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The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30

and America. In shape, size and general
get-up 1t will closely resemble the ordinary
yellow paper covered French novel.
twill cost 81 900 to remove Kate Fields
body from HAWAII to the burial place of
John Brown in the Adirondacks
Charles Tennyson, a brother OF the late
Alfred, poet laureate, married a sister Of
his brother'srecently deceased wife.
Edna Lyall has finished her "Autobiogra-
ply of a TRUTH" which sounds like COM
panion to her"A utobiographyofa SANDER"
John Morley's life of Richard Golden
is to be published within the next ninety
days. It is heraIded us n work OF unusual
Importance.
If quantity makes up for quality then
Irma Fedossova. Russian, is the greatest
writer in the world. She is the author of
ten thousand poems
Justin Mccarthy is at work ON the third
valume of his History OF Our Own Times"
which will take IN the threat at 1880 and
bring it down to date. lzG
Rarrie's Margaret oglivy" is, in the
opinion OF the London Bookman, 1.-The most
beautiful and exquisite piece OF work he
has yet accomplished"
In referring TO Burns habit of tippling.
Lord Rosebery, in his memorial OratioT~
apologiZed for it as the vice Of the cen
tury, especially among literary men.
Charles Reade still retains his hold on
the English reading public. His "Cioister
and the HEARTH" for which Sir Walter
BesaDt expressed his admiration, continues
to have n wide sale.
Narway's literary lights are turning
| acl Ia nd ,,r he MIDNIGHT
BjOrDstjcrne BJornson, tie poet and poll
ticiaD, has gone to Germany to live, and
IbseD has already done SO, having settled
in Munich.
Prof. Otis Tuition Mason, curator of the
department OF ethnology al the National
Museum, is preparing remarkable ex-
hibit, which proves that to woman's in
veution were due all the useful arts of
ancient days.
The next election to the French Academy
takes place in October To fiji the pla;e ma .c
vacant by NJ. Jules SiIuan. II is believed
that lola stan.is tile best chance OF his life
for election. and he has been trying all his
life to break in.
One critic OF Stevenson says, "he was
not "A great novelist, but he WIS great
wTi.ef. AuIDro>c b-crc- sa.is. ionL $50
that us a novelist Stevenson was in the
second rank. but as an essayist LIE knew
the touch Of no elbow.
The new book by s. Il. Crockett. au-
thor OF the "stickit Minister Is 10 be
called Lochinvar" Those vino have had
the privilege OF reading the portion al
ready written are very enthusiastic in
their praise or the work.
Kipiing's new volume OF ballads, The
Seven Seas is coming out iii october.
1t will contain heretofore unpublished bal
The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-30


porary difficulties who is neither sponge
nor a cheat. He Is a man who lacks GER
tain elements Necessary to success in tss
world and, who manages TO keep fairly
even with the worii by means OF ingenious
shift and expedient: never fully succeed
ing, never wholly failing. He is a man,
In fact, who can't swim, but can tread
water But he never, never, never calls
himself Bohemian. Your true Bohemian
always calls himself by some euphemistic
name. He is always a gentleman ut
odds with fortune, who rolled In wealth
yesterday and will tomorrow, but who ut
present is willing tn do any work which
he Is sure will make him Immortal, and
that lie thinks may get him the price OF
. supper"
The Putnams have recently added TO
their long catalogue OF chess publ
cations new work Of current and
permanent interest to all lovers Of
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
East SkOWhegan.

Tramps are still on the road and will
be as long as people will harbor them
Two young men stopped over night
with Isaac Ames, Wednesday night last
week and said all the money they had was
25 cts. They started from Oakland and
were on their way to Pittsfield, to get
work. If Mr.. Ames would work these
fellows enough to pay for what they eat,
he would not have so many tramp
friends No more thieves arrested in
this vicinity but will be as soon
as sufficient proof is obtained.
The silver wedding reception of Chas.
A. Kicker and wife of Harmony, was
held at Adelbert Richardson's in this
place, on the evening OF Oct. %. About
30 were present, relatives aud friends.
The number of presents were not large
but valuable and very acceptable and 4
grand good treat consisting of cake and
coffee with nice confectionery and fruit.
Good music with Ed. Smith of Harmony.
as fifer, an army man and +. b. Richard
son and son as drummers. Mrs. Smith
played bass a part Of the time and she
knew how to. A few tripped the light
fantastic toe, with Mrs. Smith as
fiddler for a season and all pronounced
it a grand good time.
Another little girl came to the family
of Joseph Ireland Oct. 18th, making
two and they have two boys. Joe Is
happy.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
The town is having a new bridge
built across the Stinchfeld brook, so
called, near Hartand village.
w. Pittsfield.

