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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
Miss Lena Grover

Miss Lena Grover who for two years
has been out of health, and for the past
two or three months falling quite rapidly
passed away suddenly and Unexpectedly
Thursday morning, the 25. On Monday
and Tuesday preceding the day of her
death she rode out. Although not feel
ing SO well on Wednesday, yet she was
dressed as usual and remained about the
house during the day. She rested well
during the night and in the early morn
ing was sleeping quietly, little later
her mother going to her room found her
dead.
Evidently, she passed, without waking
from sleep into the sleep OF death
"Thus early has a life gone out whlch
had In 1t the promise of much usefulness
Buoyant, capable and energetic, she was
qualified to accomplish very much ID
lifes activities. How much Will power
abe possessed was shown in the long,
brave struggle she made for me ano
health. Her Christian character and ialtA
in God revealed itself with wonderiai'
clesrness In the calmness and cheerful
ness with which she looked upon the
approach of death. 1t was nothing OF
terror to her. Only the gateway 10 the
.'life beyond"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
Meeting Of County Commissioner

The County Commissioners held q
special meeting at the Court House Friday
last, to order notice on the petition of the
Somerset Railway for the Commissioners
to assess damages to the property of
David Whipple, john M4honey, Joseph
and Oscar IL. Adams, Roby NJ Albee,
Jane Holden, Bridget G.. and Phineas
McCollor. The railway company and the
owners cannot agree as 20 the damages,
and ask the County Co hmissioners to
assess them and to fix the location Of
necessary farm crossings, cattle guards
etc, as by the statutes provided in 81 oh
cases.
1t was ordered that the County Com
missioners meet at the office of Turner
Boswell Esq, at Scion Village in the
town of Scion, on Friday, Nov. Is, A. ID.
1889, at one O'Clock Z. NJ. ani thence pro
the limits of said railroad located At
aforesaid, and as set out in the petition,
and for the purpose stated therein, and
on the same day, and at the same place
at two O'Clock P. NJ, hearing of the
parties will be had, and such further
measures taken in the premises as the
Commissioners shall judge proper.
Bargains in all kinds of stationery al
M. B. Heseltons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
GENERAL NEWS.

The news from Ohio Is very encourage
ing to the Republicans. They no long
or have doubts of the election OF Foraker
and they do not think that the Democrats
will be able to make any corrupt combi-
nations by which they can secure the
Legislature. A few weeks ago there
were indications that the Democrats
were arranging to trade Gubernatorial
votes for Senatorial votes, with the ex-
pectation Of putting Payne back In the
same agencies which placed him there
before.
A movement is on foot initiated by the
National Temperance Society, for holding
Worlds Conference OF Temperance
Workers, In connection with the Worlds
fair of 1892. The plan embraces temper
ance workers of all shades Of opinion
and of all varieties of methods opposed
to the drink traffic.
One of the most important meetings OF
labor organizations held In this country
for acme time was held at Denver, Col
Nearly 1870 delegates Of the lnternationa
brotherhood Of Locomotive Firemen, rep
resentipg every section OF the Unitef
states, met In secret session to considel
the question Of the proposed federation
NJ labor now agitating the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers.
East Tennessee is flooded with spurious
dollars. half dollar and quarters. 1t is
thought the headquarters OF the counter
feiters is near Chattanooga.
The purchase Of bonds from this date
will be for the purpose Of reducing tn
surplus, which now amounts to s48'S4o'
600.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Miss Vada Burns, youngest daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joshua Burns, died from
consumption at her home in Madison, on
Saturday morning, Oct. Goth, at the age
of twenty-one years. The funeral ser
vices were held from her late home on
Monday afternoon at two O'Clock, and a
large number of friends were present
from many places in the State. Elegant
floral tributes were placed upon and about
the casket, emblems of friendship which
could only pay the last evidences of af-
lection in floral gifts. Miss Burns had
attended school at the Skowhegan High
School, and after leaving that institution
taught successfully In several towns in
the vicinity of her home. After this she
attended the Dirigo Business College at
Augusta, graduating from that institution
about two years ago. For the next year
she was employed In the insurance office
of Griffin & Wentworth, in this village.
During her entire sickness she was ever
patient and considerate, taking all the
little attentions which loving hands be-
slowed with a pleasant "thank you"
which always came from the heart She
was possessed of pure and loving dispo-
sition which won for her many firm
friends, and during the long Illness which
preceded her DEATH she was the recipient
of many flowers and other evidences OF
the affection of neighbors and friends.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

