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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09
Mirth Carmen Deplores Inflated Ideas Of
Personal Importance.

| Miss Mirth Carmen, the brilliant prima
donna of the Boston English Opera Co.,
which comes to the opera house with over
| so people Thursday evening, April Is, in
| II Trovatore," knows what it is to fight
the battle of life and that this brilliant
artist who has won her way to the top
has never found the need to acquire a
swelled head is, indeed, lesson to many
people in and out of the profession.
To all aspirants to big things in any
branch of the theatrical profession, Miss
Carmen says: "Do not get an inflated
idea of your own Importance; it is this
unhappy condition in this precarious call
ing that pushes more people into oblivion
than any other force" she declares
From the moment the right foot rises
to the first rung OF the proverbial lad
der. there are thousands literally on your
heels, ready and alert to take advantage
of every misstep. They are not neces-
sarily directing their energies against the
more fortunate leader, on the contrary,
they are just ambitious and desire to
forge ahead themselves. They are a
mighty force and from the lowest to the
highest do their might to build or de
stroy. Think of the maryland I am
sorry to say that they are in the ma ior
ity-that have dropped by the wayside
only half successful, through utter dis
regard of the masses. When their com
bined energy could have been converted
into mighty engine to assist in the up
hill fight, by little considera tion-a lit
tie appreciation of the fact that they
are human beings, whether they are
beginner in the chorus or a star tenor
Their boosting is always essential--when
the top is attained a steep slide looms |
up on the other side, and il only takes a |
slight push to start a down-hill journey, |
where the momentum is 10000 times |
greater than the climb. To accomplish
this il is not necessary to lose your dig |
nifty, or to make associates with every |
Tom, Dick or Harry-just make them
feel when they cross your track--that /
they too are real-make them feel that
they are all your friends, and sooner OF
later you win feel the benefit for they
never forget. ADV.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

The United States is drawn into the
history Of the European war involuntar
lily through the act OF the German aux
iliary cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich hurry
ing into anchorage at Newport News,
followed month later by her intern
ment. When the history OF the war Is
written, this occurrence viii furnish an
interesting chapter as woven into the
whole story. The part played by the
United States in that occurrence was
carried out according 20 sharply defined
international regulations, from which
this nation could not have deyiatcd with
out violating that neutrality which il
has been endesvoring to maintain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09
Amateurs Evoked Applause.

A large crowd witnessed an excellent
series OF pictures and the demonstrations
OF Peerless Pendleton in second sight as
well as vaudeville OF unusual merit last
evening. The amateurs, who proved 20
he well known local celebrities. who have
several times in the past were
well received and furnished good fun.
The prize winners were the Barberi fam
lily. duo consisting OF brothers and
sisters, in concert and piano, who were
cheered so yociferomsly, a. % leave no
room for doubt but that they were en-
titled to first honors The audience were
the critics who held the fate Of the per
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

Heads of nations in Europe are getting
to be really human when they consent to
be interviewed by newspaper representa-
tives just like the remainder of these
mortals here below; but it is to be noted
that the rulers without exception try to
make out clear case for themselves.
The public is invited TO take it or leave
it alone just as suits itself These inter
views should be taken with grain of
salt, let ii be added.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

Governor Gates followed up his reap.
pontment Of five municipal court judges
by reappointment of three others but
made a change in the holder of one posi-
ton. We commend Governor Gates for
the exercise Of his prerogative. The new
appointee, Henry w. Lund of the mu-
nieipal court for the county of Essex,
gave valuable service to the state as rep.
resentative from the town of Canaan at
the session just closed and doubtless will
serve as efficiently in his judicial posi-
tion.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

Just as new as t. ~
can make 'em.
This the time and this
the place to make the
change and get into the
spring fashions.
Everything for mems
and boys wear, from
hats to socks.
Perhaps this $40 true
blue serge is just what
you're looking for--or
is it a fancy gray at SIS
Or a Lined heath
err mixture at $50?
All the New York
styles, $40, Sl5 and $50.
Spring overcoats, $40,
SIS and $40.
No more, no less, and
better values than most
stores care to offer.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09
who WIN Claim Th,mp

