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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10
STATE NEWS.

,rh. firm of Hurlsiqh 4 Bndwcll. extern
.i,.,. Lrnt.,i.r. onL i,guarirrs of Hereford
,at,I. nas di..nlye1 on Monday week
nan / Il Rod,yru selling his half inter
c>t to hj~ partner Mr. II. c. Burlci9h.
This i IN Wa organized seven Years ago,
and their first importation Of fifty seven
head Of Hereford cattle arrived in this
country ON the 9th of April, lsso. The
result Of their operations has becnIto en-
rich the stock farms Of Maine with this
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morning ,t Nt,a.I' VIZ W. ,''''',' r"2,,v j.,
I''"' I,5 ,',a' tI,n hn,d. oC nr r,mns Al
Buzzcll. in an attempt to procure an abor-
/ tion Dr. Bulzcl was arrested and
brought before Judge Gould Friday after.
noon and committed TO Jail without bail
/ for a hearing Wednesday. The Dir. has
retained Judge Gloves and Mr.. Looncy
and will make II strong light
Eiglry.nvc sacks of foreign mail were
shipped from the Augusta posi- Office,
"Wednesday. The larger part of it went
to China. South Africa. West Indies,
Australia and New Zealand The first di-
rect mail for Tasmania, ever made up
here. was sent out.
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lerN me n's or." l@h.i, ,,;,,, H.. ,i'
HI"i,', r,.ntral rnnnanv In mart novnnnt
rn,. thn land and the comm s.ionerS will
nrnrrnd Ia onnrnisr the same as if thcrc
b,d honn. no money pgid over or baraatn
nnLn
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The heaviest thulldef storm lof wears
passed over Bangor SATURDAY. night
Rain fell in torrents, the Wlnd oleN Il
gale ana lleaNy tllu''oef a'''t Niol@n' MN
nlng continued from tc, 9"'"'''a n,IH'
to seven next morning. ne ,,"u>t u WI
liollnhof was S,Iuch au'' Nll1n't un iI
aged ana a chliu S'i@h'la sunni" NE
barn ol W H. bl>hoP' WIN twenty NY
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

The vote of Athens and I.adds vote in
Eden have not been returned and are not
included in the above makeup of the
Third Dist. and the same is true In re-
gard to the vote of Beddington and Kos
suth in the makeup of the Fourt Dist.
It will he seen that while the division
of the Democratic vote between Garcclon
and Eusti~ augments Mr.. Dngley's plu-
rality, Mr.. Milliken receives majority
,42l greater than Mr.. Boutelle, who
stands next in the column of majorties,
so that the Third District still maintains
it, splendid record and the first position
in the Republican phalanx of Maine. 1t
must be very gratifying to MI Milllken
to be so handsomely sustained by his con-
stituents He has run ahead of his tick
tc in his own city, county, and indeed in
all the Ditrict except in Kennebec, the
home of Mr.. Bodwell, and where the lat
ter is justly so popular.
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NJ esSenger Notice.
STATE OF MAINE
SOMFSETSs COURT OF fssOIyFNC


SoMEsETss COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case OF Julian G.. Fairbrother, Iusol.
vent Debtor.
This IL to live notice that on the first day Of
November A. ID. 1856, n warrant in insolvency
was issued out of the Court Of Insolvency tor
said County OF Somerset, against the estate Of
said Julian g. FairbrOther OF Skowhegsn, ad-
Judged to be an insOlvent debtor on petition OF
said debtor. which petition was Md on the
27th day Of oct A. ID. 1856, to which
date interest on claims is to he computed
That the payment OF any debts to or by SAID
debtor. and the transfer and delivery of any
property by him are forbidden by law, That
q meeting Of the creditors Of said DEBTOR to
prove their debt and choose one or ulOre
ssisnees of his estate will be held ut Court
Of Insolvency to be holden ut the Probate
Court Room IN said Sk0whegin. on the 8, tn
day of November, A. ID. 1896, at one o'clock In
the after noon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
ZENAS VAUGHAN,
Sheriff AS Messenger of said Court Of In
s0lvency. 2wi5
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Gas for Railroad Cars.

