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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-10-09

WANTED-S~lesmen. One to each couO-
wv tv-in Sumter, Kershaw. Clarendon,
Darlington and Richiand. a man with
horse and buggy preferred. This is an OPP
por,uoitv for ANY man with even An ordi-
nary +ducarion 10 obtain good paving en-
rloyue"t for the remainder Of this year and
all of 1896 Those interested should write
and arrange TO see me personally. j. +.
Hodge. Sumter, S. c Sep:. l6-2t.
" & S-5t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-10-09

The Sumter Watchman was founded
in 1850 and the True So,aaron in 1866.
The Watchnsan and Southrom now has
the combined circulation and inauence
Of both Of the old papers, and is mani
testify the best advertising medium in
Samter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-10-09
Estate Of Wilson Conyers, Decd.

Sale Of Personal Property.
DY ORDER of the Court OF Probate CT
- Sumter County, S c., will sell TO the
highest bidder for cash at Sumter c. h on
SALESDAY, NOVEMBER 4,h, 1895, at y
clock, the following property:
2 good Mules,
One l-horse Wagon
One Buggy, &c.
LINDSAY CoNYEBs, Admir-.
Oct. 9-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-10-09

Don't cry hard anymore they past We keep every
thing you want from paper Of pins to a saddle and
are boucd to suit you whether you want something
to wear or something to eat we have got 1t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-10-09

The reports Of the committee on
education. both majority aud minority.
show that there is fixed purpose to
literally support the public school sys-
ten, aed provide for its Improvement
and extension. The Convention could
no, we'll do otherwise, with an iotelll'
gen. public sentiment so strongly 10
favor Of the public schools. Within the
las. year or two there has been re-
markable growth of interest 10 the pub
lie school system Of the State, and it is
safe to predict that there will be a
growth and improvement of the system
within the pext few years both
gratifying and surprising to the friends
of popular education. We are glad to
be able to feel satisfied that all OF
the institutions for higher education will
be sustained, but it is with far deeper
feeling Of satisfaction that We note such
ample evidence that the public schools,
ssc only college that nine out OF every ten
poor boys ever kuow, will De main
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
East COrinth.

Miss Cora Townsend, who has beer
in Manchester, N. H., for the past year
is at G w. JEWELS for short visit.
The ladies Social Circle meets with
Mrs. R. w. Rowland next Wednesday
afternoon. Chicken pie will be served
to all who desire it from to $50.
Misses Mayme Jackman, Maude
Stevens and Alice Blaisdell have re.
turned from their school at Bradford,
A small party from this place visited
Norey Lake Wednesday.
The programme with the Universe.
list society next Sunday is as follows
l. 80 p. M, Sunday school, $50; Chill.
dren's day sermon by Rev. A. M.
Smith, 7.30, praise service followed by
lecture. All are cordially invited.
Walter Hatch of Danville was in
town Tuesday.
Children's day was observed at the
church last Sunday. REGULATIONS and
singing appropriate to the occasion
were given and all were well pleased.
Mrs. E. w. Hatch, who was quite i'll
last week, is rapidly improving.
A social and lawn party will be give n
by the G. E. in the near future.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
South Corinth.

A. L. Parker has bought the lumber
for the new bridge at this place, and is
drawing it this week.
Mrs. Israel Jacobs of Sugar Hill, N.
H., is the housekeeper at Cummings
lumber camp.
Mrs. Roxana Martin. one of the
Oldest ladies in town, was 90 years old
June 18th.
The people in this vicinity were
shocked Wednesday morning by the
sudden death of Florence Ethel De-
Goosh, the only daughter of Henry H..
DeGoosh. She had been as well as
usual until Tuesday when she took her
bed and soon became unconscious. DIR.
Fletcher of Bradford was at once sent
for but she was past help, and died
about O'Clock Wednesday morning,
age IA years and months.
Dear Ethel, thou so quickly len us,
Left our hearts and home so sad,
Scarcely had we time to think IL
Ere the light Of life had fed.
Yes Dear Ethel we shall miss thee,
Miss kind words and deeds Of love,
Not one room in all our household
But what shows us Of thy love.
May the sad hearts thou hast leff,
Seek that comfort from above,
May they feel that thou art resting,
Sleeping in his arms Of love.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
West NeWbury

