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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
CONGREG ATI0NAL CHURCH HIS.
TORY
CONTINUED from First Page)

procuring timber for the building as
soon as was expected and those who
had undertaken the work were allowed
until July 1885 to convey it to the spot
designated In January 1885. DR..
! Whitaker and % others were consti-
tuted a church, the first in Somerset
County. Meetings were held in 1867
at Samuel Weston's, but meanwhile
the church building progressed very
slowly, and in September 1887, it was
voted to raise the sum of $50 pounds
for the purpose of building a meeting
house in order that it might be raised
that fall. 1t appears that this build
ing was built in 1888. As will be noted
later however. it was taken down, and
there is nothing now to mark the spot
where once it stood. Its location was
close to the old Bloomfield Cemetery
about three miles outside this village
on the river road south side. In 1889 a
committee was raised to settle with
DR.. Whitaker and make proposals to
him to dissolve his connection, and in
January of the year following the
town voted declination from the
Presbyterian form of church govern
ment and voted to receive the Congre-
gational form of church government
That
another committee chosen to settle
with DR.. Whitaker.
This preacher was without doubt a
most learned and talented clergyman,
but his moral character was ascer-
tanned to be very bad and his dismis-
sion was consequence. History of
that time, gives DR.. Whitaker credit
for being a capable man along many
lines of work and mentions that he
directed the most difficult parts of the
| building of the meeting house. He
moved from Canaan to Taunton. Mass,
and was supposed to have died there.
Nov 2, 1871, committee was raised
and instructed to procure another
preacher 1t seems that the church
edifice at that time had not been Who'll
ly completed for at that same meeting
so pounds was raised to finish the
meeting house, but it was afterwards
voted to erect school houses with the
money. In 1892 it was voted to join
Norridgewock in hiring a preacher of
the Gospe. and at about that time a
committee was appointed to dispose
of the Pew ground in the unfinished
meeting house" July IS, 1893, the
church solemnly renewed its covenant
and voted to give Rev. Jonathan Calef
\ call to settle in the town The re-
suit finally was that Mr. Calef was
ordained June II, 1894 and Congre-
gational church was formed the same
year in the place of the old Presby-
terrain church. After considerable
difficulties, which continued to multi
ply, Mr. Calef requested a dismissal
which was granted in October 1901
He afterwards settled in Lyman
Maine, and died in 1S4S.
Jonathan Powers preached a fe"
Sundays in 1902. Nov. 10, 1901, the
church which had been allowed t
slumber for season during the diff
culties consequent upon the dismis
sal of Mr.. Calef, was aroused anC
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
ATHENS

Word received here this morning
states that the chicken pie supper
which the Baptist Auxiliary were
planning for as mentioned in another
column will be held October %.
1t is expected that Prof. Brown of
Colby College will deliver his lecture
THE Story of the Creation" and the
play THE Musical Bouquet will be
given later
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
NORTH ANS0N

g. w. Spalding is making cider in
the old Moore mill just below the viii
lage.
The rear pulp drive of the Great
Northern coming down the Kennebec
river passed this village Monday.
With but few exceptions, the farmers
report very large yield of potatoes
The demand is not great but some lots
are being sold for 35 cents per bushel
G. w Spalding commenced pressing
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
The News of Somerset's Busy Towns

Mrs. Della Brown. Mrs. /. c. Merrill.
Annie Savage with Mrs. Lannigan of
Nateryille are spending the week in
Boston.
Charles Baker and family of Pitts
field and Harry Williams and family
of Norridgewoek, have been visiting
relatives in town.
Miss Eva Webster of Waterville is
keeping house for Annie Savage.
The relatives and close friends in
this place of Miss Fannie Lawley of
Skowhegan are panied To learn of her
serious illness We hope to hear ia
vorable reports soon
Ned Lambert and wife of Skowhegan
were in town Sunday
Harry Newton of Bingham was
through town recently looking after
the telephone repairs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
sOvTH BINGHAM AND VICINITY

