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The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Sarah ID. Holmes.

Miss Sarah Dudley Holmes died at
the residence of her nephew, George
Lamont Holmes, No. 204 Division
Avenue in Tacoma, Wash, at II o'clock
noon On the 3lst day of August, aged 80
years, s months and / days. She was
only confined to her bed six days and
part of this time she was able to sit up
and be dressed. Dropsy having set in
coupled with old age and delicate health
for many years, was the cause of her de-
mise. She suffered but little and was
conscious TO the last, seeming to drop to
sleep without a struggle, surrounded by
loving relatives and friends. The de-
ceased was for many years resident of
Canaan, Somerset county, Maine. having
settled there with her parents and family
in the summer Of 1912, where she con-
tinued to reside until May lst, 1894. On
Jan. 10Th, 1894, her home was DESTROYED
by fire, and her niece, Mrs. Laura Mason
was burned to death and her body nearly
consumed in the fire. Miss Holmes was
taken from the home across the street to
Mr.. Alamander Penney by neighbors,
following May, when Mrs. G. l.. Holmes
came for her and took her across the
continent in Pullman car to Tacoma,
Wash. Although Miss Holmes had
never been out of the State and had
Travelled but very little on the cars, she
stood the long journey wonderfully, and
arrived in Tacoma as fresh as when she
left Maine. She enjoyed fairly good
health while living with her nephew in
Tacoma, and often remarked to him that
she was enjoying better health than she
had for years, and therefore her sudden
demise was great shock to her friends,
She leaves one brother, Eben K. Holmes
(well known in Maine, his former home)
who now lives in Pugallup, Wash, few
miles out of Tacoma, and is in his seth
year and yet well and hearty, he being
the only survivor of once large family.
Miss Holmes has wide acquaintance
in Maine, and her loving disposition and
acts Of kindness endeared her to all, and
it will be a satisfaction for them to know
that in the home of her nephew and near
her only brother, who visited her often,
her last days were spent pleasantly, and
every care and attention was bestowed
upon her, that she had so many times
bestowed upon others, and she died as
she haG always lived, firm Christian.
She WAS buried in beautiful spot in the
Tacoma cemetery and her grave was
strewn with flowers. Thus ends a pure
and useful life. 49,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Obituary.

At Skowhegan village Brother rheo-
dore Richardson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Richardson, passed quietly away ON the
evening of Sept 9th, aged 30 years, )
months and Is days. He was most
earnest believer and humble follower Of
his Lord and Master Though unassum-
ing aud retiring in his ways, yet he was
ever ready to give to any that might
ask, reason for the hope that was in
him, with meekness and fear. The large
clusters of beautiful flowers, gave evi.
dence of favor, fellowship and love. He
was highly respected by all, and all
deeply mourn his loss. His death has
brought unspeakabe and crushing
weight of sorrow to a home where the
hand of atlliction has already been
heavily felt. We bespeak for the be-
reaved family the deepest sympathy and
the most fervent prayer of believing
ones.
His last words, as his christian wife
went to his bedside were, Take me up
Kate, the Lord has come TO take me
home" In the arms of loving wife he
passed away triumphantly. For five
years he was a great sufferer, but his
hope was strong and he finished his
course in full faith. He leaves wife
and little son, father and mother, one
brother and four sisters to mourn his
loss. In his last sickness, his wife's
mother, Mrs. Joseph Currier, and her
son John. tenderly and lovingly assisted
in caring for him. AT his request Mr.
Scott Lord of Canaan, conducted the
procession in n most careful, tender and
feeling manner. Words of comfort by
the writer, Rev. F. j. Jackson.
"Opporchunites" said Uncle Eben, sis
pretty sho' ter come ter ebry man. But
it's mighty good idee, jes' de same
for him ter hustle roun' an send out a
few invitations Washington Star
His Trouble: Dear mer' exclaimed
the fly; "these bald-headed men are
very annoying. Not one of them will
sit still a second after l light on his
head. Puck.
The Sunday school class was singing
81 want to be an angel" "Why don't
you sing louder, Bobby?' asked the
teacher. I'm singing as loud as
feel explained Bobby Bits,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Smith-Clarke.

Harvest days have their weddings as
we'll as the ''leafy month of June"
On Saturday afternoon last at the resi-
dence of Rev. c. V. Hanson, Madison
Ave, w. Frank Smith was united in
marriage to Miss Mertie A. Clark. The
ceremony with the ring was used. Mr..
Smith is native of Calais, but has re-
sided for some time at Madison which
has always been the home of the bride,
They will reside at Madison Centre, and
they have the congratulations of their
friends upon this happy event.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Frank L. Downs.

