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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
EATON AND NORR|DGE.
WOCK ALUMNI ASSN.
Fiftieth Anniversary VIII Occur on
Wednesday Next. Plans for the
Day

NORRIDGEWOCK, July 26-On
Wednesday, Aug. 4th, will occur the
long looked for and talked about fif-
tieth anniversary of the Eaton and
Norridgewock Alumni Association. AL
ready the secretary, Miss Hattie Long
ley of this town has received many
letters from old students stating their
intentions OF being present at the re-
union and from all indications this
year will be the one for record at
tendance The president of the as
sociation, Clarence A. Weston of Port
land and the secretary Miss Hattie
Longley are among the most enthus-
iastic members of the association and
have left nothing undone to make this
affair grand success. The eXecu-
tive committee, Fred f. Jewett, James
H. Witherell Florence Waugh Dan
forth. Caroline Hilton and c. c. Kins-
man have a program prepared consist
ing of five minute speeches by old
members of the school, selections by
Towne's orchestra, vocal selections
by children of old scholars, and read
ings all of which should certainly en-
tertain the guests for an hour or so at
the historic Congregational Church in
the evening. OF course the honored
one is to be Hamln F. Eaton of Da-
kota, the founder and beloved in
structor for so many years of the Ea-
ton Boarding and Day School. Mr..
Eaton Will address the assembly both
at the afternoon and evening ses-
sions. Among others who have been
invited to speak are Mrs. Carrie Hut
chins of North Anson, Rev. Costello
Weston, Charles Williams and George
Russell of Readfield, Charles Davis of
Waterville, Lyman Walton of Skowhe-
gan, and it is expected there will be
many others. AT three o'clock in the
afternoon the annual business meet
ing will be held at the schoolhouse,
to which all former students are cor
daily invited and this session is con-
sidered by many to be the most inter
esting and social gathering for the
day, as here old students renew
friendships in the same place where
they once spent so many happy hours
together and here they have a chance
to talk over all their youthful joys and
sorrows to their hearts content. Sup
per will be served by the ladies Of the
Baptist Church. who are famous for
their delicious suppers and who at
this time are hustling their workers
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
THE GOOD WILL WEEK
EXERCISES
Began Tuesday Evening the Opening
Feature Being an Address by Allen
Samuel Williams

Tuesday evening marked 'n' oteH-
ing OF the annual Good VII Wen at
Good VIII Farm TIT piA'.Pai i'"-
ture OF the first nltht bong lat au-
dress by Allen Samuc' Ht'.|1is ol
New Jersey on the 'souiNsth Iaal'h'
The address VAS eNtr'ileA interest,"
inr aud htted IN well Win H. ssh'r-
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
ROBT. LYONS SUSTA|NS.
BROKEN RIB
Run Over by an Automobile as he was
Leaving the Ball Grounds In Mad
iS0n

Robert Lyons. has been confined to
his bed for several days as the result
of injuries sustained Friday at Madi-
son just as he was leaving the ball
ground. Hit by an automobile
driven by 1t is understood Floyd Ad-
ans he was thrown 10 the ground
and the ear passed over his chest
Five doctors were summoned and the
young man was brought to his home
here by Mr. Adams. Drs. GAIA and
Pulsifer were called To the house af-
ter the arrival here. one rib is re-
ported as being broken and he Is bad
ly lamcd No further serious inJur-
les however are anticipated
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
HEAVY TAX PAYERS
OF SK0WHEGAN
individuals and Firms
Assessed Over $50
Hon. +. n. Merrill Pays Largest Tax
of Any Individual in the Town

The total valuation, April 1st of the
town of Skowhegan. both real estate
and personal amounted to $4,094. .901
aginst $3,932,740 last year The to-
tai number of polls this year is 1892
against 1476 last year and the rate of
taxation 500 per $1,000 while last year
the rate was two dollars higher on a
thousand. The heaviest individual
taxpayer is Hon E. n Merrill and the
list following indicates both indiyd-
uals and firms paying taxes that
amount to $4,000 or over:
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
:. VI. NUTTING DIED LATE TUES
DAY NIGHT
Funeral Services Will be Held from
His Silver Street Home Tomorrow

