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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-10
CORRESPONDENTS.


On Saturday last, Willie, son of Mr.
Turnbull was accidently shot by 4 spen
ball which glanced from an iron target
Some parties were practicing by firing al
the target and the little boy stood at one
side as locker on. The ball entered the
right side between the seventh and eight
rib and efforts to effect its removal have
thus far failed. The boy is still living
but little hope is entertained of his re.
covery.
Mrs. Geo Park, an aunt TO the little
Turnbull boy gave birth to child Oh
Saturday morning and when she was told
of the accident she was so overcome that
she died before medical aid could be
secured.
George Andrews and Edward Smith,
the parties who were running the shoot
ing business were arrested on Saturday
evening just as they were about to take
the Pullman train. One of them is still
In custody, but the other escaped from
the officers and made quick tracks In the
direction of Peltoms Point, completely
eluding the search of the officers.
On Sunday morning, however, the
horse harness and buggy Of Mr.. Dick
Daniels, who lives about one and one
half miles from Pittsheld on the Burn
ham road was missing. 1t Is supposed
that that the escaped man made use of the
team sometime in the night in making his
escape.
The team was traced as far as Fairfield
and the carriage recovered. A dilligent
search is being made for the stolen horse
and for Edward Smith, who is supposed
to have taken it. Smith Is Is years old
weigh 1875 pounds, fair complexion, and
halls from Boston. The boys came here
from Vanceboro and had been in Rich
mond.
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The game of base ball so long talked OF
between the Forks and Moose River
clubs. came Off on Tuesday Z. NJ. The
game was very close and exciting from
the start, On account of rain but five
innings were played by the Forks and
four by the home team. resulting In q
victory for the latter by score Of to 8.
The opening ball at the Newton House
Tuesday evening, Oct. /, was success In
every way. great number were present
from out Of town, and flrst-class music
WAS furnished by Prof Adams and 9TH
ers. Two fights on the outside helped to
make 1t interesting. Upwards OF one
hundred took supper, which was gotten
up In firstrclass order by the little man
Pierce. for the occasion. Nearly every
body "smiled" and seemed pleased with
the entertainment.
Mr.. L. C. Andrews and wife visited a
few of their many friends in town last
week.
Hon. J. Manchester Haynes and Judge
Whitehouse of Augusta, are In town for
few days, the former on business in
connection with his large numbering in
terests, and the latter for rest and recrea-
ton,
Hon. S. J. Walton and Judge Priest Of
Skowhegan, are looked for every day.
Big game in the shape of moose and car
ibou, awaits the former, and warm fire
with several all night games of high, low,
Jack, are In keeping for the latter
Mr.. Thomas McCollor and wife of So
lon nee Miss Mary Haley of Cornvlle,
made short stop in town while on their
wedding tour to Canada. They will visit
some Of their relatives abroad and take In
some Of the most important sights, before
returning to settle permanently among
the hills of Scion.
Jack Kelly and Robert Walker returned
on Friday from two days hunt in the
vicinity of Bald Mountain, bringing with
them two fine caribou.
| DR.. Murphy and sister, Esquire Brown
and sister, Mr. Kennedy and wife, Mr.
Nichols and wife, Mrs. Holly Miss New
ton, Misses Lucy and Mary Holden, went
to Bean Brook on Saturday and dined on
fried partridge, returning in the evening,
having enjoyed it much.
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Harmony.

The mail route contractor has sublet
the mail stage line between this place and
Hartland to a man by the name of Emery,
Of IIartland, for low price, S275.
The Methodist society here has been
without preacher several weeks, and
last Sabbath another was sent to this cir
cult, to finish the unexpired term, by the
name Of Rev. Mr.. Lyons.
WIN. W. Brown plowed up a silver
watch in his field, that his father lost
there several years ago. The works in
side were much corroded, but the outside
was intact and bright.
Pllny Hight and wife have gone te
Waterville to live.
The Grange had children's meeting
last Wednesday evening and good time
was realized. On Wednesday evening
this week the St. Adams Grange send.
two of its patrons here to lecture before
Harmony Grange, In return for similar
favor given them by patrons Of this
grange. Also the Grand Deputy, Emer
son of Skowhegan, is expected on thu
same evening, on his annual visit.
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STATE NEWS.

