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The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Emblem Centre,

The frost of the 9Th and 9th did not Dc
much damage here, unless it injured tn,
f.uit blossoms.
The crops all need rain and the hay croI
vii be late, and but little of It unless W,
GET rain soon.
Nearly all the wool has been bought NJ
here.
There are n few good oxen to spare now
Elder Lake spoke here the 18th, and vii
speak again i'll two weeks
Chas Thompson is failing.
Henry Caswell is better.
Mrs Nallett is thought to be gaining.
Hattie Thompson was visiting in this
vicinity last week.
Mr. Elisha Towns and wife of Norridge.
wock, were visiting in town last week
The white birch and other lumber land
ed at the head Of Embden Pond, for Potter
and Watson, has all been run down the
pond and is doubtless secured in booms
Mt their mills.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

A unique character in the Princeton
college faculty is Joseph Korge, profess
or of modern languages, Adventure
and experience of Il rough nature have
marked his life, the earlier part of which
was spent in Europe. Coming from n
family of Polish gentlemen who made
arms their profession, he went into the
German army soon after finishing his
university education and for time was
closely associated with Prince Frederick.
Later on the Polish instruction drew
him into it and made a longer residence
within Russian dominions undesirable.
So the ardent Pole came to this country,
and won distinction in the Union army
before he settled down as pedagogue
under the shadow Of old Nassau. -Har-
per's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
No Arson

Monday Mr.. Fairbrother commenced re-
pairing the Shank Factory dam. The jol
is nearly completed and it is put in to stay
this time.
Clarense Manter has moved his goods
into the store known as the Ben Dinsmore
store. He also has charge of the express
Lon Dudley is putting up set of build
,ngs. George Barnard has charge of the
job.
A jam formed on the piers of Patterson
bridge Thursday. they sent to Scion for
Davis's crew of 25 men to come down and
help remove 1t They have removed the
jam aud returned to Scion.
Rev. Mr.. Abbot preached fine sermon
at the Methodist chapel Sunday morning,
June 7th.
There has been heavy white frost here
three nights In succession, June 4th. 9Th
and 9Th.
Rain is very much needed in this section
and unless there is rain soon, the hay crop
will be light.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Arson.

Nice time we are having to put the crops
in.
There has been quite large amount OF
grating done in this section this spring
but there seems to be some trouble with
the scions, wax or weather, for they are
not living very we'll
Apple trees are blossoming very full
but are little late.
There was frost on low land here Thurs.
day, Friday and Saturday nights but non,
on high land,
The farmers have done quite large
amount OF planting here this spring.
SW Tinkham has planted two acres OF
sweet corn. the same of vel ow corn, ant
six acres of beans.
Wool buyers are buying coarse woo
here for a cents per pound not much fin,
wool sold yet.
Not but few of the farmers washed
sheep here this spring
Grass is looking very thin. aud unles
we have moro rain this month than last
the hay crop will be light; those that hav,
hay to sell had better hold on until later
Crows are not so thick as usual although
they are taking about all of some pieces o
corn.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

Mr.. Blaines health has furnished more
Democratic and nondescript editors with
food for thought, reflection and specula-
ton than any other subject under the sun
The enfeebled condition Of Mr.. Blaine
has been heralded in scare heads and un-
der special da:e lines. and bis peculiar
symptoms of physical disintegration and
mental decay have been commented upon
10 double-leaded editorials. But, strange
TO say, just at the time when Mr.. Blaine
should Yield up the ghost and be gathered
TO his fathers, he comes down TO the
State department and writes . letter to
some prime minister Of foreign nation
that makes that minister lie awake nights,
and nlls the United States with profound
admiration and respect for the writer
Culorodo Son.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Forest Flres,l

The appearance of the atmosphere
Tuesday was peculiar and Indicated that
there were extensive forest fires In North.
ern Maine and Canada. Fires were re-
ported Tuesday In the vicinity of Parlin
Pond but this was contradlcted Wednes-
day.
Extensive fires are reported in Canada
about Lake Megantic, on the line of the
Quebec Central In the Saguenay and
Lake st. John regions, also on both sides
Of the st. Lawrence river. Fires are al.
80 reported in various places in New
Brunswick and In Aroostook County.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
CoypvjIIe

| Mr.. +. Cronkhite, who is working in
WatervlIe on building spent Sabbath at
home.
Volney B. Cushing of b ,rgor, gave a
very interesting speech for the cause Of
Prohibition.
| Several members of Cornville Lodge
attended District Lodge at Hartland
good time was reported.
Grass on good land looks fine, but old
ground won't produce much, as nearly
every spear can be counted.
Farmers hauled In their wool Monda ~
and Tuesday at Skowhegan, to R.H. Mar
ble The price paid was 26 cents.
Geo Bates had three sheep which shear.
ed 800 lbs Of wool besides raising twin
lambs. Two sheared "a lbs. Should
like to hear from next.
Rain, Rain, is the cry going up from
the farmers.
The road machine has been putting the
roads In better shape lately.
l07 lbs wool from eleven sheep. How's
that? E. w. Cronkhite.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
a Gard

