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The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

Lisbon Falls had a $4,000 fire Mon
day night and the Office of the Enter
prise, the local paper, was totally d..
stroyed but fortunately had about two
thirds insurance and will start again at
very early day. You can't destroy q
live paper by burning.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

George Crosby Sheldon of New Port
land, having been admitted to the bar
yesterday, is to open law office at North
New Portland. Mr.. Sheldon was gradual
ed from Colby University class of '93, is a
young man of ability and energy and we
expect him to make his mark in his chosen
profession.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

For dandruff an excellent preparation
is made of two ounces of powdered
borax, an ounce Of powdered camphor
and two quarts of boiling water
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

Littell's Living Age, the prospectus of
which is printed in another column has
been reduced in price from eight to six
dollars per year, a fact which will prove
of more than usual interest to all lovers
of good literature. 1t will soon enter
its fifty-third year. This magazine is a
weekly, and is a concentration of choice
literature most valuable to its readers.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

Hon. Edward Wiggin was reelected
Master of State grange at Bangor, this
week; j. A. Roberts, Overseer; w. w.
Stetson, Lecturer.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

II ousaId, # cases Of Consumption.
Asthma, coughs. colds ard Group are
cured tvery day by shilohs Cure. Geo.
f. sampson. Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

Let's take the instant by the forward
top, for We are old, and on orr quickest
DEGREES the inaudible and noiseless foot
of time steals ere we can effect them -
Shakespeare
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19
II HUB MARKETS.
Prospect of Firm and Healthy
Trade In Butter.


Steady Lone Maintained In Cheese KSg.
Ia Firm po.,,,a. ro,.,a.. A., no,.n
Aai ket Well stocked With Poultry.
4, >ras D. +. TIM sot,.r Situation
,a. .,.,,.5 morn. .,r,.,..,,s md ,..,,.,..q.
N J." a'1i ''''''41s
ma h'' i2r Il 'e@ weeks. HE advances 20
lar nave been governed strictly BY the Ia"
of supply and demand and nobody Ia.
reason - hnl fault. Tie stored supply
Wa, unexpectadfY reduced bv tic .1p4rt
demand .,,3 fri. .,,,.,.l5.. -. ..,. -.
l,.,,. t.,..a.l,,...
-
~" ~ uuiI"R I'm summer m
.''''iii nv a.s'9.ed may .at.s III ia.
the r..l5f, /. -, -. 49,. -. -.
stock is biny used than last ye#tr. IT,.
taken ia connection With fl,. foreign o4f=
let. has worked wonderful change IN tie
market
There has been little export inquiry.
but no sales 10 speak Of The advancing
/ prices mere on al sind, are a block to TOR
eign trade, and dealers must wait for a
better market abroad or drop prices before
there can be another outward movement
/ Shipments from Boston last week were
only 1888 pounds, or about 10 tubs OF >
/ pounds each
Cheese.
A steady tone is maintained in tn
cheese market. and holders feel more CT.
fdent of an improved trade after Jan
Fine Septemb Der and October t4q#n, sell H.
lots rs wanted at II To ~ cents. and
large singles at ~ TO 10 cent. Ear,
make 5 10 81, cents.
The New York market is a liifle frlner
and, although there j. no export demand
to speak of, there i a hopeful feeling thai
more cheese will soon be wanted Fxpart,
from Boston continue quite liberal. but
they are nearly all on Canadian account
and come through from Montreal.
Other prod,o.
ny aie III pretty s',one pos nm ana
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

Puffs and puff boxes at SIMPSONS, an
acceptable Christmas gift to any lady.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19

