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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

proposition Is under consideration In
Portland to remodel old City Hall and
make of 1t Memorial Hall instead of re-
moving 1t and erecting a fine soldiers
monument. This, in our opinion, is a
move In the right direction. A memorial
building with an appropriate place to de-
post war trophies and library for rec
ords is certainly of greater practical util-
ity, and can better serve to keep alive the
memories Of the heroes of that mighty
struggle by which our Nation was saved.
When our library building in this town is
erected, memorial room should be built
in it, and dedicated to the veterans of
the late war.
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Mercer.

James futile and son have a Sl700 con-
tract to make corn boxes for Burnham
and Morrills corn shop Norridgewock.
They have four horses and number of
men engaged in getting out lumber.
District Deputy Frank Holt, of Nor
rideewock, visited Mercer Lodge of Good
Templars and made some interesting re-
marks after which he exemplifed the new
unwritten work of the subordinate de
gree.
Almon Works has moved into the house
recently occupied by the late David Bum
pus.
petition is in circulation to change
the mail route from Mercer to Norridge.
wock via Young's ncighborhood so called
with post Office at the latter place. This
would increase the distance of the route
some three miles, and is very mucl
harder road especially in the winter sea
son.
c. II. Milliken of Augusta was in tow
last Friday looking after horses. We
learn that he bought Charles Whittier
peter Cooper" This horse was bay
gelding and very promising one, so We
have no doubt but what Mr. Whittier re
ceiyed good price for him.
Winnie Bunker is at home on yisi
from Gloucester Mass, where she ha
been at work in millinery store for he
uncle.
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N orridgeN oCk.

| Arthur. youngest son of Frank Clark
died very suddenly, last Wednesday night,
with supposed malignant diptheria He
was only G wears old and will be greatly
missed in the family.
Plummer Butler is making a visit to
Boston and Portland.
Burnham & Morrill, are filing their ice
house with clear "A inch ice.
About 40 odd Fellows went to Starks
last Thursday evening to an oyster sup
per, at the residence of James Hilton.
Miss Jennie White WAS presented with
a very pretty organ for Christmas gift.
Miss Alice Hobbs returned to Waltham
last Saturday having enjoyed pleasant
visit with her parents mere.
Taylor < Smith are to open an Office in
the building next west of Brackets gro
Gerry, for the headquarters of their pa
tent presses, etc.
Mr.. Bruce, our new postmaster, is pro-
crossing finely.
Miss Loire Taylor is to take charge of
SC hoo at The Forks.
The Eaton school numbers about 30
scholars.
engine into his mandatory at Oak hill.
The engine is from the Swamseat Ma
chine Works, N H., at cost of $500.
Daniel ii. Reyes, who, the past Is years
has been subject to fits caused by sun
stroke, is being helped by DIR. Williams,
of Skowhegan.
Ruel Williams, of Scion, was in town
Monday soliciting money to aid him in
building new set of buildings, his be-
ing destroyed by fire last August. The
people responded quite literally.
At a meeting of the Odd Fellows Lodge
Monday evening the following officers
were installed by +, o. Head of Show
hogan: Chas. Bates, N. g.. II. +. Hale,
V. 6. A. o. Frederic, Sec. Chas. War
rem, Treas. Frank Holt, Warden; Geo.
Crosby, Con. John Spaulding. o. c.; +
A. Hilton. /. G. There was quite dele
CATION present from the Skowhegan
I,O1up
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Larone.

There is just enough snow to make 1t
first-rate sleighing, and the air is justsharp
enough to be invigorating Who wants
to leave the old Pine Tree State, when we
hear from North, South, East and West,
of severe snow storms, blockaded trains,
cattle starving, cyclones, &C., SCI
1t is an excellent time to haul the win
ter supply of wood, and the farmers are
busy improving it while the roads are
good. And the "dandy steppers" are I'M
proving them also.
Ed Green and others, are cutting pop
lar, at the foot of Bear HILL They have
a contract to furnish 400 cords, and are
shipping it on the cars to Brunswick.
S. Hoxie has charge of a crew on Sandy
river, operating on pulp poplar and
spruce, which goes to Fairfield.
A. b. Hoxie, has been commissioned
Postmaster, at North Fairfield Vice A.
X. Mason resigned.
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Republican County Committee.

