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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1889-06-05

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The follow
ing are the real estate transfers recorded
during the past week:
Pttsheld-John C. Hight to Aunetta A.
Pease, $500. Emily b, Somonds to
Herbert L. Somonds, $500. Benjamin S.
Spaulding to Samuel A. Whitman. $500.
Emeline McCausland to Ira M. Libby.
$l62 so.
Florence +. Drake ct al. to Fred w. Bur-
ton, $500. Ira NJ. Libby to Albert A.
Sinclair, $162 SO.
Anson-Irenda Danforth to John b.
Melch, 5000.
Palmyra-Charles W. Getchell ct al. to
Henry l.. Wright, 81, 100. VIM T. Petit
grove to X. A. Stacy, $3.50.
Cornville- Eunice +. futile to Charles
s. futile, $3.50. Dana Cooley ct al to
Eben Moore, $1,000.
Canaan-Abigail B. Hutchinson to IsIah
Fernold, $500. Preston Furber to Edwin
II. Williams, S625.
Skowhegan-Emma II. Halves to Mary
L. Getchell. $253.57 Ansel A. Goodrdge
to Isiah Fernold. S42.
Norridgewock-Willia L. Judkius to
Wyatt M. HUFF. $1,000.
Brighton--Jesse York to Oliver H.
French, $500.
Harmony-Lizzle A. Dow to Herbert O
Bartlett, 800.
Starks-Henry s. Doyen to Geo. N.
Ward, $50.
Madison-Thomas H. Weston ct al. to
Geo W. Williams, $500.
Township No. 9-Wilson Crosby to
Frank Gilman. $3.50.
Hsrtland-Susan NJ. Nevens to George
w. Worthing, $1,000.
Cole, $500.
Ripley-W. o. Eaton to Henry Mower,
600.
Fair6eld-Richard H. Keeth to Percy
Kicker, 800.
acknowledgements Tracy to Peter
Trudell. 90. Edward W. Gould to Laura
A. Perkins, e8.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
Fairfield.

The Rev. Z. l.. Allen will deliver th,
memorial day address here. Arrang
mentshave been made to have theeXercis
es take place in the evening
Rev. Mr.. Cushman will preach the me
mortal sermon.
Miss Winnie Weymouth left for hel
school in Clinton Monday.
n. W. Brainerd moved last week into
the Wetherell house.
E. F. Files and L. Dow are doing Bos
ton this week.
Mrs. j. +. Kenrick rode out Monday
after an illness of ~ weeks. Her many
friends congratulate her on her recovery
{. &. Eaton Is giving his house gay
coat.
A. II. Duren came home from the drive
this week.
Mary Newhall has new pony team.
An effort Is to be made to organize q
Society for the Prevention of cruelty to
animals.
MIR. Z. j. Lawrence has a two year old
colt entered for the colt stakes that prom.
SIS to make . trOtter. He stands Ia
hands high, weighs 500 lbs, and has 9
way OF going that is very refreshing. He
Is named SLawmut.
The Board Of Health are looking afte,
the health of the town. But few towns
have such vigilant officers.
Prof. Tilton was Ill and unable to at.
turn to his school Monday, but was suffic
iently recovered to attend his duties Tues
day.
At the adjourned town meeting Mon.
day the question Of the Indebtedness OF
the town for schools was discussed. No
one favored . curtailment of the schools
and al said the debt must be paid. F. Z,
McFadden was chosen moderator, and
the second article Of the warrant, to use
this years appropriation for schools, "a
pay the debt was promptly voted down,
Il was 6nally voted TO authorize the 20.
lectmen TO raise sufficient sum to pay
ths Indebtedness up to Apr. l, 1859.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
The Forks.

Mr.. j. II. Frame, proprietor OF the
Forks Hotel. purchased valuable horse
last week. lie is a very intelligent look
ing animal, and is dark red with black
name and tail. He has been offered a
large sum for him, but considers him too
valuable an animal to part with.
Our stages were heavily loaded Friday
night with river drivers. Lots of men
are coming off from the stream drives on
account of low water.
Linda Graves of Skowhegan registered
at Hotel Frame Friday night, on her WAY
to Moose River to teach. Miss Graves Is
spoken of as very successful teacher,
this being her second term in that place.
AT this writing Joseph Durgin is very
sick, also his daughter Helen.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Bloom gave them pleasant surprise Sat
urday afternoon, by calling on her and
leaving them lot Of presents, both use
full and ornamental articles. They wish
to extend their thanks to all.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09

