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The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
West Hartland.

Singing school at Fnller's corner com
menced August 30, under favorable cir
cumStance.
At the Democratic caucus held Aug 30,
Joseph A. Morrison was nominated as
representative to the Legislature.
John Goodwin is the Juror now from
this town to attend this term of S. j.
court at Skowhegan.
A four year old daughter of Joseph
Buzzell was buried last Monday, funeral
services at Fuller's corner by Rev. W. ID.
SHETLAND of Palmyra.
Quite number from this place will at
tend the Spiritualist campmeeting held at
Etna this week, also quite number will
attend the Advent campmeeting held at
Bangor this week.
Elder James Tlbbetts and wife are
visiting friends in Oakland and vicinity
Miss Oracle Tibbetts is at home from
Skowhegan this week.
Mrs A. Brown is on the sick list.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Gen. Franklin Smith, prominent and
highly respected citizen of Waterville,
died suddenly of heart disease at his res
idence, Saturday afternoon, at the ad-
vanced age of eighty six. lie was born
in Waterville, and the greater part of
his long life was passed in his native
place. The house in which he was born
was the first frame dwelling erected in
Watervile, and is still standing near the
eastern end of Ticonic bridge. For many
years General Smith was engaged extern
sively in the lumber business but retired
from active business pursuits in 1880.
He has been member of the Legislature
a member of the governors council, and
was once nominated for governor OF
Maine by the democratic party. He was
vigorous and active, both in mind anC
body to the day of his decease, attend.
ing personally to the management of his
large property
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Republican Caucus.

Republicans of Skowhegan met in En-
CINE Hall, Wednesday afternoon. Col.
A. w. Wildes was made chairman and
Hon. A. X. Bixby, clerk
+. F. Goodwin, esq, was nominated
for Representative to the Legislature.
The ballot standing o. A. Priest |, John
Weston 6, C. A, Marston 43, f. +. Good
win 80.
c. A. Harston, T. II. Anderson, A. G..
Blunt, o. A. Priest, Nathan Fowler,
James H. Lord, f. F. Goodwin were
elected town committee for two years en-
suing. Messrs. Marston and and Priest
declined to serve, having served long,
faithfully and efficiently in former years,
and Stanley Plummer and Brooks ID. Saw
age were elected in their stead.
Mr.. Goodwin the nominee, is native
Of Skowhegan, rs years old, was gradu-
ated from Colby two years ago, is now
reading law, and will make a wide awake,
energetic and able member of the Legisla-
ture. He is very popular in town, par
ticularly with the young men of the Re
publican party, and on Monday next will
be elected by a fiattering vote. The boys
will take hold for Forrest with a will.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
armony.

