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The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
III /R FIELD CEN 2,R Il.

Frank Bridges has moved to
Waterville so as to be nearer his
work at the electric light station.
n. Il. Blackwell and wife start
ed for Driftwood, Penn, last
Tuesday night, where they will
spend the winter with their son.
Ira Mckay of Augusta, has been
visiting old friends here recently.
We hear it rumored that we may
have Christmas tree here.
We understand that WIN. f.
Higgins thinks that he may be able
to get ready to start for California
March next.
Last Saturday evening Victor
Grange made choice of the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year:
Master, A. G. Bowman; Overseer,
J. Allen Jones; Lecturer, Mrs. FL
len l.. Goodwin; Steward, Edgar
Clifford, Asst. Steward, Charles L,
Tibbetts; Chaplain, John p. Ellis;
Treasurer, M. f. Archer; Secretary,
Geo. r. Tibbetts; Gate Keeper, Mel
son j. Crossman; Pomona, Mrs. A.
G. Bowman Flora, Miss Jennie
l.. Taylor; Ceres, Mrs. Ruby Good
win; l.. A. Steward, Miss Clara
Tibbetts.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
Pine Tree, No. SO.

Pine Tree Division Sc, Order of Railway
Conductors, held public installation al
Ros-ini hall Portland, the 18th inst. The
ladies' and friends. Col. and Mrs +. +.
Boothby, GeHera' Baggage Agent II. II.
Towle of the Maine Central w. A. r.
Boothby of WatervilIe were present as in
vted guests.
The exercises were opened by Chief
Conductor Wellington Sprague, ass sted
by Acting Junior Conductor II. Cleavea.
MIR. Sprague introduced the installing Off.
GERS, ". X. Mooney, Deputy Grand Chief
Conductor, and G. d Baker, Grand Mar
shall both of New Eue laud Division, Bos-
ton. The Schubert Quarette san "Oh
Hail Us Ye Freh," after which the officers
were installed in order as follows;
Chief Wellington Sprague
Assist Chief Conductor-Churles G
Berry.
Secretary and Treasurer-Solon Cahil
Senior Conductor-Charles b. Pratt.
Junior Conductor II. Cleaves
Ius de Sentinel-George Barbour.
Outside Sentiuel-J. B. Chandler.
An in ,eresting programme wa then rem
dered, including selections by the Schu
bert Quarette, recitation, Miss Edith C
Berry, banjo selections, Miss Hattie A
Gould and remarks by Messrs. Mooney
and Baker.
Chief Conductor Sprague, in behalf o
the division, presented Mr.. Cahill with
ieautiful silver tea set, i'll token of the ap
probation by the division of his services
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
NES2 2/I'ISF/ELD

Mr.. Daniel l.. Osborne died Dec.
9th aged AZ years and 6 months.
The funeral will be Wednesday at
10 o'clock at the llouse. Mr.. Os-
borne was quite sick with la grippe
last spring which left him in rather
a debilitated condition. he has
gradually failed and suffered IA
good deal especially the last OF his
sickness which terminated IN con
gestion of the lungs. He has been
lame for good many years 50 that
he could not move about much, but
was always cheerful and patient
and seldom made any complaint.
He will be greatly missed. Mr.
Osborne leaves a wife and daught-
er and one son, a father six sisters,
one brother to mourn, the family
have the sympathy of friends and
neighbors in thcr great bereaye-
ment.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
II IHEYS.

