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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER ?, 1915
Night Time for Repose

Nature seems to have planned for
man to do his sleeping at night 1t
is not impossible to sleep in the day
time but the general impression IS
that no sleep is so restful as that
during the darker hours. In the
good old days we may well believe
there was nothing much to do after
sunset but go to bed. Artificial light
was far short of its present perfec-
ton and people planned most of their
work and recreations for the day.
There seems to have been a recent
tendency toward later hours. Thirty
years ago, 7.45 was the usual hour
for dance, unless it took on the
dignity of a grand ball, when eight
was sometimes set. Now no dancing
party. even of the simplest sort com
mences before eight thirty and nine
O'Clock is not unusual. Entertain
ments at the Opera House have gone
through something the same schedule
The curtain almost never goes up fol
the first act before half past eight
In years gone by eight o'clock was
considered late.
Electric lighting is responsible IL
part for this tendency. We are in,
dependent of the sun and can work
or play all night If we wish to. The
eight thirty and later program, how
ever, is not altogether desirable. II
goes without saying that from 30
minutes to an hour or more have
been stolen from the time that ought
to be devoted to sleep. Can't we aim
to restore the old-time conditions in
this matter, at least to the extent OF
having the Opera House entertain
ments commence at eight o'clock.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
Meeting of SkOwhegan Grange

Skowhegan Grange held largely
attended and interesting meeting
Wednesday evening, Oct %. An
impromptu program was carried out
under the direction of Past Lecturer
Mrs. Ella H. Crowell, as the most of
those who took a part did not know
that they were to be assigned until
called upon to assist in the exercises.
After the opening ceremonies the
program was taken up and timely re-
marks offered by Mrs. Crowell fol-
lowed with pleasing story by j. w.
Fogler. then S. F. Emerson and H. A.
Dinsmore outlined some of the Incl
dents connected with their recent au-
tomobile trip to the White Mountains
in New Hampshire. Alonzo Smith
was called upon and gave a highly
appreciated talk on several different
subjects and f. p Pennell spoke on
the return of the soldiers from the
Mexican border J. W. Fogler call
ed attention to the permanency of our
government Mrs. Vesta A. Withee
spoke briefly of her recent visit in
Massachusetts while Mrs. Emma II.
Dunton enlivened the Grange with
solos and Mrs. Nellie Leavitt Hill
presented a monologue and a recita-
ton. \. l.. Campbell of Turner
Grange responded to his name with
fraternal remarks, closing the pro-
gram. Upwards OF two hundred
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
Names Corn Pack Smaller Than
Usual

Names corn pack this year will be
the smallest for number of years.
but the quality of the crop is the best
known in more than dozen seasons.
Where in the past an acre of land
has usually yielded from five to six
tons of corn. this year it is from four
to FIVE At this figure, however, the
farmers make a very good thing. The
factories pay them, on an average,
Sl4 per ton for the corn. This IS
gross; that is for cobs and husks.
They then give them back the husks
and cobs which constitute one Of the
best feeds for cattle there is, so that,
in addition to the $14 per ton, the
farmers net a considerable saving in
their feed bill
This year Maine canneries have
made a new departure in the pack
ing of corn They are putting it up
on the ear. so that when one buys
can of corn il will be just the same
as in summer. except that it comes
out of can Three sizes of cans are
used. One holds five to six ears an
other seven to eight. and the third
from 10 to IA. The number is regu-
lated by the size of the ears.
All corn is husked by machinery,
and after being placed in the cans Is
sealed by machinery. no solder being
used. The cans are then placed In
huge iron kettles, where the corn IL
cooked by steam for an hour at hYe
pounds pressure.
One Maine concern has a contract
to furnish a well-known railroad res
taurant firm with 10000 cases OF IN
dividual cans of corn on the COB;
that is. single ear to can. THIS
means 100000 individual cans.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

