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The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons interested In either of IN =.
Estates hereinafter named.

Estates hereinafter named
A COURT OF PROBATE held at Skow
"A hegan. within and for the county Of Son,
e.set, On me "a, IuEsDAI OF NOV. In the year
ninety-three the following business hayine
indnp.sd =. \; ior .tneIenpon hereafter
. nnt; !. ~ neIeoy OLdereo. That public
n9tice tnereoi be given TO All persons interest
Sa'h sHI Sney may appear ~ arrooate Court to
Cmce on Inc Zno TUESDAY OF DEC. next
heard ,h Us .ne e,oSk IN tne forenoon. and be
"e"i" '"eieoh anu oolec' IL they see cause.
WI rs.sn.sd for Probate by Charlotte enrTsr
ENERLINE WILLIAMS. int. nj uar,i.na f.
Will presented for Probate by David Il. ihomnsou
the Executor named therein
BETSI.Y H. SMART lata of Ri; bto, d.
wi presented for Probate by John S. smars ts- ~.
GuardiaI presented.
GARDINER MALBoN, late of skoa h gan, dee ased
WI presented for Probate by Elizabeth Malbcn TN,
h1ecutrlH nAmed 'hereit.
JOSEPH THOMAS, late Of Palmyra, dee cased vii,
and pettion for Probate thereon presented by Wn,
Ihohas tne Executor ramed therein
ANSEL HOLWAY, ate Of Bingham, deceased. VII
presented for Proh bate by Isaac Holway the Executor
"a.n' u 'neien,
oEoh"E "a" ThLLE late nf NOrridgewock de-.
ceased vii presented for Probate by Fred g. saw
'e.'e, one Oh .he k1ecutors named therein
SAMUEL PAINE, late Of Palmyra, deceased WIZ
presented for PROBATE by Isabella Paine, the Fxscu.
'or naf'eu .her'm.
:, ANN Z: FRENCH, late of skowhesap, decested
fst Tor Apt. OF Charles French Admr. presented.
JOHN LATER, late of AGson. deceased. Pet Tor
Apt, u Matte t. Later Admx, resented.
FRED L. MtISSs late of Fairfield deoaaso5 D.
tor License to sell and convey real estate Iresents
by Emile Mains, Admx.
HARRIET THOMPSON late of New Port,aod 4,
cssssd Pc for License 10 sell add convey rea; es-
tate presented by josiah Chase Admr.
ACHSA WILLS late IF skowbepan deceased p,
for License to sell aud convey rra estate presente,
by q o. kinsman Admr.
GEORGE W HALVES late of SIX ow he gan decea.,5
First account ofForrest Goodwin Executor pres ut
ed.
ROBERT MORRILL, late of pitts6eld d..a, .I
FIRST account II Sarah d. morrill, admx. III the
vii! annexed, prese-ted.
VIM SPAULDING late nf Nor,;da.woet d.co.soI
Fourth account Of A. II. Conant, Trustee for minot
heir presented
ISABELLE NJ MApDOCKS late IF Palmvra do
ceased. Fhst account Of George r. Bachelor, Adrr
presented
THOMAS YOUNG, late CT SHARKS deceased First
and final account of Andrew b. Cole, admir- presented
tanner PALMER, late Of New P,1tlard dee .ased
First account of Charl Dean Guardian -, 49,.
heir presented
JOIN CALpW ELL late OF New Portland, deceas-
Admr presented $50 Pet for lstrbutiop to hairs
LIZ, TRuE late .f F.i,s.,d dec.as.a F,rs, ,oa,
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
STATE OF MAINE.
Somerset IS.

Taken on execution, and will be sold at pub
lie auction on the sixth day of January
A. d. 1894 at ten O'Clock in the forenoon, at the
store OF r. j. Calden in Cornville in said county
all the right in equity which Nancy b. Smith
of Cornville in the county OF Somerset, has or
fourteenth day OF March 1873 when the same
was attached on the original writ to redeem
the following described real estate, situate in
Cornville in said county, to wit, the home
stead place on which said Nancy B. Smith
now resides the same being bounded on the
North by land now or formerly owned by
Sarah Judkins, Westerly by land of Sidney P.
smith and j. NJ. Green. Southerly by the ok
bow" road so called and Easterly by the West
ridge road in said Cornville'
November Is, 1888,
SIMON FOX
3wi7 Deputy Sheriff
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
Commissioners Notice.

