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The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
Mercer.

viii Greenlief and wife came last
Thursday night. VIII has returned to
Lawrence, but Mrs. Greeulief will stay
with us a week and rest up.
Mrs. John Baisdell arrived in town,
last, week to join her husband in their
new home.
Herbert Blaisdell has got his new
stable nearly finished aud will soon have
the finest store this side of SkOwhegan.
Carrie Allen came home, Friday night
on vacation.
Mrs. Benz, Field has gone to Worces-
ter, Mass, to spend the winter with her
daughter, Mrs. Calvin Harris. Mrs.
Field remains about the same.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Girdler are eX-
pected to return home this week from
Massachusetts.
The snow made very good sleighing
here, and some are hauling up wood.
Mildred Cole of Smithheld, commence
ed her school at Hampshire Hill last
Monday.
Nellie Ford is attending the Normal
school at Pennington this winter.
Clair Yeaton is teaching our village
school this winter.
Our backsmiths have been very busy
for the past week. noticed one morn
ing seven teams at one time at Dunton' S
shop.
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DR.. w. H. Stevens is on the sick list
He has a very severe cold and is eontin-
ed to the house.
w. g. Parsons is at home from Bates
college for short vacation. He will
canvas for the Little Giant Fire Extn-
guishern during his vacation.
G. G. Sheldon, Esq went to North
Arson, Saturday, where he was counsel
for the defense in two cases tried before
Justice T, F. Paine.
c. b. Kimball, principal of the high
school, went to Waterville, Friday morn
ing to attend reception given by the
Zeta Psi society, He returned Satur-
day evening
The Y. p S G. L. elected officers Sun
day evening for the coming quarter:
President, Mrs. G. c. Sheldon; vice
president, Mrs G. W. Clark; secretary,
Mrs. NJ. W. Clark; treasurer, Mrs. o. +.
Savage.
6. c. Sheldon, Esq, went to Skowhe-
gan Monday morning, on legal business,
h. f. Dexter of Lexington, was in
town, Friday.
Mr. and Mrs NJ. W. Clark went to
Kingfeld, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Crymble spent
Sunday at North Arson
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and Mi, iila uo~ia. tho fr;en3s IF
Wrs Wyman are verv clad IN hear thar
she ia very much better and gaining in
weight
Mr.. A. X. Nelson is confined to the
house by lameness.
our blacksmith has got the hines he
SAYS with eight seighs' six heavy pungs
and no snow for sleghing is enough to
discourage anyone.
Mrs. Mary Plummer ia keeping house
by herself in the rent recently occupied
by d. Bowman.
prenarations are being made for an
entertainment at the f. W. Baptist
church mas eve.
Mrs. Bowman of No. Fairfield IA visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. Ernest Joy of
this place
Emerson Hall and wife have been
visiting in Scion the past week.
rboro Ia oood crossi,g tho rivar IN tho
Zoo With Toms ar this nIaca
-
mrs' Le"is Deais mas s'1le W aug us1a
10 aI'eho the uranSers "leeo'hs'
Miss Lucy Dlnsmore mas gone TO
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Scion

Mrs. Cephas Jackman of North Madi-
son, is keeping house for her brother
Hazen Black.
Mrs. George Cross and Miss Ethel
Hilton we're calling on friends in Bling.
ham, last Saturday.
Miss Minnie Benson closed her school
in district No. 3, last Friday.
Charles Tarbell of Athens, was in
town last Tuesday.
The w. c. T. L. met with Mrs. l.. F.
McIntire last Saturday.
Mrs. Emily Black has gone to North
Arson, to live with her son, Il. f. Saw
yer.
Mrs. Sumner Holway has been quite
poorly for some time. DR.. Paul is at
tending her.
d. Z. Mills returned home from Bos-
ton last Thursday.
Mr.. Fred Greene of Athens, was in
town last week, visiting his son, DR.. ;
f. Greene.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
The Forks.

