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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-06-02

Some Red BOT R,adIrg-The Senator
Courts IoyestIgstion INTO His Admins
tration OF the Dispensary and Pays Hts
Respects 20 His EnenaieS.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-06-02

vi ZIG CCSIS1OA vi tAC SO p!SU1S SOUrI,
and speak IN full knowledge Of its I'M
port. Tee situation is this: Mr.. Tin
dal cannot deliver the property if he
| wanted to. cannot believe that ST.
montcn or any other judicial tyrant
will undertake to take the building
by force from the present Stale OIL
GERS. If they DO, tnen the act of dis
possessing the State will in the minds
of fair minded persons show the falsi
ty OF the decree that it is not suit
against the State. The whole fight
hinges on the possession Of the build
ing, and so long as the Safe can hold
that, it must retain tie as:yautsge.
Ooce Wesley and MS attorney get
possession, with Or without the coa-
sent of the State, the situation will
become very grave. II the State sur.
renders the property, then it uast
either sue on the mortgage for t0e
payment Of the purchase money, or,
oy falling to do SO, confess that IL has
received full payment and ther=by
validate By is own act the B,ue Ridge
bond script. II it sues, then the q les-
ton OF the validity OF the tender of
tnar script must be determined by the
Uoited States Supreme Court and the
Legality of the Blue Ridge bonds be
settled by that tribunal.
Judge Harlan goes into this phase
Of the question very fuzzy. Attorney
Lyles IN his testimony before Int court
and IN his statement now IN the news
papers clearly sets forth the coH,pira-
cy by which the Blue Ridge ooad
script is to be brought before Lhe
court Tor judicial determination. Tue
Judge declares that Wesley has a right
10 do this. rhan, with lot OF lega
iargon which only coGfuses the ques.
ton, because it Is IN no sense an
analogous case to that Of General Lees
suit for Arlington, he declares that il
is not suit against the State, although
the whole question at issue IS one al
tectiDg the legality OF the rep1dlated
bonds, and not the title 10 the Agri
cultural Hall az all His purpose is
to nave the State herself declare the
b0nGs valid by not suing on tne NOR
gage or force her luto court on suit
wI1ch will almost inevitably deter
n.;ne their validity. He would thus
accomplish by indirection what can
not be done directly, for Wesley has
already had one suit on these bonds
thrown out on the ground that it was
suit against the State. With bitter
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1897-06-02

faction.
On Thursday Mr.. McLaurin fled
with the governor his letter Of accept
ance Of the position. The letter is
considered timely and very much 10
the point. Mr.. McLaurin, as was ex-
pected, takes occasion to urge the
State executive committee to call a
primary election for the purpose OF
naming a man for the general assem-
bly, TO elect for the full unexpired
term. Here is his letter, however, to
speak for itself:
To His Excellencg, the Hon. ". Il.
Ellerbe, Governor OF South CSro.
lima. Columbia, S, c.:
Dear Sir: Your notification OF ny
appointment to the Senate OF the Uni
ted S ates to fill the vacancy caused by
the sad death of Senator Earle has
been received. The pride and pleasure
at the receipt Of such distinguished
honor is saddened and sooered by the
thought that our State has lost one
who, to my mind, was the ideal rep
resentati7e Of the culture, Intelligence
aud refinement OF southern civiliz2-
lion.
With 3 profound consciousness OF
the responsibilities involved and an
honest determination 70 represent as
far am abe the interest OF the eutire
people of our beloved State, I accept
your appointment. l desire, however,
to say that I believe that United States
Senators should be elected by q vote
OF the people; and as the Constitution
debarS us that privilege, | sincerely
trust that the Democratic executive
committee will, at It's convenience,
order primary, and give every Dem
ocrat the chance o. having 3 voice IN
the selection CT one to FIJI this, the
highest, Office il the gift Of the peo-
pie. II am not selected, | will hum
bly, acquiesce in the wishes OF na-
jority Of my fellow citizens. II an
selected, l will have the proud con
sciousneSs Of knowing that ] am IN
fact, truly the representative OF the
people-the whole people OF the State
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
~ayhcld

