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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-06-27
Browns Corner, Canaan.

Ripe rasrbcrrirs We're picked in this
vicinity June %.
One day last week deer was seen in
the field near w. X. Bailey's house, by to
ladies' who were out berrying, it did not
appear at all frightened, but gazed around
a while and then gracefully bounded
away.
learn that one of our most successful
school teachers Miss Olive M. Frost has
been obliged to leave her school at Moor
es Mill, on account of Il serious throat
trouble.
Mrs. w. o. Barnes and daughter have
returned home from their visit to Brad
ford Me.
Samuel Mitchell is laid by with bad
leg, which he had crushed between two
logs year and a half ago.
A. F. Trenholm has returned to town
again.
June % James Harmon selected few
stalks of barley from piece of grain
soon in Apr. The tallest of which meas
ured i3 in. and was perfectly headed out,
Dwight Crommett who was quite sick
on Saturday, was carried home to Show
hogan by his father on Sunday.
| was glad to be one of the number
who met at Camp Benson the 23d inst,
although the weather was unfavorable
yet those who ventured, think felt re
paid.
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REPRIGERATORS
-and-
Ice Chests.

From the Baldwin Mig. Co.. who
Wis awarded the gold medal at
New Orleans.
Dry air Refrigerators at about
cost Send Tor cuts.
Baby carriages Will be closed out.
\ few lines of Fine Union Car
pets. extra goods at 10.
Everything you need for a house
you can get at low prices and easy
terms al the Peoples Store.
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To SherIff's of Counties.

Tuesday last Governor Burlegh issued tn,
following communication to sheritis and Count,
Attorneys OF the several counties
STATE OF MAINE, Executive DErr..
AUGUSTA, MR., June 18th, 1889
Sir My attention has been called by rcspun.
sible parties to the necessity Of a more vigorou.
enforcement OF the law which prohibits the man
ufacture and sale of intoxicating liquors, except
for medical and mechanical purposes,
Both by constitutional provision and legisla-
tive enactment the policy Of the State as to pro.
hibition has been firmly established. II, there.
fore, becomes my duty the Chief Executive
to see that the laws be faithfully executed |
have no disposition to shrink from my sworn
obligation in this regard. With confidence as
sumo that you entirely agree with meeas To the
binding force Of the law and To what is i'm
peratively demanded OF those who have be N
chosen to execute it in its spirit and according
to its intent and that its enforcement against the
liquor traffic is as imperative against other
criminal transactions. l call your special attcn-
ton to what the public has the RICH, to expect OF
all executive officers Of the State, OF the coun-
ties and OF the municipalities, aud ask your CO.
operation in maintaining the authority OF the
law by vigorous and persistent prosecution OF
its violators, trusting in so doing to receive the
approval Of all law abiding citizens.
Very Respectfully,
EDWIN c. Burleigh, Governor.
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An old farmer says that in ls33 he had
an ordinary springs work done in May
and tina. apple trees were just in the
blow the Sth OF June. This year apple
trees were full in the blow May 22nd yet
on account OF the extreme wet weather
Of three or four past weeks, springs
work of about the same amount could
not be finished until June end ON some
farms.
Jas. Palmer of Cornville celebrated his
ninety first birth day June 18th by riding
some two miles from his present home to
.he neighborhood of HIS former residence
calling on some of his old neighbors by
walking erect and with Ease from place
to place
The 10Th some farmers were very busy
planting and sowing ground they desired
to cultivate but could not ON account OF
the frequent rain storms and showers
that followed each other for some three
weeks previous.
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A Good Appointment.

Hon. John l.. Stevens of Augusta has
benn appointed minister resident of the
Hawaiian Islands, position for which
he is remarkably well qualified by wide
knowledge of public affairs and experience
in diplomatic service.
Mr.. Stevens was formerly minister to
Paraguay and Urugua under the admin.
istration of President Grant and under
the Hayes administration he held the post
of minister to Sweden and Norway. lie
has been member of both branches
of the Maine legislature.
Under Luther Severance the Kennebec
Journal had become the leading Wing
newspaper of the State. When Mr.
Severance retired in 1850, he was succ-
eeded by Mr. Stevens, who until 1887
was associated with Mr.. Blaine In the
management of the journal twenty year
of newspaper work, Mr., Stevens aban-
doned 1t and entered the diplomatic ser
vice of the United States lie held the
Paraguayan and Swedish missions succ-
essively, as before stated, and few
years ago returned to private life at Au-
gusta,
In the fall of 1887, over twenty years
after he had left the journal, he was in
duced to return to its service as political
editor, and holds that place at the pres
cnt time.
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r aIrneld

