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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07
STATE OF MAINE.


Somerset =. Court of County Commis "lfis'
Meh. Adj Term, May A, \. u. l@R
| pom the foregoing petition, satisfactory ~, ~.
dence having been received that the pen IN ~
are responsible and ought to be heard iou''
the matter set forth in their petition. II T. Vp
DERED, that the County Commissioners me-. , ID
the dwelling house of j. p. Whitney ia oh'9 as
on Monday, June sth, A. ID. ls." az V ,ps
o'clock i. NJ, and thence proceed to FirN sa
route mentioned in said petition; and iil'l iaa
diately after hearing of the parties wi D" i n5
at some convenient place in the vicnilN' as a.
such further measures taken in the premise
the Commissioners shall Judge proper .ha
And it is further Ordered, that notice 81 ~
time, place and purposes Of the Commas lpu'r nd
m eeting aforesaid, be given to all persons a.
corporations interested, by publishing an AZ q,
ed copy of the petition aforesaid, with tHls Nj,
der there on, in the Somerset Reporter, I'd
newspaper printed at Skowhegan, IN ,ms
county, and also attested copies OF the n a,rp
to be served upon the Town Clerk of the INV, 't,s
of Concord and to he posted III , liz,
public places in said town, the PuIa 70
ton, and serving and posting of the ann AZ
be at least thirty days before the tlils ma,
pointed for said view, that all interesitu .,nsf
then appear and be heard, If they think p'Vt
Attest: y. w. BRAINERD, Gem
A true copy of the Petition and or1s'
Court thereon lWl'
Attest n. W. BRAINERD, Ce''
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

+. Z. Furber has been making repairs
On ihe hotel parlor recently. The win
lows have been lowered which adds
cheefuIuess to the room.
The schools throughout the town
began Monday. The village grammar
is taught by Mr.. Mcearty of Bangor
aud the primary ny Miss Georgia Mel
son OF this town.
Mr.. RaWdug moved his family into
Mr. Nelson's house last Saturday. The
building has been repaired recently
and beside presenting Il better appear
auce j. much more convenient.
Mr.. Geo. smith goes to Lewiston
again this week. u he absent a lumber
of weeks.
v. f. Mitchell and wife were in town
recently.
Miss lith Maxwell Is teaching school
in W. Canaan.
NJ. and Mrs. Fred Lord of Shaw NUT,
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Smith sunday last, y =
Mrs. T. j. Moody visited friends in
Hartland last week
+. Herrick and G.. A. Martin both
of colby were here last Sunday. Mr..
Martin preached in the morning aud Mr..
Herrck in the evening. Both services
were very well attended. Mr., Philbrick
of Wateryille, will be here next Sunday.
Miss Gertrude Moody is sick with
measles at Pishon's Ferry and her
mother is there caring for her.
Ansel Weleh of Portland, was in
town Monday looking for horseflesh.
Mr. VIM. Church, who has been very
sick is gaining. Also Mr.. Isaac Bean,
who was critically i'll last week Is
much better.
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Duley from Madison, were in town Mon

Duley from Madison, were in town Mon
day.
The village school began Monday
morning under the Instructions of Mrs
Edith Fletcher of this place.
Mr. George Patterson from New
Sharon was IN town Thursday.
Farmers in this vicinity are beginning
to do little on the land A warm rain
would be of great benefit at this time
Mr.. VIII Oliver from Pennington was
in town Monday visiting friends and
relatives. NJ.
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st. Adams.

Last Monday, y. 7. Furbush was at
tackled by man by the name of Butler
and dangerously Injured. The man has
been arrested and put under bonds to
appear at court.
Last Friday night, Nm. Trafton died.
Saturday night, Charles Trafton died.
l.. Dillingham; is dangerously sick, and
Miss Susie Cooper Is also dangerously
sick.
Otis Turner is quite sick aud there are
doubts of his recovery.
Funeral of VIM. Trafton was held
Sunday aud Chas Trafton, Monday.
Whose turn will come next
The sick in the south part Of the town
are improving and much better.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07
Canaan.

