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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

A pleasant wedding occurred at the hos
pital, in the spacious parlors of Mr.. and
Mrs. John W Chase, Tuesday last. The
contracting parties were Mr. Charles
Fletcher of Starks, formerly teacher of
penmanship and mathematics at Oak
Grove, and later clerk in the treasurcr's
office, and Miss Jennie S. Black, for three
wears an attendant, who has endeared
herself to all with whom she has been
brought in contact. The ceremony was
performed in a very impressive manure
by Rev. j B. Jordan, chaplain of the hos
pital. Flowers in profusion and presents
in abundance, useful, ornamental and ele-
giant, were displayed These latter were
the testimonials of esteem and friendship
from the officers and her associates, in
which pleasant demonstration they We're
Joined by the trustees of the institution.
Memberships wedding march was finely
rendered by Prof. Harlow, and refresh
ments were furnished in keeping with the
event. About forty-tlve invited guests
were present to witness the interesting
ceremony, and extend greetings of kind
ness and affection to the newly welded
pair Immediately after dinner was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher started for
a visit at the home of the bride in Lining
ton, where they remain few days after
which they will take trip to Boston, and
from there they will 90 to their new
home in Starks, carrying with them the
best wishes of their many friends.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
Athens.

our correspondent writes Monday
the day Of the Cattle Show and Fair, be
ing cloudy in the morning many though
IL would prove rainy day, but about II
O'Clock people began to gather and sool
the streets of our little village Wer,
thronged with people. Mr.. Edwart
Ware very kindly gave the use Of hh
stable and grounds and although it looked
fair to be rainy day in tine morning
Athens has has its fourth Cattle Show
and Fair and this like the others has prov
en- a success Ware cornet band, one OF
the leading features of our village dis
coursed some very beautiful selections
which were highly appreciated.
The Sheppard Family gave an enter
tainment in Wade and Ware hall in thu
evening when was largely attended ant
received great applause dance an'
supper completed the programme.
Miss Lillian M Troy IS teaching schoo
for the fourth term in the Bunker dis
trict, which speaks well for her as
teacher.
George Hight is giving good satsfac
ton as an assistant in the Academy.
Mrs. Saywood and daughter of Port
land, have been the guests of Mr., an'
Mrs DR.. Tobey for the past few days.
NJ. S. Cleveland lost 81 10 cash and Sli
worth of tobacco. a burglar entering hi
store Friday night last. The man wen
in through n broken square of glass. TIN
money was in a safe but the key was lief
in the safe by oversight. A young mal
who was in town the day before but no
the day after is suspected.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27


There Is much msconccption on the
part of the public, and especially tho for
eign born population, as to the course tc
be pursued to become naturalized Ameri-
can citizen. Tho procedure is this; A
person arriving in this country under the
nEo of IL years can. after he has been five
years in the country and has arrived at
the age of 81 years, be granted full citi-
zenship papers upon presenting himself
before any court of record with two wit
nesses, citizens of tho United States, who
are ablo to swear that he arrived In this
country under Is years Of age. In case
of aliens who have arrived in tho United
States when over Is years of age, 1t Is
necessary for them to declare their inten-
ton to become citizen, which declara-
ton must be made at least two years be-
fore application is made for final papers
or full citizen papers This declaration,
provided the party has resided In the state
one year, entities him to vote, but 1t re-
quires five years residence in the coun-
try before full papers can be obtained,
and. as condition precedent, the appli-
cant must prove to the satisfaction OF a
competent court, by two witnesses, citi-
Gems of the United States. that he has
lived in the country for five years.
Deputy Circuit Clerk In Globe Democrat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

The four oldest persons born and now
living in the town of Cornville, are Park
er Flanders, Samuel Woodman, John
Dow and pstten Currier. The first is 80
years of age, the second So, the third "a,
and the fourth So. All four are still liv-
ing in the same two story dwelling houses
where each of them lived with their par
ents during their mortal life Other facts
we note Two of them have been Repre-
scntatives to the Legislature; two or
dained ministers; two are living with a
second wife; two had one brother each
and two sisters two have one sister still
living; two have had three childrcn po-
litically two are Republicans and relig-
iously two are independent thinkers; two
were born the same year; two can call
the names eff their ancestors back six
generations to England to 1885 and 1910,
Two are cousins and the descendants of
a large family that moved into town in
1895, the father of which built and run
the first mills of that then new town
called Flanders mills. Notwithstanding
the advanced age of this quadruple, all
retain, If not in the same degree as for
mcrly, their mental faculties far superior
to the average of those of these years
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
STATE NEWS.

