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The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Cur little village WAS very much shock
cd on saturday morning last, to learn
that Isaac Powers had met with violent
death, and that by his own hand, he hay.
ing stolen out Of the house at or about
midnight, and when missed search WAS
Instituted which resulted in finding his
liteless body hanging to small sapling
within a short distance of the house.
Mr.. Powers had been out of health for a
long time, with complication Of diseases
and lately his mental health had suffered
in consequence. He was pensioner,
having served in the rebellion as quarter
master. The deceased was GG years Of
age and leaves a wife a d three children.
two at home and one at Colorado. The
funeral services were held Monday and
attended by the Rev. Z. Pepper of
South Norrdgewock. At the grave the
impressive ceremony of the e. A. Il.
Post, of which he was a member. was
given.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
William G. Trask.

This worthy and respected citizen died
last, June Is He had been poorly for
some time, but was confined to his room
only for fortnight He was a native
of WATERFOWL, Mass, and served long
apprenticeship for the trade of a black
smith. Such was his proficiency in his
work that he was in the employ of the
Government for some ten years. a part
of this time was spent in the arsenal in
his native town, and the remainder in
the forts on the New England coast.
He moved to SkoNhegan some thirty
years ago, aud spent this long period on
the place where he died. Here he was
known for his skill in his work, and for
his quiet, helpful, honest life. He was
a lover Of peace, man that won the re-
speet of those that knew him. He was
happily married TO Miss Julia \. Barlow
of Freedom, who survives him. lie
leaves one son Willis K. who has always
lived at home, and sister, Mrs. Char
lotte Harding, OF Cuba, w. |. The
funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon,
and was largely attended. The services
were conducted by Rev. {. V. Hanson.
The tribute of song was rendered by DR.
Mari, +. +. Sturtevant, Mrs. L. c. Dun
ton, and Miss Leora VI. Wthee. The in
termcnt took place on the south side
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
St. Adams.

The many friends of S. l.. Mayo, Esq,
will be glad to learn that his health is
materially improved and hopes are enter
tanned now of his ultimate recovery. =
II. o. Turner and wife have returned
from Boston for their annual summer
vacation.
The prospect for the Il. Il. to St.
Adams is dim and uncertain The
management desired S25, 900 ia cash
The opinion of the Il. X. committee from
St Adams believing that TO he more
than could be or ought to be raised by
ST. Adams. negotiations were dropped.
We learn that the Somerset Pomona
grange" will meet with st. Adams
grange in Special session, Tuesday, June
25th.
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel Hussey of Madi-
son were at Alfred Hilton over Sunday
returning home Monday afternoon.
The raising of L. j. Emerys barn came
off Monday, June 18th. Ira Waldron
master workman. is guarantee of the
quality. Although of heavy timber, the
work went briskly along. \ dance in
the evening was well patronized and en-
ioyed by the young people.
Sweet corn is coming well this season
according to all reports.
The lumber for Southland Box Co., is
nearly all sawed and stuck for drying.
Jas. Weeks is finishing the ell of his
house and otherwise improving it.
Mrs. Daniel Foss is at Woodfords visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Adams.
l.. c. Dillingham;, o. A. Parkman, V.
H. Bragg, Alfred Bigelow VIII Bigelow.
Allen Martin, Albert Hurd and Bert
Cook all of st. Adams, Joined the Aroos-
took excursion At Corinna. June 18th.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

