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The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
PJ9hop'6 Ferry.

Two barns and several outbuildings be
longing to the farm of Leroy Blackwell a
East Fairfield about one mile below tn,
Ferry, were destroyed by fire during the
shower of Friday evening. The lightning
struck one of the barns setting it on fire
The flames spread rapidly to tie Other
buildings but by the timely aid rendered
by the large number of men who had gath
cred the dwelling house and stable were
saved. The barns were good ones and 1t ia
said contained between forty and fifty tons
of hay. About 200 bushels of igrain was
stored in the granary few days before
a portion of this was taken from the
smouldering ruins after the fire, of course
in damaged condition. I learn that
there was only $500 insurance.
Horace Kelley has purchased John
Walkers place and expects to move there
soon.
Daniel Blackstan has bought of Gideon
Wells the Pendexter house on the Ca.
naau road and Is building an addition to
It.
The mill house is being repaired.
Mr.. Albert Little and wife of Dexter
visited his sister, Mrs. J. NJ. Lslley last
week.
Mrs. DR.. Sheau of Canaan visited At r.
r. PArker's Saturday last.
Mias Nettie Brown of Clinton passed
the Sabbath with the fsmily Of Mr.. Rich.
ard Wells.
Mrs. VIM Fowler is caring for . sick
friend At 6kowbegan.
Mr.. John Savage and wife Of Bingham
paid short visit to her old home last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kelley recently vis.
tied frleuds in OAKLAND.
Miss Laura Fowler 70 visiting at North
Fairfield this week.
Ernest Pratt returns to Wsterville this
week and win enter upon his sophomore
year at Colby.
Rev. NJ. Curtis preached ct ~ Hall
Last Sabbath.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24

Ina Berry, the grand secretary of MaSons
of Maine, died i'll Portland the 20 til.
He was born in Durham, n H., Sept %,
1901. He learned the printers trGde
In 1881 he was the printer of +. o. J.Smlth
snd published the Augusta Age. In 1884
he became a printer on the Portland Argus
with Charles Holden, and in 1887 Il part
ner in the Gospel Banner Mt Augusta. In
1874 he founded the Norway Advertiser
and then went to Boston with + Oh.
smith aud assisted in building the first
line to New York. H. was the first opera
tor and manager of the Boston Office.
He then came to Portland and managed
the telegraph office, and later was inspec-
tor and weigher ard guager in the custom
house In Portland. In 1855 he was elect
ed grand secretary of the Masonic Chapter,
and III ls5G grand secretary of the other
grand bodies Since that time he has been
engaged solely in Mas mic duties. He
was one of the oldest and best known Ma
sons in Maine He leaves six children, of
whom Stephen Berry is the oldest.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
Fire at the Court House.

Fire was discovered in the Court House
Friday forenoon in the ventillating hue
beside the chimney in the room off the
gallery used by the officers of the court.
1t appears that beside each chimney In the
building, Is brick flue for ventilation
and that by some means the partition be-
tween the smoke tlue and this air fue be-
camein some places broken so that the
1t also appears that in the Registry of
Deeds Office the pipe OF wood stove was
inserted into the air hue instead of the
chimney proper. Certain woodwork of
the building enters the air flues and this
is where the fire caught. 1t was first
discovered by Miss Marie Tutte and she
Immediately went up stairs and rang an
alarm upon the Court House bell An
alarm was also sounded at the Depot and
the Engine House end the fire department
turned out promptly, and in five minutes
hydrant on High street and the other
from hydrant near the corner of Court
and Water ST., and had the water turned
ready for use, but 1T was only necessary
to use small hose that was on the premis-
es and the Babcock Extinguisher carried
along by the Hook Ladder Company
on the inside OF the room in which fire
was discovered. 1t is fortunate the fire
caught in the day time. Had it occurred
in the night and got well underway the
buildings might have been destroyed OF
very seriously damaged.
A building of that size should be sup
piled with iron water pipes running t.
the upper floors and hose and hose at
tachments on the inside. There is too
much of great value there to be subjected
to unnecessary risk. The unavoidable,
risk is great enough.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
STATE N EW s.

