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bargains In clOcks,brOMses
and stiUersUare for October.
g. W. BRO wv,
The 18th Street .JelUele7..
, 1889-10-22

DOR SALE-l5 or 20 mares abe horses.
l. Would trade for city property. In
quire at Conroy's liverv stable, Seven
teenth street.
, 1889-10-22

Diamonds aUOrth 100
cents on the dollar, good
tMCestasessss, at BrOiCas'S,
she1>th street jesUeler.
, 1889-10-22

Fine Greeley Potatoes at
E. s. JOHNSTON & Bios.
, 1889-10-22
Flowers-Mrs. Glafcke, 10th and Warren.
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-Nicely furnished rooms
in Maple terrace. Apply at Rhodes 4
Troxells.
, 1889-10-22

Fine Greeley Potatoes at
4. s. JOHNSTON & Bios.
, 1889-10-22

document in poor photographic condition.
, 1889-10-22

& Historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo
, 1889-10-22
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

OFFICE OF COUNTY TREASURER AND
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
Somerset District Lodge,

Somerset District Lodge met with
Loyalty Lodge No. 1856, |. o. G. T. of
Skowhegan, Me-, March /, 1889. In the
absence of the District Templar, ID. {. IL.
c. Powers filed the chair. rs delegates
were present representing IL Lodges.
The morning session, held in subordinate
degree was spent in presenting reports
of officers and listening to reports from
Lodges. These reports show a slight
falling off in membership in most of the
Lodges, but no diminishing in real
strength or interest.
In the afternoon the session was open.
ed in District degree. Fifteen candi.
dates received the District Lodge Degree.
The following officers were elected for en-
suing year. ID. T., II. c. Powers; d. c.,
c. Il. Smith ID. V. T., Mrs. s. A. Fair
brother, ID. Treas, ii. ID. Ridley; u.
Sec, d. b. Hobart; S. j. L., Mrs ID, &.
Wood; d. Chap, ID. b. Holt; Marshall,
l.. 4. Durrell. A strong committee on
enforcement of prohibitory law was APP
pointed. IL. C. Powers was appointed to
visit weak Lodges and u penny collec-
ton was recommended to be taken In
each Lodge for the prosecution of this
work. Remarks for good of the Order
were followed by adjournment.
After an oyster supper and sometime
spent in social singing and conversation
the Lodge was called to order for evening
session. Officers elected were installed
by d. Deputy c. f. Holt. Then followed
discussion of following topics: How
can our Lodge session be made interest
ing? opened by c. f. II ut What is the
duty of Lodge with respect to Juve-
nile Temple? opened by Osborne. The
Druggist Bill-my opinion of it. opened
by c. +. Smith. The discussion of these
topics was interesting and profitable.
The next session Is to be held at Madison
with Union Lodge.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

East Madison Grange. 10 in number or
more, met at the home of Brother and
Sister Ezra Stevens in West Cornville,
Monday the Feb. 10Th inst, to celebrate
the 2jth anniversary of their marriage.
After bountful dinner, W. o. Paul was
chosen Master of Ceremonies; Brother
I'd Paine ~ best man; Sister Emma
Flanders, brides maid Remarks were
made by brother l.. C.. Jewett, the mar
riage ceremony and words of advice by
Worthy Master, T. II. Bosworth.
Poem by sister Sue Sterling, also one
by sister NJ. q. Dean. Sister George
Holmes presided at the organ. A nice
lot OF silver ware and glass set with berry
dishes were presented from the Grange
by brother Ed Savage which was respond
ed TO In few well chosen words by
brother and sister Stevens. A very
pleasant day was passed, the memory OF
which will not soon pass away.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
CORRESPONDENCE.


