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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01

W. Z. Burger, $40 Cnpp street, had a look at
David Ring in tie CITY Prison yesterday, and
recogn lied him as a man who got a premium
from him some time ago on the representation
that he was agent for the Masonic Life Asso-
Citation of Buffalo, N. Y, but the policy never
came to hand. Burger said he would swear to
a complaint against Ring this morning. Ring
was arrested last week OH a complaint OF &. c.
Hilton for ia seiy procuring premium from
him by representing that he was agent for an
accident insurance company in Chicago.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
A Little Actress.

Colonel Parnell OF the Society for the Pre-
vention of Cruelty to Children recently learned
that little sevcn-year-old girl is appearing in
a song and dance nightly in tAe interior towns
of the State, which is a violation OF the law.
The child is the daughter of Mrs. l.. Golden of
TwenIy-second street, Oakland. The little one
is with c. G. Burrs kings Ais ar Specially
Company" Mrs. Prescott Of the society lett
last evening Tor Lodi, where the child was
booked to appear last night If the little
actress makes her appearance Mrs. Prescott
Will take her from the stage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
A Photograph Deal.

Mrs. Dora Bories, 1907 Octavia street, swore
to a complaint IN Judge Lows court yesterday
charging C. Cook with obtaining money by
false pretenses. 1t is alleged in the complain,
that Cook falsely represented himself t. be
agent for a photographer on Kearny street,
and obtained from her IS cents as a deposit
for twelve cabinet photographs ana plate.
1t is said that large number OF people have a
similar omplaint to make.
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WANT CALIFORNIA FRUITS.

German J0bbers Desire to Carry the
Products of This State.
The Importance of the California ex-
hibit at the late Ham burg International
Exposition is not appreciated except by
those in close touch with the workings OF
the California State Board of Trade. The
variety and magnificenee of the display of
the products OF this State caused the peo-
pie of the whole of Europe to marvel that
the far Western shore of the American
continent could be 80 productive. AS
result there has been a great demand for
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
ing failed to give bonds in the sum OF
THE WELFARE OF THE HEATHER.

Meeting of the Congregational Lad es'
Board of Missions.
The annual meeting of the Congreg ga
tional Women's Board of NJ ssions OF the
Pacific ana the Young Ladies' Branch
met In the rooms of the First Congrega-
tona. Church. on Mason and Post streets,
Yesterday afternoon. Reports were re-
ceived from the delegates and these were
followed by discussion on ways OF in
teresting the young people in the work.
A social session was held in the even
ing, and this morning the regular open
sessions will begin at Plymouth Church.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-09-01
MISS CRAVEN
WEEDS TODAY
Henry Koehler, a Wealthy
Resident of st. Louis,
the Happy Man.
The Announcement Comes Un-
expeotedly and Is a Sur
prise to Friends.
Quiet Nuptials to Be Celebrated at
the United Presbyterian
Church.

Miss Margaret Craven will be married
to-day. :
The lucky man to win this charming
and beautiful young lady is Henry Koch.
Ter, wealthy resident OF st. Louis. The
ceremony will be performed by Rev. DR..
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
Arson Centre.

Harlow Wescott of Madison, passed
through this place Sunday.
Norman Chase who has been at work
for Theoron Weston of Madison for the
dast year, has closed his work and re.
turned home Saturday.
Another shooting match, Tuesday,
in this place. Owing to the high wind,
the score was not very high.
Walter Booker is busy shearing his
sheep.
Some of the young men of this place,
cannot wait FOR good dry roads to ride
upon their wheels, but are often seen
spinning around through the fields
where dry spot can be found.
Frank Hilton of Madison, was in this
place, Wednesday.
Moses Bunker of the Hilton district,
passed Thursday afternoon in this place.
Joseph McKenney of Madison, was in
this place recently.
Quite a number of the young men
from here attended the shooting match
at Madison, Thursday.
Simon Quint was in South Arson,
Friday on special business.
The candy making of several weeks
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Fairfield Center.

