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The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Window Shades and Ora.
perry Curtains.

Lace Curtains all prices, kinds,
qualities and styles. And every.
thing to completely furnish a House,
Hotel, Cottage, Church, Lodge
Room, or Club Room. Write us for
cuts, catalogues and prices. And
please do not forget that we handle
the b BALDWIN REFRIGERATOR
and ICE CHESTS, besides other
makes and kinds, but we prefer to
sell the BALDWIN, as it has the
BIGGEST REPUTATION of any
ICE CHEST or REFRIGERATOR
IN THE MARKET. WRITE US
FOR CUTS, CATALOGUES AND
PRICES OF THIS CELEBRAT-
ED REFRIGERATOR, and do not
delay buying because hot weather
Will be upon us, and you will regret
it. And please remember that
MIR. MOREY, manager of the Ban
gor store; MIR KIMBALL, man.
ager Of the Rockland store: MIR.
EMERSON, manager of the Auburn
store; and MIR. ATKINSON, man
ager of the Biddeford store. will
each show you II complete line of
house furnishings and give you the
same terms as would be given at
the Headquarters at Portland. All
goods will be delivered FREIGHT
PREPAID at YOUR depot, and at
each one of these stores you will
receive the most HONORABLE
TREATMENT POSSIBLE TO
GIVE A CUSTOMER whether YOU
wish to buy for cash, or part cash,
and the balance on time.
Respectfully,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
PROBATE NOTICES..
To all persons interested in either of the
Estates hereinafter named.

Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at Skow
"A hessa, within and for the County OF Somer
set, on the ID TUESDAY OF APRIL n the year OF
our lord one thousand eight hundred and eight
eight, the following business having been present.
ed iOg action therenpun hereinafter ndicated - is
hereby Ordered That public notice thereof be
river to all persons Interested, that they may
appear at n Probate Court to be holden Mt said
Skow hegau,at the Probate Office on the second
Tuesday of MAY next ut nine of the clock
In the forenoon and be heard thereon and oh
icct ii they see cause,
ASA TURNER, late of Moscow, deceased.
Will presented for probate by Martha b Tur-
ner the ENecutriX named therein.
sILAs WOOD, late of SHARKS, deceased.
viii presen ed for probate by Thomas q. Snell;
the Executor named therein.
SUSAN WILLIAMS late of Arson. decreased.
Will presented tor probate by the deyisers
named therein.
THOMAS l.. MAXWELL. late of Canaan, de.
ceased: petition for the appointment of I. b,
Barrett, administrator, presented by l.. W.
shean ct ais creditors of said deceased
JOHN w. RODERICK. late of skowhegan,
deceased: Petition for the appointments of Ed
ward T. Collin, administrator. presented by
FRANK Il. Folsom and Jos p. Oak, creditors OF
said deceased.
JONATHAN F.. BROWN, late Of Mayfield, de
ceased Widows petition tor allowance pre-
scented.
sEWALL BAKER late of Bingham. de.
ceased: First and final account of Chandler
Baker executor, presented
EUGENE K. SEVENO, late of Skowhegnn
Il, ceased, First arcuunt Of Eta L. Sevcno
administrative, presented
BENJAMIN DlNSMORE, late of Anson, dc.
ceased; First account of Albert Moore, admin
istrator, presented
EUNICE ". CARNILtE, late OF New Port.
land, deceased: First account of s. Z. Hanson,
administrator, presented.
DINSMORE CLEVELAND. late of Madison.
deceased Petition for license tn sell and con +
vey Real Estate, presented by Caroline r.
Cleveland, auinnistratriS.
JESSE MERRILL. lite of Harmony. de.
ceased: Petition for license to sell and convey
Real Estate, presented by William e Bailey,
administrator.
, MELINDA NJ Stafford, late OF Lexington,
deceased: Petition for license to sell aud con.
vCy Real Estate, presented by L. Il. Stafford
guardian OF Raymond L. and Jessie NJ Stafford,
minor heirs,
MANLEY BUTrERFIELD, late Of Fa rileld
dec, ased; Petition for license to sell and con
vev Real Estate, presented by Ardrlle Stiles,
guardian of Addie NJ. ami Annie A. Butterfeld
minor heirs.
NANCY BATES of Madison n person Of nm.
sound mind. Petition for license to sell and
convey Real Estate, presented by Til-on ID.
Saey, guardian.
TURNER BUSWELL, Judge.
Attest S. II. GOODWIN. Register
Post Office address, Judge, Solou; Register.
Skowhegan. 3wl2
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Sawdust on Floors.

