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The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
CORRESPONDENCE.
Fairfield.

Andrew Pooler of Shawmut. who was
recently charged with cruelty beating
his wife and who was held to await
developments, was found lying dead
on his kitchen floor. Monday morning,
a bottle partially filled with alcohol be-
side him. DR.. Boyer called from this
place and pronounced it a case of acute
alcoholism, and Coroner Simpson gave
the necessary burial permit. Pooler had
been on a drunk, Sunday, and had ap-
parently kept up his drinking through
the night, and arising for some purpose,
fell dead on the floor.
Arthur Totman and his daughter,
Miss Edith Totman, started Monday for
Poughkeepsie, \. \.
Mr.. A. B. Page of Shawmut, will go
to Dead river on business, this week.
He will be accompanied by Mrs. Page
and their daughter, Camilla.
Farmers are now hauling sweet cora
to the factory In Fairfield for canning
and good many loads are to be seen
passing through the streets from farms
below this city. The corn is of good
quality but the ears are short with long
"snouts' which have failed to fill on ac-
count Of the wet weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Snlithfield.

We had two very hot days last week.
Another cottage Is being built on the
shore of North Pond.
A number attended the Free viii Bap-
tlst quarterly meeting in Belgrade, Sun
day.
Mr.. Foss of Rome was in town, Sun
day.
Five persons took the first and second
degrees in the Grange, Thursday night.
Charlie Marston remains about the
same.
Selden Gould of Cornvile was in town
Saturday.
Mr.. Hubbard of Oakland was in town
last week trading horses.
Our road commissioner, Mr.. Crowell,
has been working the road machine the
past week. Made quite an improvement
in the East Pond road.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
NECESSARY FLATTERY.
Tho Experience of a Young Woman Who
Tried Plain Speaking For y Week.

Tried Plain Speaking For = Week.
1t was the first afternoon of the club
meeting, and the girl who prides her
self on the earnestness of her aims and
objects in life came into the room with
the light of a noble resolve clarifying
her countenanoe.
1--WE been reading the loyeliest book
in the world, girls " she exclaimed en-
Enthusiastically, land henceforth | shall.
never flatter or deceive anybody The
author says that flattery is the worst of
sins and that
Tell us your experiences next week,
interrupted the sarcastic maiden grim
". They'll be lot more interesting
than an account of the books preach
inRs, and besides''- But the earnest
girl had flown off in indignation, and
she was decidedly meek and crestfallen
when next the club members met.
"You needn't laugh, she remarked
to the sarcastic maiden, who was grin
ming expectantly, for l believe what
the book said was true, only we're not
sufficiently developed to live by such an
elevated standard. You know, | said
should never f1atter anybody again all
my life Well. that was last week.
Now I'm going to flatter everybody.
I've had enough Of plain speaking to
last me lifetime. Last Monday | told
mamma she was getting crows feet
when | knew she wanted me to say she
wasn't. Next day Mamie asked me how
old | thought she looked, and told her
honestly Mamma hash got over being
vexed yet, and, as for Mamie, don t
suppose she II ever speak to me again
Wednesday our pastor called and
wanted my honest opinion of his last
sermon | told him, and he was awfully
hurt. Friday told my dressmaker that
| considered her awfully careless with
nice material, and she left the house in
anger with my new dress half done
and not a soul among us who knows
how to finish it, Other dressmakers
won't, you know, so what shall do?
That's the way things have gone
all week Now I'm going to say love-
ly things on principle again, whether
they re true or not You girls do look
perfectly stunning" she continued
sweetly as her listeners sighed sympa-
thetically L do think we have the
prettiest set of girls in the city in our
club and the incest. "
And then she wondered that they
didn' t really seem grateful for the com
pliment. "They acted just as if they
didn t think | meant it, D." she told her
chum afterWard. Chicago Times Her
aid
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
A Curious Epitaph.