Sunie c.. the only daughter of General
James A. Hall, was married recently to
Samuel C. Belknsp Of Columbus. Ohio.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. c.
v. Hanson of Skowhegan, formerly pas
tor of the Baptist church at Damariscotta,
assisted by Rev. Il, C. Crane of Newcas-
tie. A large and brilliant assemblage of
friends were In attendance. The couple
received many valuable presents.
The stockholders of the Kennebec Cen
trail Railroad Company have organized
with the following officers: President,
Weston Lewis; Treasurer, P II Winslow !;
Clerk, H. s. Webster; Auditor, A. C.
Stilphen; Directors, II. W. Jewell, S.
Ma1cy, Ed. Haley, A. G. Stilphen.
The counsel for Russell, the Wilton
forger, withdrew the motion for arrest
of judgement, In court Saturday, and
Judge Haskell sentenced him to two years
in States prison. Court finally Adjourned,
Saturday noon.
The proposed corporation bond COM
promise, Pennington, has failed, the re-
quired amount of bonds not having been
sent in. Sixteen thousand dollars were
required and only fourteen thousand six
hundred were received. 1t Is hoped an
olueT luttblHe Will sOOu Ut Chlieu anu
/ MEASURES provided to avoid the endless
amount of litigation probable If the com
promise fails.
One Of the largest yields Of potatoes re-
ported In Penobscot county this year was
from an acre Of land on the farm Of f, A.
Rogers Of Newburg Mr.. Rogers has
harvested 256 bushels. 1t cost, reckon.
ing use Of land. labor and fertilizer to
produce the same, 875, which leaves a
good profit Mr.. Rogers potato field can
hardly equal the record Of that Of Grin d.
Vance, of Caribou, who raised 406 bush.
els this year from one acre.
In the Rice X Smith murder trial at
Alfred, the jury returned into court at
$50 O'Clock, Tuesday evening. with yer.
dict of murder In the second degree. The
jury were out three and half hours.
Exceptions will be filed.
The Maine Gettysburg commissioner ap
pointed Mr.. Asher G. Kinds, of the Port
land Press, historian of the commemorative
exercises on the great battlefield last week
They could not have made a better selec
ton. MIR. Kinds is a close observer, n cul
tured and pleasing writer, and will prepare
q memorial worthy of the occasion.
DR.. H.H. Hill, the veteran Augusta physi
clan, was badly injured, Saturday, by ,
fall. 1t is thought the bone of the hip wa
cracked. Sunday he was somewhat delirioul
and suffered much pain. He is nearly
eighty years old.
| The railroad commissioners have ap
proved Of the articles of incorporation o
the George Valley Association. The com.
missioners have also approved of the fol
lowing heaters; For Knox & Lincoln rail
road, Edwards; Somerset railroad, Sewel
/ Edwards; New Brunswick, Edwards
Next week the commissioners will examin,
the Canadian Pacific and Bangor Il Piscata
quis railroad,
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Browns Corner. Canaan.

Much sickness prevails around us at pres
ent; many are having bad colds.
Friday evening VIM. Hayden was taken
temporarily insane 30 as to require the care
of several persons through the night
caused no doubt by over work, as he had
been at work that day threshing. We are
glad to learn that he is much better.
Cora and Frank Hubbard, who have
recently been in Grand Falls N. b., have
returned home. Cora has engaged to teach
the winter term Of school in dist. No. IL
which will make her fourth term there.
Miss Rosie Written, last Friday, closed
term of seven weeks school in this dist.
1t was in every way success as the closing
exercises plainly showed, The supervisor
and number of the parents were present
at the close aud were highly pleased with
the progress made this term. The nam, q
Of those scholars who were not absent or
tardy during the term are Bert Lambe,
Almie and Eva Goodwin, Bertha Trim,
Erwin Lewis, Johnny und Ethan Maxwell,
who received present from their teacher.
Miss Written is worker in the school
room and governs her pupils in firm and
gentle manner thereby gaining the good
will of them all.
Mr.. Temple Shorsy, OF Oakland was in
town Saturday, the guest Of bis sister Mrs.
VIM. Goodwin.
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Somerset Pomona at St. Adams.