Mr.. Fred Temple and wife of Bing-
ham, were in town last week visiting
her parents, Mr., and Mrs. o. t.. Adams.
NJ, l.. French made trip down-river
last week.
Geo. w, Smiths crew went into the
woods last week.
Among those registered at the Holway
House, the past few days were, L. D.
Brown and son, Willie, Mayfeld; j. F.
Nc allaugh, w. Mcfarland, Forrest
Davis, Roscoe Stafford, Roy Hamblet,
Fred l.. Merrill, Victor Clark, Nelson
w. Curtis, Geo. Henderson, Scion; T.
w. Henderson, East Madison; Geo.
Lake, Bunker Hill; W. Toung, Frank
Curtis, g. Smith and son, Bion, Bing-
ham.
Chas. Ham of Bingham, was in town
last week.
Mrs r Savage of No. Arson, is in
town visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. L.
French.
Miss Nancy McCallaugh of Bingham
was visiting friends in town, last week.
DIR. Piper of Bingham, was in town,
last week.
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through town on his way to Pleasant

through town on his way to Pleasant
Pond, saturday.
Mr.. Henry Lovejoy OF Moscow, was
up to Thomas Berry's, Friday.
Albra Adams of Scion, was in town,
Friday, eanvassing for apples. He went
TO The Forks.
Charles nackett was out from MoXie,
THURSDAY.
Jonah spaulding of solon, was in
town, saturday, delivering apples 10
those who ordered them.
Mrs. Bean of The Forks, was At her
sons. Saturday night. she returned
home Sunday.
Mrs. Fred Temple of Moscow, vas in
town Sunday, calling on friends.
Charles Adams of The Forks, was ia
town sunday, with his fine looking team.
Apple peddlars are the order Of TIN
dat. thick As flies in June.
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No. Anson

Ben Marshall returned from Portland,
Saturday night, where he has been doing
special work for the past month in
Shaw's business college.
DR. and Mrs. II. S. Miller went to Fair
field Saturday and passed the Sabbath
with relatives. The doctor returned
Monday. Mrs. Miller will remain dur
ing the week
Henry Copp is hauling and unloading
at the railroad crossing on High street.
about forty cords of pulp wood, and
Phiander Wilson the same amount, to
be carried 10 the Scion pulp mill. 1t is
being delivered here for Frank Donley
and Harry Hilton.
Nj and Mrs. John Taylor Mrs. Stick
ney Gray, Mrs. W { Robinson and
Mrs. Ben Moore went to Bingham
Tuesday, to attend tie Christian En-
deayor convention They went up on
the special tram from Oakland in the
morning, and returned after the evening
meeting.
Professor Poore is confined To his
house by severe attack of bronchitis
Miss Mabel A. Steward, teacher Of math-
ematics. in WcstbrOok Seminary, who is
spending her vacation at her home here
teaches the branches taught by Profcs
sor Poore, SO that, with the help OF Mrs
Poole, the preceptress, and Miss Mars
ron the assistant the academy moves
right along as usual
John NJ. Hilton, the former senior
proprietor of the Weston House. Madi-
son, has purchased residence in that
village and will reside there.
Chester Bailey came from his lumber
ing camps at the Enchanted, Saturday
He says there are eight inches of snow
in the woods and the logging crews are
doing good business.
Mrs Frank Weston will arrive in New
York this week from her European tour
and is expected to visit relatives in this
village before size returns to her home
in the west.
A : Jackson of New Portland, who is
buying sheep for Merry q Caswell, is on
the road from Stratton with 200 more
This flock makes 700 that Merry & Cas-
well have driven from that section dur
ing the past few months.
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w. Pittsiield.

Ms Minnie Patten being quite i'll. her
sister Kate, took her place ID the school
room, day or two last week, in district
No. s.
Miss Kate Patten, Miss Rogers, and
Misses Mabel and Bertha Bragg attend
school at NJ. c. /.
There is an appointment for religious
service at the new school house, Monday
evening, the l4th.
several memhers of Starlight lodge,
gave an entertainment at Seekins hall,
Friday evening. A drama entitled, The
Little Brown jug, in three acts. with
music at intervals, WAS success aud was
thoroughly enjoyed by an audience Of
one hundred or more. After the pro
gram was carried out, quite a company
remained for a sociabe. A small adj
mittance fee was taken which Melted
quite "a little sum for the lodge.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
]. \ 81 ]. SMITH, Is DladbON aVe., SkoW1pqaD, DlD

town, last week. They were being
carried from Bingham to Brighton GENE
terry, for interment.
Mrs. d. w. Clark has returned from
Brighton, where she has been caring for
her sick daughter, Mrs. Leslie Ward.
Colby Brown and Fred Flanders start
ed for the woods, Saturday night, to
work for David Rowell
Daniel Bryant is hauling wood for
Forest Campbell.
Frank Bryant is at work for Colby
Brown.
Everett Cook is at work for w. j.
Foss.
Misses Virgie and Maria Hall are at
home from Brighton
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Browns Corner.

