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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
PROBATE NOTICES.
To all persons Interested In either of ths
Estates hereinafter named.


Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at Skow.
n hogan, within and for the county OF som
erset, on the I'd, TUESDAY OF OcT. in the yea
of our Lord one Thousand eight hundred and
ninety six the following business having been
presented for action thereupon hereafter
indicated, it is hereby Ordered: That public
notice thereof be given to all persons interest
ed, that they may appear at a Probate Court to
be holden at said Skowhegan, at the Probate
Office on the and TUESDAY of Nov. next
at nine of the clock in the forenoon, and be
heard thereon and object II they see csuse.
Samuel Bickford, late OF skowhegsn de-
ceased. Will and petition for probate thereof,
and petition for appointment OF Mary Jane
Bickford, &C mi nistratrix with Will annexed
preser ted by Harry A. Dinsmore, legatee.
Samuel A. Bickford, late OF Skowhegan
dece ased. viii and petition for probate
thereof presented by Mary Jane Bickford
executrix named therein.
DanviIle L. Heald, late OF Fairfield deoeas-
ed. Will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Rachel C. Head the executrix
named therein.
Edna Chapman, late OF Athens deceased.
will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by Charles @. Chapman the executor nam
edtherein.
Sherman w. HapgOod, late of Anson de-
ceased. Will and petition for probate there
of presented by George e. Hapgood the exc
cutor named therein.
Charles C. Getchell, late of Arson deceased.
Will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by John M, Getcbell the executor named
therein.
Josiah w. Quimby, late of Cambridge de-
ceased. Will and petition for probate thereof
presented by Henry F. Quimby the executor
named therein.
Melinda Steward, late OF Athens deceased.
will and petition for probate thereof present
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
The Parsonsfield Murder Case.

Frank J. Palmer, of West Parsonsfield,
aged 16, and Chas. S. Savage, of South
Efingham, y. H., aged 20, were brought
10 the county Jail at Alfred, Saturday,
being committed on the charge of the
murder of Mrs. Betsey X. Hobbs, the
aged widow of West Parsonsfield, who
was shot and an attempt made to burn
her body in her home Oct. 5. The
prisoners were arraigned saturday, be-
fore Trial Justice John c. Hayes, OF
Limerick.
The cOroners inquest on the murder
case was concluded Saturday afternoon.
The verdict is that death was due to
gunshot wounds at the base of the brain.
the shot being fired by Frank j. Palmer.
While undergoing a renewed examna-
ton Savage confessed that Palmer did
the shooting to avenge his punishment
several years ago for breaking glass
from Mrs. Hobbs home, aud that both
assisted in dragging the body into the
house and Palmer applied the match.
Palmer is a cross-eyed youth, IL years
of age. aud is son of Joshua ID. Palmer
a farmer of middle road" village, in
West Parsopsfield.
Savage is 20 years of age. He came
here with his parents eight years age
from Cambridge, Mass. The Savage
farm is in Effingham, \. H., about 4
miles from the ruins of the Betsy Hobbs
homestead, near Taylor City,"
After the gunshot wounds were dis
covered on the dead body of Mrs. Hobbs
which has been rescued from the burn
ing dwelling, suspicion was directed to
these two boys. A Pinkerton detective
from Boston went to work, and County
Attorney Willis T. Emmons of Saco, put
in considerable time on the case. Mean
while. Coroner F. G. Bradbury of Saco
was holding an inquest, the sessions sep
arated by intervals of week. AT the
conclusion Of the second sitting of the
coroner's jury, week ago the outlook
was far from promising, but after severe
examinations Savage weakened and
finally told the story OF the horrible
crime.
The next day after he was taken to
Jail the Palmer boy weakened and con-
fessed to his part of the tragedy which
included the firing of the fatal shot
Palmer's story differs considerably from
that told by Savage in that 1t connects
the New Hampshire boy much more
closely with the affair than the latter
was willing to admit. 1t does not soften
any of the details of this most recent.
and in some respects. most horrible oil
the many bloody crimes which have
stained the criminal history of Maine.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
The Forum.

