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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-04-08
WIN. G. IRWIN & CO.,
Agents for Hawaiian Islands.
81 1907
BECHSTEIN PIANOS
fri

HAVING BEEN APPOINTED SOLE
IL Agents for the sale of G.. BECHsTEIN's
celebrated Pianofortes, we beg to solicit
orders for either Horizontal or Upright
Grand.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-04-08
TESTIMONIALS:

TESTIMONIALS:
For twenty-eight years that have now
used Bechstein's Pianos, they have MAIN
tanned their superiority. LIST"
"A noble inexhaustible and sympathetic
fulness of tone, together with an exquisite
action, which admits of the utmost variety
of shade bears testimony to the fact that
the manufacture has attained the utmost
degree of perfection in the act of instru-
meEt making. lRUBINsTEIN."
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1890-04-08

Being Agents for the BEST HOSE IN THE WORL
consgnmens every month"; in position to satisfy at
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
PIshon's Ferry.

Mr.. T. A Richer. who hiss been very sick
in Connecticut, we hear is some better. His
son Mr.. George Kicker ia now with him.
Mr. Simon Pettigrew, who had his leg
broken, while trying to close = heavy barn
door during the late cyclone, is reported to
be now in fair way to recover. 1t was
serious Is il WAS feared be was injured in-
formally.
Rev. ]. S. Mitchell is much better, his
brother, Coll Mitchell of Canaan is cutting
his hay.
Miss Rosa Wells of Portland is spending
her vacation with her parents and friends
here.
Mrs Blanchard, nee Miss Mamie Joy
made . shoft visit at her old home, recent
ly.
Mrs. Eldridge of Boston and Miss Edith
tigrews last week.
Mrs Charlotte Eldridgs of CLIFTON visit.
nd friends here recently.
Mr.. Forest Decker has moved from Cum
bsrland where he had for some time beer
engaged In business, to Portland. A form
er Clinton boy.
Miss Ida Walker has gone to Portland
with the family of Mr.. Decker.
Miss Carrie Pettigrew has closed hsl
schools term of ten weeks in Dist. No.
This VAS her first tenn but she was Liked
30 well that she was engaged to teach thu
fall and winter term.
| Mr.. William Cain OF East Fairhed hat
his barn blown down and badly scattered
in the cyclone.
| Church services we're held at the Hall
Sunday July Is, the first time since il
renovation. A Sunday school was also
organized.
The Free Baptist society will hold thei
usual services at the school house until the
church IL ready for use.
nice crop Of hay is being harvested
few farmers finished haying last week
but more will not get through this week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

The members of the Congregational
church was increased by the addition Of
five members last Sunday, two being ad'
mitted by letter and three by confession OF
faith.
Our new Postmaster, Mr.. Pepper, is suf-
fering from nervous prostation. HE sou
has charge Of the Office.
Ext Postmaster Bruce is soon to engage
in business at Augusta.
Many Of Norridgewock's sons and daugh-
ters are visiting the old town this summer.
In spite Of the large run Of logs, our
young people are enjoying some good boat
ing on the river.
The logs entirely fill the river from
still they come apparently as thick aud
fast as ever.
The report that Ed. l.. Judkins had been
arrested for entering and theft, 10 not
true. as no ono has make complaint
against him. and he il At liberty.
Mr.. A. w. Pattse of Saltwater, Mimi,
= former resident Of this town Ia spending
few days here among friends and rela-
tives. He has been absent fourteen
years.
Mrs. A. W. Huff has returned from the
Maine General Hospital where she went
for operation for cancer, and is slowly
improving, although the shock to her
system by the operation was very severe
one.
Henry Murphy, an esteemed citizen and
war veteran who was severely wounded in
the army is out again after having been
confined In doors for several days. Mr..
Murphy is great sufferer At times on
account of the terrible wound he received.
The crops are looking we'll although
planted late on account Of unfsvorable
weather in the spring.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
CORRESPONDENCE.