About 2 weeks ago the house of Geo.
Marcums in Carratunk was broken into
and a number of things stolen. Among
them were a violin and accordion last
Saturday two Canadians came along play
ing on an accordion and violin, then
they went to the Hotel and pawned vest
and hat belonging to Mr.. Marcums,
Geo. Adams identified them and bought
them and restored them to the owner.
Then the thieves started for Canada, but
were over taken and brought back, but
were soon released and departed for
Canada Mrs. Marcum was living with
her mother this winter. The thieves are
the same ones that broke into Mr. Mar
tins house.
Mrs. Eliza Shepherd of Dexter is in
town visiting relatives.
One of VIM. Morris crew, Fred Merrill
got his leg jammed while at work in the
woods.
Mrs. Ellen Holway of Skowhegan Is Ii
town visiting friends
J. IL. Freine and Scott Durgin are get
ting ice for the summer.
Mr. NJ. C. French and &. C. Jones re
turned Saturday from Shirley and Green
vile, where they have been selling cloth
ing in camps about that vicinity.
j. S. Longley came out of the wood
Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

son, at her fathers, Mr.. John Page,
Thursday, Feb. 2sth, saddens the whole
community. Although she was very i'll
her physicians and friends pronounced
her better, and expected her recovery.
She leaves husband, Mr.. Joel S. Rich
ardson of Turtle Lake. Wis, and little
son eight years OF age.
MIR. Amos Flint of st. Croix Falls, Wis.
whom We mentioned some weeks since.
to have another operation performed on
his eye, expects to have II removed. He
left here for Portland and perhaps Bos-
ton, Monday.
Our Y. p. s. c. E. sent seven delegates
to the LIST anniversary of the Dexter Y.
Z. S. c, f.. last Wednesday. Ga their
way home they capsized and were Obliged
to return to Dexter for the rest { y of
the night.
ID. Z. Thompson, Esq, attended the
Board meeting Of the Baptist State con-
vention last week.
Mr.. Madison Stedman is on a fishing
excursion to Moosehead Lake.
The W. c. T. L. and Reform Club had
a coffee and pastry supper at Reform
Club hall, Saturday evening.
The return of 4. r. Bowman, NJ. d.
who has recently graduated at the Medi
cal College in Cincinnati, Ohio, is expect
ed about the 10th inst. Arthur has been
gone long time, and we shall all be de
lighted to see his genial face once more
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
North Arson.

Dr. liutchins and family of this village,
moved to Waterville, Monday, Feb, 25'h.
Quite large delegation of Good TEN
pIars from this place attended District
Lodge at Skowhegan, last Friday.
Supt. Fairhrother intends going to Bos-
tau next Saturday, to spend few days
Edwin Collins has removed his goods
into the store formerly occupied by S.
Bunker.
II. c.. Fuller has leasad r NJ Stawards
block for three years. The many friends
of Mr. Fuller are glad to learn that he in
tends to remain in town.
Frank Dunbar, of Colby University, is
spending his vacation with his friends in
this place.
Miss Lizzie Pease, who has been con-
fined to the house for long time. has so
far improved rs to be able to ride out
The Free Baptist Quarterly meeting
will open Friday evening, March Sth, and
will continue over the Sabbath.
Mrs, Joseph Atkinson and Mrs. Charles
Colby returned last week from six
weeks trip TO thain of Ponds.
Mr.. NJ l.. Pullen and Miss Lillian Ware
are at home for two weeks vacation
from Ksnts Hill.
There will be no services at the NJ. Il.
chapel next Sabbath.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

DR.. Fred S. Bunker has gone to Aroos-
took to look after place for settlement
in the practice of his profession
The Baptist church here have engaged
the services of Rev. &. W. Colby for an
other year.
About thirty of the village people made
a surprise party on Elisha Knowles al his
home in Parkman, on Saturday evening
A good time Is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs Dana Crockett, of Dex-
ter spent the Sabbath in Cambridge a.
the guests of Mrs. r. l.. Bunker.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Bunker were also
in town at his parents.
Mr.. Henry Buker Of St. Adams was st
the Island house.
Mr.. Jesse kimball has lately had re-
issue of his pension, and an increase. Mr..
kimball prosecuted his own case before
the department.
George Mitchell has sent In bis resigna.
ton as postmaster to the department,
dating it March 4th, to take effect at the
pleasure of the administration. lie re-
signs in favor of no man; nor does he
recommend any one, leaving to the party
in power to I'LL it as they see 1T. pc.
tition is in circulation for the appoint
nent of Seth c. Ham as his successor
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