Arthur Howe, a prosperous farmer
residing on the Ridge Road, Fairfield,
met with a severe loss during the
past week when three of his horss
were taken sick and died. Medical
services were of no avail and the
cause of the sickness and death of
the horses was unknown by the doc
tors. Two big work horses and a
light driving horse made up the big
loss borne by Mr.. Howe.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
Noted Breeding Animal Gone

Word comes to us that Pioneer, the
handsome black Percheron Stallion
so familiar to many Somerset County
horse-lovers, departed this life Oc-
tober the 18th at the Eaton Farm IN
Cornville Pioneer was among the
first registered animals of the horse
kind kept for breeding in this coun-
ty. There is no question but what
the quality of draft stock has been
and will continue to be much impro-
we'd thru his progeny.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
Business Announcement

Owing to the death Of Edwin w
Marble, the monumental business
formerly conducted by him, will be
continued under the name EDWIN
w. MARBLE ESTATE with his son
Gerald C. Marble as Manager
The new manager has been closely
associated with the business for some
time and the same expert workmen
will remain with the new organiza-
ton, thus assuring a continued pro
duction of the high grade memorials
that have characterized this estab-
lishment for nearly three-quarters OF
century.
There is. at the present time. 9
large assortment of imported and
American stones at the Skowhegan
Monumental Works TO which daily
additions are being made.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

A pig with hoofs like colt, instead
of the usual split formation, was the
curiosity found one day this week by
Carl Anderson of Nye's Corner Fair
field, when dressing the pig for mar
ket. The same formation was pre-
sent ON all four feet but the color
differed, some being nearly white and
the rest nearly black. The pig gave
no reason for this freak formation.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

Please give the address to which
we are mailing your paper when writ
ing us about subscription. Especial
ly in asking for change, tell where
1t is or has been going as well as the
new address to which you wish it
sent
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

Harry Kicker OF Mainstream went
hunting recently and after securing
several partridges and a fox started
for home about dark from the noun
tain road. when he saw a large ami
NAL under an apple tree. After sat
isfying himself that it was not man
or someone's cattle he opened fire
and was surprised to find that he had
shot a big black bear. He brought
1t out to his home in the morning and
had plenty of company all day to help
him look at it, over 100 people being
there through the day
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

Troubled with dandruff? 1t may
be light and fluffy and not appear
dangerous at the present time but II
neglected 1t will become matted-that
will mean loss of hair-Nyaps Hirsu-
tone will prevent it.--G. R. Fogg
Druggist.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

Andrew Johnson Of Cornville
found one of his cows with a broken
leg recently; no doubt. done by a
bullet from a rifle in the hands of
some careless hunter.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

Nyals Hursutone-for the hair and
scalp-cleanses Vie scalp of dandruff.
stimulates the growth of the hair and
preserves its natural beauty. Dan
druff is unhealthy-get rid of it.-G.
r. Fogg Druggist
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02

members enjoyed an oyster supper
in the dining hall.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
Weddings at st. Mnry's Church

The marriage of Archie Giles, a
young Norridgewock farmer and Miss
Annie Sylvan of this town was SOL
emnized Tuesday morning at 8
O'Clock from st. Mary's Church
Catholic, Rev. j. l.. A. Renaud Of
ficiating. The witnesses were a
number of relatives and attendant
upon the couple were Adolph Sylvan
as groomsman and Miss Marie He
bert as bridesmaid. Mrs Thomas
Thibodeau, the regular church organ
list played the wedding march. Con-
CALCULATIONS.
At an early ceremony Tuesday
Miss Albiona Gallant became the
bride of Arthur Boulette, a textile
employee of this town. The vows
were taken at ST. Mary's Church.
Rev. j. L. A. Renaud officiating The
wedding was simple in detail and the
witnesses were relatives. Mrs.
Thos. Thibodeau presided at the or
gan playing the wedding march.
Tuesday the happy couple left for a
wedding trip, Livermore Falls, Lew
iston, Camden and Winthrop, being
among the points to be touched upon
during their trip. They will later
establish their home at Henry Val
lier's on North Avenue. The groom
is the son of M. Boulette and the
bride is the daughter OF Wilfred Gal
liant.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-11-02
roR sAEE-onE PINE sERxsH1n