The undersigned commissioners appointed
by the Judge OF Probate for Somerset County to
receive and examine the claims OF the creditors
against the estate OF Reuben V. Prentiss
late of Detroit, deceased represented
insolvent, give notice that six months from
the 14th day Of Nov, 1873 are allowed
to said creditors ITO present and prove their
claims, and that they will be in session for
the purpose of receiving said claims and
proof. at the
Once of Forrest Goodwin,
in Skowhegan. Me-, at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon of each day, on the twenty-third day OF
Decem Der and on the thirtieth day OF Decem
Der next. 3wi7
FORFEIT GooDWIN., Commissioners.
II. 8. NICKERSON.-
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
Commissioner Notice.

The undersigned, Commissioners appointed
by the Judge OF Probate for Somerset County,
to receive and examine the claims OF the cred
itors agai nst the estate Of John,Q. A. Thomp-
son, late OF Pittsheld, deceased. represented
nsolvent, give notice that six months from
the eighth day of August, 1893 are allowed for
said creditors to present and prove their
claims, and that they will be in session for
the purpose OF receiving said claims and
proof, at the
Office of Forrest Goodwin,
n Skowhegan, Maine, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon OF each day, on the twenty third day
of December and on the thirtieth day Of Dec
ember next. 3w47
EoRR TIS vSpobT Com missioners.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
FORECLOSURE NOTICE.

Whereas, George S. McKenney OF Benton Kenne-
bee County State OF Maine, BY his mortgage deed
dated Sept. 4h A. d. 1885,, AID recorded in Somer.
set County Registry of Deeds in Book Page $50
c, nveyed to me the undersigned a certain parcel
real estate with the buildings thereon situate in
Scion in the County Of Somerset and described as
follows to wit bounded the West BY land oi
lothian vii Jams on the North by lands OF Alfred
WILDER. Frank Thorn son a d Jolham Willisms;
on the East by lands At Leonard Gates and Aleck
Fadham; south by lands OF Thomas Matson and
Nelson Hitor, containing one hundred and ninety
six acres more less, and being all and the same
conveyed BY Annah S. Mckinney to George S.
McKennev by deed dated September 4th, A. D. ISor
reie ence being had thereto; and whereas the CON
ditto Of said mortgage has been broken, nov,
therefore by reason Of the breach of the condition
thereof claim foreclos ure of said mortgage and
give this NJ tice for that purpose.
Dated this sIst day of November A. d. Iso,
,wA1 ANNAH {. MCKINNEY.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
m essenger's Notice.
SIMON FOX
Deputy Sheriff.
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE Of MAINE
SOMERSET ST. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case of Daniel Foss, Insolvent
Debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 14th, day OF
Nov A. ID. 1893, warrant in insolvency was
issued out of the Court of insolvency for said
County of Somerset against the estate OF
said Daniel Foss of st Adams, adjudged to be
an insolvent debtor, on petition of said debt
or's creditors; which petition was filed on the
18th day of Nov. A. d. 1893, to which date in
terest on claims is to be computed. That the
payment of anv debts to or by said debtor and
the transfer and delivery of any property by
him are forbidden by law. That meeting OF
the creditors of said debtor, to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees
of his estate, will be held at Court of In
solvency to be holden at the Probate Court
Room in said Skowhegan, on the 18th day Of
December, A. D. 1893, at one O'Clock in the
afternoon.
Given under my hand the date first above
written.
2wi2 +, P. VILES, Sheriff
as Messenger OF said Court of Insolvency.
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Messengers Notice.
Prompt to act, sure to cure

AouvnsRr ST. Court OF INSOLVENCY..
In the case Of Louisa NJ. Taylor insolvent
debtor.
This is to give notice that on the 2lsh day OF
Nov. A. d. 1885, warrant in insolvency
WAs issued out Of the court Of insolvency for
said county OF Somerset against the estate OF
sid Louisa M. Taylor Of Skowhegan. adjudg.
ID 70 be an insolyent debtor, on petition OF
said debtor, which petition was filed on the
INST day OF Nov. A. D 1893 to which date interest
ON claims Is to be computed that the payment
tof any debts to or by said debtor, and the
arc forbidden by law; that meeting OF the
creditors Of said debtor, to prove their debts
and choose one more assignees of her es-
taEe. will be held at o court Of insolvency to
~ holden ut the Probate Court Room in said
1kowhegan, on Tuesday, the 18th day of Dec.
A. d. 1898, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
Given unoer my hand the date first above
written. Twas
T.. p. VILES Sheriff
o. Messenger OF said Court OF Insolvency.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07