Mr.. Penney's new building is pro-
crossing fiuely now. The building is
up and partly boarded. When done it
will be "a great addition to the appear
ance of our village The work is under
the supervision of j. A. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. s. Penney of Old
town, were in town last week
Master frankie Wheeler with his
grandfather made visit at No. Yassal-
bOro, lust week
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SOloIl

A. W. Rowel was at Auburn last
week.
David R1well has been clerking for
Mahlon Patterson the past week.
David Patterson, leading citizen OF
this town. died last Monday, the 9th.
Mr.. Patterson has held many offices in
town and will be greatly missed.
John l.. Pierce is very low.
A town meeting Is called for next
Friday
Most of the schools began last Mon
day.
Rev. Mr.. Chapman preached last sun
day for the first time at South Solon.
Services are to be at half past two, sun
day school.at half past one.
l.. {. Jewett, W. NJ, c. A. Merrill,
s. w. Corrydon :Felker, Treas, Jonah
Spaulding, ). d., attend the Grand
Lodge at Portland this week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

Horace Z. Vinal, the Winterport boy,
who accused his own father of poisoning
his uncle some months ago, has told
several different stories about the matter
and is now under arrest, suspected of
committing the crime himself.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

II. W. Wade proprietor of The Forks
hotel was in town Wednesday on his
way to Lewiston. TO secure help for his
hotel for the summer. The trouting
season will soon BIZ on and The Forks
is center for this line of fishing
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

be there again the first sunday in June.
The Burrill and Parsons steam mill
Is rushing business along. 1t will take
until .luly 10 get the lumber all sawed
out.
The summer school commences next
Monday, taught by Miss Hoyt.
\. Il. Moody has been on the sick
list the past three weeks, but has got
about again.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07
StarkS.

Mr. Leonard Morrison from Farming
ton was in town Wednesday.
May flowers are being looked for by
the boys and girls.
Mr.. Ralph simmons and Miss Josie
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

Ex-senator A. p. Williams and wife of
San Francisco, Cal, arrived here Friday
night and will spend the summer in this
vicinity.
a cornet band has been organized in
town. Fourteen members were present
and signed the constitution and bylaws.
The following officers were elected
&. W. Files, president; f. b. JOY, vice
president; Eugene Clark, secretary and
| treasurer; Eugene Clark, F. B. Joy, G.
w. Files, Frank Coffell and c. w. Bart
lett were chosen directors. A commit
tee was also chosen to circulate a sub
scription paper to supply the needed
instruments and music.
The funeral of Wilbur e. Chase took
place from the Universalst church last
| Thursday afternoon and was very large
ly attended. Sloan lodge, f. Il A. NJ,
had charge of the services. Rev. {. A.
Hayden of Augusta, was the officiating
clergyman.
Geo. G.. Weeks, ESD, and w. f. Mutt
went to Portland to attend the Grand
Lodge F. * A. NJ.
The old skating rink and lot has been
bought by A. f. Gerald, paying $780,
who intends to erect upon the lot as
good a house for his own use as there is
in town.
Alfred, deaf mute, son of Marshall
Perry of Fairfield, was killed by the
Flying Yankee, an eighth of a mile from
Benton station, while walking on the
track Wednesday afternoon. The re-
mains were taken ON the train to Wat
erville. He was walking facing the
train and attempted to leave the track
to allow the train to pass, but was struck
by the breastbeam of the pilot.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07
ROAD NOTICE.

To the Honorable Board of County COMM.
sioners in and for the County of Soner-fi anu
State of Maine.
The undersigned legal voters in the fa"u- ,,
Concord and bingham respectfully reiFr'tm
that public necessity and convenience na ilN-t
requires the continuance of that portion "i ltt
County Road in said Concord leading from wv
j. i. Whitney corner, so called, southeriN Z" lne
junction of said County Road with tiir 9s
Road, so called and we therefore resltfIian
request your Honors to discontinue saul leaii
ton of said County Road and constitute 'aia
Cove Road County Road in its stead Win '9,A
changes and at such width as in ytur I"h-
ment you think proper.
And as in duty bound will ever pray
Concord Somerset Co Maine, April =. l'.'.
" + BRAY and sixteen uid'I'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07
CultivatOrs,
Flows, HarroWs,
Corn Planters, &c.

