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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1892-05-19
Oakland.

Miss Maud VI. .Ialnes died thr 9th inst,
age 10 years.
Mrs. Susanna V. Hill widow of the
late Theodore Hill died Wednesday last
at the age of 81 years.
Earnest Mcsser has put his new boat
into the Mcssaonskcc Lake. 1t is Il ME,
boat.
Democratic caucus in G. \. Il. Hal
Saturday evening to choose delegates
to State, Congrcssional,an County Con
ventions.
The Stars played Il nine here from
Watcrville saturday afternoon with a
score of II To ) in favor ol the stars oi
Oakland II is expected thai Oakland
will organized this week and then som,
good games will be looked for.
While train No. u was shifting herr
Saturday noon. two hoN cars went oil /;
switch and delayed the train some time
1t is very seldom that IN accident occur
here at this station as Mr.. Burrill. tn,
station agent is very particular in having
his men look ont for accidents.
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East SkoWhcgan.

Elder Jackson has gone To Lewiston
to visit his parents IA few days and Will
then 90 down near the coast aud build a
cottage and stop there Il few mouths ii i,
said.
Elder Moore held a meeting at Moore :
Mills last Sunday forenoon and after
noon at lIaskrll's Corner, both meetings
were we'll attended.
Uncle John ireland n he is called,
left Wallace Ireland'S. Monday May 10th
for the east.
That fellow who struck Charles Rich
ar,lSon's horse at Lakeside with barn
shovel deserved Il term in state, prison
and fine for being drunk.
\ man in this vicinity claims that
little flask that had a little rum in ii
when found hut he must prove property
and pay charges before he will come in
possession.
Rev. +. l.. House of the village will
preach in this place, Dist. No. II. Friday
evening. May goth and may he have Il
full house.
The three Richardson's babies are
smart and doing we'll.
Mrs. Isaac Buzzcll living with hcl
son in this place committed suicide sun
day afternoon the 18th inst. Mrs. BuH
zcl had been insane ut times within Il
few weeks. Her age was - years.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
anaaIl.

The ball al llmber's Hall May. l6ih
was in every way Il >Gccr>s. The Wealth
or and travelling being fine, there Wa
a eoodly number in Attendance. Sixty
five couple participated in the CRANE
march, and more quite orderly com
panv could not be desired. There were
many pretty costumes 10 he seen on th'
floor Which added brilliancy 10 the oc-
casion. The delicious pastry supper II
u o'clocl, reflects much credit upon
those hy " hem ii was served.
Mrs. :. T. Parker spent laSi week
with friends in tow.
Mr.. Annie Poitlc and children also
Mis-, Villa Frost returned I" island
Pond. VT. last Thursday.
Mrs. Kate Gleason OF Quincy, Mass,
has been spending a few days with her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Hubbard.
Ralph W. Burrrll has returned home
and i assisting his father with his
house. H.
Elder Howard held a meeting Al the
church SUNDAY May. Sth, at = L. NJ.
lie left an appointment for May, 18th.
Fred Hubbard ot Boston Is spending Il
few DAYS at his old home in this village.
Nearly all of the schools in town have
commenced. The school in Dist, No. 8
IS taught by Miss Relief Nelson. NJ. !
bv Miss .Addic Mason; No. by Miss
Iiller Amcs Miss Georgia Nelson Is
teaching in Dist No. .; Miss Olive Frost
in No. 10 and Miss Mabel Pettigren in
No. II. =.
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HARMONY.

Owing to poor health Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Davis have left their farm and
will make their home with their daugh-
ter Mrs Andrew Gray. We are glad to
have them among us and hope they may
both recover their health. in measure
ut least.
quite number of our citizens have
shown II very commcndable spirit of
Improvement repairing and repainting
their buildings and otherwise 'slicking
up their premises this spring.
-. II, Bartlett was in town Thursday.
School in dist. No. 6 can boast OF
three scholars and that in No. 3 of two,
boy of five years and Il girl of six,
what II lively time those teachers must
have.
The State Veterinarian was called
here last week to inspect the stock OF
Mr.. II. NJ. Marble who had a COW that
he thought showed signs of tuberculosis,
but he did not condemn the animal.
Mr.. Marble has some nice cattle and is
thorough farmer.
Mr.. Sherburn Leighton has been quite
sick for the past two weeks. but he l.
improving slowly.
Fred lIurd got tipped out of his wag-
gon on Sunday evening and caught one
foot in the wheel breaking both bones
of the ankle.
The road-machine is at work and it is
hoped that we shall have better roads
hereafter.
DIR. +. o. Turner is making quite cN-
tensivc repairs on his house.
Mrs. Eugene Dow has returned from
Boston and spent the Sabbath with hcl
father. L.
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I.inb,lcn Center.

