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The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
STATE NEWS.

The President has appointed postmas-
ters for Maine IS follows: William Z.
Hogan, Bath, vice George II. Nichols. re-
moved; Edward Z. Clark, Biddeforn, vice
Timothy Shaw, Jr., removed; Eben
Woodbury., Houlton, vice A. B. Page, re-
moved. C. W. Folsom has been appoint
cd postmaster at Monson and A. b. Vinal
at Vinal Haven.
A Moosehead Lake guide says that the
drouth has seriously interfered with the
plans Of the tourists In that section.
Many Of them who had started upon
trips down the West Branch were forced
to turn back on account of the extreme
low water. Many of the dead water
streams were reported to be absolutely
dry befoie the rains last week, and such q
condition Of things has not been known
In that region before for years.
A we'll known young lady. OF Augusta.
started some years ago to secure col
lection of 900, 900 stamps Of all nations,
without regard to duplicates. For sew
eral years she pursued her search until at
the present time she has 200, 900. The
young lady is now In correspondence with
Boston stamp firm who will probably
purchase the entire collection.
The September term of the Supreme
Judicial Court closed last night. Thir-
teen divorces were granted In one day.
The Lisbon Falls Fibre Co. has Just COM
pleted its large dam. which is to furnish
power for their great plant In that town.
The capital stock of the corporation now
amounts to $500, 900 and the business out
look is very promising.
Hon James W Rradhnrv of Aupuata
has engaged DR.. w. B. Lapham to write
the history Of the Bradbury family.
Thomas Bradbury, the ancestor of the
Bradburys In America. came over from
England In 1884, as the agent of Sir Fer
dinando Gorges. He settled In Salisbury
Mass, and was one Of the leading citizens
of that town. He died In 1896.
The safe at the post office at Buckfeld,
WAS blown open by burglars Friday night,
and the mail cut open. No money or let
ters are missing. The safe was badly
damaged. This Is the fourth safe In
Buckfeld cracked within year.
The firm Of Plaisted / Morton. publish.
ers Of the New Age, has dissolved, Col
Morton having sold his interest In the es.
tablishment to General Plaisted. The
transfer was made Saturday. Mr.. Fred
W. Plaisted. who has been business man
ager Of the paper for the last three years,
has purchased an interest In the business
and become q member of the firm. The
Age will hereafter be published by II. NJ
Plaisted & Son.
Ex-Governor Marble and his brother
are hunting and camping out In the Dead
River region.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

Lebanon Lodge f. A. NJ at It's last
meeting elected Edward Luce, W. NJ.
II. L. Hale, S. W. Geo. E. Porter, J. w
William Haynes, Sr. c. B. Davis, j. D.;
Chas. Girdler, S. d.
1t Is rumored that a new firm Is about
to engage In the millinery business here.
Monday afternoon horse belonging to
c. +. Warren, died in the street.
The cows in this vicinity are much af
ficted by flies which bite the legs of the
animals so severely that the legs become
swollen and lame
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Bingham.

Rev. Mr. Adams, d. d. Of Bangor
preached last Sabbath at the church; II
was very able sermon. Rev. Mr.. Sheaf
was In town over the Sabbath. They
were the guests Of Rev. Mr.. Millett and
wife.
Rev. Mr.. Andrews, the Presiding Elder,
and Rev. Mr.. Folsome held a three days
meeting the past week.
Lawyer Patten is In Bangor this week
attending Court.
Mark Savage. Warren Colby, f. H.
Dinsmore are at Moose River this week
alse Mr.. L. c. Andrews and wife.
J. j. Lander is building new stable.
Mr.. Benz. Moore and wife were In town
Sunday.
Mrs. Julia Dinsmore has returned home
she was absent several weeks.
Mrs. Labroke Of Foxcroft was visiting
her daughter, Mrs. A. N. Burke, the past
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Death Of N. 1 McorlIlIs.

