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The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
Somerset County Probate Court.

TURNER BUswELL, JUDGE,
AUGUST TERM, 1890.
Wills proved. William Connor. Fair.
Held; Irene b. Osgood, Cornvile; Ju,ie
A. Smiley, Skowhegan; Mahlon ID.
Spaulding, Boston; William W. Waugh,
Starks.
Guardians appointed. Estates of En-
erson W. JOY, Bingham; Olive Jones,
Fairfield; John Burns, Embden.
Accounts settled. Estates of Angie E.
Dyer, Stephen F. York, Timothy Jones,
Fairfield; Going Hathorn, Pittsfleld; Sam.
uel Smith, Carratunk; Amos r. Wells, st.
Adams.
License granted to sell the personal
estate Of Cyrus Field, Palmyra
Licenses granted 10 sell the real estate
of Going Hathorn, Pittsfeld; George II.
Newhall, Fairfield; John s. Wright, Pal
myra.
Reports Of Commissioners of Insolyen-
cy accepted, Roscoe w. Stevens. Show.
hogan; Marcellus Steward, Anson; Asa
Washburn, Hartland.
Administration granted on the estates
OF Leander s. Witham, Anson; Emelipe
Brown, Fairfield.
Wills presented. Cyrus Bosworth,
Skowhegsn; Sarah P. Bartlett, Athens /;
Harriet F. Boardmap, Norridgewock ;
Julia Champine, Fairfield; Rachel Blais-
dell. Mary A. Dunlap, Mercer; William
G. Stevens, Embden.
Accounts filed. Estates of Marcellus
Steward, Anson Mortimer Bodwell, So.
lon; Winfield Scott, Cambridge; Mary
Burns, Madison; Ruth Tufts, John R.
Clark, New Portland; William Haiues,
Skowhegan.
Licences asked for to sell the real es-
tate of Martha Tibbetts, Norridgewock
George H. Newhall, Fairfield.
Petitions filed to remove the Admins
traitors Of the estates of Abijah Tufts,
Ellen c. Warren, New Portland.
In Insolvency Court. George W.
Varney was granted composition
discharge. Alfred johnson was ex
amined. Petitions for discharge were
filed BY Levi +. Judkins, George b. Gray,
and Alfred johnson.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
Deceiving or Decelved!
whIrh9
The Machias Union of last week con-
tanned the following statement:

The Machias Union of last week con-
tanned the following statement:
In the House at Washington, the
original package bill was adopted by a
vote of ll3 yeas to ~ nays. The yeas
comprise a democrats and 80 republicans
The nay column was composed OF 10
democrats and So republicans. Thus the
democrats gave party majority OF % Tor
the bill. while the republicans cast party
majority of 43 in opposition. New Eng
land gave but 3 votes for 1t to ID against
It, The entire Maine delegation appear to
have lodged"
Moreover, the Hon. William P. Thomp-
son, Democratic candidate for Governor,
with good degree Of oratorical display,
said substantially the same thing in
Coburn Hall, Friday last II we are not
mistaken he quoted these precise figures,
reading them from the Machias Union.
Now VIII at are the facts In this case.
The Original Package Bill passed the
House August 9Th. by vote Of lls yeas
to 90 nays: 1l5 not voting. Only 4
Democrats voted yea, viz Crisp Of Ga,
Fithean of Ills, Herbert Of Ala, and
Lewis of Miss. Only IL Republicans yot-
ed nay viz; Adams of ILL.,, Bayne of Pa,
Beckwith of N. Y. Burton Of Ohio,
Csswell Of Wis, Frank Of Mo-, Kinsey
of Mo-, Lehlback Of N. j., McCord Of
via. McCoo mack Of Pa, Stockbridge
of Md, and Van Setback OF Wis. So
that 10 Republicans voted yea and ~ nay
and Democrats voted yea and 81 nay.
Boutelle, Dingley and Milliken OF the
Maine Delegation voted yea: Speaker
Reed, who favored the Bill, being In the
chair.
On Nay 80, this Bill was passed by the
Senate by vote Of "a yeas to 10 nays :
40 being absent Only4 Democrats voted
yea, viz Call of Fla, Colquitt of Ga,
George Of Miss. and Walthall Of Miss,
and not single Republican voted nay.
The two Senators from Miss. being
governed in the vote by their State rights
theories instead of friend, hip for pro-
hibtion.
The vote In the two branches fairly re-
present the temperance sentiment In the
two parties In Congress and 1t will take
something more than the statement Of
Democratic papers and orators to make
the people of Maine believe that the
Democratic party isthe Temperance party
of the Nation.
In view of this record Of the parties on
the Original Package Bill, we submit,
that the question, whether the Machias
Union and candidate Thompson were de-
ceived In making the foregoing state
ment, or whether they intended to de-
ceive voters In Maine by making 1t, is a
pertinent one at this time.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
pIShon.0 Ferry,

