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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
NOTED ACTRESS AT SkOWHEGAN
OPERA HOUSE
This Thursday Eeyening. Also To-
morrow and Saturday. Ethel May
Shorey in Repertoire Of Metropol-
tan Successes

For the first time IN the history of
theatricals the public of Skowhegan
is to see an authoress who produces
and plays the leading part in all the
plays presented. Miss Ethel May
Shorey and her associate players are
here for a three days engagement.
commencing this (Thursday) evening.
Miss Shorey has won an enviable rep
utation in the literary and theatrical
world. having written over 200 stories
and several vaudeville sketches, as
well as the twenty and more success
full plays She is supported by an
unusually well balanced company
which includes Fred $. Campbell who
for several seasons played the title
part in the Volunteer Organist. Every
play given is clean, wholesome and
original, with the comedy and pathos
so delicately interviewer as to keep
the audience wondering until the eli
max is reached. This is the only
chance the Skowhegan people will
have this season of witnessing this
company as they are booked far into
next season See Portland and Ban
gor papers.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
WIRELESS STATION At
MERCER
Is New Means of Communicating
With the 8uter World. j. NJ. Stan
ley, Jr., Is the Experimenter

MERCER, March 25-A wireless sta =
ton as a means of communicating with
the outside world is convenience
which few farmers enjoy. messages
are however received from Washing
ton. D. c.. and other places via wire
less by John M Stanley, Jr a Mercer
tiller of the soil
The station is at the home of Mr..
Stanley\on Beech Hill two miles out
side of Mercer village, as far as known
it is the first and only long distance
station in this county.
Mr.. Stanley is a young man of a
mechanical turn and has been study
ing the wireless system of telegraphy
for about five years. During the pre-
sent winter he has accomplished a part
of what he has been endeavOring to as
he can now receive messages on the
instruments which were built by him
self but he can not transmit any as
yet because of lack of electricity which
he is hoping to have next winter.
A few years ago he made set of
telegraph instruments connected them
with a neighbor's house some distance
away and operated it successfully.
From this he learned the code, then set
about to construct the wireless instru-
ments, which at present consists of a
SKA inch tuning coil, condenser, Galena
crystal detector, and wireless receiver.
He uses a two wire aerial 500 feet
long strung 20 feet in the air which
connects to the instruments thence to
the ground. Being nearly 600 feet
above sea level is why he gets results
from such a low aerial
BY means of his wireless this young
eXperimenter receives the exact time
at 10 y. M. from the Naval Station at
Arlington. just across from Washing
ton, d. G., also the news sent to ships
from Sayvile, l.. |. and the Marconi
station at Cape Cod, Mass.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
NAMES OLDEST JEW
Filler |SI|87 TO-DAY
Has Worked at Trade Continuously
Since 1S4S. Business Location is
at North AnS0n

NORTH ANSON. March 26 Our
venerable townsman, Theodore NJ.
Steward has a birthday. today, March
%. marking the S7th milestone in the
journey of life He is the oldest
jeweller in Maine. having worked at
it continuously since he commenced
With his father, the late Benjamin
Steward in lS4S Mr. Steward learn
ed his trade with f. G.. Dole of Halo
well. In Feb. 1888. Mr.. Steward was
the instigator in getting party from
this and nearby towns to go to Aus
traia and in February of that year,
the party started, consisting of Thco-
dore NJ Steward, Benjamin Jones,
Simeon Cleveland. Marshall Houghton
Danyille Leadbettcr, Cephas Il.
Walker They sail on the vessel
"Euphrasia" and were about l55 days
on the voyage. OF that party. Mr..
Steward is the only one living. He
returned home on the champion OF
the Sea" after remaining in Australia
"A little over two years, arriving here
June Il. 1855. Mr.. Steward is a re
markably well preserved man and can
be regularly found at his business
every day. His eyesight is good and
he reads the finest print without glas-
ses. and is one of the towns most
highly esteemed citizens. He and his
good wife have been married nearly
hfty-eight years and many friends eX-
tend congratulations to Uncle The0-
dore upon this birthday with wishes
that they may reach their diamond
wedding day
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
SKOWHEGAN BOYS WIN VICTORY OVER
WATERv|LLE TEAM IN PUBLIC DEBATE
Prizes Given in Memory of the Late Forrest
Goodwin Bright Remarks Excellent Delivery