Quite shock was given to our COM
munity Tuesday, Sept. 10th, by the news
that Mr.. N. l.. McCrillis was dead. He
had been Ill for some time from rheumatic
and liver troubles but it was not deemed
dangerous until Monday when his symp-
toms became alarming
Mr.. McCrillis removed to Dexter from
Hartland nearly twenty years ago He at
once established himself in business here
as clothing manufacturer and has car
ried on the business ever since. This
work brought him into contact with peo-
pie OF all the surrounding towns and
gave him wide acquaintance.
He was member of the Ninth Ne.
Regiment and served through the war
He became Interested in the Grand Army
as soon IS that organization was formed
and continued an active member until hi
death. For three years he was Commans
der OF II. +. Stafford Post. He was q
member of the Masonic Fraternity and
was always active in his interest for the
order. He was bright Odd Fellow, be.
ing member of both Plymouth Lodge 1.
.. 0. +. and the Encampment, and had
been chief officer Of both. He had been
district deputy Of the Grand Lodge. He
was deeply religious man, member of
thC ulCtuOulbt SuuTCu anu IOr nine wears
Supt. Of Its Sunday School. Great CON
fidence was reposed In him. At his death
he was treasurer Of the Methodist Society
quartermaster Of the Grand Army Post,
and financial secretary of the Odd Eel
lows Lodge. His family relations have
been Of the happiest kind. He leaves q
wife and four children who will have the
warm sympathy of all our people in their
afiliction.
The burial services Of Mr.. McCrillis &C.
Cured Thursday afternoon at the Meth.
odist Church Rev. j. z. Clifford offlciated
Each Of the Odd Fellows organizations,
the Grand Army Post and the Masonic
Lodge, attended In regalia. The service
was conducted by the Odd Fellows. The
floral tributes were numerous and very
beautiful. The most effective was THE
Gates Ajar' from his Sabbath School.
The Odd Fellows sent = pillow with en-
blem Of the order, the Grand Army q
closed book with emblems, the Ladies'
Relief Corps star with emblems, the W.
c. T. U. pillow, the children a pillow
bearing the words "Our Papa" Besides
these there were numerous wreaths and
bouquets from friends. The service was
very impressive and there was large at
tendance. The stores were closed during
the hours OF the services as mark of re-
spect.-Edstern State, DEXTER,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
CORRESPONDENCE.
Athens

The Athens Fair was the best one we
have had yet, fine show of cattle, colts.
horses, &C. Scion farmers brought over
some very fine stock. There was a large
crowd.
Miss George Allen and mother of this
place, and Miss Matilda Allen, of Well
ington, were thrown from their carriage,
while coming to the fair, and the latter
struck on her neck and shoulders. DR..
Ellingwood was called. but found no
fractured or dislocated bones.
Odd Fellows building Is about compile.
ted on the outside and 1t is s. fine looking
one
There is talk Of building new school
house here In the village, this fall
Rev, Sweetland will preach at the
church next Sunday. Rev. Huxley
preached last Sunday.
DR.. Tobey is recovering from an attach
of rheumatism.
Rev. C. L. Russell of North Arson |:
expected to move here tomorrow.
DIR. Taggart has moved into the Walker
house.
Mrs. John Hight and her brother, Dan
ME Farmer, we're called TO Pennington u
visit sick brother.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

Deputy U. S. Marshal Stuart was In
town on Saturday, summoning witnesses
for the Dist. Court In Portland.
W. B. Brown, Esq, ono Of the crack
shots Of Co. E., I'd Reg. N. V. NJ, Is In
town, enjoying a vacation and cutting of
partridge heads with . Colts repeating
rife.
DR.. Murphy and Esquire Brown made .
short trip to st. Come, Canada, last week.
Mrs. Anon Newton will leave this week
with her son for So. Boston, where he
will enter the Perkins Institute for the
blind A younger daughter will also be
admitted as soon as there Is a vacancy In
that institution.
About four inches of snow fell on Bald
Mountain Saturday, giving 1t a wintry
look.
Quite number of our young folks are
drilling In the manual of arms, preparing
for an entertainment to come of in the
near future. All the old guns have been
secured for miles around, and the Holden
House, their headquarters, has tho ap-
pearance of An arsenal.
George and Elmer Colby went to Au.
gusta last week to attend the auction sale
VI WIN Ahnu lOElcitou IOI lakes. AS tne
Treasurer could not locate the property
by lots or numbers, only as being In such
and such towns, they did not make any
bid. 1t seems strange that the State can
not describe piece Of land when giving
q deed.
Hay presses and threshing machines
are running In full blast all about town.
The supply Of hay seems to be In excess
Of the demand, as not so much lumber Is
to be cut in this vicinity Is last year, 1t is
reported, hence the price for best hay In
bales will not be over 8ls per ton.
The boys are practicing for their game
Of ball with the Forks club, which Is to
come of on Tuesday. It virtually to be
q trial for supremacy between the descen-
dants Of Durgin and Holden, As MAORI
ty Of each nine are members of these
families. Betting is now so to 80 In ia
vor of the Forks.
Rev. Mr.. Sheaf left on Wednesday for
down river. He purchased q stallion of
James BARLEY, and fitted up a blackboard
to carry his goods on. We wish him q
bon voyage an the way through to the
promised land.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
N eYceY.