The Ladies AID ~1fefiefy met at the
school house the 21ud inst. and elected
their officers for the war. Mrs. NJ. l..
Chamberlain, president; Mrs. Annie
Gahan, vice president; Mrs. NJ +. Elan
dcrs, secretary; Miss Emma Flanders,
treasurer. Others chosen for committee
of entertainments, work, etc.
Organized $. =, the 23d inst. and
chose the following officers; \. /.
Flanders, chairman; Mrs. NJ. l.. Cham
berlain, Supt. Mrs Mary II. Cook, Asst.
Supt, Mrs. NJ, +. Flanders, secretary
Miss Nirgie Hall, treasurer; Mrs. Eliza
Millett, librarian. VIII choose teachers
the next Sunday.
+. l.. Bates and wife have been visit
ing thei, parents, MIR. and Mrs. V. q.
Hall.
Relatives are visiting at l.. ID. Browns.
X, =. Clark was In town Sunday
Vine Campbell is home from Bingham.
Geo. Flanders and wife visited their
parents, Sunday.
May Gerald is visiting her sister at
West Mayfeld.
Sowing all done at Vest Mayned,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
No. CorIlVille.

Mrs. Lewis Thompson of Madison. Is
visiting ut her mothers, Mrs. Annie
Whitehouse.
Geo. Foster bought II nice year old
colt of Chas. Dunton, Athens, recently.
Mr. Oral Harville has novelty on his
bicycle. Having small music box he
attached balance wheel To 1t, near the
handle bars, put pnlly on the front
wheel of the bicycle, took Irvine string
for a belt, "a the bicycle wheel revolyes
1t causes the music to play
Speaking of inventions perhaps |
might mention few II Younger brother
Of Oral's has made. Last week h cast
and made perfect single and % ealihre
revolver. II will shoot as accurate a.
any made. He made one before and
sold II. Also steam engines, n bicycle
with a leather belt, passing over modern
sprockets, air rifle made over into %
calibre rifle.
Cyrus Young made 7. ]. Young, Esq,
of Scion, a short visit last week.
T.. F. Paine has improved very much,
so that he can work
Frank Paine does not improve much
Obiit but SIT ~ nv SUBWAY NNlillS A'it
high wind, on f. n. Westou's. The
wind drove it into adjoining wood lots,
doing considerable damage. Persons
ought to know better than to set fires.
In spite of the wind Sunday, about %
wheelmen were out.
Mrs. Philbrick, who has been working
for F. n. Weston, went to her home in
PALMYRA, Sunday.
Karl Blight bought a bicycle Saturday,
at Skowhegan. A happy boy. About
forty wheels are owned in town.
The meat peddlers are thick this sea
son. Joseph Leighton, Geo. Drury,
Athens, Philander Whittier of Skowhe-
gan. and occasionally a stray from Wa
terville.
There Ia need of the road machine
working as soon as possible. The road
by S. O. Locke's to Athens, should be
seen TO, as the most teaming is done
there, and the road is in bad shape.
Grass looks well. Trees are blossom.
ing. SO are caterpillars.
Mrs. Lydia Drew is visiting in town.
She has been stopping in Skowhegan.
w.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
North Arson.

