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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-21


lery, and, if we are to take Napo-
Icons word, they are sure to win, for
God is on the side of the army with
the best artillery"-or something to
that effect. The Republicans have
also left much unsaid
The Independent voter, after read
ing all that has been said on both
sides, can find no reason or excuse
for voting for either Of them. Each
side has convinced him that the 9TH
er side is all wrong. They have Civ
en- him facts by the column full They
have used all the logic and rhetoric
at their command. Not in Vain-fOr
they have convinced him that neither
party is deserving of his vote. Now
what is he to do? How is he going
to vote?
That depends upon intelligence
and discrimination Of the voter. It
depends upon his Convictions on
other matters, upon whether or not
his is what may be called an impair
tiaI and analytical mind. Not being
well Versed in psychology and the
workings of the human mind, the
writer will have to pass that on to
the more experienced readers.
However, if the mind of the "inde-
pendent voter has not yet reached
it's full development, if he is not in
formed about the principles and the
men of the only other party worth |
considering; if he has never voted
any but the two party tickets and is |
fearful of throwing away" his vote;
if they are paying well for votes this |
year; OF if the boss expects him to do |
the right thing; then let him
choose the lesser Of the two evils and |
cast his vote for Wilson.
AS for the real intelligent voter.
who after a critical scrutiny of the
political parties and their principles
decides to vote, the writer ventures
to predict and risks his reputation as
a prophet that he will vote for Ben
son bet on Hughes and thank Cod
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-10-21

Miss Draper, richest girl in Massa-
chusetts, and Prince Andrea Bon
compaigni, of famous Italian fam
lily, are to wed. Cardinal Gibbons
will perform the ceremony. The
privilege Of holding the nuptiaI mass
in private house was bestowed as
a favor by the pope.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
OLD NEWS ITEMS

June 8, 1SS7-George Fairgrieve
has little menagerie of his own. If
the little foxes spoil the vines"
George will get his tobacco stock
chewed up by the five young Rey-
nards.-Five carloads of California
wool in bales, were received at the
wooden mill last week. Two extra
looms were put in operation. We
understand that business in this line
is looking more encouraging than
for some months.-Dr Henry keavitt
has one of the finest gardens seen for
long time.-L. L. Morrison, Esq,
of this village is carrying on quite
extensive farming operations at East
Madison.-At least ten thousand dol
lars will be laid out on churches in
our village this summer. The Uni
versalists will put at least six thou
sand dollars into a house, the Bap-
fist repair their edifice and build a
vestry at cost of $4,000. and the
Congregationalists are grading and
otherwise fixing up" their grounds.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
LOCAL NEWS

Miss Laura Carpenter of Madison
who read for the Philathea Glass last
night was the guest of Mrs. Perley
Stevens. Leayitt ST
f. Z. Getter. the Tanlac man. was
in town this morning. Mr. Getter is
making whrlwind tour of the state
in the interest of the popular remedy,
Taulac. covering LOO miles per day in
his car.
The First Philathea Class enjoyed
an anniversary supper and entertain
ment last night at the First Church.
During the progress of banquet Vic
trola music was furnished and class
history was given by Mrs. Fannie w.
Fletcher with class prophecy by Miss
Gertrude Carter. Later program
was followed which included the
singing of the class. hymn led by Mrs,
Philo Steward, songs by Ruth Green
wood, several readings by Miss Laura
Carpenter of Madison; violin solos by
Abbott Kendall. songs by Lees Hall
and Jas Boyd Each artist was at
their best and Miss Carpenter great
ly delighted her audience. The yes
try and dining room were handsome
ly decorated
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
THURSDAY. JUNE 1, 1916
Skowhegan Speaks For Pre-
paredness

The same sentiment which has re
Gently called out the largest march
ing pageant in the history oil the
country. in New York City, and the
largest in the history of New Eng
land. in Boston, has been voiced In
Skowhegan's Preparedness Week.
Men who think deeply on the subject
and who are qualified to speak on
military matters are practically
unit in the belief that the country Is
in the most critical situation it has
faced since the Civil War This re-
fers to the danger of the aggression
by foreign foes, aroused to martial
frenzy by the great struggle now 60
ing on in Europe, and the consequent
problems which threaten to involve
all neutral nations. We are pracu-
cally at war with Mexico. as indeed
we have been since the capture OF
Vera Cruz which involved the loss
of more American lives than any one
battle of the Spanish War Our en-
tire mobile army is now on the Mex
lean border or in Mexico, and in
consequence the Atlantic and the
Pacific coasts are left without de-
Tense against possible invasion.
1t has never been the policy of this
government to maintain a standing
army large enough for defense
against organized invasion. We have
depended, and likely always will,
upon citizen volunteer soldiers for
the real defense of the nation. 1t
is now well established that untrain-
ed volunteers are a burden and a
handicap to the commander of an
army. In order that this Citizen
Soldiery may be of real service to
the country in both quality and num-
bers, it is incumbent upon every
community to train and furnish its
quota. Congress has just passed a
law for the reorganization of the
Army which will make the National
Guard a potent and efficient force;
but the Guard must have men to
volunteer for its service, and every
state, county and town of the country
must furnish its share.
Skowhegan has the foundation for
a really splendid military unit. 1t
moods fftV moro mon hptWpan the
ages of IS and As. Every able
bodied young man in town should
feel it his duty and privilege to en-
rolf in the Skowhegan company of
the Second Maine Infantry. The In
ependent-Reporter gives its unqual-
flied endorsement to the Recruiting
Campaign so auspiciously begun by
National Defense Week.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