A very pleasant evening was spent
al the home of Mr.. and Mrs. u. IL.
Moore, Monday, June 10th, the occa-
sion being surprise party given by
Mrs. Moore to her husband. The West
Newbury drum corps, with the invited
guests, met at Peach Corner, and pro
ceeded in a body to Prospect Hill.
The first intimation Mr.. Moore re-
ceived that anything out of the or.
der had occurred, was the bursting OF
martial music on his startled ear. he
at once repaired to the veranda OF his
house and gazed with dilated eyes and
open mouth on the invaders of his
peaceful domain. Like Joshua of old
they comprised the house, not seven
times, but twice, giving Mr.. Moore an
opportunity to recognize friends from
his West Newbury home. and visions
of war, devastation and ruin, faded
from his sight Then the courteous
gentleman shone forth, and the ma
RAIDERS were welcomed with cordial
ity which left no doubt as to its gem
uineness. The evening was perfect,
the collation. served by our hostess was
perfect Vocal music was furnished
NY Mis- hOOlO anu oUhOt lhooi ohAOii
tai music by Mrs. H. G. Brock, Miss
Dora Johnston and Luthera Maud
Carleton, which made the hours pass
pleasantly, and all too quickly came
the time to bid our host and hostess a
cordial good night, with many thanks
for the pleasure afforded us, and an
evening not soon forgotten.
Friends of Mrs. A. E. Pillsbury will
be pleased to know of her safe arrival
in Geneva, Switzerland.
Two young ladies are circulating a
paper for the purpose of procuring a
flag for our new school house. Judg-
ing from this and the rally on Memo
rial day, we should say patriotism is
not likely to die out here.
Fred McDuffee and Bert Leighton
painters from Bradford, are painting
Mrs. Haselton's buildings.
r. G. Sawyer is in Concord this
week.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
VerShlre.

Miss Hattie Darling has returned and
is occupy ing her house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Hutchinson of East
Orange spent last Sabbath with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. j. Parshley
The Vershire drum corps furnished
music at West Fairlee Memorial day
Herman Bugbee of the Haverhill
creamery was in town last week
Field strawberries are said to be
ripe.
Mrs. Dearborn has come and is as
usual stopping at Mr.. Eaton's on the
north road.
Mr.. and Mrs. q. B. Drake attended
the Orange County Conference of
Congregational churches at East Cor
inth last week
The thanks of the congregation at
the upper village church is due to Mr..
Orr and others for bouquets of beauti-
full flowers which were delight and
greatly appreciated by all.
Mrs. Fl. G. Church's mother of Chel-
ser is visiting her.
Arthur Cotton still remains quite
feeble.
Mrs. B f. Fuller has so far recover
ed as to attend church and all are glad
to see her there once more after her
long and tedious illness.
1t is with sorrow we have heard of
the death of our old friend and former
townsman, o. B. Boyce, Esq, of
Barre. We well remember how brave
ly he struggled for the education he
has since so nobly used, and our heart
felt sympathy is extended to his be-
reaved family and friends.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
PRICHpRD & hay

Would call your attention to
a very unique display of goods
awaiting your inspection. Every
department is full, but to meet
the demands OF the times
and to please our customers a
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14

The recent movement on the part of
the democrats in other parts of the
town to GUST Mrs. Tucker from the
post Office and remove it to the rail
road station meets with general disfa-
vor from the patrons of the office re-
CARELESS of politics. Had they waited
until Mrs. Tucker had made sale of
her property and wished to resign the
Office it would have been more to their
credit, but to run a still hunt on a
widow of little country post office
shows to what small matters they are
willing to lend themselves. To Harris
Sargent the proposed (and report says
accepted) post master, perhaps not
many of the citizens would object, but
to the removal froD its present place
to such an unsuitable place as the sta
ton all would say a decided no If
the gentleman starting the movement
did not understand that Mrs. Tucker
wished to keep the office while she re-
tanned her business interests here, and
that its removal would damage the
property which it has so long been con-
nected with, also that her application
for appointment from assistant post
mistress to post mistress had already
been sent to Washington, then they are
partly excusable, otherwise they only
snow to what small trees they will turn
to gather their plums. PUBLIC.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
BOltOnVlIl0.

Memorial services by Temple Lodge
over the graves of deceased brothers
buried in our cemetery will be held at
the cemetery at two O'Clock p. m.
Five couples from here visited Halls
pond last Saturday and enjoyed supper
and boating by moonlight.
N. Robinson has the last years sup
ply of bark nearly marketed.
Edwin Henderson has returned from
a visit to Boston.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
To the People!

IL. A. Webb of Newbury, Vt.
wishes to say that he still con-
tinues in Business and at his
shop, you can fnd just what
you have been looking for
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14
CHEAPER THAN


Remember ours is the most
complete line in town. Spring
is the time for general reno
walton and if you are needing
anything in the way of Portieres
Rugs, Lace Curtains etc.,
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-06-14

until you have seen our stock,
consisting of Straw Mating,
Hemp, Cotton and Wool, and
All Wool, also Brussels and
Tapestries at a surprisingly low
figure. Call and examine.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
Grand Army Encampment.

