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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-13

We attract hearts by the qualities we display
we retain. them by the qualities we possess.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-13

TEY .GBRnlEA tor hresktast.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-13

Cleanse the liver, stomach bow els and whole
system by using DIR. Pierce's Pellets.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1889-12-13

. Out of eternity
This new day Is born,
Into eternity
At night win return. CARLYLE.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Stock for State College.

Gen. II. Is. Shepherd returned home
Tuesday noon, from trip to Massachu
sets and Connecticut, with Hon. w. r.
Haines and Rutillius Alden, Trustees OF
the State College, to make examination
of some herds of cattle with a view OF
purchasing some animals for tine State
College farm. They looked over a large
number of cattle and made the following
purchases two Holstein cows and bull
calf of w. A. Russell, North Andover,
Mass.
One Gurnsey COW, two helfers and a
calf of G. w. Hancock of Wayland,
Mass.
The trustees want also to buy some
good grade mich cows for the farm.
There Is market at the boarding house
and the places where students board at
Orono for quite a quantity of milk and
the College farm can supply this to ad-
vantage.
The trustees also purpose to buy some
Yorkshire hogs to keep on the farm to
raise pigs for sale.
They purpose also to 90 into the bust
ness of raising lambs for the February.
March and April market. A dealer offers
to guarantee them $40 per lamb at the
farm. The farm Is now well stocked
with Oxford Downs and these sheep are
well adapted to the raising OF early lambs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
The Maine Conference.

The Maine Methodist Conference closed
in Lewiston Tuesday. The invitation
was accepted to hold the next conference
in Bath
The following resolves presented by
the temperance committee, occasioned
prolonged and lively debate:
Resolved, That we reaiiirm our resolu-
ton OF one year ago, that we will not
support in national, State or municipal
elections any party or person who is not
thoroughly and unequivocally committed
to the principle and practice of prohibi-
ton.
Resolved, That In the line of our legit-
mate ministerial duties we faithfully in
culcate the principles and urge the prac-
tice of prohibition and total abstinence.
Resolved, That we, as American cit-
zens, shall claim the right OF advocating
from the platform and through the press,
those measures that seem to us best cal
culated to suppress the evil of intemper-
ance, and this will we do in the fear of
God.
Resolved, That we strongly favor con-
stitutional prohibition, and that we will
not cease our Efforts until this becomes
'hC SSeeiSd poiCJ VI Jul DhLlOu.
Resolved, That in our Judgment the
failure on the part of 80 many of the Off
GERS of the law in all our large communi-
ties to vigorously and impartially enforce
the law. has done great injury to the
cause of prohibition In other States.
Resolved, That the W. C. r. U. and the
many other vigorous temperance organ
Zations are entitled to, and should have
our hearty sympathy and support. The
resolves were defeated and substitute
passed Tuesday.
The report of Rev. |. Luce discounte-
nancing Sunday trains, Sunday papers
and needless railway mail service, was
adopted.
In the discussion on the prohibitory re-
solves. Rev. J. M. Frost spoke in favor
of the substitute resolution that prevailed,
and Rev. ID. b. Holt of this town spoke
eloquently in favor of the substitute,
saying that No man or men on Gods
earth can put halter around my neck !"
His remarks were received with great
applause.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02

In many instances we are reminded
that spring has returned The robins
have made their appearance much earlier
than usual.
1t is quite sickly In this part of the
town. Mr.. Elisha Whitman is quite sick
with pneumonia, attended by DIR. Tag
gar; of Athens. Also his wife, who was
dangerously sick last fall has never fully
recovered and is In very poor health at
this time.
Mrs. Mary Stevens, a widow lady stop
ping with her brother, Jesse York, Is
quite sick, having bad cough and in a
rundown condition.
Mrs Samuel Walker, an aged lady liy-
ing with her daughter Mrs. Nancy York,
is very feeble.
The little son of Willie York is very
sick.
Mrs. Hannah G.. York, wife of Jesse
York, died April 18th, aged 60 years,
She was kind and loving wife, and de-
voted Christian. She will be greatly
missed by her many friends and neigh
bors, and especially her husband. Funer-
al services were held at the house, by
Rev. Mr.. Andrews.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
At WARRINGTON

Gen. Merritt, commanding the troops
In Oklahoma, says there has been nc
bloodshed In that section, and that the
Cherokee strip has not been invaded.
The President has decided to apply the
civil service rules to the railway mail ser.
vice on May /.
The chief signal officer has issued the
following Instructions to the indications
officials:
"ln view of tho great Importance OF
the long time weather predictions to the
business interests Of the country, It n
hereby directed that ON and after MAY /,
1850. The Indications officials shall make
whsnever practicable gsneral predictions
knowing the condition Of tho weather
Two o. tbree dags In advance. This 4 ID
addition = H. more detailed reports "a
Acurs u advaness
1cesstasy Bisiss Il much improved In
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
West HaYtiand.

