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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
The Campaign.

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
HENRY F. BUTLER and IS others.
STATE OF MAINE

SOMERSET, s.;-Cnurt OF County Commission
erS, August Term. A. d. ls-6
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory
tioners are responsible and ought to be heard
touching the matt, + SET forth i'll their petition
and that the municipal officers of the town Of
st. Adams have uEre reasonably refused and neg
lected to lay out the Aforesaid described way.
II is ordered that the County Commissioners
meet at the dwelling house of Henry L. But Ter
in Ripley. on Tuesday sept. 2sth. A. d. 1856. at
ten O'Clock A. NJ, ana thence proceed to view
the route mentioned In said petition: and i'm
mediately after hearing of the parties will be
had at some convenient place i'll the vicinity
and such further measures taken in the prem
iSes AS the Commissioners shall judge proper
And il is further Ordered that notice of the
time, place aud purposes of the Commissioners
meeting aforesaid, be given to all persons and
corporations interested by publishing AN at
tested copy of the petition afor, said with this
order thereon, three weeks successfully In the
Somerset Reporter "A public newspaper printed
at Skowhegan in said county, and also attested
copies of the same be served upon the Town
Clerk of the town of st. Adams and to be post
ed in three public places in said town, the pub
LEGATION, and serving and posting of the same
be ut least thirty days b, fore the time appoint
ed for said view, that all Interested may then
appear and be heard, il they think proper.
Attest: L. II. WEBB, Clerk.
A true copy of the Petition aud Order OF
Court thereon: Artist: l.. IL. WEBB, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Labor M alters.

The East Cambridge lockout is at an
end through the interposition of the May
of Cambridge. The men are taken back
to their old positions and the question of
wages is TO be arranged later.
The Chicago pork packers have returned
to the 10 hour system.
The Para Rubber Company has resumed
work.
Disturbances continue al Peabody and
Brockton.
The Hon. Fred Atwood's Exploration
party has returned from Aroostook Coun-
ty and the editors of the party are chock
full of glowing accounts of the great re-
sources of that justly famous region and
of the hospitality of the citizens. If
the object of the trip was a good time
the participants will vote unanimously
that the trip was success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Republican Caucus.

Agreeable to a call by the town Commit
tee, Republicans of Skowhegan met in
Caucus To choose delegates to the County
Convention Saturday afternoon last.
Meeting called to order by F. NJ. Nolin
who read notice of call.
Dir. S. A. Patten was chosen Moderator,
George Cushing, Secretary. Elected 20
delegates to the Republican County Con
vention H. follows: l.. II. Webb, ii. S.
Steward A. II. Wyman, J. l.. Tenney,
James Wright, Isaac Dyer, John Vosmus,
j. \. Colby, John Weston, j. II. Lord, S.
j Walton, Abel Prescott, A. II. BiXby, c.
NJ, Brainard, A, X. Smiley, j. z. Blunt,
X S. Hilman, Silas Leland, j. c. Griffin,
ID q Dclan', Geo. Cushing, John B.
Morriset, Nathan Fowler, o. A. Priest, j.
W. Packard, VIM. Abbott, Joseph Lash
on, S, F. Steward, Chas Wyman. Voted
to adjourn. GEO. CUSHING, Sec.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Republican County Convention.

