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The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
State Board of Trade

The semi.annual meeting of the State
Board Of Trade opened at "ateryilt
Thursday last, with about so delegates
from II local boards. A business meet
ing was held in Soper's Hall, President
Henry Lord in the chair.
A committee OF Is was chosen to ap-
pear before the legislature committee at
work for the appropriation for the Worlds
Fair. A resolution favoring liberal re.
ciprocity with Canada was passed sls0
a rest lntlon protesting against the tsx ing
of loan and Guiding assoc iations AID
against increasing the savings banks tax,
as well as resolutions thanking the pIes-
OF the state for presenting the ndvan-
tages and attractions of Maine.
The banquet at the Elmwood in the
evening was most successful affair.
One hundred and fifty plaes were laid.
Ex Mayor Meader, president OF the Wat
erville Board Of Trade called the assem-
bly, to order. After the banquet. he
said that Names life blood had been
pouring out In western immigration.
The State Board Of Trade was doing a
most praiseworthy work In endeavoring
to restrain and check this evil tendency.
Hon. William I. Haines was init oduced
as POSTMASTER, and said that on three
previous occasions has the Board OF
Trade banquetted in this hall, aud each
time Waterville had done much horn
blowing. The result of this has just
been manifested. The valuation com
mission says Waterville's valuation has
increased from 100000 to 81, 400, 900
Such horn blowing was Improbable,
hence he should not call on Waterville
citizens to night for speeches. Henry
Lord Bangor, president of the State
Board OF Trade was the first speaker and
he discussed the growth, influence and
province Of state board. Other speakers
were as follows: Ex- Mayor Strickland
Bangor, Maine lumber interest; growth
of Waterville. Col. l. s. Bangs: Capt. j..
s. Winslow; taxation, Hon. o. G. Hall (;
Worlds Columbia exhib ton, Hon. A..
r. Bixby Of Skowhegan; manufacturing.
G. l. Baker, Lewiston. The committee
Of arrangements Of the Wa erville board
were Nathaniel Meader, Z. G. Carleton,
c. L. Matthews, e. 4. Gray, B. S. Head.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
Pittsfield

The meeting at the Universalist Church
asst week, for the DOLLAR Offering" was
largely attended The offerings, varying
in amount from ninety cents to three dol
ars, were accompanied with reports rela-
ting how the sum was earned. Each con-
tributor YVES expected 10 earn their gift in
some unusual way, not take it from their
ordinary income
The reports furnished merriment for the
audience, as some of the gifts were earned
in very comical ways A short musical
programme was intermingled with the
reports making the evenings entertainer
very interesting. An admission fee of ten
cents was taken at the door. The result Of
the meeting was $3.50 to add to the parson-
age fund. One party has given lot Two
other parties have pledged four hundred
dollars apiece towards the parsonage
The Baptist people are making an earn
est move toward the building of a church.
and it is hoped that they may be successful
In building the present season.
Two aged people, Mr.. Noah Marsh and
Mrs. Christiana Marsh, husband and wife,
died last Friday at their home on the De-
troit road. Mrs. Marsh had been sick for
over twenty years with consumption. Mr..
Marsh was taken sick Sunday, the 18th,
with cold which ref suited In pneumonia
and proved fatal. They had been married
fifty-five years and they were not separat-
ed by death, for both died within three
hours. Mr.. Marsh was born In Skowhegan.
He was in California for six years during
the Early days Of the mining interests
On bis return he lived some time in New.
port. Thirteen years ago he moved on tc
the farm where his closing Year, were pass
I'd. They leave sons aud daughters The
funeral vas In the Universalist Church
here last Sunday and large assembly Of
relatives and friends were present notwith
standing he Storm. The remains werl
aanisA 70 NsWpoet fos baeial.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
The Forks

