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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

A very favorable account is given in
the French papers Of the new system Of
building houses Of iron and steel plates,
introduced into France by M. Danly,
manager Of the Societe des FORCES de
Chateleneau, who has cot forth its vari.
ous advantages with much practical de-
tail, attracting considerable attention to
the method. II has been satisfactorily
ascertained, II seems, that corrugated
shests Of such metal, Of more than .
milhmeter in thickness, are sufficiently
strong for building houses several stories
high, and the material, of course, allows
Of considerable variety Of architectural
Onamsntatiou.
The PLATES thus employed are Of the
ennt quality, and = thsy ~ galvamssd
aeoor having BEN cut % ~ slsps and
ehaPss reql1rsd - PARTON islslt aspoaed
IL - eDeae = ad1lliea teelds
IL = As1ed - ousas - "a =
le19r - ~ snqnst ~ 49,
p - ~ SSn11li - iiI1Irn1r
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

Frank w. Spaulding, brother and sue
cesSor to +. A. Spaulding In the drug
business, arrived at Norridgewock with
his family, from Pennsylvania, Saturday
night. lie will make this place his home
for the present.
Mrs. s. d. Lindsey and daughter Bes-
sic returned from their western visit
Monday night.
Rev. j. A. Jones will preach the me.
mortal sermon for Bates Post at the
Congregational church, next Sunday al
2 2. M. The address by Rev. J. II. Lit
tie will be at the same house.
A. o. Frederic has moved into f. j.
Watts & Co.'S store.
most cordial feeling exists between
Col. Bangs and his employers at the bod
lin granite quarrles at Norridgewock
When the stone cutters of Maine struck
on May LIST for . hours and q ten pei
cent Increase In pay, Col. Bangs cutters
being members of the Union were com.
PEELED to strike also, but much against
their will. They were thoroughly salts
| fed with their pay and work as things
then stood. Col. Bangs offered to gran,
the nine hours with five per cent In.
crease, which proposition was promptly
and gladly accepted by the cutters. As
result the forty stone cutters at Nor
ridgewock are all the members of the
State craft who have been at work
These men can make more at the ole
prices than the cutters at Hallowell car
earn at the new on account OF the sof
stone. Those employed by the day have
been getting 20 Ia cents per hour, ter
hours to the day, and now get five pei
cent. additional for nine hours.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

The work on the new church building
is progressing slowly.
We learn that Rev. Mr.. Dodge of Gin
ton has been engaged by the Free Bap-
list Society here for the ensuing year.
The extremely wet weather has de-
layed the work upon the Hall, 80 that 1t
Is not yet completed
MIR. Kicker has had new dam built
this spring, for the accommodation OF
his mills on the stream.
The recent high water In the river
caused break In the boom.
Mr.. J. N. Pittigrew is on the road as
usual, selling dry goods and groceries
aud collecting eggs.
Mr.. Arthur Cain has returned to Au-
gusta to resume his studies.
Mrs. Z. b. Jack has returned from
Bowdoinham.
Master Cecil Lalley went fishing last
week, and caught about thirty nice
suckers.
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East N adison.

The death of Mrs. John Harvill on
Wednesday Of last week, was both dis
tressing event to her family, and an &C.
casion of sorrow to this community.
The case is very sad one from the fact
that she leaves husband, two little boys,
aud babe which was but three weeks
old at the time of the mothers death
She was the daughter Of Llewellyn futile,
of Cornvill-. During her residence In
this town she had gained many friends.
She was devoted wife aud mother, and
died sincerely lamented. The funeral &C.
Cured on Friday afternoon and was con-
Quoted by Rev. c. V. Hanson, of Show
hogan. The choir Of the Union church
sung excellent selections. The bereaved
family have the sympathy of large
circle of friends.
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Advantage to New England.

