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The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20
An Important Matter.
SHALL OUR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY iAsh
OR DIE.

SHALL. OUR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY LIVE
OR DIE.
The Somerset Central Society mas
reached the point where 1t must either ao-
vance and take higher ground or die out.
Il has been running at very low coo LOT
oome Years. but now it looks as though new
life WAS to be infused into its veins. IIhose
who attended the Fair last fall Will remem-
her that the accommodations for the stock
shown was wholly inadequate. NO one
can be expected to bring out their STOCK
unless better facilities for caring for them
are provided. 1t is now proposed 10 faise
1920 to enlarge the grounds, erect he"
Judges stand, new grand stand repair
the track and erect a long row OF sheds ior
the use of stock. This last named In
movement will make 1t possible to keep
stock on the ground over night. As 1t has
been in the past the cattle would be shown
the first day and the horses the second
whereas all the stock should be on the
grounds from the opening till the close'
then there would be something each day
worth seeing Now this money Is small
amount to be raised in q community like
ours and we have every reason to believe
that It will be raised speedily. A meeting
will be held Saturday afternoon OF this
week to perfect the plans for their I'M
proyements provided the money is raised
For every ten dollars subscribed, the sub
scriber is given vote In all the meetings
Of the society and this right Is trsnsferra-
BILE to heirs.
The society has received new impetus
through the exertions of Councillor Blxoy
who placed the standing OF the society be-
fore the Governor and received somewhere
near what belonged to it from the state.
Hitherto the society has received next to
nothing. Now that everything Is propi-
tious lets all take hold and have the ground
fitted up In season to advertise for the fair
this fall.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20
State Neu'S.

The hotel propiietors of Southwest Har-
Dor, Mount Desert, report that the pr sent
prospect indicates an early beginning OF
summer patronage. The new Parker house
is nearly completed. At Bar Harbor sur
yeys for uniform system of sewerage have
been made by Edward b. Cummings of
Portland
Mr.. o. w. Davis, Jr., of Bangor, mana.
ger of the Katahdin Iron works up to the
time of their destruction by fire, has lately
secured important and advantageous modi-
fications OF the lease giving him control Of
the mines, timber and other property for
fifty years, aud is now forming u stock
company to rebuild and operate the works
upon an extensive scale.
The contract for finishing the new build
Ing of the Industrial School for Girls has
beer awarded to Mr.. William Wing of Au-
gusta. The building when occupied will
be conducted entirely by itself, the design
being to have no more than thirty children
In one building.
Schooner VIM. NJ. Boardmap, of Calais,
James NJ. Richardson, master, sailed from
Sagua, Cuba, Feb. 9th, for Philadelphia,
since which no word has been rec lived Of
the vessel or crew, and all hopes of their
safety Is abandoned.
The ice has left Moosehead Lake and the
boats will commence making regular trips.
Small seamers are out WITH fishing parties.
Richard Thomas, who was reported to
have been drowned while crossing the lake
on the ice two weeks ago, has been heard
from and Is safe.
The Vauceboro Woodenwa Co., have
established another p.w industry In this
section. With ne" and improved Inachin-
cry they have commenced The manufacture
of cheese boxes, an article which the
factories of Maine Fave heretofore pro-
cured from Michigan. They are now filling
an order for 10000 boxes, from parties In
this State.
Hon. J. r. Bodwell of Hallowell, depart
ed ON a trip through the west Thursday
last, aud will be absent some thirty
days visiting Chicago, st. Louis, and por-
tons of Kansas and Indiana. At the form
er place he will attend the fat stock sale
where cattle from the celebrated herd OF
Burleigh & Bodwell will be sold.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

Now that Mr.. Weston, the executor of
the Coburn estate, who has been abs snt in
California has arrived home, the work of
appraisal and business connected with the
estate will be conducted by all of the exec
utors. The amount of personal property
will be larger than was at first expected,
and will probably be sufficient to pay all
the debts, which are quite numerous. 1t Is
thought that in some instances creditors
have appeared who have no just claims.
There Is no doubt but that the estate will
prove insolvent, but the debts will be paid
first, five years being allowed for the pay
ment of the legecies; interest will be al.
lowed after three years. 1t is very doubt
full if anything is realized from the Kansas
rrlroad MISUNDERSTANDING
The foregoing item has been going the
rounds of the papers. The word insol, ent
should read solvent. This Is evidently q
mistake but very bad one.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20
Maine Teachers.
THE PEDAGOGICAL soCIETY's SESSION.

