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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Geo. Cushlng's is the place. See ad.
Mr. Oliver Walker left fer Wa ,hlpeto,
this morning.
Pushes, all shades, 50s yard, at ord
ways.
The County commissioners adjourned
to meet the DIST instant.
Mrs. II. IL Bigelow has good assert,
ment of trimmed hats and bonnets.
Bed comforts 75cts 10 $500. Now j.
your time TO buy them at Farbrotber,s
Larger aud better than ever, is VIVA,
people say of Bx5y d Bucks holida,
stock.
The next entertainment in the lecture
course does not occur until after the hol.
idays.
Mrs. Q. NJ. Lambert makes hne di.
play of work in oil in the window of the
Sanitarium.
Miss Gertrude Webb entertained sever
al tables at whist, at the plea. ant home
Of her parents, Wednesday evening Of
last week
Z. Ii. Girdler, first selectman of Mercer.
was in town over Tuesday night in atten.
dance upon the meeting of Parmenas En-.
tampment.
W. S, Laid, who with crew of men
has been at work on set of bull iings in
Fairfield for several weeks has complet-
ed the job and returned home.
The draft in the steam heating works
at the passenger station is defective and
an iron smoke fue is being put in from
basement to tower to help it,
10 looking for Holiday goods, remem
her Steward has a good line of goods to
select useful presents from.
by the annual report of the Maine Cen
trail Company we see that Skowhegan has
made good gain in freight forwarded,
and receipts for passengers for the year
ending Sept, 80.
All colors in satus, china silks, plush
tassels, an chenille CORDS at Ordway's.
j. F. Williams is receiving congratula-
tions on be ng a grandfather. This title
has only held good since Sunday, at
which time Mrs. d. W. Webber of Lew
iston who is visiting her parents gave
birth to fine boy.
Judge Busweli's court for December
IS in session this week with about the
same amount of probate and Insolvency
business as usual ard an attendance of
attorneys and interested parties hardly up
to the usual number.
Large lot of embroidered handkerchiefs
from sc to 81 so, at White & Wildes.
Hand painted goods and pictures in oil,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

The relief committee received nfty-one
dollars from c p. Mclntrt of Soon,
Tuesday, which were the proceeds of a
baked bean supper furnished by the
people of Scion Vi lage aud vicinity.
The committee to receive and distribu e
cont buttons. announce that the gem r
o,i,y of the rublic has well supplied
ey, nv pers ON ne, ding cl, thing and bed
dug. So far as these ar icles are con-
c,rntd, ell. ere made comfortable for tie
winter.
Tue committee cannot close TINS 5eqar' =
m,ut of their work wi hout express ny
their hearty thanks aud the gratitude OF
| the citizens OF the vi lale that suffered SC
disa irously from the fire of Nov. LIST. The
lberality of the public has been surprlsi (
and almost beyond precedent
| The destitute ones have received tins
Aid pIudly; and if it is more blessed 10
give than to r. ceive' tn happiness OF
the douors must be grca y increased.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10
X4A.NN.l Z,

Our sleighing has left us and the
weather seems more like May than
December.
One day last week as Frank Rowe
who is something OF IA hunter, WAS
passing along the road with an OK
team, IA bull belonging to A. W,
Farrar, which was loose in the
road, attacked the team bat by the
aid of a sled stake he managed to
drive him away. He notified MI
+. that if he met the animal loose
in the highway again he should
shoot him, which he accordingly
did the next day Such animals
should not be allowed to run at
large.
There seems 10 be quite "A mum
Der of cases of sickness in town:
among them being Mr. Reuben
johnson, Mis-. Jane Folsom, Mr.
Turner, a brother OF DIR. Turner,
who is i'll at his house, and some
llllllol CASES.
school in Dist. No To began this
week under the instruction of Ellie
b. Dorr of Parkman. AS this is
Miss DORIS second term in he dis
trict her oil pupils are all glad to
see her bacl, again and feed conf
dent OF very profitable term.
Robert Bunker has returned
from Guiltord, where he has been
at work for the past two months.
Jonathan Gilman is improving
slowly although still confined to the
house.
Arthur Bartlett is very low and
can survive but short time.
The friends and ncighhorS of
Reuben johnson, who is suffering
from sore on his hand which
threatens to become something ST.
lious, are to have chopping bee
Wednesday to prepare wood Tor the
winter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