Fred Chase of Belfast, arrived in town
Thursday night, the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Z. Simmons. Mr. Chase is now
spending a few days at Carry ponds,
fishing.
On Sunday afternoon Rev. w. W.
Hayden of Madison, preached an appro.
pirate sermon before the G. A. X, post,
taking for his text 2 Tim. /: ~ have
fought good fight" Eighteen of the
Grand Army men were present and a
large congregation nearly filled the
house. Music was furnished by Messrs.
Sallcy and Walker, Mrs. salley and Mrs.
Young. Miss Jennie Paine presided at
the organ.
w, c. Simmons and + $. Parsons
started the first of the week for Carry
ponds for few days fishing
Miss Annie Later has recently gradual.
ed from Gray's business college, Port
land, and arrived home Saturday.
f. W. Bunker's team Of six large
horses hauls the road machine this sea
son. The machine is under the care OF
Charles Getehell and Mike Berry.
Miss Roe f. Mantor arrived home
Wednesday night. Miss Mantor has
been visiting relatives in Massachusetts,
since she left New York city few weeks
ago.
Northern Light lodge Of Rebe Sahs of
Scion, celebrated their first anniversary
last Friday evening. by invitation
about sixty members of Emerald lodge
were present. A fine musical and liter
airy entertainment was given in the town
In l1V a | trh
Odd Fellows and Masonic halls were
thrown open as reception rooms for tho
company. A sumptuous banquet was
served preceding the entertainments
and social dance followed the exercises
which was participated in by large
number. Nearly three hundred were
present and the occasion WAS very en-
joyable one.
NJ. NJ. Thompson of Bingham, was in
town Tuesday.
George II. Clarke went to Oakland on
business, Tuesday.
Mrs. g. S Benson of skawhegan, was
visiting relatives in this village sunday.
J.. X. Smith of Augusta is visiting A
few days with his mother At his boyhood
home.
Miss Mabel NJ. Marston went to Port
land, Thursday, for visit with relatives
and friends
George Flint sold his yearling colt last
week to Frank Carvil of Pennington,
for $500. This colt was by st. Croix
and AN own brother to st. troix, Jr.
The grammar school will observe
Memorial day Friday, MAY Is, from 2.15
to Is p. m, with appropriate readings,
Rotations and songs The exercises
will he in the school room. Parents
and friends of the school are cordially
invited to be present.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27

John Chadbourn of East Madison was
in the village Friday.
The hill on Main street is being much
improved by being graded and covered
with granite chips,
Charles Weston Is ut home from
Orono where he is attending college.
viii Greene and family are in Hiram,
Me, for few days visit
Mrs, Lydia Stevens died at her home
in Madison Thursday afternoon May 20,
Mt the age of 81 years and u days. She
was stricken with paralysis April and
never recovered from the shock sufiioi-
emily to leave her bed. All that the
best of medical attendance and good
care could do, was done, but to no avail.
She was married to John Whittier in
early life and six children were born to
them, four of whom are living, Mrs.
Bracket of Madison. Mrs. DR.. Edwards
of Ramey, Pa, DR. NJ. Gard Whittier OF
Cleariield, Penn, and Mrs. Isano Law.
renee of Prairie City, Oregon, all OF
whom were present part of the time
during her sickness, Her husband died
n long time ago and some years after his
death she was married a second time to
jeremiah Stevens and resided in New
Portland until his death which occurred
a few years afterwards. She then re.
turned to her old home in Madison
Mrs Stevens was born in New Portland
and was the daughter of William and
Betsey Mitchell who were among the
earliest settlers of that town. She was
one of the old time residents of the vii.
lage, having lived in one place there
over 80 years, When quite young she
identified herself with the F. b. church
and was member of this church when
she died. Mrs. Stevens was All aifec.
Tomato wife, kind mother, friend To
all. She lived to do good and many will
remember her for the kind deeds she
has done. The funeral services took
place at the f. b. church Sunday after
noon at 3 ID O'Clock, Rev. w. w. Hay.
den officiating, assisted by Revs. J. =.
Longley and 7. J.. Mitchell. A large
number of relatives and friends were
present
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Fairfield Center.

