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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
GEN ERAL NEWS

The famous Johns Hopkins University
is In terrible financial straits. 1t was en-
dOwed with Baltimore and Ohio railroad
stock.
A fire broke out on the upper floor Of
McArdles four story rag and junk ware
house at Albany. N. Y. Monday. Thirty
or forty women and girls were there en-
ployed. The loss reaches 100000. Two
girls employed 10 the building were fat
ally injured by jumping from a third
story window, and another fatally burn
ed.
From present indications every one of
the Is stations entered In the Balch ma
tional stallion stake for elO, 900 will start
In that contest on the afternoon of Wed
nesday, Sept. IS; SO says Mr.. Balch. the
promoted of the big stake. or the stall
lions Mt. Morris. entered by Colonel Rus
sell, Pilot Knox, Gold Ring, Rajah, Bay
one Prince, Brown and Mulstto, many
good things are said. Mr.. Nelson, the
owner of the great Maine stallion Nelson,
and Frank Noble who has entered Alcryon
feel reasonably sure OF winning almost
without struggle.
The Chicago Inter- Ocean sees danger
ahead In the Southern situation. 1t as
serts that 1.-THE will Of . majority of the
people Of the nation perpetually is multi
fed by bands of lawless Democrats In
certain States 10 the Southern tier. 1t Is
condition which should be brought to
an end"
Monday afternoon "a old abandoned
mine which runs along side of the White
Ash mine In Golden Colorado, and which
for months has been full Of water, broke
through into the White Ash mine, filing
1t full Of mud and water. Ten miners
were known to have been at work In the
White Ash mine at the time Of the acct
dent and not one of them could have
lived Ave minutes after the surginx mass
broke 10 upon them. 1t will take between
two and three weeks before their bodies
can be reached.
C. H. Nelson's mare Aubine won the
race and ..e6, 900 stake At Springfield In
three straight hests, best time sic IL.
Eben Dole. Boston manufacturer aged
IS, who has been . summer resident o.
Fresh Water cove for number OF years.
shot himself through the head Monday
morning. Some years ago he had the Ro-
man fever, and the lingering e6scts there
Of caused him conslderable suffering In
hot weather. II 10 supposed that this led
TO bis suicide. Mr.. Dole was treasurer
Of the Dexter wooden mills and wa one
Of the best known and most popular men
in Boston. In edition 70 his other bust.
meas interests be wav ceiling asent for
william Trumbull : tCo. Tia directors
Of the Dextsr mills who have beea In sss-
slon state that the business is,prosperipg !;
that thsre aEe no complicat1oos; that
svssything b strsight end thaS thar b no
reason for Mr.. DoIs's rasA act tAas NY
know Of.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
So korrldeewock,

Postmaster II. II. Crosby has purchased
lot on Wade st. lie intends to have
the house ready for occupancy In couple
OF months. Work is already commenced
on the cellar.
Mrs. VIM. Sswtelle and daughter re-
turned TO Worcester on Tuesday.
Rev. Mr.. Jones and f. A. Spaulding
will be delegates to the State Convention
of the T. z. c. f. at Bath.
Cuttings are coming thick and fast.
one at Mr.. Stephen Holways the 18th
inst, another at Mr. Qolby's Sth of next
month.
The directors of the Toll Bridge are
preparing for extensive repairs on their
property. 1t is rumored that an ASSESS
ment will have to be made on the stock
holders OF about ten dollars per share
Mr. Brown. the singing master. who
held a class here last year, will soon re-
open his school. Much success to him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

George Taylor has SO far recovered ms to
be about his usual work.
Milo Hayden who has been at work at
Scion, is ON n visit to his Sister. Mrs G.. f.
Stevens.
School on Ward Hill commenced Sept.
I'd, with Miss Viola Piper of Starks as
teacher.
Mrs. ID. F. Wescott aud her mother, Mrs.
ID. IL. Dickinson have been to Pittsfield on
visit.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
Bond Purchases