GRAND JURORS.
Samuel r. Harding, Foreman,
Norridgewock
John Q. Adams, Palmyra
Harper Allen, Smithfield
Jacob II. Atwood, Concord
Harvey II. Eastman, Harmony
Lewis c. Elliot, Athens
Preston Emery, Fairfield
A. @. Farrar, Ripley
George Frost, Pittstield
Hamlin f. Hale. Norridgewock
Joshua \. Hilton, Scion
Thomas Fl. Howard, Skowhegan
John A. Hoyt, New Portland
David c. Jewett, Madison
Philander G. Jewett, Skowhegan
Rodney Jones, Fairfield
Samuel Littletield, Hartland
Alpheus Mason, Canaan
Sanford j. Nottage, Bingham
s s. Parker, St. Adams
w. G.. Simmons, Arson
j. Il. Smith. Cornville
John Z. Weston, Starks
The Somerset members of the bal
were in attendance in full numbers al
the opening of the Court Tuesday, viz
5. j. Walton, f. n. Merrill, f. f. Dan
forth, O. X. Bachelor, l.. l.. Walton
Forrest Goodwin, G.. w. Cover, ). w
Gould and $. b. futile of Skowhegan
A. Simmons, Ben ). Collins, j. j. Parlir
of North Arson c. A. Harrington of So
Norridgewock {. o. Small, {. A. Viii
Der of Madison S. II. Willard of Mercer
O. &. Weeks, Geo. Nj. Chapman of Fair
field W. Il. Jordan of Bingham; f. W
Hovey, a. W. Manson. Abel Davis and
g. II. Morse of Pitt>field; w. b. Brown
of Hartland; S. S. Hackett of Detroit
I. b. Barrett of Canaan.
Attorneys from other counties in at
Waldron, f. F. Webb, $. 5. Brown, W
c. Philbrick of Waterville; Henry
Hudson of Guilford.
Tuesday was employed in calling The
docket assigning cases and disposng o.
certain causes that are to be settled by
agreement of parties. Assignment,
were made to Friday of the third week
The traverse jurors are not to come il
until Thursday the 26th instant ant
court will adjourn Saturday until thu
date.
Wednesday, Dee. 1S-Several divorc,
cases were heard, but no DEGREES render
ed.
Judgments were rendered In tn
awarl of referees in cases as follows:
William ii. Bradbury VS. John y
Stafford, for plaintiff $1,000 aud costs.
John n. Stafford VS. VIM. IL. Bradbury
for defendant.
Ellra {. Andrews vs. Orrie NJ. Sibley
for plaintiff $3.50 and costs.
Charles II. Newton VS. Inhabs. Of
Skowhegan, for plaintiff SlG0.
The Trustees of the Christian Meet
ing House Corporation vs. lnhabs. Of
Skowhegan, for plaintiffs for 800.
Reports of referees were offered in Tho
following cases:
$. A. Weller vs. S. d. Lawrey ct ais, II
favor of defendants.
Judson w. Currier VS. Eugene Heac
appellant, in favor of defendant.
Walter L. Chase VS. Eta +. Downes
IN favor of plaintiff 1885.
Frank Bryant ct al vs same, for plft
$43.45.
John n. Martin VS. same, for plft
$685..
Charles McCausland VS. same, for pitt
j. w. Bean ct al VS. same, for pitt
1923 50.
Fred Gilman VS. same, for pitt. $l5.l0
). G.. Sturtervant ct al VS. same, fol
pitt $ll.59.
Wednesday afternoon, George c
Sheldon of New Portland and Thomas j
Young of Skowhegan, were examined
for admission to practice law in the
courts of the State 5. j. Walton, Esq
aud }. j. Parlin, Esq assisted in thu
examination. The candidates passed 3
creditable examination and were admit
ted.
The grand jury will probably report
Friday.
COBB ESDONnEN CE
The Somerset reporter., 1895-12-19
The Somerset Reporter,
To Reporter Patrons.

ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL NATTER
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
Dots From Antioch--DesecratiOn
of Graves.

Mr.. EDITOR: Christmas has come
and gone. ,,Te have entered into
a new year and have many reasons
to be happy and content. We have
had no famine and none has suf-
fered from cold and want of food
as the people of Nebraska are now
suffering. Indeed we who have
good fires, good clothes, and half
rations, cannot realize what an or
deal those poor people are passing
through. When we compare our
conditions with that of this fam
ine-stricken and frozen region
ought not our hearts beat with
gratitude to God for prosperity.
We who are prosperous and happy
think little of those who are less
so. Those who have enjoyed tur-
key, cranberry sauce, and other
delicacies have never once thought
that behind the bars of our county
Jail, there are human beings whose
hearts would have been made glad
by giving in Ellis Name" even a
slice of ham, a dish of salad, and
other nice things of the season.
Let not another holiday pass with
out sharing with these unfortunate
people oul good things.
Oats that were sown in Decem-
Der are killed. October and Nc
vember oats are badly damaged
but may recover.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bart Talbert have
been visiting relatives in this Sec
ton.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Glover spent
the holidays at Meeting Street and
Modoc.
w. G. Wells, of Horns Creek,
spent last Sunday in this commu-
nifty. We are always glad to see
tkis old knight of the road.
The young folks enjoyed a cotil-
lion at Mr.. Nal Byrds on Friday
night of last week.
The congregation of Antioch are
delighted that Rev. John Lake
will preach for them during the
year 1895.
One of the most diabolical acts
that was ever perpetrated upon
any people was committed at Red
Oak Grove church not long since.
Some unknown persons with SHOW
els and picks opened the grave of
Mr.. Rufus Dorm. When they
had reached the boards that COW
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
Business Rules.

