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The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Cambridge.

The Rev. Mr.. Payson of Guilford,
preached here last Sunday A. NJ. in ex-
change with L. f.. Ham.
Rev. Irwin Mower of SO. Berwick, Me-,
Is expected to preach, Sunday, Aug. o,
A. NJ. and he will also administer the
rite of baptism before service.
Rev. Ora NJ. Chase of Skowhegan. is
expected to preach at the Union church,
Sunday, Aug. g. +. NJ. and also in the
evening.
Among those visiting in town at
present are Elmer Cole and wife and two
children of Foxcroft, at his fathers ;
Mr.. Sweat and wife Of Lewiston, at j.
b. LaBree'; Miss Etiie Lowell at Samuel
Rogers; Mrs. |. Mower Of So Berwick
at ). Larrabees.
+. l.. Pierce. wife and Master Carl of
Skowhegan, visited Mrs. Pierce's parents
last week.
Llewellyn Chadbourne and wife spent
a few days with their friends in Will
mantle, last week.
Mrs. b. G.. Wentworth visited her
daughter in Dexter, last week
Mrs. |. b. Mitchell has been very sick
but is much better at this writing. DR..
Foss of Dexter, is the attending physi-
clan.
Very discouraging weather for hay
makers.
The rats are said to be putting in their
best time in certain localities. They are
80 numerous at Harris Hamilton's that
they actually drove the hogs from their
troughs, and twenty-five rats were
counted in the trough at one time.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Snlithtield.

There was "A man in town last week,
selling Home Comfort ranges. He sold
quite number here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blaisdell of Oakland,
spent few days last week at her
brothers, VIM. j. Haynes.
Jim Hussey of Oakland, bought a COW
of a. B. Cole, recently.
II. II. Bachelor aud wife of Augusta,
were in town, last Tuesday.
Eva Taylor has been spending a week
in Fairfield.
The farmers are about done having
with about an so per cent crop.
Mrs. J. ;. Bell aud children are board.
ing at a. b. Coles through the summer
season.
Mrs. Lila Page of Boston, returned
home Saturday where she will spend the
summer with her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs.
Edward Mclntire.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
The "Autocrat" Hears a Preacher.

| heard this notorious preacher (Irv-
ing) the other Sunday. He is black.
savage, saturnine, long haired Scotch
man, with most Tyburn looking squint
to him. He said nothing remarkable
that | remember, and | should suppose
owes much of his reputation to q voice
of great force and compass, which he
managed nearly az well as Macready
The eharlatan he most resembles is Mr.
-, whose yell IS, however, instinct
with profounder expression of vulgar
ity and insolence. Mr.. Irving and his
flock have given up the unknown tongue
and contine themselves to rolling up
their eyes so as to show the whites in
formidable manner. | would ask for no
better picture than has been presented
by these poor enthusiasts, drunk with
their celestial influences and babbling
paltry inanities. Life of Oliver Wen
dell Holmes -
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
North Fairfield.

Mr.. I.aban Allen sprained her ankle
quite badly short time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs Wyman Steward of
skowhegan, are visiting at Alonzo
Hoxie's.
David Young recently sold two sheep
which weighed 80 pounds apiece. They
had not been sheared Tor two years and
last February their wool in places.
measured fourteen inches.
Hon. Edward Wiggin of Augusta.
Master OF the Maine State Grange was
the guest Of Lester Holway, Saturday
Albert HoXie has returned home to
Wilton, Mass. His family will spend
the summer here.
Mrs. Richardson. an aged lady, who
lives with Miss Ruby Hoxie. was badly
injured by fall recently.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
East Fairfield.