The Athens grange celebrated its
annual children's day last Saturday. A
large number were present and a most
delightful time is reported by both young
and old. The tables were loaded with
productions of culinary art that pleased
both sense of taste and sight. About
two hundred were accommodated at the
tables.
During the afternoon programme
was given by the children, consisting of
Rotations and singing. Every one was
pleased with this part of the entertain
ment. and considerable commentator is
due Mrs. Williams who had the training
of the children in charge. Mrs. Ca'den
read very finely, as she always does, and
we are sorry not to be able to give the
programme in full, but owing to the fact
that it was misslaid, we are unable to do
80.
The grange has an idea that this is
about as successful as any day they have
ever held. While studying and working
to raise the best crop of one thing or an
other. Athens grange never forgets to
attend to the raising of its children, the
best crop of all.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Horace Eaton testified that the re-
spondent worked for him. He left the
house a little before o'clock Thursday
evening and went in opposite direction
from Miss Gains. Goodrich got home
some time after he, Eaton, had retired
for the night Was not Weakened by his
coming in. He went with kimball on
request of Miss Cain and they found
money in several places where she direct
ed them. amounting to S27 80 and gave
it 70 Eliza Danforth. He said distance
from his house to Miss Gains was 200
rods. from Danforth's to Miss Gains
about 80 rods and from Miss Gains to
school house about IA miles.
Mrs. Horace Eaton testified in regard
to matches being put in the safe Friday
morning. Goodrich had not acted in
any manner to cause suspicion. Had
been reliable help 80 far as she knew.
q. W. Limball testified that on Thurs
dav forenoon Goodrich said to him that
Miss Cain had money. On cross exami-
nation h. stated he lighted two matches
while in the Cain house early Friday
morning aud did not know what he did
with uuburnt part OF matches after he
used them.
Deputy sheriff Smith testified as to
finding matches and about the finding of
cedar club about 3 rods from back of
cain house also about appearance of the
room where the assault was made.
sheriff y De, testified of going TO the
Cam place with Danforth and Eaton.
lie found one burnt match and Deputy
sheriff smith one IN places indicating
hey had been used in gaining entrance
10 Mis- aims bed room. He arrested
respondent. Took him in to the presence
of Miss Cain who said 10 him: "Albert,
Mat did you want to kill me for"
Goodrich said in reply: II did not
want To kill you, and | did not do it."
She further said that Goodrich did not
look quite large enough TO be the man
WHO dubbed her although the clothes
looked natural. looked like his.
No testimony was put in for the re-
Spondcnt and Mr.. Goodwin his counsel.
made an earnest plea for his discharge
carefully \GeYieWiug the evidence aud
commenting on its Weaknes SIS and stating
it was NOT sufficient to hold any man
upon even for a petty otfense.
County Attorney Collins reviewed the
testimony of the witnesses for the state
aud in Il candid manner asked the court
20 hold the respondent and that IA reason
able tail for his appearance at the Sep
TENDER term of the Supreme Court be re-
quired of him.
After a few minutes deliheration the
court ordpred the respondent discharged
from custody.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Harmony.

The grass crop bids fair to exceed last
year. A little more rain would help
much.
Mrs. w. NJ. Hayes of Cleveland, Ohio,
is visiting her sister, Mrs. V. NJ. Estes.
L. A, Pattee. one of our smart and
most talented young men, came near
meeting with fatal accident last Tues
day He fell distance of about twenty
five feet, while at work at Chas Crom-
wells raising 1t was narrow escape
from death.
"Uncle" Henry Marble our oldest
townsman is rather poorly.
Ivan Hight, Leslie Jacobs and Miss
Ellie Stafford attended the commence
ment exercises at the Maine Central In
sttute last week.
Mrs. Fanny Filene and little daughter
of Boston, are spending the summer
with the family of her uncle, II. NJ.
Marble
Goham Magoon lost nice horse one
day last week by its falling into a ditch
and breaking its leg. 1t was the best
horse in town.
Samuel Parsons has moved back to the
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Hands Off From Cuba.

President Cleveland says very proper
ly by proclamation, that citizens of the
United States must not engage in war
like service against the established gov
eminent of Cuba, by enlisting or procur-
ing others to enlist for such service, by
fitting out armed or procuring to be fit
ted out and armed ships of war for such
service, by argumenting the force of any
ship of wal engaged in such service and
arriving in a port of t1le United States,
and by setting on foot or providing or
preparing the means for military enter
prises TO be carried out from the United
States against the territory of such gov
eminent and further says:
Il, Grover Cleveland. President of the
United States of America do hereby adj
monsh all such citizens and other per-
sons to abstain from every violation of
the laws hereintofore referred to, and do
hereby warn them that all violations of
such laws will be vigorously prosecuted,
and do herebV a's'e,i->> >sS-vss
s1sors, .TrtS4 sDe
execution of said laws the utmost dill
gence in preventing violations thereof
and in bringing To trial and punishment
any offenders against the same.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
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., 1895-06-20
SO. Snithfield.

Rev. Ora NJ. Chase breaches here next
Sunday the 23rd instead of the 25th. as
was reported last week. Saturday after
noon meeting at T. NJ.
Dolly Holmes is at home from Angus
ia. on two week S vacation.
Charles Stevens formerly of this town
has lately returned from California
where he has been for several years.
Henry Richardson and Lizzie Crowell
went to Nassalboro, last week on visit
to relatives.
Abbe Bckford went to Naterville.
with her teacher last Saturday and
spent the Sabbath.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. The fol-
lowing are the transfers during the
week:
Skowhegan-Alice NJ. Day to X. B.
Shepherd, $500; Frank 5. Morrill, to
Saml. Emerson, 81, 800.
Palmyra--John W. Wood to II. w.
Gardner, SIS
Fairfield--Laura +. McFadden to
John p. Lawry, 500; Laura +. Nc
Fadden to Chas. A. Lawry, 1925; Geo,
A. Matthews to Geo. w. Hinkley, 81 900.
Harmony-Wm. B. Brown 10 Ira S.
Hatch, $50.
Anson-James 5. Gal,an to Mary Ann
Pratt.
Starks-Annie S. Greenleat to Samp-
son Duley, $l.00.
st. Albans-Dahiel B. Clark to w. j.
Foss, ct al, $780,
Norridgewock-Fran 5. Wade TO
Cony Russell, $3.50.
Detroit-Horace Hart ct al, to
Alonzo M. Bickford, 5000.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Mercer.