Since the founding of Good Will,
Friday evening has been regarded as
Social Night" All social gather
ings, as far as possible lectures and
concerts, were scheduled for Friday
evening; there was no study hour, in
the school year, on Friday night But
after more than a quarter century of
open Friday evenings" some one sug-
gested that open night be Saturday
instead of Friday. Some good argu-
ments were offered in favor of the
change. and it was finally decided by
the Staff to make the change temper
arily as an experiment. The change
was made and a fair test resulted.
February "a, 1916 the Staff, at full
meeting, voted unanimously to return
to the original plan and hereafter
Friday is Social Night again, and
probably for all time.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

Earle r. Sleeves, the only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sleeves of Fair
field. who has recently accepted a call
to the ministry, may be referred to as
Fairfield's Billy Sunday, in the sense
that he goes from the diamond to
the pulpit" Mr.. Sleeves, a former
Colby baseball star, has taken up his
duties as pastor of the Methodist
churches at North Pownal and West
Durham. For several years Mr..
Sleeves has been prominent locally
as an athlete. During two years at
Colby college he was varsity pitcher,
and twirled the Blue and Gray to
more than one victory, even against
such foe as Dartmouth, against
whom he pitched two games on con-
secutive days. Since leaving college
he has been connected with the Ia
comet team and has pitched semi
professional ball for various teams in
Central Maine. Mr. Sleeves has been
connected more or less with the Fair
field Methodist church, being a men,
Der of the Sunday school since a
small boy. He has served success
fully as superintendent of the Sunday
school, and president of the Epworth
League Even though he has been a
close follower of the work his taking
prise to some of those closely con-
nected with him. In school and at
college Mr.. Sleeves has always been
foremost, and he has career of
which any boy might be proud. While
at Lawrence High school he was
twice president of his class, president
of the Athletic Association for two
years, manager of the baseball team
captain and manager of the football
team, weight man on the track team
and a prominent figure in the drama
tic and glee clubs. He became en-
expert ritleman while a member OF
Company H. N. G. S. M, and is now
sergeant of the company and inspect
or of rifle practice. He graduated
from Lawrence High school in June
1912. and entered Colby in the fall OF
1912. He became affiliated with the
Delta Epsilon fraternity upon enter
ing Colby The fall of his entrance
he pitched his class to victory over
the opposite class team of which
James was putting them over the
pan"
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
Stock Placards Very Cheap

Elsewhere in this issue will be seen
a list of the advertising placards. "To
Let" For Sale" etc, which we keep
printed and ready for sale. When the
need for any one of these occurs,
these ready printed signs should
prove a convenience. The price, Is
cents each or two for rs cents, makes
them available for many purposes
where, If they had to be printed to
order at four or FIVE times this cost,
they would hardly be wanted. Look
the list over and remember it when
in need
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. co.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
Substitute Linotype Operator Wanted

We want a girl or woman to learn
to run our Linotype who would like
to know one of the highest skilled
trades and be able to do spare work
from time to time in this office. Edu-
cation equal to two years in High
School is required and previous work
in typesetting by hand is an advan-
tage though not essential. We shall
be pleased to explain to anyone in
terested.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
o. G. Hutchins Dead

WEST CORNVILLE, June 10. G.
Hutchins, veteran of the Civil War,
died at his home at p. m. yesterday,
after an illness of two weeks. His
age was about 70 years. He is sur
vived by widow and five children.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

hold of Amos Clark at their farm a
few miles above Lakewood, was born
in 1880 on the Games Hill in Madi-
son, the daughter of Robert and Dolly
Moore. She was the widow of the
late Moses Thompson and large
part of their married life was passed
in North Arson and Bingham. Mr.
Thompson died about 1900.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

When in Skowhegan you will be
welcome to the Philathea Rest Room
for Women. Dodge Block, Water
street.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