The whole rain fall last week in Maine
was little more than three inches &C
cording to the observers.
Inspectors Wentworth, Dresser and
Claery are making an official visit to the
Maine State Prison with Councillor Hunt.
The prison quarry Is full of water and
drainage is demanded.
The appraisers on the estate of the
late Gov Bodwell, Gen. C. w. Tildcn,
Leslie G. Cornish, Esq, and l.. ID. Mer-
chant, have completed their inventory,
after several months labor and will file
the same Tuesday. The value of the real
estate Is estimated at S9j, 100, and the
personal estate at $5s ,292 ,03, making a
total of S553, 44204, leaving handsome
property after all the debts are paid
Eleven pages of closely written paper
are required for the items, of which there
are a large number, comprising great
found were in the IIallowell and Bod
well granite companies there being about
$3.50, 900 in each. Ten thousand dollars
was invested in property on Nunnery
Hill, Boston. The heirs are Mr.. Bodwell's
widow, his daughter, Mrs Paine, and hi,
son Joseph f. Bodwell. The estate will
settled as rapidly as possible, and it is
not likely that the property in the granite
companies will be disturbed at present.
County Attorney Carleton is again driv
ing Kennebec rumsellers to the wall. Out
of 60 indictments which he obtainec
against them, they have demurred to 50
thus practically pleading guilty Cora
f. Mclaughlin, the noted Togus rumsel
Ter, was sentenced to six months in jail
and has commenced on her sentence.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
Ea st SkoWhegan.

John Lane a former resident of this
town, and for many years well to do
farmer in Canaan, died in Waterville the
10th inst. aged 10 years. His remains
were brought to Canaan on Tuesday the
18th inst. for interment.
Aaron Jewelllof Canaan, died the 20til
inst. aged - years. Funeral services at
the Church Sunday at 10 o'clock NJ.
by Rev. j. N. Bates Of Oakland.
1t is reported that the school com
mittec of this town sent man down to
get "A stove in the school house in District
No. > and g. for the purpose of putting
it into another, but the man holding the
key was absent He told his business to
a member of the District who forbid nun
taking the stove or any other property
belonging to the District. The District
Is determined to hold all the property
owned by them notwithstanding vote
by the town to the contrary
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

Mrs. l.. NJ futile closed quite sue
Cessful term of school in district No. I
the 22d inst. after about two weeks vaca
tiou she will again resume her labors II
the same school.
Many of the friends and acquaintance
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry kilgore met al
their place of residence and spent very
"A greeable afternoon there was Il Friend
ship quilting, in the evening a socia
gathering Of many of the young people
who passed the time in very pleasant
manner
Carrie Bedford, aged about 10 years
daughter of Amasa Bedford died OF
| Thursday last.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Mace are thu
happy recipients of little baby boy
born on Sunday morning the % instant.
Mr.. Henry Sawyer and wife, of Mid
| field, Mass. former residents oil thi'
town, are tending at North pond.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
Good Templars,

The 3lst Semi-annua session of the
Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Main,
will be held at Skowhegan in G.. A. r
Hall, Wednesday, october 10th 1888,
Orders of Exercises. Wednesday, II
A. M, Com. on Credentials is session al
Hall; II A. NJ, opening of session in &
l.. degree, report of Com. on Credentials
and initiation of candidates. Noon, in
PERMISSION. p M.-l.30, reports of G.
l.. officers, followed by reports of stand.
ing CONS and general business. Even
ing-7 80, Temperance praise meeting.
8 7, M, business session, closing with
social meeting if desired
Headquarters will be at Coburn Hotel,
where the Grand Council will be in SEES
sion Tuesday and Thursday.
Loyalty Lodge, of Skowhegan, will
hold special meeting at their hall Thurs
day evening, Oct. 8, to which all members
of the Order are cordially invited.
Members can obtain board at Hotel
Coburn at 81 so day, two persons to a
room at Hotel IIeselton at same terms,
providing Is or more stop there. The
local committee will arrange for dinners
at reduced rates at restaurants, for those
who come in from the locality and will
give notice at the hall.
Half rates are given on the several
railroads.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
FOREIGN.