The rural schools Of Ftiffield have
begun wan the following assignment OF
teachers: Covel district, Mss Hannah
l.. Wentworth; North Fairfield, Miss
Annie 3. ray lor; Fairfield Center, Mis-.
Angie N. BoJthby of Skoa hogan; y We,
Corner, NJ :, Alma G. Warren Of benton
Ridge, NJ s.. A. fl. Ellis; Est Fairfi Id
Miss Laura Ames; Moor district, Miss
kate " Walker; Bates district, Miss
Berth Smell; Martin stream, Mis-,
Houghton of Norridgewock.
Mrs. Sarah Jones Wa called 10 Skow.
hogan, last week by the serious Illness
Of her sister, Mrs. Cordelia Allen.
The many friends of Rev. o. s.
Pillsbury ar pleas, d that he will return
here for another year of pastoral work
During his year and more of preaching
here, Rev, Mr.. Pillsbury bus made many
warm friends and his labors have surely
been appreciated and crowned witt
success.
The roads are drying of nicely AND
the travelling is getting fairly good.
Mrs. James G. Jones of skowhegan
was calling on friends here one day last
week.
We notice that Lester Holway of No
Fairfield, will sell the popular Worcester
Buckeye mower again this season.
The appearance of the church at the
last Sunday service was greatly improv
ed by the potted plants, furnished by
the ladies.
We trust that soon the organ at the
church may respond to the touch Of al
organist and that we soon shall have the
pleasure listening to a good choir, as
music adds 80 much to the pleasure of 6
church service.
Mrs. j. W. Young went to China, on,
day last week to visit her sister, Mrs
Davis, who has been seriously i'll 70!
some time.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
WEBSTER C. SAVAGE.
SELDOM R

Dark Bay Stallion, black points, IS 81
hands high and weighs 1850 pounds
Foaled July -, 1894, bred by Edward
S. Rogers, Skowhegan, Me.
SIRE, Nelson Wilkes by Alcyone, by
George Wilkes.
DAM, Snip, by Clevland's Knox, by
General Knox.
SELDOM RS Breeding needs no com
ment, and the colt is as good as his
breeding. He combines size, style, form
and breeding, he has nice shaped limbs.
strong hooks, and good feet. His gait is
all right and will make a good record
when handled.
He will make the season of 1907 al
the Charles Wyman stables Skowhegan,
4 miles below the village. I7tf
TERMR: SIS TO WARRANT,
EDWARD S ROGERS. Prop
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
East Skowhegan.

With few more drying days our
roads will be in very good condition for
driving AT the time of the year.
kennebec Journal Amon X. Butler,
Esq, has gone to Skowhegan, where he
will locate in his profession-the prac-
tce of lw. During the two years that
Mr.. Butler has resided in Augusta, he
has made many friends, who will wish
him the best of success, which cannot
but come. He is member of the Ken
nebec bar, having passed his examina-
tons in way that has proved him to be
of much more than ordinary ability.
He has been studying law in the office
of Heath Il Andrews a greater part of
his stay here, and was assistant secreta-
ry of the Senate during the last session.
La Skowhegan he has many warm
friends who will be as glad to have him
there, as his friends here are sorry to
have him 60.
Mrs. Abel Written of Canaan, was in
the place last week visiting her relatives
and friends.
S. Richardson was up from Fairfield
Centre last Sunday, and likes his new
home much. He says he will have all
the grating he can possibly do in that
VICINITY I' L. barrett OF canaan, mao
one day grating, and nearly all the
scious set were Ben Davis, by A. Rich
ardson. If apples are cheap and plenty,
farmers will graft and improve their
orchards this spring, and good hand to
graft will find plenty of work.
Mrs. Virgil Holt is still quite sick
and Mrs. Arvilla Richardson had the
doctor, Saturday.
Theodore Richardson and wife came
down from the village, Saturday, and
stopped over night at his fathers.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
East Madison.

The ladies will give supper for the
benefit of the church, May night.
The band is making good progress I'M
der the lead 'rship OF Frank Russell.
The cream collector makes hut two
trips week since the roads have been
so muddy.
Daniel Hobart who ms been quite i'll
i improving.
Mr.. Sarah Ames has been visiting
friends in Piu-ti.ld.
Mrs. Kate Parhman, f7fmetly at scion
visited friends in town reesttly.
\ NJ. Thompson IS about TO start a
new Industry here. The manufacture Of
wooden shoppers for milk cans.
Herbert Rowell, oldest child of Mr..
and Mrs. Albert Rowell, died Saturday,
April 24'h of consumption, aged twenty
two. lie will be sincerity mourncd by
large circle of relatives and friends by
whom he was highly esteemed.
Fred French is building a new house
on his farm, near Skowhegan. *The old
house which has been torn down was
one of The old landmarks of this town.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
Canaan.