The celebration ct Flagstaff passed OF
very quitely and all seemed TO enjoy q
good time the winner Of the first prize 10
Fantasies was Ray Viles. The winning
crew of the first prize In the boat race
was Ansel Eames and ID. C. Durrell
Andrew Fisher won the first prize In the
foot race also In the wheelbarrow race.
Mahlon Savage caught the CREASED pig.
The ball game between the FlagstafYs
and Lexington resulted In favor Of the
Lexington, IA to 5. An GRAFTON WAS de-
livered by Mr.. Hutchins Of Stratton.
The leading feature of the day was =
representation of the States Of the Union
by Is many girls dressed In white with
red sashes bearing the name Of the State
and blue caps. They all waved the old
Flag draped around the Goddess of
Liberty.
The heavy shower Of wind and rain of
last week, did not do as much damage
here as was reported In many other
places.
1t is very sickly In this vicinity.
Miss Minnie c. Green Is quite sick with
slow fever and many others are poorly.
Mrs. Hartley Green is stopping with
her daughter at Embden, Mrs. Frank
Pierce, who Is very sick
Miss Lizzie Wood finished successful
term Of eight weeks school at Flagstaff,
July I'd.
Farmers have commenced hayiDg In
earnest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Denning Of STRAIT
ton WAS presented with . little boy July
| 4th.
Blueberries are late but there will be /
large crop.
Will Gauman recently lost two sheep b.
bears, George Stan1ish is after them with
. stick and bears trap.
Deer and Moose are plenty.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
Good wire New Barn

novel affair 10 now 10 contemplation
by those interested In Good VIII Farm
at Fairfield. The new barn which IL be-
ing farmed there will be building 4ex72
lumber for the same having been donat.
ed by various manufacturers of the
place. After haying, 1t 10 proposed to
issue Invitations to the business men OF
Fairfield, Waterville aud other places
to come up to the farm, raise the frame
look over the place and It's methods, and
oartake Of dinner to be prepared BY
the ladies', who are to form part of the
crowd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
aspublIoan county oonvsntIon

There u quite lively interest in the
Rspublican County Convention TO be
ooe week from Wednesday next, the
sixth day q August, and the attendance
WIN b lar6G
Our county committee ind It somewhat
dimcult 70 secuiS speakers and on this
account have not yet determined whether
thsy viii have mass meetings both after
noon and evening.
Congress win doubtless be In session
end this will preclude the possibility of
getting any Of our Congressman to ad-
dress the meeting, but the committee are
cosrsspondipg with speakers in our State
ard with good prospect Of success.
Republicans will keep In mind the date
sad also appreciate the advantage Of q
large attendance. County Convention
conee but once In two years and Republi.
sasS should get together, talk over the
situation, get Inspiration that comes from
meeting fellow workers In the party that
has always been ON the side Of right, and
10 home 10 help sustain the reputation OF
Somerset County, which was the banner
county in the State for gains two years
ago.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

Prssident Harrison very properly takes
dseD interest In methods TO suppress the
Louisiana lottery schemes. He comedies
With Postmaster General Wanamaker 10
H. necessity for action BY congress to
pat stop to the lottery At least outside
~ Louisiana. The Senate committee has
q ~ IN process Of preparation to make
'1et1sEs for such lotteries .mailable.
fsosidsnt Harrison also suggests hat
pFov1sicns Of law applicable to individuals
conducting lotteries should be extended
- agents.. 70 ~ to exclude them from the
right TO receive registered and money
efdsr letters the same - their principals.
70 prevent those swindlers using the
malls would greatly curtail the operations
q Asss gigantic frauds, greatly to the
bene6t IT many people who are foolish
enough 70 contribute TO their support by
purchasing lottery tickets.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
East SkowboQan.

The ireland boys are cutting the hay or
the Bigelow farm and with their 20 foo,
rack and IL foot oxen they haul In big
loads.
U. s. Burrill will finish Horacei Burger.
haying In another day.
]. L. Burrill is cutting Elder Carr,
hay.
M. X. Cain has finished VIM. Pooler',
haying.
Alton Rlchardsonswill finish at home II
1t Is good weather this week.
A Richardson will finish this week II
good weather.
The horse forks are:doing good work.
Pleaty Of lillieslin Oaks pond and can
be had by wading or swimming.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