\ large number of Water1iIIe High
pupils were present 10 encourage their
representatives on the platform while
the skoWhegan boys were equally as
Well supported by Their fellows At
intervals during tin evening both
bodies offered class aid school yeIs
With deafeuiug results.
The presiding officer WAS Herbert
NJ. Rockwell, Colby 10 OF Dorchester,
Mass Rev Theodore Halbert Vii
son offered prayer and piano duets
were played by the Misses Ella Elan
ders and Helen Day and Doris Cover
and Polly Emery hop IN Grange
Hall was the closing feature OF the
evening a special train WAS run To
accommodate the Nateryille visitors
The Colby Interscholasue Debating
League consists of the following
schools Coburu classical Institute.
Oak Grove seminary Maine Central
Institute. Hebron Academy eomprls-
in- Group \. Sho0aeeau Hieh school
WatcnH.e ueh school Coed VII
Hjeu school Madison Hish school
comprising Group Is Tie League is
under the general direction OF the
Colby Debating Society which le3-
nishcs coaches for The teams AMI Of
nciaDs for the debates.
The Prizes. assregaline orc Hun
drod Dollars. are given in memory of
Hon Forrest Goodwin. a graduate of
Colby in the Class of Ks. by Mrs.
Goodwin The Prizes are 10 be dis
tributed as follows The sum of
seyenty-fve dollars shall be awarded
to the winning team in the final de
bate this sum To be divided among
the debaters taking part n the debate.
and the sum of twenty-five dollars
shall be awarded To the losing team
this sum to be divided among tn DE-
batcrs taking part in tae debafs
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26

The preliminary debate in the Good
Win lnterscholastic Debating League
between Showhegan High School and
Waterville High School was held in
the Opera House here Friday evening
The battle Was finally won by the local
team after an excellent discussion
upon both sides
Tn, question WIS Resolved That
members OF Trade Unions are justi-
fled IN refusing To work with non
union men and the visitors were as
signed the affirmative side with the
Skowhegan boys as their opponents.
The argument Was opened by Hyman
Paikowsky of the WatcrvilIc High.
who dealt With the economic side of
the question attirmauHely. while War
rem {. Merrill as FIRST on the mega
hvc voiced moral ,lcNs on the subject
RAYMOND Liehlbody and John Coyu,
At Tie visiting team followed with able
s4marks suppouine their positions OH
he debate. Whlle Francis Il Friend
and C1rde { Badger of SkoWhcgau
logically outlined quite as able argu-
ments 10 tho contrary Both sides
aere thoroughly gone over in rohut-
al. and the ,stion was thrcshed out
lrom Il moral economic and legal
standpoint hN the Young orators The
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
MEANEST MAN IN
SKOWHECAN
We Have Found Him, but his Name
is Temporarily Withheld. A So
Story

The story is going the rounds that
one of our good citizens, seeing a well
dressed man brutally kick a half
starved pup off the side walk, remark
ed to his companion that he would
make him a present of two dollars if
he could show him a meaner and more
contemplate act.
Thereupon the companion led him
TO the bridge where in plain sight
could be seen on the river bank pile
of rubbish dumped by one of our en-
terprising % merchants. Without a
word being said our good citizen
quickly handed over his two dollar
bill. and he is now wondering if the
Board of Trade will not be willing to
go to the small expense of placing
over the spot a standard reading some
thing like this;
This river bank was last clean
ed up at the expense of the Board
of Trade.
In the early hours of the morn
this pile of rubbish was deposited
by our esteemed citizen and mer-
chant
Mr..
1t well adyertises himself and
his goods"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
MAINE CENTRAL INCREASE RATES
Necessary II Present Standard is TO be
Maintained

PORTLAND, Me. March q Speak
ing al the Maine State Board of Trade
banquet tonight George S. Hobbs, vice
president and general manager of the
Maine Central Railroad. said that the
Maine Central found it necessary 10
make moderate Increases in freight
and passenger tariffs n order to con
tinue the operation of the property on
The present standard Of service and
maintenance
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
REAL ESTATE At
TACHMENT
Made upon Property
of John A. Mooers
In Suit Il, William X. Pattangall oi
Nater,ille for Alleged >lander

An attachment has been made upon
the real estate OF John A. Mooers In q
suit by William K Pattangall of Wa
tefville lof alleged slaudcr The
amount named 5 $4,000
This is the re-openina Of the case
against Mr. Mooers which was nom
suited after coming before the Court
at Augusta March II. because Of a
clerical error made in copying the
declaration in the writ. 1t is under
stood thai THIS case Will come before
the superior court in April a Augusta
and Will probably be in order for trial
at the June term.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
ASKING FOR BET.
TER SERVICE
On Canadian Pacific
at Somerset Junction
Hearing Before State Board oi Rail-
road commissioners. Somerset
county People Interested