To the many kind ri nds aud neigh
bors who, in our recent bereavement ex-
tended to US their sympathy and offices,
we wish TO return cur heartfelt thanks.
Through the long eXhausting illuess of our
daughter and sister You Were ali ever ready
TO minister to her comfort and aided US In
every way to make as light as possible
the Inevitable result of that Illness She
IN lie was grateful TO You and now that
she has crossed to that other shore, VIZ
desire to thus express our appreciation OF
your kindness and Christian charity.
To all who contributed to her comfor,
in life and who profusely donated the
beautiful offerings Of nature on the coca
sion of her burial, and to all who sough,
to smooth the turbulent waters of s1lic
ton at that time, we say, may Gods hles.
sings be yours, and may you in the hour
of dire distress find those who will be at
kind TO you as you have been to us.
Truly and Gratefully vIurs.
MIR & Mrs ALMoN CAswELL.
Nix & mRs NEWTON CAsNEII
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Deafness Can't be Cured

by local application, as they can not reacl
the diseased portion of the ear. There il
only one way to cure Deafness, and that il
by constitutional remedies. Deafness il
caused by an intiamed condition of the mu
Gus lining of the Eustachian Tube. Wher
this tube gets infiamed you have rumb
ling sound or imperfect hearing, and When
it is entirely closed Deafness is the result,
and unless the inflammation can be taken
out and this tube restored to its normal
condition, hearing will be destroyed for.
ever; nine cases ut of ten are caused by
catarrh. which y nothing but an infamed
condition of the mucus surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars fol-
any case OF Deafness Caused by Catarrh)
that we can not cure by taking Halls Ca
tarrh Cure. Send for circulars, free.
F. ]. CHENEY 4 co., Toledo, b.
6-Sold by Druggists. 75o.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Miss Ida m CasWeli

In the death Of this worthy young wo-
man on Sunday last, our community loses
an esteemed resident, aud her family a
beloved member She came from Mer-
Ger q fe1 years ago, and soon made many
friends by her gentle manner and kindly
shirt. Her illness was long and severe,
but she bore it with marked patience, AMI
fell a-iecp in the Christian faith. The
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon
and vas conducted by her pas or, Rev. q.
V. Hanson. Kind friends brought the
very choicest Of floral tributes, and the
stricken family have the -.npathy of
their friends In this crest all ction
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11


Relative to the report that Maine Com
mercial travellers propose to contribute 9
fund sufficient to erect new cottage al
Good Will farm, 1t occurs to us that those
who have the interest of the Institution
at heart can render 1t most lasting benefit
by raising q fund to be invested as a per
manent fund for the support of the inst-
tuition. Ash grows, the expense OF run
Mug 1t will increase, and very likely may
outgrow the present method Of raising
funds for Its support. 1t seems to US.
that sum Of $40, 600 or more, as a per-
manent fund, would be very desirable
thing at this time. Commercial travellers
are generous whole souled class of men
and the institution will doubtless app c
ciate their expression of interest and will
thankfully accept their gifts in whateve
form they may come, and the above i
only thrown out as a personal suggestio
for whatever 1t is worth and without con
sulting the management Of the Home.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

The platform of the Peoples party shows
that it is chiefly an expression of discon-
tent, not a marshalling Of intelligent forces
for definite purpose. Conspicuous citi-
zens, statesmen, familiar political leaders,
and profound constitutional LAWYERS
united 10 the formation of the Republican
party. But the late Cincinnati convention
contained no prominent citizen, nobody
who can be called leader or represe nta-
tive of anything but dissatisfaction. and a
vague hope Of something better than the
existing situation. 1t proposed nothing
which was apparently thought out" or
which any member could explain in detail,
or which at once commends itself to the
average good sense of the country. The
movement il evidently immature.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

