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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
Hon. William Wilson,

Hon. William Wilson of Hallowel die
Saturday last, after an illness of eigh
days, from apoplexy. 1t is a singular co
incidence that he died within one-hal
hour of year of the death of the lat
Gov. Bodwell with whom he was associat
ed in the granite business at Hallowel
for nearly 90 years.
Mr.. Wilson was born in Industry Me.
in 1918, was educated in Pennington ant
Waterville He taught school in Massa
chusetts about seven year. Married Miss
Luzern Chase of l.ivermOre, Me. Fol
lowed mercantile business in Hallowel
and Rockland, and also in the manufac-
ture of lime, He was president of the
Rockland Savings Bank from its organi-
cation until 1870, for ten years was in
spector of the State Prison, represented
Rockland in the legislature, also Halo
well after he removed to that city in 1869
He was member of the Executive Coun-
Gil during the terms of Governor Davis
and Governor Plaisted.
Mr.. Wilson was devout member of
the Baptist Church in Hallowell, a prom
inent member ,of the denomination in
Maine, and a trustee of Colby University
at Waterville and of the Maine Baptist
His funeral occurred Tues
day and was largely attended.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
East Skowhegan

The snow storm of last week has Civ
en- us the best of sleighing, and farmer,
are busy hauling up their firewood ant
say it never was better hauling, 20 any
here and haul big loads. No crossing
the river at Pishon's Ferry with teams
up to Saturday the 18th, on account OF
the ice being piled up on the shores, ano
it is question whose duty and business
it is to remove it. A car load of corn
for Edmunds 4 Co. of Canaan is waiting
to be hauled as soon as the river is made
passable.
The singers of this place met at Wal
lace Ireland's, sixteen in number, selected
and sung pieces for Christmas eve. The
leading base singer was absent aud two
or three of the party silver greys had t.
carry the base, the other parts were full
rhe next sing will be at Richardson's on
the hill. All are invited to attend.
Westy Wheeler and family of Nor
rdgewock, with Adelbert Richardson
start for Lake Wis. in about twJ weeks
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

The village school of Norrdgewocl
closed Dec It'll, after term Of twelve
weeks. Present every day Evie Mr.
Worthely. Absent only one half day
Edwin EaSsor. Absent only one day
Irving Adams and Geo, l.. Worthley
Those who received the highest rank il
each Of the following classes we're: Is
Arith, Alice A. Wyman; 2nd Arith., En-
ma L. Doycn; 81 Arith., Frank \
French 4th Arithmetic, Dellie Black
well 9TH Arith., Harry II. Lassor an'
Walter II, Hight. Mental Arithmetic
Ethel l.. Lassor. Book keeping, Alice A
Wyman. LIST Geog., Frank A. French
2nd Geog Ross NJ. Haggett; Sd Geog
Selden L. Adams and Fanny NJ. French
History, Alice a. Wyman. LIST Spelling
Ross NJ Hag9ett; Pad Spelling. Waite
H. Hight; Sd Spelling, Eyie Worthe
and Ehel l.. Lassor.
SARA ALLEN FREDERIC, Teacher.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
The Forks Stage

For time almost beyond the memory of
our oldest inhabtant daily stage has
run between Skowhegan and The Forks
4G miles above here. In has become one
of the institutions of the county and has
long borne the name THE Forks Stage.
For many years 1t was the only public
means of conveyance to all the towns
above here, on the direct line to the upper
country centerng at the forks of the
Kennebec, from which the plantation al
the junction of Dead River and the Ken
nebec receives its name.
We understand that the Post office de
partment has advertised for bids for car
rying the mail from Embden to The
Forks, to take effect July LIST, at which
time the old line will be abandoned and
the stage leave the rail at Embden or
Scion, probably the latter as the iron
will be laid to Carratunk Falls by Jnly
LIST, next. This comes about as matter
of course. We knew and have said 1t
was only matter of time.
The department has made inquiry al
the post office in this village, as to the
most feasible method of supplying the
post offices at Madison Center and Nortl
Madison. 1t is probable they will bt
reached by light stage running from
this village, it may be in connection will
the East Madison and South S )lon stag
going up on one side of the pond and re
turning on the other, or it may be by
separate stage.
cone by one the roses fall One by
one the public means of conveyance thai
contributed to Skowhegans greatness
as a railroad terminus and stage centre
fail us, The Harmony stage to-day, The
Forks stage tomorrow and what it will
be the day after we are not prepared tc
say. One of our merchants said few
days since that Skowhegan was begin
ing to feel the effects of its conservatism
on the matter of aiding railroad construc.
ton. There is truth in this, but it is
vain to regret the past. The vital ques-
ton is are we going to do anything in the
present and future?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
The Portland Daily Press.

