondent af
London Chronicle says Austria VII
sue for peace within fortnight. as on.
means of avoiding complete breakup
OF empire Details of destruction Of
" hite star liner oceanic withheld b.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
FOUR PROTESTANT CHURCHES.
To Unite in Six Weeks Observance

The four Protestant churches of
SkoWhegan are to unite in six weeks
observance during the entire month of
October and the first two weeks of
November, during which time empha-
sis will be placed upon Church ALI
anee. Within a week a committee oil
publicity and finance will be al wora
carrying out perfected plans NateH
the papers for further details. Expect
enthusiasm, show enthusiasm. crsat.
enthusiasm
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

Norridgewock by a record breaking
majority. He was a member OF the
Education Committee and was instru-
mental in the passage of the act which
classified the High Schools of the
State,
During its last session Mr.. Higgins
was the folder in the Maine Senate.
receiving every vote for the nomIna-
ton in the Republican Senate Caucus.
Starks has not furnished a county oii-
GER in upwards of thirty years. MI
Higgins is an honest, clean, llhabie
young man well trained and quaiiiled
for the Registry of Deeds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

Mrs. John Naxheld of 81 Adams is
visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs. J.
W Jewett.
EX-Niee President Fairbanks Will
speak at Republican Rally in Madi-
son Friday night and he is one the fin
est speakers in the state in the present
campaign. Those wishing to attend
may leave Skowhegan at p M. on
the electric cars returning after the
rally and there will be reduced rates
of 35c for round trip.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
NJ. CeCclia'S Band at LahrNood.

The celebrated Saint Cecilia Bows
Band of Lewiston has been cngaEed
for a Band Concert at Lakewood sun
day. Sept 18th. The concert will be
gin at p NJ. and close at $50 2 NJ
There will be half hour car service and
round trip tickets on the cars for 25c.
This is an extraordinary engagement
and should not b. missed.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
PEOPLE ARE FLOCMNG To SKOWHEGAN
AND THE FAIR IS IN FULL SWING
Blooded Horses and Splendid Dairy Herds
MANY Other Animals and an Ample Midway

exhibition hall is being made place
Of beauty, with its plants, vegetables
and the skilfully executed fancy work,
which is the delight of every feminine
heart
Fairview Park is certainly a busy
place and the officers of the Somerset
Central Agricultural Society now have
everything practically completed for
the splendid three days program. Re
member all roads to Skowhegan.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
JOHN W. HIGGINS
Somerset Candidate for Register ol
Deeds.

Mr. Higgins was born in Starks N
1877, prepared for College in Anson
Academy and graduated from Bowdoin
College in 1902. He has been Princi-
pal of the High School of Sullivan.
Starks. New Sharon, West Enfield,
Kennebunkport and of Wilton Acad-
emy.
In 1908 he was elected representa-
tive to the Legislature from the towns
If Starks, Anson, New Portland and
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
VIII Close for the Fair.

The banks, all the dry goods stores
and practically all other Skowhcgan
retail stores will close tomorrow (Frl-
day. afternoon. on account of the som
erset Central Fair The Grist Mills
and Feed stores will close afternoons,
both Friday and Saturday, but will be
open Saturday evening
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10
Mrs. Annie l.. Decker.

Mrs Deckers announcement, on an
other page, should be modified as fol-
lows: She will be in Skowhegan,
Sep - and 13; and at East Madison,
next Monday the l4th. at Mrs. J. II.
Nottage's.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

NORTH ANSON. sept The body
of the unknown man who was found
dead BY the road side lest week vas
buried in the cemetery in this village
Saturday morning. 10 one was found
who knew his name or any thing about
him. Rev c. a. Rogers offered a
prayer at the graye.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

Friends will be interested to learn
that Mr. and Mrs w A. Watson CLlz-
zie Nash) have arrived at their home
in Maiden, Mass, after trip to Eu-
rope. Their journey was rather a
hazardous one owing to the war condl-
tions abroad.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

The High and village schools opened
Tuesday with an increased attendance
and all OF the instructors on duty.
owing 10 the fair on Friday there Will
be no school in either the rural or
town schools on the afternoon Of that
day.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

Mr. and Mrs James Sterling of So
lon visited at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs James Nutting Tuesday and yes
terday.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

SkOW hegan. Maine,
September To. 1914
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-09-10

To the Editor of the Independent-Re-
porter.
Douglas Island news., 1914-10-28

Skagway schools may be saved by two women and a preacher appointed for that purpose. It is not known what is the immediate danger to the Skagway schools.
 Lawrence Barrett, Jr., of Katalla, on a recent visit to Seattle, gave out the following interesting information in re- gard to the oil business: "There is no lack of confidence in the Katalla oil felde, but there is lack of money, and probably will be for some time, un- less congress pass the promised favor. able legislation before adjournment. Development is going on steadily, how. ever. Recent tests have given the oil in our district the high efficiency of 48 per cent gasoline, and the lowest ig- hitting temperature of any crude oil so far known. In many instances, this oil, in it's crude state, has been used in gasoline launches in and about Con- troller bay, and it has also assumed a most important place in the domestic life of Katalla. Iu nearly all the houses oil burners have been installed, totally displaciug coal and wood. Owing Go the absence of gaseous and offensive odors which usually accompany the burning of crude oil, Katalla oil will always hold an important place in the domestic economy of the Alaskan household. The people of neighboriDg cities ar6also interesting themselves in the use of this liquid fuel, in their effort Co solve the higb cost of living. The Copper River & Northwestern railway has abandoned the use of coal alto- gether and is using native fuel oil eX' clusively 10 propel their trains.'
 Mining and Scientific Press recently published the following information relative to mining m Canadian Yukon; "The eighteenth anniversary of Che dis very of gold on Bonanza creek, was celebrated at Dawson, Yukon, on Au, gust r Rain somewhat interfered with the program With the estimate of s5, 100000 for the current season, the total gold shipments from the Klondike since 1885 amounted to Sl79853,9O8. The Klondike gold today comes chiefly from Bonanza, Eldorado, Hunker, Do' minion, Gold Run, Last Chance, Quartz and Sulphur creeks, and bench es along some of the streams. The Fortymile, Sixtymile, Stewart, Scrog' gie, Livingstone. Nansen and other districts contributed a share. There were 5,3lO placer claims in good stand ing in the Yukon Territory at the end of March, 1914, of which 4,429 were in Dawson district. There were also 908 quartz claims, 554 being at Dawson, l52 at Duncan, 25 at Whitehorse aud Sl at Conrad" It may be of interest to note that the production of placer gold in the Yukon prior to 1897 was compar. atively small, the total value on official record for twelve years to the end of 1896 having been only s1,4SS,5OO. The published statistics of the Canada De- partment of Mines show the total for all years to the end of 1913 to have been Sl52 366483. The banner year was 1900, the value for that year having been re- corded as S22.275,OOO. While placer gold still constitutes by far the greater part, in value, of the mineral output of Yukon Territory, there is an increasing output of gold, copper aud siger ores, and nf cnal