The niyer-aiSt society have been
most fortunate in the selection of a pas
tor, The Rev. Mr.. Davis Is preaching
some very line sermons, and not only
TINS, hut he Is very social among the cti-
fens. just the man To build up the so
ciety. Work on the church Is to be be-
gun at once,
Miss Nell Duren returned from West
brook on Saturday, accompanied by Mr.
A. q. PettengllI, Tufts College 81.
Miss Mae Nye is attending the BowJoln
commencement this week.
The Fairfield Ladies' Quartette are to
furnish music for the Oakland High
School graduation.
The graduation exercises OF the class
Of 50, Fairfield High School, take iplace
next Monday night in the Opera House
The Fairfield Ladies' Quartette will fur
nish music. The school under the man
asement of Prof. Tllton, is in very
prosperous condition. Prof. Tlton j.
without doubt at the head of the corps Of
high school teachers in this State, and
not only the higl school, but all the
schools in the village feel his influence.
Village schools close this week.
The kennebec Framing Co. have a
81 900 contract To furnish doors, win
dows etc for the addition to the Insane
Hospital.
good number from here will attend
the commencement at e. c. |. at Water
Vile this week.
Miss Alice lockwood is on visit to
Boston. MIR, McCurdy of Burnham OIL
ciates at the telegraph Office in her
absence.
Last Thursday evening Mr.. N. W Brai-
nerd, one of the members of the school
committee, and Miss Wcthrell. one Of
the teachers, gave q reception to the
teachers of this village.
Childrens Sunday, was observed at the
Baptist church last Sunday and will be 1T
the Cniversalist next Sunday.
Newell HoXie of Fairfield Center died
June 2l, aged 40 years. At the time Of
his death and for some years previous
thereto Mr.. lIoXie was and had been one
OF the selectmcn of the town,and very
efficient officer. He was man Of excrn-
plary character and habits, a kind hus-
band and father, a good neighbor and
friend. His feeling for the poor and
needy caused him to distribute literally
from his own earnings aud make the
hearts of the sufferers glad. He leaves a
wife and three daughters-the oldest
daughter is married and the youngest is
fifteen years of age. Mr.. Hoxie was
norm in Fairfield, the son of Arnold
lioxie, who was among the first settlers
OF the town, Newell always lived in Fair
field except seven years in Cornvlle,
where he married.
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MI s lavina Paine

Died in Skowhegan June 10th 1889
Mrs. Lavina Paine. She was born in
New Vineyard July 7, 1918. Her maiden
name was Bryant, she was married to
Josiah Paine of Anson, Mar. &. 1888.
She was kind, faithful wife, an earnest
loving mother and grandmother, sin
ccre Christian from her youthful years,
and beloved by many relations and
friends. For number of years of the
last of her life, her mind and reason
seemed to fail but she loved to read her
Bible and read it until within two days of
her death. She suffered much from sick.
ness for many years but when she had
her reason was patient, trusting in heI
Savior. 1t can truly be said of her "she
hath done what she could" Her hus,
band (who survives her and who lived so
happily with her for so many years and
tended her with such patient, loving
care, in her failing health, )and all hei
friends feel assured she hath entered into
the rest, THAT rcmaineth to :he people OF
God"
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STATE NEWS.


Governor Burieigh. has made requisi-
ton upon the War Department at Wash.
~ th Un ,nii,,io y oseiooa'S LOT the use
Va 'i'' "'''''a Vi 1.A'ne
A proposition is to be submitted to
,nan; 81 S''o 1o. ,oonins .o tne estaoilsh'
',n;,e , Vi o,.n VI 'ne jury system 10
dinc .u W.n 'he Aaou''y III certain cases OF
''9''p''ne'
AT meeting of the voters of the
Harrington village corporation prelim-
mary steps were taken toward settling
the bond question which has hung like a
black cloud over the community for more
than twenty years. The original debt
was nearly $40, 900, exclusive of interest.
ner cent or abont ak 600 -o' n''oeh
f n, - ~.''O'o'
II, me nearlne oeIore coroner Carver and
ms jury upon 'ne Growell brook accident
W.. was con''nueu friday Inc jury visited
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Our System is Just
Our System Isl blessing
TO Those Of Limited Means