Miss Sarah Gordon of Pariin Pond, has
been visiting relatives and friends In
town.
Dora Holway was called to MODS Riv.
er Wednesday to attend her brothers
wife Mrs. ID. s. Holway who Is very nick.
DIR. Piper in Bingham was in to wn Fri
day to see Mrs. Mary Crotto who is in
failing health.
W. J. Holway returned from Dexter
last week and is much better than when
he went away and his friends are greatly
pie ased to see his health so much improv-
ed.
The Frenchmen are all coming out of
the woods and returning to Canada with
all Of their waters earnings In their
pockets, and will return when the hay
ing season commences to Waterville to
hire out.
Not long eince we saw In the Bingham
correspondence where Of the heaviest
mems weight WAS 9lS lbs. Of the heavi-
est men Of our town were weighed the
other day and their weight was $40 lbs
We are in hopes to see the men some.
time have few friendly bouts and We
yery much hope that the former light
weights will not get beaten.
The deer warden WAS In town last
week and we have not yet heard OF any
seizures Of venison. The deer and carioo!
are very plenty In our vicinity 10 thai
they come out upon the river and IRON
there they are killed. Perchance y any
deer warden saw nice deer upon the ict
he would forget bis oface for Q momen'
and the result would b. . dead desr.
A dor which Wa owned By Nro. Ettl
' Morris chasod . Dr. hoA IL 8lllnl6D \
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
CORRESPONDENCE


II, >e,c.e rain Of the 2lst aud IA ha-
mqie the snow very tim. unless II ha'
lrifted.
J |. Hulaaou aud Daniel Mnliin have
lin ST., d then iIh for Weston aud Eames
Erastus Walk i- in poor health this
spring,
John [. Walk is tie laPry man this
week-it is u boy
Mrs. Lewis Nuligtt Is gaining and 1t Is
hoped She viii soon he about SIZE ha'
been a great ,uiIsre for months.
Il mr., Ca,Neli is no better.
| wish the Valuation Commissioner
world come aud show lis where our <212,-
uu8is We Should be very proud 10 find
It. Nlua Of rs have been able 10 for thf
Inst nifty years. We cannot see why we
have gained more thaua >luo 99h in the
last decade and New Pptt and has lost So.
0ON hsye,no doubt tia; our commissioners
intend 10 do justly by every town. But
there can be no doubt hut they received
som eroueous information in gard Ia
this town, which VI add litt'e more to
our already heavy bur.leu, for the next ten
years
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
Palmyra

Sunday and Monday gave us the largest
rain fall of the season. the snow disappear
ing, reminding us of Spring.
c. Il. Pratt lost very good horse last
week.
james B. Homstead's buildings were
burned Sunday evening, the fire was first
discovered in the barn and ell, with di H.
Guilty thee stock was saved, covered lear.
rage, wagons, harnesses and much other
valuable property was lost, part of the
household furniture was saved. We I'M
derstand one Thousand dollars insurance
on buildings and furniture. The loss
comes very heavy on Mr.. Homestead as he
has taken much pains and expense in put
ting his buildings in first class repair, he
being man well advanced in years
Charles Sal'ey of Atkinson, was in town
Monday.
The sick ones are too numerous to men
ton, most every family is afflicted with 6
bad cold
The Christian qu irterly meeting which
commenced the Goth and with prospect
of great success was very mu III checked
by the big storm Sunday.
Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Chase have returned
from Philadelphia, where the DR.. has just
graduated from the Philadelphia Dental
College. After visiting friends in this and
other towns the DIR. goes to Sullivan fol
few weeks where he has an office and
been In the practice of his profession be
tween college sessions for the past two
years.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