Sawdust is an excellent ma tcrial OF
the floors OF the poultry house al
this season. In winter when the
hens are confined and cannot get
outside, they will sometimes fill
their crops with il rs well as with
dried grass. but in summer will not
happen. Sawdust is an excellent
absorbent, and will greatly as
sist in the cleaning of The floor. II
sawdust be throw on after quar-.
er of an inch of dry dirt has first
been sprinkled over the floor it will
be an excellent combination, and
will save labor and time. as the
floor can he swept with a broom.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
NJ alne State Grange.

At recent meeting of the Executive
Committee of the Maine State Grange AT
the City of lewiston, the Worthy See
rotary reported that there were only TWEEN
~ oranges bat what paid the dues of the
last quarter. which showed an advance
of nearly 1900 paying members over the
showing of year ago. There has never
been such prDmptncss before and the
membership and efficiency of the order
was never better. Five new oranges
have been organized this year and several
revived. We must have nearly sixteen
thousand active Patrons in the State.
Measures have been adopted for a Wig
orour campaign in every county In thu
State, and there are indications Of sever
al new oranges and large increase of
membership. FREDERIC RunIE, Master
I,OrItuUl
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Cor. of Middle & Peal SITS.

In each Of these stores we carry
complete lines OF furnishings which
we will sell for cash, Or Il quarter
cash, and the balance by the week
or month. OF course we prefer to
make cash sales when we can, but
at the same time it has always been
our aim and object to satisfy every
one of our customers to the utter
most, whether they wish to buy for
cash or otherwise. This is the
House Cleaning season of the year.
Old Carpets must give place to the
New, Old Chamber Sets should be
replaced by those of later design,
Parlor SHIFTS that have been in use
for some time are often moved into
the sitting room, making room iol
the new Parlor Suit. That Range
that YOU have been using for many
years, perhaps takes more coal t6
run it to get the desired work from
il than Il new one would, conSe
qucntly making you ii loss every
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
THE GRANGE.

This column is devoted 10 the Grange interests
oil Somerset County Articles from all OF the sub.
ordinate Oranges Tor the good Of the Order and
interest ave solicited. semi Ill communications IN
;. 4. Emcrson, Ssowhegan.
SOMERSET POMONA GRAScE Geo. I. Thhy's,
of Victor Grange Master. Mr.. l.. l. h. Nd.
ans. of Sisowhegan Grange Sectefny. Regular
meetings with In, different sH!ls'rdinaic grangcs
the second Trczday ia ltu, Feb. Mrch, May
June. Aa... Sept. Ott., Nor. and Dec.
| sKoNHrGh.. GK sysr- y, \. Withce. Master
iuas az q A. X. b,u Wednesday evening. ga
or before ;ac tu5 moon. and t.so weeks thereae
in tae ltferuaan
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
CHI :! !. MBER SETS

We have an enormous quantity
in each of our stores. Ask your
neighbors who have seen them, and
they will testify to our almost end
less variety, and we will Sell you
Cheaper than you can buy else
where We mean what we say, for
all cash, quarter cash, or balance
by the week or month. Write us
for cuts, photographs, and prices,
Orders through the mail promptly
attended to.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26

The carrot crop must be got in
the ground early to do well. II
sowing is delayed until the ground
is warm, the root does not get down
to the moisture, and the crop will
Oe poor. Carrot seed often GERM.
nate very slowly early in the season.
II should be soaked four or 5 DAYS
70 get 1t near the point Of germina.
ton,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Kitchen Ranges

