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Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-09

The politician who, when run
ming for office, promises you
that "If elected this time, | will
not run again" and is u candidate
in the very next election, does
not merit Your confidence.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-09
MAR WILLIE CO l. l. & u III
Doth Year Opens September s, 1914.

Exceptional advantages young men and women OF worthy
character but The College spends Sooo
wear to provide highest grade of instruction costing the stu
dent only so year So rent with steam
heat and electric light incidental fee and board the
Cooperative sI9Oa week Campus Of 235 acres
bpidings departments College, Preparatory Teachers Bible
Training Home Economics Expression Bookkeeping;
s. 100 Students whom 9 from AZ states and
countries outside Tennessee Write for cataog to
REV. CLINTON II. GILLING1AM, Registrar,
MaryviIle, =: =: - tennessee
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-07-09
Maryvine,

Money will not buy the honest
mans vote.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

take the publishers place for mo-
ment and answer the question, what
would you do
The above circumstances do not al
ways exist There are times when
an editor can readily decide what is
right for his state and his community.
He may be in error, but if he thinks he
knows, he is certainly at fault,
amounting TO a betrayal of trust, if
he does not put his pen to work on
the side he believes to be right. 1t
is not the things which seem clear to
an editor that constitute his burdens,
but the cases where he is genuinely in
doubt \ matter may be advocated
quite freely in conversation, but to
take the same position in writing for
publication is a graver responsibility.
1t is like multiplying one nearer by
several thousand. and the newspaper
craft ask for charity if they hesitate
to pick up the eudgel ON every occa-
sion. Caution as we'll as courage
may be valuable editorial attribute.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

south side of the river at SkoWhegan,
then called Bloomfield and took the
name of the Skowhegan Sentinel. 1t
was probably established by a. Wy
man, and for time al least the firm
name was A. Wyman 4 Son. A copy
of this paper marked volume 10, No.
81, February 20, 1888, carries the name
OF Asa Wyman at the head Of the edi-
torial column, but also bears the state
ment of NJ. Littlefeld, printer. This
same paper seems to have passed into
the hands of Littlefield & Hill in Oc-
tober 1898, and for about six months
was published alone by j, D. Hill. In
1871 the Skowhegan Clarion was es-
tablished by Moses Littlefeld, doubt
less the NJ Lttlefield above men
toned. This paper was published for
about 20 years and for a time at least
the firm name was NJ. & F. P Little
field, the junior member being Moses
Littlefields son.
Continued Next Week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
Lakewood Notes

The audiences that are attending the
Lakewood Theatre are enjoying a rare
treat this week in the presentation of
Little Women" by the Stock Co. No
play since Shore Acres" and way
Down East" were produced has ever
aroused the interest all over the
country that has been evidenced in
Little Women. To begin with
Louisa Alcott's story of the same name
has been read by almost every boy
and girl of three generations and nc
one who has ever read and been en-
thralled by the delightful little classic
has missed seeing the play. Those
who have never had an opportunity to
see it before may do so this week, and
those who are already familiar with it
will surely want to go again. The
company is doing excellent work and
delights all who attend with the
charming love stories of John and
Meg. 10 and Professor Baer, and Amy
and Laurie The production requires
a large cast and they are all excellent.
Next week S play will be "A Bache-
lor's Romance. This play is a de-
lightful comedy dealing with the
young ward of an elderly bachelor
who was an editor and her guardian,
and his associates in the newspaper
world. The bachelor, who is a very
far-sighted and keen man in his bust
ness and a critic of great prominence,
proves to be totally blind to the affairs
of love; but finally awakens to the
true state of things in time to ensure
the happiness of both his ward and
himself Mr.. Lyons will be seen as
the editor and Miss King as Sylvia,
his ward The usual performance
will be given with a dance after the
show on Friday night.
Band Concert at Lakewood next
Sunday by the Skowhegan Military
Band.
The annual Field Meeting of the
Somerset Pomona Grange will be held
at Lakewood on Friday, August 21st
and Oliver Wilson, Master of the Ma
tional Grange will be among the
speakers.
A splendid display of fireworks from
the Pain Fireworks Display Co. will
be an extra attraction at Lakewood
after the theatre next Tuesday night.
No expense will be spared to make
this an attraction that will be worth
while. The fire works will be follow
ed by dance.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

