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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-06-19
oogood Smith.

Mr.. Osgood Smith, an aged citizen OF
Skowhegan. died on Sunday, June 9Th, at
the home Of his daughter, Mrs. John H.
wyman, after long and painful illness.
Mr.. Smith was born In Canaan but many
years Of his life were spent in Skowhe.
gan. He leaves widow and q son and
daughter. the survivors Of a family OF
i've children. Two sons died In the civil
war. Mr. Smith had passed the limit OF
human life having reached the advanced
age Of % years. He filled As he was able
the place God gave him, and children and
grandchildren hold his memory dear.
The funeral services were held Tuesday,
the 10 instant
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SSssSs ssOUs oomo0 y UtouUo'
The following from Secretary Blaine has
peen resolved by ex- Mayor Cony Of Au.
wAszxoroN. D. c., June IA. 1880.
Qde1el A. Ceny EsQ., Au0usta, Moine:
II D1An 61s; have your favor Of the
iii inee: You are in error In supposine
thak - opposed 70 sugar being admitted
1rse o. duty. Ny objection 10 not to free
sueer, but 70 the proposed mode Of making
4 ne. 4, IN the pending Tariff Bill,
Noet y placed upon the list, We give Ia
eestaan countries free market for e95 900,
uQo q thsar products; while they are not
aehsd 70 open their markets 70 the free
W. ought to have, in exchange for free
suG1f from certain countries, free market
for eread-stu6s and provisions, besides Va.
Sloee fabrics from all parts Of our country.
II short, ~ ought to secure. In return
f. hes sugar, . market for geo, OOO, 900 or
~, o00, 900 worth Of our own products.
- Will net require reciprocity treaties to
eeears iris great boon. The Tariff Bill
go contain al tbs necessary conditions.
Ihs legislative power is ample to secure
~ desired end.
Within the last twenty years we have
Glvsn the countries south If US free ad-
nieelcn for nearly OK, OOO, 600 worth Of
AelS products, without receiving penny's
A4yantaes In exchange. II sugar be now
49, unsonditionally free, We shall have
Glven 10 the Latin American countries free
aln61sion for o15O, OO0, 900 OF their prod
-. u y time, think, to look out for
oooDe reciprocal advantages. We are Q
~ Sich nation but mot rich enough to
tuade o. this unequal basis.
Il great haste, Sincerely yours,
JAkKs g. BLAME.
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Special entertainments

The performances given by Thos. f.
Shea and his powerful company at our
Opera House this week are by long odds
the most artistic and flushed work ever
seen here, and It is shame that the COM
pany has not been better patronized for
they are certainly deserving of crowded
houses. Mr.. Shea himself Is an actor Of
unusual strength and his supporting com.
pany are capable and pralseworthy actorsl
The people Of town should make the
most Of the remaining nights Of the week
and see this frst-class troupe. H.
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An unfortunate blast in the le dye on
the Morrison and Mcclellan lot, where
contractors are excavating and laying
foundation wall. resulted In the breaking
Of three large panes Of plate glass In
Kendall Brothers store front, Is light Of
glass In the second story windows and
some $50 or $40 worth Of crockery In
their store, also made small break In Z
large pane Of plate glass In the front Of
X. H. Merrill Co.'S store. The man In
charge of the blasting said it WAS q light
charge and properly covered with brush
and logs, but there Is evidence to th.
contrary. The damage must reach $2Ot
or more. Fortunately no person was To-
jured.
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HUNTS REMEDY.

