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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

1RoSwoop. Mich, June 1.-THE miners
on the Gogebic range today decided To
strike tomorrow. The companies refuse
10 negotiate with committees from the
unions. but are willing 10 hear their work
men individually as 10 their grievances.
Should all the miners strike. 5000 men
will be affected. The mine owners
threaten. in case Of general walkout. TO
close down the property indefinitely. The
workman demand an increase in pay.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

CHICAGO, June i7.--Fred II. swsyns.
president Of the Ssayne Lubricating
Company. was shot and fatally injured ia
his Office this evening by an ex-employs
named Henry Vaughan. Two employees
Of the company. who heard the shooting.
rushed to the scene, and in endsavorlng 70
subdue Vaughan injured him 80 seriously
that he had TO be taken 10 the hospital.
The shooting was caused by Vaughan be-
ing discharged some time ago for alleged
fneom potency IS an engineer.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

NORFOLK. Va. June 1.-THE lighth ouse
tug Maple, with the presidential party
aboard, arrived at Old Point Comfort last
night and remained short while. After
securing supplies the Maple took in her
lines and pulled for Thimble point. about
five miles north, where she remained all
night. The president is enjoying the salt
air of the bay. but still shows somewhat
the effects of his recent indisposition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

nr Mary Walker. cad in Prince Albert
ront h1a~k troaserz aud slik hat, took
refsee Al the Springfield. Mass. police
.tatfon saturday nignG. She stated thas
she "a. on her Say 70 Lenauon. !. H. 10
&c. aooat the final adjustment OF the
g. ri grwara Tor the capture OF Franx ii.
Ainv the Murderer oi Christie Warden.
and that emssSSF8es Of ths y arden family
80 feilowfn~ her with evil intent
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

The best prospects east Of the Rockies
sre ia Nes Jersey aBd Michigan. Tie
condition Of applss IS someEhat better
than that Of peaches. Ia sections Of Sew
EngsAna wheFe tire season . far enough
advanced for the fact 20 bs deter mined.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

BERKKLEy sYRfsss. ". Va, June IT,
Congressman Simpson nss improved so
rapidlv in the last few days as 10 cause the
hslisf that the waters sill yet res tore him.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

A little son Of George Till wAs drowned
., sapperton, Il. G., Friday. By failing
into yell
Charles Drain, the Oregon pioneer. for
whom the town of Drain ass named. died
Thursday. aged - years lie Cali
fornis pioneer of lao and came 20 Oregon
"a is31.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

Ur. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Nsrias Fair fslghsss Award.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-06-18

or. Prices Cream Baking powder
vsssa's Fair Highest zsa4i snd psesooa-
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-09-29

Sole Agents for Hydro Safety Lamps for Incubators
and Breeders. Cynona for dsinfccting and killing
mine Ravens Horse, Cattle and Poultry Food. Nish
bets Tonic Poultry Powder
Manufacturer of Croley's California Poultry Remedy
for roup sweedhead and all diseases of the head eyes
md throat Of fowls. Angola neric;,n Dog Remedies. 3
varieties. warranted to No. Pills for Pigeons
Everything for talciers and Breeders Write for what
you 81
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-09-29

Being located near the Govern
ment Departments we are able to
give your claims better attention
than attorneys located elsewhere.
Special attention given to difficult
and rejected claims. If your present
attorney does not suit you, and is
slow, write us. Soldiers who have
lost their discharges can obtain new
ones Charges of desertian removed.
No fee unless you get a pension.
Advice FREE. Soldiers pensioncd
at less than twelve (S12) per month,
and suffering from disability in add
ton to that named in their pension
certificate may obtain increase under
the new law. 1t is not necessary for
you tc have gotten any ailments in
war to get penSIoned under the new
law. Pensions for widows and child
rem without regard to cause of sol
dier's death; mothers and fathers
who are now dependent, whether
they were dependent on soldier when
he died or not, Pensions obtained
for service rendered in Mexican and
Indian wars. Mexican pensions can
now be increased to S12 a month,
Suspended pensions restored.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1894-09-29
PATENTS,

Caveats, Trade Marks, Designs,
Copyrights and all Patent business
conducted for Moderate Fees. In
formation and advice given to inven-
tors without charge Address,
The Norman Claim Agency,
Box l67. WASHINGTON, ID. G
sll
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Resolutions of Respect.