Men today are in business not for
their health as some will tell you,
| they are exceptions, while others de-
sire TO please their customers, in a
way that is true, but you and l know
it is the dollars they are looking for.
A number of our stores are open
all days and even Sundays, their
excuse being 10 serve their patrons.
That is all Bosh, what they want is
the almighty dollar. Have a law that
all men who sell merchandise of
what so ever kind on Sunday be sold
without a profit and how many stores
will be kept open on the Sabbath.
Kill King Profit and you have solved
Sunday closing of the stores.
| believe in the church. | believe in
the teachings and influences of the
church; | want the church to take
hold of those questions which tend to
tighten the burdens of that class of
people who work for a livelihood In
fact without the Werkingman we could
not live with our present civilization.
Man is naturally good and if you do
not give him chance to be good, he
may be bad There are some people
who believe clerks and business men
never get tired and do not need re-
creation, but they do and | will say
they are human beings and the public
must respect them in their demand
for half day off the hot months.
What I should like to see would be
union meeting of the churches OF
this town and invite all who are in
terested in the moral uplift of the
community, express themselves on
this vital and important question both
Pro and Con-"
The leader of the evening was Rev
George Merriam and the soloist was
Mrs. William H. Halves.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
FAVOR HALF HOLIDAY IN
BUSINESS
Bethany Mems Bible Class Discuss
the Subject at Sunday Evening Ser
vice

There has been more or less agita-
ton regarding the closing of a por-
ton of Skowhegan's business places
for one afternoon each week during
the months of July and August and at
the session of the Bethany Mems Bible
Glass, Sunday evening the question
was discussed There were fourteen
men present and they voted in favor of
the closing but suggested Thursday
afternoon as better afternoon than
Friday. The expressions of the
class were most earnestly and in
terestingly given, such discussions
tending without doubt toward more
closely uniting the business man and
the church. Charles Burnor read
the following paper which depicted
his views on the subject:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

although | am not public speak
er, sometimes say word in public.
The question is: Should the
Church encourage and work to the
end, that the stores and places OF
business close one afternoon a week
during July and August? Naturally
l should be on the affirmative side of
the question. To me, personally il
makes no difference as l shall have
one afternoon off during July and
August.
This is neither a political or legal
question but a moral one 1t is a
question of improving the moral
standing of great number of men
who work in our stores. The men in
great many of our manufacturing
establishments have Saturday after
noon off, why should not the business
men and clerks have half day holt
day? Everyone requires certain
amount of recreation and entertain
ment Those who do not get rea-
sonable amount of both are deprived
of two of the most essential things for
mems pleasure and well being.
All men who take an interest in
their homes have to perform certain
amount of work to keep things in
order, and if you do not give him the
opportunity week days the first thing
you know, he will be doing some small
job Sunday morning before going to
church and soon he may drift along
and do a larger and longer job and
| consequently not attend church be-
cause he is tired and needs rest In
other words he's all in, no ambition
Therefore / maintain that closing the
stores one half day each week during
July and August is almoral question
Some men would go fishing, hunt
ing, automobiling, motorcycling
others to see a baseball game and
numerous other things l might men
ton, if they had the chance. The
main object is to give men chance tc
observe the Sabbath as was INTENDED
by God and remove the excuse of be
ing obliged to work or II was too
tired"
Years ago all stores were opel
every day except Sunday and ever!
work day evening until ten O'Clock
it was a great time for gossip ant
story telling.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
THE OLD TINE JOUR.
NAl|SM
Of Somerset County
Its History