An informal school meeting was held
At Canaan, upon call of the superintend-
ing school committee, at the school
house In the village, and for want of
room was adjourned to the town hall. L.
Il. Barrel, Esq, acted as chairman. The
question as to grading of all the schools
in town was fully discussed, and 1t was
voted unanimously that the schools
shall be graded The question of re-
moval of the Gleason school house to
the village was talked over, and a town
meeting is to be held next Monday to see
if the town will purchase lot and move
the building. Remarks were made by
the chairman, DR.. Ivory Lowe, and
teacher of the high school, Mr.. McCarty,
and Others The ladies made some ex-
cellent speeches and all were in earnest
for better schools.
The many friends of George Barrett
are glad to see him around Gown again.
Mrs. Geo. Smith goes to Lewiston,
this week to visit her sisters.
Mrs. Maria Kicker has moved down to
Mrs. Stevens house and Hiram Church
and wife into the Bella Burrill house.
Many will be pleased to learn that G..
A. Marlin, Colby, 80, will preach for us
next Sunday.
John A. Harris is quite sick.
Mason & Harris are giving their new
store fresh coat of paint which adds
greatly to its appearance.
Fred Towle and lady friend, Miss
Davis, returned to Skowhegan, Monday.
Miss Mamie Burrill began her school
in the Lake George Dist, last Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
Brighton.

Miss Clara Farrin has returned from
Shirley, where she has been at work.
Mr. Frank Baker Of Skowhegan, i.
stopping for a few weeks with his aunt,
Mrs. Philena Wyman.
Miss Vprua Libby has returned from
King sbury where she has been stopping
the past week
Leander Haskell and John Walker
have returned from GuiltOrd.
Mrs. Georgia Allen has gone to Lynn.
and Herbert Davis and wife are stopping
with Mr.. Walker for the present.
Charles Morris who has been at work
in the saw mill, has returned home.
Schools open May 3rd
DR.. Ellingwood was in town last
week.
Chas. Hayden has gone to Guilford, 10
work.
several river drivers have gone to the
drive.
VIII Allen aud Joseph Libby Of Wei
lington, were in town Monday.
Public examination Of teachers Vas
held, saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
South st. Adams.

Ranie Chase has returned to Pittsfield,
again to work.
Miss Grace Marsh is in very poor
health.
There is rapid progress being made
on the new grange hall at Pa myra.
Horace Blaisdell and wife were in
Ptt-tield, one day last week.
Clare Adams is expected to teach in
the Parkman Dist, this spring.
Miss Flossie Emery will teach in Dist.
No. 3, this spring.
Frank Hanson has returned home from
the woods with 30 horses. He has been
threshing grain for the past week. This
winter he has hauled in three million OF
spruce
David Grant is improving his house by
treating it To coat of new paint.
Melvin Wheeler is expected to work
for c. p, Coolidge, this season.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
Thomas Cross was at New Portland,
Friday.
Miss Nettie Pollard of Richmond,
arrived in town last week.
North COrnville.

Frank Paine returned home from
Portsmouth, y. II. last week where he
has been dangerously sick with rheumatic
fever. He can hardly walk now.
Ed. Paine Is little better.
Geo. Does family are all sick.
Mrs. Phinnette Lincoln had shock
Friday at her sons in Athens, Mr. re-
covery is doubtful.
Carrie Wilson Of Madison is working
at Geo. Does.
Mary Clement returned from Harmony
Friday.
Gene Thompson and father Of NJ tdison
were in town packing apples this week.
Verne Wiley has rented the saIley
farm.
Fiber Walker is framing timber for a
new barn.
The mud Is very deep now.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
piShOn's Ferry.

The "Mason family are to give an en-
tertainInent at Good Templar's hall in
this place, Tuesday evening, May 4th.
The Shawmut steamer made its first
trip for the season to this place, Friday
Mrs. Farima Mitchell, who has been
i'll with pneumonia, is recovering.
The high school at Morrison's Corner,
taught by Miss Angie Higgins, closed
Friday.
The Clinton schools will open for the
spring terms, Monday, May 3D. The
Decker. An effort is being made by the
people in the Ferry district to secure the
services of Ella Wells, as teacher for
this term.
Geo. +. Barrett Of this place, has been
engaged quite extensively for the past
few years, in poultry raising. He now
has 420 early chicks, also 600 eggs in the
incubator. Mr.. Barrett's poultry houses
are fitted up in very superior manner,
and with all modern improvements, so
say those who are interested in the bust
ness and should be competent to judge.
j. NJ. Pettigrew has a crew of men en-
gagged in repairing and charging his
stable. The work is In charge Of Mr..
Plummer of No. Fairfield.
j. NJ, Ludley has commenced work on
his new stable.
VI. ID. Holt and Geo. f. Barrett each
purchased a horse while on their trip to
Boston last week, and arrived home with
them, Thursday.
The work of hanging the boom was
was commenced Friday,
Silas yarney is on the sick list this
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
The Forks.