The masons have finished plastering the
new church.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Il. Cain will start TO,
Whitehall, Wisconsin this week to visit
their daughter, Mrs. Cara Beth.
Mrs. Robert Fisher has been quite sick
but is now some better, Her daughters,
Mrs Althea Chase and Mrs. Perley Pratt
of Fairfield, have been with her during
her illness.
Miss Celia Buzzell who has been in
feeble health for some time is much worse
from an attack Of hemorrhage Of the lungs.
DR.. Parker was called to attend her.
Miss Lila Keith is at home on her va.
cation.
Miss Rosa Wells has gone back to Port.
land,
Two G. A. II. men from this place, Mr..
Keith and J. N. Pettigrew were in Boston
last week to attend the reunion. Mr.
Pettigrew made brief visits to his brothers
who reside in Lowell and Lynn.
Mrs. 8. F. Parker and her grandson
Mr.. Eugene Parker have returned from d
few days visit TO friends in Bingham.
Mr.. william Burrill has sold his farm
W a NeiSon. NJ eAPects 10 move soon
to Orange, Mass, where they will reside
with their son, Clarence Burrill
Mr.. J. c. Jennings is tearing down his
old house and will commence building q
new one at once. He has a nice ell, built
but short time ago and when the house
Is completed and other improvements
made which he contemplates, will have
very pleasant and desirable location.
Mr.. Frank Buzzell has returned from
Connecticut.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
PROBATE NOTICES


A T. COURT OF PROBATE held at sLov
a., an ,S ~,n,n ana Ior the county of Somer
our Lord one thoms pAd Or AUGUST in the year OF
the following bnsnesas n sa hundred and min ,ty
cd for action thereunon bera;n. ng peen present
hereby Ordered. that n',hIi ~ l.noicated It Ia
sven 10 M persons Interested, that thew NAV
skowhegan, ut the Probate o Se modem at said
clock Il, the rnrannon lEabkh AZ nine OF the
and object II they ace camse. w "earo thereon
WILLIAM G. STEVENS lat. .,p,
viii and Petition for Prob.t .e o. smoden, deceased
CYRus Boswopru ,a,s sa'neu therein.
viii presented for probate nv Ma NOV, deceased
execntrix named therein " mary A. bosworth, the
w s.a ., sAs,ss ESP ss.s Of ssss,,s ,i,..,.sd
nad 1f Probate by Henry W. Bartlett the
HARRIET +. BOARDMAN. late of sorr,aa..,. 4.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
Bingham.

