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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
A Study OF Beans.

Among the lines OF work at High
moor farm by the Maine Experiment
station is one involving study of
beans. Many individual plants repre-
senting widely different types have
been selected from the general field
crops grown at Highmoor. These
plants have been propagated within q
screened Enclosure in order to insure
self-pollination. Growing beans I'M
der screens is necessary to prevent
bumble-bees working in the blossoms
and possibly bring about cross-fertili-
cation. While the work with beans
up to the present time has not pro-
crossed far enough to enable one to
draw many conclusions, some prom
Using types have been separated which
are breeding true, and among them is
one strain which produces white
beans. Out of variety of beans
which each year developed many
types. one plant was selected charac-
terized by long runners, spreading
habit of growth, while blossoms and
many pods enveloping all white beans.
The seed of this plant has produced a
high yield, Another interesting pure
line is one of the old-fashioned yell
low-eye beans. The color present in
the old-fashioned yellow-eye bean is
generally hue of yellow. However.
the investigators of the farm have
also found this same pattern carry
ing red. black and brown pigments. In
what way each of these is produced
is phase of the work yet to be stud
led. In addition there are others that
have been propagated from single
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
Vice President Marshall Coming
Maine.

Vice President Frank l.. Marshall OF
the United States. will deliver the
commencement address to the gradu-
ating class at the University of Maine
next June, according to an announce
ment made Tuesday, by President
Robert j. Alley. He will speak during
the forenoon of Wednesday, June 10,
although the exact hour has not been
determined. The exercises are to
open at $50 a. M, and the Vice Presi-
dents address will be the principal
event.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
Yannah Guilty.

After hour and 46 minutes of de-
Liberation that the verdict was reached
Thursday by the jury in the case Of
Francis A. Vannah, charged with the
murder of Edward f. Hardy in his
lonely hut on Togus stream March 20
last. The verdict which was guilty
was generally expected by all who
listened to the evidence adduced at
the trial.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
Wedding and Birthday Anniversaries

January 26 was a day of wedding
and birthday anniversaries for people
of Bath and vicinity, Mr.. and Mrs.
Read Nichols celebrated their 6Sth
wedding anniversary at their home in
Washington Street, where they re-
ceived many callers during the after
noon. Mrs. Charles Delano Of North
Street. also celebrated her Goth birth
day. James Tibbetts of Woolwich,
for many years a well-known river
man. observed his 9th birthday at his
home, and Mr.. and Mrs. George +.
Cove observed their 49th wedding an
niversary at their home in Arrowsic.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
Wood For Public Schools.

The school board Of Fairfield has
purchased of the selectmen Of this
town so cords of wood to be used in
the public schools. The wool was cut
gether this winter the selectmen have
cut nearly 100 cords. OF the wood
purchased, 40 cords will be used at
the South Grammar school and Is
cords at the Shawmut school. The
remainder of the Fairfield schools are
supplied with fuel.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
Life on PenObscOt Bay.

B. A. Emery in the Rockland Cour-
ier-Gazette relates Owls Head recol-
lections-or life on Penobscot Bay He
says: Between planting time and
hoeing time we usually caught and
dried fish enough to last year. We
didn't use travis in those days, but
quite often we would haul in two cod
or haddock at time-didn't take long
to load the old wherry. Talk about
Holsters. When the tide was out we
could often find two or three big fell
lows around a rock hidden under the
seaweed. Seals were abundant. One
day when my brother Sam and | were
on our way to the fishing ground,
passing one of the big Sheep Island
lodges, we noticed that 1t was COW
cred with seals. their coats dried in
the sun and the whole crowd appar-
emily asleep. The sea was very
smooth, with just a zephyr of a wind
to fill the sail, and we headed the boat
for the ledge, to see how near We
could get to them before they should
get away. AS We approached, one by
one the seals slid into the sea but one
old fellow was so sound asleep that
he didn't rouse up until we were on
the ledge. Then he showed fight, but
with the boat-hook and club we
conquered him. The seal was all the
fish we got that day"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

plants, some producing black beans,
others all yellow, brown or notified
beans. 1t is thought that some of
these may prove to be superior strains
for snap beans. if not for marketing
as dry beans.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
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
a disease accurately may prove fatal. Every owner
should be able to recognize ailment and give
correct treatment at the first symptoms. Prompt
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

Extra copies of current or back is
sues of this paper furnished at any
time. cents each. postpaid to any
address
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
HERE and THERE in MAWE'
Farm Sold In Ripley.

