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The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

Mrs. Emma, wife of Judson Smith, of
this place, died Aug. 30, 1889. Aged "a
year and / months.
Mrs. Smith was the daughter Of Rev.
Joseph French, q Methodist minister of
the East Maine Conference, who lost his
life in the war of the Rebellion. Depriv-
ed of mothers care about the same
time, she lived for some years, as a
daughter, in the family of her Uncle,
Rev. Luther C. French, afterwards in the
family of Moses French, Esq, of Scion.
Since her marriage which occurred in
1880 she has resided in Skowhegan, where
her kindness and amiabiity has won for
herself host of friends. To every re
lation In life, as daughter, sister, wife
and mother she brought the spirit of a
true woman, Every duty was discharg-
ed with faithfulness, every burden borne
with patience. When only IL years of
age she was converted at Methodist
camp meeting, and ever lived a hearty,
earnest, whole-souled Christian life.
Never otherwise in her religion, yet no
one could be long In her presence with
out knowing she was Christian.
The service of God was to her, not so
muCn uuty Ms q plcdSuIC. ilCi
was not q garment worn on occasions
but fountain of purity and peace we'll
Ing up within the heart, over flowing and
the whole life, 1t seems fit
ting that devoted christian life should
have q good ending. Her death was more,
it was triumphant. For months con-
sumption was doing Its rentless work.
She desired for the sake of the family,
TO live and could not give up the idea of
recovery. But as the end drew near, her
faith In God triumphed. She was enabled
to acquiesce In which seemed to be he
Heavenly Fathers will. Giving her fami-
ly into Gods care she rose In exultation
above all fear and pain and enjoyed pre-
vious to her departure something Of the
bliss and ecstacy OF Heaven. Such peace
and Joy, she said, was well worth all she
had endured Of suffering. In the fullest
degree she had the victory Of Glove"
which "lasteth-o fear"
The funeral services which were large
ly attended were held at her late home
on Madison St Sunday afternoon. May
the bereaved husband and motherless
boys have the sympathy and prayers of
all that grace and mercy be given sutil-
cient for the hour.
d. B. II,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

This score took second prize Win
chester rifle. the "Dexters" taking first
with score of l96 points.
The Novelty Match" was next in or
der, the teams, of ten men each were
drawn up in line 200 yds. from 10 inch
bul!s-eye, each man was allowed 10 shots.
The conditions Of this match was such
that it tried the nerves of the most ex-
perlenced rifle men, as every man must
aim and fire in the short space of six sec
onds, the counts uttered in loud tone
close to our elbows, in fact it was moth
Ing more nor less than very difficult
sharp shooting. Thrty-seven hits was
the point of our inexperience, leading all
competitors easily, the much lauded
Dexter Loon-shooters" netting but IA
shots.
The Company Skirmish being next in
order, Company "E's" team Of 80 men
were allotted the first trial. This match
allowed ten shots per man, five of which
were fired advancing and five retreatng
at No. 3 target, the first shots to be fired
from the 200 yd. point.
At the given signal 30 shots were fired
in rapid succession after which the order
was given to advance when a dista nee of
about 20 yds. had been traversed the line
halted and poured in another volley;
and in the same manner with the third,
fourth and fifth volleys; after the fifth
the line came to right about and facing
to the rear continued the march until halt
ed, facing about the sixth discharge was
effected; like wise the remaining discharg
es followed under the supervision of
Col Harrington and scanned by the jeal.
Gus eyes of ten desdshots of the Dexter
delegation. who marched directly in the
rear, confidently expecting to find some
one putting in an occasional extra shot.
The other teams followed in rapid sue
cession with more or less success until at
the close after summing up The result
showed decided victory for Skowhegan
and the "DeXters" much to their disgust
were obliged to take second place at least
and perhaps further down as it is not
known at present, the score of any team.
The prize silk flag, was held BY the
Frontier Guards OF Passport, has not beuu
awarded.
The Regimental Team Match followed
resulting in victory to the LIST Regt.
team who scored 1913 points, the follow
ing is the 2nd Regis score:
Lieut., c l.. Smith Co 49,. Observation-Disclosures
Sergt. L. Johnson Co. C................,.....1S
/. {. Crown Co. C,........................s4
Priv, g. Evans Go, D....
Sergt. {. +. Bcllmore Co as
Is. %. l.. M
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05
FaYm-polIltrv.

On receipt Of 30 cents in stamps, |. S.
Johnson < Co. will send for one year the
Mr.. A. +. llunton, who conducts poul-
try farm near Boston, Mass Address
Farm Poultry, % Custom House Street,
Boston, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

The Worcester Organ has many'im
provements well worth investigation,
Dinsmore and Bickford are agents for
this vicinity and are selling them rapidly
at their lns. 0nice Water st. Skowhegan
Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05
A Card Of Thanks.