We had Il little rain on the evening oi
the 18th. II iii lot of good and more
is needed.
Potato planting aud grain sowing is
done here. No cora ha~ been planted in
this vicinity.
heard Il bobolink ,inging merrilA the
18Th.
Frank NtNood and wife Of concord
and also Mr.. I. \. Paul of solon were
visiting AT j. W. Moriu'~ this week.
+. :. Burns sold his road mare last
week to party from North Anson. II
is reported that he got long price Tor
her.
j. l.. lIodgdon'> colt thought j. l..
wa- IA little too careless about the stable,
30 playfully raped the knuckles OF his
right hand with her foot bru>ing ii CON
siderablN, although no bones were hrok-
en- it has been quite painful.
+. T.. Bosworth commenced work Tor
Ansel Stevens last week. w
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)uDk I'M
Il
DY Err

Are dcvoting their time to the inter
est of their customers in buying ,ucl
goods and at such prices as 10 still var
rant a continuance of their patronage.
Among their well selected st & o
of goods may be found a line OF Dress
Goods that arc new and desirable. As it is
always their aim to keep nothing in stock
that is old and shop worn.
The leading novelties this season
arc Crcpons, Chevrons and Bedford Cords
They have all these STYLES OF goods in the
latest and best shades for the season.
Besides these they have IIenriettas,
Serses and. Homcspuns in great variety
of colors so that lady in persuit of a
dress will have no trouble in finding
something 10 please her at their store.
Housekcepers will do well to look at
their stock OF Napkins, Damasks. Towels
Crashes, Bleached and Brown Cottons in
all widths before they buy their spring
supply.
Noteworthy Of their small ware de-
partment is their line OF Corsets, I'm
bracing many different styles and ranging
in price from SOC to s7-25 pair,
Their line of Ladies and Children
Hosiery and and Underwear takes no Sc
cond place in their stock.
For among these lines are to be
found all the leading STYLES at popular
prices.
You can buy good hose of them fol
10 cents pair, better one for 70 cents
and fine forty gauge fast black hose fol
twenty five.
In Underwear you can buy three
vests for twenty-five cents. Two vests
for twenty-five cents, or one vest fol-
twenty-five cents. In all three YOU viii
get good trade,
Trusting that upon reading this yot
will give it more than a passing though
so when in want OF any Of the above
mentioned goods you will not forget tc
call at their store in Milburn Block
Water Street, Skowhegan and find wha
we have said is so,
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lee cream. Thursday evening the oper-
eta. Little Golden Hair and the Three
Bears" Wa presented To a crowded
house. Prof. y Il. Smiley and Mrs. f..
H. IIawes of Skowhcgan, taking the
parts of Zig Bruin and the Queen re-
,prctively. The choru>es by the child
cin showed that great pains had been
taken +. MAKE the opcretia a grand sue
cess. The several -oloi-l> sustained
their part in excellent ia>tr.
II. !. Pipsr. Il graduate of Bates. Is
teaching eloeutiou at the Maine Central
Institute.
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Cambridge.

The Hammond Show that was billed
for this place the 18th was II failure on
account of the non appearance of the
actors. there was Il large audience collect
ed and went away disappointed.
Frank IIcrsy has gone to Bangor to
work for the marble workes.
Mrs. Mable jenkins is at home from
Orange, Mass.
There has been very little planting
done in this section owning to the cool
weather since the last rain.
The foliage on the trees has taken Il
start and begins to show signs of sum
mcr.
The last peddler that showed up this
way was an Arab from Egypt. 1t is up
hill business to peddlc yankee notions
and not understanding the language. The
town helped give him his lodgings and
he went on his way.
Elder VIM. King attended his appoint
mcnt here last Sunday, but being in
poor health Elder John Friend preached
in his stead from these words-Blesscd
are the pure in heart for they shall see
God. 1t was Il very interesting discourse
some very good music was furnished by
II quartette composed of Charles Mcr-
rell, Mrs. Hattie Watson, Alonzo Brown
and Miss Ivas Brown, Miss Lena Whit
ing organist, which added much to the
interest of the meeting.
Eller Dexter preached in his usual
impressive manner ut the Baptist church
last Sunday.
Elder +. b. Osborn and wife of Hart
land were in town week ago last Sat,ir-
day and Sunday.
+. Louise Horne has returned from
Wateryile, she will codtinuc under Fred
Halls instruction by taking an OCCASION
al trip to Warervi lie.
Most of the sowing in this vicinity is
done, but very little planting has been
until this week.
Deacon f. l.. Ford of IIartland wa,
in town last saturday and Sunday visit
ing at \. Browns and attending church
services.
Jacob Mason of Sangerville was in
town one day recently delivering nursery
stock for Casley and Co. for that town
Rnfus Whitney is in the Aroostook at
present and we understand he intends t.
stay several weeks ON business.
We learn that Mrs. VIM. Smart OF
South Parlsman has been very sick witt,
Il fever but is now recovering.
Fred Hatch is building Il piece onto
his house, which will be an improvement
both in looks and convenience.
Charles Ham lost Il good horse from
blood poison caused by kick from
another horse while in the stable.
Geo. Mitchell bought pa dozens OF
eggs in one day last week Saturday
and shipped 10 boxes the same day.
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". I,i1tsiicl.l.

