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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-06
VICTORIA.
On Her Accession The Girl Queen BE
comes Extremely Popular.

A writer in the English magazine,
Women ut Home. recently gave some
interesting "reminiscences of the corona
ton which few persons now living re-
member
The writer says that on her accession
the girl Queen became extraordinarily
popular, and this popularity made itself
fclt In many ways, some OF which were
the reverse Of agreeable.
Mothers loved her because she was
such good daughter; girls adored her
because she was one of themselves, and
they smoothed and braided their hair
10 look like the Queen, adopted her ia
Vorlte colo!s of pink and blue, and
thanked their good fortune If they
CHANGED to be fair, blue eyed and petite,
while the tall. dark girls were, cores
pondingly unhappy.
The condition of susceptible young
mantwas indeed tragic. Some shot
themselves and others went mad,all for
love OF the virgin Queen. One gentle
man.o position was reduced'to wedding
the'Round Pond intKensington. Gardens
IN the hope Of obtaining a sight!of her,
ana when he,Queen left for Bucking-
nam Falace he had his !phaeton In read
mess ana drove IN front Of her car
rage all, the .way;3o,town
He continued to make himself so in
trusive that the authorities were Obliged
TO take him In hand. Charles dickens
was one Of the. youths who had a Sc
we're attack Of Queen fever;+happily he
recovered. or we should.noti have re-
ceived anything from his pen beyond the
ilckwick Papers His youthful aberra-
non mustthave come TO the great novel
lists memory with amusement when. at
inc cllmax Of his fame, he was COM
manded TO lunch with thea Queen at
windsor. and received from her hands
a copy OF Her Majesty's Tour in the
m,shiands,' inscribed with the words
FROM the humblest to the. most dis
tinguished author In England
Coming to the coronation itself, one
or Two incidents are mentioned. which
most $people have forgotten. The coro-
na.lon, with It's various ceremonies, civil
ana fcllg!ous. lasted more than four
her part with wonderful composnre
care mad been taken TO provide crown
suit suit Die for her small head, but no one
naa thought about reducing the size of
u ,ne ORB, which she was required 10 carry
In her tiny hand.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-06

What am to do with lt?' she ask
ell. in concern
Carry it. your Majesty, replied Lord
John Thyme.
Am |? 1t is very heavy the Queen
answered. IN i tone Of anlaZement.
However it was too late to protest,
ana she obeyed the eXigencies OF the sit
uation. The coronation ring had been
made TO tit the little finger. The arch
bishop declared that by the rubric IT
must be forced upon Il larger finger
The result was that the finger was so
nuch swollen that 1t had to be bathed
In iced water before the ring could be
drawn off."-New York Tribune.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-06
0 H e Cen .URY
IeanS Throughout aud Not a Suspicion Of
foul Play on Either Side.
laBE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MILL AT CARSON
ASssE Fought ns Though willing to
gY Sait:All Dny for n Single. BLOW
vernscope Foul DiscrctliIed
Ss s the Mnn WHO Ret amd Lost
& lost ON Corbctt

|8sssssIhe# Fight of the Century" is the
Ale OF a well written story covering the
land final account OF the Fitzsim-
ansis-Corbett fight. just published by
George Siler and that we'll
SaS0Wn sporting authority and writer,
Lou Al. Houseman. After dwelling
length on the preliminaries Of the
Sssatests and carefully reviewing the
e{8lole case from the Dallas TO Hot
Syf5ngs failure and Carson City sue
Siler gives the following graphic
ton Of the closing scenes Of the
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-06
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The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Mercer.