Mrs. James kinsley who has been
boarding at the Holway House, has gone
TO stay a few weeks with Mrs. John
Gomber.
Quite a number of thu boys around
here began the springs work driving on
Cold stream.
Miss Grace Durgin who has been in
poor health for the past few months is
rapidly recovering her health
W. II. Clark of Cafratunk, was in
town, last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Blanchard of skowhegan,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Lucy
Young.
Nrs. Lovina Bumpus who has been in
quite poor health during he past winter
still remains quite feeble.
Lincoln Bower has been quite sick the
past week with a bad cold and sore
throat.
a crew of about eight men started
Monday for the drive on Dead River,
under the supervision of sherman Bean.
Mrs. Fanny Kennedy i At work at
The Forks Hotel.
Earle Murphy of Parliu Pond, was in
town last week.
Mrs. Charles Smith who has been
cooking at The Forks Hotel. was called
away on account of the severe illness of
her little daughter who WAS attending
school at the convent in Canada. Mrs.
Carrie Seare is filling her place at the
hotel.
NJ. l.. French went to Madison Satur-
day OF last week.
Schools in Bridge sehoolhouse and
Churchill Hin district, vii begin Mon
day, May 2G, Miss Burbanks and Minnie
Benson, teachers.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
I4arOn6.

+. :. Goodwin of the wholesale market
of \ DIRK & Whitney of Boston, was in
Iarone last week, called here by the
death of his sister Alice, who died after
a short illness with pneumonia.
All who attended the social meeting
here last Sabbath were much pleased tn
see the familiar face of Miss Ella Hatch,
who has returned to teach in No. 6 south,
Skowhegan.
immediately after the social meeting
next Sunday Sunday school will be
orginized to which all are cordially in
vited. There is no reason why an in
teresting school cannot be held here this
on.
Fred Sheaff was our mail carrier last
week.
F. w. Wi,ham has his early peas sown
l.. Stevens is repairing the inside Of
his residence.
Mr.. Will Allen was married to Miss
Martha Powers last Saturday and the
congl atulations and best wishes of a
large circle of friends go with them to
Ansel Allen of So. Skowhegan.
viii Steward of Skowhegan was in
Larone last week saving wood with q
power saw for j. G. Morrow and Ned
Powers.
The school in No. Is has again beer
united with that of No. 7, which makes
it more interesting for both.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
Fairfield.

The seventy-eighth anniversary of Odd
Fellowship was celebrated by Fairfield
Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges at
their lodge rooms in Odd Fellows Block
Monday evening. A musical entertain
ment and necktie soeable followed by
one of the old time suppers for which
this lodge is famous, provided enjoyment
for the evening. A most enjoyable must
cal program was rendered.
Those who were so fortunate as to
hear the paper on "Fhe English Press
which Principal kendriek gave before
his senior class and few friends last
Wednesday afternoon had a great treat.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. II. Blackwell are re-
ceiving congratulations on the birth OF
little daughter, born April 22d.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
CORRESPONDENCE
North Arson.

