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The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
HARMONY.

The storm of Thursday and Friday W as
the worst for long time, and drifted the
roads in bad shape. In some districts the
men were shoveling all day Saturday, and
some were obliged to break through the
fields to avoid the drifts.
The funds for the church bell have
reached nearly the amount needed. The
bell has been ordered and Is expected to
he ready ta ring on Christine RI! Z
will be very Appropriate time to dedicate
1t.
We understand that Mr.. and Mrs
Eugene Dow contemplate leaving town
soon to settle in Mass. We are sorry to
lose them and hope they may return
soon.
j. N. Bachelor has rented a shop al
Milo, where he will do repairing ant
painting, and will soon go there to work
His mother will accompany him..
Miss Ella Hatch recently closed lons
and successful term OF school on the
North road. Miss Hatch is one of oul
best teachers, and we have 8 goodly mum
Der of them In town.
Hill Bros. at Mainstream are making
preparations for good winters work.
Mr.. Ora Willis is home from his hay
press till after Christmas.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Knights Of Pythias Lodge at
PItt80eId,

An interesting event took place at Pitts
aALl rh,,aadar e',-ei. i>-..,
ization of Knights of 'Pythias Lodge al
that place, Quite large number of the
members of Condeskeag Lodge, SO. an
Norembega Lodge, 8, of Bangor, attend.
cd The Grand Officers were in attend
ance, including District Deputy Grand
Chancellor G. L Snow, of Bangor. The
party went to Pittsfeld on the regular
night train and will return this morning
on the Pullman train. Members of Knights
of Pythias Lodges In other places were
also present and the occasion was mos
pleasant one. The new lodge starts will
twenty seven charter members, which
number will doubtless be soon increased to
a much larger one. The young men Of
thriving town are taking great interest il
the new movement and its success SCENT
assured.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

The Fairfield Steamer Company are
making arrangements for q course Of as
semblies to be given In their hall each
week for several months. The first has
been appointed for Christmas night, and
Dinsmore Of Waterville will furnish the
music. The steamer company comprize
some OF the best young men In town, aud
under their, management the assemblies
will be sure to be successful.
The Unlversalist fair, which was to be
held two days this week, has been post.
poned until the third week In January
The cause of the postpOnement is ths,
the funeral Of Charlie Totman, who died
In Duluth few days ago, Is to be held
here at the time the fair was to have beer
held. The Totmans are prominent among
the Universslists. and the action taken BY
the Society Is fitting manifestation OF
their respect for the family.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Pariln Pond.

Eugene Clarke passed here last week or
his way to Moosehead where he has
large crew in the woods.
MIR. and Mrs. Earnest Moore of BinG
ham are visiting Mrs. N. W. Murphy a
the hotel
N. W. Murphy and Richard Holder
went down river Wednesday looking af
ter horses.
Two more teams have arrived for F
T. Abbott's camp.
There is no let up In the excellen
weather for logging, and lumbermen are
making the best OF it and are rushing
things as fast as they can.
Two caribou crossed the pond neal
here to-day.
Murphys team is hauling about 81 toni
of supplies from Jackman daily. ii,
makes but one trip with four horses.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