The Maine Pedagogical Society was In
session all day at Bangor, Friday last. The
forenoon was occupied with papers and
discussions.
At the afteI noon session paper on the
"Use of the Imagination in teaching was
presented by Annie NJ. Pinkham, of Farm
ington, and the subject was discussed by
w. C. Philbrook, OF Watsrville. A report
on algebra, prepared by Charles Il. Clark,
OF Auburn, was read by Secretary E. W.
Hall, of the society. Also a paper on
CHORAL instruction obligatory" prepared
by Sarah M. Taylor, OF Portland, was read
by Ella Boyce of Bangor Discussion fol-
lowed, participated in by President NJ. Z.
Fernald Of the Maine State College, at
Orono, Thomas fash OF Portland, William
A. Mowry. editor of the New England
Journal of Education, of Boston, b. P.
Snow of Blddeford. and Mrs. l.. NJ. N.
Stevens of Stroudwater. All showed the
great Importance of moral instruction.
Reference was made to the meeting OF
the American Institute of Instruction at
Newport, r. l., 10 July, and the meeting OF
the Natl, nal Educational Association In.
Saratoga. Maiue will probably be repre-
sented BY large delegations at both meet
ings.
A paper on "Hygiene Of the school
room" was read by w. C. Strong, of
Kent's Hill and discussed freely by d. A.
Robinson, of Bangor, who emphasized the
necessity of preserving the health OF schol-
ars Of the public schools by pure air, good
light and steady temperature.
State Superintendent N. A. Luce, OF Au-
pusta, announced that 1000 railroad maps
had been given the society by the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad, and that
these were being distributed to the schools
throughout the State.
At the evening session Hon. Josiah II.
Drummond delivered an able and interest
ing address upon 1.-THE education demand
ed by modern business methods" General
Fl. B. Darlington, of Hyde Park . Mass,
spoke at lsome length upon practical
methods In teaching history"
President Lane appointed special COM
mttee on temperance instruction and to
see what aims, methods and means should
be adopted to carry out the State laws re-
Gently made. This committee consists Of
Thomas Tash of Portland, B. P. Snow Of
Biddeford, A. H. Files of Portland, Marion
A. Luce, of Vassalboro, o. o. Owen, of
Buxton, Fanny Cowan, Of Biddeford, and
Dora E. Bailey, of Saccarappa.
Hon. w. ]. Corthell was appointed
member OF the advisory board to serve un.
til October
The committee on enrolment reported
1877 members present. There was very
large audience, composed of citizens OF
Bangor, during the day. The meeting ad-
journed to October next.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20
The Neics.

Mr.. Villas is reported to be very much
disturbed by the wide publication OF his
s'confdential" letter. A coal oil represent
alive from Ohio is credited with this act of
indscretion, and his conduct is assumed to
be not wholly unmxed with malice.
Through the failure of Congress to make
an appropriation, there will, after June 80,
be no funds available to pay claims of vol.
unteers for arrears of pay and bounties or
any claims OF officers and soldiers Of the
United States army that occurred prior to
June 80, 1885, except for three months ex-
ira pay services In the Mexican war.
Recent rains been OF great value to the
wheat crop Of Oregon and Washington
Territory. The condition Is better than at
the same time last year and the acreage Is
10 per cent. greater
At Oscoda, Michigan, a mill and 5.0OO,-
900 feet of lumber owned by J. +. Thomp
son were burned Saturday last The i'm
mense dock of the Au Sable Lumber COM
pany next took fire, and 7,0OO. 900 feet were
burned and much more threatened.
Judge Holmes of the Massachusetts Su-
preme Court rules that In case Of fire "the
insured is not bound to give a detailed
statement of his loss that the insurance
companies must ascertain the amount as
they can and pay, or else they must stand
suit. The plaintiffs right to sue Is not de-
pendent on having sent to the insurance
companies detailed statement of the loss
which he has suffered" Judge Holmes
view throws the burden of proof upon the
underwater to reduce the loss, instead OF
upon the insured to make out loss.
The Minneapolis Touring mills, having
combined daily capacity of 1000 barrels,
have shut down. 1t is said that be-
fore the end of the week several other
mills will follow suit. The cause assigned
is lack of orders. A leading miller said
1--WE are piling up -four, but are absolutely
unable to dispose of 1t at present prices.
Nearly all That is being shipped east is
sent for storage. Our hope lies in the re-
ported short wheat CROP
Henry Jones of Georgia, recently ap-
pointed special agent OF the national bu-
reau of labor statistics, is a native OF
Maine. He lived in Bangor during the
war, and was one OF the keen sympathizers
with the South. As soon as the war was
over, be started for the South, and has
spent most Of his time since In Georgia,
either practising law or working upon
newspapers.
George G Stacy, secretary of state for
Maine in 1872 is candidate for guager
under Eoen F. Pllsbury. the newly ap-
pointed revenue collector OF Massachusetts.
The New York Legislature has adjourn
ed sine die. Gov. Hill has issued a proc
lamation calling an immediate special ses-
sion to pass a census bill.
In the Illinois legislature, Weaver, the
newly elected Republican, was sworn In
after considerable wrsngling. The joint
assembly adjourned until Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