The Republicans of Somerset Comfy VIII
meet in Convention. at Cohurn Hall Skowhe-
gan. on Tuesday, Aug 18th, 1856 at 10 o.elot
\. NJ. for the purpose of nominating the FOL
lowing officers to be supported at the Npteni-
Der election, VIZ: A senator, County Attorney,
Sheriff, Register of Deeds two County Com.
missiuners and County Treasurer, Also Ia
choose "A County Committee ard To Transact such
other business as may properly come before the
Convention.
All voters in Somerset County, regardless OF
past party affiliations or alliances, who desire
Ia act with the Republican organization In the
present State Campaign, who believe In well
paid labor, and therefore iii the protec=
ion OF the Agricultural, Commercial Man.
nfacturing, Mining and laundering interest OF
the country, Ia the end that the County of som.
er,et and the State OF Maine, in common with
all parts OF our Union, may be eheered by the
busy hum of industry, aud the home OF the
farmer the maehanic the artisan aud all
others be made glad because Of well reward
labor all such are cordially invited to meet in
The 'Primsries," and take part in choosing
delegates to the Convention.
The basis OF representation, viii DE one dele
gate for each town and plantation, and an ad-
ditona delegate for every twenty hve votes.
OF majority fraction thereof,cast for Gov kohie
In 1854. On this basis, the various towns and
plantations will be entitled to the following
number OF delegates, to represent them IN Con
yeutiOn. viz
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Road Petition.

To the Hon the Court of County Commission
crS for he County of Somersef, ne II to he hold
en- In said County of Somerset. at Skow egau,
on the first Tuesday OF August lsS6 Humhly
show, that u town way. from the end Of the
Ripley road near IL. +, Buffers, to the 81
A Adams road wear V. II. Bragg IN said town
would he OF great public convenience and that
the ~electmcu of said town OF 81. Adams, after
due notice. unreasonahiy refused To lay out
said town way; wherefore, your petitioners
considering themselves aggrieved by such de
lay and refusal, do pray that your HOnors
would. agreeahly to law in such case made and
provided, lay our said town way.
Dated at ST. Adams this 4th day of June A. ID
1886.
HENRY f. BI-TLER md Is nthers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Adjournment of Congress-.

Congress adjourned Thursday last and
thus ont Of the longest sessions and one
in which small amount of business was
accomplished has como to an cut
In addition to thu general appropriation
bills important measures that have be
come laws are a. follows: The oleomar-
garnc bill Presidential succession bill,
To lcgalize incorporation of national
trades unions, Ia provide for study in
in public schools Of the effect of alcoholic
drinks and narcotics. naval rc.e>tahl>h-
utcnt bill, piuglry shipping bill. widows
pension bill. one armed and one legged
soldiers bill bill to reduce money order
fees. the fitz John Porter hill, Atlantic
4 Pacific land forfeiture bill, bill relating
10 bonds Of brewers, To provide for in
vc>tigaion of convict labor system and
to provide that manufactured snnn. to-
hacrO and cigars NAV be removed for cN-
portation without payment Of tax. and
doing AMY with inspectors; additional
act to provide for national currency to
publish II new edition Of the postal laws
and regulations and Ia erect a Congress
iona library building. To protect home
stead settlers within railway limits.
The total number of measures that
passed both Houses Was .lul. being 2ll
Senate bills and $50 bills which originated
in the House: ! uai of these were received
by the President, and Of that number Slt
were approved. III became laws without
the President signature, Il We're vetoed.
and q failed for want of signature al the
time of adjournment, IN days not having
expired Siacc they reached the President.
The number OF measures vetoed during
the session was four more than have been
vetoed from the foundation of the gov
eminent To the beginning of the session
just closed. only one bill that granting
Il pension Ia Joseph Romi~er wa> passed
by the two Houses over the veto.
The appropriation bills passed during
the present session OF Congress, which i,
here submitted
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Grand Army

The committe on resolutions at the G.
A. X. encampment at San Francisco have
submitted a report against polygamy and
asking Congress for its abolition. The
pension of IS a month for every surviving
soldier or sailor of the war was disap-
proved. Lucien Fairchildt of Wisconsin,
is elected COMMANDMENT Chief. The
next National Encampment will be at st.
Louis. General s. w. Backus of San
Francisco, was unanimously elected SEN
Tor Vice Commander In Chief.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Democratic County Convention.