The Republican County Committee met
at Hotel Coburn yesterday afternoon
George Gushing of Skowhegan was call
ed to the chair and George G.. Weeks of
Fairfield was elected temporary secretary
Mr.. Cushing asked to be excused from
serving on the committee, aS it was i'm
possible for him to give the time to its
work that was necessary. The COM
mit.ee complied with the request of Mr..
Cushing reluctantly and made unanimous
choice of ]. O. Smith to fill the vacancy.
The committee organized by choice OF
J. o. Smith as chairman. Geo q. Weeks
as secretary and adjourned to meet Tues
day, February 18th, at Hotel Coburn,
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At Washington.

Congressman Milliken has introduced S
bill in the House to give pensions to Clar-
issa and Shodrey, and George =. Hover
also one for the relief of Il. McGarigle
and l.. Il. Weymouth. Senator Hale ill.,
troduced bill for the relief of the heirs
of VIM. Pritchard and for the officers
and crews of the brig Olivia Francis.
There is less complaint heard about the
formation of the committees this year
than has been the case for long time.
While the Maine delegation have not been
given many places what they have are
good. Mr.. Reed goes on the ways and
means committee, Mr.. Boutellc on that of
the naval affairs, Mr.. Milliken on the pub
lie building and grounds, and Mr.. Ding.
ley on that Of banking and currency, and
on the new committee of merchant ma.
rine and the fisheries.
Sherburne G.. Hopkins, the young news.
paper reporter who sent the sham infer.
nal machine to Chief Justice Waite,
Thursday, pleaded guilty of attempting
to obtain money under false pretenses
and was fined 800.
The tariff debate has opened promptly
In the Senate, and the House Will not be
long in following suit. A thorough ex-
position of our industrial policy as it at
present exists, and disclosure of the
plans of the so-called revenue reformers
will do an immense amount of good to
the Republican party.
Among the papers presented to the Sen
ate was the letter from Allen and CO.,
publishers. Augusta, Me showing the ne
cessity of the issue of fractional curren-
cy. Also, by Mr.. Hale, petition against
any change In fishery treaties and in favor
of rights of American fishermen under
existing treaties and legislation.
The postal telegraph bills bid fair to
become as numerous as pension bi Is, and
the whole subject must soon come up for
exhaustive discussion and will doubtless
reveal such wide differences of opinion
as will preclude the possibility of an
agreement.
1t is stated that the Republican Sena-
tors will be a unit in opposition to the
confirmation of Secretary Lamar for Su-
pIeme Court Judge. If so, this would
defeat him. The opening of the Thnbe-
Carlisle contest, together with Gen. Sy.
pliers appearance against the Speaker, ex-
cites great attention The Speaker ia
vors reopening the case and investigating
fully with n subcommittee, or giving
mittee chooses.
In the Senate Monday the concurrent
by Mr.. Jones, of Nevada came
up, requesting the President 10 regulate a
treaty with China, containing a provision
that no chinese shall enter the United
States except as ambassadors and others
engaged In diplomatic service and mer-
chants engaged in trade between the Uni
ted States and foreign countrys. 1t was
Senator Steward, of Nevada, having
come out in letter endorsing Mr. La
mars loalty and promising to vote for his
and Mr.. Stewards coll
,ague, Mr.. Jones, of Nevada, being of
he same opinion, Mr.. Lamar condrma-
ion as justice of the supreme court is as
'ured.
The Senate committee on Territories
Monday instructed the chairman to re-
'ort favorablY a bill for the division of
)acota and the admission of South Daco-
a rs u State.
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q. r. RoWell of Scion.

Mr.. b. f. Rowell for a long time res
ident of South Scion, died at his home,
Jan. 4th, aged ~ years, after a gradual
breaking down of his physical powers,
but terminating quite suddenly in his dis
ease.
Mr.. Rowell was well known as man
honest in his dealings, prudent in his life
and conscientious in his convictions.
He was charter member of the Keystone
Lodge of Masons, and for several years a
member of the Christian Church OF
Athens.
lie was conscious to the very last; and
having settled his business affairs, he
calmly passed away in the possession Of
the Christians Hope. His funeral which
occurred Sunday last, was very largely at.
tended He was buried with Masonic
honors. the funeral services being codnct
ed by Rev. o. J. Handbook, of Saco
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CE N e r AL.