When Somerset county was first es-
tablished, Norridgewock was the shire
town. AS a natural consequence, the
first newspaper of Somerset county
was published there. This seems to
have been the Somerset Journal, es-
tablished May Is, 1923, by Edes &
Copeland Edes learned his trade from
Peter Edes, a widely known printer
in the city of Bangor. After COM
paratively short business experience
in Somerset county, he went TO Dover
and published the paper which after
wards became the Piscataquis OBJ
server. His son as Senior member of
the firm of Edes & Burrows, contin-
ued in the newspaper business until
comparatively recent times. 1t is re-
corded that the subscription price of
the Somerset Journal above referred
to was $500 per year In June 1871,
it took the name of the Peoples Press
and in 1S45 it was moved to Skowhe-
gan. Previous to change in location,
for a portion of 1913, H. P. Pratt and
W. D. Gould were owners and for a
brief interval the name was changed
to THE Working Man Mr.. Pratt
continued in the business after the
paper came to Skowhegan. Just when
the press was discontinued does not
seem to have been recorded.
In August 1928, another paper, the
Democratic Somerset Republican, was
established at Norridgewock with a
subscription price also of $500 per
year This paper was removed to the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
'f6Tzi ITEMS
Mr.. aE N9. A. Sawyer enjoyed
days outing Tuesday at North fono'
Sm,xh fiafa. IFS.

SmHhfIeid. .=ir=---
street Commissioner Ford has COM
pleted work with the tractor engine
nm the rural roads and will probably
have M further use for the machine
this season
II WAS learned this morning that {.
! Worthcn of st. Adams would have
three of his horses in town today TO
remain until after the matinee races
of August s. Of these animals there
is Tornado with a record of 2-18A,
Bunker with record of 2.21A and
one other whose record is not given.
These animals will appear in both the
matinees of August l and s.
The Republican caucus was well at
tended in the Municipal Building
Thursday evening. 1t was called TO
elect delegates for the convention held
Saturday to select nominee for coun-
ty treasurer the following gentlemen
being chosen and instructed for A. B.
Lamb Rev. j. w Packard, Eugene
Tarbox, Arthur R. Jewett W. B,
Whittier, A. K. Butler. George X.
Robinson, Henry g. Lewia, T. G. Lord
and Willis Bailey. After the business
c. P. Merrill county chairman spoke
briefly stating his opinion of the sue
cessful outlook for Republicanism in
the county.
If favored with good weather I'M
doubtedly there will be the biggest and
most interesting matinee racing pro-
gram run off at Fairyiew Park Sat
urday, August LIST, that ever took place
in Somerset County. The manage
ment already have the promise of a
goodly number of fast horses from
out of town, some with records be-
low 22O, while the local horses are
fairly boiling with speed The ball
game between the North Ansons and
Skowhegans will surely be feature
These two teams played an eleven inn
ing game at North Arson the week
previous, score l to 0.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

Several typewriters for sale or rent
very reasonable terms. Independent
Reporter Company.
The Reporter Reading Circle has
now grown to be the biggest weekly
literary club in New England. Don't
you enjoy this paper better knowing
that 5000 other families are reading il
with you? Guess it will bother you
NOW to find neighbor that doesn't
take it. If therefIS one, labor with
him. Get him to subscribe. Incl
dentally, If he is a bona fide new one
we can give you a valuable prize
Write us about it,
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
NEWS IN The FARMING
DISTRICTS
Cleaned From the Various Somerset
County Communities