Pat McCollor and family wish to thank
those who kindly assisted in purchasing
the crsyon portrait of Lucy McCollor,
deceased, which was presented to them by
her late employers and friends. 1t is a
fine picture, and does the artist, L. II.
Hodges, much credit
GEO. p. MCCoILoR
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05
Lob Printing.

rb, lob Printing Establishment connected with
=. SogrRsnr REPORTER Is prepared to do all class
ss Of work, the richest as well as the most common
Jo,nioyed and large stock Of pape1 Envelopes, and
my ng. wedding and business cards in great
ven Orders of dances, bills of fare. programs,
els, W Commercial printing specially. Orders
MN h,' all will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

DIR. Orrin Fitzgerald. formerly of Dey-
ter, Me- now Chief Examining and con-
suting Physician of the Medical Home
Allston, Mass, will by request, visit
Skowhegan, Wednesday, Sept, 25th, at
Hotel IIeselton, and examine all who may
call on him. free of charge. Don't fail to
see him. He treats all diseases, and will
not say cure unless permanent cure can
be effected. 4w
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

The Company Inspectors Match which
begun the day before was then continued
and finished in short order. The three
highest among the Ii competitors was
quickly decided upon and the beautiful
800 90 Gold emblem of successful scien.
tifc manipulation of a "Springllcld ordi
nary" was gracefully awarded to Chas T.,
Bellmore Company Inspector of Co. aE"
2nd Regt nifty M. V. M. with a record
of IL out of possible 50.
Co. Il. went into camp this year with
more raw recruits than ever before. but
thanks to their steadiness and attention
under the careful supervision of their eff
tlcient officers they were able to maintain
their position, the right of the Regiment
with much credit clearly demonstrating
that practice will effect remarkable chang.
es even in a limited period.
As to Rifle shooting it is needless to
say that no company ever retired from q
muster field in this State with as MANY
prizes as Co. "E.' captured this season
Owing to much Gymnastic exercise incu-
ding the armory drill and careful scoring
upon the range, sometimes at break OF
day, as many can verify, "vctory has
perched upon the banners of the just =
With encouragement this pace can be
continued and perhaps increased.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

A safe investment. Buy the reliable
Carpenter Organs, warranted eight years.
Smiths Music Store, 20 Madison St,
Skowhegan, Me. u 81
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

1t was q pleasant, Summer-like day. full
of brightness and sunshine, when we laid
her to rest. Beautiful were the porfus-
ion Of flowers furnished and arranged by
the loving hands Of those who longed to
do something 70 show their affection. All
At tokens Of the bright and CHEEKY,
sweet, unselfsh life Of our departed sis
ter, in whose dear presence We oil felt
the warm glow Of pure, loving. christ
ian spirit, whose influence was always 30
uplifting and whose memory, like . rich
fragrance, remains, ever inviting ~ on
ward to,ahsss heights, beyond the earth
mists, where, with our blessed Master,
she 10 waiting 70 receive ~.
DsAa Sisrsxi
s'Nons knew thee but to love thee
Nor aaasd dhes but 10 przise.''
ONE or Ta8 MANY WHO LOVED HH8.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

There was big odd Fellows cclebra-
tion In Belfast Tuesday last, with visiting
lodges and cantons from Bangor, Rock
land, Castine and other towns. grand
parade and ball were among the leading
features
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

An oblong opal the full length Of q
knife edged bar, surrounded by dia-
monda, \ . brooch Of . recherche char
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05
Company e at Augusta.

Knowing that some Of the citizens of
this town are somewhat Interested In the
result Of the rifle matches recently shot
OIL at Augusta during muster week aud az
there has been some misunderstanding In
regard 10 the success of the various teams
presented hy Co. n" Of 4his place / sub.
nit the following:
Early Tuesday morning having received
orders, the Company Team was upon the
range and wisely waiting for the fog to
ut and confidently expecting to put MP d
-eere that would be unprecedented IL
ate lines but after waiting more THAI
IA hour, Col. Cram quietly informed US
tnat the lel Rcgt. teams would commenac
instead. The next morning we were like
wise disappointed and not until Thursday
morning were the Skowhegan representa-
i've given chance and then under some.
what dlsadyantageous circumstances.
AaFta ~.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

our fail style Hats are now IA al grades,
kndr, qualities, and prices 10 ceiis bnys a
good one Boys Military CUP. Mothers you
want To see these Jersey Blouscs for boys, the
greatest wearers ever known, just what you
want for fall aud winter good stock now on
hand.
Now Is the time To leave y0Hr orders for h
Custom Suit, fine line of foreign and domcs-
tie Wooens in stock, at
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05