A baked bean supper was served by the
ladies of the Union League at the Hall
Friday evening. II WAS well attended and
was very enjoyable occasion. Another
Is announced for the evening of March n.
Ernest Pratt is ut home on vacation.
He returns to Colby next week.
Mrs Samuel Parkman has been spend
ing Il few day with her cid neighbors aud
friends here
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Gardiner Of Corn
willie visited the fanny of NJ, d. Holt and
other friends, last week
| Mr., and Mrs. VIM. Burrill, who have
been spending the winter ut Orange Mass.
expect to return in few weeks.
John Walker has rented his house tC
Daniel Blackstan
Horace Kelly is preparing to build {
house this Spring. 1t Is to be on IL 10
near his fathers.
Frank Buzzcll has gone TO Rhode Islant
where he has employment.
| Charlie Smith is still very feeble an,
does not gain as his friends wish to SCI
him.
Many are sick with colds.
Miss Jennie Burril is having quite Sc
rious trouble with scrofuluus rislngs OF
her neck aud face.
Col. aud Mrs. Mitchell of Canaan passe,
a day at +, j. MItchells recently,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
Mercer

The heavy rains of Saturday night and
Sunday have made travelling with horses
unsafe, as the snow is still quite deep on
most of the roads. A dense fog has
hung over our town for two days, and the
weather is quite unlike our usual bolster
Gus March.
Frsnk Tracy of Rome lpade twelve gal
Ions of maple syrup the second week in
March Quite number are beginning to
make syrup in this vicinity.
Mrs. David Wood has had her mother
and cousin with her for a few days, Mrs.
Vaughan of Boston, Mass, and Miss Car
RE Vaughan of Pittsburg Penn.
Calvin Whtcomb has moved in to his
house on Elm. st. formerly the Jonas
Whittier place.
Miss Emily Harris has moved into the
house with Mrs. Boston, taking the tene-
ment vacated by G. Whitcomb.
William Decker has received an addi-
tional pension. has gone to the Soldier S
Home at Togus for while.
The bad condition of the roads and un-
pleasant weather on Sunday prevented al y
meeting from being held.
The singing school clo'ed the 18th of
March.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

to the river last week and b1,h the dog
and the deer were drowned, tie dog Wa
much valued bs his uwatr.
There was social d5uce 81 Durgins
Hall Friday evening and was ct joyed b.,
all present.
O. c. Adams sold one Of mis- live dee
10 Geo Washhurn Of the Skowhessr
House.
Mrs Lucy Bates ard daughter, Ms
Bertha of Bingham are visiting her father
j ). Horn.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
GENERAL

Lawrence Barrett, the trngedsn died Fri
day evening nj 1913 O'Clock at the Wind
scr hotel. Death was due to heat failure.
and III the eLd was quite sudd, II, the great
actor being uueo salous but IA short ii ne
before Ii" died. His wife and physician
Dir Chambers vera with Mr.. Barrett wnen
he breathed his last.
Senator lIawloy say $ thore " i'll be no inter-
national complications on the New Orleans
affair.
joel Prrham brother of ~ Governor
Prrhanl, Of Maiuc died in Boston. Satur-
day morning aged 10,
The Italian consul at Chicago pursuant
to instructions from the Italian minister at
Washington, lu,s 'ssu,d Il nauif .to to the
italian people in this country counscllius
peaceful and Lawful behavior and dignity
worthy Of their country.
A private dispatch from Rome says tht
federal government at WASHINGTON Ina.
given uranct that an1pl and sat efactl
ny reparations will be given for the killing
of the Italians in New Orlenns
The national committee Of the Afro
American Press Association cslled upor
the President Monday and presented ~
address requesting hat negro he giyer
a prominent position in the Colum
bian Worlds Fair commission an,
and also suggesting the proprie'y arr
wisdom of selecting capable negro jur
ist to I'LL Il place on the b,nah of he fed
ersl judiciary. The address set forth III,
claims of the negroes to such appoint
ment.
Ex Senator Blair has accepted the chi
nese mission. lie will sail from Sal
| Francisco Nav LIST
The steamship Circass'an Prince, from
Havana, arrived in New York Monda,
evening bringing 500, 600 gallons of Gu
ban molasses in bulk. This may herall
a new era in trans portation. the duty HAY
ing been removed from raw sugar uude
the Mo kinley bill. Molastes boilers tina
refined raw product have been compelle,
to adopt cheaper way of getting tn,
product from the West Indies. Freieh
paid Is said to be only two cents gallon
The importers will hold it in bond unit
April LIST when sugar and molasses vii
all be free.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
SoIon.

