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The Grenada sentinel., 1889-05-25
SENTINEL .SIFTINGS.
Will it ever rain again

Grenada is unsurpassed as a health
esort.
The Grenada sentinel., 1889-05-25
Worth knowing

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Yor can depend upon it. TRY IT.
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The Grenada sentinel., 1889-05-25

We need rain, and need it very bad.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
The Samoset House.

Skowhegan was well represented at the
Samoset House, Mouse Island, from Sat
urday until Monday, there being seventeen
guests there from this village, some of
whom took advantage of the low excur-
sion rates offered by the Maine Central
railroad to places in this vicinity to go to
the islands Saturday and return Monday,
as stated In the REPORTER last week, viz
Skowhegan $3.50, Waterville $500, Isle
of Springs, Mouse Island, Squirrel Island
and Boothbay, and return. The usual
rate for the round trip other days is 80 so,
Saturdays, under the present arrange
mcnt, one can take the 2. 10 =. M. train,
arrive at Bath at bio, leave Bath at 6 $50,
arriving at Mouse Island about s O'Clock
and Boothbay half hour later. Return
Ing, leave Boothbay either at O'Clock A.
NJ or O'Clock A. M. If at 3 A. M. the
boat makes close connection at Bath for
the train that reaches Skowhegan at 10. 40
A. M. Other days the boats do not COZ
meet with the morning train, and one is
obliged to put in some hours waiting at
Brunswick or Bath.
1t is difficult to conceive of a more
lovely trip than the ride by rail along the
kennebec, Skowhegan to Bath, and
thence eastward among the many delight.
full islands that close in upon the route of
the little steamers of the Eastern Steam.
boat Company. Seventy-fivemiles by rail
and sixteen by boat and 1t is just long
enough for pleasure on pleasant sum.
mer after noon or morning.
Mouse Island is Skowhegan property
and Skowhegan people appreciate 1t and
its surroundings. There are many beau.
tiful places, islands, and points In Booth
bay harbor, but Mouse Island stands un
rivalled in its unique beauty. The island
has wonderfully pleasing variety. The
north western half Of the island Is GOV
cred with splendid growth of spruce, fir
pine, and oak wood, nice field
wood fringed shore and rocky headlands
with q nice bit of beech make up the bal
ance. The views are superb from al
points, especially those to the southwark
and eastward.
The hotel under the management OF X
W. Haines, the popular landlord of Hotel
Coburn. is getting its full quota Of GUS
tom, much above the average Of summer
resorts this cold, wet season.
Landlord Eiaines is practical Joker, az
is generally known In Skowhegan. His
latest came off at Mouse Island late Sat.
urday night, when, by going into the Ice
cold surf to his neck and representing |,
to be nice and warm, he induced several
Of his Skowhegan friends to follow him.
They all said they liked 1t, but did not
stay in long TO enjoy the luxury.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15

Death has again visited our communi-
ty and taken away one of our most es-
teemed citizens, Samuel + Peavy aged 50
years. His death though unexpected has
brought sadness to many hearts. For ten
long years he has been struggling against
that most dreaded disease Consumption.
A year ago last fall he went to Southern
California hoping to be benefited by a
change OF climate but that effort as well
a. all medical skill proved unavailing and
ON the 7th ult he closed his eyes in death
leaving II wife aud little daughter father
and sister TO mourn his loss but they sor-
rowed not as others that have no hope for
during his last days he sought and found
the friend that sticketh closer than a
brother and beng anxious to obey his
every command he went forward IN the
ordinance OF baptism only few weeks
before his death and united with the Sew
enth Day Advent Church. Ed j. b.
Goodrich of that Society conducted the
funeral services and although In the midst
of haying the gathering OF his neighbors
and many friends showed the esteem by
which he was held.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
Bingham

This week is a big week with our people
at Pleasant Pond. Monday morning the
stage was loaded aud an extra team sent
through to The Forks.
Wint Lander and wife left town Monday
for Moose River.
Mr.. George Lyde arrived Monday eve
ming to visit his mother.
Frank Cummings of Lewiston is in town
visiting relatives
Mr. G. Coleman's sister aud family of
Boston are in town.
Mr. George Savage has sold out at Scion
and arrived home Tuesday.
Mooving is the order OF the day great
cry for rent, somebody must build houses
good way for men with lots of money te
invest.
George Abbey, john Miller ana wive,
came home from IL trip up river with tire.
bushels Of blueberries and one hundred
and thirty trout besides having good time
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
StarkS.

