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The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
West Hartiand

7. W. Thompson has drove of 200
head of cattle on the road from the Aroos.
took county, which he expects here tho
middle OF this week. He will keep them
at his farm few days, according to his
forme: custom, and farmers will do we'll
to improve this opportunity to purchase,
iheh Ae will start them on the road toward
Richmond, selling on the route. He has
Also two year oid colt at his stable
which he brought from Aroostook, that
weighs 400 lbs. and stands l6 hands high.
He is noble looking animal, well worth
.eeing.
Last Friday afternoon at about s O'Clock
the farm buildings of Sylvester Raymond,
consisting OF house, barn, and shed all
connected and in good condition. took fire
around the chimney in the ell and were
entirely consumed, together with the hay,
grain and potatoes, the entire crop, Near
y yall the household goods were saved.
Loss estimated at $500, insured for
$3.50.
Mrs. Charles o. johnson Of Harmony |,
visiting at her fathers this week.
Mr.. Lindsey Bean is at home from Bos.
ton, where he has been the past two years
running a horse car
Elmer and Howard O>borns have gone
to So. Lancaster, Mass. to attend school
They will be much missed.
Report tells us that d T. A. Bean La,
taken 10 him self better half.
School in Fuller district closed last Fri
day, term 8 weeks, teacher Alice Miller OF
Palmyra.
School in Bean district commenced thi,
week under the instruction of Annie Jo.
honette of Palmyra.
School in the Rand district closed las,
Friday, teacher, Mert!s Rowel. term {
weeks. ;
Sabbath school on~Ford hill closed last
Sunday.
Mrs. Wellington of Madison is VISITING
her son, Henry P. Wellington. Mrs. Wei.
linetou and Miss Lottie are both in poo,
health
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The Trial Ended.

We took occasion to say last week that
the trial bf Micah W, Norton upon in
dictment for the murder of Anna Cooley,
would be thorough. In this we were
correct. Some 20 witnesses were sum
moned on the part Of the State and the
defendant. Thlrty-one were sworn for
the State and seventeen for the defense.
Every opportunity was given to the coun-
sci for the defendant to make everything
possible of the defence and they did so,
yet the defense was so essentially weak
In evidence that it was common talk that
the witnesses for the defendant actually
strengthened the prosecution.
The witnesses for the State did not
seem to be shaken in the least by cross
examination while those for the defense
did not show up to advantage under the
vigorous questioning Of Attorney
General Littlefleld.
Attorneys Walton and Parlln did a good
piece of legal work, with the material a.
their command, while the State made up
as strong case as 1t is possible to make
with circumstantlal evidence.
It. is not necessary to say that the pleas
by MIR. Walton for the defense, and by
Mr.. Littleield for the State, were able
and exhaustive. Mr.. Wal;on's argument
was earnest, eloquent and impressive,
while that of Mr. Iittlefleld Is conceded
to have been one Of the most powerful
and logical forensic arguments ever made
in Somerset county.
The charge of Judge Walton occupied
but 28 minutes yet 1t left nothing unsaid
that was necessary to be said. There
were no words wasted. Every one told.
The prompt action of the jury in agree
ing upon verdict Of guilty, is indicative
of the strength Of the governments s
Gaze
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
Browns Corner, Canaan.

Mrs. Melvin of Bangor lately visited
her daughter Mrs. S. Rowe.
Mrs. Caro- Loomis of Harmony and
little daughter were among the visitors
recently.
Miss Maud Cummings OF Boston and Mr.
Arthur Cummings Of Belgrade visited
friends In town recently.
Mr.. Geo Brown of Alton visited W. O
Barnes last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Salley OF Madi.
son were the guests OF James Harmon on
Sunday.
Flossie Chase las gone to Hartlsnd to
work in the mill.
Mrs NJ Harmon with Master Earl are
visiting III New Portland and Kingfleldthis
week.
Laferest Barnes has a span OF fine look
ing col1', their color is iron gray with
white faces, they are brothers and aged 4
and years respectively. They made a
fine appearance at the Fair, and have been
under the careful training OF Mr.. Angie
Hill of Skowhegan.
The fine weather OF last week WAS lust
the time for the Fair and our town WAS in
vaded by many people who seemed to ell
JOY 1t very much. Owing to the wet
season and short notice given for the Fair
there was not 30 large show in the Hall. as
usual, but the exhibits were as good AZ any
of former yeas, Thursday at the Races
many fine specimens OF the noble animal
were exhibited and trial OF their speed was
given.
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oraveS-Pavtln