Tho corresnondent of the Boston Jour
,ys.fS, onr,,ar.tos tho ad.
MAJ a. washington o"u, III,
vantsges to New England STATES ena' VIII
come through the enactment OF the
MCKINLEY tariff bill.
80 10 oDt,o,. the Cation
A'ons oene'' "'
Industry. The rate OF outy on Tie nne'
grades where competition Is the strongest
the dutv has been slightly Increased, on
-, ,,,aro tho oom,o,i,,on l..
'he 'o"ei s'''e' ""e'' l ','...,,.,
not so close the outy mas oeen Si's"'t,
decreased.
We ouote.
,,.,,.u, .ho eooo,, In
ING WOMEN $780,, ~ Ne Emo
,anu, nHo eeen .ho p.lar .,dnstrr
m acss uoAen hs,,a sta.diiv increassd
ane i' ,I", .a ., ,h n saarsaat. value of
uni, Iast ye.n VIC "ssssS ,,' ~
wooiens anu 81 non ono and ;nr,,,Iino
NOUS sun SUI 600 600 ~ nro,act both the
WOO .i, ~. ,uc,an ,ndus,rv tbc dn,v
moo. auu snS 1870 - on o,ara,a ~
r 10. 20 no .,
20 N w 10 pe' III arS.ns h.,,or sbows tho
Noss' ss~n,ia rro,ac,-
,"..s,~.sau 10 nea.,. nn 10. na r in
49,. IN ,.h,ch New Enajsnd + very
,n ";y,, ;n,.".s,ad Tho at,iIs hi nro'
49,. raSuc,ion al, along The line On
, sIu1u ~, W. -, n.,',. rsror 7, ,yos
80 :" 80, Na,v Tnpland ,nd,s,rv
1917, o~ ~ siass,v md sni,afu,,v rts
s"auu o,he.s hIows in Tho Mills hi
"H ny. ,ood nnIn ,ndrs,ru wh;ch ia tho
sou."a "v ~ paap , nsnnr ~ ,his coun,rv
soS S .,oh ~ pup nrn,,,h now rao'
r%u 80. an snnuai nrodnct vslned at sl2
70" nno ~ .,n.',.p soo onn 600 o.r,,ai
The wood pllp mills are to be found 10
20 States, and 80 per cent. OF the value
OF the product goes 70 laoor; Last year
we imported z'o,ooo IONS oi wooo pup
Nv, ~ No Nnrwsu md Swsdsn whencs ,b,s
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local application, az they can not reacl
the diseased portion of the ear. There il
only one way TO cure Deafness, and that il
by constitutional remedies Deafness il
caused by an nfiamed condition of the mu
Gus lining of the Eustachan Tube. When
this tube gets intiamed you have a rumb
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and whei
it is entirely closed Deafness is the result
and unless the inflammation can be taker
out and this tube restored to its norma
condition, hearing will be destroyed for
ever; nine cases ont of ten are caused by
catarrh which is nothing but an inhamet
condition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars fol
any case OF Deafness Caused by Catarrh
that we can not cure by taking Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o
U-Sold by Druggists. To
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

On the 18th Frank and Arthur Durgin,
who were driving logs at Long pond
rapids, were passing an old cabin used
by the C. p. Railway Co., for . powder
house. where Frank lighted his pipe and
threw the match into the open door, not
knowing that any powder WAS stored
there. In An instant they were both
blown high in the air coming down some
fifty feet from the building among the
stumps. They were both badly burned
about the face and hands, and badly sha-
ken up. They walked some distance,
and were taken On hand car and brought
here. DIR. Murphy was summoned to the
Newton House, and upon examination
found Frank to be seriously burned. the
skin being nearly all on his hands and
face. 1t was feared at one time that he
had inhaled the flame, but at present he
is getting along as well as could be ex-
pected, and will recover In due time.
His father and mother came up from The
Forks and Mrs. Durgin will remain un.
I'll he is able to be taken home. Arthur
has not been confined indoors any on ac-
count Of his injury. although his face
was badly burned. He returned after
three or four days to the drive. We
learn that the powder has been in the
shanty, since the construction of the
road, being left there by the workmen.
The logs from Sandy stream are sill
past the ridge, also from Wood stream.
One raft from floleb was turned in on
Saturday.
Mr.. Josiah Gray and Mr.. Chas. Foge
arrived In the burg Saturday P. NJ.
The first trout was taken at the bridge
on Wednesday, very few have beer
caught since, but the water is too high
yet for them.
The crew from Parlin stream came uT
on Friday, having made a clear drive.
Joseph Burgess was arrested by con
stable Lander on Friday for an assault,
upon Edward Marcron. He was flnet
81 and costs, by judge Holden which
he paid.
Several drivers have gone to Bangor
TO take In the sights, and test the liquid
on tap there.
A wedding Of more elaborate spread
than any we have chronicled heretofore
Is soon to take place, right here 10 ou
midst. The parties are Americans, borI
and bred and their friends are legion
No fat calf will be killed, but an over
grown year old will be roasted, for thu
guests. No whiskey or dancing, but eat
ables without limit.
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m adIson

Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Russell are soon
to move to Skowhegau.
The farmers in our vicinity are going
around with long faces on account Of the
rainy weather.
The roads are badly washed by the re-
cent rains.
J. W. Carr has moved his family to
Canaan.
John Remier has gone to New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Ward went to
Mercer last week on visit to Mr.. Ward.
sister.
The house of Joseph Coughlln was
burned to the ground Monday night
Caused by the psetting of a kerosene
! isauIp III the cnamoer, tie furniture In tht
lower part Of the house was saved. In
sured for 500.
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| DECLARE
TO GRACIOUS.