"Rotarv Motion" may have been sue
cess in the one horse tread mill or the old
fashioned spinning wheel, but when ap'
piled to a family sewing machine it has
been found wanting. The Cos. that are
making and selling the most and best sew
ing machines to-day have discarded re
tsry motion shuttles AS not satisfactory
II you want machine that does not re.
quire continual mending and adjusting
buy the light running New Home.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

A Somerset man who is situated so he
ought to know says that Skowhegansis
far ahead of some places In adjoining
counties considerably larger for shopping
purposes. Our readers especially those
Of our own town should make 9 note OF
this and paIroaizs 0kowhegan merchanA-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

It now seems to be determined
that the pulp mill at Shawmut is
to be rebuilt, with material incr ase
of capacity over the one burned in
July. Good news for this town.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Bixby & Buck want to see you now.
Judkins & Dyer have 9 large line Of Doc
pushes.
Stamped tray cloth, scarfs, tides and
splashers at Ordway's.
Geo. Gushing Is getting his Christmas
goods out In great shape.
II you want useful presents for ladies
l,ok through White & Wildes' stock.
Fur rugs 10 close at cost. Sash rod
nd snds complete 10 Ct at Fairbrothar's
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Job Printing.

ri.f lob Printing Establishment connected witt
IN, SOMERSET kHPoRTER is prepared to do all clasi
- Of t,u.k K, the richest AS well as the most common
~. Competent and experienced workmen ar
money ed and a large stock OF paper, envelopes ad
tul wedding and business cards in great va
r,f,. Orders OF dances, bills OF fare, programs
&C.,, printed IL great variety oi STYLES shor
no,.ar. Commercial printing specially. Order,
n, ..s4l Will receive careful attention.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10
Business and Amusement Notices


A marvel Of success has been the c.
reer of the Standard Rotary Shuttle Sew
ing Machine. Five wears on the market,
and 100000 soil. Nothing like 1t wss
ever known in the history of sewing ma
chimes. The public saw 1t and was cor
quered See ad.
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c1.1i.1N.

Mr.. L. II. Pratt and sister, Mae
of Pishon's Ferry, also +. + Parker
visited friends in town last week.
Mr.. Wilbur Mitchell OF Island
Pond, VT, who has been visiting
his parents, Mr.. and MIS- Filield
Mitchell Tor the past two weeks.
returning home Monday. THOSE
pretty bay colts which he brought
with him from Vermont, are now
for sale at his fathers.
Mrs. Henry Kicker OF Auburn,
was in town Wednesday, Nov. %.
Mrs. Dell Buzzell Of Mass , came
home to spend Thanksgiving with
her aunt, Mrs. a. ID. Barrett.
The Harris brothers with then
families spent Thanksgiving day
with their sister Mrs. w. L. Chase
of Pittsiield.
Fessendcn Colcord of Fairfield,
spent Tuesday with friends i'll town
Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Furber start
ed for Island Pond, Wednesday,
Dec. ,, to spend few months
Quantities of pressed hay have
been hauled through our village,
to Skowhegan, for shipment the
past two weeks.
Miss Clara Osborne of Fairfield,
visited at Mrs. Smiths on Sunday,
Dec. 9th.
Our Sunday School seems to in.
crease in members and interest
Notwithstanding it is the season
of the year when numbers usually
decrease.
Miss Laura L. Fowler was the
guest of Mrs. G. p. Harris for a
few days last week.
Miss Carrie V. Church is stop
ping at home at present.
Scott Lord is in town for few
days.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Look at Velvet Embroidered Slipper - cts. It's
a regular daisy. Also large assortment at S1oo
1t will pay call on L before buying Your boots
and shoes, CAN and WILL surely SAVE lOC money.
We shall continue to sell (unt closed oaD the broken
lots previously advertised regardless OF cost,
Don't forget that WE have Ali kinds OF umbeImen' 5
goods at lowest prices for same quality
We have large variety OF hanne-ined goods. such as
Ladies' Congress- Button Lace, Ties and Slippers Just the
thing to keep your feet and dry this winter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The follow
ing are the real estate transfers during
the past week.
Fatheld-Inhahitant of Fairfield t
| Victor Grsnge, Slio; Isaac L. liexie Il
Alfred X. Nelson, 5000 VIM f. Hlggin
IL Alton +. Richardson, S2lO0; Chariot,
T.. futile TO Lena Lewis, Sl575; L. J
| Lawrence ct ais to W llace II. Jewell
$3.50; Il. j. Lawrence 10 Albert Jewell
$1,000.
N1rridgewock-H ersey P Chase tc
Jersey p. Chase, Sl20O: Cullen Ward BY
Ext to Town OF Norridgewock, so.
Solun- \nnah S. NJ, X snney to Geo s
Nick ,nney,
NJ ,di-on-Clark G. Booze to Go. A
Summeril-ld, 500; Alexander Woodstock
to Isaac Il. Jthers, Sllj; VIM G. Hesel
ton to Flora l. Pierce, $50.
Ausol--Isaac Jetiers to Frank Z. Beck
$3.50.
Palmyra Mary j. Raymond to Ch4s
n. Boston, ) Eecta b. Wiley 10 Avis
Higgins, $3.50.
Plttsted-Hsnnah Thompson to Jane,
knight, SO; DYER W. l. b1ey to james
ID. NJ Foster, $1,000.
neutrality-suspicious. d. Savage to Hen
Ivy Vogue, SG36; Edward y Merrill to
Horace +. Reed 5000; Charles Provo to
Pierre paridis $3.50; W. +. Blunt to Geo.
CiuFey, $500.
mbrluge-H C. Prescott to Elbrldgc
A. flanders, S22j.
Bugham-N 4ncy L. SpoH I'd to VIM
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Lanes Family Medicine Moves the Bowels
Each day. Most people need 70 use IL
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