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

real ESTATE TGANsrEgN-Ihe follow
ing are the real estate transfer, which
have been recorded in this county the
past week.
Madisan-charlcs I. Tufts to George
II. Paul. Sla5 Lizzie NJ. Baker II Flora
\. Savage. $3.50. Luke Poulin 10 Samuel
IL. Paine. $50. Ora \. Burns To Frank
b. Burns Stu. Ichina pn>morc to &.
W. llainc>. 500.
Skuwhrem- Daniel Snow 81 nj 20
Amos II. Fletcher. SD. LYDIA Boice To
Same. S43.75 VIM. b. Snow 10 same.
81. Amos H. Fletcher Ia Francis Steward.
S3lS. Henry :, JcWclt 81 al To smith :.
Sanhorn $3.50. Henry Williams 10 Mary
C. Weston. s2sO0 Frank 7. Davis To
Edward y Merrill 500 Rosetta +.
Lord ct ais 10 Aaron Drew. $1,000. Vine
W. Coburn to Helen ;. Coburn. s3eoo.
Solpu-tieorgc NJ Longley TO Snsan }.
Tuscan. SD
New Portland Andrew II. Nichols To
Sarah Henderson. 5000.
Nurridgcwock- Gcoree Perkins to
Mary f. Poet 81 Charles Is. Whiting
to q. \. rohcv. $50. Cullen Ward 10 \,
=. Mace $50 Mary +. Poet to Mary F..
Pcet 81 Love and affection.
pittsheld-Mary W. Ilathom ct al to
Ernest Maxfcld. sl6G.67.
Anson-Mary s Fuller to Charles s.
Fuller s477.2i. Samnel 5. Paine ct al TO
Eyclinc b Gray. S5oo.
Forks Plt-Daniel {. llolway 10 Jerc-
miah B. Durgin. Sl0o
Dead River Ephraim y Allen to
Benjamin +. Stafford ct al s3ooo.
Binsham-Cyru- NJ. Baker ct al to Til
son H. Baker 81 Franklin Drufy to
Carrie B. Clark. S20p0.
Ioomlield-,Jo-eph Philbrick 10 James
Bowen. So.
Moscow-I.izlie NJ Baker to Cyrus NJ,
Baker. SloOo,
Concord-Dancl ). Steward to Luther
K. Ellis. s2oG.
Fairdeld-E Emily + Trask ct al to otis
W Lawry $500 Helen f knoN to
Amasa X. Mason 5000. Sarah J. lloXic
to Same sG75. Thankful y. Noble ct al
to John Wentworth e5oo
ornyille-Rucl W. Robinson 10 harc~
r. Iungfcllow 500. pauliua 5. clark
to Rucl W Robinson. 81.
Canaan-Loui>a o. Lcathcr- 10 tieorg'
f. Barrett $50. Franklin Bagley 10 La.
ewclla NJ. Goodridge. sloo and Other
valuable n4dcrati0n
The President Of the Cambridge. Mas.
Ins CO.. recommend, Hoods Sarsaparilla
AS "A building up and strengthening RENE
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

Violent rioting is reported in Belfast,
Ireland, with dozen persons killed and
many injured. The police has been SUI
perceded by militia
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

The Democracy have got in the first
clicks" in Somerset this year by holding
their convention one week earlier than
the Republicans. The work ON the home
stretch" is wha. tells, however
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

President Cleveland has re-apponted
Matthews the Register of Deeds for the
District of Columbia who was rejected by
the Senate.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

X. NJ. Squire and Maurice b Flynn
have been indicted by the New York
grand jury and they have been arrested.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

There is manifest In New York great
dissatisfaction with the President and OPP
position to his denomination are concen-
trating on Gov. Hill
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

Collector Hedden was Hubert ..
Thompson's man. Thompson is dead
and now is said IIeddens resignation
in the hands of the President.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

NEW PoRrLANp.-At Republican Cau-
Gus holden at New Portland on the eth
inst, the following delegates to the Coun-
ty Convention were chosen: Elias Hutch
ms John G. True, |. b. Spear, ID, e..
Luce, +. Z. Viles, Alfred Walker, J. W.
Corson. j. w. Corson was chairman and
ID. q. Luce, secretary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

