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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24
BigeloW Hill.

Last Friday, Miss Ella Hatch If Har-
mony, closed a most successful term of
school in the Bigelow Hill district. the
afternoon being taken up with special
exercises and entertainment. The ex-
ercises We're compositions. "Peuguins'
by Mabel Packard Memorial Dav" by
Arthur Tantish "TobaCco" by Edith
Rogers, recitation, Memorial bay" BY
Lena Packard "Emblems Of Memorial
Day" by Marge Mitchell. GLADYS Burrill
and Celia Packard. defamation, "Naca-
ton Time by Arthur Tantish and
"DriVe the Nail Right by era Mitchell.
The browning feature of the day how
ever and Que that proved the care
ful teaching of Miss Hatch was tie
blackboard exercises Of six OF the little
ones. namely, Margie MITCHELL Celia
Packard, Gladys Burrin, Olive Rogers.
Charlie Palmer aud Forest Melntire one
only of them having been 10 school
before. At the close of the exercises
Mabel Packard in behalf of the school
presented the teacher with fine. gold
wire ring. Miss Hatch responding in
her usual pleasing manner Refresh
ments We're furnished nv the scholars
consisting OF cake and ice cream the
cream being made by one of the parents.
Mrs. Tantish. This WAS followed by a
treat from the teacher of candy and
peanuts which We're served by Margie
Mitchell and Gladys Burril. Many of
the parents and friends We're in attend
ance and all pronounced it an unqualified
success. Skowhegan is fortunate in
securing Miss Hatch as one Of her
teachers and should keep her in the
| work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

committees we're chosen: o. entertain
ment, Miss Eta Dantarth and q II.
Je~ett refreshments, ChaS. Ward Mrs.
Cony Russell. WIN. Longiey. Miss Mary
1obey decoration. Miss Hate iouglry,
Miss Alice +. D1nforth. A. Whitcomb.
Jr., and Miss Susie Huntoul
Burnham & morrill, 20. have iust re-
ceived a new machine for soldering the
caps on the cans of corn. L soldiers :
cans AT once and has capacity Of about
10, 900 cans per day.
There has been a change Of Tim on
the Somerset X. H. and the morning
train will leave at 1.53 going wcst and
at eli going east. The afternoon trains
going west at 2.0s. and east al 5.ls.
o. A. Salley Of Fairfield, was 10 rown.
Tuesday.
Miss Alice Nickerson lost valuable
ring last evening, after leaving home &c
attend the play.
There was quilting a. Gorham Bal
/ ley's last week, Wednesday eye, and out
at Clarence stevens. last evening.
Notices lave been posted for towf
meeting next Tuesday, at O'Clock p
M. 10 see if the town will vote % ex
tend the time Of settlement with th,
collector by the tax payers
/ The farmers are commencing prepare
/ tons for having. which will soon be here
! Nearly July and we haven hearC
! whether there viii be any such thiuG
as Fourth or nor. ".
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24
The Maine State Fair.

Monday, August 90, the gates will open,
at Lewiston for what promises to be the
most attractive State Fair in the history
Of this reliable and representative society.
The great attraction this year will be the
Horseless Wagon Race, three OF more
wagons to compete for the worlds record
2.13 1t proved the great attraction at
Providence State Fair last year and is
booked for 1897. In addition there will
be a Grand Firemens Muster. Magnif-
cent Decorated Bicycle Parade, great
show of fancy bitches from out OF the
state. A large exhibit OF unique machin-
cry in operation, in addition to the full
round Of exhibits, no feature of which will
be neglected.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24
Card of Thanks.

The undersigned desire to express
their sincere thanks to all the friends
and neighbors. whose kind and I'M
wearied ministrations brought so much
of comfort and of cheer to our beloved
mother during her long illness, and
whose sympathy was so helpful to US in
the time Of our bereavement We would
also gratefully recognize the kindness
of the Masonic Fraternity, and of DR..
II. G. Taggart, the attending physician,
whose services in our dark hour will
never be forgotten.
ALBERT 5. BIGELOW.
WILLARD +. BIGELOW.
MRS. CARRIE Brown.
Mrs. CLARA f. BROWN.
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Mrs. Prudence F. BigeIow.

