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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21
Republican State Committee

The Republican State Committee and
other prominent members of the party
including Senator Hale, and Congress
man Dingley and Boutelle met at Angus
tn, Wednesday evening last for consulta-
ton. Nearly all of the counties were
represented. A general expression OF
views by those present indicated that the
party of so many victories was not brok-
en- or dishcartened by one defeat and
would make as good fight at the next
State election as it ever did. Republican
principles are Us vital and rs dear to the
great body of the old party as they ever
were. They realize that they will have to
-l,ard fight, but theywill be ready for
II when the time comes and the next cam
paign in Maine will be lively one. The
opposition are apparently somewhat de-
moralized now wrangling over offices hut
Republicans are not disposed to rely too
much upon family quarrels. Party dis
sension has not usually detracted from
the voting capacity of the Democracy
of Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21
aSkot Meeting.

The semi-annual Basket Meeting of the
Womans Baptist Society of the Kenne-
bee Association was held in the Baptist
chapel in this village last Wednesday
Although the day was stormy, and the at
tendance consequently small, the meet
ings were excellent and the interest well
sustained Mrs. Stevens of Oakland,
President of the Society, presided very
gracefully. Miss Miller gave the wei
come of Skowhegan. Not to mention the
programme in detail, reports were given
from different societies and committees,
papers were read by Mrs. Philbrick of
Waterville Miss Emerson of Oakland.
and Miss Eden of Watervillc, Il selected
poem was read by Miss Belle Hutchinson.
and short poem was recitcd by Maud
Delano. The greeting of the Congrega-
tionists was extended by Mrs. Levi Wes-
ton. Especially to be remembered was
the address of Mrs. Foster of Waterville,
secretary of the society, in which she
gave an account Of the origin of the
work of Woman's Missionary Societies,
and of the important place of schools and
teachers in the worlds cvangelization.
At noon about thirty sat down to lunch,
and social intercourse was mingled with
plans of work for the ensuing year. The
afternoon session closed with a promise
meeting. The spirit of the meeting was
earnest, and those who attended must
have felt strengthened for Christian
work whether far or near
In the evening in spite of the rain, n
large audience gathered in the church
The meeting was opened by the pastor of
the Baptist church, Rev Mr.. IIarwood,
assisted by Rev. Mr.. Rackliff and Rev.
Mr.. Mayo of Hodgdon. Miss Sarah b.
Barrows who has been for thirteen years
a missionary in Maulmain, Burma, was
then introduced. She was listened to
with close attention as she spoke of her
work, of her school of two hundred boys
and young men, and the steady growth of
Christianity in Burma, and urged upon
all deeper interest in foreign missions.
more earnest prayers and more liberal
giving. She then introduced Nah Myhar,
a Burmese young woman, whose parents
were converts of DR.. Judson, and who
herself has for some years been Miss
Barrows' assistant in her school. The
young foreigner came before us in her ma
tive dress, and sang very sweetly Just as
| am" and Wonderful Words of Life"
and repeated the Lords Prayer in Bur
mese and English. Miss Barrows point
ed to her as trophy won from heathen-
ism to Christianity through the labors of
the foreign missionary. In the absence
of the expected speaker for Home Mis-
sions, the Secretary in a few words re-
minded us that while our sympathies
should 90 out to the ends of the earth.
our own America must not hold second
place. SO closed day of unusual inter-
est. Generous collections were taken af-
ternoon and evening.
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PERSONAL AND POLITICAL.

Carl Schurz has written letter to the Brook
Ign Independent Republicans expressing his pref
erence for the Republican candidate for govern
or of New York.
ination, Governor Hill says he believes that the
civil service should be reformed, but disapproves
of any laws "inconsistent with the true spitit OF
our institutions"
There are at least 20 cases Of small pox in
Marinette, Wis, the disease having been brought
there by a Montreal citizen. -Four deaths have
already occurred, and many persons have been
exposed.
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North American Review.

The December Number Of the North American
Review will be issued on Thursday the 25th of
November. On and after the first Of January,
1886, the North American Review will appear on
the first Of the month Of which it bears date, in
stead Of on the 18th Of the preceding month as
hitherto. The editor announces that he has
completed arrangements with General G. T..
Beaurcgard for a series Of four articles on the
var between the states. The first article is n
In the January number. The other articles are
on the "Defence Of Charleston" "The Drury's
Bluff Campaign" and "The Defence OF Peters,
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SMALL POx.
Some Practical Suggestions as to
Preventing it's SpYead