George {. Freeman of Ontario, Cal,
has sold his farm here to William vii
liams of Great Pond, aud C. II, Marcham
of Fairfield village. These two gentle
men and their families will live in Mrs.
William Jones house near the church,
for the present.
Hiram Potter of Riverside, was in
town Saturday, on business connected
with his farm here.
Mrs. Rose B. Green has been the guest
of Benton Station for several days past.
Mrs. Davis of East Vassalboro, was
the guest of her sister, Mrs. j. W
Young, Friday last.
As farmers were very busy working
on their farms Saturday last, the atten.
dance of patrons of Victor Grange at the
Union Grange at Oakland, was small.
Somerset Pomona Grange will meet
with Victor Grange at this place, Tues
day, June S.
Louis Marcia is working for the Law
renee il Newhall Co. at Shawmut, again
this season, as during the past several
years.
George Trainer, who for long time
lived on what is known as the ten lot
road, recently died at the Fairfield poor
house.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
AnsQn Centre.

Miss Olive Moore and mother of North
Anson, were the guests of Andrew Quint
and family Sunday.
James Briggs and Z. II. Dean of Mad
ison, were here sunday.
Ruel Robinson of North Arson, came
into town Monday night with a large
flock of sheep.
Geo. Hewett, Harlow Wescott and
family and William Booker ard wife of
Madison, were in town Monday.
Simon Quint and Ora Pullen went to
Madison Friday afternoon on their
wheels
Mrs. Clara Nutter started for her
home in Rochester, NJ H., Thursday
morning
Andrew Quint saw large deer near
his home one day last week. 20
Among the people in town from other
places last week were Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Prince of South Anson Alvah
Dnmphey and Ernest Allen of Strong.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
East Cornvilie.

Death has again entered this vicinity
and taken one of our oldest and most re-
spected citizens, Mr.. Peleg &. Sanford,
age about II years. Mr. Sanford had
lived In this town the most of his life. For
many years, he has been in poor health
keeping him much from the active duties
of life About twelve years ago his wife
died, since then his youngest son and his
wife have lived with him. Much credit
Ia due Eugene and Ida for their untiring
care of their father through those long
years of suffering. Mr. Sanford has
long believed in the hope. of the Christ
ian and his hope grew brighter AS the
end came he said ~ am ready only wait
ing for the summons Mr.. Sanford
leaves two sons, Chas., who resides about
one mile from the old home and Eugene.
who lives on the old homestead where
his father lived so long. Truly good
man has gone,
Miss Georgia Bean is very sick and
not expected to live.
They have taken a boarder at Dana
Cooley's. 1t is a little girl,
Leonard Lock is building new house
and making repairs on his other build
ings. When Mr., Locke gets them done
he will have the finest stand of farm
buildings about here.
Bcnoice ,ludkins has been making i'm
provements on his stable and treating
the house to a coat of paint and new
blinds which add much to his pleasant
home.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
SoIOIl.

Northern Light Rebekah Lodge OBJ
served its first anniversary Friday even
ing May Il About 30 from Emerald
Rebekah lodge of North Arson were
present. Over 200 ate supper, after
which an entertainment was given.
Walter Cross was at skowhegan on
business Friday.
J. II. Rowell returned from Boston
last week.
Mrs. Parker William went to North
Arson Friday and returned Saturday.
Mrs. Emily Black Of North Arson, is
visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Jennie Pollard is visiting friends
at Skowhegan.
Miss Mantor of Madison, is in town
visiting her sister, Mrs. Mott French.
Mrs Philandcr Baker of Carratunk,
was in town Friday.
w. II soper has returned from Madi-
son.
Miss Ethel Hilton commenced teach
ing school Al Pleasant Ridge this week.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Mrs. @. II. Markham of Bingham, was