This excellent woman passed to her
reward on Saturday last, June 10, soon
after she had passed the age of four
score years. She was born in Lincoln
Vile, and her maiden name was Prudence
Fletcher. She came to Skowhegan when
fifteen years of age and resided for some
time on East Front street. She taught
one year, and in 1885 was united in
marriage to ARENAS Bigelow. There
were ten children by this marriage.
One son. William Henry, was member
Of the 9Th Me. Reg't., and fell in the
battle of Gettysburg. Those now living
are, Albert s., Riverside, Willard E.,
Portland, Mrs. A. Carrie Brown, who
had cared for her mother for many years,
and Mrs. Clara +. Brown, of Boston.
She also leaves two brothers and three
sisters. She was a kind and devoted
mother ANA her life was one of great
usefulness. Her gift of a son to the
nation in the hour of its peril crowned
her with honor. She was very patient
in her long illness, and died peacefully
as had been her desire. The funeral
took place on Monday afternoon, and
was conducted by Rev. {. V. Hanson.
A choir consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. +.
Pooler, Albert II. Smiley. and Mrs. f.
c. Dunton, sung appropriate selections.
Mrs. j. K. Frost was organist. The
floral offerings were very choice. The
interment was on the south side. ,"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

waterYHle. Me, June 1S.-The Sent
OF Veterans eneampment concluded yes-
terday by the election Of officers. as fol.
lows. Division commander Arthur NJ
stule Of Portland; senior vice com.
mander. Rev George L. Leighton Of
SkoWhegan: Junior vice commander. f
K. Kirk Of Bangor; delegates TO the com.
mandry-in-chief, W. s Looney # Port
land g ". GfaEg II Hath. Il. 4. Cone
Of Augusta, !. Z. Colby IF Waterville.
division council, L. l. Cooper f An.
gusta f E Hooper OF Bath Charles f
Merrill Of Auburn.
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Bennington ", June -3.-At the an
nual election II the Vermont .. A. 4.
held yesterday. Colonel Z. ". Jewett Of
SWanton was a]ected department com
mander c. r. :. Pierce Of Nergennes
senior vice commander, and ". j Sar-
gent Of South Royalton junior vice
commander. The other officers chosen
were: Medical director, DR. ]. y Han.
rahan Of Rutland chaplain y. T. owens
OF Ludlow Among the staff appoint.
ments are those of Rev. E J Ranslon
assistant adjutant general f. =. Barnes
OF Swanton. assistant quartermaster
general. and joel G. Baker Of Rutland
Judge advocate general. The relief
corps elected Mrs. Florence H Gates a
Norrisville. president; Mrs. Alice VII
loushby of Island Pond. senior vles
president and Mrs. Gould Of Ludlow
Junior vice president
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24
A Card.

To the neighbors and friends who
have shown their sympathy with US in our
bereavement and for the floral offerings
from the REPORTER Office and others we
would extend our gratitude and thanks.
Mr.. AND MRS ID. NJ. BEAN,
EULA BEAN,
FRANK BEAN.
Cornville, June %, 1897.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Harry f. Andrews, for many years
with the Lewist IN Journal and for sew
eral years past managing editor, has
severed his connection with that paper,
and established his residence in southern
California, because of the illness of Mrs.
Andrews. He was one of Names most
able and progressive journalists, and all
who knew him regret the necessity Of
his leaving the State.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24
Vote of Counties.
Y. p. $. G. +.

