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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10

Steve Brole, pugllist, bridge jumper,
saloon keeper and philanthropist, is GO
ing To try his wings on the histrionic at
mosphere K. Y. Stevens has written Il
play for mu called ION the Bowery.
and the redonbtable Brodie is making
preparations for n starring tour. He
will begin active operations early in the
autumn His New York debut will he
made in howery tAcater,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10
The Heroes Inthe stokehoid.

One of the most sorrowful cirCum-
stances connected with the loss of the
Victoria is the fact that five out of six
engineer officers lost their lives The
reason Is not far to seek. The engineers
were at the post of duty, and the post of
duty was in this case the post of danger,
The chief engineer and four of his staff
were in the engine room endeavoring 10
shut off the steam and TO open the escape
valves. They died but they will not be
forgotten.
Those who know what watch in the
dark, fiery well of the stokehold. 40 feet
below the bridge. really means can alone
appreciate the qualities which enable
men to remain steadfast at their post i'll
such surroundings in the hour of danger.
1t requires a stout heart to stay at the
bottom of an iron well, with a dozen
high pressure boilers before one aud a
square patch of sky seen through a
hatchway 10 feet above, when the order
on deck is, Close all the water tight
doors. and Call away all the boats. "
We must not forget the engineers and
stokers of the Victoria They have de
served we'll of England. Mall Ga
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10
The Fairfield Races

The races At I iii Id Friday and Sat
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10

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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10

The town of Machas has the honor OF
winning the first naval battle Of the
Revolution aud Is justly proud of that
honor. In recognition of that event, and
through the influence of Congressman
Boutelle, the secretary of the Navy,
named an iron gunboat after the town
and on Friday, the eleventh instant, the
war vessel MaehaS visits the town
Machias. In eommemoration of the
battle and in honor of the visit of the
gun boat, the citizens will celebrate the
day in manner hefittng both events.
They have made elaborate preparation
for a public reception and "A banquet and
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greet our Inability to accept.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1893-08-10

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
JAMAICA.

Lila Savage is on the sick list.
a panther is reported to have been seen
in town
Fred Smith and family have moved to
Newfane.
The Baptist church and parsonage are
to receive a new coat Of paint soon.
MI and Mrs. II. Il. Read have returned
from their Chesterfield, n. H., visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Starks have re-
turned home from the Worlds Fair,
Mr.. and Mrs G. W. Holton have re-
turned from their visit at Shushan, y. Y.
A bear has been seen twice in town
within the last week but he is still at
large.
T. A. Muzzy has bought back his store
from the Allen Brothers, and took posses
sion Wednesday.
Aurora Frost, who has been with her Sis
ter at Bellows for a number of months,
has returned to her home here.
The drama, "Gyp, the heiress," present
ed last Friday evening at the opera hall
here, was well given and the hall was filled,
although the night was rainy. The play
will be repeated this, Friday, evening.
The Williams theatre company have oc-
cupied the boards at the opera house three
nights this week, playing a variety Of com
edy dramas, including Joshua Whit
comb" The company is considered the
best that strikes this town.
Mrs J. Sage died Tuesday evening.
Mrs Sage fell last Saturday morning, put
ting out and breaking her hip. She was
attended by Dr. c. 5. Brigham. Every
thing was done that skill and good care
could do, but without avail. Mrs. Sage
was over so years old. She leaves many
friends here to mourn her loss. The funer-
al was held Thursday.
The Warren L. Holton camp No. IS, Sons
of Veterans, presented the drama "Gyp,
the heiress, or the dead witness, to a good
house Friday evening. The parts We're
well taken and considering the difficulties
under which the play was rehearsed it was
very well rendered. Characters deserving
special mention were those of Sir Thorn
ton by W. S. Phelps, Hezekiah Hopeful by
Harry Knight and Rachel Crosby by Miss
Cora Frost. The play will be repeated at
the opera house Friday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON, Nov = In the butter market yester-
day the advance of half cent more freely
paid on fine Western creamery, which ruled at
21Ll cents, with p cents as an extreme Northern
was tirmer at PSI cents, with - cents for small
packages Western June creamery sold at ~ to
26l., cents, and Northern was tirmer at p cents
Cheese ruled steady at llLs 10 lla4 cents for best
Northern in large sizes and y 70 1914 cents in
twins, with a moderate demand.
Fresh Michigan eggs sold readily at p cents
and other good Western We're in fair demand at
- 10 - cents For Eastern 70 10 g cents was the
ruling rate, but strictly new laid were worth y 70
30 cents. Refrigerator stock - TO 81 cents
The following rule governing the transactions
Of butter, cheese, eggs, poultry and beans went
into effect yesterday; An bills for butter cheese
eggs, poultry and beans shall be due and collect
able within ten days from date of purchase in.
stead of thirty days heretofore. The same to
go into effect Nov, l. 1893 This agreement
changes the custom of the trade from thirty TO
ten days, and is signed bv fifty eight firms, the
leading houses IN the trade
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
VERNON.

