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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The follow
ing are the real estate transfers which have
been recorded in this county the past week.
St. Aibans-HenIy c. Bunker ct al to
] I'm l.. Field ct al. S23. Lloyd c. Diling-
ham ct al to Andrew J. Bonney. $3.50.
f. II. Wcbber to same. $3.50. L. c. Dill.
bingham TO Wilson Bigelow. $500.
Harmony-J. d. Lamson to Varney NJ
Estes $50.
Madison. Helen A. Stevsns to B. p j.
Weston. $3.50.
Fairteld-A. Kempus Clark to Veua NJ
Detroit-William N. Sanborne to Henry
Young S226. Laforest f. Patten Willie
H. Hart $25.
Ans on-Willam Ii. Jones to John Jones'
$3.50 Hiram Getchell to L. NJ. Rogers.
SO Lewis NJ. Rogers to Sarah II. Ladd
$3.50. Benjamin F. Baxter to William NJ.
Baxter Love and Good Will
Pittsfield-Jennie b. Homestead to Fran
els Ireland ct al. 81.
Emoden-John w. Spaulding to Abel w.
Spaulding. $1,000. Same to Eli Halves.
$3.50.
Norridgewock-Elme Washburn to Fred
L. Clark $3.50.
Skowhegan-Blake T. Dow to Gideon
Wells. $275 John W. Gage to William
Hobrook. $500.
Characteristics F. Brock ct nj to Willis
H. Brock. $1,000.
Solon-Edmupd Coolidge to Daniel
Moody. S70s. John Irvine to T. &. Jones.
675.
New Portland-Oriu Hall to Nj. Belle
Metcalf $500.
Township No. l, r. Frank Brown to
james Pooler. $780,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
State Ners.

GOV. Robbie has appointed George +.
Dalton, esq judge oi the municipal court
of Eli worth, vice Judge j b. Redman,
whose term expired the 18th Inst.
Last Wednesday. the Colb,'s and Bow
doin's played a game of base ball, AT Bruns-
wick. Colbys IA, Bowdons II.
Thomas Huston, an aged and respected
citizen of Dixticid, has been in poor health
several days. Tuesday night he did net
appcar in the house at the usua, hour. AT
nine O'Clock his wife commenced search
for him and found his dead body in the pig
pen trampled upon and mutilated by swine.
It was u iriehtful sight. The old gentle
man undoubtedly died from heart disease
while in the piggery lie was fine old
man 20 years of age.
The graduating exercises of the Maine
Medical School at Brunswick will take
place May 90, in Memorial Hall The grad
uatiug class numbers fifteen. The address
will be delivered by Weston Thompson, of
Brunswick, and the parting address by a.
c. Gibson, Bowdoin, 's3. Chandler Will
furnish music.
The prizes at the Freshmen reading
were awarded If the following speakers
Gentlemen Charles II. Pepper, first and
Walter b Sucking, second; ladies, Alice
f. Sawtelle, first and Lillian Fletcher sec
ond.
Lafayette Ranger. of Wilton, Me-, who
was assaulted last week, with murderous
intent by Warren Daggett, still continues
very low and is far from being out of dan
ger. Daggett, having been unable to OBJ
tain bali, still lodges in the Pennington
Jail.
Drs Parmenas Dyer and Frank ii. Rus
sell of Pennington, Maine, have been COM
missioued pension examining surgeons
for Franklin county. DR. George Z. Hie-
gins, (Repu blican) of Strong, is retained
upon the hoard for he present
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
Memorial Day.
GRAND ARMY ADDRESS.

