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The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
MORE LIGHT.
Skowhegan to be lighted by
Electricity.

II. NJ. Linnell, business manager OF the
Schuyler Electric Light Company of
Hartford Conn, visited our town last
week and perfected arrangements, that
had been under consideration for short
time, for putting in the necessary appara-
tus for an electric light plant in this
village.
The power is to he furnished by Mcssrs.
Weston and Brainard, a room in the new
building erected by them this season is to
for the necessary power has been made
for a term of years, optional with the
company, however, to terminate it at the
end of one year by paying certain stipu-
lated price as damages. The machinery
will require from soto 40 h. p. and can be
provided at a reasonable rate by Messrs.
Weston and Branard. The company
has also contracted with the same par
ties for 80 poles, have miles of wire
at the station and propose to have their
machinery here and commence to sci
poles string the wire and place the ma
chinery forthwith. Some % lights have
already been contracted for on the start
by our enterprising business men.
The company appears to take holdof the
project in way that indicates that the
manager knows his business and will make
it a success. 1t Is expected that at the
next annual meeting the Village corpora
ton will vote an appropriation for the
| lighting OF our streets by electricity. One
light is to be placed in position to light
the south bridge in order to give the cit
liens an opportunity to see how it eper-
atcs rs an out door light. We trust light
can be produced at price at which We
can afford to have our streets lighted by
electricity and that the Schuyler Company
will be able to make a paying business of
providing Skowhegan with more light"
1t certainly can be pre- duced here as
cheaply as anywhere.
Dr. S. G. Sewall, through whose H.
flucnce the Company was induced to come
to Skowhcgan is agent for this village
and is prepared to make contracts for the
use of the light,
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

Col. Jacob Kcmple of Wheeling, West
Va, will lecture In Coburn Hall, Friday
evening November G, on 1.-The tribula-
lions of an Office seeker"
1.-THE following is from the Augusta
Kennebec journal: Colonel Jacob Kem-
pie of Wheeling, West Va, delivered an
admirable lecture in this city last eveding.
From commencement 1t was boiling over
with fun, and the audience which filled
the hall, was taken by storm, and repeat
eddy convulsed with laughter over the
coloners funny sayings. The subject was.
The fluctuations Of an office seeker"
Generous applause was given by the audi
ence, which went home highly pleased"
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

Our Cambridge correspondent alluded
to n fraud" who visited that town, in
our last issue. A correspondent for that
town writes to the Dexter Gazette Last
week a strange man came to uur place put
up at the Island House (name unknown)
as newspaper agent, purporting to be
agent for the Mirror and Farmer, pub
lished in New Hampshire, also the Family
Herald and Weekly Star, published at
Montreal, Canada. 1t appears that he
must be fraud as he omitted paying his
bills and told Mr.. Bailey he would come
around again In q day or 80. He has
swindled the farmers not only out of his
keeping but got money for subscriptions
on the papers. He Is thick set man,
rather short, with light colorcd eyes and
dressed In drab suit.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
Sc, OND DAY. so CLASS.
Uncle Sam Speaks for Himself.

Messrs. Editors:-I have been housed at home
for the last 10 days by sickness. 1t is good, yea,
more than good, to have a box to crawl into
when one is sick especially so when the sick one
has good wife to care for and kindly nurse
him. But as sympathixing as kind wife and
other good friends may be, does not do away
with the fact that it is not only announcement but
demoralizng to be sick. | had been rapidly
gaining from Tuesday last to Sunday noon, at
which time ordered an extra dish for dinner,
namely, one soft, dropped egg. My stomach
went back on that poor, little innocent egg to
such degree as to have caused me great deal
of pain and trouble since. My outside friends
who have catered to my appetite for years past,
will laugh at the story Of one little, innocent egg
knocking my stomach out of tune. But the best
story can tell, is hope to get out Thursday.
Sd.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
The Drummer Boy.