Chas. Berry was at home over Sunday.
Chas. Whittier was in Skowhegan,
Wednesday.
Mrs. B. l.. Frederic of Norridgewock,
was at her parents one day last week.
Mrs. Hatch of Fairfield, was visiting
at Fernando Worthing's last week
Business is rushing at the picker stick
factory.
Rev. A. S. Laid, the Methodist pre-
siding elder, will preach to us next Wed
nesday evening.
Mrs. Emma Presley has gone to Liver
more.
Fred Hale of New Sharon, was in town
Thursday.
Ivon Williamson is little better.
There will be a Harvest concert at the
NJ. f. Vestry, next Sunday, at p. m.
Mrs. f. B. Willard was in New Sharon
last week with her millinery.
G. 5. Morse and wife have been visiting
at Bert Whitehouse's for some WEEKS.
They have returned to her home in Bos-
her home in Boston.
G. NJ. Wood was in Norrdgewock,
Friday.
Chas. Farrand and True Duuton are
working for Percy Watts in his picker
stick factory.
Oliver Cromwell was in Norridgewock,
Tuesday.
Geo. Burr and Fred Trask are working
on the new hotel in Norridgewock.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Fairfield.

Frank Mason, who has not pursued
his studies at Colby the past week or
account of his eyes troubling him, re-
turned to college Wednesday morning
The Ridge school is raising money
for flag and at the end of this term
are to give an entertainment and flag
raising that will be we'll worth attend
ing.
Mrs. n. D. Curtis, who has been the
able president of the W. G. T. U. foI
two years past, has been obliged tc
resign, and at the last meeting Mrs. F
H. Brown was elected president which
will mean another successful year.
The Odd Fellows have a big time next
Monday evening A delegation from
the Oakland lodge is coming over and
the degree team will work the first de.
gree on two candidates after which an
oyster supper will be given, an initiation
to good appetites.
E. Kelley went to Boston Friday tC
meet his wife on her return from Chi
cago.
Miss Anna Drew has many friends
who will be glad to know she is improv
ing and will soon be out.
deer was seen in the river Sunday
He was first seen above the pulp mil
dam, over which he went, breaking his
leg Then that shrewd deer waded ovel
into Kennebec county where he will be
safe for two years if he chooses to abide
there.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28

The trouble lies in the fact that too few
women enjoy perfect health and strength
of the special womanly organism. A wom-
not enjoy good general health. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription cures all weakness
and disease of the delicate and important
organs concerned in wife hood and mother
hood. 1t is the most perfect and scientific
remedy ever devised for the peculiar all
ments of women. 1t restores womanly
power, strength and virility. 1t tones and
builds UP the nerves which have been shat
tered by suffering and disease. 1t corrects
all irregularities and arrangements and
stops exhausting drains. II restores weak,
nervous invalids to perfect health. 1t is
intended for this one class of disorders and
is good for no other 1t is the discovery of
DR. r. v. Pierce, for thirty years chief con-
sulting physician TO the Invalids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute, at Buffalo, N. Y. No
other known medicine can take its place.
II have been troubled with female weakness
that my physician called catarrh of the womb
writes Miss Team Conner, of Catfish, Clarion Co.,
Pa II doctored for it and did not get better
At last I commenced taking DR.. Pierce's Pavorite
Prescription. got better right along and when
! had taken four bottles was cured recon-
mended the Favorite Prescription to a friend
of mine. She has been using 1t and thinks IL
Is wonderful"
Constipation is little illness that if
neglected builds big one. Dr.. Pierees
Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. One
little Pellet is gentle laxative and two
q mild cathartic. They never grippe.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
CORRESPONDENCE
Browns Corner.

Mrs. Ora Fitzgerald has been quite
sick with a bad cold, but is now getting
better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Soule of Water.
Vile visited her sister, Mrs Eta Kicker,
Saturday.
Bert Gee of Lewiston spent a few
DAYS with Fred Burrill last week, then
returned to Orono where he has been
with his mother for some time past.
Henry Crowell has returned from The
Forks.
The Sunday school at this place will
close next Sunday and all who have
been connected with it are earnestly re-
quested to be present. Contributions to
aid In paying for Sunday school supplies
are solicited. School is to begin Mt IL
O'Clock, followed by preaching service by
Rev. Fred jackson.
About forty relatives and friends of
Mrs. j. M. Whitney gathered at /.
Crowell's last Friday evening to bid her
sgoodby" before leaving for her home
in the 'sunny south. Beside music by
some of the company there was a read
ing by Miss Edith Maxwell and Mrs.
Whitneys recitation entitled 1.-THE
BlDle was very Impressive. appropriate
remarks and prayer by Rev. Ora NJ.
Chase, after which the good bys were
said. Several brought gifts AS tokens of
respect. Mrs. Whitney is the daughter
OF Benja. Chase of this town where she
lived until thirty years OF age respected
and loved by all. Having spent five yea 6
In Sheboygan, Wis, and seventeen years
of life on sheep ranch in Texas, Mrs.
Whitney knows something of piol eer life
This Is her first visit to Maine since leav-
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
East Cornville.