The big storm of the past week
has blocked our roads to such an
extent, that those living at a dis
tance from town have great diili-
Guilty in getting in for the holiday
trade.
Mr.. Geo. Simonds is engaged in
mounting a most beautiful pair OF
steers horns. They are we'll match
ed and perfectly shaded.
j. l.. Taylor is in town having
returned from Boston last week.
David Staples and Holden Hall
are in town for the holidays.
Miss Bessie Lindsey spends
Christmas with her friends in this
place. -Ae. ~
Mr.. Bixhy from New Jersey held
a series Of meetings in the Baptist
church, Sunday evening, Monday
afternoon and evening. The meet
ings were well attended and con
siderable interest shown.
The Congregationalist society
will present the cantata, "Message
of Christmas" this evening follow
ed by a Christmas tree for the
children.
Mrs. Emery is very sick with a
cold. 1t was feared that she might
suffer from pneumonia. All her
friends will be glad to know, how.
ever, that she is gaining.
The Baptist society will present
the cantata, "The Frost Queen and
Santa Claus" on Thursday evening.
Mr.. Edwin Longley will take the
leading part of The old and merry
monarch, while Miss Maria Cain will
i'm personate the Frost Queen.
FAIRIES and Gnomes and Angels
will furnish the choruses The
cantata will be followed by tree.
The storm of last week prevented
all travel on the Somerset road,
and the stage lines for short time.
The train on Friday was delayed
until noon. The stage from Mercer
failed to arrive until Saturday af-
ternoon. Mr.. Stevens, the popular
driver of the Skowhegan and Nor
ridgewock stage managed to make
connections, though the drifts were
almost impossible.
A number of people who were
unable to secure lodging at Skow-
hogan, during the late hotel "tie
up', visited our town and were
Hospitality received by landlord
Sawyer.
Mr.. W. E. Brown is working for
VIM. Bracket during the absence
of Mr.. Coney Russell. Mr.. Russell
is in Skowhegan doing duty as
Juror.
Jailor Veazie started for Skowhe-
gan with six prisoners last Thurs
day, aud was obliged to turn back
on account of the snow.
Mr.. Nelson Sheaf has been suf
fering from a severe attack of hem
moIrhage at the nostrils. The
physicians have found it almost i'm
possible to stop the bleeding, but
we learn that Mr.. Sheaf is on the
gain.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Commissioners Of Pharmacy.

The Commissioners of Pharmacy have
sent quite lengthy report to the Gov
ernor and Council, in which they state
that there are now on the register under
the act approved Feb. 8, 1877, 256 Names
OF these 20 are deceased and 10 have left
the State. During the year 1889, 3OIappli-
cants were examined, one of whom was
unsuccessful and under the present stan
dard Of 65 per cent several others would
have failed. In 1890, 2s applicants were
examined, three being unsuccessful, and
one receiving Z qualified certificate. The
examinations, a. heretofore, are both
oral and written, the written examinations
comprising over hundred questions
which the Commissioners say affords q
rather limited scope, but experience has
proved that while some dash of their
answers In three hours others will take
three times IS long thus illustrating the
difference of temperaments. The Com
missioners recommend several changes
In the Pharmacy act.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

DR.. Nathaniel Rogers Boutelle, a wide.
ly known physician, owner Of q fancy
stock farm, and president Of the Tlconic
National bank, died at his residence in
waterville city Sunday evening at IL
O'Clock Of paralytic shock. He was Ill
less than one week. The deceased was a
graduate Of the Jefferson Medical College,
and . son Of Timothy Boutelle, who was
q we'll known lawyer and state senstor.
DR.. Boutelle was born In Waterville,
January, 1921, and had he been spared q
few days longer would have been 70
years OF age. DR.. Boutelle leaves q
widow and one son.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Pine Tree Railway Conductors
Elect OfY1ceYS

The Advertiser says; At a special
meeting of the Pine Tree Division No. &C
Order Of Railway Conductors held In
Rossini Hall yesterday, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year
G. g., W. Sprague; A. G. c., Geo. f.
Whitney; 8. and T., s. 8. Cahill; 8. c.,
M. F. Healy; j. c., F. L. Gardiner; i S,
George Thomas; o. S-Geo. L. Bar.
bour. W. Sprague was elected delegate
to the Grand Division to be held In st.
Louis In May and 8. d. Cobb was chosen
alternate. Seventeen candidates were
received into full membership. The In.
stallation Of officers took place In the
evening, W. Il. Mooney of Nashua, N.
H., acting as installing officers, and W.
H. Hogan Of Newburyport, Marshal. A
nne banquet was partaken of at six O'Clock
under the direction of Robinson the ca.
torer
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Constable W. H. Paine informs the
RxPoRTER that he did not notify propri.
etors of hotels to take out licenses
and tell them II they did not they
would have to pay = fine Of $50 per
day, but that he simply advised them to
take out the license. His object in do
Ing this, he said, was to more effectively
enforce the prohibitory law. Under this
license In case Of successful search and
seizure. . nne Of 900 would DO imposed
and forfeiture Of $500 on the bond.
He further stated that II the hotels do
mot take out this license, after = proper
time he shall notify the selectmen that
they arc running without .. license and
then the matter will rest with the Ii.
censing board.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Jackman.