The much discussed case of shooting OF
John Kelley by constable Pollard has final
" been settled in Supreme Court at
Augusta, where Mr. Pollard was acquitted
of the charge of assault and battery pre-
fered against him. The jury We're evident
ly convinced from the testimony of Mr.
Pollard his brother officer Horne, that the
shoot ng was done in self defense and that
the officer had sufficient proyocation for
using pistol under the circumstances
The ASSISTANTS of the officer did not escape
SO easily. They We're all pronounced
guilty and are now awaiting sentence.
Invitations are out to the marriage OF
Mr.. Alpheus Flood to Miss Jennie Brown
of Wateryille, which occurs al the Unitar
ian church, Thursday evening, Oct. !, al
eight o'clock. They will be at home
after Nov. |, at 10 Center street in Water
vile.
Gov. Burleigh has nominated, jeremiah
W. Mitchell to be judge of the Auburr
Municipal Court to succeed Judge ORES
ser, resigned.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
LexInQton

Eugene Durrsll had barn rais'n las,
week.
John Williams and wife went to Brigh.
ton to attend the quarterly meeting the
18th, 10th, and Goth.
Mr.. Joe Lewis and family Of Skowhegar
have been ct Mrs Lewis sisters Mrs. JAmel
WILDER.
Mrs. Eta Pease Of this place and her sis
ter Of North New Portland have been t1
Strong ON visit.
E. P. viles and wife, also Omar Olazl
and wife were In town last week.
Mr.. Charles Luce Of Fairfield has beer
in town recently.
The Lexington Cattle Show and Rail
will b the Arst day Of Ootobsr.
james WILDER and Charles Gray have
started ths threading, machins.
Willis CosnfoEth y kssptne osAool n u
Mn dis1rSs3 Hsb fsea 6Sv 1Gu1luiA
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
Somerset 8. j. Court.

SEPTEMBER TERM, 1891.
| LIBBEY ]. Presiding
| N. W. BnA1NERD, Clerk.
| +. W HovEy, County attorney.
| Miss ABBIE PrLsIFEH, StenOQrdDhcr.
q. II. PrsHoS, Sheriff.
]. II. MITCHELL Lyman Grant, C. Il. Veazie
Samuel Walker, Wallace Emery, Deputies.
Dana S. Pishon, Messenger.
| Owing to Judge Libhey's illness little
progress was made In Court business las,
week. The Grand Jury completed its
work Friday and on Saturday Judge W.
7. Whitehouse come from Augusta re-
celved the report of and discharged the
jury and returned to Augusta Saturday
afternoon. The following indictments
constitute the findings Of the Grand
Jury:
VIM. X. Hunnerwell, Pittsfleld, common
seller, liqu ,r nuisance; BENZ amin Hilton,
Anson, common seller, liquor nuisance
Geo. E. Washburn, SkowheRan, COM
mon seller; George BARLEY, Jackman-
town, common sellers Samuel b. Brooks,
Hartlsnd, liquor nuisance; Alvin Frost
Smltbfsld, poisoning cattle maliciously
with paris green John Sharp, Plttsaeld,
assault with intent to kill; VIM. Moran,
Pittshed. assault with intent to kill {;
Clarence Pierce, Skowhegan, larceny of
5000 In money Charles F. Lsne, Embden,
cheating by false pretences; +. Frank
Grant, NorridgewOck, assault and battery.
Judge Whitehouse adjourned the Court
until Tuesday October 9Th, when he is
expected to be here to preside during
brief term of about one week. The Off
GERS of Court and the traverse juries were
given recess until that date.
Judges Virgin and Whitehouse have re.
ported for the defendant In the case No
BILE v. Luce referred to them at the March
term, Somerset S. J G. This Is the case
where schoolhouse Charles Luce was
moving In Pittsdelj. fell and action was
brought by Noble to recover damages
sustained by him. The cause was by
agreement referred to these judges after
the evidence was prese nted. The same
referees have also reported In favor of
the plaintiff in the case Wade v. Tobey
IF Athens,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
Judge Llbbey's illness