Frank f. Downs, died in Kansas CITY.
Mo-, Aug. 10Th, last of Bright's disease.
He was brother of Albert j. Downs of
Mercer. Rev. Henry S. Downs formerly
pastor of Norridgewock Congregational
church was another brother. They were
sous of the late Deacon James Downs of
Mercer. When young man Mr. Downs
was employed by the Coburus in Show
hogan. He was a soldier in the war of
the rebellion. After the war he was in
business in Manchester, \. H., but for
several years was in business in Kansas
City, until his health failed He spent
one winter in southern California, and
one in Washington, d. c., but nothing
helped him. His last days were spent
with his only child, Mrs. Ida A. Nicker-
son.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Tenth Wedding Anniversary

Thursday afternoon and evening,
Sept. 8, a large number of the relatives
and friends of Mr. and Mrs. II. 5. Wi. hee
gathered at their home in Eastern Nor
ridgewock to notice the tenth anniver-
sary Of their marriage. The weather
was all that could be desired for such an
occasion aud all present pronounced it
one OF the best of the Withee & Emerson
gatherings which have occurred so FIRE
quently since the marriage of Horace 5.
eldesf son of Mr.. and Mrs. y. A. Withee,
aud Miss Mira, second daughter of Nj
and Mrs. S. F. Emerson. Long tables
were spread on the lawn in front of the
house. where houn;iful refreshments
were served, Many useful presents
were bestowed which were gratefully
received by Mr.. and Mrs Withee; ap-
propriate remarks were offered with Il
number OF recitations. and a general
good time enioved hy all.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

". NJ Repne. editor Tiskawa, H..
Chief, says: we won't keep house
without Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption, coughs and colds Exper-
imented with many others, but never
got the true remedy until We used Dr.
King New Discovery 70 other rem
edy can take its place in our home as 10
il we have a certain and sure cure for
coughs, colds, Whooping cough, etc 1t
is idle TO experiment with other rene
dies even if they are urged on YOU as
just ar good as Dr. King New Discov-
cry. They are not as good because this
remedy has record Of cures and besides
is guaranteed. 1t never fails 10 satisfy.
Trial bottles free at
At Pattens' Drug store, {, ". Folsom.
pruprietor
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Grange Picnic at Lake George

The grangers had picnic at Lake
George on Friday last. and n big time it
WAS too. Landlord Washburn was re-
ported as saying that more people were
on the grounds that day than ever be-
fore in the daytime. His stables were
filled 10 overlooking and many teams
were hitched on The outskirts Of the
grounds, grangers everywhere. and
some who were not grangers were there.
no doubt wishing that they TOO belonged
to that happy grange family. Yes,
they we're happy. At least five different
oranges were represented. Estimating
that five hundred people were thu.
brought together on such beautiful
day, with plenty TO eat and nothing TO
do bur be merry. with so many facilities
at their command music. dancing. row
ing, walking, ali trying to keep cool and
everybody gGodnatured it is no wonder
they had good time. Canaan band was
in attendance. Clinton grange sent a
very large delegation. We only regret
that they forgot their badge; it left
them little incognito, but graugers do
not remain strangers long. Wiusow.
Fairfield Center, Skowhegan and Canaan
grange were represented Many visit
ed this lovely resort for the first time
and expressed themselves As delighted
with the place and in the pleasing
manner they were entertained.
If you would be happy.-iain the
grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt recent
ly inspected the North Atlantic squad
ron of the L. S. navy in Hampton Roads
near Fortress Monroe, and was highly
gratifled at the successful maneuvers ex-
ecuted by the squadron under full fleet.
He says that for the first time our nation
has navy that need not fear COMPARE
son. This was the first time that such a
squadron of ironclads was evtr in com
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Congressman Burleigh, his son
Clarence B. Burleigh, editor of the Ken
nebec journal, and their wives arrived
at Parlin Pond, Saturday, for week 5
tarry a that place and Grace Pond.
Mr.. Burleigh and his party enjoyed their
recent visit at that famous trouting re-
SOFT, of which our correspondent writes,
so thoroughly that this second trip is
made for the benefit of Mrs. c. B.
Burleigh who was not with the former
party. Mr. Murphy's hotel and camps
are well patronized this season.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.