The recent snow storm has made Il al.
most impossible to get over the roads. The
snow il about ~ feet deep in the woods,
being great plenty for our lumbermen
many Of whom are hoping for little rain.
Michael Redmond WAS up from Long
Pond last week. He Il one Of the besi
farmers In this locality. raises the besi
potatoes In that section. bis crop this yea,
being about 400 bushels. He raises some
nns colts. BIS farm 10 very pleasantly
located on the shore Of Long Pond and
commands, nns view Of the surrouudipo
country. Fish and game are plenty sloss
BY. -
Parties at 8kowhseAn who a 3 dim
cult 10 obtain hotel accomuod1 - would
do well 10 come up to JaskmAA md - 4
square meal q any ol our hetels. Il loekl
now - u . portion At 'sths dreamn ~
bsooaing ! reality, whsA III ~ hotsll
exsept ~ 1hsnes's slose -. Dettss bail6
~ "link,s - stase SlGhA l3s
\. 0oeduer Dseoaa y e)sshing 4 IL
1egeee ueage - ~ tsAys1inS publll
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The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Relief from Augusta.

One Of the pleasant episodes connecte
with the closing Of the hotels here Thurs
day, was the receiving by Judge White
house of an express package containing
Goldfish, crackers, cheese, pickles etc. etc
The box was accompanied by the follow
ing touching lines which show that th
Judge has thoughtful friends at home.
Skowhegan's streets arc chill and drcar,
Skowhegan's houses sell no beer;
Skowhcgan's Landlords on their car
Skowhegan's end must needs be near
The Judge sends forth fearful sigh,
81 know no one, where shall hyl"
We hold that friend to be no friend,
No succor give to friend in need
That he from hunger shall be freed.
Knowing the staying power of cheese,
And appetizing pickles,
That crackers, fish ct cstera,
Ths finest palate tiekles;
We send them, hoping that they will
Relieve our friends distress,
And tide him through these troubled days.
When nothing comes to bless.
When you exhaust this frugal store
Drink water and twill swell the more;
II this crusade does nnt sis- -a'a.-
You'll need mo more. alas, no more"
And now, dear Judge, believe we are
Your friends and members of the BAH.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
.Anson

The house Of Geo. Rounds, just across
the river from Madison village. was sing
ularlv damaged in the gale of Friday. The
top of large pine tree near his house
was broken of by the wind and a large
mass Of trunk and limbs Of fully a toms
weight fell upon the roof of the house,
driving two large limbs down through
the roof. One of the llmbs entered the
attic. another, after penetrating shingles,
boards, lathing and plasterlng, crashed
through into the sleeping room Of one of
the members Of the family, projecting 4
or feet of its length into the room.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

with this number Of the RRroRrrR we
close the year 1890, which has been an
eventful one and with our next we begin
the year 1891. What the new year has
for ~ we cannot tell. What for the N,-
tion, the State, our community or for us
individually Is known only to the su-
preme Being. 1t is we'll we do not know
the future. We must keep at work In.
dustriously and faithfully, and all will be
we'll. May the New YEAR be one Of hap
piness and prosperity to all the readers
Of the RnPoRTER is our sincere desire.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

The Council of Administration Of the
department Of Maine G. A. r., VOTED Fri.
day TO hold the next encampment, Feb.
ruary 10 and 10th, but the place of meet
ing was not fixed although 1t will prob.
ably be Bangor.
1t was voted that at future encamp-
ments the department would entertain
Itself and pay Its own bills. Commander
Anderson reported that the present
strength Of the encampment only lacked
about 300 Of 10000, 1t having increased
nver 400 within the year. Six new posts
have been organized.
Samuel J. Miller Of Waldborotis spoken
Of as Mr.. Anderson's successor.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Mr.. Blanchard of louisiana has intro
duced into the House, resolution of In
quiry In regard to the death OF Sitting
Bull, providing for . committe to inves-
tigate the cause leading to his death. Mr..
McAdoo Of New Jersey has also intro
duced resolve Of similar import.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Thh volume Of holiday trade In town
has not been quite Is large as usual this
year, thus far. For the past week the
condition of our roads has made Is diffl-
cult for people from outside and from
other towns to get here with teams, and
this has doubtless had Its effect upon
sales. This may come later but 1t is
moro encouraging to our merchants to
have 1t come along In season and on the
days when they are oil ready for It.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
The Impression at Washington is that

The Impression at Washington is that
the Indian trouble is near an end. The
700 hostiles who still refuse to come In
are surrounded and will probably surren-
der peacefully early. Major General
Schoheld received telegram from Cen
eral Miles. dated Rapid City, Dakota, Dec.
-, - follows: II believe all or very
nearly all Of the followers Of Sitting Bull
have been captured. Col. Sumner reports
the capture of Big Foot's band Of Sioux,
Numbering 1b0. He has been one Of the
most defiant and threatening. The re-
suit 90 far has been satisfactory.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Pittsneld.

