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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-08-07

The following appear among Mid
dlctown items. in the WINCHESTER
Times:
Mrs. Thos. Maslin is able to be
out, and receive the congratulations
of her many friends on her speedy
recovery.
Miss Timbcrlakc, of Charlcstown,
is visiting her sister. Mrs. Maslin.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-08-07

Morgan's Gr"ve-Sept. 6, : and 8
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-08-07

PUBLIC SALEs.-Thc following Pub
lie Sales are advertised in this paper:
Thursday, -1"gUSt 9.--Personal
Property, by 3. d. Gibson, Admins
traitor.
Saturday, 11"gust 1S.-Town Lots.
by r. a. Hessey.
Friday d"gust 3l.-Real Estate,
by Forrest w. Brown and A. w.
Mcdonald, Special Commissioners.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1888-08-07

Secretary Ut State.
july Fl. lSSS-l3t.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Fire at Moscow.

The well known hotel at Moscow SO
long and favorably known as "Carney's'
owned and occupied by Chas A. Colman
was destroyed by fire Monday night, the
fire being first discovered in the sned that
connects the stable with the house. The
fire had got such Roadway that it could
not be extinguished, and it spread so rap
idly that but very little furniture could
be saved in the house. and of the contents
of the large stable nothing was saved
but the horses. The loss is estimated at
about $4,000. Insured for $4,000.
The fire was first discovered in that
part of the house used as kitchen, about
| O'Clock =. NJ when the fire burst out
through the roof. There were two barns,
stable, long shed and other out build
ings burned. Everything movable was
taken out of the stable and barns but Il
small amount was saved out of the house
crew of river drivers about one mile
away in camp got there in time to render
efficient AID and had they been a little
earlier might have saved the barn II is
serious loss to Mr.. Coleman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Twentieth Anniversary.

The Pensioners and friends of Rev.
c. V. Hanson and wife of the Bethany
Baptist church, assembled at their home
on High street in this village, Friday
evening last, to commemorate the TWEEN
tieth anniversary of their marriage.
After an hour spent socially, Miss Alice
Emery in behalf of the society, presented
a large, rich, wedding cake, surrounded
with wreath of white roses and having
upon it twenty dollars in gold represent
ing the twenty years of their married
life. Mr.. Hanson responded happily to
the presentation speech of Miss Emery,
thanked the donors cordially and invoked
Divine blessing. Refreshments consist
ing of ice cream, cake and lemonade were
served, after which the company repaired
to their homes gratihed that they had
contributed to the happiness of their
pastor and his wife
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Tho Water Work..

The failure Of B. C. Nudge, the waite
works contractor has caused the snspcn
sion OF work on the bridges across The
river In this village, 10 that the blanc
and the South side are not connected with
the works. The embarrassment II Mr..
Nudge was brought about by LOSSES on
other jobs and Encouragement In general,
the immediate cause of this failure being
the refusal of the WOrthington Company
of New York TO longer stand behind him
The rights and interest Of Mr.. Nudge 80
far as the Water Company is concerned
are practically vested In the Boston Loan
and Trust Company. II Is not yet def
ntely known just what will be done, but
1t IS safe TO say that at a very early day
the bridges will be built and the work he
put in good running order The works
on the North side are being subjected to
pressure to test them and whenever
defects are found they are repaired. This
failure involves the company IN something
of loss but not sufficient to cause any
thing more than delay There are few
liabilities in the way Of unpaid labor that
1t is understood will be paid a. soon As
pra cticablc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Base Bail.
IHE SkownEdAS's DO UP THE LEWIS
TONS. SCORE IA tot.