The house and ell owned and occupied
by Alexander Robb were consumed
Monday morning The fire broke out
in the ell About all household goods,
books. etc. pertaining to the Z. q
which was kept in the house were all
saved. Stable and barns not being con
neeted were not burned. Insurance,
$500. The buildings of q. Z. Garfield
just opposite would have been in great
danger, fortunately the roofs were all
wet and not being but little wind at the
time they escaped catching fire.
Mr.. Sceva Powers from Wisconsin,
has arrived at the old home. after an
absence of several years.
Edgar Emerson was at home day or
two. He returned to Lewiston. Sunday
night Edgar said George Lane hi'
uncle in whose employ he is, has several
unfinished jobs, that will take nearly
or quite through the winter for com
pletion in Lewiston and other towns.
Mr.. Stinson had what is considered
a good yield of grain on , acres of
broken up ground without dressing,
1862 bushels of oats. , acres of mixed
grain dressed l2S bushels.
Mrs. J. l.. Brown has returned to her
homeaiu Massachusetts, accompanied by
her father, G. II. Tilton, who will stop
will return with him to take possession
OF the place recently vacated by Mr..
Will rilt0n, who has moved TO Guilford.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
Fairfield Centre.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Plummer of
Augusta, spent Sundaya at their old home
here.
Mr.. Rodney Jones who has been very
i'll for some time caused by an injury to
his hand is improving slowly.
Mrs. Annie Burleigh of Paris, France,
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Elihu
Lawrence few days last week.
Victor Grange celebrated its 22d ami
versary, Oct. 22d. Although the even
ing was unfavorable, large number
were present including many from
Somerset Grange, So. Norridgewock. A
very pleasant evening was enjoyed.
Miss Maud Jones is at home from
Portland, being called here by the sick
ness of her father, Mr.. Rodney Jones.
Mrs. Sarah Frances of Boston, has
been visiting at the home of Mr.. Rodney
Jones.
The male quartette connected with
Victor Grange furnished music for the
church service Sunday, which was much
enjoyed.
Quite number from here attended
the husking given by Mr.. and Mrs. g..
w. Huff at the town farm recently. All
pronounced it very enjoyable occasion.
Mr.. Menander bennett of Lewiston,
will give one of his popular readings in
the town hall, Fairfield Centre. Tuesday
evening Nov. TO- under the auspices of
Victor grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05

Fashion III furs shows mixture of
two kinds in one garment, which is very
encouraging to those who must remodel
their old capes and Jackets, and very
pretty effects are made with many sable
tails and paws in the way of trimming.
Persian lamb, chinchilla sable, sealskin
and moufflon, which is light gray in
color, are the most fashionable furs, but
all the cheaper varieties seem to have
their uses. Chinchilla is combined With
seal this season, and short capes of sable
are used over longer ones OF seal. The
fur boleros will be useful fashion for
those who have a small amount of fur
to be transformed into fashionable
garment These are very becoming to
slight figures, and very stylish with
wide revers. The new fur coats are
rather short, not so full in the basque
as they were last season and have loose
fronts.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
East Madison.

Mrs. Rose Shattuck is visiting her sis
ter, Mrs. Bosworth.
DR.. Morrill, visited schools last Friday.
Several flocks of wild geese were seen
last week,
Wild ducks are quite plenty round the
pond.
The |. o. g. T. lodge held the first
meeting of the season Wednesday eve.
Nov. 4th.
Quite thunder shower here last Sat
urday morning.
The village schools closed Wednesday F.,
Nov. 4th. Miss Chadbourne has had her
usual good success in the primary.
About twenty scholars have attended
the high school, which has been very
successful under the instruction of Mr..
Bradbury of Freeman. The fall term at
Pugh corner commenced Monday, Nov.
I'd, with Miss Grace Harding as teacher.
Mr.. Joseph Adams, an aged citizen of
Madison, died Thursday, Oct. 30 Mr..
Adams will be kindly remembered by a
large circle of friends and relatives.
Funeral services were held Saturday, at
his late home.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
North AnsOn.