The following were unanimously
adopted at "A meeting of Evening Star
Lodge OF Harmony, Me, held May H.,
1891:
Whereas, In view of the loss We have
sustained by the decease of our brother
and associate {. +. Leighton and of the
still heavier loss sustained by those who
were nca est and dearest to him; there
fore be it
Rcsoired. That ii is but Just tribute
to the memory of the departed To say
that in rcgretting his removal from our
midst We mourn for one who was re-
garded in every way worthy our respect
an! esteem.
Rcsoicoj. That we sincerely coudolr
with the family Of the deceased on the
diSpcnSaliOn with Which it has pleased
Divine Providence to aillict them, and
comment them for consolation to him
who orders all things for the best. and
whose ChlStisementS are net in mercy.
RcSoiroj, That this heartfelt tcstimoui-
al of our sympathy aud sorrow be for
wardrd to the family Of our deceased
brother "a copy be sent to the Somerset
ReLor or for publication and also spread
upon thc e lords of our Lodge.
+ +. PENCIL, Committee
WV. NJ. Osborn. on
W B. HuNrRE>S. J Resolutions.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Browns Corner

W. and Nrs I1arrison C,llry o1 Show
hogan were At las, Uarmon's. SUNDAY.
a.. ! rL.5a .a,,..,d o.on, ST.
nl,s' =. l,,''Ne '''' '''' u" o'' UNIV"
MCCALL oesu"4'
Miss Iva Goodwin made bret call 1t
home Sunday.
Scott Morrill, is in Wateryille this week
in quest of work.
Mrs. W. O. Barnes and Miss Bertha
are snendinp thi, week with relatives in
Bradford.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Fires All Around.

The fire tieud has been doing much
madges Tabernacle with lis contents
sunday. and hotel near it. the burning
over of u acres of territory, destroying
l65 wooden and l3 brick buildings in
Boston, rendering homeless 1000 people.
ON Tuesday. with extensive forest fires
in many places in Maine, causes u to
realize that Ibis dry windy time is one
of great danger from the dcvouring
clement.
There are forest fires reported in
Copelin plantation. near Stratton,
Franklin county; on the Narraguagus
river in Washington county; in the
vicinity of Greenvillc in Piscataquis
county; near Hastings Oxford county:
near Dedham, Hancock county and
small fires running in timber lands in
various places in the state.
1t behooves everyone to be US careful
as possible in village and country these
dry days of the spring and early sum
mer, when fires spread more readily
than any other season of the year. and
fire departments should be more than
eyer alert and ready for prompt action
The Importance of getting at fires in
the start was emphasized by the Nor
way fire, also by the Boston fire. After
a few minutes those fires had made such
progress that the wind was conveying
the sparks and fragments of burning
wood to distant points and setting ON
fire buildings in numerous places at the
same time, making it impossible to
check the flames. Quick work on the
start is the desideratum.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
i;trOIlc.


I'd AMMAN severely injured MS ""Ho
"li'e after Hlay'aShe'eiS'
Last week I Libby loaded two
cars at Norrldsewoeh with hem'o'N DARK
10 he shipped 10 Mass
Mrs. ennie Delano Hodges and babies
have been stopping for ic" days with
Mrs. HIS parents
Those from this place that have been
employed in the coat shops at Norridge-
wock are again in their old places.
The ruo fever has struck this place hard.
so hard that the poor suffering male man
has to keep his good clothes under lock
and key lest they be hooked into rug.
b. F. ZONES of Norridgewoch has put
in the cemetery at this place fine piece
of monumental work for Leonard Hoiway.
which adds much to the appearance OF the
grounds.
Daniel Austin 10 ates burrow of foxes
and dies tberefrom six Young foxes. the
little animals are lively and list as liable
ia bite as any other foxes of the same
age.
/ Lowe. F Libby and others have
n,,le Encouragement in their grounds IN
setting ont shade trees and otherwise
sIi,king nm If more wonld follow THEN
EXAMPLE i would he time we'll spen,
- -, i, attendance a. H.
- a. -, J., ,La s"naol 49,
ward no ganders were admitted the
geese dioqing industriously in the dirt not
-. i,,9.,,aG $50,
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
A REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
for Somerset County.
WILL BE HELD IN
Wednesday, June ~, 1894.