To the citizens of Skowhegan and VI
viuity, Russell POST &. A. Il. No. DC, issues
the following address;
A cordial inv tation to participate In the
exercises ut Memorial day, Saturday, May
3Oth, ,Atcndeu ,o al aud an app al is
the Nation ard lnvers &C our country, to
Join III proper Observance Vf the day.
"rhc mem ers Of the Gruud Army OF tie
Republic feel that they have II duty to per-
forin and an exampi. 10 set In carefully
comply ing with the spirit which gave birth
to our national Memorial Day. They fur
thtr feel i. incumbent upon II II 20 cheer
fully appreciate and recognize ~ proper
observance OF that day by all citizens, and
kindly almonish any who seemingly forget
the sanctity of the occs sion and violate the
sacred truce for the de- D..
1t is but twenty years since our war
closed which re established national SUI
premacN lis prns,cu ion cost us more
than $50 900 Loyal lives; the exposure and
wounds Incl, ent to he same have since
carried NOR, than tina number to prema-
ture grave, aud to-day the nation mourns
for a million men fallt Il in the cause of our
country.
II l. nttnS lllhJ bu SHOulu urn lIoh
their regular avucatit Us, reliuqnish pubic
anus, nents, games and pastimes and con-
tribute each their She in honoring the
mem ~ of the ma " dead. To ruthless
" .esecrate the little space of time set
| apart by the nation to the memory OF Its
dead is equivalent to a wanton efacement
| of the records from our soldiers monn'
ments aud graves.
On behalf, then, of the patriot dead on
! behalf OF bereared homes that have given
| their bravest aud best to win for US unit
! ed and prosperous country. on behalf OF
profoundly grateful for the sacrifice ey
made, on behalf of comrades who even yet
hold fresh the memory OF The riyen field
| and It's fearful cost, on behalf of that pat
riotism which is the highest political duty
| of au American citizen, we urge you TO
avoid everything which may seem to dis
| regard the sanctity that envlrons and con-
socrates the memory 81 those whose pat
riotism cos. them theii lives"
The following is IL programme, sub
| stantially for the observance of the day, in
this town: A line will be formed at half
past one O'Clock P. NJ, consisting OF the
| Skowhegan Light Infantry, Fire Compa-
MES. Hook 4 Ladder Co., Hose Co, Rus.
sell Post G. A. r., and Sons of Neterrns,
accompanied by band and drum corps,
which will Immediately proceed to Coburn
Hall where the following exercises Will be
| had:
Singing,
Introductory exercises by Russell Post
| G.. A. Il.
! Prayer,
Address by Rev. Mr.. HARDWOOD,
| Singing,
Poem by Mrs. l.. II. Webb,
to be read by Miss Goodwin,
Singing of America by the audience.
After this the line will be reform and
proceed to the cemetery on south side,
where will be singing by quartetie chorus,
and playing of dirges by band, while the
graves of soldiers are being decorated, af-
ter which, the line will again be formed,
and proceed to the cemetery on the north
side, where similar exercises will be had.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
The NelDS.

A fire In q printing office in Cincinnati
the 2lst Inst, caused the death of 10 pei
sons.
The apportonment bill before the Pennsyl
vania legislature gives the Republicans Is
Congressional districts and the Democrats
10. In the last Congress the Democrats
had only 8 Representatives. There is no
nf gerrymandering about the new appoint
ment.
Prof. Robert E. Odlum, swimmer, tried
the experiment of leaping from Brooklyn
bridge. He Tell the distance of 135 feet In
three and me quarter seconds, but failing
to steady himself he struck upon his side
receiving injuries from which he soon died.
Ex-Secretary Frelinghuysen died at his
home In Newark, N. j., Wednesday after
noon.
Miss Cleveland, who has been visiting
friends in New York, for some time past,
returned to Washington Friday.
The family of the late ex.Secretarys FIRE.
linghuysen make no secret OF the fact that
the first serious illness of the Judge was
due to aconite, that 10 some unaccountable
way was bottled with the mineral water
that he used, and DR.. Lincoln of Washing
ton says that there was enough left In the
bottle to kill four men.
The Boston Journal has the best author
ity for the statement that the allegation
made that Mr. Blaine either directly or in
directly had asked the President not to ap-
point Mr.. Morton to the Augusta post of.
flee is untrue. Equally untrue is the story
that the Maine Senators had threatened to
defeat Mr. Morton if nominated.
Senator Edmunds has written letter to
an Indian graduate of the Carlisle school,
10 which he says: 81 shall be glad at the
next session to do anything in my power
10 make general provision that any In
dian who chooses voluntarily and in some
formal way to renounce his allegiance to
his tribe and assert his desire to become a
citizen of the United States, with all its
rights and responsibilities may do So"
Collector of Internal Revenue Pillsbury
has been appointed custodian of the post
office and sub.treasury building in Boston.
This new appointment gives him control of
the employees in the building and the ex-
penditure of something like 100000 per
anpnm.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
Il Wcdding.

Mr.. E. b. Stanwood, nephew of Hon.
James G. Blaine, and Miss Mae Elliott
daughter of Mr.. +. IL. Elliott were mar
ried on last Thursday evening at East Los
Angeles. The maids of honor were the
Misses Elliott, sisters of the bride. Mr..
C. Kohl and Mr.. o. Vickery were grooms-
men. The wedding march was played by
Mrs. Fiaukel and Miss Shin, and the orid-
al party were escorted by the committee,
Mr.. George Wooley and Mr.. C. Clark. The
parors were handsomely decorated with
flowers and evergreen. Numerous and
beautiful were the presents. The young
couple have gained many friends during
their stay in The city, and have the kind
wishes OF all. They have taken up their
res. ,ie nee in their new home in East Los
ALgeles.-Los angeles Daily Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
At W0Shi1lOtO1l.

