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The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
The Republican Caucus.

The door Of the House At Washington
presented busy scene Saturday morn.
ing. as early a. 10 O'Clock although noon
was the hour fixed for the meeting Of the
caucus which wa4 to decide who should
preside over the deliberations of the
House daring the Fifty First Congress
The members assembled In groups to tslk
over the situation and the friends Of the
various candidates were earnest in their
efforts to add 70 the strength Of their
favorites.
/ Prompt at noon the Caucus was called
TO order BY Secretary McComas. Mr..
Cannon Of Illinois, held over a chair.
man Of the caucus, but in view Of his
candidacy for the speakership he retired
and Mr.. Hsuderaon, Of Illionis, was
elected chairman.
The hrst business in order was TO cali
the roll Of members. The roll call de.
yeloped the presence Of loS memberr,
four less than tie entire Republican
strength IN The House.
The caucus then decided that the ballot.
ing for speaker should be open.
The. npst ballot was taken and resulted
y follows: Reed, 70, Mckinley, SO
Canon, ~; Burrows, 10; Henderson,
10.
The second ballot followed aoon after
and resulted - follows: Reed, SO; Nc.
z'nley, "; Cannon, 10; Burrows, ID;
HsndsrsOn, ..
Asd n. aeed was declared the nomi'
n. McPhsnon Of Pennsylvania ~,
eOoteaaed for elera, receivinG ll6 to II
tor ~. CAs.oa Of RsbpsylvaAia.
q. .. 'H0ImeAs exsrtpreoootative from
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The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Or. n. Il. hIll.

: DR.. Hiram H. Hill one Of the most dis
tinguished physicians and surgeons in the
State and well known in this village,
died Monday afternoon at his residence
In Augusta. Several weeks ago, he met
with . severe Injury from . fall crack.
ing his thigh bone and sustaining severe
shock which at bis advanced age placed
him beyond the reach Of recovery.
DR.. Hill was born 10 the town Of Turn
er, April 80, 1910, He commenced the
study Of medicine between the age Of 81
and 20, and entered upon his professional
career In June, 1886 in Augusta, where he
has since resided. ---..--
During nearly "a years Of professional
life he became noted for bis vigorous in
tsllect, thorough knowledge Of medical
science, and the rare tact and skill he dis
played In his practice. His mechanical
ingenuity WAS remarkable, and Ills Invent
i've genius was often shown. It is gen.
orally understood that be WAS the origi-
nal inventor Of the half elliptic spring
used on road vehicles. It is claimed that
he was the first one who broached the
idea Of making wood pulp. A few years
ago he invented and built q steam fire en-.
gine, which greatly simpli6ed the machi.
merry Of those in common use. He invent
ed numerous surgical instruments and
appliances. many Of which are In use.
In 1854 OF 1855, Colby University, con.
ferred upon him the honorary degree OF
Master Of arts.
DR.. Hill was ono Of the early founders
Of the Maine Medical Association and the
Maine General Hospital, Of whose board
Of consulting physicians and surgeons be
had always been member. His loss will
be keenly felt throughout the State.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Special, ono way Excursion.

The Chicago, Rock Island { Pacific
Ry. are now running semi-monthly Ex-
cursions through to Portland and San
Francisco, via. Denver, for the exclusive
benefit Of holders Of Second class tickets
who want nrst-class accommodations.
Only one change Of cars between Chicago
and Portland and none to San Francisco.
These excursions leave Boston every sec
ond Tuesday of each month, and arc
personally looked after to destination by
Conductor In charge, assisted by 4
porter. Our Pullman tourist Seepers
(which accompany these Excursions) are
all new and built on the general plan of
FlretClass Sleeping Cars having double
lower and upper berths. The upper ones
are closed during the day and the lower
converted into comfortable seats. The
aisles are carpeted, and mattresses,
sheets. blankets, pillows, curtains and
lunch tables provided, while the toilet
rooms have plenty Of pure water, and
towels, soap, combs, brushes, etc. The
only practical difference between them
and the First Class Sleepers, is the ab-
sence Of upholstering. A moderate
charge 10 made for these accommodations
Full information can be obtained from
Jno. Sebastian, Gen1. Ticket and Pass
enger Agent, Chicago, or any Rock Is
land Ticket Agent.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
East Madison.

