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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09

were more additions to the member
ship and August 26 Rev Mr.. Weeks
preached his farewell sermon. He is
no longer living, having passed away
during the winter of 1912 and 1913 in
Bangor, where at the time of his
death he was pastor of the Christian
Church.
While the parish was without a
minister. Rev. L. II. Bean of the
Methodist Church and Rev. A. j..
Rackliff of the Congregational Church
preached one or more times for the
Christian people \and ON January 6.
referring again to Clerk Morrill's rec
ords, Rev w. l.. Lothrop preached
for the first time. He came from
New Bedford, Mass, whittier 1t ap-
clusion of his pastoral work in Show
hogan and later assumed the pastor
ate of the Skowhegan Church. A
special feature of this minister's stay
in the community was his ordination,
delegation coming here from Rhode
Island and Massachusetts Confer
ences to perform the ordination cere-
monies. This event occurred on the
evening of 1884, the ordination SER
mon being preached by Rev. Mr.. Mil
Ter of Swansea, Mass. Rev. o. j.
Hancock was present to offer prayer;
the charge to the church was given
by Rev B. p Reed; the charge to the
pastor by Rev. Miller and the right
hand of fellowship by Rev. L. H.
Bean Mr. Lothrop remained with
the church until May 8, 1885, when he
preached his farewell sermon. Reso-
buttons had been, previously adopted
upon his resignation, which it seems
had been largely brought about be-
cause of his health. He retired to
New Bedford, Mass, that having been
his wife's home, and afterwards be-
came a printer, doing business in
Boston
In 1885, Rev C. P. Smith of Wolf
borough, N. H., preached for couple
of Sundays and one Sunday Rev Har-
wood of the Baptist Church supplied
the Christian pulpit. Rev. J. H.
Sowerby of Brushton. N. Y. was final
ly heard Of and following some cor
respondence and after occupying the
pulpit once, he settled here as the
regular minister. Before the year
was ended several candidates had
joined the church Rev. Mr.. Sower-
by remained until September, 1886,
having preached his farewell sermon
on the 5th day of that month. Mr..
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Sowerby was first located in Toronto,
having taken a college course there,
and has been located much of the
time since in Pennsylvania, Illinois
and New York. He is at present en-
gagged in Chatauqua work with head
quarters in New York. He still
breaches occasionally and on visit
to Skowhegan in October. occupied
the pulpit of the Bethany Baptist
Church.
On December 4. 1886. Rev 2. A.
Poste of Castillo New York, attended
conference of the church and ap-
pears to have very shortly thereafter
became its minister. Richard w.
Morrill,, now deacon in the Island
Avenue Congregational Church was
chosen deacon of that denomination
on the second of June, 1887.
There was something of a church
debt hanging over the organization
according to the reference furnished
in the minutes and apparently the
church was beginning to weaken Mr.
Poste remained until the spring of
1883 and after his departure but very
few are noted as having attended the
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-03-09
Real Estate Transfers

