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The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Miss Hinckley started flor Connecticut
Tuesday, to visit friends.
Miss Benson came over from Oakland
Saturday morning, to assist in getting of
the Records. She will go home to-day.
Mr.. Remission who has worked at the
Farm for several months, left US Satu rday
TO work at Shawmut.
Mr.. Hinckley expects to make trip to
Boston, the second week in February.
A week ago last Saturday we all went
to Fairfield to get our pictures taken.
Mr.. Hoxie OF East Fairfield gave the
Home barrel Of apples.
Mr.. Clifford the Skowhegan taxidermist
has presented the Home with fine speci-
men of a stuffed raocoon.
ONE OF THE BOYS.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Legislative Notice.

The Judiciary Committee will give public
hearings at their room, State House, Augusta
as follows:
Feb'y. 9th. Up. M, Upon can act to provide
for printing and distributing ballots at the
public expense and to Regulate Voting for State
and City Elections"
Feb. 10th. 2. m. Upon "An act to insure
the better education Of practitioners Of dental
surgery, and to regulate the practice ofdentistry
in the State of Maine
BY order Of the Committee,
3w4 FRANKLIN C. PAYSON, Sec'y.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Brighton.

School In the village district closed Jan.
28rd, after term of IL weeks.
Following is list of names OF pupils not
absent one-half day during the term Iso-
la G Farrin. Clara l. Farrn, Mollie G Far
rim, Efie Lowell. Mark Walker and Harry
Farrin. Those who deserve mention for
punctual attendance are; Vernie F Libby,
Tommy Farrin, Robert Davis, Sullivan
futile, Eddie Davis, Albion Davis and
Forrest Cook. Minerva E. Foss, teacher.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
m evoer

We have quite body Of snow on the
ground, the recent rains have settled 1t
several inches, improving the rleighing
which is good on well Travelled roads.
but care must be taken in turning out
when teams meet, as the snow has not
packed well. Many roads have only one
track, when the horses step out of that,
they quickly measure the depth of the
snow.
George Burr has three promising colts,
he is breaking in thorough manner.
Mrs. Seth Willard is seriously i'll, DR..
Robbins calls her sickness nervous pros
tration.
Irving Tracey, son of Albert Tracey,
has bought the Barton place of Hiram
Walton and with his family is living there.
Sumner Pressy sold his black colt last
Friday, to 60 to Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Walton have baby
boy, born the 23d, Of January.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Bailey Smith have q
baby girl, that arrived the first day of
February.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Legislative Notice.

The Judiciary Committee will give hearings
as follows
Feb. 3, Q p. M, Upon IAN act to proven,
bribery and to provide for distribution of official
envelopes for State, County, City, Town and
Plantation elections "
Feb'y. II, pm, Upon "An act to incorporate
Hospital in City of Bangor"
Feby. IS, p. M, Upon IAN act to provide
for registration Of vital statistics.
Feby. 10. 2 p. M, Upon petitions to re
peal (so-called) Conspiracy Act"
BY Order OF the Committee.
2w6 &c. PAYSON.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The warm pleasant weather Is being
improved by farmers and teamsters gen.
orally. The shedding Is excellent.
Mr.. Simeon Morse arrived home from
The woods few days ago, where he has
been working for Veazie & Moore, yard
ting lumber.
Mr.. Nathan Pendleton of this place Is
In falling health. He Is 81 years OF age.
Some Of our enterprizing young ladies
are attending the high school in the neigh
boring villages.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
East SkoWhegan

The indications are now we shall have
an early spring and many prophesy a
fruitful season.
Teams on Black stream in Canaan that
were driven from their work by the last
thaw have returned to their work.
The sick are not out Of danger. DR..
Lowe passes every day.
Elder Dodge preached at the new church
at Pishon's Ferry last Sunday and a meet
ing Wednesday evening, Feb. A and con-
tinued through the week assisted by other
ministers.
Mr.. Simon E. Pettigrew of Clinton, who
had his leg broken in the gale of last Jnly,
andpneumonia the nrst of the winter is on
his feet again with the help Of two canes.
The house was full at Haskell's corner
last Sunday and there were 50 exhorta-
tons in the afternoon. Meeting at Moore's
Mills in the evening, Tuesday evening at
the corner.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Our townsman. o. R. Bachelor. IN .
communication TO the Lewiston Journal,
elaboratss . plan for reaching certain
kinds Of property for the purposes Of
taxation that upon the face Of 1t looks a.
though It may have merit 1t Is simply
TO REQUIRE the return of III taxable prop
erty Whatsoever, notes, mortgages, bonds,
stocks or other evidence of debt, not ex-
empt BY law from taxation and declare all
such property, not returned TO the asses
sors outlawed.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

"Omsssl Postal Guide" for Augusta,
>by Walter D. Stlnson, Asst. Postmaster,
giving a II does complete data Of postal
afrajrs for many years. 10 . valuable con-
tribution TO the Capitol City Of Maine.
The growth of postal business and faoil-
tiles 10 clearly oct forth, and 10 truly q
wonderful exhibit Of progress and I'm.
provement. Postmaster Manley has our
thanks for copy.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
4olon.