Clarence Hanson has sold his farm
located in Ripley TO Ed. Farrar.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

No business too small to be aided
by suitable printed matter. Write us
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

Maine Man TO Be Member of Philip.
pine Commission.
The nomination of Henry M. Pindell
of Peoria. H.. to be ambassador to
Russia and Winifred T. Denison of
Portland Me, to be member of the
Philippine commission and secretary
of the interior of Philippines, has
been confirmed by the Senate
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

what you have under consideration.
We can aid you to get any job into
just the shape to suit
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05
KiNtO 10 OAKLAND

f-Stop on signal or on notice TO conductor
II. u. WALDRON, Gen. Passenger Agt
y. &. DOUGLASS, General Manager.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

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. II Is by
F. 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. II will
be sent absolutely free
on request to any farmer
in order to Introduce
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-02-05

Humphreys Veterinary Remedies. Remember. 1T Is
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
itfnvalusbe To have 1t In the time of need will be
worth many dollars, whereas 1t will cost you but
post card by writing for II now.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
CLUB NOTES.


 will gladly answer all inquiries for information on health subjects from readers of this publication if same are addressed to Home Health Club, 5O39 Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago. Send full name and address with cents postage
 Dear Doctor: write for relief of a very severe neuralgia of the face. which has tortured me at times for many years. I do not wish to take
 morphine or other habit forming drugs to relieve the excruciating pains taking .acetanfIide, etc. Thanking you for any Information you may give, I am I. c.
 believe that you will be afforded relief by a. process of sweating or by producing precipitation artiffciaIly Have a wash boiler placed on the stove filled with corn on the ear. over which water should. De poured and brought to a boil. Undress and go to bed. Have yourself wrapped in a sheet and then in 9 blanket, have the hot ears of corn taken from the boiler and packed about you in bed. from head to foot and have all covered with blankets You will feel a. little dis comfort for few moments. then you will probably be exceedingly comfort able and sleepy and may have a long quiet, restful sleep of many hours, or I wash the body with warm water. and dress. There will be 8. loss in weight of several pounds but almost nliracu- 1ously the neuralgia will disappear en- tire1y.
 Just before undressing you should l take internally a. cupfuI of hot ginger tea, made from a teaspoonful of Ja- maica ginger, a teaspoonfuI of sugar and a. cupful of hot water. I know of an instance of this treatment being used .by a man who had suffered with neuralgia and rheumatism many years defying the efforts of physicians and medicine and becoming nearly crazed at times with pain. This treatment, simple and inexpensive, cured him en- tirely and though he lived many years either neuralgia or ,rheur1atisrn. It is a modification of the pr. Thompson's treatment of a. hundred years ago. He used the Thompsonian powder in place of the ginger and it may today be used to advantage. The use of ears of corn instead of heated stones as suggested by Thompson is made because the corn retains the heat much longer and is more easily handled.
 Dear Doctor; I take the liberty to l address you for I wish to ask 2 or 3 questions, and I know of no one so l have often seen it stated that sour mil was a great stomach corrective and conducive to longer life. Do you | believe anything in it, and how long 1 should the milk be kept before using it What kind of a crock kept in ? | How often used? How much in quan- ! tity each time? What time or times
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22