ON the smoking car attached to the
train which came to this village Friday
evening last were six brightly burning
gas lamps placed in the car by the Maine
Water Gas company to test the feasibility
of using their gas as a method of lighting
cars ana steamers. The gas generated in
sixty gallon tank placed in Il closet in
one corner of the car and which will sup
ply the lamps for nine or ten days with
out replcnishing. The lighting of cars
is as yet only an experiment The gas
gives clear and bright light but ii may
be found that the jolting and swaying of
the car will render it, use impraCticablc.
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a Good Offer.

During the months of November and
December we will give advance paying
subscribers, the REPORTER II months for
/. months pay-sl.5o Subscribers in
arrears can have the privilege of settling
arrearages at the rate of Sl50 per year
during those two months and if they then
desire to pay one year in advance can
have the paper IA months for sl.5o This
cter holds good until January |, lss7 r'i
M IOnger.
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Wave Line plug. behaves some o. them calls
It, lndade but t's foine 1hry a chew yer don t
smoke. My boy johnny, him as woruks in the
foundry beyant soays its the Dist chew in the
wourld; an phat my boy johnny dunno, Phist!
it's no use talking about"
Happy Thought wave line plug tobacco Is made
by the Wilson u McCallay Tobacco Co. of Middle
town, o. and guaranteed to be the finest chew
ing tobacco in the world, and makes an excellent
smoke. Sold by all grocers in 10 cent pieces. Try
II next time. Ask for Happy Thought" sure
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STATE OF MAINE.

II c President of the the United States,
our forefathers, has appointed Thursday,
The 25th day of November, as n day of
] ublic Thanksgiving and Praise.
do therefore, by the advice and con
sent Of the Executive Council, recon-
mend that the people of the State of
Maine on that day lay aside their usual
;vocations, joyfully gather around the
family hearthstone, and thoughtfully As
,omble in their accustomed places of pub
lie worship; everywhere giving thanks
md praise to God for His bountiful gifts
and fatherly protection
Let us as citizens of Il highly favored
state especially return thanks to the Civ
a. of all good for the abundant harvest
material prosperity, religious, educationa
:rd political blessings Of the year.
Let us be ever guided by the teachings
of the Christian Religion, and wherever
IN opportunity Offers, with open hands
and generous hearts contribute from oul
abundance to the wants of the poor ant
unfortunate, thus serving to make thi'
National Holiday joyous "Thanksgivina
Day" for the whole people.
Given at the Council Chamber at Angus
ia, this fourth day of November, in tn,
year of our Lord one thousand cigh
lnndred and eighty-six, and of the indie
'ndence of the United States of Amer
ica the one hundred and eleventh.
FREDERICK Robe.
By the Governor.
ORAMANDEL SMITH, Secretary of State
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commissioners, NOticP.

The undersigned Commissioners appointed
by the Judge of Probate tor Somerset County
to receive and examine the claims of the crcd
tors against the estate of Rosilla A. Berry
CT SolOn, NoncompOs represented ins0lvcni
give notice that six months from the i4th day
of September 1856. are allowed Tor said creditors
to present and prove their claims, aud that they
will be In session for the purpose of receiving
said claims aud proof, ut Turner Buswcll's office
In Scion Village at nine O'Clock in the
forenoon of each day, on the 27th day of Nov
ember, and on the l4th day of March next.
JOHN l.. PIERCE, commissioners.
NEWELL LANDER, -
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss of Appetite,
Dizziness and all symptoms of Dyspepsia.
Price 10 and IS cents per bottle. Sold by
II. w. Gushing.
SHILOH'S COUGH and Consumption
Cure is sold by H. W. Gushing on guar
antee. 1t cures Consumption
GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH, and
Bronchitis Immediately relieved by Shi
loh's Cure. Sold by H. W. Gushing.
For lame back, side or chest, use Shl.
loh's Porous Plaster. Price % cents.
Sold by II. w. Gushing.
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FNRfIE1.D.-L. 7. Totinan left Satnr-
day morning on a business trip to Bos-
t,n Mis- Ii1,io Won,,nan of Itonltan
:, -. 60, ~ "a
i Nlsitii9 Irleaas III tN" H." l.. he'-
ley has left the Journal office, and it i
rumorcd thar he will start Il paper at
Oatland Dinb hcri, j. sill ahont thu
.., -, ~,
,l'iaS'' INC ''i'S,'' '.,i" u .
Harvey. was buried on Thursday last
and others in tile village are still sick
d. { Hall, our first sclcctman Is confined
to the house. II Is hoped he Will have a
speedy rccoNery..'. DR.. Ghencry left
Saturday for Canton where he is to To-
cate...Gr". King has moved into the
holst on Tine corner "i NeMhalI ~. anu
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COZ MY NEWS