Charles Houghton and his brother
Fred, of Madison, brought home two
deer from the Dead river region, Friday.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Peaks
was the scene of happy family reunion
Saturday, during the day and evening.
Their children, Mrs, Dr. Whittle of West
Medford, Mass, G. c. Tozier and l.. V.
and A. G. Peaks of Skowhegan, were
present. Two grandchildren, Helen and
Dona Tozier, were also present.
Ellen, wife of Michael Berry, died at
her home in Embden, Oct 27th, at the
age of Il years and I months. Mrs.
Berry was the only daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Daggett, and was a good wife
and kind mother. She leaves husband
and two children, a son and daughter.
The funeral took place at her late home,
Friday, Oct. 30th, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, Rev. c. A. Laughton otficat-
ing. The burial was in this village
cemetery.
few weeks ago there was quite an
interest manifested in this village for
the organization of a Village Improve
ment Society, but of late there is moth
ing said relative to it. That this should
be allowed to go by and be forgotten,
and no society be organized, is certainly
a mistake. An organization of this kind
is much needed, and needed now.
S. A. Beal and Horace Smith returned
from hunting trip to Chain-of-ponds,
last week. They brought home two
fine deer as the result of three days
trip.
Principal w. w. Poore and Mrs, Poore
Nf ho n of
the intermediate school, Grace Scott of
high school at Arson, are attending the
teachers convention in Skowhegan.
G.. r. Quint and son, VIII, have CON
tracted to cut two hundred and fifty
cords of pulp wood, besides a certain
amount of spruce, hemlock and pine,
this winter, for Frank Donley and Harry
Hilton. The lumber is located in An
son valley.
telegram was received here from
Dorchester. Mass, Tuesday night, stat
ing that Charles Fairbrother died at 8
o'clock He started for Colorado, a few
weeks ago for his health and after going
as far as Massachusetts, it was thought
best that he should remain there until
his condition improved. He had been
out of health some weeks before leaving
home. His trouble was pronounced
pneumonia.
Mrs. Lydia A. Foss of Embden, and
her three girls have. since June last
picked thirteen hundred and twenty
quarts of berries of different kinds and
carried them a distance Of ten miles to
market, from which they realized
Sl32.00, and they have also canned
eighteen gallons for home use. Since
apples matured, they have dried one
hundred and eighty bushels which
weigh out nine hundred pounds. Last
winter Mrs. Foss kept one hundred
hens which paid her in eggs and poultry,
$1,000. Where is there a woman living
on farm that has done better than Mrs.
FOss?
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
East Fairfield.

Mr.. Thomas Burrill has been danger
ously sick, the past week. but is some
better now.
Miss Ida Pishon has returned to
Keene, y. II,
Mr.. Frank Currier of Bowdon, visited
at Nell Palmer several days last week.
Lndley Parsons and mother of Corn
vile, visited Mrs. 5. J. Tracy recently.
NJ. d. Holt went to Brighton, with
four car loads of live stock this week
he did not go to market last week, the
first Monday he has missed in long
time.
Mrs. Amos Gerald and mother, also
Mrs. Pray of Fairfield, visited at Mrs.
Lottie Hollis several days last week.
A great many of the farmers in this
vicinity appear to be marketing their
apples early in the season, as there are
large lots being hauled to this station.
There is to be social dance and
supper at the Hall, this Thursday even
| ing. Smiths orchestra of Cornville,
furnishes the music.
Mr.. Jerry Wardwell of this place
celebrated his Dist birthday last Friday.
He gathered his large garden of vege-
tables last week, also wheeled in lot
of wood and walked off several miles,
without the aid of a cane, which is more
than some of our young men can do.
| Mrs. A. +. Hubbard OF Boston, Mass.
died at the home of Mr.. Samuel Moore
of this place, where she has boarded for
the last four years. She had been in
poor health for long time, and a,
last gave up this life, Oct. 24th. She
was taken to Boston, Mass, for burial.
The workmen have got the roof or
the church at Good VIII Farm.
II the last Friday iu Oct. and the
2nd of Nov. rule the next three months
as the old weather prophets say, there
will be some very mild weather.
There was temperance lecture at the
Hall, Nov. 4th, gentleman from Rich
mond, spoke.
Mrs. Ada Hatch of Shawmut, visited
her mother, Mrs. Fanny Nelson ovel
Sunday.
.Our blacksmith is on vacation, will
a very lame back.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
CORRESPONDENCE
I1arOIle.