Last Wednesday the town was full of
people; an excursion from NorridRewooh
and other towns. Some said AGO arrived
II was very unfortunate the bridge across
Austin Stream was not passable and they
could not get up to the Grove. We all
enjoyed their visit, and hope they will
come again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Goodrich of Kan.
sas are visiting their friends and other rel.
atives. Eighteen years ago Mr.. Goodrich
visited his native town, he thinks there has
been great change in the village.
Rev. s. P. Smith is visiting his faith er
this week.
Mr.. Harry Kenyon Of New York left
Thursdsy morning. He spent ten days
camping out with Mr.. Nathan Moore fol-
his gui de. He enjoys coming TO Bingham.
He WAS the guest Of Mr.. Forest Colby
while in town.
Miss May Steward Of Skowhegan Is Wis.
ting Ars. Mary Steward.
Monday noon ~ the Murray's stage was
ready 70 leave, Angus McCloud was full Of
fight and rum, he insisted ON threshing
Ora Gordon, and - he was nice man the
sheriff was called. He ran and they gave
chase, but he decided to stop, wAs arrested
and hned and sent to NOrridaewock isil.
This u his second olEsnss within year In
town. Hs helped to make rood deal Of
disturbance the Fourth okJuly night. The
citisens are tired Of such wosk.
Bingham u going to have lookup. The
money |. ready for building ~ soon y they
can decide on lot fof Il
The iron for the new iron bridge across
Austin 6ts~Am was taken from the cars
last Tuesday, they ar pushing Il ~ fast ~
possible.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

There are almost one hundred man q,
work on the Pulp Mill plant at Madison
The foundation is TO be laid BY septembe,
18th. and the roof on the structure nv
October 18th. according to terms of the
contract. The whole length Of the struc.
ture ia to be upwards Of 900 feet. The
The co2er dam to shut the water ont |,
about finished. The greater part of The
rock excavations come in the widening and
deepening of the channel from the dam NJ
tue site, which will be pushed along while
the other work is being done.
: Twenty citizen. 81 Me..:.c. here ...ee:-
ated themselves together to build 4 3 story
brcik building on the sight of the buildings
burned there recently. The first story
will be used for stores. the second for OF.
fees and the third for Masonic hall.
b. +. J. Weston estimates his hay crop
at two hundred tons. His barns are crowd.
ed full, 30 that all the space that he has
left in which to put large crop of grain
is the barn floors.
1. b. Weston has barns aggrseatinp
$50 feet in length, and after filing all Of
them to the ridge pole, he was Obliged to
stack about thirty tons. He thinks his
crop will weigh out 800 tons.
A meeting is called for next Tbursday.
to see If the voters in the village district
will vote to accept a charter granted by
the legislature of 1887 for village corpor-
alton.
The work Of excavating for the new
pulp mill is being pushed vigorously.
Messrs: johnson are laying the founda-
ton for the new brick block on Main st.
The F. B. Sabbath school have an OK.
oursion to Maranocook next Thursday.
And one week from Thursday the Con
gregational school go to Bingham.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

The Arson Advocate is not satisfied
with our reply to the Bangor Commercia]
In regard to the interest taken BY whole
sale liquor dealers and brewers In the
license move of the Democrats of Maine.
The Advocate makes fine distinction be-
tween an ''opinion" and q "statment of
fact and calls loudly for proof" We
have evidence sufficient to justify our
self, In our own mind, In expressing the
opinion we did, Evidence sufficient to
convince the Advocate cannot be found
upon earth and the testimony of an angel
from Heaven would not be taken by the
editors Of the Advocate or Commercial In
any cause to the detriment of the Democ-
racy. Though one should rise from the
dead they would not take his testimony
against the spotless purity Of their be-
loved party. We beg leave to express the
opinion that this call for proof" by the
Commercial, seconded so Justify by the
Advocate. il for "bunkum." They know
that proof in this matter, from the nature
OF the case. can come from members of
their own party, only, and is therefore
unavailable to the REPORTER.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
The Grand Army Encampment at Boston

