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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

BELFAST, Sept. %, 1891.
Hon. Henry WILLIAMSON.
My dear old friend-I beg you to accent nv
cordial thanks for your frank and frien liy let
ter. 1t deserves and shall receive as frank a
reply.
Events which have transpired within year.
had already awakened me to the necessity OF
pursuing the course which you, with feelings so
kind towards me, have recommended and |
had already decided and acted upon it as the
only safe way especially for one in public life
You may therefore be assured that no one
will have cause for complaint in the direction
alluded to; and if my public career has been a
source of qualification to you, land | am more
than proud that you say it has BEEN You shall
have cause to be no less gratifed with other re-
spects.
And now as | am writing to you it may not
be improper that should refer to another mat
ter. | hear it rumored that | have arranged
with certain candidate for Congressional hon
ors, to support him in turn in future for his
withdrawal and support of me now. That is
absolutely false. Though | entered political
life, as you know, soon after my majority, and
have had the disposal of hundreds of offices
since. have never made political bargain
and if one instance can be shown where | have
caused person to be appointed and have even
intimated that should expect any favor in re-
turn for it, will never again be a candidate for
public place. Whatever of public office
have ever held has come to me without bar
gain or promise, and it will be in the fut-
ure if | continue to hold office at all.
He who will prostitute the patronage of an
office which he already occupies to secure anoth.
er Office is the worst kind Of corruptionist and
dangerous enemy to our institutions. He il
even worse than the man who corrupts the suff-
rage with money, for he who buys votes di.
rectly from his own pocket book uses for cor.
rupt purposes that which is his own while he
who bes'ows Office for political support in re-
turn, converts to his own use what belongs to
the people to prevent an honest expression oil
their will.
But he who will do either will do both and
should have no place in the peoples confidence.
With sincere respect, yours truly,
S. L. MILLIKEN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

BY the way, we haven't heard any.
thing about the Link lately ."-Lewis-
ton Journal.
There has been nothing to say about
the Link for some weeks and the III
PORTER has said It, The situation has
changed, however, now, and We haze
something to sa},fayorable, To The pfojec
ed road
The Maine Central direc ors inform the
directors of the Skowhegan and Nor
ridgewock Railroad Company that they
are ready to carry out the proposition
made a year ago, and their engineer, NJ.
Hilton, is here looking over the grourd
preparatory to making II working survey
of the route, The. necessary contracts
will be made between the two corpora
tons, and the building of the road will
probably be opened to bidders and be
put under contract this fall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Mr. Frank Lowell accompanied by hi.
daughter and Mrs VIM Pstten have beer
visiting at Vassalboro lately.
Mr. and Mrs George Patten received
company from Skowhegan Saturday.
Mr. John Luce of Industry, with hi.
wife, two children and niece, Miss An
ME Luce, stopped Monday night at MI
Garfeld's on their way to Bangor.
influenza is quite prevalent about here
just now.
Mr. Garfield came very near losing his
his horse few days ago by his horse get
ting the cork of the shoe of one of his
hind feet caught in his halter that was
tied up around his neck as he was feeding
and lighting flies at the same time. He
was badly bruised in making a strenuous
effort to free himself which he did no,
succeed In doing but was found nearl,
dead he will come out ali right.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Prices furnished on application,
In addition to the foregoing, we
would call the attention of our
friends and patrons to the fact that
we are still in the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Our correspondent failed to furnish us
with inform ation in detail of the North
eastern Somerset Fair held at Athens,
Tuesday of last week. 1t was a grand
success all around
The exhibition was a good one in many
particulars especially of neat stock. A
fine string of oxen was on the grounds
consisting of 80 yoke of superb animals
and well trained. This proves that many
of Athens farmers use oxen for farm
teams. The display of fine stock and of
farm produces was also good one.
The exhibit in the hall was one that did
credit to the ladies' of Athens and will
compare favorably with that Of any fan
in Somerset.
The attendance was the largest evel
seen on the grounds and the dance in the
evening was greatly enjoyed by the par
.icipants.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
sound rauH Policy.