We carry a large line of
Repairs for Flows, Harrows,
Hay Rakes and Moving
Machines.
We have a large stock OF
Grass Seed, Seed Oats, Bar
ley, Wheat, &c.
Please call and get our prices before
buying, as we think we can please you.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07
STEWARD BROS.
Island Mills. l7tf
Messengers Notice.
STATE OF MAINE,

SOMERSET S. COURT OF INSOLVENCY.
In the case Of Edwin c. Tracy OF smith
field, insolyent debtor.
This is to give notice that on the LIST day OF
May A. ID. 1896 warrant in Insolvency was
issued out OF the Court of insolvency for said
County of Somerset against the estate 81 said
Edwin I. Tracy OF Smithhelc, adjudged to be
an insolvent debtor, petition OF sale
debtor which petition was filed the list
day of May A. d. 1895, to which date Interest
on claims is to be computed. That the pay.
ment OF any debts to or by said debtor ano
him are forbidden by law That a meeting
OF the creditors OF said debtor to prove their
debts and choose one or more assignees OF his
to be holden at the Probate Court Room IL
SAID Skowhegan, on Tuesday, the 9th day OF
june a. d. 1895, at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
written. Owls
JOHN SMITH, Deputy Sheriff
as Messenger of said Court OF Insolvency
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

On Tuesday last 9 divorces were
granted in the supreme court at Bangor,
and the Wing & Courier, very appropri-
ately, labels it divorce day"
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or Sale !!

Cottage House of seven
rooms at East Madison, to-
gether with stable and car
rage house and two acres OF
land. Would exchange tor
property in Skowhegan vii
lage. Also desirable farm
with good buildings. This
place is situated in a good
neighborhood with good
schools and has nice water in
house and barn. Apply to
MCCLELLAN & SAVAGE.
Milburn Block,
Skowhegan, Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

Last Thursday, Mr.. George A. Moore,
who was riding down the Embden road,
saw small child on the railroad track
He stopped his horse and went to the
rescue and was none too soon for the
noon train was fast approaching.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

The President, Wednesday, sent to the
Senate the following nominations:
Edward II. Chase to be postmaster at
Dexter, Me, and Fred N. Noyes, post
master at Gardiner
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East COrnville.

Ora Chase held a meeting at the
Richard school house, so called. Sunday,
and had quite full house. Expects to
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

Sunday, fourteen car loads of granite
were taken over the Somerset road to
be used as a protection to the track
where the recent washout was between
Scion and Bingham.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

General orders have been issued for
the annual encampment ot the Maine
Sons of Veterans. to he held at Free
port, Juue 10 aud l. Special rates have
been secured on the railroads aud At the
hotels
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-05-07

Another new lot of perfumes, the
latest odors, at SIMPSONS, the corner
druggist
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Fairfield.

Ex-senator A. p. Williams and wife of
San Francisco, Cal, arrived here Friday
night and will spend the summer in this
vicinity
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19

Hoods Sarsaparilla has achieved great
success in warding off sickness which,
if allowed to progress, would have I'M
dermined the whole system and given
disease a strong foothold to cause much
suffering and even threaten death. Hoods
Sarsaparllla has done all this and even
more. 1t has been taken in thousands of
cases which were thought to be iucura-
BILE, and after a fair trial has effected
wonderful cures, bringing health,
strength and JOY to the afflicted. Another
important point bout Hoods Sarsaparilla
is that it's cures are permanent, because
they start from the solid foundation of
purified, vitalized and enriched blood.
But it is not what we say but what Hoods
Sarsaparilla does that tells the story.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
ANSON PLEASED.
The Men Are Getting in Good
Shape at Galveston.
The Team Are All Anxious for
the Opening"
WEATHER is BAD.
WEATHER is
BAD.
The Pitching Department is In
Splendid Form.
Other Sporting Events of a
General Nature.

GALVESTON, March 19-The Chicago
ball club are getting in good form with
running on the beach and knock out
work in the field. The weather, however,
has been poor for active practice.
As to the new men, Arson thinks every
one of them will be found to be all right
when the season starts. He says they
are the most willing lot of men he ever
had to deal with. They are all eager
for the regular season to begin, SO that
they will know exactly where they stand
in league company. There is consider
able rivalry in the team, he says, but it is
in an entirely friendly way, the team be-
ing happily free from fault-finders and
knockers"
The minds of the local cranks will be
greatly relieved to hear that Arson thinks
the pitching department of the team will
be far stronger than it was last year.
Hutchinson's place will be more than
filled by the new men, as he thinks all
of them will be fit for the big league as
soon as they get a little schooling.
Anson's only worry seems to be over
Lange, whom he wants to have join the
team as soon as possible.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
JOHN MARTINS VOTE.