"As Maine Goes. so Goes the Union, :"
"a trenehant article by the Hon.
Thomas b. Reed, whose drift is perhaps
sufficiently indicated by its title. Mr..
Edward p. Clark under the title, 1.-The
Solid South Dissolving," contributes an
interesting study of the way in which
the South grew from normal divisions
into solidity, and the way in which that
solidity is now disappearing very
timely and suggestive paper. Mr.. 4. W.
Codington, a business man of Florida,
discusses the money question with un-
common lucidity, and suggests plan
for placing our financial system upon a
sound basis. DR.. w. X. Brooks, of johns
Hopkins University, an eminent Ioolo-
gst, writes on woman from the Stand
point of Naturalist" discussing in
particular the geological aspects of
female suffrage. Mr.. w. X. Stride in a
striking article entitled ''rbe Immediate
Future of Armenia advances a very
original plan for solving the Eastern
Question. Thus The Forum sweeps over
the whole field of contemporary thought
and activity, and presents TO its readers
scholarly and authoritative discussions
of the leading questions o. the day by
experts in their respective fields.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Willis II. Tetherly of South Elliot,
Me-, was instantly killed at Buffers
crossing at Kttery, Saturday, being
struck by passenger train GA from Port
land for Boston. Gustavus Dixon, of
the same place, received injuries from
which he will probably die. Flagman
Joshua Moore warned the men 10 time,
but as they were under the influence Of
liquor instead of needing him they
whipped up their horse and tried to cross
In front of the locomotive.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
And No Wonder.

doctor, my daughter is frightfully
seasick u
But, my dear madam, there is nc
water at this resort.
No, but size has been reading q nov.
ell called Waves of Emotion. de,
troit Free Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Good for old and young. We know Of
no better tonic for the system than Hires
Improved Rootbeer. 1t is delicious,
etlervescent, sparkling, appetizing, and a
helper of temperance. Satisfying the
thirst, enriching the blood, and fortify-
ing the system against the advances of
disease. A package makes five gallons.
Sold everywhere. The tired paraders
will find it very refreshing during the
Campaign marches.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

"Do you know that your COMPOUNDED
dog barks all night?'
Eyes, l suppose he does. But don't
worry about him. He makes up for il
by sleeping all day. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Mini Novgorod, in Russia. was almost
obliterated by fire i'll 1864. All the build
ings and bazaars in which were held
the great annual fair of merchants from
all parts of Europe and Asia were blot.
ted out.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

Madame Calve and Madame Melba
both appear in the November issue of
The Ladies' Home journal with articles
on the voice. Madame Melba has
written before and is, in fact, no novice
with the pen, but this is Madame
Calves first attempt at authorship. She
wrote the article in French, and after
an English translation had been made
of it she had the original manuscript
bound between morocco covers as a
souvenir of her debut as a writer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Teachers Convention

The Somerset Teachers Convention
is to be held in Skowhegan, in high
school building, November 9TH and 9th.
The program given below will show
that the meetings will be interesting
and profitable to all interested in edu-
cational matters. 1t is hoped that a
large number of teachers and superin-
tendents from all over the county will
be in attendance. No effort will be
spared by the people of Skowhegan to
make these meetings pleasant as we'll
as profitable. Half fares on the Maine
Central have been secured, and enter
tainment will be provided for teachers
and superintendent.
1t is hoped also that the citizens of
Skowhegan will avail themselves of
this opportunity of becoming more con
versant with educational matters. The
problems discussed at a convention are
not, or at least should not be, the sole
property of teachers. They are engaged
in teac hing your sons and daughters,
and it is the duty and privilege of every
American citizen to interest himself in
educational problems and help to solve
them.
PROGRAMME.
Nov. }.
AFTERNooN:-1.3 80. Business meet
ing. 200. Paper, Glow can teacher
interest her pupils in the best literature?
Miss Robbins, Madison. 2.20. Teach
ing exercise in primary geography,
Miss French, Skowhegan. $50. Paper,
"What should we teach besides text
books? Mr.. Harrington, Skowhegan.
$40. Teaching exercises in drawing
Miss Morrison, Skowhegan. $40.
Question box.
EVENING; Address, Geo. C. Puring-
ton, Pennington.
Nov. 6.
FoRENooN:-900. Paper, Nature
studies in primary grades, Miss Beard
Madison. 9.20. Teaching exercise in
advanced geography, Miss Davis,
Skowhegan. $50. Address, "Draw-
ing, Miss Effie Hoffman Rogers, Bos-
ton. 1850. "Music in the public
schools, Judge w. c. Philbrook, Water
vile, II 80. Question box.
: AFTERNooN:-2.00 Paper, How can
we interest parents in the work of the
school, Miss Robinson, Skowhegan
2.20. "How should spelling be taught?"
Miss Judkins, Skowhegan. 2.40. Paper,
Mr.. Walker Starks 300. Address,
1.-THE ungraded school, w. J. Corthell,
Gorham.
EVENING $50. Address, Arthur J.
Roberts, Waterville.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

A man who keeps putting off adver-
Using until he is more prosperous is like
dog trying to catch his tail. There is
plenty of motion but no progress
Spdtnld.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
A Real Blood Remedy.