Tho Faithful are to be rewarded very
soon. It is confidently asserted that the
Administration is preparing for general
change in the Offices in all branches of the
public service at the beginning Of the new
fiscal year. The office seekers understand
that that is the policy. The letter Of Post
master General Villas relative to fourth class
Offices is but one indication that the Presi-
dent has decided that it will no longer be
possible to adhere strictly to the professed
theories Of civil service, and that the aid
Of Congressman and Of the political ma
chine IL desired and will be sought. Com
binations among the politicians are already
forming in the various States to control all
patronage.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

BASKET MEETING AT OAKLAND.-The
Woman's Baptist Missionary Society, of
Kennebec Association, will hold its first
annual meeting with the Oakland circle in
the Baptist church on Wednesday May
9th. Interesting exercises, consisting OF
poems, papers and reports from the annual
meetings at Boston, will be provided for
both morning and afternoon sessions. By
vote Of the society, visiting members de-
sirous to save needless trouble, have limit
ed the hospitality Of the entertaining circle
to providing tea and coffee. Each party
will therefore carry its own lunch. Should
. sufficient number report their intention
to be present, arrangements will be made
for reduced rates over the Railroads. The
ladies of this and adjoining towns, inter-
ested 10 any form Of mission work, are
cordially invited to be present Names
will be received by Miss. Lizzie d. Miller,
who will forward them to the secretary on
Saturday morning.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The follow
ing are the real estate transfers which have
been recorded In this county the past week.
Skowhegan-Lizzie Bates ct ais to Har.
riet B. Snow. 81. Harriet Z. Flye ct ais
to Harriet B. Snow. A valuable Con.
Harriet b. Snow to Sumner P. Snow. $640.
Albert F. Adams to Elizabeth L. X. Adams.
81. Joseph J. Hilton to William G. Hese-
Whittier. $500. Russell B. Shepherd to
Brice NJ Hight. $500. Gardiner Malbon
to Richard W. Brown. 1920. John G.
Hight to Gardiner Malbon. $4,000. Eugene
A. Moore to Horace Ames. $500. Sarah f.
Moore ct al to Horace Ames. $500. John
M. Cannon ct al to Charles E. Young. $780,
Chandler X. Church to Hiram Burrill.
5000.
Solon-Dapa L. Hall to Edmund Cool
idge. 81.
Pleasant Ridge-Rufus Sanborn to Park.
er Sanborn. $50s
Falrneld-Howard c. Atwood to Stephen
A. Nye. 5000. Frances f. Noyes to Som
erset Fiber Company. $500
J. Taylor. $3.50. Robert Dobson ct ais TO
Denpison Wal.er. $500. Hannah Thomp-
son to Roswell II. Fairbrother. $500. Gil
mena w. McCausland to AlonZo II. Burse.
$3.50. Hannah j. Miles to Pethue Holmes.
800. Epharim Holmes ct al to James +.
Kenney. 81.
Bingham-Rose G. Messer to Lizzie N.
Baker. $780, Charles Albert Hunter to
Oleua Hunter. 81
Cornvlle-Cbandler D. Robinson TO By
ron Robinson. ST..
Highland P-Warren Nutting to Benja-
min Carville. $3.50.
Madison-C. d. Morrill, to ID. Augustus
Dickinson. $3.50. Warren W. Pease to
Hiram Moore. $1,000.
New Portland-F.avilla S. Washburn to
Leroy F. Gray. $500. Mary Fl. Jackson
to Zilpha w. Proctor $500.
Norridgewock-C IS. l Bracket to
Frank Skillings $l25.
Ansop-Mary e. Clapp ct al to Ellery M.
Wing. 5000.
St. Albans-Llo;d C. Dillingham; to
Charles +. Young 5000. Same to same
5000
Embden-Fred Jackson to Samuel Bunk
er. $500. Stillman H. Atwood to Betsey
NJ. French ct al. $2500.
Smithfield-Moses Sawtelle to Frank X.
Bickford. $500. Nathaniel futile to Frank
futile. $500. Same to same. $500.
Same to Anne A. futile. $3.50. Same to
Sarah A. futile. $3.50.
Mercer-Francette A. Robbins to Eben
Swift. 8l5. Abby A. Haynes to Huldah
Dunton. $3.50. Ebenezer Swift Jr. to
Frank L. Fenton. Sll0O.
Ripley-Samuel E. Stone to John w.
Berry. $500. Same to William Stewart.
Laroy L. Levey ct al to Samuel E. Stone.
$500.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20
Administrators Sale,