The death of s. Marion Nutting oc-
CURED at a late hour TuesdaT even
ing after a long illness, which for
several weeks has been considered
very critical The funeral : to be
held tomorrow afternoon az o'clock
from the family residence on Silver
ST Rev George Merriam Will otIi-
ciate at the services, the arrange
ments of which are to be directed by
Lord & Caswell. Burial viii occur
at the Southside and the bearers Sc
lected are NJ. +. Beal, 0. D Wells. Z.
f. Greenwood and c. W. Goodrich
Mr.. Nutting was born on What is
now known as the Perley Mckinney
place near Ward Hill in Madison IN
1S47. moving from that place To Nadi-
son Center when about 2o Years Of
age, He has lived in SkaWhoean
since about 1>(7. In 1856 h. Wis
married to Miss Augusta Haydea 81
Madison, who survives him. There
are also two half brothers living
Charles Nuuiuc Of Oualaska. VS..
and Henry J. Narncy of thus place
Mr.. Nuuing had followed the oe-
cupation of carpenter. builder and
contractor for practically an of lis
active life except a few years WAsH
he was employed by his brother tht
late J Smith Nafuue IN Ms ca~sa'
factory Mr Nattue Was an 088
Fellow aud a Mason helms affiliated
with both these laaers a. Madison
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29

conducted his final preaching service
and this evenings prayer meeting will
be the last, coming under his juris-
diction as minister of the church.
large congregation was present
sunday forenoon to listen to his dis
course upon Jesus Teaching About
iImself'. 1t was not a farewell SER
mon in the general acceptance of the
term but was an able address from
which was drawn ths inference that
Jesus makes three classes for himself:
Continued on Page Four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
COMPANY E'S FIELD
DAY SATURDAY
New Rifle Range Best
in the State
Old Range Pronounced Not Only Un-
safe but Inadequate

Adjutant General George Mel. Pres
son and Major G. NJ, Elliott, Chief
Ordinance Officer, n G. s. M. were in
Skowhegan last week to inspect the
Armory and Rifle Range. They COM
plimented Capt. Marston and Quarter
master Sergeant Lessard on the con-
dition and care of the military prop
erty in the Armory, in spite of the
,(Continued on Page Four)
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
FUNERAL OF PAUL LANEY
YESTERDAY
Aged French Resident Succumhs to
Fatal MaladieS

The death Of Paul Laney. an aged
ard respected French citizen occurred
Sunday after several years OF fail
ing health. His age was i years.
Mr.. Laney was formerly a farmer
and though he has been retired from
that occupation Tor several years. he
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29

preparing for thu event AT 5 o'clock
as has been stated the post prandlal
exercises Will be held al the congre-
gationai Church II there are BY
chance any Who have not set fuliy
decided Is attend this year We would
suggest that they make up their mlnds
iulmed atety 90 come and bring their
families and have a lolly enod time
anh All the rest OF tbs old slu1ants
sod thvtF friends
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
SKOWHEGAN. MATHEWS
RAILWAY PROJECT
Whole Matter 70 Be
Presented
Opera House Has Been Engaged for a
Public Meeting to be Held on Even
ine Of August l.

The Skowhegan and Athens Rail-
way committee have engaged the
Opera House in Skowhegan for pub
lie meeting to be held Wednesday
evening, August IS. A full and com
plete presentation of the whole mat
ter will be made and it is hoped the
undertaking will receive a finish that
will carry it through to success.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
TO COMPLETE PASTORAL
DUTIES THIS WEEK
Rev. Theodore Halbert Wilson Preach
ed Final Sermon in Congregational
Church Sunday.

This week marks the closing of Rev.
Theodore Halbert Wilson's pastorate
of the Island Avenue Congregational
Church in Skowhegan, his resignation
from these duties having been tender
ed in the Spring On Sunday last he
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29
TUESDAY AT AUGUSTA

Skowhegan played the Augusta
team of the Trolley League Tuesday
and met with defeat by a score of 4
to 2. Buckland pitched the first six
innings allowing 13 hits. White re-
placed him and but one hit was made
in the next three. Alberts, our fast
shortstop, was injured in the fifth
inning and will be out of the game
for several weeks. Lowney sprain-
ed his ankle in sliding to second; the
umpire roasted our team and taken
altogether it was jinX for Skowhe-
gan.
The score by innings;
Augusta ......0 0 l 2 0 0 X-4
SkoWhegan ....1 0 0 0 0 o.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29