Concert given by Browns singing
school last Saturday evening was a per.
feet success.
1t Is feared that Frank Lqwton, who
was injured by a piece of granite some
time ago, will he Obliged to have his foot
ampulated. Mr. L.twton is man about
2G years old, and has the sympathy of
many friends.
The high school closed last Friday for
vacation of three weeks.
A series of meetings is being held at
the NJ +. church this week.
C. 5. Wright, while melting beeswax
Tuesday evening, had his hand severely
scalded.
Many of the shop hands are out of en-
ploymcnt ut the present time, work being
slack In the shops.
Chas. Knowlton and Roscoe Baker are
contemplating breaking up house keeping
and boarding the house having been sold
to other parties.
Tenements are scarce In town.
A number of flags were thrown to the
breeze, Monday, in honor of President
Harrison taking his seat.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
Town Omcers' Report,

The report of the Town officers sub
mitted at the annual meeting Monday
comprises more than in former years, and
Is Of greater importance. In addition to
the usual reports of the Selectmen and
School Committee, there were the trst
annual reports of Mrs Mary X. fhilbrlck,
treasurer, and Mrs. Mary f. Page, secre-
tary of the Womans AiG Society, the re-
port of the Committee On Sewers, X Is.
Shepherd and c. A. Marston. also the re-
port of the School House Building Com
mittee.
The latter report has been published In
full in the REPORTER and the report Of
the Engineer in charge of the construe-
ton of the sewers was published
Immediately after the work had ceased In
October. The Committee report the
amount expended TO be sl,339.33 in ex-
cess of the $1,000 appropriated by the
town, and recommend that this amount
be assessed upon abutters on the line OF
the sewers, and give it as their opinion
that no further appropriation should be
made until the law is amended so that
selectnen may make just and reasonable
assessments upon abutters.
The Treasurer of the Womans Aid
Society reported receipts. mostly interest
on the bequest of the late Abner Coburn,
amounting to 81, 1876, 80; and c1pendi.
!; .TitJ I'm
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
A Righteous Act.

As we expected, the town. with great
unanimity, voted to raise - 5000 for tn.
purpose of securing memorial room In
the new library building to be erected the
coming summer. There was little di'
versty of opinion in regard to the meth
cd. The original motion made by Mr..
l.. l.. Morrison contained the condition
that the Trustees of Bloomfield Academy
should make perpetual lease of one
fourth of the land and building to the
town. There were grave doubts In the
minds of some whether the trustees under
the provisions of the bequest of the late
ex.Gov Coburn, could legally give per-
petual lease Of the property, or any part
of 1t, to the town. and owing to this
question an amendment submitted by Mr..
B. F. Baker providing for raising the
money directly prevailed, and it was fur
Their voted that the selectmen be a COM
mittee to act with the trustees of the
Academy from year to year.
Messrs. Morrison, Shepherd, Coffin,
Goodwin, walker, Baker, Dyer, MarDle
and Smith spoke briefly upon the subject
Representative Goodwin made an eloquent
five minutes speech In favor Of the ap-
preparation.
We are proud to record the fact that
the citizens of Skowhegan to man, 50
far as we know, were In favor of the
memorial room and are willing to be taxed
to raise So, 900 to secure it, even in this
year Of unprecedented hardship to the
farmers of the town, which is felt indi-
rectly by all classes of our citizens.
Talking is one thing, voting money
when it cuts down uncomfortably near
the quick, is quite another The people
of Skowhegan are prudent yet liberal,
patriotic people, aud they show 1t by
deed as well as word
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
m unlcIpal Elections.