Since July lst Secretary Window has
paid out about 1872 5000 for bonds pur-
chased, and is continuing his purchases
daily. In the last two years 80 millions
Of per cent and llS IL millions of 4 l.2
per cent bonds have been purchased and
cancelled. The saving on interest to the
government by these purchases has been
"A millions. That is, Notwithstanding
the government has paid premium on
the bonds, yet the purchases have saved
the government this amount In interest
which would have been paid.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
Deafness Can be Cured

by local application, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There il
only one way to cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by an inilamed condition of the mu-
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infiamed you have a rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it 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 is nothing but an infamed
condition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any ease of Deafness Caused by Catarrh)
that we can not cure by taking Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
f. J. CHENEY Il CO., Toledo, o.
1-Sold by Druggists. 75c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

The schools In districts No. and 2,
commenced this week. Annie Clark
teaches 10 district No. |, and Charles
Clark teaches in district No. 2, both
teachers are from Georgetown.
Burrill & Clark started one crew last
week, and are going to start two crews
this week, and one next week to cut pulp.
1t will be long winter for the men.
c. f. Webster Of Almond, Wis, is
spending few days here with relatives,
this being his native place. His father
moved west when he was a small boy,
forty-fve years ago.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
The Woman's Relief corps

The annual convention Of the Woman's
Relief Corps Auxiliary to the G. A. Il. at
Milwaukee, was successful and satisf act
DRY as the National Encampment of the
G. A. r. All the departments have
grown, both numerically and financially.
1t numbers 73,O25 members In good stand
ing, and all are working Loyalty together
and in harmony with the Grand Army.
Since the rest, convention SS4, 27l 60
have been expended in relief and turned
over to the Posts In the entire organiza-
ton. The following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
President. Annie Wttenmyer Of Penn.
sylvanla; s. V. p, Emma Manchester OF
Nebraska; treasurer, Armilla A. Cheney
of Michigan chaplain, Nettie Norton Of
Minnesota
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
Browns cornar Canaan.

Mrs: o. A. Moody and daughter of Corn.
vile Mrs. M. j. Crommett, Mrs. Addie
Goodwin and Mrs. Jane Chase are attend.
ing Camp meeting Mt Carmel this week,
Wednesday and Thursday OF last week
Mrs. Marilla Harmon and Lucie Crowell
attended the Methodist Camp meeting Il,
North Anson
Mr. Chas Taylor of Lowell Mass. las
come to spend few weeks vacation with
his wife at her old home
Mr.. Fred Bean and family who have
been visiting Mt Mr.. Chas. Beams returned
to their home Friday last.
MIR. Henry Kicker and wife of Boston
are visiting his mother and sons.
Saturday freeman Neyana was taken sud
denly ill after eating his dinner, the ply
stefan was called who soon relieved him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

A man was struck by the 30 P. NJ.
rain over the Boston and Maine Railroad
Saturday night near East Somerville sta
ton. Both legs were cut off and he was
badly injured about the head and body.
He was taken to the Massachusetts, Gener-
at Hospital where he died. The body is
identified a. that of Frank Park. a sales
man for Powers. Melvin and Company
grain dealers at East Somerville. Park
is a native of Pittstield, Maine. and is one
IF the firm of Park Brothers, who form
erly did business in Pittsfleld and Bangor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
No. New Portland

The fall schools in this place commend
ed Sept. 9th the High School under the in
struction of F. J. G, Little graduate Of
Bowdoin, Glass Of 50. The primary under
the instruction of Miss Elgiva b. Luce of
New Portland a graduate of Farmingt ton
Normal School Glass of 80.
J. g. Viles has gone into the woods with
his teams to commence operation in the
logging swamp for the coming winter he
has six horses and about Is men he oper-
ates Black Brook Township. Others are
thinking of starting into the woods in a
short time, quite number of the citizens
of this place will attend the State Fair this
week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