Considerable interest and impor-
tance centered in hearing held be
fore the State Board OF Railroad Com
missioners Tuesday at the State House
Augusta, on the petition of Dr. +. d.
Humphreys of Jackman and thirty
four others. asking for better train
service on the Canadian Pacific Rail
road at Somerset junction. The pc
titioners were represented al the hear
ing by A X. Butler of Skowhegan and
Harold l. GosA of Bingham The
Canadian Pacific was representa- by
its attorney. f. {. Ryder and Asst
Supt H. C. Grout of the railroad Hon
Seth NJ. Carter of Lewiston appeared
for the Maine Central.
Mr. Goss opened the hearing by
stating the demands of the petition
crs He stated that Somerset junction
is in the heart OF the numbering dis
trict where with proper accommoda-
lions for travel the public would be
greatly benefited. In his estimation
there are about loo inhabitants around
Jackman. and about COO men are en-
ployed by the lumber operatives.
with the present arrangement he
stated "a traveller leaving Jackman
at d. m. would have 10 Wait at Som
crset junction until the next morning
for train on the Maine Central. Bet
ter connections than this are surely
needed He thought that II the Can
adian Pacific could arrange 10 stop its
express tram at Somerset Junction, or
il The mixed train could be put back
on the schedule either arrangement
would be satisfactory.
Hon Forrest H. Colby of Bingham
testified that every fall and winter
hundreds of workmen travel 10 tha
southern part of the State 1nd he
spoke of the difficulties ono expert
cnces going from Jackman 10 Bine-
ham. distance of about - miles. he
thought that if the Canadian Pacific
ould stop its express train5 BY nag
al Somerset Junction the people III
that vicinity would be satisfied
Nelson Bartlett of Jackman a hotel
proprietor, was next called upon, be
ing followed by W S. Moore of Jack
man. Both men felt that the rail
road should give better service TO the
residents of that section.
II. {. Grout of St John, assistant
superintendent of the Canadian Paci-
fic. gave information as 10 the make
up of the trains on that route. He
stated that the ticket sale from Som
erset Junction 10 Jackman III January,
1872, was l6 sales and two returns,
and in January 1913, 80 sales and one
return. The railroad objects to stop
ping upon signal at Somerset Junction,
because of confusion which there has
been at the station about tagging the
train and also because the train can
not run on schedule time if the stop
is made The business he considered
too small to warrant keeping the sta
ton open all night
Commissioner T. kcizer of Rock
land asked Mr. Grout If he considered
it reasonable for travellers to be OBJ
liged to be on the road the best part
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
AutomobiliStS TO Meet

The annual meeting of the Somerset
Automobile Association will occur,
Monday April eth. at the Municipal
Court room in Skowhegan. 1t is de-
sired that all members. especially
those from out of town. shall be pre-
sent. Any auto owners or drivers
who have not already affiliated are in
yited to attend this meeting and urged
TO Join.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
Is ii Appeared When Two Horses
Plunged Into the Water. Rescue
Effected by Means Of Ropes

Larone. March % A span Of horses
belonging to John Puffer when lett
alone for d few moments started of.
taking the road TO the ice cutting on
the creek. Upon reaching the open
water, whore the last load OF ice had
but fe@ moments before been taken
Out they plunged IA. bur were rescued
BY d ere" OF men with ropes The
animals VIZ ia tne water about a
nall hour and came near drowning
They were later reported as being all
right. in spite Of their long BATH
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
A 'HOSS TROT" EVERY
SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Or Every Other Saturday During the
summer. First Race Probably
June 4 at Fairyirw Park

Skowhegan has not gone crazy on the
horse question, but it has acquired d
good level headed reputation as the
Maine headquarters for the horse
breeding industry We have had
three big horse shows here the latlcl
by all means eclipsing anything of
the kind ever attempted in Maine L
is now proposed to have Il matinee
race every Saturday. or every other
Saturday afternoon during the sum
mer. AS at present suggested horses
from one town only could compete II
any given afternoon. The first race
will probably occur AT FairrieW Park
on Saturday afternoon. June 6. and
will be open to horses owned and kept
in the town of Cornyille w dc not
care whether they trol or pact but
of course no horse that has eYar
started in track race for money. in
anything but a matinee. can enter \
small purse viii be offered and the
winner will have an opportunity Of
representing his town in the farmers
race at the agricultural fair in Sep
tcmber. 1t is then proposed to offer
a substantial purse for farmers race
each day. These Saturday afternoon
matinees will offer excellent opportu-
mites for owners to show animals
they may wish to sell, Will give a lit
tie chance for good race practice and
provide more support for owners, driy-
ers and spectators than would a purse
of $500
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
SUDDEN DEATH AT CANAAN
Frank Washburn Expires With Al
most no Warming at his Home. An
Invalid Sister Survives