In all our stores you will find the
Quaker, New Tariff, and First
National, besides host of others,
but to those who wish good range
we recommend the Quaker and the
New Tariff; also the First National,
for a lower priced one. We have
them all the way up to $50, and we
sell you IA range for cash, or for SO
down and the balance by the week
or month DO not delay ordering.
We would rather have the range in
your house than in our store house,
and let you take your time to pay
for it,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
GRAND SPECIAL
hNNOUN Cb N EN- I
" TO THE u
PE OPP
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont.
The Atkinson House Furnishing
Co, having completed their pur-
chaSes for
THIS SPRINGS STOCK,

cespectfully request d call from all
those interested in the Furnishing
and Beautifying their Homes And
we would further request that those
near our Bangor Store, located OIL
Union Street, opposite the Bangor
House, should call on our manager,
Mr.. \. ]. Morey. And those living
ON the line of the Knox X Lincoln
r. II. in The vicinity of Rochland. We
would respectfully request 10 call
ut our store Oh Main Street, former
IL the old Linde Hotel, Mr. w. A.
kumhal. Manager. And again, TO
those who are nearest our Auburn
store. located on Main St, Mr.. j. J..
Emerson the manager, will attend
to your every want in House Fur
nishings. Aud to those living at
kennebunk, kennebunkport, and
Old Orchard, aud towns adjacent
to Biddeiord, We would respectfully
request them to call at our store at
the corner of Alfred & Bacon SITS.
Mr.. Henry p. Atkinson, Manager
While to those who prefer TO Selec
from our mammoth stock, we ,wouI'
say come to or store and Head
uuartrrS mt tbp
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Messengers Notice.

SOMERSET IS. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case Aipheus s. c. Hall, Insolvent Debt
or.
This is TO give notice that on the 10th dav of
issued out Of the Court IT Insolyrncy for aid
county o. Somerret. against the estate Of said
A. :. Q. hali Of Madison, atjudgcd to be- an
insoiyent debtor, on petition OF said debtor which
petitoh was 'hltd on the 10th day Of ADril
A. d., 1883, towhich date interest on clams Is TO
be computed. That the payment Of any debts 10
or ny said debtor, and the tnnsfsr and delivery
OF any property by him are forbidden hy isw.
That meeting Of The crsditoss 81 said debtor. 10
prove their debtn and choosc one or more sssivsess
o. his estate, will be held ~ Coart al Insolvency
sk0wheean. On the sth day Of May A. b.
laa1 81 one o'clock In tho sitefu0On.
Givon under my hand the date tirst above
49, zENAs VAUGHAN.
e0ayeney. So
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
.MeSSeHGer's Notice.

STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET, ss. Court of Insolvency
In the Case of Charles W. Shaw Insolveut
Debtor.
This IL to give notice that on the 10th day Of
April, A. ID. ISIS, a Warrant ia Ihsolyel cy
was issued out OF the Court of Insolvency for
SAID County OF Somerset, against The estate OF said
Gha les W. shaw of Stark. adjndged TO be an
thsoivcnl Debtor, on petition of OF said
debter, which pe,itlon filed on the 9th
day OF April A. d. 1883, to which date interest
On Claims is TO be computed. That the payment
uf any debts to or by said debtor, and the trans.
FER and delivery OF any property by him are for
hidden by law. That meeting OF the creditors
nf said debtor, TO prove their debts and choose
one or more assgnees of his estate, will be held
~ Court of Insolvency to be holden at the
Probate Court Room in said -kowhcgan, on the 9Th
lay oI May, A. d. 1888, at one O'clock the After
uoOn.
Given under my hand at the date first above writ
ten.
b A SAWYER
Deputy Sheriff as messenger OF said Court of
Insolvency. 2wI6
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Notice Of Petition for DISCHARGE,
STATE OF MAINE.