Geo. F. Mosely has been on the sick list
this week.
J. c. Gray of Brooklyn " Y, has been
at A. Stebbins's the past week.
NJ l. Reed and wife are spending a short
time in New York and Connecticut.
The ladies' circle had a harvest supper
and dance at 4. Whithed's last evening.
J. II. Morgan has moved this week to
II. K, Chamberlain place in Brattleboro.
Mrs. j. :. Lee of Canton, y. Y, is eX-
pected to visit at NJ. Lees and A. Whit
he'd next week.
Elder W II. Mitchell of Kennebunk-
port, Ne, will preach in the chapel next
Sunday at 1890 A. NJ. and 1880 p. NJ.
Rumor saws a blackmailer successfully
works the vocation in town. Ask the
manager and proprietor Of the Vernon
House for particulars.
The Vernon friends OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Isaac Eddy are glad to extend their con
gratulations on their j0th wedding ami
versary, and hope the family circle may
remain unbroken many years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
JACKSONVILLE.

Mercury Is above zero Oct 81.
Some rude boys have placed the sign
''For sale" on the house Of Otis Pike.
Though the weather has been fine in
general the past month there have been
furries Of snow on the 10Th, 10th, 10th,
10Th and 30th.
Miss Carrie p. Wilcox and Edgar r.
Brown last Friday closed successful terms
of,school in this village The same teach
ers are wanted for the winter terms.
There seems to be some talk of a singing
school this winter Efforts are being made
to reach that end, and meeting was held
Wednesday evening to make arrangements
for it.
Wednesday evening, Nov. s, at village
hall, the Jacksonville \. p. 5. c. +. will
give an entertainment which promises TO
be a fine thing, and well worth the small
admission to be charged.
Someof the scholars in the High school,
not satisfied with the length of term the
town furnishes, have been around with
subscription paper to have three weeks
more of school, and now a private school
is run in place of the regular legal school.
AT the annual meeting of the North
River Creamery association last Saturday
L. NJ. Woodland, D. B. Collins, A. j..
Faulkner, c. 5. Goodnow, A. l. Plumb,
o. K. Chase and r. d. Brown were elected
directors. The directors met in the even
ing and chose O. K. Chase, president; A.
l. Plumb, clerk Edwin II. Stetson, treas
urer
We have had occasion to remark about
the telephone line from here west, and
mean to do so until the selectmen shall
cause the wires to be properly put up out
of peoples way. \ few weeks since some
young men came along to fix the line
and cut poles where it pleased them, strung
their wire across peoples fields, over fruit
and ornamental trees attached them TO
shade trees and crossed the highway so
frequently that any slight accident is very
liable to let the line down in peoples faces.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Greeley, old resi-
dents, are in town.
George Robinson has bought the DR..
Marden place in this village.
Mrs. NJ. J. Larey from Maine is with
her brother Frank Churchill.
Elmer Lamson has moved into his new
house on River street. Arthur Douglas
has moved to the Douglas farm at Thomp-
sOnburg
Fred Wales goes to Connecticut Monday
with a car load of cattle. Mr. Wales has
carried on an extensive business in this
line during the summer.
Our little village has undergone many
improvements during the summer, and we
hope at the close of the year to be able to
give as good a showing as any town Of its
size.
The work on the town hall is nearly
completed, and the dramatic club will soon
give a stirring drama. The scenery has
been ordered, which will put the club in
good working order when it arrives.
Rev, Mr.. Wood and wife have arrived
from Chatham. Mr.. Wood will begin his
services as pastor of the Baptist church
Nov. .. The church and parsonage have
been made ready for their coming, through
the diligent efforts of the ladies'. Many
thanks are due +. Timms for his efficient
help with the painting he has done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
TOWNSHEND.

