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The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Somerset Pomona,

The next meeting of Somerset Pomona
Grange will be held with Victor Grange
Fairfield Tuesday Dec. Sd. The morning
session will be devoted to business of the
Order and degree WORK. The afternoon
exercises will be an address by Sister Luz
Ia Tibbetts OF Victor Grange response by
Horace Eaton of Skowhegan Grange.
review Of the years work of the Po-
mona Grange by the w. Secretary and
discuss the same. A paper by Bro. NJ. l..
Merrill of st. Adams Grange and paper
by Sister Silas Hoxie of Victor Grange
7" hat system of farming should the farm.
crs of Somerset Co. persue to be the mos,
profitable for the coming year. Discuss
the same. A paper. What can we do to
interest more of the farmers to become
members of our Order by Sister +, L. X
Adams and discuss the same. Music to
be furnished by Victor Grange.
Lecturer Protein.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
The Elections.

The Elections this year did not turn out
to the liking of Republicans or just as they
expected in all the States. 1t is an of
wear in politics with no National issues
prominently before the people and with
local issues In most states, that overshad-
owed National questions upon which the
two great parties of the country usually
divide,
The absence of National issues usually
works to the disadvantage of the Repub-
llcan party. Democrats tenaciously hold
to the party name and vote for the party
nominees whatever the issues while Re
publicans are inclined to relax effort and
allow local matters of minor Importance
to prevent them from supporting there
party nominees.
The two things that surprised Repub-
licans most were the loss of the Ohio leg
islature and the election of Democratic
Governor In Iowa. The former is the
greater defeat in It's results as it will con-
tinue Democratic U. S. Senator from
Ohio, and give opportunity for the leg
isla:ure to fix things in dividing the State
into Congressional and legislative dis
tricts to Democratic advantage, a course
that party will not hesitate to do to its
fullest effect.
Ohio has been an uncertain state, and
therefore, while the result of Republic
can defeat will be greater than In Iowa,
it occasioned less surprise. Republican
defeat was entirely unlocked for in Iowa
and was surprise all around.
In Ohio, beside the saloon element and
the combined rum power and anti Sunday
law joining with the Democratic party
there seemed to be an opposition inside
the party to the head of the Republican
ticket altogether uncalled for and unjus-
tinable.
The Ohio election is no victory for free
trade because the governor elect was not
In sympathy with Mr.. Cleveland's free
trade policy In the national election.
Taken as whole the elections this
year, especially taken in connection with
those In the four new states present no
phase that should demoralze or even dis
courage Republicans, nor that can be con-
strued into rebuke OF or reflection upon
the administration of President Harrison.
These individuals instances Of defest
are liable to occur ut times. and, In fact
have occurred, especially In years immedi-
ately following presidential elections and
we should not be and will not be disheart-
ened thereat
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
For M0ultiHg Hens.

The moulting season when hens shed their
feathers will soon be at an end. The process is
one that debilitates and prevents hens from lay
ing. The reason OF this is that the growing OF
new feathers require all the nitrogen and phos-
pilates in the food and there is none left for the
eggs. The formation Of new feathers does not
require any carbonaceous or fat producing food,
consequently well fed hens get very fat when
moulting Many farmers and poultry raisers at
this season kill off their old hens because they
have stopped laying and are fat. This is great
mistake, the proper material should be furnished
them wi h their food to supply the increased de-
mand for nitrogen and phosphates. Mr.. John
X. Jones Of Suited Conn.,, sa's:-"I am q
'reeder Of notified javss. l have been using
Sheridan's condition powder for about two yea :,
aid find livery valuable for poultry in the moul-
ting season; it helps the growth Of feathers"
Many people have learned by experience that
Shs Tidan's Condition Powder giy,n once, daily,
in the food, will supply the need'd material to
strengthen and invigorase sick chickens OF
moulting hens bt tier than anything else on EARTH
Mrs. Edwin Brown, East Greenwich X. l.,
sayG ~ could not do without Shcrid ans Con-
dition Powders when hens are moulting. I use
il for gapes and diarrhoea for when chickens are
small they often droop and die. To rint Of
clabbefed milk add teaspoonful Of the powder,
mix we'll and let the chicks eat all they will once
day /; Il does seem to be just what they need,
they soon become 90 vigorous." For 20 cts,
9. John.on 4 Co., Boston, Mass, viii send two
. cent packs, I've packs fos . dollar; OF, for
4l:?0 one large . "a pound can Of Powder, post
paid six cans fof96s empress prepaid. For Bets.
copy q The best p1alt1y paper sent post paid.
The paper one year and . can Of Powder ssnt
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
FoRE IcN