Judge ARENAS Lbbey was takeI
severely Ill in the Court room Tuesday
afternoon and adjourned Court at an hou
somewhat earlier than he otherwise would
have done. Wednesday forenoon he &C
cupied the bench and In the afternoon h,
was at his post at O'Clock, but helc
Court but about an hour returning to HE
hotel obout o'clock where he has since
been confined to his room and bed with
pneumonia.
DR.. G. A. Wilbur was called to attend
him and Friday afternoon DIR. Weeks of
Portland arrived in response to a dis.
patch. DIR. Weeks remained until Friday
evening, leaving in time to drive to Wat
erville. to take the Pullman train to Port.
land.
DIR. Weeks sent trained nurse from
the Maine General Hospital to take care
of the Judge and DIR. Dascomb is associat-
ed with DR.. Wilbur In the case. All sym
toms are reported favorable and early re-
covery is expected. Mrs. Libbey has been
with her husband since Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
F.W. ALLEN &C0
SUCCESSORS TO
N. C. & H. G. KENDALL,
SHOW HEGAN, MAINE.
PROBATE NOTICES
To all persons Interested In either OF the
Estates hereinafter named.

10 all persons Interested In either OF the
Estates hereinafter named.
A T COURT OF PROBATE held at Skos-
IA hogan, within and for the county OF Sumcr-
,et on the ed TUESDAY OF SEPT, in the year Of
our LORD one thousand eight hundred and niu tN.
one the following bu siness having been present
Ell TOT action thereupon hereinafter indicated, u is
hereby Ordered; That public notice thereof oe
gwen 10 all persons interested, That they may
appear at Probate Court to be holden at aid
Skowhegan, at the Probate Office on the seruud
I,nesday OF next OCTOBER at nine of Tie
clock IN the forenoon, and be heard thereon
ind object II they see cause.
LORENZO LOMBARD, late of Mere err deceased.
WIN presented for Probate by Leander :. loniAtId
the executor named therein.
pa nHiANb d., BAkEk late of Bingham, decen-'
presented by Edwin S. Baker Admr.
THOMAS GRAY, late of Arson, deceased. Petition
~" e9Se 10 selI ana convey real estate presented
oS "ro r. Moore Admr., with tue will annexed.
HENRY r. NICHOLS, ctals of Detroit mnnr..
rttlion for Licens, to sell and convey real estA
wards presented by Henry II. Nichols, Guardian.
NJ, sAkAh A. FULLER, late of uartland deceased
"lu""ers Petition Tor allowance presented
HEMAN b. HORN. late of Athens. decelsci
"ih""sf ctltlon for Allowance presented
,v fhtp =. sANBoRN. late of Skowhcgan, deceased.
WIDOWS Petition Tor Allowance presented
acsann, ~ ~ + SIoNE late Of Ripley deceased F
ana Carrie Belle stone, minor heirs presented.
Fir, i mann SLANT late of Palmyra, deceased
r,s' account OF "iihnr II. Miles Admr., presented.
ALo Mo SMITH late of Madison decepsed Fiun
account OF SafHh A. smith, Admx. presented.
Third account of Albert T. s,,iih tm "sia, ,i,r
heirs presented. "
EN-, kofus H. LoNGLEY of Norridgewock, insane
rirs, account Of seth Ii. Holbrook Guardian present
ed by George W. Boston, his Adnlr
ri Abhl 1hAPAN, late of Norrdgewock, deceased,
heirs presented, '""'''"" VI ii''"''
Wv, MiLLiAM SMITH, late of Palmyra, deceased
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
North New Portland.