The Grand Army Encampment at Boston
Reimbursed the service pension scheme.
Two previous encampmsnts had given their
support to 1t. The expenditure which such
a measure would necessitate at this time
would be enormous, and we do not think
a congress will be elected which will ap-
prove it. The debate on the subject in the
Grand Army Encampment even seemed TO
show that the weight Of influence, though
not OF numbers, WAS against pushing the
service pension at this time. II is too car
ly by some years for a measure Of this
kind. 1t will come eventually, but the
disabled and the needy veterans should
all be taken care of before service pen-
sion bill is passed.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. jackson and two
children accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs
| Aikens of Hammonton New Jersey, are on
vsiFto hartland and Palmyra the home
of Mr.. Jackson's boyhood. They left Ham,
monitor Aug. 18th. going via of Winslow
Junction to New York thence to Fall River
and Boston, attending the reunion of the
g. A. X. of which Mr.. Aiken ia a membe,
stopping one day in Boston thence to Port.
land and the White mountains from thers
to Richmond to visit friends then to Hart
land, they are stopping at the house of Mr..
8. 8. Goodrich.
Mr.. Geo. Taylor and wife of Hallowell
and Mrs. Edmond Taylor of Norridgewock
are visiting Mrs. Goodrich.
School At Fullsr's corner ia in session
under the instruction of Miss Alice Miller
Of Palmyra.
Miss NJ. F. Skillins of Lyon, Mass. ia
visiting her sister Mrs. Alonzo Brown.
Mrs. Sarah Fuller and daughter from
Worcester. Mass. are visiting friends and
relatives In this place.
Mrs. E. Pratt of Pittsfield spent Sunday
In town.
Mr.. B. P. Wellington lost a valuable
horse last week.
Mr.. Thomas Fuller lost good horse last
week, he had the misfortune to loose q
ho!ss and COW last spring. Mr.. James
Fuller had horses leg broken last week
by1running away-frightsned by IRE crack
ers-an expensive amusement In this
case.
Elder I, Friend of Ripley delivered a
very able discourse al the Ford hill school
house last Sunday from these words II
will not be negligent to put you always In
remembrance Of these things."
The following are the delegates that At.
tended the democratic convention at Show
hogan last Friday, James Fuller, A. W.
Miller, Alonzo Brown.
p. ". Thompson has gone to Brighton
this week with very good lot Of milch
cows and calves brought from the Aroos-
took.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

The Anti-lottery bill was urgently ad-
vocated BY President Harrison and Post
mastsr Wannamaker but 1t could never
have passed but for Speaker Reeds thwart-
ing the obstruction tactics Of the Demo-
Gratis Of the House. They did not dare
stand up squarely against 1t but attempt
ed to defeat 1t by breaking quorum.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
"Good Morning! I 'cM fp that
little matter up IN tew days."

dO0d morning! acW fp that
little matter up IN a few days."
The above is
the story told me by a gcodly mum.
Der of slow debtors who have been
owing for merchandise and borrow.
ed money for long time. Please
invent a new story or pay. / care
but little about your liabilities to
me but my creditors threaten to
curry me down with coarser rass
than can be purchased at the hard
ware store if you do not relieve me
soon. want you, Gf you are one.
ofthe cold molasses kind ! tn cnnsid-
er accommodations granted by me,
especially for borrowed money, and
settle soon or with the agent of
my creditors. ! have been in bust
ness more than so years and have
sued but two men. l want to col
lect my just debts and am going to
try to. My ledger is full of small
amounts. Why not payg l shall
send collector with bills, if not
paid during this month.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
CORRESPONDENCE.