The appearance of r. II. Henderson,
the drummer Boy of the Rappahannock
under the auspices of Russell Post G. A.
r., drew fair sized audience to Coburn
Hall Friday evening last
The following programme was carried
out with some slight variations
/, Quartcttc, Mcssrs. Bachelor, Sucklen,
Smith and Smiley. 2, 1.-The Drummer
Boy, Mr.. II. ii. Henderson,. 3, Duet,
Miss Crushing and Mr.. Bachelor. 4,
Song, Mrs. Halves. 5, Banjo Duet, Mr..
and Mrs. Shuttuck. 6, drummer Boy,
7, Song, Mr. Bachelor. 8, Quartette,
Mrs. and Miss Withee, Messrs Sueklen
and Smiley. 3, Drummer Boy" 10,
Song, Mrs. Lambert. IL, Harmonica So
To- Mr.. Shuttuck. -, Song, Mr.. Smiley.
ID, drummer Boy" limitation of a
Battle. IA, Quartte, Mrs Halves, Miss
Cushing, Messrs. Bachelor and Smith.
10, drummer Boy" limitation of the
Flying Yankee Train.
OF course the Drummer Boy" was the
chief attraction, the Others being with
the exception of Mr.. Bachelor of Oak
land, who has fine tenor voice, our own
musicians, to whom our citizens always
listen with pleasure and of whom it is
unnecessary to speak in detail. Mr.. Hen
dershot labored under the embarrassment
of not having the usual fife accompani-
ment, but Notwithstanding this, amused
and thrilled the audience with his songs
and rendering of descriptive pieces. His
playing did not have that variety that is
attained by long practice and thorough
study, but is probably accounted for in
this instance by the absence of the usual
accompaniment
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

Mr. Geo. H. Watkins, for many years
the editor and proprietor of the Oxford
Democrat published at Paris, Maine, has
sold the paper to Mr.. Arthur Forbes of
that town and has gone into the publish
ing business with Mr.. Brown Thurston
Of Portland. The Oxford Democrat is one
Of the Oldest and best weekly papers in
the State, was ably conducted by Mr..
Watkins, and his REIMBURSEMENT of edi-
t0rial duties will be loss to fraternity.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

Among the railroad projects in Maine
the Bangor Commercial mentions as more
than talk, o road from Milo Junction by
way Of Kennuskeag to Bangor. 1t is I'M
dersto0d that the towns of Kenduskeag
and Corinth, and possibly Chan lesion,
have already promised to extend financial
aid II the road is built.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
,ronorta Mt to Subscribers.

Now Is the time to subscribe for the
REPORTER. During the months OF NO.
vember and December we will give adj
vance paying subscribers old and new the
RrroprER fourteen months for the price
Of one year, $3.50. We also settle with
snhscr,bers In arrears at the rate of $3.50
mar wear, providing they pay one year IN
advance In addition to the amount due to
the date of settlement. This offer holds
mod until and including January LIST and
no longer.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
The Republican canvass is looking very

promising In New York. The New York
Sun calls upon the Democrats to sustain
the President by voting for Hill, and Har-
per's Weekly tells the independents to
sustain Cleveland by voting for Daven-
port. Meanwhile the President contributes
$1,000 to help grease the wheels of the
Democratic coach
The Republicans held great meeting
In New York city. Friday evening, ad-
dressed by Governor-elect Foraker of
Ohio, Senator Edmunds and Senator
Evarts.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
Tho French Elections.

Although all the returns from the second elect
ion in the provinces are not in, enough is known
to indicate pretty clearly the political complexion
of the next Chamber OF Deputies. The total
number Of members is 684, aside from the prov
inces, which send l6. Already 1857 Republicans
and 2l7 neutrality-suspicious. and Orlean-
ists-havc been chosen, giving clear though
diminished majority to the friends OF the Repub-
lie
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
The law is slowly and surely annihila-

The law is slowly and surely annihila-
the Mormons. Judge Pouris, in his charge
to the Grand Jury of one of the districts
Of Utah, Instructed them that separate in
dictments could be rendered for each day
In which q polygamist had lived with
more than one wife since the passage of
the Edmunds act. The penalty for each
Indictment is six months Imprisonment
and 600 fine.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

This time 1t is the Industrial Journal
Nat gets In whack at the Leriston Jour
aal and says: "Our Lewiston contempor-
aEy has long been recognized by the Maine
press q the worst piferer in the profess
Sion" The Lescistoa Journal will doubt
lees observe the lxd wstridl Journals item
md keep right on peddling fish"
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
Two For One.
Fairfield Journai.)