>ofaN The prospect Of a laree
amount OF numbering being done tie
coming winter i good -. Stock is the
lowest for many years and large amount
for sale with hut few buyers. Sheep are
in better demand and sell for better prices
tam last year. Both High School, have
closed after profitable terms of ten weeks
each. Mr.. wilkins, achcr of the vii
lage school has engaged school at East
Wilton. Mr.. upper. teacher at South
Scion. has engaged the town school in
the same place. Winter schools are
mostly begun. u. b. Andrews, teaches
in district No. / s; Leon ;. Merrill in No.
5: Nevada Burns in No. =. Bert Rowcll
ina VI. 10.
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Rare Bargain!
$40. VOrthOf Books for $3.50

r. W. S0ULE, Augusta, Me, will forward by
Express ten REGULAR DOLLAR BOOKS such
as Pilgrims Progress, Pique. Oliver Twist, Wild
Man of the West for $50. Send cents for
circulars containing names of 100 different
kinds OF books from which to select. 4w45.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10
A Correction.

The gentleman who furnished the re-
ports Of the Harmony cattle show fand
fair makes correction as follows:
''In the report of the Harmony cattle
show and fair there was an error in re-
gard to preference on bulls; it should
have been, Jonathan Gilman, LIST; WIN.
&. Bailey, End; j. S. Hight, 3rd."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

GRAND ARMY NCIG.-The council of
tine department of Maine, G.. \. Il. were
in session at Hotel North, Augusta. Fri
day evening The matter of the State
cucampmcnt ut Bath and the receiving of
chief Farchild was discussed. Com
mander Lane will 20 to Bath on Monday
IN meet Post Commander Watson of that
city, relative to the encampment. There
will be Il change in the Office of Depart
mcnt Commander, as it Is not customary
to rc-eect. Among gentlemen prolnl'
nently mentioned for Office are DICK Cat
ley, Portland; II. II Burbank, Saco;
Coy. Robbie; ID. Horace Holman, Lewis
ton: Seth T. Snipe, Bath; WIN. Howe,
Lewiston.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

The two inspiring events of the year
for republicans have been Mr.. Blaine's
campaigns In Maine and Pennsylvania.
His vigorous canvass In his adopted
State invigorsted republlcanism through
out the country. His presence and
speeches In his native State have rallied
the party for . magnificent victory.
JhibuHs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

The REPORTER is a republican paper,
and in a certain sense may be party or
gan, but it is not in any sense the organ
of any official or any other man, the Fair
field journal to the contrary notwithstand-
ing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

Democratic papers are now bnsily en-
gagged in figuring victory out of the
elections of last week by which their ma
Jority in the National House was whitfield
down from As to 8 or 3.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

Pre- dent Cleveland gives notice that
he must deny himself to visitors except
for public business, not including Office
seekers from Nov 10th to the time Of
the meeting of Congress, December 9th
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

The result of the elections is good
somewhat. There can be no radical
changes in tariff by the 10Th Congress at
least.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

The Bella t journal gives the following
table showing the vote for congressman
in the several Congress >ional districts of
Maine at the September election, and
shows that the Third is the banner dis
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

A democrat just returned from Indiana,
says that Cleveland hasn't ghost of a
chance there In sS. If he was up for
election tomorrow he would be defeated
by $1,000 votes. Democrats say they
would vote for republican first
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

President Cleveland is visiting Boston
and Harvard College this. week. Mrs.
Cleveland also takes in the Metropolis of
New England for the first time.
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THE OPINION OF An EXPERT.