The {. I. s. club OF Lewiston. com
posed OF nine as smart young men AZ are
SELDOM seen on these grounds, came here
on Saturday last, TO cross bats with the
champions Of last season. The visit.
OTIS fresh from numerous victories were
raVher IN hopes, naturally, to add another
scalp to those already dangling from
their 9cltS, and at one time it did look To
The crowd as If such was to be the cas-,
as the home team played in terribly poor
form, In fact the worst of the season.
oat'ihg well but unsafe, and being way OFF
III Their throwing. All these things only
tent encouragement to the visitors and
gave them the idea Of sure victory, as
al the beginning OF the seventh inning
the score read TO 2 against us At this
time the boys evidently thought that if
anything was to be accomplished this
was the time, aud by the punching Of
hits and the visitors getting little rat
tea ilVe scores were added to the weak
SIDE, this changing the course of events
decidedly. After this the c. T. S. SEEM
ed to lose courage, and when our BOYS
came in for the eighth they were enabled
TO bat out seven more runs, amid the
cheers of the crowd, and the game was
theirs by large majority.
The double umpire system was tried
Tor the first time on these grounds and
gave unbounded satisfaction. Messrs,
Fred NJ. Eaton of this place, and J. +.
Scott of Lewiston, officiating. The lat
ter gentleman evidently understands the
game as thoroughly as any umpire we
have had, and his decisions was made in
a most decided manner, carrying convic-
tlon with them. At the close of the
game he was cheered by the crowd for
the good work.
The following is the score in detail
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
TRoTTIhC.
Opening Meeting at Fairfield Park
Thursday and Friday, Aug.
9th and 10th, 1888.
$1,000 In Purses.
- - = "
TRoTTIhC.

@'iOOo III rufSeS'
Gut RspAA, Ate. 9TH.
500 for horses that never started 70
money.
$50 for - class
$500 for 81 class
50 to saddle, all Mustangs or any hors,
that has been branded mile heats
best in 3
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th.
SIPS for min. class
$50 for rs
$500 for 80
Liberal purses or prizes will be given
for base ball games and bicycle races
Send for detailed programme.
Unless otherwise specified all the above
races to be mile heats best in to har
ness. National association rules To gov.
ern. Five per cent. to accompany the
nomination and an additional five per
cent. from winners only. No horse adj
uertised unless five per cent of purse is
received Money divided 30 - 10 and
10 per cent. of purse. No horse to re.
ceive but one premium. Five to enter
four to start in all races
Entries will positively close Thursday
August >. Don't forget.
During each afternoon there will be
hot air balloons, foot races and many
other novel attractions.
All entries must be made to Dr. F. A.
Crossman, Sec, Fairfield, Me.
2w29 \ f. GERALD, Pres.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
SaYWard-C lanceY.

We clip from the Pasadena Daily Star
the notice of the marriage of Mr.. e. ID.
Sayward who went from Skowhegan one
year ago, to Miss. NJ. +, Clancy both of
Pasadena, California. We are informed
that the contracting parties FIRST became
acquainted on the outward trip to Cali
forna, Mr. Sayward's friends here wish
him joy and happiness in his married life.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Postal Routes.

Among the recent changes of Star
routes we notice the following in Somer-
set:
Route H. Skowhegan to The Forks ;
embrace West Madison between Madison
Centre and North Madison, and supply
one way, going north,) increasing dis
lance / mile, equal to one-half mile and
back. To take effect July 23d 1883.
Route 420. Skowhegan to South Scion.
i Leave Skowhegan daily except Sundays
/ at J. Il Z. NJ, or on arrival at South Scion
+ In hours. Leave South Scion daily
except Sunday at 6 A. NJ, or in season
TO connect with train. Arrive at Skowht
gan In hours. Adopt Immediately,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
SkOWHECAh MARKET.

and Provision Dealers, rs Water Street.
Apples, ....... soto Srpo Eggs. ...........17'
Apples, Dncd....5 to ct IooS
Buttcr, Bcst.........IStt Meal, Cnrn-....-... ..l
leans TsSans Pc t!3 /" $i zoo 0 ng y9 to &C.;
Barley. So. Potatoes, ......5nto 7o'f
Beet, ..........5 10 7'ptt Round Hog, ...o2 to ~
Checsc,. to l2tt Poultry, .....io to 90
Chickens, ......lo to i5d Wood .....5.oo to IS
Corn. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Corrected Weekly by PottARp & PARsoNs.)
wool Washed .....................2i 10 2Sti
""' Unwashed ....... -. 49,. y to 2l6
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Business and Amusement Notices

DENTAL NoIICE!-To the people of
Athens and vicinity, | have rented the
building lately used by the selectmen of
Athens and fitted it up for dental Office
and will be prepared to do dentistry in all
its branches. | shall be in Athens every
Thursday and anyone in the need of den
tai work would do well to give me II call !;
satisfaction guaranteed.
f. \. Leavitt, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
Job Printing.