A telegram was received on Monday
afternoon by Mrs. Furhush that her
brother Sumner Grant, at tireenville was
dead A person has gone there after his
remains, when we shall learn the cause
of his sudden demise.
The mail route from this town to
Athens has been changed so that on and
after Sept. H. the route will be from here
to Hartland so as to connect with the
railroad terminus at that place. This
change will give us the arrival of mail at
O'Clock p NJ. instead of / as former
ly and departure at ) O'Clock \. NJ. in
stead of 3, Il feature of great Importance
to the business Inhabitants of the town.
The Grange promises to be very inter
esting the coming fall and winter a
grange excursion and picnic on Moose
pond will take place soon,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The follow.
ing are the real estate transfers, recorded
in our county the past week;
Pittsheld--Roswell II. Fairbrother to
Henry Huff ct al, $500.
Solon-Abner Whipple to George W.
Cover, 900. Ella +. Bodwell to
Cllmena ID. Craig, 500. Carrie B.
Longley to Climena d. Craig, 3l75.
Skowhegan-Ensign Frye ct al. to
Jewett w. Foster, 1880.
St. Albans-Melvin Bigelow to VIM. L.
Southland, $40.
Harmony-Nathan r. Turner to Estelle
C. Hight. SIS,
Moscow-Bridget Sand to Edgar J.
King, 5000.
Observation-Disclosures Bragg to John
Bragg, $1,000,
Norridgewock-Wm ii. Greene to
Stephen c. Mills, $500.
Lexington-Abijah Tufts to Charles T.
Written, $50.
Cornville-G George w. Mclaughlin to
Eliza B. Mclaughlin, 81.
Canaan Isaiah Crowell to Lizzie Lamb,
BIO.
Athens. F. Holman to Samuel Tay-
or, $500.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Cattle show and fair. three days this
week.
Miss Mary W. Robinson entered NJ. c.
Institute last Monday, she will take q
Classical course.
Visitors to Plscataquis Baptist Associa,
tons numbered about fOrty-five, this in
cludes Pastors from different churches,
nine in all, and Delegates. There were
two Foreign, and two Home Missionary
Ladies', also Rev. Mr.. Cochrane, recently
returned from Burma, it was profitable
season to all.
Mrs. Obed Robinson, started Tuesday
on her return to her home In Canon City,
Colorado.
Miss Mary j. Nay of Foxboro, Mass. is
visiting relatives in town.
Rev. Mr.. Dexter preached In Athens
Sunday A. NJ. to a Congregation of about
one hundred, the Church is at present
without Pastor, he also preached at
Hartland at 2 p. M.
Rev. Mr.. Hamilton was at Dover camp
meeting. His Congregation attended the
Baptist church.
Several Gentlemen from Boston came
on the Pullman Sunday, A. NJ, to inspect
the new Castle, the Club numbers about
100.
J. s. Page & Lyman Cook, are saving
out boxes to be used In corn packing
Our sick are all very much improved.
large Republican flags were flung to
the breeze In one afternoon last week,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
COUNTY NOMINATIONS.

FoR SENATOR.
SYLVESTER J. WALTON of Skowhegan.
For CLERK OF Courts,
LUTHER II. WEBB of Skowhegan.
FoR COUNTY ATTORNEY
EDWARD f. DANFORTH of Skowiiegan.
For JUpGK OF PROBATE.
TURNER BUSWELL OF Scion.
For REGISTER OF p oBATE.
STUART II. GOODWIN of St. Adams.
For SHERRY.
ZENAS VAUGHAN OF Skowhegan.
For CouNTy COMMISSIONER.
HIRAM c. WEBER OF Palmyra.
For COUNTY TREASURER.
GEORGE CUSHING of Skowhegan.
Eor Representatives to the Legislature.
GREENVlLLE J. SHAW of IIartland
EDWARD.C. ANDREWS of Moscow.
CHARLES II. ALLEN of Mercer.
CHARi.E l.. HOLBROOK of Starks.
FRANK w. HOVEY of Pittsfeld
EDWARD +. GOODWIN, of Skowhegan.
GEORGE E. DOE. of Cornville.
STEPHEN MERRILL, of Scion.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Mark Savage aud J. j. Lander are

Mark Savage aud j. j. Lander are up
river on business trip.
Mrs. Savage is visiting her mother
Mr., I. +. Boothby, in Embden.
Mr.. Warren Holbrook and wife are
visiting his daughter, Mrs. Fred Dins'
more.
Mr.. A. +. Adams and wife left Monda,
afternoon for Sherbrook, to attend 4
Canadian fair. The excursion starts
from Moose River.
Mrs Lynde took the train at Nortl
Arson, Tuesday morning, to visit frlend'
few weeks.
The Harrison and Morton flag wa
flung to the breeze Wednesday, and II
the evening Union Hall was well filled Il
listen to speeches by Mr.. Stanley Plum
mer and S. j. Walton. 1t was pro
nounced by some the best they eve
listened to- S, J. is sure of full hous'
whenever be speaks at Bingham, Music
was furnished by Bingham band.
The Democrats have speaking Tuesday
eve. The Prohibtionist, Saturday eve.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

