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Mesa free press., 1895-10-04
An absent-minded young preach

An absent-minded young preach
er in New England, wishing to
address the young ladies Of his
congregation after the morning
SERVICES, remarked from the pulpit
that he would be glad II the female
brethren of the congregation would
remain after they had gone home.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

The driest place in the world is
that part of Egypt between the
two,lower falls of the Nile. Rain
has never been known to fall there,
and the inhabitants do not believe
travellers when told that water can
fall from the sky.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

Business in the large factories in
the east is reviving wonderfully.
As crops are large in the east and
wages advancing the outlook is
cheerful for healthy resumption
of business everywhere.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

Western and Southern Demo
Gratis and Republicans will stay
with their parties until the Nation
al Conventions are held. And
then. if nothing is done for free sill
YER, look out for squalls. Tribune
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

jefferson Davis once said: "Ihis
country might abolish every Gus
tom house and admit imports tree
of duty, but we would not enjoy a
return of prosperity until silver
was remonetized."
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

Mrs Cleveland has rarely
beautiful hand. not very small, but
admirably shaped, with fingers
tapering to point, whi.h is said
to be sure indication Of the ar
tistic temperament.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

Gabriel-A man outside says he
wants to come in.
st. Peter-Has he any particu-
lar recommendations?
Gabriel-Yes.. He has never had
an opinion on the silver question.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

When you show some men a
favor, instead Of appreciating it
they ffatter themselves that they
have worked you.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

Over 2l7,O00 head of cattle
were shipped from Arizona ranges
for the year ending Sune 30th and
there are plenty lett.
Mesa free press., 1895-10-04

tistic temperament.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
I1I MANS GRANTED.
Pressure of Powers Has Had Its Eject
Upon the sultan.

CoNsrANllNoPLE, Dec. H The long.
drawn-out controversy between the am
bassadors of the powers aud the sultan
over the question OF the admission Of ad-
ditional guardsidps for thu protection of
the embassies has hccu settled 10y the issu-
ance OF AN trade granting the necessary
firmans to permit the guardsnips to pass
the Dardanelles
The demand was first made upon the
sultan on NOV. 10 AMI scarcely day has
passed since then without its being re
newed in "A more or less peremptory man
ner The ingenuity displayed by the
Turkish government in evading a direct
answer to the demand, or. when forced To
answer the effective pleadings put forth
for delay, had almost brought the mind Of
Europe to the conviction that the demand
would never be complied with. Mean
time days and weeks passed by without
any action, and the condition OF things in
Clnstantinop,e that brought out the de
mand has almost passed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

We are sorry to learn that n Norridge-
wock man, by the name of WIN. Young
was arrested in kennebec Co, for the
larceny of team belonging to stephen
Blaisdell of Oakland, and has been lodg-
Ell in the Augusta Jail
Quite a number of our church people
expect 10 attend the dedication exercises
at Bingham to-day.
Miss Sadie French left for Medtield,
Mass, Yesterday.
The people have been crossing the
river on foot, on the ice for several DAYS.
1t seems that it must be nearly thick
and strong enough to hold teams.
Albert Jenkins has returned from
Rumford Falls where he had employ
ment in "A pulp mill He expects to leave
soon for Orono.
The many friends of Miss Oracle
Paine will be glad to know she is pass
ing very pleasant winter in Oxford.
England, where she Is taking course
of study.
Harry Lessor was quite badly hurt
one day last week while Telling trees in
the woods, one Of the trees became lodg-
ed, and he climbed up To free II. when
the tree started again he lost his balance
and fell 1t is feared that he injured his
snine slightlN.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
At Washington.