The following epitaph is copied from
tomb in the vicinity of Port Royal,
Jamaica:
Here lieth the body of Louis Caldy.
ESQ, native of Montpelier. in France,
which country he left on account of the
revocation. He was swallowed up by
the earthquake which occurred at that
place in 1899, but by the great provi-
denoe of God was, by second shock.
flung into the sea, where he continued
swimming till rescued by boat and
lived 40 years afterward. Nuggets.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Among the many famous and beauti-
full seats of the nobility of England is
Eaton Hall, but few seem to know OF
the vast extent of this splendid home OF
the Duke and Duchess of Westminster
So numerous are the rooms that go
suits are set apart for visitors alone,
but it is only on the occasion of a royal
visit that the true size of this beautiful
hall is shown When the duke and
duchess are alone or have only small
house party, they prefer to occupy a
house which is attached to the hall.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
ROAD NOTICE.,

To the Honorable County Commissioners Of
Somerset County in the State OF Maine.
We, the undersigned, respectfully represent
that common convenience and necessity re-
quire the location of a highway, beginning at
point in the highway near the dwelling
house of Thomas Kellys in Solon thence run.
ming north and northeasterly to near the BAN
OF Edgar McQuilkin's. thence easterly to the
woods on land of said McQuilkin's, thence
easterly to near the dwelling house OF Phiness
Chase's. thence northeas terly to the County
road in Bingham, easterly of Obed Moody's
thence southeasterly on said road by Hermon
Goodrich and around the hill near SAID
Goodrich and ending in said road in Athens.
We therefore request you to locate said high
way or such part thereof, as you in your ludg-
ment deem common convenience and nece4-
sity require.
Scion, Aug. 25th. 1897.
EDGAR T. KELLEY
AND EIGHTEEN OTHERS
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
STATE OF MAINE.
SEAL
SEAL
Somerset So. Court of County Commissioners
August Adj. Term. Sept l3. A. d. 1897


Somerset So. Court of County Commissioners,
August Adj. Term, Sept 10, A. ID. 1897.
Upon the foregoing petition, satisfactory evil
dence having been re ,eiyed that the petitioners
are responsible and that an inquiry into the
merits is expedient touching the matter set
forth in their petition, IT Is ORDERED, that the
County Commissioners meet at the dwelling
house of Fred Russell in Bingham, on Wed.
Oct. Goth, A. ID. 1897, at nine o'clock a. IN. and
thence proceed to view the route mentioned in
said petition; and Immediately after a hearing
of the parties will be had at some convenient
place in the vicinity, and such further meas
ures taken in the premises as the Commissioners
shall judge proper.
And it is further Ordered, that notice of the
time, place and purposes of the Commissioners
meeting aforesaid, be given to all persons and
corporations interested, by publishing an attest
ed copy of the petition aforesaid with this order
thereon, in the Somerset Reporter, a public
newspaper printed at Skowhegan, in said
county, and also attested copies of the
same to be served upon the Town Clerk Of
the town of Bingham and to be posted in three
public places in said town, the publlca-
ton, and serving and posting of the same IN
be at least thirty days before the time ae
pointed for said view, that all interested may
then appear and be heard If they think proper
Attest; N. w. BRAINERD, Clerk.
A true copy of the Petition and Order of Court
thereon. 1w37
Attest: n. W. BRAINERD, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Among the recent visitors in Larone,
were Mrs. Angie Fem Of Conn, Miss +
S. Winslow. Mr.. Bernard Winslow, Mr.
F. S. Goodwin of Mass, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. B. Allen of New Hampshire, Nj. II.
Goodwin, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Winslow OF
st. Albans, Miss Grace Libby of Pitts
field, Mr.. and Mrs. +. Moore Of Union,
aunt Polly Bates and Mary Fuller OF
Fairfield Center, Mr.. Daniel Allen OF
Augusta.
The scholars IN NJ. IL ar to have a
school ia their own district this term
with Miss Lena Emery as teacher.
The apple trees blossomed full and
promised a large crop but from some
cause not enough apples will be raised
for local use.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
GIVE US YOUR TRADE AND We
WILL GIVE YOU FULL VALUE.
BIxBY & BUCK,
Skowhegan and Bingham.
ROAD NOTICE.

To the Honorable Board of County Commits.
sioners of the County of Somerset
The undersigned residents OF the town OF
Bingham in said county being responsible
persons, respectfully represent that pubic
convenience and necessity require that atera
tions be mace in the location OF the County
road leading from the north line of the town
of Scion, northerly by the dwelling houses of
Fred Russell and Charles Irvine to the Lake
road so called. all in the said Bingham, at the
following places in the said road: First
commencing in the said County road at or
near to the south line of land of All Padham
thence running in a southeasterly course on the
easterly side of said County road about
thirty rods, thence running southwesterly aud
coming into said County road again at or
northerly OF the north line of land of said
Fred Russell. The place of second alteration
described as follows: Commencing IL the
said County road at point about ten rods
northwesterly of said Fred Russell's house.
thence running southeastt rly to or near said
Fred Russelfs house. thence running south
westerly coming into said County road again
at some point northerly of the north line OF
the town OF Scion.
June 30, 1897.
W. w. RUSSELL AND EIGHT OTHERS.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