Mrs 7 G. Gr'er. and Merrill ava visit
iug III Connecticut.
Mia. Mlunie Y. Clarke is at home for Z
few days after which she viii 10 to Tia,
White mountains for the SIMMER.
Mrs Ellen Phillips and daughter, Mer
Il. have been visiting friends III Aortl
Arson.
Mrs. Lucy Hayden of Brighton is visit
lug her daughter Ms Horn Emery.
Mr. aud Mrs John Hayden ot Garland
were visiting in town last week.
DR. apel" Williams and wife are visit
ing relatives In town. The Dr's home i
in Lincolnylle, Mare, wherr, We under
stand, he has large practice.
Mis- Eya Brown Is III the employ O
Mrs. b. Nj. Palmer
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
SO Madison

Mrs Samuel McKenney is improving.
Mr.. Charles Houghton and wife went to
No Arson. Sunday.
Miss Minnie Ham Is quite sick with
bilious trouble.
Fred Daggett has moved to the village
The road machine has been around and
improved our ways.
Very interesting meetings are being held
Mr.. Cony Russell of Norridgewock,
spent Sunday in town.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

The Right Honorable Sir John MacDou-
aid, Premier of the Dominion of Canada
md virtual ruler of that country. died Sat
urday last after an active, ambitious and
IN political sense, at least. successful
lite of almost II years. That he was a
mau of great force and ability no one will
question, 1t was largely through his in
sirumentality that the propo -ition in 1861
to federalize the two provinces of Upper
Lower Canada and the maritime provinces
was carried through. In 1873, WHEN lie
resigned rather than face the charges that
he had been connected corruptly with the
managers of the Canadian Pacific Railway,
it looked as though his political prestige
had gone forever, but in 1878 he carried
he county on the tariff issue and has held
it since.
Sir John went to the country on di-
vision in April last and was successful but
at the expense of large reduction in his
majority. The great strain upon him is
said to have greatly.mpa his health and
he was stricken with paralysis from which
he could not recover.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Somerset Congregational
Churches.

The Annual Meeting OF the Somerset
Conference OF Congregational Churches
was held at Island Avenue Congregation
al church in this viIlage tuesday and
Wednesday the 9TH and I0ih instant.
Eleven of the fifteen churches of the
county were represented either by pastors
or delegates and the Attendance at the
meetings by members OF the society and
by pastors and members Of other relig-
ious societies In town, was good.
The exercises were Of an unusually in
terestng character, the essays addresses
and discussion of topics were spirited
and Of high order among which are
mentioned as Of great merit the familiar
talk upon the topic THE Model Church, 81
by Rev. j, A. Jones' The Sunday
School," by Hon A. r. BiXby; The
Successful Teacher by l.. l., Walton,
Esq The address, "Young Peoples Op.
portunity," by Rev L. L. House and the
address before the Woman's Missionary
me eting by Miss Alice NJ. Kyle OF Port
land who is pleasing speaker as well q:
one that commands the close attention OF
every nearer.
Rev. I G. Mitchell OBLIGATED as moder
ator and Rev. L. A. Harlow, clerk, botf
Of Madison.
The following program was carried out
TO the letter with the exception that X
d. Baker was unable to attend and his
part was taken by L. l.. Walton, Esq
and the topic assigned to Rev. 6. NJ
Hamilton in his absence was treated by
Rev. Mr.. Goodrich of Manchester. N IL.
who was opportunely present.
TUESDAY MORNING
l. y NJ. Devotional Service.
Tonic tonsecraton. Rom. IA: -
n. sermon, Rev. L, \ Harlow. Madison
AFI ERNOON
Ppm. Devotional Service.
Topic Intimacy with Jesus.
iuhn a 10 u; Is 80
l:5p Topic-Thc Nlodsl Church, \ familiar tlk
Rev J. y. jones
j. Duties of Christians to the Churoh
7 Il IIoughton Bingham
Htlftug inc Pastor.
$50. Tnpo- Inc Suud.y Sohool.
t. It,, Work and is Workers,
a II. Bnby
, The Successful Teacher,
rr.Ns- ~. rry M~crrs.
49'slock Womnn's Missionary Meeting:
Address, hy Miss Alice NJ. Kyle
EVENING.
rTIeN W. S.. r. P. SERVICE
+ Praise and Prayer Service
-, Topic Practical Results OF Christian I'm
dcIYof Work,
Frank r. Powers, Madison
745. The Society as the Pastors Assistant,
F,ee aisc,eaan Ell ator, toti1,.
$50. Address -N ouug Peoples Opportunities f.
Christian Work
Rev. I'll House
WEDNESDAY
u. Deslliond service
" So Report ct Scribe
IS Report OF Delegates.
J.. Looking Backward As a Preparation for Go
ing Forward,
i,ev G NJ Hamilton, scion
10 g.. Topic-Uufccogui1ed Claims
|. Claims OF Nun-ltte ndants Upon the Church
/. Claims Of Out lying Districts
Opened by Mrs : a Foster
II. Topic--Poi to Remember
Elements Of Weakness, Rev l. a lone,
l. The Secret Power. Rev T. A. Harlow
Ir:Jo, Topic Qualifications Tor Success in Christ
ian Work, Rev. r. & Mitchell
AFTERNOON
4. + M Conference sermon. Rev Or Tappan
e1MMuNloN SERVICE,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