Mr.. F. W. Thompson and wife have re-
turned from visit to Worcester Mass,
where Mrs I. has three sisters and other
relatives.
Cornell A. Barnes has gone to Skowhe
gan TO work.
Miss Nettie Brown spent few days at
home recently.
Mr.. Charles Nevens has been very sick
with pneumonia but learn he is better
Mrs. Chas. Goodwin has been very sick
and at one time considered In critical
condition, but she is now improving; al
so her daughter Edith is sick with the
German measles
Mrs. Flanders, widow of the late Sam
uel Flanders, has been on the sick list for
some time, and at times thought to be
past recovery.
Some farmers are making beginning
and getting ready for springs work in
earnest. House cleaning claims its share
of attention as usual; and with house
cleaning, mud and the measles, the poor
women find hard time of it..
The German measles have been making
US protracted visit in this neighhorhood
and no one has occasion to feel sighted
or to regret their departure.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
SmIthHeId.

The rain which has been so much need
ed to start the grass, has come, and grass
has started finely.
Mr. Gleason passed through town on
Monday with his horse, Young General.
Farmers In this vicinity are shearine
their sheep, preparatory to turning them
to pasture.
Mrs. Il. W. Gould is In feeble health
having been confined to her bed for sew
eral weeks.
Mr. John Mitchell. of Norridgewock
died Monday morning. aged about 81
years. Funeral services Tuesday at 2 p.
m., conducted by the Rev. Elbridge Pep
per Of Norridgewock.
The poplar trees have quite large leaves
upon them now. and apple tress have be-
gun to show the blossom buds, something
very seldom seen in the month Of April.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
STATE NEWS.

The heads of departments on the Bos-
ton and Maine railroad have been ordered
to allow no more work on Sunday, ex-
cept such as required to run the regular
ly advertised trains or to make repairs
rendered necessary by accidents Saturday
night or Sunday.
kennebec lumbermen are taking cour-
age. The rains have swelled the streams
so that driving Is much improved. Col.
Elias Milliken has received a dispatch
from the head waters of the river which
announced that the drives were progress
Ing far better than was expected.
A special to the Phillips Phonograph
from Rangeley says the ice has left Ran
geley Lake. Lake Interchangeable is
also clear. 1t has never been clear SO
early but once before In the memory OF
the Oldest inhsbitant.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Deafness Can be Cured

by local application, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way to cure Deafness, and that Is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an nAamed condition of the mu-
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets inAamed you have rnmb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, aud when
1t is entirely closed Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases out Of ten are caused by
catarrh. which 10 nothing but an inflamed
condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give Ono Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness (caused by Cstarrh)
that We eau mot cure by taking Halls q.
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
+. J. CHENEY 4 co., Toledo, o.
D0-sold BY DrpGgis1s. 76e.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Cambridge.