Larone. July q The apple crop
promises Il big yield. Corn is way
off and all of ten days late. Pota-
toes are looking fairly we'll except
on elayey soil which shows the need
of ram Grain is looking well eX-
cept where the smut has taken hold.
Haying is a thing of the past and u
good crop has been harvested. Berries
of all kinds are plenty.
East Cornyile. July 27-This part
of the town is very busy getting the
hay, which is fair crop. Those who
have finished haying, who cut % tons
or more, are Selden Flanders and S.
Blaisdell; those who cut little less
than 25 tons, Joseph Judkins, Miss
Mary Fogg. Ernest Tufts, Horace
Flanders. Many more expect to fin
ish this week.
East Skowhegan, July2 There
are quite a number who are not done
haying while some have hardly begun
We think the quality and quantity are
very good.
Mercer, July 27-Farmers in this
vicinity are progressing finely with
their haying.
Skowhegan, July 28-A thoroughbred
Guernsey heifer arrived here on Tues
days forenoon train having been pur-
chased by Elmer Z. ToWne as an ad-
near Lakewood The animal was pur-
j chased from II. H Coston of Hart
/ land.
! Scion, July Psf H. Turgeon and
/ H. Edwards, government cream and
milk inspector of Boston, were the
guests of p. S. Longley over Sunday
at the New Caratunk. Monday they
! started in Mr. Turgeon's automobile
| for a tour of inspection of all the
sources from which the Scion Cream
/ cry Co. obtain their supply of cream.
/ During our conversation with Mr. Ed
wards, he informs us that the dairies
! of this section are away ahead of the
milk farms in the state of MasSachus-
etts, both as to cleanliness and also
as to the manner in which the milk
is produced. He is especially pleased
with the quality of feed that the farm
ers use as the tendency in his state
is to feed most anything, using dusty,
baled hay to a large extent and also
moldy beet pulp which has to be soak
ed about twelve hours before it can
be used. Mr.. Edwards cited one in
stance of a farmer in Scion feeding
some hay that had laid over for two
years and was very much surprised
not to see much of any dust in it as he
claims that with dusty hay and poor
feed the quality of the milk it reduced
| just that much and the quantity of
very much impressed with the lack of
weeds and the general appearance of
all cultivated crops, especially pota-
toes, and has returned to his home
with a very different impression of
all things in general, as to what he
thought he was going to find. The
farmers of this section ought to feel
we'll pleased with this report made by
an inspector whose coming was unan-
nounced and the Scion Creamery Co.
are to be congratulated that their
sources of supply are being conduct
ed on such good. sanitary basis and
amply bears out their advertisement
of pure cream, which they are plac-
ing on the market.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

WANTED-On ms farm near Port
land, one man of good habits for mar
ket gardening. and me for regular
farm work. SiuEte men accustomed
more or less To eaaHenter work pre-
ferred. ]. Henry EiHes. 529 Congress
Street, Portland, Ma.ae- 1w31'
MOTOR BOAT ron SAIE-Apply to
Mrs. 1. B. Pollard ar telephone 61-2
lw31
NICE BAY ROAD MARE-Good
driver and safe and KIND. VIII sell
or exchange for hgat auto. J. M
SEVEN ROOM COTTAGE HOUSE,
and half acre of land for sale. Ten
water Nice fruit aud shade trees
Large garden. Also workshop. about
10X20 feet, Mrs c, s Beimore. 217 West
Front St, Skowhegan 2w31
COMPETENT GIRL OF WOMAN
Wanted to do houSeWork Mrs Ro-
land T. Patten, Norrdgewock Avenue
Skowhegan, Maine, tf31
LtDN's TEN DOLLAR GOLD WATCH
slightly used. VIII sell for So \
r. NJ, Drawer G., skowhegan
MAN w.NTED-For short Job. Win
dow washing and other similar tasks
Independents Reporter Company 1w31
CEDAR sHi>GLEs-All grades, for
sale c. T. Jewett, West Athens. sts1.
GOOD SECOND HAND FURNACE
With four registers and piping. for
sale Cost $500. Is practically un-
damaged, VIII sell for sS5 If taken
at once. Inquire at Overs Dry Goods
store Skowhesan. 4w31
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
DO YOU SUFFER
FROM BACkACHE ?