Avail yourself Of it, it you cannot
pay all cash, and secure comforts
around You. only having to provide
but Il small amount per week or
per month, and enjoy the benefits
of your purchases while you pay.
Think these few words over. aud
use your own judgement in forming
an opinion.
We have withdrawn the ORDER
SLIPS, but are still Offering the
same goods at the same prices, but
one fourth of the amount mast ac-
company the order. A lot of
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-06-27
At Washington,

The following foreign appointments
made by the President were announced
Saturday.
John L. Stevens Of Augusta, to be
minister resident to the Hawaiian Islands
George Money of Tennessee, to be
minister resident to Paraguay and Uru-
quay.
John Martin Crawford of Ohio, to be
consul general at st. Petersburg.
President Harrison has made his TWEEN.
tletb Internal Revenue appointment.
There are eighty-seven districts, and Al
the rate he ID going he won't get through
changing the Internal Revenue Collector
who are appointed without term, until
year from now. At this time -four
years ago Cleveland had made forty
changes or twice - many - his successor
Deputy Sixth Auditor Harolsou ant
ntne chisls Of the division In the sixth
auditofs Once Of the treasury depart
nsat vsrs discharged Monday.
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East Skowhegan

Mr.. c. b. Danforth has given his
buildings nice coat of paint which beats
all on the road
Isaac Ames has moved his small barn
up to the larger one and Is repairing them
up in good shape.
Mrs. Dora Sanford arrived at her
fathers Saturday night from Minneapo-
lis, being four days and nights on the
road. She left her fathers. S. Richard
son, five years ago and her friends are
glad to see her.
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PIttssIeId

The Pittsfeld Cornet Band gave fine
open air concert at the band stand In
front Of the Lancey House last Wednes-
day evening.
Mr.. Frank Grindle and wife of Show
hogan were registered at the Lancey
House last Tuesday.
About twenty of Pittsfeld's people
attended the reunion of the Advertiser q
correspondents last Saturday.
W. H. Wiggin of Portland was in town
one day this week.
The Fourth will not be celebrated here
this year, and many Of the citizens have
sigui6ed their Intention Of going to Hart
Land, where II 10 expected there win be
some good races.
There was an alarm Of nrs given about
$50 O'Clock last Thursday night. bat Il
proved 70 b but the chimney Of Dexter
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A N ew Road

The hearing before tie joint board OF
the county commissioners of Kennebet
and Somerset counties, held In Water
vile Wednesday, was concluded Wednes
day evening. 1t was decideded to lay out
new road from Fairfield to Main street
in Watervlle in order to avoid the rail.
road crossing on College street in that
city, which has always been an eyesore to
owners of balky and skittish horses and
colts. The new road obviates this cross
ing and at the same time shortens the
distance between the two places slightly.
Several lots of land are thus opened up
and placed in the market. County Com.
missioner Weber informs us that the
road comes into Fairfield near the trot.
ing park and that the land damages will
be very light in Somerset County. Some
of the land owners realizing that the
road will increase the value of their prop.
erty will not make any claim for land
damages.
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South NorridgeWock

Smith Brothers had very pleasant en-
tertainment at the Quinnebasset ilous,
Tuesday evening, music and dancing witt
Il bouutiful supper. Madison and Skow
hogan were largely represented
Efforts are being made to have cele
bration July 18th. There will be balloon
ascension near the post-oiilce, horribles
and fantasies in the morning, and race,
at the park and other sports and games
during the day
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DorBIE AcRosIiC To ANlDROSlS.
by has \. Brown, MaIen, Ni,ss.
ANipRosis new idea it seems,
NOZZLE novelty in medical practice,
INVENTION that outshncs our faircst
dreams,
DESTROYS disease by pungent fumes, The
fact is
RHEUMATISM really cannot remain,
ONEKfllROWs rank malaria quickly,
SPEEDILY relieves the lungs from pain.
IMPURE blood is the banc Of all who are
sckly)
,SECRE1IONs form the basis of di-ease)
CLEANING the Surface and the Inner being
or it takes impurity. All to please
NALARIAL poison ike a spectre fleeing,
Poison that was lurking in our veins
OPENING up the wa, to various ills.
tr we rise, renewed and free from pains
NEW each morning like the breath Of hills
DUTIES now appear on every hand,
NIGoR has returned to Us completely,
AND with ruddy cheeks again we stand,
PERFECT circulation flowing neatly,
ORGANS that We're paralyzed before
RESUME their proper place in nature,
form,
BEAUTY and purity to us restore
AND give relief to those who suffered
TRUE elements of power and delight
HEALTH, strength of limb and perfectnesr
OF sight
Succeeds, As sure aS sunrise follow,
night.
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CaYratunk