What is this NERVOUS trouble" with
which SO many seem now to be affllctedf
If YOU will remember few years ago the
word Malaria was comparatively I'M
known,-to-day it Is - common As any
word In the English language yet this
word covers only the meaning Of another
word used by our forefathers In time
past. So It is with nervous diseases, as
thew and Malaria are intended to cover
what our grandafthers called Bilious
ness, and ali are caused BY troubles that
arise from q diseased condition Of the
Liver which In performing ~ fonctions
finding Il cannot dispose Of the bile
through the Ordinary channei - compel
csnsins reFvous teoublss, Malaria. Bilious
Fsvsr. -. You who ase suGsSing can
IN snssoeiaAe Q cure. We rsccommend
Gsssss AsG1ss Flower. Ii cores ass
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Fabrication.

about the crowd that was here Monday
night that is hardly worth denying. No
one takes any stock in the stories of the
Democrat. but so far as the Skowhegan
Tigers are concerned the lie Is a base one.
The two men whose names are given
elsewhere as parties to the stabbing affair
of Monday night are both Democrats.
One Waterville democrat, the other a
Skowhegan democrat and were both
well filed with Democratic "tanglefoot."
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Athens.

Rev Mr.. Dexter of Ilartland preached
at Union church last Sabbath He will
also preach here next Sabbath at 1870.
Mrs. Sadie Shaw who has been visiting
at her fathers returned to her home In
Worcester, Mass. last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Rev. l.. u. Staples o'
Lynn, Mass. who have been visiting
friends and relatives in Athens and Scion
left here for Moosehead Lake last week
where they will remain for short time.
The Democrats had their flag raising
last Thursday.
The new and beautiful Allegory, THE
Praise of the Nation" will be given un
der the auspices of the Christian En-
deavor society Mt Union church Sunday
evening. All are most cordially INVITED.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
President Cleveland's Treaty.

shall not go into the discussion of
that unauthorized and rejected treaty,
because it is dead beyond resurrection.
1t gave up everything that our fathers
had claimed of right in regard to the fish
cries. 1t even extended that objection
able three-mie line by making provision
that it might be fve-mile line. 1t was
a British treaty and, If not bought by
British gold. it was largely melted by
dinners. But must quit this. There is
an old Latin maxim against it; ode
mortuis nil nisi bonuu." Say nothing
of the dead but good"
There was a remarkable sequence to
that treaty. 1t was supported In the
Senate by all of the Presidents friends.
and especially by one gentlemen from
Alabama who accomplished the unparal-
lelled fear of speaking SO hours in favor
of it, and perhaps I ought to say speak
ing pretty well, except that he repeated
over and over and over again, and all
those who spoke on the same side assent
ed to it, that If the treaty was rejected
war with England was inevitable. How
sensible men in the Senate could believe
or say that it is impossible to conceive.
War has always been barometer in Wall
street, and II it approaches stocks fail.
But 10! the moment that treaty was re-
jected the President sends to the Senate a
very threatening message against Canada,
and asks for power to control the COM
mercial relation, and says that he asks it
because that will be the surest means of
compelling the Canadians to do what they
are wanted to do, and he asks for power
to do the very harshest things that could
be done to Canada upon the plea that he
wants to prevent the outrages which
have been going on now since 1855, or
nearly three years, without his having
before said word about controlling
them. The first question that springs to
the lips Is, ais the President In earnest?"
If yes, let him enforce retaliation for the
outrage by the power he has had since
March, 1887. 1t he will do that he will
show that this paper is the message of a
statesman, and not of canpaigner on
the stump. b. f. BUTLER.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Geo. Cushing
The Bookseller,
81 Water Street, vinegar.
Now For The State Fair.