On Monday, Miss May Belle Parlin,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Parlip,
Of North Anson, was married to Edwin
Dwight Graves Of Berlin, Conn, at the
homo Of the brides parents. The bride
Is very charming and beautiful lady.
Mr.. Graves was the civil engineer having
charge Of the construction Of the railroad
from North Anson to Bingham. He is
one Of the engineers Of the Berlin, Conn.
Iron Bridge Company. The wedding party
left North Anson for Moosehead Lake.
Mr.. Graves goes to North Oarolina, In Q
short time TO take charge Of the coustruc-
ton Of . large railroad bridge. Tho we'd.
ding ceremony vas performed BY Rev.
Thomas Mitchell Of Madison. The we'd.
ding gifts were many, valuable and beau
tiful.
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Bingham

Ihs sound OF the hammer, and buzz of
the saw, is making lively work in Bingham
at present. There are, now, six new
houses mp and under way and four stables.
1t is evident that Bingham will be a pros
porous town for few years, Al least.
The S inersst Railway Co., have made a
great change in the lower part Of the vii
lsge. large freight depot. two large
woodsheds, large engine house, and a
very stylish passenger depot, have been
built this season. Two trains leave here
and two come in every day except Su nday.
Not Sery large amount OF freight busIn sss
on the road yet at this end Of the line.
Mr.. L. c. Andrews has gone into trade
again in his old store.
sum of money has been raised nv
subscription to build lookup. Last week
work was commenced on the building
which is IL feet square aud lust what has
been needed here for a long time.
Henry Morton has returned from his
trip to Moose River. He has been gone
six weeks and reports nne time.
Another house is being put up by Net
Baker. Still we grow.
Forest Colby has returned from Augusta
where he has been attending the Dirigo
Business College.
F. A. French has large crew of men at
work in the woods IL miles from Eustis.
Mark d. Bean is hiring crew Of men
to work in the woods this winter in the
town Of Concord.
full account Of the cattle show and
fair will be gi ven next week.
The owners of the hearse are building n
hearse house in the lower part of the VII
| lage.
There is a good prospect that road will
be built from Bingham village through
Moscow leading over Rabbits Ridge, SO
called, to Mayneld. II this is done, it will
open up large territory Of valuable land.
The state quarry in May field will be open
cd again and, no doubt, this new road will
make large Increase OF business in North-
ern Somerset.
Miss Nellie Cleveland, will open a mil
linery store on Main Street next Saturday.
Mr.. Oswell Carl and Miss Mindrill
Cleveland, both OF Anson were united In
marriage here last Thursday.
The Selon and Bingham base ball clubs
played on the latter's grounds in Bingham
last Saturday afternoon. The score stood
10 to in favor Of the Soon boys.
Guy Lord, Who has been clerking at the
Bingham hotel has returned to his former
home at Madison, and Ed. King takes his
place In the hotel.
Every ono is enjoying the pleasant
weather.
Mrs. s. P. Smith and daughter Of Skow-
hogan are in town visiting.
Mr.. Calvin Colby and daughter Alice
Day and husband Of Portland are making
visit At her fathers.
Mrs Ada Curtis Leavitt died, Tuesday
morning at her fathers, she leaves a hus-
band and two small children and other rel
atives to mourn her loss.
Friday large crowd attended the cattle
show. A large gathering Of side shows.
the tafy man and the trained dogs, and
others too numerous to mention, and the
orgah grinder and monkey put In their ap-
peArance and made music for oil that
would listen.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
Charles Stain

The trial of the celebrated Charles
Stain and Thomas Packard, indicted for
ro6blng Robert 7. Swifts store and post
officein New Sharon last May, began In
the supreme court At Pennington Monday
last and came to On abrupt close. The ev-
idence failed to connect them with the
robbery. and Judge Emery ordered that
the case be not pressed. The two men
we're, however, ct once arrested on q re-
QUESTION from Kennebec county, to be
tried On two indictments against them
for larceny.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
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Is the most successful remedy
ever discovered. 1t cures more
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from. Heart Failure, Shattered
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rR- Use this wonderful remedy II you wish TO
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The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
Survey Of the Kennebec