7"V'T - T EAW 1TNTTI.
Distance 4'o yds. on hand, No, Of men No. oi
shots with sighting shots Amunitiln.
any issued by the State
The Somerset reporter., 1889-09-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

<,tiee-F. A. Nolin.
p,per goods.ordway.
s1y76eo w. Hawes.
r. xes-Treas. of Scion,
t,ifion-O. G. Richards.
It"ase- Mary S. Vosmus.
n,.snlption Pollard 4 Parsons.
leighton Center-show and Fair
~ Ia does ii meani-S. II. Hart.
vr,,n1rriul Cure-A. M. Robinson, Jr.
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Sow.

Rev. Watson Weed will preach at Unity
! church Sept. %.
| Mrs. j. s. Stone is much better of her
late severe sickness.
The Stowe cornet band gave prone
made at Dike's hall last Friday night.
Mrs. John Stafford read an excellent
sermon at Unity church. last Sunday.
MIR. Walter Bigelow,} of Salem, Mass,
was in town last week, visiting friends.
The potato crop proves a failure this
year. Rust and rot is doing the evil
work.
The ladies will hold picnic circle on
Mr.. Geo. A. Haines', on Thursday of this
week.
Mr.. Chandler Watts, of the Hollow, is
making extensive repairs to his house,
both inside and out.
Credit should have been gived to J.
Warren Noble for officiating at the funeral
of the late Sanford Warren.
The rink at the lower village will be
opened by the band Saturday evening.
Every one invited to be there
Mrs. Mary E., Purple, of Woodstock.
will give select reading at the town
hall on Wednesday evening of this week Z.
Mr.. 0. F. Gerry smiles over the pres
ence of 10-pOund grandson. Father and
mother Mr.. and Mrs. Nat, Slayton, are
equally well pleased.
Mr.. Bert Chase is in this vicinity, visit
ing old friends and acquaintance. He
has found a pleasant stopping place at
Mr.. Josiah Parcher's.
The mountain travel this season has
| largely exceeded that of many previous
years. Yet the autumn months are often
the best for distant views.
The owner of the set of plates, towels.
ETC., left at Lovejoy's grove on the day of
the picnic there, can have the same by
calling at Miles, Mcmahon & Co.'S.
1t is expected that the coming Spiritual
convention will be largely attended by
leading speakers and Others of the belief.
The occasion will probably be one of in
terest to all who may attend.
Several of our sch 5frfstf1crs are with
out teachers now. Among them are the
North Dist, Gale Dist. and the fractional
district in Sterling. Dist. No. IS, Ill Ne
braska, forgot to hold a schOol-meeting.
Mr.. Arthur Houston, while ascending
hill in Beividere woods, recently, on a
bicycle, was thrown off, to the great dam
ger of losing his life. He hired further
passage homeward for himself and broken
bicycle.
A large number of scholars are out of
town attending school the present fall.
Among them are Fred. Samuel, and Ella
Thomas, Edward and Annie Bigelow, and
Carroll Scribner and Howard Sergeant
are attending the Morrisville Academy :;
Misses Emma Slayton and Elvira Smith.
at the G.. NJ. S.; w. B. Macutcheon at
the Montpelier Seminary
A meeting for the benefit of school teachers
in the town of Stowe will be held at the vii
lage school building Saturday next. Super
visor Redmond will be present.
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GAM RRIuCE

Hon. Elisha Bently is on the sick list.
| c. E. Sinclair of st. Adams was in town
J Sunday.
Rodney Roby of Burlington was in tow
Monday.
! One hundred and two tickets were sold
| from this station to Burlington during the
fair last week
Willis Stafford of st. Paul, Mimi, is at home
on a short visit. 1t is rumored that he will
not return alone
Prof. Geo D. Sherman of Burlington gave
the Boro band a lesson Monday eve. The
band now numbers 81 pieces.
Mrs G. W Brush has sold her stock of mil
linery goods to Miss May Cady of johnson,
who takes immediate possession.
Geo w Burnham of the firm of HuIburd
& Burnham, started for Boston Monday eve.
ming to purchase goods for his firm.
A large number of the friends and relatives
of Mr. and Mrs. E. |. Scott from Underhill
and Jericho were present at the funeral Mon
day.
Luther Putnam received first premium on
his exhibition of vegetables at the State fair,
and j. NJ. Stafford End premium on maple
sugar.
Between thirty and forty couples attended
the honey supper at Homer Curtis last Wed.
nesday eve. Fifteen dollars were cleared for
the NJ. E. Society.
Frank Morgan and Miss Aura Buker were
married Tuesday morning at the residence OF
Rev. Z. Wheeock. They started Immediately
for the West on their wedding tour They
are followed by the best wishes of their many
friends.
There were two deaths in this village Satur
day morning, Mrs. Jaynes of consumption
and little daughter of E. l. Scott, of dysen
terry. The funeral of the former was held
Sunday afternoon at No. Cambridge That OF
Mr. Scott's child took place from his residence
Monday afternoon, Rev. E. Wheelock officiat-
ing in both cases.
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HARDWiCN.