Charles Campbell is now able to be
up nearly all day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Libby were on a
visit In New Portland, last week.
Mr.. David Lowe of Oakland, was in
town last week.
Mr.. J. Yeasie of Norridgawock, is
stopping for time with his neice, Mrs.
J.. 5. Lowe.
The cider mills are not rusting for
want of work.
Mrs. A. J. Pinkham of whom mention
has been made AS leaving here for her
future home 10 Washington, arrived
there safely and was married, Sunday to
Mr.. George Wooster of that State.
They go directly to their farm home
near Anatone, where they are to reside.
The well wishes of Mrs. wooster 5
many friends in this place go with her
to her new home.
Fred Sheaf has been our mail carrier
for few days while Mr.. Austin Is
moving into his new home recently
purchased of II. NJ. Bigelow in So.
Skowhegan. Henry Bigelow has sold
his farm to +. G.. Austin and has pur-
chased another Of l.. ). Priest in West
Fairfield.
Farmers are now wishing for little
dryer weather to enable them to do
their seasons plowing.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05

They were slipping chocolate at cafe
and talking of watches.
II have carried my watch for ten
years, said the senior member of the
party, land it has never cost mo pen
ny for repairs. "
Mercy" exclaimed another one. l"
How did you manage
81 took care of it. Yon know men are
always making disagreenble remarks
about women's watches apd when my
husband gave me mIno l,6 sand 1t would
probably be ont OF or4fr most of the
time. And | just made up my mind to
show him that there eas one woman in
the world who knew how to take care
of watch. "
But have yuu never lost it or had it
stolen?"
"Never. l dropped it several times
at first, but it didn't show any marks. ]"
But do the works never get out Of
order:'
"The what"
1.-THE works inside. Have you never
broken the mainspriug"
IL never look inside. -
"But how do you wind it?"
81 don't wind it. That how take
care of it and keep it nice. -
They all stared moment. Then they
said, ooh, you clever thingr' and ad-
journed sine die. Detroit Free Press,
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Chase of Bing-
ham, were visiting at Leander Bright's,
last week.
Mark Bean of Moscow, was in town
Friday, selling fresh meat.
DR.. Piper of Bingham, passed through
town on his way to Pleasant Pond, sat
urday.
Mr.. John Goodrich of Wellington, is
doing blacksmith work for w. II. Clark.
Collomore Willard has finished his
work at The Forks, and has returned
home He IS now building the chimney
in the new blacksmith shop.
Mr.. Corson went to Jackman, Tues
day and returned Sunday. She was
called there by the sickness of her
father. Mr. Phineas Eilton which o.
bliged her to cut her school one week
short.
Rev. Mr.. Forrest of Jaekman, had a
meeting at the residence of Mr. Garbino,
Tuesday morning.
Fred Moore of Moscow, is at work for
y. +. Brown.
Mrs Dudley Rollins was in town last
week soliciting aid for her son. Andrew,
who is having quite good deal of sick
ness in his family.
Mrs Joseph Adams is having quite a
serious time, having been sick for the
last month with erysipelas.
Mr.. Will Baker has been at work for
Mr.. Lovejoy of Moscow, the past week.
Ora Loveioy was in town, Sunday.
Ned Martin is building the ell of his
house.
Mr.. William King and friend of Water
vile, stopped in town over night last
Tuesday. They were on their way to
Canada, with the body of a friend for
burial.
Allen W. Hayden of Wellington, is
driving team for w. II. Clark, also John
Pooler, Dick Morris, Frank Roberge and
Mark Merrill.
Sheriff Ham passed through town, Fri
day on his way up river.
Leda Sanborn closed a successful term
of school Friday of last week.
Lille Morris has gone to Solon, to
stop a while with her aunt, Mrs. Ed.
Morris.
G.. ). Witham and son are driven so in
their axe shop that they are obliged to
work every evening.
Fred Pierce and wife of Jackman.
stopped in town over night, Saturday.
Ethel Young of The Forks, was in
town on business Monday.
Eda Baker returned home from her
school at North Anson, Saturday for her
vacation.
Patrick and Sarah Magee arrived in
town, Saturday.
Hosea Bean of The Forks, was at his
brothers, Sunday.
Mrs. Goodrich of Wellington, has been
at =. Bakers the past week. Her hus-
band accompanied her home, Sunday.
Miss Alice Fitzsimmons went to her
home in Moscow, Sunday.
The crew who went in to Moxie, for
w. Fl. Clark have got the logs in Baker
stream.
Harry Williams returned home from
Waterville, Saturday.
We should think by the noise Sunday
night, that the s'wid men of Borneo" had
Just come to town.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
CANDY AND MARRIED LIFE.
Why Some Husbands Don't Supply Their
Wives with Confectionery.