TIE snow which came last week al
though Of small amount was enough 10
use runners on, set the bells iinging
and make business "a little more lively.
Quite a lot OF wood has been hauled To
oko@hcgan of late
Mr.. Geo. ". Woodman ot MeIrose.
Mass, travelling salesman for Hyde &
Souhwo III, Boston, stopped with l.
CroWcll over Sunday.
Nearly every farmer is at work on
wood at this season, getting the years
supply for his home use, and many
through the winter months prepare a
quantity for market next winter.
There WAS crowded house at the
meeting Saturday evening. There were
seventy two testimonies. Meetings for
this week were appointed for Tuesday
aud Saturday evenings.
Elder Mclaughlin held meeting at
the City Sunday.
Elder o. NJ. Chase will hold a meeting
at the City, Wednesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Charlie futile and Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Strickland of Malbons
Mills were in town Saturday evening.
Mr.. Geo. Holt of Beams Corner who
has been for some time quite sick, has SO
far recovered as to be able to attend
meeting at this place Saturday evening.
Chas. Lewis is on the sick list.
Miss Anna Nelson. teacher In Disct.
No. 7, was obliged to go home on ae
count OF ill health.
Arthur Burrill gathered the cream on
Monday for Mr.. Drew who was away.
Miss Lottie Jewell is attending school
at the NJ. {. |. Pittsfield.
Deacon Labee of w. Hartland re-
markablv bright Christian brother of 81
years, with his wife, attended meeting
at this place Saturday evening
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Mrs. Wood of Bingham, has been in
town the past week visiting relatives.
y. l.. Y.
Athens.

Harry Williams was in town, last
week.
We are>pained to learn of the death of
Paul Jonesl lie leaves wife and one
son.
". J, Foss, /. D. Mathews, z. J. Rus
sell, DR.. Brown, Jim Adams are up
river hunting. L. d. Libby has gone as
guide.
Roscoe Jones is toating for the south
ard Company
Edward Hammond is hauling logs for
the Southland Company.
Calvin Tominson passed Through
town, Tuesday on his way to Skowhe-
gan
Charles HUFF has gone to Fassaiboro.
Warren Corson has gone to Clinton.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Card of Thanks.

To all who rendered such timely assis-
lance during the last Illness of my late
father; to the singers and orgtnist who
so generously donated their services Mt
the funeral, and TO all who contributed
floral offerings, wish to express my sim
cere thanks.
JOS. LAsHoN AND FAMILY.
Skowhegan, Dec, Ia, 1896.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Carratunk.

Christmas vii! be observed here with a
Christmas tree in the hall. After that
there will he n social dance. Music fur
nshed by Henry Adams of Bingham.
A large moose was captured last week,
in the vicinity of Charles Hackett's
camp, by 6. c.. Jones of this place. AS it
was an unusually large one, people
came from far and near to see it. 1t WAS
sent to parties in New Y ork
Saw Forrest Colby in town one day
last week
Fred Coolidge of Scion, passed
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Notice TO Breeders

All those wishing to breed first class Pigs
will do well to use a Pure bred Berkshire
Boar, | have one at my place.
2w5i' j. W. HUSSEY, East Madison, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
M Office.

Mrs. b. r. Fagg informs her customers that
she has removed to rooms near Fuller's Drug
Store, up two or three steps, once occupied by
Mr.. simpson, a very coy place, with nice
stock OF goods, large assortment OF Hats and
Bonnets trimmed and untrimmed will sell
cheap. 2w5l
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

Condition
Powder.

1t is general tonic and
appetizer, gives a fine,
glossy coat, hardens the
muscles, and places the
animal in the best condi-
ton for hard work.
1t costs % cents per Id.
A pound of it is all
Notwithstanding added
to make it heavy and
bulky.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
NJ. e. HeSeIt0n.
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to acknowledge in this man
ner the many acts of kindness bestowed
by our kind friends and neighbors dur
ing the recent illness and subsequent
death of our little daughter.
MR.. AND MRS. EDw. GREENE.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
LOSING MONEY
ON HORSES.