A fierce fight took place Monday be-
tween opposing mobs In Belfast, Ireland,
with eleven killed aud many wounded.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

HAEAtoNY At about o'clock Wcdnes-
day morning last week, fire was di,coy-
cred breaking out of the south end and
roof of the store belonging to Eugene
Dow in this village 1t had got under
such Roadway that it was impossible to
get but little of the goods out The loss
was about $4,000, was insured for 50 900.
The fire must have been inccndiary for
there had been no fire in the store for
nearly two months and no means of acct
dental catching. Mr. 4. \. Haynes
dwelling house near 1t also burned. Park
of the furniture saved. lie had no in
surance. Loss about Sioo This village
has suffered by fire the past year, three
other buildings having burned. Mr.. Dow
hud been in trade only Il few months and
was doing thriving business. The peo-
pie are very anxious for him to rebuild
and continue his trade.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
$50 MEALS FOR SL0O

Sold by Druggists-25c soc n 90.
q An interesting pamphlet entitled "Medical
Opinions on the Nutrition of Infants and In.
vallds," free on application
Wells, Richardson a CO., Burlington, VI.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
THE OHIO IDEA

Is that the best tobacco is none too good
and only the finest leaf carefully cured
and prepared is used in the manufacture
of Happy Thought wave liue plug to-
bacco. Good chew or smoke. Free from
sticks and stems. Always moist. One
trial proves it the best. See for yourself.
l0c. pieces.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
COUNTY NEWS.

So. NORKIpGENoCK The NJ +. Church
organized Sabbath school last Sabbath
with A. u. Frederick >upt.; Augustus
Conant assistant: ". f. wilkins treas ;
Arthur Brown librarian The school
starts with about 30 scholars and promises
to increase that double by another
sabbath .... Preparations are being made
to attend the Camp meeting at No. An>on.
-. Buildings are moved. Stables are
being rcmodced into dwellings. New
barns, lenses and other Improvements are
beng made all around the yillagc.....
Carpenters painters and backsmitls are
full of business ON Sunday last there
was quite severe runaway in town.
SkowhcGan parties were thrown out of
their carriage by overturning, The
horse ran into Mr.. Roland SaWycr's barn
completely d,molisning the team and
cutting the horse very badly. so mneh
that it is reported the owner refused to
take the horse back =. The Madison
Lodge of good tempars made II visit to
the lodge here Tuesday evening, a bonn-
tiful supper was prepared for them and a
very pleasant time was passed by all
present.. Capt \. s. Lewis has moved
his family from Cape Elizabeth 10
Norridgcwock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

ATHENS The concert on sunday eve
held under the auspices of the Athens
Village Ladies Union Circle was succt s.
The parts were all well rendered. Mr..
Bartlett singing was superb and highly
appreciated. Mrs. Bankers solo with
violin obligato by Mr.. Bartlett was rem
dered with great credit to herself. MIR.
Actcrians performance on the flute was
loudly applauded The proceeds was be
tween forty and fifty dollars. The church
Sociables will be held again. commencing
in Sept. and continuing through the fall.
The fall term of Somerset Academy
commences on Monday next Mr.. ID. II.
Bartlett and wife, Mr. J. e. Bartlett and
some relatives started to-day for Moose
head Lake for few weeks vacation...
Weather is warm and very dry. Far
mers are harvesting their grain. So. Mrs.
Jennie V. Boothby of Baltimore, widow
of the late Edgar d. Boothby is visiting
her father-n-aw, X. II. Boothby.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

Daniel Magoon has been appointed Col
lector of New York In place of Hedden.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