Mrs. Sam Foss returned Oct. Is, from
Auburn where she has been for several
weeks as nurse in the family of her son,
Guy. She reports tiue grand daughter
but we doi't see as she looks any older.
Her daughter, Flora Allen, who went
later for brief stay, returned with her.
Lillian Sanford returned Oct. IS, from
a week. visit in Belfast.
Ed Sanford, who has been away for
several weeks returned home Monday.
Clifford Deering of Belfast is visiting
at +. Z. Sanford's.
rather unusual sight in Dana
Cooleys dooryard, one day last week
was two dead deer. One brought In by
Dana Cooley and Freeman Moody, the
other brought in little earlier by L. I.
Hight and n. NJ. Cook.
Mr.. Joseph Badger has recently moved
into the Ben Flanders house on the east
side of Barker pond. The place has
been occupied for the past two years by
G. r. Sanford and family, who returned
few weeks ago to Camd'n where they
previously resided. Mr.. B Idger lost his
home in Athens by fire about three
weeks ago.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28

James ]. Corbett is without doubt the
strongest and most powerful athlete in the
world. His wonderful records, magnificent
physique and splendid physical condition
render him the proper person to point out to
others the best way in which to obtain that
mighty strength Of muscle, vigor of nerves
and perfect physical condition which is the
desire OF every man and woman, for perfect
health is what all want, and good health
always comes only from sound physical yigor
and vitality.
What You must have therefore, to make you
strong, to give you life, vim, energy and am
bition to make you do your work with ease,
to eat and sleep well and wake mornings fresh
and vigorous, is to see first Of all if you are in
sound health II you feel langud, weak or
nervous, IL your work tires you and You wake
mornings unrefreshed, without appetite OF
energy, you are far from being well. In fact
you are on a dangerous road to sickness and
breaking down. If you have headache. neu-
ralgs, rheumatism, stiffness and lameness,
back or side ache, dyspepsia, liver or kidney
trouble, or any other disorder, however slight,
you should Immediately see to getting back
your health. and with it the fullest measure of
strength and power of which your system is
capable.
The way to do 1t is by using DR.. Greene
Nervura blood and nerve remedy. 1t is
recommended by James ]. Corbett, the world
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Scion.

Mrs. John Monroe of Madison, visited
relatives in town several days last week
Mrs. David Dunton of Kingfield, and
Mrs. Robert Littlefield of Concord, visit
ed Mrs. o. w. Hilton last week.
Mrs C. w. Clark and Miss Sadie Ir
vine were at Skowhegan, on business
last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Webster OF
Moscow, visited their daughter, Mrs
Frank Vittum and Mrs. Mariner Irvine,
over Sunday.
Everett Pollard has returned to West
Quincy, Mass, whore he has position
as clerk in store.
DR.. and Mrs. S. F. Greene were in
Portland several days last week.
There was quite number of the vii.
lage people went to South Scion Sunday
afternoon to liston to the Rev. Mr.. HIATT
Turner Boswell and Lowell Ward
have been to Dead River some time OF
an excursion trip.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Embden Centre.

Mark Lisherness, who lived with his
son Granville in the west part of the
town, died the 23d after a short illness.
He was one of the old men and long
resident in town.
Rev. Goodwin of Scion, held religious
services in the schoolhouse Sunday.
Miss Burdette also addressed the audi
ence.
Thomas Steward, veteran of the late
war, died the 23d after long and pain
full illness. Post 81, G.. A. r., attended
the funeral and interment. He was SO
years old.
Harry NORM shot two deer Saturday.
The Embden circle will meet with Mr..
and Mrs. H B. Ellis Tuesday, November
.. The members of Arson Grange and
their friends are cordially invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Starks.
Fine weather for fall work.