day and Thursday, September 20 and 80.
The first day and forenoon of the second
there will be an exhibition of horses and
cattle in all their classes. Thursday af-
ternoon horse racing with $50 in purses,
$50 class. purse $50, and 2.35 class,
purse 500, both trot and pace. AT the
same time there will be a matched game
of ball between the Madisons and Show
hegans for a purse of S25. In the even
ing grand ball in Union hall with
music by Kendall.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Arson Centre.

Fred Emery of Madison, is spending a
few days in this place. He has always
been a resident here until a year ago.
On account of poor health he sold his
farm and moved to Madison.
Samuel Quint went to Solon Wednes-
day.
Joe Spaulding of Skowhegan, was in
this place recently and purchased two
nice heifers of Walter Booker.
Andrew Quint and wife went to Skow.
hogan Friday.
Benjamin Rose of Madison, has been
the guest of Andrew Qunt and wife for
the past few days.
Samuel Quint and Henry Moore, who
have been stopping in New Sharon, re-
turned home Friday night.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
w est Madison.

Grace Harding, who has spent the
summer at Cushing's Island, returned to
her home, last week.
Mr.. Simeon Morse and wife and Bert
Adams and wife started this week for
Easton, Aroostook county, by team on a
three weeks visit.
Prayer meetings have been established
at West Madison, recently.
Susie Paine and Mrs. Robinson of No.
Arson, were calling on friends in town
last Friday.
Mr.. Samuel Harding of Norridgewock,
spent the day with his brother, d. W.
Harding at West Madison, last Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Blackwell.

Eli Hoyt has recently bought and has
at his farm at North Madison, twenty
three head of young cattle, consisting of
one, two and three year olds.
Della Gilman has gone to Pennington,
to visit her sister.
Mrs. d. l.. Gray of Fairfield, spent
Saturday night with her brother, f. o.
Danforth and attended the camp meet
ing Sunday at Lakewood grove.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
ShaWnlut.

Rev. James w. Hinckley, wife and
Master Ray from Athens, visited Mrs.
B. B Phillips last week on their way
from the State fair at Lewiston, and re-
turned to their home Saturday, Sept. 4.
Last Thursday, Sept, ., Miss Abbie
Hinckley and Miss Myrtle Gilman from
Conn, were in town visiting Mrs. B. b.
Phillips and are now in Athens, visiting
their friends there. Mrs. B. b. Phillips
is also in Athens for week, visiting
friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
THE PILL THAT WILL.
CHEERED THE CENSOR.
How q Gallant Irish Regiment Took an
After Battle ScoIdlng.

How Gallant irish Regiment TOOK an
After Battle scoIdlng.
The leading regiment of our column
was the fty-third, commanded that
day by Major Payn, after ward General
Sir William Payn, K. @. B., very
fine regiment who, being mostly Irish
Meanwhile l received orders to cross
the river by ford and get round the
enemys right flank, and had gone for
this purpose, and was crossing about
quarter of a mile lower down, when
suddenly heard loud cheering and
heavy musketry fire, and then | saw
our troops CALAMITY advancing across
the bridge to the assault 1t turned out
to be the Fifty third who, tired of the
delay under fire, and. it was whispered,
hearing that Sir Colin had sent for his
pet Highlanders to take the bridge,
took their bits between their teeth and
without any further orders determined
to rush the bridge themselyes-which
they accordingly did and with great
success The enemy, once forced out Of
their position, showed but a poor des
ultory fight, and, as at Cawnpur, fell
an easy prey to the cavalry, who, hav-
ing crossed, some by the bridge, and
others, including myself, by the ford,
fell on them and pursued them with
such success that we captured every
gun they had.
The Fifty-third were we'll pleased
with themselves and the result of the
fight they had so suddenly initiated
But we heard that Sir Colin was great
ly annoyed with them, and after the
action rated them soundly for their in
subordination But little did these wild
Irishmen care; they had had their fight,
and real good one, so far as they
were concerned, and as Sir Colin con-
cluded his speech of rebuke they gave
him three cheers, aud giving three
cheers more for General Mansfield. Sir
Collins chief Of the staff twho had for
merly commanded their regiment), they
quite upset the chiefs equanlmity, but
at the same time cleared away his
wrath -" Old Memories. by General
Sir Hugh Cough
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Office of ACME MILLING co.
INDIANAPOLIS, md, Sept. 2, l
Mr.. D. H. BARTLETT, Skowhegan, Maine.
Dear SIR