For the purpose OF nominating candidates
fer two Senators, County Attorney, sheriff
County Commissioner, Register o Deeds and
county Treasurer, to be supported at the Sep
tember election, and the transaction of any
other business that may properly come be-
fore il The basis of representation will be as
follows; each Town and Plantation is entitled
to one delegate and for every fifty votes cast
for the Republican candidate for Governor in
1892. an additional delegate, and for fraction
of twenty five votes in excess of fifty votes an
additional delegate.
Delegates to this convention must be elected
subsequent to the date of this call.
Vacancies in the delegation of any Town or
Plantation can be filed by residents of the
County.
The County Committee will be in session in
the ante-room, adjoining the hall at nine
o'clock on the morning OF the Convention for
the purpose of receiving the credentials of
delegates.
on the basis above given the Towns and
Plantations will be entitled to the following
number of delegates, viz:
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
"The Modern Samaritan"

A large audience, numbering well up
to 1909 people assembled in Coburn
Han, Monday evening, to listen to the
able address OF Rev Matt :. Hughes
of Portland, upon the subject The
Modern Samaritan, and the close at
tcntion of this audience for nearly AN
hour and one-haf eonelusiyely attcstcd
It's great interest.
The meeting Wa held under The
auspices of Skowhegan odd Fellows
and MIR. Walter Z. ordWay. Noblc Grand
of Carrabasset Lodge, presided. In
presenting the speaker Mr.. OrdWay
briefly stated thai the lodge secured
speakers and invited the public to- listen
to them so that the people may have OPP
portunity to learn Of the principle, OF
the order and its objects.
Rev. Mr.. Hughes first 81 ol,c OF tie,
which bind man to man; which he said
are multitudinous. There are ties that
ship. business, society, families, homes.
These multiply rs civilization advances.
The savage is nearest 10 Independence
of these ties. The Anglo Saxon race
was taken from the savage state by the
genius of Christian religion. odd
Fellowship is founded upon the trinity
"Fellowship, Love and Truth" Doe,
not regard the order rs perfect, would
not be until they left oil initiating men
and took angels, only The order is one
of the Good Samaritans of the nineteenth
century. 1t is the offspring of Chris
tianitv. Take the bible and Christianity
out of Odd Fellowship and nothing
whole of Christianity but is carrying out
u part of the principles ministers of the
gospel preach. Abiding to benefits to
sick and needy he stated that over So,
DOC, 900 had been distributed in Maine
by the order and of late 3 benefits
amounting to more than 500 had been
bestowed in this town. He reviewed
some of the objections made to the order
hv its enemies. No man has the audac
ity to attack its cardinal principles,
attacks are made upon unworthy MEM
bcrs which all societies have. The
order must be Judged by lis principles
and works. In reply to the indictment
of being II secret society, he said it was
not in reality such. Odd Fellows are
we'll known; they wear the magic three
golden links which proclaim them menu
bcrs; they appear in public assembly
and in professions wearing the emblem
of the order, MANY of their meetings are
open to the public aud public speakers
proclaim the principles of the order and
explain its objects and aims. If it was
secret, is this against ii: Is secrecy Il
moral wrong: Nature is fairly charg-
ed with sccreeY. God himself dwellcth
in mystery. Secrecy when used for
good is right. 1t is charged that odd
Fellowship with members takes the
place of religion. There was more
cause for this complaint in former times
than now. II is the fruit of Christianity.
not Christianity. 1t ought to be the
stcpping-Stone to HAT which Is best.
The order has II soul and body. rrcun-
larry relief is not the only object, moral
influence and help is the most Important,
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Electric Road to NorridgewOck

The prospect of an Electric railroad
from SkoWhcgan to Norridgewoek on
the South side of the river is better to-
day than it has ever been before. Amos
f. Gerald. who has had more to do with
the construction of Electric railroads in
Maine than any other man and who is a
firm believer in their efficacy and in the
possibilities of this system of transport
with some of our etzers, and things
that he takes hold of generally 60 along.
Mr.. Gerald was here Monday, and,
with Hon. |. G. Libby, 5. a. Dnsmore
and others rode to South Norridgewock.
looked carefully over the route and was
very favorahly impressed with it. The
plan. we understand, is to bald at this
time from the Maine Central railroad
station in Skowhegan To that of the
Somerset railway in South Norridgc-
wock with the view of extending it in
the streets of the two villages at later
date.
An organization of corporation
under the general Inv TO construct and
operate the proposed road is in progress
and it is understood this company will
have Il proposition to submit to those in
terJ sted in the project, III an early day.
We are informed it is a very favorable
one and one that cannot fail to commend
itself to our people.
The proposed road is certainly "A mat
ter of great Importance eilreting the
well being of business of our town and
the convenience Of citizens not only of
the two towns immediately connected
but of those of other western and north
ern towns of Somerset. We have fire.
qucntly been impressed with the interest
taken by the people of upriyer towns in
rail connection between NorridgewOck
and Skowhegan. \ Solon lady who
now comes to Skowhegan rarely, said a
few days since; "lf you had a rail con
nection with our town | should come
here every week. There are many
along the Somerset road who are de
TERED from visiting our town by the
break in the rail. They stay at home or
go otherwhere instead of coming here.
Our business men are aware of the
Importance of this proposed road and
i'll doubtless do whatever is necessary,
in reason, to help it along To success.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Worth Remembering