SOMERSET SIS. COURT OF ISsolyEycY
In the case of Adds W. Walker, InsoNeni Debt.
or.
Notice is hereby given that petition hls 90
ms l0h day Of April, A. ID. 1898, been present.
ed TO said Court for said County by Aids v.
Walker, OF Athens, in the County OF Somer,ti,
praying, that he may be decreed to have a full
discharge from all his debts, provable under the
In,olvent Law of Maine, and upon sail Petition
II Is ORDERED by said Court that hcarins he hid
upon the same before said Court, at the ProIas
tonri Room in skowhegan in said County of Soc.
erset on Tuesday the sth day OF May A. d. ISIS
ut O'Clock in the afternoon; and thu noti 70 thee
OF De published IN the SOMERSET REPORTER
weekly newspaper Published In sail CaIuig d
somerset once week for two Successive weeds
the last pubicatonto be seven days before The dlI
OF hearing; and that al creditors aud other ppt.a.
interested, may appear at said place and tim, and
shnw cause, II amy they have, why discharge -holi
noi he granted said Debtor according to the praya
of his petition.
Attest; 5. II. GOODWIN. Register al sat
for said County of Somerset
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
The Hens and the Garden.

If some one could introduce {
non-rclatching breed it would be AT
advantage, but us it is natural fol
a hen to scratch, we must simpl,
protect against her She does dam
age only when the ground has beer
freshly prepared and the seed
planted. After the crops are well
under growth she will do no injury,
but destroy many insects. DuriDr
the summer season, when green food
is plentiful, she will not be tempted
to eat the garden products, her de-.
sire being then mostly for insects.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
PORTLAND LATIN SCHOOL,

Best facilities for instruction In Academic
Studies, with military Drill. Faculty.: Theo,
T.. Leighton (Yale), Joshua L. Crane Drown,
mead, mead master; Chas. e. Gushing Yale, I'll.
i X K 4: DeGarmo lHamiltonI. Masters; Prof
Modern Languages. Boardine Studen rs ad.
= on any date. For full Information adj
dress either OF the Bead Masters. oml
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
DIR Rpnk of Muuich has haon nv

DIR Renk of Munich has been eX-
perimenting on the utility of tlle e.
lectric light, from sanitary stand
point, in the National Theatre of
Munich. He found that the cleo
trio light had hardly any influence
on the deterioration of the air..
whereas the gaslight raised the TEN.
perature of the room, deprived the
air ofits oxygen and rendered it in.
furious by increasing the carbonic
acid especially in the higher regions.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Notice Of Second MGGti1g.

STATE OF MAINE
T'"h"sEl 81 COURT OF INsoL vENG
IN me case deuel. Williams of Scion. in ,ia
tonntJ, Insolvent Debtor.
This is to give notice that pursuant In an ,rl,r Il
Cpurt thercinr, second meeting " the Credi'Or
OF SAID lnsolvent Debtor will be held AZ the pr,hl,
Sonfi Room, Sxowhrgan, in said County on Tue
one O'Clock ia the afternoon. - '''' =
Attest: 8. II. GOODWIN
SNlo- Register Of said Couri
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26

Plant and beet parsnip seed early,
so us to not only get ahead of the
grass but to give plenty of time for
The most important matter with
such c1oi3s j. to have Il peltrctlA
tine rich. clet. seed he'd aful 10 lie
IplentA Ct setd fhe seed is sleM
IN terminating aHl cleu urNer
sprouts at all
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Teachers Examination.

Al persons intending to teach I'm the Town
OF skowhegan during the coming school wear
are requested TO meet at the Hiyh school fnId.
i ~ IN said skrwhcean, on Saturday, Api1l ?s
the purpose of taking an examination in tne
several studies required by law, to be taught in
tue common schools In this state.
'io BY ORDER OF THE SCHOOL Cow.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Every ono must row with the oars he has
Inventions of the 10Th Century.