We have received from Col. +. F.
Boothby, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent OF the Maine Central railroad a
comprehensive pamphlet containing the
time tables of that road and all connect
ing roads and stage connections. Just
the thing for business men, travellers and
tourists.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
GEN GRAL.

There is no doubt that the steamer Ia.
ramung from New Castle, N. 8. W., 70,
Melbourne. has been lost. Pieces Of
wfeckaEe Of the vessel have drifted ashore
ct Wreck Bay. The fate Of the passengers
I'D crew u unknown.
r. =. 8AEnum's estate has been l..>,ct-
oeied = follows: Psrsonal property, -
- - feal estaae, -. o9S ,9Ss; grand u
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

The Rev. Phillips Brooks receives the
support Of the Episcopal churches
throughout the country for Bishop about
3 to l.. The high church voted sgalnst
him and the liberal or low church voted
In his favor Maine Episcopals being
high church gave Its vote against the en-
inent clergymen, one of the. ablest pulpit
orators In his country.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
East Skowhegan

Farmers in this vicinity have put il
larger crops than usual, and all crops need
good rain at this time
The barn meeting at f. S. Fosters last
Sunday in Canaan, was attended by {
large crowd of people aud at the baptism
it was thought by good judges that Their,
were 1000 people and more than 800 car
riages. There were % baptised by Eide
jackson, assisted by brother Daniel NJ
Foster, everything passing off with salts
faction. No larger crowd of people wa
ever seen i'll this place before.
Elder jackson has a meeting at Has
kell's Corner Sunday, June a. in the at
ternoon. which will be his last for few
weeks he going to the town Of Lee.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Athe

The lecture on prohibition by volney B
Cushing, ESQ.,, was fairly attended. and
those present were both instructed and en-.
tertained.
AW. C. T. U. has been formed in Ath.
= with Mrs. DR.. Ellingwood a. presi-
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
atunk

For several nights we have had quite
severe frosts; it has not done much harm
in our Immediate vicinity.
The gsrdeus are looking quite well.
The apple trees around here are not
blossomed as full as usual. Will some of
the other correspondents please tell US
about the trees in their vicinity.
Miss Nina Page began teaching school
last Monday, in the Forks, district No.
The school is kept In James PowelPs
house.
The boys who have been at kents Hill
arrived home last week. Albert Clark re.
turned few days before the rest OF the
boys, in consequence of getting hit on
the head with bat.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
DIR. S. F. CoNANT.

It is understood, and we certainly hope
that the report is correct. that scheme
is on foot among the commercial travel
ers to secure fund to build another cot
tage at Good VIII Farm, and make the
Associate ion present of the same. The
average commercial traveller has a warm
heart, and it is saidIevery one who has been
approached on the subject has given it
his hearty approval and pledged some
thing substantial to msterialize the
scheme. Hennfbec journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Skowhegan Valuation.

The selectmen this year made an effor
to take thorough valuation of the prop
erty Of the town. real and personal on ,
full cash basis instead Of fractional val
uation as heretofore. They have JUS
got the property entered upon the sched
ules and the results are:
Real Estate, S2,0G8 ,O40
Personal Property, l,205,O7l
Total, S3,273Ill
They also find | ,432 Polls and 1919
dogs.
The valuation of last year on 80 per
cent basis was:
Real Estate, Sl,S05, 1876
Personal Property. l,099,S79
Total, 50 9O5 ,074
1861 Polls, lG8 Dogs.
The valuation of last year raised to 100
cents on the dollar would be 3,G44 ,0s9,
which makes an apparent loss in estates
this year of S370,97S. The valuation this
year is full one and therefore our State
valuation Is more than three fourths of a
million dollars too high. The Polls In
dictate an increase in our population and
the dogs taxed show an increase In the
dog population of our town. These
figures may be changed slightly.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Interesting Proposition by
ApjdYoSt8.