MIS- Mary Chapman who died June
Ind, in this town, was a widow of
soldier of the war Of 1872. She was =
years Of age.
K. l. Nickerson was injured one day
this last week by gate being thrown
upon him by his horse. Dr.. stinson
was called but found no bones broken.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20
Highland.

Heavy showers and roads badly wash
ed, during the past week.
Lightning struck NJ. S. Towards barn
setting it on fire on the roof, the fire
was extinguished with slight damage.
Road surveyors are repairing the road.
E. A. Wills of Madison. is in town.
j. Z. Norton and family of Madison,
have been visiting in town.
II. Fillibrown and daughter of Madi-
son, are in town.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Last year at this time we were labor
ing through the preliminaries of Il polit-
ical campaign which this year we are
happily relieved from by virtue of our
biennial election arrangement now Is
years old. It's great relief to those
who are In the habit of taking part in
politics, and once state tries it it never
returns to the annual regime.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

farm formerly occupied by him on the
"south road.
Miss Della Bailey. who is at work at
Skowhegan, spent two weeks with her
parents here recently.
Men for having are not very plenty.
Mr.. Harry Whittemore of skowhegan
was in town Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

For the past few years ii ht- been the
custom of the Junior class u present 10
the school something which would be
of use and value in the years to come.
On this occasion a beautiful engraving.
framed with oak. representing socrates
teaching Alcibiades was The fitting
choice. Fred W. Turner in behalf OF
the class presented the picture. aud
Hon. {. \. Marston chairman If the
Board of Education accepted il with
few appreciatve aud commendatorv re
marks.
The coors of the class of Ut are pink
and green. The stage was made bower of
ferns. plants and abundance of blossoms
while the class motto ITO be rather
than To seem in letters of pink roses.
formed an arch over the center of the
stage.
Large audiences were in attendance
both afternoon and evening. nearly
every seat in Coburn hall being taken.
The graduating exercises of the class
of '95 occurred Wednesday evening,
June -.
The class colors. yellow and white,
draped stage and chandeliers. and all the
decorations were made, as far in
AS possible. of the two colors. The
class motto "Step by Step" in letters
formed of daisies was effectively ar
ranged upon a ladder of ferns.
The program for the evening was as
follows:
Music by Kendall's orchestra.
Prayer by Rev. c. Y, Hanson D. D.
td) Latin Salutatory,
D. The Beauties of Our Country,
Fred Foss Lawrence
Grace Lillian Russell
Two Exiles,
Maude Ardene Wing
In Perfect Harmony.
Berle Louise Walton
American Heroes
Arthur Howard Boardman
Aunt Hannah's Sentiments
Lenora Bee Estes
Value of Purpose
Lucy Mabel Philips
Kickers.
Norris Marston Iraftou
Venus Comes,
Pearl Clayton McIntire
History,
Estora Clara Jewett
The World Tuition
Grace Darling Bradley
A Country Without a History.
Lizzie Marie Williams
The Income TaH,
John Henry swain
Self Reliance.
Prophecy.
Nary Elizabeth Cloaeh
The Future of japan,
Mountains,
corueHa Boutene SNOW
Maine's Jewels,
valedietory,
Lois Angela Weston
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Benedictiou. Rev. b. c Wentworth
Excused
To the student who has been accus-
toned only to the class room. the writ,
ing of the graduating essay and deliver.
ing il before so large an audience : a
trying ordeal; indeed, it would DE such
for person far older and with more
experience. The class Of - deserve
much praise for aequittng themselves
so creditahly. The essays showed
thoughtful preparation and We're not
only we'll written but ~el delivered.
As the class marched onto the stage
and stood listening to Mr. Donovan's
earnest words previous 70 presenting
the diplomas. they made picture of
sturdy young manhood and woman
hood to be proud of
The music for the two evenings was
furnished by kendslrs orchestra Of
thirteen pieces, and the fact was demon
strated that for good music it is not
necessary to employ an out-of-toHn
orchestra. They played in all nineteen
selections which everyone pronounced
excellent.
The weather during the commence
ment was all that could be wished. with
sunshine for every day.
Immediately following the exercises
in the hall, Wednesday evening, IL.
S. Alumni and friends to the number
of fifty-eight repaired to Hotel Heselton
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