Cut out any of these orders and send to
ms with the small amount asked for in
cash. Rely on our filling the order to
your entire satisfaction. Goods ex-
chang If not just as We advertise. Now
Is your time to get homes together.
We give you every possible chance we
can to furnish up this spring. Carpets
have not been included because tastes
differ as to kinds. quality and price. Re-
member we prepay freight to your near
est Railroad Station. We give you bet
ter terms than any other house in our line
of business. We sell at prices that COM
mand your attention at once. We RELY
on our lherality and low prices together
with trst-ciass goods to secure your pat
ronase. Our contract system is being
accepted by hundreds who heretofore OBJ
Jected to the instalment plan. We charge
nothing for the convenience. All corners
alike as to price, but cash customers get
discount Our shareholders all desire
that the aims of this company shall al
ways be borne in mind, Viz: 1.-The build
ing up of homes by a liberal contract
system" Anyone reading our advertise
ments or visiting our store, can see at a
glance that we are not grasping for mon
ey, but desiring to do right with the PEG
f,ln
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
The Captains PRAYER.

Capt. Van Etten is nothing if not SEN
sational His trip to Bismarck overland
on a lecture tour attracted the attention
of the entire country and his vote upon
all measures is given with thunder clap
spontaneity that arouses the surrounding
country for miles The captain did not
go to Grand Forks While the majority
of the Dakota Legislators went whirlng
away to the Red River valley he and a
number of the other hard working MEM
bers remained in Bismarck and on Satur-
day held a session which was made
memorable in many ways. Among
events of the day was Capt. Van Etten's
prayer dhe official chaplain being alb
sent, which comes to us as follows:
20 Lord, bless this house. OF course,
as can be seen by careful observation,
there are not many of us here, the ma
jority having gone on a junketing to
Grand Forks, o Lord thou kuowest
their motives in going. If it is in the
best interests of the country (Which
seems very doubtfuD thou wilt bless
them, but if it is for the pleasures Of
this world, do with them what seemest
best o Lord, save us all at last
junketers and all, if possible"
This may not be a verbatim report of
the earnest captains prayer, but it is as
the words are reported to us. The cap
tain wins the palm. Bismarck ID. IT,
Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
ArtIand.

A large number of our brothers and
sisters attended the NJ. +. Conference
held in Dexter last week.
Miss Angela Turner of Harmony, has
been visiting In town for a week past.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson and son from
Everett, Mass, are visiting at Lyman
Cooks
Mrs. Isaac Stedman is visiting relatives
In Mass. and N. II.
Everyone is repairing little and max
ing some additions to their buildings.
Asa Washburn was taken with fits Sun
day morning, and had great many In a
few hours. He was much better at last
accounts. Bert Fish got seriously in
jured by being caught by a hook as he
was sliding from the high beams of the
barn, on a chain.
Mrs. Mitchell, who has been spending
the winter in Parkman, has returned
Mrs. Alfred Baird and children and
Mrs Fred Baird of So. Boston, are at Mr.
A. Stinchheld's.
The primary schools have begun again
under the management of Mrs. Belle
Maddocks and Mrs. Lucy Burton.
The Sabbath School at the Stedman
school house began again, on Sunday.
Mr.. Daniel Tibbetts, one of the dea-
cons of the Baptist church of this place,
died at his daughters in Corinna. and was
brought home for interment Tuesday
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09

Last Saturday we had quite a lively
game of ball between the Mil nine and
the NJ. c. Is, the score was 10 to II fay
or of the M. c. Is.
Through the effort of +. W. Hovey
last winter, an addition was made to the
reference library of NJ. G, l., among the
books were the revised statutes Of Maine
Another addition of 30 volumes has been
made this week, and they contemplate
buying new unabridged Webster's Die
tionary soon.
Chas. Haskell who recently become ar
enthusiastic poultry raiser has Is hens
setting on from li0 TO lij eggs.
number of the merchants have gone
to Boston this week, it being traders
week.
DR.. Williams the proprietor of vii.
lams Blood Syrup, WAS in town Tuesday
the 9th
Herbert Merrill has gone to Boston.
There Is quite prospect of there be-
Ing large bicycle team here this season
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09

