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The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
nIlnk Marietta Holly.

Despite the popular fallacy that wo-
men are wanting in humor, one of the
best paid laugh makers in the United
States is Josiah Aliens Wife miss
Marietta Holly, whose writings within
the past few years have earned for her
100000 More copies Of Samantha at
Saratoga" have been sold than Of any
single work of Mark Twains. Almost
a quarter of century has passed since
my Opinions and Betsy Bobbit's
evoked the mirth of the American pub
lie and founded the literary fortune of
Its famous author, Miss Marietta Holly
Woman's rights were not popular in the
early seventies. Nevertheless Josiah
Aliens Wife put her shoulder to the
wheel, the great "Publick Wheel a-roll-
In on slowly, drawn the Femail Race
into Liberty" In the homely humor,
the caustic wit and rare common sense
of Samantha and the vine clinging
rhapsodies of Betsy Bobbit, who Is not
without counterpart III the fin de sic
Gle autos, told in the north country
dialect, Marietta Holly, to quote Fran
ces Willard, has done more for the EN-
reimbursement of woman than platform
agitators New York Sun.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
CORRESPONDENCE.
Snnithfield.

We are now having some nice hay
weather, and the farmers are improving
it..
Mrs Lila Page of Boston, has been
In town this week. making calls.
Rev. II. l.. Mctann of Houlton,
preached at the village, sunday.
Mrs. Mary Woods of Cambridge,
Mass, and Mrs. Mary Hodges of Water
vile, have been visiting at ). A. Mars
tons and 4. Il. Coles this week.
There have been five cottages built on
the shore of North pond this summer.
Mr.. +. II. LIBBY Of Diriko, secretary
of the State Grange made ii call at A. Is.
Coles last week.
When Whit Harrington went to his
hen house one morning last week, he
found shout one hundred twenty-five
dead chickens, which had heen killed by
come animal during the night. He sat
lots of traps but did nor catch the rascal.
Mrs. Eliza Page has returned to her
home in Oldtown, Me.
Mrs. Townsend of Waterville, Is visit
ing her niece, Mrs. Daniel Witham.
The new stage from Smithfeld to Nor
ridgewock is well patronized.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29


time to TIM, although she has but lit
tie impulse tn publish, and much of her
best work Is given to the literary socie-
ties of which she is a leading member.
Sorosis elected Mrs. Russell to mem
bership in 1892 and soon after appointed
her chairman of the committee on edu-
cation. In this club, as in others, she
has shown her talent for marshaling
Iopponents in debate and setting the sub
ject incisively Lefore them. Her style is
subtle in thought, but clear and con-
yincing i'll expression.
Mrs. Russell founded the Portia club
of Brooklyn and is still its president
This club is devoted to the careful study
of the best Literature. Kosmos club of
Brooklyn claims her as an active mem
Der, aud european, modelled after Soro-
sis, owes much to her influence and
guidance.
Mrs Russell was much interested in
the Federation Of Women's Clubs and is
the representative in the federation of
several societies Among the honors
lately paid her is an invitation to deliy-
Il III k)l. LAW ItlIIt uiilNNIHilJ Il COlI 30
of lectures on English literature. This
will probably be among her first duties
in the fall, on her return from Europe,
where she is spending the summer. In
terested as Mrs. Russell appears in liter
airy and club life, there is no place
where she shines as effectively as i'll her
own home, making the house of her
husband, the Hon. Charles Hazen Rus
sell, the center Of large and brilliant
social circle and at the same time the
most restful and comfortable of homes.
1t is the rounded and harmonious DIT
velopment of her nature in SO many
directions which makes Mrs. Russell a
remarkable woman and fits her to be
the representative and model Of the col
lege woman of today, New York
Yimps
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
SO. Smithfield.

Farmers are having hard time get
ting their hay on account of so much
rain, great deal was down in the rain
of Friday night and Saturday.
Mr. VIM. Rankins, a Smthield boy
of long ago, is once more visiting his
native home. He enlisted in the
late war and when mustered out he
went to California, where he has re-
manned until the present time. He
slvs nothing looks like home to him.
Bertell Bickford is in Fairfield help
his brother get his hay.
Mrs. Clarence Harlow passed the
Sabbath with her parents.
Misses Stella aud Mary Holmes re-
turned from Saco, Saturday where they
attended the summer school.
Mrs. Ophelia Beal of Lawrence, Mass,
s visiting her brother, Howard Perkins.
Earle Homes Is having quite serious
time with an liberated tooth.
Otis Holmes Is selling backing to
earn himself wheel.
Everett Stevens of Boston, Is visiting
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alanson Stew
ems.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
FireMork Foulard.