1t is a fact worth remembering that
at present the United States sends
SIG, 1000, 900 to the foreign countries to
pay for imported sugar. an amount
which our entire exports of corn and
wheat scarcely balances. Those inter
ested in raising beets claim that if the
government continues the present boun-
ty for twenty years more we will then
be making all OF our own sugar at home.
Politics aside, if capital could be guar
anteed protection 70: fixed term of
years, millions of idle money would be
invested in profitable industry that
would greatly stimulate agriculture and
population in Kansas, Nebraska and
other states. Employment could be
given to large army of idle farm hands
during the Winter months. A few more
statesmen and many less professional
politicians at Washington would accom-
plish this desirable result.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Good viii Home.

The contract for the builing Of
Christian Endeavor cottage has been
given to 4. q. Bowie of Wateryille. He
built Fogg cottage last year. The plans
were made by l.. T.. Lewis, Gardiner.
Money has been contributed to fur
nish but one room in {. +. cottage but
quilts and comfortables sufficient have
been received for all the rooms in it.
More than 20 boys have gone ont from
the Home. some are on farms. some in
school. two in stores. one is a printer,
one in high school, and one learning the
taxerdermist trade. Two have died
since the Home was established
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
Republican Caucus +!

The Republican voters of Skowhegan
are hereby notified to meet at Engine
Hall on Saturday, May 10, at : O'Clock
?. NJ. for the purpose of electing nine del
egates to attend the State Convention to
be held in Lewiston June 5, 1894. Also
to elect nine delegates TO attend the 3rd
Congressional District Convention to be
held in Waterville June 9th.
Per Order 2wIS
REPUBLICAN Town COMMITTEE.
c. A. Marston, Chairman.
Skowhegan, Me-, May 7, 1894
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

The name, Canaan. in this part Of the
moral Vineyard originally applied TO
more territory than is nov embraced in
tie 10 square miles more or s., com
posing the present town of Canaan in
Somerset county. We are not aware
Just what its tcrritoiia limits Mere, but
according To the best Information OBJ
iainahle. conclude SkoWhegan and Corn
vile were embraced in the territory So
nlmed
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

Canaan is one Of those towns that has
no railroad connection with other towns
and has little manufacturing beyond
that for local purposes. In view of
his ii is unnecessary to state that ii has
failed To keep pace with towns along
SHE that were favor, with these mod
ern and necessary helps in the march of
progress.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
NOTICE..

A caucus will be held at the Town House in
Embden Saturday, May %, at two O'Clock P.
NJ. to elect delegate to attend the Repu blican
State Convention to be held in Lewiston,
Tuesday June 5; also to elect delegate to at
tend the District Convention to be held in
Watervile June g.
Per Order
REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE
of En- bden
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
REPUBLICAN, CAUCUS.

The Republican voters of Madison are here
by notified and requested to meet at Fireman S
Hall on Saturday May 10. at 100 p. NJ. for the
purpose of electing delegates to attend the
State Convention at Lewiston June s, ~; also
to elect delegates attend the Congressional
District Convention to be held at Waterville
June e. ~. also to elect a new town COM
mlttee.
Per Order
REP. TOWN COMMITTEE.
lw20 G.. +. Kent Chairman.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

That Canaan has not had ii railroad is
not the fault of the town in its corporate
capacity as it has repeatedly voted mon
ey and subscribed stock in aid of rail
road projects. nor of its citizens MS they
have done everything reasonable To at
tain this desired end.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17
+. Maine Conference.