the. things which were found in a city where the young people were consid- cred so fortunately blessed that. they needed no attention at all.
 Community Plans Recreation.
 If recreational standards of the up- to-date type had not emerged in Springfield they were nevertheless potentially present. Hardly had the recreationa1 survey been completed before the people began to change things. The ministers association got after the vicious theatre and the glaring red lights. The local Y. RI. c. A. was reorganized and the school fboard established a department of physical training and play. These things were all done before the report was made.
 | The findings now published are ac- l companied by constructive reconmen- l dations upon all the points at which 4 Irecreation becomes a matter of com l munity concern They include model layouts for school yards, suggest 1 methods Of developing recreational activities which will touch all classes and provide for a, city comm1ttee on
 recreation to see that this side of the
 city's life shall have adequate and I proper expression.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
Downfall ,of a. Astrc..osasr.

M Gudule was the aged cook Of tho French astrononer Isalan1e Like n1any men of dtst1ncta0n in his eoun- try and era, E,alande at ons tf1ue dab bIed nttse fn the ellIiza ny art him self He eonf4ived a same or two which GuduIe pronounced promistng for an amateur. ana he was an expert maker Of salads, which he was wont to prepare at table for the delectation
 Of his guests.
 sBuE there fB now no more -oH tEaa =
 uduIe Ianaented. with his head fuu of miserable stars he hardly knows oil from vinegar. He makes no more sal ads. tho unhappy man and those fiehlch prepare for him with the ut- most care and eerYe c1larnliEgly- sal ads to tempt kinghe devours with oatsa glance, without word, without eayoring, without apprecia ling, as if they were no more than boiled cab bagel A donkey eating thistlee along the highway is more grateful for his E dinner. Stars are Wen enough in the sky, look you, but 1t, is imbeeile to per | unit them to interfere with your meals heRe on earth Heaven, which created ylctuaas and inspires cooks, never in
 tended it F Gudule, sa5 so. ?
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
aras,e,.v of sl,e aeIuiane..

when Caesar in his .Conlm men&aries'' pronounced the Belgae the bravest of Sau the Gauls he was merely recording 4he reputation that they had earned on smany 2 battlefield and which they anaintained even in defeat Caesar over Whe4med more than quarter of .sa million Of them In the year 57 B. c. on the banks Of the Aisne After the crushing defeat on the Aisne several tribes, headed by the Nerv1i, made a Blast stand on the Sambre, taking the koffensive against the Roman legions land very nearly defeating them by the k1ntenaffy Of their onslaught. But the training and discipline Of Rome saved Caesar, and tne final result of the he Eodc resisxance of the Nervh was their
 practical anzlihtHation. Their peace kennissar1es said .sOf 800 senators we
 have lost all but three; of 90 900 fight
 ng men but 500 reEnain.s' It is from khis stock that the Belg1ans of today
 are descended -E. . splitstone in Les %iesa
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
lletaeIs of tt,e cesaaeIss.

Ihe Russian CossacIzs have a form sp3 attack which fe peculiarly their own. Tt is known as the 'slava' Cossack horses are specially trained to carry out the maneuveE. The leading sotnia fsauadron3 spreads out to right and Jeff. and the others, at full speed, form up on either side of 1t in semicircle or half moon. Every man with a lance is attended by man wearing sword, and all the officers are in front of the men of each sotnia The other squad roas do not wait for a special order. but at once adopt the same formation, endeavoring to surround the enemy from another side. With loud shouts reniniscent Of the red Indian war sv1oop the Cossacks rush down on the xee and even though the first assault be repuIsed another lava" pours down on the shaken enemy. This system Of attack takes it's name, of course, from the liquid psoducts of volcanic activity London Mail.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22