When your kidneys are weak and
torpid they do not properly perform
their functions; your back aches
and you do not feel like doing much
of anything. You are likely to be
respondent and to borrow trouble,
just as if you hadn ! enough al
ready. Don't be victim any longer.
The old reliable medicine, Hood S
Sarsaparilla, gives strength and
tone to the kidneys and builds up
the whole system. Get it today.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30
LIVER YBODY,C
1--A COLUMN 49,

Advertisements In this column not
to exceed five lines inserted once for
% cents, four times for SO cents Each
additional line nv cents. In comput-
ing lines reckon on an average of
words Stamps takel.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

WE BUY-Wool sheep pelts COW
hides. empty grain sacks Spraying
material for potatoes. horse hoes and
cultivators, cedar shingles for sale
Harlow & Hight Co. tf4S
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

10 RENT-Six room tenement In
good repair, located near mills. Rent
low. One furnished front room to let
Apply at 16 Mechanic Street or to A. H.
Cleveland, Madison Avenue. tf23
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

MASON WORK-Ready now to do
all kinds of mason work, including
brick laying, plastering, concrete and
cement work. T A. Gould ZIG Madi-
son Avenue. tf24
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-07-30

100 ACRES POTATO LAND WANTED
or lie near each other Should be near
or in Skowhegan. Give full par 'cI,
lars and price in first letter. NIX
Drawer II, Skowhegan. H-9
AUTO TRUCK-A New international
Like the one we have used succ, $50
fully In our business the past Years
20 hip. 1900 lbs. capacity Can maze
very favorable terms. Blunt Uard.
ware Co. Agent, Skowhegan. avg
DRIVING MARE, years old for sa.r.
1850 lbs. PAGER. Can show a $50 gut
own sister to David Harum. DR. j"
Wadsworth. fw2s
1000 FEET-Extra Curly willow
lumber for sale. This lot is from oln
growth, chiefly but logs. Mofiy
board All thoroughly seasoned it2s
DR. J. e. Wadsworth.
SQUARE PIANO-Mller, Good Con-
dition, from the home of Frank H.
steward for sale at an eXtremeIE i.N
price. f. B. Curtis. 4w29'
ONE WORK HORSE FOR SALE
set light double harness, one oarryan
harness and some single harno ~
Also one cutaway disc harrow. lSoo j.
Patten NV
ONE FIVE PASSENGER sTANLEda
Touring Car for sale. Very low price
If taken at once. Roland T. Pato,oS"
JERSEY COW AND CALF FOR sALS
Good butter cow Forrest Herr5maa
f. d. No. Z, Skowhegan SW-9'
Washington Journal., 1914-12-05

Der nDr6Ii4en GrbbaIb=
tngel pobnt ben @iienbabn3iisen, Die
bon @iOen mad Norben laufen, oit
iiibli9ere. eroBere nmOrsbunssse>
ibninOisteit Der @roe nod inne, 10
bob lie Oas 8eitreben baden, mad
Often aus Den S9ienen gu ipringen.
Sci ben 8abnen Der iibIi9en 9albs
tugel tritt Die @rf9einung notiirli9
III umsetebrtsr Ridtuns auf.
3ur 9erFsItung BON JiIa
fuenbet; 4utraIien aaein Iiefert IOl9e
toeroet; @ultralien anein liefert IoI9e
iGbrli9 I'm @erte bon 2O-25 Miaioz
men Dollars, 6runtrei9 bsrbrdu9t
nur fir JiI56iite idbrIi9 Rdninden>
tdlge gum preife bon 6 Milipnsn
Dollars. MieDieI Seal. unb ~Ssr>
meIin" >peI5ItOlas II. a. bonn Ranins
den Hammer, ent5ie5t li9 isber Be-
rehnung.
Washington Journal., 1914-12-05
@mr. $. CARDS s So.
o~Sei6em6efatter unO
EimGar[amierer.