When in Skowhegan you will be
welcome to the Philathea Rest Room
for Women. Dodge Block, Water
street
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01
Death of Mrs. Samantha Thompson

The death of Mrs. Samantha Moore
Thompson occurred last Thursday
night and funeral services were held
from the house Saturday, Rev. Gard
ner Wills of North Arson officiating.
The interment was at North Arson.
Mrs Thompson, whose home in re-
cent years has been with the house
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LIVE POULTRY AND JUNK WANT

ed. I can pay sixteen cents per
pound for good hens. The market of
junk is down. There is no definite
price as yet but 1 will pay the high
est market price. II you have any
junk let me know by mail or phone. or
hundred. ]. S. Goldberg. 9 Heselton
St, Skowhegan. Office hours from 6
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

pedigreed seed grown in Northern
New York and better adapted to
Maine soil and climate than Western
straw which prevents lodging and a
heavy plump kernel. These oats yield
ed in large fields so toss blu. per acre.
Price $1.10 blu. Japanese Millet, &C
per lb. Special prices on Kentucky
Blue Grass and Canada Blue Grass.
Send for sample and seed list. Maine
Seed Co. Portland. Me. tf15
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

ONE U. $. SEPARATOR AT A BAR
gain We have on hand one new late
model No. Is. 750-lb. capacity United
States Cream Separator that we will
close out at a bargain. Depot Store.
Stanley Harlow e. Hight Co, Madison,
Me tf15
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1916-06-01

For the best summer hotels and camps
in Maine. All kinds of hotel work.
Openings daily for best year around
hotels. Chefs. pastry, all around and
End cooks. For reliable hotel posi-
tions apply always to the Maine Hotel
Agency. 80 Main St. Bangor. Tele-
phone connected. Established over 30
years. 4WZO
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
oldest Of Queer Fishes.

A queer fish that does not swim Is
the '.sargassO fish," known to sailors
as the ''fr0gfish." 1t lives in that vast
mass Of floating gulfweed called the
Sargasso sea. in mid-Atlantic
Its pectoral fms are SO modified and
developed as to resemble arms. and 1t
uses them for clinging to the weed.
Very gaudilv colOred, 1t changes its
hues to match the aquatic vegetation
by which it is surrounded. and when
the latter decays and turns brown II
assumes corresponding shade.
The fish lays it's eggs I'm a jelly-like
mass. which. absorbing great guam
tity Of water. becomes three times as
big as the mother fish herself. assum-
ing the form Of narrow raft three or
four feet long and two to four inches
wide.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
HARRIMAN'S DEATH WAS
BLOW TO BENTON CITY
Strahorn Testifies That Had Magnate
Lived Benton Would Have
Been Terminal

Judge Thatcher dismissed the $500
land fraud case of o. B.. Thatcher
against F. L. Pittman yesterday after
Robert E. Strahorn, former president
of the North Coast railroad, had de-
clared it was the death of E. II. Harri-
man and not the fault of the road Of
ficials that they had failed to build to
Benton, says the Spokesman-Review.
Mr.. Thatcher commended he was mis-
led by representatives of Mr.. Pittman
and other railroad men who predicted
Benton would be big town and ter
minal. He says he invested $500 on
the strength of the representation,
but the road failed to do as the Of
ficers had planned.
Mr.. Strahorn testified that it was
the intentions of the North Coast to
build thru Benton but that after Mr..
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

AS the North Coast did build thru
Benton and is now operated as The
Yakima branch of the o-w., Mr.. Stra.
horns testimony must have been n
reference to the proposed line out of
Benton City up the valley to Hanford
and White Bluffs, for which sever
miles Of grading was done.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
LATEST PARAMOUNT PICTURE
NOVEL COMBINATION FEATURE

For the first time since the incep-
ton of the Paramount Program, the
latest release under that quality ban
ner is combination feature in six
reels, consisting Of one four and one
two-reel subject, and combining pro-
gram of wide variety and appeal. To
add to the unusual aspects Of this nov
eel release, both subjects are adapta-
tions of well-known stories, by inter-
nationally famous authors.
The longer subject, Boobies Baby"
by John Strange Winter, is tender
epic of childhood. This celebrated
story has been read by millions of
people, and its enactment on the
screen is distinguished by the gifted
portrayal of the baby of Mimi Yvonne.
the worlds greatest stage child.
The brilliant little Mimi, who made
such a tremendous hit as the child in
the film version of "The Littlest Reb-
ell" delineates the character Of "Boot-
les Baby" with amazing intelligence.
Her unconscious talent and babyish
charm will captivate any audience,
and make life more worth living be-
cause Of her artistic and human por-
trayal.
"The Man on the Case" rapid
fire comedy film adaptation Of Grace
Livingstone Furniss' amusing play Of
the same name, serves as the last part
of this notable bill. "The Man on the
Case" relates in decidedly humor-
GUS manner the exciting adventures Of
a young millionaire who assumes the
guise Of detective in order to be near
the girl he loves, who, in turn, des-
pises money and hates all millionaires
on general principles-until she learns
that the bogus detective is one HIM
self. This amusing little comedy is
crowded with laughs, and with the
"Bootles' Baby" film provides de-
lightful evenings entertainment.
The double feature is the chief at
traction at the Princess Theatre for
Thursday, February oath.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
Looking Back.

