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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Work has begun on Temples pond
hitting ice to aupply the village.

Work has begun on Temples pond
cutting ice to supply the village.
Frank Fitzmorrs got out of the woods,
Tuesday noon, called home by the Sc
rous illness of his little girl. Mrs. Fltz-
morris is also sick from cold and
anxiety.
The intermediate and primary schools
commence in this village next Monday.
Lephe Dlnsmore and Amy Bates are to
be the teachers.
The act Of Incorporating the town of
Bingham from lot No. |, first range of
townships in Bingham's purchase, passed
the general court of Mass, Nal ~,
1872 March 26, 1872, the first town
meeting was held at the dwelling house
of Joshua Goodrich, Jr., opposite the
house now owned by Vim. Moore. AT
that town meeting the following officers
were chosen: Ephram Wood, town
clerk Ephraim Mood, Abner Baker and
Obed Wilson, selectmen; Joshua Good
rich, treasurer. and Washington Me
InLire, collector aud constable. At a
meeting, Apr. 6, 1872, voted sixty dol
lars to defray town charges, one hun
dred and twenty-five dollars for schools,
10 be paid In corn, rye or wheat; voted
eight hundred dollars for highways.
The town was divided into three school
districts, two on the river and one on
Fall brook. The first intention of mar
rage was published, Apr. 6, 1912, be-
tween Laskey Jackson, Jr.. and Dorcas
Baker, both of Carratunk, now Moscow
At the first meeting for election OF gov
ernor, thirty four votes were cast, Caleb
Strong having twenty-five. May llth
of the same year the town accepted a
road as laid out by the selectmen from
Scion north line to Ephraim Woods,
known "a the river road May 4, 1913,
town meeting was called TO see what
action would be taken In regard to sup
por ing a certain family, aud from that
time to the present some of their de-
scendents have each year been aided by
the town. A vote WAS taken TO furnish
the family one COW until the fall OF the
| year, one peck of meal, four pounds
meat and one-half bushel potatoes per
week until "wheat harvest" The fol-
| lowing year by a vote of the town, swine
were allowed TO run upon the highway,
and jonathan Bosworth and Washington
McIntire were elected to take care OF
dogs at time of public worship. From
this it may be supposed that there may
have been an occasional dog fight during
divine service. The first school house
in district No. l., was built in 1914,
where the cemetery is now, the tax &c
build the house was paid in grain. In
this school house potash kettle was
for time used as a stove. For the first
governor of Maine as State, VIM. King
received the unanimous vote of the town
From 1924 to 1870, town meetings were
held in the Russell school house, since
that time they have been held at the vii
lage. Ephraim Wood was town clerl
and first selectman twelve years, anc
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Mercer.

Chas. Wood continues about the same.
Calvin Allen, who ia clerking in Bos-
ton in a drug store, was home over
Christmas.
Chas. williams and Chas. Gray of
Pennington, spent Christmas at home.
The L. O. G. {. held their first meet
ing 10 their new hall, Saturday, the Is h.
Elma Trask is stopping at Dickerson's.
belmont Bunker is up river at work
in the woods.
Our Christmas entertainment, Satur-
day evening, VAS a grand success. The
literary pArr lasted nearly two hours,
after which "Old Santa" appeared and
helped distribute presents from Two
heavy laden trees. At half-past ten they
adjourned until next year, all expressed
themselves as having good time.
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Canaan.