Everything Is in readiness for the
great exhibition at Lewiston next week,
Sept. IL, IL, ID and IA. All the depart
ments will be fllled-the cattle, horses,
sheep, fowl dairy, vegetable, fruit, grain,
domestic, implements, &C., &C. The
choicest stock, the fastest trotters, and
the best specimens Of Names manhood
and womaphood will be there, and all
that is required to make the Fair a per-
feet success, both numerically and fnan-
cially, is the fine weather now promised.
1t will be impossible to even outline
the program which will I'LL the four days
more than full. The Park will be a
grand massing Of exhibits, &C., combin-
ing pleasure and proAt-information and
which must be seen to be APP
Excursion rates over all
railroads. Make your plans to go, and
not alone either, but take the wife and
the boys aud girls for holiday. 1t will
pay. All ready for the State Fair.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
The Constitutional Amendment.

The proposed amendments to the con.
stitution of Maine, to be voted upon
Monday next, have been greatly over
Swallowed by National issues and have
hardly been thought of and have not been
di> cussed In the press or upon the stump.
The proposition to limit the term of
Treasurer of State to 6 years instead of
g. is, we think, correct one and ought
to be adopted. As 1t Is now with bien-
NAL elections the term is practically lin
tied to four years.
The proposition to return to annual
sessions Of the legislature is, we think,
not desirable one for favorable action.
We have had but few years of trial of
the two year system. 1t has worked well
so far and there Is no reason why 1t
should not be continued until 1t has had
fair trial, at least.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Those Democratic organs which have
been insisting that it would be impossible,
for the Senate Republicans to agree upon
any tariff bill, and that there was no
serious purpose on their part to do so,
will be disappointed to learn that at the
conference of Republican Senator'S of the
house OF Mr.. Edmunds on Thursday even
ing to consider the details of the bill
framed by the committee, there was en-
tire agreements upon every item. 1t is
Senator Allisons expectation that the
bill will be reported within ten days.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Base Lie Nailed.

The lie that Hon. L. c. Burleigh was
the owner of hotel that sells liquors is
effectually nailed In the kennebec Jour
nal of Monday by Messrs. S. { L Tit
comb, attorneys, who have charge of the
property. Messrs. Titcomb are leading
lawyers in Augusta and citizens of the
highest honor and integrity. Their state
ment appears elsewhere accompanied by
that of the editor of the Portland Herald,
the paper that first gave publicity to the
base falsehood.
We suggest to our Prohibition friends
that they make mistake in adopting the
tactics of the Democracy. This sort of
vicious warfare Is worn out If they
purpose to become great party they
must not wear the old clothing Of the
party of numerous defeats.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Republicans of Fairfield turned out en-
mass Tuesday evening to hear Congress-
man Horn of Michigan, make one of his
mastery speeches, They also had pro-
cession to be proud of, including COM
panles from Waterville, Skowhegan,
Oakland and Winslow, and one noticeable
feature of the whole was the large num-
bers of voters in the ranks. Republicans
this year when they see the best interests
of the community and their own incomes
hazarded by the free trade movements of
the democratic party are not willing that
the carrying Of torches shall be delegated
70 boys. They are only too glad to bear
. hand themselves.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Lewiston and surrounding towns have
been greatly excited of late over the
strange disappearance Of Mrs. c. A. Paul,
who Is supposed to be wandering about
hiding In the woods In that vicinity.
Searching parties have secured the
country far and near but without avail.
Her friends still hope shs may b fonnd
alive. Ars. Paul waa former resident
Of Mercer.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
SmIth0eId.