The steamboat. the reaper, the sewing machine,
Cars running by night aud by day.
Houses lighted by gas and heated by steam,
And bright electrietys ray.
The tcegraph's click speeds like tightening re-
leased,
Then the telephone comes to excel il;
And to put on The fni,h the last but not least,
Is the famed little Purgative Pellet.
Last hut not least is Dr. pietces Pleasant rur.l.
tive Pellet. because it relieves human slicriugs
adds to tho sum OF human comfort, and enables the
relieved sufferer to enjoy all the blessings OF the
age we live in
BEFORE you mount, look to the grit
Yes. he loves you. now 'is,rue
Lass with eyes of violet blue,
Lips rs swct as honey dew,
Bonny little biidel
VIII he love you as to-day,
When your bloom has he'd away,
When your golden locks are gray
" IN his love abide'
Yes, If it is the true kind it will survive all the
inevitable wastes and changes. Bat, it is every
wouan's desire and duty to retain, long she
can the attractions that made her charming and
believed in youth. No one can keep her youthful
bloom or equablc temper it weighed down and
suffering from female weakness and disorders.
DR.. Picrcc's Fayotitc Prescription i, Il remedy Tor
these troubles. Sold bv druggists,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Gatr Reaoer, for reader,

9atr Reaoer, for reader,
indeed we hope thou art,
and we will speak you fairly.
Thy pleasure or thy profit
- ay, marry, or both = may
occasion thee to the purchase
OF an Organ. Nay, hout
not, It's more than possible.
Have thou a care, then, and
be not caught with the offer
OF cen $500 worth of Organ
for five and forty dollars.
Thou rightly reasonest the
catch of Simple Ones is large.
We would not see thee lose
thy organ thy money and thy
wits together. Nay! resolve
thee firmly on an EsTEY
ORGAN from Brattleboro, VT,
and we bespeak praises for
thy exceeding discretion.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26

Neither reprovc or flattcr your wife, where any
ono heareth or secth ii.
NCy>sN trile with any Throat or
A'OS Lung Disease. If you havo
Cough or Cold, or the children are
threatened with Croupor Whooping Cough,
use Acker's English Remedy and prevent
further trouble. 1t is a positive cure
and we guarantee it. Price 10 and soc
K. 7. Paten. Druggist.
brains.
In eating It's good to begin, and morsel helps
the other in.
No house without a cross
Don't throw away your old shoes till you
have got new ones.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
One rotten apple in the basket infcst the


Is most distressing, not only to the person "illict
ed ii he have any pride, but TO those with whom hi
comes in contact. II i. delicate matter to spcal
ot but it has parted not only friends but lovers
Bad breath aud catatrh areinsepatiblc. DIR. Sn@et
Catarrh Remedy cures the worst cases as thousand
can testify.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
PARLOR SUITS

In all the stores in Endless Variety
and Il stock of 1856 full suits at our
Headquarters. Prices from S3l to
> 800, all cash, or quarter cash, and
balance by the week or month.
Write us for photographs, cuts and
prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
Now we will sell you


from the very largest stocks at
Losrer Prices than you can buy
elsewhere, and we will sell them TO
you for cash or a quarter cash, and
the balance by the week or month.
IIrite for S0MpIeS.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26

4 good hOrso i womb ms lOdder.
La3ies aroi9 coN8ictjcs and rouges. Skin
Success soap win give YOU healthy and rosy
complexion.
One God, one vic, but many friends.
Docfors' Young Bros. leading groccrs ofNrw-
port, X. l., report an is years case Of psoriasis
cured by pamers Skin-Succcss.
a good friend is br,tcr than silver and gold.
Pa'mcr's sim Sarress positively cures Skin
diseases. Soap and Ointment cleanse and heal
A dog with a bone knows no friend.
Rcr. h. j. bHoid, Gilbcrtsyillc y. Y, re-
ports a remarkable cure Of Salt Rhcmn BY Palm
cr'a Skiu-SucceSs,
One Take this, is better than two You-Shal
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26
WILLS PILE OINTMENT
FARM FOR SALE !