very pleasant and long to be re-
membered event took place at the Town
hall, Saturday evening, Dec. %, it be-
wedding of Mr.. and Mrs William Harris
of this place. Nearly $50 invited guests
were present. Mr.. aud Mrs. Harris
were the recipients of many valuable
gifts among which were set of oak
dining chairs, an elegant couch, beau
tiful oak writing desk and book case, a
china dinner and tea set, many valuable
pieces of silver ware paintings and
linen. DR.. Ivory Low presented the
gifts in one of his happy and informal
speeches. The time passed very pleas
autly in social chat, games, interspersed
with music. Delicious refreshments
were served What added tinge Of
romance to the affair was the INTRODUCED
ion during the evening OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John Harris, who were privately
married a few hours previous, to the
gathering. Mr.. Harris is the youngest
of the family and the bride, Miss Nora
Jewell, is one of Canaan's most estim-
able young ladies'. All went home feel
ing happier after wishing our highly
esteemed and worthy bride and groom
many more years of health aud happi-
ness which they 40 richly deserve. May
they live to celebrate their fiftieth ami
versary. >.
There was no preaching service Sun
day morning at the church Mr.. Leigh.
ton preached in the afternoon. The
regular conservation service of the c..
f. meets next Saturday evening.
Miss Blanche Pratt and Miss Bertha
Coffin of Good viii Farm were the
guests of Miss Gertrude Moody, last
Tuesday.
II. S. Goodrich has moved into the
Penney house and Mr.. and Mrs John
ston have moved into the house which
was recently purchased of I. b. Barrett.
Dec. 20 there was a surprise party
given Miss Allie Goodrich at her home
| by the scholars of the grammar school.
They presented her with a beautiful
toilet dressing case. All enjoyed very
pleasant evening. Refreshments were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. FL. Gardner OF
Skowhegan, were the guests of his
brother, Mr.. Cecil Gardner, Sunday,
Dec. Goth.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

presence of M. and Mrs. Santa Claus
who originally came from Skowhegan,
and are known as Harris and Packard.
Their make up WIS exceptionall' good
aud their part we'll carried out. One "t
the finest presents was an OAK comhina-
ton writing desk, book case aud secre
tarv for "Jud,n presented to him by his
neighbors and friends as slight token
Of their esteem and the appreciation they
have for his endeavor To make the even
ing meetings the success TO which they
have attained The house was literally
packed and Larone, although small
place, sadly needs Il hall for more aud
better accommodations.
f. :. Goodwin of the York aud Whit
ney market, Boston, was in larone, last
week visiting his father, Hiram Good
win.
MIR. and Mrs. Z. p Holway as dele
gates attended the State grange al
Augusta, last week.
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Mr.. w. II. Langley, for several years a
Skowhegan photographer, has moved
here with his family.
The Sunday school connected with the
Christian church, observed Christmas,
Friday evening, the oath. Besides the
Christmas tree, an interesting program
consisting of music, declarations and
readings was carried out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester HolwaY, Nelson
Holway, Frank Cannon, Mrs. d. 7.
Jones, Geo. Jones, Lena Emery and
Blanche Berry attended the meeting of
the State grange at Augusta, last week.
Christmas was observed at the Friends
church, saturday evening, Dc %. The
distribution of presents from the tree
was preceded BY u carefully prepared
program made up of tabeauX, music and
dialogues, and Rotations.
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Smithfield.
1t is very rough wheeling.

1t is very rough wheeling.
Mrs. John c. Pierce is quite sick, is
threatened with pneumonia.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Fuller returned
Monday, to their home in Somervile,
Mass.
There was Christmas tree in the
church, Friday evening. Think Santa
Claus remembered each one.
Little Ola Grant has been quite sick
during the past week.
Julia Grant is ut work at d. 5.
Williams.
Herbert Stevens has been very sick
with erysipelas, is little better at pre-
sent.
Philip and Lottie Wilder have been
sick the past week, being unable to at
tend school.
Frank Marston of Waterville, spent
Christmas with relatives in town.
G. f. Bryant of Knox, Mo-, travelling
agent for the New York Champion Rake,
made call at A. b. Coles last week.
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Athens.

Ray Tibbetts, the little six-year old
son OF Mrs. j. ". HinckIey ia sick with
scarletisa. Prompt measures have been
taken TO prevent any further spreading
of the disease.
DR.. W. +. Tarbell Is in Portland, this
week, in attendance on patient at the
hospital.
Mrs. Tarbell has been at Arson, the
past week, with her son, Charles Tarbell.
Fred Bangs of Bangor, an Athens boy,
has bought the buildings in Harmony,
known ss Riverside hall and will shortly
open hardware store.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. j. Goodwin are enjoy
ing visit from their daugher Mrs.
Annie Davis.
Mrs. ). Pratt is on the sick list, this
week.
Notwithstanding the bad weather, the
church was we'll filed Christmas eve
and the exercises were very enjoyable.
Mrs j. f. Holman is visiting relatives
10 Massachusetts, for few weeks.
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Ripley.