Carlyle wasn't a man of busl-
ness, but he would have made a
success of it, had he tried it. In
his writings we find these lines of
solid business truth:
A laugh is worth a hundred
groans in any market.
Have smile for all, a pleasant
word for everybody.
To succeed, work hard, earnest
ly, and inccssantly.
All honest men will bear watch
ing. 1t is the rascals who cannot
stand 1t.
Better have the window empty
than filled with unreasonable and
unattractive goods.
When you hang sign outside
your place of business, let it be
original in design and of good
quality.
Wondrous is The strenth of
cheerfulness; altogether pas cal
culation it's power of endurance.
Efforts to be permanently useful
must be uniformly joyous, a spirit
of sunshine, graceful from very
gladness, beautiful because bright.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
a Card From School Commits
Sicner Lott.

7 hereby announce that the pub
lie schools will open the second
Monday in January, 1895, 14th in
slant. Iwould beg leave TO offer
a few suggestions to the patrons
and trustees of the various public
schools in the county:
There are many vacancies oil
the several boards Of trustees, some
who are tired of continued service,
and some who take no interest III
the public schools. Now wherever
changes are to be made, let the ma
iority Of the patrons {. each town.
ship or echool district elect men
you want TO, serve you, and please
state in whose place You want
them appointed, and make no mis-
take, but select men in full SYM
pathy with the schools and those
who will not cause friction.
TO the trustees, I would suggest,
1st, The Importance of placing
YOUR schools not nearer than FIVE
miles apart, unless in case of ab-
solute necessity. There are sona
localities where schuols Will have
to be located nrarer on account OF
water courses &c. At any rate To-
cate them so that they will he.ac-.
ccsrible to all tho children in the
respective communities.
End, Do not pay your teachers
too much, thereby causing the
school fund to last long"l and b.
more of general benefit.
3rd, Be sure your 'rachHr is
what you want, Unnecessary employ
them hy the mouth with privilege
of making a change if found in
competent.
4th, Do what you can toward
getting the patrons to supplement
the free fund, and thus run the
schools seven or eight months in
stead of a possible three or four
months.
5th, Let the school run On a
systematic plan and let US orce for
all do away with the slipshod ahaIf-
rhammon" rftpaiTTpfe r-oHfF:i iflnIngOur
schools.
.Apportiunment tor the several
townships and school districts will
be made as soon as practicable.
p !. LOTT, S. c.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

The superintendent of the Phil
adelphia mint has been instructed
to coin twenty millions of gold
bullion into golden eagles at once.
The director Says there is
enough silver bullion on hand to
keep the force busy for five years
We're it to be coined. No orders,
however, have been issued with
reference to the silver bullion;
and yetsilver is the money of the
poor, and the object and aim of
governments, good governments,
is to take care of the poor. The
rich can generally manage to
"slosh" along somehow.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
Capt. Roper on the Rampage.

Mr.. EDITOR: I dislike very much
to appear in public print, but if
you will allow me small space in
your columns, shall like to par
tially reply to one "semphronicus." !"
First, he advocates that no one
but Reformers shall be allowed to
&C to the constitutional convention.
That shows that be is far behind
the times, and cares nothing for
anything hut strife and disturb
ance, and is seeking some Office.
God forbid that he shall ever
hold any office.
He further says, that there is
"a certain little weekly which has
been opposing a change of the coll
stituticn on account of the ex-
pense connected Herewith, sug-
gested that the Legislature appro-
pirate $4,000 to establish a Con-
federate Home. Willing to give
$4,000 to keep up a few who
might we'll be accommodated at
poor-house, and yet opposed to
spending the same amount for
strengthening our fundamental
laws and erecting bulwarks and
safeguards around our sacred lib
ertvw
Now, Mr.. Editor no one but Il
low, dirty, puppy, william and
scoundrel, will make such an un-
called for statement. The peni-
tentiary would be place for such
g man, its true I krow not who
the infamous "Semphronicus" may
be, and hope to God never will,
for I would hate 10 meet man |
have so much contempt for.
J. D. ROPER.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
Appeal was then mado 10 The
! Suprens Court and Judgment as-