Fine weather for fall work.
Geo. Duley of Providence, r. l., is
spending few days with friends in
town.
Will H. Duley shot deer one day
last week on the Judge Williamson
farm.
A large bear and cubs were seen in
town last week. The boys are all out
with their rifles.
The fall term of the village school
closed Friday, We hear that the teach.
er, w. w. Creation has been engaged for
the winter term; of course this is good
recommendation for teacher.
Mr.. X. A. Tuttle with his wife, daugh-
ter and little son, are visiting friends in
Pittsfield this week.
1t is rumored that the Judge William
son farm is about to be sold. This is
good news to all the town. 1t seems
too bad to see such grand farm as this
lay idle.
Mrs. John Gordon is making great
improvements upon his house by giving
it d coat of shingles, clapboards and
paint. 1t begins to look fine.
MIR. +. Buswell who has been confined
to his room for the past month is now
able to be out again; all will be pleased
to see him.
Whooping cough which has afflicted
the little ones in town this fall has
somewhat abated, although some are
very sick yet. The little child of James
MARI is having hard run of it; there is
but slight hope of his recovery.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Concord.

Mr.. Joseph Bean better known as
Uncle 10, is ~ quite poor health. He is
well cared for by his nephew, Romandal
Chase and wife.
w. II. Heselton of Skowhegan, was in
town Sunday, on his way to the lumber,
ing regions.
Leland Bosworth visited his home il
Athens, last Saturday and Sunday.
There will be shooting match al
Coney Robinson's, Saturday, Oct. Both
Rifles and shot guns are both allowed
aud all are invited. Come and carry
home a chicken.
j. w. Thompson shot fine deer, Fri
day of last week.
C. s. Healy and Ben Berry were at the
horse sale at Bingham, Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Smithno1d.

Who can find any fault with this
weather?
Rev. MIR. Lawrence preached his fare
well sermon In the Gould school house
Sunday forenoon.
A very pleasurable evening was enjoy.
ed at Mrs. Susan Crowell's last week, by
husking corn.
A. o. Frederic and wife of Norridge-
wock were in town Sunday.
1t was a mistake about Mr.. aud Mrs.
Marston starting for North Carolina rs
they could not secure round trip tickets
until the first of Novem Der and they will
walt until then before going
Fred Hamlin of waterville, was in
town last week looking after lumber.
Rev. B. F. Turner preached at the
Gould school house, Sunday afternoon.
Fred Hale of New Sharon called at A.
B. Coles one day last week.
Rev. E. E. Longley is moving into
Sam Titus house.
Mrs. Clarence Stevens father and
mother are visiting 10 town.
Mr. and Mrs. Eli Wells OF Mercer were
10 town Saturday, guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Cole.
JEANNE Crowell spent Saturday and
Sunday with her sister Lizzie 10 Skow-
hogan.
Frank Prey, wife and little son were
the guests of Mrs. Matte Dudley last
week.
A. B. Cole went to Madison one day
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. c. Wiley attended
meeting at the Gould school house, Sun
day.
Frank With4m went to Golden Cross
meeting Friday night and when he was
ready to go home his horse was missing,
he started and got nearly home and
found the horse in a neighbours door
yard.
School at East Pond, taught by Jennie
Davis of Skowhegan, closed last week,
also school in the village, taught by Miss
Lizzie Walker of Norridgewock.
Mr.. Frank Fuller shot two deer while
up river.
Fred Clark had his wrist broken one
day last week while tying up a strange
COW. DR.. Ames was called.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28

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James J. Corbett says:
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JAMES j. CoRRETT."
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The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Death of Frank A. BigeIow.

Frank A. Bigelow, died, Oct. 10, at his
brother, Harlow Bigelow's, No. Bel
grade, of hip disease, aged 30 years.
He leaves a wife and son, father, five
brothers and large circle of friends to
mourn the loss. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. j. A. Jones Of
Norridgewock, in the Smithfield church.
He was employed in the Edwards cotton
ton mills at Augusta, but had been out
of health for IL years. -
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28

INDIANAPOLIS, ND, Sept.