A very successful term of Free Higl
school was closed last week, under tht
charge of Howard NJ. Cook of Newport.
Dudley Whitney is away to market
this week.
Seth c. Ham, the new postmaster took
charge of the Office May LIST, carrying GU,
the wishes of the people as expressed al
the polls last November.
The summer term of school for this
summer will be under the instruction OF
Mis-, Lizzie N. Freeman of Detroit, in
District No. |.
Miss Marcia Ham of Parkman, will
teach in District No. 3, and Miss Flor
ence Smith of Sangerville In Dist No. 1
Several of our young men are off for
the river drivers this week.
Misses Mabel and Mile Clark have
gone to Abbott to teach summer school.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The follow
ng are the real estate transfers recorded
during the past week:
Fairheld-D. w. Allen to Sumner "
Goodwin, $1,000. Sumner o. Goodwin
to d. W. Allen, $6l7. Sumner o. Good
win to d. w. Allen, sl,23j. Henry Pre-
BILE to VIM. II. Preble, $500.
Pittsfield-Jerry McCarty to Allen
Hackett, $500.
Moscow-George Collins ct al to Dan
vile S. Moore, 800
Skowhegan-James Lewis to Peter
Chilcott, S275. Frank C. Ross to Charles
A. Ross, 81 ,625 WIN. II. Pearson to
Henrietta l.. Stevens, $500. Edward
Manchester to Francis A. Williams, l $3.50.
Characterization C. Boothby to ia
cob II. Atwood, $3.50.
Brighton-Hannah Small to Levi NJ.
Small, S4OO.
Range 4-Charles A. Kennedy to VIM,
H. Morris. $500.
The Forks-Wm. II. Morris to Charles
A. Kennedy, $500. VIM. Lockwood to
Charles A. Kennedy, $3.50.
Palmyra-Charles W. Getcbell ct al. to
Henry l.. Wright, o., 100.
Norrldgewock-Wm. L. Judkins to
Wyatt M. Huff, $1,000.
Anson-E. II. Bailey to Benz F. Albee,
$1,000.
Bingham-Chandler Baker to Isaac
Temple, 1915. Austin Dinsmore to John
j. Lander, 81 1000.
Ripley-Jerry Dunn to sewell Lane,
S27O.
starks-Asa s. Duley to Susan M.
Smell, $500.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
SoIon.

The early season has made large diff
erence in the amount of hay fed to stock,
and many who expected to buy hay will
not have to do so.
Last year the So. Scion stage came in
on wheels for the first time April 10Th.
This year 1t was the 18th Of March, over
forty days earlier.
James Bean walked some three weeks
ago from Mapleton, Aroostook county to
his brothers John Bean in Scion, a dis
lance of 225 miles In five days, travelling
the first day 80 miles.
A. W. Rowcll has left his farm and in
tends to move to the village We learn.
Alvin Head has built a stable, repaired
his ell and given them all good coat of
paint
The Widow Parkman's house, situated
on Farkman Hill, was broken open some
time during her absence and clothing
and other things taken.
Timothy Smith has sold his farm to
his son George, and has bought a stand
at the village.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
CORRESPONDENCE.


The Arbor Day appointed by the Gov
ernor ing placed so late In the season,
some of the citizens of the village
district observed last Saturday for that
purpose, and set out some very fine trees
on school house grounds in that district.
While l.. S. Reed and wife were leaving
the village church after the services last
Sabbath, Mr.. II. fell ont of the carriage
and the horse ran towards home with
Mrs. h. in the carriage. The loose reins
got entanglcd with wheel which brought
the horse TO halt Mrs. X. took the
reins turned the horse and put back.
Mr.. X. was taken up from his fall insen-
sihle, but soon came to with but little in
jury to his body by the accident. On the
same day Mr.. Ira Hatch was at the resi-
dence of Amos Brown in the village with
his team standing near him with reins
loose. The horse started suddenly and
ran into two elm trees at short distance
and nearly demolished his carriage.
Mr.. p. Pencil has bought a hall
interest in John Longfellow's store and
goods and Mr. iongfellow has bought a
half share in Mr. Pencils mills and mil
property in the village.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Methodist Appolntments.

At the recent Methodist Conference at
Lewiston, Rev. G. C. Andrews of Water
vile was made Presiding Elder of the
Augusta district, and the following ap-
pointments made for Somerset County
Fairfield-Edward L. Allen.
Fairfield Circuit-To be supplied.
Starks-John X. Masterman.
Madison-William P. Eldridge.
New Portland-John 2. Roberts.
Mercer-Ashbury c. Trafton.
Norridgewock-To be supplied.
North Arson and Embden-Supplied by
c. A. Laughton.
Skowhegan-David B. Holt.
Scion and Bingham-Supplied by
James l.. Folsom.
Strong-Supplied by W. II, II. McAllis-
ter,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
m Greer.

Chas. Greenleaf has moved into the
Williamson house and will work in the
store with his father.
Leonard Hussey, while at work in the
mill for Frizzell & Whitcomb, sawed a
part of three fingers of.
The b. b. Is. society will give an enter
tainment in the Baptist church, May /,
proceeds to pay the minister. All are in
vited.
Miss Josie Wood will teach at Wizards
corner. Miss Nellie Greenleaf will teach
at Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
East Skowhegan.