Our sick neighboIs are nearly all
recovering. Mrs. Alancon Locke
Miss Caddie Tobey are both gain
ing little each day. Miss Mach
esney seems to derive some benefit
from our climate and we all hope
the improvement may be perma-
nent. Mrs G. M. Bailey is on the
mend but Mrs. j. Wentworth is
but just alive with no possible
chance of recovery.
Mr.. A. j. Goodwin is i'll with
erysipelas.
The Baptists held their Quarter
ly Meeting last week with good
attendance. This week the Meth.
odists held theirs. Rev. Mr.. Went,
worth, Presiding Elder was present
and several were admitted to the
church.
Nearly all our stores are gay
with Christmas, goods notably those
of NJ. s. Jones and Rose Hight &
Co.
Miss Weber is at her home in
Hartland for short time.
The latest addition to the Wes-
serrunset stock farm is two valuable
standard bred, brood mares.
John Hight, Jr., is moving into
the Hoyt house; the former occu-
pants, Mrs. Russell and her niece,
Miss. Machesney, are boarding at
DIR. Ellingwood's.
Messrs. Chas. Barker and Chas
DuntOn will ''log' this winter on
the So called mill lot, OH the north
side of the Wesserrunsett stream.
Mrs. James Thompson an elderly
lady while on a visit to her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Moody, was taken sudden
ly i'll ami died this morning. Dec.
14th from a paraly tic shock.
Since writing the above Mrs. A.
J. wentworth has passed. away,
She has been great sufferer for
years.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

A marriage ceremony at Roseburg
was interrupted in a sensational manner
few evenings ago. Charles Minkler, a
freight conductor at WOODBURY., was the
groom, and Lottie Critzen, of Roseburg,
the bride. During the ceremony the Of
floating minister asked if any one had
any reason why the ceremony should not
proceed.
A young dry goods clerk of Roseburg,
named Mannis, stepped forward. saying
he had serious objections. He said he
wanted to see and speak with the girl
privately. He was put out Of the house
and pistol was found in his pocket. He
said he had always wanted to marry the
girl, but had never gathered courage to
tell her of his feelings.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
COHCORD.

A change has been made in the
postal service from Concord to No.
Arson, leaving Concord at 8 A. NJ.
arrives at No. Arson at 1890;
leaves No. Arson on arrival of the
noon train, and arrives at Concord
at 2:30 2. Nj.
Our farmers are still complaining
of dry times. Many have to go
from home to get water for dOmes-
tic use. The water has been so low
in the Kennebec that two ladies
were known to cross on foot Just
above Bingham ferry and did not
get wet. Old people say the in
stance never has been known be-
fore since our country was settled.
Several parties are improving
the fine weather cutting and yard
ing lumber for the shank factory
aud pulp mill. Others are repairing
their buildings for winter
Mrs. Addie Healey has been
quite ill with rheumatism.
Mrs. B. F. Atwood is improving,
which is really gratifying to her
family and friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
Every Customer will be Presented with Pretty cant

u few minutes leaving the door I'M
locked and light burning. When
he returned he found the same
man seated in front of the stove
enjoying his fire. He was consid-
erably scared and told him to leave
again. He did so without word.
This time the teacher took the pre-
caution to lock the door. About
half past eight, as the fire had
burned down, and the room was
growing cold he went home. In
about half an hour he and Chas
E. York went back TO the school
house and found hot fire in the
stove but no man. A window
opening out of the entry had been
left untastened. This they fasten
ed and saw no furl her sign of him
Who was he, what did he want,
and where did he 60 to9
N. Murphy of Parlin Pond, was
in town last week.
Mr.. Vickery of Skowhegan, has
been in town selling ladies cloaks.
For additional correspondence second page
of other Sheet
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Gorham met with serious loss over
twenty years ago. About 1871 it was
discovered that book containing the
earliest town records, from its incorpora-
ton in 1754 to 1915, was missing. The
town offered reward for its return and
many individuals Joined in the search,
but hope of finding these records was
abandoned long ago. Last week, how
ever, the express brought from Boston
package containing three books in excel
lent preservation, without any explana-
ton. One of them was the early rec
ords of Gorham. The other two books
contained the marriages, births and
deaths of the inhabitants of the town
from 1854 to 1822.-Lewiston journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