Mr. and Mrs. L. z. Albee were in
Skowhegan Saturday.
Cony Grant has a new potato digger.
Lewis Henderson came home Fri
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Corson of Scion
have young son born October I.
improvements are being made on
Arthur Clark's house. Mr.. Furbush
of Bingham is doing the work.
Charles Taylor of Skowhegan was
in town Friday night.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
CAUTION NOTICE

Whereas my wife Hazel NJ Tayfor
has left my bed and board withont
just cause. This is to warn all mr.
sons against harboring or trusting her
on my account. as | shall pay ne bills
of her contracting after this date
Smithfeld, Maine, October Is, 1914
3w42 WALLACE w TAYLOR
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-10-15
STATEMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION
ETC, OF THE INDEPEND-
ENT-REPORTER

Published weekly at skowhegan
Maine required by the act of Anenst
"a, 1912.
Editor. Managing Editor, BusinAss
Manager, Roland T. Patten. Skowhep,9
Maine Publisher. The Independent.
Reporter Co. Owners: Edna pa.
Smith. Clyde II. Smith Cecil H. Tflton
Lois w. Patten. Roland 7. Patten ali
of Skowhegan. Maine.
ROLAND T. PATTEN.
Business Manager
Sworn to and subscribed before mo
this 18th day of October, 1914
ERNEST c. BUTLER
Notary Public.
(My commission expires December "a
1879 1w42
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

retary also gave a cred.table per formance. The singing of Jack Housh as Bellany, was received with applause the gentleman having a very fine tenor voice.
 Miss Norma Emmett as Mrs. Gabble talkatiye person, played her par well.
 When the quartette sang When We Cross the Rio Grande.' the applause shook the building. The chorus is ex ceptlonally good The girls are all shapely and good looking. In fact 1t is one of the best chorsus that has ever played in Bisbee.
 Opening Monday this company will produce Junie McCrees musical farce called "Poppyland." This show is en' tire.y new to Bisbee. The entire story is written around a confirmed opium fiend who wants to get rid Of the habit of smoking the drug, also showing Heinz going to the same san itarium to be cured of rheumatism We are promised good musical mum bers and lots of good comedy
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
FALSE REPORT IS
 EASILY REFUTED

While the Bisbee Naco Water Co. has made no comment on the fac, it is learned that criticism leveled at the company for alleged turning off of water on Johnson Addition during the fire on "Wednesday is wholly without cause This criticism, falling from few who jumped a conclusions. and spread by others entirely unacquainted with the facts. grew from the fact that water pressure al the top of the hill during the fire in the company mains fell almost to nothing.
 A moments thought will suffice to furnish explanation. for the water was being drawn from the mains at the bottom of the hill to fight the fire with on the lower side. The pressure of course, fell way low during this time in the mains and laterals higher up the hill, and at the top fell to practi- cally nothing The fire fighting there and on the other side of the hill, such as was possible, was done with water from the hydrants aud tanks of the Bisbee Improvement Co, al it's gas tanks This available supply alone saved the addition from entire destruc tion.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
"HIS WIFE" FEATURE AT LOWELL TONIGHT

Iris one night program is one of unusual excellence, containing as it 6oes one two part feature His Wife" featuring Rosemary Theby who is a decided mischief maker She upsets the heros love affair. Later when she has had a change of hear;, she inter- rupts the wedding ceremony and her heart. There is plenty of action in this number and 1t is surely entertain ing.
 "A Bunch of Flowers" gives us the life story of husband who is a good ''proyider." as shown, but very selfish His wife leaves him until he learns that woman's love is of more value than success. There are many lovely pictures among tho scenes and this offering will please the many Tn Hogan's Alley" Hogans Alley has furnished more than one offering with a hab.tation and rame; but this is different from the others, and, although the characters are akin the incidents are fresh It is richly anus ing and will be enjoyed.
 Three of the Junior Base Ball teams have entered into the Lowell Theater's contest and already there is strong rivalry between the three con testing teams for the extraordinary premium hung up by this theater. The Lowell is giving absolutely fire 10 the team selling tae greatest nun. Der of tickets to the theater between Aprl 22nd and June Sth inclusive, a complete baseball equipment consist ing of complete suits with shoes, one body protector, one catcher's mask one catchers init, four basemen's mits four fielders mits, four bases, six balls and six bats. If there are any other junior teams caring to enter into this
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
COMPARATIVELY HEAVY VOTE CAST IN YESTERDAYS PRIMARIES, SPIRITED
 CONTESTS IN SEVERAL OF NOMINATIONS