The Portland Press is good reliable
Republican paper. Not only is this the
fact but it is a good news paper. 1t has
no superior in the State as morning
Daily. Arrangements are made, so that
they reach Skowhegan on the II A. M.
train and are for sale by Bixby & Buck.
Our subscribers desiring Maine Daily
from the principal city of the State can
not do better than subscribe for or buy
the Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
'ChyIstma So

Christmas which was originally re-
ugious festival and is now by the Catho-
lie church, the English Established
church and most other churches held in
high esteem as such, is now more gener-
ally, by all classes of people in America
and England, observed as festival and
social holiday in which all forms of bus
mess are abandoned
1t is also time in which multitudes
mngle the pleasure of good deeds and
contributions to worthy poor, with their
gifts to those of their own household OF
family friends. The satisfaction that
comes from the pleasure and happiness
afforded to others by kind words and
acts, accompanied by tokens of love,
friendship, gratitude or respect are eX-
perienced in greater measure, perhaps,
than in the whole year besides.
Acts of oenevolence and charity while
not indeed in the nature of religious ser
vice, are the true essence of religion and
as such, when the motive is right, must
not only De aCCtptdDIt W lHC Pi'ihS "
ing but in the vast aggregate must be
productive of great good to the multitude
of people " no observe Christmas in this
way.
Christmas is prominently the family
festival and in our country where fam
lilies are more liable TO be scattered than
in most other coun res, this day brings
the family together, If not in fact, in re-
membrance and in thought. The gift
that crowd the mails and expresses have
greater significance than many times
their value in dollars and cents, recalling
the minds of the sons and daughters tt
their old homes, of fathers and mothers
to the new homes of their children ant
increasing in all the love and reverence
for the charming and widening famil
circle
1t may be that by some the Christina
time is used in frvolty and even in de
bauchery, but the tendency on the Who'll
is decidedly Oh the side Of good. Tn
abuse of the holiday is largely outweigh
ed by the benefit e>ulting from its oh
servance, and our people are better an
happier for Merry Christmas"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Mrs. l.. NJ. n. Stevens, State Pres, of
the W. C. T. L. is expected to speak In
the Baptist church, Thursday evening,
also at St Adams, Friday.
Mr.. X. g. Leighton of Portland was in
town Saturday.
Miss Eta Bradbury who has been IN
Mass. for several weeks, visiting friends
returned Sat. evening.
Many of the young men improved the
snow by taking their sweethearts coast
Sat eve and sleigh riding Sunday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
Harmony

The shrill voice of Hill Brothers steam
whistle at Mainstream is now heard reg
ularly. AT present they are saving lum
Der for their factory building. Twenty
men are now employed, hut it is expect
ed that in short time about one hundred
more will be needed. This is rea
boom for old Harmony.
While Mrs. John Collins was driving
down the Mill Hill in our village, tn,
holdback broke, the horse became fright
encd and Mrs. Collins was thrown out
At first it was feared that she was badly
hurt, but we are glad to say she is now
better.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
Bingham