MOOSE RINER.-Our correspondent
writes: The school in Dist No. l. closed
July Goth under the skillful instruction of
Miss Fannie Ham, of the Forks The
school begins after one week vacation.
VIII give the names of the scholars not
absent one-half day; Sanford Moore,
l.ura Moore, Henrietta and Ada Newton,
Newell Graft and Myrtle Wilson, and for
ten weeks school but two instances of
tardnessi who can beat that Miss Ham
is now at home spending her vacation
with her parents, but hope to have her
with Us again soon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

u.
For the purpose OF nominating the following
officers TO be supported at the Sept. election
{ ounty Attorney, County Treasurer, and two
County Commissioners.
All citizens without regard to sex. who be
leve the pr Ohihition OF the liquor traffic to be
the great est question OF the time. and who are
wiling to seperate themselves entirely from
both OF the old political parties and heartily
support the principles Of the Prohibition Party
are invited to attend and participate In this
Convention.
Per Order County Committee,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

The wateryillc Seminal of last week
SAYS: News was received here this week
Of the death Of Edward \. Stevens, ID. ID.
which occurred June 18th in Rangoon
Burma Mr.. Stevens was the father Of
Mrs. W II. Spencer, and had been fifty
years missionary. He was - years of
are.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

The Grand Lodge Of Odd Fellows is in
session q Bridgton this week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
Hoods SarsapaWa

Combines, In a manner peculiar to Itself, the
best blood-purifying and strengthening RENE
dies Of the vegetable kingdom You will find
this wonderful remedy effective where other
medicines have failed. Try it now. 1t will
purify your blood, regulate the digestion,
and give new life and vigor to the entire body.
floods Sarsaparilla did me great good.
| was tired out from overwork, and 1t toned
me up" Mrs G.. L. SIMMONS, Cohoes, N. Y.
al suffered three years from blood poison.
took Hoods Sarsaparilla and think | am
cured" Mrs. NJ. j. DAVIS, Brockport, n. Y.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11

No other food answers SO perfectly in such
cases. II causes no disturbance of digestion
and will be reshed by the child
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-08-11
FOR NEW BORN INFANTS.

II may BE- used with confidence, when the
is unable Ia nurse the child, rs II safe
and natural substitute for mothers milk.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-04-23
Colored Knights Of Labor.

GALVESTON, TEXAS, April 20'-A special
from Texarkana, says: 1t has been discovered
that within the past three weeks the Knights Of
Labor have organized several co!ored assem-
bies in tho vicinity of Taxarkans, both in Ar
kansas and Texas. The movement is regarded
apprehension.
And we'll it may be SO regarded. A few
days ago dispatch from Mississippi stated that
colored lodges have been organized in that
State. If the organization should become gen.
eral throughout the cotton belt, and the farm
hands in this State should take notion to strike
for 500 month and 81. 90 q hundred for pick
ing cotton just at the most critical times of cul-
tivating and gathering the crop-an idea not
altogether new among them,-what hope
would be left to our already impoverished for
mers, for extricating themselves from tb cir
financial difficulties? II there is no profit in
raising cotton at present prices and present
wages Of labor, how will the farmers come out
when it costs them so to 100 per cent. more? !?
This is serious question, and should receive
serious thought now, before the matter has
gone to far to be met peaceably,
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1886-04-23
Monthly Agricultural Bulletin.

Mr.. EDIroR.-Enclosed please find package
Of the Monthly Bulletin giving tests of varieties
Of cotton made during the past three years on
the Farm Of the Agricultural Department Of
the South Carolina College,
You will be kind enough to give them to
any Of our farmers who may feel interested
enough on the subject to call for them.
There are several farm lessons to be learned
fiom these experiments, particularly by those
who wish to max 9 similar tests for themselves.
One very important point is most forcibly illus
trated, and that Is the very great importance
and necessity of hsvinga perfect stand and the
less the farmer sustains for the want Of it..
1t will be gratifying to Union County farmers
to see that in Q test Of fourteen different vari.
cites the THOMAS seed STOOD fourth in list.
The Thomas making q GA lbs to the acre and the
Peterkin (the highest making 4so lbs Of lint
to the acre.
Any Farmer sending his name to DR.. 1. NJ.
McBryde, South Carolina College, Columbia
s. c., will receive these monthly Bulletins as
they are published. Very truly
d. p. DUNCAN. =