Congressman Milliken, Immediately up
on his return to Washington, interviewed
the acting Chief Engineer relative to the
examination and survey Of the Kenncbec
river from Waterville to Augusta inclu-
sive, with view to Its Improvement for
purposes Of navigation.
Mr.. Milliken urged that the examina-
tion of the river could be made now, or
during October, better than at most any
other time; and an order has gone forth
TO the resident engineer to make 1t as
soon as possible.
vey and estimate Of the work reported to
the chief engineer In time for the next
river and harbOr bill.
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MONEY. HOW TO MAKE IT!

10 save dollar is to make one. You
earn it by being smart enough to know
where to do your trading. Look out frst
for the store that keeps the largest stock
and the best variety for you can always
buy cheaper and get better quality for
your money from the large dealer. Take
it in house furnishing, We buy the best In
the market aud buy SO largely that the
manufacturers have to give us better prices
and we can afford to sell you better goods
for less money.
We are now opening the Fall Season
with determination to do more business
than ever. We know no concern in the
United States can undersell us. They may
sell trashy goods at less prices; but what is
the good of buying Parlor Suits and Cham
Der Sets that will only last
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
Local Newspapers

The new publishers of the Fairfield
Journal have branched out considerably,
and are running papers In Norridgewock.
Bingham, Solon, and New Por tlaud
The people Of these towns and the news.
paper commu nifty generally were treated
to genuine surprise in this movement.
The Norrrldgewock Gazette, The Bing-
ham Herald, Tie Solon Times and New
Portland Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

The Bowdoinham Advertiser suspends
publication for one month to make col
lectlons having run at loss for some
time 'ast. 1t expects to resume publica-
tlon after four weeks rest. The Adver-
tiser Is a good local paper and should
have living support Of the business
interests Of the place and Of the people Of
the place, and we hope will have.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

Maj. Mckinley has gone home to en-
gage actively in his campaign to overcome
the 2O0o adverse majority that the Dem
ocratic legislature gave him by gerry
Wandering his district. He Will be rein
forced within a few days by Secretary
Blaine. Speaker Reed, congressman,
Mason, Bayne, Greenhalge, Cannon and
Henderson Of Iowa.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
Boavdman-CIark.

A very brilliant wedding took place at
South Congregational church, Augusta,
Monday evening. Mr.. John A. Boardman
Of the KeDnebec Journal editorial staff,
and Miss Nettie Clark. daughter of Cap.
tain Thomas Clark, were the contracting
parties. The young couple left on the
midnight train on 4 wedding tour. They
visit Boston, Providence, New York and
other places.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09


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From whatever csuse; also difficult Chronic Dis
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Surprising all In the Of
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Terms within the reach Of the est Four esssss
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The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

Speaker Reed ADDRESSED very large
meeting In New Haven. Conn, Friday
evening on his way home from Washing
ton. He expects to take an active part
In the Congressional campaign, speak
ing in Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois.
Minnesota and Iowa.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
OIL.

Human long hair switches for
sale by Mrs. Aubin,
AT ARNOLD'S.
A new line of all and half Wool
Winter Shawls and Plaid Dress
Goods
AT ARNOLDS.
Ladies from 45 to 65 years of age
(who are physically able to ascend)
can select modest, desirable and
beautiful. Wash Dross Good, that
will (when made up and worn out
shine the girls of 10 summers, such
goods will be on exhibition for a
few days
AT ARNOLD'S.
To the sick, lame, lazy, slow OF
cold blooded men; you can find "a
or pure-wOOl, nice grade, and 81
OF half wool Shirtings
AT ARNOLD'S
Please remember lubricating oil
for rheumatic old fellows and cam
phor and female attendance FREE
for lady customers who faint on the
way up
3w41 AT ARNOLD'S
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

There are about % heirs interested In
suits pending over the will Of Israel r.
Bray Of Freeman, and long litigation is
probable.
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SoIon