The following real estate transfers
have lately been recorded at the Som
erset Register of Deeds office:
Solon-Frank NJ. Vittum to Chester
A. Grant Gland on road from Scion
Village part Mark p Pollard S, con-
sideration 5000; Geo. W. Cunning
ham to May +. Cunningham Gland
and buildings on Pleasant st. in viii
lage).
Arson ct al--Benjamin II. Luce to
Merrill F. Luce Zone half in common
of homestead farm also parcel of
land near Tinkham bridge.
Norridgewock-Leon A. Taylor to
John w. Rowe Gland and buildings
on Westerly side of highway leading
from Norridgewock to Smithfield).
Anson-Mrs. Mabel Mantor to
Joseph Patnoe Homestead on south
side of Union st. in North Arson vii
lage).
Athens-Catherine NJ. Gray to Geo
e. Gray Gland bounded on the north
by road leading westerly from West
Athens to Solon.)
Moscow-Enoch W. Osgood to
Clarence w. Dutton (fifteen acres of
land); Roy NJ Savage to Caroline G.
Savage Qand in Moscow and Con-
cord)
Bingham-Forrest H. Colby ct ais
to Belle p. Williams; Leon L. With
am to Albert F. Donigan Gland be-
ginning at center of Mill Road near
Austin Stream Bridge. together with
water privilege and buildings)
Fairfeld-Mary York to Neil Gre
CORY ct al; Geo. l., Eaton ct ais to
Carroll n. Perkins of Waterville;
Fannie f. Smith to Carroll n. Per-
kins.
Skowhegan-U ina c. Robinson to
Joseph c. Viles ct al irregular piece
OF land near North Cemetery without
buildings) Martha G.. Varney TO
Roger Brooks Gland on Middle
Road. Martin b Heselton to Roger
Brooks (parcel of land beginning at
southeast corner of burlington brick
yard)
Cambridge Ernest Ham to
Claire II, Savage.
Jackman III Zemma ~ Murtha
To Napoleon Rancourt Ohree lots Of
land on east side OF County Road.
New Portland Jacob l.. Thompson
To Ruth Pullen
Madison Eugene II Day To Alvin
/ Hilton dots from John Head
farm)
~ Jlbans- Addison cookson To
James r. Lampher Gland and build
ings beginning at the south town line
on the easterly side of the road lead
ing from Marsh Corner 10 Lyford'a
Corner) James II I.Ampher 10 John
Pratt Uand on eaa,erly side OF high
way leading northerly from Marsh's
cornerl
Pit,snsld William " conk 20
nauiel T. HenesAey
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conference sessions. On the third
day of July, 1890 the following para
graph was recorded in the clerk g
book:
"On accoun. of our small num-
Der and the little interest taken,
voted to hold no more meetings
for the present, but to adjourn
without date and to notify the As
SCISSOR of the Corporation that the
church gave up control"
Sad indeed were these words and
the minutes following are mainly re-
quests for letters to join other
churches, the last made in the book,
being the granting of a letter of dis
to Flora D. Elliot at her re-
OupSt
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The DrugleSs Healers

Paul Castor. Pres AMI Nic~-Pres.
h. VI. Eidridge. See. and Treas
Beginning Tuesday. October 20. will he N
their branch office, Oxford Block. Skowhe
gan. formerly DIR. =. s. Bigelows office
then every other Tuesday. Harding House. Mad
ison Wednesday n. then every other Wednesday
Norridgcwock Hotel. Norridsewoek. every
Thursday and Friday. Telephone connections
All chronic diseases treated All sciences used
In treatment Druxiess Heaters. tf3i
Mrs. u. N. ELDRiDGE See'y and Treas.
Home Office. II brown ST. Portland Me
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ATTEMPTED TO REVIVE

After a period of inactivity attempt
was made to resurrect the church and
society and Rev. Thomas G.. Moses
Coming here ii is thought from
Franklin, N H became the minister
of the Christian people. Mr.. Moses
appeared to be an earnest worker in
the cause and attempted to interest
the young people of the denomination,
as on February 10, 1894. a meeting
was held to discuss the idea of form
ing a Christian Endeayor. Such an
organization was established, with r.
F.. Homsted, now superintendent of
the Bethany Baptist Sunday School
as the president. He was succeeded
by Mrs. Vesta Thing. but the society
was not a long lived one, existing
something over a twelve month. Mr..
Moses remained for a few years, his
death occurring in Newport in com
parative recent times.
Afterwards Rev II. G. Hardway
preached at the Christian Church
coming from some of the western
states, section to which he returned
after short stay in Skowhegan. 1t
is not known what became of this
young minister of the Gospel. who
was unable to solve the problem of
reviving the church. After his de-
parture Rev. o. J. Hancock, the be-
loved pastor of the earlier and more
prosperous days, returned to Skowhe-
gan. hoping to enliyen the church and
bring it once more to its old-time &C
tivity. In this he was not successful
however, and after a few weeks de-
parted not a little disheartened, in
the change time had wrought in the
once influential High Street Church.
Following Mr.. Hancocks going, no
more regular preaching services were
held. Mrs. Albert Whorff was the
last clerk of the Society and the prop
erty was finally disposed Of the late
f. p. Page buying the same for the
purpose of charging the grounds
about his residence. The building it
self was sold to the late R. w. Brown
and Henry Ward in June, 1899, and
was demolished, the church furnish
ings being donated to the Albion
Christian Church. The inside finish
of the old temple was used in COM
pleting the interior of the tenement
over Nash & Viles store on Court St.
while the bricks were used in build
ing portion of the block on Water
St, probably the Pooler Grocery
Store, now owned by Clyde H. Smith
The old tablet once conspicuous over
the edifice is still in existence being
owned by Hiram Thing, while his wife
has in her possession the Bible which
formerly lay upon the altar and por-
tons of the pew arms These few
articles are now all that are left ex-
cept memories of building once the
common meeting place for Christian
people in their worship to God.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08
EAGI.ETS.