A. reerut needing il uln, senator
s1erm,n .avc %, following lucid aud
fo,cI5ls statement If taa x pu3iiean tar
IN p#l.eY
T. fep.l. 80 taxes ON home proiuc
rpu. except pn spirits. tnHsccl ami beer
Il levy The h-Ies. rates Of dufy that
viii MT encourage smuggling on articles
Of iaN1rY.
3 L place on imported articles which
mpete win articles that cNp be manu-
featured or produce in thD United State
such a rate OF duty As will secure to oul
farmers and lanorors fair prices, fail
wages, and VIII induce par people To en-
gage IN such Manufacture aud produc-
iiuu.
: To repaal al. duties ON articles oi
prime necessity which enter in the con
sumption Of the American people am
which cannot DE produced in sufficient
quantity in this country
grant to foreign nations the re
resal right Of free importation int
az ports Of articles we cannot produce il
return Tor the free Introduction into thei
ports Of articles of American production
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Tho Supreme Court

The September term Of court, adjourn.
ed on account of Judge Libbcy's Hines,
until Monday of this week, has been fur
ther adjourned from day 70 day until yes
terday, there being m judge whose Gu
gagements would admit Of his holdira
court here until to-day. Judge White.
house will continue the term commencing
this afternoon. The length Of the tern
is quite uncertain, but it will probably
last through next week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

For several years have recommended
your 'Castoria, and shall always continue to
results"
EDWIN r. PAADm. D,
"The Winthrop" 106th Street. and nh Ava.
Nov York City.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

| On Saturday, the 81 inst the AroostooB
river bridge near Caribou village wss burr
ed The fire was caused by sparks from
he Caribou starch factory's engine, which
is very netr the west end of the bridge
| Everything was done that could be done
to check the fire, but to no avail The
Caribou Fire Company did all that could
be done to stop the fire from extending
further than the bridge, and was succe s.
full. As the fire had caught around build.
ings on the opposite $ de of the river, a
part of the company had to swim the RIVER
with hose, thereby saving not only the
dwelling where the fire caught but saving
the railroad station house and large
lumber of potato and shingle houses.
1t is big loss to the town of Caribou.
This is the third bridge that has been car
ried away either by water or by re.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
So. NJ adISon

Mr. Daniel Will aud wife of Norridge
wock were in town Sunday, the guests of
their daughter, Mrs A II Ward.
Stilman Frost is repairing his barn.
Wallace Chapman is gaining
Walter Holway's little boy has been sic k
but is improving now.
Mr. Chas H)ughton and wife went to
Fairfield last week to spend few days
Mr. A II Ward was at Norridgewock last
week doing mason work.
There is to be a singing school on Black.
well Hill taught by A X Smiley:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

The following bit of advice is given by
western paper but it will furnish good
reading for certain individuals in some
places in Maine IF yon are kicker and
see the shadow of a failure iu everything
that is proposed to help the town, for
Heavens sake go into some canyt and
kick your own shadow on the clay bank.
and thus give the rnen who are working to
build up the town a chance. One long
faced, hollow-eyed, whining kicker can do
more to keep away business than all
droughts, short crops, chinch bugs, cy-
clones and billiards. combined"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
4 GRAND DISCOVERY.
Something for Weak. Tired Woman

Nou wnmcn, sales.1rls, and you who are con
lined IN unice-, mills and factories. how heavy
Is yonr dfudEery, how wearing upon YOU
nerves. how eNhrustlng to yonr strength. how
bliehting To yuur beauty. lou are often ner
yous, generally weak aud a'Tay' hred. Nou
leel langaid. low spirited, lifclcss aud mlser
able. cNprrcurc Il taintness, SENSE Of iuilness ui
bloatIns after meals. irregular appetite, cansti
patton, headache. wake nnfcfrcsned from sleep
have weak back, hack.aehc. bearing dow
pains, irregularities.
The great nerve mvigorant and female re
>torative IS Dr. Greenn's Servura No remedy
in the world is 81 sure to restore strength tC
ths weakened md wornuut nerves. 1t is III,
greatest al all uterine tonics and regulators
nd perfectly and completely cures all feIual,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Ripley.