James Blackhall, manager Of Kingsley
( Co.'S branch stock exchange in Water
vile, was arrested Sunday night on a
charge of having embezzled $500 Of the
company's funds hearing before
Judge Steward resulted in the accused
being discharged.
S. S. Brown, in his plea for the defend
ant, said: "This is serious charge.
Knsley & Co. came here with the as
sumption that the courts would favor
them with fine distinctions in their gam
bling operations, which are in ilagrant
violation of our statutes. From the tes-
timony we See there has been no final
settlement between Blackhall aud kjnsley
4 Co., and the accused still has an oppor-
tunity to square accounts. This whirli-
gig business | hope will find no favor in
Waterville hereafter. Our latitude and
atmosphere are not adapted to it. There
is not evidence to show that the money
belonged to Kinsley & Co. On the whole
it is a presumptuous charge.
S. NJ. Heath reviewed the testimony for
the prosecution, stating that money had
been paid Blackhall, which he gave no
account of to kinsley & Co.
Judge Steward said he must judge the
case from the evidence, (Which" he said,
-"in. my apininu does not corroborate the
charges. | declare the prisoner dis
charged from custody.
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FI,e In SkoWhogan.

The two barns, sheds and hog house
owned by R. o. Hight on the east ridge
mar the Canaan line were destroyed by
IRE Friday night about 10 O'Clock.
The contents consisting Of hay, grain'
farming tools, one horse and -FOUR hosS
were bu rued, Mr.. Hight had been to the
village with q load Of pressed hay and
was returning with his OK team ana mrs.
saw the flames when within half mile OF
his home.
He Immediately left his team ana ran
to the buildings, but could do nothing
The house was very near the barns ou'
fortunately did not get on hre' Inc loss
10 probably about el2oo with insurance III
Chandler Tuttle's agency for $780,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

DIR. Orrn FITZGERALD, formerly of Dex-
ter Me-, now Chief Examining and con-
sulting Physician of the Medical Home,
Allston, Mass, will by request, visit
Skowhegan at Heselton, Monday Nov.
a5.h. snd .. Nerridssewnck- nj Qulnnn.
basset House, Nov. Goth, and examine
all who may call on him. free of charge.
Don't fail to see him. He treats all dis
eases, and will not say cure unless a
permanent cure can he effected 4w
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

GREAT EXCITEMENT IN SKowHEGAN.
A man found hanging by the neck, sup
posed to have been lynched. For long
time there has been hard character
travelling around through different
towns in the county and state rob
bling people right and left, all efforts
by the most skillful detectives to APP
prehend this man, have been in vain. He
would rob his victims and vanish like
Jack the Ripper He was caught Wed
nesdsy night and strung up without
judge or jury, By few old papers in
his pocket his name was found to be H.
Price-much credit is due the popular
firm of Geo. W. HAYES in Riding the
community of such character. The
body of Hi. Price can be seen in the win.
dow of Geo. w Hawes' hanging by the
neck just as he was found.
large new line of stamped linens to
arrive thia week at Or1Wav's
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
THURSDAY, OCT. 3ist, 1880.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
lob pgInina.

The lob Printing Establishment connected with
The SoMHRsEr RxPoRTER is prepared to do all class
5 OF work, the richest a. well as the most common
Jobs Competent and experienced workmen are
mployed and large stock OF paper. envelopes, and
vertisfng wedding and business cards in great va.
riety Orders of dances, bills Of fare, programs,
etc. etc.. printed In great variety of styles short
notice. Commercial printing n specially. Orders
by mail will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