Parties are Offering three dollars per
barrel for winter apples.
Francis A. Batcher aud wife celebrated
the forty-flfth anniversary of their mar
riage the first day Of Oct. All of the
children were present and pleasant time
Is reported.
Harry Wyman and wife of Skowhegan
were visiting In town last week.
E. P Mayo of Fairfield was In town last
Saturday.
Percy Fletcher is reading law In the
office Of G. W. Cover, Esq.
North Somerset grange held very sue
cessful fair In THAR hall last Saturday.
The principal exhibitors of farm prodr ca
were Alvin Heald, Alden Heald, samuel
Heald, A. Carol Heald, Zenas Hathorn,
lothian Whipple, T. F. Boothbay. Eu'
gene Danforth, Woodbury. Russell. Ste
phen Merrill and Eastman Thompson.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

The corn factory closed the canning
operations last Saturday, 100000 cans
were put up during the season. Supt.
Emery informs us that It u the best lot of
corn that has ever been canned in North
Anson says the Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

A number of foxes have been seen this
fall. Three have been killed on Buck
Hill within the last week The latter one
wss taken BY Albert Tracy after an ex-
citing chase with his fine hound.
The farmers who have raised corn for
the factory at Norridgewock, have been
rather discouraged at the small quantity
pronounced good canning. Corn did not
mature as early as usual owing to the
peculiar season.
David Wood our genial postmaster and
enterprising grocer has been suffering
from acute rheumatism in his shoulder,
the result of severe cold. He Is slowly
improving.
The fall term Of school In district No.
6. began this week Monday. Mrs. Emma
Drew teacher this being her second term
In this district.
Miss Jessie A. Wood began her second
school In Norridgewock last week Mon
day, In the Tobey district.
A daughter of Ansel Nickerson found
near their home the 5,h day of this month
raspberries, growing in great profusion,
many of them fully ripe.
1t Is quite evi lent the street lamps, our
village friends were so enthusiastic over
\ year ago are to be utilized only-on 4th
of Inly celebrations
Elvin Low and Levi Ham have been
threshlng on Beach hill the last week.
Mrs. Soloman Tracy went to Shirley
last week visiting relatives.
Mr.. Corson and friend of Lynn, Mass.
who have been In town, have gone. to
Shirley on a hunting excursion.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

Republicans make clean sweep In
Idaho, electing, governor, a Legislature
which ensures two U. s. Senator's. The
majority is 1000 or more.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

A terrific explosion occurred near WILL
mington, Delaware. The Dupont Powder
mills were blown up and eleven men kill
ed, and many houses occupied by work
men wrecked.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

Every article Of House furnishings IL
marked to lowest prices and odd lois of
Draperies and chairs are being closed out
at cost price.
Parlors furnished complete with every.
thing needed for $1,000. Sitting Roo@s
complete for 1S6 90. Chambsrs complete
for ~ 90. Kitchens couplsts for 3D. 90.
Dining Rooms complete for e00.00.
We are complete HOUSE Furnishsss, you
can ave many dollar BY dealing with ~.
Afte! the Arse Of Novsmbsr W shall dis
cont!nus pfspayinR freight. 30 that by
sending your orders n nov you viii ave
this expense. Terms sasy. All letters m
swsfsd sams day y rsesivsd.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

~ Congressman Boutelle returned to his
home In Bangor Saturday. Congressman
Reed and Dingley have also returned to
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

short time; better by far pay . dollar or
two more for good article that will give
you satisfaction and last half . life time.
We offer line Of Parlor Suits at 135,
$40, $45. $50, and e75, that can't be
equalled for the prices. The best material
IL used and skilled workmen are employed.
In Chamber Sets we start ct ei0 for .
6ne Ash Set, or 4S5 for Oak, and for as
will give You set worth eco II IL only .
waste Of money to buy unless You get reli-
able goods. Our Oak Sets can't be equaled
At our prices.
Carpets.
We lead the State ON carpets. The very
best.at the very lowest prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
No Now Portiands v. carvabassets.

A game Of base ball between the No
New Portlands and Carrabassets came off
at North New Portland Saturday.
At the end of nine innings the score
was even, but the New Porilands coming
to the bat, got score and the game iwas
given up.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
ROOM
"D HAV1
Finest Line Of Paper Hang
ings ever shown in
Som erset County.