Fellow citizens" Numbered the i'm
passioned orator, bringing his fist down
hard on the table, what, ! ask again, Il
our country coming tor And echo an
swers WHAT"
pardon me, SIR" interposed . mild
looking man in the audience, rising to
his feet, did understand your question
10 be, What is our country coming to!
Eyes, SIR"
"And you say echo answers WHAT
THAT IL what l said, SIR"
"Then there's something wrong with
the acoustics Of this building" said the
milk looking man. shaking his head in
perplexed way and sitting down again
Chicago Tribune
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

what 'e matter with Maine9"
The BoN lobe Of Sunday the 18Th
asks this d<'es..< assuming that the
census report would show an unhealthy
condition Of Affairs In this State, and
indicating that the reason might be ow-
Ing TO the continuance of the wrong
political party.
The following brief reference to the
condition Of the Pine Tree State will
satisfy most people that there Is no need
OF changing doctors quite yet.
The Railroad Commissioners report
show that In 1880 Maine had 1880 miles
Of railroad against 1856 In 1889, = gain Of
326 miles Ia that time. The gross earn
ings having Increased some two and one
quarter million dollars. Nor 10 this all
for the State 10 still going forward with
its enterprises more rapidly than at Any
other time during her history. Since the
report OF the Railroad Commissioners .
railroad from Dexter to Foxcroft l6
miles, an extension Of the Somerset rail-
road II miles. . railroad from Gardiner
70 Togus about miles, an electric road
from Augusta TO Gardiner miles, and
an extension Of the Lime Rock railroad
some miles has been completed, the
PHILIPS and Rangely railroad 20 miles
long is being rapidly built. the Georges
valley railroad from Warren to Union 8
miles has already been chartered and
located, and new road projected from
Skowhegan to Norridgewock to connect
with the Somerset railroad at that point,
which will soon be built. The citizens OF
Arroostook county have voted $l00, 00O
for guarantee that railroad will soon
be built Into the central part Of that
county. Also steps are being taken To
build . railroad on Peaks Island, aud the
extension Of the railroad from Hartland
to Athens 10 being agltated.
Manufacturing enterprises are largely
ON the increase and the business outiooi
excellent. Shipbuilding. which was at Q
standstilI ten years ago, has increased
rapidly and through the energy of pro
minent business men of Bath two iron
vessels for the U. S. Government are tc
be built there.
The report Of the bank examiner show
that the deposits have increased from
&23.OOO.000 In 1879 to $43, 00O, 900 II
1889,
The State valuation will probably show
an increase of at least $26. eO0, 900 owe
1880.
There is no doubt put what the censu
report will give the State fair increas,
Of population. At any rate II the Stat,
has sent large numbers Of her sons AM
daughters to help Massachusetts, ant
other States, those that have remained
must have been accommodating none,
during the last decade.
Now Mr.. Globe please tell us "what il
the matter with Name"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
Somorset Pomona.

Somerset Pomona Grange will be held
at Harmony, Aug. 8. 1890.
Greetings byMrs. F. T. Pennell Re-
spouse by M. L. Merrill In behalf of the
Pomona.
Topics for discussion-How shall we
consume the abundant hay crop we have
just harvested 30 to realize fair profit
What does 1t cost to raise horse to the
age Of four yearsf To be answered BY
W. G. Riley.
What does it cost TO raise q COW to the
age Of four years2 To be answered by
N. II. Winning.
What is the annual income Of . good
sheep3 To be answered by Mr.. Boothby
VI Athens.
Essay by Mrs. DIR. Motion of St.
Adams. Selecting her own subject.
Music to be furnished by Harmony
Grange.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

Literary Note from the Century 90.
At the time Of General Fremont's death
be was engaged upon the manuscript Of Q
paper for The Century's forthcoming
series on the California Gold Hunters.
It was to be entitled Finding Paths 70
California" and was not only TO deal
with tho several expeditions, but to mar.
rate the writer's intimate connection
with the events which led to the conquest
and occupation Of the territory. The
work will BE- promptly continued BY Mrs.
Fremont. A arst draft Of the article had
been made, and the subject had been 10
recently and closely discussed BY General
and Hrs. Fremont that she will have mo
trouble N completing the manuscript, for
which she bad slrsady written an intro.
duction. - wsll ~ supplement describ.
Ing her life q Monterey in ls49. A nne
portrait Of General Fremont from .
dagusrrsotyps Of ~ or 80 will appear In
the September number of The Century,
along with portraits of Commodores
Sloat and Stockton, "Duke' OWN, and
Governor Burnett, In an article giving
account Of "How California Came into
the Union"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
pemocracx ana License