GEO. B. RoBERTSON. Bangor. Maine. use
HUNTS REME7y in hts family for q case o,
Dropsy which banned the physicians After usins
several bottles, cure was completed.
D. F. HODGDEN. Orsiueton, Me-, relates a
marvellous curs In his own case, Suffering
from KID ngy Disease and . weakness Of the
Urinary Organs. Six bottles of HUNTS
REMEDY cOnpletelycured him.
DRUGGIST A. y, ROBINSON, JR., Bangor,
Ne csrt'fles tn the truth Of the statements
MR. II. 3. FULLER, Orange, Mass says his
Bladder BY six bottles Of HUNTS REMEDY
Since then Mr.. Fuller has used HUNTS REM
EDY himself for Kidney Disease. and pro.
G. N. CRITTENron, Sole Agent, NV York.
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Some years ago the Cold Spring brook
that flows from the Pleasant Valley hill
between Bath and HAmmondsport and
empties into Lake Keuka ct this place,
was stocked with California mountain
trout. The stream was . natural trout
brook, and the California trout thrived
In it, waters. Specimens have beer
caught; with hook and line. WEIGHING
three pounds. One day recently Harry
Champlin, who runs = srist mill loni
the creek, two miles from Hammonds
port, saw q splashing In the tail race O
his mill. He discovered that ver.
large fish Of some hind had got into clos
quarters there, and he succeeded In cap
turing with his hands what proved to b
. trout that weighed over i've poundA-
Exchange.
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Homer Hilton Of North Arson was
found BY his wife Saturday morning In .
shed connected with the house with Z
bad wound In bis head and an empty re-
volver by bis side. Medical aid was cal
led and BY removing one eye the ball
was taken out. It Ii reported the sight
Of the other eye 10 destroyed. Mr.. Hill
ton is about 10 years old, has been an
industrious man but Of late very dis
pondent to that extent that his mind be.
came unbalanced.
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Our schools are now 10 session Nsllie
and Minnie Russell of Madison In Yves,
Forks, and Blanche Saywood II The
Forks.
William Lakewood and Warren Durgir
have purchased farm In Norridgewock
and are preparing to move there, Mr.
Lockwood has been . resident Of oul
town twenty years and will DO sadly mias
cd. Their many friends wish them success,
and prosperity.
Bub Bean had . severe attack of tn,
collie last week, but Is better now.
Rev John Curtis held q meeting her,
last Sunday, and we understand he In
tends to continue them during the sum
mer.
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AoW'S This I

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured BY taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, having known F. J.
Cheney for the last ID years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and 6nanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West 4 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
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Some time ago the teacher Of . River
ode (Cal) school instructed her elias,
how to act in case Of emergencies, sucf
- drowning, gunshot accidents, etc. a
day or 90 after the lesssn . lad named
Haight went home and found his baby
sister given up for dead, after being
picked out Of canal. There was M
doctor to be had, and young Haight wen
to work to apply his lesson, and In lit
tie while the baby was all ri;~ht.
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West plttONoId

F.A. Powers, Esq. of Houlton visited
his mother, Mrs. Walker last week.
James Pottle Of Worcester. Mass whose
spine was seriously injured several weeks
ago Is improving, his friends hope to see
him fully recovered from his Injuries.
Mr.. Abel Patten of Skowhegau met
with an accident several days ago - he
was riding to Pittsneld. His horse took
fright from . rock when near the Hood
Brook, Mr.. Patten, daughter and son
were thrown out, but not seriously In
jured, the horse was caught, and Mr..
Patten and Mr.. Frank Davis started,
when the thill which was broken In the
fracas hit the horse, when he again ran
and threw them out, . complete wreck
was made Of the carriage, the men and
horse escaped without serious Injury.
Mrs. John Garland Of Oakland visited
her mother, Mrs. Rogers, last week.
Carl Bean, son Of Mr.. Isaac Bean Of
Canaan was ct West Pittsheld recently,
buying stock. Pretty smart for q IA
year old boy.
Mrs. d. 8. Osborne and son visited
relatives at st. Adams recently.
Farmers are nearly through with their
planting, some potatoes are large enough
TO hoe. Several are planting sweet corn
for the factory 1t St. Adams.
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Albert Howes started out Monday with
his road machine.
Mrs. Olive Bray is visiting at her sons,
John Bray Of Pleasant Ridge.
The ship that has 20 many months been
sailing anchored its self at Silas M.
Hunnewell's June 7tb. with Mr.. Frank
Rowe and Miss Asmah Rollins on DO ard.
Lena Rowe Of Moscow IL visiting at
Albion Healy's.
Mary Berry IL teaching In Dis. No. 2
and Hattie Thompson In No. 1.
Plenty Of fishermen enrouts to Rowe
ponds.
We were somewhat startled ct the hear
Ing Of the car whistle - they arrived at
Bingham the ID inst.
Mrs. Annett Howes who has been on
the sick list for tho past month is much
better.
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Browns Corner. canaan.