A farmer named Morrand found a
woman lying underneath tree near his
farm in st. jerome parish. She was
alive, but almost a skeleton, unable to
speak and insane. She was Matilda,
Graph, domestic. Over month ago
she left a house to go to church, but had
never been heard of again and was be-
lieved to be dead. She had laid down
under tree where she and her dead hus-
band had often sat together. She fell
asleep and slept for two days, and when
she awoke she had lost her reason. She
wandered about the woods for thirty
five days, and never tasted any food.
She obtained water from brook. Since
she has been found she has been rational
at times and has told the above remark
able story. She is in very weak state.
Montreal Cor. Minneapolis Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

A striking proof of the steady progress
Of the principle of cooperative produc-
ton was given Friday at Leicester,
where over 500 delegates from all parts
of the kingdom assembled to assist at
the formal opening of the largest coop
erative boot and shoe factory in the
world. The factory stands on six acres
of ground. The buildings cost $3.50, 900,
and when fitted with machinery the to-
tai outlay will have been $25o,0OO. The
working capital will be 100000 and
the factory will be able to turn out 3d.
600 pairs Of boots every week. This huge
enterprise has been and will continue to
be managed by workingInen, and the
men who make the boots will share in
the profits earned by their labor.-Lon-
| don Cor. New York Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Within n short time the great day for
state worship will again come in China.
AT the coming of the winter solstice the
whole nation is supposed to pray, at least
in the person of tho emperor. This great
worship takes place at night. The en-
peror squats on the bottom of a great
elephant car, and drawn by the white
elephant which the king of Siam sent
him, is escorted by 1000 grandees, princes
and attendants, while bands OF music
play along the way to the great temple.
He first goes into the palace of fasting.
There he meditates before copper statue
representing a priest with his mouth cov-
cred by his fingers, indicating silence.
Upon the altar of heaven he should
sacrifice burnt animals-calves, hares,
sheep and pigs. How this worship will
take place, now that the altar of heaven
is burned down, do not know; but the
occasion may call out some expressions
of opinion from different parts of the
empire which will be more or less dan
gerous. Frank G. Carpenter in National
Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Mr.. Nathaniel Paige, the lawyer. had
a remarkable experience during the re-
cent storm. He was sitting at the desk
In his Office on the second floor of the
Corcoran building, and at the southwest
corner, when the storm broke. The door
opening into the main hall was open,
but the door connecting with . small
anteroom was closed. The upper part
was of glass. The strength Of the wind
broke in the corner windows, and, pick
Ing Mr.. Paige up bodily, carried him
through the door, and with the frame
hanging around him deposited him ont
IN the main hall, fifteen feet Distant
he was not cut by the broken glass nor
hurt in any way.-Washington Star.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
PROBATE NOTICES