Is Would BE Cast for Senator Teller
Under Certain circumstances.
WICHITA, March 19.-Ex-Senator John
Martin of Topeka, who has been in the
city for several days on legal business,
was asked by Beacon reporter:
do you think silver will be an issue
in the next presidential campaign"
swell. it looks that way now, but of
course if the Democrats and Republicans
nominate a goldbug candidate a good
many Democrats and Republicans who
firmly believe in the free coinage of sill
YER will vote their party ticket
at is strange that people will support
party which they think will work an in
jury to the country just because their
party has adopted it, but a good many of
them would do that very thing.
would like to see the people of this
country divide on questions of principle
instead of on party names.
sit is my candid conviction that very
large majority of the people of this
country are in favor bimetaIlism, but
whether they will vote for it is another
question. As for myself 1 am a Demo
orat, but do not hesitate to say that 1
would vote fer a moderate high tariff
man like Teller on a free coinage plat
form rather than for a tariff re-
former like Whitney on a goldbug plat
sorm. l do not intend if l can help to
vote for party against the best interests
of my country. Country ought to stand
first.
"The transportation question will not
down in this state but l hope it will be
ultimately adjusted in the interests of
all parties concerned. I told the Popu-
lists when they elected me senator that
l did not believe in the government
ownership of railroads, but l am in favor
of the government controlling the roads
in the interest of the people as we'll as
of the stockholders If the government
fails in this then l am in favor of the
government building roads and owning
them. If the people are compelled to do
that there will not be any doubt then of
the government being able to control
them in the interest of the people.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
sULTAN's BLACK HEART.
w. w. Howard Says He Ordered she
Armenian Massacres.

AEmen an H1a6SaCEeSs
NEW YORK, March 19.-W. W. Howard,
who was sent to Armenia by the Christ
ian Herald, of New York in September
of last year to superintend the distribu-
ton of money of the Armenian fund for
the benefit of the destitute in the Turk
ridden country, has returned to New
York.
"Of all the black spots in all this
world" he said last night, ''the blacklist
is the heart of the Sultan of Turkey. 1t
is he who has ordered the massacres,
who is directly responsible already for
the death by the sword and hunger of
$4,000 persons and for the destitution of
over 100000 more. 1t is he who orders
the murder of men, the destruction of
whole provinces, the outraging of women
and the abduction of young girls.
The excuse is made that the Arme-
mans are in a state of revolution. The
excuse is simply given for the purpose
of hiding the real cause of the DEVILS
work that is done. 1t is crusade against
Christianity.
"The Armenians are hereditary slaves
of the Turks. The present trouble can
only be stopped in two ways-either by
the emigration of Armenians to other
parts of the world or the complete ex-
tinction of the people.
"a reward was offered for my head by
the Turkish government They said
they thought l was coming into the
country to head a revolutionary party.
In the village of Nazarabed l had an en-
counter with bandits and again many
times, in crossing the border I had to
fight my way"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
MACEO DEFEATED.
His Loss Unknown But the Spanish
Loss Was sc Killed and Wounded.

His Loss Unknown But the Spanish
Loss Was sc Killed and Wounded.
NEW YORK, March ia dispatch to
the World from Havana says: Maceo's
band is now concentrated in Pinar Del
Rio. Altogether the insurgents nearly
5000 strong, opened ire from dense
thicketsson the Spanish troops near Can
dslaria under Col. Hernandez, as the lat
ter was proceeding at a gallop.
Maceo met with heavy loss. The
highest ranking Spanish officers killed
were Capt. Torrojas and Capt. Guerrero.
The total Spanish loss was sixty-six
killed and wounded. The engagement
was the most serious which has occurred.
The insurgents have disappeared from
the railway lines running to Matanzas,
Jovellanos, Union de Los Reyes. Bata-
bano, and Guanajay, and trains proceed
ed to those points this morning without
obstruction, for the first time in many
days. The insurgents recently visited
the farm of John Flalo, in Banta. and
demanded money. Being refused, they
afterwards returned and burned the
house outbuilding and cane fields.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
HIS WORDS TOO STRONG.