Mrs, Maria Burrill returned Saturday,
from Skowhegan. whore she has been
visiting her daughter. Mrs. NJ. J. Crom-
NETT for few weeks. fl
Ripe strawberries have been picked 10
this vicinity.
School closed last Friday with only 4
term Of Eve weeks. The city school
closes this week.
The meeting Sunday was quite we'll At
tended, quite number came who live q
. distance. Elder Chase preached In the
morning from the text, "Sir's, what shall
l do to be saved" There WAS . baptism
In the afternoon ct Morrill, Pond. Rich.
ard P, Chase went forward and was bap.
tized by Elder Chase In the absence OF
Elder Stevenson.
Elder John Friend has an appointment,
for . meeting June 30. In Mr.. Beans
Grove II the weather and grounds are In
suitable condition, II not 1t the school
house At 2 P. N.
Master Henry Crowell is attending
school at the village.
Joseph Thomas of Clinton, who for
merly lived among us Is visiting relatives
and friends In this vicinity.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kimball of Lowell, Mass
is visiting her daughter, Mrs, Addis
Goodwin.
Mr.. VIII Richardson, wife and daugh
ter visited at Laforest Barnes on Sun
day.
Quite % number Of anglers for the
"speckled beauties' have been haunting
our brooks and streams Of late. thinh
none have been rewarded with . large
"catch" but, . few good ones have beer
taken.
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The denomination Of Hon. Seth L.
Ailliken a. representative In Congress
from the 81 District Of Maine Is q fitting
tribute to his ability and industry and
recognition Of the faithfulness with which
he has looked after the interests Of his
Constituents. Mr.. Milliken Is most eff
hcient Congressman and his renomina-
ton without opposition and by acclama-
Ton, shows that his services In Washing.
aon are appreciated by Republicans of
The Sd. District.
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REPUBLICAN nominees.
For Governor,
EDWIN C. BURLEIGH.
For Representative to Congress, Sd District
SETH L. MILLIKEN.

Recent Information from st. Peters
burg 10 the effect that the police have dis
covered widespread conspiracy against
the Cars life. The imperial palace at
0atchina is undermined. The guards at
al the palaces have been doubled. Sever
q arrests have been made. Uneasy lies
the bead that wears a crown is emphat-
ically true In Russia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-06-19

Maine Congressman are not only all
men Of very high order Of ability but
thcy have been long in congress, and
their experience gives them an influence
which men Of less experience cannot
have. There IL hardly a shadow Of q
doubt but what they will all be returned
but they should be elected by good big
vote. that will say they are appreciated,
In unmistakeable language.
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The Link.

The hrst meeting Of the corporators Of
~ ekowhsgan and Norridgewock rail-
roAd company, Saturday last-sccount
givsn slsswhsre-was . good one and the
ftisads Of The project are greatly encour.
aGed b the interest manifested.
Thers should be NO back tracks taken
= ~ pstAse ADD "a think th4.e ill b.
noss. Tho corporators purpose 70 get
~ organisation effected and have . def
niss plan matured at . very early day.
Is y necessary 10 confer with connecting
roads bsfors any steps can be taken to
faiee the necessary funds to start the
project This will b done at the very
earliest time practicable.
We have put our hand to the plough
end nust mot look back. It would be
hamilisting to Skowhegan to do 90
aad shs b not going to do It. Skowhe.
"a = little conservative on the start
bit oace she does start, she pulls.
Tia time for argument u to the desi.
saeiiity Of tie road il past; this Is con-
ce6ed b. al The time for action of cor.
potatoFs hes fully arrived and they have
eonmsucsd IN good shape. Th4 time for
ectien Of Ill parties interested will come
= ~ vary near future. and We believe
or cttissns will act effectively.
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Harmony.

Most Of the farmers In town have their
done Int littls nlantin9- .-,---
The grass 10 looking very well At this
time, and with plenty Of warm weather
no doubt the harvest will be . good one.
The society at Mainstream have pur-
chased q nice Chapel Organ for the church
and are having . successful Sabbath
School, numbering about forty.
Mrs. Sarah Bartlett formerly Of this
town, who died In Athens was brought
here for burial last Thursday.
Mr.. Joshua Treat y no has been coast
ing for the past few months returned to
his home ct Nainstream last week.
Mrs. DR.. Phillips Of Viualhaven Is
visiting her parents At Mainstresm.
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! her parents at Mainstre
Jaokman.
'ducated Cinnamon bear
. arrived from Canada
Ok. His nrst STRIP vi
rock" hotel near the B.