JAckMA<, July g fris ads u the
sisters ot ~ Joseph ~ili he s8Fff 30
lsAra sAat ssNtet ARssrnlms has sear
So tes hospital In MeasFsal ta D. aPsg
sisd apoa ter apps adssltts
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-07-29

AiioTney 0serge ~ Gewet bas esea
p liaawat tkfs wess 80 tusaess
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-16

stall it, and DONE The chief said had been duly installed
and that he did think could be used and furthermore he
considered menace to anybody who entered the fire hail.
The council filed to look and beheld frame
work suspended from the mbes overhead and they
plated its great weight and its liability fall to peces break
loose and fall body they agreed with the chief that
dangerous and must be taken down. The council allowed the bills
and sgned that their wish that publicity be given
the would be unjust the carpenter refuse the
lob and could do good have the bdr aired by the press
If these vaent Republicans had possessed sufficient humility
let the matter rest there might have been appropriate
refer it. but their resolutions OF the nineteenth of March,
they give themselves such of thanks for the valuable
intelligent and profitable execution of the imposed upon
them throughou their official life and their apolgs The Black
foot Optmst praises them such glowing direct
challenge anyone show deecon lack of courage
the slightest degree Here the challenge which Editor Dooy
throws out regarding them:
THE personnel of the present city council we'll known
to need usom praise criticism of any kind They all rep
resenave citizens payers and business of this city whose
public and private record sued In the discharge of their
official duties they have been both conservative and progressive
and during the many that most of them have served the
city has yet Justly accused them of single that has
redounded its benefit They have the courage of their
vcton soundness of Judgment nmpeached characters and
alterab love and loyalty for their home city that would
permit them do anything detrimental There may be others
just good but do believe their supero be found
We know of that Mr. Dooey knows what he talk
ing about and all the council repose great confidence
his print We conclude therefore, that if with
all the abovenamed make such monumental bundrs and
then have the erontey have their paper and their resolutions
aud them orcby might be best for the city elect
the council who just ordinary men, and dispense with these
fellows who have such unaterabe love- etc. for their home city
Anyone wishing to have personal knowledge of the matters
mentioned in this article invited look through the bill of De
cembe 1870 and find the bill of G. W. Staley of December
1910, for $22, for carpenter work. helping build Shoot the
chutes which interpreted the hose der The bills for
lumber and other materials and for Mr. Stephens for making and
installing the "rtter" will also appear in the budget
After the shoot the chutes dsmanted and piled up the
end of the fire hail. of the lumber split up and used
for kndlng In that respect redomded the benefit of
the city, and this probably what Mr. Dooly his article
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-16
HOW THE CITY GOVERNMENT WENT WRONG
Continued from page one

because the others had and some said there was after all nothing
really delinquent the work of the city attorneys that he had
always when for; that he had always done what he
was asked do though he had always done it the time
it was expected of him.
Why did The Council DO n9
When the council record recommending this cand-
date the favorable consideration of the of the county,
gave eight questions in the minds of thoughtful people:
Did they sign the because they wanted that type
of man to handle the legal affairs of the county?
Did they prefer who favored gambling and who set
the example of spending his time at the games?
Did they sign the because they did have enough
courage to decline?
Did they hold their positions and their word as public officials
lightly that they would allow its by anybody who asked for
Did they prostitute the public veal the private interest Of
this because he need of position salary?
Are they the type Of officials who would sign anything that
presented them just because they do know how
fuse just because somebody else had signed before them and
they did not like to be different from the others?
If any all of these conditions applied the and i'm
PEELED the various members to sign the they the
type of that Blackfoo administer public affairs
and select their and possibly arrange for the ultimate
expenditure of quarter of million dollars for power plant?
Having signed this statement knowing that false and
then having permitted be carried into all the homes the
county by of the public press and the people having
sdered and rejected the candidate with the
dorsement of the and the whole council does the reader
suppose that the people of this county have much respect for and
confidence in the Mayor and council and the council got
tight place regarding the double payment of prison board bill
does the reader think they would be good adopt
resolution that lie and thus furnish their newspaper with
material whewas Sheriff Jones and themselves and dsced
the who was Reducing the Taxes?'
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1915-04-16