rhe lob Printing Establishment connected with
be SOMERSET REpoRTTR is prepared to do all class
,e Of york, the richest as well as the most common
,obs Competent and experienced workmen are
.mployed and large stock of paper, envelopes, and
YrItising, wedding and business cards in great va.
,;,tv. orders of dances, bills of fare, programs,
etc. printed IN g,rh, yingey OF syss on short
u, mail will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19

Samuel NJ. Lawrence, one of the well
known firm of Lawrence Bros, lumber
dealers of South Gardiner, died Monday
morning quite suddenly, aged about sixty
years. He leaves wife.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, We gave her castoria
when she was Child she cried for castoriA,
When shs became Mls. shs chung to cAs'orsA,
wAsa shAA CAihirsa. she gave than C>saorsa-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-07-19
This Mal Bought his Foot Wear,

Harris New Shoe Store
II YOU would feel an equal degree of salts.
faction, go and do likewise. No matter now
low Won will mud goods elsewhere, Our Prices
will always bea Little Lower for the same quail
tv of this fact we will speedily convince yen
IL YOU will give us the opportunity. SeeineS
believing. Remember the place and save your
tunupN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
Personal.

Gen. o. ID. Baker was in Skowhegan yes
terday.
G. w. Reynolds of " aterville was in town
yesterday.
Mr.. Treby johnson has returned from
New York.
here yesterday.
Mr.. A. G. Longfellow returned yesterday
from st. Louis.
Mr.H. w. Richardson of the Portland Ad-
vertiser, was in the city Monday.
Hon. Daniel II. Thing of Mt. Vernon was in
the city on business yesterday
Capt Jason Collins, of the "Star of the
East, was in the city yesterday.
Rev. VIM. A. Swan of Pressure Isle, has
just become the happy father of little girl.
j. F. Beane and daughter Lena left for
Boston on the Star of the East today.
Capt. Joseph Parker of the Salvation Ar
my was in the city yesterday, and visited the
Insane Hospital.
Miss Jennie Ilinkley is again in charge of
the central telephone Office after two
weeks vacation.
Mrs. +. Smith left yesterday morning for
Baltimore, where she will visit her sister,
Mrs. Capt Munger.
Congressman Boutelle left Bangor Sunday
for Connecticut to take part in the campaign
in that State and New York.
Mr. Chas. Perkins clerk of the Preble
House, Portland, who has been the guest of
Mr.. Horace Cony, left yesterday.
Mr.. +. S. Lyman and family returned last
evening and will Immediately move into the
house recently occupied by e1-Gov. Conner.
J. NJ. Marshall of Buxton, c. A. Packard
of Blanchard and T. J. Dillon of Bath were
registered at the Augusta House last even
ing.
Maj. 7. NJ. Fogler, who has been confined
to his house by illness during the past week,
has recovered sufficiently to return to his
official duties.
Miss Ida Colby left yesterday for Boston
where she will soon be united in marriage to
Mr.. Fred Parker, formerly of this city. A
large number of her young lady friends as
sembled at the train to bid her farewell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
MAINE PEOPLE.

Chesley Neal died October II, at the age
of l09 years. He was a native of Westport
and lived in Lincolnville and Searsmont the
most of his days, where he has numerous de-
scendants. He resolved over 40 years age
not to do another days work. For the last
~ years he has not been out of the house
He lived with his third wife, a woman about
so years old, in a small house with but one
room, enjoying good health. His long life
is attributed in part to powerful lungs, his
voice being easily heard mile. He was a
pensioner of the war of 1912.
Mr.. G. w Standish of Flagstaff Plantation,
is the only remaining son of Miles Standish,
who was direct descendant of Miles Standsh
of Puritan times, the eighth in the line. Mr..
family, 81 years of age. His only brother who
bore the family name, Miles died seven
years ago, bat he left a son, Miles, who is
now % years old, and G. w. has a son, Miles,
who is years old, SO this family name will
be kept good. Mr.. Standish resides on the
farm covering the ground upon which Arnold
camped on his Quebec expedition, and where
he erected flag staff from which the plan
tation received its name. The original flag
staff was cut down many years ago. it is said,
by Mr.. Luke Sawyer, when the country was
wilderness, and the fact of its being a
flag staff was not discovered until it had been
felled to the ground. Four years ago Mr..
Standsh erected flag staff as near the spot
where the original one stood as could be de-
termined.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
A Communication.
Editor Kenncbec Journal:

Editor keancbec Journal:
| wish to explain through the columns of
the journal for the benefit of the members
of the Y. NJ. G. A, why course tickets for
the entertainments are sold to ordinary
members for half price. In the first place
let me explain the different classes of mem
bership. A contributing member is one
who pays anything over $40 year to help
support the association. A sustaining mem
Der is one who pays annually So An ordt-
nary member is one who pays the mere
membership fee, namely, $500.
Now, our ordinary members are largely
young men who are working for small sal
aries. They join the association for the use
of the privileges we offer them. 1t is to this
class of membership we offer course tickets
at half price, as many of these young men
cannot afford to pay full price, while our
contributing members can. Is this not a
reasonable basisi Respectfully,
u w ,T.p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16

Another Maine invention is being recog-
nized all over the country. This is the
Sewall car heating arrangement, the inven-
ton of Mr.. J. II. Sewall of Portland, which
has been in trial use on the Maine Central
for four years, until it has become improved
and perfected, ard is now in use on many of
the great railroads of New England, and has
lately been adopted by the Pullman Palace
Car Company and is to be used on all cars
built by this famous company. The Presi-
dent of the company is Mr.. Daniel d. Sewall,
brother of the inventor, resident of this
city, and the Secretary is Col. Jose phi T.
Woodward a Sidney man, formerly State
Librarian. 1t has been found necessary on
account of the large increase of the COM
panys business to establish an office in
Chicago, which will be in charge of Mr.. j.
II. Sewall We have watched the stages of
growth of this invention for many years, and
are pleased to record the success that has
attended it and the good fortune in store for
the inventor. Its general adoption by the
railroads of the country will do away with
the deadly car stove, and prevent the fires
and loss of life from this cause which has
resulted from so many railway accidents in
the past few years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
ALL BosH.
An Old Democrats Honest Opinion o,
Clevelands Letter.

good story is being told at the expens
OF R, well-known citizen of an adjoinin,
town. R-is a most enthusiastic Democrat
and his neighbor, B.. is an equally enthusi
astc Republican few days since B. me
h, and taking from his pocket paper con
tanning President Clevelands letter of ac
ceptance, asked "Have you read Harrison
letter Of acceptances"
ne, and what's more don't want to-
''Its great letter.
fGreat nonsense"
"Just let me read you little of it, sale
B." and he gave his neighbor the opening
paragraph of the presidential document
b is good reader, and his rendering was
earnest and eloquent
What do you think of those sentiments? p
he asked with great apparent enthusiasm.
what do think of emf" replied R.
81 think they're rot. sir-abject rot"
Let me read you some more" said B,
and he gave his neighbor another paragraph.
'How's that for logic?" he asked.
Outrageous. Why, sensible dog ought
to know better than that"
But here's something pretty good" said
B-as he favored his neighbor with another
extract. "Now isn't that pretty square
TALK"
"No, sir; there's nothing square about it.
It's simply campaign bosh."
But you'll surely agree with this" said
B., as he read another abstract.
agree with such nonsense, Most GER
tainly | don't"
Now don't you think you can vote for a
man who writes such sentiments as those?"
'Vote for him No, I'll be hanged if |
would"
well, I'm glad you wouldn't" said B.
heartily. Give US your hand on that,
neighbor. | agree with your sentiments on
that letter precisely. The fact is, that's
Cleveland's letter I've been reading"
"Cleyeland's letter." gasped R.
Eyes, sir, Cleveland's own letter"
"You lie, sir"
"Weil here it is. Read for yourself"
What paper is thati"
"The New Age"
There was a dead calm, broken only by
the sound Of RS footsteps as he beat pre-
cipitous retreat, with the air of man who
has just discovered several hornets nests
under his coat tails
Since then his Republican neighbors have
endeavored to impress upon him that his real
honest feelings and belief are Republican,
and that nothing but the party name and family
tradition are holding him in the Democratic
ranks. day or two since Republican
neighbor met him on the road and called out
to him "Ialloo, r. l hear you are not GO
ing to vote for Cleveland this fall
Seems to me you miserable black Repub-
hcans are trying to make good deal out of
mighty small NATTER growled r. as he hit
his horse a savage clip and speedily disap-
peared from sight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16