The Son ERsEr REPORTER keeps up its repu-
tation a. first class newspaper by adding four
columns Of reading matter and giving its sub
scsibers three dollars worth Of home reading for
just half that amount. The REroRTgR deserves
all the success II has attained by able manage.
ment.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

Three petitions to vacate the Bell telc-
phone patents are pending before WASH
ington ID. C. courts. 1t would be bless
Ing II this monopoly could be compelled
to let 90 it, grasp no that telephone busi-
ness could b. done at something better
than the present ruinous rates.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
Farm For Sale.

For Sale. one of the best farms In MadisoD OF
It's Size consisting Of one hundred acres, suita.
ply devided into tillago, pasture and wood
lana well watered and very handy aud cOnven.
very high state OF cultivation and nicely ted
Tor machine, cuts about thirty tons of nice
hay and can easily be made to cut 50 or 90 tons
Quite an amount OF wood and lumber can bs
spared from the farm. Buildings consist OF
barn. sheep barn, carriage shed, hen house,
hog hous, and wood shed all clapboartled and
blinded. Old and young orchard, mostly g,af.
ted fruit. Said farm 10 situated ON the direct
road from SkOwhegan to Madison Bridge a
wooden factories and three churches. Five
ni'es from the former village and four from
the latter. and four from Madison Mills and
slate quarry and three miles from Hayden Lake
IA popular pleasure resort, Reason for SELLING
want to go west. Price reasonable and Terms
favorable. a uENNIS
5w43' p. o. SkOwhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

The Ohio election seems to be still In
the doubtful list in regard to the make
- Of the Legislature. Upon the decision
~ two cases now in court in Cincinnrti
'6speads the majority In the next State
ooaaie and possibly that Of the United
tntss Eenats otter March.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
Races at Norridgewock OK.

The trot arranged for Oct. Dist and Odd at the
Elmwood Park, wa postponed on account of the
rain on Wednesday, to the afternoons Of Thurs
day and Friday. The classes were well filled.
Several horses were kept away BY the unfavor-
able weather of Wednesday. Trotters from
Skowhcgan, Pennington, Augusta, Clinton and
Hartland were present and took part in the race.
The local horses were also well represented.
There was good attendance each day and much
enthusiasm was manifested in most of the races.
In one race complaint was made against dri-
yer for beating his horse. Another driver was
quickly substituted which act was heartily APP
proved by the crowd.
In the 2 80 class, l. S. Rogers Maud r. and
J. c. Moshers Lady lno trotted under protest.
1t was claimed that each OF these horses had
previous record of 40. The matter has been
referred to the editor Of the Spirit of the Times
for settlement.
The following is record of the races -
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
NOTICE..
81

HOHBKbBr b.
Taken on execution wherein Hiram Knowltop nj
Portland 10 the county OF Cumberland 10 Creditor
and John II howe Of BArnstead State Of Connect
estts debtnr and will be sold by public auction b
tho hghsst BIDDER on the thirteenth day Of Nov a.
O0oe N snithald Village in the County Of 6omss-
~ al The right tltc and interest which The eaid
yohn y Rowe he'd ON the fifteenth day of Aprii, 4.
o. ~ q eolock In the forenoon, when The ssme
30 altseAed on The original wris. The tOll0wjLe
described real sssste, 70 Wit: situsted on the Mari
Bag, and 10 bounded - l0liOws. on the south ~
land owned BY Aea y Rowe on the Eas, by land
owned By Rdwsrd Tobey on the North BY land
owns1 b. q. r. Pievca and ~ The Wesl 81 ispd
ownsd By George 8. CunltG.s Contaning twenty
neges ooes o. kss October setA, 4. b. iald.
Sw0 xENAS VAUGHAN Shsri4.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