action showed that the hogs then kept the institution and
fed wheat from the time of the quarterly meeting early
January until before the board met on the sixth or
March found also that the supply seed wheat was re-
dued about 80 bushels and the board had to go out IN
the country and buy pound before they could start
farming On investigating George Hyde the former stable man
the asylum found that he had rented place halt mile
north of the Poev bridge and that the hogs ne had secured
from the asylum the that had been bred and were about
faow when taken from the farm There nothing
indicate that the old board had advertised the sale had re-
ceved bids from farmers wishing to buy brood but such facts
the board could the effect that they had
fixed upon six market price for hogs on foot and
then allowed the superintendent take that part OF the
herd which plainly the valuable In addition to that
the superintendent permitted them be fed state feed long
possible, and the paid for grinding the wheat
George Hyde has fine lot Of hogs his farm and little
pigs galore sporting about the place At the asylum there
old hogs and middle aged hogs and shoe and they
buying If the continue the hog industry will
have get brood ows if is they will have to get
money from stand the drain upon the treasury
Of buying its pork products
George Hyde has rented c. Micks farm by the bridge
fered and the asylum books show that they sold hogs and
OATS Mr. Mk for Sos but could find nothing to show
what quantity The herds the two farms show that the asylum
kept the "dy stock and George Hyde and Mr. Mck received
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
TRADE PROSPECTS
ARE ehCOUnAGlHG

Improvement In business since dspres.
slon rsashsd low tide several months ase
has been gradual Confidence has beer
restored and unless ali signs fall the
country is scheduled for q boom almost
unparalleled
In order 10 overcome the depression
that attacks a person In poor health u is
necessary that particular attention be
paid 20 the Stomach. Liver and Bowels.
These organs are the controlling power
IN all matters pertaining 60 health and
there Ia nothing win make you feel 80
blue" and discouraged as TO be without
appetite--to be subject 20 spells Of head
ache, Indigestion, dyspepsia and bilious
ness-or TO have eonstipated bowels.
Nature never intended anyone 20 be In
such a condition and the only way 60 im-
prove matters IL 10 give necessary aid
promptly. This suggests a trial Of Hos
letters Stomach Bittcra because Il has
an established reputation as a tonic and
Appetiner. and win be found very helpful
In any Stomach. Liver or Bowel ailment
II Il well known as a real "first aid"
and Tor over SO years has held a perma-
nent place In thousands Of homes, You
viii make no mistake In purchasing a
bottle today but be careful 10 see that
The Private Stamp over the neck is un-
broken. This Is your protection against
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE ANYONE
THE GREAT KIDNEY REMEDY
never DISAPPOINTS

A few years ago was troubled with
complication Of kidney and stomach
ailments and although tried two or
three different doctors, l was unable
to obtain cure. Having heard a
great deal about Swamp-Root, de-
cided to give II trial and purchased
a one-dollar bottle OF Mr.. Alexander,
the druggist From the beginning
could notice a change for the better
and after taking eight bottles OF your
medicine, | felt entirely cured and
have not had any trouble since.
Had began using Swamp-Root
sooner, | would have been a few hun.
dred dollars to the good and saved
myself a lot OF suffering.
You may use my testimonial any
time you wish. Yours very truly,
CHARLES Il. HARRIS.
460 Sixth st. Marion. Iowa
| certify that Charles +. Harris
signed the above testimonial in my
presence. being first duly sworn to
the truth thereof, this the 18th day OF
July, 1909. d. r. KINLEY, J. p.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
GIVE "sYRuP or FIGS"
TO coNsTIPATED CHILD
Delicious "Fruit Laxative" can't harm
tender little stomach, liver
and bowels.

Look at the tongue. mother! II
coated. your little ones stomach, liver
and bowels need cleansing at once.
When peeVish, cross, listless, doesn't
sleep, eat or act naturally, or is fever
fish, stomach sour. breath bad; has
sore throat, diarrhoea, full Of cold,
give a teaspoonful of California
Syrup OF Figs" and in q few hours all
the foul, constipated waste, undigest'
ed food and sour bile gently moves
out OF its little bowels without grip
ing, and you have a well, playful child
again. Ask your druggist for a 90
cent bottle Of "California Syrup Of
Figs" which contains full directions
for babies, children OF all ages and
for groWn-ups.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
10 CENT "cAscARETs"
iF BILIOUS OR cosTivE
For Sick Headache, Sour Stomach,
Sluggish Liver and eoNela--Thsy
work while you sleep.