The farmers in this vicinity are about
discouraged i'll cutting their hay, the
weather Is 80 uncertain, and their grass is
rusting badly. The potato crop will be
small this season on account of their rot
ting.
l.. ii. Dudley and wife have returned
from their blueberry trip up country and
report that blueberries are plenty.
q. A. Bracket and wife are up country
blueberrying. Charley will find the ber-
ries and trout if there are any there.
Mr.. Kennedy from Dakota is visiting
friends and relatives in this town
Mrs. L. Frank Ladd and two daughters
from Boston, are visiting relatives and
friends in this town.
Mrs Pearson and daughter from Angus
Ia are in town.
Everett Priest, with his mother and a
lady friend from South Boston, are on a
vacation with their friends in this town.
Alonzo Sawtelle has moved to (Allen's
Mills Industry.
The widow and family of Judge J. G..
Waugh have moved into the house owned
by Geo. Greenleaf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
PIttafleld.

There was a game of ball last Saturday
between the Pioneer and Plymouth nine.
1t was very uninteresting galneIthe Pio-
neers easily defeating the visitors by a
score Of IL to %.
Thirteen bicyclists from Waterville, Fair
field aud Skowhegan took dinner at the
Lancy House last Sunday.
The Camp meetings still continue to be
held and they intend to hold series Of
meetings next week. They have secured
very large tent,
DR.. Drake returned Saturday from Old
Orchard, where he has been spending few
weeks.
Although large crowd assembled ut the
depot to see President Harrison the train
did not stop and the people were obliged
TO return home with their curiosity unsat-
isHed.
Winnie Haskell returned Saturday night
from Old Orchard where she has been for a
short time.
Large numbers Of PittsHsld people have
left for Camp Benson aud many more will
soon follow.
Mr.. Will Robbins left Tuesday morning
for an extended visit 70 friends in Gsssa-
chusetts.
Will Pushor came home Saturday night
aud remained for few days in town.
The Guy Bros. left Tuesday morning for
Camp Benson where they will play for the
next ten evenings.
L. II. Webb aud wifs Of Ekowhegan were
In town last Saturday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
GENERAL NEWS

After q careful overhauling Of the
burned district at Spokane Falls, W. T.,
1t Is found that the total losses, including
buildings and stock, will not reach over
%. 600, while conservative business
men who are acquainted with the growth
Of the city and the amounts involved, are
Of the opinion that the loss will not ex-
coed 10000
About eighty gentlemen, capitalists, Of
Boston, left Saturday for Sheffield. Ala.
It is stated that the party intend to invest
heavily In local enterprises ct Sheffield,
which u one Of the iron centres Of the
South.
The Augusta, Ca, Orphan Asylum, .
magnificent nve-story building, was A.
most entirely destroyed BY nre Saturday.
The fire department fought nobly. but
vas handicapped BY lack Of water. The
stsucturs cost over el00. 900; insured for
$4,000. All ths children wers gotten
ssot safely. Two nrsmsn were injured By
1G211ng 6Dho9.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15

A large delegation from St. Adams
Grange attended the Somerset Co. Grange
at Harmony, Aug. 6, and all report a
large and enthusiastic meeting. Dele
gates were present from st. Albans, Har-
mony, Skowhegan, Madison, Athens, New
Portland, Pittsiled, etc.
Dr. Moulton has sweet corn stalks
growing in his garden measuring nearly
nine feet high,
ID. ID. Stewart, Esq, is repairing sever
al of his tenements in the Village which
are all occupied and T. b. Seekins is fin
shing tenement over his store for rent
which is already taken.
X. A. Farnum, one of St. Adams young
men, has returned home after an absence
of nearly two years and has already en-
tered the lecture field. Mr.. Farnham will
lecture on the Bible at Union Church
Sunday eve, Aug. 18th.
The Sabbath Schools in this and ad-
joining towns held convention at Camp
Benson, Newport, Aug. It'll, and all report
pleasant and interesting meeting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
70 EICN.

On July 30th two half white Hawaians,
Robert W. Wilcox and Robert BOYD,
with 100 natives, made an armed attempt
to overthrow the government The pal
ace grounds and government house were
taken possession of by the rioters. The
Honolulu Rifles were called out and a
skirmish ensued. Seven Hawaiians were
killed and ~ wounded, and the rioters
were compelled to surrender.
The trial OF Mrs. Maybrick In London,
who was accused of administering ARISEN
lie to her husband, thereby causing his
death, and the death sentence imposed
upon her has caused a good deal of dis
satisfaction. A memorial to the govern
ment' asking that Mrs. Maybrick be re-
prieved on the ground of the conflicting
nature of the medical evidence given at
hsr trial, has been signed by 800 brokers
and merchants of Liverpool. Judge Ste.
phens protested in court against the
abusive letters addressed the jury In the
Maybrick case said he thought they had
couscientiouslv done their duty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
M ooSe River.