They make haste slowly at Wash
ngton at the beginning of the first
session Of Congress.
The nomination Of Rufus w. Pcckham
as Justice of he Supreme court vice
Jackson deceased was confirmed Mon
day. Senator Cameron of Pennsylvania
has announced that he will not be a can.
didate for reelection to the United States
Senate.
Senator German of Maryland, 1t is re-
ported, will retire from politics at the
end of the present term.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

At the December term of Probate
Court held vt the Conrt IIouse heoin-
-. ,r.,..,a.. ,,.. h.,.;.,,, -.
.a.o1 80 ,a1,a.,.o
"o'ou 40 ioilo"''
fannle r. GAZE was appointed eXecu-
triX OF the Will OF Maria /. Bradbury :;
Ihos. Buswell exr' OF Will OF Sarah r.
Bus"eil ilmothy Smlth eXr, OF VIII OF
samuel Dean Ezra NJ. Fletcher admr.
OF estate OF Edwin j. FlIiebrown; Jas:
"A: lloA ~, Mas sPpoln'en guai"ian 1,, 81
Richardson admx. of estate Of VIM. II
Richardson. Elizabeth X Sanhorn.
.exrx. OF will of Winthron w Sanhorn !:
.Iohn q Trno evr of will of N,rv u
Watson. :. H. Goodwin exr. of viii of
Ann wilkins. Francis Wiuiome admr
of estate of Charles w Willinms
Tbp rsnort of commissioners an thr
estatos IF Walter y chase Harvey &
Flicker keene RIOS W q : kaene and
.Inhn Rurns we're acrnnted
Authority IN sell real estatn was
granted In Tho cosne of John " D.vis
Harvey &, Kicker. Stenhen p Penney
Samnel II Record and samuel /
PICKER
Accounts we're settled in the estates
of Daniel : Fose w Rirlpr 4 Son
samuel I Kicker .Iessa Vnrk IandalI
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
The Skowhegan Kindergarten

The Board of Managers of the Kinder
garten Association makes the following
report:
The kindergarten has been in opera
ton two terms, and the progress made
has been very satisfactory. Although
this movement was an experiment in our
town last spring, we now feel assured of
its success, and that it is needed
branch of our educatioal system.
The sum to purchase The outfit and
commence the work was raised by sub
scriptions in the form of annual aud
life membership fees.
The second term closed Nov. 9Th
The work is to be resumed in the spring
under the effieieht direction of Miss
Glass who will again act as kindergart-
ner.
LIFE MEMBERS. l.. w. Weston. Ed
p. Page, Geo, y. Page, B. F. Baker, Mrs.
Vine Coburn.
ANNUAL MEMBERS. Miss f. B. Dun
ton, Mrs. l.. A. Dascomb, Mrs. l.. c.
Moore, Mrs. A. A. Pierce, Mrs. j. l..
Fields, Mrs. s. s. Dinsmore, Miss Lois
A. Weston, Mrs Pauline ID. Littlefeld,
Mrs. Martha d. Farrand, Mrs. j. p. Oak,
Chas. F. Ward, w. p. Ordway, f. T.
Goodrich, Thos. Tantish, X. 7. Patten,
w. f. Robbins, j, fl rson Savage, J. W.
steward, Gardner & Barnard, j. p. Oak,
Mis-. W. II. Wildes, Mrs. Homer Jones,
Miss Eda X. Smith, +. Z. Coffin, Forrest
Goodwin, n. 5. Steward, {. n. Bragg,
Ii. w. Narney, w. b. Steward, Mrs. W.
b. Steward, Mrs. l.. w. Weston, Mrs.
Henry Rawles, Mrs. Geo. Weymouth,
Mrs. Henry Mitchell, Geo. S. Webb, I.
II. Anderson, Geo. Sampson, Mrs. Geo
Philbrck, Miss Caroline f. Philbrick,
Mrs. F. o. Sawyer, Mrs. Esther Palmer,
Mrs. Orrin Priest, j. p. Merrill, j. O.
Smith, Mrs. w. F. Bacon, Mrs. j. I.
Thibedeau. Mrs. S. w. Philbrick, Mrs
Geo. b. Stafford, Mrs. Zanas Vaughan,
Mrs. l.. l.. Morrison, Mrs. l.. l.. Walton,
Mrs. A. Ii. Lang, Mrs. Martha Herrin,
Mrs. j. r. Philbrick, Miss Zaidee Nor
rison, Miss Jane Bickford, Mrs. j. o.
Smith. Mrs. Rebecca Hall, Mrs. K. p.
VileS Mrs. Vim. Philbrick, Mrs. J. p.
Merrill, Mrs. F. w. Allen, Mrs. X. b.
Shepherd, w. II. Wildes, Mrs. Martha
Wing, Mrs. j. c. Griffith, F. X. Steward,
Chas. II. Burrill, X. b. Shepherd, Mrs.
Melrose, Miss Pearl Curtis, Mrs. f.
b. Hill, Mrs. c. V. Hanson, Mrs.
Belle Claflin, Miss Clara Varney, Mrs.
Jas. 7. Leavitr. Miss Linnie Weston,
Mrs. +. n. Merrill.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The Awful Crime TO Which a Biddeford
Man Conf+sses.
BIpDFFoRD Me Dec 9-Alfred !
Hnrd. who was arrested Saturday on sus-
picion Of having murdered his father
james Nj. Iiurd ut his home on Oak
street. SATURDAY morning, has made full
confession to Marshal Harmon.
lie said that he had been annoyed re-
peaiedly by his fathers attitude toward
him and that in moment Of unconscious
hess he took his fathers life Hurd's
father wanted him to seek employment
lie asked his son to leave town if il WI,
necessary ano 20 To work That was one
of the ways in which Hurd said he was an
moved He did not care to work. and be-
came enragec mt constant reiteration of
his fathers demands.
Hurd further said the razor which WINS
found was not the one he cut his fathers
throat with, but the actual Weapon would
be found under the piazza, where he threw
1t. The razor wis found under the plazza.
all covered with blood.
Hurd then told how he had killed hi
fathrr. He entered the chamhpr where
the old man WIS sleeping aud ~truck him
an awful blow with the hiichet H., then
cut the throat of the unconscious man
from ear to ear with the razol IN orlier 10
mike sure of the job. He tod the officer,
that he fully realized what he had DOM
and expected Ia suffer the consequences
When asked if hr was not sorry that he
had killed his father, the prisoner said
he did not know AS he WAS. He further
stated that things had come to such IA
pitch that the murder had to be com
miIted. lie was very cool when he made
his confession, and told everything in con.
nection with the murder, even to most
minute details. That he was temporarily
insane when he did the deed is he opn-
ion OF the officers. Young Hurd is tele
graph operator and is "a years OLD.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