The Paris Exposition closed the oh
instant. The number of visitors on the
closing day of the exposition was $40 600
The total number of paying visitors to
the exhibition was 25,000.000 as compar-
ed witty IL 600, 900 in 1878. and 5000, 600
In 1867. Over 80 ,000, 900 tickets were Is.
sued, 2S 900, 900 having been utilized.
The Eigel tower receipts have been g.
900 francs.
General Boulanger has issued from the
Isle of Jersey fresh manifest to the
people of France. In 1t he declares that
revision has only been postponed, and
that the revisionists were never more
certain of ultimate victory. The Nation.
al party, he says, will work with unre'
hitting diligence,
Dispatches from Samon say the Ger
mans have gradually withdraw their sur.
port of Tamasee. The report of fight
ing between the folio wers of Matasfa. and
the followers of Tamasee on the island
of Sewaii IL denied.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

The Woman's Relief Corps gave 8
Poverty sociable, Wednesday of las;
week, at town hall, realizing quite a sun
from the sale of supper, ETC., with which
to replenish their treasury.
Sunday evening, Nov. TO- the Union
Sabbath school gave a concert at the
church, to nearly full house, many OF
the little folks rendering their several
parts successfully.
N b. Turner, Esq, went to Boston and
took With him pair of oxen weighing
nearly three thousand pounds for the
market Mr.. Turner generally has nice
pair of oxen and some good horses.
Hurd 4 Prescott are repairing their
hay scales.
Daniel Foss, while driving out of c. b.
Southards door yard, Saturday evening,
1t being dark, was thrown out of his
wagon and was severely bruised and Gu,
on his face, and shoulder famed. 1t was
narrow escape from more serious in
jury.
Quite delegation Of Patrons from
Ceriapa Grspge visited St. Adams Gran ee
Saturday evening, Nov. 8, and reporte,.
being well and pleasantly entertained.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
EaSt'M adISon,

The Primary school closed last week
that has been under the instructions OF
Miss Lolita Reed of Athens, who bids fail
to make one of Somersets best teachers
We understand that she will attend the
Normal school at Pennington In the
spring
The home of Mr.. and Mrs, M. A. Dear
was made happy by the arrival of young
lady November 4th. and they hope she
will stay to cheer them In their old age.
Hiram McDonal started for the wood.
Monday, for Clark & Morse.
DIR. II. c. Tagart was In town thl.
week.
Mrs. Sarah Amos has returned home
from Skowhegan, where she has beef
visiting friends.
Mr.. Joe. Tompson has returned home
from New York.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
CORRESPONDENCE
MATcaK

Miss Sarnt Curtis has returned to Port
land
Tuesday afternoon and evening there
was lacking at Mrs. Sam croswells, all
had pleasant time.
Mrs. Arthur Harris died Monday morn
ing at the home of Henry Harris. after a
lingering illness.
Mr.. Albert Tracy's family are still Ill
with typhoid fever, a little girl died Mon
day morning and was buried 10 the eve
ming.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
W. PIttsfleld

Rev. A. Walker was called to Bangor
last week by the illness of his daughter
Mrs Humphrey, who has typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Willis, ELLA Pat.
ten that was) who were married In
Lawrence recently, held reception Sat
urday evening at the home of the brides
mother, MIS-. II. j, Patten. The house
was crowded with friends and relatives
Friendly greetings were exchanged, 9
treat of confectionery was served and 8
pleasant evening enjoyed by all. Dancing
was the principal feature of the enter
tainment, the bride received many pretty
and useful presents
Mr.. Henry Lancaster is buying apple.
and paying 81. barrel for them.
Mr.. Robb is repairing his house.
G. p. GARFIELD received news Monda,
from Oakland, Cal, of the death of hi.
brother, Isaac Garfield, who died Nov.
from shock of paralysis. He moveo
from Skowhegan where he had long beer
a resident about 8 years ago, his age was
"A.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Rallrond Accident