George Mutty, a native of Canada, who
has been here much Of his time, was ruu
over at Long Pond by the express train
early Saturday morning and killed. 1t il
supposed that lie was intoxicated and was
lying on the track. His remains were con-
veyed to Canada for burial on Saturday.
The wife aud son of Rev. Mr.. Shenf ar
rived on Saturday morning for visit here.
Mr.. Fred Pierce has crew Of six men at
work on the frame Of his store and house.
DR.. W. NJ. Pusifer and c. A. True, Esq.
made flying visit to the new Chicago"
OH Thursday, aud were much pleased with
the locality.
Nearly all of our citizens have been up to
Attean falls, and secured stock Of nice
blueberries.
Messrs. Thompson & Holt have returned
from Canada, having bought 45O0 sheep
aud lambs.
E. O. Head and W. H. Brown arrived
from Canada on Saturday, where they in
vested few dollars in horse flesh.
William Hughey, son Of r. A. Hughey,
a young man engaged in carriage making
here, died very suddenly Sunday morning
Of heart trouble.
Mis- Helen N. Brown of SkowheQan sr-
rived Saturday evening, and began her
term Of school at Dennistown Monday.
Nearly all In this vicinity are through
with haying, having secured about two
thirds a. much - last season.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15

The Grand Lodge OF Maine /. o. o. f.
is in session at Portland this week.
The following officers were elected
Grand Master Alfred S. kimball, Nor
way; deputy grand master, Russell 6.
Dyer, Belfast; grand warden, Nicholas
Fessenden, Fort Fairfield: grand secre-
tary, Joshua Davis, Portland; grand
treasurer, Stephen X. Dyer, Portland.
Grand Master Kimball made the follow.
ing appointments Grand Marshal, A. l..
+. Pike, Norway; grand conductor, John
w. Estele, Portland; grand chaplin
Rev. w. W. Hooper, Orono; grand guard
ian, j. S, Holbrook, Bangor: grand her.
nd, Orville T. iIodson, Portland
The Grand Encampment was in session
Wednesday.
Among the District Deputies of the
Grand Master |. q. o. +. appointed al
Portland yesterday are f. O. Head OF
Skowhegan and C. 4. Emery of Athens
The following were elected officers OF
the Grand Encampment "Wednesday
Grand Patriarch-R. NJ Mason, Auburn
Grand High Priest-Geo. f Kenworthy
Jr., Portland; Grand Senior Warden
VIM. IL. Austin, North Berwick; Crane
Scrlbe-B. c. Stone, Portland; Gran,
Treasurer-Albro +. Chase, Portland
Grand Junior Warden-Wm. f. Plummer
Portland; Grand Representative-Jose
s. Giliiat Portland
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15

A practical man observed to the RE-
PORTER few days ago that in all the
tests of the water works the hose has
been kept upon the ground whereas In act
ual service, in case of fire, ladders would
be used and walls and roofs of buildings
near at hand be taken advantage Of.
The Corporation Committee have sought
out the WEAKEST hydrant in making
tests, as they have right to, but as a
matter of justice, this should be un-
derstood by ALL 1t should also be rem
embered that, while from the ground any
hydrant in the village is capable Of throw
ing good stream to the roof of any
Dui lding within the territory intended to
be covered by that hydrant, fires are
usually fought with the aid of ladders etc.
The people of Calais and other Eastern
Maine towns are now in high spirits over
the hope and prospect that the Maine
Central and Boston and Maine roads will
sell the 4. and n. A. road east of Malta
wamkeag to the Canadian Pacific and
build the shore line road from Hancock
to Calais to connect with the Grand
Southern from that city to ST. John N. b.
thus forming another avenue of travel to
the Maratime provinces and develop
Names matchless coast, The building
of the shore line would be grand thing
for Calais and all the intervening towns
in Hancock and Washington Counties
and will be done someday, not far in the
future we hope. Another feature of this
program is for the Maine Central to build
the Northern Aroostook railroad. An
o Their good thing to have done and one
that is simply question of time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
DRUG & BOOK
II u SIN E55