Christmas WAS observed at both
churches by most excellent Christmas
trees and entertainments on Thursday
and Saturday evenings.
Josie Hoyt's school at w. Ripley,
closed, Thursday, Dec. Both. Schools in
No. and , will close n week later and
the village school aud Jones district
close, Jan. 18th.
viii Davis of Minnesota, is visiting
friends in town.
Josie and Euuice Hovt will commence
to attend school at kent's Hill, next
month.
Fred Tibbetts has been very sick with
sores in the throat but is now some
better.
F. l.. Briggs closes term Of school at
Cambridge village on Jan. Sth.
Miss Grace Farrar is home from Colby
for Christmas vacation.
Chas. sampson is ill with typhoid fever
George Rand and Chas. Spillings are
home from Boston University, for q
couple of weeks.
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Emblem Centre.

Emblem lake froze over the 10th.
Last year it froze up the 18th.
James Hodgdon, while visiting his
daughter, Mrs. Ben Young, last week,
was taken sick and suffered severely for
several days, but is little better at this
writing.
FIJI. Dunbar has 80 far recovered as
to be able to be moved home and sits up
some.
Notwithstanding the keen wind sever
al couples from this town, attended the
dance at Cal Ellis, the evening of the
oath.
There was Christmas tree at the
school house. Before the distribution
of presents the scholars gave an enter
tainment consisting of Rotations, songs,
etc. Much credit is due Mrs. Frank
Bosworth for the success of the enter
tainment, to whom, and to the scholars,
we tender our thanks. May we all
meet again next Christmas.
Malon Boyington and wife of Madi-
son, spent the Sabbath with Mrs. Boy
ington's parents. w.
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East SkOWhegan.

Quite number from this place spent
Christmas eve at Moorc's Mills. The
tree WAS not loaded with very valuable
presents but all We're pleased to get
something. The house was crowded aLd
all were pleased with the entertainment.
Joseph :. Pooler, who once lived in
this place, visited relatives and friends
here last week.
F. l.. Bray aud wife from Derry
Depot, n. H., made Us visit last week
aud expect to ieave in y few days for
Norfolk, Va. to spend the winter.
Since the postofiiee boxes at Canaan
were moved into more convenient
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Pittsfeld.

Settlement has been made in the case
of Humphrey Va. Bailey, the suit for
which was to have been tried at the
present term of court at Skowhegan.
+. P. Bailey, the defendent, paid $50 to
j. c. Humphrey, father OF Laforest G.
Humphrey, who, it is alleged, was un-
Justly and cruelty chastsed, last March,
by Bailey, the teacher of the Lancey
street grammar school, to have the case
dropped. Young Humphrey, who was
a strong, robust boy before this affair
took place, has now poor health. lie
has attempted to resume his studies at
school but the condition of his eyes
obliged him to give up the idea. He
will go to Portland in few days for
examination and treatment.
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w. Pittstield.

Mr.. Sceva Powers from Wisconsin,
arrived home, last week.
Miss Kate Patten is taking a vacation
while her scholars are having the mea-
sizes. Fourteen were down with them
at one time. Miss Patten expects 10
commence again next Monday.
Governor Powers spent part of
Christmas day with his mother at the
Powers home.
Earl Bean of Canaan, was in this vi
entity, one day, recently.
There was a Christmas tree at the
school house, Saturday evening. The
usual exercises for entertainment were
carried out.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

Obed Wilson, ak years; VIM. Rowell
was town clerk from 1882 to 1888; Wash
ineton MeIntire vas first town officer
nine years; Simon Goodrich was one Of
the selectmen twenty years, thirteen OF
v hieh he served rs town clerk; Chand-
Ter Baker and T. F. Houghton served in
the same capacity eight years each; +.
s. Baker, the present town clerk mas
held that office sixteen years, the longest
on the records, and has also been one OF
the selectmen for twenty years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Madison Center.