There's just what I've been look
ing for. That's So
HANDSOME, WELL MADE,
WELL TRIMMED BABY CAR.
RIAGES in the very latest fashion
from $8.
DRY AIR REFRIGERATORS,
three different makes and fifty diff
erent styles to select from.
GRAND OIL STOVES that will
bake biscuit in II minutes at less
price than the ordinary oil stoves.
CHINESE MATING in fine
patterns at 30 cents, very superior
quality. Mating at all prices, neat
patterns, plain goods.
CARPETS at very lowest prices.
Wool Carpets, fine goods at 40 cts.
Wool Carpets as low as so cts.
Body Brussels at 800
Elegant Tapestry Brussels, so cts.
SMYRNA RUGS at all prices from
rs cents each.
CHAMBER SETS in Ash from
II.
Chamber Sets at all prices. Paint
ed Sets very cheap.
PARLOR SUITS from s35
6 fit. Dining Tables $500.
WE WANT TO GIVE VOC A
POINT or two. We are not heap
ing up pile Of money by making
big profits. We are selling at
about cost in many lines of goods,
particularly in carpets, but the large
quantities we sell makes the trade
profitable enough to suit us. You
always get the latest styles at our
store, and about twenty times the
variety you can get anywhere else
On purchases of $50 we will pay
your X. Il. Fare.
Your goods will be delivered al
your nearest II. r. Station freight
paid. If you can't come we will
select goods for you just as care.
fully as possible, according to YOU
letter. Our mail trade increases
every day, which goes to prove the
popularity of our company. If We
did not give satisfaction trade
would fall off and we should have
to shut up, but thanks to the PEG
pie, our business conducted on lib
eral terms and fair dealings goes OF
extending Year after year until W,
shall have stores in every goot
sized town bye and bye. Thi.
Company is the Peoples Company
The shareholders are working PEG
pie who are satisfied with fair in
terest for their money and are no
seeking like private firm to amas
a fortune. Our Special Credit Sys
TEN is a great boon to thousand
who would otherwise have to worr
along without the comforts tina
they can now enjoy. We make II
extra charges for this credit priv
lege, but our cash customers get
discount. of course. Our good
are bought with a view to selling t.
all classes, we keep the best, W
keep the very cheapest, sellat 10,
!; prices and endeavor to please tn
. public. And we are proud to sa
:: that our books show that we ar
pleasing regular army of custom
I ers throughout Maine, Vermont an,
New Hampshire. We respectful
!! solicit your trade.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

Mr.. Sterling ID gaining slowly after
quite long sickness.
Mrs. Diana Spauldipg is no better.
The drive at Moxie Is progressing fine
ly we understand Burrill Clark's logs
are nearly all turned out Of the Pond and
the drivers started from the head of the
Pond the 9Th, with the last of Lawrence
& Phillips drive. W. II. Clarke Is there
looking sitter the drive for himself.
The saw mill in this place is doing a
fine business, the spruce lumber is called
for about as fast as sawed.
The building prospect here for the sum
mer is good.
We are to have q student preach here
and at The Forks for months this sea
SOD, Mr.. John s. Curtis from Garland,
Me-, he will be here the first Sunday In
June.
Mr.. Geo. Mayhem moved into his new
house the 18th Of this month.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

The Mckinley tariff bill passed the
House Wednesday the previous question
being ordered by vote of lGl to l42,
only republican, Coleman Of Louisiana
voting against 1t. Some minor feature $
of the bill have been amended.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22
West m adison.

The barn Of II. +. Danforth was struck
by lightning during the thunder shower
of last Friday and sustsned slight dam
age. Some hay was set on FIRE 10 the
NOV but was speedily put out with wat
err.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

Hon. Charles A. Boutele, the able Con-
gresham of the 4th Maine district, has
been elected member of the Republican
Congressional Committee for this state.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

Orders have been issued from Adju-
tant General Spragues office for the
State Muster to be held commencing
June 80 aud closing July 4.h
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22
West PittsNeld.