The educated Cinnamon bear with two
servants arrived from Canada by Il. X.
last week. His nrst strip was 1t the
shamrock" hotel near the B. r. cross.
ing. The landlord who was but recently
married had been imbibing freely that
day, and whom the bugle sounded for the
bear to dance Joined with him, Joseph
kissed his partner who In return huggsd
him, making II dlnicult for him to 6ll at
every breath. The attendant interfered
In time TO save the loss Of the proprietor
and received tho thanks of the genial
landlady for saving her ''other" half.
Mr.. II. L. Colby begins work on the
and crew, most Of the repairs are need.
the heavy teams have cut II up badly.
At . meeting ON Saturday eve to see
about building church II WAS voted to
adjourn two weeks.
Rev. DeMott began bis lAbors here last
Sabbath and 10 to remain come three
months with ~.
Mr.. Joseph Color il building . new
house and Mr.. Klmball has begun on bis
stable. He 10 TO build . nne residence
this season near the Moose River, having
sold his old house on the hill to Elmer
Colby.
Several sporters are stopping 10 at
Head pond where Mr.. Dutell has several
camps erected. They report the fishing
immenes. Mr.. d. has . blackboard road
cut through making 1t very easy getting
there.
Farming drags along slowly, several
have not finished planting, and the wealth
or ID cold with high winds.
The rear Of the Moose River drive left
the head Of long pond on Monday even
ing. The water has fallen on great
deal. and II no moro rain comes Il win be
hard driving on the long pond rapids.
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The Somerset Conference Of Consrs
gational churches held It's 9Th annua
meeting 1t Scion. Tuesday and wedues
day Of last week.
Rev. T. @. Mitchell Of Madison presld
Cd and Rev. z A. Harlow was Secretary
The exercises were - follows:
TUESDAY, morning, Devotional Service
Organization, Sermon, Rev. 4. A. Har
Afternooa, Devotional Service. Topic
The County Conference What purpoe,
does II servea Rev. DR.. Tsppau,
General Topic-Ouf Work, In III
Community. az Relation Of the Church
to the Community-What should II ~
70 do, Rev. 7. g. Mitchell; az Christian
ity and Popular Amussments, Rev. NJ
In The Church itself: "a To what Dc
We Pledge b. oar Church Covsnant, Rev
3. 4. Harlow; az Rslatiou Of Spiritual
Z! Y Practical Hncisscy. Rev. A. J.
At I O'Clock the Woman's Auxilisry
0ocisty bald IN intersasing meeting.
Evenipg, Christian Rndsavor Service,
Praise and Devotional Service, Address
-Ths Christian Endsavoe Idea, L. L.
Walton.
Topics. ~ Shall " ~ ~ 7. r. 8.
Q. :. Plsdesf (9) Datiss of Active and
Associate members OF the 0oc1e1y ard TO
each other: (S) The work Of Ceamittesl
-Ite Use and Ahuee.
Addrsss Tho Outlook-What Of To-
morrow, Rev. Nj. HAnileoa.
WEEKDAY 4. ~, Devee3oaaf 6srvics,
ecpose Of ee'ibs. followed " report Of
T6pie: Our WcsaAzs-who ~ thsyi
neg. J. 4. jones'; The CAsie11nn,s Mission
-Ie esessdnsss and 0tan1eus. nsv = 4.
Harlow. b
Aftsrpooa. CoafsEsnas oosnoa, Rev. J,
4. Joaes; Oo0nnniop oeevteo.
- fe0owiag reeolu seeslvsd mani.
uoes a1opeapa6s e
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While It Is true that Governor Dur
leighs renomination by reclamation was
IN accordance with party usage. 1t can.
NOT b denied that there was q degree OF
snthusiAsm about It that shows at once
hh popular hold upon Republicans Of
Maine. and his efficiency ~ chief execu.
I'VE OF the State. People of Maine be.
usvs In Governor Burlsigh, sustain him,
fslly, 10 bis progressive and able admin.
nkasion Of State affairs and will show
this confidence by their votes In Septem.
bar.
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It appears that the ultra silver Senators
tsiumphsd In the U. 8. Senate Tuesday
80 put amendments enough on the
House bin 10 make 1t just what they de-
siFss frse coinage bill. Maine Senators
fought the bill but the Democratic Sena-
ton combined with the silver Republicans
aad carried the bill through BY vote Of
- 70 "a. The bill win 60 back to the
HOUSE whore big contest will come up.
u y tAought that the President will veto
: me- coinage or compulsory coinage
bin a. this practically Ia.
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FaIrneid