The press committee is especially de-
sirous that in all local societies Of Y. Z.
5. =. +. throughout the State, efforts
shall be made and constantly intensified
from now on, to send large delegation
to the State convention meeting at Bid
deford, August "A, % and %. MATTERS
are now in motion to make this the best
meeting of the kind ever held in the
State. Come anticipating great spirit
ual uplift.
REN = II EMEHA
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

The wool schedule proves to be the
hardest feature of the tariff measure for
me Senate to agree upon. Yesterday
was devoted TO its discussion and the
Jaw wool item disposed of.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

There were IA defective ballots cast in
skowhegan and in Bingham. This is
about per cent detection in skowhegan
and 1 in Bingham. Too great fraction
-, lose nv carlessness.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

We offer the SOMERSET REPORTER and
.ho RosT0N EVENING TRAVELLER both,
o,e full wear to one address, for $40,
IN advance.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Boston journal This is likely to be a
not week in Washington and the eager
ness Of the Senators to get to more
comfortable places may hasten the tariff
discussion. Senator Germans prediction
that the Senate would be through with
the bill by June 20 has proved poor
guess.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Twenty-one million dollars in gold
have been shipped to Europe thus far in
the year. This is not much above the
average for the first half of the year,
even before the silver purchase act was
N force. With adequate revenue, and a
sound financial policy, the country will
no all right
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Have Just received another gross of
our cough remedy-Compound Syrup Of
White Pine and Tar. Sampson, the
Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

A lumber company has purchased the
White Mountain region, and the hotel
men are considerably exercised aud are
organizing for forest preservation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

The failure Of H. W. Iewett & Co. has
damaged many of our Somerset dealers
in logs A meeting of creditors of the firm
was held in Gardiner Tuesday. Among
those present from out of town
were Judge Boswell OF Solon K, 3.
Connors. Fairfield and {. II. Drummond
of Winsow. All the creditors of Gardiner
were in attendance. A report of the
committee appointed at the last meeting
was given, and the prospect OF settle
ment satisfactory to all is expected. At
another meeting to be held in few days,
it is hoped that all will be settled and the
mill in this city again put in operation,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

The reunion Of the gath Maine Regi-
ment association will occur q, Farming
ton Aug. 5,h.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

The men of the class Of 1000 of Colby
will hold their exit at Hotel Coburn,
Skowhegan, Friday evening. lanes
Henry Hudson OF Guilford will preside as
POSTMASTER. Ernest T. Cushman of
West Paris will be historian. Fred Foss
Lawrence of Skowhegan will give the
poem, Warren Follinsbee Hardy OF Bill
lerica, Mass, the prophecy. The ladies'
of the same class will exit at Bradley's
East Vassalboro, Emma Frances Hutchin-
son of Skowhegan presiding, May Estella
Magrath being the historian.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Amusements are as necessary 10 hu-
manity as food i to the stomach and thu
coming of Leon ". Washburn's Great
Allied Shows. Three Ring Circus.
Museum. Menagerie and Eippodrome
ought to be quite an event in amusement
circles. Year by year Mr.. Washburu
has steadily increased the size OF his
circus as well as the quality Of ii and
this season he has outdoue all former
efforts, in furnishing a most complete
exhibit of areuic sensations. a mes ex-
cellent collection of rare beasts. birds
and reptiles. Tie hippodrome viii fur
ni,h an interesting portion of the pre-.
gramme showing as it does The pas'iue-
of the ancieuts. The Grand Free street
Parade takes place every day a eleven
O'Clock. Moudav. June ..
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