Are you coming to the Assembly at
Good VIII Farm?
Miss Mae Palmer of Waltham, Mass,
is visiting at her brothers, NJ. Palmer,
of this place.
Emerson Hall found on going to feed
his horses one morning last week, one of
the pair dead. 1t seemed the horse had
tried to scratch his head with his hind
foot, and in doing SO, caught the heal of
his shoe in the rope and choked to death.
This is the third work horse in less than
three years that he has lost by accident.
Miss Lucille Pishon of Keene, n. H., is
visiting in the place few weeks, stop
ping at John Walkers,
Mrs. Fred Nelson and little sou of
Bowdoinham, are visiting at y. X. Mel
sons.
Mrs. Leroy Blackwell is quite sick.
Mrs. sherman Pishon visited friends
in Cambridge last week.
Mrs. Walter Wardwell of Boston,
Mass, is visiting friends in this place.
The farmers are most through with
haying, they report nearly as good a
crop as last year and say grain is look
ing uncommonly nice.
Mr.. VIM. Rowe of Brooks is visiting at
Walter Halls.
Miss Sadie Parsons of Cornville, visited
her aunt in this place while on her way
to the mountains for the summer.
Mrs. n. Smith is very much better.
Mr.. L. B. West and wife of Taunton
Mass, visited several days last week at
Percy Ricker's. They were in Skowhe.
gan few hours during the time. Mr.
w. spoke very highly of the place, did
not expect to find such nice stores and
dwelling. He says the hard times hav'nt
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
So. MadiSOn.
Hay in this vicinity is very light

Hay in this vicinity is very light,
Miss Alice Emmons of Norridgewock,
is spending few days in town with her
friend. Miss Annie Taylor.
Mr.. II. d. viii and wife of the village
were on Ward hill Saturday, to visit
their sister, Mrs. Lillian Ward.
Mrs. Minnie Taylor has been at home
for two weeks.
Mr.. d. F. Weseott got thrown from
the moving machine one day last week
aud badly hurt.
Mr.. Will Carpenter and family of
Brunswick are spending the summer in
this vicinity.
Mr. Floyd Blackwell and wife Of Fair
field were in town this week the guests
of Mr.. Blackwell's parents. TIA.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Browns Corner.

Mr. +. c. lierrick who IS spending his
vacation at the Village viii have meet
ing al this Piaee' eahesua5 evening"
aug. D. All are IHNlted 10 "tteha.
Two tired and weary travellers with
Ioflofh looking morse ealiiPea III tne
scIool nous yaf" iast " eolles''aA nisIIt,
The ball h' Of any a., animal beiongina ~
q neiobbor which had oottnn lo6se and
came wandering down the road. much
frightened they sought shelter in the
school house shed. The suspicious of
two lone women who lived near by were
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
y orth Arson.

Daniel Robinson of Moscow, has con-
tracted with Supt. FairbrOther for 4J0
cords of white birch to be delivered on
cars at Bingham for the shank factory.
This is the largest contract Mr.. Fair
brother ever made with one man for
birch, and this fills the contract for the
winter.
The rear drive on the Kennebec river
reached this village, Friday night, in
charge of Bert Clark, lothian Stevens
and Less Davis with 10 men. The drive
was sixteen days in coming from The
Forks which is considered unusually
quick time to drive that distance When
it left The Forks it had 10000, 600 be-
fore it and has been favored with good
pitch of water. The rear is about twelve
days earlier than last season.
EFF. Collins has just completed his
new stable which is located back of his
store and within a few steps OF the
same. 1t is 20x32 feet with a good
sized carriage room, three stalls, har-
ness closet and water tub, with plenty
of hay room up stairs.
w. c. Robinson and J. F. Caswell
returned from Washington, ID. c Mon
day night, after two weeks absence.
The annual Methodist camp meeting
on the North Arson camp ground will
be held this year from August II to "a,
inclusive.
Ben S. Collins, Esq. returned home,
Saturday night, and will resume the
practice of law. There can be no hest
tation in saying that the reports that he
is unable to meet his financial liabilities
are erroneous, and that every dollar of
his Indebtedness will be paid, and
would have been had he not returned.
Miss Jennie V. Hilton returned from
Shaw's Business college, Portland,
Thursday. She will stay at home dur
ing a short vacation after which she will
return to the college.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Scion.