The prevailing sentiment of those II
attendance at High Street Church The
last two Sundays is, that Rev. A. &. Ham
mond Is the fright man in the right
place" He is to preach there again nex'
Sunday at 80 p. M, and all are invited
to come aud hear. BY special vote OF the
pew holders the seats are made free to al
and you are invited to come and MAKE
yourself at home, There will be an in
formal meeting this Thursday evening
at O'Clock to which all friends are re-
ouested to come to manifest the wishes
of the people, and thus help him to de-
eide his duty. By order of committee.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Business is practically parslyzed IN N
Abilene, Xansas BY the suspension ,da. .ns
hank IN that place, which WAS consloereu
tie stron sest financial institution IN cen cen.
"a, Ksnsss. The liabilities are ABOUT
oAOO. 900,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

OF course, 9 cents Ii more than s cents,
but II one cent bar Of Brussels soap Ono
rosin) 10 equal 10 two 5 cent bars Of
rosin soap, which Is the cheapsrs
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Why buy an old style, behind the times
organ, when you can get the Worcester
with so many modern improvements?
Dinsmore & Bickford, Agents for Somer-
set County, are selling them rapidly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

In our Tailoring Department We MAKE
q specially Of large men. +. A. oolhn''
Madison, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Among the large number of our citi-
zens who are Ill, one of the more serious
cases is that of Mr.. William o. Aver, re-
siding on Adams street. His son, Kew
Mr.. Aver is in attendance npon him.
Rouoor Commercial.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
A BEAUTIFUL GIFT
GIVEN AWAY
-WITHoUT
COST or EXPENSE

5. II. Hart would herewith inform his patrons
and Public generally that he has purchased beaut
full Walnut Organ which he will take the pleasure of
presenting to some one of his fortunate customers ON
Wednesday, Dec 4th, 1889. The Organ will be on
exhibition at store where it can be seen by
everybody until the day Of presentation. Full par
ticuars concerning method Of disposing of same will
be given upon application.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

II might simplify the matter Of taking the
Irn;,sa States census II the names Of the gentle
n,sn vho do not want Commisoner Tanners
Mace we're set down in big book.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

A safe investment. Buy the reliable
Carpenter Organs, warranted eight years.
Smiths Music Store, % Madison St.,
Skowhegan, Me. If 81
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Bargains II linen diaper l0yds for
d. 90 u n. B.Heeeltons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

The annual meeting Of the Maine State
Grunge will be held in tho City OF BsItass'
commencing Tuesday, December ID, 1883.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

F,A. Collins, Madison, has the largest
stock of hats and caps this side OF the
large cities, prices always low.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

They who enter by the back stairs may
expect to be shown out at the wlndow.-
.EsOD
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
WHITE & WILDES.
SEAS0NABLE.

At this time ofthe year Farmers generally have
great many chickens to sell, and as con-
stantly in need of them should like to have them
remember us and that pay the highest CASH
PRICES for all kinds of Poultry
Now for Appes:-We have purchased about
two carloads of No Apples for shipping, but be-
fore sending them to market desire to give
customers an opportunity to purchase what apples
they need for winter, and advise them to buy
No. choice fruit has been picked up very close
by Boston buyers, and will be scarce this winter.
We have several varieties, viz; Northers Spies,
Badwins, Greetings, Kings, Hubbardstons, Toman
Sweets and Farmers Reward.
Respectfully,
CAIRNS & GOODRICH.
125 Water ST., Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
Business and Amusement Notices.

For cuts, scalds and burns we know of
no remedy which is equal to Browns In
slant Relief.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
Catarrh Can't be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATION, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease aud i'll
order to cure it you have to take internal
remedies Halls Oatsrrh Cnre is taken in-
ternally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surface. Halls Catarrh Cnre
is no quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the lest physicians in this country
FIR years, and is regular prescription.
1t is composed Of the best tonics known,
combined with the best blood purifiers,
acting directly on the mucus surface
! he perfect combination of two ingredi
ents Ia what produces such wonderful re-
suits in curing catarrh. Send for testi,no.
ni,ls free.
f. j. CHENEY * CO, Prop, Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c 80
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

In looking for cloakinss don't forse'
10 cal at etewardA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Save one-half of your soap bills by
using Brussels soap. 1t contains "no
rosin." Il. S. Prescott sells it.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
HIGH Street Church.