The annual Encampment of the De-
partment of Maine, g. A. r., will be
held in Coburn hall, Tuesday aud We'd
nesday, February II and Ii. The Women
Relief Corps connected with the Grand
Army, will also convene at the same
dates in this town.
There are two organizations of women
in the State AS Relief Corps. The Ma
tional organization which admits to its
membership all loyal women, and the
State organization the membership of
which is restricted to the wives.
daughters, mothers and sisters of Vete-
rams of the late war. The former organ
izatiou is the one with which the
Women's Relief Corps of SkoWhegan. is
connected. These two organizations
may hold their meetings in the halls of
Milburn block.
1t is expected that these meetings will
bring to town to be accommodated at
our hotels, boarding houses and homes
from 500 to GOO people for the two days.
This will test the capacity of the hotel,
To the utmost.
We are uol informed tie order of eX.
ereises in detail rs yet hut will announce
it i'll due time. The first day is usually
given up To reports of officers, commit
tees. etc, aud the second election of Off
GERS and other business with a grand
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Laest { Govt Ranor
Highest Of all in Leavcning Powcr-1atcst L S. Govt Report
@E!A!:'!!! B Bs%dsgz
ABSOLUTELY PURE


bi9gIaPilts 81 Tie Somerset Ieu lef-
oil he Maine Legislature.
SI>AIf.
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somerset renety. Ffsaif'..,. -.
tit. farmer. Hmhrrmat# i..1 ,,.s..,.f...
nrer. ru,,,ied .,,.. ~ -. ~.
vile. educated Il an. s..,..,.,... .,1...
and al Bloomfield Ir,aeu5y H.. f.I,
the ysrioo. fewn aetee. ana =, ~,
present time il t,ctol.er ,f 10, ..4,',f
board Member Of tic f,,h AID eE,l.
Legi-hr,res. .rryirg IN fbe l.,.,.,
branch. Away EetHfli,sn
Heyey. Frank ". Pnt.frIj >eo..r-
,et county. Rrpublie#n. Free R4ftf.,
LAWYER uarried IN por,. T., D.,
field. educated in Inc common .etaoI.
Houlton Academy and Eo.ton #eio.r.
-ity Law school. yradpa,ing fra,a ,I.
batter Institution With hanor. On pitt.
field school board six yett. dire,.ta, ~
seha-ticook aud M6o..hlad Z =
county attorney Of san4e,.rf ganrt,
four years. ending ,he tir.f Of J4rf5.,r,.
lsg5. and tried many imbert,rrt fri,.i,.I
ease- apart from Tie eiyIl CO.. aud
during thar time oulY In.f one rrif.i,..I
case hat went to the Jury.
,,,,..
~. 1,.n
i'htH d. Neit Arson. Re
papi'0"n' lioh-a'ho'iihatlo hah -pseuia-
~ MA Ilea age II, Born IL Nrw
iue9 a'u; aha educated al Arson Aead-
e'ns 0eI,e'i man Two terms
i'o'h""l u, L'd"uef = concord. Re
puoi' 80 - Me'n'dlSt, farmer, married
''i III "'iesf anu attended
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
Clippings.

Congressman Reed suggests as way
out of democratic economic laundering
that this uneconomical Congress enact "A
10 per cent horizontal increase in the
German law duties. But probably thi,
would be as unpleasant for Mr.. Wilson
as TO raise the wind by further taxation
OF beer.
The Demoeracy's shiftlessness and in
competency are displayed whenever il
touches any big question like the tariff
or the finances. In constructive legisla-
ton that party has always been weak
II never WAS Of any account, except oc-
casionally when ia the minority When
il gets in the minority again a few weeks
hence it Is likely to stay there good
many years.
There is 4 good deal of truth in Mr..
Cockrans remark 10 the effect that The
most Of the SCIENCE Of political economy
Ms revealed 10 Adam when he was tel
thai lin the sweat of his brow he must
earn his bread At any rate. that is
" hat ii all comes to in the final ANALYSIS,
so far as the great majority of people are
concerned.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
The Milburn Club Entertains.
Elm City, of Belfast a Il Canibas of
Waterville, Their Guests.

