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The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16

sole Manufacturers.
Established in 1851, st. Louis, Mo.
Branch Factory, Toronto.
Paid Up Capital, ST 900 900.
Wrought Iron Range Company of St.
Louis, and corps of statesmen, left last
Monday for Skowhegan, Me-, where they
are to be located for the present. Mr.. Car
ter and his men have had their headquart-
ers at the Exchange Hotel since the mid
die of last October, and since that time
the territory within radius OF fifty miles
of Montpelier has been thoroughly cover
ed by them. In Chittenden, Orange and
Washington counties they have sold
1 ,o65 "Home Comfort ranges, 400 OF
which have been sold in Washington
county, Of the ffty-two that have been
placed inside the city limits of Montpelier
only one man has been in any way dis
satisfied. and, on the other hand, Mr..
Carter has in his possession written teSti-
monials from many Of our prominent
citizens who very strongly endorse the
ranges his men have sold here. Some
of these have been published in the
Waterman. Mr.. Carter came to Mont
peler with gilt-edged recommendations
from clergymen, bankers and leading
citizens in places where he has been
formerly located. all of which he has
proved during his stay in Montpelier.
Personally he is a man with whom it is a
pleasure to do business, and both he and
his men have the "huste' characteristic
of the West. The company that Mr..
Carter SO ably represents is rated by r.
G.. Dunn & Co.. at "a million high. :
Their business methods are strict, one
OF their rules being to retain in their
employ no man who uses Intoxicating
liquor in any form. If the seven sales
men who have their headquarters at the
Exchange for the past few months are a
fair sample of their travelling men land il
is right to presume they are), then their
400 or more men who are constantly on
the road constitute body of men oil
which any corporation might well be
proud. Since this company commenced
business it has sold over 32I,82o "Home
Comfort" ranges. 1t was awarded the
six highest awards at the Worlds Fair,
six gold and silver medals at the New
Orleans Exposition, and the highest
awards given by the Western Fair AS
ISOLATION of London, Canada Mr.. Car
ter and his family have formed many
pleasan, friendships during their stay in
Montpelier, and their departure is regret
ted.-Vermont Waterman
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ShaWnlIIt.

The farmers are very busy having
just now, the hay crop is reported very
light in this vicinity.
The measles are still raging badly here.
Miss Kate Jewell has been very sick
with them, but is better now. Also
Miss Ina Lord is very sick with them.
has had the doctor several times, and
many more have been exposed to them
Morris Priest is confined the house
with the chicken pox.
1t has been very hot here the past
three days.
Lots went over to Pittsfield to the
horse trot, last Saturday afternoon. All
had good time it is reported.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford and son are in
town visiting her sister, Mrs. win Priest
the past week. They were formerly of
Skowhegan. but the past few years
they have been in the west.
Miss Dudley of Bangor, is visiting
friends in town for a few days. WICK.
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HartIand.

Miss Arletta Withee died last Wednes-
day of typhoid fever, aged about thirty
five years. Miss Withee was respected
by all. For several years she was Ell,
gagged in holding religious meetings in
this town and Palmyra. The funeral
services were conducted by II. f. Dexter
of Portland, who is visiting friends in
this section.
The horse trot that was to have oc.
Cured July 4th was held last Saturday
and there were fire works in the evening
A little daughter Of f. H. Thompson
was run over by team last Saturday
and was quite badly injured.
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So. Smithiield.

Lizzie CroWell is at home on her va
cation.
Miss Iaurinda Wiley passed to a
higher life last Sunday morning, at 1 \.
NJ. She has been great sufferer
with consumption for long time.
Funeral services were held, Tuesday, at
: Z. NJ. conducted hy Rev /. ~ Bates of
Oakland. The floral tributes We're many
and beautiful
Measles have made their appearance.
Five children at Frank Biekfords are
sick with them. II.
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Pond, the fourth, aud all report "a fins
time.
!. y. smith and son Of sko@hegau
passed through town Wednesday or
their way 10 Canada.
Larry Combef made "a trip To B.ug
ham, last week
Mr. Willie Holway of Carratuuk. i.
clerking for Nj. l.. French
Walter and Fred \ ork made trip Il
Carratunk, last week.
The kickapoos arrived here. sunday
for two weeks stay in town.
Miss Annie Hates of Bingham. i;
working at The Forks hotel. NERA.
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STATE OF MAINE

SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT IL ~ AfioS
Skowhegan july Il, l'N
Upon the annexed Writ and Libei. !
dered by rae. the undersigned JUST
said Court, that notice be given to inc Llg,
by publishing an tested copy OF the Vs.
together with this order thereon, three Ns'
successfully in the Somerset Reporter Av
paper printed in Skowhegan, in the { oue.S
Somerset, the last publication to De w. !,
days at least before the next term q, !,
Court, to be holden at Skowhe gan, with.A :. !
for said County, on the third TueS1ay =
TENDER next, that she may then and thef1
pear in said Court and answer thereto
see fit. 3w 30 -.,.,t..r
VIM. p. W5ITEHOt>t
Justice Supreme judicial to'''
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WILBUR G. HAPG00l
STATE OF MAINE.


SOMERSET S., July 10, 1875.
Personally appeared the above named "
bur G.. Hapgood and made oath that ne d'
not know the place of residence Of the aoo
named Annie NJ, Hapgood; that he has Us
reasonable diligence to obtain the same,
that her place of residence cannot be asu
tanned by the use of reasonable diligence
Before me,
GEORGE W COVER,
Justice of the Peace
To the damage of said plaintiff, as he "a!
the sum of one dollar, which shall men
there be made to appear with other
damages.
And have you there this writ with yonF
ings therein.
Witness: JOHN A. PETERS, Esquire
Skowhegan, the third day OF June in the y
of our Lord one Thousand eight huldfed
ninety six. .......,. -.
A true copy of writ and libel and ofa5'
court thereon. -,
Attest: FLORA T. BRAINERD, Dep ga
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West Forks.

The spring term of the Churchill
school in West Forks, closed Friday,
July 10. Mr.. Chas. b. Walker of East
New Portland, the teacher, is very
popular with his pupils and gave full
satisfaction to the Superintendent. We
hope Mr.. Walker viii decide to return
this fall.
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TIMBER LAND At AUCTION.

Oct. 13, 1896, at 2 O'Clock +, VI ~ INV
Eastern Trust and Banking CO.
Bangor. Me.
The ass gnees OF E. w. Shaw's estate a,
solvency, will sell at public aucltou
Office OF the Eastern Trust and Ban ~
Bangor, Me. Oct 10. 1895, al o CLOCK o
following timber lands in Maine. 't,,m,r
fourth undivid ed Township 8, X. q aoa'I
cou MY; one sixth undivided of the %es' \
Of Township II, X. II, Aroostook coun52 All
fourth undivided OF lots 30 and 81 ,,s
Plantation, Aroostook county. one,et Ian
divided of N. K. part OF Section 20. "a
Plantation, Aroo-took county 10.
Chapman Plantation, Aroostook Cou"!
..a Assignees o.
JOHN CASSIDY, W, shaw
WILLIAM t. HAINEs' In Insolvency
20 3mo.
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Athens

Mrs. c. +. Sullaway and son Fred
from Pawtucket, r. f., also Mrs, r. H.
Hartman from Boston are stopping for
the summer with Geo. +. Cole on
Stickney Hill.
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An Indication.

If chicken is served with dumplings,
that settles it. 1t is at least year old.
No chicken can lay claim to having
died young if it is served on the table
with dumplings. Youth in a chicken is
sufficient garnishment, as it is with a
girl. -Atchison Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16

A greater number of men than of
women become stout late in life. No
satisfactory explanation of this fact is
offered.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16

Isl Hubbard told me that he got
heap of work out of you when you was
workin fer him, said the farmer.
"Waal | allow he did" said the
hired man.
''Yaas. Fact is, | guess he jist about
got 1T all indianapolis Journal
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AN IMPRESSION.

wind swept sky,
The waste of moorland stretching TO the west /,
The sea low moaning in strange unrest
A gulls cry.
Washed by the tidc,
The rocks lie sullen in thu waning light.
The foam breaks III long strips Of hungry white,
Dissatisfied
Above. around
Thunderous calm Of drought that kills and
sears.
Silence, IN travail waiting birth Of tears
No. conscious sound.
Only the stir
OF some small insect life within the land;
The tapping Of the waves upon the sand.
a eorncrakc $ whir.
Upon the hill
The gorse seems thirsting for the rain, afar.
Low poised On the horizon line, one star
Shines. lonely still.
May Bateman in Temple Bar.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16