Those who think that beirg ii prince is
a pretty easy job are requested to turn
their attention to the present crown
prince of Germany aged 9 years. and
his under study. Eitcl Frederick. aged 3
years. These two helpless little rats
have just one hour and II half IL ,av in
which to play. They get up at 6 O'Clock
in the morning, 90 to their studies at 7
o'clock, and are drilled all dav long
learning the trade of king and how to
kill people in the speediest possible man
uer.
The poor children are denied the priv
ilege of sliding down the bansters They
cannot run off after hand organs and yet
lost. They cannot jump off and on street
cars nor peg" snowballs at windows,
running away from the policemen and
hiding under sidewalks. to he dragged
out by the hind leg. They cannot play
"hookey" from school and 20 swimming.
No; they have TO sit around quietly and
be careful of their clothes The indica-
tons are very strong that they will either
have fits or whiskers by the time they
are II years old. Chicago News
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09

Gen. Adam King, of Baltimore. for.
merly naval officer of that port, has, II is
said, been decided upon at the State De.
partment for Consul General at Paris
The appointment Is attributed to the close
personal and political friendship existing
between Gen. King and Secretary Blaine
IL IL understood that General King will
accept the Consul Generalship, which ia
profitable position.
The war department is in recent of a
telegram reporting all quiet at Oklahoma,
Scouts have discovered no attempts to
settle In the Cherokee outlet,
Assistant Attorney General Shields has
given an opinion to First Assistant Sec
rotary Chandler, Of the Interior Depart
ment, that appointments to the service
under the census act are not within the
civil service rules. 1t is expected that
tne census bureau, when fully In opera.
ZION, Will give employment to about 10,
90 clerks.
The President has made the following
appointments Arthur L. Thomas of Sail
Lake City, Utah, governor of Utah. Hi.
Jan sells OF Salt Lake City, Utah, secre-
lazy OF Utah Ellsworth Daggett Of Utah,
surveyor OF Utah; Frank W. Palmer Of
Illinois, public printer; and Theodore
Roosevelt, New York, and Hugh s.
thompson, south Carolina, civil service
commissioners.
The probability Is that Congress will be
called together in October or November.
"The reduction Of the revenue viii be the
leading question for Congress to deal with
u ~ next session."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
East Skowheean.

The weather Is all farmers could ask
for. The fields of grass are looking bet
ter than last year the first of June. Ear.
ly peas are up and looking nicely and
some pieces of oats are more than two
inches high Russell apples are selling
for 50 % per barrel.
School commences in Dist. No. u the
18th inst. and Miss Flora Fletcher is ex-
pected to teach.
Our Sunday-School was organized las,
Sabbath, and chose Wallace ireland Su
perintendunt.
Freeman Bigelow had an i'll turn last
Saturday, and is confined to his bed witt
little hopes of his recovery.
Bradford Stones housckeeper has lef
and he is alone.
Wool is selling for % cents per pound
unwashed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
CORRESPONDENCE
Browns Corner, Canaan.

Everybody is enjoying the delightful
spring weather. Farmers are busyiputting
in their seed. Grass is looking finely,
Much Of the young stock has been turned
away to pasture. House wives are busy
with their annual spring cleaning and
setting them to right generally.
Mauracc Woodbury. has found employ
ment in the shoe factory at Skowhegan.
Miss Edith Gardner Of Pittsticld. has
been visiting her cousin Miss Linnie Nye.
Mrs. Ezra Worthen went to Hsrtland
Sunday, called there by the illness of her
son-in-law, Mr.. Asa Washburn.
Mrs. Lysander Corson has just done q
nice job of hair weaving for Miss A. d
Quimby. Her work is nicely done an6
her price Is very reasonable.
Geo. Worthen has bought the Ephriam
Neyan's farm in Hartand
Mrs, Maria Burrill has been visiting in
this neighborhood recently
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
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 infamed condition of the mu-
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tube. When
this tube gets infiamed you have rumb-
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
it is entirely closed Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation eau 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 eau not cure by taking Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, O.
W-Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
Masonic Meetings.