One OF the indictments brought nv the
free traders against NJ Kinney tat'n Wa
that it would so increase the cost Of man
| ufactuing in this country that our manu-
facturers could not hope to export goods
In point of folly and stupidity this is On
n level great msny other Democratic
arguments. As matter of fac; onr man
ufactured exports hsve increased more
than II per cent, since the new tariil went
into operation, and We are steadily driy'
ing England out of such markets ss Can
ada and Nj xico, where our merchants
have really made an I'll ri to introduce
| their goods. b )ston journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

White & Wildes have . few fur capes
left which they will close out cheap
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Just look at Judkin's & Dyer's Christ
mas aprone. They are beau'i.s.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

The MqiDe Musical Festival and Con
vention is in session at WFterville, com
meucing Tuesday and will close FRIDAY
Prof j. C. Bartlett is the leader of tn,
chorus Martha d IA Sheppard, the wei
| known pianist, is also present.. PROBES
sur Bartlett, as chorus conductor, is as
sis ed by Miss C. L. Allen, soprano; Miss
Marie +. X iula, tontrato; Mr. Lon f.
Brine, baritone all of Boston; NJ. Fred
Giveen of Lewiston, solo violiuist and
orchestra adler; aud Professor X, b
Hall, solo coruetist. Singers are present
from Dexter, Dover, Watervi.l Fairfield
Clinton, Benton, s.. Adams, Htrtlen !,
Foxcroft, Ripley, Monson, Milo and other
places. Concerts are to be given Thurs
day and Friday evenings.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10
When was Chicago Ill!
who was present to Seattle Wash!
Who calls Philadelphia Pa!
Who does Cincinnati o!
10 you want to lend Nashville Tenn

These and all other important questions will b,
answered to The best OF our ability if you will call al
our store during business hours-that is any time oul
place Is open. Likewise information cheerlally gycr
conceing
Our Christmas aud Holiday goods which will useful present
Such as fur ols Culs Eur laps Fur Coats Fur Gloves
Lined nck SKIN Gloves and Mttens linrdkd MtcaS
giant SILK Mufc1s, Beautiful Nekts SILK Umbrellas,
for Ladies' Gents just the the thing weather Stock Owe
Coats listers Mems Boys, Chleu Boy S Cape 30 Mem
warm listers 90 all kinds Woods mems Goods Domestic Drawers
MlttcnS " fenE Remember Worumho Ovecoats
great Plan X Chlncl,
coat is great, sizes G to H. strictly all pants t5300
yard with each The best going Coat
call and see ours we can give You blgan whip worth given
with all purchases OF 5000 and Have THE
run by real window Santa Claus the attraction
in honor of the State Grange the 10TH pay TO conn
miles to our attractions this Free passages
here and back by stage for all purchases OF Leave
orders for Custom work Mr. very that
department. Make store your heaoIuarr when town
GEORGE w. HALVES.
The PEOPLES CL0THIER
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BORN
d e D.