Tne first fatal accident on the Dover
and Pisca;aquis railroad occurred Tues
day afternoon. train uf cn1iy grave
cars without locomotive, in charge OF
one brakeman, was running on down
grade when il was met by another tram
pushed by locomotive. A collision oc'
Cured few rods north Of Black stream
bridge, Three cars were badly smashed
and man named Shea of Bangor, about
80 years old, received terrible injuries and
ded soon after. An Italian, named jim
was hurt 50 that he viii not recover
Malcolm Livingston Of Cape Breton, two
Scotchmen aud an Italian were hurt, hui
not dangerously.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
The Coodloe-S wope Tragedy

A characteristic Kentucky tragedy oc-
cured at Lexington, Ky, Friday of last
week, by which Col. A, NJ. Swope one OF
the ablest lawyers of his State, so years
old and Col. William c. Goodloe an able
lawyer and prominent Republican politi-
clan met their death. Col. Swope was
also leading Republican. The scene
Of the encounter was the post office
Swope using pistol and Goodloc a CLASP
knife. The formerdied on the spot5 and
the latter fingered until Sunday. The
controversy was bought on by political
differences. They were leaders of fac
tions In the Republican party and II
appears carried their enmity to the
death.
These relics of the bowie knife an
pistol regime occur all too frequently in
THE State of brave men and fair women.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Somers 1t Pomona at West Athens.

A LARGE AN INTERESTING MEETING.
The regular November meeting was
held with Athens grange, at West Athens
the first Tuesday In the month. Fully
one hundred Patrons were present. re.
presenting eight subordinated oranges
Worthy Master l.. H. Mouton, was on
hand bright and early, and opened the
grange in form in the Fourth degree.
The Overseer, Secretary, Gate Keeper,
Ceres, Pomona and Lady Assistant Stew
ard were also present. Bro. l, 0. Wins
log was appointed Lecturer; Bro r. w.
Coleman, Steward; Bro Stephen Merrill.
Assistant Steward; Bro. John Friend,
Chaplain; Sister l.. c. Dillingham;, Flora
Bro. .tasci Hoiwav, l.. c. Dillingham; aud
Sister r. w, Coleman were the Com
'nittee on applications.
Bros |. q. Winslow and NJ. L. Merrill
were appointed to present an important
question at the State grange.
Thirteen Fourth degree members Wc"e
In -'ucted in the Fifth degree aud :
mitted into the Pomona. Questions for
discussion. "Do the farmers of our
country keep pace, morally, intellec ual-
" and financially, with the progress of
the tiGes2" The question called an
earnest and interesting debate Bros. |.
o Wnslow, S. F. Emerson, l.. c. Diling-
ham, Stephen Merrill, John Friend,
Ansel Holway, j. l., Field and Sister N.
III. Winning and s. f. Whittier speaking
on the question. Bro. W. W. Brown
rendeled most beautiful song entitled
The Bridge"
Bro. M. l., Merrill introduced the silo
and ensilage question and Bros. Merrill.
Winslow and Horace Eaton offered re-
marks on the same. Voted that the an
nual meeting in January, at Skowhegan
be held two days.
Voted that the Somerset Pomona
grange be represented at the State grange
by Worthy Master l.. ii. MoulJon and
wife.
The thanks of the Pomona were tender
ed Athens grange for its general euter-
tainment of the county grange, and
grange closed In form to meet Victor
grange, Fairfield, Tuesday, Dec. B.
s. +. EMERSON,
Spcratary
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
South korridgewock

They report seventy five men at work
on Dodlin granite quarry.
Miss Emma Jones is giving lessons In
French art at her residence
John Burgess and S. G. Jewett are ex-
tending the sidewalk to their residences
on the plains.
Albert Tracy buried one Of his child
rem Tuesday, making three of his family
Including his wife, that he has lost within
short time with typhoid fever, and
three more are sick.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Bingham

Colby \ Preble started crew of men
for Cold Stream Monday, where they
haul by the thousand for J. Manchester
Haynes. F. IL Colby goes to look after
1t for them.
Tuesday noon, hurry stage brought a
man to town with his head all bound up,
and he soon was in the lawyers office.
Sheriff Brown was on his way up
river, The same old story-the Beans
are up to their old tricks again There
will be trial Wednesday; II they get the
man.
Tuesday about eleven O'Clock Are was
seen about three miles above here in
Moscow, 1t was the dwelling house of
Nathan Andrews. His wife was there
alone Their barn was burned about -four
years ago, it is very hard for them.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