AT the town meeting last Saturday the
town voted to pass over the article to re-
consider the article whereby the town vo-
ted to raise ! $500 for highways at the
annual meeting.
1t was voted to repair the town house
and $500 was raised for that purpose. A
call for another town me ting was signe,,
by large number of citizens to see If the
town will vote to build n wooden instead
of an iron bridge.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
PaJlin Pond.

Game wardcns recently made trip to
the Spencer, and seiz d large quantity
of deer meat, the owners of which have
not been found.
Mr.. Fred Sanborn of Gardiner was in
this vicinity recently purchasing logs.
Mr.. Omar Clark accompanied by his
wife ard daughter, passed through here
recently on their way to Moose River, for
short visit.
Mr.. Charles Lemont of Richmond is
spending few days here.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
East M addison.

The United Workmen and their friends,
had a social gathering at their hal on Tues
day evening. the 18th. inst, which proved
to he an enjoyable occasion A supper,
select readings and general sociable took
up the time until late hour. Speakers
from out of town were expected, but failed
to come. owingt to unfavorable weather and
roads Their Lodge is making steady
growth of good substantial members, having
doubled it's membership during the past six
months and its outlook and prospect for
the future are much more encouraging
than they have been heretofore.
The course OF lectures on Phrenology
given by Prof L. C. Bateman closed on
Saturday evening. The Prof. had the sub
jects that he treated, thoroughly In hand
aud awakened keenest interest in them by
the clear and forcible way In which he
treated them. The closing lecture, on the
Lost Arts, was especially fine and was
much enjoyed by all who heard it.
1t is hoped that he will favor US with
another visit at no very distant day.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

bibh7 VI FPiihh. NibMo.
FarnLam 4 Marcia have male and de-
liyered at the station at Norridgewock
four hundred and twenty-five dozen shoy-
el blocks, for which they receive 40 cents
per doz.
Until after assessors have been their an.
nual rounds, dogs will he home ess, curry
combs and cattle cards will rust, debts
will multiply and investments will dimn-
ish.
j. f. Libby Yves iu St Adams over the
Sabbath.
Miss Nettie Winslow goes to Norridge-
wock to resume her position in the school.
Mrs. Mary Witlmm goes to Norridge-
wock where she Is employed in the coat
shop.
Among the visitors in town lately there
have been Mr. aud Mrs Mumford Of Win
throp, Mr., aud Mrs f. Wing of Arson
Mr.. ant Mrs. X Smith of Augusta, Regis
ter of Probate Goodwin and wife, Mis-
Gene Wing of Arson, Miss Della Ames
Of Skowhegan, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. p
| Winslow Of st. A1bans, Mr.. and Mrs
| Chas. Houghton of Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

land, was msrried 10 Mrs. Ahhie T.. Libby
of Portland on the 18th inst They wei
given II reception last thursday evening IN
Columbian Hall by two hundred OF the
citizens of the town. When Mr.. and Mr.
Bartlett entered the bali, accompanied by
a few of their immedia friends. all PIES
ent Joined on and marched for several
minutes to fine music by Spears orchcstfn.
After which. the company Vas Introduced
to the bride aud tridrgtaom by one OF
their ueighbors, to which Mr.. Bartlett
happily responded. Then followed music
and social Intercourse for an hour, when
the young people formed for dancing, and
it was noticed that not few of the young
people were quite gray.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
st. Adams