" Arrah, now,
me boy l never
did see in all me
born days such
fine terbaccey for
shmokin' in mo
ould dudeen as
that same Hap
Ipy TIL ought
plug, which by
the same token IL
all squazed up
like on both sides
so as the two
adges looks all
M
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

CONSTITUTIONAL COUGH SYRUP Is sold
n, ,h."No cure, M pay principle. 1t
c ,ntalns no opium n"r anything Injurious
WHY suffer with coughs aud colds when
70, Is or 80 cents you get botil. at the
drug store Of George Gushing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

Mr. Blane's visit to New York seems
to cause great uneasiness to our Demo
cratic friends there.
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Sherif's Sale.
SOHkRsET IS

SDAkNSLT IS:
Taken on execution Casco National Bank Us.
lanes Harmon and Elias Harmon, dated
sept. oath A. -. 1856 and will be sold at public
auction to the highest bidder therefor at the
Office of James Wright in Skowhcgan in the
county of Somerset on the 18th day of Decem-
Der A. ID. 1886 at ten O'Clock i'll the forenoon,
all the right title and interest which the said
Elias Harmon has In and to the homestead
farm in Canaan aforesaid on which he now
lives; bounded on the North by the old road
leading from Chase's hill 80 called in Canaan
to and by the old Edward Hubbard farm and
land of Ora N. Chase; East by the old Whiting
farm and land of Albert X. Chase, South by
land of A. X. Chase and West by land of Rich.
ard +. Chase and the road leading by the grave
ward over Hcrrn hill so called, and heing the
same land formey bought Of said tlias lidr
mon of Grcenleaf Church and William
Church, and ull being the homestead OF
The said Films Harmon containing one hundred
acres more or less, unless said Execution l.
sooner settled.
Dated Skowhegan, Nov. 9Th 1856.
IENAS VAUGHAN, Sheriff
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A SURE PREVENTIVE and CURE 70,
CHOLERA TNFANTUM,

BY the use of this predigcSied and easily n,
simulated Food. fatal results in this dreaded
disease can be surely prevented
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Senator Hale and family have sailed FOR
Europe.
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Only a Step.

When catarrh has progressed to Ger
tain extent, it is only Il step To that terri
bly, fatal disease, consumption If You
have catarrh, even slightly. Is Il tcI15bif
l,jstakc to allow it to continue its course
unchecked. If you viii only read, You
will find conclusive reasons why you
should take Hoods Sar~aparilla for ca
turrl, in the statements of many people
who have been completely cured of this
disease in its most severe forms. Send
for book containing abundant evidence,
to c. |. Hood X Co, proprietors of
Hoods Sar>apariIa, Lowell Mass,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

EnHNn large black dog, New
EOO ~ D'Founland or st. Bernard
Owner can have the same by calling at II. Sal
ley's No. Madison. 3wA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

George rhobe candidate against
Speaker Carlisle for Congress in the
Sixth Kentucky District, announces his
intention to contest the election of Mr..
Carlisle. He claims that after the con-
test became very close the returns in the
back counties were "doctorcd;' also that
his representatives sent To watch the OF
fetal CONT were given no consideration
whatever and in one instance were ,hreat-
cncd with bodily iniurN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1886-11-10

LIST OF PATENTS granted to Maine In
yentors for week ending Nov. 2nd fur
nlshed by S. w. Bates, Solicitor of Pat
ents, 81 Exchange ST., Portland;
S. &. Danren, Auburn, "EXtension Va
lise." A. Glidden, Tenants llarbor
Portable Wardrobe"
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Notice of Dissolution.

Notice is hereby given of the dissolution OF
the partnership by mutual consent hereto
fore existing between Smith X Steward, Uuder-
takers. All bills due to said firm and all bills
due from said firm will be settled by ii. ID.
smith, who continues the business.
IL. ID. SMITH
Il. S. STEWARD.
Skowhegap, Oct. 10th 1856 3wi4
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A Perfect Nutrient for TNYALIDS
in either Chronic or Acute Cases.