The boom that IL being constructed at
the Falls for the log driving company,
furnishes employment for large number
Of men and teams hauling lumber and
rocks, and about ono hundred dollars per
day, Il paid for help by different parties
about the pulp mill and falls.
Quite number oe oxen we're bought the
past vask In town.
q. v. Covers little girl injured her
self quite badly last week BY failing from
chair.
Jonah AeIntiFs who has been sick for q
long time Il ginning In health.
D. 9. Wiley Of Skowhsgsu was canvas.
Ing The town, selling agricultural tools
lasl Week.
b. L. Jewstt entertained . part Of East
Madison Grange With Q dinner u his houss
lest Friday.
Bert Gray h obliged to ~ erutchss On
aeeoant q Ihsumat&m.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
BOARD OF TRADE.

Hon. A. h. Blxby one Of the U. S. Com
missloners for Maine, WAS In Augusta
last week In the interest Of the Columbi-
an Worlds Fair 70 be held In Chicago 10
1898. lie reports decided feeling in "a
vor Of the State being adequately repre-
sented there In It's varied Industries, and
believes that members of the legislature
are generally disposed to make . reason
able appropriation for this purpose. The
State will suffer In comparison with other
states unless = display Of Names pro-
ducts IL made that shall be one fairly rep
resenting its many industries.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Hon. c. Libby who invested e5, 900 In
CardIfi ID Of the opinion that It may be
sometime before he realizes on the in
vestmcnt and furthermore be reads those
who have 20 lavishly thrown their money
BY the thousands into all sorts of west
ern and southern schemes good lesson.
He Il more than ever impressed that
Maine IL . better neld for Investment to-
day for Maine men, than the boom places
Of other states.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Railroads, TelGgraDhS and Expresses

The Committee on Railroads, Telegraphs and
Expresses have assigned hearing on the bill
and resolve referred to them, as follows =
For Wednesday February II, 8 o'clock P. NJ.
IAN Act to exempt the Carrabasset & Cana
dian Railroad Co. from State taxation.
Resolve in favor of the Carrabasset & Cana
dian Railroad Co. lw
w. NJ AVER Sec.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
LeO{aL0fiye NOf{ce.

The Legal Affairs Committee will give public
hearing at their room at the State House, Au-
gusta, on Feb'y. 10, 1891, at Q o'clock in the
afternoon, on petition to legalize doings Of
town Of Starks.
1--we BY order of Committee.
MORRILL, N. DREW.
Augusta Feb g. 1891
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
CarFatunk.

We are having some very fine weather
Just now. Only had one bad day in about
week.
Mr.. Henry Washburn was In town one
day last week on his way 10 Moose River.
Mrs. Chaples does not seem to be falling
or gaining much she continues about the
same.
Mr.. Izel Arno came out OF the woods
sick last Wednesday. DR.. Williams OF
Bingham was called.
The storm Of rain and snow that fell
some two weeks ago has done quite lot
damage TO the lumbermen, in some camps
the teams have hardly done one days work
since 1t came.
We see people are getting up their green
wood, taking advantage Of the fine wealth
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Camh bridge.

The dwelling houseIof Augustus Brown
in the east part Of Cambridge, in the alb.
sence Of the family, WAS broken into
Thursday night, aud i've dollars belong.
ing to one Of the inmates taken. Elmer
Conner, boy fourteen years Of age, was
suspected and on being questioned con.
fessed the robbery. He had spent oil but
sails Of the money, investing the balance
in rubbers. peanuts. goggles and candy,
reports the Keunebec Journal
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
legislative Notice.

The Judiciary Committee will give public
hearing at their room, State house, Augusta,
on Feb. 18th, 1891, at two o'clock, p. M, upon
expediency of creating lien for the protection
Of persons who furnish supplies for logging or
numbering operations, to secure payment for
supplies so furnished.
By order of the Committee,
3w5 FRANKLIN C. PAYSON, Sec'y.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The Portland hotel keepers are talking
about increasing their rates Of board,
because the Sheriff has tried . little Of
the enforcement Of the law upon them.
How would 1t do for them 70 try for .
good round year honest observance Of
the law, and then. II they cannot make
Q fair amount Of money In running their
hotels, II will 10 time to talk about shut
ting up or Increasing rates.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
West PltteNeld.