Appeal wasthen made to The
suprems Court and Judgment a-
frmed.
In the meantime the Richmond
and Danyille, whichJwas the nA1pc
of the road atthat time, wcnt1illf fu
the hands Of a RECEIVER. eAEsssy-
ventions we're then fled in ffie
United States Court. A master
was appointed to investigate the
case. A report in favor of the vcr-
dict for $4,000 was filed by The
master.
The bondholders of the road ejF
jected to the report, which was
then taken up by Judge Simonlon,
of Charleston, who is the United
States Circuit Court judge, with
result noted above.-Augusta Chron
icle.
Messrs. Sheppard Bros, of our
local bar, represented Mr.. Bouk-
night also in this case and to them
is due much OF the credit of the
successful issue for Mr.. Bouk-
night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

There is little doubt that the
low price of cotton while now a
great grievance to our farmers will
in the end prove blessing, lead
ing as it will to diversified crops
and attention to stock and poul-
try raising, cultivation of small
fruits, extensive orchards, ETC.
and all this means independence.
With our advantages of soil and
climate there is nothing to pre-
vent the South from being the
greatest section of the Union in
every sense-famed for her manu-
factories, her agricultural pro-
ducts, and Der educational institu-
tons.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

1t is gratifying to know thai the
towns and cities of South Carolina
have decided to enforce the dis
peusary law. Those who CRITICS
ed Gov. Tillman for harsh meas
uresn in the rigid enforcement of
this law are beginning to see that
he builded wiser than they knew
= sss=,
among conservatives, is slowly but
surely crystalljzin; into the knowl-
edge that this law is the. best pos
sible solution of the liquor ques-
ton.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

Some time ago a lot Of pennies
was received at the treasury de-
partment for redemption. Among
them was a coin which was rejec-
ted. The treasury would not give
a cent for it. A clerk in the Of
fee redeemed it and gave it to
Congressman Johnson, of North
Dakota, who sent it to the Smith
sonian Institution for identified
tion, and later he received word
that the coin is of the mintage of
the year 2S4 A. D., and circulated
in the time Of Emperor Diocle-
tian. 1t is very valuable relic,
worth many times its weight in
gold.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

The belief is said to be growing
at Washington that there will be
no currency or bond bill passed at
the present session of Congress,
and that the President will sum-
mon the new Congress together in
extraordinary session.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

The legislature has passed q law
making profanity, obscene Ian
guage, and drunkenness in public
places misdemeanors From 1910
to 1920 there was such a statute in
South Carolina and men we're pun
ishsd for a violation of it.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
A Card From Mr.. Thurmond.
To tile Supervisor and County
Board Of Commissioners:

GENTLEMEN: Some Of you have
discussed with me the attorneyship
of your Board. But in view of tie
fact that action has been taken i'll
my behalf by parties i'll authority
in much more important matter,
and as I wish to avoid the appear
ance of greediness, and for strong
er reason thatI am one of the del
egation upon whose recommends
tion the commissioners were ap-
pointed, I think it would be i'm
proper to make q contest before
men largely of my own selection.
I therefore notify the Board that |
will not apply or accept such po-
sition. Wishing your Board a
successful administration, | re-
main truly yours,
J. WM. THURMoND.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
The Washington correspondent

The Washington correspondent
apf the Piedmont Headlight is au-
thority for the statement that
samps Pope is making overtures to
the Republican party, promising
thatif they will give him the lead
and plenty of Doodle he will swing
South Carolina into line for Dan
Cameron for President in 1896.
There may be something in this
report. Some signs there are
which indicate its truth especial
ly as Inc election of a Republican
President next year will be the
most likely thing to happen.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

-. The General Assembly of South
Carolina is composed of the fol-
lowing professions and callipgs:
In the House there are seventy
one farmers, six farmers and mer-
chants, four physicians, two mer-
chants, seven physicians and far
mers, twenty-four lawyers, one
,nillwright, one farmer and civil
engineer, two teachers, one manu-
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

1t is said that there is great suf-
fering in Nebraska on the short
sorn crop from drouth. The av-
erage was only six bushels to the
acre. The crops have been very
short for three years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
| York county farmer has sol,

y York county farmer has solv-
ed the problem. "Just let every
farmer in the South" be explain
ed, 'who could raise, say 5000, buy
futures and then refuse to plant q
furrow. When settling up time
came, the sbears' would all be
bursted, and the Price of cotton
would be out of sight.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
Medical Card.
l.. J. WILLIAMS, Sec.
Jan. SIT.