Died ia l'iitsficld May, It'll, OF con
sumption. Minnie. VIII ut George HUH,
aud daughter of William and Julia Ding
ley aged % wears.
Miss Minla Powers from Skowhegan
visited her old home Tuesday.
\ Mr.. jenkins from Plscataquis Co.,
has made arrangements 50 We are inform
cd to move With his family To Mrs.
Sophronia Powers place. and carry ON
the farm this season.
Bert Seekins is sick with pneumonia,
he is attended by Dr. Drake.
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PiSllOn'S I'crrX.

Mr.. Lorenzo Grtchell and wife of
Skowhegan visited his parents in this
place last week.
Mrs. $. r. Parker spent several days
of last week with friends in Canaan.
Mrs. j. 5. Mitchell returned Wednes-
day of last week from North Fairfield
where she has been staying for several
weeks with her daughter, Mrs. Lewis
Bcal.
Mr.. Daniel strickland Of SkoWhcgan
passed the Sabbath recently. with his
brother here.
Mrs. Aihcrton of kttcry is spendn =
"A few weeks with her Sistcr-in-law. Mrs.
l.. b. Jack.
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Ward of New
York visited Mr.. Wards mother. Mrs
VIM. Fowler. the past week.
Miss Celia Buzzrll, Who has been very
sick for several weeks is very low.
Mrs. l.. Decker i in very feeble
health.
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StarkS.

The sunday school at The village has
lust been re-organized with the following
officers Supt. Or. W. {. Hatch; assistant
Supt, II. Merrill: Sect. Fred Duly: or
ganst. Miss Il, Jennings. The school
opens very hopefully. The Sunday
school in the neighboring village of West
Mills, has \. Emery for supl; &. W.
Barber. assistant; Miss Z. Emery. sect !:
Mr. G.. johnson. Treas; Mr.. j. VI. Nor
ton, librarian and Miss :. Chapman as
organist.
Rev. G. W. Barbcrof West Mills is to
preach in the VI. +. church Starlis every
other Sabbath p NJ, with social ser
vice in the evening.
Rev. Mr.. Jennings of Pennington
breaches in the Union house every fourth
Sabbath.
The long expected history of Industry
by DR.. w. {. Hatch of Starlls is being
printed in Pennington.
Judge II. Williamson had paralytic
shock some three weeks since. your cor
respondent found him quite comfortable
the past week, and strong hopes are en-
tertained that he will fully recover
We also had pleasant call at tho
house of II. Merrill. aud went to sec
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Fairfield.

Mrs. Everett of Connecticut is to pass
the summer with her brother, Rev. G..
w. lIincllley at East Fairfield.
All of tn, saw mills will shut down
early this week for want of logs. A
substantial rise of water, only, will
start them again for the season.
Young Peoples Society Christian En-
dcavor Baptist church. meets Sunday ev-
ening. Topic next Sunday, "Steadfast-
ness"
Hon. \. Z. Wiswell was in town last
Friday ON his return from Il visit to
Skowhcgan, He was II guest of A. IL.
Totman, Esq, while here.
The 150 horse power generator for the
electric road has arrived ut the power
station and has been put in position.
The remains of Oscar Wall who died
recently in Chicago where he was en-
gagged in the express business, arrived
yesterday afternoon. having been
brought to Ibis his native place for
burial.
Iinwood u. Amcs who is well known
in Fairfield and whose reputation rs Il
crayon artist is known the country over,
has been called to Port lanl 10y the death
Of his wife. Mr.. tmrS has the sympathy
of II large circle of Fairfield friends in
his bereavement.
The body of G.. e. FosS who during the
last few years has been in Washington
d. c.. was sen, to this place Yesterday
for burial. Mr. foss was well known
and highly respected by citizens of Fair
field, he having been in business here for
il good many years.
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Dl ED.