Anyone within five miles of Skowhegan
who may be suddenly stricken down by
violent colds, followed by La Grippe,
rheumatism, Rheumatic Fever, Neuralgia,
Catarrh, Cramps, or pains of any nature,
external or internal in6amations, may Sc
cure bath outfit, for immediate use on
rental, with, or without competent a.
tendant, at reasonable rates, Could the
people realize the amount of suffering and
premature deaths prevented by early re-
sort to this health restoring and life pre-
serving method, there would be no delay
in resorting to its immediate use. A sud
den cold quickly makes manifest the dis
eased condition, as the thermometer ill.,
dicates the atmospheric temperature. No
home is safe abiding place without this
protector.
DIR. S. +. CoNANT.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

The Hotel mems convention at Water
vile is matter of considerable discus
sion at this time and while considerable
sympathy is expressed for them, their
avowal that they purpose to repeal the
prohibitory law is generally looked upon
as an unwise proposition. They must real
lie that they will have to get two thirds
vote of both branches of the Legislature
In order to get 1t before the people
When this is attempted before Maine
legislature the magnitude Of the job will
dawn upon the minds of the men who
try 1t. This Is where the hard rub will
come and even should they succeed then,
an event very improbable, the people of
Maine will hesitate long before they
throw prohibitions system that has
been reasonably effective for 35 years
overheard.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

Colby commencement speakers have
been announced: N. l., Bassett, A. X.
Rogers, W. A. Smith, c. 8. Pease, F A..
Luce, c. F. Leadbetter, A. L. Watson, f.
W. johnson, E. c. Teagre and Miss E. NJ.
Fletcher. The appointments for the Jun
Tor exhibition are as follows: Stephen
Stark. W. N. Donovan, d. g Munson. Fl.
l.. Pierce, G. p. Fall, Miss Brakeman. M IS
Knight, Miss Randall and Miss Cummings.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11


SOMERSET, So. CouRr OF INSOLVENCY
Iu the case of Jcwctt W. Foster, Insolvent
Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the Sd day OF
June, A. ID. 1891 a warrant in insolvency
was issued out ct the Court OF Insolvency for
said County OF Somerset, against the estate Of
said Jewett w. Foster. of Arson, adjudged to
he an insOlvent debtor, on petition of said
debtor, which petition WAS filed on the Sd day
of June, A. ID. 1891 to which date interest GU
claims is to be computed. That the payment
of any dents to or by said debtor, and the
forbidden by law. That a meeting of the
creditors OF said debtor, to choose one or
more assivnees of his estate, will he held
mt Court of Insolvency to be holden at
the Probate Court Room in said Show
hogan ON the fourteenth day July Of A.
ID. 1891, at one O'Clock in the afternoon
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
CHARLES W. DYER. Deputy Sheriff as Mes
senger Of said Court OF Insolvency. 2wl7
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

The Industrial journal with Its usual
enterprise issued last week Hotel and
Resort edition and everybody Interested
in Maine Hotels and their proprietors
should have copy. 1t Is an illustrated
edition, fine views of number of hotel
appearing, and many of the pictures OF
Maine landlords are shown. The paper
is credit to the State and to Its pu blish-
ers
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11
Browns Corner. Canaan.

A little rain In this locality would be
acceptable.
Mr. Alonzo Brown made several calls in
this neighborhood last week. We are
glad to go him about once more, although
he u unable 70 work any.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

The other day Virginia negro dug
up shell at Malvern Hill which had
been buried since 1859, but when he put
it to roast in fire so as to get at the
kernel it went off and killed a pillow
horse and left the darkey only one leg
to go on for the rest of his life. Those
old shells were loaded for b'ar.-Detroit
Free Press.
Adv!ces from Bsdia Calvena and Treg-
napz1, two Of the towns 10 Northern
Italy visited BY earthquakes Sunday, show
that the Inhabitants are terror stricken
aud have fed to the fields for safety. The
authorities have furnished . large num-
Der Of tents for the people. SubtsFranesn
rumblings continue and occasionally
slighter shocks than those Of yesterday
are felt The damage done at these two
places 10 much greater than at first report
ed. Both towns arc PRACTICAL destroyed
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

If the prohbitory law of this State
has totally failed to accomplish the re.
suits claimed for 1t" as hotel men claim
in the resolution passed at their Water.
vile meeting, why do they so earnestly
desire its repeal5 The trouble Is not that
the law is q failure, II Its object is to
prohibit the liquor traffic or even to re-
strict that traffic. II 1t was a failure the
hotel keepers would not be under con
Germ Of mind about 1t. The difficulty
they are obliged to face is the success of
the law and not Its failure
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

Hon. James G. Blsine is rapidly re-
covering his accustomed health since his
arrival at Bar Harbor.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-06-11

Seven thousand shipworkers on the
Clyde bank went on strike Monday In
consequence of five per cent reduction
In wages