On Friday evening Miss Maggie Murphy
was getting into Canoe at the landing
ahoye the bridge, when it was overturned,
fortunately the water was not more than
four feet deep and no current or her es-
cape from drowning would have been
doubtful The suspense of the parties
who saw her struggle eau better be imaq.
med than described, and her safe return
to land was heartily enjoyed by her many
friends on shore.
Several boarders at Heald Pond came
out on Saturday, having enjoyed their stay
at the camps very much. Among then,
were Messrs. killner and Sears with their
wives. from Mass, also Rev. Mr.. Yocum
with Mr.. Cromwell from New York.
The first piano that ever came to this
burg, arrived last week from J. Nal j.
smiths. and now adorns the parlor of the
Colby House.
Nearly all have finished hsyiug In this
vicinity and report the crop about the
same ms last season.
work on the foundation Of the new
church will be commenced at once.
Mr.. d. =. Holway is building a new
house. also David Holden aud Abel Kim.
ball. Mr.. Grolor has his nearly CON-
pleted.
Mr. Romeo has moved intol his new
house.
Parties are getting ready TO build a new
motel at the d. II. Crossing near the SHAM
rock" 30 long known as favorite resort
for the dry aud hungry from Canada.
Mr.. Mcmahon has imported recently
from Canada, a fast horse. He is said to
have record of 2.29 7-S or thereabouts
Our delegation arrived home from the
Republican County Convention and were
warmly greeted by their constituents, for
having assisted in nominating so accepta-
BILE list for county officers.
Hon. L. II. Webb and DR.. Stevens with
their ladies drovsup from Parlln Pond on
SUNDAY and attended church here Rev,
Dr. focum delivered a very able and in
teresting sermon.
Mr.. Henry Labree of Bingham has a
| crew at work on a fine two story house
for one of our successful merchants. Mr..
Holden. Mr.. Labree is an experienced
workman aud is making things lively
about the premises,
Vickery d Adams the experienced artists
are giving several buildings In town coat
OF paint which adds much to the thriving
appearance of the metropolis.
Several of our citizens will visit sher.
brooke the first week In Septem Der and at
tend the fair
A street fight came of Sunday near the
post office, while the more peacable were
at church, and drew crowd. The Gem.
etery seems to be the only place now that
is not having . boom.
a large number of sports from New York
and other points arrived at the Newton
House Saturday evening. Among them
were several of the musical fraternity and
all enjoyed the evening with singing and
dancing until late hour.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

G. Z. Allen, Esq. Of Dresden candidate
for Congress In the second district was In
town Friday to consult with candidate
Thompson relative TO the Campaign In
6i6 6iS5Tfct. 7 here mast BE G se1lqH fael-
ing between these gentlemen Is they were
both Republican members Of the House Of
Representatives at Augusta not many
years since.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
ANIDR0SIS.
East Boston. Au0. IA.

East Boston. Aug. 10, 1890.
Your encouraging letter was read with
pleasure and gave NY brother new cour
age to continue the treatment, He was
becoming discouraged but your promises
renewed his diligence which has been
rewarded by entire relief from his Rheu
matism and left him Yesterday well and
very happy, after but four weeks treat
ment by your wonderful fumigation. He
has many acquaintances who are suffer-
ing from Rheumatics and they will be
informed of his remarkable recovery. /
leave my outfit for his future protection
and enclose check for another to take its
place. Gratefully Yours
Miss L. j. SOUrHwoRTH.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

The Mckay bill, very stringent meas
ure against depositing In the U. s. mails
any ticket, postal card, letter or anything
Of the kind connected with any lottery,
passed the house by yeas s5 nays g..
Democrats tried to defeat the bill by
their usual tactics but Speaker Reed
counted quorum and put 1t through.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

The Boston Journals account of the
great Grand Army day is a marvellous
piece Of newspaper work. 1t began at
1Ae FIRST and In regular order, - the
FFgrsat procession marched, told the story
70 clearly that the reader who did not see
HI pageant knew more Of 1t than many
who looked ON. The name Of every officer
sd the strength Of every State was
nassn. There was NO sentimental clap
oo, ~ weak attempts at wit, but full,
siae account filling mere than ten
$3.50. The old Boston Journal has
q ~ pJAee In the hearts Of thousands Of
Deepls; and they never were more
~ - u than thsy were when they read
1poEt Of Tie Grand Army display.
4 y ~ II holds IT, old friends and
ollm - ores every year. In fact,
jilI Y GtSsasying Of the sentimental
I Ft1Dee. = ~ words Of an old army
~ ~ y ~ Journali NAY you
~ 4 tAessand ysars and weigh 400
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
Edmunds on r eolprocIty.

