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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18
SHE WAS BUSINESS,
How Detroit Smart A1eck Trif1ed Wit
Widows Affections.

How a Detroit Smart Alecl> Trified With
Widows Affections.
There was a big excursion from Cam
ada yesterday, and the Third street de-
pot was jamb-iull of the foreigners all
day. One Of Detroits smart Alexis
was hanging around the place, and by
and by observed to an acquaintance:
"lf you find a smart, sharp widow in
the lot who wants second husband
just let me know
He turned to go, when a woman about
thirty-tive, well dressed, sharp-nosed
and hawk-eyed, tapped him on the
shoulder and said:
'tMister, | overheard your remark.
Do you want wife?'
'Why-ah-why-ah he stammer-
ed, when she Interrupted him:
Il am widow. I'm smart. / caught
the man dozen other girls were after.
I've turned forty-acre farm into mill
paying $4,000 per year. You were in
quiring for me-"
"Well, ma am, II was only in fun,
"You didn't mean it?''
"No."
"You are married man alreadyp"
Yves y
''See here, sir!' she continued as she
came closer, chow dare you trife with
my feelings?"
I'll didn'tr'
Don't add the sin of lying to your
other crimes. Who are you, sir?"
81 never meant it ma'amr'
where's the depot policeman. TIL
see if can't come to Detroit on an ex-
cursion train without having my af-
fections triAed with! Where's the Off
cer?n
She rushed around to find one, and
Smart Aleck took advantage of the
break to fly. When she returned and
found him gone she gave her bonnet a
fresh slant and said:
He has escaped, has he? Well, I
want him and all other men to under
stand that I'm straight business from
head to heel, and l don't take anybody's
bluff! i-Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18
Bound to Get Even.

Father-Who is that young man who
comes to see you SO much9
Daughter-Mr. Chestnut, young
coal dealer from Harlem, papa
Father-Well, the next time he calls
| want to see him.
Daughter-Oh, papa, you won't say
any thing you ought not?
Father Quietly but firmly)-I shall
order ton of coal and tell him to
charge it.-N. Y. San.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18
NINETEEN.

She was just nineteen tae day,
Wi roses red an rife,
When Mess John said his magic say
That made US man an wife.
1t was nae for her bonny face
Though that 'ootmatched a art
1lo'ed her, twas the tender grace
That cam trae her true heart.
Ihretty lang years hae come an game,
AS aft the winters shaw
Has smoored the gowans in the lane,
But she has bloomed through a.
She's been the ae f1o'er O. my hame,
What e'er fate babe me dree-
Through cloud an sunshine free O. blame,
simmer aye tae me.
iva buirdly chiefs, bath stout an strang-
Guild, hearty honest men,
Remind me that the times been lang
That's a the change ] ken.
Their mither-ye my word may doot,
But love declares it true
An loves chiel bears nae dispute
She's only nineteen moo.
Nm. Lyle, in Journalist.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18
FASHIONS OF THE DAY.
Practical Suggestions Presented in a Con
densed Form.

|
A loose cluster of white peoples witt
| black hearts seems the fOreOrdalnec
garniture for black lace bonnets.
Green's the wear, even for stocking;
pale green, silk clicked with white
or shot green and white embroidered
with both threads.
A valley lily in white enamel relieved
against it's leaf in dark green and a fox
glove in diamonds and pink enamel arc
among the latest and loveliest of the
flower brooches.
The latest jewel fad is to wear loose
diamonds caught to the gown by in
visible pins. Queen Margarita, OF
Italy, wore at a recent ball a dress
trimmed with rose petals caught in
place with these eternal dewdrop.
Crepe spot cloth of silk and wool
with double stripes, forming q raised
spot at crossing and 1aine ct sole line
checks of white silk thrown up on a
cream wool ground are among the best
of new stuffs for midsummer.
The very finest stockings are either
those of white or pale colors with fronts
of point lace or in hues something more
vivid, hand embroidered in stripes OF
roses, or else with tiny bouquets dotted
here and there upon the instep.
A daring m0diste has introduced
among her tea gowns the costume OF
modern Egypts best society. 1t is loose
and swathy, with flowing sleeves that
give somehow the effect of a train and
a girdle that is the height of elegant
discomfort.
Wide hats of string or straw very
openly knotted and guiltless of lining
with q flower or two stuck on one side
are accounted wonderfully stylish; but
it is suggested that If shade be their
purpose, cabbage leaf should be con-
structed to wear inside.
We proclaim to SHINING, suffering
and corn-stricken world of women, that
pointed toes and narrow soles now
mark the cheap and shoddy in footgear,
the wide sole, with or without box toe,
and common-sense heel appearing in
all really first-class work.
Small baskets crocheted of gol.l thread
and filled with short-stemme,k blossoms
as carnations, tuberoses, etc.-are
lovely decorations for either boudoir or
tea table, and tiny mats of similar
make and material among the most
choice possibilities of domestic art.
Cuff buttons for the horsey of either
sex are of red or yellow ivory in the
shape of jockey caps with peak of gold
richly chased-whiIe the unorthodox
can buy themselves scarf-pins showing
Satan in full gilt grinning and holding
out big mocnstone-presumably as a
bait for souls.
With sorrow we record it. The rage
for shocking extends to cotton gowns,
many of which have the yoke of it and
deep cuffs and borders to the full
sleeves. 1t looks well when first put on,
but when the average laundress gets in
her fine work it is something fearful to
According to high authority the gown
for summer afternoon wear will be of
sheer white muslin, either plain, en-
broidered or lace-trimmed, made up in
1irectoire fashion with sash of soft silk.
either white, cream, pale blue, pink or
primrose, and worn with flowers anGDI
in harmony with its hue
N. Y Connsercial Adrertiser.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18