A disastrous railroad accident occurred
on the Canadian Pacific, few miles west
of the White River. 1t appears that the
telegraph agent at one of the stations on
line failed to cancel s freight train, as he
had been ordered to do, and that it colld-
ed with another freight train on trestle
work ninety feet high, called Red Succor
trestle. Both trains fell from the track
into the abyss. and two engineers, two
fremen and two brakemen were instant
ly killed. Other hands were seriously in
jured.
& neral Master Workman Powderly is
very weak-he may live for days, may die
at any moment. Another hemorrage, in
the opinion of his physicians would sure
ly carry him off, An effort will be made as
soon as possible to take the master work
man to Florida.
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SmifhGeId,

There was a social sing at the residence
of +. p. McIntire, on " edneday evening
last.
b. w. Harrington, has recently sold
to j. G. Pierce, a six months old tilly by
Young General. Price $40.
Mr.. Brown of Skowhegan, was in town
lately and bought Of c. /. Stevens pair
of nice four-year- old oxen for which he
paid Sl47, also, of s. Harlow fine
Hereford bull and severa! other head of
cattle
Mr.. Charles Books has quite a fine
specimen of the Boon stock in his five
ycar-old gelding, this horse stands about
lG hand high, is bay with black points
and was sired by Rocket by Daniel Boon
Measles still continues to make them
selves familiar in several families in
town
There was an addition to the family
Arthur l. Littleleld last week-a little
girl baby.
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CORRESPONDENCE.


our communication last week should
have read J. q. Stevens, clerk for w. j.
Foss, etc. instead of W J. Foss whose
home is in this town.
Mrs. Mary Russell died Saturday at 10
O'Clock \. NJ at the home of her daugh,
ter, Mrs. Philcna Wyman. Funeral at the
house Tuesday at one O'Clock.
Lenas and Herbert Foss have gone to
Thorn Stream To work this winter.
Hattie Cora and Ernest Decker, Velzora
Ilatchins and Emma and Matte Hayden
from Dist. No. are attending the village
school.
Mrs. John Tominson had slight shock
of paralysis last week. She is recover
ing.
= =. Hilton Esq, is at home from Well
ington quite sick.
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m adISon.

Very interesting and profitable union
meetings were held during the week of
prayer, Monday and Tuesday evenings
at the Free Baptist church, Wednesday
and Thursday at the Congregationalist
and Friday and Saturday at the Methodist
Last Wednesday Mr.. Orrin Dyer. a
workman on the Indian Spring Mill fell
from the roof of the wheel-house to the
ledge below a distance of about twenty
feet. No bones were broken but he was
pretty severly bruised and shaken up
generally,
Mr.. j. Withee of Vassalboro, has
bought Horace Spears saloon business.
1t is rumored that the Hotel Exchange
has been leased for term of two years
to parties from Eustis.
No school until Jan. 80 on account of
measles.
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Fairfield.

By some means the REPORTER failed to
reach Fairfield, last week.
Don't forget us this week, for we can't
get along without the good old REPORT
Err.
N. Totman & Sons, started team for
th6Woods on Monday.
"A little girl of Geo. Pipers, was very
badly injured on Saturday, by being run
into by large sled.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

The big timber raft Is scattered over a
wide expanse of the Atlantic ocean but
its proprietors are not satisfied and now
Hugh II. Robertson, the protector says
there will be no more RATS constructed,
but timber ship will be built with spars
and steering apparatus and provisioned
for sixty days, and work on the ship will
be begun at once.
The REPORTER is favored with copies
of the New Years edition of the Colorado
Springs Gazette, with mammoth sheet of
Illustrations of that famous health resort
and the surrounding towns. They run
the newspaper business "broad-gauge'
there and In other parts of the great
West. Mrs. II. b. Shepherd of this vii
lage, is spending the winter at Colorado
Springs, and has our thanks for the
papers.
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COYnvIlIe.