rrUARY.-Departed this life Oct. 18th.
at his home in Skowhegan, Mr. Silas Day,
aged 60 years.
Mr.. Day was very good and much es-
teemed man, well known in this town,
where he has long resided. About ten
months previous to his death he began to
decline in health and continued so until it
became apparent that the end was prob.
ably near. He then arranged his business
affairs with great calmness and waited for
the hour of exit, and finally died of
Bright's disease. He was patient and
cheerful with calm trust, but without a
fear as he approached the end. He leaves
wife and one son, and many friends to mo-
urn his loss. He was kind husband, alov-
ing father, good neighbor, and he had
every reason to hope for long years. 1t
reminds us that death Is tremendous
necessity, it is a ncce sity that regards no
position however exalted, urgent and nec-
essary, 1t equally awaits us, the survivors.
May it be our endeavOr to be as useful as
our deceased brother and friend, that at
our death we may be equally regretted
and remembered.
After weary months of suffering he
fell asleep the last time on earth to awake
to glorious immortality. We would
humbly bow in submission to the will Of
the Great Architect of the universe, yet
our SORROWS are no less keen At the loss
of one endeared to US by his amiable quail
tiles and gcntlemanly department, and
that while we mourn our loss we will try
to emulate his virtues, and that we tender
to his wife, sorrowing friends and rela-
tives our heartfelt sympathy In thier BE-
reavement, and our hope that we may III
meet again in that blissful land whore
parting IL unknown. The widow has the
sympathy Of all. W.varney.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
ELECTRIC LIGHT.
Public Opinion OF tho Schuyler
System.

The .foHo,ciag are a .fe,e u tn mdag en-
iorScments ofhe ereellfaee ef the sehagier
lSystea u Electric Lighting,
CorNcn CHAMBER,
RICHMOND, Va, August 18th lssa.
Some time In the fall of lSso, the Rich
mond Electric Light Company, operating
the Brush Electric Lights. commenced To
furnish Electric Lights in Richmond, Va
In February 1881, owing Ia the OPPOSE
ton of the gas authorities, the company
was ordered to remove their poles ana
wires from the streets of Richmond. \
long and bitter struggle took place IN the
Council which was ended IN January,
1854, by limited permission being grant
ed TO certain persons TO occupy the streets
with poles, &c, for the purpose of carry
Ing on the electric lighting business Moth
ing was done In this direction, however,
until Mr.. IL. NJ. Linncll, of the Schuyler
Electric Light Company. appeared i'll the
city and offered to furnish the city with
| POO {. p. arc lights al the same price
that II was then costing the city per
square or block for gas lights; the Coun-
ell appointed a committee with authority
to advertise for bids. and 10 make II con-
tract. When the bids We're opened, IL
was found that the Thomps
Electric Company and the Schuyler Com
pany had bid so near each other, and as
the Thompson-Houston Company claim
ed II much superior light, it was deter
mined to test the merits of the two sys-
tens and award the contract after cNaml-
nation.
The committee, therefore, visited many
cities and towns in Massachusetts, ana
Connecticut, the factories of the two
| rntupupins and nNanipnH rnrpfnllN the
lights of the Brush, United States, Thorn
son-Houston, and Schuyler Companies,
and after careful and delibertte discus
sion, awarded the contract to the Sehuy-
Ter Company, which in their Judgment
had displayed the brightest, steadiest,
and most penetrating light, and whose
lamps and dynamos seemed to be the
simplest and most reliable.
II. W. POM ERS, Chairman, r..,.fa..
LEWIS ID. CRENSHAW, a
HENRY G. JONES, 1T
ANDREW plZZINI f-fetpH LiS"'
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
Notice Of Second MectinG.