The rear drive passed here Wednesday
of last week.
Corydon Felker started for southport,
last Tuesday.
The hay crop is mostly harvested and
will not be more than "a of au average
crop. Oats and all hoed crops are get
ting big growth
Odell Berry is hayiug for James
Stirling and his daughter Josie, is driv-
ing the 5. Scion stage for him.
Captain Asher Davis is in better
health.
Miss Caddie Rowell has returned from
Lewiston.
Fred Williams is stopping in town for
few days.
p. c. Jewett of Skowhegan. was in
town, Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Athens.

The beautiful weather for most Of the
past two weeks has enabled most
farmers to secure nearly all their hay
in good condition; quality good, guam
tity on most farms rather below the
average.
Mrs. VIM. II. Wood and daughter,
Florence, arrived in town, Saturday eve.
for their annual visit to the aged mother
of Mrs. Wood. Miss Florence was grad
uated from the Medford, Mass, High
school in June and is in need of rest and
change, Miss Della comes later.
Pupils not absent one halt day In
school No. 3, Miss Sadie Tobey, teacher.
Mary Wescott, Lena Wescott, Phoebe
Wescott, Hattie Goodrich, Lizzie Good
rich, Walter Cottle, Wilson Cottle.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
East COrnYille.

The farmers in this neighborhood are
most done haying. About two-thirds of
the usual crop, but OF fine quality.
G. w. Neil sold his sorrel mare,
"Bessyn last week to Fairfield party
for good sum.
Mrs. David is on the gain.
James S. Longfellow and son, Alfred,
of Boston, Mass, have been visiting his
parents, Mr. aud Mrs. Samuel Longfel-
low of this place.
MIR. A. K. Moody has begun to cut the
hay on the farm of his brother, A. !.
Moody of Maiden, Mass.
Our district convention bids fair to be
a lively one for all will run to win, and
only one can. Hope all will turn out to
see the fun.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
w. Pittsfield.

Mr.. George Seekins and family of
LAGRANGE, visited Mr., and Mrs. c. F.
Seekins, last week.
j. w. Wilson returned from Massa-
chusetts, recently.
Fred Patten from Massachusetts, is at
home on vacation.
Miss Minta Powers of Skowhegan,
took trip to kineo, last week, stopping
at Pittsfield, ON her return. She was Il
guest in the family of G. p. Garfield
several days returning TO Skowhegan,
Monday.
Miss Minnie Patten is attending a
school for teachers at Orono.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
So. Smithfield.

Rev. O. NJ. Chase preached one of his
best sermons last Sabbath, after which a
social meeting was held and twenty
seven witnessed to the glory of God.
Several were present from adjoining
towns.
Mrs. Higgins still continues very low
Mrs. Springer of Belgrade, is at home
helping care for her mother
Silas Higgins was at home over Sun
day but returned to his work in Perre
Tuesday.
Alta aud Carroll Holmes are sick with
measles.
Bert Bickford is out again.
Mr.. Percival of Augusta, has been
stopping at MI. Nichols the past week.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
ShaMnlut.

I he people in this vicinity are not all
done haying on account Of the bad
weather last week. 1t is very trying for
the farmers to have such bad weather.
Miss Fannie Eaton of Fairfield was
visiting Miss Kate Jewell last week.
Miss Blanche Jewell went 10 Portland
last sunday for a few weeks stay with
friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Arson.

Joseph Burgess, boy about years
old, was drowned last Thursday while
bathing in the river below the toll
bridge. His body was recovered.
Mrs. Elizabeth Manter died Sunday
morning at the residence of her daugh-
ter, Mrs. j. E. Weston, Starks, at the
age of 81. Pneumonia is said to have
been the immediate cause of her death.
Mrs. Emily Gratrix and her daughter,
Mrs. c. II. Baker of Marcellrs, n. Y,
are visiting in Lexington.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Fairfield Centre.