The next thing in order will be to at
tend the State Fair at Lewiston, the pre-.
sent week. But few will 60 from this
place, but Canaan will be well represent
I'd. Among the horse men are ]. Fur
mold who will take colt, Geo. Foster
who won the race at Bangor, with his
year old Keystone In l3l "a; l 81 l-2
weighs $50 lbs. and stands 10 hands s
inches. He was sired by Dick Light
heart, he by DR.. Franklin.
The lecture by Mr.. L. L. Sanford at
this place on Electricity and It's benefits
was very Interesting indeed. Mr., San
ford went from this place ten years ago
at the age Of twenty, and Is now one Of
the firm Of Minneapolis Electric Con-
struction Co.
c. c. Richardson A. N. commences his
third term ct 4. Corinth Academy, ON the
10th inst.
Quite . number attended the Eastern
Fair last week from this place and report
. good time and good show.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
SmlthNold

Mr.. Moses Dinsmore and wife lately "a.
turned home from the West where thew
have been visiting friends. They visited
Minnesota and Kansas.
Mr.. Sylvester Higgins while stopping
70 water bis horse, when he stepped up
to alight the horse started throwing him
head.
Mr.. George Stevens had nine sheep
Killed and mansled in fearful manner,
probably the work Of dogs or some wild
animal. recently.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

There Is something funny about the
free-trade papers. The same papers
which have been preaching that the fall
ure of recent wooden mills was due to the
tariff, are the very papers which, year
ago, were showing how these wooden
mills were growing rich and were extort-
ing mint of money out of the peoples
pockets through the sefsame tariff.
There seems to be an inconsistency some
where -Eennebec journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
A Desperate Tramp.

Sunday morning at an early hour the
family Of II. C. Burleigh In Vassalboro
was aroused by pistol shot followed by
the piteous cries Of the family dog Mr..
Burleigh rushed into the yard and discov-
cred that a hard looking tramp had shot
the dog In the side of the head and on re
monstrating with the straggler he drew
the pistol on Mr. Burleigh and threaten
ed him. He skulked off and was soon
lost In the woods back of the house. He
was followed but succeeded In eluding
his pursuers and escaped. A hard look
ing chap who was doubtless the same
man passed through Benton Sunday
afternoon,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

The reputation of Skowhegan as a
place for veteran reunions is A |. At the
meeting Of the Eleventh Maine Veteran
Association last week, cordial invita-
tion was extended to meet at Camp Ben
son, Newport next year, and members re-
siding in Boston and vicinity urged that
the reunion be held in that city at the
time of the National Encampment of the
g. A. r., but, with no special advocacy,
Skowhegan was designated "by large
majority" Citizens of Skowhegan have
warm side for Veterans of the late war
and are not afraid to let it be known.
Asst. Surgeon Royal came from the
Pacific Coast and Lieut.. l.. W. Campbell
from Minneapolis, MINI. to attend this
meeting. The reunion WAS d success in
every particular and thoroughly enjoyed
by all.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
20. Madleon.

John Walton and wife Of Mercer, spent
the past week In town ON visit to relatives
FNnd friends.
M. II. r. Gilman il building an adj
ton to his house 70 II will b. convenient
for two fAmaliss.
We ars Glad 70 learn Mn. Ezra Dins-
moro b gaining. Mr.. Dinnnors who hes
bsso aek for nearly year romans about
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
st ALBANIA.

G. W. Winning of Seattle, w. T., is visit
ing in st. Abans and wishing to take IN
the Bangor Eastern State Fair on Thurs
day last started on foot at 3 A. M, for the
village to go with others. The distance is
bout three miles, through a piece of
woods and bushes along the road All at
once he, by the noise, thought he had run
into lot of pigs. 1t WAS foggy and dark
and the trouble seemed to increase, judg-
ing by the cracking Of sticks and brush
aud an old she bear put in an appearance
to protect her cubs that were in the road.
Winning turned taking his coat tails IN
hand ran back about forty rods. For the
first time in his life he WAS thoroughly
scared. Next day party followed the
tracks, but bruin had effectually secreted
herself and cubs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

Alden Denton met with 4 painful ac-
cident Friday, while pairing II horses hoof
the knife slipped cutting his hand sew
erely.
Mrs. Policy pressey, an old resident,
died very suddenly last Friday, at the
age of "a
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

severe storm prevailed on the coast
Of the Middle States Monday and Tues
day, doing considerable damage to ship
ping and other property. Fortunately
for the State Fair it spent its force and
moisture before it reached Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

Governor Burleigh and party will make
the Gettysburg trip with the FIRST, Tenth,
and Twenty-ninth reglmental Association
leaving Portland Oct. LIST arriving at
Gettysburg the 2nd. The party will
leave for trip to Antiatam, Harper's
Ferry and other places in Virginia re-
turning via, Washington.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
The formulation Of .ekowhe1nn.