Mr.. Cyrus Kimbsll and wife, Of South
birmingham, have been spending few
days with David Kimball
Mr.. Charles Sawyer Of Bellows Falls,
Vt, is making short visit with Mrs.
David Presley.
A quilting, with picnic supper, will be
given at the house Of Freeman Charles.
next week.
Edward Haywood has pumpkin of his
own raising, weighing ITO lbs, measur-
ing IT. around 1t. Who can beat that?
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Fairfield.

The Waterville h Fairfield Horse Rail
road Company have settled with Mrs Har-
ry Frost who sned the road for IS 900 for
injuries clsimed to have been received in
falling while getting off the car last sum-
mer. The amount paid WAS Sl75. The
jury disagreed in the trial at Skowhegan.
Mrs. Tomas Totman who was stricken
with paralysis some weeks since at the
home of her son II. V. Totman was able to
be moved last Friday to the home of her
daughter in Brockton Mass.
Business at this station during the month
OF August was good. 39l cars were handled.
The total collections for the month were
$500 %. This amount added to the receipts
from the ticket department makes a big
showing of revenue, says the Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Served Them RIGHT.

Postmaster General Wanamaker has
way of dealing with impracticable
southern negro-haters. MIR. Bones, a
colored man, was recently appointed post
master at Luvarne, Ala, and citizens, 1t is
said, showed their opposition to him by
boycotting him in every way, and finally
by burning down an old building which
he had succeeded with great difficulty in
securing for post-ofice. In view of
these facts Postmaster General Wanamak-
or decided that the 200 inhabitants of the
place could go three miles for their mail
and do without post-office facilities for
while.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Election In the New States

The elections in the new states Tues
day last resulted in electing all the con-
gressmen in the states, by republican
legislatures that will chose senators each
In North Dakota, South Dakota and
Washington by large majorities. In
Montana, the democrats have carried
their state ticket aud Legislature, which
will choose two democratic state senators
and the republicans have probably elected
Carter to Congress. The state consti-
buttons are all adopted, as Is also the pro-
hibitory amendment In South Dakota.
The woman suffrage amendment In Wash
ington ia defeated,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
At WAshIMoroN.

The public debt was reduced about
el3, 500, 900 in September.
General Hartranft Of Pennsylvania 10
now sAid to be most likely to get the
Pension Commissionership.
The Navy Department has bexun 70
talk Of sending some Of the new war yee-
asls 70 1oln The several deplsted squad
ROM. This action cannot b taken too
eoou, = q present only seventeen shipe
~ disxibsisd throgghost the i've squad.
rone - ecme Of 49, ars anything but
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The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Sunday School Association.

The Twenty second Annual Convention
of the Maine State Sunday School Assn,
will be held in Augusta, October 1917,
commencing Tuesday afternoon. Arrange.
ments already made insure an exceptionally
attractive and profitable meeting. Rev
Smith Baker, D. D., of Lowell Mass, is
engaged as General Conductor; the Depart.
ment of Primary Work will be in charge of
Mrs. Crafts. William Reynolds, the fore
most Field Worker in the United States,
will cooperate in the programme of the
entire session, and DR.. Peloubet, of Boston,
the well-known Sunday School writer and
speaker, is expected to give an address.
Each school is entitled to official repre-
sentation by pastor, superintendent and
two other delegates In addition, hearty
invitation is extended to all Sunday School
workers and friends of the cause.
Reduced rates on all railroad and steam
boat lines.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

Whatever may be said of Democratic
party 1t is above the level of the notorious
prze-fghter, John l.. Sullivan, and his
candidacy for Congress- from q Boston
district will add further disgrace to it
This is however among the probabilities
The Boston Globe says sixty or seventy
democrats of the fourth district held, 3
meeting with closed doors. Saturday
afternoon, at the Sherman House, 10 the
interest Of John L. Sullivan's candidacy
for Congress In that district. Speeches
eulogistic Of the champions manly quail.
ties and political integrity were made, and
plans formulated for securing his nomin
alton at the expiration Of Hon. Joseph H
O'Neil first term
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
m adIeon.