Geo. Kent was in town over Sunday.
Rowland Lewis is at home on his vaca-
ton.
The rain of last Saturday laid the dust
finely.
Mrs. Lewis has moved into rooms over
Mr.. Huntley's store. "a
The yane for the church steeple was
placed in position Monday.
Charley Hoyt and wife returned to
Springfield, Mass, Monday.
Ira V. Edwards and wife arrived from
Chicago on Monday via. Boston.
Wheeler & Thomas are to erect black
smith shop opposite o. B. Hull's.
G. A. Badger is laying over the Jude
vine wall on the bank of the river.
A larger amount of coal is being laid in
for winter use here than ever before.
a. M. Kibbee has moved into the tene-
ment over p. St. Johns. harness shop.
Adolphus Holton is at home on vaca.
ton. He is located at Norwood, Mass.
There was an increase of scholars at
the Academy, Monday, and more coming,
The engines arrived Monday night to
survey the branch or spur track out to
the Buffalo road.
Il. S. brush will not build on the lot
recently purchased of the Judevine estate
until nest season.
Harry Way has returned from Burling-
ton and VIII attend s"hCQI h""", aud vii
stop with Shattuck.
Anthony Dofman, of Craftsbury, and
Fred Leckner, of Woloott, are at work on
d. Bridgman's house.
Henry Bridgman and wife and Lieut.
Victor Bridgman, wife and child. are at
the Centennial House.
Mrs. II. II. Ward and Mrs NJ. Levi:
are on their way back from Eden to their
home in Wilmington, Del.
Everybody will want to see the base
bali game Saturday between the Bunglers
and Cabot mines, The Bunglers are to
play ball,
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ELMORE.

Charlie Fem is home from Canada.
L. L. Camp is building cellar wall
under the house at the parsonage.
Willie Gabaree and his mother have
moved into the hodse below the store.
Charlie Fem was called to Montpelier
last week as witness III divorce case.
Mrs. Sydney Lamphier. of Chicago, is
visiting friends here and in Morristown.
Prof. Redmond, supervisor of schools,
was here last week, inspecting our
schools,
Charlie Tiff, with his family, has
moved into the house on the corner
owned by Norman Camp.
Only few being present last Saturday
evening. the league meeting was all
journed uutil Saturday, September IA.
Mrs. Fuller. sister of Mrs. A. G. Mer-
Ram, is i'll at Mr.. Merriam's, and is visit
ed frequently by DR.. Woodward. She is
said to be no better.
Cards have been received announcing
the marriage of Matt Parker, youngest
son of Hon. @. S. Parker, to Miss Clara
Martin, of Montgomery, where Matt il
clerking for his brother, Carl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin A. Farr, of Chi.
cago, were here last week on short visit
to l.. l.. Camp and Dea. Abel Camp, Mrs
Farr's uncle and grandfather. Mrs. Far
is daughter of j. Newton Camp, o
Chicago.
Ernest Hill and family, of Barre, ar
visiting in town. They leave Barre t.
escape the epidemic prevailing there
having occupied rooms In the same hous
as cara GriswOld2s family, from whic
one son was taken and a son and daugf
ter dangerously i'll,
Our young townsman, B. G. Merriam
who was town superintendent eff edaef
ton under the old school law, and is no
member of the board of education fC
this town, has been engaged to teach tt
higher department of the Stowe Hig
School, and commenced his labors c
Monday, Sept. 2. We Congratulate Be
upon his good fortune.
Rev. Robert j. Christie. better know
as Robbie" of Sheffield, with b
r mother, was in town last week visitr
friends. His father, who died last sprin
was formerly pastor here for three year
- Robbie succeeds his father as past
at Sheffield and Wheelock, preachir
: twice each Sabbath. most wortf
/ young man is " Robbie" and our be
= wishes follow him.
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BELVGD