SleighpR is tip top at this writing, Feb.
3rd.
II. II. Powers has been quite i'll for sew
eral days with Ia grippe.
Mrs. Smell is visiting relatives tails week
at Bangor.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Farnham and little
son of Hartland were at J. A. Patterns last
week.
There was a genuine tramp along this
way few days ago, regular dead beat,
one Of many professions. His poor old
horse was nearly toothless, consequently
could not eat much hay so his owner GALL
ed on for provender where he stopped ov-
er night. He claimed to be a lawyer, dem
tiht and veterinary surgeon also phre.
nologist. After stopping long enough to
get three square meals, which he paid for
in examining heads He hsrnessed up
his old nag and went on. He did not APP
pear to have any particular business but
made considerable inquiry to know If
there we're any widows in this part Of the
town. This queer specimen of humanity
said his name was Lenard Of Belfast.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The election bill IL doubtless dead In
this Congress - Is also the proposed
Cloture rule, enough Republicans In the
Senate being ready TO desert their party
on these Issues to throw the friends Of
these measures into the minority, and to
make the tactics Of the Democrats In the
Senate led by German Of Maryland sue
csssful. 1t was o Republican defeat
brought about BY six Republican Senators
acting q assistant Democrats.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The U. 8. Senate passed the Congress.
sional apportionment bill just ~ 1t came
from the House Of Repres entatives. by q
strict party vote. This bill gives Maine
the same number of representatives Is for
the former decade. senator Hale had
charge of this bill In the Senate and man
aged It with ability and discretion.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
About Right.
tBridgton News.1

The little band Of petitioners led by the
tireless Blanchard Of Portland, again
emphaslze their claim for suffrage for
their lady friends. The lady friends.
however, don't seem TO be at al agitated
about the matter any more than they ever
did. The Maine ladies' certainly don't
want to vote and there's no power on
earth To make them.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Gov. Hills election to the United
States Senate from New York, seems to
have Increased his presidential boom,
much to the discontinue Of the Oleve-
land men, who thought that Hill would be
shelved by sending him TO Washington.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Harmony.

The church bell which was ordered
from Cincinnati the last month has arrived
It will be placed in position In the belfry
this week. It weighs over thirteen hun.
dred pounds, and 10 said to be fns toned
The grange Patrons Of Husbandry ID
|prosperlng exceedingly well. Four candi-
dates were initiated last wesk and three
more are expected this week.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

A terrible explosion occurred In the
Mammoth mine 1t Youngwood, Pa. last
week In which ITO lives OF workmsn
were lost.
Secretary Blaine very emphatically de-.
mics the rumors that be 10 negotiating .
reciprocity treaty with Canada. Canada.
somehow, u to be left out Of the scheme,
and for the very good reason that We
can't make trading In that direction prof.
table.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Legislative Notice.

The Judiciary Committee will give public hear
ing at their room at the State House, Augusta,
on Feb'y. II, 1891, at two O'Clock in the after
noon upon acts to incorporate the Northern
Maine Shaver Molecular Telegraph and Tele-
phone Co., and the Central Maine Shaver Mole
cular Telegraph and Telephone Co.
Ry Order Of the Committee.
2w6 F. C. Payson, Sec'y.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The man who has cut the most unenvl-
able figure In political afairs. Of late, is
Senator Ingslls Of Kansas. He sold him
self. not for mess Of pottage. but for
the possibility Of getting something con-
siderable moro desirable but, unlike Esau,
he did not get his pay 10 advance, In fact,
did not get II At al.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Good win Record for February has
been received, 1t 10 we'll Hlled with To-.
telligencs Of the Home, its needs and
plans for future work. The friends of
the institution will do we'll TO patronize
the paper and the Home by subscribing
for the Record. Terms 30 cents per year,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
30 m adlson.