Monday night snow enough came to
make good sleighing
Miss Annie Colby arrived home Satur-
day evening to spend the Holidays
There is to be Christmas tree in
Union Hall Christmas eve. Several fam
lilies have trees.
Fred Dinsmore's, Mrs. A. N. Burke's and
Mr.. Benz Smiths hope all will give them
a call.
George Savage and wife arrived at
their new home last Wednesday.
Mr.. A. f. Adams must have had good
run of company by the teams that went
up the river last week.
Dentist Leavitt is still in town.
Mr.. f. S. Baker left by Mondays stage
to attend Court as one of the Jury
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
m addison

They are holding q series Of meetings
at the T. b. Church In this place and con
siderable interest Is manifested, and a
singing school is in session At the NJ. T.
Church.
The school on Blackwell Hill taught by
Miss Eva Russell. closed last week. Miss
Russell gave entire satisfaction and has
been engaged TO teach the primary school
ut East Madison.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Charles Whipple,
Reuben S. Young,

Court came in at the appointed hour
10 O'Clock A. NJ Somerset Bar was wei
represented, nearly all the members be
ing present. Rev. ID. b. Holt, pastor OF
the NJ. 4. church, OBLIGATED as chaplain
The Grand Jury was impannelled, sworn
by the clerk and impressively charged by
the Court The Traverse Juries were
impannelled and sworn and the remain
der of the day occupied in calling the
docket and assigning cases for trial.
Wednesday, 79h.-Freeman Clark VS.
Josiah II. willard, Admr.
Account annexed for money paid for a
casket for the defendants interstate
daughter, Laura W. York, $25; for bring
ing same from Norridgewock to Mercer
where the parties reside, 81; and for go
ing to New Sharon for doctor, 81. The
intestate died at the residence of her
brother-in-law. Mr.. Pressy, in Mercer,
some three years ago. Mr.. Pressy and
this deft. were not on friendly terms, and
there was some controversy a. to the pro-
curing of the casket. The plff. drove to
Norridgewock with one Warren Chapman
who claims to have been authorized by
this deft. to procure casket; they OBJ
tanned one, giving their personal guaranty
of payment. The pin. subsequently paid
the bill. The deft denies that he author
lied the procurement of the casket.
Verdict for plff. 500 so
Croswell for pltf Willard for deft.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
PaImYra

Mr.. Sewal Milett has gone into the
woods for the winter with span of
horses.
Ralph Sprague started for the woods
last Monday.
Mr.. Manson Taylor has been quite Ill,
but is reported to be convalescent
The protracted meetings which began
last Thursday have been very successful
and one conversion made.
1t is whispered around that wedding
will ne one of the prominent features of
Christmas in this place, although it is
not known to be positive fact. The
contracting parties are known however.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Gen. Alger Of Michigan came to Au-
gusta Saturday night went to the resi-
dsnce or Mr.. Blaine, remained there until
Sunday night and left on the train for
Boston. He told parties In Boston that
there was no political Significance In his
visit.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
A Christmas Gift.

Our readers would do well to bear in
mind that the REPORTER would be a very
acceptable present to make a friend out
of town or for that matter in town. To
those who would like to try this plan we
will add the extra inducement of nice
book that can be used as another Christ
mas or New Years gift
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
JackmantoWn.

A few days since jim Mcdonald and
'Biddy" Curio who work for {. T. w.
Fogg in Mahoney's crew at Long Pond
chopped tifty-six spruce in one Afternoon.
The trees were of average size al d well
laid If any of the smart ones beat their
record they intend to try again.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Leon o. Bailey the man who originated
the dollar day" campaign story against
Gen, Harrison, has been rewarded for
his services by q nomination AZ district
attorney Of Indiana.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Hon. Hiram Knowlton notified Gov.
Marble that the acceptance of the office of
Bank Examiner would seriously interfere
with his private business and asked him
to withdraw his name from the nomina-
ton for that office. This was done.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

The new five masted schooner Gov.
Ames, came to grief early, losing all her
masts In gale encountered on her first
trip. She was demasted and otherwise
injured.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

