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The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
Fairfield Centre.

l.. Fl. Tozier is confined to the house
with very bad cold.
Henry Tibbetts is in very poor health.
Hiram Potter of Riverside, was In
town few days last week
Mrs. James Jones was visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Blackwell
of Madison, last week.
Mrs. Maria ToZer of Skowhegan, was
visiting friends here last week.
We suppose quite number of our
common school pupils will avail them
term of high school that begins at North
of Colby student
We understand that some of the ex-
celent local talent of Victor Grange,
will favor the public with couple OF
farces in the not distant future.
The union grange meeting held here
Tuesday of last week was very well at
tended by members of Sidney, Oakland
and Norridgewock oranges. Among the
pleasing features OF the we'll prepared
program of II. II. Choate, lecturer Of
Victor grange, were a select reading by
Annie K. Taylor; an original GRAFTON,
"rhe Union Soldier" by Nelson b.
Holway; a very well composed essay,
Union" by Mrs. Ellen l.. Goodwin; and
the animated discussion of the questions
"How can farmers homes be made more
attractive" and Chow far is the indi-
vidual member responsible for the pros
perity of the order" Among the visit
ing members were +. u. Mayo of The
Turf, Farm and Home and II. G. Ellis of
Jefferson. Some 125 sat down To the
dinner furnished by the ladies of Victor
grange. The next meeting will be held
with Sidney grange, some time during
the month.
The program of Victor Grange on Sat
urday evening of this week, will be in
charge of the younger members of the
order and no doubt the occasion will be
pleasant one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace NJ. Fellows and
family of Pennington, were the guests
of Mrs. Fellows parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Clifford, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
Athens.

Miss Abbie Tibbetts who is visiting in
New York city, for a few weeks is
taking the opportunity of attending the
illustrated lectures given by the board OF
education aud trustees Of the American
museum of natural history.
The haul of logs in this town is one of
the largest ever known and Mr.. Leavitt
talks of putting steam engine into his
mill TO help out the water power as il
will take nearly all summer TO saw the
lumber that Is being hauled
Last Saturday was oae of the red letter
days Of the Athens grange. The
weather and travelling were Just fine.
About 200 including visitors from Har-
mony and Wellington oranges met at
the grange hall at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. after
the regular business of the day they all
adjourned to the dining hall where
Justice was done to one of the incest
dinners of the season. Ia the afternoon
a public entertainment was given by
home talent to the satisfaction of all
who love a good time. 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manley Mason gave re-
cpption at their home Saturday evening.
Il very pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
The following gifts were presented: Mr..
aud Mr.. Bert c. Taylor, hand painted
water set; Mr.. and Mrs f. s. Dore,
berry dish; Mr.. and Mrs. Gustave
Nelson, glass sugar bowl, spoon-holder,
dreamer and butter dish; Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Dore, glass cake plate; Mr.. and
Mrs. Per Nelson, ser dinner plates; Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Woodman, cake plate
and vase; Miss Clara Nelson, lace !;
Master Edwin Nelson, pair towels;
Master Willie Nelson, glass berry dish;
Miss Eva Nelson, cream pitcher; Mrs.
Emma Taylor, plate, cup and saucer,
pickle aud berry dish; Earl and Alice
Ward, glass mugs; Misses Nora and
Flora Knowles, cake plates; Miss Edith
Nelson, silver cake basket; Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Mason, half dozen silver spoons
Mrs. Frank Allen, sugar bowl, dreamer,
spoon-holder and butter dish; Miss Emma
Scribner, teapot stand; Mrs. George
Scribner, cake plate; Mr.. and Mrs. Merit
Stickney and Mrs. Ann Stickney, water
pitcher, vinegar bottle, salt and pepper
shakers; Mr.. Manson Wills, glass cake
plate Mrs. Alice Wills, cheese plate and
radish dish; Miss Lora Goodwin, vase;
Mr.. and Mrs. Nahum Mason, 5000 in
cash; Master Mylon Elliott, cake plate;
Mrs. Elmer Trafton and Mrs. II. S.
Elliott, bone dishes; Mr. George Cole,
fruit dish; Mr.. Horace Elliott and Elmer
Trafton, candy, peanuts and fancy dish.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
More Manure for Orchards.

