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The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Athens.

Several families in town are preparing
to move.
{. L. Emery has sold Hotel Emery. to
Mr.. Paul Dunnegan of Mars, who will
take possession at once. Mr. Emery will
move into the home now occupied by
Samuel Goodrich Who i preparing 10
move into the house which he recently
purchased of Horace Emery.
Elmer Dorr of bore Hill, has rented
the Jewett place.
Levi Lord is coming soon to his new
home in the village which will oblige DR.
farbell 10 move.
Miss Rosa Lermond began a school in
Brighton. last Monday.
Howard Hight and friend from Lynn.
Mass, are visiting at Mr.. Luther Highs
Mrs. Lowell of Portland i, visiting
her brother, Dir. Tarbel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hight entertained Il
few friends last Friday evening.
Miss Alma Sumbury is at work foI
Miss Nj. ). Jones.
Mr.. Eugene Cole of Boston, visited
relatives in town last week.
Mr.. Ed. Hight is at home.
Mrs. Sheffield and children who have
been visiting at Albert lIilton'S returned
last week, to Lewiston.
Mrs Joe Pease is in poor health.
visiting relatives here.
Mrs Maria Fox has returned to her
home in Lynn, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Death of Engineer Richardson

w. II. Richardson, one of the veteran
locomotive engineers of the Maine Cen
trial railroad, died at his home on Leavitt
Street in this town, Monday last, after an
illness that kept him from his business
for three months, aged forty-five years.
Mr.. Richardson was born in Water
vile and was the son of Anthony W.
and Olive Chase Richardson. His
home had been Waterville and Skowhe-
gan and for nearly y years his work
was on a Maine Central locomotive,
commencing as fireman ON train of
which Charles Lowe, now deceased, was
engineer. For some ten years or more
he has been engineer on one of the
passenger trains running between Show
hogan and Portland and he was Il trusty
and competent man in this responsible
position.
Mr.. Richardson was an active and
worthy member of the Independent
Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Car
rabasset lodge and Canton Somerset,
and his funeral was attended by those
bodies in uniform, and the usual impress
siye rites and ceremonies of the order
were observed at the cemetery. Twenty.
seven members of Samaritan Lodge and
Canton Halifax of Waterville attended
the funeral with the Skowhegan Odd
Fellows aud participated in the cere-
monies.
Mr.. Richardson was also member of
Skowhegan Lodge of A. O. L. W., of
Maine Central Relief Association and of
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi-
neers.
Funeral services were held at the
family home, Wednesday at II o'clock
Il, m, conducted by Rev. Dir. G. V. Ham
son, With musical selections by a quar-
tette composed of Rev. B. c. Wentworth,
j. \. Smith, Mrs. +. {. Dunton and Miss
Leora Withee.
The floral offerings by friends. asso.
ciates and by bodies in which he held
membership, were rich and elaborate.
Among these were pieces bearing the
emblem of the Odd Fellows, the "Three
Links" and of the \. o. L. W. the
Anchor and "A very rich piece of
elegant design with the words Our
Pilot, in cut flowers, presented by the
Boys of the passenger trains Nos, =.
Il, 6, l3--the four morning trains run
ing from Skowhegan and Bangor to
Portland.
Mr.. Richardson leaves IA widow, whose
maiden name was Ella Hill, and Two
daughters, Mrs. Leonard {. Heath and
Mrs, Eugene 5. Steward, both of Skow-
hogan. He also leaves two brothers,
John p. of Camb. idge, Mass. and Mel
bert F. OF Wakefield, Mass, and two
sisters, Mrs. F. Emmons and Mrs. Frank
Dudley also of Wakefield.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