Investigations have been carried on to discover remedies for insects which damage such forest products as tele- graph poles, railroad ties and tool handles. Users of these products are now putting the results of the office's inyestigattons to practical tests With hardwood products liablesto attack by the so-ca1Ied powderpost beetles it has been found that kerosene and 1inseed oil are effective repe71ents against these insects. A rather general 1ti1i- zafion of these oils by rraanufa cturers has followed this discovery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
IT c

in the day? H.
 Sour milk, thick or clabbered is great stomach corrective and or 2, gIassfuIs can be taken to advantage ct meal tsSae. Milk should always be taken, either sweet or clabbered, never when turned enough to taste sour. but is still thin liquid; neither should it be taken when so sour that it becomes watery-
 Buttermi1k is also a most excellent article of food and like sour milk con- tains a great deal of nourishment. The butterrliIk should be taken sweet however, and not drank after it is 24 hours old, especially in warm weather. = xx,4 in- r,-& ~x1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
4HE PRErrTEsr FA~

ana the most beautiful hands are o1- ten disfieured by an unsight1y wart. It can easily be removed in a few days without pain by using Cyrus
 Wart Remover. For sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. AIS Fairfield Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22
cIlEANEAsx. BEsr aAND soAP

Guaranteed not to inJure the skin instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink, Paint and Dirt. For the hand or clothing Large can 10 OenrA. Manufactured by Vim R. Wtnn. 5A1 etrat1ord avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22

Safe blowers worked five hours in a Chicago theatre before they cracked the safe and escaped with s4,00o, leaving the watchnan gagged and bound.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-12-22

Farmer Want Ads. One Cent 9 Word.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
NEWPORT

Mrs. B. S. Curtis is seriously ill.
Mrs. A. R. Wells has gone to points
in Canada for vacation.
Miss Molly Blake is spending few
weeks visiting friends in Meredith, N.
H.
Will True and family are touring the
White Mountains several days this
week.
A ffty-foot extension is being built
on the platform of the B. & M. freight
sheds.
Miss Jessie Mower of South Wey-
mouth, Mass, is guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. G. F. Davis.
Mrs Mary George is in Georgeville.
P. O., called there by the illness of
her daughter, Mrs. Clayton Packard.
John A. Moore has filed a petition in
bankruptcy, liabilities amount to some
thing over $3.50, assets to 1920 Of which
5000 is claimed exempt.
Mrs. r. N. Joscelyn and Mrs. H. E.
Drown are enjoying trip to Maine.
having accompanied Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd
SWEET on their wedding trip.
Mrs Theodore Rivard and son
George returned Sunday night after
spending several weeks in Massa-
chusetts and New Hampshire.
H. C. Blake, George Macarthur. A.
]. Magoon and their families have re-
turned from their vacation spent at
Ocean Park, Me-, and report most
enjoyable outing.
The advertising car of Robinson s
circus was on the siding here Tuesday
and their bill posters and advertising
men much in evidence about the town.
The date of the big show is Tuesday,
August 18th.
The funeral of Mrs. J. L. Baldwin
who died last last week Tuesday was
held Sunday at p. m. at her home,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Barrows of Barton
were among those attending from
out of town.
Frank Patterson is making trip for
the True & Blanchard company. and
will not return until the Orleans
county fair. He is planning exhibits
for that company at various fairs il
New England.
Theodore Graveline. who came cas-,
some weeks ago on account Of
poor health and has been visiting his
father and brother. expects to return
to his home in Toledo, Ohio, in few
days, having been greatly benefited b,
his stay in Vermont.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
GOLDEN WEDDING

A very pleasant time was enjoyed by
all Friday evening when about 80
friends and neighbors gathered in the
NJ E. vestry to celebrate the 50th
wedding anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eben Stevens. The following program
was given. Solos. Mrs. Gertrude
Ware, Miss Ruth Shippee, Miss Lucy
Hancock and Mrs. A. D. Thurber in
strumental music. Mrs. Ira Wheelock;
remarks by Rev. E. B. Harris; an
original poem was read by Mrs Kate
Hancock; letter from Rev. M. S..
Eddy. former pastor was read. j.
P. Wheelock in behalf of their friends
presented them with sum of money
which was partly in gold. Cake
and ice cream were served. Beside
Mr. and Mrs. Stevens two other coup
les were present who had been married
fifty years. All departed wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Stevens many more years of
welded life. Among those present
from out of town 70 attend the golden
wedding were Fred Thrasher and
daughter of Fitchburg, Mass. Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Currie of Woodsville, N. H.
Miss Kate Stevens and Mr.. and Mrs.
George Stevens of Orleans.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05