II the old saying prove true, Candlemas
Is fair and bright, winter will take another
flight.
A. H. Ward and wife went to Norri-
dgewock Thursday.
Charles Houghton and wife went to No
Arson Monday. to spend few days.
Mr.. Harris OF Norridgewook has been
hauling bay the past week, for Cony
Russell.
Milton Merrill and wife were the guests
Of Daniel willard and wife of Nor.
ridgewock last Wednesday.
Mrs. Mala Welk returned to New York
SATURDAY.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Roland |. PattC1
Prescription Druggist,
As WATER ST.,
SK0WHEGAN.
presto, O.-.CAANGE,'

Judkins & Dyer are to vacate
Store No. 8, Madison Street,, soon,
and l shall move in, provided you
or some other party do not wish to
rent it.
l have ten Misses Winter Cloaks,
Make me an offer.
have dozen or so Bed Puffs;
Make me an offer.
have two dozen Print Wrap
pers; Make me an offer.
have Fifteen Winter Shawls;
Make me an offer.
have few Toboggan, Tam o.
Shanta and Nellie Bly, Caps; Make
me an offer.
have live Geese and Hens
Feathers.
l have lots of merchandise; Will
some one make me an Offeri
l have good line OF domestic
Wooden Feeting and Mittens for
Mems wear. Will some one call in
that may make them an offer7
N. B 1t will do you good to look
at my Black Dress Goods. 3w5
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The death Of Secretary Window at this
time particularly, when the silver free
coinage advocates are 80 active Is = mis-
fortune 10 the country, and the govern
ment loses one Of It's ablest advoctes OF
sound finances and honest money whose
place Il will be hard to I'll.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Our citizens are we'll pleased with the
new post once. Everything Is admirably
adapted TO the accommodation Of patrons
and the work Of the postmaster and bis
clerks, besides being = credit to the town.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The Maine laws are said to be freely
violated In the northern part Of Maine.
Tfouts arc caught wholesale with set
lines and deer are hunted with dogs In
violation of law. Elsewhere will be found
IN advertisement Offering reward for In
formation leading TO conviction Of those
pOachAra
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
They May - Happy Vet.

The peoples party In Kansas should be
n . happy frame OF mind. The national
banks Of the stats ere rapidly going into
1quidatioa. and the hated system may
possibly b wiped out there.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Secretary Windows Patriotism
boston RecOrd.1

IH1O1soHf 1seOOfU'1
1t is a striking fact that Secretary
WINDOWS property was largely locked up
In q non paying silver mine 10 Colorado.
He had as large an interest apparently for
his means as any one In promoting the
free coinage o. silver, but he did not al
low his personal interest to stand In the
way Of what he believe to be the fnan
cial policy best for the people.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

The decrease Of the public debt for the
month Of January amounted to $685..
AQA
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Plehon'0 Ferry.

Mr.. VIM, Calm died at his home In East
Fairfield, Jan. 26. after lingering illness,
in the seventy ninth year OF his age. As
a citizen, neighbor aud friend he was hon.
ored and beloved. He was true Christian
and his voice will not soon be forgotten
In the conference and prayer meeting. The
Baptist church in this place, loses In the
death OF Mr.. Calm an active and faithful
member, aud Q wide circle Of Christian
friends will hold his memory dear. He
leaves widow, one sister and four broth
ers. the eldest Of whom, Mr.. Walter Cain,
Of Richmond, Is eighty years of age. A
younger brother, Nj. Moses Cain Of Show.
hogan. assisted In caring for him during
bis last illness and was with him at the
time Of his death. The sister, Mrs, Han
nah Wilson is member Of the society Of
shakers snd resides in New Hampshire.
The funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Lane Of Waterville.
Manley Holt shipped car load Of stock
to Brighton last week.
r. F. Parker has been engaged in cut
ting the lumber on the Wells lot this win
ter.
Manley Holt sold fine horse to Bishop
& Morgan recently for $3.50.
Quite an amount of lumber is being
hauled to the mill.
We are glad to hear that there are nc
new cases Of diphtheria on the river road
All are hoping there will be no more.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Col. VIM. F. Villas was formally elected
senator to succeed U. s. Senator Spooner
In joint convention of the Wisconsin leg
islature yesterday.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Palmyra.

Mr.. Leslie Harding Of Finox closed his
school OF eight weeks In the Gale Dist, or
rather the supervisor closed it the % 1t
will commence again Feb. 8, by Charles
Johonnett-
Mr. and Mrs G. W. Applebee were the
recipients Of a little daughter at their home
a few days ago, as they lost their only two
daughters, many express the wish that
this one will DO spared to them.
Charlie Ham boy fourteen years old,
while playing in Gale Dist, with other
scholars was ruptured and was buried the 2B
living four days. he was very remarkable
quiet boy, loved by allkhis schoolmates.
His parents and little Minnie have the
sympathy Of all.
The remains Of Susan Brown Of Read
field were brought to this town for burial
last Tuesday. She WAS the former wife
of James Pratt, aud an old resident OF
this town. She was about 30 years Of age.
Charlie F. Colson. formerly OF the chill.
drens Home, Bangor, and fourteen years
of age. living with s. c. Spauldiug, was
quite badly hurt while sliding few days
ago, he is attended by DR. Harvey Of New
port.
Bert Crosby who out his leg some three
weeks ago, Is confined to his bed and is q
great sufferer.
The weather for the past few days has
been lovely, hopes are expressed that the
back bone Of the winter is broken,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