Boar, a few yearling Sows open, also
some fine year old sows due to farrow
in September and October Place your
Geo. II. futile. r. r. No. l, Norridge-
wock. tf35
Every good citizen Oman or woman)
should belong to the Board of Trade.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
Paid Mortgage for Church

Rev. Charles L. Candee, pastor
Of Westminster Presbyterian
Church. Wilmington surprised
the congregation, at its annual
meeting on Wednesday night oy
announcing tn at the $4,000
mortgage on the church had been
paid, $4,000 subscribed TO meet
floating Indebtedness and sl6O
pledged for g reserve fund. Pay
ment OF the mortgage had been
provided for, the pastor explain
ed. under the will of q member
OF the Church whose name John
Biggs OF the board Of trustees
stated in q historical review OF
the member who had lifted the
mortgage. At the close OF his
remarks the mortgage was burn
ed. the congregation singing the
Doxolog.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
REAL EXTENSION WORK

\ few years ago conSlderab BILE
criticism was heard relative to
the type Of plays presented by
the pupils OF our high school.
The plays were cleverly given,
and enthusiastically received. In
substance, however, they smack
ed Of the cheap show, rather than
the standard that should be set by
g high school The cast in their
rehearSalS. came in contact with
no material Of educational value.
To many Of Us an opportunity
wasted. and misdirected energy.
Il seemed 70 be.
But times have happily chang
ed. Instead OF the meaningless
plays. the pupils have substituted
something worth while. Last year
the presentation Of George Eliot :
''Silas Mariner" set the pupils to
studying the habits and customs
OF old England. It led many 70
read the book. with an apprecia-
ton never before experienced. It
was elevating, as everything rep
reSentative OF our high school
should be.
The play this year. selected
parts from a dsumm =
Nights Dream" has again ac-
complished two-fold purpose.
While the old type Of play could
not possibly benefit any other
than these actually taking part in
it, the production TO be staged
next Tuesday has set scores of
girls and their mothers to q study
OF the old Grecian costumes, and
the customs Of the classic land
and kened an interest
throughout the community. This
is real education.
Congratulations TO the high
school. and Miss Rich who has as,
sisted in raising the standard OF
local dramatics.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
LET US BE COURTEOUS

In honor Of Skakspere- II re-
cognition Of the hours Of prepar-
ation snd the energy expended
for cur benefit by members Of the
various committees, IS a conpli-
meEt 70 the guests st our cele-
baariol. WHY not close the stores
and places Of business from three
70 five. during the hours Of the
Pageant, on Friday. April 18th?
The celebration IS one OF State
wide interest and comment. Visi-
tors will be here. They will be
our guests. This being 8 Com
nuniry affair, it occurs TO Us that
such courtesy would be appre-
ciated. We look forward 70 the
event as the initial OF an Annual
Festival held at Newark As such
let Us express in every way pos
sible, our approval and apprecia-
ton.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
LESSONS FROM A PUBLIC LIFE