The later statistics do not improve
the record of some New England States
as to the number of divorces granted
by the courts. In New Hampshire in
1886 there was one divorce for every
8.3 marriages. In Maine in 1887 512
divorces were granted by the courts.
Doubtless hasty, thoughtless marriages
are to blame for many of these. as al
legged, but probably hasty, thoughtless
words. and unkind and neglectful acts
after marriage are responsible for
much larger number United Prestyts-
ridn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18

girls escaped, for the creek is said TO be
fairly filled with gators, and dozen or
more OF the reptiles make very unp1eas-
ant and disagreeable neighbors.- Penn
berton Ferry (Fla. Cor. st. Louis Globe
Democrat
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18
An Overworked Official.

Citizen (who wants to see a Govern
ment officiaD-1s Mr.. So-and-so in9
Clerk-You are too early, sir. Mr..
So-and-so is not down town yet. Come
back in half an hour.
Citizen Cat the expiration of the half
hour)-Can | see Mr.. so-and-so9
Clerk-You are too late, sir. Mr..
So-and-so has gone home for the day
Harper's Bazar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18
A cleveland, Ohio, gentleman |

"A tFeVeIanu, Uhlo, gentIeI1a1 lost
some m>.ey in a sleeIIngzJss The
porter saio,Se had not e, it, adding:
1T is pretty Aatd o9BGnS orter to have
money lost ofsaaaa,> Care If it IS found
where shall l send ITO you''' Don't
send it anywherer was the reply.
Keep it and noti the Superintendent
of the road. / dine with him to-mor-
row. There was look OF astonish-
ment on the face of the porter, and. go
ing to the berth again, he soon came
back and said: Here is your money.
| Just fond it at the foot of the berth. >
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18

"A slight suspension bridge was
built at Niagara Falls in 1913 and re-
moved in 1854. A new suspension
bridge, then the finest in the world.
having a span of S21 feet, was COM
pleted in 1855. The great suspension
bridge across Niagara river, from
Niagara Falls to Clifton, Canada, was
opened in 1869.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-18

A new theater curtain is made Of
canvas with a backing of spongy as
bcstos. 1t is kept wound on a roller in
trough OF water beneath the stage.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Palmyra.

Mr.. Henry Corson OF St. Adams was in
town Sunday.
The fall term of the village school be-
gan last Monday Miss Nellie Morse of
this town is teacher.
Mr. c. T.. Frost who has lately returned
from Worcester, Mass, is attending the
fall term of school at the Maine Central
Institute.
The Palmyra Union S. s. held a picnic
in Mr.. McFarland's grove, last Friday.
Although but few were present, the
affair was "short but sweet"
Mrs. VIM. McCOol, who has been at
home from Boston since last May on &C
count of i'll health was suddenly taken
worse last Wednesday afternoon about
3 O'Clock. Dir. Harvey of Newport was
Immediately summoned and her condition
is somewhat improved,
Mrs. Eliza Lancey and her daughter,
Miss Annie, who have been spending a
few weeks visiting relatives and friends
in this town and vicinity, will return to
their home in Chicago, Monday, Sept
10th.
Rev. Laforest Robinson and wife were
visiting friends in this vicinity laat week.
The Palmyra base ball boys expect to
90 to n. Newport next Saturday to en-
gage In a game of ball with the base ball
club of that place.
Hon. M. j. Murray of New York, adj
dressed the people of this place on the
political issues of the day, last Monday
eve.
The republicans Of this place are feel.
ing Tip top in regard to the coming
elections. Our merchant, Mr.. o, h.
Soule who has heretofore acted with the
democrats will cast his lot with the party
that stand up for protection to American
industry and labor Another democrat
of this town who was a delegate to the
Democratic State Convention says he will
not vote for Putnam for governor, be
cause Putnam doesn't suit him. Thea,
little budgets of dissatisfaction are ust
what will roll grand republican majority
this fall.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Norrid9ewock.