Monarch Evaporation Company Formed

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Articles of association are filed to-
incorporate the Monarch Evaporator
company of Newport, which has been a
branch of the True and Blanchard COM
pany, the signers of these articles of
incorporation are w. w. True. E. c..
Blanchard. J. R. Akin. Frank Patter-
son and E. M. Hunt, all of Newport.
This company will continue the business
of making Maple Sugar evaporators,
sugaring-of rigs, sap holders and
buckets as heretofore. The company
occupy the entire factory back of the
Lane block on Lane avenue, a building
40x70 feet equipped with large plat
form elevator delivering at all floors.
This company makes three grades and
several sizes of evaporators as we'll as
sugaring-off rigs. and has an output
of over 100 complete sugar rigs per
year. which will be increased, also two
varieties of sap buckets of which they
make from 40, 900 to $4,000 each year.
Through the use of patented tools and
machines the company is able to
meet all competitors and have one
of the largest sugar utensil manufac-
tories in the state.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
Helpful Words
From a Barton Citizen.

Is your back lame and painful?
Does it ache especially after exer-
ton?
Is there soreness in the kidney
region?
These symptoms suggest weak
kidneys.
II so there is danger in delay
Weak kidneys get fast weaker.
Give your trouble prompt attention.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for weak
kidneys,
Your neighbors use and recommend
them.
Read this Barton testimony.
W. R. Goodro, High St., Barton,
says: 81 suffered from lameness in
my back that made it hard for me to
stoop or lift. Ny kidneys did not do
their work regularly and the kidney
secretions looked unnatural. [ used
a box of Doan's Kidney Pills, pro-
cured at Pierce's Drug Store, and
they quickly relieved me, in fact,
helped me in every way. I have had
no cause for complaint SINCE"
Price 80 cents at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Goodro had. Foster MiIburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
Memphremagog Driving Club Races.

Posters are out announcing the races
to be held by the Memphremagog
Driving club on Aug. 18th and 18th.
The purses offered total $3.50 there
being five of $3.50 each and one of $500
for named race. These purses should
be attractive enough to mean some ex-
cellent racing. At TO- 80 each forenoon
there will be a base ball game and
negotiations are on to secure Orleans
and another fast team to play. There
will be good music by the band on both
DAYS.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
CLIMBING UPWARD.

Every true life should be per-
petual climbing upward. We should
put our faults under our feet and
make them steps on which to lift
ourselves daily little higher. We
never in this world get to point
where we may regard ourselves as
havirg attained the Hottest height
witt IN our reach. There are al
ways other rounds Of the ladder to
climb.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
NOTICE

DIR. Morrow, the noted specialist of
Burlington, VT, who is giving such
good satisfaction through this section
In treating hard stubborn chronic
cases, will again be at the Newport
House, Newport, VT, Saturday, Aug.
18th, from a. Nc. to 4 p. m. Consul
tation free.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05
True & Blanchard Co., Newport, VT
The Special Offering for Our
midsummer Sale

this week will be the final sacrifice in the
prices of all of our Summer Dresses, a fortunate
purchase Of the balance of manufacturers
entire stock, enables us to make even greater
price reduction thanwould be possible ordinarily.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1914-08-05

available Naples still in Orleans County that are
not tapped These idle trees represent a loss of
revenue to the county of at least a round
100000
perial Evaporator' the Barton Fair they will want
to hitch on these extra trees and let an Imperial
boil the sap.
The simplest outfit yet, but one of the most ef-
hcient ever built. Made of the same splendid
arch, will fit any kind of an arch and anybody,
even child, can run it.
Makes choice goods and will last indefinitely.
Don't fail to see the Imperial at your fair and
don't let anybody get your name on an order for
Covered by patents in u. S. and Canada.