up for kitchen and enter ttinment rooms.
The choir aleove is at the right of the
pulpit, and at the left is the minister
room. The pews are circular in form,
made of solid oak as is also the other
furniture of the church
The location is central aud the build
ing well adapted to the needs of the
place. The church is very pretty on the
outside and in, but its real beauty
consists in what it was erected for a
place of worship. Many kind friends
have assisted in the gifts both great and
small, and there is still opportunity for
those who are inclined to lend helping
hand. a cordial invitation was extend
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

PORTLAND, Me, Dec. lI.-Shcriff Plum
mer arrived here last night from Boston
with Miss Rose Dolly, who WAS arrested
in Boston yesterday. Miss Dolly is
charged with the murder of her 6-weeks
old child, by leaving it naked in the
woods ut Prides Corner to die OF starva
ton and exposure 1t is understood that
Miss Dolly made u confession In Boston
duplicating her mother the substance of
the confession being that she was threat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

We are able to offer to new subscribers
the REPORTER and the Mirror and Farm
er, published in Manchester, n. H., one
full year for 81 90. We also make this
offer to subscribers of the REPORTER
who will pay all due and one year in adj
vance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

DEpHAN, Mass Dec, I.-CaYaruo La
vorano of Weymouth WAS ON trlal yr>tc.
day afternoon charged with stahbin.
Franb Russo and ms wife a lleno n sept.
8, 1875 The jury returned verdict OF
assault without intent TO Kill He Will
be sentenced later
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
The Somerset Reporter,
ENTERED AS sxooNp GLASS MAIL NATTER,
To Reporter Patrons.