oATs-oats are stealy ~. ,c.lppea aor
rive, are quoted at = u !Sigc: ". .. 3lt9I .,..
NJ. , white u e. NJ white -, =. y. .
mixed, 2i't@ DC. clipped mixed p =. Tn.
spot market i steady at: No. lehpp5i n tr.t
% gG2lc; M. ; ehppad 2~1p2, e. ". whit.
2,l. d2i34c; NJ. whit, re NJ. naNei 2}a
% %; clipped mixed, Is .d2ic
HAY-Hay Is steady and llttle changed HAY
fl2IDls 30 verg choice cars i ~ straw
(nl3 81 oat straw, $ias s. II X sprin. bran 90
arrive, $l4 % To- winter, SIS @Gid m.ddlrc-.
SIS 15dl>; mixed fed. SlitGis red d.. .lr
SIS ground wheat. SIS: cottuuseed meaa S3tr
~ 30 to arrive,
LAMBS AND MUTroNs-For mutton, and
lamb the demand Is "A lttj,. better, and rattle
better prices are mentioned On laml~ Ne4l-
arr more stea y. Spring lambs btl fancy
Brlghton- and eastern lambs i. 100. Year.
hng-, 41d-- e mutton>. fR1c "a :. f4o~ a.
to QusltN.
FLorH-fl9ar is firm. but trllr Is rath.~
auirt Extra md second. : s7a& ~uuu.
wheat clear aud straight s. 2rI3 -. winter
wheat clear and straight 50 1Ft8 ~ winter
pat. - 'Wd "a -prlns pat, - NeG4
tONN-Npat cosp T. scarce and very firm
old corn 10 arr IS quoted AT Al fH....
Spot corn Is very .fm steamer vel. * -
I4c steamer IuHEuHI. I1Ft &c.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Charles Z. BigeloW i. pressing ha4
in Madison.
The Masonic installation and supper
occurs Saturday evening.
W. L. Perkins is having his two rents
above Husscy Il Conants coat shop
newly shingled. Surely the people Of
Norridgewock must expect rain SOME
time by the number OF buildings that
are being shingled this fall x.s. p.
Eben Miller went to skowhepan, We'd
nesday, to attend the funeral Of Wm.
Richardson. brother member of Car
ton Somerset, TO which M. Miller be
longs.
There was baptism Sunday after.
noon at , o'clock, Rev. Nh. Turner
officiating. Ralph Cleveland and Mss
Mary Perkins were united with the
church
There will be a Rebeka supper at odd
Fellows hall tomorrow night.
The Ilolbrook boys are up river on a
hunting excursion and are expected to
return this week
J. f Frye has commenced to have a
well dug on the hill across the road
nun iilS uouSN- ne CoultihpldlcS laying
pipe from this well to his buildings.
which will give him running water.
MI. Frye is popular milkman here in
town and keeps fifteen cows and quite a
lot of other stock, SO that this departure
will be great convenience to him.
Rev. Mr.. Turner preached his first
sermon here Sunday from the text BE
strong in the Lord, and gave general
outline of the work he would like to dc
here in town.
Mr.. Chauncy Holt and Miss Edith Gil
man were united ia marriage Saturday
by Rev. }. A. Jones.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Somerset Teachers Convention.

The following is the program for the
teachers convention at Norridgewock,
November and 3. a good time and
large attendance may be expected:
Thursday, November !, at 10 A. NJ. at
II. ). room. Prayer; music; address of
welcome, Clarence W. Pierce, Prin. Nor
ridgewock Ii. s.; response by president
w. y. Donovan, SkoWhegan III. :. :;
kindergarten methods, Miss Grace Glass,
SkOwhegan; object teaching as applied
to geography, Miss n. b. Nye, Fairfield I;
interest in schools, y, T. Abbott, Prin
Madison IL. s.; the place of music in the
public schools, G.. A. WILDER. Supt. of
schools, Madison.
2r. NJ. program continued: Operetta,
by ii. ). students, NorridgeWock l.. s.
Constitution, A. Simmons, Esq, Supt
of schools, \. Arson; teaching exercise
in geography, Miss Nellie Parlin, Nor
ridgewock; paper, subject selected, F.
o. Small Esq, Madison; question box,
conducted by State Superintendent.
Thursday evening, +. NJ, at Baptist
church: Lecture, by Pres. Geo. {.
Chase, Lewiston; music by Norridge-
wock band.
iiiud9s - A. Az NoN'inDtI . Au-
dress, subject selected, Prof. A. j. Rob
erts, Waterville; teaching exercise in
grammar; school from a citizens stand
point, +. f. Danforth, Esq, discussion,
Ought students rank to be reported =
A. Robinson, Supt. of schools, Skowhe.
gan.
2r. NJ: Dumb bell drill, young ladies
from n. Arson Academy; address by
State Superintendent w. w. Stetson !;
business meeting adjournment.
Officers, Pres, w. n. Donovan, Prin.
Skowhegan II. s., Elk. Committee, w.
w. Poore, n. Arson Academy; w.
Francis kenrck, Prin. Fairfield, Fl. S. /;
Annie Louise Beard, Madison.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Browns Corner.

