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The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

| Piscataquis, SIS Court of the County Commission
ers. August Term, A. d. 1891.
Upon the foregoing petition 1t is considered b,
the Commissioners that the petitioners are respon
sible and that they ought to be heard touching III,
matter set forth in their petition and therefore orde
| that the County Comm isioners OF the Counties a
Piscataquis, fenobscot and Somerset, meet at the
Merchants Exchange hotel $50 called in Dexter
in the County of Penobscot on Tuesd ~ the nth
day of November, a. ID. 1891, at one O'Clock p M
and thence proceed to view the route mentioned in
said petition, Immediately after which view n
hearing OF the parties and witnesses will be had Mt
some convenient place In the vicinity, and such
further measures taken in the premises as the
County Commissioners shall judge proper And
it is further ordered that notice OF the time Mace
and purpose OF the Commissioners meeting atore
said be given to all persons and corporations inter
es'ed by serving an attested copy of the petition
and this order thereon, upon the chairman of the
Board OF County Commissioners in each of the
Counties of Penobscot and Somerset, and upon
the Jerks OF the towns, Dexter in the County of
Penobscot, Cambridge in the County of Somerset
Sangerville and Parkman, in the County OF Pts
cataquis, and by posting up attcsted copies as
aforesaid in three public places in each OF said
towns thirty days at least before the time appoint
ed for such view, and also by publishing the nett
lion and this order thereon IN the Kennebec
journal public newspaper. printed at Augusta, in
me county OF kennebec, by the printer to The
state the SOMERSET REPORTER, a public newspaper
printed at Skowhegan, in the County OF Somerset:
me Dexter Gazette, public newspaper printed al
Dexter in the County of Penobscot; and the
at Dover, in the County OF Pisc ataqus three weeks
successfully in each, the first publication In each
OF said papers to be thirty days least before The
Time OF said view, that all persons and corporations
Interested may attend and be heard If they think 6t
Attest: HENRY B. FLINT. Clerk.
true copy Of the Petition and Order thereon.
3w4s. Attest: HENRY B. FLINT, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
S andy River Fair.

S'ark' had two cattle shows this fall
the latest one being that of the Sand,
River Agric ural Socie'y. There was ,
large exhibition of handsome cattle, for
ty-siX entries Of vegetables, and the laiie.
had on exhibition numerous articles o.
fancy work, including quilts, rugs, tides
p.jn,iLg-, etc.
Among first premiums awarded wer,
these: District teams. District No. /
draft oxen, Daniel Collins. Geo. Hilton
hest pair of oxen, } II. Hilton & Son
steers. b + Hilton, Geo. Hilton, match
ed oxen, j. II. Hilton beef cattle. j. R
Hilton; matched steers, b. F. Hilton
working steers, j. V. Fletcher; odd steer
f.. S Nichols, Geo. Hilton JERSEYS, l.. f
Butler; thoroughbred bulls, r. & c. d
Waugh; grade stock cows, G A Hilton
herds of cattle, II & G. ID. Waugh; faml
ly horses; W. II. Creation; brood mares
j. g. Chapman; stsllIons, Asa Waugh
colts, 7. NJ. Waugh, II, A. Merrill, Il. ID
Q1imby draft horses, j. p. Piper.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

Thursday evening oct. %, Carrahasset
Lodge of Musons held their ANIMAL installa
ton. After the officers were installed. q
nice supper consisting of oysters, pastry
and coffee was served, of which one hun
bred and forty partonk, After supper tn,
time was passed pleasantly in singing
games etc
The ball at Furber's Hall was hardly
the success anticipated as there was not 1
very large attendance, Much credit i.
due to Mrs. Fdrber in furnishing such q
delicious supper, everything WAS in the
finest order.
Miss Sophia Wheeler has moved into
the house recently occupied by Sldor
Wheeler
Richard Harris and wife spent last week
in Mass.
Perhaps We might mention some new
arrivals in town the past week, but az wt
haven't learned their numes MS yet vii
only say that they are at present stopping
with our most popular meat nance L. l.
Walker.
The winter term of school in Dis No. !
began Monday Oct. 20, taught by Wilbur
Holt of Clinton.
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Harmony.