In order to give readers of the RE-
PORTER the advantage of the local news
twice each week we offer to them THE
SOMERSET ARGUS at HALF RATES or the
REPORTER and ARGUS for $500 per year
IN advance
Please send in your name with so
cents and receive the SOMERSET ARGUS
one full year for that small sum.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

A train loaded with Republicans re-
turning from the Inauguration of Gov
ernor Bradley was fired into at Emmence
Kentucky, Tuesday evening last, break
ing the windows and injuring one man
but not seriously.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

I'd to all to attend the dedcatory y
efeises December u, at o'clock r. n.
Bingham is to be congratulated upon
The erection Of 50 nice an rdificc. and
the Congregational society Of that town.
upon having such tasteful and well
appointed church home.
The following are the dedicatory *
ercises
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
At Bingham.

The Sew Church Edifice In That Village
Dedicated 10 Day
The foundation for this beautiful
house of worship at Bingham WAS laid
about one year ago under the leadership
of the pastor, Rev. Chas. G. Gregory
The first day of April the carpenters be
gan their work and from that time on
the church has grown until now it is
ready for dedication. The seating eapa-
city of the church is 200; this may be IN
creased to IS more by throwing open the
folding doors into the vestry room
There is a basement under the entr,
building which some day will he finished
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Biddeford is greatly stirred by muir
der which occurred Saturday. A
young man of "a killed his father aged
10 and after his arrest confessed to hav-
ing committed the crime. The young
man is considered insane.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The Boston Journal styles Mayor
Curtis defeat "a blow at good govern
ment" and rightfuly as we view the stu
alton. Curtis was elected a year ago
on the r, form in City government issue,
has given the city good clean, admins
tration and was supported by the bust
ness men of the clty, but the Democratic
machine could not stand this sort of
thing and rose in its might and elected
its man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by taking Halls Catarrh Cure
:. J. CHENEY & Co, Props,
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We. the undersigned. having known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is yesrS and believe him
perfectly honorable il all business transactions,
and hnanciylly able to carry out any obligations
made by Their firm.
West & Trua1, Wholesale Druggists Toledo
Ohio.
Walding, Knnan & Marvin. Wholesale Drug
eists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IS taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system, Price sc per bot
tie. Sold By all Druggists
Hot WMer bottles. all ,iz.s, best
quality, rrees guaranteed. IA; SIMPSONS
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Col w. o. Bradley, the first Republi-
can governor of Kentucky, in his naugu-
raj speaks out in favor of sound money,
protection and punishment of mob
violence, OF course he does, those are
true Republican principles.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

A word tout loud to Correspondents
Don't forget TO sign your names to com
munications for the columns of The RE
PORTER
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Michael Linehan who attempted to
murder Mrs. Grace Griffin at Orono,
Tuesday, and then shot himself died
from the effect of his wounds, Wednes-
day. Mrs. Griffin is expected to re-
cover.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The House at Washington had quite a
lively debate Tuesday on the question of
censure of Minister Bayard for making
speeches in England preiudicial to his
own countrymen. If ne made the talk
attributed to him, censure by the House
of Repr sentetives is mild punishment.
A representative of our country in a
foreign land who will traducr our people
is not fit for the place, whatever his quail
fications may be otherwise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The result in Massachusetts cities
Tuesday was of the 10 cities in which
elections occurred chose Republican
Mayors, chose Democratic, and 2
citizen Mayors. Six cities voted no
license, gain of two t. the no license
column. Not one city that voted no
license last year voted for license this
year. The license system of handling the
liquor curse is not what some people
world have "a believe.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

IN an interview with Stepniak, re
port Of which appears in Great
Thoughts be was asked his opinion of
the new car, "There was time, he
replied when Russian Liberals cher
ished a hope-I may say, indeed, a con
siderable degree Of hope-but the new
rzar has disappointed every expectation
Of the most moderate among our pro
gressive parties. He has shown himself
utterly incapable of departing from the
traditions of his predecessor, and will
continue to play the ungrateful part of
official screen to bureaucratic tyranny.
Westminster Gazette.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

June l6 has been fixed as the Repub-
lican National Convention for nomina.
ton of President and Vice President and
st. Louis as the place. There was a
lively contest over the place of meeting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Mail carrying in the Moosehead region
is no sineeure in these days. Since the
steamers stopped running, the Kineo
mail has been carried through the fast
forming ice in row boat, aud finally
pack fashion through the woods around
the outlet.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

PROVIDENCE Dec II 49, Mrs Maria
Silva 40 years old an Invalid, was terribly
burned by child upsetunR lamp near
her bed The woman cannot recover.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

DR. & f Scott, the state veterinarian
Of Wisconsin, says that when the gold
enrod Is eaten 10y horses il produces
fatnl disease similar TO consumption.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12
Somerset Good IempIars.