Mrs. Mary c. wife of Robert Morrison,
died on Friday last after prolonged Ill
ness. She was born In 1909, and was
the daughter Of the late John Walker,
one Of the early settlers in this place
She - married In 1882 and had a hap
py married life for fifty-seven years
She died In the house In which she was
born, and which had been her home for
four score years. This fact Is both unu-
sual and noteworthy. Kindly in spirit
aud gracious 10 manner, she lived Ion.
and we'll, and died sincerely lamented.
In all the relations Of life she won res-
pect by the force Of her character. and
by her womanly demeanor. She will b.
greatly missed In the community wher.
she was highly regarded both for her
years and her work. The funeral took
place on Monday forenoon and was con
Quoted by Rev. {. v. Hanson of Skowhe-
gan. The choir of the Union church reud
cred the tribute OF song. She leaves an
aged husband, two daughters. Mrs.
Leadbetter and Mrs. Jefferson Savage,
both Of this place and sister Mrs. Lydis
Eddy. of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Browns Corner, Canaan.

Last week. unintentionallv neglected
to give the name of Mrs. Harv Gr,fi,n AZ
being sister of the late william MCGEE,
of VisalIa. Cal.
Schrv,or pr-r;,, Ia h.u,, valance -.
.,a ,nyans '1A' 10 having i''"p'o Vi
VI" 'p'.
mrs. Ezra Woftnen Is stopping with
her oaughter AZ Skowhegsn.
School In this district commenced this
week, under the instruction af Miss Rosie
Whitten. The city school is to be under
the tuition Of Mr.. Frank Alexander
John Wyman ia making his parents an
extended visit,
Learn ,h.t NJ. wu.o, p,,....,a 10
a., .ha s,ot ii". ''oA H'As''"'" 10
VI" '"' DIN "'''
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
On Friday eve, Nov. 20, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wesley Bailey celebrated the twentieth
anniversary OF their welded life. Friends
to the number of forty-two gathered.
Rov. John Friend was present and Of
fercd Interesting remarks and prayer.
Good music was interspersed throughout
the evening. A poem for the occasion
was read by Mrs. L. e. Crowell With
beaming face Mr.. Bailey presented his
bride Of twenty years, after which the
gifts were presented to them by Mr..
Isaiah Crowell, In behalf Of the wedding
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

A merchant on our streets remarked to
the RKPoRrKR that he did not believe ad-
vertising paid . merchant who had be-
come established in business. 1t might
be good thing for one just starting In
but every ono knew where he was and
his neighbor across the street who had
been In one store ten years or more.
They have an established trade and reg
ular customers who buy of them year
after year.
This argument is full of holes. II ad-
vertising will help . new man get custo-
mers 1t must help an old one keep his
customers and get new ones. 1t cannot
be otherwise, and the man who does not
advertise is likely to receieve visits from
buyers after they have visited those who
do advertise. There are cases where
money 10 made In the sale of merchan-
disc without advertising, but these same
merchants would make much more by
judlcious advertising and where one mer-
chant gets rich without advertising, there
are hundreds who do 30 by advertising.
If one has all the trade he wants 1t will
not pay to advertise, II he has not, 1t will
pay II he does 1t judiciously and intelli
gently. There Is no room for reasonable
doubt about 1t. The logic Of events
proves It beyond question. The crowd
ing Of columns Of thousands Of newspa-
pers in every part Of the world with ad-
vertisments and the development Of trade
and commerce are evidence sufficient to
forever settle this question.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
GENERAL NEWS.

A destructive nre occurred in Minneap
oils, Sunday, by which the eightstory
brick building In which the Tribune and
other papers were published, was totally
destroyed. Full twenty people are be
lieved to have perished 10 the flames
The building has been for long time
notoriously unsafe, and great indignation
is felt against Its owners.
A mortgage for el50, ,o0O, 900 payable In
100 years at i've per cent. interest, was
fled at Topeka, Kan, SATURDAY. by the
Union Trust Company, Of New York. on
the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Rail
road Company and auxiliary lines. The
plan of reorganization was also filed In
conjunction with the mortgage.
Judge Anderson has delivered his de-
cision In the matter Of the application for
admission to citizenship of those Nor
mons who have taken the Endowment
House oath. The decision reviews the
testimony at length. and denies the appll-
cation
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Hon. william oounor,