With the recent rain grass Is looking
nicely, especially on dry land. On flat
clayey soil 1t Is badly killed
The town meeting of last Saturday
passed off very quietly, and all asked for
was granted. Probably it was the small
est number ever assembled In rohurn
Hall for town meeting, being less than
score present.
Benois futile moved into the Crum-
NETT house last Saturday and Selden
Buzzell moved into the Lambert house al
lIaskells Corner.
n. S. Burrlll has taken ithe farm OF
Erwin S. Bigelow, who has gone TO Lew
iston to work In y box shop.
Johnny Buck, the Skowhegan tramp
passed down this road without calling
unusual for him
Augustus Strickland has sheep who
is the mother of three lambs, all doing
nicely.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
AWord from Mr.. colllns.

The greatest variety goods store In
Somerset County is Ed Collins at North
Arson. This spring . great many who
have not been to North Arson to trade
for years, on visiting his store have ex-
pressed great surprise to ind such . va
riety Of goods In one store.
His prices are always lower than else
where, and the great amount Of goods he
Is putting out attests the fact that all are
satisfied. Dry goods, fancy goods,
crockery and glass ware, room paper.
carpets, tin ware, gents white and color
ed shirts, It 10 NO use to attempt to spec
ify the goods he carries. It will pay all
from northern Somerset to make their
purchases Of him. All orders BY mail
are promptly attended to by Ed Collins,
No. Arson, Bunkers block. Largest
store In town.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Constitutional Prohibition.

Within q few weeks constitutional pro-
England States, New Hampshire and
Massachusetts. This is not a surprise to
most people who have watched the drift
In these States. The friends of prohibit
ton were divided as to the expediency or
desirability of ENGRAVING prohibition
upon the organic law of the State. In
both states the submission of the ques-
ton to the people was concession to the
ultra prohibition party with the view to
Cancellation and harmony among all the
friends of temperance and prohibition.
In Maine thousands who voted
for constitutional prohibition did
SO for this purpose and because they
would under no circumstances do any
thing that might be construed to oppose
the principle of prohibition. Constitu-
tional prohibition is largely a matter Of
sentiment, as without statute law it Is
dead letter and even statute law may be
imperative II the officers of the law and
the people are not in earnest for its en-
forcement
If these two New England States de-
eide emphatcally not to recognize the
prohibition principle in their constitu-
ton, what chance would the adoption of
an amendment to the federal constitution,
prohibiting the liquor traffic, standS
While constitutional prohibition has re-
ce'ved decided setback, it is doubtful
whether prohibition of the liquor traffic
as a legal principle will be in any way I'M
favorably affected by the action In these
two States. 1t may have a tendency to
cause temperance leaders to be more
practical in their efforts and to strive less
for the theoretical and the unattainabe
Believing that the theory of prohibition
of the liquor traffic is the true one, wher-
ever 1t can be secured by law and that
law enforced, we also believe it is des-
tined to grow and triumph, albeit there
may be seasons Of defeat and discourage
ment. We do not. however, with some
hold that there can be no good in any
thing but prohibition.
In these matters we must take the best
attainable and make the most of 1t. In
large part Of our country prohibition is
not attainable. In some states local op-
tion. is, and in others, high license is. 1t
Is not for the friends of law and order to
reject these because the ideal cannot be
had but to do the best work under the
existing circumstances. We have to deal
with things as they are not with things
as they should be. Fortunately In Maine
we have prohibition and all that is nee
essary is to enforce it, not the easiest
thing to do, but upon the whole well
done In our State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02

Now Old Profit is gone, YOU can
lust see what bargains we offer.
We hope every one intending to
furnish this spring will avail them.
selves OF our iibeIalty. Freight
prepaid to your nearest X. r. Sta.
ton. We keep everything YOU can
think of in the House FURNISHING
line and all are offered to YOU on
the same terms. Send for SAMPLES
Send for Cuts! Send for Informa.
ton! Glad to answer your letters.
no trouble to us. A special depart
ment for the selection of goods for
those unable to come to our store
Goods exchanged if not satistac.
tory. Our prices are lower than
any other house. Our terms are
more liberal. We await your com.
mands and will leave nothing I'M.
done to merit your approval and
confidence. The smallest order as
welcome as the biggest. We want
to hear from everybody in New
England.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
PittSneld.