The Boston journal very clearly and
tersely sums up the situation in Montana
as follows:
"The facts in Montana are simple
enough, and we believe there Is no serious
dispute regarding them. On the Demo.
cratic side, the contest for the Senator
ship was struggle among millionaire
mine owners who directly or indirectly
controlled or employed thirty or forty
per cent. Of the voting population. In
the canvass and at the election they
scrupled at no measures for comprising
their ends. Republican miners and work
ingmen were shifted SO as take them
away from their precincts. Open coercion
was employed. Fraudulent naturalization
papers were issued. At the Tunnel pre-
cinct In Silver Bow county, and elsewhere
Italians who could not read a word of
English were voted Ia companies, carry
ing with them printed instructions to the
election officers to mark their tickets for
the Democratic candidates. After all
this was done control of the Legislature
turned upon the vote Of the Tunnel pre-
cinct, which was not only tainted with
fraud, but technically irregular besides.
The State Canvassing Board has issued
certificates to the Republican candidates
In the disputed precinct. These certif-
Gates are In the form required by law and
bear the proper signatures. Under the
orders Of Democratic Judge the, county
clerks have issued certificates to the
Democratic candidates, in the: form and
with the signatures required by the old
Territorial Government There will
therefore be two sets of certificates from
the disputed county, tho validity Of
which must be decided by Legislature
which, without any representatives from
that county, is Republican In both
branches. There is little doubt that the
Legislature will seat the Republican
members, whose certificates are in the
proper form. The Democrats therefore
will have no resource except to attempt
to organize an Independent Legislature in
this case, the struggle will be transferred
to the United States Senate, where the
issue will hardly be doubtful.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
.1alpSn0Der .DeciSi'ons

nv person WA takes paper regular rom
the ofice-whcther directed To his name or ah"'h'
ers or whether he has subscribed OF not-is respon-
sihlc for the payment. l.,
a. TIA person orders his paper discontinued, he
must pay all arrcarages, or the publisher may son.
Time To send il until payment is made and collect
the whole amount whether the paper is taken from
the office not.
The Courts have decided that refusing 10 take
removing and leaving them unoalled for, is I'Tir.d
fdcie evidence OF fraud.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Solor.

The Pulp Mill Company are getting
along well with their work at Carratunh
Falls. The water Is turned through the
race ways on both the Scion and Embder
sides of the river. They are now put
ting in the center section of the dam
and expect to complete 1t this fall, The
foundation of the mill is laid on the
Embden side. 1t is exempt from taxes
for ten years.
There appears to be no clue to the
whereabouts of the burglars who went
through stores here last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Harmony

w. B. Huntress aud W. Jacobs have
leased the saw mill and grist mill Of Pen
nell & Longfellow for term Of one year,
The new wooden bridge over the main
channel of the stream at the village IL
nearly completed. The span is over fifty
six feet aud seven sticks Of timber are
used for laying the planking upon.
The Free High Schonl closed Friday.
Jacob Perkins has recently had a rc-is-
sue and increase of pension.
Beautiful weather gives farmers ample
opportunity to do their fall work.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Harmony

Mrs. Alex Bagley who had cataracts
removed from her eyes some time age
does not recover her sight.
Mrs. Robert Trip is critically Ill.
Smith & Shaw of Hartland have beer
buying some of the spare hay in town.
DIR. Merrill of Skowhegan was in town
over Sunday.
Farmers who have had their threshine
done are getting a very light crop OF
grain, The bean crop is also small IL
this section.
Pencil & Longfellow are ready t.
grind all kind of grain at their new mill
The school at Mainstream began Mon
day Nov. 18th under the instruction oil
Miss Blanche Goodrich.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
So adlSOn

School in Fletcher district closed last
Friday.
Mr.. Milford Alcers and wife of Mass.
are in town on visit to relatives.
Frank WaShburn of Athens is thrash
ing in this vicinity.
Mr.. Ezra Dinsmore who has been IN
poor health for the paat year, had para
letic shock last week.
& AS we were ridingpast the farm of John
Renter on Blackwell Hill, we noticed his
new barn, that he has been building this
summer. We think John must be proud
of his model barn.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Tho County Commissioners

The County Commissioners of Penob'
scot and Somerset counties have been
holding session at Dexter, Friday and
S. uiday, on petition for the location
of road from John Hamilton's residence
IL Dexter to the foot Of the Pettingall hill
in Ripley. After making the view the
petitioners were granted leave to with.
draw their petition upon the payment oil
costs.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