The annual meeting of the Good win
Home Association will be held at Good
viii Farm Monday, July, at 10 O'Clock
A. NJ,
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

President Cleveland Is at his summer
home at Gray Gables. Buzzards Bay,
Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Japan having wiped the earth with
China now is reported To be thirsting for
war with Russia. The people of Japan
are said to be clamoring for such war.
but they better let well enough alone.
" different from the undisciplined mill.
ions of the Celestials.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20

Six hundred operatives of the eight
wooden mills at Amesbury, Mass, are out
on a strike.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-06-20


Exercise Of Junior ana senior eIa-,e. in
Goburn Hall.
The Junior exhibition occurred on
Tuesday afternoon aud evening. iu TO-
ourn Han and we dou5t If auv .choa. To-
Maine has cia~- q Twenty-Five y94ng
ladic. aud gentlemen fhat do greater
credit 70 themselves he -choe.. aud
the town. Their selection. 49, vol
chosen and given with ease aud grace
and the entire program from he .innp
the principal Mr. " y. Donovan. az
nouueed the fir-t number 20 +. cost
va delightful 10 listen 70.
PROGRAM.
AFTERNOON.
Masic D., Kendall. orchestra.
Prayer by Rev. II. q. Hardaag.
Masters Of the situation. E.d
FRED Walter Turner
Tie Painter OF seville. Wilton
Ellen Maria Whit
Patriot and Traitor, L,Daara
william Dana Lawrence.
In a tanthef.s Den, Haoa
Maurice Ear.e Prate
SADIE Maud knight.
freedom and Patriotism Be49.y
Wilbur Davis Palmer.
Kari tic Martyr Aaoa
Susie Ethel Desne
Lafayette, ,p,ague
Harold John Phillips
The Grave BY the ~orrowful Sea. Ea8t..
arab May swain.
Blind Mary Of the Mountains 4ao1
Mary Elizabeth Wentworth
The Ride Of Paul Yenarez, saan
Arrie Lena Pratt
Uncle Edom and the Flurridy Niger : q,{ret..
Chester Horace Mills.
The Whlstlng Regiment. Harr.L
Blanche Fairlene Clarke.
EVENING.
Music b. Kendall's orchestra
Prayer BY Rev. L Il Copeland.
Extract from Grafton on james \ Garfield.
Harold Cushing WOODBURY.
| The Land OF Shining Gold, ~tFr
Angie Ella smith.
The Dandy Fifth. 8ao,
John Howard Ayman.
| The Poor Fisher Folk, victor Huo,
| Stella Louise Jones.
| New England Weather. NafE Yua6
Bert Avore.
Pledge with Wine. inc,
Vivian Rowell Grave.
| Toussaint LiOuverture piI5fp
Charles Wesley Grove.
| Flying Jlms Last Leap, bank
| Fannie scott stevens.
stand by the Flag. Ro'
Ed ward Patrick Barr
| Lincoln's Last Dream. BuuerUertj
| Charles Rufus Vie
Hieronymns Pop and the Baby, Bonns
| Eva Maude Nelson
Rzpah, 4no,
May Elyira Dascomoe.
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Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate
were recorded in the registers Office
during the past week;
Julia + Smith to X X Eastman and
wife; 20 "A sec 81 Columbia; $500.
VIM. Snobbles to G. Peckham; lot
will South Haven; $3.50.
Frances Webb to S 5 Rockwell; G n n
fri q 81 Columbia; $500.
Johnson Parsons to Winifred G. Gill
lett; lot 8 block ) Clark's add Decatur;
$500.
p II Bass to w II Gleason; w q
IA Keller; 800.
A Lamberson TO Cordelia nj Goble;
neqn q 26 Bloomingdale; $1,000.
Warren Goble to e. r Knowles; lot z
and part lot blk Coolies add Goble-
Vile; $1,000
A w Hendrick to + Perry; W q $
e % Paw Paw and 20 W cor 30
Antwerp; $4,000.
j + Perry to Ida Perry; same as last
above; S2l00.
Adele NJ Bryan TO Michael O'Rourke:
lots 4, 5 blk Y Decatur; $75.
s II Blackman To Michael O'Rourke;
lot - and w h lot 13 block l. Decatur;
1925.
VIM killefer TO n w Lewis; block 4
Killefer's add Gobleville; $3.50.
Nettie Nj Brown to G Morton; two
parcels will Hartford; 81.
w ii Dorgan to y l. Earl; IL a sec 81
Pine Grove; $3.50.
l. S Monroe to / A Bixler; W h lots
10, 90 blk 3 Ii & d Co.'S addition South
Haven; 1925.
Walter Harrison to $ Il Monroe; W %
a h n % South Haven; $500.
b Monroe to Walter Harrison; lot
block ID ii d Co.'S add South Haven
$3.50.
f. A ii Howard to Addie Young; wa
G @ 10 ex Pine Grove; $500
Ida Perry to James Palmer and wife
parcel sec 30 Antwerp; $3.50.
Mary A Sheldon to Hattie + Shaver
! a sec Lawrence; 81.
j M Gray to Lillian j Fisher; water
power and lands section 10 Lawrence
| $1,000
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No Courtship In Jerusalem.