Letters uncalled for ~ the Barre. Yer.
mont pozt1fice for the week endinf
April 8. ucrc
Men-I. Aiinsinr. A. " Boonsft
Chns. Clay o.. ". Gasoline. Reeiu,
fereari. Oonnnlli Giu-eppe, Amos s. jew.
ett Henry Iadder. George Murphy. A
y Pratt. Jos. POLL. Victor Paige. euizeg,-
o. Quarliano- A. p. Roe e. y Rid8eil
2 Ssssi. A sherriao. Ernest Tsruey ~,
A. D.. Uris.
Women Mrs. e. Console. y. Iusis
Capp Miss Mary Holt. Miss Louise IL
Flower Mrs H RiddeH. Mrs Sadie
Smith Miss Lfiiian Weston. Mary y.
Wilson. Grace ~ Wvgsnt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

'Nlrs. Harriet Hall was Sc years old
April ,. She lives alone, does her own
work and is making sugar this spring,
is an item sent up to a Vermont CON
temporary by correspondent in small
town. 1t does beat all creation what a
capacity for work our young people in
Vermont do have. Add another five
Years to her life and this estmable Yer
mont woman will be turning in and
helping her neighbors in rush times, be.
sides doing her own work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

If any of the comic papers has an un-
filled position on its staff, it might en-
gage Commander Thierichen, late of the
Germany cruiser Prinz Eitel He has
qualified for such work.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09
WAITSFIELD.

Mr.. and Mrs NJ NJ. Davis of More
town spent Thursday at John Kings
bury's.
Miss Nelma Aleleher OF Barre has been
guest at h. d. Bisbee's the past week
Miss Eva Annie Bisbee returned "a
Barre Thursday.
Miss Hazel Palmer gave a sugar party
to her schoolmates Wednesday.
b. ID. Bisbee's horse. Buster, dropped
dead from heart trouble Wednesday aft
ernoon while being driven home from
the village.
]. A. Smith and Herbert Smith spent
Thursday in Waterbury.
Carleton Tabor is spending a few weeks
with his parents in Ferrisburg.
Sale shopping bags, 25c and soc, at
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

The Office of the state purchasing agent
will remain in Montpelier Another sec,
tion of the state capital anchored, so to
speak
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

A Rhode Island man came up to Will
liston and purchased an sS0-acre farm
rather than to stay at home and buy his
whole state.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09
WASHINGTON


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ledge. No ~ ,. sua A No. Washington
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The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

Huerta is headed for the United States
What has the United States done to de-
serve this calamity.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

Again Barre beats Westerly; the lat
ter has only AT persons out of employ.
ment
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

AS a prohibitionist, Secretary of State
Bryan is teetotal success.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-04-09

Sale shopping bags, 25c aud soc, at
Nsughan's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-15
to KNOW What the WORLD Of FASHION Is Doing
The NJ. & K. Brings Them To You
Fashions More Fall Opening Display and Review
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-15

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And with NJ & K Afternoon Dresses
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
COUPLE PURCHASE NEW
HOME BEFORE DEATH
Remains of Mr.. and Mrs. James Ken.
needy Brought TO Jackman for Burial

JACKMAN. MAY 3-The remains Of
Mr.. and Mrs James Kennedy of Cass
Lake, Mimi, have arrived in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kennedy were former
residents of this town, having moved
to the West about five years ago to
keep house for their son-in-law
George Farley, who is employed by
the government Mr.. and Mrs Ken
nedy had lately purchased a home in
the city of Cass Lake, and while there
looking the house over caught a Sc
we're cold which developed into pneu-
monia. They were sick only a few
days so their death was great blow
to their relatives and friends in this
town. The funeral services were
held at the home of their sister, Mrs
NJ. j. Armstrong. conducted by the
Rev. Mr.. Hague. The interment was
at the cemetery in Moose River, be-
side their daughter Mrs. Lulie Farley.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Death of Mrs. Arson Savage