Mrs Jane l.. Chase has gone TO
Clinton, to work for Mrs. Samuel Flood.
Mr. and Mrs. Oren Hubbard visited his
daughter. Mrs. Fred Moody in SkoWhe-
gan. Sunday.
Eugene Goodrich's hay press is in this
vicinity. Several farmers have sold
their hay to G. II. Pishon
Chas. Lewis has moved his family into
the Weir house.
Miss Bertha Rowe of Pittsfeld, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Edith Wyman.
Mrs. Jane Rowe has returned from a
visit with her relatives in Burnham, and
is stopping for the presen. at a. d.
Browns.
c. II. Wheeler says he has done some
threshing this fall and we credit HIM
with the following item. That at Chas.
Ladds in Athens his machine threshed
in 6 hours 235 bushels of oats, and at
another time in 3 hours 20 minutes
threshed III bushels. Mr.. Wheeler has
sold his machine and will probably not
have any more big stories to tell.
Mrs. Ora Fitzgerald has returned
from visit among relatives in Pittsfield
and Dexter. Although Sc years of age
she enjoys visiting and visits with her
many friends.
"Oxen are scarce and high" so said {.
b. Chase one day lasr week when he re.
turned from Wellington with nice
yoke,
Jimmie Dustin Of san Francisco, Cal,
formerly of Lawrence, Mass, an old and
intimate friend of Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Bingham. with his brother Charles
Dustin of Pittsfield, made them very
pleasant and much appreciated call sun
day, Oct. both, He left Pttsfield, Mon
day to return home, He is the success
full driver of the great trotter, Directum.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

An important step has been taken by
Guatemala proposing to other Central
American states closer commercial re-
lations between these five states and also
to provide for an alliance offensive and
defensive against European nations.
The arbitrary and unreasonable action of
England with Nicaragua and Venezuela
has had the effect to make apparent the
necessity of union of this kind among
these states.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Rheumatic painS.

Or. David kcuuedy's s'a,,men, that me real
cause of Rheumatism was the Imperfect aston
Of the Kidneys, and that Or David Kennedy
Fasorite Remedy opened the clogEed ducts.
permitted the secretions % pass of, relief and
comfort following as natural result was SO
reasonable that sufferers seized at it with avid
ity and many i victim Of Rheumatism, SciaticA
and Lumbago has been cured BY It's use.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

The war in Cuba continues with
varying results, quite as often in favor
of the Cubans as the Spaniards. Senior
Canovas Del Castillo, the Prime Mini ster
says it is impossible for Spainto come to
terms with the insurgents, The Bra
lillian Minister has informed the Herald
that he does not believe his Government
has any ida of recognizing the insur-
gents
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
II Reprter 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., 1895-10-24

We are able to offer to new subscribers
the REPORTER and the Mirror and Farm
err, published in Manchester, \. H., one
full year for $500. We also make this
offer to subscribers of the REPORTER
who will pay all due aud one year in ad-
vance.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Seven states of the Union will elect
governors on the 9TH of November.
They are Massachusetts, New Jersey,
Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, Iowa and
Mississippi. The chief interest centers
in Kentucky, Maryland aud New York
city. kentucky and Maryland are
usually sure for the Democracy but the
elections of last year disturbed things
there and they are now doubtful. Miss
issippi would be if the black vote could
have Il chance.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Charles Martin, unmarried, about forty
two years of age, committed suicide at
his residence in Newport village, Monday
morning, by cutting his throat with IA
razor. Mental arrangement is supposed
to be the cause of the deed. Death result
ed almost Instantly.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

We have received from the publisher,
Maj. Chas. +. Nash of Augusta, copy
of the Maine Farmers Almanac for 1896.
Its familiar face is very welcome and
carries US back in memory TO the days
of our boYhood Long my this publica
ton flourish.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

A, b. Merrill of East Auburn. who
has charge of the Matching houses there,
brought here last week six cans OF
spring salmon and Geo. b. Fairgrieyes
and Frank Written turned them into
Hayden Lake. They are not the small
fry sometimes turned into lakes but
fish that have had one seasons growth.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Clifford Cummings, aged Is, committed
suicide at WaterviIle yesterday. He
cut a deep cash pcross his throat with IA
razor, besides cutting his arms, wrist
and breast. Cummings has been in
poor health for some years and the
probable cause of his death was despon-
dency.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Frank S. Corey of Calais, successor to
George G. King Il Co, Maine agents
of Shringhill, n. s., coal mines, WAS
drowned in the Grand Lake Stream,
Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Loring, Short & Harmon of Portland,
have the thanks of the REPORTER for Il
copy of Robert b. Thomas Almanac for
1896. For sale by all dealers.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Bingham.