The Grand Lodge Of Ma>ons for Maine
met at A. NJ, Tuesday forenoon. Grand
Master Frank +. Sleeper of Sabbatis, pre-
siding. The attendance is good aud
more delegates will arrive by later
trains. Nine of the ten Past Grand Mas
tiers were present with many other Past
or Grand officers. The Grand Master de
livered his annual address which showed
q prosperous condition Of the fraternity
The membership Is .p.3iu, gain of -
during the year
The limitations were Ggs against 1OS last
year. lie reported a renewal of the Ma.
sonic free bed at the Maine General Hos
pital by f. b. Mallet of Freeport for the
present year. Other grand officers pre-
scented their reports. A copy of It's old
charter was voted to Warren Lodge OF
East Machias. At noon the Grand Lodge
adjourned until T. NJ.
Officers were chosen In the afternoon
Grand Master-Albro +. Chase, Port
land.
Deputy Grand Master-llenry r. Tay
lor, Machias.
Senior Grand Manley G
Trask, Bangor
Junior Grand Warden-Algernon NJ
Roak, Lewiston.
Grand treasurer, Frederick Fox, Port
land: grand secretary, Ira Berry, Port
land; committee of finance, b. Dunbar
and NJ. +. King Of Portland, L. Z. Burn
ham of Saco; trustees of the charity FUND
for three years, Frank T.. Sleeper of Sab
bats, A. NJ. Weatherbee of Warren.
The Grand Royal Arch Chapter OF
Maine met at r NJ, the Grand High
Priest, Geo. W. Goulding of Oakland
presiding. There was a large attendanc,
of delegates and permanent members
Grand High Priest GOuldng reported &
prosperous year, and reports OF Other
grand officers confirmed it. The follow
ing officers were elected Grand High
Priest, Charles |, Colamore. Bangor
Grand King, Albert NJ. Penlet, Auburn
Grand Scribe, Jud-on b. Dunbar, Port
land Grand Secretary, Ira Berry, Port
land Committee of Finance, j. II. Drum
mond, Portland, Nathan Woodbury., Lew
iston, Jos. A. Locke, Portland. A newl,
published Royal Arch text book was pre-
scented, approved and adopted.
The Grand Council of High Priests me
Wednesday. The following officers wer,
elected President, j. II. Drummond, Port
land senior vice president, Edward +
Burpham, Saco junior vice president
Marquis f. King, Portland; treasurer
Levi A. Gray, Portland; recorder, Ste
phen Berry. Portland; master of ceremo
mics, Horace II. Burbank, Saco; conduct
or Fessenden /. Day, lewiston chap
lain, Jeremiah Fenno, Bangor; steward
Albert W Penly, Auburn; warden, Jane
NJ. Neyens, Bucksport.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
Palmyra.

The "Ienohian Society" lately formed,
presented its Initial play "One Hundred
Years Ago or "Our Boys of '1s" in
Town Hall Saturday evening May 9TH
Following is the cast of characters
Obed Sterling, Quaker W. n. Babcock.
Ephrim Sterling, his son, l.. J. Applcby .
Elmer Granger, Young patriot w u, Robinson
rel Boswnrth, a Quaker convert, {. II. Johonnet.
Ginger, negro, r 4 Foster.
Pfetlei, a Dutchman G. T. Frost
Rachel sterling. the Quaker mother. Nettic Patten.
Ruth sterling. her daughter kezzic Hubbard.
Prudence Granger, Elmer, sister, Mrs 4. MeCAhe
Burk Tories, +. w. Written.
Blucher w. S. Spaulding
The entertainment was well attended
and the society made nearly $500.
The society will probably give another
entertainment at no distant date.
Frost 4 Son will soon close operations
in their single MILL there being stock
enough to keep the mill running only
about two weeks longer. They have had
q run of nearly three months and have
sawed out nearly 800 thousand.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
Some People have an Idea

that because we sell on instruments, our
stock is made up of cheap goods. We de-
sire to correct any such error We buy
the best goods, get all the novelties, car
ry stock fit for the millionaire's mansion
as well as the artisans cottage. Nothing
too high for us to handle, and we invite
cordially all classes of the community to
write us or visit us and find out for them
selves just what we say is true. Write
us freely, no trouble to answer. Send
for cuts: send for samples; select your
goods; forward your orders; deal with
the largest and most liberal house In
New England. We are the people
friend.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09

Rir 10 have some oueer fancirs in Sc
lerting s,ots for buildinp their nests
SOM tinn moo near Se,ville New Jrr-
SOW | no,ical in a grove of oaks that
no,rlv ovorv tree h,d nm old rim can
noiled ~, in If found an examination
thar tho cams ware all occ,,pio1 hv wrpns
and blunl,irds Bi1t what attracted Il,
attention mos, v,s an n,l I,oo, fastened
in ono of tn.tr.os AsInrn,,,,rhnd il
, hluebir1 fI.,y mn, and nlthop,,b 1t wa.
,u.n,,-tyo Zoo, from th. .,ro,ud /
clir,hnd am and s,x iusid, five vo,,nr
hirds comfortable sittu,., IN lin. most
once found n veritnble tower nest
h,,il, ,,v , mir If rolhir- Thrv had
hu;It , most in . c.d,r trn. and il had
.ha.u found unsuitable far e,,,,n ro,son
thun they olnna ku.w ImnrIiotcl,
,ftrronrIs thov bnilt , second ono ON
ton of !, and f.. N l,einy uus.,,istir1 the,
h,,;l, , ,lird ann IN, tb,,, ,v,r, ver,
hord to ,I.,.. for sin ,ruthn,
mos, u.,s c,,,struc,.l on t,u n,
,ha ,l,ird ON, and , 6rth ana an Tn,
of ,ho fourth haforn ,hov yor. CON
,cnt,.J Ia h.oin honsoLonnin,, Not lnu.
nftar THAT fam Iittla hr,ds var. unn,iu
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
I kR.
Good Nova,