The appointments made by Bishop
Foster, presiding over the East Maine
Methodist Conference that convened at
lloulton last week, for Somerset charges
are: Harmony and Athens, Wilson
l.ermond; Hartland, j. A. Smith; New
port and Detroit, William l.. Brown j;
Pittsfeld and Palmyra, George H. Ham,
ilton, St. Adams, Lewis /. Holway j;
Ripley. to be supplied. The presiding
elders are: Bangor district, B. C..
Wentworth; Rockland district, W. w.
ogier; Bucksport district, H. w. Norton.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

Farming is pushed with yigor The
acreage that has been put in is very large,
sweet corn will be less planted than the
past two years, as small profit has been
realized, the ground is very dry, eisterns
are OF no benefit.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the week:
Cambridgc-Frances W. Pease to &.
G.. Bordin. $500; Fred b. Clark to An
drew j. Gilman, $500; Geo, 7. Morrill,
to Alfred A. Richards $500.
Skowhrgan- Dana Y. Farmer to
Smith Whittier. 500.
Pittsfel l-Laforest +. Patten to Lizzie
y. Freeman. 500; Laforest f. Pat en- to
Chas. H. Leighton, Sl00; Roscoe =.
Hunter to Frank A. Kicker, $1,000 !;
Jeremiah K. feathers to The Wavcrly
Wooden Co.. S25: Andres j. Foster to
Alpheus W. Wright, S225; VIM. O..
Thomas to Roscoe L. Hunter, 1872 !;
Roscoe +. Hunter to VIM. Christopher.
500: Simon Whitmore To Timothy H.,
HUT, 500,
IIalmony-C Chadbourn to Frank
l.. Bachelor, 500; John {. Davis to
Chas. \. Cromwell, 5000.
Highland Plt.-Le Leonard {. Parsons to
Ella +. Parsons. $500.
Norridgewock Freddy Murray to
smith Whittier, 500.
Anson-Joseph Atkinson To Walter 5.
Wills, $500; Mary Z. Walker to Austin
:. Nies, $500.
Madison-Austn ). Niles to Mary B..
Walker, 5000; Leonard {. Williams to
Herbert league, 81; Rose NJ. summer
field to John Pelky. $500: Geo. r..
Newell to Bernice NJ. Blake, S505; Mar
cellus 5. Ward to Bernice Nj. Blake,
500.
Solon-IIeman Whipple to John II.
Rowell ct, al, 81; Walter F. Dyer to Ida
+. Brown, $500; Ida Brown to Walter
+. Dyer. 81 900.
Canaan--.Jane F. Hall to Cora b.
Furber, 500; Flora Brown to Cora Fur
Der. $500.
Flagstaff-D \. Butler to Carlton
W. Savage, $500.
acknowledgements Knox to Hannah
p. Lockart, Sl25.
Detroit-Fred Basford to Geo. W.
Brown, $3.50
st. Albans-Sylvester IL. Bragg to
Riley Noble, $500.
Smithtield-John Herson to Martin
Higgins, 5000.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

What are the attractions at Canaan
after you get there? Well, in the first
place. just before you get there is "Lake
George formerly called "Sibey Pond, p"
one of the many pretty sheets of white,
clear water found in such grea. profus-
ion in Somerset County, where George
E. Washburn of Skowhegan, has built a
summer hotel much frequented by Skow
hogan and Canaan people. Then when you
get to Canaan itself you find neat little
village with nicely painted houses and
neatly kept grounds, with its town hail.
The Somerset reporter., 1894-05-17

The first survey Of "A road To the town
was made in 1852, at an expense OF $3.50,
and was made to induce the old Maine
Central Company to locate the route
from Watervlle to Bangor through that
town, but Canaan was left out in the
deal, the nearest point being eight miles
away at Durham. February Is, 1871,
the town voted to take $40 shares of the
Belfast and Mooschead Lake railroad
stock at 500 per share, SG4 900, to ex-
tend the road to Canaan GA its way to
Moosehrad Lake. This road did not 90
10 Canaan. nor to the Lake. April :.
1873, the town voted to subscribe BAG
shares of the Wiscasset and Moosehead
Lake railroad company, NOW Ni-casset
x Quebec, on condition that the road
should be eXteUdrd to Canaan. Octo-
her 30 1856. the town voted to loan its
credit to the amount of SIG, 500 To aid in
the construction of Il railroad from
Blu nham To Canaan and thence to Solos
and individuals IN the town subscribed
81 ,625 additional. At the last annual
March meeting of the town it WAS voted
TO recind all action of the town hereto
fore granting aid to railroads.