CANAAN. MARCH 23-The death of
Frank Washburn occurred about 8
O'Clock Monday at his home in Canaan
village, with almost no warning He
had been waiting upon his invalid sis
ter and had just seated himself to
read, when he suddenly expired 1t
is understood he had been known to
have an effcction of the heart, but he
had for a time been in quite his usual
health. The case is particularly sad
as he and his sister lived alone and
she is an invalid
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
SMALL FIRE IN kEENYILLE
Department Was Called Out Last
Night Between II and II o'clock

The fire department was called out
last night little after II O'Clock in
response to an alarm rung in from
Box 81 when a house in Keenyille
owned by Butler & Butler was found
to be on fire. The damages were
slight as the flames were easily check
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26
Candidate for State Senator

H. l.. Goodrich of Palmyra has an
nOunced that he will be a candidate
for Senator from this county, at the
June Primaries. on the Republican
Primary ballot
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1914-03-26

Dr. Stanley M. Cover and family
nave removed from Mt Pleasant Ave.
10 the Heselton house on Maple St,
Where they are to make their future
home.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
is PROSPERITY RETURNING?

From the general of things being
that there likelihood prosperity
along where the dealing
both in quality and quantity that the farmer having this
the products the result special soil nutrition Re
being the usual the FARMS relying
what the best authority he who and
hopeful that the showers that
will of extraordinary benefits both producer and
Facts CLEANED from agricultural journals and magazines relation
the intended have Of increase the
fields and about much the anticipation
the farmer.
This is encouraging with
dealing directly with the producer through the establishment
municipal markets and other agencies whereby this
particular will be pros
porous
Another phase of this up employment given
many people during the harvesting The crops prac
caly unknown folks, whole they hardly
desire to visit the farm but with the exodus of settlers
field site and other surrounding places
poment will be opened for those who ready willing
honestly for their daily bread and the families
May this of prosperity hasen
thing this long time and experience will
cien guidance being their in spending
and saving after becoming the recipients gifts
that accompany prosperity
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
SHORTER cHAPEL's NOTES.

Childrens Day will be observed at
Shorter tomorrow and the little folks
will assist in conducting the services.
The Sunday School, under the direc-
tion of Mrs. o. w. Glenn, will render
a special program at 4 o'clock p. IN.
Let the mothers and fathers turn out
in large numbers and encourage the
Masters army of little folks.
Our pastors sermon topics for to-
morrow will be as follows: II a. m,
Lessons From Little Creatures. s p.
m, The Jailer Who Gained His
Liberty Through His Prisoners"
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Malone of Lin
coin, Neb., Mrs. NJ. E. Kimberly of
Cripple Creek and Mrs. Laura McCaine
of Dallas, Tex, were welcomed into
Shorters' fellowship last Sabbath
morning.
Despite the heavy rain storm Thurs
day evening, the members and friends
of our church rendered the city Fed
GRAFTON of Colored Women's Clubs a
reception which was well attend and
greatly enjoyed. On the program, the
church was represented by our pastor,
Capt. Campbell and Mr.. j. C. Porter,
and the Federation by Mrs. Josephine
| Cassell. A set of resolutions express
ing the gratitude and appreciation of
the membership had been adopted, the
| refreshment committee, consisting of
the trustees and ushers club, was
given the right of way and the guest
retired feeling that the committee
knew well its business.
Sister B. H. Hazard, 2041 Marion
street, underwent a major operation
at Mercy hospital Monday last and it
is cheering to know that she is stead
| lily recovering. Sister Matte Byrd,
619 21st street, is also on the sick list.
The most exciting race Denver has
witnessed FOR great while will culmi-
nate Thursday evening, the 18th, at
Shorter Chapel, when the most popu-
lar usher will be awarded gold
headed walking cane. In connection
with this contest, the drill teams of
Central Baptist and Shorter will con-
test for the championship. The pro-
gram follows:
/. Grand march by thirty-siX girls.
Vocal solo, "A Vale of Dreams"
Adrian Ross, Mr.. Oscar Smith.
3. Flag drill-Central's team
4. Flower drill-Shoter's team
NOCdl SOlO, y l@llIlt lIONts ~
Little Kiss" Lao Silesu-Miss Bon
zetta Stafford.
6. Tambourine drill - Central's
team.
Z. Volcal solo, "A Song of the
Soul"-Mrs. Izetta Malone
s. Tambourine drill Shorter's
team.
8. Piano trio, Ill Trovatore-Mes-
danes Malone, Byrd, Miss Ruth
George.
10. Decision of judges. Awarding OF
gold headed cane, hat and umbrella to
ushers.-Adv.
The first class of Sunday school
teachers in the state to complete the
training course, will hold it's gradu-
ating exercises at Shorter Chapel
Tuesday evening, June 23rd. The ad-
dress will be made by Rev. d. A. Gra-
| ham, " D., of Colorado Springs, and
the diplomas will be awarded by Mrs.
Jean F. Webb, superintendent of
Teachers training department of Col
orado Sunday School Association. Ad-
mission will be free.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
LIVE WITH A HOPE.