To the citizens Of Skowhegan village
Pardon me for saying that too many of
our scholarly, interesting highly respect
ed and leading citizens, have gained
such an altitude, that many of their
words spoken publicly, do not, at all
times reach as many Of us earthly an
chored ones as they should reach, espec-
tally words uttered on the temperance
question. Please call to mind the men
who have addressed the people on the
theme of temperance for the past six
years, and note their drawings. Scholar
ly and refined minds do not draw from
the saloons a. d outposts, when discus
sing the strong drink system. No. they
draw only from the ranks of the thought
full, the intelligent, the temperate the re-
fined and Christian portion of our com
munity, who do not need physician
Has the reader ever known of an ad-
RANGED movement on the temperance line,
that has not been inaugurated and con-
Quoted by men who haye not had some
experience In and with the social flowing
bowl? Most respectfully l say to the
citizens of our village generally, and es-
pecially to the parent, that rum influences
are on the gain In Maine as state, and
Skowhegan as town.
Why not the living remnant of the old
Washingtonian organization, the more re-
cent Iron Clads, together with the ad-
vanced In years, the middle aged and the
young men and women of the village,
who are disposed to contribute kind
word or act in behalf of temperance, to
meet at Coburn Hall on Sunday, 18th day
of MAY, at 3 O'Clock p. NJ, for the pur-
pose of listening to some Of Skowhegan's
historical temperance points and assist In
arranging Of possible) for future meet
ings, that an effort may be made to in
terest, to elevate and to save some Of
Gods earthly children, without the aid of
statutory law.
Will the parents of this village consid-
er the point, and If reasonable, will you
as parents invite Luther Webb to repeat
his words addressed to the younger por-
ton of the audience at Coburn Hall on
the evening of April 30th, and such other
words as his mind may suggest? viii
you children of the village see to it, that
your parents do Invite your friend Mr..
Webb to contribute, In due season, sea-
sonable and sound advice, which will Gin
my judgment), if properly stored up and
considered, last Skowhegan boys and
girls of today, but men and women Of to-
morrow, "to the end Of the road?"
N. b. VIII the Universalist choir
please donate, on the =. M. of the 10Th
the two beautiful musical compositions
OF Hear my Prayer" and 1.-The Golden
Gate"
Very Respectfully,
ID ARNntn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-05-09
Arhor Day.

The planting of trees, although not OF
the Importance that it is in States not so
well wooded as Maine, is worthy of the
consideration of all citizens of our town
as well as those of other towns and cities
of the State.
The beauty of Maine is its green fields,
its grand forests. its groves, and also It's
villages and cities with streets lined with
trees and public grounds beautifed by
magnificent trees planted by the people of
former generations. 1t is but justice
that the people of this generation shall be
as thoughtful of the comfort and welfare
of posterity as were our progenitors.
The protection of forest and the plant
ing of trees is not a matter of sentiment
only. The utilitarian principle enters in
to it in many ways. The question OF the
timber supply, of itself an important one,
is one of the minor considerations. The
modification of the extremes Of heat and
cold, the mitigation of drought, the ef-
feet to prevent destruction by blizzard in
fetal effect upon hygenic conditions Of
the atmosphere, the important part the
forests have in maintaining the supply
and purity of water, all indicate that too
great attention cannot be given or impor-
lance attached to this matter.
Therefore we urge upon the people OF
our town and county to heed the advice
given in the proclamation of Governor
Burleigh and duly regard the day by en-
gaging in 1.-THE planting Of trees, shrubs
and vines, in the adornment of public
and private grounds" not only for the
purpose of bcautifying our villages
towns, parks and public ways, but also
for the encouragement Of forest culture
and the growth of woods and timber
which will be of inestimable importance
to the fertility, health and future pros
perity of this extensive commonwealth.