Horace spear and Fred Hayden crossed
the pond, Christmas, with horse aud
wagon, the first one across.
Mrs. Warren Clough il mt work at
East Madison in the wooden mill.
Mrs. +. X. Delano and little Hazel
were in this place calling on friends, llst
Thursday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Starks.

Business seems to be at standstill on
account of bad travelling.
Ernest Upper, ESQ, is spending a
few days in town.
Creation Bros. come out with fine
new two horse sled. 1t was made by d.
II. Bartlett.
Three of our good neighbors came
into the store one day last week whose
combined weight is 706 lbs; Manley
Churchill, 26s; John Gordon, 224; Asa
Chapman, 214
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
NIaYiield.

About two hundred people attended
our Christmas entertainment, Saturday
eve. A good time was reported.
Mrs. Florence Ward and children are
stopping with Mrs. d. w. Clark, this
winter.
Mrs. Annie Gahan ia cooking at the
west part of the town for Wyman and
Flanders.
Misses Edith and Alrhea Huff are
visiting their sister, Mrs. Nellie Flanders.
Mrs Annie Campbelland Master kle-
Der were In town, saturday.
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st. Adams.

Christmas eve was duly respected and
the little ones made happy by an enter
tainment and tree at the Town hall. 1t
was union of both churches and every
body was invited.
Mr.. Pole Turner, wife and son return
ed from California, last week.
Mr.. O. A. Goodwin of Pittsfield, by in
vitation Of the w. C. 7. u, gave lect-
ure at the Union church, last Sunday
evening. He had good audience for
the night and they felt we'll repaid for
coming.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

It's the best thing for the
hair under all circumstances.
Just as no man by taking
thought can add an inch to
his stature, so no preparation
can make hair. The utmost
that can be done is to pro-
mote conditions favorable to
growth. This is done by
Ayers Hair Vigor. It re-
moves dandruff, cleanses the
scalp, nourishes the soil in
which the hair grows, and,
Just as a desert will blossom
under rain, so bald heads grow
hair, when the roots are nour-
ished. But the roots must be
there. If you wish your hair
to retain its normal color, or
If YOU wish to restore the lost
tint of gray or faded hair use
Ayers Hair Vigor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Scion.

The burial of David II. Mclntre,
whose death WAS announced, last week,
In the REPORTER, was at Bingham. 1t
was largely attended. Among the rela-
tives from other towns were: Danville
McIntre of Lewiston, his son; Mrs.
Francis Williams of Madison, a grand
daughter Mrs. Geo Bates of Cornville,
a daughter.
The Congregational Quarterly Confer
ence will be held, tomorrow, at the
house of Mrs. p. S. LoDgley.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

place in the office and a writing desk
fixed up all feel very much pleased with
the change.
Since the death of Mrs. j. W. Pooler
Mrs. Lydia &. Bigelow, widow of Free
man Bigelow, is the oldest person is the
neighborhood being in her S4th year. A.
Richardson is next oldest being in his
18th year, hale and hearty. A. X.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
North Fairfield,

Miss Alice Steward of Skowhegan, is
spending her vacation with her uncle,
Alonzo Hoxie.
Mr.. Edwin Varney of California, is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Fidelia Wing.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
IAarOne.

The Christmas entertainment at
Whitney's was a decided success taken
all In all "Jud" as the "Frost King
was one OF the taking features but the
GROWING event of the evening was the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Notice
OF Amendment Of Assignee.