The license move Of the Democrats of
Maine is In the interest Of wholesale
hquor dealers and brewers who are in
vesting their money In the campaign 10
this State in aid of the Democratic party.
They purpose to elect a governor and
legislature in favor Of not only result
mission but also In favor Of license. L.
cense Of the rum traffic in the State Of
Maine is what they are seeking and what
the men who now control the Democratic
party In Maine believe in and are at
work for. The direct way to bring this
about Is to vote for the Democratic
candidate in September. This no man
in favor of prohibition will do. The
Indirect way TO aid in bringing this
about Is to vote for Sd party candidates.
The Republican platform is. unequiyo-
cally for prohibition and the practice OF
the party has given the State stringent
prohibitory law with enforcement Of that
law fully up to public opinion, except In
q few localities. The direct and effect
i've way to prevent victory for license
or free rum In Maine Is to. vote the Re-
publican ticket. on the sth day Of Sep
TENDER next.
Comparison will be made on the might
Of the election between the Republican
and the Democratic vote. The first will
be for prohibition the second will be
for license. A vote thrown by Re-
publican for the Sd party candidate will
be q removal Of vote from the column
where 1t would be counted for prohibi-
tion to the column where 1t will not be
counted At all, where It's enumeration
will smount to nothing. Thus one
may nominally vote for prohibition but
actually vote directly and effectually
against 1t and strengthen the enemy of
prohibition by weakening Its friend.
The Republican party In this State
Ia and always has been the outspoken
friend Of prohibition the Democratic
party, heretofore non-committal, this
wear, for the first time, is the outspoken
enemy of prohibition. Ask liquor deal
of Maine or wholesalers, Of Massachu-
sets whom they would advise you to
vote for in September and they wonld
say, First, Democratic nominees; Sec
ond, Third party nominees. Next to hav-
Ing majority Of votes for their candl-
date for governor they would like to see
the Republican vote diminished by Access
sions to the Third party sufficient to give
them plurality. They would claim
either as . great victory for license
The friends Of prohibition can contrib
ute to this victory II they SO elect by
acting In accordance with the advice Of
liquor dealers.
Certainly this year Of all years is not
the time for friends Of prohibition to
give aid and comfort to the Democratic
party and they are not going to do 1t.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

It is rather serious piece Of profess
sional conventionalism which compels q
parent to stand beside the thin veil that
separates his child from eternity with
medicines In his hand the character OF
which he knows nothing. except that
they were called for In Latin and Greek
hieroglyphics and furnished by some
druggist of whose competency he may
also know nothing. A drop too much.
an innocent oversight in the method OF
application, or any other mistake grow
Ing out Of what he Is handling, may be
sufacient to decide the chances OF life.
People have the right to know what they
are administering to their loved ones
Boston Globe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
william Hilton.

Passed on to higher life. July 9th,
William Hilton Of Kingsbury, aged 81.
Mr.. Hilton was one of the first settlers OF
Kingsbury, he was An industrious, ener-
getic man, honest and upright in all his
dealings. A kind husband and father,
snd an obliging neighbor. He will be
missed in the neigh6orhood In which he
has lived 80 long, and more especially In
his home-but they realize that "their loss
10 his gain"
Born into that undying life,
They leave US but to come again
With Joy we welcome them-the same,
Except in sin and pain.
And ever near US, though unseen,
The dear, immortal spirits tread,
For all the boundless universe
Is life-there are no dead.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

REAL ESTATE TRANsYERs. The follow.
ing are the real estate transfers during
the past week.
Arson Albert Moore to W. II. Fish !,
ct al e4l0.
Madison-SarAh E. BsAle to h. C. Town
el75.
81. Albans-Geo. 8. Christie to Howard
N. Nuttef, d 400.
Norridgewock-H NJ. whiting
to Elbridge Pepper, 800.
PAlmyra-Finetts NJ. Mclaughlin "
". H. Wyman ct d. e225.
Concord-Calvin 8. Dunton to Jarroue
B. Duuton, 600.
Solou-Aun z. Moore to Chas. A.
Noors, $500.
FairhsM-L. P. Totmap to Frank J.
Savage, ~ 800.
New Portland Pease 70 Flora
Harris, o65.
Bingham Mike Padham to Amo Pad.
ham, $3.50.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

Many amusing stories were told Illus
traHve of the trying position Of sea go
ing QuAkers. One Of them narrates that
. Friend, on board Of ship, retired to
the cabin on seeing that q conflict waa
inevitable, that he might not by his
presence on deck appear to sanction war.
From the cabin window he saw that the
helmsman was about to put his helm the
wrong way. Seamanship mastered
Quakerism, for he called out, ''In have
nothing to do with 1t, but II thou dos1
mean to hit her then starboard. Johnr
Youths Companion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
Eleventh Malne Volunteers.