The President says Bion Bradbury shall
be taken care of to the satisfaction Of his
friends.
Two thousand Federal appointments
have been made since March 4.
Mr.. Blaine does not expect to leave
Washington until early in June. He is
completing the manuscript of his book
very rapidly. He is not under contract to
finish by June l, rs had beeu supposed, but
the work will soon he done.
United States Consul General Frye at
Halifax has been removed and Michael
Phelan of St. Louis appointed his success
or. Phelan Is said to be an open advocate
OF the dynamite policy.
First Assistant Postmaster General Hay
arrived ftom Aiken, South Carolina, and
entered upon his duties. He looks like an
invalid far gone with consumption.
S. C. Andrews, of Portland, is in Wash
ington pushing his claim for the Office Of
surveyor Of the port.
The postmaster general has forbidden
the delivery OF money orders and regis
tered letters to Charles n Scott alias Sun
shine Magazine company Of Fillmore, N.
Y, as 1t has been shown that he 10 engaged
In conducting fraudulent enterprise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

The Somerset Reporter is presenting a
decidedly entertaining layout to its read
ers of late. Its Drummer column Is de-
cidedly entertaining.-Wa teru,He Sentinel.
The above is one of many compliments
our esteemed contemporaries have given
US of late. The improvements made are
readers short time since and which will
be made as fast as circumstances will ad-
nit. "Our travelling man" will continue
his letters as long as they prove as accept
able to our readers as at present.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

ATHENs.-W William Morgan Post, No. l29
G. A. r., at Athens, will observe Memori-
al day, by decorating the graves of all de-
ceased comrades W thin the jurisdiction of
the post, in the forenoon, committees hav-
ing been chosen to visit different localities
for that purpose. picnic dinner will be
served free to all, and all are invited to
contribute in furnishing the tables. In The
afternoon, the procession will be formed
by the Athens Band, and march to Mt.
Rest Cemetery and decorate the graves, az
ter which, an address will be delivered at
Union Church, by A. Simmons Esq, of
North Arson, followed by music and APP
nropriate recitatjons and declarations. All
who can, are requested to bring flowers
for decoration purposes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

MERCER.-Our correspondent writes:
Work upon the church has been delayed
somewhat, waiting for mason work. The
Congregational society expect to nave
preaching again, commencing the first OF
June. Farmers are improving the fine
weather for spring work, although 1t has
come late. Mr. ID. G.. Wood, enterprlsiDg
trader and postmaster, is building an ad-
dtion to his store to be used as storeroom.
-. There is but little sickness in town at
present 1.-The Union circle will meet for
a sociabe at Mrs. C. B. Whittier's Wed.
nesday evening, May 9th The Band OF
Hope held an interesting entertainment
Saturday, May 10th. This is wide awake
band, under the efficient leadership of Mrs.
l.. ID. Perkins.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

The State Board Of Health, has begun
operations, by sending circulars to select
men of towns, with an abstract OF the San
etary laws of the state. Another circular
will be issued on the subject Of cholera, In
structing the people as to the means OF
avoiding this disease; and third Will De
distributed to school boirds, ADVISING
them concerning the principles to be oo-
served In the construction Of school
hOuSeS
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
March April May

Az no other season Is the system 80 suS-
,ou,,hle IN the beneficial effects OF re-
liable tonic and invigorant. Inc IMPURE
s,a,o of the blood the deranged digestion,
ana IN, weak condition Of the body, causcu
r' - ,orc hattie with the cold, wintry
blasts, all call for the teylslns, regnli'ns
and restoring influences so happ'iy AN, an'
effectively combined in Hoods sarsapafl ,;
floods sarsaparllla did me great ueA.
If GOOD. l had no particular disease pu,
was tired out from overwork, and 1t toned
,ns NM Mrs. G. L. SIMMONS, Cohoes, n. T.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Victor Hugo died Friday afternoon at
his home in Paris, France. He lett ior'
tune Of 1000, 900 francs, oLe-half OF which
was beoueathed to his daughter, who is an
inmate of an insane retreat. he also De-
oueaths his manuscripts to France, and
left it to the Republic to select burial
place for his remains, and to decide as to
the form of his funeral.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
NfaU Thirtieth'