The towns and cities that held annual
elections Monday last, gave general sat
isfsction to Republicans.
In Waterville, Nathaniel Meader was
elected Mayor by AZ majority and carried
2of the Z wards. The democrats making
up the ward formed the lines SO as ia
give 2 strongly republican and demo-
cratic, and they did 1t well. The lRepub-
lican majority In the two wards was 2l4
and the Democratic In the was l67. A
map showing the wards of the city in
colors shows the scientific work put in BY
the democratic city government In .divid-
ing the city into wards.
In Saco there was no candidates In OBJ.
position to the republican nominees.
Portland elected Col. Melcher the Repub.
lican candidate by 1929 majority, and the
city government Is very largely republi-
can.
Rockland, Ellsworth, Lewiston, Aubu-
rn, Gardiner, all went strongly republi-
can, also the large towns, Frye burg,
Paris, Gorham and others.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
Athens.

Friday night Feb 22nd, ,between ten
and eleven O'Clock was heard cry OF
lire. The wind was blowing gale and
in spite of all that could be done the
school house and shed burned to the
ground. The wind blew the sparks di.
rectly toward several buildings, but by
their being covered by snow was saved
Caught from the ashes which were left
in wooden vessel
Saturday morning, March End, another
alarm was sounded. Mr.. Samuel Corson's
house cnught fire, but was put out
Caught from some clothing coming IN
contact with funnel House and furni.
ture damaged; no insurance.
Mr.. Charles Dore and Mr. Horatio To
hey have exchanged places. Mr. Dor,
has moved on to Mr.. Tobey's farm AMI
Mr.. Tobey has moved into Mr.. Dore'
house in the village.
Our town election passed off yer,
u"iehy, tho old board elected. !
The band boys had social dance
Monday evening.
County commissioner Leavitt has gone
to Norridgewock to Inspect the county
jail.
The Salvationists have gone to Solon
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
Bingham.

Our village was made sad by the news
OF the death of Augusta l. Baker, wife
of Columbus Baker, and only daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Smith of this
town, which occurred Wednesday, Feb,
9th, at the residence of her parents
A husband, two children, one little
boy aged one year, the other u daughter
aged twelye-fathcr, mother and three
brothers survive to mourn her untimely
death at the age of So years. The de-
ceased was loving wife and mother and
good neighbor and will be greatly missed
in the home circle as elsewhere.
The funeral services occurred Satur-
day conducted by Rev. Mr.. Laughton of
Scion, attended by very large nnmbcr
of neighbors and friends. The |. o. of
G. T. assembled in body to pay the last
tribute Of respect to their departed sister
who was respected and worthy mem
Der OF their order.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
Vo/ice of Eo,eclor,<r>

Whereas Isaiah c. Mosber N, Nor.,s
Wock, somerset County. Maine, by ms mnrt.
Sage ue ssd dated the nineteenth day OF June,
=. -. rs2 anu recorded In Somerset County
TO George Perkins Of said Norridvewock c y.u
lam real esia'c situated in said Norridrewocr
, easterly by Mechanic street, southerly
~ Mnus occupied by Calvin Hilton and CnIls,
ward; northeriy and westerly by w. !. Tobv,s
ianu ahd Ss~telle Mil stream 40 called ~,
s aai Ms three acres more or less (and beine
George Perkins assigned said morsGsr. 'S hw
i ~ deed dated Oct twenty eight a. d. Isl "a
a .ss ,s11se,ipsrs, b. X R sawyer. which
~ H.w,s'r 10 e corded ~ said Somerset Coun.
S whereas the condition Of said snortsase hss
been and still remains bruksn. Now tSereforc
~ Tsson u the breach Of the condition tbore.
oh We claim . foreclosure Of sald mortxare.
H. x: SAWYER. B. F.SAWYKR,
~ by Z. A, HARRINGTON, their ATTY.
NorrdgewoCk. March md, 1852 -''''
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
NorYldReWock.