Skowhegan. Dec. 4-Mary Emma, wife OF VIM
A. Clough. aged ~ years, months, days.
So Noridgcwock. Dec. s-Joscph D. Murray OF
Philadelphia, aged 81. formerly Of Sk"whegan.
Rhode Island .pital, Nov. 3-Reubcn Wyman,
aged 90, formerly Of Scion, Nc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Your n,u ioners, the sclcctnru of and for The
r. y, !. VI "3,l,on VA s'tid County, respectful
= y -. ihdt The inctrs and bnIud,= of ia
Doonil road lenlng csslerly from Inc u W., ~,
i"I9 url bcnlalniu ChhudleG's dwelling hons
~ SaiH Town OF Madison, have heco,nc oh.r,rr
W -. auu cannot h. found. Wherefore y,ll
y ,i'oHri pay that Nou viii view sad mr. IN
,,'> ana establish mctrs ana bounds and r',u.t
monuments Ia he crect-d at ali tin nlIai,s in
~ 10 a. and as III dnry buund willeNcr pr,y
btl al Mddl on IN, FIRST day OF Dee lsil
L c. TOWN, o,1er,,,,.r
liI.NON d. SALLY. Of
ID. +. HOBART, Madison.
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ne of handkerchiefs and aprons fol-
mas
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A Gentleman and his Wife,

or II lady al N" seeking n good furnished room
at Il rra-onIblr pIicc, within three MINUTES
walk OF Po>t ON e should call a lii olhce
callp. Meals can he obtained rcNt dnor il
4. sired. IWaU.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10
Music at w atefvillo,

Japlnese "Satsuma" ware at Geo.
Cushlngs.
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Patrons of kiuSbandry.

Hand painted goods and pictures in oil,
water colors an / pastel at Ge). Cdshngs.
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SkoWhECAN MARKET.

Corrected Weekly by CAIRNS GoopRicH, Gro
cery ana Provision Dealers, ias Water Street.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-12-10

Our sleighing has left us and the
weather seems more like May than
December.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-02-20

Shiawassee Co. Republicans are about as
numerous as Oakland Co. Republicans but
our brethren there have set an example that
we might we'll initiate. The celebration of
Lincoln's birthday by gathering of Repub-
licans is more effective and less expensive
than the pyretechnics of the 'last grand
rally" The creed of Republication re-
hearsed and amplified Is the best of party
discipline. County conventions are occu-
pied with other matters. and are more per-
sonal in their ends than participating in the
discussion of principles that make the party
strong. The calling together of Republi-
cans in this county to such an annual gath
ering would have a unifying and solidifying
effect No particular time need be celebrat-
ed, although the sentiment that gathers
around the birthday of some Republican is
desirable. The leaders of the Shiawassee
county bar are Republicans who know of
the legal accomplishments of the parry.
The farmers who are the reliance of the
party, know why they subscribe to its prin-
CiPiOS, thO W. n H. Hull WIZ hIOW tue
pension policy of the party, the mechanic
and artisan who have fought against cheap
labor under the banner of Republicanism,
could unite and make an event of the occa-
sion that would forever preclude the repe-
tition ofsuch record as only SO plurality
for a Republican congressman. The time is
suspicious now, the talent at hand, and the
machinery ready to put in motion.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-02-20
Laingsburg Gossip,

A Mrs. MCGOWAN is assisting Elder Des-
jardins in his revival meetings at the Meth
Odist church. She comes from the "oray-
ing band" whatever that is, and has voice
that will strike terror to the sinners heart
whether he wants to be struck or not. So
believe in vigorous, energetic, thorough
going, and muscular christianity. If l were
preacher would feel like taking the sin
ner who refused to be cOaxed or driven into
the car of salvation, by the nape of the
neck and throwing them in. That was the
way of the prophet Elijah who slew the
prophets of Baal, but when the Lord passed
by He was not in the whirlwind or in the
earthquake, or in the fire, but in the 'still
small voice." So may be a tri1e off in my
method. Two more assistants are expected
to help on with the meetings this week and
L sincerely hope that the sinners in this
community will get such shaking up as
they never had before-at least one that
will last them year and more If possible.
Hello! StarlxilP said l to the old man
from Bath as he was carpeting his skeleton
horses In front of q saloon in town the other
day, "Hell0! how is that tame rattlesnake
wintering?" The old man keeps RATHER to
bite him when he wants to go on the war
path. AT this he glared at me moment,
threw the quid out OF his mouth and walk
head
''None of your be dash dash business.
You hear that? You have told lies enough
about me and that snake to build corduroy
road across the Chandler marsh this side of
Lansing. don't keep no snake. You can
60 right into the Ananias business and take
the dish rag away from Saphira, that's what
you can," said the old man whitening with
rage, as he frightened his waist strap,
you've told more'n huff lies that wasn't
true bout us to reach clear round the state.
That's what you have and IL you wasn't
peace officer I'd do you up right now"
You are cross this morning Starkil.
| Haven't had your mornings morning this
morning, have you? Take cigar" said 1,
producing one from my watch pocket. The
| old man was Modified for minute but con-
| tinued as he accepted the smoke,
''Thats all right-much obleeged, but
| you can't smoke them internal lies away
why, Starkill," said 1, handing him
match ''you don't pretend to deny keeping
a rattler in your cellar, do your"
keep One?" he roared, Eyes sir 1 do!
I've tried for five or ten years to get that
cussed snake out Of there, and every time
| try he bites me, and then have to be
treated on the regular plan"
why don't you have some one kill it?"
"HdUe some one kill it?" screamed the
old man, 'you must be dash dashed cop
per lined idiot, IL you s'pose Pm 'fraid of a
hull cellar full of snakes. No stree! I'm
goin' to wiring his blasted neck myself some
day."
"But you are liable to get killed by him."
! said /.
"POoh," said the old man contemptuous-
ly, 'Tll put him in my overcoat pocket and
bring him down here next time come, and
let you see him." and the old sinner ducked
his head and went into the saloon, Sinking
like happy fiend. @.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-02-20
[Special Correspondence. |