Estates hereinafter named.
Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at skow-
"A hogan. within and for the county OF Somer
set on The I'd TUESDAY OF DEC. in the year OF
our Lord one thousand eight hundred and min ,ty
one the following business having been present-
en for action thereupon hereinafter Indicated II
hefeoy ordered: That public notice thereof be
gwen TO all persons Interested, that they may
appear at a Probate Court to be holden at said
TSkowhegan, ut the Probate ONCE on the second
tuesday OF JANUARY next at nine of the
clock IN the forenoon, and be heard thereon
aud object II they see cause.
MARY s. MORRISON, late Of PALMYRA deceased.
WI presented for Probate by William B. Morrison
the executor named therein.
ELIZA BARR, late of Madison decessed. viii
executor named therein
IL i,SSAD0RE l. CANNON, late of Fairfield, deceased
WIN and Petition for Probate therrof nresented by
James RUNNER, the executor named therein
llLphA W. PROCTOR, late of New Portland, de.
easeu. fettion Tor appointment of VIII G. Proctor
deceased
PELEG CROSS, late of Detroit. deceased. Petition
ny orshie J. Dormin, executor.
JOSEPH W. CARR, late of i&owhegan, deceased,
Petition for License to sell and convey req. estate
presented by Elzadah d. Carr, Admx.
EPHRAIM N. wEsCOTT, late of Apson deceased
Petition for License to sell and convey real estate
presented by Louisa L. W-scott, Admx.
DANIEL $. WEBB. of Pc ,body, Mass. insane.
presented by Cathariae 3. webb, Guardian te'
JULIA A. BURRILL, late Of Fairfield, d. ceased.
Petition for allowance Of all the personal estate
presented by Benjamin Burrill, husband Of deceased.
ABIGAIL HUTCHINSON, late OF Canaan, deceased.
Final account OF Edwin II. williams, Admr presented
MELINDA c. BENSON, late Of Anson, decreased.
Final account Of Frank L. Powers, Executor,
presented.
SAMUEL POLAND late Of ems, deceased. Final
account OF L. e. Elliot Admir-, presented.
FRANK B. STILSON, late Of Madison, deceas ed
First account Of Horace L. Stilson, Admir-, presented
DANIEL II. GOULD, yr. late Of Bkowhe gan,
presented.
GROR9s c. PAIRBROTHRR. late Of skowhegan.
deceased. Pirst acc0unt Of Edwin P. Farbrother,
Guardian Of minor heir, presented.
SAMUEL H COVER, late Of Canaan, deceased.
Final occount Of H. c. Cover, Admr., presented.
LIZZIE a: FITZGERALD, ri Pittsheld, minor. First
secount OF David d. Stewart, Guardian, presented.
Asa n DAGGRTT. late Of New Portland deceased,
rettion ior License to sell aud convey real estate
presented BY Otis hutchins, Admr.
JAMES SPAuLDING, late Of Auson. deceased.
retion for License to sell personal estate pfesented
by Ben Moore, executor.
SETH H. HOLBaOOk, Ats Of NssrtaGewock,
Admir-, also his rssignation q Aamf. presented.
TURKAR DUsWBLL, Judge,
Attest: Q. h. GOODWIN, Register.
Post ONCE address. Judge. aud Register.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Typhoid feveris quite prevalent in Ban
gor aud discussi il disclosing gr. ct vari
ETY. Of opinions a. to its cause. Some Of
he physicians ascribs 1t TO impurity Of the
Holly water while others contend that the
water Il pure and that the cause Of the
trouble 10 bad drainage. The Commercial
says thasa good many people in Bangor
are using veil watsr and that number Of
cases have been traced 10 this. Portland
bad IN experience Of this kind. A large
number Of casss Of typhoid In certain ~.
lions Of the city . year ago were traced
10 bad we'll water. Wsils In cities are On
denomination. Il h 20 near q inposeibility
TO provost their contamination from sswsR.
and peivise thae they neysr ousht 70 -
80 eeoepc b ease e diss neea1ty.-
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Now It is In order for Maine Democrats
TO throw up their hats and shout for Da.
vid B. Hill. He is on top and we already
notice change OF sentiment In his favor
He has not the slightest claim to be con
sidered 9 statesman or a great political
leader, and yet this man is reaching GU,
to get the Democratic nomination for the
Presidency for himself, or II that is moi
possible, to dictate to whom 1t shall 60
and unfortunately there is reason to feal
that In doing one or other Of these things
he may be successful.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
81, III BANS.

Mrs. jacob Frost Of st. Adams,
built q fire in her cook stove and
left the house alone and went to
meeting. Soon Bert Cook in pass
ing the house saw it was on fire
and gave the alarm. At that time
there was Q meeting Of the Grange
at their hall and Of the Sons Of Vet
Grams in the Town Hall. Mrs.
Fros,'s house is situated between
the halls and both organizations
turned out and by prompt action
saved the buildings. The fire
caught from wood placed behind
the stove coming in contact with
the stove. This 10 the second fire
started in that way here lately. No
insurance.
The weather IL remarkably fine,
have had one snow storm, not
enough 1or any sleighipg. In some
distxices the roads 80 eomewhat
ont a repair, - ths rpsA comnie-
donee - iaolsa1s1 - - ~
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
A Paper Gratis.