Friends of Dr. aud Mrs. +. E. Varney,
to the number of about seyenty-flve gath
cred by invitation, at their residence, Fri
day night, to pay them a visit prior to
their removal to Skowhegan. The grounds
were lighted with Chinese lanterns and
the Norridgewock band gave some fine
selections which were varied bv vocal
and instrumental music inside the house.
At the close of the evening beautiful
silver water service was presented them
by G.. A Harrington. The DR.. and Mrs
Narney both responded, expressing their
surprise and qualification in receiving it.
Lieut., Forest Howe gave lecture on
the evils of intemperance In Grange Hall,
Wednesday evening.
The Sheppard Family make their APP
pearance in town. Sept. 10th
Goflam & Simonds have placed in front
of their shop very attractive law sign.
BY the looks of things they are to open
the business of an attorney.
The village was nearly deserted Mon.
day afternoon, many of the people going
to the Republican rally to hear Blaine
About 80 went on an excursion last
Sunday to attend the Temperance camp
meeting.
Two handsome flags are now flying in
the breeze one Republican and the Other
Democrat, both on Main street.
William Brlckett has put out hand
some flag in front of his grocery stor,
with, protection for our Industries" OF
the flag.
John Pepper returned to Colby, Tues
day, having enjoyed very pleasant va
cation with his parents in Norridgewock
Miss May L. Tobey returned to Colby
Tuesday to resume his studies at thai
Institution.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
North Cornvllie.

September shows general improve
ment In the weather, which for the past
few weeks has been so unfavorable es-
pecially to the farming community, and
nothing has seemed to flourish but flag
raisings and political gatherings. crop
the weather don't seem to affect
collision which came near being
serious occurred at Athens, Thursday the
30th. at the Democratic flag raising. a.
Mrs. Addie Doble together with Mrs.
James Bowles were driving slowly
through the street, horse that Miss
ageabe and run into their team and max
them all up generally.
larger part of the summer boarder:
and tourists in this vicinity are making
their way homeward, after pleasant
vacation Mrs. II, Paul of Boston return
ed home last week. Mrs. Herbert Doblt
returns TO Quincy Monday.
Miss Bell Squires one OF our fine .choo
teachers has resigned her position a,
teacher, and excepted a call that few
young ladies can resist, (she is marrrd.
Michael Pugh former resident OF
this town but lately from X. |. has pur
chased the farm of Harlow Roweli, situa
ted in Madison.
2. Murphy the popular landlord tn,
West Forks hotel made short visit il
town last week. He has lately enlarged
his House, and his facilities for accom-
modating sportsmen has no equal on the
river, besides the location Is delightful
with game and fish in abundance
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Pitts field News.

A full and very enthusiastic caucus was
held by the republicans Saturday after
noon in Union Hall for the purpose of
nominating candidate for representa-
tive to the State legislature. At the first
ballot four names were presented After
a spirited contest, in which the best Of
feeling seemed to prevail, +. W. Hovey
was nominated. Everything seems to
point to full vote and republican gains.
The contractors have commenced work
on the foundation for the new school
house.
School at the Maine Central Institute
commences Sept. Sd. A new commercial
department has been added to the school
this term.
The Boston Globe and Portland Argus,
deny that A. Linn of Hartland is a repub-
lican. At the republican rally at Pitts
field last Wednesday evening, Mr.. Linn
came down from Hartland with the band
aud bore torch in the republican 'ranks
through all the principal streets of Pitts
field and took a seat upon the platform
with the republican speakers, and seemed
to be one of the most enthusiastic repub-
licans present.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Charles n. Allen.