The village school closes today.
Preaching at No. next Sunday at 3
o'clock.
Frank Rand has moved into the Chas.
Simpson house
Grace Blood closes her school in district
No. 3 this week.
Mrs. A. G. Howard has returned from
protracted visit West
Singing school tonight under the direc-
ton of +. O. Merriteld
Arthur Blood was home last week, but
returned to his work Monday.
Chas Cutler had a narrow escape from
serious injury by the explosion of gun
Tuesday.
Herbert Franklin, who has been work
ing in Wardsboro the past season, is now
at home
Covenant meeting will be held at the
Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at
2:30 o'clock.
The Magazine club met last Monday
night and voted to add the New England
magazine 70 their already valuable list.
John Dale is spending few days with
his family here Miss Florence Dale left
Saturday for her home in Beaufort, 5. c..
The Tau Delta Phi society of Leland d
Gray seminary, has in preparation a tenn
perance play entitled "The last loaf, q"
which they expect to present in academy
hall Friday evening, Nov. 10. The pro
ceeds will be used to purchase text books
for the use of the scholars.
Wednesday, the sth inst, is the day for
the great bear hunt on Wardsboro noun
tain. If the day is stormy it will take place
on the next fair day following. Towns
bend, Wardsboro and Jamaica invite Will
mington and Dover men to join in the line
and help to make this a successful hunt.
Last Friday and Saturday evenings were
devoted by the friends OF J. +. Day and
family in expressing sympathy for their
recent losses by wind and storm. They
didn't rebuild the barn, but they spoke
words of cheer and left a small purse of
money, with the hearty wish that it had
/ been large enough to make all the losses
| good.
/ Again we have to record the death of
one Of our oldest and most respected citi-
zens Mrs Nancy (Bolles) Winslow passed
| quietly away Oct. 81, at the age of IS
/ years and 10 months She came to this
/ place with her husband, the late Peleg
| Winslow in lS42, and has outlived her en-
/ tire family except one son. Nelson, who,
with his family, has tenderly cared for her
! in her old age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
worlds Fair Souvenirs.

School had opened after the summer va
cation, and the teacher was questioning
the little boys and girls about what they
had been doing in the way of recreation.
suddenly up spoke Johnnie Jones:
My mamma and papa went to the
Worlds Fair
what did they bring you home, John
nie?' queried the teacher,
"A souvenir spoon, marm.'
Ibid ii have any words on ito
Yes IL. For a good boy.
Teacher looked over the smiling faces,
and observed Sammy kleptO, evidently
waiting his turn.
did your mother and father 90 to the
fair, sammy she asked.
Yes, marin; they brought me big sill
yer spoon
"What words were on yours?'
Palmer House, " marin. IT0rces-
ter Spy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
WEST DOVER.

Mrs. F. Z. Thatcher and daughter are
visiting friends in Florida, Mass.
H. D. Pike from White River Junction
gave his friends call this week.
Mrs. George Adams, who was called to
West Wardsboro nearly two weeks ago on
account of the severe illness of her father,
Martin Leonard, returned Tuesday with
the sad news of his death. Mr.. Leonard
was well known in this town, it being his
birthplace. The funeral occurred on We'd
nesday.
Sunday evening, as ". F. Jones was re-
turning from Wilmington, he was run into
by team driven in the opposite direction,
on the fiat this side of Spencer turn. Mr..
Jones's horse and wagon went down the
bank, throwing him out and dragging him
a short distance. The wagon was badly
broken, but, fortunately, Mr.. Jones escap-
ed with few scratches. The occupants OF
the other carriage were thrown out, but
not seriously injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
SOUTH NEWFANE.

Miss Mabel Bailey is home for a few
days.
D. L. Mansfield is at work for Samuel
Morse.
Miss Mabel Worden has gone to Brattle-
boro to work.
Lubert Shepard is home from his work
in Brookline because OF illness.
Mrs. Alice Bailey has gone to West Brat
tleboro TO work for Leslie Strattou.
Miss Grace Worden closed her school on
Friday last and has gone to Newfaue.
Miss Mary Howe Morse has returned
from Boston, where she has been for a few
weeks past,
Last Wednesday the contestants in the
Almira Timson will case, tried at the sep
TENDER term of court, filed exceptions 10
the decision and the case will be heard be-
fore the general term OF the supreme court
at Montpelier next January.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
WEST HALIFAX.
Are Agricultural Fairs a Benentl

The Farmers club met at F. c. Beck
Wednesday, and organized by choosing
F. c. Beck, chairman. and Geo. L. Clark
secretary pro TEN. On the question, is
the holding of agricultural fairs in town a
benefit to the town, - the debate was open
ed by A. F. Worden, who claimed that
fairs brought purchasers into town, gave
the farmers a chance to advertise their
products, and the town a chance to adver-
tise its resources. There is also the benefit
to be derived from the farmers comparing
stock, crops, ETC., and creating a spirit of
rivalry whereby all are led to put forth eX
ira eXertions 10 improve these things.
BENJAMIN Barber ably seconded Mr. Wor-
den. He believed in hustling around and
having live town with live Agricultural
society and in having the farmers awake
to their best interests. The secretary said
''them was his sentiments, too
Milton Powers, H. S. Plumb and W. E.
Thurber thought ii would be about as well
to wait a few years. They thought that
the fairs were getting to be a kind of an
old story, the farmers had lost interest in
them, and that it would be as well or better
TO wait awhile and then start again.
The chairman spoke in favor of strin-
gent police regulation, deeming it one of
the most essential things for a successful
fair. The debate was very interesting and
spicy on both sides.
They adjourned 10 meet in two weeks,
Nov. 10, at Chas. Learnard's at Halifax
Centre, when the question of keeping up
the Farmers club will be discussed. The
ladies took an active part in the debate,
and showed an interest and public spirit
that speaks well for the society and its
future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
NEWFANE.