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The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

American Economist: The wool
growing industry has revived already,
and is reviving more and more every
day. Not only will the farmers of
California and other wool producing
States derive benefit from the prosperity
that is returning to this agricultural in
terest, but the effects of the policy of
Protection to American wool will also be
felt, directly and indirectly, throughout
the country by all those who supply,
and who labor to supply, the needs of
our farmers.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Several Years Ahead.
From Shooting and Fishing, Sept. . Is

lFfom ShoOtlhR and Flshlng, sept. ?, 1870
The latest report received from Com
missioner Calleron of Maine, says 1868
guides have registered and enough APP
picatioLs have been made To increa. e
the number TO 100. We regard this
registration of guides as one of the
wisest movements that has ever been
taken in the interest of game protection
in this country. II will not alone pro-
teet game, but protect sportsmen aud
guides. Commissioner Carleton de-
serves the highest praise for his wise fore
thought H is several years in advance
of most of the fish and game commits
siuners.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Not only does wheat, corn and cotton
show a decided advance in price, but
meat sympathises with them. There
has recently been very pronounced i'm
provement in the European market tor
American meats, which the law requires
should be inspected before it is shipped.
As consequence inspectors are being
called for from Chicago, St. Louis, Kan
sas City, Omaha and other Western
points. There has been shortage in in
speetors which the Agricultural depart
ment at Washington has had some diff
Guilty in remedying.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Free Pills.

send your address to II f. Bucklen Il
Co., Chicago. and get free sample box
of Or. Kings New Life Pills. \ trial
will convince you of their merits These
pills are easy in action and are particu.
larly effective in the cure of CONSTIPATION
aud Sick Headache. For Malaria and
Liver troubles they have been proved in.
valuable. They are guaranteed To be
perfectly free from every deleterious
substance and TO be purely vegetable.
They do not weaken by their action, but
by giving tone to stomach and bowels
greatly invigorate the system. Regular
size 25c. per box.
For sale at Patterns Drug Store, {.
W. Folsom, Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Twenty-Five. Twenty-Five

Constipation is the cause of all sorts OF
serious disorders of the blood. Strong ca
thartics are wo Sc than usless. Blu rdock Blood
Bitters is natures own remedy for troubles of
this sort.
Ibid Slumpy make much of a success as a
singer" mo: the same old story. All his
7 otes were protested"
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

mand OF an American Admiral; the first
time In peace that squadron so formid-
able has assembled in American waters
Tor exercises covering such an extensive
range of maneuvers. Our navy is as
Stunning respectable strength relative to
those of other countries. 1t takes much
preparation for war to insure peace. 1t
comes high but we must have il.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

There is a decided movement among
Maine farmers in the direction of raising
more neat stock and sheep. The rise in
meats and wool has called attention to
this important line of agriculture. The
policy of allowing Maine farms ~ be so
sadly depleted of cattle and sheep was
a short sighted one. Farmers in NJ line
who have clung to the raising of cattle and
sheep are the ones whose farms are in
the best condition today, and whose fl
nancial standing is superior to those who
have slaughtered their fl cks and herds
aud gone into other lines of agreuture
and they occupy favorable ground 10 taxi
advantage of the p esent movement 10
the increased production Of sheep AID
cattle.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16
Rucklin' s Arnica SalYe.

The Best SalYe in the world for Cuts.
Bruises. Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum.
Fever >oles, letter. Chapped Hands,
Chilbiains, orns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or ne pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction OF money refunded.
Price - cents pei tex.
Patterns Drag Store. {. Y. Folsom.
Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Cholera morbus, cholera lufartum, diar-
rhoea dYseu try. and a.. these other deadly
enemies te The little ones are .uialably cured
by DR. Fowler's tNt Of wiid Strawberry.
Yea shouid &c something for others every
c ay II it he nothing more than 10 tell them
dissEreAbie truth
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

A reunion OF the First Maine Cavalry
will be held at Belfast, Maine. Wed,
sept. 20. ls@7.
The comrades in Belfast have been
delayed n matter If date which was ex-
pected To be sept -, but they will,
with the assistance u the Belfast Post
q. 4. L entertain the comrades Of the
Regiment in an acceptable manner sept.
-. Comrades are urged u be present,
and inform the Association concerning
any and all facts IF interest and good
fellowship. Half fares On Maine en-
trail and Aroostook r. and Boston
boats Bound volumes OF the Bugle
from July 90 to Oct. -, 93, "a. and
%, can be exchanged for the issues of
those years fer the price Of binding.
omrades are urged to bring their
issues and obtain the bound volumes.
The issues of ls95-'a7 viii be bound as
soon a. it Is known thar one hundred
volumes are desired; that being the
number necessary 10 secure low rates
for binding.
!. p. CrIIE4, Ruekland Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

Berry's Root Beer, the newest and
coolest drink, it will quench thirst, ct
SIMPSONS, corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-09-16