\ Public Man. but not in poll
tics. . Useful Citizen whose inter
est leaned toward Education, an
Agriculturist. who practiced mis-
theories on the farm, these 70 US
are the characteristics that stand
out prominently in the life Of
George Kerr. His interest, his
worth and work as Trustee OF the
WorkhouSe. will never be reckon
ed before the public. Sympathetic
care OF inmates. and business
methods Of administration had
his detailed attention. Any sug-
geStion fostering these. had ready
audience.
In education. he was 8 progress
sive. eager for anything that
would benefit the future citizen,
g man that age never made old
fashioned or ultra-conservaive.
As Trustee Of the Academy. as
member Of the Agricultural Com
mitcee at College. he rendered 3
service, progressive and prac-
teal.
As farmer. ne was 8 leader.
The farm was study 10 him. He
was 8 scientific farmer who made
il pay. He tried new things. He
was an experimental. 1t was Mr..
Kerr who first grew scarlet
clover seed in the State. The ser
vice in this leadership cannot De
rcko1ed. When in his prime OF
active farming. the Kerr farm
was rated leader.
In our acquaintance, these were
the things that struck Us. Age
never blinded him to the bless
ings OF today. He loved the old
days but not so much as the new
days. Anything to make better
the morrow had his support. Nor
was he afraid to try. Yet in
every move, he demanded the
practical. Refors must be more
than theory. or fail. Ideals must
pay their way. Such he was to
us-an interesting and useful
life and character. 4 public man,
who honored the title.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
Smallpox Creates Alarm

Nine cases Of smallpox were
discovered in Wilmington, all
colored patients from Thursday
10 Saturday and all were sent 10
the emergency hospital at Farm
hurst. \ colored hand. John
Hicks. living in q tenant house in
Edgar Clarks farm near Middle
town. was also found affected
with the disease on Thursday and
was taken 70 Farrhurst. The
four vaccine and other physi-
clans in Wilmington are busy
among residents OF the section
where the cases discovered de-
veloped and the Board OF Health
IS taking all practicable precau-
tions against the spread OF the
plague.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
Legal Notice

Notice i hereby given tkst Letters
Tesranentary upon the Estate OF Jos
eph jacobs. late OF White Clay Creek
Hundred deceased. we're duly granted
unto Samuel u. Donnell. or tie Sixth
day OF April. 4 D. 1915, and all per
Estate Of Joseph jacobs. Deceased
sons INHIBITED 20 the said deceased are
requested TO make payment 10 the EI-
sutor without delay. and all persons
having demands against the deceased are
required 70 exhibit and present the same
duly probatei 70 the said Executor on
or before the Sixth DAY OF April. 4. D.
1917. or abide BY the law in this behalf
CHARLES B. EVANS.
45t0~Hs g-t7t-L1Bc
Wilmington. Delaware
SAMUEL v. DONNELL.
E-scEt0r
Newark. Delaware
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
BUY IT IN WILL
MiNGTON IF
Your Home Merchants Can,
not for any Reason Fur
nish Ii

\ number Of Wilmingtcn's lead
ing merchants use space in to
days edition OF this newspaper
to make g broad appeal for the
trade OF this territory. The ask
that one support their home nler-
chants whenever possible but
when for any reason you cannot
buy what you want al home then
buy II in Wilmington"
Mos everyone will agree that
this IS perfectly reasonable ap-
peal. The home merchants al
ways come first in every COM
munity. fact which the Whining
ton merchants readily recognize
and appreciate. but what they ask
is that when the people Of this
community are for any reason
obliged TO shop away from home
that they shop in Wilmington.
Wilmington has made wonder-
full progress the past few years.
and its retail stores have easily
kept pace with the progress Of
the city. There are 2 grea. many
excellent reasons why Wilmington
merchants should have the trade
Of the people OF this community
instead OF il going further, and
Wilmington merchants are taking
: big step forward when they
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
REPUBLICANS In NEW CASTLE
COUNTY

II enthusiasm counts for any
thing. the meeting Of the New
Castle County Republicans on
Saturday last is the beginning OF
an exciting campaign leading to
Republican victory. With every
district represented. the choice
for County Chairman was Dr.. l.
H. Ball. Nor was the choice half
heartfelt was unanimous. This
action. considered in the light Of
the recent convention is worthy
OF note. 1t explains very decid-
eddy the action OF the rural dele
gates They resented the fight
against Governor Miller and ex-
pressed themselves in the only
way possible. The Saturday meet
ing showed conclusively that the
fight was not against Senator du
Pont or DR.. Ball.
With mis- election must come an
appreciation Of the confidence 50
generously expressed. With Il
comes, TOO. 2 responsibility Of no
mean proportions-that is, 10 so
direct, 70 administer party affairs
and cooperate with local leaders
as 70 nominate candidates, that
will insure victory az the polls
To this end he has the good
wishes and energies Of the Re
publican voters Of New Castle
County.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
Valuable Farm For
Sale.