The shank factory started again Mon
day morning.
Rev. Mr. Pembcr was the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Augustine simmons during
Sunday.
Will Collins returned home, Monday
night from Providence, *. l. He has
been absent several weeks visiting rela.
tiyes.
One day last week, Peter Merry of
Madison sold very fine pair of ST.
Croix colts 10 Mel Pompiily Of Auburn.
These colts are four and five years old
stand II and weigh 1000 pounds, well
matched in style aud action, they are a
pair of horses OF which anyone might
feel proud.
Rev Mr.. Small went to Bangor Satar-
day and occupied the niyersallst pulpit
there 5 nd ~
Last week the farmers began to SOW
early peas. Among the itst to start the
pillow was o. w Bryant who sowed them
as early as April IT,
Mrs. Ella Beal and two sons, Walter
and Lawrence, arrived in town Wednes-
day night from Bism,uh, Noith Dakota.
They will visit relatives and friends for
several months.
1t was an excellent sermon that Rev.
Mi Pember pr achcd in the Universal
list church, sun lay evening. a crowd
ed house greeted him and all went away
more enlightened and better for being
present. such religious teaching as
that was, will make men better.
Our village people are very much graf
flied that Rev. {. A. Laughton WAS re
turned from the conference last week as
pastor of the NJ. +. church here and at
Embden. Mr.. Laughton has endeared
himself to the hearts of all people during
his ministry here and all feel that he is
one of our townsmen.
j. Frank Barron of Embden, has a
flock of twenty grade Shropshire sheep
that have given birth to thirty nice
lambs this spring. Who has flock of
sheep that can beat this once Mr.. Bar
ron is one of Embden's good farmers
and don't find any great trouble in max
ing sheep raising profitable.
Henry Watson of South Arson, has
been making some repairs at the hotel
for Landlord Clarke this week.
Miss Mabel Thompson of Boston, is
visiting her grandfather, the venerable
John Hodsdon of New Portland.
Rev. Albert Palmer Of Plaistow, N.
H., has been visiting relatives in town a
part of the time during the past week,
Mrs. f. l.. Conner was called to Pal
myra, last week on account of the death
of her aged mother, who was So years
old
Lawrence, Newhall & Co.'S. log driving
crew of over forty men from Shawmut,
passed through this town Saturday on
their way to Dead River
Rev. Mr. Gregory of Bingham, will
preach sermon before Table Rock and
Rebekah lodges in the Universalist
church, Sunday, May 2, at 2:30 O'clock
it being the anniversary of the order.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29

ago was renewed again a few nights ago
with good result, and the lady of the
house found good fire the next morn
ing all ready to get breakfast by, with
molasses all over everything she came
to and pop corn all over the floor.
VIM. Gordon sold a nice COW to Madi-
son parties recently.
There lives in this place a young man
who for the past year has been very
much in want of wheel After much
trading of guns, pistols, revolyers
violins. jackkniyes, and other such arti
cles he got him wheel Then dressing
himself mp in riding order with goor
winter REFER and cap to keep himself
warm, he started across the broad fields
We expect to see him in the near future
coming over hills and through valleys at
the head Of Maine's fastest wheelmen.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29

At the shot Fast day, Ed Newell Won
first prize Of $500. DR.. Greene, md
500 Fred Ilonghton Sd, 81.
Mrs. Hattie Blackwell returned from
a six weeks visit at Mllbridge, Friday
Henry Merry was in town, Saturday
on business.
Charlie Blackwell IS at home from
Orono for weeks vacation.
Eugene Remiek returned from a bust
ness trip to Boston, Monday.
f. w. Hamilton has bought ont Dex
ter Rowes' confectionery and fruit
business.
Miss Addie Hilton has returned from
her winters visit in Minneapolis.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
st. Adams.

Mr.. Harrison Smell is critically i'll.
He has been confined to his bed for five
weeks.
Samuel kincaid is 80 as to walk out.
a little child of Mrs. Myricks got a
box of pills few days ago and took an
overdose, enough TO act as a poison.
The child. went into painful spasms, the
doctor was called and with prompt
treatment was saved.
The roads are improving fast.
The school commences the first Mon
day in May. There will be no school in
the Lathrop district, as the school house
is to be made over. The scholars will
attend school at the village.
Weston Webb has engaged school
in Hartland. 1t will be his first attempt.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29

Our Sunday school year ends next
Sunday and officers will be chosen for
the coming year. The recording secre-
tarv reports as follows: From April 30,
1896, TO April 30, 1897, the whole number
in ATTENDANCE, 81 and the average attend
ance, AZ, for the whole year we think
this quite good but hope to increase this
number next year.
l.. +. Barrett is visiting his son,
Harrison ID. Barrett in Boston.
Mr.. Fairfield Hubbard was not quite
as we'll Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-04-29
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas, Joseph Chucotte, Archelle Burnor
and Joseph Butler all of Skowhegsn, Somerset
County, Maine, by their mortgage DEE d, dated
the ell venth ay Of April A. ID. 1893 ano re-
corded IN Somerset Registry Of Deeds Book
III page 133 conveyed to me, the undersigned,
certain pare i of real estate situate in said
Skowhegan and bounded follows viz;
Rounded on the north by land then owned by
Isaac Powers and by land OF Ed Drawn, on the
east by land of said Drawn and land of Robert
Harris, on the so nth by land of K. F. Allen and
on the west by the brook running southerly
from said Powers land to said Aliens land and
whereas the condition of said mortgage has
been broken, now therefore, by reason OF the
breach of the condition thereof, claim a fore
closure OF said mortgage.
April q, 1897. swl7
ANSEL HOLWAY.