Harry w. Cooper has built up
reputation for fair dealing that boosts
the sale Of the Batavia tires outside
OF their own good qualities.
>SA
Judge jacob II. Hopkins is being
talked of for President Of the Illinois
Athletic Club, and also for the Supe-
rior Court.
Frank Hembes OF Haisted street and
Webster avenue, is a popular north
slider who is often mentioned for pub.
lie Office.
PHI. Heffron, president Of the Richie
lieu Wine Company. has the finest and
hes, appointed home In wilmette.
J. A. Long has made a good record
as Chief Clerk OF the Board OF A.
SCISSORS.
Harry C. NOR IS making the Nor.
rison Hotel Mecca for public men.
He is certainly running 1t In a high.
grade manner that pleases everybody.
~
II Chicago votes dry" next spring
what Is going to pay the 100000
now derived from saloon licenses and
invested In a police force?
William Legner is always loyal to
his friends and has always fulfilled
every trust imposed on him with credit
and honor.
J. c. Paul IL one Of the most popu.
lar Democrats in Chicago.
Judge John X. Prindiville 10 MAKING
q splendid record on the MunicipA
Court bench. He 10 an able. broad.
minded and just Judge.
judge John J. Rooney grows IN
popularity every day.
~
W. L. Bodine, the efYlcient chief OF
the bureau Of compulsory education.
has made q nation wide name for his
department.
Frank J. Hogan has made great
record a. attorney for the Fire Do
partment. He 10 always looking after
the interest Of the people.
~0A
Judge James c. Dooley. the able
lawyer. would make . good Judge OF
the municipal court.
With President Wilson heading the
ticket, the Democrats believe that
they have a good chance to carry the
state again.
sidney Adler, the we'll known law.
yer, is in the front rank OF boomers
Of his native city-Chicago.
Trustee James NJ. DALEY Of the San.
itary District always looks after the
interests Of the people.
o>
Edward Uihlein Of the great Schli1
Brewing Company Is one OF the up
builders OF Chicago.
~
Thomas F. Keeiey Is In the front
rank Of every movement for the bet
torment OF Chicago and the brighten.
inU NJ ita future
~6
John s. Cooper. the veteran horse
dealer, is honored at the Stock Yards
and everywhere else for his upright
career.
We'll Done. Wilson and Dunno" 10
the Democratic battlecry.
William Duff Haynie is popular with
railroad men, lawyers and the gen
eral public.
Get ready to make the drys dry w
By beating them at the polls.
Judge John P. McGoorty continues
to gain the appreciation Of everybody
for his work in the Circuit court.
Colonel Frank o. Lowden II loom
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

them, in time of peace, It was pointed
out by the department Of justice the
other day. In time Of war martial
law prevails as to the treatment Of
foreigners or agents Of foreign gov.
ernments engaging in such occura-
lions.
Any person in the government
service giving out information regard.
ing the interior Of Notifications may
be punished by law and any private
citizen who makes drawings or pic.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

Society has taken photographs Of
them.
John T. Murray, the well known and
popular lawyer. would make Q good
Judge.
Judge Scully made . fine record on
the Municipal Court bench. He 10
making even a better one as County
Judge.
John 2. voselsans e the dean Of
Chicago restaurant men.
Jacob F. Rehm Is the leader Of the
State Board Of Agriculture.
Judge Harry Z. Dolan has made Q
grand record as Municipal Judge.
Henry L. Hertz was one Of the best
state treasurers that Illinois ever had.
~S
Alderman Henry p. Bergen has
made good City Council record that
will always stand by him.
Alderman Otto Kerner Of the
Twelfth ward stands high In his pro.
fession as lawyer. He Is chairman
of the Council Judiciary Committee.
The "drys" are evidently not tag
payers or they would not be so will.
Ing to assume 100000 Of taxes for
the police. now paid by saloon licen.
SEES.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