( iris WANTED The Colchester Rubber
" company offer stu atoms to females betw EN-
aud 30 years, to make rubber shoes will pay the
board of BEGINNERS and furnish pece work soon
as Instructed; in six weeks, digent hands can earn
pnore than their board aud gradually increase until
they earn from ~ to % above their board uc
eorling to skifulness Boarding house. occupied by
tmales, exclusively, kept tn the very best manner
competent housekeeper, pleasant locations, fhrni.
turc. beds and carpets entirely new. Applica.
tions to GEORGE WATKINsoN. President Coches.
ter Conn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Miss Sadie Lamb, teacher in voice cul-
ture. Pure Italian method 80 cents per
lesson, Engagements may be made with
Mrs. c. w. Lowe, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

The Sherman-Butterworth PROPOSE
ton to annex Canada 10 the United
States meets with very little favor in
either country. 1t wort work just yet,
II ct Ill.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Brown 4 Hilton Of No. Arson have
sold their two-yesr-old colt Richmond"
to C. II, Nelson Of Waterville, for New
York parties for $500. They gave $1,000
for him, one year ago.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
Somerset S j Court.

DECEMBER TERN, 'S8
VIRGIN j. PRESIDING
L. IL. Webb, Clerk.
+. f. Danforth, County Attorney.
Woodbury. Pulsifer, Stenographer,
Zenas Vaughan, Sheriff
John II. Mitchell, Geo. +. Moore, b. \
Sawyer, c. Ii Jones, h. S. Mitchell, dep
mites
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss. she chung to Castora,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

The Schools at Madison Village have
been postponed until after the Holidays.
They will commence the last Monday in
this month.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Mrs. A. w. Loring has established her
self In the Judklns building, Athens,
where she offers for sale her goods saved
from the recent fire, at low rates.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

and guess at Wright & Young's, So. Nor
ridgewock
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
True Words

spoken by well known and respectable citi
lenS of their own locities are he highest
recommendations that can he given any arti.
Gle. True words spoken for BELLS SARSA-
PARlLLA come from every locality where it is
known and used. Mr.. T.. p. Lan>il. of NJ. b
l'lrch ST., Bangor SAYS: al have suffered years
with rheumatism in my Knees so much tina
could scarcely walk ar times. Six bottles of
BELLS SARSAPARILLA cured me wear
ago. ID. w Gibbs Gil ubnrn, Me W ties II
can recommend BELLS SARSAPARILLA a
n superior mediciue, especially in stomach
troubles" c. W. Clare. Capt. s OF v Bangor
dep says; my mother has been sufferer fo,
wears with Asthma and Indigestion Nothing
helps her like BELLS SARSAPARILLA. We
would not be without It," Capt G. II. At.
wood, Bangor, Me-, speaks AS follows: ~ have
not found III 25 years IA remedy that has given
me so much benefit for internal Hemorrhods
as BELLS SARSAPARIILA"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20
SkowAe0an HuyI .dss0ciuIi0n.

The stockholders OF the SkOwhegan Hall As
ISOLATION are hereby notified that their annual
meeting for the election of trustees for the I'm
suing year, aud for the transaction oil any Other
business that may legally come before them
will be holden N tho Once OF Griffin n Went
worth on Monday. this TIN day or January nsxt,
AT 10 o'clock A. n. j. q, GRIFFIN.
Secretary.
SLowheg,ln, Dec. ~, So II
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

Mrs. Betsey II. Turner of Bingham
who died recently in her last will and
testament made requests as follows
The Maine Missionary Society; The
Congregational Church, .Ossipee, N. II (;
The Congregational church, Bingham,
Me-. The Congregational church, Scion,
Me-. The American Board of Foreign
Missions, $500 each. These sums are the
permanent fund, the proceeds alone to be
used. If either of the two last named
churches cease to exist provision is made,
otherwise for the use of the funds. Hon
Chandler Baker of Bingham is named as
the executor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