Why Some Husbands Don't Supply Their
Wives with Confectionery.
"Oh, how perfectly lovelyr' said the
girl in the pink dress. 81 do so dote on
candy.
Especially chocolate nougat." de-
clared the young woman in white.
ut is just too sweet for anything.
"Where did you get them? Was it
Charley or Bob?'
1T was Charley replied the girl
with the box III her hand. He always
has the incest candy.
but you like Bob best?"
"Agnes, dear, you are entirely too in
quisitive. "
You mustn't get married if you like
candy.
What has that to do with it:'
Didn't you ever hear that the men
who buy candy before you get married
never buy you any after they are mar
ried?n
rs that SOP
THAT what the papers say
"Pooh | don't believe word of it'll
But, then, that's just like some of the
horrid men. know one who won't do
it. :"
"Oh, | say, girls. What luckl Here
comes Maud. Well ask her about it. "
"You d never dare. >
Wouldn't |, though?"
Maud drew near, and all the girls
giggled merrily.
"Oh, Maud, you re married, aren t
you?''
"Why, what silly question: Were
not you one of the bridesmaids"
"Oh, yes, we all saw her. and she
looked just perfectly killing"
"Well, | wanted to ask you a ques-
ton. "
Certainly, dear. What is it,"
well, does Dick buy you any candy
now that you are married? You know
he used to buy you lets of it--whole
candy stores full-before.
No, lie doesn't >
"What did 1 tell you?' exclaimed
the girl in pink. 1T is just what |
said. "
well, maybe they are not all like
Dick. "
What do you mean?" exclaimed
Maud. II never did see such a girl
Why didn't you let me finish saying
what | wanted to say? | was going to
say something and you broke right in
was going to say that he doesn't buy
any candy because | don t want him to-
What's his is mine, and | just take his
money and buy it whenever [ want it.
1t is much better arrangement, too,
for | buy the kind [ like and he seldom
did. "-Chicago Times Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
Canaan.

All the schools throughout the town
closed Wednesday and many of the
teachers will attend the Teachers Con
ventioD at Skowhegan this week.
r. ). Goodrich and wife visited rela-
tives al Fairfield, one day last week.
Mrs. b. Coleord spent last week with
friends ~ Shawmut.
Lysander Richardson and his sister of
No. Nassalboro. are in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Bean are visiting
in Watervilie.
T.. l.. Gleason's boys have their new
house all plastered and they will put
the finish in this week.
Mason & Harris are busy making the
stable to their new building in the
corner.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
Embden Centre.

Wet and foggy aud no chance fol
farmers to do much at the usual fall
work.
Heavy showers on the morning of
the 3lst, accompanied by much light
ming and thunder.
1t is reported that Elmer Berry and
Miss Ethel Huggins were united in
marriage last Thursday, Oct. 29th.
May happiness and prosperity attend
them through life's journey.
George Edgerly intends to move to
Madison, soon.
Arthur Clark of Arson, is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
James Hutchinson is boarding at II.
G. Hodgdon's.
1t is expected that the highway
bridge, near Whitneys, will be finished
this week and opened for travel.
Marshall Berry's children accom-.
panied by their husbands and wives,
spent the Sabbath with their parents.
Malon Boyington of Madison, visited
his mother the lst instant.
Carol Caswell, Frank Bosworth and
J. l.. Hodgdon are doing considerable
to their buildings, making them more
convenient and comfortable.
The Somerset reporter., 1896-11-05
The Forks.

Miss Maggie Murphy and Mr.. James
O'Brien of West Forks, were united in
marriage, Monday Oct. 26.
Miss Amy Bates of Bingham, was in
town last week canvasing for several
publications.
Miss Nellie Murphy and Mr.. John II.
Mitchell of West Forks, were joined in
marriage, Wednesday, Oct. rs.
Sheriff Ham of Bingham was in town
last week.
Walter York and Henry Hodgson are
cutting wood for c. A. Kennedy.
Miss Emma Thompson and Mr..
Thomas Riley of this place, were united
in marriage, Friday, Oct. 30.
Harrie Wade of Lewiston, was in town
last week.
|. S. Bean and Fred York started for
Redington, Monday.
Mr.. Willie Moore and wife of Bing-
ham, have been visiting friends in town
for the past few days.
Mr.. Ed Mcdonald and wife of y. H.,
are visiting relatives in town.
Wallace York made trip to Parlin
Pond, Saturday.
w. II. Clark of Carratunk was in
town, Friday.
Mrs. M. l.. French has Just received a
new line of millinery.
S. j, Walton and o. A. Priest were
among the arrivals of Saturday, at the
Holway House.
Mr.. Phineas Hilton of Moose River,
accompanied by his wife, passed through
town last week, on his trip down river.
Mr. Jonah Williams of Jackman, was
visiting relatives in town last week.
n. l.. Y.