Miners union, Democratic candidate
for alderman Of the 10th ward at meet.
ing in Savoy hall, Halsted and Taylor
streets.
Sustain the Legislative Voters
League. Il does good work for the
people.
Francis W. walker. the eminent
lawyer. 10 q Chicago product. He has
lived in this city all Of his life.
~
Judge Charles A. Mcdonald 10 max.
Ing . splendid record on the Superior
Court bench. He 10 . conscientious
and fair.minded Judge.
Alderman Henry L. Flick 10 always
at the front In every movement for
the betterment Of conditions on the
southwest side.
Charles B. PavIIcex has record a.
q lawyer and q public official that 10
above reproach.
Judge John r. CaverIy 10 daily
adding to his popularity In Chicago
by his splendid record on the Mu.
nicipal Court bench.
Thomas J. sauerman Of Ohio and
Clark streets and proprietor Of the
oldest saloon and restaurant In Chi.
cago has the finest bar fixtures In
America. They were made over fifty
years ago. and the carving was all
done by hand. The German Historical
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

any blue book OF the genus homo, and
not even the state departments diplo-
matte list 10 censored by the chief
justice Of the United States Supreme
court. not to mention vice president,
members Of the senate, and private
citizens Of national note.
When that grave scientific body,
the Smithsonian regents. with Chief
Justice White as their chancellor, as.
sembled in Washington they received
the annual report Of the National Zoo.
logical park. That report contains
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08


Interesting
attached acquisition Of piece Of
The collection begun with parts services
presidents placed cabne
which designed
Theodore Roosevelt
china during Lincoln
descendants
presidents fills cabinets
proaches completion.
shelf filled with pieces from the state dinner set which M
which still 10 beautiful
hundred these
breakfast With
coffee and their saucers tor the collection.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08


Carranas tide constuonst
among
the Hope diamond
General Mamon his chief Of STAFF and found the latter
after
chapter in the romantic history Of the empire Of Mexico
the 1914 New
the Herbert
Herbert abilities skipper
his friends the But his
the
Wright
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

emized
and each animal therein mentioned by and the state Of
health Of
The birth
families
printed
stamped with high that the Smithsonian
though less exclusive Of the a
the Miss Likewise
arrived with Miss Barred OWL beauty the
L
the older
Several deaths the midwner ae
both died necrotic
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

Unable value historically, is OF greater
age than any other piece in the whole
collection. It is dinner plate of the
well-known and famous set usually re.
ferred to as the Cincinnati china.
Miss Lee came into possession OF
II through her maternal grandfather,
George Washington Parke Cnstis.
whose grandmother, Martha Washing.
ton, willed 1t to him. The presenta'
ton of this historic piece was made to
Miss Margaret Wilson for the cOllec.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08
White House Collection Of China Is Notable

one
dental china recently
daughter Robert Lee This that
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08
No Law Forbids Spies to Sketch Our Defenses

AsHNGToNThe which prohibits spie
making Of
and Of land surrounding
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

OpdIb HdVe UeeH WOT6 OF Iebb IN tu0
limelight Of dynasties, emperors and
nations.
Today there walks about the
streets Of Washington man who can
reach into his left.hand vest pocket. II
he will. and show you the dazzling.
opalescent gem, famous in Mexican
history as the Macmillan opal" The
man is Herbert J. Browne. whose hob.
bies include sailing boats. the single
tax, and collecting opals.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08


cerned information
under present laws
hangers existing
has been suggested that this winter make provision
and this idea Incorporated national defense legislation
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08
Annual Animal Social Register Of Washington


nifty bipedal
quaupe elite The list exclusive that contained
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-01-08

Z Antony.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-02-11
Uncle Sam Advises Farmers On Hog Raising.

In the February issue of the
Weekly News Letter issued by the u.
S. Department of Agriculture, appears
the following "Hints on Hog Rails
ing:
The low prices received for hogs
during the past year have been dis
couraging to some of the hog raisers
of the country. The hog should be a
paying animal. He requires less
labor, less equipment, less capital.
makes greater gains on 100 pounds of
concentrates, reproduces himself fast
er and in greater numbers, and re-
turns the money faster than any other
farm snimal. The fact remains, how
ever, that prices paid for hogs are
low and discouraging. In spite of
these prices the animal that possesses
the above advantages can still lift
mortgages for his owner if the latter
will study and apply some of the fun.
damental principles underlaying the
business.
To begin with, the best can be
made of poor market by having the
hogs ready at the time when they are
most wanted by that market. This
normally occurs during the spring and
again during early fall The Sep
tember and October market is usually
the highest. How can the farmer
take advantage Of these facts to the
greatest degree?
In the first place, the hog wanted
by the market usually runs between
It's and 225 pounds. Fortunately this
is the most economical weight at
which to dispose of the hog. UP to
this point his gains are made very
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-02-11
Southern Girls Study Farm Canning Problems