At meeting of the council of minis
ters at the Palace of the Elysee Sept. 20tl
it was decided not to suspend the import
duty of francs on cereals which action
1t was announced would probably be tax
en- on account of the inadequate harvests
Advices from Stanley Falls, received in
Brussels, Sept. 2lst, state that Professor
Jameson, who was engaged in organic.
ing an expedition for the relief OF Henry
NJ Stanley, died of African fever at Ban
galas In the Congo on August 18th. The
organization of another relief expedition
Is now regarded as hopeless.
Gen. Boulanger arrived at Tangier,
Morocco, Wednesday. lie paid visit tu
the Pasha's palace. Subsequently he
started for Gibraltar.
The Independence Beige rumor tina,
Prince bismarck contemplates retiring
from public life at an early day Is semi
officially contradictsd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
The Amendments.

The official returns of the vote on the
amendments to the constitution to limit
the time for which State Treasurer can
hold office to six years and to provide foi
annual sessions of the Legislature have
been compiled, with the exception of q
few unimportant places, and give some
interesting results But comparatively
small number of votes was balloted on
the amendment relative to the State
Treasurer was but 22,G94, less than a
sixth of all the voters thrown for Gov
ernor. 1t was divided yes" l2,529
No" l0,lGj, giving the amendment a
majority of 2,3G4, The annual session
amendment did not fare so we'll and was
overwhelmingly defeated. The total vote
on this was ABB, double Chat of the
other amendment 1t stood as follows
Yes" 5,0Os: mo" 80, sos thus "a, 497
"No" votes were thrown against it,
There were but two cities which gave
majorities for the Observation-Disclosures
and Saco. Fort Kent, which is Major
Dickey's home, voted 2l9 for the amend
ment to but one against.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
CE N E RAJ.

Thos. Edison has been devoting his at
tention to the micrope and an eillcacous
method of its determination. The result
Of these experiments has led him to think
that he has discovered remedy for the
determination or effectual check of the
yellow fever. The experiments were
made with gasoline exhigoline and So
luton Of caustic soda,
One hundred and three new cases of
yellow fever 81 white and ~ colored I
deaths the past "a hours. Total cases to
dale 2237, total deaths 229 are reported at
Jacksonville, Fla, the Goth inst The
hopeful feeling continues, and it is be-
lieved the number will now steadily de
crease. The latest from McClenny gives
new cases all white, one death. Fer
nandina has II new cases, Ellaville 3.
The Democratic national committee has
Issued an address to the people of the
United States calling upon them to organ
ize thoroughly and appealing for funds,
At meeting of the Socalistic labor
party Monday, it was resolved to nomi-
nate candidates for national, State and
municipal offices.
Even Harper's Weekly admits that the
Maine election, in connection with the
rather a Republican drift"
Canada can " ell afford to leave the
cock -a-doodle-doo business to President
Cleveland. After all, it is merely vote
catching performance; the President
shrieks about retaliation, not because he
bears any ill-feeling toward the Do
minlon, but solely to improve his chance
of another lease of the White House
London Globe, Sept. 5.
The English press seems to be sizing
up Mr.. Cleveland's retaliation message
pretty accurately, No Engllshman will
lie awake at night from fear Of the Ad-
ministrations troubling Canada They
understand very well in Great Britain
that Mr.. Cleveland is anxious for "retala-
ton" which will hurt Maine and Massa-
chusetts and not Nova Scotia and New
runswick.-BOston Journal.
The Oneida Indians will soon begin a
a suit against the United States for
81 100000 or more. In January 1888, a
treaty was made giving to the Six Ma
tons about 1920, 900 acres of land in
Kansas. In ls45, owing to the border
doubles 10 Kansas, much of their land
was seized, hence the suit
The Tariff League Bulletin notes the in
teresting fact that Of the 20 sessions of
Congress since the close Of the War of
the Rebellion, the control of the House
has beea for an equal period, II years
With eech Of the two great political par. |
ties. The Republican protectionists have
passed eiaht)acts, reducing the revenues
BY eS6s.bo4 .Ss9. The Democrats have
reduced the revenues only eG,3GS, 1885.
Yet TIE free trade papers talk about the
war oertE." und insist that the Republl.
CO. oosGuct al measures Of tarin re-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
&. M ADDISON.