SIS. crrcs Scrofula, Cancer, Eczema,
and any orm of blood troubles If you
have a blood disease. take blood medi-
cine-S.S.S. (gua, anfced PHtely 0cgtfa-
table, is exclusively for the blood and
is recommended for nothing else. Ii
forces out the poison matter permanent
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

ly. We will
send to anyone
our va lu a b lie
books. Address
Swift Specific
Co., Att a IL t a,
Ga.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29
Rheumatism

Is blood disease and only blood RENE
dy can cure it. SO many people make
the mistake of taking remedies which
at best are only tonics and cannot posi-
bly, reach their trouble. Mr.. Asa Smith,
Greencastle, Indiana, says; "For years
l have suffered with Sciatic Rheuma-
tism, which the best physicians were un-
able to relieve. l took many patent
medicines but they did not seem to
reach my trouble. I gradually grew
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

worse until | was I'M
able to take my food
or handle myself in
any way; I was abso-
lutely helpless. Three
bottles of S. SIS. re-
lieved me so that l
,was soon able TO move
my right arm; before
long 1 could walk
across the room, and
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

when l had finished one dozen bottles
was cured completely and am as well as
ever. | now weigh 10"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1896-10-29

"For several years have recommended
'Castoria,' and shall always continue to do
so, as it has invariabl, produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN F. PARpEE, M. D.,
125th Street and 9TH Ave-, New York City.
oMpANy, n MURRAY STREET, New YORK CfTY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. Nov 25.-The area of high
pressure is central over New England,
and extends southwark to the east Gulf
states; The pressure continues high
north of Montana and covers the north
ern Rocky Mountain plateau. A trough
Lake region 10 the southern Rocky
Mountain plateau. storm of consider
able energy is central in Colorado and
will probably move toward the lakes. 1t
is attended by high. southerly winds on
the southern Rocky Mountain slope with
thunder storms in Kansas and Okla
homa.
Snow is falling generally on the north
ern Rocky Mountain plateau. and a de-
wave is indicated for Minnesota. Iowa.
Missouri. Kansas. Nebraska. Colorado
and South Dakota, Thursday afternoon
or night. 1t will probably extend into
northern Texas, Thursday night or FRI
day.
Rain or snow is indicated for northern
New England and generally throughout
the Lake region. Increasing southerly
winds may be expected on the lakes,
Thursday.
The barometer has risen in New Eng
land and has fallen generally through
out the Central valleys and on the north
ern Rocky Mountain slope.
The temperature is lower in New Eng
land and higher in the Lake region. II
is colder throughout the Rocky Mountain
plateau and decidedly colder in the Mid
die plateau
The weather will be generally fair ana
warm. Thursday, in the Atlantic and
east Gulf states. Rain is indicated for
the west Gulf states. followed by colder
weather Snow will probably continue in
the Rocky Mountain districts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
NO SECRECY
In the Settlement of the
Phillip Marquand Case.
He Appeared in Court, Plead Guilty
and Paid the Fine,
Just as Any violator Of Our Maine Laws
Must Do.

So much comment has been made
about the fact that the doors were
locked when Marquand had his trial at
Dover, and the impression seems to be
so general that some settlement of the
case against him was made out of the
ordinary mode of court procedure.
arising from the fact that the trial is
reported to have taken place behind
closed doors. that a Journal reporter
called upon Commissioner Carleton.
yesterday. at his Office in Vickery's
block. and requested a statement of
the facts from him.
Mr. Carleton was reluctant to say
anything about il. as the "Marquand
incident was closed" as he expressed
II, so far as the authorities were con-
cerned.
He said, however. that there was not
the slightest occasion for any secrecy
about it. Mr. Marquand was arraigned
before the court in the usual manner.
the same as everybody else charged
with the commission of an offense,
plead guilty. and was sentenced to pay
a fine of 800 and the costs of prosecu-
ton and he paid the fine and costs.
Mr.. Carleton said that there was no
settlement of the case except by Mr.
Marquand paying the usual fine. 500
fact that the outer door of the court
house happened to be locked during
the trial. in no wise changed the facts
as above stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
AN VICTORIOUS ENDING
Is Senior PaIma's Verdict on General
WeyIer's Present Campaign.
SAYS Maceo Is About TO Strike Blow that Will
Para'yze WeyIer.