Wickstrom was the third man with a vote of 70.
 The vote in the Democratic pri. marles for City Marshal was also rath. CT spirited though James Allison won over his opponent, Charles Hatcher with a majority of 2S6.
 NJ. l.. Butler, won over George W. vanderwalker. for the Republican nom. ination for City Clerk, by 2s5 votes.
 The Democrats ran ahead of the Republicans about 55 votes in yester' days primaries. This was shown par ticularly in the contest for the Street Supervisor. The Progressive showing in the city was a disappointment to the supporters of the cause. On an average about 65 votes were cast, though Mr. Tonkin, the Progressive candidate for Mayor, received 72 votes.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

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 This famous remedy, the medicinal ingredients of which are derived from native roots and herbs. has for nearly forty years proved to be most valua- ble tonic and invigorator of the female organism. Women everywhere bear willing testimony to the wonderful vir- tue of Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound.
 Why Lose Hope.
 No woman suffering from any form of female troubles should lose hope un- til she has given Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Compound fair trial.
 If you want special advice write to Lydia F. Pinkham Medicine Co. (coaf- dentiaD Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be opened, read and answered by a woman and held in strict confidence.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
BETTER LOCK THE
 STABLE LATE THAN
 NEVER; FIRE TALK

Consequent upon the Ire in Johnson Addition there has been renewed de. mand in the city the last two days for immediate action fin the matter of the proposed installation of fire station in Tombstone canyon. It is pointed out that in half dozen residence To. calites in the canyon part of the city, fire might start on windy day with result of just as quick destruction as that experienced in Johnson Addition, and even more extensive With a branch fire station in the canyon the danger of a serious fire getting under headway would be decreased 70 per cent.
 The lack of fire department at Lowell with which to combat the Johnson Addition fire on Wednesday has continued to be the subject of severest criticism in connection with discussion of the disaster. It seems now, that the horse is gone, that the lack of fire department was wholly inexcusable. It Is pointed out that the  ment was/started last year Early in the fall there was comment fin the Re view upon the need of 8 fire depart ment there and citizens were stated at that time to have taken the matter up. IL was permitted, however, to drag. while other matters of seeming ly more immediate importance wera considered Revival Of the fire Ge- partment agitation occurred in March and Lowell citizens proceeded at that time to prepare petitions with Thich to go before the supervisors anu Sc cure the establishment of depart ment under provision of law made for the protection of unincorporated towns.
 The supervisors. at whom criticism has been directed by some during the week. took the matter up immediately when the petition was presented lt appears. however. that they could move no more speedily, under the law, than they have. The petitions we're fdN orably considered at the meeting tt which they were presented the first oi this month and notice sl"rr that acton would be taken just as quickly as the law allowed. This will be at the first succeeding regular meeting, on the first Tuesday In next month, the transaction of such business beng required on the regular meeting dates fixed by law.
 Calm reflection by Lowell and Johnson Addition people yesterdaj had turned the tiae for the greater part from criticism to regret in re gard to the sadly lacked fire depart ment protection and it Is believed tha the more the matter is contemplated the more 1t will be realized hat it was one of those unfortunate casrs for which no blame may faily be p aced when all the factors involved are given consideration. The point now being urged in general coment however, is that no more delay snoul1 occur. and this is being applied with the same force to the situation in Tombstone canyon as it is to Lowell and Johnson Addition.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
Third Ward.
MUSICAL COMEDY
 ATTRACTS CROWDS