You have headache sometimes
Why not try our headache powder
1t is harmless remedy and rarely fails
to cure. Sampson, corner druggist.
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A caveat is a notice given TO the pat
ent Office under tine caveator's claim
that he believes himself entitled to the
credit of an invention for which a pat
ent has not yet been applied for.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16

The Princess Louise draws from the
British treasury the modest allowance
of e6, 900 per year
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tn Z.
Of St. Louis, Mo. i,

Representing the largest range manufac-
tory in the world, are now in this and
adjoining counties selling their celebrated
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Home Comfort Range,

which is only sold from their wagons. Owe
32l $50 now il use.
Wrought Iron Range Company,
sole Manufacturers
Established in 1851, st. Louis, Mo
Branch Factory. Toronto.
Paid Up Capital, ST 900 900.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-07-16

GEORGE W. COVER,
Justice ofthe peaCi
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07

bees, which was instituted last Monday
by Mrs. Eudocia S. Moffat, deputy SUI
preme commander of the order. While
this order is an auxiliary of the Mac
cabees it is entirely independent of the
male order. It is beneficiary order
and offers to its members life and acci-
dent benefits. The new order begins
life under very favorable auspices, hav-
ing about Is enthusiastic members.
At public installation, held at the
Methodist church Tuesday evening,
the following officers were installed:
Mrs. Henry Elling, past lady com
mander; Mrs. w. w. Cheely, lady
commander; Mrs. Lew L. Galloway,
lady lieutenant commander: Miss May
Vickers, record keeper: Mrs. Flora
McNulty, finance keeper; Mrs O. D..
French, chaplain; Miss Reta Filing,
sergeant; Miss May Gohn, mistress-at-
arms: Miss Sarah Gilbert, sentinel;
Miss Hannah McGovern, picket; DR..
Leroy Southmayd, high physician.
The officers were installed at a pub
lie installation Tuesday evening, the
attendance being quite general. The
ceremonial was very pretty. A guard
of II young ladies: who had been drilled
by Mrs. Moffat during the day, ex-
ecuted maneuvers which caused much
complimentary comment. Mrs. Motfat
made short and appropriate talk on
the objects of the order, after which
Lew L. Galloway, commander of Fair
weather Tent, made a very pleasing
address on behalf of the Tent, in the
course of which he indulged in num-
ber of pleasantries. This was followed
by an informal reception.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07
WANTS MORE MEMBERS.
The Literary Society h in Quest Of More
Material.

The Literary Society l. in Quest of More
Material.
Wednesday evenings program of the
Literary Society was up to its usual
enjoyable standard. The attendance
was good. Mrs. Guiler's vocal solo,
"The Bridge" was encored. "The
Gossip" under the editorship of r. A.
Vickers, was entertaining. The char
acter sketch of Longfellow by Mrs.
Cutler and the review of Longfellow's
work by Prof. Hall were both excell-
ent productions and gave evidence of
much care in preparation. Then fol-
lowed a general discussion of the great
American. The singing by Rev. and
Mrs. Cutler, Miss McCloud and
Prof. Hall was we'll received.
The society wants more members.
President Mountjoy made this known
in special message in consequence of
which the bars we're let down at the
business meeting and the by law pro-
viding for an initiation fee of 25 cents
went the way of the perishable and
was swept out of existence by vote,
(Which, in its unanimity rivalled the
one recently taken by the Senate on
the Cuban resolution.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07
THE DISTRICT COURT.
Business Transacsed ed During the Last Days
of the Session.

Business Transacted During the Last Days
of the Session.
Court adjourned for the term Sat-
urday. The case Of H. Elling ct al VS..
Fl. p. Ries decided in favor of the plain
tiff. the amount involved being $54
JudgeShOwers' decision in this case was
to the effect that partial payment Oh
a debt renewed the account and stop
ped the run of the statute of limitation.
The case of Henry Filing vs.. A. J.
McCOrmic was decided in favor of the
plaintiff, the judgment being for 1880
and costs.
Judgment was rendered in favor of
the plaintiff in the cases of Henry e.
ling against A. D. McKitrick for $780,
y and costs; and in the case of Henry
Elling VS.. S. c. McKitrick for S2l36
and costs. Defendants defaulted in
both cases.
A judgment was rendered in favor
OF VIM. O'Brien against Robt. F.. Nc
Connell for S138 and costs.
In the case Of N. J. Isdellv vs. H. A..
Dimick judgment was rendered in fav-
or of the plaintiff for $8O2.74 and costs.
A motion for new trial by the de-
PENDANTS in the Nyhart-P Pennington case
was overruled.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07