Situated in Athens, about four miles from
neighhorhoOd Contains ISL ocrae in,i,,d.nr
Woodland, pasture and tillage. Cuts twenty
tons OF nay Large orchard. Fair set of build.
ilHs' Farin well watered. School-house IA
mile aisIaht. Inquire on the premises or Of
dtl7* JOSEPH HURD, Hartl,,ud Ne.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-04-26

RNNN% q g That's fretful, peevish.
ASSSS Xxx cross. or troubled with
Windy Collie, Teething Pains, or
Stomach Disorders, can be relieved
ut once by using AclSer's Baby Soother.
It contains no Opium or Morphine,
icnco is safe. Price IS conts. Sold. by
r. f. Pa,lan Druggist.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-28
Americas First Newspaper.

1t has generally been believed that
the Boston Newsletter, published in
1904, was the first journal printed in
America, and this belief has been sup
ported by several books of reference.
But a still earlier paper was entitled
Pubkck Occurrences, Both Foreign and
Domestic, printed, according to it's i'm
primatur, ''by r. Pierce for Benjamin
Harris, at the London Cofee-house.
Boston" Only n number was ever
issued, bearing date Thursday, Septem-
Der %, 1890, and of that number only
one copy is known to exist-the copy
preserved in the Colonial State
Paper Office in London. The
journal was eve by eleven inches in
size, and consisted of a folded sheet.
three pages of which were occupied
with printed matter, two columns to
the page being left blank. From the
prospectus we learn that it was the
publishers intention to issue the
monthly, 'unless any Glut of occur
rences happen" in which case it is
somewhat vaguely stated that it would
be ISSUED oftener.n But God disposed
otherwise of this newspaper mans
proposal, for it SO happened that the
Colonial authorities cast an evil eve
upon the sheet, deeming it contained
reflections of a very high nature,n
and it was forthwith suppressed.--.N.Y
Times.
St. Landry democrat., 1888-07-28
IN AMERICA.
A Monument Erected to the Memory of
Its Founder. .

"A Monument Erected to the Memor OF
Its Founder. .
Of the various Masonic events of the
year, it may fairly be said that the
most important was the dedication re-
Gently of a Masonic monument to the
memory of Henry Price, who was the
first Provincial Grand Master of
Masons in North America, by the
Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, F. and
A. M. This monument has been erect
ed in Townsend, Mass, where the last
years of his life were spent. Henry
Price removed to Townsend about 1880.
For e a century the place of burial
was marked by an ancient slate stone
about three feet square, which lately
became much d~ilapidated.
Some years ago the Grand Lodge
learned that the headstone originally
erected over the grave of Henry Price
had become badly cracked and was in
danger of destruction, and appropri-
ated $500 for the erection of a more
suitable monument. For various rea-
sons nothing was done in the matter
until this year. Under the charge of
the board of directors of the Grand
Lodge a monument has been erected
in the new cemetery in Townsend upon
a beautiful lot given for the purpose
by the citizens of the town. The re-
mains have been removed from the old
cemetery and deposited in a vault in
the foundation of the monument. The
whole expense of the erection was
borne by the Grand Lodge. The mon
ument stands on a beautiful eminence
commanding a view of the homestead
formerly owned by Price, and where
he lived many years. The stones
which stood at the head and foot of
the grave in the old cemetery will be
cared for by the Grand Lodge, granite
bases having been prepared for their
reception, The monument is of ham
mered granite. The base is 4 feet
square by l foot 3 inches high, and
from this springs the shaft, a perfect
cube, 3 feet 6 inches each a The
whole is surmounted by an apex ris-
ing straight 3 inches and then coming
to a point in the form of a pyramid l
foot further. The total height is 6
feet. On the face of the shaft in raised
letters, upon a polished surface, is cut
this inscription: Henry Price,
Founder of Duly Constituted Masonry
in America Upon the back, also
finely polished, the inscription has
been cut in sunken letters. It is
taken from the ancient stone that has
marked the last resting place of the
remains of the venerable Mason for
over a century, though in an abbre-
waited form. This inscription reads:
Born in London about 1897; removed
to Boston about 1928; appointed Pro-
vincial Grand Master of New England
in 1888, and the same year a cornet in
the Governors Guards with the rank
of Major; removed to Townsend about
1868, and died there May 20, 1880.
His life was consistent with his duty
as a Mason and a .n-Boston
Herald.