INDIANAPOLIS, ND Sept ?, 1897.
D.. H. BARTLETT Skowhegan
Bears Sir
want to say word to you concerning the Acme mills
modelled and newly equipped said mills with all the best patent modern milling
machinery
said mills thus while making flour the highest standard of quality
able sell than heretofore
the mills
the world.
o the heath
ing year -
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Athens.

The little daughter of Merton Sticknev
on Stickney hill is sick with scarlet
fever. Upon learning the nature of her
illness prompt measures were taken to
prevent any spread of the disease. Mr..
Stickney's home is quarantined as is the
house of his sister ia the village, Mrs.
z. J. Emery who has visited there re-
Gently.
Geo. Pennell and wife of Harmony
were in town Sunday.
Gustavus Hayden is at Chainof Ponds.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-10-28
Carrafunk.

O. o. Vittum of Scion, was in town
Monday of last week.
A. S. Burke Of Bingham, was in town
on matter of business Que day last
week.
Percy Fletcher of Scion, who drives a
meat cart for o. o. Vittum q Son, made
his usual trip Monday, instead of Wed
nesday as heretofore and it being the
same day that Mr.. Nelson comes with
his cart, Mr.. Fletcher's sale of meat was
smaller than usual. If one would come
the first of the week and the other the
last it would be much more convenient
for their customers.
Archie Clark is hauling supplies from
Bingham, for the woods for his father,
w. II. Clark.
Mark Merrill and Bert o. Butler are at
work for w. n. Clark doing odd jobs
preparing for the woods.
There has been such call for lumber
at the saw mill that they have been
obliged to put crew to work nights.
Ivell Arno is laid up with bad eye
caused by piece Of steel while at work
in the axe factory.
Joe Spaulding, who is taking charge
on Cold Stream came home sick with a
throat trouble. Dr. Williams of Bing-
ham, was called.
Mrs Frank Vittum and Mrs. Mariner
Irwin of Scion, were the guests of their
aunt, Mrs. Abbie Webster, last week.
DR.. Piper of Bingham, removed a
cancer from the lip of Mr.. Berry. He
being an aged man was Frustrated for a
while but being full of grit he was out
and around as usual in fe" days.
Miss Myra French of Madison, was in
town calling on friends one day last
week.
Every day brings something new in
the shape of peddlers or travelling agents
for some new fad
Mr.. William Moore stopped in town
over night while on his way to Parin
Pond. He was accompanied by his
daughter, Mrs. Gibson of California.
Miss Maude Pullen of North Arson, is
the guest of Mrs. C. c. Steward.
Tracy Powell has given his house a
coat of paint which adds much to the
looks of his place.
The threshers have been In town the
past week; they have a fine machine
which does quick work.
John Goodrich the blacksmith from
Wellington, has returned here to work
for w. II. Clark and now the musical
sound of the anvil is heard.
Miss Sophrona Demo of Canada is at
work for Mrs. w. H. Clark.
Miss Jennie Morton has been confined
to her room the past week with phthisic.
Parker Sanborn of Bingham, was in
town, Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Bean stopped in town, Sat.
urday night. She WAS ou her way to
Bingham where she will spend the
winter.
The proud man in town is Philander
Baker. He captured his first deer that
is. we all have to believe he was the one
as he says so and we all know he
wouldn't tell lie.
Mrs. Lizzie Willard has gone down.
river canvassing for her book The
Beautiful Life of Christ and the
Apostles" Mrs. Willard met with good
success up this way.
Mrs. Maud Clark went to Bingham,
Thursday of last week.
! The klckapoos went from mere 10 JACK
I man. They stopped in town three
nights.
Bub Bean and Bert f. Williams went
to Biugham, Wednesday.
George Jones and Ben Russell return.
ed home yesterday after serving as
guides to a party of sportsmeu the / a
three weeks.
Edith Butler returned home from
Bingham, Friday.