T WILL resume the practice of medi-
| cine in Edgeileld AID vicinity. Many
thanks for past patronage, and ! only
ask partial continuance of the same.
Can be found in my office from 8 a.
m. to 4 p. m.
My specialties are: Scrofula, COM
plants peculiar to women, and vene-
real diseases.
I am the oldest physician in the
county, though net the oldest man.
1t has been said by some up-start
young NJ. D. that the oldest physicians
are at least fifty years behind the
times; per contra, it has been said by
philosophers, statesmen, scholars, and
gentlemen, from 1Esculapius to Jen-
nings, that "practice makes perfect"
have never forgot anything in my
life, except when did so On purpose.
And, if not, why not?
W. D. JENNINGS, SR.
Oct. 23, 1894.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

Miss Winnie Davis, the Daught-
er Of the Confederacy, has written
a novel entitled "The Yelled Doc
tor,n the plot of which is said to
be remarkable. Aside from any
intrinsic merit the book will prob
ably sell vel! OH account of the
distinguished position of the fair
authoress.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

A call was issued Oh Friday last
by q number Of Republicans of
South Carolina for q convention
to be held Feb. 18th, to reorgani2e
that party in the State. The pur-
pose of the call is to ''give vitali-
ty to the party in South Carolina
and enable it to take an active part
in the election of delegates to the
Constitutional Convention"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

sacturer, one newspaper man, one
farmer and teacher. In the SEN
ate there are eighteen farmers,
thirteen lawyers, two physicians,
one farmer and physician, one
minister, one lumber dealer, one
insurance agent.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

cred The vaalt, they were evident
" frightened, for they went no
further. When discovered the
grave was only partially filled with
earth. Every effort should be
made to apprehend the guilty par
ties and bring them to justice.
e
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8, 1895.

The salary of state constables
has beenlcut down from 50 to 81
per day, but when away from home
they are allowed the actual cost of
hotel bills.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
Edqefield Institute.

This school will close the Fall
Term on Friday, Dec. 31st. The
Spring Term will begin on Mon
day, Dec. 31st. The benefit of the
Public School Fund will commence
with the Spring Term, and will
continue three or three and half
months.
L. R. GWALTNEY.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09
CORRESPONDENCE
Christmas with Old Rip.

Christmas-hic blizzartl-eggnog,
frccrackers, headache, q conglo-
merative memory of such things
and Christmas of '94 is over. The
cold snow, however, remain as a
reminder that Winter-King still
rules. Santa Claus owed a big
bank debt, his toys were attached
by Judge Brunson and the conse-
quence is old man Claus is 10
longer so popular with the average
Juvenile. Some ignoramuses con-
tend, however, that such was not
the case, but that the man in the
moon, together with his nine hun
dred children hung up their stock
ings and when they were filed Mr..
Santa was bankrupt.
Mr.. John Qgattlebaum, of Shat
terfeld, and his pretty bride have
been en visit to this compllrl e lsaasss ~,
NJ T. 81 liii5 Zimmerman, OF Lang
ld-McCOrmlck, mas
been amongst US.
Mr.. Luther Zimmerman spent
Christmas at his fathers home.
Luther has been at Furman Un:
versity where he ispreparing HIM
self for the ministry.
A new addition to Choty, and its
another boy-son of Mr.. G. M. Dorm.
Judging from the new arrivals,
Choty will soon be infested entire
ly by the sterner "horney-headed"
sex.
A prosperous year to the ADvER-
r1sER and peace and good will to-
ward all mankind male and fc-
male.
RIP Y. W1NKLE ESQ.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

NY
RFFF2

I have opened a Beef Market
and Restaurant on the corner in
rear Of the Edgelield Bank. I keep
nothing but STALL FED BEEF,
and give the BEST of MEALS at
the cheapest prices and the short
est notice. Jurymen aHd witnesses
specially. Call onco and you'll
stay @ week. Try my soup. 1Oc a
plate.
NORMAN YOUNGDLOOD.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

Go to j. w. Marsh & Cos John
ston, f',r bc' qualify of goods.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1895-01-09

Buv ehocs from J. w. Marsh &
CO., Johnston.