TfoVcHttn& ItS oPIeoO.
1t was letter from this Office that first
called the attention of our Board OF
Health to the danger of small pox being
brought here by the Canadians who come
swarmimg over the lines at this season of
the year. Action was at once taken to
place an inspector at Moose River and he
is at his post. This is we'll but it is not
enough. The danger is more alarming
than ever. Mr.. George Snow, the we'll
known lumberman, who has just returned
from Moose River makes some very prac.
teal suggestions on the subject He
was at Parlin Pond when number of
Frenchman came along direct from Cana
da. They said that they had been in.
pected but had nothing to show it. Mr..
Snow knew better than to take their word
for it, and went to Moose River to ascer-
tain whether or not the inspectors did
not give persons inspected certificate,
so that the luInbcrmcn could tell who to
hire. Judge of his surprise when he
learned that no sort of &C tificatc was is
sued and the lumbermen must look to
their own inspection and hire who they
thought best. He was no less surprised
to find that there was no system of fumi-
eating persons or clothing. If a man
came along who had n scratch on his arm
or would submit to vaccination, he wa
free to enter this State, no matter where
he came from. Mr. Snow says he is pre-
pared to see the dread scourge break out
at any time. He says that the govern
ment should put guard on the line at
Megantic rs well rs on the road that leads
through Moose River and allow no one to
enter night or day unless they are vaccin-
ated and their person and clothing thor
oughly fumigated. These are practical
suggestions and should be acted upon at
once. The general government should
be appealed to through our Representa-
tives in Congress to see tina this matter
Is attended to without further delay.
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Boston Produce Mark 1t.
Especial to the REPORTER.


BosToN, Oct. 81. The following is taken from
the report in this mornings Journal:
Butter in moderate demand. Northern cream
cry, 25c; Western. 24c; second grades, % to 23c
fine daries, 20 to 23c large daries, Is to Is &c.
Cheese in fair request, at 10 IA to 10 lie, and
fine September at 10 "a to lie. per pound.
Eggs sold at % IL to "a C. per dozen for best
Eastern. Northern ranged mostly from q l-2
to q l-2c. Western, 20 to 2lc.
Potatoes steady at so to SIC. for best Eastern
stock. Other kinds ranged from 40 to 4S C. per
bushel.
Choice medium and pea beans rather scarce,
with sales at $40 per bushel.
Oats SO to IS c. per bushel.
The demand for pork, lard and hams has been
moderate and prices have gained a trihe.
The -four market is quiet again. Flour is now
over on the seabord than it can be produced
The changes from last week in leading pro-
ducts are very slight.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

| A short time since the papers contained
a long account of man named Sanborn,
whose Insignificant and repulsive figure
was familiar in the West End to all who
walk the streets in that section. He was
New Hampshire man and belonged to
one of the best families there. He came
here yearg, ago and deliberately became
the proprietor of houses of shame of the
most degraded character. 4 young wo-
man of good family and rare beauty,
came from Maine and united her fortunes
with that man. living unmarried and be-
ing partner in the business. They own
ed eight or ten denS at one time. The
profits were immense. All the while he
was leading this degraded life in Boston
Sanborn kept up a reputation OF being
a public spirited and good man in his ma
tive town in New Hampshire. He fire.
quently visited there attended church
and contributed largely to all religious
and benevolent objects, and when he died
left money to build an academy, which
will bear inscriptions recognizing him as
| the builder and the woman as the partner
of the institution The property is now
in law. But can a decent community ac-
cept gift thus polluted.
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A S2O.O 90 Biblical Prize.

The publishers Of Rmledge's Nonthly ofre
twelve valuable rewards in their Monthly for
Nov, among which is the following:
We will give $1,000 to the person telling us
which is the middle verse in the Old Testament
Scriptures (not the revised edition. by Nov. 10th,
1880. Should two or more correct answers be
received, the Reward will be divided. The mon
ey will Be forwarded to the winner Nov. 10Th,
l665. Persons trying for the reward must send
20 cents in silver or postal notes, (no postage
stamps taksn) with their answer, for which they
will receive the 1ostAiy for Dec, In which The
name md aAdsess a he winner Of the reward
wAish ssvssal nege valuable rewards viii b.
sosssa: Adasea 1uTLxDoE PrsLIsnixo Cor
PAHy, Rnsoea, HonaA.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

The committee that had the manage
mcnt of the National Encampment of the
Grand Army at Portland met last week and
are to hold final meeting in connection
with the State encampment at this place
In February. The committee report that
the funds contributed were sufficient and
the sums contributed by G. A. II. posts in
the state will be refunded.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

Democratic editors have seen fit to al
lege that the meeting of Republicans at
the candidacy of Gen. Charles damlin for
Governor. As matter of fact not a
word was said in the conference about
candidates. Republicans have way of
selecting candidates for Governor at
State Conventions, will do SO next year
and will doubtless get good one.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

"How old are you," said an ancient
dame to grinning little tar-pot. "Wcll,
IL goes by what mudder says, is most
ten, but If goes by lie fun Use had, Use
most a hundred" o. that all could meas
ures their years In this way, hut how
many measure them by long night watch
es, and almost fatal coughing spells,
of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup taken In sea-
son.
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Notice Of Petition for Discharge.
STATE OF MAINE.