Furred Tongue. Had Taste. Indiges'
tion. sallow Skin and Miserable Head.
aches come from a torpid liver and
ologEed bowels. which cause your
stomach TO become filled with uudi.
gcated food. which Boura and fermenta
like garbage in swill barrel. That's
the first step to untold miscry--lndl'
gestion. foul gases, bad breath. yellow
skin, mental fcara. everything that iH
horrible and nauaeating, A cnacaret
tonight will givo your conBtipatod
bowels a thorough cleansing and
atraighton you out by morning, They
work while you slaep--a i0'cent box
from your druggist win keep you feel
ing good for months.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
SOUR, ACID sToMAcHs.
GASES OR INDIGESTION
Each "Pape's Dlapepsin" plsests 5000
grains food. ending all stomach
misery In five minutes.

Time 1t In five minutes all stom.
ach distress will so. No indigestion.
heartburn. sourness or belching OF gas.
acid. or eructations Of undigested food,
no dizziness. bloating. foul breath or
headache.
Pape's Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomaehs.
Il is the surest. quickest stomach rem.
edy in the whole world and besides II
is harmless. Put an end to stomach
trouble forever by getting q large
fifty-cent case OF Pape's Diapepsin
from any drug store. You realize In
five minutes how needless II is to suf-
fer from indigestion. dyspepsia or any
stomach disorder. It's the quickest,
surest and most harmless stomach
doctor In the world.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
EnIsrQed ronsIls and Aa.neIds.

Before operating to remove ade-
noids and tonsils the health OF the
child should always be built up. II
there is an existing cold this must be
treated and cured. II the teeth are
decayed they must be filled. Treating
the teeth and the practicing OF deep
breathing exercises will be all that Is
needed 10 cure tonsil disease II II is
strictly local. and not the expression
OF a systematic condition or some re-
cent infection.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
Wronu Position for Sleep.

Sleep cannot knit up the raveled
sleeve OF care or do any other repair
atiye knitting II the head is bent
sharply to an acute angle with the
collar joints. Frequently men and
women who have slept in this suppos.
edIy Objectionable fashion for years
and years suddenly lose the capacity
for sleep with no new discoverable
reason. It is difficult to convince them
them that the elasticity and resiliency
Of youth has heretofore made up for
their lifelong awkward pose.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
Impedlmenta.

cannot call riches better than the
baggage of virtue; the Roman word Is
better, impedimenta; for as the bag.
gage is to an army, so is riches TO
virtue; 1t cannot be spared nor left
behind, but 1t hindereth the march;
yea, and the care of 1t sometimes
loseth or disturbeth the victory; Of
great riches there is no real use, ex-
cept 1t be in the distribution; the rest
Is but conceit.--Bacon.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
Danger In Waiting.

Just because an Oregon scientist de.
clares that old men do the best
work is no reason. OF course. why
young fellows should put off contem'
plated achievements until the arrival
OF declining years. II may be that
the man who accomplishes little In
his early maturity will make up for
the lack when he starts down the
western slope Of life. II doesn't sound
reasonable, however.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
Weeping Willows.

The weeping willows, socalled (sci.
sntific name S. babylonical. is a ma.
tive Of China. from which country II
has been taken over most OF the civil
ICED earth. II varies in height and
dimensions, according to climate and
soil, and invariably maintains Its
dropping habit, the chief cause OF its
attractiveness.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-02-26
PORTLAND SEED CO. 0
Northwestern Assats for Kow.kuRE.
Portland. OrvgoRA
HOW TO HEAL THAT RAW,
ITCHING, SCALY SKIN

II you are suffering with ecEoma,
rlngworm, rash or similar tormenting
skin disease. try resinol ointment and
resinol soap. You will bo surprised
how quickly tho itching stops and the
skin becomes clear and healthy again,
Prescribed by doctors for 20 years,
All druggists sell rcsinol ointment
(5Oo and 1900. and rcsinol soap
(g5c). ADV.