Representative Chisholm, of Gratiot Co.,
has introduced bill allowing county boards
Of school examiners to issue certificates
without examination i'm cases where the
teacher has been teaching two years prev
ious to such application, such certificate to
be of the same grade as the one last held by
the applicant.
The same bill also provides that certif-
Gates of every grade shall be good in each
county of the state. This bill has also been
introduced in the senate by Senator Benson.
1t will probably pass as it has the support
of most of the country members.
A bill has been introduced, which If pass
ed, will compel all trains to stop at all sta
tons where there are passengers to get on
or off. This is aimed at fast trains, which
do not stop at way stations.
Hiram johnson has succeeded in getting
his son, Fayette, appointed messenger to
the Engrossing and Enrolling clerk.
A bill has been passed repeating the cum
ulative election law. The supreme court
declared the act unconstitutional some time
ago.
The G. A. r. appropriation is agitating
the minds OF our representatives. III ono
were to Judge by the petitions received ON
the subject it would seem that the people
were almost unanimously opposed to 1t.
They cannot see how 1t benefits the soldiers
or they would vote for IL.
Shawassee county democrats have been
visiting the capital lately and IL is not inn
probable that one or two appointments will
20 to that county. Lewis Wilcox, of Co
runna, will probably hold down chairsn
the auditor generals department. and some
faithful democrat OF Owosso, will probably
get deputy oil inspectorshIp.
Richardson's telegraph bill is attracting
considerable attention. II, provides for q
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-02-20

Alderman Robinson has been sick and
was out on the street for the first Thursday.
Desirable city lots for sale by f. o.
Dewey, TIMES Office.
Canned huckleberries 1Oc can at Hunts.
Mustard sardines 1Oc can at Hunts.
Brook trout 1Oc can at Hunts.
Saginaw Herald: Wednesday last Suther-
land q Benjamin shipped their three year
filly, Saginw Lass, to Terre Haute, Ind.
where she will DO bred to the great Axtell
2:12. Saginaw Lass Is by Sphinx, 1923,
dam Prairie Lass, by Louis Napolean (sire
of Jerome Eddy 2:161S); second dam vii
lage Lass, by Enchanter (sire of two in
$500, a son of Administrator (sire of Catch
fly, 2:lsL and eight others i'm 2:30), he by
Hambletonian 10; third dam Roxy by Ster-
ling's Eclipse. A foal by Axtell, dam Sag
inaw Lass, whether II be colt or FLY, should
be worth small fortune.
Somebody will drive a good turnout this
spring for nothing. Webb & Wicxing, the
hustling clothiers, will give away a horse,
buggy, harness, whip, robe, etc. With
every dollar purchased ticket will he
given. Go for il.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-02-20

Canned corn, three cans for 25c at Hunts.
Canned peas, three cans for o5c at Hunts.
String beans, three cans for csc at Hunts.
Canned pumpkin 10c can at Hunts.
A bill was proposed in the legislature
prohibiting members who are attorneys
practicing their profession during sessions
of the legislature and last week tire attor-
neys retaliated by proposing measure for
bidding the farmer members from looking
after their agricultural pursuits.
WANTED Girl to do general homework
at Warren Woodlands.