DeLamar Idaho. little Austin Byrd,
formerly of this city. son Of
Mrs. A. Byrd was voted gold
medal for the excellent manner
in which he delineated his part in the
play. The DeLamar Midget contains
half column account of the affair.
Elmer Page. driver Of one OF Ander-
son Bros. four-in-h hand coaches from
Dillon, frosted both cheeks on his drive
from Dillon Monday during the bliz-
zard, but notwithstanding the cold, ar
rived in Virginia on schedule time.
We have known of railroads that made
worse time than Anderson Bros stage
line.
Mrs. George Henderson and daugh-
ter Miss Belle, who have spent the
past six months with Mr.. Henderson at
Summit, left for their home in Oak
land, Gala, Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Henderson and her charming
little daughter have made a host of
friends during their short sojourn III
Virginia.
John Dauterman, of Laurin. braved
the wintry blasts to visit the county
seat Wednesday. Mr.. Dautermar
states that he proposes to celebrate ST.
Patrick's day in the usual happy man
ner, and will give Il ball in the Gloyd
Il Dauterman hall on the evening Of
that day. The dances given under the
auspices of these gentlemen in the past
have been very enjoyable affairs, at
tended by all the dancing populace for
miles around, and it is safe to predict
that this affair will be a repetition Of
former successes.
Drew French rode the Elk goat in
Butte few days ago. The order is
one of the most popular in Butte and
its membership includes nearly all the
prominent men of that city. One who
was present informs the MADIsONIAN
that on the occasion of the initiation
OF this young Virginian the hall was
crowded to its utmost capacity, which
that Drew is one of the most popular
young men in Butte. He recently
bought the circulation of the Inter-
Mountain, has a good thing and is
pushing it along. Drew's many Vir-
ginia friends will be pleased to learn of
his popularity and prosperity.
The latest in the way Of excursion
tickets has just been placed on sale by
the Union Pacific. The going portion
reads to San Diego, CAL, via Portland
or Ogden, San Francisco and Los
Angeles. The return reads via South
ern route through Albuquerque Dem
ing Or Ell Paso and Denver. The linn
its and stop-over privileges are similar
to those allowed on regular Pacific
coast tourist tickets. For rates and
other information, apply to E. V. Maze,
General Agent, Butte, Montana. Al.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07
THE COMMISSIONERS.
They are Hard at Work on Matters Per-
tanning to Madison's Welfare.

Ahey are nara at work on Matters Per-
taining to Madison's Welfare.
The board of county commissioners
is in session this week. Present, Jos.
Smith. George Copp and Jacob Crisis
man. The earlier days of the session
have been much taken up by examina-
tion of the quarterly reports of various
county officers.
The board has decided to meet the
commissioners of Jefferson county at
Gaylord, Monday, March l6, when the
bridge matter will be definitely settled
and the location selected. The petit
tion presented them by Hon. Patrick
Carney was an exceptionally strong
one, and it is estimated that fully 80
per cent. of the taxable wealth of the
county is represented by the signatures
thereto.
Next Monday and Tuesday will be
devoted to the consideration of road
matters. The reports of the various
supervisors will be examined, and sup
ervisors appointed for the ensuing
year. Applications for supervisorships
ire numerous, there being several
i.0m each district.
1t was decided to reject all bids for
Jail fixtures, and t.r.ng the matter up
at some future time.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. Jane Parks
appeared before the board and made
quite an eloquent appeal in behalf Of
herself and her charges. She talked
for 10 or Is minutes straight and had
quite respectful audience. She said
among other things, that she had
'divided clothes With. the child until
! am past devidin', and concluded her
oratlon BY an appeal for aid from the
Ths ooacial proceed,nga Will appear
san;. n .1l! IN the next isaqe Of tAe nADl-
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07
THE CITY HALL PROJECT.
It Meets With an Enthusiastic Recep-
ton.

tion.
The project to bond the city for the
erection of city hall is meeting with
a reception that is pleasing. just at
present it looks as though the PROPOSE
tion would carry by a handsome vote.
OF course. the council are very much
pleased with the reception of their
enterprise, which talks louder than
sounding BRASS and tinkering eymbals
for the public spirit of old Virginia.
Alderman Allen who is a member of
the council committee appointed by
Mayor Bennett was seen by MADI-
soNIAN reporter yesterday. Up to
that time he had not met with single
tax payer who opposed the project.
GOT course" said Mr.. Allen, tive want
it understood that we have taken no
definite action, and that this committee
was appointed solely foi the purpose of
sounding public sentiment From
talks that have had with the more
prominent tax payers, should say
that sentiment is decidedly one-sided, ,
and right sided too, for that matter"
Alderman Vickers, WHO is also on
this committee, had met with no op-
position. Alderman Gilbert could not
be found.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07
IT'S DIFFERENT NOW.
Time Was When County Warrants Were
Not Worth Their Face.