New York. Nov. 25.-The 'IngIorious
ending of Gen. Weyler's campaign and
his return to Havana" said Senior
Thomas Estrada Palma, chief of the
Cuban revolutionary party here, today,
lis, to my mind, victory for Maceo
and defeat for Weyler. What more
is needed to demonstrate Weyler's ut
ter incompetency?
He was supplied with everything he
required in the matter of men and
ammunition. and now he is back with
out accomplishing anything. More
wounded Spanish soldiers have been
brought to Havana since the campaign
in Pinar del Rio was begun than at any
time during the war. That is signifi-
cant. Who knows how many Spanish
soldiers have been killed?
Now mark. The time is coming when
Maceo will assume the offensive and
strike blow so decisive that Weyler
will be er-stricken. l should like
to see Intervention now on the part of
the United States. Blood enough has
been shed. The Cubans have earned
right to be recognized. 1t is high
time the United States should inter-
vene"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
OUR GOLD CERTIFICATES.
4 Renewal Of Their Issuance Is Thought
Probable at Washington.

Washington. Nov. 25.-No informa-
partment as to the cause of Assistant
Secretary Curtis visit to New York but
it is believed to be in connection with
the proposed renewal of the assurance
of gold certificates. 1t was generally
understood at the department that up
on the return of the assistant secretary
Secretary Carlisle would issue an or
der permitting the resumption of this
practice.
The secretary has authority to stop
the issue of gold certificates whenever
the reserve falls below the 100000, 00(
mark. The cessation of this issue has
happened frequently during the past
four years, but it is now believed that
the ordinary course of business will
not interfer with the practice that has
been found convenient for banking in
stitutions of the country.
There has been on stable gold bal
ance since 1898. When Secretary Car
isle took hold of the treasury in March
1893. there was SIG. 900, 900 in gold certi-
ticates outstanding. and these have
been steadily, withdrawn. When the
i1rSt suspension OF the issue OF SOlu GER
tificates occurred. there was $l14000, coo
outstanding. This happened in April,
1893
After the sale of bonds the gold re-
serve was temporarily rccouped. On
two different occasions the issue of gold
certificates was resumed, but it was
stopped at both times, within two or
three, days after the order was made
permitting them. Then the secretary
decided not to again direct their issue
until the balance was stable.
Today, the outstanding gold certifi-
Gates aggregate only 39,5Ss,139. The
issue proposed consists of denomina-
tons of $4,000 and 10000. and certifi-
Gates will be issued to such persons as
deposite gold in the treasury upon
which they are issued.
These issues are largely used by banks
as part of their reserve fund and en-
able them tc carry a large amount of
the equivalent of gold without the bulk
of the article itself and without the
attendant losses by abrasion. etc
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
DISTINGUISHED cALltas
Keep President Elect Mckiaiey Bpsxs Shaking
Hands, Wednesday. sscaA3sn.

Canton, Ohio. Nov. 25.-An imposing ar
ray of visitors came to Canton. today, TO
call on Major Mckinley number of
officials of Monmouth county. N. j.. were
the first corners. Then came commit
tee of the. National range. At l p. M, a
distinguished party arrived from Cleve-
land. In it We're Mr.. and Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid, who are on the way from Arizona
Gen. and Mrs. Samuel Thomas of New
York: President Caldwell of the Lake
Shore Railroad; ex-Gov. and Mrs. Mer-
Ram of Minnesota: Mr.. and Mrs. NJ A.
Hanna. Murat Halstead was among Ma
jor Mckinley's callers. this morning.
The committee of the National Grange.
an organization of farmers with mem
bership of 100000 urged Major Mckinley
to appoint j. Fl. Brigham of Ohio. secre-
tary of agriculture. Major Mckinley
promised to carefully consider the sug-
gestions of the committee.
Congressman VIM. Alden Smith of
Grand Rapids: Mich: came by appoint
ment to see Major Mckinley, late this
afternoon. Michigan would feel hon.
ored." said Mr.. Smith to a reporter. ''if
Gen. Alger was given a cabinet position.
l am opposed to the Dingley bill and do
not think it Ntll pass. The indications
are that there will be an extra session of
Congress-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
TURKEYS FOR GOOD WILL.
Mr.. J. F. Dudley Of Hartford. CT. Makes His
Annual Contribution.