Nathan Knox of Fairfield Centre, has
moved to Oakland
Miss Mary Emery of Boston, IS visit.
ing her aunt, Mrs. Rodney Jones on
Oakland avenue.
Mrs. Thomas Fairbrother of Worces-
ter, Mass, is visiting friends in Fair
field.
Some changes have been made in the
interior Of the church to accommodate
the new organ and the choir
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

Sharon. were in town. Friday. visiting
Mrs. Jordan's sister, Mrs. Asa Dudley.
Mr.. Charlie Estes. from Pennington.
was in town Tuesday.
Walter Poore aud wife from North
Arson. were ia town, Thursday.
Mr.. Alvah Chapman and wife from
Norridgewock, passed through town
Saturday
Most everybody in this vicinity has
finished hayng, and they all report a
light crop. NJ
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

If the statistics of accidents could be
collected, it would i'll all probability be
shown that the most dangerous way of
travelling is with horse and wagon. We
believe there is authority for stating THAI
i'll proportion to the numbers of people
travelling in various conyeyances horses
and wagons kill moro people than steam
boats or railroads or trolley cars or BIZ
cycles -Poughkeepsie Eagle.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Our Oldest Fireplace.

Perhaps the Oldest fireplace in this
country is i'll the home of IA Bangor man.
The fireplace was built over 200 years
ago, i'll West Bedford, Mass, and it is
set up in the house perfect and standing,
with the same kettle, tongs, ETC., as it
was 200 years ago.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

An evidence Of the striking uniform
fy of size among the japanese is found
in the fact that recent measurements
taken of an infantry regiment show no
variation exceeding two inches in height
or 20 pounds in weight.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

Trajan, the Roman emperor, had a
palace built under the waters of Lake
Nemi. 1t WAS 800 feet long, 270 feet
wide and 80 feet high. The building
was made accessible by an arched tun-
mel leading TO it from the shore
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

Wrought Iron Range Co, St. Louis, Mo-.
We have recently purchased Home Comfort
Range Of one Of your statesmen. Il is rightly
named, for it is indeed a "Hnme Comfort to
know that you will not have any burnt or un-
done food II IS also fine thing to always
have plenty Of hot water aud that can be had
in one Of these Ranges, although some in
clined TO doubt i, but to such would say they
need not fear for water will boil in the tank all
right. II our stove continues TO work as it now
does, we would not part with it for twice the
amount paid
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Starks.

Mrs. Daniel Snow and daughter Nellie,
from Augusta, are in town visiting Mrs
Shows sister Mrs. Nathaniel Fish.
Mr.. Thomas Moore from New York,
is in town visiting friends after an
absence of forty years.
Mr.. Jack Jordan and wife from New
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

Hotel HeSe!tOn, Sk0Whegan
Tuesday and Wednesday, July
% and 30.
Weston House, Madison,
Thursday, July Both.
Lancey House, Pittsfield, Sat
urday, Aug. LIST.
ElmwOOd Hotel, Wateryille
Mon. and Tues, Aug. 3 and I.
If you are afflicted with any
disease, chronic or otherwise
you should see Dir. Lansing.
Consultation free and strict!
confidential.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
reached Skowhegan yet, as there are no
loafers present.

Miss Florence Kimbsll entertained a
company of l6 little folks, Saturday p.
m. for the pleasure of her little nephew
and neice. who are visiting her from
MINI. The treat was cake and ice
cream.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

All patents are assignable by law,
and an interest i'll Il patent may be as
signed as easily as the whole.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Nylsi
Franklin County People
Say of Them.
Strong. Me. June 25.

Strong, Me-, June %.
Mr.. D. L. Carter: We have been using a
Home Comfort Range for some time and are
much pleased with it in every particular.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. w. SMITH.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Strong. Me. June %.