The Reputation Of SkOWAegan.
Is about $500, and we would say at least one
half are troubled with some affection on the
Throat and Lungs, as those complaints are, ac-
cording to statistics, more numerous than 9TH
ers. We would advise all our readers not to
neglect the opportunity to call on their drug.
gist and get bottle OF Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs. Trial size free. Large Bot
tie 0Oc and 81. Sold by all druggists.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

NJ p, Pendleton, Esq. editor of the
Progressive Age, Belfast, and member OF
the legislature from Islesboro, made the
REPORTER call this morning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Pendleton are doing Maine In their
carriage. A pleasant and popular way OF
getting over the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

Mr.. smith, editor of the Lynn Bee
and family are visiting Charles welts.
Miss Cora Wood 10 home from Boston
for few days vacation.
Miss Nellie Gresnleaf began Monday
teaching school q Norlidgewock.
Miss Louisa Wood has returned from
weeks visit 70 Madison.
Miss Sophia Holmes returned this
week 10 Atlantic City, y. J. 70 resume
teaching.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
Road Notice,

To the Honorable Commissioners Of the Couu
ties Of PsnObsc0t and Somerset:
We, the understgnad. Inhabitants Of the
Counties VI PenObscOt and Somerset. respect
fully represent that common cen v.nisuce AND
necessity require the location Of q County
road beginning on the highway leading from
Dexter Village In PenObscOt County 70 Cam
bridge Village ~ somersst County. az its
Junction with the town way commonly called
Ing the said Eaton road 70 some point a. nes,
% practical and convenient to the resideoce
OF John Hamilton IN said Dexter, aud thencs
by the most feasible route 70 the aforesaid
road leading from Dexter to Cambridge. Al III
near the foot Of the P. ttengi1 Hill, 20 called. In
Ripley 10 Somerset COunty. We therefore
pray your HOnora tn locate said road or such
psrt thereof ~ In your judgment common con-
venisnce and public necessity require
ISAAC KITTREDGE.
Dexter, Sept. and. 1880.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

Corporal Tanners resignation As Com
missioner Of Pensions is said to be in the
hands of the President and that he will
accept it,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

The Eastern State Fair was success
financially as well as in size and variety.
A full week of the best of weather was a
very fortunate circumstance. The man
aaement are to be congratulated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

Ex. Senator Riddleberger of Virginia
has declared for and taken the stump for
the Democratic candidate. There Is
where he belongs.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
Reports Of Government Chemist.

Keports Of Government ChemistA
The Royal Baking Powder Is composed of
pure and wholesome ingredients. 1t does not
contain either alum or phosphates. or other in
furious substsnces.-EDwARD G. LOVE-, Phi D. :"
The Royal Baking Powder is undoubtedly
the purest and most reliable baking powder
offered to the public.
HENRY A. MoTT. NJ. D.. Phi. D."
1.-THE Royal Baking Powder is purest in quail
ity and highest in strength Of any baking pow
der Of which have knowledge.
"WM. McMuRrRIE. Phi. D."
All Alum baking powders. no matter how
high their strength. are to be avoided as dan.
gerous. Phosphate powders liberate their gas
too freely. or under climatic changes suffer de-
terioration.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

At hearing Tuesday before Gov. Bur-
Leigh upon charges preferred against
County Attorney Sweetzer Of Waldo
County, State Constable Partridge Of
bwanvtlle appeared for the complainants.
After foil hearing Mr.. Partridge admit
Ted that Mr.. 6weetzer had used reason
able diligence In the prosecution of the
several suits, and the case was dismissed
BY the Governor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

The parade arranged In honor of Presi-
dent Harrison, at Baltimore, consisted of
1000 floats and altogether 1900 men,
WAS four hours In passing the stand
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
The State Fair.