D. H. Skowhegan
want word concerning the Acme mills.
During the thoroughly
modelled
said mills thus while making highest standard
shall yet be able heretofore
Mr. Paine, head miller the business having had
experience His ideas the the mills have been carried
and have winter wheat milling plant second in the world
We will be able
-four that the white Plume" and the white Rose best
hours o
take much pleasure o
o mill
Hoping that will handle good during
ing am,
Veryuu yours, c. ROBINSON
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

One of the latest achievements in
chemical science is pellet containing
the concentrated elements of coffee,
sugar and milk 1t may yet devolve
upon chemistry to beat the coffee and
sugar combines and upon pharmacy to
enfranchise the breakfast table
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

II never could see any sense in that
saying that love laughs at locksmiths. "
"You couldn't? Well, it is because
he has no need for the door Don't you
know that love flies out at the win
w?''-Chicago Post
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

The most notable event of the and the that
interests people in Somerset county than any other
the arrival OF a of the CELEBRATED WHITE
PLUME FLOUR in Skowhegan this day. This is the
first of White Plume Flour have been able buy for
several months. The MILL manufacturing this flour, having
shut down early in the spring because the wheat obanabe
was not of such quality the White Plume Flour be
made Of Other mills run-the result has been poor -four
From this flour be obtained at the Fletcher
Store at wholesale and at retail at lower prices
grade -four be bought elsewhere Every barrel is
has equal in Somerset county all round flour.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Say" said Weary as he looked up
from the clover in the fence corner
How do they git at the gold up Their in
Alasky?"
by washin." replied Weary pard.
Count me out, said Weary. -Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

= single pappy piant has ueen known
~ produce 81 600 seeds
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Ca[diDq uill Rs0Deled.

The Stinchfield Carding Mill on the Island Is
now open and ready for business every day
until Nov. LIST. Bring In your wool early and
II will be all ready for you when wanted.
SkowheRan, Aug, 30. 1897. SWISS
CALVIN STINCHFIELD.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-29
Guilty of Contempt.

Judge Carter this morning found
Mrs. w. w. Dimond guilty of con-
tempt of Court. The case is closely
connected with the now pending
divorce suit. In spite Of an injunc.
tion issued by the Court, prohibit
ing Mrs. Dimond from entering the
premises Of her husband or attempt
ing to remove their child, she went
to his residence at Waikiki upon her
arrival at Honolulu and remained
there during the night. Mrs. Dimond
stated on the witness stand to-day
that she had taken the step upon
the advice Of one of her attorneys.
When reference was made TO her
child the defendant broke down and
sobbed violently. Mr.. Neumann,
on her behalf, pleaded justification
and the natural instinct of mother.
Mr.. Kinney on the other side point
ed out that no one had attempted to
prevent the mother from seeing the
child at any reasonable place and
hour. He did not believe that the
rehearsing of any fearful scene
should have any effect on the Court,
but stated that be asked only for a
warning and not for any punish
ment for the contempt committed.
The Judge thought that Mrs. w. W.
Dimond had been ll-advsed in her
action, but although finding her
guilty OF contempt, imposed no
punishment; at the same time warn.
ing her that repetition OF her Of.
fense would result in a term of i'm
prisonment.
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parted to the pulic, that they
really do start at their own shadows
and show their troubled concern
as they pass through the streets.
They must not look to us to help
them out Of their own constructed
pilikis. They must serve out their
official terms in patience, or If they
prefer it in the fear and trembling
of their remnant Of their consciences,
for blows that never will be struck
by the opposition. We leave our
revenge in the hands OF the Gods
above.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-29
American and English Cutlery

In this line we cannot be ap-
preached by any one with our
selected specialties. When we
refer to our razors, we refer to
those English firms WADE and
BUTCHER and WOSTEN-
HOLM, whose fame and reputa-
ton are world wide. They never
issue any but reliable and super
fine goods.
Then we have the Green
River BUTCHER KNIVES
coming from that famous Rus
sci Factory the largest in the
world. Their temper and en-
durance are marvellous.
Seymour Bros. is another
world renowned firm for their
SCISSORS AND SHEARS.
They are excellent in every line.
We keep in stock the scissors
for ladies, and the perfection of
Shears for Bankers, Tailors and
BARRIERS, and no one can afford
to be without them if they wish
to live happy and contented.
Horsemen also cannot very well
afford to be without our horse
clippers, or the tonsorial artists
without our hair clippers. We
need not magnify the praises of
any Of these articles for their
merits speak for themselves.
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Timely Topics.
Honolulu, Jan. S7, 1896.
Kane Knives and Kutlery.