A heavy rain was falling on the morn
Ing Of Tuesday, Oct. l, the day for the
meeting of the Pomona at St. Adams
OF course full meeting WAS out Of the
question, but St. Adams grange came ou'
in round numbers and gave the Pomona 4
warm welcome. Skowhegan, New Port
land, Harmony and Pittsfeld were also
represented Worthy Master L. II
Moulton came all the way from Nortl
New Portland, having presided over ev
cry Pomona thus far this year without ,
break. The Overseer, Secretary. Cerei
and Pomona were also present.
Bro. A. E. Fuller was appointed Lee
turer; Bro. Horace Eaton, Steward; Bro
G. W. Patten, Asst. Steward; Sister X
j. Patten, Chaplain; Bro. G. w. Varney
Gate Keeper; Sister Horace Eaton, Flora
and Sister w. H. Snell Lady Asst. Stew
ard. Bros. N. II. Vining and M. Blgelov
and Sister 8. f. Emerson were appointed
the committee on applications.
The address Of welcome was given BY
Sister N. ii. Vining Of St. Adams grange
and the response by the Secretary Of tn,
Pomona. Ten candidates were given thu
obligation and instruction OF the fifth de
gree and admitted into the Pomona.
The question, "What course can tn,
grange adopt to give the farmers ant
farmers children better knowledge o.
the science Of farming" was opened BY
Bro. ]. o. Winslow, In clearly defined
and instructive argument for 1.-THE eleva
ton of the business of agriculture anc
for the speedy adoption of some system
that shall teach our children the scientific
principles Of this great industry. Bros
Horace Eaton, N. b. Turner, L. H. Moul
ton, s. +. Emerson, M. L. Merrill ant
Sister L. H. Moulton spoke on the ques
ton. A committee consisting of Bros
j. o. Winslow and C. b. Haskell and Sis
ter Ella II. Crowell, WAS chosen to con
slider this question and report at the mex,
Pomona meeting.
The reports from the subordinate
oranges, on the whole, are encouraging
Next meeting with Athens grange al
West Athens, Tuesday, Nov. 5.
s. +. EMERSON,
Sacratarv
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At WASHINGTON.

The internal revenue receipts for the
first two months Of the present fiscal year
shows . considerable increase as CON-
pared with the corresponding period Of
last year, the figures being e23 ,G70 1925
for this year, and $20,954, 1916 for last
year. This increase II maintained
through will add over GIG, 900 900 to the
national revenue.
The President has appointed Edward o.
Leech of the District of Columbia, to be
director Of the mint, vice DR.. J. P. Kim
ball resigned, to take effect the 10Th inst.
Congress will be urged to make provi-
siOns for making the confederate lines on
the Gettysburg battlefield. 1t is urged
that the student of history and the intel
ligent tourist visiting this historic field
will say that the positions of the Union
troops have been marked, but did they
not have an enemy3 1t is urged that this
work ought to be done, not rs q matter
Of sentiment, but to make the picture
complete.
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Embden Center.

Wet and cloudy.
Ben and Mullen Berry are running {
hay press this fall
George and Joshua Berry intend tc
start for the woods the l4th, for Parsons
& Lane,
]. W. Morris and wife arrived home
from their western trip the Sd. They at
tended the National Encampment of the
G. A. X. at Milwaukee, and then visited
relatives and friends In Wisconsin, Min.
nesota and Massachusetts. Mr.. Morris
saw, In Wisconsin, many old time resi-
dents Of Maine, and all seemed well salts
fed with their western homes. Mr. Nor
ris likes the farming lands of Wisconsin
and Minnesota, but Is not quite ready to
make home there for himself.
E. W. Hodgdon has sold his farm to
his brother, Henry G, Hodgdon. We are
sorry that Ed is about to leave US. He
has ever been q good neighbor, and es-
pecially kind and helpful In sickness and
sorrow, May he prosper wherever he
may roam.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-10

A report is current that the Maine Cen
trail Railroad Company has purchased the
Somerset road paying 100000, therefor
and assuming the cost of the extension
of the road to Scion and Bingham. The
REPORTER is not prepared to give this
for fact, although there are indications
that 1t may be such. 1t is also stated thai
this insures the building of the Skowhe
Observation-Disclosures Link" and also
the extension Of the rail to The Forks In
the very early future.
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West PIttSHeId,

Mr.. VIII Patten arrived home from
Lawrence Tuesday, for q vacation.
School in Powers district commenced
Monday, with Miss Kicker Of Canaan as
teacher.
G. W. Lane & II. N. Merrill of Lewis
ton were in town last week.
Charles b. Patten attends school at N.
c. |.
Mr., Alexander Robb Of N. B., and Miss
Abbie Foster Of West Pittsfeld, were
married recently. reception was held at
the home of the bride, Saturday eve.
There was quite q delegation from
Pittsheld grange met with the Pomons
grange Tuesday at St. Adams, notwith-
standing 1t was a rainy day New Port
land, Skowhegan, Etna and other oranges
were represented. There were 10 ineciat-
ed in to the mysteries of the fifth degree
about GO were present. Choice selections
from the choir, speeches, and bountiful
dinner were appreciated by all.
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GENERAL NEWS