While the experience Of many apple
growers this year is most discouraging on
account of low prices, it remains true that,
taking a series of years for our reckoning,
the apple orchard has paid better than any
other equal acreage Of the farm. 1t is quite
likely TO do so next year, for the small
proportion of apple trees that will bear in
1897 will bring fruit that will sell for much
higher prices than for many previous
years. Hence, instead of destroying or
neglecting the apple orchard, it should
have during 1897 greater care than ever
before. While we would not advise
heavy manuring of orchards now, they
should all have liberal supply of potash
and phosphate fertilizers, not NEARLY to
fit them for fruit bearing in 1897, but for
the years that follow after. 1t is the
amount of mineral fertilizers that mainly
determines the quantity and quality of the
fruit the trees produce. But to secure the
best results this mineral fertilizer should
be applied at least year before fruit is
expected, Nature does not form fruit
buds unless the mineral fertility needed to
perfect the fruit has been first supplied.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.

Fairfield is an old settler. Its IAN
nual meeting was its l03d.
l. w. Yarney Smithfeld, has been
appointed justice of the peace and
quorum.
Pittsfield physicians have formed an
organization to be known as the Sebas-
tieook Clinical Society.
Fifty loads of wood, bark and hay
were hauled across the Madison toll
bridge one day recently.
1t is reported that w. F. Z. Fogg,
general manager of the Wiscassett Il
Quebec railroad, is negotiating the sale
of the bonds OF the road and has nearly
perfected plans for completing the line
to Pittstield, the present season.
s II. Blackwell of Fairfield, who has
been doing a large hardware business
for twelve years and considered one of
the strong business men of the town
has gone into insolvency. Business
depression is the cause.
Henry Davis of Eau Claire, Wis, has
been visiting his brother, Abel Davis,
ESQ, in Pittsfeld. Mr.. Davis is one of
the leading lumbermen of the North
west, and it was his lumber plant at
Hinckley, Wis, that was destroyed by
fire in 1895 when S650,000 of property,
including over 10, 100000 of sawed lum-
Der, was wiped out in few minutes
Mr.. Davis was called to Maine by the
serious illness of his mother.
The Sebasticook & Moosehead Rail
road Co. is doing very profitable bust
ness now and the amount that has been
received by virtue of the extension
above Hartand, is pretty good indi-
cation that President Lancaster under
stands what he is talking about when he
claims that the road completed into
Harmony will prove a most paying piece
of property. The four miles of compile
ted road will bring into the company's
treasury during the present winter from
So, 900 to $4,000 on account of the wood
and other stuff shipped over it.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
Dangers of the Grin.

The greatest danger from La Grippe
is of its resulting in pneumonia. If rea-
sonable care is used, however, and
Chamberlain Cough Remedy taken, all
danger will be avoided. Among the
tens of thousands who have used this
remedy for la grippe, we have yet to
learn of single case having resulted in
pneumonia, which shows coHclusively
that this remedy is a certain preventive
of that dread disease. 1t will effect a
permanen-cu in less time than any
other treatment. The % and 30 cent
sizes for sale by Horati1 w. Cushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11

and proved themselves loyal to the
principles of the order.
1t is wholly unnecessary to use time in
giving in detail the growth and pros
pertv OF Skowhegau Grange during its
past history. 1t is enough to say that
by constant effort; by development of
the resources at hand; by holding firmly
TO the right ''as God gives us to see the
right" we have reached that exalted posi-
ton among the sister oranges of our Stat :
that should cause every member of US to
feel Justly proud. The fourth in the
State 10 numerical strength, and among
the very first in ability, in Influence, in
all that constitutes model grange, we
need have no fears for the future. Ii il
ONLY necessary for US to hold firmly to
the high standard we have achieved to
guard with watehful care the ritualistic
teachings of the order and strive in
every way possible TO make ourselves
worty of the respect of all those with
whom we come in contact. The life of
Skowhegau grange covers twenty -one
pypntful wears 1t has long since
emerged from that condition that might
be considered au experiment and is now
a living, active reality in its brOadest
sense. Here to stay. to grow aud to
meet and grasp the questions that will
constantly come before it for solution.
Worthy Mister, sisters and brothers,
let us bear in mind that we cannot rest
upon the laurels already won. It is our
duty to rise to the full requirements of
the remarkable age in which we live, aud
rejoicing in the prosperity OF all our
sister oranges let Us resolve TO make
Skowhegan grange the banner grange In
the State in its standing and Influence.
must not close this article without
making record of the fact that thu
grange WIS first organized in the vestry
of the Christian church, holding meet
ngs there a short time, then moving to
the vestrv OF the Methodist church then
removing to the Christian church, then
going back 10 the Methodist vestry, then
to the Grand Army hall where we are
today. We need 10 make Oae more
move, that is into hall owned and con-
trolled by Skowhegan grange alone; a
hall built and fitted expressly for grange
meetings and fulfilling all the require
ments that a grange needs. Let Us all
have fai h to believe that We shall re oh
that point in our history in the near
future.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
East SkOWhegan.