A barn on the "Horn place" SO called in
Ripley. and own d by W. d. Eaton OF
Dexter. was entirely burned last Saturday
afternoon about O'Clock, together with
10 tons of hay, hay press, horse power
and one horse belonging to Park Bros. of
Pittsfeld. Chas Sanford of Dexter was
terribly burned while trying to save the
horses. The fire started from lantern,
which the weigher was using, that In some
way got overturned.
Mrs Martha Church of Harmony, an ae-
ed lady died very suddenly last W ednes day
while on visit to her sister, Mrs C W
Marble in this town. Mrs Marble and
daughter were alone when Mrs Church
suddenly fell forward and before neigh
bors could arrive had expired. Funeral
services were held at Mainstream Friday.
A gentleman and lady from Vermont
were in town Thursday looking after q
pair Of fancy carriage horses.
80 many big stories Of poeatoss yislding
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
st Mercer

Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Tracy had a re-
ception at Mr.. " Wills the brides father
on Saturday evening, where fifty of their
friends called on them and left man
valuable presents.
The free High school taught by Mr.
Clarence Harlow, a graduate OF the Maine
Central Institute, is having good success
Ezra Fletcher and wife of Madison
have been visiting their many friends in
town the past week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
STATE NEWS.

A large number of prominent citizens
made informal cells upon Hon. ]. H. Man
Icy and wife Sunday last. the 25th ami
versary Of their marriage. Among the
callers were Secretary Blaine, Mre.
Blaine. Miss Blsine, James G. Blaine, Jr
Hon. James w. Bradbury, ex-Gov. Jo
seph H. Williams. Rev.J. s. Williamson
Mr.. Horace Williams, Hon. Orville D.
Baker, Hon. Samuel Titcomb. Col. Thos.
Lombard and wife. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
@. johnson, Col. Elias Milliken and wife,
DR.. George W. Martin and wife, Hon. d.
A. Cony and wife and many Of the young
o. people in the vicinity.
John Fitzgerald, an inmate Of the Sol.
dlszss Home q T0gus, who WAS found
nees hi hons inssnsible, with blood flow
~ froo hls earn, and suffering from an
e9eoa1k has eince died and was buried
et1toay. Foul play 10 suspected, and
eeVaml perDons are watched.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Cambridge

Oct was called the hottest day fol
the season in our section, real Fllrid,
here. We find string beans in blossom
and strawberrie, half grown.
Last Friday there was the largest Grove
OF commercial men In our village that ev
er was seen at any one time before anc
so many pedlers trying to sell their ware.
when walking along the street, people hat
to dodge them as they do In some city anc
our village can boast of a newsboy who
calls every Saturday night at every door
Papers for sale, the Saturday Blade,
etc" He is possessed of a voice purpose
ly for the occasion.
Flossy Watson, who was very sick las
week, is better.
1t is very dry in this town; wells ar,
getting low and much sickness prevail,
here.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Embden Centre.

Our community feels sad over the deatl
of the wives of Fred h. and Frank Pierce
Franks wife died two weeks, TO day and
nearly the same hour after Fred's wife
Both died from consumption, and bott
leave husband and daughter and many
warm friends to mourn their death.
1t has been quite sickly here for several
weeks. j L Hodgdon is sick and threaten
ed with fever. A child of II G Hodgdor
is quite sick. DR. Paul of Scion was call
ed to see them the 9Th.
Frank E. Bosworth has moved into the
house that he has been repairing this fall.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
State Pensions

Up 70 date, STATE Pension Agent Pur-
iuston has issued 200 certificates for
Stase pensions. This plumber is about
200 less than The number received last
year n this time This slght falling oil
is probably due 10 the national pension
lex station. A small sum remains Of The
appropriation that viii be devoted to the
relief of deserving ceses. Frequently the
agent receives application for aid in
cases that the national law fails to reach,
many Of which are most d serving and
such may rely on him to do his best to
assist them as far as possible.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
for Infants and Children.