-Four hundred years ago to-day, June
a. 1887. John Cabot aud Sebastian, his
son. with five English ships, manned by
English sailors, sighted the coast OF
Labrador. This was the first landing of
Europeans upon the North American
continent, of which we have any au-
thentie record. Neither Columbus nor
Amerigo Vespucci reached the mainland
until later. Upon this voyage of Cabot,
England founded her claim TO the SOW
ereignty of North America, claim
which she vigorously supported for
more than $50 years against the Spanish,
The Dutch and the French. The United
States inherited the title Of England,
and so the date of Cabot's discovery may
be regarded of the most important ID
American history prior to July 4, ZIG.
An interesting account of John Cabots
voyage will be found in Fishes "DiscoY-
cry of America" vol. !, chap. !. For
more critical account see Winsor's MAR
ratiye and Critical History of America,
vol. 3, chap. l., also History for Ready
Reference vol. /, p. 81. All Of these
books may be found in our public library.
one gentleman has publicly announced
himself as candidate for postmaster IN
this town when the term of the present
incumbent shall expire. There are
others"-or will be, undoubtedly. Post
master Gould's term will not expire
until March 5, 1900, nearly two and
three fourths years hence and not blow
should be struck by aspirants for this
Office in the way of obtaining the en-
dorsement of citizens for the place for
TWO full years. Thus long period of
post office agitation would be avoided.
A three fourths of a year incubatory
period is plenty long enough time to
devote to the development of post office
b0Oms. Let us have two years of peace,
and then all hands 'let loose the dogs Of
war and let the several candidates have
an even chance. The REPORTER would
suggest, parenthetically, that in 1898 we
shall have an election of State and
County officers and congressman. which,
from party standpoint, is likely to be
one of very great importance. At that
election aspirants for Office can have
splendid opportunity to "show their
PAGES" in good lively work in the interest
of tho Pppuhlipan marty sound money
and prosperity.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Imported Bay Rum. Is cents = bottle
glass stoppered. at SIMPSONS, corner
druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Barny's Root Beer, the newest and
coolest drink, il will queneh thirst, at
SIMPSONS, corner druggist.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Following is the result of balloting in
Somerset towns and plantations on Mon
day last.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1897-06-24

Remember and get your Paris Green
al Simpsons, corner druggist,
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The Somerset Reporter,
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

10 SMITH
n SMITH & CO, PUBLISHERS,
-, STREET. sKoWHEGAN, NE.
srsscR1Pr1oN RATRs;-one year also six
o1bs r. cts, three months, 81 ctsr when
pa.iIa X N viii be charged il not paid until the
and OF year.
.nyFRTIsMRNTs business and legal adver,
A Az inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
tlsI snace used, and the position given.
tpo,,cesonoted on application.
1-.as ~ Thanks and Resolutions Of Respect
,,.erted at cents per line.
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If you want the besf perfume get the
Queen of Niolets at Simpsons, corner
druggist.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

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-.,ranp As SECOND GLASS MAIL NATTER,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-12

breath ana turn both arms simulta1
neously against the drowning persons
thumbs outward. and attempt to bring
your arms at right angles to your own
body. This will discolate his thumbs
and compel him to let go. If clutched
around the neck, bring the knees be-
tween the two bodies, placing them
against the lower part Of your oppo-
nent's chest. Then give quick and
sudden push, Strengthening out your
legs at the same time, and throw the
whole weight of your body backward.
This will press the air out Of his chest
as well as push him of, no matter how
tightly he may be holding.
II clutched around the body and
arms, lean well over your opponent and
throw one arm in an upward direction
at right angles to the body, or draw
one arm up between your body and his.
Then, with thumb and forefnger, catch
his nose ana pinch the nostrils close, at
the same time placing the palm Of the
hand on his chin and push outwards.
This will cause him to open his mouth
for breathing purposes, and he, being
under, will swallow water. Choking
ensues, and not only is the rescuer let
go, but the other is left so helpless that
he Is completely under control. II
clutched high around the body and
arms, lean well over and turn one arm
in an outward and upward direction,
which move will free the arm. You
then proceed as in the other case.
About the easiest way Of towing a
person to shore is to grasp him by the
clothes or under the arm and swim on
your back with fast side stroke. If
you swim better with the broad stroke,
turn over on your face and let the
drowning one lie on his back and put
his arms about your neck. Or, II you
are very strong, hold him up with one
arm and swim with the other.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-12
A Timely Rebuke,

A lady, riding on car on the New
York Central Railway, was disturbed
in her reading by the conversation of
two gentlemen, occupying the seat just
before her. One of them seemed to be
n student of some college, on his way
home for vacation. He used much
profane language, greatly to the lady's
annoyance.
She thought she would rebuke him,
and, on begging pardon for interrupt
ing, asked the young student if he had
studied the languages.
Eyes, madam, l have mastered the
languages quite We'll"
do you read and speak Hebrews"
'Quite fiuently."
"Will you be so kind as to do me q
small favor?"
with great pleasure. 1 am at your
service"
"Will you be so kind as to do your
swearing in Hebrew"
The lady was not annoyed any more
by the ungentlemanly language Of this
would-be gentleman.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-12
Patient Endurance.