Hundreds of physicians TESTIFY to its great
value. 1t will he retained when even lime
water and milk Is rejected by the stomach In
dyspepsia, and in all wasting diseases il Inns
proved the most nutritious and palatabe, and
at the same time the most economical of Foods
For n n in FAINT unV he
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kSl;'[|;ii||ia|Ia|I|I5|1l1I

You can't afford to get through your next
washday without using
No sticking. blistering. breaking or trouble
Elasticity, stiffness. and gloss pr0duced. Gives
Troy finish. Ask your grocer for STARCHINE'
see that the Fox head Is on every package
Made and guaranteed by Sinai
The GEORGE FOX STARCH CO. Cincinnati, O.
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$50 MEALS FOR SL.0O

Sold by Druggisfs-25c soc S1.00.
~ Anintcresting pamphlet entitled "Medical
Opinion on the Nutrition of Infants and In
vnlds," free on application.
Wells. Rich ardson Il Co, Burlington. VT
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By the Governor.
ORAMANDEL SMITH, Secretary of State
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Shot by PoacherS.

Lyman o. Hill of East Machias ant
Charles Niles of Wesley were shot dead
Monday at , O'Clock in the afternoon
near Fletcher Brook house, Ilcmenway
township Machias River, by parties I'M
known. Poachers had been DIGGING deer
and Deputies Hill and Niles were about to
capture the dogs. when one of the two
men, with "A double-barrellcd gun, shot
Niles and then Hill, the latter onc-armct
soldier.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1886-10-28
wise IN the nsns mouth or suomacn, anu nola

wise IN the nsh's mouth or stomach, ana hola
1t until it could be landed.
= Gorrlorant fishing is extensively practiced,
and is both exciting sport and a profitable
means Of catching fish.
Two people go out in a boat or osampan,"
Rtd take from six to a dozen captive birds.
One rnanipulates these, while the otl1er-most
generally the fshernan's wife-rows the
boat.
Two or three birds are put to work at. a
time, while the relay sit in the boat and rest.
The birds often are disinclined to work, and
when they are the operator feints to strike
them, Wien they dive for safety. They are
swift swimmers and keen sighted under the
water, and most generally bring up a fish in
their beak. Each bird has a ring around its
neck to prevent it from swallowing its
clutches, and when a bird comes to the sur
face witlra fish it is drawn to the boat by
means OF u cord attached to It's leg for that
purpose, and it is forced to give up its prey
TO its ~tasilnaster. The cormorant appears to
be q slave not only to man, but to other
birds,
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seen. The accom- oLEING L1BERTY's SHOE.
ranying sketch gives an idea of its i'm
mensity. A close inspection of the copper
work shows marvelously careful workman
ship. Considering all the handling the copper
sheets have had since they were first nodded
into shape it is wonderful that they have re-
tanned their form SO well. Workmen are
constantly going over the outside of the statue
like spiders, dropping their rope net from
above anil hamnering out the slightest i'm
PROJECTIONS. Sheets of copper, bolts and
pieces Of scaffolding were falling in a shower
down the inside of the statue, SO we were not
permitted to ascend within it, but reserve
that trip for another week.
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LIBERTY COMPLETE.
RAISING THE LAST PIECE OF THE
STATUE INTO PLACE.

Its Finished Exterior Presents a Grand-
er Appearance Than Any Pictures
Have Yet Co~nveyed-Its Tornado Proof
Anchorage and Hoopskirt Interior.
The visitor to the Statue of Liberty in
New York harbor will receive two very
startling impressions of the work on
his first visit. On arriving at the Bat
terry, the southernmost point of New
York city, to take the boat to the
island on which the statue is erected, he
glances across the deceptive water to Bedloe's
island, which appears but a short distance
away, and is disappointed in the size of the
statue. Bedloe's island is in reality over a
mile and a half away. There being nothing
within a mile of the statue by which a com
parison Of height can be made, the statue
does indeed look insignificant. Embracing
on the little steamer for passage to the island
one cannot but remark the number of for
eign travellers, evidently, who are making tie
pilgrimage to the statue. Our American
tourist reads his paper on the trip across the
bay, but the visiting Frenchman is so enthu-
siastic over the "magniique conception that
he cannot even sit still, but crowds to the
front of the boat gesticuiating to his COM
panions as he points out new maryels in the
work. If our American appreciates the
grandeur of the idea embodied in this colossus
of Bartholdi's equally with the foreigner he
certainly does not show it. Either Liberty
is not the boon to him that it appears to for
eigners or he is so accustomed to big things
that the statue does not startle HIM.