Senator Edmunds surprised both sides
Of the Chamber, Monday, by coming out
nat-footed for the Maine reciprocity
scheme. The carefully prepared amend
ment he introduced had undoubtedly been
considered In the Foreign Relations Com.
mittee. 1t empowered the President to
admit free sugar or other products from
the Central and South American repub-
Hes, including the dependencies Of Spain.
provided these countries permit the free
Introduction Of the products Of the Unit
ed States. This, with the other propo-
sitions laid before them, will be- consid-
cred BY the finance committee.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

The Democratic County Convention on
Friday last approved the resolutions pass
ed at the State convention and thus EN-
dorps the resolution In the Democratic
platform, looking to the repeal Of the
prohibitory law and the enactment Of .
license law. Thus both conventions pull
together 70 get prohibition out Of the
consultation,
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
Notice Of Petition far DISCHARGE.

ooAEAsEr COUNTY COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
gan. lnsolvent debtor VI 'Ao"he
a,Sd nc ~ Hereby given that said Debtor has
h hsa N sa,a Court for said County Of Somerset
ars psson lor discharge from ali his debts
ih ,ate o. Maine, and fer certfeate thereof ard
ma, IN D. nearing upon the same will be heid ~
Cour.v v" ~ Hoart Room IN skowhssau 10 said
OF september A. D. 1850 Al one oclosk in ~. ua
,osuoon. wien and whore ali persons In
NAY NAY attend and show cause, II any thew have
granted. P'"'. Shouid not he
- - ATTEST: g. II. GOODWIN.
Somerset. 'i s"iu Oouhty OF
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

Candidate Thompson very truly stated,
Friday last, that it takes about 40 per
cent tariff upon our imports from foreign
countries to provide for the necessary ex-
penditures In running this great govern
ment Of ours; that they have been pro-
vided for In this way and probably would
always be 80 raised. This IL good Repub-
lican doctrine, and right here the ques-
ton comes up: Shall this tariff be placed
simply " raise this revenue, or shall 1t be
placed upon such articles Is will encour-
age labor, inventive genius and the en-
ployment Of capital, protect our indus
tries, develop manufactures, enlarge our
markets and build up our country
Shall 1t be placed so as to get q revenue
easily or 90 - to protect our interestsr
Democrats say the former; Republicans
the latter. OF course the Republican
theory IL the correct one, 1t has stood
the test Of time and will continue to stand
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

Samuel Adams came from West Forks
last night and he says blueberries are not
plenty.
Mrs. Henry Bartlett of Athens is very
sick, and not expected to live.
Mrs. Calvin Berry's brothers are visit
ing here this week, they are old soldiers
and from the west
Mr.. Harrison Ward and daughter are
considered very much better.
A stranger came to the home of Mr..
George King one day last week, it was
little boy.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
SoIon.

The Pulp Co. are taking logs from the
river by means Of an elevator and pilinQ
them upon the river bank.
The High schools begin Sept. LIST. The
one III the south part of the town is to be
in. District Mop and is to be taught by
Newell Upper of Starks.
Walter 8. Jewett formerly Of this town,
now resident Of Chazy, N. Y. and a
member of the End Maine Cavalry ia via.
iting his relatives at the old homestead
owned by his brother. H. L. Jewett. Mr..
Jewett went west some IS years ago and
located in Shenandoah, Iowa where he is
largely engaged in stock raising and feed.
Ing for the Chicago market.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21

6alisbury's last dispatch denies the
claims Of the U. 8. Government to the
control Of Behring Sea stating that Her
Majssty's Government always claimed
freedom Of NAVIGATION and fishing In
Berhing Sea outside the limit Of marine
league from the coast, and further says
II the United States Government contip-
uaes 70 differ with Great Britain q to the
legality Of the recent captures Her Maj
esty's Government Is ready to refer the
question, with the issues dependent there
ON, 70 impartial arbitration.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
west p,ttsne,a.

G. r. Seskins has resumed work on his
houss. A. Crockett Of Thorndiks Il hsad
carpenter.
D. L. Osborns h having his >abls NOV
ID, J. Emery Of HaFtland II mastsr of ths
job.
Dali Psnnsll Il On TIE road eanvaauing
to9 book1.
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The Somerset reporter., 1890-08-21
~Come one and all.

Col. W. G. veazey Of Vermont was
elected Commander In Chief, Richard F
Tobin of Massachusetts, Senior Vice.
Commander and George P. Dreamer, Jun
Tor Vice.C Commander.