The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1917-05-31

where it reversed and marched back
to the Baptist church, thence across
to Mechanic street. to Front, to Main
and back across the Island TO Water
street. Passing down Water street,
on arriving at the residence of Gen
eral Shepherd, the procession halted
and gave three hearty cheers for the
General. His grounds were beauti-
fully Illuminated, presenting a gor-
geous appearance from the street. In
response to the cheers. General
Shepherd appeared and treated the
torch bearers to a generous supply
of apples. After passing nearly the
entire length of Water street, the
procession returned thru High street
to Madison, thru Leavitt, up North,
thru Maple, and up Madison to the
residence of Col. Wildes, where that
gentleman was serenaded. In re-
Spouse. Col. Wildes appeared and adj
dressed them briefly. The process
sion was reformed and march down
Madison to Pleasant, thru Pleasant
up Middle, thru Robinson, down
Summer. to Elm and thence to the
Island, where they serenaded DR..
Patten, who responded in a few well
chosen remarks and the ranks were
broken up. All along the line of
march the Examinations were very
extensive. Over two-thirds of the
places of business lighted UP while
nearly every Republican residence in
the village was illuminated. The
procession made a fine appearance
and the notices and transparancies
displayed attracted no little atten-
ton. The Republicans evidently
foresaw the great things they were
in this village, and in
fact turnout the county and they took
hold of the matter with zeal. The
result shows that they were not false
prophets-We give below the towns
that have made Republican gains.
also those that have made fusion
gains over last years vote. 1t will
be seen that in every town but three
the Republican vote has been in
creased. Republican gain-Anson,
40; Athens. 50; Bingham Is; Brigh
ton, "a; Cambridge. l; Canaan, 90;
Concord, 8; Cornville, AS: Fairfield.
So; Harmony, "a; Hartland, ga; Lex
ington, 10; Madison, 81; Mayfeld, l;
Mercer, 5; Moscow, II; New Port
land, 20; Norridgewock. 80; Palmyra,
50; Pittsfeld. 1922; Ripley. 81; st. AL
bans. 80; Scion. 40; Skowhegan, 1856;
Smithfield, 81; Starks, vi; Caratunk,
10; West Forks, d total. 1898. Flu
sion gain-Detroit. 8; Embden, 90
Highland 2; total. 30. Net Repub-
lican gain, 1908 The Forks planta-
ton made no change from last year.
There are a few plantations not yet
heard from.-Prof. George E. Foster
of the University of New Brunswick,
Canada, will deliver a temperance
lecture at Coburn Hall the Goth for
the benefit Of the Reform Club of
Good Femplars.-One of the most en-
joyable gatherings of the season oc-
CURED at the residence of Rev o. J.
Hancock on Madison street last Fri
day. Skowhegan Grange. p. of II.
decided to make their chaplain a
visit at his residence, and ascertain
his knowledge of farming by actual
experience. After making a thoro
examination, it was decided that the
chaplain knew something of farming,
and that sand under certain condi-
tons would produce as well as clay.
After the examination the Patrons
returned to the house and without
any discussion as to the relative of
gold, silver or paper currency. con-
cluded TO spread the table with both
the shining ore and equal paper and
turn it over to Mr.. Hancock for his
personal or family use. The table
being cleared, was again spread
with the bounties Of the land, con-
tributed wholly by the visitors. Grace
was said and the company proceeded
to clear the table. ALI did well. but