Strong, Me, june %.
Mr.. D. L. Carter Having used Home
Comfort Range purchased from one of your
wagons, we wish TO say find it all and more
than it was recommended to be.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. ALLEN.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Cook.


" ebb, NJ June y, $50.
To our Neighbors and Friends of Franklin Co.
We wish to state that We bought Home
Comfort Range of Mr. L. NJ. Chandler now
two weeks ago and find it the most perfect
baker, heater and cooker and greatest saver Of
fuel we ever used. Would not part with it for
one hundred dollars could we not get another Of
same kind.
Respectfully
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
To the Wrought Iron Range Co., St. Louis,

We have purchased a Home Comfort Steel
Range of your salesman, M. E. Hebb. We
think it perfect in every respect. We think
that it is fuel saver over any stove we have
ever used five could not purchase another
one would not take 500 for it. Wishing
you success We remain,
Yours truly,
Mr.. TIMOTHY SWEET,
Mrs. ELIZA SWEET,
Avon, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

We purchased of your salesman, Mr.. Chand-
Ter, on the lst day OF June 1896. a Home Com
fort Range, and are pleased to say it gives
tire satisfaction.
This certificate you can use in any manner
yod see proper.
Respectfully,
w. T. GRAY.
Webb, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30

Low PHISNEY,
LUCINDA PHINNEY.

Mr. Garter, Phillips, Me.
Our home now complete since we purchased
a Home Comfort Range. We gave note payable
next fall but want to pay YOU It now, 30 come
and get your money. Then a hundred dollar
bill wouldn't buy it.
Mr. and Mrs. JNo. LAWRENCE,
Webb, Ne
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-30
BlxBY & BUCK,
Skowhegan and Bingham.
DOCTOR
{. Holden LANSING

announces that
he will be al
the follow
ing places on
dates adver1
tised. Keep
these dates inI
mind if you
would consult
him and bd
cured.
The herald., 1896-08-10
Country Property
FOR SALE
WISEMAN's LAND BUREAU,

FOR SALE
WISEMAN's LAND BUREAU,
221 w. First St
few selections of government and
school lands for sale in Southern Cali
formal
Choice ranch on Tejunga creek; house
Fine 16O acres Little Tejunga canyon,
$3.50; adapted to grain, hog raising, dairy
only 25 miles away.
Two pretty ,homesteads partly cleared
and improved at Fairmont water and
good settlement; 5000 each.
$40 acres close to San Marcos ranch.
Santa Barbara county; fine water; farm
land; certificate Of purchase; $780,
400 acres four miles west of Lancaster,
town on 8. p. r. r.. level. sandy loan
soil; artesian belt; excellent alfalfa land :
$3 acre for title; adjoining land $40 to 800
acre.
fine grazing lands. close to river; they
are mostly hilly and rolling lands, near
market centers; this applies to the choice
lovely irrigation district lands on the
nardino county.
San Diego Co., at Fallbrook, Escon-
dido, Valley Center, Poway, Piedmont
and near the lemon belt of the Ell Cajon
ranch, some grazing. dairy and stock
In Ventura county on Peru and Cas-
taic creeks, west of Newhall, and at
Gorman station, choice government and
oohooi SECTIONS adapted Tor bees, dairy
farming
In Santa Barbara county, near Carpen-
teria, ana IN the interior of the county.
along the Guyana river. are some fine
STOCK ranges; many of these can be pur-
chased at circular price, SIPS acre, easy
terms.
Flats, maps, field notes and general in
formation on all these localities; do not
iet them pass by; we make q speciality of
Gsnooi 9sYl lands. only s1.25 acre; established
1ooo. 10
The herald., 1896-08-10