Mr.. L. Phillips Of Summerville Mass
Is the guest of Mrs. Abigail Phillips Mr.
Phillips will visit Bangor before his re.
turn to Mass.
Miss Bertha Phillips is teaching In
Burnham.
Arthur Patten invited the young people
for a may party Saturday eve, dancing
was the principal amusement.
Mr.. Aaron Randall Of St. Adams is
visiting his daughter Mrs. d. L. Osborne,
Mr.. Randall is very smart and straight
for man of 81 years.
Mr.. Henry Lancaster is In Boston.
Mr.. Daniel Osborne who has been very
lame for several years Is much improved,
h1 rode to the village one day last week
and In looking over the place after an
absence Of ten or eleven years saw many
changes and was greatly surprised 1t the
growth the village has made.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Robb have moved to
their home and set up house keeping.
A. ]. Foster was at Benton station all
last week, where he has . store In pro-
gress Of construction.
J. P. futile is suffering from neural
gla Of the face.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

Richard Vaux, democrat, has been
elected to oil the vacancy caused by the
death of Congressman Randall of Phila-
delphia, Pa.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22
ct. Adams.

The Republicans Of Eastern Somerset
will present the name of I. 0. Winsl0w,
ESQ.,, Of this town before the County
Convention for nomination - Senator.
An order Of the Royal Conclave OF
Knights and Ladies' was instituted Thurs.
day evenine May 10Th, with Is charter
members and the following oflcers were
elected for the ensuing year, Wig: c., G.
I. Nelson; Y. G., N. L. Merrill; Past c.,
DR.. c. A. Moult0n; Chap. Mrs. Abbie
Moulton; Sec, Mrs. N. H. viuius; r.,
8. B. Prescott; Treas, N. n. vlning
n, ". A. Bieelow; w., p. ". Libby ;
g.. W. 2. =. Douglass, Trustees, l. o.
Winslow. 9. 81. Goodwin, A. ". Crock.
Or. The officers were installed Monday
evening. Nay 10, BY Dep. 8. c., D. L.
Frost Of LaWistoWn.
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NOTICE.

whereas my wife AriAuna Loomis, bsvtn,
left ~ bed and board. ssreby notify eli per
soma net to hasbor or trust her on my account
this data.
NAY 10 1890.
sw9l' BRADFORD 1. LOOMS,
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AT WARRINGTON


The War Department officials say the
system of regfmental recruiting, inaugur-
ated recently, whereby men inlist to
their homes has given very satisfactory
results and greatly decreased the num-
Der Of assertions.
The naval appropriation bill. as re-
ported bv the Senate committee on ap-
preparations. asks for 8489 $50 to he ad-
ded to the bill as 1t passed the House,
making total Of $22, $50, 1876.
Speaker Reed and Congressman Ding
Icy and Greenhalge have accepted an In
vitation to speak at the Home Market
Club banquet at Boston May 81.
The President has nominated George
B. So wyer to be collector Of customs at
Wiscasset, Me.
Senator and Mrs. Frye have left Wash.
lugtOn TO spend two weeks at Rang
ley. They will 20 directly to the famous
Maine lakes, not stopping over 10 lLew-
iston.
There is little doubt that Assistant
Superintendent Ryan of Worcester will
b. superintendent of the New England
division of the railway service, TO sue
coed the late w. H. Bigelow.
President Harrison recommends appro-
priation sufficient to make preliminary
survey for railway line recommended by
the Pan American Congress 10 connect the
principal ci les Of the American hemis-
phsrs.
The Supreme Court Of the United States
In decision rendered Monday, declares
the Edmunds anti-polgamy Law constitu-
tionai, the case being appealed BY the
Mormons TO restrain the government from
proceeding to conascats 81. 900 worth Of
property belonging 70 the Mormon church.
The Democratic Justices gave dlessnting
opinion written BY Chief Justics Fuller.
Capt. Guy c. Cos. for many years
Baths most prominent shipbuildsF. died
ct New York, Sunday, aged - ysaFs. Of
Drighs's dissass. Hs was . netive Of
oalgervills. No.. H W. for many
years The senior member Of Cos = Saw
ysr aad Co.'s, Saver : fAckns4. Ths
frn now called ~ new EaGlend ohip.
baildiae CO0pony = ~ 0ueee0e of
tAese 1fns. Capk 0ooe ~ ~ eAlsf
woshe = assug1ng ~ eoalheM 1ivislsa
~ ~ IN lsoo Woeemy WAsso ~ 60
|oo0 - - ~ oul1h Ehooo UoG1D, loDeUo
|1a1l1nse1 ~ Qenee11 4roay - kneel
= - e. 49, - 49,
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Does What II Claims.