nice little chapel. 81 TT. 80 IT., has
been erected here largely by friends and
churches in the State and the Congl I'm
ion. 1t is ready for use and is to be
opened next Sabbath. Order of services
10 80 A. NJ, Praise Service; H. Sermon
p. NJ, Addresses followed by the sacra-
ment of the Lords Supper. All are cor
daily invited to attend. Singers are re-
quested to bring Gospel Hymns and Songs
of Joy aud Gladness.
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School Dist. No. 3.

A successful term of school has just
closed at Dist. No. 3 North, taught by
Miss Della Ames. Several of the pupils
deserve special mention. OF these,
Vonie =. Eaton, Annie B. Eaton, Jesse
G. llerrin, Charlie L. Danforth were pre-
sent every day during the term, while
Bracket Porter was absent one day only,
Jennie and Bertha Austin, two. Annie
Is. Eaton, Lottie b. Currler, Kate C..
Ames, Nonie =. Eaton, Charlie +. Dan
forth and Gene Currier spelled correctly
every word assigned for the term.
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CAMP ROCKERS

And Wilton Rockers very Cheap.
Send for cuts
OIL Stoves. The Champion is the
best the safest aud most economi-
cal Send for cuts.
\ new line Of Cherry Chamber
Sets at 80. usually sold for so.
Not stained, but natural cherry, 10
piece set. Send for cuts.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-06-27

Hon. Abel Prescott died at his home In
this village Thursday last after an Hines.
of but few days, aged nearly Il years.
Mr. p:e.,es,,.. :, bern in the town OF
Norridgewock, served an apprenticeship
at the harnessmaker's trade in Augusta
when youth, worked as journeyman
at that trade in the town of Arson and
engaged in the harness business at Norri-
dgewock.
lie left Norridgewock and went to Can
aan in 1912 and worked at his trade until
lsi6 when he went into the shoe and har-
ness business with l.. c. Getchell. The
firm also run tannery in connection
with this business. In 1861 the partner
ship was dissolved and Mr.. Prescott con
tinued the business alone until 1868. In
1854 Mr.. Prescott was appointed post
master and went into general trade. In
1864 Mr. l.. Morrill,, now of Skowhegan
was taken in as partner and they contin-
ued the business until 1881 when he re-
moved to Skowhegan.
Mr.. Prescott was u man in whom the
public had confidence. He was for many
years one Of the selectmen of Canaan, re-
presented that town in the legislature In
the years 1862 and 1865 and the County
In the Senate in 1873 and 1876. He also
represented Somerset County on the val
uation commission In 1870.
During his residence in Skowhegan he
was not actively engaged in business but
for the years 1856 and 1886 was chair
man Of the board of selectmen, and of
late had to do with the settlement of
many estates in Probate Court as admin
istrator Or executor.
He was worthy member of the Con-
gregational Church in this village and of
Carrabasset Lodge +. and A. Masons, of
Canaan. lie had many warm friends in
this community and was highly respected
wherever known, as an honorable bust
ness man and sincere Christian.
In January 1877 he was married to
Miss Mary a. Rollins of Canaan, who
survives him. He leaves no children and
not large circle of relatives.
His obsequies occurred Saturday after
noon, with services at his late home, con-
Quoted by Rev. A. j. Racklh, also with
Masonic rites and services at the house
and the cemetery by Somerset Lodge, of
this village and Carrabasset Lodge of
Canaan.
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Rodny Jones. b. & Present. .................,.,i
J. u. Cole, blk, Black Jack, 49,. ..,.. ......I
Tom Scribner, b. M. Lady Emma, ....,.......,y
w X Atwood. b. Z SkIp,.......... =. ........t
Time, lag IA, lao ~.
One year-old colts 10 beat -, mile,
T. S. Foster n Son, bn. 5. keystone, T.
Time, i.37 -.
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! Lawsons saw mill burning out. aud all
was soon quiet a. before.
Ralph Washhurn, who has for some
time been at work in Dexter was IN town
last Monday.
nr G. n Drake commenced haylng
last Tuesday " it'll crew Of ten men
II j. Bracket returned home Saturday
night, after an absence of about five
weeks.
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CORRESPONDENCE
Bingham