Somerset IS: November 10, 1898
Taken this day on execution issued Nov. 4th
A. D. 1893 on a judgment recovered October
18th by he consideration Of the Supreme Ju-
dicial Court begun and held At skowhegau
within and for the County OF Somerset on the
third Tuesday OF september A. D. 1898 by Hen.
ry K. White and William H. Wildes OF said
Skowhegan against Joseph Jewell OF Canaan
in said County in the sum of 1922 damages
and 1900 costs OF suit and will be sold on said
execution on Monday the 18th day Of Decem-
Der A. d. 1893 at one O'Clock in the afternoon
at the office of T. b. Barrett in said Canaan, at
public auction to the highest bidder therefor
all the right, title and interest said Jewell now
has, or had at the time Of the attachment there
OF on the original writ in said action on Aug.
8, 1873, in and unto a certain tract OF land
with the buildings thereon situated in said
town Of Canaan and bounded Northerly by the
homestead of the late Ira Goodrich now own
ed by Willie H. Smith; Easterly by the road
leading fro m the grist mill by Henry Hubbard's
to Pishon's Ferry(so called; on the South by
land OF George E. Farnham and on the West
by the Cara asset stream. so called, and ]. o.
Scammon's mill privilege and containing six
acres more or less and being said JEWELS
Homestead in Canaan village.
FIFIELD MITCHELL,
Constable of said town Of Canaan.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
Texah' State Capitol,

The state capitol of Texas IS the larg
est state building in the United States
and the seventh in size among the build
ings of the world. It is vast Greek
cross of red Texas granite, with cen
trail rotunda covered by domo 81 feet
high. 1t was begun in 1881 and finished
in 1888, having cost abou, $500, 900.
1t was paid for with 100000 acres Of
public land decided TO the capitalists no
executed the work. -Exchange
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 1893.

The conditions are favorable for the
development of consumption only when
the system gets run down." then fol-
lows a cold, a catarrh, the bacilli Of
tuberculosis become lodged in the mu-
cous membrane. invade the tissues and
spread.
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07

Ex-Minister Stevens leaves nothing OF
Mr.. Blount's report save the prejudice,
malice. and narrow-minded partisanship
which the Paramount Commissioner car
ried out with him on his ignoble mission.
". Y. Sun.N
The Somerset reporter., 1893-12-07
NOTlCE!

whereas. my wife Lena NJ. BARLEY having
icft my bed and board hereby forbid all per-
sons trusting or.harbo ring her on my account
THOMAS hartley.
Jackman. Me, Nov d. 1893. 3yis'
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
TO THE JOINT BOARD.
Let the West HAYWOOD work to
Competitive Bidding

At the meeting of the Joint Board yes
terday afternoon a petit ion asking that
a rubble pavement similar to that put
down on puxton street be l'1 on West
Haywood between Buxton street and
Woodcock drug store. Tie matter
was referred to a committee. At last
nights meeting of citizens a resolution
was proposed, on which action was de-
ferred, which provides that any work
for the city, amounting to more than
$3.50, shall be let to contract. The idea
has gone abroad, in some quarters at
least, that the Board will at it's meeting
Monday let the contract for West Hay
wood street to MIR. Smith, who has
the contract for Buxton street. A
number of citizens have called at THE
CITIZEN Office today and requested that
the Board be asked. in view of the fact
that the resolution referred to is pending
to defer action on the paving question
or, if the work must be done, to let ths
work to competitive bidding, with wei
defined specifications, so that ever,
property owner may know exactly wha
kind of paving he may expect and wha
| II coStS
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
HAWAIIAN COMMISSIONERS
1N WASHINGTON wITH Tss' IEe
OFFER.

TheY Have one xnteTVAcw WIN
Secretary Foster and others
VIII FoIlow-A Statement of
the Case TO be Made.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The first inter
view between Secretary Foster and the
Hawaiian annexation commissioners
was held in the State Department this
morning and lasted half an hour. There
were present Secretary Foster and So
licitor Partridge, representing the United
States; Mcssrs. Thurston, Wilder, Cas-
tie, Marsden and Carter. Hawaiian COM
missioners; Kinney of Salt Lake City,
who is present with them as an uuo oficial
ADVISOR, and DR.. Mott Smith, Hawaiian
minister.
Thurston presented these commission
er's credentials from President Dale of
the Provisional government, and sup
plemented them with brief statement
of the events on the Island which were
the cause of their visit.
Secretary Foster responded in few
words of welcome, stating that the
reason for their errand was well known
to the people Of the United States. At
ter the exchange of more social greetings
the interview closed with an engagement
| to meet again this afternoon at o clock
at the same place.
The Hawaiian commissioners returned
to their hotel where they discussed the
| question of making a statement to the
people OF the United States upon the
subject of their mission to this country
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
AUrOM ATTIC COUPLERs.
Southern RaiIxvaSs Not Able to
Paw For Them.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-The Senate to-
day proceeded to consideration of the
House bils-on the calendar, taking up
first the bill to promote the safety of
employers and travellers upon railroads
by compelling common carriers engaged
in Interstate commerce to equip their
cars with automatic couplers and con-
tinuous brakes, and their locomotives
with driving wheel brakes. At the sug.
gestion of Mr.. Harris the bill was laid
aside temporarily without action, Mr..
Harris stating his belief that its passage
would put into the hands of receivers the
majority of he Southern railways.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
36,93O.63
22,5OO.OO