The Ladies' Union Circle gave q concert
and sociable at the Town Hall Friday eve
ming, March 20 and realized quite O sum of
money from the sale Of tickets. which will
be spent for church purposes. The night
before donation was held at st. Adams
Hall for Rev. Dunnack. About 325 was
collected.
l. A. Maxim and family will leave soon
for Boston and are intending to give his
son, Geo. p, . musical education. Mr..
Maxim las let his farm to G. G. GoodW in
for the season.
/ D. L. Frost, Esq. has returned from
Boston, where he attended meeting Of the
Grand Conclave Of Knights and Ladies'.
Mr.. Frost has already organized several
councils Of K. and L. In this vicinity and
10 considered one Of the best organizers In
Maine. Ylf
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The follow.
ing are the real estate transfers during
the past week.
Hsrmony-Llewelly,l Chadbourn to Hat
tie u Chad eourn, 5000.
Solon-Jcel NJ. Pierce to David Clukey.
e25.
Cambridge-Hannah ]. Wildes to Cal
vim Chadbourn, e5.
New Portland-Eastman Strickland TO
Nelson Crymble, S35.
Madison-Arthur Hamilton to F. j,
Goodspeed, $3.50.
St. Albsns-E. E. Mower to Franz
Nichols, $3.50.
Cornville-Freeman futile to Thomas
J. Golden. 1l,lOO.
Canaan-Ellzabeth Richardson Il
Mary A Richardson, 800
Couc0rd--W. W. Moulton to james 8
Moulton. $3.50; H. W. Dunton to Sablr
Duaton o..
Norfidgswock- Stephen c. Mills to
Alexan66R g. Tuttls, e167; Enos b. Gil
! 1ab - Alsxsndef c. Tuttls, 90.
IalB1eA-Tsank B. Puringt0u 10 8. A.
B ~ ~ o. 4. Nys to Fmuk B. Puriug
4 ~, u, Mary =. bragg OF 81 to Lucy
\ - 0cQen1h, n1eS.
4 ll1SI - r. 1Ikinp to tsoscph 8
a1LAsasy - 70 Z
xl'Sas = Lyai. A
4. !. HIM = = !. vsoos'd
y srH4lr = an
" llehess
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The farmers are making preppr ltions
for.the sap season.
The crows are rejoicing that the crow
law has been repesei.
The late rain has made the roads nearly
impossible In this section.
The Golden wedding spoken of in last
weeks issue was Chandler Savage instead
of Charles as was reported.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The report Of the valuation commission
ers meets with opposition from mary
quarters but the only thing that seems
practicable at this time Is to accept It,.
The board Of state assessors can get at it
and correct errors aud rectify wrongs for
action of the next legislature which will
mitigate the hardships growing out OF
the imperfect valuation.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

There has. been during the week just
past something of stir among some of
the persons summoned to testify before
the grand jury at the Court House, sever
al having been placed under arrest and
others requiring little good advice be-
fore giving in their testimony. 1t is a
foolish thing for grown man 80 kick
against the Court especially where Judge
Virgin is presiding.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The State can ueli afford to be liberia
in the matter Of an adequate appro?ria.
ton for the Worlds Fair at Chicago.
creditable representation Of Names In
dustries at that exposition must prove a
grand thing for the State. mean one
would be disgrace.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
Mercer.

J Grceul at & Son intend to put up a
build'n ny about 2jx30 II, two story, and
put in steam grlst mill in connection
with their store, as soon IS the snow is
gone They have also put in a good
refrigerator snd vii run meat market
grist mill is just what we need.
At the school meeting last week True
Duntun was elected agent,
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
West PittsheId

Those on the sick list are Mr.. David
Pushor and wife. DR.. Griffin attends
them.
Mrs. James Rand was quite Ill last
week. DR.. Pushor was called.
School meeting In district No occur.
red the 23rd. j. A. Patten was chosei
agent.
So much rainy weather is unfavorsbe
for those who are engaged in making
maple syrup. There has been but few
good sap days.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
Dead River.