The Elmwood Park Association have
fixed on October 18th and 18th as the
time for trotting off the annual colt
stakes
On Thursday last about fifty friends
and acquaintances of Mr. n. Il. Boying-
ton from Belgrade and Norridgewock,
spent a very agreeable day on Dodlin,
taking a picnic dinner, after which they
visited the several stone quarries also
ries, also different parts of the mountain.
The political outlook in this vicinity
seems to be in favor of protection. We
hear it said by u number of the democrat
ic party that they cannot vote for free
trade while one life long democrat re-
marked that he would not turn his hand
over to win the election of either party.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Republican Meeting.
PEOPLE OF SOMERSET ENTHUSIASTIC FOR
HARRISON AND PROTECTION.

good audience assembled In Coburn
Hall, Skowhegan Friday evening, to lis
ten to VIM. II. Looney, Esq, of Portland,
and NJ. J. Murray Esq. of Fitchburg
Mass The time of meeting was some
what delayed by two fiag-raisings, which
shortened the speeches considerably and
affected the size of the audience, but the
eloquent remarks of both gentleman were
listened to with marked sttention.
The meetings of Hon. NJ II. Heath in
Somerset have been very fine ones and
his candid and forceful arguments have
had excellent effect.
The meetings of Messrs. Walton and
Plummer have been well attended parti-
cularly that at Bingham. These gentle
man are familiar with Somerset and well
posted on the issues of the present hour
and do not shoot into the air by any
means. Owing to the severe storm near
ly all day Saturday they were snable to
go to Ripley Saturday evening.
A fine large flag was raised at Canaan
village, Saturday evening" with a short
address by l.. L. Walton. Esq, and a
speech In the Town Hall by NJ. J. Muir
ray.
Mr.. II, j. Bracket, Pittsneld, uufured
Harrison and Morton flag in front of
his residence on Main street, Friday
evening. The grounds were prettily IL
Illuminated with Japanese lanterns and
made beautiful scene. Music WAS fur
uished by the Pittsfed band. Stirring
speeches In support of republican prlnci-
pies, were made by F. w. Hovey esq,
Abel Davis, esq and DIR. E. C. Bryant.
A large number of citizens were present,
and at the close enthusiastically cheered
the flag, the candidates, the band and Mr.
Bracket, than whom there is no more
steadfast republican In town. Pittstleld
will give good account of herself at
the polls.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

A neat little volume descriptive of the
life and virtues of the late Camp Meeting
has been issued from the press of B. b
Russell. Boston. 1t will be eagerly
sought by many people Of Maine. Rev.
DR.. Stephen Allen is the author.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

The quotations made from British pa
pers extoling Cleveland and his policy are
very damaging to the Democratic cause,
and the party papers attempt to break
their force by alleging that they are for
geries. Chcstnuts.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Newspaper Decisions

ANY person who takes a paper regular from
the ofiicc-wh sther directed to his name or anoth-
crs or whether he has subscribed or notis respon-
sihle for the payment.
a. II person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrearages. the publisher may con.
tinue to send ii until payment is made and oollec'
the whole amount, whether the paper is taken from
the Office not
The Courts have decided that refusing to take
newspapers and periodicals from the post &C, OF
removing and leaving them uncacd Tor, is primd
Tarie evidence of fraud
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

SoIOn.

month has made it very difficult to secure
grain, Corn is very backward and the
prospect is poor for good crop.
Mr. Millken could not be present to
address the meeting as advertised last
Thursday. and S. ]. Walton came as a
substitute. Mr.. Walton made one of his
best speeches which was very we'll re
ceived.
High schools begun last Monday, the
one at the village under the instruction OF
j. l.. wilkins, the other in District No.
three is under the instruction of \. 7
Topper of Starks.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
NOTICE.