The Orpheum was crowded 10 ca pacity last night 70 witness the screaming farce, Heinz the King. The audience was convalsced with laughter, watching the trials and tri' bulations that Heinz went through. Mir. Bob Cunningham as Heinz the King, gave a clear cut performance.
 The audience took to his comedy from the start /NVe are positive he will be popular with the show going people of this town.
 Pete Laurence as Shultz, his sec
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

ing spells, pains in my sides and and a cough almost like consump- tion. Doctors failed to relieve me; in fact. they didn't seem to know what alled me. I continued Co grow worse until I was able to sit up only a part of the time. had almost lost all hopes of ever being any better
 But one day some one threw some books in at my door, 1 read them and found them to be Peruna books.
 "They described my feeling so truly sent at once and got bottle and began taking it. You pronounced my ailmcnt systemic catarrh, and gave me some advice.
 When I had taken two and one- half bottles I began to eat without suffering. l continued to improve.
 'When l had taken eigh. l wns like q new person. That was nine years ago.
 T think Peruna the greatest fam- fly remedy there is, for go many ail- ments arc due to catarrhal trouble. I would advise any one afflicted with eatarrh to take Poruna and I am suro 1t will leave.'
 In the Revised Ills Of Life" we have many similar testimonials which shoul interest sick people every where. sent free by the Peruila G., Colpmbup, Ohio.
 People who ohlset to liquid nedi. snea can noV obtain poruna Tablets.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
HOME SUFFERERS
 ARE MORE WORTHY

young man of healthy appearance. well dressed in blue serge. canvassed the hill residence sections yesterday presenting a card stating that he was consumptive and asking financial aid. During the day he gathered in quite a few dollars. judging from con tributions reported from various quar. ters.
 Whether the man is an imposter or worthy of help Is not krown, but com ment last evening On this class of begging put condemnation upon it and suggested warning from charity auth. critics that it would be better if those appealed to should refer the suppli- cants to the charity board, where pro- vision will be made if the cases are found worthy.
 T.is attitude was held to he parti. cularly worth while considering at the present time because of the real need that exists for subscriptions toward the relief of home sufferers, many of whose needs are really great and deeply distressing by reason of the Johnson Addition fire. Nickles, dimes and quarters turned to this relief fund would doubtless accomplish a great deal more real good than amounts giy- en to street solicitors such as the one who operated in the residence quar. ters yesterday. DonSion in any amount will be gladly received for the Johnson Addition relief fund by Cashier Hunter at the Lowell bank or by any member of the relief commit tee
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

contest the management will be pleased to give them full particulars regarding same and with a little hustle they still have a splendid op. portunity 10 carry off the premium, Al present the Loretto, tke Lowell school and junior team in Bakerville have entered into the contest with a will
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
A WEB OF FATE
 AT ROYAL TODAY

The care-free life of the Western rancher is revealed in a powerful dramatic story of the West. entitled "A Web of Fate" to be presented at the Royal theater today.
 The story is told in three parts and is teeming with exciting adventure and tense dramatic situations.
 As the name implies. lt is one of those tantalizing mystery pictures where the observer Is kept in suspense until the very end of the third reel. It is a finished production---powerful and fascinating interpreted by a wonderfully strong cast of players, ir cluding the talented little actress Miss Dot Farley in the leading role and all who attend the Royal either this afternoon or evening will be sure to enjoy this real feature offering.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

Charles W. Bryan. brother of the
 Secretary of State, has announced his candidacy for the goyerhorship of Nebraska as d Democratic Pro gressiye. Ralph D. Cole, formerly a repre-. sentative in Congress, has entered the contest for the Republican nomi- nation for United States senator from Ohio. t4e
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

There will be plenty of seats for all at the advertised price of ad' mission. which is 50 cents for adults and 26 cents for children This announcement is published in advance so as all pa irons of the Gentry Shows may know the cost Of admission before going to the grounds. Those de string reserved seats can procure them at an extra cost of 25 cents each.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

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Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
SM0TKERING SPELLS
Sour Stomach, Heart Burn

In Ootobe pr. 1910, we received a letter fro m Mrs. Hall. from which We make the following ex- tracts;
 About twelve years ago my health began 70 fail. I couldn't oat an ythin z without suffering for !t. l had heart bura, sour stomach, palpl- tation of the
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
From Tombstone.