II was the pleasure of Skowhegan's
social organization, The Milburn Club,
to extend generous hospitality to Two
of Names leading social clubs on Friday
evening of last week, viz, The Elm City
Club OF Belfast and Canibas of Water
vile. The visitors, numbering about
forty arrived in town about 8 J.. VI. hv
special train and were met by com
mittee aud plotted to the rooms of The
Milburn Club, where they were duly re-
ceived by the reception committee, and
given most hearty welcome.
The quarters of the Club were enlarg-
the two halls in Milburn block. and the
early portion of the evening WAS devot-
ed 10 social Intercourse, the renewing of
old acquaintanees and making of new
ones, supplemented by whist aud bill
iards, while kendall's orchestra dis
CURSED pleasant untsie throughout the
ching.
At 10 O'Clock caterer +. X. Delano,
served "A most sumptuous banquet in the
large hall, the tables laid with ninety
plates, spread with tempting viands and
decorated with profusion of flowers
presented pleasing appearance. The
spread was all that could be desired, and
after nearly two hours passed in its en-
ioyment, cigars were lighted and Presi-
dent {. w. Cook, of The Milburn Club,
acting as POSTMASTER. raped for order,
and the post-prandial exercises. which
We're of an informal character, then com
menced. Hon. c. A. Mast0n, for Mil
burn welcomed the visitors, while Jos.
Williamson, il, responded for Elm City
and Ex-Major Jones of Waterville for
Canibas. Several other members of the
visiting as we'll as the home club made
remarks or told stories applicable to the
occasion that elicted much applause
1t was nearly A. NJ. Saturday, when
the visitors took their departure, aud we
venture to say that SkoNhegan's reputa-
ton as most liberal entertainer has
suffered none from their visit.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
Sixty-Seyenth Legislature.

Among tie new hn0inpss nresnntnd
,..,
"', '''' NV Nv"
\ resolve apWrpfmlWG S2.oo9 an
, a1'',' r '"' ~ " ~ i'' we th,,"l
"a,uV '',,, 81 ',' - ""u ina' l"r
,"' ~ sum - %-"'''" ~ 'Ppi'pi h'''u
lew building. \ like sum must be suh-
scrihrd Inv nriv,t,. ,,,rti,.s
,u a.,.,,;,., =,
D.'i p'i'o''i 'S ''io SUE u o%""N
'',o,' ~ W. '"' - i''e or
t "','t' "'i,'. ' ',,V'' t,e p''l'-
i9o 500 or les han $40 surh aenItr.t-
ed candy ia he torfnitna and dnstra,.nd
count, ATTORNEYS ia attend to tho ,,rns,
e,lfriou of all comulai,.ts
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IA aci repeating AL laws requiring
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

The Reed rules have been invoked by
the President of the Maine Senate. An
order relating to the printing of the joint
standing committees had been under dis
cussion, several votes had been taken,
no quorum voting. Finally when II
voted in favor of the order aud no one
against it there was still no quorum vot-
ing, but the President declared the order
passed according to the Reed rules
There was burst of applause. This is
the first term this rule has been used in
the Maine Legislature.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

President Cleveland is reported to
have stated very recently to a Democrat
in his confidence, that unless this Con
gress should enact some currency legis-
lation, if the financial conditions remain
the same as they now are on March 1, he
will Immediately convene the next Con.
gress in extra session. There have been
rumors to this effect several times. But
it Was not possible to state absolutely
that the President had given expression
to such an opinion until this time. The
prospect of the present Congress arriv-
ing at an agreement upon any financial
measure that will be acceptable to the
President is not bright.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
1.-THE GREAT SHE +"
Her Tribesmen Say Her Age Is Three
Hundred Years.


Is it Mr. Rider Haggard's SIG who
has just fallen into the hands If the
Boersf The Lydenburg correspondent Of
South Africa sends to that paper an IN
teresting account If the capture II the
Queen MajaJle, Or Great She, whr
seems 10 hage had a wonderful history
"A peculiar fact Is that her own
tribe have never scen her Only her IL.
dumas were allowed IL set her Thy
number % The commander in ehief j.,
Jonas, AN aged man The rest arc var
tually young men Only three women
were ever allowed t. SIC her One l. "a
bearded female with beard fully two
inches long from her chm Around H.,
sacred kraal are wooden images feprc.
senting every nation Of KatIr. and all
sorts Of animals beautifully carved cut
Of wood 80
She's residence was an ordinary
round hut. we'll built. and when she
ate meat She had to be carried by hrt
indunas to another kraal, and even thcu
her nation Was not allowed 10 See Der
She had her great medicine tree ID
forest, and all sort. Of signs and sym
bols existed there, sacred to the kailr
mind, aud in kraal uear tho tree wer'
/ 10 fine fat slaughter oxen incloscd
The general had her carried by hc1
trusty indunas to the head laager and
allowed the knobnosen friendly 'natiye-
to see this wonderful woman they had
SO often heard Of Her own tribe al-o
gazed on her III some wonder
The queen is Of great age, fully 10,
it is supposed, although her tribe,mDl
say 300
Sho is of light copper color, with q
frizzy sort Of wool on her head and wear
sort Of hood Of tiger SIM only hen
neck and face are bare. All her body Is
covered with royal tiger skins TIN
general would not allow the hurghcre
to interfere with the wooden images,
charms, etc A missionary, the Rev.
Mr. Ruiter, who has lived 3 years II, al
! Majajie's and only seen her when cap
tured, asked her why she had not al
lowed him to call on her She politely
replied, That is my business
1t is feared tho queen viii not long
survive her capture.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