Element or misappropriation of public
money. and no person who shall not be
able to read the constitution in the Eng
lish language. and write his or her name
shall ever exercise the privilege of an elec-
tor In this state; provided, that the pro-
VISIONS OF this amendment relative to an
educational qualification shall not apply to
any person prevented by a physical dis
aollity from complying with it's rcquisi-
tions, nor to any person who now has the
fiSht TO vote, nor to any person who
sEall be sixty years of age and upward
at the time this amendment shall take
effect.
NOW, THEREFORE,. Pursuant to the
provisions of the constitution. and an act
OF the legislature entitled AN act 10 pro-
vide for the submission of certain proposed
amendments to the constitution of the
state of California to the qualified electors
for their approval" approved March Z, y.
d. 1883. the said amendments as submit
ted. to be separately voted upon by ballot
by the qualified electors of the state, on
The herald., 1896-08-10
1ueSd0y, November Ihe Third, Nd, 1896

The said amendments are respectively
designated
Amendment Number One.
Amendment Number Two.
Amendment Number Three.
Amendment Number -Four.
Amendment. Number Five.
Amendment Number Six.
Each ballot used at such election must
contain, written or printed thereon, the
words
FOR the Amendment Number One" and
Against the Amendment Number one"
For the Amendment Number Two. and
Against the Amendment Number Two"
For the Amendment Number Three"
and Against the Amendment Number
Three"
For the Amendment Number Four"
and Against the Amendment Number
-Four"
For the Amendment Number Five"
and Against the Amendment Number
Five"
For the Amendment Number Six" and
Against the Amendment Number Six"
Witness my hand the great seal OF the
state, the day and year first written.
JAMES II. BUDD.
Governor
Attest: L. II. BROWN. Secretary Of
state.
(seaD By w r. sEsNON. Deputy
The herald., 1896-08-10
Notice of Sale of Stock

THE Herald PUBLISHING COM
.pany" of the city of Los Angeles. county
Of Los Angeles, State of California: No
tice,There Is delinquent upon the follow
ing described stock, on account Of assess
ment net Levied ,yde or on the eighteenth day of
Marcn. 1885, tne several amounts set oppo-
holders, as follows:
No. of No. of
Name Cert. Shrs. Amt
John Bradbury. pledgee.:,.,. % li0 $77o
shares Of each parcel Of such stock as may
said 1.-The Herald Publishing Company"
in the Bradbury building, corner Of Third
and Broadway streets. in the said CITY of
Los Angeles, county, Of Los Angeles, state
Of August, 1896, at the hour of 1000 o'clock
a.m on said last named date, to pay delin-
costs of advertising and expenses Of the
sale. JNO. P. COYNE,
Secretary of The Herald Publishing Com
pany, office in Bradbury building. Los An
geles, Cal.
Los Angeles. Cal, July 18th, 1896
The sale Of the above stock has been
at the hour of 1000 am.
The herald., 1896-08-10
LEGAL NOTICES
United States Civil Service Exani.
nation

THE UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE
Commission has ordered that an exami-
nation be held by it's local board in this city
on Saturday, August 20, 1896. commencing
at o'clock am, for the grade of stenog-
rapher and typewriter in the customs SER
vice.. Only citizens of the United States
can can be examined, The age limitations for
this examination are as follows: Not un-
der 20 years. No application will be ac-
cepted for this examination unless filed
with. the undersigned, in complete form
on the proper blank, before the hour of
closing business on Thursday, August %,
1885, Applications should be filed prompt
~. therefore In order that time may re-
main for correction il necessary.
The commission takes this opportunity
OF stating that the examinations are open
TO all reputable citizens of the United
states who may desire to enter the service
without regard to race or to their political
or religious affiliations. All such citizens
are invited to apply They shall be exam
ined. graded, and certified with entire inn
partiality. and wholly without regard to
any consideration save their efficiency as
examination.
For application blanks, full instructions
and information relative to the duties and
salaries of the different positions apply to
CHAS. ]. w. SJOBERG
Secretary Board of Examiners, Customs
Service; p. o. address. u. s. Custom house