Mr.. Benedict spun along with the crowd
from Gotham to the great fair last week
The Christian Endeavor society will
give a social at the vestry Friday evening.
Mrs Alice Randall, who is at Mrs Hes
cocks, is gaining somewhat, after a long
illness.
The W. c. T. t. has put in a shelf of
Vermont marble for the water cooler at
the depot.
Mrs Cook has some expectation of CON
tinuing her sojourn with her daughter
Mrs O. 7. Ware of Brattleboro, through
the winter.
A. p White will deliver his illustrated
lecture on the Worlds Fair and its attrac-
tions. with 20 of the finest views of the
fair, Nov. :, at p. NJ.
Mrs. Ada Wight of Midway, Mass, is
visiting her sister Mrs. Batchelder. She
will return via Springfield to accompany
Mrs. Mary Burnham to Midway.
Though too late to chronicle Newfane
departures for the seashore. vice versa is
IN order, hence the record that viii Bal
lou, telegrapher at Old Orchard, Me, has
recently visited Walter Ballou, while spend
ing his vacation in the county.
The Loyal Temperance legion. at its
meeting Saturday evening at Mr. David
sons, will look on" upon the World $
Fair by the help Of one Of its busy work
ers who spent three weeks there in Octo-
Der. Seven O. clock is the hour.
1t was a good bit Of flower mission
work for Mrs. Grout to gather several bou-
quets from her garden off on the hills and
after the church service distribute 70 some
who have to remain by their firesides.
And it was also a pleasant reminder that
not all vegetation is sorely nipped yet by
his majesty. King Frost, who left his mark
at Is on Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BRoOKLINE.

The ladies benevolent society hold So
cial with Mrs Geo. Parsons, Newfane, this
week
Fred O. Mortified this week opens two
singing schools, one in Townshend and
one in Grafton.
Mrs. Darling and daughter Of Minneap-
oils, MINI, are visiting at Mason Whites.
Mr.. White is a brother of Mrs Darling.
Rumors are abroad that there will be a
wedding in town soon, in which one of our
young ladies will be an interested party.
Fred Morse met with a serious accident
last week. While chopping tree, limb
struck him in the face, breaking his nose.
A party of friends gave Ernest White a
surprise visit last Saturday evening. Mu-
sic, games and refreshments helped to pass
away the evening very pleasantly
The first snow of the season fell'Sunday
afternoon and evening. There were two
"squalls," and for a few minutes at a time
it came furiously, reminding us that winter
is near
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
GUILFORD

Mrs. Sara Knight of Turner's Falls,
Mass, is visiting at J. Flagg's.
Henry Wilder is building a tenement for
his own occupancy in the upper part of his
shop.
Prof. Shaw of West Brattleboro will
preach in the Congregational church on
Sunday next at 1920 \. NJ.
There will be service, with sermon, in
Christ church on Sunday next at 2:3O
p. NJ, followed by Bible class.
Tuesday night Henry Wilder's mill was
broken into and several bushels of corn
stolen. For some time night thieving has
been carried on down in the slate rock dis
trict, and one man claims to have caught
hold of the thief's coat tail as the intruder
was scrambling out of his cellar, but failed
TO secure either man or coat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
SOUTH VER!ON

Henry Brooks, who recently lost horse,
has since bought pair of Eugene Brown
of Winchester, y. II.
Mrs Geo. Farr of Chester visited a,
Nelson Dunkees this week, on her way
home from Greenfield, Mass
Prof. and Mrs Brick and Miss Bridges
of Powers institute We're guests AT Mrs c.
II. Newton's last Monday and Prof, Brick
visited NJ K. Russelrs school.
The school in district No. has closed
the teacher, Miss Hill, being i'll with the
measles. a large number OF the pupil,
are also i'll, and new cases are reported al.
most daily
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-11-03
MARLBORO.

Geo Winchester is improving.
II. NJ. Adams and family have returned
from Chicago.
Mrs Gleason has returned from New
port, n. H., to Henry Adams's to spend
the winter.
The ladies will hold their annual fair on
the evening of Wednesday, Nov. %. A
chicken pie supper will be served. All are
cordially invited.
The school in district No closed on
Saturday with appropriate exercises. Miss
Florence Snow was the teacher Hattie
Mather closed her school in the Centre dis
trict on Friday night with an exhibition in
the evening