There are several ways
for doing this-bettlng on
the wrong one, making
mistakes in trading, ETC.,
but the most frequent way
is by neglecting their
health. A great deal can
be saved by using
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

II You HAVE a FRIEND
Suffering from Nervous Prostitution,
Cold and Clammy, Rheumatic, Cramps,
Neuralgia, Skin Irritation, Swathy Com
plexion, Nervous and Peevish. Sores on
or in the body, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
Sleepless nights, Catarrh, Consumption,
Bronchitis, Weak Digestion. Cramps,
Pleursy. Congestions Cold Sweaty Feet,
or Hot Feverish Brow, Low Circulation.
Blackheads, Bolls, Ulcers, Abcesses, or
any of the fungus growths which feed
from the etfete secretions deposited in
blood or tissues all are sure of restoration
by expelling the cause of the above
symptoms. Will prove that we suffer
more from deposited dregs than for want
of Drugs and command the gratitude of a
friend for a life time, by making them
such present.
DIR. CONANT, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
h1ayfield.

1t is expected that religious services,
will be held in the new school house,
Sunday, December 27th, at 10 A. Nj.
The remains of Phineas Hilton and
daughter, Lena Corson passed through
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Office.

Cane seated chairs reseated. Orders may
be left at Mrs. Flsgg's Millinery Store, Mac l.
son Ave. chairs called for and returned. 2w5l
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17

In Russia, you must marry before
eighty or not at all, and you may marry
only five times.
In Hamburg dog is taxed according
to his size; a little tax for little dog,
and a big tax for a big dog
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Wanted.

A small girl to work her board and go to
school or not Inquire next door to Telegraph
buifaipg on Court St lw5ls
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ALWAYS GRATEFULLY ...........A
g REMEMBERED ! 3

Whoever pre-
sents an invalid
friend with Ami
drosis Outfit. may
depend upon a
long life of CRATE
full acknowledge
ment for such i'm
parted benefcence
bestowed by the
giver.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Prices Wav Down !


Do not make your Selections before seeing our Assortment We
able Goods We have especially adapted for the Hold
call attpntinn 10 q Few Of DIR |
The Somerset reporter., 1896-12-17
Juvenile Books .

seen better assortment. Prices from
cents to IS cents each, would especially
mention our Bible, Picture and Lesson
Books. These are very appropriate gifts.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-15
TILLMAN In DENVER
Presented With a Pitchfork Made of
Colorado Gold and Silver.
RENDERED A BIG RECEPTION
He Says the Country Is Going to
SheoI and We Must Show
the World That We
Know 1t.

Denver. Colo. April Ex-senator
Tillman arrived in Denver this
morning and was met at the train
by leading democrats. Tonight a pub
lie reception will be rendered the dis
tinguished visitor and tomorrow night
he viii address the democratic state
convention. He said the outlook was
altogether favorable for the democratic
convention to be controlled by the free
silver wing. He probably will not leave
Denver until Thursday.
Il am a democrat" said Senator
Tillman to-day TO Mayor McMurray,
but IL / may be permitted to offer
word OF advice to the free silver repub-
licans of Colorado. send Senator Teller
to the St. Louis convention as chair
man of the delegation with instructions
which he will gladly obey, to lead his
delegation from the convention hall
the moment Mckinley or any other
goldbug is nominated for president, or
any other platform than the one de-
manding free silver without waiting
for the consent OF England is adopted"
He concluded: "The country is going
to hi; let US show the world we know
II, and that we are determined to inter-
fere"
Senator Tillman was rendered a re-
ception at the Brown Palace hotel to-
night. After being welcomed by Mayor
McMurray, ne was presented with a
pitchfork made from gold and silver,
taken from the mines of Colorado. Hon.
E. II. Holden. who made the presenta-
tion speech, said: Take this pitchfork
back to the United States senate and
dig up the record of Senator Sherman,
and then dig down into the history of
John @. Carlisle" This remark was re-
ceived with great applause by the large
assemblage that had gathered to well
come the bimetallist from South Car
olina.
Tillman concluded his address: II
stand by Colorado, and all ask is that
you stand by South Carolina"
After the senator had finished there
were loud calls for Hon. 4. NJ. Patter-
son, who addressed the crowd briefly.
After the speech-makhig, Senator Till
man shook hands with several thousand
people. His principal address will be
made tomorrow night at Broadway
theater. Senator Tillman will not
speak at Arlington park Thursday, as
was arranged The senator found Ii
impossible o.fill this engagement with
out disarranging all his subsequent
dates
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-15