An occasional correspondent from
Mercer writes;
Charles II. Allen was nominated by the
republicans of Mercer at their caucus
Saturday, Sept. LIST, as the republican
candidate of Fairfield, Mercer and Smith
field to the next legislature.
Mr.. Allen was born in the town of
Bloomfield In 1888 He was educated In
the town school and at Bloomfield Acad-
envy. At an early age he commenced to
teach and taught many schools, princi-
pally in Bloomfield, Fairfield, Smithfield
and Mercer, teaching some OF the most
advanced schools in each town, among
the number being those at Bloomfield
village, Fairfield Center and Mercer viii
lage. He was very successful In the
school-room and took II great interest in
his scholars. As soon as he became of
age he was elected one of the School
Committee of Bloomfield The next
spring he was elected to the school
board of Skowhegan, Bloomfield having
become part Of Skowhegan, where he
served six years. In 1867 he moved to
Mercer where he has since lived. He is
now first selectman of the town, which
position he has held for the past twelve
years. He has also served on the board
for number of years, town clerk, etc.
He has always worked hard for the inter-
est of the town; his honesty is beyond
reproach, and If elected to the position
which the republicans of Mercer have
nominated him, his district will find in
him man who will honestly and intelli-
gently work for the best interest of the
people which he represents. He was al
ways republican and firm believer in
the principles Of that party. Let the
voters of Fairfield, Mercer and Smith
field give him rousng majority next
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06

AND PLEDGES AMPLE RErRACTIoN.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
The Last Word.

Before our next issue Maine will have
held the State election for the year lsss.
Presidential year the Maine election is OF
unusual Importance as indicating the
drift of politics before the more i'm
poItant November election of other
States. The campaign this year has been
a short and sharp one, but long enough
for vast amount of political discussion
on the stump and in the daily and weekly
journals In this the REPORTER has borne
humble part, and now comes TO the
final word that shall reach our patrons
before the decisive vote.
There remains several days for work
and our friends should improve them.
There are lots Of matters to be looked
after in order to get the largest possible
vote for protection end our best interests,
Republicans are wide awake and the pros
pect for a rousing victory is bright,
Work up to the last hour of Monday
next and see that every Republican voter
is on hand early in the day. There is
evidence that the desertions from the
enemy are numerous but we must not
rely upon this for victory. We should
put into the fight every pound of powder
we have to spare. Work to the extent of
our time and ability and a glorious victo-
ry will be our reward.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Canaan at White keat.

Perhaps there Is no town In Somer-
set where political affairs are warmed
up to a greater degree than the town OF
Canaan. There are lots of conversions
from Democracy to Republicansm among
the farmers and the veterans of the late
trade, anti soldier theories of the Pres
dent and are going to show it by voting
against him next Monday.
The best flag raising ever INDUCED in,
in Canaan came off Saturday night last,
when splendid mammoth flag with the
names of the Republican candidates
thereon was thrown to the breeze. The
rain of Saturday did not dampen the ar
dor of the citizens of that town, and they
came out in goodly numbers and cheered
Justify as Old Glory was unfolded. After
this an audience a, sembled at the Town
Hall that filled that building to overflow
ing, so that there as not even standing
room inside. T. b. Bartlett called the
meeting to order and j. C. F. Powers
presided. L. l.. Walton Esq, of Show
hogan made short candid speech that
was well received by the audience, and
M. J. Murray Esq, of Massachusetts fol-
lowed with one of the best political
speeches ever heard in the old town of
Canaan. Republicans were delighted
with it and Democrats know not how to
ward off the telling arguments
The meeting at Old Point Hall, Tues
day evening" addressed by M. j. Murray
and Stanley Plummer was a good one.
The hall was filed, seating and standing
capacity entire, by very attentive au
dience.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
Temperance campmeetIng