The grammar school Is to have gradua-
ting exercises this year, new departure
but good ono.
3. II. Blackwell does not propose TO have
his safe cracked. He has abled It, "This
safe is not locked and contains no cash. !"
The steam Fire Engine Co. has voted TO
90 to Portland July Fourth and compete
for the prizes.
The circuit races advertised for Lewiston
this week, Fairfield next week and Augusta
the first week in July are OF as they did
not fll.
The Grammar school will hold gradu-
alton exercises In the Congregational
Church Wednesday evening next 25th
inst.
Mr.. A. W. Bigelow Of Newport, pos.
tai clerk, was In town yesterday. ~
L. P. Totman telegraphed from Duluth
Saturday that lie had purchased large liv-
cry stable In that city and it 10 expected
that his family will remove there.
Mr.. s. W. Bowden we'll known citizen
residing in the western part Of this town
died Sunday from heart failure. He had
the grip last winter and never recovered
fully. His age was forty years.
The graduation exercises Of the gram
mar school will take place In the M E.
Church Thursday evening June 26. and
that of the high school ct the same place
Friday June 27th.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
East SkoWhoGan

All were glad to see fair weather las,
Sunday and some were planting while
Others have sowed or planted but very
little.
The hay fork men have put up quite .
number Of forks by putting In track Ia
the roofs of barns and stables which
carries the hay to tie farthest end of the
barn.
Many think we shall have . short hay
crop on account Of so much rain and lit
tie sun.
Col. Flfeld Mitchell of Canaan has pur
chased the celebrated Norman hors,
Frances Of Geo.l III. Fitzgerald Of lslant
Pond, VT. Col. Mitchell and son hav'
sold three young horses this spring 70
$3.50. The Moore's mills road for abou
q mile beats almost any territory Of II
size In raising and selling good horses
Still there are more for sale.
The planting Of beans will take III
place Of corn this week. 17-n
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The wooden building on Water Street
owned BY Mrs. James iMalbon and oc
cupied on the first floor by A. H. Lang
as market and ON the second floor BY
L. H. Hodges & Co., photographers, wa
found to be on fire Friday morning about
3.l6 O'Clock BY night Waterman Turner
He Immediately gave the alarm to which
the dremen responded with their usua
promptness, so that the hosemen had
their hose attached and water on within
minutes from the nrst alarm.
The fire apparently caught In . closet
near the chimney In the photographer
rooms and had got well under way when
discovered.
The nre WAS somewhat difficult to &c,
- SSS s .as aIsIssE in saosT usdEi eiiofky
and skill overcame all obstacles and pour.
ed on the water In large measure com.
pletely drowning out the stubborn IRE
and fortunately combining 1t to that build.
Ing and almost wholly to the upper story.
Eight streams Of water from the hydrants
and forcs pump were promptly got on
the blaze.
The location was favorable for good
sized nre - on the west side MAS brick
building with wooden roof and ON the
east wooden buildings for some distance
closely Joined together. This was how
ever arrested BY having plenty of watsr
and plenty Of hydrants and hose with
men who know how to use them.
The insurance on the stock Of A. h.
Lang and L. h. Hodges { Co. was 10 the
agency Of the Dinsmors I Bickford tine
former for $500 In the Norwich Union
and tho latter for 600 In the National
Of Connecticut. The sdjusters made quick
work with these losses % the insured had
their claims proved losses adjusted and
their money In their pockets in less than
36 hours from the time the alarm struck.
The insurance on the building was
with the agency Of Chandler futile for
$1,000 In the Hartford Fire and was I'd.
justed Tuesday.
Hodges 1 Co. we're paid o8sl for their
loss. A. H. Lang e9Oo nd Mrs. Nal.
born 1855. There was a slight loss to
the stock and furniture Of Dinsmore {
Bickford occasioned by water and re-
moval, incurred; and to the Second Ma
ional bank BY thorough wetting down
Of the building adjoining that 10 which
A. A.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Fred G. Clutter of Lit.
Teton N. H. we're In town . short time
last week. taking . carriage drive from
their home through Maine, will make .
stop Of few weeks at the sea shore BE-
foreO returning, and visit Mr.. Chutter'l
mother ct Waterville.
A number Of visitors from New Shar
on and Norridgewock were present at the
Lodge, Saturday Of last week.
David Woods father and mother OF
Madison are visiting at his house.
J. Heney Downs started for Mass
Tuesday morning ON Z visit Of two weeks