The elections In the new States having
all resulted favorably for the republicans
giving them five additional members, they
now feel assured of q clear majority In
the House. The contest for the Speaker.
ship may now be considered as practically
begun. Representative Reed has been on
the stump In those States for three weeks
This, 1t is thought, will give him five ad
ditional votes and place him at decided
advantage over all his competitors.
The newspapers throughout Brazil pub.
lished In full Secretary Blaine's admirable
address to the delegates of the Interna
tional Congress. The public Is hopeful
of great commercial benefits resulting
from the Congress.
Conceding the Montana Legislature to
the Democrats. the United States Senate
In the next Congress, will have Repub.
lican majority of 6. Should 1t turn GU,
that the Republicans have the Montans
Legislature on joint ballot, the Republi.
can majority In the Senate would be 10.
Senator Stanford's three year-old Su.
mol trotted mile at Fresno, CAL, Friday
In 2.l3 IA, breaking all previous records
for three-year-Olds.
The returns from Montana give the
democrats majority of seven on Joint
ballot in the Legislature, with one In
doubt, which may increase the majority
to nine. Toole, the democratic governor
has majority Of abont 800, and Carter
republican, Il elected to congress BY
about 1900 majority.
The new secret ballot law received It,
first TRIAL In Connecticut ct the Monda,
election. The plan worked surprisingl;
well. Returns from towns that CAS-
more than two third State vote Las
year show The vote on the prohibitory
amendment about three 70 ons against Il
These towns alone give ~ aggrexate ma
jority Of 5000 agAinst Tie aDendment
Only tn towns % fer rspostsd gave il
majority. ID he pFincioal cities; Hart
ford, 1910 ~, S633 no; New Haven, l6l
yes, sssl no; DFidoDoeA go -, sss
10. f6sn
Thaes ~ II casss q hold fever q
JoAnseown. Ths distsI61tion Of q zoo,
90 nlief hsing delayed, hat few pseson
hoao vanAee clothlnG m ~ hoDes naa,
~ = - shantias inSo WhieA u 80;
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Mr.. X. B. Wells is in very poor health.
Mr.. J. c. Jennings and wife of Rich
mond, who have been visiting at ]. NJ
Lalley's, returned home Monday. Mr.
Jennings has bought the farm owned by
Chas. Barnes, near Mr.. Lalley's.
Miss Ella Wells is teaching the fal
term of school In the Taylor district
Fairfield.
Miss Carrie Pettigrew, Sewall Wells
and Lewis Wells are attending the Higl
School at Clinton town house.
Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Messer of August,
were guests at Rev. J. S. Mitchel's las
week and In company with Mr.. and Mrs
Mitchell. attended the Quarterly meeting
at Fuller's Corner, Hartland.
Notwithstanding the unfair weather
quite number from this vicinity attend
ed the Fair at Canaan last week.
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Bingham.

Another heavy rain which is very bad
for Railroad workers.
Mr.. A. B. Chase has sold his interest In
the meat market, TO George Miller.
Ernest Moore is building a dwelling
house on the lot below the school house,
Mr.. and Mrs. Millett are at Dexter this
week attending conference.
Mr., A. F. Donigan Of Donigan Bros,
Bingham, was called to Oldtown a few
days ago to attend the funeral of his
father, Mr.. Thomas Donigan, much
respected citizen Of that place.
Mr.. Samuel Sucking is talking Of sell
ing his farm in Moscow and moving to
our village. 1t was reported they were
going to Boston, but 1t was Bingham i,
sounds some alike both begun with b.
He is talking Of purchasing Rev. Mr..
Milletts stand.
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Distinguished Visitors.

The representatives Of the All Americs
Congress visited Portland Tuesday
reaching there about 4 O'Clock, z. M
They were taken about the city In car
riages and given banquet In the evening
at Falmouth Hotel. Mayor Melcher pre-
sided and Senator Hale made the address
Of welcome. Spirited short addresses
were also made by Hon. Chas. X Flint OF
New York, Senior Madonca of Brazil
A. A. Strout Of Portland, and DR.. Silva
of Columbia, who spoke in Spanish
which was afterwards translated by an
attache. The time being up the meeting
adjourned at 1920, and the delegates
were driven at once to their train and left
for Worcester,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-10