NOt W WOrth Tneir Face.
II can remember when Gallatin coun-
ty warrants sold for 124 cents on the
dollar" said George Cope one day re-
Gently to an Independent reporter. SIN
81, 6S and So, particularly it was so.
Three or four years after that the war
rants of Missoula county were selling
at 10 cents. and there were few takers,
at that. The reasOns-fOr there was
more than one reasOn-were that there
were not many buyers in the country
then, and that the counties were so
new that confidence in their securities
had not been established. But there
was money in it for those who did buy.
There never was case when the cOun-
ties did not pay their obligations in
full. with interest.
I'm the winter of '66, Billy Ray, who
still lives in Gallatin county. kept a
hotel at Gallatin City. which was then
| the only town of any Importance in the
county. He had been taking care of
pauper for the county. and had been
taking his paw in those county war
/
gave ball in his hotel. There had to
be some whisky for the guests. of
course. and he purchased barrel of it
from Judge A. !. Davis. giving his note
for the payment of the price, and put
ting up bunch of the warrants as col
; lateral. The note drew interest at
either five or ten per cent per month.
don't just now remember which. At
any rate the note ran for several years
before settlement was made. and then
Judge Davis, who held in all $4,000
of the warrants. returned about half of
them and kept the other half to dis
charge the debt Ray got back war
rant for $1,000, which bought of him
! for l2t cents on the dollar A short
time after that the warrant held by
Judge Davis in some way turned up
near the top of the list for payment
That made my warrant the next in line
and it wasn't long before got the full
face value of it. which proved to be a
pretty good investment, all things con-
sidered-
Ihere was more money to be made
in 80, when the legislature met at Vir-
ginia City. The members would draw
the Sl2 per day th@t were allowed. and
would sell the warrants for from 40 to
As cents right awav. purchased near
ly all of them. That same legislature
thought it had gone far enough and
passed bill to bond the debt of the
state. Before the legislature adjourn
ed the warrants went up to double the
former price. And before the bonds
were sold. I sold all the war
rants had bought at 10 cents. for 90
cents. The purchasers were Maxwell
& Winter, who were then in this state,
and who cleaned up considerable over a
quarter of million dollars during
their residence here. Maxwell & Vim
ter are still in the business, but it was
in Montana that they made their start.
They are now the bankers of Vineland,
N. j., and they are large holders OF
Montana securities to this day They
have the issues of Madison. Choteau,
and Fergus counties. and. I believe,
some of the others. They have evident
ly never lost their old time confidence
in Montana.
"ThOse were some of the days of the
past. Since then there has never been
occasion for the sale of securities of the
state or county at a price so low
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07

Mr. Stark having received the neces-
sarv two-thirds, the mayor declared
him elected.
Mayor Bennett then laid before the
council an important proposition-that
of building city hall He stated that
the council could consider this his in
augural address. The matter was then
informally discussed by the councilmen.
all of whom endorsed the project. The
proposition as presented 6y the mayor
was to submit the matter to the people
at special election to be held some
time in the near future, and if it met
with their approval, to bond the city
for the required amount and build a
handsome little structure. two stories,
one room to be designed as a public
hall of sufficient capacity to serve all
the interests of the town, and the re-
naming room to be cut up into Offices,
the rental OF which would pay interest
and taxes and put little in the sink
ing fund. Another idea was to build
hall for general purposes, but with the
necessary ante-rooms in connection, so
that it could be used by secret socie-
ties. On motion the mayor was EN-.
powered to appoint committee to feel
the pulse of the people and report at
the next meeting. The mayor ap-
pointed Aldermen Gilbert, Vickers and
Allen "a s,,ch cOmmittee.
The matter of beautifying the ceme-
terry was also discussed considerably,
but as the water works transfer was
not yet complete no definite action was
taken.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-03-07
LADY MACCABEES.

Successful Organization Of y Hive Of
That order. .t.
The newest secret society in the city
is Virginia Hive, Ladies Of the Macca-