The death of Mrs Lydia Bernice
(Bussey) Savage, wife of Arson Say
age, occurred Sunday noon at the
home of the family on South ST Her
age was about 43 years and her death
was due to tuberculosis. following
quite period of whole or partial in
validism. She was not a member of
any church or of local social organi-
cations, but was greatly devoted to
her home. Besides her husband
there are two little daughters, Letha
and Marguerite, aged II and years
respectively. Mrs. Sayages mother,
Mrs. Hannah Bussey is also living
as is one brother, Arthur G. Bussey
of Des Moines, Iowa and five sisters,
Miss Olive Bussey. Mrs. Edith Say
age of Skowhegan, Mrs. Mabel Nc
kinnon of Gardiner, Mrs. Hattie Rob,
inson of Medford, Mass and Mrs
Anna Gregory of Berlin, n. II.
The funeral was held yesterday at
, O'Clock from the house Rev. Geo
Merriam officiating assisted by Rev.
H. G. McGlauhin.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Coming Events
ee ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

Covering period of three months.
Dates selected beyond that period are
on file at this Office. and may be con-
suited at any time.
May 7-Woman's Relief Corps.
May Teachers Convention in
Waterville.
May 7-Kennebec Federation of
Woman's Clubs at Waterville.
May 8-Parent-Teacher Association.
May 11-Probate Court.
May Injecting of w. c. T. U.
May 12-Childrens Evening in
Grange.
May 15-16-State Spiritualist Assn.
in Grange Hall.
May 17-Eunice Farnsworth Chap
ter. annual Meeting.)
May 17-lS-Baraea- Philathea Con-
vention.
May 1S-Coburn Aid Society meets.
May 18-Russell Post meets
May 21-Skowhegan Board of Trade
May 2S-Junior Exhibition.
June 4-Senior Ball.
June 6-Baccalaureate sermon.
June Municipal Court in Show
hogan.
June Liberalization exercises.
June 15-Merchants Day.
June 0-Spiritualist meeting at
Lakewood (Mrs. Vanderbilt speaker).
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
FORMER SkOWHEGAN BOY
To Be Head of Physics at Royal Mill.
tary College

Many acquaintance will be intel
ested to read the following clippin
taken from the Montreal Star:
The students ole McGill will
learn with very much regret that
Professor Day, Assistant Profess
sor of Physics, has accepted
position as Head of Physics at the
Royal Military College, Kingston.
He leaves on Monday to take up
his new position.
Professor Day came from Bos-
ton University in 1908 as Demon
strator in Physics and has worked
himself up to the position of AS
sistant Professor. He developed
into an exceptionally good lee
turer and was one of the most
popular professors in the Faculty.
He has charge of the Second
Year Science and Medical stu
dents and lectures to them in
electricity and magnetism. Since
his connection with McGill he
has done much research work and
for several summers was in
charge of the X rays apparatus
at the Royal Victoria Hospital.
His departure from McGill will
be very much felt as he formed
many friendships among the
students.
Prof. Day is a graduate of Skowh'
gan High School, half brother {
Fred Hayden and the nephew of Mis-
Olive Hayden.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Sunday School Convention to be In
PittsfieId

The program for the annual ses-
sion of the Sunday School convention
for Somerset county to be held at the
Free Baptist church, May 20 and q,
has been announced as follows:
Thursday, May 20. afternoon ses-
sion: 80. song service. Rev. J. NJ.
Arters; 245 devotion, Rev. G. o,
Perry; 300. words Of welcome. Rev.
II. M. Ford response II. A. Plummer;
3.l5, address. Rev T. B. HIATT; 3.45
address The Task of the Teacher,
Rev. J. NJ. Arters; business. Evening
session; 30. song service. Rev J. NJ.
Arters; 745. deyotions, Rev. c. O..
Perry; 500, address. The Adult Bible
Glass in the Community Rev. J Hull.
Friday, May q, morning session:
900. song service. Rev. J. NJ Arters
915 devotions, Rev {. O Perry, $50.
Baraca- Philathea Work. Miss Ger
trude Carter. 1000. address Getting
Results. Rev T. H. Wilson; 1000
l1.30, department conferences: Adult.
Rev. J. ]. Hull; Teacher Training
Rev. J. NJ. Arters; Teen Age, W. /
Woodin Elementary Mrs. Lizzie
Marble; Home Department, Rev.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Game Wardens Removed

Governor Curtis and the executive
council on Thursday announced the
removal of five of the chief Game
Wardens of the State, all Republi-
cans. The wardens removed WERE
George w. Ross of Vanceboro, chief
warden for Washington county;
Frank j Durgin of The Forks Plan
tation, chief warden for Somerset
county; F. Gray Neal of Belfast, chief
warden for the counties of Waldo,
Knox, Lincoln and Sagadahoc; Chas.
w. Jones of China, chief warden for
the counties of Kennebec and Andres
coggin and E. L. Cummings of Houl-
ton, chief warden for southern Aroos-
took county comprising all the ter
ritory south of the Bridgewater line.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Sedgcle, Gilman