\ bill was presented in the House at
Augusta by representative Wildes last
week to establish certain fees of the
Clerk Of Con . M ...dr. Tn
bill, we understand, meets the approval
of the County Commissioners aud the
members of the Somerset bar. Il makes
definite the fees paid by the county to
this important officer and increases his
compensation somewhat.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

About Creamery Butter.

From an article in the Maine Farmer
5nnblishcd elsewhere in this nano,s il i
eisa''9 'N''eol ..''' II .''e It" Improvement
IN the flavor OF Maine butter is ever Sc
cured, new aud better methods must be
adonted along the dairy line hv the nro-
- ,s. '''
aueerS "I efea"'' FARMERS ana al'rN-
men must do their part of the work
better. More care must be exercised.
moro minis must ha tal,en in tho mama
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

The career of Hon. {. a. Harrington,
of Norridgewock, as member of the
Governors council has been one of eX-
crptional ability aid fidelity in his pub
lie trust. As chairman of the commit
tee of state beneficiaries and funds paid
by the state to educational institutions,
he has been remarkably conscientious
and industrious in his investigations, and
in many instances has saved the state
treasury from the payment of unjust
and unreasonable claims, very truthfully
says the Arson Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
A "CIGARlST 81 SCHEME.
A Chicago Mans Plan to Create a Sort OF
"Smokers' Investment Company"

Chicago Mans Plan to Create a Sort OF
"Smokers' Investment Company"
Since Sir Walter Raleigh introduced
the use of tobacco to the Caucasian race
MY Lady Nicotine" has been raising
havoc with the finances of her devotecs
and now mes w. a Fay with a uto-
plan sche whereby investing money
in cigars iecomes like putting it in "a
savings be : Mr. Fay proposes 10 or
ganize c b of 800 men, who are to
daily inve. 80 cents in cigars Thi-
means $3.50 per day, and it is argued
that if this number of smokers can IT.
induced to work on united plan Of &C.
ton the profits at the end Of yea,
would be something like $40, 600 This
sum well invested would yield Il rev
enue which, with subsequent yea ~
profits, would soon prove a highly profit.
able investment Aided by the REVERE
producing azure haze of q good cigar.
the sanguino believers III the plan can
see not many years off magnificent
skyscrapor of an office building owned
by the members Of the smokers In
yestmcnt company. .
There is one strong point in favor of
the scheme. and that j. the fact that
those " no 90 into it arr NOT taking any
chances to l5.c, and they may VIII /.
man is going to- spend 30 cents a day
for cigars. and there are hundreds OF
men in this city who do, he might IL
we'll bay them at some place where ho
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

The elections have given the minority
in Congress some of the courage il took
away from the majority. Mr.. Clrvc-
binds tarifi proposals have no chance of
adoption. Mr.. Carlsle's Currency Till
has been shelvrd. Aud the income tax
clauses of Tire new tariff law will pro
baby be rendered Imperative by the de-
feat of the appropriation to pay the eX-
penscs of the scheme. The House. in
deed, has pas-ed ii; tut in the Senate an
opposition To it is forming, which will
delay action until the election Of new
Senators has put its enemies ia the ma
jority.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17

The city of Bath, has again been
seourgcd with fire Sunday evening
fire broke out in Harrington's dining
rooms on Front street, and before it
could be controlled, damage to the
amount of $4,000 was done. Fortunate
~ the pressure on the water works was
good and with the steamers did good
The Somerset reporter., 1895-01-17
The Somerset Reporter.
!. o. SMITH & CO. PUBLISHERS,
t49 WATER STREET, SKOWHEGAN, ME-

Senator Hill is continuing his fight
against the Income tax law, but he
meets with much opposition and appears
to make little Roadway as his point of
order submitting the constitutionality Of
the act to court vas overruled in the
Senate, Friday.