Every one who las seen them pro
nounce them the prettiest and cheapest
goods they have ever seen. Our large and
increasing Wholesale trade enables us to
for the retail trade alone. An 4 we give
our patrons the benefit Of this. We also
carry nice line OF Window Shs des mc-n
ted and ready to put up. Price 35c to 81.
each. Cheaper Shades not mounted. We
will put them up if partien desire. Special
attention given to orders from out of town
and Samples sent by mail. WshAve secur-
ed the services of . First Glass Paper
Hanger and he will furnish estimates and
do work where ever wanted. Orders left
at the Store will be promptly attended to.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

TENEMENT TO RENT.
Centrally Located. Seven rooms. Well
arranged to accomodate boarders:
Nh n. B.HESELTON
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09
Embden Centre.

We are having nice weather to close up
the housing Of the crops aud the farmers
are improving it.
Much interest is taken in the Micah
Norton trial and various opinions as to the
result are expressed.
The colt that J. W. NORM has been keep
ing for DR.. W. E. Tarbell was recent '
purchased by parties at North Anson. He
is pronounced by good judges. nics ono
in every point. He was sired by G. H.
Nslssn's Red Hawk, was foaled the 18th.
Of May. 1889. Oct. l, 1890 he stood l4i
hands high and weighed $50 lbs, BE
shows . nice gait and disposition.
Mrs. Granville Berry who hes been ON
the nick liaa for several weeks, IL slowly
improving.
School commenced In District No. 3, the
6, with Chas. L. Williams t-aches.
II. E. Bosworth intends 70 move his
house soon from it, present lccatiou 10 the
County road, distance Of about 20 rods.
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FREE ENTERTAINMENT FOR LADIES.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

three quarters oi mile IRON Norton. Have been n
his place frequently. Was there the day before hear
Of Mrs Cooley's death. Was there Monday abou
1890 A, M, and there again that evening Stop
ped as went along that afternoon, and Norton gav
me some letters TO mail at the village. Have hear,
had agreed marry her. don't think at any time sh
said anything about going away from there.
Elias Taylor, Bingham-Was at Burns house witt
said 10 witness: ~ will kill myself before will g,
back onto the town Of Bingham" This was two year
ago.
Thomas r. league, Lexington, testified: Know
Morton, knew Mrs. Cooley for the past two years
Was at Norton's about a week before she died. Sh
said TO What do you think the old devil has dones
the town. Said she would rather die than leave there
Asy.sonMMi;s III, lis Emma Norton Lexington: Wa
ago. Saw her last fall at Micah's. She showed he
limbs to me- She took her fingers and made dents ii
before heard Of her death Monday Saw Mrs. Cools,
when first drove up to the house. Saw Mrs. COOLEY
geeking out Of bow window at Mr.. Norton and Mr.
The reason did 50 was because Mrs. Cooley requesst
me to, as she was sick. Mrs. Cooley made a declare
tion She said IL she had got 70 leave Micah, she
a:ns nma a'f, ssn ss Ss,s %
ed change in her form few times. would mott say
how many, but extended over period Of four recent
years. Have seen her larger in the fall and winter
Eastman p. Strickland North New Portland, testified
Know Norton and Mrs. Cooley. Have been al Morton i
frequently. Was at Notons on the third day Of April
Called there on the way to Gilman pond, that is near
s~ coss .'s ssss
excited and striking her knse she made violent Eest-
uses She said if any woman came there to take her
fore she would lsave she made use q much talk abou,
So. IS h.s ws s :sy y .ss ns 70 .s.s s
Il ii s. A.s . s.. sssa:e:H "a .s e
not * any odds 0fshs ssasetaen. and any woman
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Mo- 23O-
Report of the Condition Of the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK

BTATE OF MAINE.
County of Somerset, ss:-
!, Geo. N. Page, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best OF my knowledge and belief
Gro. N. PAGE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this Sth day
Of Oct, 1890.
Z 81 JAMES FELLOWS, Notary Public.
Corect-Attest:
JAMES B. DAsCoMB,l
ED p. PAGE, Directors
A. II. WYMAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1890-10-09

CANVASS and ACADEMY
BOARD, PAINTS, BRUSHES
Etc.
STRETCHERS, furnished to
order.