My prescription department
shall have my personal care
and oversight and no pains
shall be spared to avoid mis-
takes that sometimes occur in
the prescription business.
Ifpurc and reliable drugs,
surety against accidents, mo-
derate prices, dispatch and
ncatncss are what is required,
then | can, with confidence,
ask and expect the patronage
of the good people of Show
hogan and Somerset County
in this department of my
business.
Persons who are booked up
know that there has never
been a time, when so many
otficinal and semi-officinal pre-
parations have been put upon
the market as now, by the
great manufacturing Chemists
of the country. My aim shall
be to keep in stock the best
of these and procure others
that are called for at short
notice.
AS to assistants, | have two
clerks, who are getting well
up in the drug business, and
are now taking a regular
course Of study in Pharmacy
and their aim is to stand in
the first rank as Pharmacists.
My other departments | shall
speak of later, but be assured
that each one shall be in first
class running order.
0H7 Call or send your pre-
scriptions and orders to
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
hydrants and Fire Rates

1t may be well at this time to examine
more in detail the effect of the proposed
rental of hydrants upon fire insurance
rates.
On the basis of 1000 annual hydrant
rent al the increase of taxation will be
not far from one mill upon the dollar of
taxable valuation, therefore any piece of
property worth g. 600 will have to pay
8l.00 more tax than without the hydranl
rental.
Much Of our property used for business
purposes In this village pays the very high
rate 3 per cent for each year, A building
that has taxable value of 81 900 and
carries that amount of insurance at this
rate would pay one dollar extra tax for
the protection the hydrants give the pro.
perty and upon the basis Of 25 per cent
reduction would save the very respectable
sum Of $50, thus making net saving OF
$3.50 on 81 900 insurance.
The very best brick blocks upon our
streets, pay 3-4 per cent for each years
insurance or $3.50 upon $1,000. The re.
duction upon this at 20 per cent would be
$3.50, less Sl.00 extra tax would show O
net saving Of $3.50 upon 81 900.
A residence wherein the rate Is ! Del
cent for two years would pay o. on 81, ).
900 insurance for one year and with re.
duction Of 20 per cent 10 insurance would
save sl.00 In insurance and pay sl.OO ex.
ira tax.
A residence that pays rate Of l pei
cent for years would save 90 cents each
year on $1,000 insurance and pay o. OK
extra tax. Thus II viii readily be seer
that the business Of the town, the store.
and stock Of goods. the mills, shops aut
onlces are the places wherein fire rate,
~ oppressive and whsrs the relief viii
b felt.
Thns whils The reduction comes 70 pro
DoB, eecaEity comes 70 III alike and this
= ~ M aaid before, wers TIE rsduc
NJ e rates wholly disssgsedsd ed no.
49, ITO sceosst, wosld auply pay foI
- sx1ngez1sasp q el.ee spos ~ d,
~
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
East SkoWheRan.

On account of the weather last week
few of our farmers failed to finish up their
haying, and on low hand some hauled their
hay, being partly made, into the dooryard
to finish making it.
Isaac Ames, while loading II load OF oats
last Thursday, was pitched from the rear
end of the load striking on his head on the
ground hurting him 80 that he has to keep
quiet in doors. His neck is quite stiff and
lame, but he is in hopes 1t will be all right
i'll few days.
Deacon Pooer is on the gain md does
some work.
Mrs Sydney Pooler is better and doing
her usual work.
Mrs. CINEMA Cross OF Wateryille is visit
ing her friends and relatives in this place.
Mrs. Efe King is visiting at j. l. Bur-
rilrs her uncle.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
fairfield.

Gen. Selden Connor has been visiting his
old home for II few days.
Rev. L. l.. Allen rendered his resigna
ton to the official board of the Methodist
society Mon. evening. The board regrtt!ul
ly accepted lis resignation continuing his
snlhry to date of its effect, Goth of August
Mr.. Allen continues in i'll health and is or.
dered by his physician to rest completely
from all mental labor. He will reside nj
Highland, N. y.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Atwood of Denver,
Col, are in town visiting the family of f.
h. McEadden, Esq.
Mrs Henry Gibson died last Saturday
after long illness and was buried yester-
day.
The races were the great excitement in
town last week. They were well patron
lied and well conducted.
AT n meeting of the town Monday Mr..
f. l.. McFadden was elected selectman, in
place of Newell Iloxie deceased.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
HARMONY.


The nights are growing colder.
There IL yet some grass uncut. Wet and
cloudy weather has prevailed for some
time.
Wallie f. Marble went last Monday to
Minneapolis, Mimi.
George Moulton of Wellington has re.
Gently received an increase OF pension
Rev. N. X. Peirson who has preached
here for the past year, will give his fare.
well service next Sabbath He will enter
the theological seminary at Bucksport to
pursue his studies.
Capt. Joseph Leighton, one of our old
and esteemed citizens, was taken with Il
paralytic shock on the right side, but
prompt and efficient tr, atinent has restored
him to nearly his natural condition.
The county Pomona Grange held here
last week WAS well attended and well Ell.
joyed by all, especially the refreshmeut,
which were abundant and palatable The
grangers are noted for excellent dinners
and good time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15
Hartland.