The most interesting social event of the
winter thus far, was the wedding party
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frost which was
duly celebrated at the Templers Hall
Monday evening, Jan. 2nd. The hall was
well filled about one hundred and twenty
guests were present, refreshments were
served, a song was sung by Mrs. Lizzie
Folsom, and laughing chorus by -four
gentlemen. The remainder of the even
ing was spent very pleasantly. all return
ed to their homes at an early hour.
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FIaRStan.

&. A. Jewctt is clearing West FlagStag
of timber, He has let contracts to haul
rs follows: one to a. +. Smith. two to
j. X. Viles, one to Donahue Brothers, one
TO c. W. Butler, also, j. f. Wood and b.
L. Savage are hauling few logs for the
same.
One of the Donahuo Brothers had n
very narrow escape from falling tree,
caused by heavy gust of wind which
crushed one of the oxen which he WAS
driving To the ground, nearly killing him
and badly injuring another.
q. w. Standsh caught the largest lynx
ever caught in this section on the 2Gth of
December
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ST. Adams

The Geo Goodwin Post 4 Ladies' Relief
installed their officers Saturday Jan. eth,
and with invited guests sat down to an
excellent oyster and pastry supper, after
which they held sociable in the town
hall. Mr.. and Mrs. McCrillis from Dex-
ter were the installing officers, and it was
voted good time by all present.
st. Adams Grange will install their
officers Saturday evening Jan. 18th, and
have their usual harvest supper.
l.. c. Dillingham's custom is increas-
ing at his new hotel and the travelling pub
lie will find the comforts Of home while
stopping at his house.
Mr.. C. b. Philbrick is gradually failing
in health and is confined to his room and
bed.
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Scion.

With just the amount of snow and
good weather, large amount OF shedding
has been done.
There has been over two hundred cases
of measles in town. Nine terminating
fatally.
b. F. Rowell, respected and prosper
GUS citizen, died the 4th inst He was
buried Sunday with Masonic honors.
Officers of North Somerset Grange,
were installed by Deputy Stephen Mer-
rill.
A. w. ard Fred Rowell, have collected
and SHIPPED two thousand sheep this sea-
son, most of them being consumed BY
laborers upon the Megantlc railroad.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

We use In another column the an
nouncement of the Kennebec Journal for
the year 1888. The paper has been en-
larged and greatly improved under the
new management. 1t is live, progress
sive paper, daily and weekly, and a credit
to the proprietors and the Capitol city of
of the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

Chas Emory Smith. editor of the Phil
adelphia Press, and warm friend of Mr.
Blaine says that the latter will be can
didatc for President only in the event of
his appearing to be the strongest candid
ate and that neither Mr.. Blaine for him
self nor his friends for him will seek the
nomination.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

The Carlisle-Th9be contested election
case in the House of Representatives at
Washington is very embarrassing one
for the democracy. There is no question
educed Speaker Carlisle will retain his
seat, but the contestant has certain testi-
mony that is very damaging and the ma
jority party can hardly get up the nerve
to refuse to admit 1t, in view of the GUS
tom heretofore.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

We have received from C. II. Barker,
ESQ.,, President of the Abilene National
Bank. and formerly postmaster of Port
and, copy of the Daily Gazette, of Abb
lene Kansas, in which the editor uses
considerable SIP ice to refute exaggerated
accounts of suffering from cold, and
scacity of fuel, in that state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

In many of the State papers among the
possible candidates before the Republican
State Convention we notice the name of
L. J.. Walton, Esq, of this town appears.
This was genuine surprise to Mr.. Wal
him about 1t, that that is nearer the gov
ernorship than they will ever get.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

We are informed that by recent ruling
at Washington, National Banks are sub
ject to tax of ten per cent. on their cir
culation of Canadian bank bills; and
therefore on bills of this kind that these
pense of collection will have to be taken
into consideration.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