Everybody is pleased with the good
sleighing we had last week and hope we
may have four weeks more in March.
The death OF George w. johnson of
Canaan, whose funeral took place Sun
day 2. NJ, will be deeply felt In town
and vicinity. But few men were more
capable of doing business such as max
ing deeds, etc, than Mr.. Johnson.
Capt. John feathers and wife of
Orrington, made US pleasant visit last
week. Fifty years ago this winter when
little boy he attended school in the
town of Clinton, taught by your CORES
pondent. Went to sea when twelve
years old was mate of a coasting vessel
at sixteen. Served 10 the union army
four years except 10 months which were
spent in Andersonville prison. For
years has commanded a coasting vessel
and this winter is his friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11

Nansen invented the model Of the
Fran, making her hull round and slip
perry, like an eel with no corners or
sharp edges for the ice to seize upon.
She is The strongest vessel ever used in
arctic exploration. He said Mat pressure
would simply lift her on the ice, and SO
her bottom, near the keel, was made al
most fiat III order that she might not
capsize while ON the ice surface, and her
screw and rudder were also ingeniously
protected. The many experts who said
her design would not save the Fran
from instant destruction We're mistaken,
for she met these resistless ice pressures,
and they merely lifted her out of her
cradle, and She rested safely on the sur
face.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
CORRESPONDENCE.
Brighton.

Miss Isola Farrin has returned from a
few weeks visit to her friends in Water
Vile.
Mrs. Georgia Walker has returned
from Lynn, where she went to consult
a doctor.
Mrs. Laura Hayden, who has been on
the sick list for a long time, is no better.
The Southland Mfg Co. have shut
down the mill for lack of water, 1t will
not start again until the first of April.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson have gone to st.
Adams to stay until the mill starts.
Leon Downing has gone to st. Adams
for few weeks visit.
Everett Cook of Mayheld, has return
ed to his home to stay until the mill
starts.
Albert Walker has returned to the
woods.
An exhibition at the end of the high
school, which will close in two weeks,
is talked of.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11

Paper floors are manufactured at Elm
siedcln, Germany. In the form of q
pasty mass the paper is spread upon the
surface to be covered and submitted to
pressure. 1t behaves like plaster of paris,
and Is said TO be noiseless under the foot
and particularly effective in preserving
"a uniform temperature Having no
joints, it presents a perfectly smooth
surface.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
BuCKLEN,s ARNICA sALvE

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refunded,
Price % cents per box. For sale by r..
+. Patten.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
PishOn's Ferry.

Ed Cain has suspended work with his
hay press for the present.
Mrs. Jas. Smith is yet seriously i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert jackson and little
son, from New York, have been in the
place the past week, visiting Mr., HUI
bert Jackson and Mrs. j. c. Jennings.
l.. Decker is improving.
Nj. d. Holt was able to ride out little
the past week.
Mrs. Mabel Grant is suffering with a
very bad sore on her face caused by q
decayed tooth.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
From Cripple Creek.

After the big fire in Cripple Creek,
took n very severe cold and tried many
remedies without help, the cold only
becoming more settled. After using
three small bottles OF Chamherains
Cough Remedy, both the cough and cold
left me, and in this high altitude it takes
meritorious cough remedy to do any
good.-G. b. HENDERSON, editor Daily
Aduertiser. For sale by Horatio w.
Cushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
TRY GRAIN-O! TRY GRaIN-O!