A. p. Bailey, landlord of the Elm Houst
has 50 far recovered from the injury ht
received two weeks ago, by his horses run
ming cart Of dressing over his chest, that
he is now able to be about 1t was a mar
row escape from very serious injury.
Edwin Smith is finishing up his ha1
and will make many improvements in the
building. lie has fine hardwood floor in
the hall, upon which it must be an enjoy
ment l. "trip the light fantastic toe.n
Albert Haynes has moved the house he
purchased of Mr.. Penuel onto his lot and
will soon have a nice residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wheeler of Water.
vile with their three children have been
visiting Mrs VS. parents, Mr.. and Mrs
James Gray.
Mrs. A. II, Whittier and son of So
China have been visiting her sister Mrs
Reuben Bemis, and other relatives in this
town and Wei ngton.
Mrs Bemis is spending a few weeks il
Par kman with her sister, Mrs. Harrison
Dore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clement Hight are the
proud possessors of little girl.
The many friends here of Rev. Calvin
Russell were panied to hear of his death
which occurred at Athens few days ago
Orren Dore has returned to his work In
Lowell. His brother Ira is improving un.
der the treatment of DR.. Bunker of Cam
BRIDGE
Drying apples seems to be the chief pas
time of the farmers families at present
One family of five women put up 81 bush.
els in four days last week. Who can snow
better record?
Quite number of young men leave
town for the woods this week.
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Mrs Richardson widow of the late Day,
ia VI. kiCharison died suddenly last Wed.
morning, although she had been in feeble
hctlth aud confined to her bed for mum
her OF months. She passed peacefully
beyond tho sjrrows of this life OF whic h
her cup seemed filled to the brim She
was 50 years of aye and the last of her
race, OF her family which contained her
husband and funr children, bat ons Is left,
the only daughter, Mary, also in feeble
health. The deceased was most worthy
woman, living a very secluded life, near
to her sorrows and her God May he who
Carcth for the sparrow, care for her who is
now bereft of earthly friends to care for
her. Consolation was offered by Rev ORA
VI. Chase at the house Thursday p IN.
The funeral of John Ward occurred in
Lewiston oct. II. Mr. Ward formerly re
sided in this vicinity but moved away sey-
cr0l years ago, his homo was IN Lewiston
| The past ear he had been employed a
cook at Poland Springs, and only returned
to his home about one week before his
death For many year, he had been af-
tlicted with Il rheumatic trouble, hut the
immediate cause Of his death was consump-
ton of the bowels. His age was about
"A. The deceased will he kindly remcm.
bercd by many friends in Canaan, also bis
wife and daughter who survive him The
esteem with which he was held by his fpl
low lnborers in the Hill mill was shown in
the beautiful floral harp which they DON'T
Ell for the burial service
Nathaniel Hail and wife gave baked
bean supper TO members Of the S. b +.
club Saturday evening. A pleasant even
ing was passed, and the supper all that
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Or. James Sullivan Tobey.

One of Athens oldest and most
Thursday morning. Althous h in delicate
health for some months past, his death
was undoubtedly FASTENED by fall which
he received a few days ago while drawing
down a curtain. lie leaves wife by 8
second marriage, and two children Mrs
Albert Leayitt, and Mr.. llorato Tobey
The DIR. WAS 81 years of age and for NOR,
tina" fifty years he has been in practice
In this town. BY his strict integrity he
has gained place In the hearts of his
towns men which time will never destroy.
Among the relatives from out of town
were his grandchildren, James s. TobeY
Leavitt, and Miss Annie Leavitt Of Wor-
CT ster, Mass. Mr.. Charles Tobey and
wife OF Watervillo, DR.. Campbell and wife
of Wateryille, DIR. Fred Thayer and wife
of Watervile and Mr.. William Fuller aud
wife of Skowhegan.
Rev. G. V. Hanson of Skowhegan CON
Quoted the funeral services at 10 IN Sun
day. Mrs. Goodwin, Mrs. Barker, and
Mr.. Brown rendered the musical sclec
tions.
The following members of the medical
profession were present. Drs. Filing
wood and Bartlett of Athens; Drs MARI
and Taggart of Skowhegan; Or. Morrill,
of Madison.
"Liiel we've been long together in pleasant AID in
stormy weather,
lis hard 10 part when friends arc dear,
We know twill cos, the eye the tear,
Then steal away-gve little warning,
AXE thine own time.
say not good night, but in somc. btghter cline
Bid me good morning -
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So. koTTldQowock.