The Eleventh Maine Regiment Veteran
Association will hold its Annual Reunion
for 1890 At Skowhegan, Ne, Tuesday,
August 18th. The business meeting will
be held 10 Grand Army Hall on arrival Of
morning trains from Portland and Bangor,
about 10 O'Clock, A. M, at which time
further order Of exercises will be an
nounced.
Half rates have been secured on the
Maine Central Railroad and the Portland
and Machias Boats. Round trip tickets
will be Furnished at the Stations where
those attending the Reunion take the
train.
A cordial invitation 10 extended to all
comrades Of the old regiment. All meet
ings will be held In G. A. R. Hall, and
headquarters viii be Hotel at Heselton,
where nice accommodations win be fur
nished ct very low rates.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

Robbery at South .hovrIdgewock
The residence Of Mrs. Annie Oliver
was entered by burglars Thursday even
Ing last during the absence Of the family
and things ransacked from room to room.
Five dollars was taken from one Of the
ooarders, and other small amounts are
missing The thief was suspected, ard
when accused acknowledged his crime.
He also entered the residence Of Hen y
Whiting and captured bank containing
.naau spuns,nf u,nnsy- -Hs- had .Eaeaptl.
been released from Auburn Jail for theft.
His name Is Ed Judkins.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
Bingham

The farmers are improving all of the
good weather In hay making.
Mrs. Elizabeth Longlsy and Mr.. and
Mrs. Porter from the west are guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Savage this week.
Mr.. A. r. Bixby was In town Monday.
Mr.. II. H. Patten was the happy father
Tuesday, little girl.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

The growing value Of good picture Ia
illustrated by the prices paid for the
"Sdttle Players" by Jan Steen, now
owned by Lord Ashburton. In 17O9 1t
was Knocked down for 50 forms; 1705,
100 forms; 1777. ITO forms; 1870, 1,25C
forms; 1884, 1,e4o forms; 1874, 1900
forms; 1897, 1850 forms; 1902, l,40C
forms; 1911. 2A00 forms; 1877, $500
forms.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
Concord ,

The poor hay weather is making the
farmers still more discouraged. C) The
crop is not 80 good as last year
The hoed crops will fall below an aver
rye unless We have more warm weather.
Fruit trees are doing we'll.
Mr., Harley Hicks aud wife from Barton
Mass, are here visiting his foster parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Daniels.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24
Tho Central American War

Private dispatches received at New Yor k
c6nnrm the account OF the battle between
Guatemalan and San Salvador forces
No estimate Of the loss of life on either
side can be formed. but from ali accounts
only thirty or forty were killed or wound
ed. Tho San Salvador troops did not fol-
low up their advantage, as they received
instructions to preserve the integrity Of
their own territory. It is said that In
view Of this defeat 2e89 Guatemalan troops
are Adyarcips ms Ntnforosments, under
tho Command Of Gen. Camilo Alvarez him.
self the aspirant for presidential honors in
San Salvador.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

The steamer company have notified the
Skowhegan Firemen that il will give them
great pleasure to meet the Gardiner steam
er at the coming contest. II the two
steamers should get together there would
sure to be quite lively contest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

The st. Albans cheese factory 10 max
Ing about 800 pounds Of nice cheese eact
day, seven days In q week. Mr.. Whittier
says this Il the last season he shall make
cheese, as'he thinks he cannot stand 1.-THE
work.
II. G. Baxter Brothers are piping AND
setting up machinery In their corn shoE
and the PROJECT is they will get two.
thirds Of crop this season.
c. B. Southland has got into his new
shop to work and has hired William Wat
son to work for him year.
l. o. Winslow Is making about GOO
pounds of butter at his factory q day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-07-24

The Republican voters of Skowhegan. are here.
By notiasd asd invited TO meet At the Engine Hall
y sald Skowhegsn, on Saturday Aug. ad at 4
O'Clock r. NJ, for the purpose of selecting 10 tsix
tsenl oelsgates TO attend the County Conve ntion,
which will be held In Coburn Hall. Skowhegan,
On The Wednesday, the 9Th day Of August at 10
Per Order, Town Committee.
Skovhe~sa, 1u1v 10 too.