Ask your Grocer to day to show you pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
drink il without injury as well as the adult
All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
stomach receives it without distress. d the
price of coffee. is cts. and IS cts. per package.
Sold by all grocers.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
From Boston, Portland, Lewiston. Augusta,
Wateryille SkowheRan and Bangor.

AS'Flag stations; at which trains will stop
on signal or notice to Conductor.
MIXED between Bingham and No. Arson.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Norridgewock, for Mercer, land Electric
Cars to and from Skowhegan) At Anson. for
Sswyer's Mills, (Starks);
No. Arson, for North and West New Portland
Dead River, Flagstaff and Eustis. At Bingham
Tor Forks, Moose River, Mayheld, Kingsbury
and Abbott.
w M. AVER SUPT.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11

dependent of man or hired girl
Atchison Globe.
Four cakes of toilet soap for twenty
five cents, at SIMPSONS the corner
druggist.
Remains to be Seen-The boy who
has an appointment with the teacher
after school is dismissed Boston
Transcript.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup is perfect
cure for coughs and colds of all sorts.
"My footprints" said Ostentation,
"are larger than my feet."-E. s.
O'Connor.
Even in the most severe cases of spran or
bruse, cut or burn, Thomas EClectric Oil gives
almost instant relief. 1t is the ideal family
liniment.
Blessed is he who has found his
work; let him ask no other blessedness,
Carlyle.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11

The really happy women in the world
are those so situated that they are in
dependent of a man or a hired girl
Atchison Globe.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-03-11
Maine Central R. R.
Arrangements of Trains Effect
Oct. 4, 1895.

TraIns leave SkowheRAn as foIIoWs: b3U n
NJ. for all points West-i.35 P. NJ. for Water
Vile, Oakland North Arson, Lewiston,
Augusta, Gardiner and Brunswick, Port
land and Boston, Dexter, Dover and Foxcroit,
Greeuvile, Bangor, and Mattawamkesg;
800 p. M. (mixed) for Watervills'
enabling passengers to take night Pull
70, Portland and Boston.
ARRIVALS:-700 A. M. mixed from Water
Vile, daily except Mon 1ays:-l0.33 A. M
Passenger from Portland, Lewiston, winthrop,
Waterville, Augusta and Bangor;-5.10 P. M
from all points.
GEORGE F. EVANS. Gen. M'g'r.
F. e. BOOTHBY General Pss'r Agent
Portland, Oct |. 1896.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-15

smile and Don't you want TO buy ticket
for Mr.. 8 oneY" CT 10 may be 'for Mr..
Pierce ?" And of course, no man dare refuse
so gentle and so fascinating ticket agent.
Women of more mature years and men, too
90 out with all their pockets full of these
tickets The contest seems not so much for
the suit as to see which fire company can put
into operation successfully the most latent
energy.
Mr.. Albert Nichols of Norwood avenue,
Elgewood, is seriously Ill with typhoid fever.
The Bon Ton Whist Club of Ego ood mot
at the home Of Mrs. II. II. Shepherd ON Arnold
avenue last night The prizes were warmly
contested for. This gentleman prize was won
by Mr.. II. II. shepherd, the lady prize by
Mrs. Fred Kelley and the BOBBY prize by Mr.
Markham. At the refrcshment table the
prize winners were heartily toasted.
The town Of Craaston will soon he able e
coun. one more among its large buildings.
The purpose of this building, more than its
architectural features, will make ~ notice
J able. IL will be n new Sophia Little, Home ol
| Home for Abandoned Women. Tho home o.
| this namc on Norwood avenue, Edgcwood
has much outgrown its accommodations an'
plans are now beiug drawn for a large an'
elegant structure TO be erected on the spaciou
lotgowned 10y the Home On the corner OF Nor
wood and Pawtuxct avenues Edgewood.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-15