Mr. y }. HAYNES was badly injured one
lay last week While assisting in ing
tho old town vault from its place on the
-it. 1T the cd court house. Mr. HAYNES
WIS Standing on wall Of brick when it
ca,,j, and threw him down. severely
bru.slug ni~ head and hacS. Wc are glad
e. learn that lac Is much better.
The Baptist ,oeiahle last Frilay evening
at C.. NJ. Emery 5. WI, Vtts well attended
aud those present enjoyed pleasant time.
Nh aud Mrs Waldo CusHns have re-
turned from Boston.
Mr. Geo. Carr /, visiting friends in Bos-
ton abd suburbs.
Mr.. Frank Wal, and family viii move
into the house nov occupied Toy Mr.. Frank
Ingalls,.
II. L. SAWYER has secured new appara.
tus tor raising water to lis Reservoir and
viii soon have thc machine IN operation.
II is klud of water wheel this time.
Mrs kat X nda'l is visiting her sister,
Mrs. viii Wheeler.
Cuttings ARE getting fashionable in
these days It wouldn't boa bal idea #
many othrr fashions Of our ancestors were
revived
large tNbti ckat on listened u Tie ser
mon 10y Rev. p. G Rel at Grange Hall
asst Sunday. Il WIS very All, DISCOURSE
90 the stbje.t, The Two Ways Mr.
Bel, viii continue TO preach mt the HAL On
Sunday Afternoons tall further notice
Tho Mum sociahie last uiaai was a very
quiet affair of necessity not much uoiss
vas made over It, hat % WAS IL success,
though 1t could hand y hc called bowling
success The hitt- urut' iute SUN of
money, aut EARNED the saue hy their good
entertain atut.
NJ. c. Holt spent Sunday at Bingham.
Mr.. Stewart Wing was III 80. Arson
Sunday visiting friends there, returning
home Monday morning
Mr.. james Robbins is learning the drug
business with F. ". Spnudng.
A hearing before Justice W. II. Taylor
came off Monday, X ]se A. II jl1ro1k com
painaut vs. j. W Mosher, Arthur and
! a. W. howe accused of chicken stealing
/ from several farms In the Oak Hi dis
/ lrict In default Of bail they are
awaiting the December term Of court in
jail.
NJ. NJ. Cram returned on Tuesday from
II weeks visit to his old home in New
4 Hampshire
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Maids on,

Business is booming with blg b.
Quite an excitement prevails at thi'
place over the attempted arrest of one OF
our most peacable citizens, for refusa
" TO pay his corporation tax. The eitl
I'm proved too much for the collector auo
"A warrant was issued for arrest on assault
and battery.
CA Wilbur stuck a rusty nail in his foot
about two inches and is walking on crutch-
eS.
Mr. Geo l. Kent has one of the handsom
est drug stores in the state and expects t.
move into 1t within two weeks.
The new p o cannot be beaten as to con
venience in location, ueatness, etc
Mr. John Reiner las moved into tht
store formerly occupied by + A Collins
MIR c having gone to work for Mr. Fred
Gilman 10 teach him tailoring, in one hall
of the express office,
f + Mautor, our jeweler, has gone t,
Boston for new goods, previous to open
ing business in his new store in Kent
block
G T Kent and wife have just returne,
home from weeks visit ut Bangor will
Mrs KS mother.
Mrs Ghas Srearns COOS away on yaca
ton for month Wednesday.
The pipes are all laid for the water sup
ply system, and now the men are cartinL
clay from the bank near the Weston llous'
to finish up the reservoir pn the hill bacl
of the village.
1t is thought now that B ? } Weston
will have his store located opposite th'
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
lnproYement5.i

/ The most marked Improvements in Our
village this season have been upon ouf
streets, sidewalks aud upon the grounds
Of large number OF our cit4 rs. w
have spoken of these Improvements 81
different times while they VIZ 10 pro-
sress and are now elai 20 lc s1.- 600 men
ton them again at tbe D.l~e ri the sra.
son. The work Hr1n private premises
has been largely iu D.. rWuSa Of street
fences, trimming up tavts aud shrnoerg
and the eairtuf grounds, and We art
-af 10 ,ayJng that more has been dono
ia iAUs, directions than in any previous
year within our cognizsuce Of such AZ
fairs in town If not more than in any two
OF three years. one thing that contrib
nted - this desirable re>ul, WAS tit nitro
duction Of water by public works gu t.at
people could have ample water 70 ,prpA'e
their lawns by the use Of hose.
Another matter tina, ha- A4l more to de-
with it directly, perhaps. was the con.
struction Of concrete sidewalks along
some OF our principal streets We have
noticed that wherever concrete walks
have been land property owners forthwith
commence to put their grounds in order,
# not already in that condition, Neat
1ess is contagious and it Is fortunate it IS
50. The good example set by the town
officers in laying tlrst-class side walks and
sticking up the streets Of the village gen.
orally, is having the good elect 10 s'imu-
late order and neatues4 al along the
line.
BY the way If there is another town
in Maine of the size Of Skowhegan that
has laid as much concrete side walk As
Skowhegan has this year we would be glad
to know it. We VIII give the figures and
then pause for reply Street Commission
er Gilman under direction of our ell.
cient board Of Selectmen, has laid 81.
/ square yards of walk, extending one mile
and one-third in length.
| one word in regard to the quality OF
the work done. -Four years ago al eN
pert in building concrete walks was en-
ployed to come here and build some short
pieces Commissioner Gilman took some
observations Of the work as it progressed
and the next season he could do the WORK
himself AMI even improve upon the quail
ity and now after three years Of expert
ence we believe our walks are not excel
ed by those of any town in New Eng
land
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