We help from expressing gladness the educational
results pupils of the high schools during the
ended douby
by such achievements of their offspng which should lend sm
uus for future efforts
All have done remarkably well that would
nddua but readers should read carefully and digest the
paragraph this which information of the testimonial
costly presented
High School
Those who things be hopeful the time
when demonstrate
by that of blood all made
dwell the face of the earth.''
Keep and conquerng
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
DEATH NOTICES.

Mrs. Lucinda Smith, who died at her
home, 224S Glenarm place, funeral
services were held Saturday, June 9Th.
She was laid to rest at Fairmount,
Rev r. l.. Pope officiating
Lemuel w. Smith, a member of Mt.
Hebron Lodge No. 20, A. f. V. A. M,
died June 5th at 1928 Arapahoe St, re-
mains shipped to Chicago, ILL.,, for in
terment
Mrs. Luella Williams died Sunday,
June 7th, at 254S Clarkson street.
Funeral services were at Scots NJ e.
church. Rev. Smith conducted the
services. The remains were laid to
rest at Riverside.
Douglass Undertaking Co., in charge
of the above funerals.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13

The above likeness of MrI
Charles A. Mast, the EMINENT
PHOTOGRAPHER of Denver.
Everybody knows Mr.. Mast for
his genial kindly ways which re-
fleet themselves in his work. The
only trouble about this matter is
that his work is so fine he cannot
give it away in competition with
the cheap stuff at starvation
prices.
If any one can afford it, it pays
to have something good made by
MAST. His place is on the cor
ner of 10Th and CURTIS ST,
(THE OLD CORNER). over
Scholtz's Main Drug Store.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
FOR SALE.

room modern, oath and Marion,
$2,5oo.
room modern ex. fur, 28th and
CAL, $4,000.
room brick, 9th and EIati, $780,
5 room modern ex. fur, 400 block,
South Grant, $3.50.
FOR SALE-Seven room modern,
IL lots, 22nd and Ogden. See this
and make an offer.
Above properties can be handled by
making small payment down and rest
like rent. S. A. BONDURANT,
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
U. B. F. STATE GRAND LODGE.

The Grand Lodge of U. B. F., S. NJ.
F., and Juveniles of the Colorado juris-
diction will convene in Trinidad, Colo,
July Is to II, 1914. All Grand Lodge
officers and visiting U. b. F., and S.
NJ. rs, in good standing are requested
ito be present and hear and see what
rapid progress the order is making in
Colorado. Several new members will
make their first report to the Grand
Lodge at this session. and numerous
new features will be developed for the
improvement of the work in Colorado
E. V. CAMMEL G. NJ
DANIEL JONES, G.. Sec'y.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
THE DE LUKE.

Furnished apartments. Two and
three rooms, with hot and cold wa
ter in each kitchen. Also front room,
single, electric lights and gas. Mod
ern throughout. Rates very reason
able, 2352-235S Odgen street, corner
Twenty-fourth avenue. Phone York
67G7. Mrs. R. NJ Blakey.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13
TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.

Eight room modern house for sale
very cheap, cash or easy terms. In
quire at Colorado Statesman office,
1924 Curtis street, room 25, or phone
Main 7417.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13

Two nicely furnished rooms for rent
to gentlemen, or man and wife who
work out. Apply to Mrs. Annie l.
Walker, 2507 Clarkson street, phone
York 66S5.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-06-13

FOR SALE - THE ORIENTAL
CAFE. The best paying colored cafe
in the city, Trade consisting mostly
OF railroad porters. Call at 222s Lar
inner street.