our correspondent writes Mr., V. j.
Brennan is in Portland this week on bust
ness.
Mrs Frank Porrctt is visiting friends
at Wilton, N. II. her former place of
reaidcnce,
The many friends Of Mr.. Chas Dean,
the well known 4th. Me, Battery veteran
will be glad to know that he is recover
ing from his recent dangerous illness
Mr.. Fred Palmer who has been confined
to his house by a painful throat trouble
for the past three weeks, is again able to
be out.
Rev. C.. NJ. &. IIarwood of the First
Baptist church, Skowhegan, will preach
at tho church in this place next Sunday
(Sept. 30th, at 10 O'Clock A. Nj. His
appointment for last Sabbath was ncceS-
sarily cancelled on account of rainy
weather and bad roads
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
: the KtporIef.
Harrison Veteran Club.

Pursuant to previous notice the Repub
licans of Skowhegan who voted for Will
liam II. Harrison in 1910, met at the Re.
publican headquarters in Skowhegan and
organized as Republican club as fol-
lows, viz
LIST. On motion chose Jonathan Kemp
ton, President. 2nd. Chose Joseph Smi-
ley and John Swain, Vice presidents. Sd,
chose James Wright, secretary 4th
Chose Albert Fuller, trt asurer 9TH.
Chose Abel Prescott, Oliver Walker and
Calvin Cleveland a committee to prepare
Il code of By Laws and report the same
TO the next meeting of the club for ac-
ceptance 9Th Voted to adjourn to
Saturday, Sept goth inst. O'Clock p. NJ.
at Republican headquarters to perfect
and complete the organization of the
club.
JANIS Wmuiir. Secretary.
Skowhegan, Sept 22, 1883,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

DIR. c. IL. Mallett, formerly of Augusta,
Maine, is one OF the yellow fever patients
at Jacksonville, Fla, There have been
over 1000 cases and 225 deaths reported
in that city, but there are said to be many
cases that have not been reported, Other
cities In Southern states have taken pre-
cautionary measures and in some sections
the running of railroad trains has been
stopped, Fernandina, Fla, is afflicted
with the fever and has become nearly
depOpulated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
Somerset S. ]. Court.

SCfioHoOA ~ SN -
SEPTEMBER TERM, So
fn,u.y / pprsInIxe.
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l.. II. Webb. clerk.
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ZpnaS Vaughn, Sheriff
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Stafbird
Indictment for larceny NJ Is pair Of pants.
In January Of this wear Dexter \ Samson Of
Pttsfcld sent out a lot NJ 10 pair Of pants 10 be
finished. They were returned To Pittsfeld To
the truckman. but never reached dexter \
Samson On the evening Of February lst
the bundle WAS seen in front Of a store IN the
village. Later. the defendant sold several pair
If these pants and when arrested hc had eli IA
pair Of them.
Tho goy't introduced a witness Who SAYS hat
while confined IN lan at Norrdgcwock with
dafend,n, he ,,ld hin, that he took the uaekaRe
frn,, f,nnt - s,,rc aud len, il beside the road
and tol5 one Ian In carry IT home and Hart did
so
Dof, ss,- tia, he did ma, taLe thu nants from
tho side,,5ll never told anyone he did that he
! ba,,,,it 80, ,,,i, NJ III
Vcrd;,, ,,,;f,y
'lulNl shHNl'
Danfurth, County Attorney. Hackeu.
Sentenced TO Jail for M days
Tuesday, sept. 25h-State y. David IL.
| Corson
Indictment for procuring one Walter Holt to
set hre to and burn barn oelohSlng 20 a Mis
iathorn III A'hous, ul .l'e u
looo' rof man !ea,s taV'V va .,'Sf'i."
The story as told by the Govt witnesses j.
that several days before the hire the def. told
Amos Holt he had Job for MN, ihHt ne "ah'eg
MN 10 SCI hfe 10 ialnotn nam wa, ~ t IA,
,n}Ii s e;,u &c. sa ., 4" vim II
he ;mnediatelv went In Walter Holt son o.
Amos. and told him he would give him So i
he would set FIRE to the barn, and further thar
that he would build house for him. lie pai(
Walter Sio at that tune, the neAt gay 80.
ana la'er on ~ anu So ,hH 9 AL we ait -
npuSe was ouI, VA ~, ,ha ,forra", =,
| oc,aba- 9ls, tbe don and Waiter IIolt droy,
away in The direction Of the barn, the Gov
claim that the journey was made 10 point out t.
Walter the location Of the buildings. On th'
night Of October 22nd Walter len ms nome am
was gone about an honr whTn ae came III 'HY'h'
h4thofh 9uluie1 "e'r 't di.a an IA,
no d;cd We ,cIn,cI IN his mother while Car,oi
was in inc room how Corson hired him to Sc
ire to the buildings and told her to warn hi
father not to have anything TO do with Corson
AT that time the iatheT was away III the "o"uN
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
JaCkmantoWn.