OuaatIon of ReSldenCe

1t appears that the residence OF Gov
ernor Burleigh in the Third District has
been called In question by some of the
friends of other Congressional candidates
There can be no question as to his lega
residence, the sentimental aspects of the
case are the ones urged by them.
The Waterylle Sentinel in response to
the inquiries Of correspondent says
When the next Congressional election
occurs he will havc resid, d there with his
family and paid taxes for at least a dozer
years. Probably quarter part of the
voting residents OF Augusta have moi
lived there longer than the Governor has
A little more than ten years ago he pur-
chased homestead in that city with The
avowed intention of making it his perma-
nent home. lie has since become a large
owner Of real estate there, Including ii
business block on Water street and for
some years his name has appeared in the
list of Augusta's heaviest taxpayers. 1t
would seem as though the Governor had
sufficiently anchored himself in this dis
trict to silence the most unreasonable
carper as to his citizenship. The fact Is
his interests are centered there. His eld-
est son is the editor and one of the pro-
prietors Of the Kennebec journal. His
eldest daughter is the wife Of Il promi-
nent young physician of the city. Anoth-
er son will probably settle thee at the
close Of his law studies, md whatever
may be the outcome OF this Congressional
fight the capital will still be favored as
Governor Burleigh's permanent home.
If he shall receive the Congressional
nomination next year he will have resid-
ed with his family in Augusta four years
longer than Mr.. Blaine had resided there
with his family when he entered upon his
distinguished public career, yet nobody
was ever silly enough to raise the cry OF
non residence against him.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
Came In Maine.

The game wardens of Maine are max
ing bitter complaint on account of TIT
ruthless slaughter of deer and moose IL
this State this fall. One counted the bod
les of eight deer recently in the immed
late vicinity of Mt. Kineo, which hao
been shot and left by hunters. Another
reports that snares without number are
being set for moose. For acts of the
first kind men who claim both the title of
gentlemen and sportsmen are largely re.
sponsible. They come from Boston, New
York and Philadelphia largely, and the
shooting is done for the mere pleasure
they get from it. The hesh Of the game
is no object to them. The second class
Of offences come largely from the pot
hunters, French Canadians and indians,
and only the sharp hand of the law can
prevent. But with the others, an appeal
to their regard for true sportsmanship
and for the preservation Of the game
should certainly prevail.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
J. L. Hoigdon is better an 4 gaining


The little sou of Chas. Jones while
at play fell in kcttl" Of hollng water,
causing death he lived -ix hours. Mr..
and Mis-. Jones have the sympathy Of all in
tlli, their sad bereavement
Mr. and Mrs. David Eos have hired for
one year to 70 10 L'rg readto take charge
Of farm.
Mrs Mittie Tompsou viz for some time
has been the guest Of Mrs D. Q. Walker,
returned to her home III Lam Friday.
There was social dane at kugshury
Friday night, several froH l,rr attended,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

Last Friday and Saturday were two
rough days for the beginning of,cold wealth
er and if husks on corn ale any indica
ton of a cold winter and all signs prove
true we shall have one the coming winter
We need rain very much in this locality
for many Wells are dry and water is scarce
in most cisterns
Making cider is til Q order of the day and
l.. p Barrett's mill at Canaan is runuir 8
night and day; most of farmers are max
ing little to treat their friends en- when
sweet and the balance goes into vinegar
Fall apples were sold last week to j.
Whittemore at $1.50 per Dbl. and since
have heard they were worth 50 so or 90. 90
per Dbl. in Boston, aud If SO the buyer
will make handsome profit.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

Secretary Foster, in his speech in Ohio
showed very neatly and very conclusively
that the gloomy predictions of the Demo
Gratis that the Mckinley bill would de
stroy our foreign commerce had all beer
disproved by the results. Instead of 8
decrease OF our commerce there has beer
a notable increase. There never was o
measure Of so important q character tina,
demonstrated its wisdom ip so short q
time as has the Mckinley bill. None OF
the disastrous results predicted have fol.
lowed it. Prices have not been increased
except on few unimportant articles, and
that increase is doubtless only temporary
Neither our exports or imports have been
diminished, and the great nations of Eu.
rope have not given the great Chicago
fair the cold shoulder on account Of it, at
it was said they would.-Portland Press
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