Mrs. L. X. Williams and son, with Mrs.
L. c. Williams and two children, came
home from Brockton, Mass, Wednesday
evening, on visit,
The cards were started In the Indian
Spring wooden mill last Monday morning
Mr.. r. N. Wood came home from
Massachusetts last Saturday,
1t is reported that four or five Of our
young men got wetting by the capsizing
Of sail boat last Sabbath, which would
not have happened had they attended
church.
Some of the hunters are preparing for
squirrel hunt to come off cattle show
day, though game is reported scarce.
DR.. Sawyer and Hiram Harris bagged
three cartridges, six or seven gray SPUR
rels and crow, last Monday.
A series of meetings are being held at
the Methodist church this week.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
Baptist AnniversarIes.

Maine Baptist Anniversaries occur a
Bar Harbor this week, commencing Tues.
day and closing to-day. Among the exer-
cises announced. A report of the Worlds
Sunday School Convention at London, to
be illustrated by Rev. E. 8. Uford, OF
bingham. Mass, by G. B. Illsley of Ban.
gor. The annual sermon by Rev. T. E.
Busfeld and the election Of officers,
Annual report Of the Education Society,
sermon by Rev. G. G. Tilley, Of Lewiston !,
election Of officers and other business.
Address by President Small, Of Colby
University. Miss Kidder, of Japan, and
Miss Mary Cook, Of Louisville, Kentucky,
spoke at the meeting Of the Womsn's
Foreign Missionary Society Wednesday
forenoon.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

A Lewiston man, some six r'0nths ago,
skipped the town to avoid ing sen
te1ce in Jail for selling liquor. astweek
he came back to give himsell to the
authorities, was taken in charge by Sher-
i'll Lamb, and locked up. The way of the
trausgressor is hard. They may escape
the teeth of the law for d while, but they
get held in time.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
North Arson.

The Congregational Church sociablo
held at the church last Saturday P. NJ. and
evening was thourghly enjoyed by all.
The ''Carrabasset b. B. c." went to
waterville saturday last, for a friendly
game with the "Colbys" The score at six
even innings resulting in of the Carrabas-
sets, seven to five.
There will be social dance at Central hall
next saturday. Come all who love to dance
and enjoy yourselves.
Everybody misses the whistle of the
shank factory, which is shut down for few
days for repairs.
Two young colts owned by Mr.. Ben.
Moore, were badly scratched and torn on 4
barbed wire fence, while at pasture, one OF
the colts having a clean cash in the neck,
exposing the wind pipe and large vessels.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
So. Madison

Mrs. A. H, Ward went to Norridge-
wock last week on . visit Of q few days
to her parents.
Mr.. John Ward and wife and E. F.
Stevens and wife are going to Auburn
Wednesday on . visit to their sister, Mrs.
Warren Ward.
l. M. Merrill and wife went to Water
Vile Saturday, ON . visit to their brother.
Mrs. Harland Merrill who has been an
invalid for number Of years was able to
ride to her daughters last Saturday, and
spend the day.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

Hon. Alex. II. Rice Of Boston was In
Shawmut last week on business regarding
the Shawmut Fibre Co. Mr.. Rice Is
Treasurer of the company.
Mr.. Charles Waldron has sold out the
Shawmut House to T. A. Eastman OF
Waterville who has taken possession.
Mr.. Waldron has moved into the Randall
Hall house on Main street.
Mr.. T. P. Burgess Of Boston Is Super.
intendent Of the new pulp mill. He is q
young man but has made the manufac-
ture Of pulp special study and is author.
lty on the subject
Lawrence and Phillips have shipped
from Shawmut Station since the first OF
May, 6lS car loads Of lumber. Quite an
extensive business for only the five sum.
mer months.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

thought Mr.. Haggett's disposition was
bad because he WAS little mite ignorant.
The judge rendered decision in favor Of
the appellants holding that the last de-
clsion of the Judge of probate should be
annulled, and that his former decree, by
which the child's name was changed to
Ross Merry Haggett, should stand
A. N. Ware for appellants.
Walton & Walton for defts.
The court will adjourn to-day at noon.
One hundred and flfty-nine cases have
been disposed of at this term. beside the
divorces that may be decreed to-day.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