The base ball team of the M. c. l. had
challenge from the Colbys to play them
April 9th, but owing to the rain they did
not play The M. C. Is also had chal-
enge from team In Halifax to play
May 4th.
Seth W. Crabtree, student of the
Commercial Department of the Maine
Central Institute, has secured the position
as junior book-keeper in Dobson & Sons
wooden mill.
w. II. Hurd has moved his laundry to
North Main st.
S. S. Holbrook, who has been visiting
here for a few weeks, has returned to
his home In Alabama.
There was May ball In Union Hall
Tuesday evening, the 30th Of April.
Chas. Haskell is making a number of
improvements on the house that he is to
occupy this summer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
The Forks.

Geo. Adams cut his foot badly last
week, while at work in the woods for
Elijah Hall.
Our schoolhouse is being newly shin
gled and repaired. The school in the
lower district has been keeping one week,
with May Burke of Bingham as teacher
We are glad to say that our sick are
gaining.
We wish to extend our congratulations
to Elijah Hall of Carratunk, formerly of
this place. Mr.. Hall received pension
the other day, which Is said to be three
Thousand dollars.
The mud In this vicinity is drying up
fast and farmers are beginning to get
out their dressing, with a look out for
future crops.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Fitchburg, Mass, April 10. 1889

Fitchburg, Mass, April 10, 1889.
DR.. Conant:
Dear Sir This Is the time | want
to tell you about one of my patients who
had been troubled with Rheumatism for
more than two years and was very lame.
He was treated by one NJ. ID. from May
till November, without help.
Next was examined in Boston by an ex-
pert surgeon who gave him letter of in
PRODUCTION to specialist on Rheumatism
in that city, who treated him several
weeks with no benefit.
After trying Others finally came for
Anidrosis, and to his surprise after taking
two baths, walked down stairs for the
first time In two years.
When he came for his third bath he
called me DR." remarking that he
thought he had right to do so rs had
done him more good in two days, than all
the others in two years.
Truly Yours,
|. w. BRIGGS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-02
Another b0Odlep
Goes AW ay
For ReCrea alton.

An Old and Faithful Ser
want Packs His Grip and
Leaves a Letter of Reason
Behind Him.
CIIEEPVILLE, Me.-Consterna-
ton was depicted on the faces of
the mercantile community when it
was learned this morning that Over
Profit had left for parts unknown
and taken every thing he could lay
hands on in the way of hard cash.
1t has been known quietly that his
income lately had not been sufficient
to carry out his eXtrayagant ideas,
but his absence yesterday from his
office was not the cause of any
alarm, as he has been ailing for
some time and his general appear
ance denoted want of rest.
The last seen of him was at the
depot where he told friend that
his employer had treated him UNI
fairly. a letter was found on his
dressing table which read as fol
lows:-
FRIEND ISAAC:-I have stood
your periodical reductions of my
income long enough. In the mat
ter of the carpets | did not object
so much because you left me t
slight margin, and gave me YOU
promise not 10 cut me again, but
that $3.50 Chilfonier deal and this
free excursion to Gardiner for every
Tom, Dick and Harry that wantet
IA cheap ride was the last straw tina
broke the camePs back. If YOU
feel like giving me fair show II
work for you, if noe good bye
Yours,
o. |. PROFFIT.
Our reporter called on MI. |. G
Atkinson. eyes" said he "Ol,
Man Profit" has skipped; he cam
stay away long, only IA little misun
derstanding, Tor | can't get along
without him and lie knows it, bu
while he's gone it's going to b.
Hurrah Boys | tell you. Why
Carpets are going to be cleaned
out; see the prices: Woods at so
50, GO cents; Unions at 40, 40, 81
cents, Extra Supers; then a lot o
BRUSSELS at 80 cents and Tapsstrie
at AZ ID, 90 and 20; and Bod,
Brussels, the very best at 81, SOM
of it worth Sl.35. Chamber Sets il
solid Ash at SlS; Chamber Sets il
Cherry finish for $50, perfect beau
ties.
See these orders Well anyon,
cutting them out and sending II
can save pile of money.