Very pretty lace and bar pins for 25cts
at NJ. Is. IIeseltons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

Columbia, starlight, white cloud, mid
night and other leading yarns at Colby's
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

The Prince of Wales appears to be Sc
riously i'll, He is at Athens, and the med
ical report received at London says the
effects of Brights disease is beginning to
be obvious, and the result of his voyage
to Egypt will be watched for with deep
anxiety.
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a. 9 r. d.

Desiring to attest our appreciation OF the
generous patronage extended to us since our
advent here, We have concluded to present to
some one Of our patrons without cost or
charge whatever) beautiful Walnut Organ
We will have nothing to do with the meth
thod OF presentation adopted. The award
will be made publicly at our store, on day
and date above given, by one OF our leading
and most respected citizens. who has kindly
consented to ofiiciate in this matter Every
one interested will feel thoroughly satisfied
with the fairness and impartiality of the
method Of award adopted, when made
acquainted with same.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31

The greatest bargains ever shown in
gents underwear at Ordway's
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-31
Lynched /!

Bargains in all kinds of stationery a
M. B. Heseltons.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-05
DrsnRTnD.
A Case In the Police Court-1Grs.
Melvin Abbott Of 81 W.


Humanity.
Mayor Hinchman was not feeling
we'll this morning and looked as hs
said he felt, on the verge Of the "yal
Ter janders," and was very much griev
ed when he arrived at the police court
to find that the usual situation had
been reversed. The city had no com
plants against individuals, but there
were Eve individuals present who had
grievous complaints against the city Of
Waco and humanity in general. The
group WAS collected around the tobacco
stained stove, an abjoct picture Of dirt
degradation asd despair A mother
and four children, the oldest scarce
more than ten summers, the youngest
yet in swaddling clothes, sick, starved
and dependent upon the charity Of ut
ter strangers. Sad was the story the
woman told, yea, sadder than the
countenance darkened BY the night Of
ignorance. From the Kentucky back.
woods they had come, from Lincoln
county, sacrificing the little Of life's
goods to reach the Eldorado, where in
. moment they thought to have amas.
sed a fortune among the ranchmen Of
the plains. Scarce had the dirt Of
their native soil dried upon their shoes
when the pitiless reaper Death cut
down the father and their dependence.
Starved, detected, and fr.endless,
they turned their eyes TO the east, to
rstrace their long journey. Kind peo-
pie Of San Angelo furnished them
with the means to reach Brentwood,
Brentwood people aided them to reach
Bolton, and Bolton forwarded them to
Waco. From Waco they wish to 60 to
Corsicana where brother of the dead
husband dwells. s'Here boys" said
the kind. hearted marshal, 'I'm ia q
dollar to help this woman" City
attorney Munroe, the mayor and City
Secretary Joney Jones responded, and
nice little sum was made up on the
spot.
Tho writer asked to have capias il.
sued for the man who wrote "Sweet
are the uses Of adversely" but the
mayor dccliued to enter the charge un.
til he could consult with his attorneys
in regard to the constitutionality Of
the act as limited by section 8, Art.
13 of the new charter.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-05
DBATHs AND BIRTHS.
Report of City Health Physician
w. L. Barker for the Month
Of February.

City health physician furnishes the
following report Of the deaths that
have occurred during the month Of
February, 1889:
Total number Of deaths, 90. Males,
II; females, 6. White, Is; colored, 8.
Under one year old, 10; from five to
ten years, /; from ten to twenty, 3;
from twenty to thirty, 4. One over
30, one over so, one over GO, one over
10, and one over 80 years old. OF
these, pneumonia vas the cause of sew
en- deaths.
The health physician reports also
that 10 births occurred during the
same time, or at least that many were
reported to him. Twelve males and
seven females; sixteen white and three
colored.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-05
THE oHAuTAuouA.
Meeting Of the Sunday School
Committee In Waoo.-No