Hon. William Connor, whose severe Ill
ness has already been reported, died Fri
day night, at the age Of So, after being
confined to the house for several weeks.
Mr.. Conn0r came to Fairfield . youne
man, and engaged At once in numbering
operations. For many years he owned
the mill at the head Of the island, where
by industry, and through fortunate In.
vestments In wild lands he amassed Z
large property. He was q man Of strong
convictions and exerted powerful innu.
ence In town and county afYairs, while IL
both branches Of the legislature he ha.
made his influence felt.
He has been . large owner Of real es.
tate in and about the village, most OF
which ID now held by his son.
For years he was one Of the directors
of the Peoples Bank, Waterville, . posi-.
tion which be relinquished only when the
infrmities Of age prevented his attending
to the duties. He was also trustee OF
the Fairfield Savings Bank for many
years.
His life has been an eventful one In
that he has not only seen great changes,
but In the experiences growing out of the
wsr, was called upon to witness years of
suffering resultipg from wounds received
by his son. General Seldom Connor.
10 politics Mr.. Connor was always q
Republican. Mrs. Connor and six chill
dren survive him.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
James Z. Within an.

The remains Of the late Jas. Z. Whit
man Of this village were carried to Inglis-
vile N. s. for interment. The follow.
ing notice was published In the Monitor
He was q son Of the late Asa and Mary
Whitman Of this place. He went to Ellis
worth, Me-, In November, 1881, where he
remained two years and half, following
the numbering business, and being indus
trlous, sober and frugal, he was able dur
Ing that time to send to bis relatives
about $500. After . short visit TO his old
time In Sk0whegan, Me-, where he fol-
and blacksmith. In December 1883 he
disposed Of bis property at Inglisville to
bis brother George. and bought . black
smiths stand In 6kowhegan, where by
strict attention TO business, and honesty
In bic dealings he was enabled to build up
lucrative trade, 30 that his widow and
orphaned boys will not be left without
support. He married Mary ]. Jefferson.
Of Moncton, N. B. BY whom he had two
boys, He died Of typhoid fever and
pneumonia, at the age Of thirty Ave
years. Though he did not belong to any
church be WAS religiously inclined, and
during bis sickness he found great peace
In trusting his souls salvation TO . cru
cIsed and risen Saviour. The funeral
service was held In the Methodist Church,
and conducted by Rev. T. C. Hooper.
At the close q very consolatory letter
from the clergyman who visited him In
bis illness, was read. May God sustain
the widow, orphans, his aged mother,
brothers, sisters, and other relatives In
their great affllction.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

Hon. J. Manchester Haynes Of Au-
gusta, returned Thursday, from his up
river numbering operations In the vicinity
Of Parlin Pond, and also from q few days
of recreation with gun and guide ct
Parlin Pond, Enchanted Pond and vicini-
ty. He arrived 1t Skowhegsn Wednes-
day evening, accompanied BY Pat Muir
ply Of the Murphy House at West Forks,
who drove down with his own team. In
reply to question - to the outlook for
the coming winter Gen. Haynes said
III We have good weather the indica-
tions are that the total cut this winter
will be considerably In excess Of that Of
last season. There will be considerable
gain about the Lake and on Dead river,
the cut on the Kennebec will be about the
same ~ usual and ON Moose river, where
we looked for . falling OF think we
shall fully hold our own.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

School in Dist. No. 9 is being taught by
Miss Kenny of Aroostook County.
Rev. A. Walker and wife spent Thanks
giving with Rev. T. j. Humphry aud FAM
ily at Bangor and were present at the mar
riage Of Mr.. Humphry's eldest daughter
to . Bangor gentleman. Mrs. Humphry
IL still quite low.
Mr.. Willis Emerson arrived home from
Lawrence Thanksgiving Day.
Mr.. Frank Lowell Of Auguata, who has
bought Frank Jerald's farm, moved his
goods on to the premises Monday.
E. B. Jewett and family from N. B.
arrived last week.
There has been considerable building
and repairing this fail, b. 7. Frost has
raised the roof and made Improvements on
his house.
G. P. Garfield is building q carriage
houee.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Reasonable Wrath.

There was one exasperated city gen.
tleman In the sporting regions Of Somer-
set of late, and not without good reason
for his indignation.
As the story goes this gentleman Of
ample means and culture whom we will
call Mr.. "a" has long desired to have the
head and antlers of q moose, deer or
caribou to sdorn an appropriate place
over the mantle in his dining room.
This desire could be gratined by mod
crate expenditure Of dollars but he
wants to shoot the game himself, and
will not be satisfied with anything short
Of 1t.
Accordingly Mr.. "A."a few weeks ago
took his rife. secured guide and COM
menced . tramp for the big game" that
abounds In Maine forests this year. He
took the precaution to have the guide
unarmed 80 that he alone could do the
shooting, but the guide carried the trusty
rife at times to relieve the hunter, but
under the strlctest instructions not to
fire.
Thus they proceeded for some time
without success but at last they were
favored by sighting q fine caribou, but
unfortunately, when the rifle was In the
hands of the guide, and he, under the ex-
element of the occasion, Immediately
raised it to his shoulder .and fired, miss
ing the game.
Some remarks we're made by the man
who hired the guide, Of which we have
no record, and II ever there was q dis
gusted sportsmen our friend "a" was
that one. He straightway made tracks
for the clearing. left for home to spend
Thanksgiving but with the determina-
ton to try again at an early day. He will
not take the same guide on his next
tramp for "big game"
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Al WARRINGTON.