Madison-May 7th,~ Adrian infant son of
George and Iizze Fillebrown, aged months
and q DAYS.
Anson-May ith, Mrs. Michael LeClair, aged
10 years, months and 10 days,
Norridgewock-MayS s, Darius Stevens aged
n years.
aged 26 years.
aged 10 years
Skowhegan-May ii, solomon Lawrence
aged rs years.
Skowhegan-May II, Mrs. Sarah X, widow
of Drisco X. Allen, aged 70 years.
Skowhegan-May u, Mrs. Achsah, widow OF
Rev. Hiram Wills, aged 81
Bingham May II, Mrs. Levi Bean, agco
60 years.
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North Madison.

The 5. school ut North Madison has
been re-organizrh with j. r. Bic'nell
rs superintendent. \ year of prosperity
is hoped for
Miss Alice Bartlett of North New
Portland is teaching the summer term in
District No. ..
\ new Post office has been established
near the town house. This makes the
sixth Office in town.
Mr.. Harrison SalleN has established Il
meat route through West Madison and
North Madison over which he travel,
once II week retailing meats.
springs work. although the spring i:
backward and the grass in the pasture,
and fields is starting very slowly.
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('ornyille.

Miss Mary \. Merrill died at the
home of Mrs. Clara Merrill on Friday
of last week. She had been in feeble
health for quite Il long time Refined
in nature, gentle in spirit, and devout
in her walk, she was one who scattered
sunshine everywhere. Her bright and
cheerful manner dispelled many shad-
ows. and lightencd many burdens. She
was born in Milburn. now Skowhegan,
and was the last of the family OF the
late James Merrill. \ consistent chris
tian. and faithful member of the
church. she won and held the affection
of all who knew her. The funeral took
place last Sunday afternoon, and was
conducted by Rev. {. V. Hanson of
Skowhegan. The burial was in this
town.
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There are uoN over 80 men AT work on
the road bed and moving the track of
Fairfield and Nateryillc road. Iherearo
seven teams haulin" gravel from the
large bank buck Of the trotiing park.
7. j. savage of Fairfield ha> n the
gri,l mill mill book in which the re-
cora> have been kept for years.
Mr.. J. VI. fogg AMI Mr.. Rice wer"
in Portland Il few day thi> week.
Mr.. W. II. +. Tower. who has been i'll.
i. able To walk down town. and will soon
br able to attend IL business.
several new hou>r- are going mp in
Fairiirld.
Mis- Nellie Nye ha, in her possession
one OF the first kilograms srni in the
State. 1t i quite Il curiosity.
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The Forks.

Mr.. II. II. Swift of Skowhegan was in
town last week.
Mr.. William Brown of Skowhegan
was in town last week.
Dora Holway has lately returned from
Skowhegan where she has been paint
ing under instruction of Mrs. W. Il.
Clifford, and brought with her several
pictures of her own execution among
which are some flowers, ocean and land
scape scenes which are credit to her
self and her instructor.
T.. p. Mayo of the Herald was in town
last week.
Mr.. Sherman Beans crew returned
home Saturday from the drive on Tim
Brook.
Mr.. Omar Clark was in town last wcel;
on his way to Moose River.
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T.. Madison.

Mr.. John l.. kcedy of Yale Divinity
school will begin the preaching services
for the season at this place next Sab
bath May, 22nd, nj 1915 \. NJ. Mr..
keedy comes to Us with unqualified en-
dorscmcnt and We are indeed fortunate
to secure so strong man as he L. said
to be. 1t is hoped that a good number
will be out to greet him at til. morning
service. The church has been newly
shinglcd and i being Otherwise repaired
inside.
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East New Portland.

scarlet fever is paying RESPECTS To our
community, but a. yet Is confined TO the
family of +. l.. Emery.
Though the snow left early, yet grass
j. very backward about starting. All
are glad for recent rains. Farmers are
hard at work seeding, and seem in good
spirits.
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SOlOIl.