aExSor KBIall's,p Ou the Result.
THE CITIZEN this III orning asked Mayor
Blanton, who was one OF the committee,
for his opinion of the results of the meet
ing. "We got everything right" he
said, but the term fixed for the mayor.
No man who can fill the Office will go to
the expense and trouble and submit to
the annoy ance every year. Il am salts
fed"
Geo. S. Powell, another member Of the
committee, said: ~ think it was the
best meeting we have ever held in Ashe-
vile. l am pleased with the outcome.
My hope in Asheville's future is strength
ened by the knowledge that the repre-
sentative men of the city take hold OF
matters as they did last night"
Regarding the action on the recorders
salary, Recorder Miller stated to THE
CITIZEN today that instead of reducing
the salary, the people would better abol
ish the Office, place the duties upon the
mayor and pay him respectable salary
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
R1.oUN-,s RETIREMENT.
Hands me Tributes to His Ability
and Patriotism.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 4-There was en-
acted in the House this afternoon most
and touching scene. 1t
was a tribute to Mr.. Blount of Georgia.
who retires from Congress at this ses-
sion. When consideration of the diplo-
matte bill had been completed, Mr.. Hol-
man. Democrat, expressed his sincere
regrets that the association of twenty
wears was to be severed thus. O'Neill, of
Pennsylvania. Republican, said he en-
which Holman had uttered; and Pitt:
Blaud. Springer and McCrary added
their need of praise to the ability and
patriotism of the retiring member.
Blount was profoundly moved by the
testimony of esteem in which he was held
by his associates and said he would ever
look back to this hour as the brightest o
hie life
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
Three killed Outright.

SYRACUSE, N. ", Feb. About TAO
O'Clock this morning. near the State
pump house, at Fort Emerson avenue,
the Central Hudson passenger train, west
bound, ran down six men. Three were
killed outright, and of the other three
one soon died, another is dying and the
third is seriously hurt. The men were
section hands on the railroad.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
ANTI-OPTION. a
The senate Bill I'm The House,
N llh Other BilI9.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-In the House
this morning Mr.. Hatch reported back
the anti.option bill, with the Senate
amendments, and it was referred to the
Committee of the Whole. The same ref
crence was made of the agricultural
appropriation bill, which was also re-
ported by Mr.. Hatch. The Houss then,
in Committee of the Whole, proceeded to
consideration of the diplomatic and
consular appropriation bill.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
CONTINUOUS BILLIARDS..
a Tale to Give One the shivers for
a M Onth.

HoUGHroN, Mich, Feb. 4.-Terrifc
blizzards have ruled for the past two
days, with the mercury at from 80 to 40
below zero. The snow drifts are as high
as the tops of passenger coaches. The
Mineral Range and the Hancock and
Calumet passenger trains, consisting Of
only one coach and baggage car. have
two or three powerful engines to haul
them The mines are shut down for the
lack of fuel and the stamp mills for lack
of rock. 1t is more than quarter OF a
century since there were so many contin-
uous billiards. and such low temperature.
OSHKOSH, Wis. Feb. "A blizzard OF
Thursday was followed by intense cold.
Travel and business are practically at
StandStili.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
H May ne Alien.

LINCOLN, Neb.. Feb. 4.-The Populists
caucused again last night. w. v. Allen
Ca Populist). Judge of the Ninth Judicial
district, was nominated for United States
Senator. Great pressure Is being brought
to bear on the Democratic members to
vote for Allen and the majority will do
an
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
GRANTS PHARMACY.