A man who has practiced medicine for
40 years, ought to know salt from sugar ;
resd what he says:
Toledo, O., jan. 10, 1887.
have been In The general practice Of medi-
Inc sor most % year., ssd would ~ that IN
seen PREPARATION that I could prescribe with
q much eoa6asnss Of success ~ ! can Hale
ca.sr,h cS !. .s.ei.sss.:a y yors Hay:
. wonderful, and vould say IN coneIAsisu that
have yet 70 And . eass Of Catqrlt that h
would not cure, II tAsy would take < sssosdiAg
Yours Truly,
L. L. OORStCH, n. D.
OAes, 21e Summit g.
We viii give 600 for any case Of
CataSyh that can not b cared with Halls
CataSsh Care. Taken internally.
J. J. CHENEY 8 CO., Props.. Tolsdo,
O. 0o6 By Osagg1gk IL.
Dnnst - VIA TooruAoHu vhna
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
CORRESPONDENCE.
Athens.

The spring term OF Somerset Academy
will commence Feb. 93d, and the popular
ity of Prof. +. W. C. wiggin who taught
the fall term will be likely to secure full
attendance. The trustees have established
College Preparatory. Commercial and
Normal Course. One of the new features
Is that Instruction In type writing and
short hand will be taught at the beginning
Of the spring term. Each student will be
permitted TO push ahead according to his
prepared, will be graduated and given his
diploma.
The larger majority Of Schools, Colleges
and Universities as now controlled, their
courses are arranged for the ordinary stu
dent. or possibly with tendency to make
the work OF each year adapted to the dull
est student, thus many are obliged to move
on at snail's speed. crawling for four
years, who given the chance could have
easily done the work in two.
At the close of the fall term Prof. Wig
gin made an arrangement with the trustees
for plan of this kind and during the
winter had put il in shape and had writ
ten an announcement OF it and sent it for
the spring classes.
What Is little remarkable; is that last
week papers came out with the announce
ment that Prof Harper President of the
New Chicago University was the first man
who had the courage to break away from
the old rut of putting all students into
one channel aud then compelling them to
Just move with the current. To break
from this and establish a school where in
dividual ability would be given the fullest
place It could win and hold. Now SON.
erset Academy is the first College prepare
tory school in Maine to introduce such a
method Of ranking students. How much
of success it remains to be seen. It
seems evident to every thinking mind that
such system ought to prevail.
A series Of meetings at the Union
church every evening this week. Rev. Ly-
on and Dunarck occupied the pulpit last
Sabbath.
DR.. F. A. Leavitt, dentist, was in town
and had all the work he could do. Sue
cess seems to be his.
DR.. Ellingwood is seen on the road early
and late. His friends are fearful he will
get rich too quick and leave us. The va
csncy-made by Dr. II. c. Taggart, makes
room for good physician, and one that
means to stay is the man wanted. DR..
Taggart left many friends and it is with
regret we give him up. He has the best
wishes of the people.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05

Governor burleigh will give reception
ct the State House Wednesday evening,
February 20. Music BY Pullen's Orchestra.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-02-05
Fairfield.

Mr.. E. J. Lawrence expects to go to
California soon.
Fred Bragg has alsituation as book
keeper with Boston hrm.
A special meeting Of the Village Cor.
poration ID called for next Thursday af.
ternoon to vote upon the taxation Of the
Water Co. The assessors taxed them up
on . valuation Of 90, 900 and they have
refused to pay, says the Journal.
The Universalists gave . supper and
concert Tuesday night for the benefit Of
the church. which WIS we'll patronized.
Simeon Merrill, Esq.,, recently appoint.
Cd postmaster Of this town, received his
papers from the department Monday ev.
enipg.
The second 10 the series Of three. mile
races will occur In the rink tonight.
The hrst race was won last Thursday
night BY B. o. York Of OAKLAND In ten
minutes.
A petition 10 In circulation here to be
presented TO the Legislature, asking that
enlarged powers may b. granted 70 the
Fairfield Village Corporation. II hes spec.
ial rsfersaos to tia matter Of sewerage.
Sunday niGht the 7. P. 8. @. Z. connsc.
ted with the Methodist and Baptist church
- had union meeting q the later place
which wos largely attended sad Of deep
interest, II being the tenth anniversary Of
he soclety's origin. Afterwards, Rev. ".
8. Fitch delivered lecture In the church
before large audience.