Pursuant to license granted to me admnstra-
tor of the goods & Estate which were of William H.
Currier late OF Madison Said County deceased, by
the Hon. Judge Of Probate within Il for the County
OF Somerstt shall sell at public auction to the
highest bidder therefore at the Store of j. s. Palmer
in Cornville said county on Thursday the 25th day
of June A. ID, 1885 at ten O'Clock In the forenoon
estate subject to mortgage given to secure about
two hundred dollars situated In said Cornville and
bounded and included within the following lines
viz; beginning on the west side Of the County road
eadng1lrom John Woodlands lae farm to Cas-
corner so called on the north east corner OF land
owned by the town OF COrnve, thence west ,rly to
laha formerly owned by Nathan Davis, thence north.
ery on said Davis land and land Of David +. Palmer
to land conve! ed to Annette Lincoln by Patten
Cnrrier thence by land Of sad Lincoln to said road
thence southcrly on said road to the point begun at
being pirt OF the parsonage lot $50 called contain
ing eighty acres more or less.
40. WI HAYDEN, Admr.
StD Madison, May l4th. 1885
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

THE BATH MURDER Mrs. Ira Hodgdon.
who was shot the 9Th inst, by her son died
Sunday from the effects of the wound in
the head. She was unconscious 48 hours !;
aged "A. The news Of Mrs. Hodgdon's
death was received by her son, Monday
morning. He was completely broken
down. Hodgdon has slept but few hours
since the deed. He eats scarcely anything
and is in such q state of mind that it is in
timated he will be in q condition to be sent
to the Insane Asylum before the August
term Of court. He still Claims to have no
recollection Of the shooting and avoids all
conversation on the subject
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

ITO be or not to be" postmaster of Au-
gusta Me-, is the question that disturbs the
mental equilibrium Of Col. C. B. Morton,
and his friends in that city, and elsewhere,
seem 10 be In sympathy with that disturb
ance, If the rush on Washington ade oy a
host Of them, is any evidence Of sympathy.
The Eastern argus correspondent says:
A delegation headed by ex-Gov. Plaisted
of Maine, called on the President by ap-
pointment and urged him to appoint Col.
Morton postmaster at Augusta. During
the interview something was said about
Senatorial opposition to the confirmation
Of Col. Morton's appointment il made,
and Gen. Plaisted called on the President
TO exercise his prerogative of appointment,
and not to permit the threat of Senatorial
interference to influence his action.
The President seems disinclined to risk
the rejection Of the nomination by the Sem
ate, hence the hesitation and delay.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

The Kennebec Journal says: Activity
and hustle pervade the premises Of the Ed
wards Manufacturing Co. at the west end
of the dam. The walls Of the new factory
building are rapidly mounting upward, and
already the eastern wall is up two stories
In height, while the floor timbers for the
second story are being placed in position.
Some 80 men are employed In the work.
Operations have recently commenced In
the brick yard and workmen are moulding
the brick for large kiln which is to be
burned the coming season.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

1t is by no means absolutely certain that
Russia and England will reach an amicable
adjustment OF the Afghan boundary diff
entity. Russia appears to be disinclined to
to say anything about the occupation of
the city of Herat, the key to the Afghan
country and England demands definite
pledge from Russia to respect the new Rus
so.Af ghan frontier under any circumstan-
ces, and renew the assurance that Afghan.
istan was outside the Russian sphere.
Russia refuses to acceed to this request
and retsliates by also demanding further
concessions.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

HARrLANp.-Our correspondent writes
May 18th, Mr.. I. Sanford came TO town,
Mr.. Sanford formerly taught school at the
academy, he was a popular teacher among
his scholars. Saturday night large num-
Der of his scholars came to see him at the
house of his aunts Mrs. J. G. Ham. -.
VIM. Linn Jr. has purchased the house pre-
viously occupied by Thomas LINN, and the
latter has purchased the VIM. Pushor house
REV. Mr.. Palmer, the P. +. preached
at the M. +. church, Sunday, Dr. Shaw
preached At the Baptist house In the even
ing he invited +. w. ndfoId to lead the
meeting; II goody number were present,
we had blessed meeting. Mr.. Sanford
took the stage monday morning to go to
Oakland Me-, where he is teaching the
High School.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