Il. d. Norton has just set fine force
pump on B. F. Bartlett's lawn with hose
to sprinkle the lawn and for fire protec.
ton.
Supervisor Brackly was in this village
last week in the interest of the schools.
Quite crew is st work in the basement
OF the Kennisou building on the stone
work.
W. s. jacobs is ct work on his new cal
lar. He Is about to build piazza the en-
tire length Of the east side Of bis house.
M. W. Clark started for school in Bos.
ton Friday last. We are sorry to lose him
from our midst.
W. 8. Viles is at work finishing E. P
Viles' new stable.
O: E. Turner went to Strong on business
the last Of last week.
Quite busy about town.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
Athena,

Dr.. Henry Campbell and wife of Water.
Vile are visiting at DR.. J. 8. Tobey's.
Miss Ida M. Bates Of Chicago, has been
visiting friends In town.
Prof. and Mrs. Wiggin have returned
from Levant. We are glad to hear that
their little son 10 out Of danger.
During the heavy shower Friday after
noon the stable of George Scribner was
struck by lightning, but fortunately did
not take fire.
E. H Emery, f O., returned to Chica-
go this week.
Henry Gould Esq., Of Fair fl I'D, arrived
Sunday morning on visit to his aunt,
Mrs. b. NJ. Palmer.
Mr.. M. s. Cleveland opens a meat mar
ket this week.
Melville Cole, Esq , of Boston, is Wis
ting his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alvsh
Cole.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
artiand

At the annual meeting of Corinthian
Lodge No. 95, F. & A. NJ. Holden, Wed
eve, Sept. 49, the following off ,ers were
elected M l.. Merrill, W. M; Michael
Dyer, S. W; Calvin Blake, j. W. Freeman
Daniels, Treas. E. l.. Eastman, Sec;
Chas. A. Southland, Chap M II Moore,
Marshall; ]. o. Rowel, S. d; j. o. Nor
gridge, J. d; George Robbins, s. S; W. E.
Dearborn, j. S; G. W. Sanford, Tyler.
J. 8. Page, A. Bean, S. H. Good win,
Finance committee. Installation of above
officers will be at regular meeting, Oct.
ID, 1891, and D. d q. M. c. Vickery
of Pittsfield Is expected to be present, and
officiate as installing officer,
The extensive and tasty additions and
improvements being made to the residence
OF Robert Linn approach completion.
1t is said that the fastest time ever made
in public on Hartland track. was made on
the 18th. (last day of fair by the PAGER,
Erwin M, and the largest number of peo-
pie ever on the grounds witnessed the
same.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
Revere

e. W. Cronkhite had threshed 81 bush
els of oats from l acre, machine measure.
Mr.. G. A. Messer and brother made a
business trip to Moscow and returned last
week.
Miss Wing of Harmony is spending a
few days with her sister, Mrs. Perkins
Master Walter Courier is stopping at his
grandfather Halves in Skowhegan, and is
attending the fall term of school.
The farmers are now gathering up all
the barrels they can find for the purpose
of sending away their apples, of which
there Is quite good crop.
The westhor has been fine for the farm
ers to gather their crops.
Many people have been sick with cold
in this vicinity. 1t lasts about ten days.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24

but In the second, he made a bad break
and Grover Cleveland out-trotted him.
In the third heat Tom King again won,
and was looked upon as the winner OF the
race, but in the fourth heat Lilly Mac
came in length ahead of the stallion
Many thought that Lilly Mac should have
been set back for running and the heat
given to Tom Il re who trotted the mile
without a skip, but the Judges declared
the heat to Lilly Mac. In the hfth, Tom
King was drawn on account of q bad
wrench. and as Grover Cleveland WAS al
so lsme, Lilly Mac easily secured the nex'
two heats aud the race.
] In the 81 race, \. X Perkins Dustel
sgain trotted three heats without break
easily securing the race
The following is the schedule Of tbs
two races;
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2.29 cLAss-rtRsf 500.