"The use Of 'Castofia q so universal and
It's merits 20 we'll known that Il seems . work
Intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within eaV ESaoh."
CA1ios MAsfYn, DID,
New York City.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

The Baxter Brothers have packed over
800 900 cans of sweet corn and succotash,
and are now commencing to can apples.
The High School. which was postponed
on account of the small attendance during
the corn packing season, commenced Mon.
day.
J. o. Winslow, Esq, has packed his
silo with stalks and husks and c0bs from
bis twenty-acre field Of sweet corn, and
will feed it TO his large herd of COWS, ard
is making his usual quantity Of butter in
bis factory.
Daniel Foes and Frank Hanson also
raised nearly twenty acres Of sweet corn
each. which 10 quite . sourss Of income
epe IT, EnEmsR
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Fred f. Richards has been in our CITY
this week. Mr.. Richards is of the bank
ing firm of Fred L. Richards & Co. of
Portland. and does an extensive business
throughout our state, where he is widely
known. Mr. richards is associated with
several financial institutions and business
operations, all of which receive the ben.
eft of his good Judgement aud conservative
business methods. He has invested n
great deal of ney from this vicinity,
and also handled securities originating
here, and in all this business he has abun.
dainty satisfied those who have dealt with
him.-Rockland Tribune.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

o. L. Ireland, superintendent of the
Madison Wooden Mills, has been appoint
ed superintendent of the Indian Spring
mill, and will have charge of both mills,
Robert Henderson, boss weaver at the
Indian Spring, has been appointed to act
as assistant to Mr.. Ireland, and not as
super intendent as previously stated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Secretary Gilbert of the State Board Of
Agriculture calls upon the farmers of
Maine for sp, cimen5 of Maine corn for
the cabinet OF agricultural products In the
secretary Office at the State House. In
order to avoid duplicating specimens
those who have fine specimens for this
purpose should first write to the Secre-
tarv, rendering the same, and asking If
such n sample Is desired. a. the same may
have been received from other parties.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Larone

The Rev. Mr. Hoase Of SkoHhcgau.
Acll service here last sabbath, which Mas
We'll attended and ist9ued to with much
interest. His text VII be found III Job.
10, AMI although LIVING many threads Of
different COLOR aud texture, they were we'll
woven tog tier. aud when completed, pre-.
scented tan, pattern, that would bear the
clos 81 inspection.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Program for next meeting of Somerset
Pomona Grange, to be held at Athens,
Tuesday, Oc' 18Th is as follows:
Address OF welcome, Bro. G. II. Jones'
Response, Sister a. l.. Ninng
Question for discussion:
(which do the Farmers OF this Country
Especially Need, More Money, or More
Brains
This discussion will be opened by Brothers
j. +. Gots0n, NJ. j. Merrill aud others.
a general literary and musical enter
t,iument will be furnished by Athens
Grange.
n WtN-t ,,, S.crato-v
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Mr.. Blaine is daily aud hourly commun.,
icating with Assistant Secretary Wharton
and Mt the conference Saturday last the
Secretary's opinion rs to what action
should be taken to protect American inter.
ests in Chilli was communicated by Mr.
Wharton and accepted by the conference
There is no dou1 ut, therefore, that what
ever Mr.. Blaine's intentions are relative &c
the permsnency of his cabinet portfolio
he Is at present the active Secretary OF
State. Every day big mail goes to hin
at Augusta, aud every day package from
him is placed on Acting Secretary Whar
toms desk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Prof. F. w. Gowen. State Deputy G.
c. L. of Maine spoke on Good Templary
and Prohibition" in the Union church at
West New Portland, Sunday evening,
Oct. 4th. and Instituted new lodge OF
Good Templars here Monday night, Oct.
6 b.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Lewiston Journal BY the wav. We
haven't heard anything about the Link"
lately; and all the Somerset county rail-
road boomers are unusually quiet this
fall. Even Uncle Atkinson of North An.
son, is as mum as spike about his great
Quebec scheme. Well, just wait a little
while. When Uncle Atkinson keeps still
you may be sure he is putting in some
good work and his Quebec ard Wiscasset
road will show some surprising develop
ments before long. kennebec journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

The Boston Journal says: Experience
has no lessons for the License Democrats
Of Maine. Overwhel mingly defeated last,
year they are already preparing to sgan
attempt the repeal Of the Constitutional
amendment prohibiting the liquor traflic
The Republicans of the State are ready to
meet item on this question, while the
situation is further complicated hg the
temperance Democrats thresteni ~ 10
bolt on such an issue. As result, the
chiefs of the party are far from harmony.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Land Sales.