Rev. j. d. L&pham. presiding elder Of
Augusta district is expected to preach in.
the Mon church. SUNDAY +. NJ. Novem-
Der Eth. The sacrament of the Lords
supper will be observed. a cordial in
vtation.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Sampson, the corner druggist puts up
compound syrup of white pine and tar
for the cure of coughs and colds that is
meeting with great success.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
neeth Soon Relieved sntr.rInr.

NEw LoNpoN. Conn. Oct - George
d. Adamson was struck by train last
night and had both legs cut of II dies
within an hour.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

The REPORTER has received from the
Rumford Falls Times, a souvenir album
Of that boom town, containing pictures
of its falls, water power, mills, stores,
residences, public buildings and tie
many attractive surroundings in that and
"A Trip with Pen and Camera, and the
work of both is well done and that OF
the printer also. Rumford Falls with its
immense water power is to be one Of the
most important manufacturing places in
Maine at no very distant day.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24
Death of Ex-GoY. Ames.

Ex-Governor Oliver Ames of North
Easton Massachusetts, died Tuesday
He had been in failing health for five
years past. Mr. Ames was a man of
superior business ability and held the
responsible Office of Governor of the
Commonwealth with credit and accept.
ance. His malady seems to have pre-
sented itself in the time that he was Gov
ernOr. The many cares and responsible
ties of his office, coupled with his bust
ness affairs being strain upon his
system which at times showed itself in
the form of heart disease, supernduced
in part by almost complete exhaustion.
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol
lowing are the transfers during the
week:
Norridge Benz. f. Jones to Eben
S. Mills, Sl.00; Rebecca Robbins to
Cullen Ward, Sl00; Is. F. Lancaster to
Martha f. Taylor, S473
ST. Albans-Herbert +. Cyphers to
Henry G. Prescott, 1925; Allen Weber
to w. A. Bigelow, $l50; w. A. Bigelow
to Melvin Bigelow, $3.50.
Fairtield-George X. Tower to Mabel
B. Lawry, $3.50; Suell Pratt to Sarah G.
Atwood, $3.50; Hiram f. Tuck to F. j..
Lawrence, ct al, 500; Hiram f. Tuck
TO 4. j. Lawrence ct ], $1,000.
Solon-- Hannah NJ. Parkman to Sum
ner Rowell, $50; j. S. McIntire to A. f.
Whipple, $500.
Madison-.C. ID. Morrill, to j. Z. Nevens,
$3.50.
Detroit-Joseph y. Phinney to Fred
Davidson, $40; Melvin J. Berry to
Joseph n. Phinney, 800.
Cornvile--Samuel Chapman to Eliza
C. Dearborn, Sl65.
Palnyra-Joseph D. Fairbrother to
Alonzo NJ. Bartlett, $500.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

SIMPSONS tooth powder best on the
market, at the corner drug store, OPP
posite Hotel Coburn.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

The lake region of the northeast has
been treated to big snow-storm begin
ming at an early hour Sunday morning
Ten inches fell. The snow belt did not
extend east of Erie farther than Kane,
80 miles. The damage done to fruit and
shade trees is very heavy. Considerable
damage will be done to that part of the
grape crop not harvested. The shipping
interests were Frustrated at Erie,
but no damage done. A large feet of
vessels was driven into lake ports for
shelter. This admonishes US that winter
will be on US very soon for certainty.
1t will be wisdom to get ready for 1t
without delay.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-10-24