The State Fair started in in good style
Tuesday, with splendid exhibition in
every department, and the largest attend
ance ever known on the opening day.
The receipts amounted to $3.50, S7I4
more than the first day of last year. The
weather was superb and the managers
happy.
Tuesday afternoon the races were three
year old colt, PAGERS, ladies' riding and q
foot race. Il. II. Phairs Guenne won the
first, with jeff Bradbury's Nokomis sec.
ond.
The PAGERS race was won by II. d.
Simpsons W. Z. Colonel, A. G. Taylor's
b. K. L. II. r., second, Brown Street. Sd.
There were three entries for the ladies'
riding race, and the awards were Miss
Maud Webb, LIST; Miss Susie Trask, End ;
Miss Ruth Mcintosh, Sd.
There were but two horses that ap-
peared for the stallion race Tuesday.
Glenarm and Lawrence, and it was de-
clared OF for the day. Ii. NJ. Bran's b. U.
Romulous won first money in the race
for green horses, Hebron End, Almont
Patchen 3D.
The 2.37 race was won by Chas. X.
Wescott's Fannie w.; Chas. Milliken's
Dudley Buck, End, and DR.. Tash's Van
belmont, 3D.. Quickest time 2.3O3.4.
The year old race was won by A. M.
Gafcelon's 8, The Seer, Barrett Bros bro
s., Westland, End, and Appleton Webb's
70. s. Resolute, Sd.
wednesday, another fine day brought
an immense crowd to the grounds. The
forenoon was devoted largely to examlna
ton OF horses and colts. Ex-Governor
Robe and Gen. Brigham, Master of the
National Grange addressed large audi
ence at the grand stand.
Thursday opened bright, assuring the
success of the fair. Governor Burleigh
is in attendance, and very large attend
ance of people from all parts of the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12
STATE or NAME.
PENoBsco1r. ss:-Ceurt Of County Commission.
era. July Term. A. d. laa0

e~ODsSO.E es.-SVurI VI C0onky COmmissiOn.
ers, July Term, A. d. 1o9D.
Upon The foregoing Petition. 1t is considered
rsspensible, aud that they ought Il, be hard
touching the matter vt forth in their Psti.
tious and therefore erder. that the COUNTY
Conm1esi0nerS meet At houoe Of John XII
tiidGe In Dsxter. In Penobsc0t County. On
tuesday, the and day Of OetOhsr. 4. D. 1859. a.
e.Giook 10 the afternoon, aud thence proceed
immediately aftsr which view. s heerinS az
parties AUD witnesses VII! b had st some oos.
venient place 10 the Vicinity, aud suoh further
0caeurs1 taken IN the promises - The Com
c,iaaao1ese shall 3udao proper. And IL 10 iuP.
snos ordered. that not10e o. tbs time, place M
p1Ipoee y I've CoMmiseioners' meeting Nor.
;r, ,c: "a Gssa = sm pcrsons and corporations
petloon nd this order thereon. upoa the Clsrk
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

The decision of President Harrison and
his cabinet against calling an extra SEES
sion of Congress is generally approved by
the leading papers of the country. The
Of excessive taxation, has been complete
ly dispelled. IL the Treasury can pur-
chase $50, 100000 worth of bonds in a
single week. there need be little fear of
monetary stringency, and the addition of
more than sl0,0O0.O0O to the circulation
in August, with further additions in Sep
TENDER assured, removes all cause Of ap
prehenslon on that score.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-09-12

Another idiot went over Niagara Falls
Saturday last. His name is Steven Bro
die. This one enclosed himself In a rub
Der suit prepared for the occasion, had it
inflated and jumped in. He was serious
ly bruised and was insensible for twenty
minutes but at last revived. The Ontario
police arrested him upon charge of at
tempting to commit suicide.