The diplomatic corps was the guest OF
honor, and those invited 10 meet il in
Guided the members Of congress, the ju-
dietary and the officers OF the army and
navy. The decorations OF the East room
were much the same as those used with
effect at the New Years reception.
Growing plants. ferns and cut flowers
were scattered about the room. Palms.
crotons and ferns were banked up before
the windows, smilax was wreathed ar
tistically around the chandeliers. Roses,
hyacinths and carnations were on the
mantels in front of the huge mirrors.
The floral decorations OF the three state
parlors were less elaborate than those of
the East room. The conservatory, with
it's wealth of flora, was thrown open for
the inspection of the guests. Pres
ident and Mrs. Cleveland, with the mem-
hers OF the cabinet and their ladies.
awaited the guests In the blue parlor.
The diplomatic corps, headed by Sir
Julian Pauncefote. were first presented.
Colonel Wilson of the army, assisted by
Lieutenant Gilmore, made the introduce
tions. After the diplomatic corps, the
other guests filed past and were cor
daily welcomed. The Marine band.
under Professor Fancuelli, furnished the
music for the occasion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-15
nfcCloud Murder Case.

SheIburne Falls, Mass, Jan. 15.-Therd
are a few new developments In the NC
Cloud murder case. The waters and
cookies purchased by Mrs. McCloud FRI
day night have been found. They were
lying beside the body when 1T was FOUND
by Mr.. Crittenden, and with several
other articles were carried home, but
owing to the excitement had been for
gotten. William OConnell. Chich
Heathcote and Tim Kennedy were ex-
amined by the detectives yesterday
afternoon. 1t is claimed that Kennedy
says he saw O'Neil at $40 on the night
of the murder on the Buckland side OF
the river. It has been stated that
O'NeiI obtained the $40 bill from O'Con.
nell. but the latter says he did not. john
O'NeiI, Sr., and his daughter Nellie'
went to the Greenfield jail yesterday
afternoon. but were not allowed to see
the priseaer-They- were accompanied
by Lawyer Fred +. Dawlin OF North
Adams, who has been retained as coun"
sci for the accused man. Mr.. Dawiin
spent about two hours in consultation
with the prisoner. It has been decided
10 hold the inquest at Shelburne FANS
next Tuesday. 1t Is stated that George
u. Crittenden has received letter from
a conductor Of a freight train on the
Fitchburg road saying that last Satur-
day morning his train was boarded by q
tramp. who kept mumbling to himself:
"I didn't kill her." and whose actions
were suspicious. The officers have the
letter. but apparently take no stock In
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-15

cesdsd In subduing him. lie was finally
overcome and taken to the police station.
aad then he turned upon the chief OF
police and attempted TO throw him down.
Il took the chief but snort time 10
subdus him and place him where ne
could do no harm. Inis morning In the
Seventh District Court he pleaded guilty
to drunkenness, and was fined $40 and
costs. He was unable to pay his hne ana
will be committed.
This morning complain was made TO
the chief Of police by resident OF Grove
avenue that some one had entered his
barn and stolen a quantity of grain. The
matter 10 being investigated by the police
alt though there IL no clue to the thief.
This morning officer Walter Faggart and
wife left for Boston to visit relatives for
q few days.
Mrs Charles Bartlett of Grove avenue Is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Sylvester
Perry at Worcester.
Mr.. Sam &. Waldron OF Taunton avenue,
is confined To his house with ia grippe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-01-15
SHOT HIS BROTHER.
Sunday Drunk Ends In Bloody Tragse9
In Vermont.


Remington, VT, Jan. 15.-Ruan was
the primary cause of another bloody
deed in this state this week. wherein one
brother shot another the wounded man
dying after hours of agony.
The fratricide occurred at Shaftespury
Hollow, a little village few miles from
here, and IL was the outcome OF Sunday
dissipation. Solomon and John Milling
ton got drunk and quarrelled over
trivial matter.
AS John died without having told the
whole story, only Solomon's version OF
the affair is known. He says that In the
Quarrel John, who was boarding Win
him. struck him twice in the face. ano
threatened to kill him.. Later ne TOOK
possession of the house, and when SOLO.
mon became involved in another quarre'
the latter fired three shots. one penetrat-
ing Johns breast over the heart.
The shooting, Solomon says. was In sell
defense. John had admitted striking
Solomon before he died. solomon ~
under arrest. but no inquiry has been
opened yet. Both men were over % year.
of age, and, according to those VINO Know
them. inclined to be reckless.