SohERsETT ss:-At the Supreme Judicial Court
begun and holden ct skowhsgan OIL the
third Tuesday Of September being the il
day OF said month, A. d. 1880.
Samuel A. Ma1aold Of Bangor iu tho county
Of Penobscot: Maine. Plaintiff, against Gideon
+: Brown, Edward Steese anu Amasa Clark
Al OF Boston, In the Commonwealth Of Masss-
chusetts. cOpartners in business under the
firm name and style Of Brown. Steese 4 Clark,
defendants and John Tinkham Of Anson In
the county Of Somerset. John Clark and George
Clark o. North New Portland In said county,
aud George ". Ranger Of Pennington In cOun
~ OF Franklin. c0pArtners AZ Gilman = Ran
ger, and George ". Davis Of Fsrmington afore
SAID, truetees In plea Of the case, for that
the said defendants a. said Bangor, ON the day
of the purchase Of this writ, being indebted 10
the plaintiff 10 the sum Of Forty thousand i've
cents. according 10 the account annexed. then
and there, IN consideration thereof, promised
the plainti6 to pay him that sum on demand.
az iof tas tue SAID ct said Ban
being Indebted ~ the plaintiff In another sum
Of nifty Thousand dollars. for 10 much money be-
fore that time had and received BY the dsfen-
dants 70 the plaintiffs use, in Confederation
thereof. promised the plsiDtifi to pay him that
suin on demand. Under this count plaintiff
claims TO recover only the claim specified in the
defendants have not paid said SUN, nor any
part thereof. but neglect and refuse 30 to do
TO- the damage Of tho said plaintiff las he says
IN, hs sum UNI, o. Hgnty thousand dollars. which
other due damages. And whereas the said
plaintiff says that the said defendants have not
in their own hands and possession goods aud
estate Of the value Of Eighty Thousand dollars
aforesaid, which can be come At to be attach.
ID, but have entrusted to,and deposited in the
hande and possession Of John Tinxham Of An.
sou, IN the county OF Somerset, John ClaYk
and George Clark Of North New Portland, 10
said county. cOpartDers ~ Clark Brothers.: =,
F. Gilman and George W. Ranger OF Farming
ton, in the county OF Franklin. copartners 10
Pennington Aforesaid trustees OF the said de.
value. A
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There was large attendance at cattle
show Tuesday in spite Of the muddy
roads.
Mr.. Quint of Lexington, more than 70
years old WAS thrown from carriage and
quite severely injured.
Mr.. Daniel Randall, who has been In
peer health al al summer is improving, and
able to be about.
A. G. and A. E. twin sons of Rev. G. G
Mitchell, with their wives are expected
home on vacation this week.
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Governor BuvieIRh and Party.

Two hundred representatives of Maine
veteran regiments, accompanied by Gov.
Burleigh and staff, arrived at Winches.
ter, Va, on special train Saturday.
They were escorted by committee OF
citizens to the court house hall and &C.
corded cordial welcome by the mayor.
Gov. Burleigh responded Capt J. j.
Williams, Col. j. A. Mutton and Gen.
Halliday, Confederate veterans, then
made speeches. A reception was also
given the Governor and his party At
Harpers Ferry they visited Storers Col
lege. Rev. N. c. Bracket, formerly of
Maine, Is the President Of the College
The party arrived at Washington Satur-
day, and on Monday President Harrison
gave them special reception In the East
room at ii O'Clock A. M. Secretary
Blaine accompanied the party to the
White House and presented them to the
President.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-10

We send out this week gentle remind
ers to all subscribers who appear TO b'
one year or more in arrears. We do THU
because the money asked for is justly du'
us and because we would like to have 1t
Please bear In mind that we serve al
alike, and would be glad to have each pay
the small sum due and asked for. Col
lectively they amount 10 quite large
sum and would help US very materially.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1889-10-10

Besides these generous offers to
suit one portion of our customers,
we would say that the finest col
lection OF Furniture in Me. is to be
found at the Portland Store. Great
variety, very latest styles. We in
vlte you to visit us and convince
yourself that we keep the very best
as well as the very cheapest, all,
however, of the finest quality of
each grade. Send for cuts.
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700 .Zadies 1fanked.

And 100 men to call on any druggist for
free trial package Of Lanes Family Medicine
the great root and herb remedy, discovered b,
Dr. Silas Lane while in the Rocky Mountains
For diseases Of the blood, liver and kidneys it il
4 positive cure. For constipation and clearing
up the complexion ii does wonders. Children
like it. Everyone praises ii. Large-size pack
age, 30 cents. At all druggists'.