JUDGES, 0dm Iompllly, huOuTni u o.
Hill, IL. IL. Tufts. Skowhegan.
During the afternoon, NJ. T. Pooler had
parade Of some of the best stock from
his stables at Fairvlew farm, Also, 2.20i
OF course. proudly led the parade. Red
wood, who has three 80 performers to
his credit, and Mahlon, 2.40t, handsome
three year old, were the stations that
followed. Next came All.So's colts Vor
ALSO, a three year old, his first colt, All
So, Jr., two year old, dam, the fast
Minnie r., and More-So, another two year
old Then there the two 81 Also fosls
with their dams, Maggie G. Middleton
220.. and Maud p. NJ. o. Whittier
of Mercer, showed a large two-year old
stallion by Also.
Later In the afternoon, Ed. Getchell
drove upon the track behind All So, and
gave him fast mile. The noble horse
easily turned the track in 22i, the quar-
tiers being made in IS, lib. 4S, 2224.
C. A. Marston's Fred NJ, also gave an
exhibition mile In 2 20.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
|. o c. T.

Prof. F. W. Gowen is on lecturing
tour in Somerset county. Lodges and
members are requested to aid him In get
ting out attendance and helping the good
OF the order. On and after Sept. I20.b
he will speak IS follows: E. Mad son
10th Madison, 2lst, and 22i; Scion, 23d,
aud 24th; Bingham, 25tb; Enbden, 26th
N. New Portland. 9th; w. New Portland,
2Sth, and ooh; N. Anson, 3O'h; Canaan,
Oct. LIST, and West Plttsheld, 81.
The citizens Of Norridgewock speak
highly Of Prof. +. W. Governs lecture
on Good Templary, and State and Nation
a Prohibition, held there the 17th.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
aIrfield

Ira Z. Grtchell, ESD, the civil eugi
neer, has been up here recently engaged
in establishing the line of part of West
street and also tho street on the Island
He also traced out the railroad as is used
to cross the Island, with reference to some
real estate transaction.
On Saturday little girl about three
years old, named Rasberry, who with her
mother, has been stay ing at Geo. Gil
blair's in this village, was left alone shor,
time by Mrs. Gilblair, who had placed =
pail of hot water on the floor, aud when
she returned she was Mortified to find that
the little one had fallen into the pail
This was about 10 O'Clock in the forenoon
and at about IL A. M. on Sunday death
came to the relief of the unfortunate child
Monday morning Mrs. @. f. Wilson
went to Boston with her daughter, Eva
who is to enter Perkins Institute for the
Blind
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
M adi8on

Mr. John Tinkham has sold one hun
bred and ten acres on the Arson side, to
the Manufacturing Investment Company.
The company will build twenty five houses
Immediately The Madison Bulletin ad-
vocates a union of the two villages and in.
corporation as one.
The National Bank is expected to be
ready for business October LIST.
b. p. j. West on is making extensive re-
pairs upon his house.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
M essenger Notice.
STATE OF MAINE

oI ale OF MAINE.
nerset So: Court Of Insolvency.
In the case of Eugene Bickford Insolyent
Debtor
This Is to give office that CD the I'll day o
sept, A. ID. 1921. warrant in insolvency
was Issued outOf the court Of Insolvency for
said County Of Somerset. against the estate of
said Eugene Bickford of Hartland, adjudged
TO be an lnsolvent Debtor on petition Of said
Debtor, which petition was filed on the gsth
day OF Aug,A. u. 1891, to which date lterest on
elaine 70 toabe computed. That the payment vf
any debts to or by said debtor, aud the trans.
Yer and deliv cry Of any property by him are
iiorDidden byi.w; that meeting Of the cred
licrs OF said debtor. to prove their deb t. and
choose one or more ass gnees OF his estate will
oe held at Court Of Insol yency to be held in
. .n. Probate Court Room in skowhegan. at
9 ~ o county on the 2stl day OF September, A.
ID. 1891, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
WI PUsHOR, Deputy Sheriff, as
messenger OF said Court OF insolvency. 2was
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24

Wednesday. The pack will be about
30, 600 cans this year, slight falling oil
from last years Pack.
The kennebec river at this plsce seems
to be good fishing ground one day last
week Mr. Melvi le Baker caught black
bass weigh ny three pounds and one ounce
beside string of ten, each weighing
more than pound
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
BuTdin.