Mr.. w. II. Getchell of Detroit, Ne, who
is visiting Mr.. l.. A. Dyer on Cushnoc
Heights, has a cane which he cut and orna-
mented with picture of a log cabin and sew
eral inscriptions on Nov. 2, 1910, the day on
which Harrison was elected At that time
Mr.. Getchell was at work in Plymouth, but
had been there just three days less than the
time required by law to gain a residence.
He was an enthusiastic Wing, and announced
that he intended to come to Augusta and
vote. His fellow workmen, however, who
were all Democrats, thought it best that he
should remain in Plymouth during election,
and quietly stole the whiffetree from his car
riage, removed the nuts from the wheels and
took the shoes OFF his horses fore feet. This
didn't disturb Mr. Getchell. who borrowed a
saddle, walked his horse to blacksmith S
shop some six miles away where he shod him
with his own hands, and then rode to this
city, arriving in ample time to vote. Since
the foundation of the party Mr.. Getchell has
always been an enthusiastic Republican, and
will cast a straight Harrison and Morton
ticket next November.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
Two Maine Men Missing

John Anderson, who came to Biddeforc
last Wednesday in charge of drive of log
and who had considerable money, is report
ed to be missing.
A young man named William Dean Of
Buckfield, is missing from his home, and &
searching party are now looking for him
He is "a years old. A few weeks ago thi.
young man left home under similar circum
stances and was found in Yarmouth. lie
told his mother his money had given GU
and that was the reason he got caught. He
said that when he made another attempt he
would be sure and have more money witt
him. His mother thinks he had from SIT
to $50 with him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
REAL ESTATE.
Important Transfers of Real Estate in
Kennebec County.

The following are the transfers of real
estate in Kennebec county for the week
ending Oct. 10, 1888.
AuGUsTA-Frances o. Abbott of Augusta to T
Frain of said city, land and buildings in Augusta
$500; Mary Packard ofiAugusta to A. Z. Lacomb OF
said city, land in Augusta Sll00.
CHELsEA-Florence \. Robbins of Chelsea TO W
+. Trask of said town, land and buildings in Chelsea
S35
CHINA-Julia Tucker of China to j. G. Slater OF
said town, land in China, so
MoNMoUTH-Henry A. Williams of Monmouth tc
W. X. Dudley of said town, land in Monmouth
$3.50.
Mt VERNON. Brown of Mt. Vernon to A. p
Brown of said town, land in Mt. Vernon, 500 Is
Brown of Mt. Vernon to A. =. Brown of said town
land in Mt. Vernon $500; c. Hopkins of Mt, Yer
non to same, land in said town. SO; b. Brown OF
Mt. Vernon to same, land in said town, 500.
WAYNE-Elvira Besse of Wayne to G.. ). Smith
of Jay, land in Wayne, $1,000.
WINTuRoP-Lucy T. Shedd and Sarah W Chandler
both of Winthrop to j. Il. Raymond of said town
land in Winthrop, $1,000; J. Doughty of Lewiston tt
A, ). Cover of Winthrop land in Winthrop, Sli25.
WATERvILLE-O. +. Emerson of Waterville to X
w. Armour of said city, land in Waterville, $500.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16

The excursion to Thomaston and Rockland
and Maine State Prison, next Wednesday,
will doubtless be well attended from this
this section, as the fares are low; sl.50
ton. Special arrangements have been made
with the warden for the excursion. so that
principal departments of the prison can be
visited by all who wish. Excursionists will
leave on the early morning train, leaving
Augusta at $50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16

For some time all the officers in the Court
House have been cramped for room, and
there have been several plans for remedying
the difficulty. Next spring the vault of the
Probate Office will probably be thrown into
that of the Registry of Deeds by the removal
of the thin partition connecting them. The
room now occupied by the County Commits
sioners will be made into vault for the
Probate Office and the Commissioners when
in session will occupy the Grand Jury room.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-10-16
Lettera Unclaimed.

The following letters remain uncalled for
in the Augusta post Office for the week end
ing Oct. 10, 1888:
Ladies.-Miss II. L. Billings, Miss Ermins
Bragdon, Miss Lille Grillia, Mrs. Lillian
Harvey, Mrs. Sarah Jewett, Mrs. Horias
LittIefeld, Mrs Richardson.
Gentlemen.-E. f. Babb, Isoah Chase
Fred Governor, Henry Bernard Hamilton
Calvin Henery, VIM. A. Lindsay, JOSEPH
Leighton, Chas. McLaflin, Geo. Z. Roe
Estate of Leander Trask, II T. Turner, Z
A. Whiting, g. +. Wilson, Chas. Wight, T
S. WEIGH.