Both protectlonlsts and free traders will
find 1t to their advantage to have the
Home Market Bulletin during the Presi-
Dental year. 1t Is stout advocate of
protection. Its points are clear and its
arguments boiled down. Whoever would
discuss this great national question should
know both sides. The SOMERSET REPoR-
TER and the Bulletin will be furnished one
full year for only $3.50. The Bulletin
being given as premium for advance
payment Of one years subscription.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
HE1ERE.

Mrs. J. T. Parsons raised several
hills of sweet potatoes last season,
and has more growing now. If the
weather continues as warm as at
the present, there isn't any reason
why they won't grow all winter.
Leslie Brown has sold his farm
and is now selling off his stock.
Arthur Williams has closed his
house and moved his family on the
Russell farm for the winter.
A. G. Messer's children have
been very sick with diphtheria.
Mrs. Beals who has been very
low with heart trouble, is some bet
ter now.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

The question OF Mr.. Bla!ne's candidacy
for the presidency occasions considerable
comment In the papers and discussion
among the people of the country gener.
ally. 1t is generally admitted that the
nomination Of Mr.. Blaine for the presi
dency depends entirely upon himself L
Is his II be says 80. He was never sc
popular IS to-day and never had NOR,
sincere admirers of his great ability as 4
statesman.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

In big snowstorm Miss Lydia E.
Carder and Mr.. James William Watson,
both of West Virginia, were welded by
the Rev. R. Kolk, of Pawpaw, w. Va.
The ceremony was performed on an is
land in the Potomac, near Oldtown. The
wind was blowing a perfect hurricane
and the snow fell thick and fast. The
bride wore white cloth costume, with
bonnet and gloves to match. Cor. Balti-
mora
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Having been set good example by the
democrats of their county, the repubIi-
cans of Somerset are going to have con.
ference and banquet at Skowhegan, on
the 20 int. As there are no aggressive
candidates for Congress in Somers set,
everybody at the dinner will be able to en-
joy his turkey without growing green at
the applause following the others speech.
Perturbation of spirit is worse than dys-
pepsia, on these occasions Lewiston
Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Volney B. Cushinss masquerade
through Maine as temperance lecturer
is still redounding to the benefit of the
third party. He Is organizing political
clubs in many small towns. drawing the
people together by advertising temper.
ance lecture. Lewiston Journal.
This method Of operation would be de-
cidedly Objectionable for political parties,
but under the much abused term stem
perance" or reform" is quite the correc.
thing Mr.. Gushing arduous lsbors In
the same line and those of his associates
we're not productive of much In the way
Of Sd party votes In this State In 1890 and
will not be this year.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
Air plows, V-shsped contrlvau ces, 10 b

Air plows, V-shaped contrlvar ces, 10 be
placed on the front Of engines of fast ex-
press trains, are the latest scht ms to get
more speed, by overcoming much OF the
natural resistance of the air to the from,
Of the locomotive. The pillow EXTENDS
from few inches above the track to the
top Of the smokestack, the sharp edge Of
course in front. "Shovelling fog" IL .
common expressio among railroad men.
but blowing wind IL . new thing In rail-
road agriculture.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

We use elsewhere a reader giving the
attractions of the Boston Weekly Journal
for the coming year, and now avail our.
selves of the privilege Of saying few
words on our own shook" about the daily
edition. Republicans Of Maine are not
ignorant of the high merits Of this sturdy
exponent Of republican principles and
have In years past, and do now. give 1t
generous support, yet not so large but
that 1t can. to them and to their party, be
probably incrtased This may be done
by buying less Of the sensational, indie
pendent and democratic Boston dailles,
and more Journals. This Is politics, but
We believe. sound politics.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
Another Sort of Terror.