10 the Hon. Board Of COUNTY Comtntssiouers
ofhc County Of sOr,erset:-
Austin Eape.
said County OF Somerset respectfully represen /
that they are the owners and occupiers of Ger.
tam real estate situated in said town of Emb.
den, which has been taken and Is now holden
by the Somerset Railway Company, "a railroad
CORPORATION duly established under the laws OF
the state, and Is 20 held and was 80 taken for
the location and construction and cspvenlent
use Of Its railroad, and Consists OF " strip of
land four rods In width Across the following
parcel of land to wit. bounded on the north
by land OF David Stevens, dp the sohth by land
occupied by Melzar A. Eames and land OF Geo.
+. Moore, on the east by the Kelnebec river
and on the west by land occupied by Temple
Ireland; wherefor the undersigned hereby ap-
ply to you to estimate the daIhages on account
OF pald Somerset Railway Cdnjpany's taking
said land. and to order said\ 6orporatiOn to
make aud maintain such cattla guards, cattle
passes and Farm crossings aOnfand under and
oyer said ralifoad where it dsse, the land
shall think reasonable, and pfescribe the time
and manner Of making them faccthdinp 70 sec
lions 10, ~ and 81 OF chapterIbl Of 'the Revised
Your peti'io,,ers therefore pray that due nro
ceedings maybe had according to the law and
said statutes end that said Corporation NAV he
san to give security FOR the payment Of
10 said section - of said chapter 81.
a, Dated h. at SAD Embden Yhis twenty Nth day
austin EAMEs,\
IL Roscoe M. EAMBs
By walton & WILTON, their ATTORNEYS
STATE of MAINE.
SoMRsET, ss;tCourt 81 County Commission.
ers, March, adj. Tegm Aug. %, A. d. lssS.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory Ayi.
dence having Heen RECEIVED that the petitiSn.
ers are responsible and ought to be heafd
touching the ntatterket forth in their SetitiSn
1t is ordered. tbat the County ComufrsionesSs
meet at the dwelling house OF Aust(n EameS
IN the town Of E4bden, on Thuy6dsy, Sent
nth, A. d. lsaP. At ten o'clocH A. NJ, and
thence proceed TT view the la6ds emhracedS
within the hmie fof said rail p6ad, located AZ
aforesaid, for nv purpose STAGED in the above
petition. and IN the sam( dry and at The
same place at No o'clock n, a hearing Of
ures taken in IND premjSes as the Commission.
And II 1sf6rthar o. ered that notice Of the
time place and p15bsss Of the Commissioners
corporations sl s int1cs by publishing an at.
tested copy o16hepeiitiOu aforesaid with this
order th.eI9p, twd weeks successively in the
Somerset H9pOrterta public newspaper printed
at Skow16ean IN s,td county. the last pnblica.
u0u 70 bo at least fourteen days before the time
appointed for said view and 'hearinl til at all
Interested may thea appear and b. heard il
they think proper.
Attest: L. II. WEBB, Clerk.
:, true copy Of the Petition and Order Of
stS Attest: L. H. WEBB, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Brighton.

Miss Anna, daughter of the late L. T.
Pike, after a sojourn of two years in
California, having visited all the most
noted places in that state and several
others, has at last returned to her home
in Brighton, accompanied by her cousins
Misse. Florence and Jennie Ferguson.
Miss Pike seems delighted with Califor-
MIA
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Bingham.

The village schools commenced Mon
day; Miss Fannie Voter and Miss Mae
Goodrich, teachers.
One week ago last Sabbath Mrs. Alice
.Dinsmorc was baptized by sprinkling and
united with Tie Congregationaliss church.
Rev. T. y. Aillstt was 1t Moose River
the past week.
Charlie Colsnan and family and Mn.
L. c. ADdseWs ass q Aooss River this
well.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Edward C. Andrews of Bingham, Is
nominated by Republicans for Represen-
tative to the Legislature in the district
known as the Bingham district, the only
one In this county that went Democra-
tic two years ago.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Republicans will do well to look their
ballots over carefully and see that every
publican. Look out for split tickets and
scratches. Every man on the Republican
ticket in this county is worthy of every
Republican vote,
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Republican prospects are remarkably
exception to the rule. Our people will
avoid undue confidence that relaxes effort
and will work right up to the last mo-
ment Of the campaign. This is the only
safe course. Let US get in every vote
possible.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

Farmers of Somerset do you believe Ia
the Mills Bill that puts almost every
thing you raise one the free list, and re-
tains 6s per cent duty on sugar, and 100
per cent on rice? If so vote for w. l..
Putnam and S. s. Brown.