Mr.. Lawrence Williams and wife, Miss
Kate Prescott and sister were the guests Of
Mrs. T.. s. Locke one day last week.
Mr. j. N. Chapman and wife of Hermon
have been visiting his sister, Mrs G. L.,
Grover, also friends in Athens aud Pitts
field.
We are pleased to see j. O. Bradbury,
Esq, back on our streets again.
A part of A. Inns new building is be
ing fitted up for p. o. The Page Bros.
are doing the work.
Repairs have begun on the Baptist
church; vestry will be added.
G.. j. Shaw and family are on II trip to
Searsport with their team.
Mrs. Gen. Tom Thumb & Co. were i'll
town over saturday and Sunday.
The Burtons hive moved into their new
house.
Mrs. Will Burton is on visit to Provi-
dence, X. |. Mr.. Burton has been quite ill
at his mothers, but is around again.
Mr.. Alphonzo Stinchtield starts soon fol
an extended trip west He will visit his
eli ldrcn in Minnesota, Iowa, Colorado,
Oregon, stopping in Mass. to visit the ED.
est daughter.
The friends OF ASH Washburn have
thought it advisable to have him removed
to the Insane Asylum. He wns taken there
Aug 9Th.
Mr.. l.. II. Webb and wife were in town
Friday.
The Bowman Bros, A j. and A, D., left
here last week to locate in Sangerville, the
former as ID. d. s., the latter an NJ. ID.
We wish them abundant success.
Mr.. Phillip TAYLOR, with his daughter
Hattie, is visiting relatives i'll Fairfield.
Miss Mary Pege is visiting in st. Alb"ns
Mrs. Charlotte Bon of Boston is visiting
her sister, Mrs G. NJ. Lanoey.
Mrs. Mary Wright and daughter, Ger.
trude, of Lewiston, are visiting relatives i'll
town.
Mr.. C. II. Skinner, who went to Dakota
to buy land, is visiting Mr.. Alden Samp-
son, our former citizen.
Mr.. Lyman Cooks brother, Freeman
and wife, from Mass. are visiting him; alsc
other relatives from the same State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-08-15

Then \ useful life Is terminated. when
y faithful and respected member Of our
Order is taken from us by the hand of
death, and we can never again enter into
those pleasant and social relations such a
life has afforded u, 1t is fitting that we
bring to our Altar u tribute of respect,
and mingle our tears and our sympathes
in our common bereavement.
Brother Horace Beat was one of the
Charter members of our Grange.
Through all these long years he has held
the position justly belonging to him as
one of our most trusted and faith full lead
er,. With faith In our noble Order
that never for moment wavered. with a
confidence In the right, rs God gave him
to see the right, he was always found at
his post OF duty, cneerfully contributing
by word and deed to the advancement OF
the Grange. He was never called upon
in vain; and his wise counsel and unsef.
ish devotion won for him the high stand
ing he had so nobly achieved. Recogniz,
ing his ability and worth, our Grange
often elevated him to positions of i'm
portance and trust, all of which he filled
with honor 10 himself and satisfaction to
all. AS Master, Overseer, Lecturer and
Deputy, he displayed those rare qualities
that marked him ~ q leader in other rela-
tons than that of Patron of Husbsndry
We place upon our Altar to-day this trib
ute to his memory, and
Resolce-lst, That in the death OF
brother Horace Beal, our Grange has met
with loss that falls upon US As severely
as it fell suddenly and Unexpectedly; and
the impression forces itself upon US that
it is doubtful II the vacancy is ever again
so fully and satisfactorily filled.
2nd, That all we can possibly do in this
hour of great sorrow is to be resigned tc
all these mysterious dispensations of an
overriding Providence, recognizing this
great truth that Gods ways are not our
ways and His thoughts are not our
thoughts"
Sd, That we tender to sister Beal, and
to the family and relatives. our deep sym
patty in this hour OF their severe allie
ton and sorrow, and request that a copy
IF these resolutions be forwarded to them
nv our Worthy Secretary aud also pub.
lished In the SoNtH>tr REPORTER.
s. f. EMERSON. ! Committee
A. X SNltf43 on
Mis- EL1ssn CRowELL J Resolutions.