Edgar Potter has his house plastered and
nearly ready for Il tenant.
Nellie Holbrook is teaching in Dist. No. 3,
and a Miss Atwood in No. 2.
r. D. Whittemore has improved the ap
pearance of his residence with a coat of paint
Wetherby & Page are putting in a stock Of
goods at the Center. F. w Davis agent fol
same.
Committee man Chappell reports himself as
una bic to procure a teacher for a fall term Of
school.
Jas. Earle has moved into the Basin. His
wife and little child are quite sick with the
measles.
Pearl Hodgkins goes to Johnson to school,
Matte Davis to Enosburg Falls, and Rolla
Davis to Berkshire.
George Hodgkins who lost a forefinger and
a thumb at the first joint, a few days ago is
getting along nicely.
The concert on Friday evening by the Eden
COrnet Band was a success musically if not
financially. The rain and an oyster supper
and dance somewhat interfered with the con-
cert.
Chas. Wallace OF Pleasant Valley is doing a
rushing business in the organ line. He has
recently placed one at E. L. Browns, John
Princes and Clarence Horner's and a piano
at Mrs. F. Davis.
There will be a meeting of the Selectmen
and Listers on Saturday at one O'Clock p. m,
to act upon several cases of unpaid taxes.
Those who are interested are invited to at
tend. We should be glad to have them give
their attention to this notice.
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WOLCOTT.

L. H. Strong is shingling his house.
W. NJ. Parker takes the post-office Oct. l.
The R. r. bridge is being whitewashed out
side and in.
Mrs S. H. Peck is building new shed, and
Wolcott is booming.
G. E. Haskell and Jennie Quinby were mar
ried on Saturday last.
W. M. Parker and wife and S. D. Luce and
wife go on the merchants excursion to Wash
ingtOn next week.
The new post-office boxes have arrived, be
ing of the latest style; high toned, just like
the Hyde Park Office.
A. W. Guyer has returned 10 his brothers,
A. 6. Guyer, Hyannis, Mass, to attend school.
Mrs Ira Darling aged IS years, has gone
to visit her daughter, Mrs. U. A Woodbury.
of Burlington.
The Seectmen have repaired the covered
bridge on the Eagle Ledge road, also the
bridge near W. W. SpaUlding's. They in
tend to commence work ON the river bridge
near c, NJ Guyer's, this week. Well kept
bridges are appreciated by the travelling pub.
lio and speak well for the Seiectmen. 1t ap,
pears that they attending we'll to their
duties. This should be praetieed by all off
GERS that are elected or appointed, if accepted
Balloon express trains, bottled cleo
tricity, Photographs in daily use, mar
velously developed telephones, and
authoritiYe mind-readers figure in
'FThe Pendragon Trial. a story of the
goth century, by Lynde Palmer, which
is to be published in Harpers Magazine
for September.
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LEEEERSQkNIILE.

Mrs. A. a. Hawley is visiting in High
gate.
Willie Powell is attending school at
Essex.
Kate Fletcher began herschool at Shell
don on Monday.
Fred Chayer is spending his vacation
with his parents.
Smith Ballard and family are stopping
at ID. G.. GriswOld's.
Mrs. Ii. w. Varnum and son are spend
ing a few days at Danville.
Work has been commenced on the new
steam mill near Mr.. Esley's.
Mr.. Carpenter and family are spending
few days at Joseph Chayer's.
The village school opened on MOnda!
with Laura Richardson as teacher.
Mr.. Russell has rented the Mack
place, and Mr.. Holleubeck one of j. W
Pages tenements.
Carroll Stygles has opened a meat mal
ket at Roscoe Fullcr's, and supplies th
people of the village with nice meat o
Tuesday aud Friday.
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LOCAL NEWS.
M CRRISVILLE.

Bert Grout is IN town from Worces-
ter, Mass.
An overcoat has been lost. See
business notices.
Mrs. III. J. Sturges, of ST. Adams,
was in town last week visiting friends.
To save the discount the village
school tax should be paid this week.
Frank Doying has moved to FL
more, where he is at work for George
Hart.
Carroll Stowe, of Las Vegas, New
Mexico, arrived here Friday last en- 6
visit to his grandmother, Mrs. N. 6
Stowe.
Messrs. Wilson & Powers are tC
occupy the old post-ofiice as a Law
office. 1t will be fitted up in gooC
style by them.
Miss Tenney and Miss Holbrool
left on Thursday for Granville, N. Y.
where they have positions in thu
Grammar school.
A number from here went to Bur
lington 10 the State fair; others al
intending to take in the CaledoEii
county fair this week.
Col. Stafford has returned from Mil
waukee. He reports a pleasant trll
and a grand time. We hope soon t
publish some notes OF 1t,