c.tprdav next Is the day set apart os VIC
patriotic people of the Northern o'a'eS ~
a Memorial In honor OF the soiuieis "N0
rave their lives in defence OF 'ue N"''''
To,rmes have been written, thousands 'i
..arasses delivered and memorial sermons
nrascbe, vet the subject Is ever new auu
fresh to the veteran and the peop'e a'' '"S
lost none of It's interest although ~ se''s
have elapsed since the last gun "aS nv
and the rebel troops laid down their arms
:. Ar,omattox. The day set apart se'en'
teen years ago by order OF Genera'!nosas
then National Commander oil 'he "'"".
ARMY of the Republic was at nrs' ooSe' w
in the larger places, then In all PM
uhe,. there were posts of the oroer ou'
8, NAV he said to have been coroiai'y
adopted by citizens throughout the en''ie
norton of the National domain 'ha' was
,or., 10 the Government in the perloo Vi
It's sorest trial and danger. Inc seh'lu''''
,h., ;nsn,res the observance of the Gay Is
a growing sentiment and speaks V''uue'
for the patriotlsm of our people anu gun
antees the perpetuity of our Tree 'n''''N
lions. ,,i.
The Grand Army naturally takes the 'n'.
,ia,iye in the ceremonies ana exercises ~
being necessary that some orgah'1a''o ~"
should take the laboring oar, ana Ill ".'
concsde that to the veterans Of the war Tue
decoration of the graves of comrades may
with the greatest propF!sty be oeiesa'.u,
There is. however, no disposition on 'ne
mart of members of the G. A. r. to exciu'e
others from participation and an ip'Sa'
ton is appropriately extended oy tue u
gapization to all citizens indeed inc CA
ercises only become truly impressive oy
the genera participation of all OLD anu
young. Mill not
We earnestly hope our people wiz NV wv
only Law aside their daily avocation as 'a'
as practicable, but that our young people
will refrain from field sports ana osne'
ampsemeuts not in keeping with the cnaf'
scter of the day, and give one Gay Oh 'ne
wear to patriotic memories and pa'r'o'''
thought.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Charges have been published in various
papers against the G. aracter of George V.
N. Lathrop, the minister to Russia, in con-
pection with the case of the State of Michi-
gan against the Phoenix Bank in the New
York court of appeals. The Michigan hohse
of representatives, recently, adopted by
a unanimous vote, resolutions strongly en-
dorsing his character and ability.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

CoLBY.-The junior appointments for
commencement have been made and are as
follows: Wallace f. Bruce, Hebron;
Chas. G. Brown, Benton Falls; Randall j.
Condor, Friendship: Sheridan Paisted,
Waterville; Albert NJ. Richardson, He
bron; Selden B. Overlook, Washington;
sic r. White, Som, lille, Mass; Sulia i.
Winslow, St. Alban
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Under the caption. ''Ku-Klux to the
Front" the Boston Herald prints the FOL
lowing paragraph:
In q list of eight Southern appointments
male recently found the names OF seven
In the reports Of the Ku-Klux lnvestisa-
ton Committee, as Identified with that Or
ganization for suppressing free suffrage
and terrorizing the negro population says
Coma ercial Gazette correspondent
The last man appointed In North Caroiina
WAS the chief of the Ku-Klux clan OF that
Ctata
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

When the weather grows warmer 'ila'
o,treme tired feeling, want of appetite
dullncss languor, and lassitu lie, ailiict
almost the entire human iaIniiy' anu se.o,
ula and other diseases causeu nui'V's
manifest themselves with maiy. IL Is III,
possible to throw of this debility ana eAre'
humors from the blood without tho aiu oi
reliable medicine like Hoods Sarsapafli'a'
81 could not sleep. and would get up III
the morning with hardly life enough 10 ee'
ont of bed. | had no appetite, ana my
face would break out with pimples. bought
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27
NEWTON, Conn. May 18TH, 1885.
DIR CoNANr, Dear Sir.