make a palatable or marketable pro-
duct when processed. The principal
object of the club is to teach the girls
how to keep surplus fruits and vege-
tables from going to waste, and by
canning, to make them q valuable ad-
dition to the food supply Of the farm
home. especially during the winter.
Many ambitious girls. however. not
only put up enough canned goods and
jars Of fruit for home consumption,
but make q tidy monetary profit be-
sides. While the figures Of profits
for 1915 are not yet compiled. it is
known that in 1914, 1888 canning
club girls who rendered full reports
Of their work put up l,Sl8, ,O24 cans,
jars, and other containers Of fruits
and vegetables, which were worth,
according to conservative estimates.
$284, $50, of which nearly $500. 900
could be credited to profit. It is es-
timated that the average profit per
member was $23. These figures.
of course. do not include the products
of many thousands of other children
who failed to send in accurate re-
ports but who, it is known, raised
and canned thousands Of dollars
worth Of products from their own
gardens and from their fathers truck
patches and orchards.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-02-11
Everybody May Be Happy---Only Five Rules

DR.. Charles Barker of Washington,
d. c., famous the United States over
as a lecturer on the science and art of
living. afiirms that happiness for any
man lies within five simple rules,
which, IL consistently carried out. are
infalIible. They are in substance:
First-One should form the habit of
looking on the bright side Of each and
every experience which comes to him.
Men too often worry and fret about
their affairs until their minds and
Wills are weakened to the extent that
they cannot meet squarely their real
problems when they come. Worry is
n great sin as drunkenness or pro-
family. One should remember that
every Joy or sorrow that comes has its
purpose, and the will and faith Of
man should be such that his mind may
be a prism to refract the rays from
every source and send them forth in
rainbow colors.
Secbnd-One should learn to cheer
fully accept his present position in
life, whatever it may be. No person
can be happy in wishing they were
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-02-11
Road Must Go Up Orofino Greek.

Men who have personally inspected
every acre of territory over which the
proposed railroad from Elk River to
Weippe can be constructed, hoot at
the idea. Elmer Desvoigne, who is
we'll acquainted with the country,
says it is not practical because the
cost of construction would be enor-
nous. 1.-THE feasible route,' says
Mr.. Desvoigne, ''is up Orofino creek
from Orofino." Other we'll informed
men confirm this view, pointing out
that the Orofino creek route is the on
ly way to tap the vast territory
known as Weippe Prairie.
That railroad will be constructed
in the very near future there is every
reason to believe. There seems to
be well-founded ground to believe the
N. P. company has already given the
Scofeld interests at Weippe assurance
of a railroad. This is based on the
fact that the idea of flume down
Fords' creek was suddenly abandoned.
Yet the company has since increased
its capital from $50, 600 to $3.50, 600,
and has been contracting for logs
from the farmers.
But the most hopeful fact Of all is
the knowledge that the Scofeld COM
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1916-02-11
Republican County Officials Are Very Rude

The Clearwater county authorities
are being condemned by the Elk River
Sentinel and the Orofino Tribune be-
cause the county officials have landed
another bunch of bootleggers. These
papers are indignant because the pres
ent county officials resorted to meth
DDS calculated to deliver the goods if
there were those who were violating
the law. The Sentinel and the Tribune
want the sheriff and the county attor-
ney to publish, week or so in ad-
vance, their intention to search be-
cause of evidence that the law is
being violated. Before making a
move the officers should phone ahead,
making dead sure the bootleggers
would have ample time to get their
booze out of sight when the raids were
made. This is the kind of law en-
forcement these papers have always
wanted; it was the kind of law en-
forcement Clearwater county had up
to the time Sheriff Sullivan and
County Attorney Smith took Office,
January IL, 1915.
1t was the kind of law enforcement
that permitted houses of i'll fame to
flourish openly, when county officers,
sworn to enforce the law, winked at
its violation. With thousands of
gallons of booze being shipped into
Elk River not one man was ever con-
victed, and few efforts, so far as the
, record shows, was ever made to in
terfere. Did the Orofino Tibune or
the Elk River Sentinel ever utter a
word condeming such an official farce ?