Case of Patrick Murphy, of Skowhegan. AT
Skowhegan. in the County Of Somerset and
State of Maine. the i4th day OF Dec. A. d. 1917.
The undersigned hereby gives notice Of his
as Assignee OF Patrick Murphy OF
Skowhegan in said County Of Somerset, insoi-
vent debtor, who has been declared an lnsoi-
vent upon his petition by the Court of Insol-
vency for the County OF Somerset. 2w52
GEORGE W. COVER, Assignee.
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Pigs and Sh0atS for Sale.

have constantly on hand choice bred Pigs
and Shoats. all ages for sale at price to please
| also have for service a thorough bred
White Chester Boar at 800. II in need of
pig see my lot, get price and you will not LOOK
farther. 4w5z
w F. BRADBURY
At the Ansel Holwsy Farm, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

Do not forget that we carry one of the
largest lines of hot water bottles in
town prices guaranteed At SIMPSONS
the corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

friends rendered the tribute of song.
Her remains were put into the receiving
tomb to await burial in the family lot at
the village cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30
Don't Delay Longer

As collector OF the town OF Skowhegan am
called upon to raise money at once to meet
town expenses This is imperative and
would caution all who have unpaid taxes that
they must call and settle at once II they would
save cost. h X. VIII LIE, Collector.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

Pleasant and desirable Cottage on Main st.
Eleven rooms. Fitted for two tenements. Three
lots of land adjoining. Excellent water from
a living spring that is never dry, House IN
good condition bargain for cash! low cow Oh
MARY C. WESTON, Onset Bay Mass.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-12-30

Robbins 1925 liver pills.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-02

The la grippe, that dread disease that
had such a run throughout this country
three and four years since, left many
who were previously in robust health
with shattered constitutions and SEEM
ingly confirmed invaiids.
Prof. A. H. Nye, living at No. $500
Olive Street. Cedar Falls, Iowa, was
among the number left by the disease in
precarious condition, his nervous sys-
tenn shattered and with a general debil
ity of his entire system; no strength,
feet and limbs badly swollen, in fact, he
was almost helpless. Prof. Nye is ma
tive of New York State, having come
west in 1SS6-a healthy, robust man. He
is a school teacher by profession, having
served as county superintendent of
schools of this (Black Hawk county,
several terms, and he has the respect of
helpless condition called forth the SYM
pathy of the entire community. He tried
the best medical skill procurable, and
spent most of his ready means in the
vain endeavor to recover his health and
had about given up completely discour-
aged. He had stopped taking treatment,
being fully convinced in his own mind
that there was no help for him, and that
he void have to spend the balance of his
days as an invalid, a burden to family
and friends. Some one who heard of Dr.
Williams Pink Pills, spoke to him about
them and urged his giving them a trial.
His poor success with eminent physi-
clans made him Skeptical and he had no
faith in what was called proprietary
medicine, and would not listen to this ad-
vice for some days. The friend being per-
sistent however, and having faith in the
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-06-02
The. Orchard.

The head of tree needs to be fairly
open to admit sun and air for full growth
perfection of fruit. Furthermore, mod
erately low head on a tree is desirable
inasmuch as it favors the economical
gathering of the crop of fruit.
1t is considered a good plan to occa-
sionally put on trees a coat of strong
soft soap during warm spell in winter.
1t aids in destruction of insects and par
asites that are harbored in the back of
the trunk and larger branches. Of
course the soap will eventually be wash
ed off by rains. The eggs of the tent
caterpillar are now to be found readily
upon the naked branches of the apple
tree. They appear in bands glued on
near the ends of small twigs.
Cut off the twigs and burn them, thus
making sure of the destruction of the
eggs. How many orchids appear, es-
pecially among our older settlements,
that are really improbable and useless.
The trees are starved, run out, and show
but a poor, mean, scraggy growth. Ma
nure literally and prune severely and
otftimes these seemingly worn trees will
be induced to take upon themselves
new lease of life.
Tillage, manure, care, are all import
ant with an orchard. A man cannot ex-
pect to receive paying crops if he does
not work and labor and strive and plan
for the same. Do not hesitate to give
the orchard at least as much attention
as you would a crop of corn and pota-
toes. Not only is it wise to take care of
what trees farmer may have, but it
will usually be profitable to set out new
orchards.
The man who makes business of or
charding and uses all modern appliances
TO aid him in his work practiced, follows
the best idea in spraying, care of trees,
marketing fruits etc., and studies mod
ern papers and books on horticulture
will, we think, find he has an industry
that year in and year out will yield as
good returns as any branch of agricul-
ture.