"There comes Filkius. Let's go around
the block"
"Whats the matter? Had a quarrel
with bim?"
80. no we're the best of friends"
"Owe him money!"
Not cent"
Think he wants to borrow"
mo; he always has money"
always has hsrd duck story to tell
perhaps2"
Never knew him to tell one in all the
years I've known HIM"
"Wel, why in the world don't you
want to meet him?"
''He has baby that is always saying
bright things. "-Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Thanks to an impartial judiciary, Gov.
ernor Hills plot to steal the New York
legislature, 10 foiled, and the iightfully
elected Senators will take their seats un.
less Hill has other tricks In reserve. Il
appears now that the Republicans will
have majority in the upper branch, and
the Democrats . majority in the lower,
and that the legislature will be tie on
joint ballot. But - NO United States
esnstor II 70 be elected, 1t Is of NO ma
tssiA advantage to either party to have q
majority On Joint ballot. The main poin,
y Aas Hill y Ill be blocked BY the Senate
= hssuspected plan TO Michlganizs the
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
One M ore Offer,

During the balance Of December and
the month Of January, we will mail the
REPORTER FREE one year. to any person
sending US the names of new subscri-
beers with payment In advance for six
months or year, giving these subscri.
bers the full advantage Of our advance
offers.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
The industry of gathering evergreen TO

The industry of gathering evergreen for
market has grown to be of consid rabIe
magnitude. About Is years since YER
mont resident though 1t would be q good
idea tc gather lot of the commodity, and
send 1t to the New York market. As q
Consequence, he is now employing large
force Of men. and annually sending Oh
very large quantities. The spruce bouahs
are wrapped up compactly in l00.pound
packages. and packed 100 bundles in a car
for TRANSPORTATION.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
Prof. A. +. SAWYER,
Practical Veterinary Surgeon
and Dentist.
So. Norridgewock, Maine.

Will cure Lameness Of Ringbonesi
Sprains, Splnts and Curbs removed; Hor-
SEES having diseased teeth, being hard to
keep in condition, producing indigestion;
cribbing, collie, etc. Afte. having under
gone my treatment they become good drv-
ers aud easy to keep i'll good condition.
Vicious horses and colts successfully hsnd-
led and educated at low rates. tf50
Prof. Sawyer will be at G. S.
Hills stable, okowhegal on every
fair Saturday until further notice.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

The resolution Of United States Senstor
Plumb to remove the body Of General
Grant to Warrington has caused Nrs.
Grant great sorrow. She says: II wish
very much that my 6usband's remaina
may staA where they now a'e. I am
growing y, and cannot change my resi-.
deuce very readily. Ny ehildrsu are near
me, and l feel must b. near my hus-
bands grave"
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
R/TI.SkLELD -.

The skating has been nice on the
mill pond and the boys and girls
have improved it. The nights are
clear so lots of fun is enjoyed by
all.
A good attendance at the M. c.
l., for the winter term.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
,YORIX COR1 1IZZE.

.TORIX COX.1 1IZZE.
Mr.. Will Ward has moved to
Skowhegan, his intention is to
keep boarders.
Mr. Ed Savage is some better.
Mrs. John Doble fell out Of her
chair and Sprained her wrist, it is
very painful.
Fine skating for the boys and
girls.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Grover Cleveland is now beginning to
Tammapy combination against him
Cleveland stock has fallen { fl continually
since the November election.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17
In The Sweet BY and BY.


From the Washington Star.
Caught any thing, bub?" said the man
to the lad who was fishing
No, sir; but I'm goin' to ketch some.
thing"
chow soon?"
-. o)n as git home to mother"
The Somerset reporter., 1891-12-17

Mr.. Blaine is TO be In Boston January
7th. 70 attend the dinner Of the Mer.
chants Association. He will be given
the warmest kind Of reception and whs,
be hss to say will be read around the
world. g..