Rev. G. +. Jersey of the Senior class Of
Bowdoin college, preached his farewell
sermon here last Sunday evening Mr.
IIersey has labored earnestly and faith
fully here for few months, and has seer
encouraging results His preaching has
been instructive, plain, aud scriptural Il
is expected that Rev. Samuel York viii
supply the pulpit during the winter,
Miss Brittle A King of Carratunk is To
teach the fall term of school.
Oats mown two weeks ago lie spront
ing in the swaths.
(lCt ASIDNAI,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
Tho m alne Crops.

The Maine Farmer this week presents
its annual crop report and review Of the
season, from which 1t is gathered that
the hay crop Is fully up to last year, not
bulk, but the quality more than compcn-
safes for the loss In that direction, and
all that has appeared In the market is
bright and sweet No crop OF hay in
Maine has been worth SO much In real
money value. The pastures are good
with wet weather, and have never been In
so good condition, The potato crop il
fair, but not the usual breath was plant
ed. Rot IL putting In Its work In many
localities but has not become general, 4
large grain crop Is secured
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
RIpleY.

Work has begun on the new chapel.
They expected the master Mr. Page oil
lIoulton here last Friday evening
otis Carr has got his house up and
boarded. 1t is to be thrce-gabled roof
with bay windows and porch over the
front door. 1t will add very much to the
looks Of the place.
Miss Annie l.. Field Of Augusta, who
has been spending her vacation with hel
aunt. Mrs Herbert T. Addition, at Silver
brook farm returned home Thursday
morning Sept 10Th
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

Mr. Fred S. Robinson of Eldron, Iowa,
sends US a copy of the Atlanta Constitu-
ton with the item marked THE fact
that Maine is joined to her idols is not at
all alarming, Civilization, conservatism
and common sense lie south of Maine.
Mr.. Robinson writes: GAS a former
Somerset boy, am proud of the fact
that "Maine is joined to her idols lie.
a free ballot, fair count and big Re-
publican majority"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

Wednesday the second day of the TEN
peranc Union Convention, reports from
the heads of departments were followed
by the election of State officers as fol
lows: President, Mrs. J.. NJ. N. Stevens
Portland; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs
Sarah Lord Cram, Biddeford; Recording
Secretary, Miss C. NJ. Farwell, Rockland
Treasurer, f. NJ Blanchard Delegates
to National Convention-First Congress.
sional District, Miss C. NJ. Dow, Port.
land Second Congressional District, p.
n. Osgood, NEWCASTLE Third Congress
sional District, J. w. Wood, Winthrop
Fourth Congressional District, C. +.
Young, Caribou. At the evening session
Mrs. Mary Livemore addressed an i'm.
mense audience.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

Capt. Thomas Clark of Augusta, was
Veteran Association at Boston last Thurs
day and authorized to prepare roster Of
all the survivors eff that regiment and
each member is requested to forward his
name and post office address to him at an
carly day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27
CORRESPONDENCE
South Scion.

The relatives here of MaNie Jewett oil
Shenandoah, Iowa. a native of this place
were surprised and panied to hear of his
recent death or his wife, which occurred
Sept. 9TH, after short illness from ty'
phoid fever. Mrs. lewett was native
of Indiana, but was known to South
people through visit made here with
her husband in lSs3. She leaves -four
children all under twelve years of age.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-09-27

The Governor and Council began scs-
sion Wednesday. They will canvass the
votes for Congressman, Senator, Rep
resentatives to the Legislature aud county
officers in October and November.