1t Is estimated At the treasury depart
ment that there has been decrease Of
o. ,00O,00 In the public debt since No
vember lst.
The following Maine postmasters have
been appointed II. s. Mcfarland. Hollis
+. P. Morrill, North Pittston'
The annual report of the Secretary of
the Navy Is made public. 1t speaks In
praise Of the new war ships. and says the
country requires many more, In order that
our seacoast be properly protected.
The Secretary of the Treasury has de-
cided to reduce the number Of national
bank depositaries and the amounts OF
public money kept Herewith.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
East 9koWheRan.

Most Of the people In this vicinity took
their Thanksgiving dinners At home on
account Of the severity of the storm.
Had the snow lain quietly where Il fell
we should have had splendid sleighing
now.
On the Canaan stage road 1t Is mostly
bare ground from MalbOn's corner to J.
Dorothy's nearly half mile.
The river at Plshon's Ferry Is frozen
over but NOT strong enough for teams.
Col. Mitchell and r. F. Parker threshed
At George Jewell's with their three horse
power III bushels Of graIn 10 three hours
c. G. Richardson Principal Of East
Corinth Academy has closed the fall term
and the winter term begging Dec. End.
School in Dist. No. u commences Dec.
9th. and will be taught by Miss Annie
Alnes.
The people have decided to have .
Christmas tree In Dist. No. IL
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

Farlin, presented her husband with twir
girls. Net weight IA l-2 lbs.
The snow storm has brought all kinds
Of stock to the barn. Some are complain.
ing of the low price Of hay. II farmers
could not sell pound of hay for the next
ten years they would be better off.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
st. .Atban0.

Herbert Cyphus drove his colt up TO
VIM. P. Philbrick's In q sleigh Sunday
morning and the colt dropped dead with
out q struggle.
Saturday evening the St. Albans Grange
had thirty-hve visitors from Corinna and
one from Dexter. They psrtook Of q
harvest feast.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Harmony.


The snow, sleet, hail and rain on
Thanksgiving day rendered out door
business anything but pleasurable.
Sleighing now is expected.
Rev. Mr.. LYONS breaches at the Union
church three Sabbaths out Of four, while
Rev. Mr.. 6westland occupies the fourth.
The grist mill At the village conducted
by Huntress 4 Jacobs, accommodates Q
good many people, BY the way It 10 pat
ronized By those from near and far.
Mrs. Rlonia Morgridge Of Watsrville,
is In town visiting friends who are glad
to see the smart old lady again.
Jacob Perkins has recently had his pen
sion increased sd received quite suu
Of back pay.
Tho village school commenced this
week, taught by Misc Florence Bartlett.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
DON'T LET
THEM FOOL you
Read tliS Ad and Save MONEY

If you have ever visited our store in search
Of holiday goods, we feel you have been able to
find goods and prices to suit you. This year
will eclipse all previous efforts as our stock is
more than double and our room will comprise
two floors.
You all know the custom of dealers, to mark
up their goods so high that they are out of the
reach of poor people. But where they have to
unpack their goods for few weeks and then
pack them away for another year, they can't
afford to do any differently. We save ourselves
the trouble, and our customers the expense, as
our store is always Holiday store and our
prices always uniformly low the year round.
The largest assortment ever shown in this
state, consisting of Toys, Games, over two hum
dred Vases China Cups and Saucers Of all
kinds, twenty-five different kinds of Dolls from
5 cts to $500, Plush goods Of all kinds, Albums
that will do you good to see them and get our
prices Dinner, Tea and Toilet sets Hanging
Lamps. Hand and Stand Lamps We will not
be undersold. Work Boxes, Writing Desks and
Sleds, Rocking Horses and Doll Carriages, Sill
yer Ware and Jewelry. In fact we haven't
room or time to enumerate half of our variety.
Call and see for yourselves.
THE SKOWHEGAN TEA STORE
is the place to buy goods, if you want to save
money.
80 WATER STREET. SKowHEaAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

yred Houshtos Of Anson was 10 town
ovsr Sunday.
1Ge. John O. Ward snd wife went IA
H4Ecee - . visit Of fsw days.
Z 0eases Taylor hay got throsgh WORK n
Ma1lspn village aad ~ rstlrusd hons.
Nl,o Haydsa, WHO has bses q wolk fos
stow Nils q Doloa, rstafasd hons
Thnssoay.
TAs seow tAas eans Thentsgiving day,
hn0 made splsndiA oDeigAt1g, In ~
49, y inpsOvs tAess MooaliSht ~.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
Postmaster Generals Report.