M. P. Thompson, well known bust. ness man of Tombstone. was In the city last night on business mission. hs returns home this morning, Tomb. stone, Mir. Thompson says, is enjoying very good conditions and looking to the future with more confidence since the recent turn in Tombstone Con affairs. ..
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
CHICKEN DiNN ER

uy the ladies Of St. Patriok's Ba' zaar at k. of C. Hall. Sunday, April 26, serving from noon until o'clock; dinner 50 cents. t9D
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

Lunch served every evening at 6 o'clock at old Opera House. St. Pat rick's Bazaar.-Adv. 5i.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
MRS. MABEN
 WAS MADE WELL
By Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg. table Compound and Wants Other Suffering Women
 To Know It.

Murfreesboro, Tenn. "I have wanted to write to you for long time
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25

The city primaries. held yesterday in Bisbee, resulted in bringing out one of the largest votes of its kind. ever held in the city. Interest was alive. particularly in nominations where there was any kind of competition
 The largest vote boiled was for the Street Supervisor. Both in the Re publican and Democratic primaries there were spirited contests for the nomination In every ward in the city the vote was largest for these can didates.
 By majority of 15 A. F. sheppard. won over II. ]. Ruff in the Democratic primaries. David Playfair ran in third place with total of 70 votes Lorenzo Wright. in the Republican primaries. distanced his nearest competitor. ]. T. Quick by a majority of 245. William
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
FOR STREET SUPERVISOR.

A. E. Sheppard, Democrat. t............. H. J. Ruff. Democrat. t.............., David Playfair Democrat. at............. Lorenzo Wright, Republican. .........
 William Wickstrom. Republican .......
 T. Quick, Republican. n............... George Bunker, Progressive. .......... C. S Routh, Socialist. .................
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
FOR CITY CLERK.

l. B. Tomlinson. Democrat. at............ NJ. L. Butler, Republican. ............ G. w. Vanderwalker, Republican. ...... ..
 Mrs. V. NJ Wasick, Progressive. ...... Mrs. M. J. Runkle Socialist. ........
Bisbee daily review., 1914-04-25
FOR MAYOR.
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

James Allison, Democrat. .............
 Charles Hatcher, Democrat. ........... Basset Watkins, Republican ...........
 Sam Veran Jr., Progressive. .......... w F. Burlison. Socialist.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-10-03
La formation
del ejercito ingl@s

paris.-La formation del EJerclto
ingles es POGO conocida, aun en- la mis-
ma Inglaterra. por los que no son espe-
cialistas en- esta clase de estudios
Una brigada de Infanteria inglesa
Sc compone lie cuatro batallones de a
900 hombres cada uno, llevando
anexo IN servicio de Sandal ell de In
tendencia Ell de ametralladoras, pc
70 sin Artilleria de campana.
La brigada de Caballeria esta forma-
da de tres rcgimientos, tres escua-
drones cada uno. modificandosc para
las operacioncs en- ell eXtranjero con la
formation de dos regimlentos, de clnco
& seis escuadr0nes cada uno. Esta brl-
rada lleva s,l secci0n de ametrallado-
las y de telegrafstas.
Una brigade de Artilleria Sc integra
Te tres batteries de obuses de canoneS
de campana. teniendo cada bateria seis
pleas. = %a sRhtSs |
La division d. Infanteria es en- IN
glaterra la mas pequena unidad tactl-
Ca que posee tropas de todas las Armas'
Sc componc generalmente de II ba-
Fallones. 36 o - pleas de Artllleria'
ina compania de lngenieros, servlclo
|Ee Intendencia y de Sanidad, etc.
La Cabalcria divisionaria tienen ge-
neralmente dos cscuadrones, Y el efec-
two de dicha division es normalmente
de 10000 hombrcs.
La division de Caballeria tiene dc
dos a cuatro origadas de Caballeria, y
de una a cuajro batcriaS de Artilleria
de caballo. dos companies de lnge-
nieros caballo Y los ServicioS auXiLia-
res.
FL efectivo normal de una division de
| Caballeria en- el eXtranjero es de 4,50O
hombres. Su fuerza combatiente dc
| 8, 500 sabIes. - canones ocho anne
tralladoras.
Tn Cucrpo de ejercito Sc compone
| AabituaLmentt dc dos divisioneS, y mu-
|lhas veces de tres . cuatro.