The logging teams are leaving the
woods.
Mrs. G. C. Sampson is falling.
Miss Ehia Boiler of Kingheld has been
visiting relatives and friends at Flag
steT
A little son arrived at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Sampson also little
daughter at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John X Vlles at Flagstaff,
Signs of game, deer and moose are re-
ported plenty.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

Some Of the opponents of the Clq-
son ballot bill, In the recent discussions
seemed to be disposed to find fault
with Governor Burleigh for favoring
the measure. Is there any good
reason why governor should not
have the same privilege to oppose or
favor a measure NJ any other citizen?
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The people of Maine want the recent
ballot law and, were there no other argu-
ment In its favor, this ought to be
enough. While Of course they are not
beyond the possibility Of an error In
Judgment, they are intelligent and their
wishes so generally expressed are entitled
to consideration and no law making
body can afford to disregard them.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The Australian ballot bill passed the
House Tuesday after earnest debate in
76 to SO. The opponents of the measure
have made big fight hut the people of
Maine are lareseffy in favor Of the bill and
>ifave had their influence upon legislators
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The Acting Secretary of the Treasury
has issued circular letter which will be
of interest to liquor dealers and to the
friends of prohibition. The United
States scamp for retail liquor dealers does
not exempt the holder from any penalty
provided for by laws of any State for
carrying on the liquor business.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

Governor Burleigh Tuesday relppolnt-
ed Hon. Thomas Il. Haskell OF Portland
associate justice Of the Supreme Court.
Judge Haskell was first appointed to the
bench March 81, 1854.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The Clason Ballot bill received very
different treatment in the Senate Thurs
day last from that 1t received in the
House the week before. The Senate &C
cepted the majority report Of the Judici-
airy In favor of the bill, amended 1t, so as
to make it apply to cities. towns and plan
tations, and passed it to be engrossed by 9
vote of 90 to 10. Senators Ryder and
Grlndle opposed the bill and Senators
Powers, Spear and Walton favored Its
Dassage.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

If we should be called upon to advise
Skowhegan's sssessors-an event hara9
among the probabilities at least--~e
would say to them make thorough work
and ascertain as nearly as possible what
we have in town In the way OF taxable
property at cash market value. IL our
valuation is too high, which hardly adj
mlts of doubt, an accurate valuation by
our assessors will be the best possible
basis for a reduction. A correct Yalua-
ton at any time desirable, is this year
specially important
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

Mr.. Daniel 2. Wing, one Of the prcprietora
Of the Watsrville Mali, died Saturday afternoon
aftsr long and painful illness. Mr.. Wing was
young man Of excellent character and amiable
disposition, and his death IL deplossd BY his
newspaper friends n this city. Mr.. Wing was
70 years old Il the time Of his death. He leaves
wife, y whom b. was recently welded, to
mourn NJ loss.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26
The Maine State Bar.

The Maine State Bar Association, which
was chartered by the present Legislature
organized by choosing these officers the
honor of being the tir-t president of tn,
assoc iation being awarded TO Hon. Charles
T. Libby of Portland:
:. iresldent-C, # Libby.
~ Vice Presidents o, d. Baker, A. II
Savage, c. f Woodward.
Secretary aud Treasurer-L. C. Cornish
Executive Commi,t1e-The President
c. =. Mattocks, f. A. Powers, A. z. Wis
well, A. NJ. Spear.
Committee on Legal Raform-W. l., Put
nam j. W Symonds, F. G. Wilson, Jas
per Hutchincs, W. IL. White.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

r. S Bradbury of lIirtland, met with
luite serious accident recently. While
opening key of lard at his store, =
piece OF steel flew from the Ratchet and
lodged in his right eye. He supposed he
had removed it but had not snd it became
imbedded in the eve bali DR.. Roberts
of Watervile has taken out two pieces
but the eye is still very troublesome.
The Somerset reporter., 1891-03-26

The ice carried out the railroad bridge
across the Sandy river at Pennington,
Monday.