Somerset Pomona met with North
Somerset Grange the 10th, inst, with !,
good attendance. w. Master Merrill of
st. Adams, Ansel lIolway, $. +. Elmer
son, ID. II. Bartlett, II. Boothby and
other leading members being present.
A. w. Rowel is pushing the work ON
his new house with his usual energy.
Charlie McCarty died Monday after II
long sickness, funeral Wednesday ut
10 A. M.
Alden Head is on the sick list.
David McCarty arrived home last Sat
urday, called on account of his brothers
sickness.
Willie Eaton burned Il large chopping
last Wednesday.
A large hawk recently flew into the
barn of Tiara Adams after chickens
when Mrs. Adams shut the door and
with Il rake soon brought him down.
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Opening Ball
IN THE
Jew
WeSSerunSett Hall,
BRIGHTON,
Wed. JuDelSt
This is one of the Finest
Halls in the County and
Everybody should attend the
Opening.
Floor Managers
". J. FOSS and S. A.:DINSM0RE

lbs: OMAR CLARK, Carratunk
HENRY WASHBURN, Bingham; II.
GRAY, Solon: EUGENE w. SMITH,
Madison; GEO. II. CLARK, Skowhe-
Gan; ALBERT WADE, Athens: II. l..
WILLIAMS, iartland w. +. MARBLE
Harmony; WILL ALLEN, Wellington
w. S. HILTON. Kingsbury; GEORGE
FLANDERS, Mayheld.
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Athens.

The remains of Mrs. Eliza NJ. Trip
were brought to Athens and buried
April 22nd. She was Il resident of
Athens many years ago and among other
requests she asked that she might be
brought here and buried beside her hus-
band John A. Trip. He was the son
of Job and Sarah Trip aud died in
Athens April 9th, 1897. After the death
of her husband her home has been with
her daughter, Mrs. l.. +. Mitchell of
Freeport Maine, where she died April,
10th, aged IS years and II months. She
was the daughter of Jonathan and Nan
cy Macomber and was born in Wilton,
Me. She was for many years a worthy
member of the Society of Friends at
South Durham and died in that faith after
4 lingering sickness of consumption. The
remains were accompanied to Athens by
her daughter Mrs. l.. +. Mitchell and
We're met at the grave by relatives.
Prayer was offered by Rev. J. w. IIink-
ley.
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the biz elm tree on the bank OF Sandy
river. We measured it and found the
circumference near the ground To be Is
feet, and nearly II feet at seven feet
from the ground. 1t is Il monster tree.
We found n cabbage plant in Mr.. Mcr-
rill's garden planted by hi, little hoy,
which was six inches high. e.. W. b.
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West IIartland.

The Bean school commenced Monday
taught by Miss Emma Goodwin.
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I'ittSfeld.

Thursday ut the Rainbow fair the hall
was opened for the sale of articles and
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"A. K. PERKINS, Skowhegan, Me.
I W ALLEN ( CO.

How about Straw
Mating? Do you
know there is moth
ing more suitable Tor
a Chamber. Why?
Because it is easy to
sweep! We have
patterns of them from
IS to soc per yard
and in great variety.
Our new Toilet
Sets at $2.5o are
beauties and going
fast; take one:'
Notwithstan d ing
the rush of the spring
demand. we have not
allowed our Wall
Papers to become re-
duced in variety, and
still have them in
great assortment.
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A cordial Invitation extended to all,
A||turus.

Bay colt black points, IS 81 hand,
high, weighs 1850 lbs. ; foaed July "a
1880; bred by Moses French & Sons
Solon. Me.
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for Infants and Children.

"Tbe use Of 'Castoria Is 50 universal and
its merits 20 we'll known that it seems work
OF supererogation TO endorse it. Few arethe
Intelligent families who do not keep CastoriA
within ea9y reach"
CAlLos NAKrYN, DID,
New York City
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-12-15
Uomo,,ead,s Need for Relief.

HOMESTEAD, PA, December A.
The Homestead Relief Committee held
a very important meeting last night.
Treasurer Caches reported the fling OF
his bond for 1000 with Squire A. j..
Kuhn, which was accepted by the COM
mittee. He reported having received
from Homestead people up to date cash
amounting to S34S.5O. Contributions
have been slow in the way of cash from
outside sources. A. J. Kuhn was ap-
pointed to open book for recording all
cases of want reported by the Investi-
eating Committees and all goods deliv-
cred TO any person for relief. Secretary
Hadfeld was instructed to issue all or
ders for relief upon the recommends
ton Of the Investigating Committees.
1t was decided that no money should be
given out for relief. Also that single
men should not be given relief Of any
kind.