10 the case nfBenj. F. Conley Of SkOwhegan In
said county, lnsolvent Debtor. This 10 to give no
tlce that pursuant 70 an order Of Court therefor
second meeting oil the Creditors will b. he'd a. the
Probate Court Room. S.owhegan In said County
on tuesday the 10Th deyoof November A. D. 1885,
sw43 s. II. GOODWIN, Regist Of said Court.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

Our State election takes placement week.
There is very little interest and there will
be light vote. In the cities the registration
is much below that of last year. Governor
Robinson, who is one of the first men in
Massachusetts will be elected by from 10,
900 to 25 900 plurality. The Democrats
are doing little, being willing to see the
party whipped to rcbuke the President.
MAINE.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
TO CONVAlESCENTS.

After severe attack of disease.
it does not matter of what type, the
constitution is left in ON enfeebled
and epervated condition.
THE PATIENT FEELS DE.
PRESSED AND LANGUID.
The leastattempt at exercise tires
him and produces unaccustomed
pains and aches.
THE REASON for this is that
the tissues-the muscles-bave
been wasted by disease. The glands
and organs have become weakened
from disease and medication. The
stomach is not in condition to
assimilate the food that the System
requires to build it up.
WHAT is NEEDED at this
time is a reliable stomach and sys-
TEN tonic. Years of experie nee.
hundreds of thousands of cases,
have demonstrated that no remedy
known to medical science equals
DIR. r. @. FLOWERS LIVER
AND STOMACH SANATIVE as
u tonic at such times.
1t invigOrates and TONES UP
THE STOMACH, enabling it to
perform important part in the pro-
cess of digestion; it corrects and reg
uldtes the action of the huer at
time when it is so apt to be derang-
ed; it quickens the secret po,oer of the
kidneys, enabling them to eliminate
the poisOns and waste matter from
the system, and lastly 1T ACTS AS
A GENERAL TONIC, GIVING
NEW LIFE AND VIGOR TO THE
TIRED BODY AND BRAIN.
There is no other medicine
on earth that combines all
these valuable qualities.
The testimony OF thousands is,
that latter taking your Sanative for
short time l feel like a new persons
and but very recently we are in
receipt of large number of letter
from GRATEFUL FRIENDS, who
after speaking of late illness, say
they ''NEVER FOUND A TONIC
so VALUABLE IN GONZALES
CENCE AS YOUR LIVER AND
STOMACH SANATIVE, AND
TRUST THAT SOON EVERY
SUFFERER MAY KNOW OF
ITS WONDERFUL VIRTUES"
This medicine is prepared by the
Flower Medicine Co., Boston, and
kept for sale by all druggists.
~valuable pamphlet sent free
on application.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28

WA1uavu1n. Oct.1lst. Ices.
III: s':: > ~ .,si E;
The Somerset reporter., 1885-10-28
MAYORS OFFICE

MlpDIErowN, Conn, July |, 1883.
DEAR SIR In response to your inqui-
ry. have to say, that made examina-
ton of several different systems of cleo
trio lighting, and became thoroughly sat
islied of the superior merits of the Schuy
Ter System, and as a consequence used my
Influence in favor of securing its intro
duction in our city.
The plant established has just started
and gives the greatest satisfaction. 1t
gives a beautiful and powerful light up
on the streets, and the merchants using it
are delighted with its steadness and
hrilliancy. An early increase in the plant
seems sure to be demanded.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-23

gaptain Nathaniel Palmer, of ston-
mss ms.on' the original discoverer of Pal
1sed : Land, furthest south of all
wav au' !. Tells the following story of the
rs;,; "ay ne saved the discovery: lie was
s..s'es s;.s ready to leave it, when a Rus
ner @ ing ,,gate hove in sight. Captain Pal
fas s. ), was ambitious to claim the land
win vi sne United States. How to contend
snos a .ae ship of the Car he did mol
ran to a. thn .lrst. He waited till the frigate
and :" :! Inc leeward of him and hove to,
sou,re1 edea he put up his sheet and
her sa ste.a away for her, running under
past. s'eIn .s and calling out as he Shot
want , a;aaoy, a;ay, there! ship ahoy! do you
for tha p1lot in?' The ruse Succeeded.
and latt H ~ russian at once filled away,
and Str;aaae ae oomlnion free to the Stars
''pes'-Haryord Courant.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-23