Meeting Of the Sunday School
Committee In Waco.-No
Quorum.
Rev. j. II. Hendricks, Of Dallas,
Rev. G. II. Tinnon, of Fort Worth,
and Rev. G. o. Backman, Of Alexau.
der, general superintendent Of the
Sunday School Association arrived in
the city last evening. These gentle.
men are members Of committee ap-
pointed to locate q permanent Chau-
tauqua in Texas, and the meeting Al
Waco was for that purpose. Only
half Of the committee is present, Rev.
W. u. Shaw, Of Austin, being detain-
cd II Missouri by the protracted ILL
ness Of his wife. Rev. j. A. Ward,
OF Corsicana, is expected to arrive this
evening, and Rev. w. e. Copeland, Of
Rockdale, is detained by the illness Of
his son. No deliberations will take
place until the arrival Of Mr.. Ward To
make quorum. The ministers have
been taken in charge by the hospit
able members Of the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, who are doing
everything in their power to impress
the visitors favorably with the Centrsl
City.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-05
THE TEXAS LEAGUE.
Dallas Comes In at the Eleventh
Hour-Secretary Harris
Resigns.

President Louis Newburg is in re-
ceipt Of telegram from Mr.. Leon H.
Vendig, president of the Park Associa-
ton, Of Dallas, formally entering the
Dallas nine in the state league, and
the president Of the league has receiv-
ed the association into membership,
and has wired Mr.. Vendig to that ef-
feet. The admission Of Dallas INTO the
league gives three North Texas clubs
and three Southern Texas clubs. This
will make the work Of the schedule
committee, which meets at Houston
to-day, comparatively easy, as they can
pair of the clubs, and it's "balance oil
and swing partners. The lesgue is
now strong and will without doubt
furnish the six cities Of Texas, Calves
ton, Houston, Austin, Waco, Fort
Worth and Dallas, frstclass amuse-
ment during the coming season.
Secretary aud Treasurer j. B. Craig
filed his resignation last night with
the president, who accepted, and ap-
pointed Mr.. G. H. Thacker to the Of
fee. Mr.. Thacker fled bond Of
$4,000, which was approved, and he
has qualified and entered upon the du-
ties Of the Office. uMr. Craig's
reasons for resigning were that his
business was such that it did not per-
NIT Of his performing the duties re-
quired Of the secretary and treasurer Of
the league.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-05
PERSONAL.

Mr.. N. B. Sigh is laid up with III,
mumps.
Mr.. Sam Herbert is reported on The
mumps list.
Miss Hattie King is visiting Mn
+. II. Hodson in New Orleans.
Miss Mona Harris has returned from
an extended visit to relatives in Mans
fold. La.
Mrs. Samuel H. Davis, Of Washita
Indian Territory, is visiting the family
Of her husbands father, Mr.. I. A.
Davis, No. 613, South Second street.
Mr.. T. H. Wilson, president Of che
Texas Grand Trunk railway, arrived
on the afternoon train from Temple,
and will remain in the city tomorrow.
He was met at the depot by Mr.. Jas.
B. Baker and other public spirited cit.
liens.
Waco evening news. (Waco, Tex.) 1888-1889, 1889-03-05
JvMns ALBHRr NnwsoMn
The Writ Of Error Argued at Wash
ington for . New Trial In
His Case.

Major Chas. B. Pear,e, United
States attorney for the northern dis
trict Of Texas, arrived yesterday from
Washington where he went with Judge
w. H. Leasing to argue the writ Of or
ror in the case Of James Albert New
some, who was tried at Waco on De.
cember 8, 1887, and found guilty Of
robbing the San Angelo and Ballinger
stage and the mail pouches, carried
thereon, by force Of arms, and was
sentenced to life servitude in the Uni
ted States prison at Albany, New York,
where the defendant now is. Argu-
ment was heard before Justice L. @.
G. Lamar, February rs, the Judge re-
serving his decision. The writ Of err
ror is based almost entirely on an affi-
davit made by W. s. Martin, juror
in the case, who states that he was in
favor Of acquitting the defendant, but
the rest Of the jury persuaded him
into the verdict upon evidence as he
alledges, (which ought not to have
been considered by the jury and said
conviction was and is unjust"
Major Pearre in replying to that
clause in the affidavit says, at seems
to me that the juror has placed him
self in contempt Of court by making
and swearing to the affidavit Judge
Leasing remained in Washington to
witness the inaugural ceremonies. Mai.
Pearre did not desire to crowd out any
republican by staying.