Among the May Day weddings was
quiet ceremony solemnized at the
home of Mr. and Mrs Jerry Head on
Maple st when Harry W. Sedgeley
and Mrs. Jennie NJ Gilman, both of
Skowhegan were united in marriage
Rev George Merriam of the Bethany
Baptist Church Was the officiating
clergyman The couple have taken
up their residence in the home OF the
groom's father. ALVIN Sedgeley on
Pine st
Both Mr. Sedeeley and his bride
have many friends in this vicinity
Who will wish for them a happy
and prosperous married life The
groom is one OF thu courteous and
genial clerks in the grocery store OF
{ " Day
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Local News
xS~xxsxxxx~xxxxxs~xx~xxxxS

Harry Z. Morrow of Hartland has
Their William E. Morrow in town.
A. Arthur Jewett, who has been
spending some time at his home on
East Front St. left Monday for Au-
burn, where he has a chauffeur's po-
sition.
Mrs D. C. Jewett left Monday morn
ing for Providence, K. |. 10 visit with
her daughter, Mrs David Haig Mrs
Haig's many Skowhegan friends will
be gratifed to learn that she is i'm
proving In health.
Among other documents Recently
filed at the office of the Register of
Deeds is the certificate of the election
of J. w. Manson, clerk of the Brad
ford Heel and Extracting Co., cor
poration having its principal Office in
Pittsfeld
The contract for furnishing the
town of Skowhegan its coal for heat
ing its public buildings has been
awarded to Holt & Hight Bids were
submitted to all the local dealers and
the firm just referred to quoted the
lowest prices.
Col. w R. G. Estes, a prominent
Mason and Senior Past Grand Master
of the Grand Lodge of Maine has been
in Portland this week attending the
Grand Lodge sessions. This is the
51st session which the Colonel has
attended, having missed but three
during all the years since he began
to be present at these important
events. Mrs. Estes left the same day
for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. w.
R. Buchanan in Brockton, Mass.
AT a meeting of the Skowhegan
School Board held Friday night Miss
Dorothy NJ. Elliot was reelected sub
principal of the Skowhegan High
School, a position which she has sat
isfactorily filled for the past year,
although she has been a member of
the faculty for a much longer time.
Miss Blanche M. Emory, for several
years a teacher at the High School
was also reelected as was Miss Effie
Noddin. Mrs. Ethel Scales was re-
elected teacher in the Commercial de-
partment. 1t is understood that
Principal Leighton will remain for
another year, as he will no doubt be
elected at the joint meeting of the
Bloomfield Academy Trustees Com
mittee and the Skowhegan School
Board
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Yaledictorian, Madison High School

MADISON, ME, APRIL 26-Clar-
ence Eldon Walton of Madison High
School has manifestly earned the
highest honor of his class, that of
valedictoran. In many respects Mr.
Walton is a young man of unusual
ability. He entered High School at
the age of twelve and has stood out
conspicuously above his classmates
during his whole course. Mr.. Wal
ton is an all-round scholar, strong not
only in the languages but possessed OF
an alert, logical mind, which puts
him at the front in Mathematics and
the Sciences
In his Junior year, at the age of
fifteen, Mr.. Walton was a member OF
the debating team representing Madi-
son High School, which won the first
prize of seventy-five dollars in the
Colby College Interscholastic Debat-
ing League. This League was COM
posed of eight of the leading prepora-
tory schools In the State of Maine. He
is the veteran member of the debat-
ing team entered in the same league
for the current year.
Mr.. Walton's versatility and self re-
lance; his power of concentration
and capacity for work. if properly di-
rected. insure for him a successful
future.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
BARACA-PHILATHEA CLASS
As Well as Other Organized Bible
Glasses to Meet In SkOwhegan