Pugilism has received well deserved
defeat, thanks to the vigorous opposition
to the Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight by the
governors of Texas and Arkansas to the
mill coming off in their states. That
fight has been declared off by the Florida
Athletic Club. corbett and Brady were
willing to postpone to Nov. IL, but
Fitzsimmons was not. The negotiations
were brief and not in the best temper
Each side charged the other with an at
tempt either to get the better of the
bargain or kill the fight aItogether.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-11-25

buildings on the grounds.
The first building visited was the govern
ment building and then other buildings
were visited during the afternoon.
Last night the party were received by
Mrs. A. Il. Steele at her residence on
Peachtree street. The beautiful home was
decorated in the colors of Mexico and the
Mexican artillery band played several
pieces. The house was brilliantly lighted
and the occasion was pleasantly spent by
those who were present.
The Beauty of the Exposition.
Mayor Waihridg said Friday while
coming into the city that he was surprised
with the magnitude OF the exposition.
81 have seen the worlds fair, and then
we have an annual exposition at st. LOUIS
and also a state fair, but the Atlanta eN-
position is something greater than ! have
ever before seen with the exception Of the
worlds fair. The grounds are simply beau
tiful. The landscape work surpasses any
thing of the kind l have ever witnessed,
and / am frank and sincere when l say
that I have been surprised at everything
/ have seen.
"The exhibits are good in every parucu-
lar, and I congratulate you people on the
great success of the enterprise"
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-11-25

at does appear that we are suffering the
irony of fate. Late week, when Illinois
and Chicago were with us, We had the
balmiest of weather, just such weather as
would have done credit to the grand old
state of louisiana But when you come
the day Is cold and the wind chilling and
biting. The wind this morning blows di-
rect from the icy banks of lake Michigan.
| suppose after ALL" continued the speaker,
that the weather but demonstrates the
the fact that our resources are unlimited"
The words of bIr. Collier caused much
laughter and he was literally applauded
for his explanation OF the condition of tho
weather.
Louisiana Responds.
In the absence Of Governor Foster, Colo
mel A. A. McGinnis made the response TO
the address of welcome.
Address of DR.. Stubs.
DIR. W. c. StuEbs, the head Of the Louis
lana state experimental station, was next
introduced.
Colonel Parker In speaking Of him. said
that he was about the only man who had
eyer been over every acre Of soil of the
state. and was in the best position TO make
known the mineral resources ct the state.
A Tribute to Atlanta.
'sYou Will never know how glad we are
10 be i'm Atlanta and see the exposition
said Colonel Parker
''lt is the greatest show that has ever
been attempted by the people of the south,
and I am proud TO say II is . complete
success. Here is told the progress ana
advancement Of the south and the world
The result will be that ali will become bet
ter acquainted ana Will love each Other
more.
I'VE have brought with us on tins trip
TO Atlanta the cadets Of the state uuivor-
sity We wanted them to see this great
southern city-this Chicago of the south.
we wanted them TO know what southern
industry and southern pluck viii do, and
/ assure you they have ample opportunity
The Ladies Take Charge.
The remainder 81 tho programme, which
consisted OF vocal and Instrumental solos.
was placed in The charge of the ladies
oil tho board of commissioners.
How the PeGcans Spent the Day.
Just before thc exercises iu the aud4to-
rlum were brought 20 a close Colonel
Parker announced from the platform tnat
the laCics would be rendered reception
in the Noman's building by thc fades COM
posing the board Of commissioner Tor the
state ard at the Same hour the gentlemen
would bc entertained Ia The -rical. uial
hlilliuE at tne Louisiana cNhIbIt hE tine
gentlemen composing the state commits
sicuers.
at tho woman's building and iu the agri-
cultural building a large number assem-
Ll,d. H. Was asa Informal reception that
was held by the commissioners. Ile ECc Is
were given an opportunity of meeting each
other. after which they scattered ABOUT
over the grounds
While the reception was I'm progress the
cadets held dress parade iu the plaza.
Lieutenant Gallup. OF the United States
army, put uham through the various move
q H..F I-.# rss
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SONS OF MARYLAND.
Fifteen Hundred of Them VIII BE
Here from Baltimore.

P3ltimcre aad Aaryiand ~. a' i,t11 49,,
osa,it ~ - rot}c,' Statos and ma
tionaI exrcsition. and it is safe 70 say
that the metropolis Of the south wilt send
one Of the largest 3eieg9 ions t. 4 tian11
th9t has ever entered 4. i'lI ~ .'t,,.
A7trcI-a1.i5. ND RIa11,f.',ri,+ars' Aeeoeia-
ton. seconded nv The Manufacturers
Record ami the daily Journals arr@a-a-
ments are being n1ta 20 ll'a5 pen I..
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80. - -, ,tt[.,,, General of az, etats:
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timore and Ohio railroad. 'E-IoNtfHef ~ IL
liam PIuknoy White, cN-ConG'eS5 man isl-
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