Many think patient endurance Is a
virtue that outweighs all others In val
ue. There never was a greater error.
Endurance Is often so contemplate
as to rank with cowardice Evil Is
the enemy Of progress in manners and
morals. The endurance which tolerates
evil is defect worthy Of the strongest
effort to overcome 1t.
1t takes courage, time, patience, faith
to take a stand and make a fight
against evil, whether the evil is threat
ening the nations prosperity or indi-
vidual rights and comforts.
We have in all communities laws
that exist for the protection Of the law
abiding citizens-his protection not only
Of life and property, but Of comfort, Of
health, of morals.
The laws are for the whole commu-
nifty, for all ages and each sex. They
are constantly violated. Why? Because
endurance, not In the guise of virtue.
but In its common everyday garb Of
weakness. Indifference and laziness,
permits these violations, refusing to
see the moral degradation that ensues.
Righteous wrath that would express
itself openly would put down many
evils In their first stages, which, en-
dured, create and strengthen them
selves and allied evils, compelling the
expenditure Of men, money and years
of time to overcome.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-12
THE MORMON TABERNACLE.

edge Of the art of irrigation. They had
bat scanty store of provisions, and a
thousand miles Of deserts and noun
Trims lay between them and any base
~ supplies. They had no shelter save
hat offered by the canvas coverings
Ut their crowded wagons, and there
were no forests near at hand from
which lumber could be made. But they
went to work under the direction of a
uaasterful leader, turning the waters of
q canyon stream upon the hard alkaline
sosl and stalking the last Of their stock
Of potntoes on the venture. The result
Of THIS desperate beginning is seen in
me Utah of to-day.
This latest Of American States con-
sains nearly 100000 people ON the occa-
sson OF its fiftieth anniversary. OF
these less than one-third live in large
towns, Salt Lake City, the metropolis
and capital, containing about 10000,
and Ogden, its cheerful rival, about TO-
600. More than two-thirds of the total
population is dispersed in mining
camps, on the stock range and over a
nyriad Of farms
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-12
Present Decision.

If, instead Of being influenced by a
hazy and underlined feeling, we bring
clear thought to bear upon 1t, we shall
find that the only supreme and final
test of conduct must ever be the convic-
tons which we hold at the time.
Not whether any other person or the
whole world approve or disapprove, nor
even whether we may or may not con-
tinue in future years to maintain them
ourselves, must be our question, but
whether at the present moment we be-
lieve in our Utmost heart that such a
course is the true and right one to pur-
sue.
If this be not our guide-if any other
voice, opposing that of conscience, be
obeyed-then we act In defiance Of our
own moral sense, which is plainly the
swapping of character
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1897-08-12
Had No Use for Anthracite.

Edmund Carey, of Benton, is In this
city this week attending court. He
was one of the early residents of
Wilkesbarre, and was born Aug. II,
1922, on a farm ut the lower end of
town, now known as Carey avenue,
which has been named after the fam
lily. His father, George Carey, was
one of the settlers who had the hand
ling Of the first anthracite coal in Wy
oming valley. He helped open a strip
ping in Pittston township, now known
as Plains township, in 1915, and In the
spring Of that year loaded a raft with
several others and took 1t down the
Susquehanna to Harrisburg, where
they sold the raftload Of forty tons Of
anthracite for $40. They were discour-
aged at such remuneration and left
the transportation of coal dormant un-
til 1920, when they took another raft
load down and failed to find a buyer.
They were so discouraged that they
dumped their load of black diamonds
into the Susquehanna at Harrisburg,
and as far as these early pioneer ship
pers were concerned, the opening up Of
a coal market was ended.-Wilkesbarre
Record.