CurzOn Called the Italians sour Staunch
Allies" But the Phrase Blue Penciled.
LONDON, March 19-There are -indi =
cations today that the government is not
prepared to accept to the full at least
one phrase contained in the statement
made in the house of commons yester-
day by Mr.. Curzon, the under secre-
tary for foreign affairs, to
which especial Significance has been
attached. In speaking of the Anglo
Egyptian advance in the upper Nile
region, Mr.. Curzon alluded TO the 1tal-
ians as sour staunch allies"
The words quoted do not appear in the
Times parliamentary report today. hav-
ing, it is alleged, been omitted by re-
quest of the government, which seem
ingly is not prepared to accept
the sentiment they express at
it's face value. Replying to a
question on the subject in the house of
commons today, Mr.. Curzon said that no
agreement existed for an alliance between
Great Britain and Italy. But, he added,
there was nothing to prevent their CO.
operation whore their common interests
were concerned.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
HALL VS.. CALDWELL.
Oska1oosa and Perry PugIIists Meet to the
Glory of the Latter.

OskaIoosa ana FERRY Rus1I1Hts meet 20 6n0
Glory of the Latter.
PERRY. March 19.--J. NJ. Hall. To-
cal blacksmith and Charles CaldwellI
champion middleweight of Oskaloosa,
met in the ringside at this place for
purse of $50.
Hall was seconded by JAS Beauchamp,
Caldwell by Haywood, with Dennis
Lindsey as referee. Hall weighed 100,
Caldwell 161.
First round-Hall led with left and
landed a full face blow; Caldwell landed
a body blow on right side. Caldwell led
with right for face but missed. Hall
landed face blow with the right and q
body with his left. Hall led with his
tight, lightly, ducked the return and
landed left and right face blows. Cald
we'll clinched. Caldwell passed with
right and landed heavy face blow.
The second and third rounds were
repetition of the first, only more viciously
fought, ending with clear victory for
Hall.
The contest was held in an ice house
with 100 sports present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
-SUPES SUE BERNHARDT
Embryo Thespians at Washington
Seek TO Recover Damages.

Embryo Thespians at Washington
Seek to Recover Damages.
WASHINGTON, March 10. - Sixteen
budding Thespians who were engaged to
represent the mob, the rabble, the army
or the GLORIOUS, as occasion demanded, in
Sarah Bernhardfs plays in Washington
last week. will appear in court in suits
against the divine Sarah for sums rang
ing from 25 cents to $3.50.
They claim that they were engaged to
support the great French actress during
her Washington engagement but at the
last moment a lot of Colum bia univers-
ity boys, who wanted the fun and exper-
fence, volunteered their services for
nothing,
The result was that the regulars en-
gagged a lawyer and brought suit against
the tragedienne recover what they could
have earned if the verbal contracts made
the week before she came had been car
ried out. Nine. Bernhardt will not ap-
pear in court but will be represented by
her managers, MessrS Abbey, SchoeffeI
and Gram
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
A NUMBERING SOLON.

An Ex-AIember of Oklahoma Legislature
Fleeing From Justice is Caught
KANSAS CITY, March ia special to
the Star from Fl. Scott says: ira Ter
rell, ex-member of the Oklahoma legis-
lature, who murdered his opponent at
Guthrie three years ago and escaped
Jail last fall while under sentence to
hang, has been arrested here while en-
route east with woman believed to be
his wife.
The man says his name is Wells, and
claims to live at Rich Hill, Mo, but has
been positively identified by Local Pas
senger Agent Hollinger, who knew
Terrell when he was a prosperous real
estate dealer in Wichita in the boom
days.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-19
MEREDITH VS.. BOTKIN.

Judge Botkin Will Hardly Secure the
Senatorial Nomination In His District.
Judge Theodosius Botkin, who was
tried for impeachment before the senate.
will not have an easy time in breaking
into that body. His experience evident
ly pleased him and he is a candidate for
the Republican nomination from the
Thirty-sixth district but there is little
hope of his success. The opposition can
didate is Representative Fletcher Mere
dith and he is working hard for the NOM
ination.
The probabilities are that ex- Judge
Botkin will not be given an opportunity
to exouerate himself