WHEREAS tits known beyond a question
that headache, bile and indigestion have
formed pact of treason to haunt the gay
and festive board throughout this giadsome
season; now, therefore, be it understood
thai all such direfulI ills can be defed and
cured 'or good by using Buncombe Pills
40 pills for 15 cents. Grants.
We do not hesitate to say that our Syrup
of Tar and Wild Cherry is the best cough
syrup ever sold in Asheville. We have sold
over one thousand bottles Of it and the de-
maud for it has constantly increased ever
since We placed it on the market. As 1t is
pleasant to take, children do mot object to
it and it always gives relief. Try it, 26
cents per bottle at Grants Pharmacy.
~--~-~~~-~~->-~o~-oc-~oo-~o o-~ooo0oo0-oo"~0|~000-~
Campho GIycerine Lotion 10 a soothing
and fragrant application for chapped hands,
face, lips, etc. Not greasy or disagreeable
in any way. Tor sale-only at Grants Phar-
macy.
oo~oc~>~-0~>~>~~o~o~
1t cleanses the teeth, strengthens the gums
anu imparts fragrance to the breath. va
Va Tooth Wash at Grants.
We can refer you to many reliable people
in our own city who believe Burcombe
Sarsaparia is the best blood purifier they
ever used. Why use other and more expen-
sive preparations when a home product 10
| better and cheaper? Grants.
Do you shave yourself or does barber do
it for you In either case, if you use our
imported bay rum your face will always re-
main smooth and free from any irritation
i or redness. SOC bottles at Grants.
l>o~--o~-~o~~o-ooo~o~o0 ~o~o0ooo~o~~~~NN10~~'-o~~~
Absolutely Pure Witch Halle, in attractive
Pint bottles, 25 cents. Grants.
Do not suffer with headache when you
know that Antimi Crane will relieve you en-
tirely. 1t is a harmless but sure remedy.
For sale at Grants.
Buncombs Plasters-a higher grade porous
plaster than the public his hitherto known.
Try one is cents at Grants.
St. Elizabeth's Sa1ve cures all skin diseases
. 1t Is superior to all known remedies for the
cure of pimples or any skin eruption. Posi-
lively guaranteed to cure or money refunded.
For sale at Grants Pharmacy. "a South
+ Main street.
E Apply the salve te the parts affected by
, rubbing in thoroughly with the finger every
} other night before retiring ynd you will get
D rid of those disagrceable pimples or any
e skin eruption that may be troubling you
] st Elizabet's saIve Is for Gale only at
Gsrant
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04

shall receive his compensation ac-
cording to 81 schedule OF fees
to be established by said Joint
Board, and to be collected from the
owner, and no building shall be permitted
to he occupied until said inspectors GER
ti6cate shall have been obtained and filed
with the Board.''
For q Future Meeting.
Amendments were offered to the final
recommendation of the majority report
when motion prevailed to defer action
on the section for time.
The following recommendations were
referred to the general committee for
report at an adjourned citizens meeting
to be held on next Friday night:
To issue bonds for school purposes.
Toextend the time of issuance of street
| Improvement bonds one year.
That the Office of Superintendent of
| Public Works be created. and that said
Superintendent be nominated and elected
| by the people in the same manner as the
mayor is elected; that the term of Office
shall be for two years and his salary be
| fixed by the Board of Aldermen.
| That the Board OF Aldermen and Ad-
| visory Boards shall advertise for bids in
| two daily papers, for not less than ter
days, for all purchases of material and
| all work amounting to over $3.50. AL
work in excess of this amount shall be
let to contract.
9tateneR Rla of 8chOO1a.
The folio wing statement was pre-
sented by the school committee in sup
port of resolution for an issue o
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
nIra. Whitnex M.

NEW YORK, Feb. 4.-Mrs w. c. Whit
ney, wife of ex-Secretary of the Navy
Whitney, is lying seriously i'll of heart
trouble at her home, in this city.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04

HARDY Merrill Shoots Mark Finn
ON Bull Creek.

MARSHALL, Feb. 4.-[Special.]-Hardy
Merrill shot and killed Mark Finn on
Bull Greek, Madison county. yesterday.
The difficulty grew out of a settlement,
and it is claimed that the killing was
iustifable. No particulars are obtain
able. Merrill is one of the leading Demo.
Gratis of this county,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-Comptroller 4.
Hepburn today received a telegram from
United States District Attorney Waters
at Little Rock, Ark, stating that he
would today cause the arrest OF Pres
ident Ellis of the First National bank of
Little Rock, which failed a few days ago.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1893-02-04
a rnumpinS GOOD Load.

NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1.-The New British
steamship Samao, now on her first voy-
age, sailed for Liverpool today with z ,S29
bales cotton; 164, ,3S3 bushels of whe at;
II, 1894 sacks of oil cake; 1926 sacks OF
cotton seed meal and other cargo. the
whole being equivalent to 10000 bales
of cotton. 1t is the largest cargo ever
carried from anY limited States port.