T..
SOMERSET ss. COURT OF INSOLVENCY
In the case OF Edward B. Carter Of Skowhegan
InsO;vent Debtor.
Notice lie hereby given that petition has on this
18th day u October, A. d. 1885, been presented u
-aid Court for said County by sad Edward b. Carter
OF Skowhegan in the County If Somerset prayin z
that he may be decreed 10 have a full discharge
frUma his debts provablc under the InsOlvcnt Law
of the State OF Maine, and upon said Petition IT Is
ORDERED by said Cont that hearing be had upon
the same before said Court, at the Probate COuri
R0nm in Skowhegan Ia said County Of Somerset on
Tuesday the 10 day OF Nov A. ID. 1885, at o CLOCK
IN the afternoon; and that notice thereof be published
in the SOMERSET REPoRTER a weekly newspaper
Published in saia County "l Somerset once II week
FOR two successive weeks the last publication 10 be
seven day. before the day of hearing; and that al
creditors who have proved their debte. and other
persons Interested, may appear at said place and
time, and rhuw cause, II amy they have. why a
discharge should not be granted said Debtors ac.
cording to the prayer ofhis petition.
Attest: s. II. GOODWIN.
Register OF said Court for said
2w42 County OF Somerset.
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FOR EICN.

Great activity prevails in military circles throgh-
out Turkey. The Sultan has determined to fight
against the further Acknowledgement Of Turkey,
contemplated in the union Of Bulgaria and Rou-
melia.
An ultimatum has been sent to King Thebev
ordering him to reduce the claim against th~
Bombay Tsadins Co., TO remove the rsstrictions
saainse Rngiisk traders anA 70 accept Bsis36A
rssiasas q 0sadalay. 4 gunboat has bssa -
lssoa - Dan0seo - auAA 6uasss y eniasee ~
Q14 $3.50 " > 1ansaegaeise - -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

We shall have queer campaign here.
The Democratic nominee is weak and |
know whereof | write when | say that
leading members of the party will secret
ly use their influence to make Mr.. Prince S
vote as small as possible. The President
has not brought peace to the Demo cratic
household
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OUR TRAVELLING MAN.

just now the town of Monsoon up in
Piscataquis county is just booming. Tho
town has lots of cntcrprising men in ii
who recognize that there is magnificent
future for the little hamlet If the present
opportunity is laid hold of promptly and
intclligcntly The town is NOW earnestly
discussing "A railroad from Skowhcgan To
that place and so on to Moo>chcad Lake.
There is no reason why this scheme should
not be a success. The Industrial Journal
| see takes up strong grounds in favor Of
this scheme and seems to have good rca-
sons for the faith it has. This is the way
that paper puts ii;
The Journal has information which
leads ii 10 believe that the contemplated
raih oad from Nonson to SkoWhcgan will
speedily he built. The parties interested
in the development of the slate interest
have for some time past been making
strenuous efforts To secure the Con>truc-
ton of this road, and we are now in
formed that a syndicate OF New York.
Philadelphia, Boston, Lowell and Portland
capitalists have offered To take the bonds
and build and equip the road The plans
provide for widening Ia Il standard euagv
the present narrow @nagc road from hou-
son to its junction with the Bangor 4
PiscataquiS, and its cNtcntiou thcace to
SkowhcSan where it will connect with
the Main, Central Engineers have been
! ordered 10 make the necessary surveys at
once
There may be some objections to the
road by some Skowhrsan people but my
idea Is that it will be fine thing for that
town. 1t seems as though Skowhegan
ought to be better connected with the
great lake than At present In times past
Skowhegan money has done not a little to
build up the country at the foot of tine
lake. As an evidence of this fact. | found
in Il recent visit To Greenvillc. two steam
erS on the Lake bearing the names OF two
sturdy representatives of Skowhegan' :
brains and money. 1t is unnecessary
for nc 10 tell my readers that the steam
crs referred 10 bear the names of Gov.
Coburn and " lillian Parker. The only
reason | regret the building of the pro-
posed road is that am sorry to see the
Bangor x liScataquiS bankrupt. Such n
finely managed road ought to be preserved
to a good old age. II is safe to say that
Bangor will not encourage the proposed
road
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21
CAANGK OF TIM r
Notice Of Petition for Discharge,