CoRSvILLE. The weather for the past
week or ten days, has been clear, but rath-
er cool. :. Farmers are beginning to plant
and SOW and should the weather continue
fair, some corn will be planted this week
.... William Wescott, of East Cornville,
was found last Saturday morning, by Mr..
Moses Daggett of West Hartland, in his
barn, hanging by the neck, dead. Mr.. w.
went to Mr. Daggetts house last Friday
for the purpose of inducing his wife, who
had been stopping at Daggett's, to return
home and live with him. but she refused;
and after retiring for the night, as the fam
lily supposed, he got up, sometime la tn
night, found rope, with the results A>
above stated. He was peacable, quiet
man, with quite a family of children, and
other cause can be assigned for the rash
deed
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

When the weather Crews warmer tha'
cxtreme tired feeling. want OF III peute,
dullness. languor, and lassitude' aiiiiot
o,nost the entire human family, and scroll
ula and other diseases caused ny n''i"V'''
manifest themselves with many IL IL III,
nosslb,e TO throw off this debility ana eApe'
bumors from the blood without the anu Oh !"
reliable medicine like Hoods sarsaparilla'
~ could not sleep, and would get up IN
the morning with hardly life enough TO get
ont Of bed. | had no appetite ana my
face would break out with pimples. bought
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

MApIsoN.-The directors of the Maids on
Wooden Company met In Portland on the
18th inst. At this meeting it was decided
to commence on the new mill at once, and
the contract of building was let to Norton
& burlington of Waterville. The con-
tract calls for the completion Of the stone
and brick work on the first day of October.
The new mill is to be l60 feet In length and
90 feet In width, four stories in height with
basement and fiat gravel roof. The mill is
to be built of stone and brick.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

FAiRrlElp.-Mr. Edgar W. Nye, "Bill
Nye' of Hudson, Wisconsin, aud Mr.. Bart
Nye, of Boston, made flying trip to Fair
field last week and were the guests of Mrs.
j. f. Cotton, who Is cousin of Bill Nye.
THE Somerset Fibre Co have pur-
chased the edgings at Bradstreet's mill, So.
Gardiner, for the summer. About 5000
cords will go over the Maine Central, max
ing about 400 car loads.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

MEMORIAL DAY.-Further arrangements
for observance of Memorial day have been
made by Russell Post G. A. R., and they
are we'll along toward completion. The
public exercises are to commence Sunday
morning next in the Island Avenue church
with 3 Memorial Sermon by Rev. Mr.
Racklif. The Post will attend In body
and as far as practicable in uniform. Rev.
Mr. HARDWOOD will deliver the address Me-
mortal Day.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

CHILD MURDER.-William N. Auspland,
was arrested In Rockland Friday afternoon
charged with the murder of an infant found
buried in the woods Wednesday. The body
was found In box marked G. w. & Co. 1t
was discovered that Ausplands young
brother got such box from Cobb, Wright
& Co. Young Ausplands was interviewed
by an onicer who was told that the older
brother made . small box out OF it. The
mother Of the child 10 an unmarried sister
Of the prisoner, and the father Of the child
10 said to be Q man living In Bcslon.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20
March April May

At no other season is the system so sus-
,e,,,hle 10 the beneficial effects OF re-
liable tonic and invlgorant. The impure
state Of the blood, the deranged digestion,
ana tho weak condition Of the body. caused
by its long battle with inc coiu' VIM.
blasts. all call for the revivng' reguia'lns
and restoring influences so happiy anu
effectively combined in Hoods sarsapatl''a
floods Sarsaparilla did me great oeal
Of good. l had no particular disease ou.
was tired out from ovcrwork, and 1t toned
mn m. Mis-. q. L. SIMMONS, Cohoes, N. I.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

Suicides have been unusually frequent Of
late. We read Of one man who clined up
a tree, inserted his neck in the forks of .
sap!ipg and let 60 his feet. lady, tired
Of life, crawled under thebed, put her neck
over q loop in the bed cord, and laid
down and thus produced sunfocatlon.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

The President removed Bruce, Register
Of the Treasury, for the alleged reason that
he was not an accountant, whereas his sole
duties were to write his name. The Presi-
dent has appointed to the position of
Fourth Auditor carpenter, who confesses
that he is not an accountant, and yet his
duties are solely those of an accountant.
When will the Administration cease to use
these fabrications. They do not wash and
no one Is deceived by them.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-05-20

Internal Revenue collector Pillsbury,
took procession Of his Office last week, and
Immediately appointed his son Carol E.
Pillsbury, as deputy. He evidently Intends
to make all he can out of the Office he has
been working for so hard and so long.