Mrs. @. II. Markham of Bingham, was
In town last week
Mr.. Jeremiah d. Durgin has been
quite sick the past week, but at this
writing is some better.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Larry Comber are the
happy parents OF a fine baby boy, born
May n. 1t weighed 10 | : pounds.
Mrs. Lizzie Blanchard, who has been
stopping with her sister, Mrs. Lucy
Young, the past few weeks, returned to
her home in Skowhegan. Saturday.
Mrs. jenkins accompanied her.
Frost Williams and his mother, Mrs.
j. 5. williams of IAckman. spent few
days IN town last week visiting friends
and relatives.
We learn that Landlord Horn of The
Forks is having a good run of company
this spring. Among those who register
ed there Sunday, May q, were f. IL.
Williams, u. Hall. +. Holden, Bert
Lamtrv, Jaekman; X. l.. GoYbert, James
II. Decker, !. white. y. NJ. Wiggip, j,
y. Thattnrek, w. Lancaster, Worcester,
Mass; {. T. Baker. Bingham; f. 7.
Brsdstreet, Cha les Lawrence, F. vii
ley, w. !. Haynes, Gardiner; W. J,
Lawrence, Hallowell Twenty have
registered for May 3lst.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Cambridge.

Schools began My l1th.
Mr.. Goddard from Watervillc and Mr.
Cove from Dexter We're IN town last
week looking for nice horses.
Harry Whitncy's three children from
Boston are here spending the simmer
with relatives.
Mrs. d. b. Whitney is sick at this
writing.
F. Louise Horne returned from Bos-
ton Monday.
Jennie Hussey is visiting her father,
Freeman Husscy. She has been at work
In Boston for some time past,
Mrs. Nettie Pierce has returned TO
Skowhegan after a two weeks visit with
her parents, Nj. and Mrs. Alonzo Brown.
Her two little boys will stop with their
grandparents for an indefinite time.
Cecil T. Brown was home from Port
land few days last week. He started
for New Haven, Conn. Wednesday
where he has u position in a clothing
store.
Ida, little daughter of Marion
Thurston and wife, died May 18th of
spinal meningitis.
Joseph Bunker had slight shock
Sunday but is now better,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Madison.

Meetings have been resumed at the
town house, for the summer by Rev.
Mr.. Noreross of Madison village. A
Sunday school has been organized in
connection with the meetings.
Mrs. Mabel Hunnewell, who has been
spending few days with her parents
at West Madison, has returned to her
home at Bingham village.
The Sunday school at No. Madison,
has been reorgani2ed for the season,
with Mrs. Eli w. Hoyt as superinten-
dent.
Mr.. \. F. Adams is building an ell
and shed to his house this spring.
Rev. Mr.. Norcross and wife of Madi-
sou. spent a day at Blackwell and West
Madison last week.
NJ. NJ. Danforth and wife, who have
spent the winter with their daughter,
Mrs. Geo. ". Hall. have moved to their
home ON the river road.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Notice Of Foreclosure.

Whereas Bert Bowman OF Cornville in the
County OF Somerset on the third day of June
date, recorded in Somerset Registry OF Deeds
Volume 225 Page 496 conveyed to the subscrib-
er a certain lot or parcel Of land situated in
bounded as follows viz: On the northby land
of Fred Pollard, on the east by the road lead
ing from Philip Kinsmore's to Chas. Il.
Aliens, on the south by land OF Alfred Bow
the west by land of Oliver H. Case, containing
sixty acres more or less. to secure the pay
ment Of certain notes therein described, ana
as the conditions OF said mortgage have been
broken, claim foreclosure OF the same &C
cordins to the Statute in such case made and
provided and give this notice for that pur-
pose.
Cornville, May "a, 1887.
MARTHA E. LONGFELLOw
3w2l BY u. f. HOLMAN. her Atty.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
CORRESPONDENCE
East Madison.