East Fairfield, Nov. 25.--(Special.)-
For several years past Mr.. Jas. F.
Dudley of Hartford, Conn, has ordered
the turkeys for the Thanksgiving din
ner in the cottages at the farm. Since
he first did this the number of boys at
the farm must have doubled, but Mr..
happy growth at Good Will. and early
this week he instructed the supervisor
to secure the fowls as usual and send
him the bill. Mr.. King, who is in the
office with Mr. Dudley sent a cash
contribution as usual to provide some
of the "fiXingS" necessary for a real
Thanksgiving dinner. The dinner will
be served in the various cottages, as
there is no room at the farm large
enough for all the families to sit down
together.
The holiday vii! close with IAN eve
ming with birds" The exercises will
take place in the Chas. f. Moody
school building, and will consist of a
series of short addresses prepared by
several of the boys, each speaking for
few minutes Of the habits of seine
bird selected from the museum. Miss
Jennie Palmer of Kent's HILL will read
several selections.
A man, who wishes to be known only
as friend of the Good Will museum
has just added "Studer's Popular Or
anthology to the library, as an aid to
the study of natural history. This
book by some authorities is regarded
as superior to the rare and costly work
by Audubon. 1t contains one hum
dred ard nineteen plates l2Xl5
inches and over eight hundred birds
drawn and colorcd from life 1t is
published under the auspices of the
Natural Science association of Ameri-
ca. The school at Good Will is ex-
ceedingly fortunate in its possession
of such work.
Additions to the museum this week
are mounted elder duck from Mrs.
Stephen Coburn of Skowhegan, and
mounted peacock from Mrs. H. j..
Bailey of Winthrop Center.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
400 LIVES ImpERllLED.
incendiay Fire At New York Causes Great
Panic Among Tobacco WORKERS.

New York. Nov. 25.-Four hundred
persons, the majority of them women,
were thrown into panic shortly be-
fore noon, today. by fire in the six
story cigar factory, at the corner of
73d street and I'd avenue, owned by
Newmark & Co. Although many re-
ceived bruises more or less painful in
the scramble for the street, on one was
badly injured. The fire started on the
first floor, which has been unoccupied
for two years, and worked it's way up
ward through the two upper floors.
destroying the roof.
The upper two floors contained stock
in the shape Of manufactured cigars
and rough tobacco, to the value of
$4,000. This will be total loss. The
damage to the building was $4,000.
The fire was of suspicious origin and
an investigation is in progress.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-11-26
NO CAUSE KNOWN
For the Suicide Of Mrs. Fred
L. Reynolds Of Ha|Iowe|I.
Leaves Her Husband at Supper Table
and Jumps Into River.
Body Recovered But Life Was Extinct-ln.
quest Deemed Unnecessary.

Hallowell. Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD.-Mrs
Leverne Reynolds, wife of Fred l.
Reynolds, an employee of the A. ii. &
c. Electric Railroad Company. com
mitted suicide by drowning, shortly af
ter 5 o'clock. this evening No cause
other than that of temporary aberra
ton of the mental faculties is given fol-
rash deed. The story of the affair is
Il bout as follows:
1t seems that Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds
We're partaking of their supper when
the latter. after exchanging a few
words with her husband, arose from
the table and left the room, saying
that she would return in few
minutes. In d brief time, the woman
had reached an adjacent wharf, the
old Wilson wharf and threw herself
into the waters of the Kennebec.
Her screams aroused the neighbors
and Thomas Jones. who heard her cries
was soon on the spot. Summonings aid
means were at once secured for res
cuing the drowning woman. whose
form could be seen, quite distance
from the wharf. She was raised into
a boat. and at once removed to hei
home. but before arriving there, lift
was probably extinct.
The neighborhood is cast into deer
gloom and sadness over the affair. and
the husband and mother are overcome
with grief.
Coroner kilbreth viewed the remains
this evening. and on hearing the cir
necessary.