The Chatuauqua circle met Monday
evening with Mrs. Watson. yer,
pleasing program was enjoyed. Tn,
theme was shells and mermaids. Some
specimens of shells brought were yer,
beautiful, Cbambcrcd Nautilus being
among them.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Burgess entertained
the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs on Friday
evening an oyster supper and fiddler
promoting very jolly time.
Saturday night concert was given by
the singing school, in the Baptist church
Thursday of this week the CONCERT of
the Institute takes place. 1t is hoped
every one will turn out to aid the good
cause. Miss Robbins, who has just re-
turned from kents Hill, will play tn.
violin. A supper is to be give in connec-
ton with the concert.
The Reoekah Degree Lodge holds its
first regular meeting on Friday evening
of this week.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

The warm sun of last Sunday has al
most destroyed the good sleighing, and
ground is seen in many places.
No crows have made their appearance
yet, perhaps they have heard Of the boun
ty placed upon their heads and will not
be in hurry to make their advent.
A red squirrel took up his abode in A.
Richardson's cellar last week and helped
himself to apples, cakes and doughnuts,
taking the cover from pail which they
were in. Squirrel came up into the cook
room once and the old cat was put down
to look for him but failed to find him, but
on second trial she brought him.
Ashley KeeDe of Canaan, was brought
home Sunday, by the help of Mr.. Lord.
Wallace Fowler of Canaan, who was
recently brought home sick from tn,
woods, died at his brother Eastman !
Saturday =. Nj.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
Vo/ice Of Foreclosure.

whereas Warren Gray OF starks in tho
Sounty OF Somerset and State of Maine by his
mortgage deed dated the twtnty.scventi, ,,y
oi Narch A. ID. 1919 and recorded in Somerse,
county Registry II Deeds, Vol, 1874 nava "a
conveyed To John F. Pollard, Daniel X. Rlsncn
ara both of Skowhegan In said com,
y, q certain parcel OF land situated in snid
otarks ana bounded by beginning al the sonth
west corner OF land, decided Feb. 81 A. p is,t
~ Reuben Gray, Tilson Gray and W.rron
gray, ana running south east to land ownoI
ny Joshua watson; thence east southeost !"
lanu owned by John Gray; thence on the linz
OF said John Gray's and to where a line draw w..
at right angles with last course will in,sr
sect the first mentioned botn,s; thence RI S.id
bounds aud beng the same land decided In said
warren Gray by Reuben and TilsOu (irav IN,
shelf deed dated Feb. 81, 1866 and recorded 4,
somerset Registry, Vol. ~, page ssT. AMI
whereas SAID John +. Pollard and Daniel n
hlanchard by their deed dated March ~ 1870
ana recorded In Vol. 1871, page a05 I'M somersas
Kegls'ry Of D-eds assigned said mortpnrs 70
Jonn H. Sawyer taen Of Norrfdgewock in so I'D
County now deceased. And whereas the c ,"'"
ullion OF said mortgage has been and stilI IA
MAINS broken. Now therefore, / the snhscr;h
or as Administrator OF said John II, Sawyer IN,
reason OF The breach Of said mortgage. cio, ny
10 iOreclose said mortgage. "-"''"
NOrrl1rewock. March Cd. 1870
HENRY X. SAWYE administrator
'"io ny Z. a. HARRlNGTON his ATTY
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

The late, warm, spring like days have
made the streets In the village sloppy and
they will soon be bare.
At the town meeting on Monday 1t was
voted to exempt from taxation for term
of five years the improvements that the
Hill Bros. make at Mainstream.
Charlie Staples now drives the mail
stage to Hartland aud return.
Mrs. Hattie Il. Bachelor of Main
stream has recently been granted pen
sion as widow of the late Jos Bachelor.
Eugene Staples has commenced clerk
ing for j. S. Longfellow.
Joseph Leavitt IL having good success
In canvassing for THE Road to Heaven"
a work Of scientific and moral interest
The Harmony Grange have an enter
tainment and banquet on Wednesday
evening, this week. The St. Adams
grange has been invited to come aad en-
Joy the festivities of the occasion.
Fred Mains and family have moved In
to the Moody house at the corner near
Richard Browns.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
The m eeSaRe.

President I1arrison's inaugural Is an ad
mirable document and shows that the af
fairs Of the country for the next years
will be administered In the interest OF
the whole country. The position taken
on the leading issues of the campaign
and upon which the contest was deter.
mined b etween the two great parties, are
outlined in mastery and forcible man
ner.
The candor and fairness of this, the
first state paper of the President and the
comprehensive grasp of the great inter.
ests of the Nation, commend it to all fair
minded men, even though they may not
agree with all its premises.
That we shall have a strong, American,
Republican administration Is the confident
hope of the great party that placed Gen.
Harrison In the Presidential chair.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
SoIon.