Some quito large sales OF timherlands
are reported in this county. John Cassi-
dy and others, Of Bangor, have purchased
Township ,, Range 4, from three different
owners In the following proportions
Augustus D. Manson, 81 800; Harriet L..
Mann, S3i 800 and Margaret j. Baldwin,
$3.50 The purchase is regarded as a
very valuable one. In Township 3 Range
,, +. y j. Fred Webster have sold lands
owned by them to Clarence c. Burke for
50 ,32l There are other reports In bust
ness circles OF recent land sales.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Dora Wiley, 1.-THE Sweet Singer of
Maine," is very happy over the success Of
"Vera," the Opera Comedy, In which she
Il starring, under management of clever
Charles Tennis. It has beautiful music,
good singers. funny comedians, gorgeous
costanss, full houses What more can
o. ank1
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Athens.

By invitation of Mrs. J. X. Bicknell. q
few neighbors and friends met at Hillside
cottage, Athens. Friday evening, Oct. Sd,
aud formed Historical Reading Circle.
They will meet weekly during the fall and
wiz ser months. Their object Il 70 extsad
tt,Ar knowledge a hiatoey. Ths IN few
Heeks win b dsyoosd % Eallinh hls1pg1.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08


Chqs. Moody and Albert Smith have
attended all the cattle shows they could
ge, to for the past two weeks, furnishing
he people with all kinds of fruits, cindy,
aud plenty of ice cold lemonade for which
there was great demand.
II it holds dry much longer We shall
have To send after those rain makers.
f. W Cronkhte and wife attended the
Scion Fair.
Mo 1dy Weston lost g valuable horse
last Friday night lie drove him eight OF
ten miles aud the horse to all appearances
was well, but Saturday morning found
him dead.
Mrs. Clara Merrill has returned home
from a pleasant trip to Ohio.
Samuel Woodman has returned from
Boston While there he climbed the
steps to the top of Bunker Hill monu-
ment 22l feet high, and returned unaided.
lie is smart for man in his eiehty-sev-
enth year, and says he could have climb
ed it twice.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
asst Madison,

East Madison Grange are to hold Fail
at their hall Saturday. Oct. Path.
Chas. Tufts went to Boston, Wednes
day to be gore week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

The town OF Ilartland ON Wednt sd.s
las. accepted the of + OF Mr. YIN WaIt
of New Brunswick aud will sell him lht
SlS, 600 in the stock of the S. 4 NJ. rail.
road for The sum of 81 600 cash when Mr..
Van Wart equps the road in first class
shape by putting on new engine, paint
ing the cars, hallAS'ing the road, building
car sheds, etc. Mr.. Van Wart expects 70
continue the road to Athens, and further
If he can. It's good trade for Hartland.
town does well that get 20 per cent Of
amount invested in railroads. The IS per
cent comes around by way Of advantage
to business and enhancing value OF pro.
perty in town rs well as convenience to
the Inhabitants
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

Dora Wiley's singing of The song
that reached my heart" will bring tears
to the eyes Of the most hardened wretch.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08

The Marie Ceutrs railroad has leased
the Knox and Line In r0.d sni the al
thority of the s,uera. Ulcers viii extend
over that Inc
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08
Tbs Athens Eair

Field strawberry jam in 2 III. cans at
Pattersons.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1891-10-08


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Two heavy fires occurred in Maine I,st
week: Tire Harper Wooden mill a, WEIGH
Vile. oxford county, loss sloJ oe6. in
sured, and wharves, buildings and a Ia re
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La ge free are reported in msng places,
Saturday last it was an elevator II Baiti-
more with l35, 600 in hlis If wh at.
loss $500, 600 and On NJ Eday it was J i'm
T. Squire & Cos. packing establish ent
in Cambridge, Mass, with l,j90 hogs,
loss $4,000 LIS hard ear on in ur-
ance companies As iveli az upon the Own
ers Of property burned.
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