The final results of tho Universa'ist
fair show the net proceeds to be $4l7.
A Universslist Young Peoples Christ
ian Union has been organized, with men,
bership Of Is. They hold meetings for
praise and worship every Sunday evening
st O'Clock. The ladies' of the parish are
contemplating the building of parsonage
the coming summer.
The officers OF the Grand Lodge Of
Knights of Pythias with visiting brothers
from Bangor. Belfast and Bowdoinham,
instituted new lodge at Pittsfeld Thurs
day night of last week, with thirty seven
charter members.
Fine sleiehing and good weather is help
ing on the holiday trade.
Christmas tree and concert in Univer-
salist church Wednesday evening Of this
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

hoW's This I

hoW's This
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that can not be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, having known F. J..
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions,
and tinanciyly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price, Toe. per
bottle. sold BY all Druggists. 46
A lodge of Knights Of Pythias was or
gan'zad at Pittsfeld, Thursday evening,
with 27 charter members.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

We have said little about our constable
hotel trouble, giving facts only without
undue elaboration. From our standpoint
It appears to Us the action Of the consta-
BILE was III advised and unfortunate, the
closing Of the hotels equally so and we
are glad the trouble is over.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

One Of the most vituperative speakers ai
the Alliance Convention at Ocala WAS Gen
Rice Of Kansas, who, in q vehement speech
denounced the Republican party a. I'M.
worthy and corrupt. aplundering,a treach-
erous tyraut, . gigantic conspiracy, the
champion Of trusts. etc. A year and halt
ago this Gen. Rice was suing desperately
q the Republican adminlstration fol
sppointmsnt ~ Collector Of all Internal
Revenue, and his i'll opinion Of The party
dates back to the day when the other man
got the appointment.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Miss Maud Freeman is attending school
at East Madison.
Lester Savage and Frank Paine have
gone into the woods for David Rowell.
Lester Adams while cutting wood cut
his foot so badly that the Dr. took nine
stitches inthe wound.
On account of so much snow and tho
high wind of last week we did not gg
any mail from Thursday night until Sun
dav noon. The stage was blocked In at
Athens.
George Kingcaid is stopping at home
for fen weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

The Maine Hotel Mems Association are
reported to contemplate asking the legis-
lature to repeal the license law, about
which there has been trouble In this vii
lage. This lei not the kind Of license
they want. They prefer prohibition
straight.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

The President has sent to the Senats
these nominations: Henry B. Brown OF
Michigan to be associate justice of the
Supreme Court Of the United States, vice
Samuel Miller, deceased.
Col. Chas. Sutherland, surgeon of the
army,to bs surgeon general with the rank
Of brigadier general, vice, J. H. Baxter,
deceased.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Even Harpers Weekly is not satisfied
with the inaugural speech of the new
Democratic Governor Of South Carolina
and prefers Jefferson In the Declaration
Of Independence 70 Gov. Tillman's state
papers.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Hennessey the anti Parnell candidate
WAS elected to Parliament at Kelkenny,
Ireland by . vote Of 2502 to 1856 Tor
Parnelps candidate. This Is severe
blow to the ex.leader.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Agricultural Toxt Books

At the recent meeting of the State
Grange ]. o. Winslow, st. Albans com.
mittee on securing an agricultural text.
BOOK Tor common schools, reported: A
book has been prepared and IL In tn /.
printers hands. The idea is meeting gen.
era approval, the only objections are BY
. lew teachers who have long been used
% the old COT rse. The theory that the
study y too dincult 10 . mistake. The
principles Of agricultural chemistry are
- easy 70 learn and teach - any other
and vastly more interesting. More than
one-heif Of our boys and girls are from
rural districts.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Both political parties In New York are
much astonished at the appointment as
Police Justice OF paddy Diver" whose
political eccentricitiesI and ownership Of
. large bar-room have made him notorl-
ous for n long time.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
Embden Centre