The Gentlemen's driving association
met at the Scion track, Saturday after
noon, and enjoyed lively spin over the
snow. The day was beautiful, and people
came from afar to show their horses, see
their neighbors, and enjoy the races.
There were about one hundred and ift y
people on the grounds and about fifty
teams. large proportion of the owners
OF fast horses in this and adjoining towns
were present, accompanied by their wives
or lady friends. There were many excit
ing brushes, and lots of fun. The asso-
citation meet again at the track on the
first fair Saturday afternoon. An are in
vited.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
INSURE WITH
.inSmOl.f9 n 8iClxfOrd
Notice of Foreclosure.

John NJ. Stafford Of Harmony In the Comfy
o. Somerset by his mortgage deed bearing
registry ofdeeds Vol. 1877, Page A., conveyed
t. the undersigned Richard II. Marble certain
piece or parcel on aud situated In said Harmon.
bounded and described Is follows, 10 wit De
Ing part OF No. . In the centre range oil lots
In said town anu part Of lot No. Q in the wv
range Il lots In said town, agreeable to deea
rom Nathaniel small tn Nicholas smith daieu
the l2ih day Of May 1853, said land CONTAINING
ninety acres more or less, recorded IN Vol. No.
rage 40. OF the Somerset registry of deeds
Excepting piece Of land lying east Of A. ";
Davis, commencing ut the north east corner OF
Stream The cOndlious OF said mortgage,
decd have been broken by raid John M star
lord. by reason whereof I claim to forec9,se
! he same AMI give notice thereof accordingly
RICHARD Il. MARBLE.
Harmony, March 4. 1850
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
West PjttsNold.

The lumbermen have got through haul
ing, as the supply Of lumber Is In excess
Of the demand; few are still hauling
cord wood.
Mr.. Francis Powers started for bis
home 10 Montana last week. He visits
Washington tho 4th, and will visit sister
10 Ohio on the route. He is accompanied
by his nephew, Frankie Powers. whom he
will leave at Granite Falls, MINI. Mr..
Powers was called here by the. Illness of
his father, Mr.. Phillip Powers, six
months ago.
Mrs. John Garland Of Oakland visited
her mother, Mrs. Rogers. recently.
8. G. Lucas goes ON the road selling
spring beds which be purchases Of the
manufacturers ct Mercer.
Rumor says Mrs. Abbie William has
sold her place TO v. R. Merrill, and that
she intends to move to Somerset Mills.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07
m Greer.

The wife of Frank Berry died at Au-
gusta, Friday, and was brought here to be
buried Monday. Services at Ellis Hatch,
house.
The snow is going fast Mar 4.
W. l.. Walker has an opening hall
Thursday eve.
The Young people held socable in the
Town Hall, Monday.
The mumpS are in town
The Somerset reporter., 1889-03-07

East kenntbec RNer,
East halt.
Lawrence. PhilpsSCo., 1000 Ic $500
West halt
pinsmore. Fogg Co., 34Js &c 54.S2
Heirs oil Coburn Clark, I,1io ic l24o
Resident, 7,Si5 ioc 1ei'Se
One hundred and twenty tiIo) dollars TO be eh-
nended on the Pleasant Pond Road and Barrett
Spaulding is hereby appointed to lay out and eS
pend the same. 1hirty-lour dollars and thirty-twa
cents tIt-}9 being the tax OF Dinsmore, fogg y
Co. to be expended on the Samuel Moore Road
so called, and 1hales Spaulding is hereby app nut
ed Agent To lay out and expend the same. Two
bundled and ihty.nne dollars and sixty two
cents (sj1.64l To be expended on the River TOAD
and Omar lark is hereby appointed Agent 10 lay
out and cxpend the same. The Resident tax Of
Gates Hill to be expended on the Gates itill road,
and Paul II. Gates is hereby appointed Agent 10
lay out and cxpend the same.