For the benefit of our Sugar
plantations we have procured a
new aluminium cane knife known
as the HAWAIIAN SPECIAL
TY. 1t is especially adapted
for Hawaiian Cane fields, as it
was manufactured expressly for
them after many years of prac-
tical experience Orders for
them should come in promptly
as there is already a large de-
mand for them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-01-29

II Mr.. Dole's Government and his
noisy followers really desire annex
alton let all their efforts be directed
towards securing an investigation
on the spot by an unbiased congress
sional commission. A fair report by
such commission will be abided by
when it is guaranteed that full
access to all sources OF information
be furnished by our authorities and
an honest vote Of the people taken.
Ii Hawaii then shows herself willing
to surrender her independence all
will submit to the verdict, and see
the Hawaiian flag being hauled
down for good and forever and
Hawaii's national existence be blot
ted out.
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TOPICS OF THE DAY.

When in civilized countries, REQ
pie invite their friends to parties
and entertainments, it is generally
supposed that only those invited
show up, and only very intimate
friends OF the host would ever dare
to presume bringing an unlimited
guest along. The muchly abused
Hawaiians are noted for their hospi.
tality; they have, however, become
sufficiently educated" in the way Of
the haoles to resent the bringing
into their homes at luaus and other
festivities of strangers whose com.
pany is neither desired or tolerated.
We make no personal references but
we will say that the time has come
when the home OF the Hawaiians
should be treated with the same de-
gree OF courtesy as is extended to
the home Of the "haole."
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FRIDAY, JAN. 20, 1897.
WHERE ARE WE AvP

Out of the total population of Mr..
Dole's "funny little republic" which
is said to number 10000 in round
numbers, the following analysis will
show pretty clearly how the wind
blows as regards annexation. 1t will
be remembered that annexstiouists
in their representations in the Unit
ed States claim that British and
German residents are opposed to
the absorbtion OF this country by
the United States. The total popu.
lation is 10000. Opposed to annex
alton as follows:
Hawaiians, $4,000; Portuguese,
1900; Japanese, 30,CCo; Chinese,
Q8,000 indifferent); British and Ger
mans, 3,CGo; Americans, (O; balance
in favor Of Annexation, (many doubt
fuD.
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For the general good OF these
islands we express hope that the
present government will devote all
its energy and influence in preserv-
ing the Reciprocity Treaty. That
will be basis on which We all can
meet in harmony. Our govern
mental greedy cat jumping for the
annexation rat at full speed now may
result in the reciprocity mouse, es-
pecially now And that tried mouse
is perhaps Of much more value,
financially, to Hawaii that the yet
untried and unknown rat.
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Arrive Honolulu
from S. II.
THROUGH LINE:

From San Francisco
for Sydney.
drive Honolulu.
Monowai, Feb II, 'O7
Alameda, Mar II, '97
Mariposa, Apr 4, '07
Moana, May @, 1897
Alameda, June 3, '97
Msriposa, July /, '97
Moana, July 20, 1897
Alameda, Aug 20, '97
Mariposa, SEPT 28, 07
Moana, Oct 81, 1897
Alameda, Nov IS, '07
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ties of the advocates of the mis-
siouaries. Taking his article, in con-
nection with one recently penned
by w. N. Armstrong, we cannot see
much to cheer up the dropping
hearts OF the "vestry of the parochial
islands" We will attend to it at a
convenient opportunity and in our
own way. For the present it re-
minds us of clever and experienced
lawyer who, having a. weak case,
slurs rapidly over the troublesome
points, and exerts himself so thor
oughly over the stronger ones that
the jury forget the weaker. Or like
the farmer who has ricketty,
broken-down wagon to sell, puts
aside all comments and unpleasant
questions with the never changing
answer, "but look at the springs"