The Herman Cook farm,
formerly the Wollaston farm
in Mill Creek Hundred near
White Clay Creek Church.
containing l23 acres. Large
frame dwelling. tenant house
and large bank barn. all in
good condition. Close to
school. church and stone road.
This is a choice farm and YOU
will do well to look it over
quick. as | intend to sell it
soon. Only 10 minutes from
Wilmington. Address
E. H. BECK,
Middleto~n, Del.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19

Management by Mr.. Harlow Curtis,
Council will officially call 3 Town
Meeting. It IS hoped the citizens
will respond with the same spirit
that has prompted Council. There
is much TO be done and with CO.
operation much can be accom-
plished. The Town Meeting idea
makes it easily possible for
everyone TO participate.
With this start, good hearted
cooperation is all that is needed.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19

eight dollars is the estimated cost
of education, each normal chllo
in Philadelphia; the repetition
of such education, required by
those whose retarded mentality
keeps them constantly behind the
more favored, serves as an Illus
tration Of the added cost OF try
ing to educate defective and nor
nal children together.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
Matching
Done

Let Us hatch your hen eggs in
our mammoth incubator, and get
your chicks out early.
Prices moderate and satisfac-
ton guaranteed. White Leghorn
day-old chicks, SO per hundred.
Delaware Duckeries,
Newark. Del
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
STATE OF DELAWARE
Office Of Secretary Of State
Certificate of Dissolution

To Al to Whom These PrssSn'S My
Come. Greeting:
Whereas. Il appears TO my satl:tae-
-fon bv duly authenticated record OF me
r-oaee,firgs for the voluntary dlssolnIloh
heat bv the consent Of all the stoek-
holders deposited IN nv Office, Inc van
e.7i7m Sales Company Of America,
CORPORATION Of this State whose Pflnel'
nal office Is situated at Ford Building
IN the eitv Of Wilmington, County OF
New Castle. State Of Delaware, CorPor-
s-ion Guarantee * Trust Company beng
agent therein. and in charge thereof,
uT.ou whom process may be served, mas
complied With the requirements OF an
At provi,ling q General Corporation
Law amended and approved March =,
:. D. 1901. amended and approved
March =. A D. 1903, amended and ap-
proved March %, 4. D. 1908, amended
and approved March p, 4 D. 1907,
aner5ei and approved April 5, 4 d.
1909. amended and approved March 81,
1911. amended and approved March,
1913. preliminary 70 the issuing Of this
CERTIFICATE OF Dissolution
Now. therefore, I, Thomas ". Miller,
Secretary Of State Of the State Of Della
zare. DO hereby certify that the said
corporation did on the 18th day Of june
: D. 1914. file in the Office a duly e.
eeutei and attested consent, in writing,
70 the dissolution Of said corporation
executed By al the stockholders thereof,
which said consent and the records OF
the proceedings aforesaid, are now On
fle il ny said office as provided b. law.
In Testimony Whereof, I have here
unto set nv hand and official
seal. az Dover, this 18th day
Seal Of June in the year Of our
Lord one thousand nine hun.
bred and fourteen.
THOMAS ". MILLER.
Secretary Of State.
Newark post. (Newark, Del.) 1910-1969, 1916-04-19
NOW FOR THE WORK

II is very gratifying 70 learn
that Mayor Hossinger and Coun-
ell have accepted the suggestion
Of Mr.. Vallandigham for 8 Town
Beautiful Compaign. With ar