Of courtship, as it is known in Amer
lea or England, there is none whatever
in Jerusalem, writes Edwin 5. Wallace
in November LADIES' Home Journal. A
young Mohammedan never sees the
face of the girl who is TO become his
wife until after marriage. His mother
and sister may see her and report their
impressions, but if it is case where
the union is by them considered dcsir
able one they are likely to accredit her
with charms she does not possess
Among Jews and Christians there is
greater latitude in this respect, though
the young people are never permitted
to see each other without the presence
of third party. In every case the
services of an intermediary are neces-
sary. Brides at fourteen are not un
common and at twelve occasion little
remark | have known of one bride ten
years of age. She was Moslem.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1895-11-01

Following IL a summary of such al
the proceedings of the board as have
not heretofore been reported in the
columns OF the NoRTHERNER
Chas. A. Spaulding of Hartford was
elected superintendent of the poor Uice
DR.. IL e. Maynard, whose term had
expired.
A resolution was adopted fixing ply
sicians' fees for visits at the Jail at 20
cents.
The committee on county buildings
reported things in good shape at the
county house and farm; that no re-
pairs needed. The committee says a
new Jail is needed, but only recommend
the expenditure of sufficient sum To
make the old jail as safe and comforta-
BILE as possible under the circumstances.
Supt. Chaplin was authorized TO pur-
chase two chemical fire extlnguishers
for use AT the county house.
Supervisor w VanHise was elected
chairman pro tenn.
The committee on drains submitted
"A lengthy and elaborate report, which
was adopted.
The sheriff's bill was allowed as fol-
lows: Services. 81 1872 "a; board bill aud
turnkey fees, 1886 82; insane business,
S6l 80; incidentals, S4S0.44; wash bills,
1854 80; total, 50, 1850.
Supervisor johnson offered the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted
ReSoLUed, By the board of supervisors
of the county of Van Buren,,
First-That all prisoners sentenced To
serve time in the jail of said county for
II period of over five days, shall be
caused to perform manual labor pound
ing stone 1T least six hours in each
working day during the period of their
confinement in said Jail; provided the
village of Paw Paw, or other villages,
townships, corporations or individuals,
by their council, or otherwise, shall
furnish suitable grounds for the same
and furnish the stone and hammers
with which to perform the labor.
RESOLVED, further, That the chairman
of this board of supervisors appoint Il
committee of three members from
this board to confer With like COM
mittee from said villages, townships,
corporations or individuals, TO perfect
plan by which such labor may be ac-
complished.
Supervisors Smith, Van Hise and
Waters were appointed as such COM
mittee.
The committee ON finance submitted
its apportionmeut of taxes, which was
adopted. Following is the amount of
state and county tax apportioned to
each township:
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Probate Court proceedings.

Following is summary of the pro
ceedings in Judge Heckerts court fol
the week ending Oct. 81:
Estate of Johanna Van Wynan, de-
ceased; petition for appointment of adj
ministrator; hearing Nov. %.
In the matter of Hiram Cole, insane;
order admitting TO asylum
Estate of Geo Labadie, deceased;
estate closed to creditors
Estate of Andrew Rose, deceased
Milford Gilbert appointed administra-
tor.
In the matter of Charles Nelson,
spendthrift; w. X. Shrine appointed
guardian.
Estate of Jacob Metz, deceased; order
allowing claims.
Estate of Jacob Markle, deceased
order allowing claims; petition for Ii
cense to sell real estate; hearing Nov.
%. =
Estate of Warren W. Stoughton, de
ceased; petition for widows statutory