Berkeley. Cal, April 1.-THE Bay
conference OF the Congregational or
ganization met here to-day with 81
ministerial delegates and almost as
many laymen In attendance. The mat
ter OF the ministerial standing OF Rev.
c. o. Brown is the chief business OF
the conference Several members have
presented a written statement to the
standing committee of the conference.
recapitulating the work of the council
called to investigate the charges
against Brown.
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the charges OF unministerial con-
duct presented report generating the
accused minister OF the charge. The re-
port was not adopted to-day by the con-
ference, but went over until next Tues
day.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-15
JEALOUS AND MAD
A MARRIED MAN CYCLING WITH
ANOTHER WOMAN.
His Wife Takes "a Shot at Him, Misses the
Mark aud Wounds the Fair Com
panion, .sGoIdie" Parks.
Special Dispatch to the Standard.

Special Dispatch to the Standard.
Great Falls, April 14-"Goldie"
Parks. who was shot by Mrs. Stratton
at Havre Sunday afternoon. is reported
as much worse tonight and is now In
a critical condition. The trouble origin
ated because OF Stratton's attention TO
the Parks woman and Mrs. Stratton's
Jealousy "Goldie" and Stratton were
out bicycle riding Sunday. when Mrs
Stratton saw them and shot twice at
her husband. He was not injured. but
his companion was wounded. Stratton
is alleged TO have fired two shots at his
wife. neither OF which took effect Mrs.
Stratton is said TO be under arrest,
pending the result of the injuries re-
ceived by the Parks woman.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-15
ROBINSON FAVORED.
The Suit of II. ". snsrman to Recover
$1,000 On "A Contract.

Helena, April 4.-The jury to-day
In the case of Frederick w. Sherman
against w. II. Robinson returned spe-
cial findings of fact in favor of the de-
fendant. Sherman sued Robinson to
recover $1,000 alleged to have been due
on contract. Sherman entered into
contract with the Sun Rise Mining
& Milling company of Philipsburg to
perform certain work, and then con-
tracted with Robinson for the latter to
complete one-fourth OF IT. Robinson to
receive as his share $1,000 shares OF
the company capital stock. Sherman
claimed that Robinson did not perform
the work, although he got the stock.
Robinson alleged that he was to re-
ceive one-fourth of all benefits arising
from the contract between Sherman
and the company. He said II was un-
derstood that all expenses were to come
out of the proceeds of the mine and
that all had been paid for. The jury
took his view of Il and the court
adopted its findings.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-15
THEY MEET AGAIN.
The Venezuelan Commission Looks Over
Maps and Records.

Aht LOOMS over
Maps and Records.
Washington. April 1.-THE Venezuelan
commission met to-day after a 10-days'
recess. with all members present The
time was consumed in reading reports
from individual members upon the pro-
gress they were making with the partic-
ular matters of investigation entrusted to
them. Scruggs. counsel for the Venezue-
Ian government, submitted 10 maps and
charts which are receiving consideration.
He also presented a few translations of
documents included in the mass of evi-
dence prepared at Caracas and transmit
ted to the commission through Minister
Andrade.
Word has come from London to the ef-
feet that the British government is pre-
pairing a supplement to the blue book,
containing translations of documents
generally referred to I'm the first report
which is expected TO reach Washington
soon, but saving the presentation of the
blue book, and even this came indirectly
the British government so far has failed
TO follow the example set by Venezuela
and submit its formal case TO the COM
mission and to accept the invitation TO
be represented by counsel.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-04-15
Rates aud Rebates

Chicago. April 1.-THE interstate com
merce commission Is preparing 10 make
things warm for the roads running east
out of Chicago. 1t has during the last 10
days issued 40 subpoenas for shippers and
men connected with the freight depart
ments OF eastern roads. to appear before
the federal grand jury on May 4. The in
quiry viii be in connection with the re-
bates and cut rates on packing house
products from the stockyards I'm this city
Nearly every eastern road is included in
the list and among the men summoned
are several of the large shippers.