The Maryland Steel Company are
Coaching out for business in foreign
countries in competition with English
factories; they have a contract to deliver
,early 5000 tons of steel rails at Cal
,,,tta for use on the East Indian Rail-
way. which Is owned by the Govern
mont. Three thousand tons are already
on the way there in the steamer City of
Dnndee. and the remainder will soon be
aaaat. The obtaining of that contract
caused sensation among the English
manufacturers, as it brought them face
IN face with condition which threaten
ed the prosperity of their works. The
alarm at being compelled to meet compe-
tition from America become SO great
that the matter of the East India con-
tract was brought up in Parliament.
Resides that order. the Maryland Steel
Company also secured contract for
1890 tons Of rails for South Africa. TO be
delivered at Cape Town, another British
Dosseseion. A short while ago the
steamer Earnford took away from
Sparrow's Point three thousand tons of
rails TO Halifax, where they were de-
livered to the Inter-Colouial Railway.
The schooner S. G. Haskell also sailed
with about one thousand tons of the
MARYLAND Steel Company's rail mill for
Charlottetown, Prince Edwards Island.
The National Democrats of Ohio, held
a state convention at Columbus last
week, and nominated full list of State
officers headed by Julius Dexter for
governor They also adopted a platform
reafirming the Indianapolis platform of
year ago, declared for gold standard.
the retirement of the greenback, the
extension of the civil service merit sys-
tenn. demanded retrenchment in national
expenses. and denounced the Dingley
tariff. They also declared against the
annexation of Hawaii. The co lvention
was a small one and the party will not
cut much of figure at the polls. It,
affords Democrats who cannot endure
free silver heresy of the party TO main
tain their financial integrity by voting
Unto the air"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-28
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Mems Hats at % and 30 cents each
at Kerr's.
Mems ready made pants at 81 per
pair at Kerr's.
Mems Suits ready to wear at 81 25
the suit at Kerr's.
All Silk Necktes, made up and to
tie 2 for Csc. at Kerr's.
Flannelettes 16 yards for $1.00,
Night Gowns for 80 cents, and
Ladies Chemises 3 for S100 at N. S.
Sachs.
Joseph Tinker is uurivaled in the
excellency of his Cambridge Club
breakfast and Frankfurter lunch
sausages. They are immense.
Il. Carl, one of the most expert
BARRIERS in Honolulu, is now to be
found at the tonsorial parlors of NJ.
A. Peixoto, at the Union Art Gallery
Lane.
Buffalo Beer has proved its i'm,
mense popularity at the Royal, Paci-
fic and Cosmopolitan Saloons. The
celebrated Pabst is also retained
there in draft or in bottle. The in
terchanges bic check system that hos
proved such a convenience to the
patrons OF these popular resorts is
also in vogue.
Ned Doyle at the Cosmopolitan is
recommending the celebrated Put.
MANS Blackberry Brandy, a tonic
which is unrivalled, assisted by jim
Thompson formerly of the S. S.
Australia. an excellent "balf and
hal' is served to the thirsty
customers of the Cosmopolitan.
One ounce OF prevention is better
than ten ounces OF cure. The EN-
pire boasts of infallible remedies
against the varioloid. Wieland beer
on draft beats vaccination, and
Doctor Charlie Andrew presides over
the finest stock of remedies" that
can be found in town. All for medi-
cinsl purposes-and cash.
Jurors as rule get out nova
days very late in the evening. In
the morning the wise men who have
been drinking the ice water OF the
Supreme Court and eating dry sand
witches need something to clear their
throats. That is the reason why the
Pacific Saloon serves Rock and Rye
every morning to the "rocky" who
walk through the Rye.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-28
sharkoy win Defeat nj aher.

There can be no doubt" says a
prominent sportsman, "that Sharkey
will defeat Maher when they meet
at the end OF this month" If this
prophecy comes out correct the
Sailors victory can be attributed to
the fact that he "rubs" his inner
man down with the fine brand Of
o. p. S. whiskey now imported here
by j. H. Lovejoy 81 Co., and cools off
on pure Seattle beer, which whole
some beverages are now being served
at the Anchor Saloon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1897-05-28
Only Enterprise.

The first question put to Jim
Dodd by the pilot yesterday, on
board OF the Australia was "did you
bring cable2" The next question
was, Jim, did you go to Washing
ton% Then came, show about an
nexation?" Jim looked mysterious.
He winked wunk and then he said:
"Come up boys to the Pantheon,
and / will tell you all about my
Enterprise" and the boys are coming.