The Philathea Class of the First
Baptist Church have sent out invita-
tons to the Baraca Philathea and
other organized Bible classes of the
State to send delegates here for May
II to IS. 1t Is impossible.a at the pre-
sent date to estimate the number who
will attend, although there are 275
classes representing all Protestant
denominations in the State who are
qualified to send delegates and will
be invited to do So While the Con-
vention is called by the Skowhegan
First Baptist Phialthea it is undenom-
national in its scope. Families of
all Skowhegan churches will be asked
to aid in entertaining the visiting
delegates, and all adult S. S. workers
in town will be melted to join in the
meetings. The young men and wo
men who are engaged in organized
class work, are among the brightest,
most up-to-date and interesting peo-
pie to be wound in church work, and
it will be a privilege and a pleasure
to meet and entertain them.
1t is expected that the delegates
will arrive on the afternoon train
Monday, May II. A reception and
concert will be arranged for them in
the evening at the First Baptist
Church. The principal speaker will
be Rev. ]. ]. Hull of Lewiston, Adult
Field Secretary of the Maine Organic
ed Bible Glasses. The sessions of
Tuesday will be addressed among 9TH
er speakers, by Mrs. Alice Baker of
Leominster, Mass. Philathea State
Secretary for Massachusetts and John
NJ Nichols of Lynn, Mass, Baraca
Secretary. Further details will be
given in subsequent issue.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
This Year in Skowhegan Grange

The Calendars outlining the liter
airy work in Skowhegan Grange in
dictate that Children's evening will
occur on the night of May II. While on
June 8, Russell Post and Russell Re-
lief Corps will be the guests of the
evening, supper to be served at $50.
During July there will be no meet
ings, the annual field day of the order
being planned for August IS, with Mr..
and Mrs. P C. White. Mr. and Mrs.
r. w French, Mr.. and Mrs c. F.
Beatham, Mr.. and Mrs. F. B. league
and Mr.. and Mrs. T. E. Deane, as the
committee in charge.
The two meetings in September
promise to be of considerable inter
est as at the first meeting the gentle
men will be in charge and at the sec
ond the ladies'. Wesserunsett Grange
is TO be entertained on the evening of
October 6, when the out-of-town
speakers will be C.. o. Purinton, lee
turer of the Maine State Grange and
DR.. George M Twitchell. past State
Grange lecturer. Young Peoples
evening will be observed October 90
when Miss Marian Adams as lectur
er will doubtless arrange an enter
tanning program. At the final meet
ing of the year will occur the annual
business session when officers for
1916 will be elected Other miscel-
laneous programs touching upon help
full farm topics and pleasing literary
and musical features will be given
during the year. In the entire year
there are six evenings scheduled for
the comforting of degrees with mis-
cellaneous programs.
In 1914 there has been very
large increase in membership. while
the memorial page indicates that six
patrons have passed away.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Hlnekley Has n Farmers Union

A corporation has recently been
formed at Hinckley which Is known
as the Hinckiey Farmers Union. the
purpose of the same being to buy, sell
and handle produce. the inspection
Of all 30 sold or consigned and the
selling and eonsigning OF produce as
agent OF the producer. the buying and
selling of real estate. the buying and
owning OF stock In other associations F.
owning and operating Of storage ware
houses or packing houses for produce
or other material: building and main
tanning ereameries or fertilizer mix
Ina plants mixing and selling OF fer
tilixer poisons. farm machinery. -four,
feed. grain. groceries and all such ma
tsrials as can be conveniently or al
yantaseously handled The amount
III capital stock II tta.ooo Amount
II common stock. tie ooo The 81
heeFa Pres aeaFge u NinF
treasurer Harry Kills directors.
G. /. iios dea. Harry Ellis Gv"rgc "
wlax 1. = Clifford " " i1yn'ou
D. y Parker .asorse r ftbhe',s
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1915-05-06
Communication to Editor

The days OF miracles are now and
here In Skowhegan. | was given up
to die, but hearing of the Three
Drugless Healers", Paul Castor. Mrs.
Eldridge. Harry Small. went to them
at their branch Office Vassalboro the
last of May. 1914. and was given a
new lease OF life by them. am now
in such perfect health and happy. ]
want to make every one else 30. /
most cheerfully recommend them to
all my friends. neighbors and the pub
lie In general Consult them at
branch Office Oxford Block. formerly
DR.. Bigelow's office. Skowhegan.
PERCY E. wITHEE.
Skowhegan. r. r. No. /.
Sec professional card.