Der Sobn oea 9pfalengee
nerals b. 3iet6en betdm ais Edufling
bes 5Gbnri9spatent.
Der @roBnefir M4meb Neiit pa
IDA bat S9insrs n&duber" ins
Sirtif4e iiberisBt.
1901 Bat bic @arbezRii-
roffierbrigabe nur 9 Nerponbte unb
teinen Soften gebabt.
Snpan uno Ser ferne Often fon-
iumierten leBtes Sabr elm Wiertel Oer
inoiI9en 8aumpolernte.
Die SrasIafen Der Sara
panentrdger in Sftafrtta ~betrogen i'm
Ourdf9nitt 81 Pfuno.
S9on ums Sabr 600 Dor
@briitus boben bic pbOni5iiden
@9iffe @ommiporen eebabt
BON 1889 Bis September
1870 Bat Trontrsi@ fiinfsebn Der
f9iebene @erfaTuneen sebabt.
Die Muffibrung bon RlelTts
nprin3 bon 9Omburg" lit in Yreus
ben iabraebnteIdns perboten setpei<n.
Die Scnne lest in ieoer @s-
tunoe einen Mes bon 81 Rilometer
5uriid.
Washington Journal., 1914-12-05

SRI. @0naMIice Mc2dugb r.
lin BON Netp Wort trat unldngit als
RabaretsS Gngerin in elmer JeItli9teit
Ger nJirft @arb Neiebbors Sons" in
Meit 9oboten duf uno Der 81 Sabre
cite Trant @uffnep erbOt ii4 friib
morgens, bic SGngerin na9 Der Gar
gu begleiten. l1ntertpegs entrib ct ibr
hie @elOb0rie unO rannte bdpon, ipurs
&c aber bon 5iuei pOli0iiten, Die our4
ein bon SRI. Mc2augblin gege6enes
pfeifeniisnaI ber6siselOdt tpOrOen,
berbaftet. Dds portemOnnaie purOe
cuff Der StrdBe gefunoen. Hecorber
@oamer bielt fpGter @affneb tpegen
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bic bic Gigndls pfeife bonn Mlapor
@abnpr erbalten baden min, als 3eu>
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tUessn SeiInabme an elmer S9isBerei
perboftet porOen unb itebt unter PRO-
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The sun., 1914-09-13
MANHATTAN-EAST SIDE.
ELEVEN ROOMS.

''A PEAS. ST. e El%aa @aa.'Ga 40 'N Madison '''''
7:d ST. g. cor, Park ay.. 7SS 1000. 5000
soth st.. Park av, 925 80. $4,000 to $500
+. Mel. Merrill Co. Inc. T.. 4'!h =;
soth 81. Park ay: s2s 800 to ''''o'
Douglas L. Eilman q Co. t2i Mad Az;
Douglas I. Eilimsn & Co, t:i Mad. av,
Douglas l., Eillman 1 Co. i2l Mad. av.
TWELVE ROOMS.
s5;h ST., Park av,. 40. first floor south
Moore wyckon 5i6 5,h av.
55th st.. Park av,. 40 second floor south
Moore & wyckon 5is 9Th av,
j5th ST., Park ay.. 40. third iloor south
Sl.S5o
Moore wyekon. $40 5th av.
55th ST., Park av., 40. fourth noor south
$4,000
Moore & wyckon, 5is 9Th av.
18th ST., Park av. 40 arm floor south
Moore 4 wyckOm, SAC 9Th av. ,,,.
's'h psa:e s5 "a E'iman. s,O Madison ay
Pease & EIiman. $40 Madison av.
C1th st., northeast corner Lexington av.
boaGas /. Gilman Co. ili Mad ay
osth St, IL East; Marq'd House $500. 900
Pease & Eliman, $40 Madison av.
10th St. southwest corner PARK av, sSS
Pease & Eiliman. 40 Madison ay.
SD St. northeast corner Park ax & sGs "M a.
'plr ppousias Sfn,' l. Elinan CO., ~ Mad av,
THIRTEEN ROOMS.
Moore & wyekoff. SAC Sth av,