The Somerset Temperance Association
perance campground, Madison, last Sat
urday and Sunday. The rain fall of Sat
urday prevented meetings upon the
ground father than to transact the an.
nual business of the Association. Pres
d. l.. viii called to order the faithful
ones that had gathered in the afternoon
and after prayer by the Secretary, officers
were chosen for the ensuing year.
President, T. + Boothby, Embden; Sec.
rotary, S. f. Emerson, Skowhegan; Vice
Presidents, ID. l.. Will Norridgewock
VIM Parsons, New Portland; Chandler
Baker, Bingham; w. w. Mckinney
Anson; G.. w. Emerson, Madison. Ex-
ecutive Committee + IL. Healey, Y. A.
Withee, l.. W Creation, J. T. Berry
Lemuel Williams, Mrs. A. f. Moore, Mrs,
S. + Emerson, Mrs. T. +. Boothby, Mrs.
y. A. With,e.
In the evening the meeting was held in
the NJ L. church, Madison. Prayer by
Rev. A. +. Parlin. Miss Elizabeth Up.
ham Yates of Round Pond, Maine, gave
an interesting address of one hour.
Sunday was a beautiful day At 1876
A. NJ. Pres. viii called the good sized
audience together and the large choir led
by A. + Moore, opened the meeting with
song. Rev. S. +. Emerson read the
scriptural lesson and offered prayer. A.
S. Burke Esq, of Bingham spoke one
half hour earnest and eloquently for the
cause. Lieut. Howe, of Auburn followed
another half-hour and his vigorous and
well directed blows against king Alco-
hol created great enthusiasm. At two
O'Clock NJ. the audience had increased
to larger proportions. Rev. S. F. Emer-
son was again call upon to offer prayer
Miss Yates then ADDRESSED the large audi
ence in one of the most elegant and
beautiful pleas for the Home against the
saloon" that we have ever listened ito.
Impressive and even thrilling, she cap
tivated the entire audience by her charm
ing eloquence and instructive reasoning on
this great question. Mrs. L. W. Weston
and Lieut.. Howe followed with brief but
earnest remarks. Thus closed the most
successful meeting the Association has
ever held. A large number came for
ward and signed the pledge. 5. F. 4.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
AnSon.

Mr.. David Lewis died at his home in
Arson, Sept. LIST, at four o'clock A. NJ.
aged siXty-cight years, eight months and
seven days. He was taken sick with
bilious collie on the 30th of May last
after a severe sickness of number of
weeks he recovered somewhat so as to
sit up very little of the time, when dropsy
set in, He remained great sufferer un-
til his death. He was very patient, and
said II 1t was Gods will for him to die he
was ready and willing to go. Mr.. Lewis
had long been esident of Arson, had
many friends, and was loved best by
those who knew him best. He leaves a
wife, three sons and one daughter to
mourn his loss, two sons who are mar
ried, one living in California and the
other in Skowhegan, Me. The funeral
service was held at his home Sept. End,
at one O'Clock P. M, conducted by Rev.
j. Il. Masterman.
The Somerset reporter., 1888-09-06
NOTICE.

To the Hon. County Commissioner Of The
Ooaniy Of Somerset in the State Of Mdine:-
We, the municipal officers OF the town OF
Fairfield in said Somerset County, respectfully
represent that petition has been presented 10
said municipal officers by Virgil r. Conner and
eighteen other residents and legal voters OF
Fairfield in said Somerset County, setting forth
the fact that great uncertainty prevails regard
ing the limits of the county roads within Fair
mel Village Corporation. in said Fairfield ask
Ing mat competent surveyor be employed TO
establish the same and mark with suitable
bounds the angles thereof.
Your petitioners therefore. by virtue of
X. .. Chap. IL, Sec. IL, ask that you may at your
earliest convenience view said road. located rs
aforesaid, and II the facts set forth In said pc
tition are found to be true, that you may locate
roads where necessary and cause durable
monuments to he erected at the angles thereof.
Z. e. hcFADDEN, lSelectmen OF
NEWELL HoxIE. Fairfield.
STATE OF MAINE
Somerset ss.-Court of County Commission
ers, August adj. term, Aug. asth, A. D., 1885.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory ev-
tdence having been received that the petitio
ers are responsible and ought to be heard
1t is ordered that the County Commissioner
meet at the Hotel in Fairfield Village town of
~ gu Tuesday Oct. 1s'h, A. D.. 1855 at
t ~ O'CLOCK , A.. ~, and thence proceed to view
the roads mentioned In said petition; and ini;
mediateiy after n hearing Of the parties VIII
be had ut some convenient place In the vicinity
and such further measures taken In the prem
lses ~ the Commissioners shall judge proper.
And 1t 10 further Ordered that notice Of time
place and purposes Of the Commissioner
meeting aforesaid. be given 70 all persons and
tested copy Of the petition Aforesaid with this
order thereon. three weeks successfully IN the
somerset Reporter, public Newspaper printed
copies Of the same BE- served upcn tho Town
Clerk VI the town Of Fair6eid nd 70 be posted
IN three public places In ssid towr,. tho publ
be ct lesse thirty dsys bsiore ~ Nina appoint
% Tor ~ vtev. that ell lntespsle1 nay then
appear and be heard. u they think proper.
Attest. l.. u. WR0o, Clerk.
COu II thereon:
Attest, L. q. WEBB, Cierk.