We are under obligation to the officers
of the Maine Central Railroad company
for an advance copy of the Annual Re.
port of the Maine Central Esiroad com
pany for the year ending Sept. 80, 1888,
as made at the annual meeting of the
stock holders held at Portland yesterday
We give elsewhere a general abstract OF
the report which shows the condition of
the affairs of this magnificent and ably
managed road.
BY close examination of the report we
find that the number of passengers car
ried from Skowhegan for the year was
20, 4G3 and the earnings thereon, S2j Csc
So, an increase over the year before of
of 1888 passengers and 81, $50 02 In earn
ings. The number of tons of freight
forwarded from this station was ., 1919,
the earnings thereon S2l ,9SS IS an in
crease in 1887 Of $40 tons AID $2,72O,2l
in earnings. The number of tons of
freight received was 10, 100, the earnings
being S37 ,942 50 an increase of 139 tons
anu - 'oSf.0t III eACeSS loT 1000
1t will be observed that this shows an
increase all around, passengers outgoing
and freight incoming and outgoing.
With our new 30 ton per day pulp mill in
operation the freight forwarded next
year will show material increase.
Skowhegan station ranks II in the
State in earnings on passengers. Fair
field leads Skowhegan in the number of
tons of freight forwarded and received,
but Skowhegan leads Fairfield few hun
dred dollars on the freight earnings
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-12-20

d. /. II. removes soreness from bruises
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-05-23
HIGHLAND HOME.
Good rains.
WlLIIEI.M.

Good rains.
Some anxiety as u good stands
Of cotton.
AS this Is orr earliest opportuni-
ty Of mentioning the Union Meet.
ing ut Highland Home we can but
mention how nicely it passed Off
\ large delegation was present.
We were favored with sermons by
Rcvs. Pitts, Barnettc and Blalock.
1t was not our pleasure TO hear any
Of the speeches save that Of DR.. j.
II. Fowler on Sunday marning,
which did credit to himself and the
subject. The cultured voice of
Miss Sallic knight added much to
the music of the occasion.
a twO-months vacation is now In
session at the Ycargin Institute.
How sweet it was to lay aside
busy care and spend few days
with our friends and relatives at
Troy. We enjoyed 1t, so did Nan
ME Fleming.
In consequence of n recent ILL
ness Miss Lola Fowler, who has
been attending the Laurcnsvillc
Female College, is spending some
time with her parents.
The exercises ut the Owens
Academy has been suspended and
the efficient teacher, Miss Sallie
Kennedy, has returned to her home
in Due West
Miss Shockley, Of Clinton, Is Wis
ting her relatives i'm this commu-
nifty.
We are sorry TO learn Of the i'll
moss Of Mrs j. r.. Owens and her
son Arthur. Also, that the COndi.
tion Of Mrs. John II. Switzer is no
better.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1888-05-23
No THIRD Party About 1t,
Chester, May If.

Chester, May IL.
70 the Editor Of the News and
Courier:
The call for Il convention Of Pro.
hibitioniStS to meet in Columbia
5. c., on the 22d and 23d of May is
definitely understood among the
originatUrs of the movement (what-
ever may be their political prefer
anceS) not to be II "third party
movement.
The main intention, therefore, is
Il thorough canvass Of the subject
of prohibition for South Carolina
and TO effect Il permanent State or
gaulZatlnn on partisan lines,
While the third party may be
discussed among other items no
organization Will be attempted at
this time, and as TO the future 0f
such Il movement in this State that
future will have to determine.
Instead OF loyal Democrats, who
have thus in good failn signed that
paper, Uhcrc are many such,) with
drawing their names from the call,
and refusing to attend the ConVcn-
third PARTY, it seems to me that
they could not do better than to de-
tcrminc to be present, even at a
personal sacrifice, and unite their
influence to avert (") such Il ca
lamity.
TO everyone, therefore, who is i'm
favor of prohibition, and honestly
desires its establishment in this
state, ought not these considera-
tiOns have weight?
We do urge every Prohibitionist
in South Carolina, whether or not
he has signed the call in question,
to attend the Convention and unite
his efforts in rcd"cming our State
from the bitter and whitening curse
of the lcgalizcd traffic in alcoholic
beverages.
III. +. IIREITZBERG