Postmaster General Waunamaker's annu-
d report recommends various improve
mente in the mail service among which
are themaklng Of postal contracts with the
telegraph companies, after the manner Of
the railroad mail contracts 70 the messages
may b sent BY wire from designated post
odices and may be delivered by carriers,
and that the United States pay q literally
~ other countries for the carriage Of for
eign malls, that al places Of population
Of not Lees than 5000 or whore the Post
Once has shown . gross revenue Of
e7000 for the previous nscal year, shah
have the benefit Of the free delivery sys-
tenn. Mr.. Wsupamaker reueWs Post
master General vidas suggestion that
buininSs be constructed for the sole use
OF Post Omces In towns and cities con-
tanning certain population.
The total number Of railway postal
clerks In The service Oh the 4th Of March,
1889, was 1884. The reinstatsments and
appointments Of new men from March
% July 30. 1859, were 1881, lsaving IN
disturbed p4e9of thoss previously yhppoint
Cd; Or nearly two-thirds Of The whole
number that wers IN placs whsn this Ad-
m!nistration came IN power still In place.
The net revenue Of TIE postal service
Tor TIE year ending June 30. 1850 was
~, l4e.0l4 aud The estimated cost Of the
esrvics ~. .7Sl, ,S7l, lsaviag - estimated
0eoctt Of u 900 $50, was an incrsass Of
o6,eo1. ~ -, o. l0.4 Pr ceot IN The de.
buree0eo1D I'd eat6tandlnG liabilities,
~ - Deeoaee, ~, o. q, ,o04, ,Oel. 10, OF
~ ~ eeeA u ~ elU UAalsd toeal cost
~ - boev3oe.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05
CORRESPONDENTS.


6ktbObo'
The people here are having . merry
time sleigh riding, although the snow is
rather thin In places.
The village district have purchased q
lot (the old Hotel Lot) near Alonzo
Goodwin blacksmith shop, for the pur-
pose Of erecting new school house next
spring.
Albert Hilton is about to move into his
house that he has moved and repaired
near bis Steam Mn.
Joseph Tuttle has purchased and NOV
ed into the Hight house, on the east side
of the village.
John Hight, Jr., has moved into the
Cleveland house.
The stage puts up at Chas. Dore's.
Rev. Sweetland of Palmyra preached
at the Church last Sunday, and will
preach once In four weeks during the
winter.
Robert Hayden and wife of Madison
have located here and will open variety
store soon in the Bixby block.
DR.. Ellingwood removed a cancer for
Joseph Hilton of Cornville, the other day.
Miss M. 8. Jones Is preparing to build
q millinery store, two stories high 26 IT.
by 40 IT. early In the spring of 1890.
II. W. Bartlett sells bars Brussels
soap. and q patent soap tray, for 5Oc.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

Uranulated sugar,
Cube Sugar,
Stickney & Poor's
Spices,
Creamy Butter,
Cape Cod Cranber-
ries. E.
Hodges Can Corn,
Sweet Potatoes, :
Comb Honey,
Chocolate, 4
Preserved COcOanut
Cowdrey & Co.'s
Pineapple,
Cerealine
Walnuts for Cake,
New Citron,
New GR Raisins,
New. saless ]! J
Raisins.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-12-05

H. W. Bartlett sells bars Brussels
soap. and patent soap tray, for 50c.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1889-04-19

Notice is hereby given that the
partnership between oliver Henry
Wallop, Vernon James Watney and
Douglas Theodore Thring, doing busl'
ness under the firm name Of WslloI
& Co., was dissolved on the 18th day
Of April, A. D.. 1889, SO far IS relates
to the said Douglas Theodore Thring,
All debts due TO said partnership and
those due by them will be settled by
the remaining partners, who will con-
tinue the business under the firm
name Of Wallop q Watney.
DOUGLAS THEODORE THRING,
VERNON JAMES WATNEY,
OLIVER III. WALLoP.