The hfth lecture in the course at Gray's
Portland Business college was delivered
BY Dr.. Thomas Hin. Subject, Lewis
AensstS. He spoke ct length Of bis per.
eo.Ai rsmiuiscences Of the great natural
11tand biz force Of character, presenting
MnAe worthy exampls for the students.
~. HI lid The Close atteation Of the
oo1GonD lor Over IN hooE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

When they desire to change their pos
office, subscribers win bear in mind, that
it is necessary for them to give the post
office, to which the REPORTER is mailed,
as well as that to which they wish 1t
mailed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

James Russell Lowell, Grover Cleve-
land, Senator Morgan of Alabama, Rep
resentativc Breckenridge of Kentucky,
and the English Golden Club are vocifer-
ously In favor of the blessings of Free
Trade.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

REPORTERS failed to put in an appear
ance In Fairfield, last week much to our
regret. If postmasters or any one of
subscribers will notify us when an ac-
cident of this kind happens, it will be a
favor
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

Secretary Litchman says the knights
of Labor number 500, 900 strong, and are
In better condition than ever before.
There is however an organized rebellion
in the membership, with headquarters at
Washington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

Hon. J. w. W akefeld, OF Bath, and
Hon. II. NJ. Heath, of Augusta, state in
public print that they are not candidates
for Governor.
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The REPORTER is for sale each week,
at Bixby & Bucks, George Cushings and
W. p. Goodwin's & Cos, Skowhegan; at
Tea Store, South Norridge xock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

Parker Spoford Esq, of Bucksport. is
strongly supported to fill the vacancy
on the Board of Railroad commissioners,
caused by the death of Mr.. Anderson.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

N. W. Brainard Esq. of Fairfield has
been appointed Trial Justice for Somer-
set County.
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subscriber to the REPORTER in Law
renee. Kansas, writes: "Kansas Is sure
for Blaine for 1888. Let Maine lead the
good work."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

Sheriff McFadden made raid on Mike
Burns original package liquor shop in
Augusta, Monday afternoon, Selling .
cases of whiskey and rum.
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Railroad Accident,

A Boston { Maine passenger train run
on the track near Haverhill, Mass. yes
terday. killing Q passengers and injuring
about ~ others,
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Fifteen out of Is important chairman
ships given to the South Verify the sol.
Id South is again In the saddle = Portland
Pres.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

Secretary Lamar Saturday last rendered
his resignation as Secretary of the In
terror and 1t was accepted by the Presi-
dent,
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ORDERED, that the SOMERSET REPORTER, pub
lie newspaper printed at Skowhegan, in the County
OF Somerset, be designated, appointed, and made
the County Paper, in which hereafter all public no
tees are to be printed, until further order OF Court
l.. IL. WEBB, Clerk
A true copy of order.
Attest, l. IL. WEBB, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1888-01-11

A meeting of the library association
was held Monday evening, for the choice
of officers, and MIR. Wilshire's letter read
which was surprise to all, and was the
occasion of great rejoicing; meeting
will soon be held to decide what to do
with Mr. Wilshire's donation.
Since the fire some of our citizens feel
the necessity of having fire engine,
after the horse is stolen it is proposed to
lock the stable" Parties from Fairfield
have offered us hand engines for sale at
"a low figure.
Ire fire losses of Chase & Moody and
Geo Weymouth, have been adjusted by
the ms. Companies. Mr.. w. is having a
brisk trade in his new quarters in l..
Morrills store. Chase & Moody have
rented an Office of T. b Barrett for the
purpose of closing up their business.
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Canaan.

Those who are interested in the
Wiltshire Library will be pleased to read
the following letter, with the explanation
that the check drawn by Mr.. Wiltshire,
on the Fidelity National Bank remained
in Mr.. Stevens hand without presentation
until the Bank had failed:
T. b. BARRETT ESQ, CANAAN, MAINE,
My Dear Sr--In reply to your
favor of the 18th ut. enclose my check
No. 1877 for $4,000, to order of 1.-The
Wiltshire Library" when you acknowl-
edge its receipt kindly return of have
Mr.. Amos Stevens ret IN the check he
now holds on the Fidelity Ma ional Bank
This is double donation, as the last
named bank failed but make it cheerful
ly and wish you every success.
Yours Truly,