Mr. b. Smith who has been confined 10
his he'd the past two weeks Is gaining
very slowly.
Miss Lue Colby Is nome from augusta
MIR A. l. Prcbe with his daughter Lena,
OF Richmond is visiting his father and
other relatives IN this village
The body o. il Robash Who was
+ drowned at Carrying Place was found
Monday afternoon near JAIN Hi. lis
/ brothers left Bingham about eight O'Clock
+ in the evening with his remains for their
home in Canada. lie was about + years
/ Of age.
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GENERAL NEWS

Rhode Island is the ninth State to yot.
against constitutional prohibition within
two years. The others are Michigan
Texas, Tennessee, West Virginia, Ore.
gon, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and
Pennsylvania.
Great Britain is about to enter upou
the work of increasing her already gip.
antic navy, TO an extent never before
dreamed of. The naval defence bill
when has jus become . law. provides
Tor the conskuction Of 70 vessels-lO
oattie ships, ~ cruisers and Is torpedo
boats The law requires that they shall
be completed and fully equipped in about
rye years.
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PalmYra

The Christian Quarterly meeting which
has been in session for the past few day.
closed Sunday. A good series of meet
ings WAS enjoyed The following min
listers were present; lIowse, Walker
Whitney, Washburn, Mclaughlin Lang,
Stackpole, Heathers, Rowe, Friend,
Webster IInmphry, Bartlett and many
othGrs
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1t is stated that an eXtradition bill re-
Gently passed by the Dominion parliament
by the omission of one word becomes re-
tractiye and if the British government
assent the colony Of embczzlers such as
Enos Athnony, Bartholomew and soma
is to be hoped this will prove true and
that these rascals will get their just de-
serts.
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II lr ITcnEs.-" II the palm of YOU,
right hand itches, says an authority on
signs and omens, you will receive mon.
ey or shake hands. II your left hand
itches you will pay your debts" We
have some subscribers, the palm Of whose
left hand, We wish would Itch, According
70 tbs sign
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TROTTING
AT
ElMWOOD PARK
NORRIDGEWOCK, ME.
July 4 tn, 1899
$270 in Purses S270.
Including
$50 in Gold $50.

FORENOON
Ne. /. 3min. class, purse 5000
No. , Wagon race, purse $1,000
in gold
AFTERNOON.
No. }. 2:45 class, purse $4,000.
No. 1. 1888 " 100000
No. ,. 3.year.old class, purse SEC
in gold.
No. d. 4year-old =" s2O
in gold.
These r1ces Will be trotted on the day speci
ned weather permitting but may he called IN
different order than advertised.
CONDITIONS.
II races with the exception OF Nos. . and
viii he mile heats, best 3 In s.
No. q VIII be mile heats, best 2 In 3 stations
and horsrs with records barred.
No. ;. Will he mile heats best ms
Entrance fee IN all classes 10 per cent OF
pifs', per cent must accompany nomination
tdlitlnua per cent to be paid before starting
IN AL classes must enter and start
Purses divided so, 10 and 40 per cent.
M entry accepted unless it ia ACCOMPANIED
by per cent Of purse.
These races will be trotted according to
American Association rules. waving weight
hna distance. Entries close June--Isso and
must he made to WI. Haynes. Sec, or +. A.
Carleton. manager. ,-p-Purses will be given
Tor Foot, Bicycle and other races, also for Base
Ball. Full particulars of which will be given
later tn F. A. CARLETON. Manager.
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Hon. William Atkinson of thu Cara
basset and Canadian Railway, was In the
city yesterday. He u actively engsgsd 10
p0shing the interests of his line. the
prospects Of which look more sncourss-
Ing ~ it great advantage become knoWu
70 capitalists. -kesssbG Journal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-06-27

Like millions of thoughtless people
this little fellow thinks that no good OF
harm can come to his system, by smoking
the tobacco as it must burn up, and go
on in vapor or smoke. There are many
larger people and wiser than he, who
'huk the vapor which surrounds the per.
piring body, is Of no good to it, Will,
thinking the Compound is fuh.d away Ia
nothing and its medical qualities If it
ever had any is lost by burning, but
hose who think all smoke is carbon
should test this method and watch re.
suits