Docs what II UIalm6.
testify what I practically know OF
browns Instant Relief and can give it
most cordial recommendation. Admins
tered and applied according to directions
it will do what it claims safely and surely.
REV. O. E. ANGEL,
Pastor Universalist Church,
Norway, Mo.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1890-05-22

BOMERsHT ca. COURT or INaoI vrucY
In the case OF Herbert W. Dsvis, Ipsolyspt
Debtor.
This 10 to 1--WE notice that On Ne 18th day o(
Nay A. d. 1880, Q warrant IN 1nsnlveney wAa
County Of somersst AGAINST - estits Of sSid
Herbert ". Davis OF Hafliand. odtndeed q r.
N insoiyset dehtoe, o. pseltea q 81 ds6tor,
g. e. 3 vssS 81 g - s g a. e t /: z
= eo1Ps.sS: 1nss y pay.sst q any dslta
hvesz g any pecDsrey b Mn aFs losbsddsa s.
q. 70 Deoys their de6ts "a eIooss - 8 ~ ~
oss4neee o. ~ egtate, viii b. held & CoesS =
!.sesvc.eL = y Aeeasa q ths ffelsae 01as -
4: n 1ooA q oae eiclock Is ~ Z IniSSeo,
Glvsa sndef my hand ~ - ~ SkevG
Dsputy oAoEi9 = lGap9lane g eoid Cont
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-01-21

Tips & Silverthorne-Prescr
druggists. 1l-17-ly.
-Belknap drill tonight.
Try theAl amo steam bread. Inn
Alamo bread. Best in the city. I'm
The annual slaughter sale AZ
Joske Brothers. See advertisement.
TIPS & Silverthorn, prescription
druggist.
MFR. Tom Abbott is at a loss TO
to know what ails his horse.
"A german will be given at the
Menger next Monday night.
Sec new advertisement Of .Joske
Brothers. q tt
The price of cattle is said to be
going up little.
Mr.. Herman Koehler is sick with
Ia grippe.
There will be a meeting OF the
Turner's tonight.
-Woolen hosiery for erybody.
I2l If J. X. BERETTA & Co.
Wooden underwear.
12l If J. X. BERETTA & Co.
La grippe has made things very
dull around the court house.
Good warm comforts and blan-
kets. J. X. BERETTA & Co.
Mrs. Capt. Hunter died at her
residence, No. S27 Ave G, this morn
ing.
DIR. Lowry is up after being con-
fined to his bed for several days, but
is not able yet to resume his practice.
Prof. Cycling discovered while
out hunting Sunday rare specimen
Of phallus impudicus.
There were three cases before the
recorder thi~ morning and all the
delinOucHts were women.
The ladies Of the Casino associa-
ton will give a calico hop at the Ca
sino next Saturday night.
Lieut.. Mackey, fiance of Miss
Belknap, has been ordered 10 the
frontier for duty, it is understood.
The gambling saloons were near
ly deserted last night, on account of
the cold weather.
The officers at the post now have
"a grippe and drills and parades will
be discontinued.
Ed McKechiD, representing the
Western Wool company Of ST. Louis,
stops at the st. Leonard.
For Rent, six room house and
stable, very convenient location
Hambleton & Co.
Two salesladies wanted. Only
those with experience need apply.
1-l8-2t HAAS e. OPPENHEIMER.
Large lot OF Carriages, Buggies,
and Spring Wagons at q bargain.
Hicks. w. Nueva street. ll:2:lm
Go to Hicks for anything IN the
Inc Of horses or vehicles. West Nu-
eva street. l1:2:1m
Painters and artists supplies.
3-27-tf B. G. RELY Il Co.
Wall paper decoration, latest
style and largest assortment in the
southwest. B. G. Reilly & Co. 3-27-tt
Lot of driving horses at reason
able prices Hicks, West Nueva
street. ll:2:1m
The Sunset Wood Co. deserve
much credit for reducing the price of |
wood so cents on the cord. IL If
Tips & Silverthorn, prescription
druggist. Corner Houston street and |
Avenue G..
The next Raymond Whitcomb ex-
CursIon will arrive here on Thursday
morning att.
The funeral of the late c.. II. Nash
occurred yesterday afternoon at
o'clock, in this city.
Mr.. C. G. Johnson this morning
received a present from a friend n
HOu ton, of two fine bred setter pups.
-Francisca MARTINEZ pleaded guilty
TO using abusive language, and Was .
fined S. and costs by Justice Heron.