The L. S. dispatch boat, Dolphin, has
lust arrived IN New York from trip
around the world February last, Sec
rotary Whitney sent her upon the tour to
test her structural weakness. The record
the Dolphin made disproyes all reports of
her defects, and dsci edits the scheme of
the Cleveland administration by which
John Roach, the builder, was bounded
into his grave.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
South Movridgevsock.

Henry Murphy started Monday for q
trip to Gettysburg with the Fifth Maine
Association. He IL accompanied BY bis
wife and son. They will visit Richmond
and Fredericksburg, and will b away two
weeks.
Mr.. Gould IL beyond all hope Of recov-
cry.
The Rebekahs had . supper Friday
evening.
The GOOD Tsmplars are 70 visit Loyalty
Lodge, ekowheGan. next Friday evening,
also WeeoegansetS from 3. 2adison.
Joe Taylor came nsar having u ~
put oct BY - cir gun IN H. hands Of
James Watts. BY a accident H. gun
w. diochnsgsd md Q shot eatefed u
cornee q ~ ~ nd VA removed b
d.. XndsnY.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
West Madison.

Mr.. T. D. Salley and d. W. Harding
have built IN arch and chimney In their
sap house. for the uss Of one Of those
famous Vermont Evaporators.
-Four Of our smart young ladies arc
away attending school, three ct 6koWhs-
gan and One q Madison village.
NJ. Frank =. Wslch who has been out
Of health ths past season, has nearly ~
eovered and y now abb TO work.
TAs Arson and Madisoa Dfidge Co,
has nads eo0s rspairs o. The East ed
|of ~ nEidga.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

very pleasant gathering occurred at
the residence Of G. W. Bigelow, on FRI
day evening last. The occasion Of this
gathering was Friendship quilting, and
was attended by about 200 individuals,
including both old and young. There
were sufficient squares to form two nice
quilts which Owere pieced up and quilted
In the afternoon by the ladies, each square
containing the name of the donor. after
which all partook Of picnic supper.
Mr. Bigelow and lady were painstakiDg to
make everyone happy. While the older
folks were enjoying themselves In social
chat, the younger people took the oppor-
tunity to enjoy little music and trip the
fantastic toe.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

Leona Alma, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
x. A. Lowe, at the age Of two months,
weighed is IA lbs, and is very strong
and forward child, never having seen
sick day.
L. W. Ham Of this place has just I'm
ished his course of degrees at Norridge-
wock Odd Fellows Lodge.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03
East Madison.

Mrs. C. F. Tufts, whose protracted Ill
ness has been source of much anxiety
to her friends, is now rapidly recovering.
Her sister, Miss Clara A. Morrison, is
with her.
Mr.. David Kincade, whose life for a
time was despaired Of, Is said to be much
better and hopes Of his recovery are en-
tertsined.
J. R. Bicknel is adding 4 fine stable to
his set Of farm buildings, which will
make them much more convenient and
greatly improve their appearance.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

The Navy Department has begun to talk
of sending some of the new war vessels to
join the several depleted squadrons. This
action cannot be taken too soon; as at pre-
sent only seventeen ships are distributed
throughout the five squadrons and some of
these are anything but frst-class vessels.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

1t Is now said that the lady in Chicago
who claimed to be the daughter, and
consequently heir of George G. Hayden,
the St. Louis bachelor who died leaving .
fortune, has proved the falsity of her
claim when she stated that she was born
in 1928. George G. Hayden was but 10
years old then and thus could not have
been the father Of the woman,
The Somerset reporter., 1889-10-03

The four-nasted schooner Tecumseh the
largest Schooner ahoAt, arrived at Port.
land, Monday forenoon, with 2, 700 tons Of
coal from Baltimore, for the Cumberland
Paper mills. This was the largest cargo Of
coal that ever left Baltimore and the larges I
that ever came to Portland.