Somerset District lodge, l. .. 9. 7.
VA held Friday al Bingham, with a
large number Of the most prominent
temperance workers Of Somerset county
il attendance. Tie second degree was
conferred upon l. new members. Bng-
ham lodge provided dinner and supper
for the visitors. \ speeiai train over
the Somerset road Was run at the close
of the 'vening session. The next meet
ing Of the lodge will be hel1 q, Madison
in March.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Certain claims of George f. b. Jackson,
ESQ.,, deceased, for services as admins
traitor of the estate of the late Phi
lander Coburn were by agreement refer
red to Judge Charles w. Walton, and F.
C. Payson, Esq, administrators of Mr..
Jackson's estate with Elk Judge Symonds
as counsel, and Hon. Turner Boswell,
agent of the Coburn heirs, with Hon.
George c. Wing of Auburn az counsel,
were engaged last week at Portland,
several days, and in this town Saturday,
taking testimony in the case. The
arguments are to be heard by Judge
Walton in Portland Saturday next.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Forty-one indictments for violation of
the the liquor law were brought in by
the kennebec grand jury at Augusta,
Monday. A large number of them are
of parties in Waterville. The enforce
ment league of Watervi!le, is said to
have had hand in bringing about these
indictments
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Best thing for lame back DIR. Ed
wins porous pasters, l5c, at Sampson's
Corner Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Senators at Washington are disposed
to stand by the Monroe doctrine and are
not slow in making their opinions
known. Senators Lodge and Culom
have both introduced resolves expressive
of their views upon this important sub
ject for action in The SeDate.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Kennebec journal :-Mr. Cleveland in
his first term told the country, that if ii
wasn't in trouble it ought TO be, because
of a protective tariff. In hs second
term he sees the protective tariff devital-
lied and the real trouble begins. He
then concludes that the silver law is re-
sponsible for it all. This is repealed
but the trouble isn't. Then he concludes
that the trouble is due to greenbacks.
But the country long ago became tired
of his prescriptions and knows full well
that IL greenbacks were called in and
Grover Cleveland given third term,
neither of which events will occur, he
would still have the trouble confront
ing him and would still be hunting for
something or somebody to put the blame
upon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

Rev. j. II. Mathews, pastor of the
Congregational church of Madison has
with the assistance of members of his
society and the patronage of business
men in town, begun the publication Of
n MONTH, paper nnder the name of "Our
Church. 1t is an s page paper taste
fnlly gotten up and ably edited. 1t
must be appreciated by the members Of
of this church, and the people of Madi-
son and surrounding towns, and h"lp
along the cause, effeeliv Nv. The frs
number was issued Saturday last from
the REPORTER office.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The city of Boston, elected Josiah
Quincy, Democrat, mayor Tuesday, by
plurality of about $500 over Curtis, the
present incumbent. Republican. Boston
is a Democratic city and Curtis was
elected last year by the aid of Demo-
cratic votes. but the majority is much
sma Her than usual.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The Maine Press Association will hold
its annual meeting at Portland ,Wednes-
day and Thursday January Sth and 9th,
1896 The literary exercises of the
occasion consist of an essay by Samuel
l., Boardman of Augusta, and poem by
Frank Fl. Colley of Belfast and will
come Off Thursday afternoon.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

The Kennebec has taken fine freeze
the past few days which is favorable TO
the ice harvest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1895-12-12

REAL Es1A7E TRANSFERS The fol-
lowing arr TIM real estate transfers dur
ing the week