'"This car Of yours seems to give you
great pleasure"
yes. often wonder how I ever
got along without IT," answered the
mOtorist loftily.~ walking tires me
dreadfully md Is-er-somewhat pie
beian."
Pardon me for reminding you Of the
painful past, but happen to know that
you used to cover considerable terri.
tory as a mere pedestrian. Birming.
ham Age-Herald
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Aster the wedd,no.

'Your pa promised to give a dowry
Of 10000 marks. When is he going to
pay?"
well, II he promised 10000 marks
he meant 1000. and you ought not to
insist on such a trifling sumw-Meg-
gendorfer Blaetter
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Only q Poser.

He isn't true Bohemian" said the
poet Hes a poseur"
"How do You known" asked the art
ist.
Huh! snorted the poet. with fne
sc0rn. II don't believe he owes q cent
In the w0rldr-Dallas News.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
McSwine's Gun.

McSWIhe'o Gun.
McSwine's gun IS a prodigious cav
ity in the cliffs ON the coast Of County
Donegal. Ireland. into which the tide
rushes with such force as to produce
sound like the booming Of cannon.
which can be heard twenty or thirty
miles away
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

If thou art man admire those who
attempt great enterprises. even though
they fail.-Seneca.
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

Harriman's death it was necessary h
change the plan. He said the Norts
Coast was never an Independent road
but controlled by the o-w. R. IN
company. "
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

WANTED-To lease an alfalfa tract,
cash or by share. A. T. Campbell,
Kennewick. 46-7p
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

FOR SALE-6- h. p. gasoline engine
almost new. Inquire at Kennewick
Machine Shop. 47-53
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17
A Labor of Love

Belle: eyes, Dolly and her husband
have separated"
Marie: "Too bad, really! Cannot
their enemies bring them together
AGAIN."
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this strain, and have for sale a
limited number of breeding pens

now at following prices: 10 pullets
and cockerel, $500; A pullets and
cockerel, $3.50; 10 yearling hens and
cockerel, $1,000; 4 yearling hens
and cockerel, $500. March eggs
for Matching, $1s50 per Is. Write for
special price for incubator settings.
Breeding pens and settings deliver
ed in Kennewick. R. D. Sawyer,
Richland. 47-51
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FOR SALE-Geo. B. Ferris, Grand
Rapids, Mich, s. c. White Leghorns.
When you buy Ferris ,Leghorns you
get birds that have been ine-bred
for eggs for fifteen years. ! have
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

FOR SALE-Duroc boar, Sir William,
Register No. 176, $50, age II months.
Nelson Lewis. Alp
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AT A SACRIFICE-Our home on 9TH
street, as we are leaving Kenne-
wick. =. E. Plummer. 1915
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FOR RENT-Furnished housekeeping
rooms or bed rooms. Apply at this
Office. E-9p
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IF YOU have any good second hand
wheat sacks we want them and will
pay high price. Empire Grain Co.
7tf
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1916-02-17

TEPARY bean seed, grown here. A
white bean like the small navy.
Stands drouth, stands heat, yields
heavy, every blossom sets; ideal for
this country. Order at once; guam
tity limited. Pound 15c; 10 pounds
$1.2O. McWhinney, Kennewick,
Wash. F-8p
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Wanted

WANTED-Orchards to prune, by the
day or job. Write box 473, Kenne-
wick. 44-7p
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FOR SALE-Thorobred s. C. R. /.
Red cockerels. Prices $500 and up.
Mrs. r. L. Banta, phone 2032. Aft
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FOR SALE-Good well-broke team of
geldings four years old, weight 1130
and 1880 pounds. Phone 1861. Att
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FOR SALE Horse, coming four;
weight 1900 pounds. Phone 31xS.
46-7p
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FOR SALE-Two good milk cows;
one fine Jersey bull, 8 years old.
Evergreen Farm, Alfalfa, Wn. Tsp
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FOR SALE-Genuine Clark Seeding
strawberry plants from Hood Riv-.
er's best field; new patch. Phone
S8x3. 47-53
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CONCORD and Worden grape cut
tings $500 thousand; choice plants
Is cents each. F. H. Volland, Ken
newick. Aft