SlAlE Of MAINE.
oohEhsEr, SIS. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
tln the case OF Daniel Robinson Insolyent
Debtor. Notice il hereby given that q petition
li<s, on this 18th day OF October A. b. 1856
been presented to said Court for said County by
sad Daniel kob,nsonof Col cord In the County Of
somerset, prnyi that he may be decreed 10 nave
iuii discharge from all his debts prov able under
lhe insovent Law of the State of Maine, and upon
said petition, 1t is ordered by said Court that a
u arng be had uponthe same before said Court at
the Probste Court Room In Skowhcgnn IN said
County OF Somerset On Tuesday the tenth day Of
November A. d. 1885, at one O'Clock in the after
noon and that notice thereof be published in the
somerset reporters newspaper published In said
County OF Somerset, once week for two sue.
cesl~ weeks, the last publication to be seven
uays before the day OF hearing; and that all cred.
tors " no have proved their debts, and other per.
sons ihteicstd, mSy ap ear at sa place and
the' ana sh.wcau Z, II any they bavr, Why u
discharge should mot be granted said DEBTOR nc.
cordihs !" t. prayer Of his petition.
Attest
3: II GOODWIN Register OF said Cour, for
said County Of Somerset 9laI
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

The Ohio election is yet undetermined
so far as the legislature is concerned.
Republicans, however, claim majority
on joint ballot, giving the Democrats
Hamilton County solid. Foraker has
has about II 800 plurality.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

There are numerous instances of fraud
in Ohio cities i'm the recent election. In
one precinct in Columbus 800 more Dem
ocratic votes were returned than names
on the tally sheets.
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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-have
been wasted by disease. The glands
and organs have become weakened
from disease and medication. The
stomach is not in a condition to
assimilate the food that the System
requires to build it up.
WHAT is NEEDED at this
time is 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. c. FLOWERS LIVER
AND STOMACH SANATIVE as
u tonic at Sucn 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 lirer at u
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
a short time | 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 a 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.
sEva!uabIe pamphlet sent free
on application.
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REMOVAL,

On and after October DR.. Fellows residence
may De found OIL Water street, next below DR..
Lc!vltt's: For the present his Office will re.
main on Court street and his Office hours will
Oc unchanged, wiz, 3to 8 and I to y p Nil
too. Patrons and friends are requested to OBJ
serve these hours strictly, unless otherwise ar
ranged, as the remaining hours of the day
must he given to professional work outside
An order slate Will be found ut the Office and
al orders left upon the same, or mt his resi-.
dence, Will receive the earliest possible atten.
ton. The doctor cal readily be found during
inc night. hs the street lamp In front Of his
residence will be lighted every evening nj
close of office hours
W. Z. FELLOWS, MD.
SkOwhegan, Me-, October T. 1886 lwIO
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

An express ran into an Emigrant train
near Jersey City Monday and nine deaths
Is the result thus far.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

The city of Portland is undertaking a
very difficult task which is no less than
trying to eat the cake and keep it at the
same time. 1t has white elephant on
its hands in the shape of the Ogdcnsburg
railroad and it is trying to sell the road
for a good price and still hold control of
it. Strange to say the job don't work.
All the learned men OF the good town are
putting their profound ideas into print
through the old and time worn interview
cr dodge and yet it isn't settled They
remind me ofa man who owned a fast
horse once upon time. He was offered
big price for him and agreed to take it
but then the idea came to him suppose
same one should double his money on
this animal, so he must have more. just
so with Portland they can't afford to hold
the road and yet they can't think of sell
ling for fear someone will make good
thing out of the property. The mans
horse died in the stable. just what will
become of the road cant imagine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-10-21

Cities are full Of strange people. Two
classes always seek them. Those who
are ambitious for wider field and those
who seek oblivion. Both make mistakes.
The place in which to- make regulations
in business and professional life is the
country | see nearly every day man
who came to Boston because 1t WAS rath-
err unpleasant for him TO reside in his
town in Maine. Not that his life was in
peril or that anyone would he uncivil to
him, but he did not like to feel that his
neighbors' eyes were upon him He had
been n leading man in his party in the
Legislature and county but in connection
with the financial affairs of his city he be
came somewhat involved. Thereafter the
city was too hot or rather too cool for his
sensitive nature. He wore his misfor-
tune in his face and gait despite the fact
that he is doing lively business. A sad
er case is that of a man who won name
for himself and fame for his State in the
late war and who has held honorable
places. and has hundreds of friends in
Maine. To-day, he avoids his old friends
because he knows that intempcrancc has
wrought his ruin. And yet he is a manly.
honest man. Another. frequently see,
for years resident of Massachusetts,, a
brilliant man. Il good field officer IN the
war-now a hummer, because of rum.
Why do not these dreadful examples de
ter men!
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Notice Of Assignee Of bis Appointment.

At Skowhegan in the County of Somerset and
State Of Maine The 29th day OF Sept. A. ID. 1885
The undersgned hereby gives notice OF his APP
pointment Ms Assignee of the estate of Benz. f.
COnley Of Skowhegan in said County OF Somerset
Iusovent Debtor who has been declared AN lnso
vent upon his petition by the Court OF Insolvency
for said County OF Somerset.
S. o. TUTTLE, Assignee.