Herbert Russell ia visiting his parents
Mr. and Ms. Ed Russell
Nothing has been done on the high
way yet.
Mr.. Small, supervisor of schools was
10 town last week visiting schools.
Memorial services. conducted by Mr.
HIATT, We're held at the church last sun
day.
The band will play at Madison Bridge
Memorial day.
The Ladies' Aid Society will give
another Of their entertainments With
supper, next Saturday night,
Farmers get along very slowly with
their work, on account OF rainy weather.
Delbeit Amcs of Pitsheld was in town
last week.
Mrs. Augustus Jewett was thrown
from a wagon recently breaking two
ribs.
A blacksmith ia An adjoining town re.
ports the loss of some of his clothing
which was spread ON III grass to dry.
He says the smokers rame up the brook
and ate those clothes.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Madison Centre

May u and not much planting done
yet.
The saw mill is shut down, the logs
being about all sawed out.
Lawrence Hayden and wife, Robert
Hayden and wife and little Annie spent
Sunday with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
VIM d. Hayden.
There seems to be new house
going mp at the corner on land leased to
Horace Spear.
Hotel Lakewood is all ready for the
opening June ).
Joseph spaulding has moved onto
Sylvia Shows farm.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Blackwell.

Miss Daisy Holway of Skowhegan
visited friends on Blackwell Hill, Satur
day and Sunday.
Henry Merrill, Esq, and Mrs. J. NJ.
Merrill went to Augusta, Friday last
to see j. NJ. Merrill, who is there re-
ceiving medical treatment.
Herbert l.. WEIGH, A. A. '9S, visited
his friend Truman Carl, 5. II. S. 90, a
few days last week.
Mrs. Laura Newell of Waterville,
came home to spend the sabbath with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs Nelson Hilton
of North Madison.
Mrs. Ross Stafford and Miss Della Gil.
man of Scion, visited their parents, Mr.,
and Mrs l.. II. Gilman, Sunday.
Mr.. W. NJ. WEIGH of Madison, is visit
ing at E. o. Danforth's.
Miss Sara l.. Jewett of the class OF
'97, Skowhegan high school, passed
Saturday and Sunday with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. David Iewett of North
Madison.
A party of young people visited Ar.
thur Moore one evening, recently. NJ.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
I4arOne.

Mrs. Libby is recovering from her ae-
cident of last week
Last week Mrs. +. Winslow received
the sad news of the sudden death of her
brother, Moses Piukham, in Lewiston,
on Monday night, from inhaling the gas
in his sleeping room, he evidently not
knowing the proper management of the
lights, and failing to turn off the gas.
Uncle Paul Wing will settle the bust
ness of the late +. b. Delano. The farm
is already barganed away to David
Lowe.
Josiah Magoon came near losing one
of his cows by getting into the creek,
and not being able to get out again until
greatly chilled.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
So. Snithtield.

Rev. Ora Chase preached one of his
best sermons here, last Sabbath to full
house. The text selected was from
Luke y rs. Several were in attendance
from the village.
Mrs. Trask of Sidney, and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Richard Chase of Canaan, were
the guests of Mrs. Dudley Saturday
night. They kindly assisted in the sing
ing service on Sunday.
May Higgins has gone to Augusta, to
work in the mill.
May Holmes was at home over the
Sabbath.
The dedication of the first church ever
built in town will take place, June ID.
Rev. f. Longley will also be ordained.
There is 70 be baptism next Sabbath
at Ivory Mosher's shore. The caDdi.
dates are from Waterville.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-05-27
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas Lydia A, Priest of Moscow County
of somerset and state OF Maine by ner mort
gage deed, dated April 18th 1885 and recorded
In Somerset Registry OF Deeds Book 23l Page
3st convey ed to me the undersigned a certain
lot or parcel of land situated in said town of
Moscow with the buildings thereon and de-
three (3) in the seventh ID range Of lots in
said Moscow lying west of the road leading
from Bingham village to the Nathan Andrews
i've acres more or less. Also one other piece
of land situated in said Moscow being all that
part OF the south half OF lot number four (D In
the eighth 49, range in said Moscow lying asst
of the road leading from Bingham village to
Robert Burns house in said Moscow and con-
tanning forty acres more or less. Now where
as the conditions Of said mortgage have been
broken by reason OF said breach l claim a
foreclosure of said mortgage and give this
notice for that purpose. ssA 3w2l
Dated this oath day OF May, 1887.
GRACE z. GILMAN,
By w JORDAN, her Atty.