President Harrison has nominated Will
lam W. Bates ofBufiato N. Y. for Com.
missioner of Navigation vice, Charles B.
Morton, resigned. Names candidate
was Hon. Il. X. Slmonton of Camden who
Is especially qualified for the place by
long familiarity with admiralty law and
practice in admiralty cases. Mr.. Bates Is
a native of Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Waldo and Somerset Railroad

7. b. Barrett. Egg. of Canaan petitions
the County Commissioners to assess
damages on land owned by him crossed
by the Waldo and Somerset Railroad.
The plan and survey of the road has
been filed In the Clerks office in the Court
House and work is to be commenced on
the Canaan end of the line either this
month or next.
This course is rendered necessary by a
clause in the Charter providing that the
Corporation shall commence construction
on or before January /, 1890.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

The New York Sun makes the follow
Ing National Democratic nomination for
1892; For President, David b. Hill of
New York; For Vice President James L.
Campbell of Ohio; Platform the perma-
nent return of the Democracy to the con
troll Of the Federal government, The
Sun speaks out honestly.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
z. MeICar.

Mr.. aud Mrs. VIM. Harlow have gone
to Colebrook, N. H., to be present at a
reunion of the remaining relatives of
Mrs. Harlow Her friends rejoice to see
her once more able to visit the home of
her childhood, after so many years of i'll
health
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Athens

School In dis. No. 8 closed last week
after q term OF nine weeks, pupils who
were not absent or tardy nor did not
whisper during the term were, Lizzie
Wescott. Minnie Drury. Bernice Booth
by, Flora Corson, Alice Cook, Almira
Wescott, Nora Corson, Gracia Wescott,
Sv. Ricbsrd ee colinrs' o R.y oues' Msrtie
Corson, Annie Corson, Euoch Cook, and
Liberty Jones. While Euoch Corson and
Leah Corson spelled correctly every word
assigned for the term.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

Mrs. Sheridan Il living quietly with her
Children In Washington In the beautiful
home presented by Chicago citizens to the
general At the time he went TO Washing
ton TO take command of the army. She
IL dsvoting her life IN the rearing aud
education Of her children.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14
Robert Bonner BUYS sunoI

Monday Robert Bonner purchased of
Leland Stanford the three year-old trot-
ting wonder Sunol, that trotted a mile
Saturday In 2.l0 l-2. Mr. Bonner spent
several hours telegraphipg to San Fran
ciso to Sunols owner and at last the sale
was consumated. The price paid is not
made public, but is said to be Sl1OOOO.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

Arnold Totman, the seven year old sor
of +. M. Totman of Fairfield, was severe.
ly bitten by hog last Friday. One cut /,
nearly six inches long and another in the
back laid the kidney bare. The physician
reports him deing nicely.
Beacon Light Division Sons of Temper
ance was organized here last week, by
Mrs. l. f. Mason, d. G. W. =, of Wa.
e rville, with 80 charter members.
Joseph King, who was SO severely in.
jured at the steam mill last week, is i'm.
proving.
The Universallst society have been pre-
scented with very handsome memorial
window for their new church, by Mrs L.
N. Totmau.
The lreman's ball will take place Nov.
". Pullen's full orchestra will furnish
music. This will be the event of the sea.
son.
The Universalist society are to have q
parlor entertainment at the home of Mrs
G. G. Totman, which will be very
unique affair. About $50 tickets have been
sold In advance.
Schools close this week for I've weeks
vacation.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

We again remind our friends who ia.
vor us with occasional items of news
that they must sign their names to their
communications. We would also beg
leave to remind all, thai the REpoRTER
is not medium through which any one
will be allowed to reflect upon another or
otherwise pay Off any score they may
have against another We do not pro-
pose to publish communications Of this
character and do not unless they escape
our attention. What we desire Is news,
local Items, personal or otherwise, OF
interest, to the public, Such are most
welcome and we are glad to use them.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

There Is some talk about combination
in the Iowa legislature to defeat Senator
Allison for the next term, but this seems
far from probable. There could be nc
greater misfortune to the State, and legis.
lators so acting would receive their politi.
cal death sentence instsnter. The legis-
lature of Iowa stands ten republican ma
jority and the country ought to be assured
OF Senator Allison's valuable services for
another senatorial term, at least.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-11-14

ORDERED, that the SOMERSET NHreNrtR, pun
lie newspaper printed at Skowhegan, IN the County
of Somerset be designated, appointed ana idn'
tees are to be printed, until further order OF Court
l.. IL. MEBB, Clerk
A true copy OF order.
Attest l.. IA. WEBB, Clerk