Mr. Osborne Pierce, for the past two
years resident of our village, died al
his home on Bloomfield st. Oct. q.
Mr., Pierce was born at The Forks il
1928. When mere boy he removed Il
Carratunk where he lived for nearly hfty
years, known and respected in all that
| region. About seven years ago he re
moved to Oornville where he lived unit
two years ago when he came to Skowhe
gan. lie was man of upright life anC
sterling christian character. Though il
failing health for some time he was con
fined in the house but two weeks. He
bore his sutlerings with christian forti
tude and patience. The funeral service
was held at the residence of his daughter
(Mrs Pdine) on Bloomfield st. Repre-
sentatives from the Masonic fraternity of
which he was member, Keystone Lodge,
of Scion. were present at the service,
which was conducted by Rev. A. j. Rack
lff of the Cong. church, and Rev. Il. l..
House of Methodist church. Mr.. Pierce
leaves a widow, son and two married
daughters, all of whom were with him
when the end came.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local application, as they can not reach
the diseased portion of the ear. There is
only one way 10 cure Deafness, and that is
by constitutional remedies. Deafness is
caused by nm infamed condition of the nu-
Gus lining of the Eustnchian Tube. When
this tube gets intiamed you have rumb.
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and when
II is entirely closed Deafness is the result,
aud unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube Restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases out of ten are caused by
catarrh which is nothing but an intlamed
condition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any ease of Deafness Caused by Catarrh)
that we can not cure by taking Halls Ca.
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars free.
f. j. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo, o.
&6~Sold by Druggists, Too.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

Farmers have neatly completed thclr
falls work excepting pleNas, which the
weather has been too drs FIR.
A. z Bailey who came rear being crush
ed by his cart wheel passing over him,
has nearly recovered
The school supervisor and uuc or two OF
the hes, teachers in town attended the
Educational Convention ut Athens last
week. The meeting WIS HltD full and
the exercises interesting
Apple, are plenty aud tia cider mill is
running TO its largest capacity.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29

The Eastern Somerset Educational Asso-
ciation met at the Somerset Academy, Oct.
%. and 2I There was good attendance,
and much interest was manifested. The
meeting opened with Prof. +. W. C.. Wig
gin IN the chair, Il guarantee of its success.
The following subjects were very ably
discussed Friday Mt 10 a, IN, "a what
objects shall we seek to attain through
class recitatious:" Discussion opened by
State Supi, Luce. e., when ard how
can we best assist pupils in the prepare
tion of lessonsI" Opened by Mr.. Tuppci
Of $, Scion, CD shall pupils be allowed
to assist one another, and to what extent
| Opened by Mr.. Butler of SkoMhegan.
At2 L. NJ. o. "What difficulties have
been met with III the distribution and care
of the free text books" Opened by DIR
Mclaughlin. 60 "Elements OF sciences
mp ying to agriculture; opened by MIR.
W nslow of st. Adams. % Bleaching
Patriotism; opened by Prof. Drake OF
Piltsiield. Saturday at 10 A. M, Mis-
takes ill teachiug,' by MIR. Geo, Hi Int
Some forms of d shonrsty ia school work
by Prof. Purington of Huntington.
The lecture of Prof. Purington Friday
evening on the "liigher Duties of Teach
ers" was the most thoroughly enjoyable
feature of the meeting. 1t was II muster
piece of bright instructive originality
The following officers were chosen: j. o
Winsow, Presidents DIR. VIM. Mclaughlin
vice president; Miss Blanche Goodrich
Secretary.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
|2:S |l''i''
for Infants and Children.

Castoris cures Collie, CONSTIPATION.
Sour Stomach, Diazrhea, Eructation,
Klls Worms, gives sleep, and promotes dI.
.gestion,
wit6out Injurious medication,
For several yean I have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue 70
do 20 e Il has Invariably produced bsos6aial
EDWIN +. PAapm. %,
"Ths Winthrop. iasth strsst end nh Ava,
New York City.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-10-29
No. CornviIle.

Harry Doble and Frank Paine have gone
in the woods for the winter
Geo. kinca.d and family have moved &c
Foxboro.
Mr.. S. W. Doble and Frank Jones have
been on u visit through Oakland Water
vile and Fairfield, the past week.
Nellie Williams is on the gain.
Miss Minnie Benson was in town this
week
S. Williams is so as to be out again. He
has been very sick