Mr. Joseph A. Allen OF this town and
Mrs. Emma Hamilton of Clifford We're unit.
ed in marriage recently.
| Mrs. Theodore Reed is on the sick list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Seers who have
been visiting Mrs, Sears parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. WIN. Burdin, have returned to their
home in Lewiston
Willie Burdin has gone to Madison to
work.
Bert Farrer is attending the free high
school at Guilford.
| c. W. Farrer is erecting new she'd
Mr.. J. g. Allen and wife of Athorl, Mass
are visiting in town.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
st. Adams

A severe thunder storm passed over and
through this section last Friday doing
some damage it killed a COW for Mrs
Bigelow, her only one, but her neighbors
and friends will donate enough to buy
ano, her good one.
j. W. Jewett had three very nice sheep
killed by lightning, when found they were
under bass wood tree very near together.
The corn factory will run for few days
more. At the factory and yard they have
employed one hundred hands.
Messrs. Baxter and Brothers have sent
invitations for a corn roast Wednesday
eve.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
Parker Flanders.

One of the Oldest and most respected
citizens of Cornviile, died at his home In
that town Monday last aged nearly st
years. He was born In Cornvllle and ha,
resided there during his long life, follow
ing the business Of farming. He was
many years ago connected with the old.
time Militia company of that town, hay.
ing taste for military and being very
fond Of music. particularly martial music
Mr.. Flanders was member Of the Christ.
ian church In Cornville for more than GO
years and for some years deacon.
His wife died In May last aged s. years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Flanders had lived together
nearly 60 years. They leave two daught-
ers, Mrs John F. Parsons of Cornville,
and Mrs. Sarah Evans who made her home
with her parents for neatly 90 years. ad.
ministsfing to their comfort In their de.
clinipg years.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24

The corner stone of the new Eye and
Ear InfImary was laid with imposing
Masonic ceremonies at Portland Friday
last. The building is on splendid site
corner Of Congress and Vaughan streets
will cost $50, 600 about hslt Of which sum
is already secured.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24
HoW'S This (!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not bt
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo, O
We, the undersigned, having known F. j
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe hin
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and fnanciylly able to carry out any obligation,
made by their firm.
West K Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucus
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. pei
bottle. Sold bv all Druggists.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24

Dodlin Hill is furnishing the paving
blocks for Main Street in Waterville.
Summer boarders have nearly all gone.
Tenements are scarce. A halt dozen
could be rented at once If they were to
be bad
Rev. J. A. Jones will return from his
vacation the last of the week and preach
Sunday.
The Good Templars are doing earnest
work.
Ths continued fins wsathar 1t The past
~ wss1s ~ been improved BY farm.
-, QAhssing crops and doing feu plov.
- u eosa fAetosy VIII sloss epegal3nAs
The Somerset reporter., 1891-09-24

There IL no indecision or trimming of
phrases about the Mas schusetts Repub.
ican platform on issues State or N tiona'
It is sound'y and unswervngly Repub-
lican al the way through The party
declaration for protection, sound money,
honest elections al over the coun ~, the
extension Of reciprocal trade with Latin
America and the maintenance Of . Just
and liberal pension system are equarely in
line with national Republican oonvic-
tion. They show that the Republicans
Of the old Bay State, uudismaysd by pre-.
vious political misehaness, propose 10
fight Il out without lo1exing thar colon
- insh.-E1ans1ee Josgnsk