F Il. Bosworth left home the 21st,
to work in the woods this winter.
About a foot of snow fell the
night of the hand during the day
of the 18th, followed by gale last
ing 80 hours. The most severe
gale we have had in December for
years, completely blockadlng the
roads, and doing considerable da m.
age to buildings and trees.
The roads are in very poor con-
dition owing to the deep drifts.
II. G. Hodgdon is at work for
NJ. M Danforth. W.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Senator Hale Is mentioned In connec-
tion with election as president pro tenn OF
the U. s. senate.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
At WASHINGTON

The new currency bill reported In the
Senate will probably pass the Senate
although the democrats will offer q free
coinage Of silver amendment. There vii
Be struggle over the proposed new rule
In the SenGts.
The House spent Friday In conference
reports. An effort will be made to get ur
the shipping bill again, Saturday, but nc
vote can probably be reached ~ the dem
ocrats arc obstructlng at every step.
Il 10 feared there will not be q quorum
In tho House this week. FRYE, Hale,
Resd, Dingley and AIlliken will remain
q the Capital during the holidays. Con.
9ressmau boutelle goes home and Mrs.
Boatells aud family will return with him.
The superintendent Of the life-savinR
eoryice informs Congressman DingIey
that the station ct the mouth of Georges
Eivsr, Maine, will be built next spring.
Ths Bshring Sea question 10 creating
considerable discussion and assuming
grent importance. There seems to be dif
ncalt3se In The ~ Of arbitration propos-
% by the British government. Il 10 un-
oefsto0d u washington that the chief
ohstacls 70 submittiag the matter to ar.
hltrati0a has bsen Lord Salisbury's re-
fusal 70 comply with Mr.. Blaine,s re
Queet that the Canadian poachers should
b shut ont Of Bshripg Sea while the dis.
puts y IN process Of adjustment, III.
1laine hAs 6eeu sustained In this request
b sons Of Of The leading Democratic pa
pesv Of the county. President Harrison
Vim eoAd . message 70 Congress upon
~ qeeee3oA q ~ early day. He will
Giyo Ooogroos distinctly 70 understaud
~ n ~ nNnnant skste of tha matter he
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

merry Christmas to our readers and
patrons, and many returns Of the joyful
day Ia the greeting of the REPORTER,
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Mrs Cynthia Decker died on Saturday
last at the home Of Mrs. Rsbecca Hume.
we'll after . long illness. She was the
daughter Of the late Ebsn Hume we'll. Of
Moscow. who vas widely known In Other
years - . tavern keeper in thst town
Ars. Decker was vsry patient during her
sickneas, and passed away surrounded BY
kind friends. The funeral took placs on
Tuesday, afternoon, and was conducted
BY Rev. G. v. Hanson Of ekowhsgau. Z
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
What is

Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance 1t 4 harmless substitute
Paregorc, Drops. Soothing and Castor Oil.
1t Pleasant. Its guarantee II thirty years. by
Millions Of Mothers. Castoria destroys Worms and allays
fevershness. Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd.
cures Diarrhma and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and hatulency.
Castoria assimates the food, regulates the stomach
and bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. Gas.
toria IL tho Children's Panacesthe Mothers Friend.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25

Secretary Window 10 reported TO have
Il psivsss tills md safs dsposit vaults
whore Il will remain until oonAdsnes l.
rsetored. stASss
The Somerset reporter., 1890-12-25
BOARD OF TRADE.

The prospect of financial legislation oy
the present Congress is not fattering.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1890-06-03
County Commiasloners.

The County Commissioners were In
session today and transacted considerat Z
routine business In the way OF examining
and passing accounts. Among other bus
mess transacted was the passage of an
order to pay the ferrymau at South Riv er
during It's repair, $500 per day with in
structions to adhere strictly to the toll
charges passed by the Board on May
after sunset and on Sunday. A committee
of three were appointed to examine the
road above Millersviils, where the Drum
Point road crosses the county road and
report at next meeting of the Board. Bids
for lighting, cleaning and filing the lamps
at BrookIyH we're opened, but the awards
were postponed until the next meeting of
the Board Jas T. Small was appointed
constable for Annapolis vice Arthur Car
ter