The Chinese take their history back
IN +he time of Noah. The Empire has
horne in it's time many names, for 1t
was custom when new dynasty as
cended the throne to give another
name to the Empire,as Hai,,que' Chum-
que, Han-que, ETC., according 10 e .ne
name of the ruling monarch. Inc true
name is said to be Chum-que' "the cen
ter kingdom of the world.' Ih;s It,;sena term
was by usage corrupted to Cn,n-qae, oso
,nd from this word the portuguese
gave it the name of China.
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-23
abe pil1p" gg'ibu''f:
xrvspApER DECISIONS.

: ,,bo takes a paper regularly from the
!. Anyone VIZ w. directed to his name or an
cos.oacew,netisr he has subscribed or not-is re-
sponsble iof '.e orders his paper discontinued he
= a pa'sp M arrears, or the publisher will continue
r,ast pay an q, ,ayment is made and collect the
ee s1o AMOUNT whether the paper IS taken 'F0'" the
po.toee OF nu have decided that refusing to axe
3 The coa.ss ~ neriodicas from the postofiee, or
tn, newspapers, ,.ov;nr them uncaled for, is ,'na
tt'aos,i;S5 Whence nee OF Intentional fraud.
t'ff e'''~ ,a - onv address can be changed %
Papers otoe1.. - the onton Of the subscriber.
another aoul. hy draft. check, money order, or
Ren'i't,ne...s NAV be sent at risk. All post
registered n.e nn;red to register letters on appca
The Dillon tribune., 1885-05-23
OTLL0E RATIONAL BANK,

O[LL0E NATIONAL BANK,
I'nrrreeo~ to rorH o. >ec",heru .Norrono,)
Gr DILLON, MONTANA.
s'' mp Capital. $50 ,ooo. 90
r*h"rir"s! Capital. 81 90 O0O 90
GEO. NJ DHowN. President
'oHN +. B1s,Iop, Vice President
DAVID LA,iOST, Cashier
rlEEGToRs:
GE" ". Brown, Joseph Il. Grow.
|oltN T. BISHOP, CRA,t; Cnp&rlL,
DAVID LAMONT
'::'a''sact q Genres banking Ens'roSa.
Exchange Solo. on M. :la I'riu",r"l Cities
Of the World.
Accounts of Merchants and individuals solicited.
INTEREST ALLOWED ON TIME DE
rOSITS.
Deposits received ubjec, to check or demand Al
collections will receive personal and prompt . ten,
ton.
"A full line of Fire Insurance Companies. Poll
cics issued on all classes of property.
CORRESPONDENTS:
Hanover National Bank. ...... New York
Merchants National! Bank. Chicago
Wells, Furgo & Co. Salt Lake Cit,
Wells, Fargo g. Co. San Francisco
Ctah National Bank. .Ogder
Montana National Bank. ........ Helen,
First National Bank nk........... Omaha
First National Bank. ........... Butte
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-10-03
Houston Press Items.

Several threashing machines have
been at work on Lost River during
the past 10 days. Some of the old
ranches have yielded enorn ously and
the owners thereof are nicely fixed,
financially, for winter.
1t is rumored that there would have
been wedding at Butte station one
day last week but for too exorbitant
fee. The bride and groom had taken
positions and were all ready to have
the knot tied when the person offici-
atlng demanded payment in advance
for his services to the amount of $50.
The groom couldn't see it for that
hand the wedding was postponed
indefinitely.
Yesterday afternoon young couple
rode up in front of Justice Hunts Of
fee and called the Justice out to mar,
ry them. They were mounted on In
dian cayuses and the groom wore a
belt containing a six-shooter and
bowie knife. Judge Hunt ordered the
couple, d. S. Dixson and Susie viii.
son, to join hands and the knot was
tied. After tossing the Judge a $50
gold piece they rode s,way.
James Potter and Mrs. Jennie Peck
of Houston, were married this week