Dk NoNANi, beai OH
| have been suffering for several
years, from Melarial rheumatism, fol-
which | have taken poisonous drugs
enough, to kill a dozen men. | heard of
your Mr.. Penney, who has been doing
such wonderful work here, with your
method, | couoiuuod 20 cry nimi, ana am
not disappointed, as am entirely free, and
would advise all to Investigate this meth
Cd OF extracting poisonous elements from
the system in rational manner.
Yours very truly,
REV. FATHER MCCARTEN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Those people who have thought the fres-
ident was deceived when he appointed l..
F. Pillsbury collector of revenue ana sup.
posed that his name might be Withdrawn
when he learned his real character, have
had opportunity for greater surprise lately
nv the further honors and emolument be-
slowed upon him in his appointment a.
custodian of public funds for the State OF
Massachusetts,.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Here is q modest request our urbane
station agent received the other day
B.F. Eaton, Esq, Sir. VIII you send
the side raiis to my bedstead, by next
, ail2 Everything came all right except
the side rails. BY sendinR them immedi-
ately, you will o,lige me very much.
And now Ben Is busy looking up them
side rails.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

HaIcs Honey the great Cough cure CSC. Soc 81
Glenn's sulphur soap heals beauties, 25c.
GermanCOrn Ilcm0ycrk kills Corns 4 Bunions
Hlrs Hair and Whsker Dye-Dlack and Brown, SOC.
Pixies TOOthache Drops euro in Minute. 25c
Deans Rheumatic Pills are a sure cure, Soc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

EDITOR. ease inform your
many readers that Jadwin's tar syrup cured
nv e old after all other remedies failed. 1t
is the largest bottle for the price ever
bought. OLD SUBSCRIBER.
Sold by Geo. Gushing druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Rev. Edwin w. Simons, of Slarks, mem
Der of the Maine Conference, of the M. L.
Church, died at his home on Saturday last,
of consumption, aged about 80 years.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev.
J. M. Frost, of Skowhegan, assisted by
Rev Messrs. Evans, Mitchell and Robin
SOB, on Monday May 25th. Converted at
Arson Camp Ground, eight years ago.
Bro. Simons at once began to work for the
conversion of others. Joining the Confer
ence, he has labored at Phillips, Weld,
Norway, So. Paris, and Berwick, from
whence he was brought to his mothers
home weeks ago. Large revivals have
attended his labors in every place, and his
death will be widely amented In that so
useful life has so suddenly ended.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

General Grant suffered considerable pain
in bis throat Saturday, but Sunday be was
more comfortable. The ulcers at the base
of the tongue, and In the throat have
shown no tendency to increase for week
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

Cen. ]. L. Chamberlain is expected 10
nrss,de at the meeting Of the State Con-
pregationalist Conference at lewiston
lime 16. and Rev. ]. X. Mason will preach
tho conference sermon. On Tuesday even
Ing there will be discussion, opened by
Ex-Governor Dingley, on "The Relation OF
the Church to the Masses" by Rev. u II.
Daniels on 1.-THE Gospel in Our Cities"
and one by Prof L. F. Stearns on "lhe
Future of Our Country Churches. on
Wednesday, Secretary A. E. Dunning Will
lead iu n address on Sunday School mat
ters, and Drs. Allen and Powell Will SPEAK,
respectively, In behalf Of the American
Board and the A. M. A.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

The State fair officers have contracted
with Bearce and Pingree to erect a new
grand stand on the State fair ground. The
stand will seat 5000 people and give ex-
hibltion room underneath for implements.
Il will be I'VE hundred feet long by thirty
IVA fat vide.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

PITTsFIEID.-The MaiDe Central Instr
tute base ball pine played The Bangor nine
on the Institute grounds last Saturday
The game was very interesting one, but
owing to the wetness of thu grass, the
first inning was loosely played one, and
the Bangor team made four scores. The
remaining eight innings were closely
played by the Pittstield team. They did
some good batting and brought in scores
quite lively. Hodge pitched the whole
game The Bangor t, am was unable TO
add any to the four scores of the first IN
ming and were defeated by score of ht-
teen to five. -. Robert Dobson Company
proprietors of the Pioneer Wooden Mil,
Pittsield, have purchased new and pow
erful force pump and will soon erect
large tower with big water tank from
which to supply automatic sprinklers with
water.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-05-27

THE REBEL RIEL.-The Canadian Rebel
leader Louis Rie claims to be an American
citizen, and 1t has been stated that this
would affect his treatment by the Domin-
ion government.
Attorney General Hamilton at Winnipeg,
Manitoba, was interviewed as to how Rlel's
alleged American citizenship would affect
his trial and punishment. He says;
Riel can be tried by military court mar.
tial just the same as if he were British
subject. No right of citizenship gives pro-
lection in case OF such an offense. Riel
Could also be tried in the civil courts and
condemned, and in either case sentence
could be executed with perfect safety, even
If he were an American citizen. He for
feited all protection by violating the law
of the country, in which an act providing
for punishment in such cases has been pas
sed. A military court martial is likely to
be adopted in Riers case, and doubtless, in
any event sentence he will be executed.