"Firework" foulard, or foulard silk
with sort Of lightning or flrework
effect over the colored surface, Is the
novelty of the moment. 1t is being
worn ON all occasions, and some of these
gowns. with their sharply contrasted
trimmings. are startling in their bril-
lance Then there are the grenadines
and canvases and silk muslins, all worn
over the very brightest colors, and yet
the more expensive gowns are so skill
fully managed that the lion and the
lamb appear to lie down together in
harmony. Even cerise, which resists all
amateur attempts at Cancellation with
other colors, is made by the deft manipu-
lation of the skilled fingers of the mo
diste to mingle its bright note melodi-
ously with the rest.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Harry F. Doble of Cornville. Som
erset county, State of Maine. by his mortgage
deed signed by Harry F. Doble, Samuel W,
Doble and Addie NJ. Doble, dated March 18th
A. d. 1895, and recorded in Somerset Registry
Of deeds book 229 page 303. conveyed to me the
undersigned, certain tract or parcel Of land
with the buildings thereon situate in said
Cornville bounded and described as follows TO
wit, it being the same farm that was conveyed
to John H. Doble by dustavus and Malinda
Danforth and described in their deed dated
November 2, A. d. 1875 and recorded in Somer-
set Registry of deeds book 147, page 282, to
which reference may be had for more psrticu-
lar description of the premises being the same
farm now occupied by Saml w. Doble. Re-
serving one acre of land on the south side OF
the road in the northeast corner decided to
Milton Sally And whereas the condition in
said mortgage has been broken now therefore
by reason of the breach CT the condition there.
OF claim a foreclosure OF said mortgage.
July 2Sth 1897. 3w30
JOSEPH G. KINSMAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
w. Pittsfield.

Mrs. Flora Cummings and children OF
Manchester, \. H., have been guests in
the family of Harvey Willis. Mrs. Cum.
mngs returned to her home last week
leaving a daughter to stay with her
grandparents for time.
Mr.. Addison Patteu and daughter oil
Lewiston, are in town. visiting relatives,
Mr.. Patten Is now with his brother
William, who is very low.
Mr. Joseph Patten of Palmyra, came
to see his brother, william, one day last
week.
Miss Arrie Carr from Boston, who is
visiting friends in Palmyra, was here tt
See her bro. her, Alvin Carr, last week
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
HER LATEST HONOR.
Mrs. Charles Hazen Russell Is Now an
Alumnse Trustee of Wells College.

Mrs. Charles Hazen Russell Is Now an
Alumnse Trustee of Wells College.
Mrs. Charles Hazen Russell has be-
come the focal point of interest to the
friends and patrons of Wells college.
The eliminating act which brings Mrs.
Russells name so prominently forward
Is her election by the alumnae as a
trustee of the college Mrs. Russell 8
career since her graduation from Wells
as the valedictorian of her class has
been marked by that steady intellectual
growth and that expanding and deepen
ing influence in society which make the
college girl the ideal as we'll as the
practical won an of today. Mrs. Russell
was the first president of the Eastern
Association of Wells College, a position
SD bsequently held ty Mrs. Cleveland
and to which Mrs Russell was re-elect-
ed four years ago, holding the office up
to the present time. She deyotes most
of her spare time to literary work, and
her translations from German romantic
Literature have appeared in print from
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
East New Portland.

Farmers are finding it difficult to gel
hay in good condition for the barn, yet
are making some progress.
The rain and heat are sending forth
vegetation rapidly.
Mrs. sherman Walker and sou, OF
Washington state, are visiting fricnd-
in this place.
Joshua Veasie IS spending few weeks
with friends in town.
Mrs. Leroy Gray and Mrs. f. l.. Emery
are on the sick list.
Several deer have been seen near by
our village of late. They seem to appre-
ciate close time.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29

Haying is much delayed by the wet
weather, the grass is fast ripening, and
needs to be cut Immediately, heavy
grass is also rusting badly.
Grain is rustng and lodging down,
which will injure it more or less, much of
it will be cut for fodder
Hoed crops are looking well, and pota-
toes promise a good crop, If the rust
does not strike them, which is likely to
do.
Most of our farmers had hay out in
the heavy rains of last Friday and Sat
urday.
"Jud' loses one of his horses from
some unknown cause. The horse was a
trifle ailing at night, and the next morn
ing it was dead.
The Misses lea and Edna Stevens were
visiting at Smithfield last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
w est Madison.

Mrs. Elizabeth Smith of Skowhegan,
an aged lady died at the residence of
Mr.. Simeon Morse at this place to few
days ago.
Susie and Jennie Paine of No. Arson,
were in town last week visiting friends.
Sheriff Viles of Skowhegan, was in
town one day last week on business.
The annual meeting of the Madison
Wooden Co, will be held on Wednesday
of this week,
DR. Carridine of Penn, has been hold
ing meetings at Madison village during
the past few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29

DR.. j. w. Jackson and wife of Barre.
Vermont, are visiting relatives and
friends in this place.
Cyrus Estes who is about so years old,
has been confined to his bed the past
week. He says that this ia the first
time that he was ever sick enough to lie
in bed for whole day since he can re-
member.
Miss Julia Winslow, a teacher in one
of the New York city schools, is at her
old home spending her vacation.
Mrs. |. o. Winslow aud two sons,
Arthur and Harry, OF Providence, r. l.,
are here on visit with their grandfather,
Mr.. Isaac Winslow.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas John III. Doble OF Cornville In the
County of Somerset, State OF Maine by his
mortgage deed conveyed to Benjamin F.
Rowell OF Scion on November frst :. d. 1887
certain tract or parcel Of land with the build
ings thereon situate in said Cornville bound
ed and described as follows to wit: Beginning
south side OF the road leading from Cass
corner so called to Madison at the east side Of
the City road so called, thence east on said
County road to land formerly owned by VIM.
Currier, thence north to Scion south line,
thence west to said City road. thence south on
said road to point begun at, alsosone other
parcel in said town commencing on the south
SIDE Of said County road opposite the center
OF said City road, thence south about one
hundred rods to land OF Freeman thence east
to land of Eph Richards, thence north to
County road containing one hundred acres,
meaning to convey the same described in deed
recorde ed in Vol. 147, page 282, Somerset Regis
try of deeds. Whereas said mortgage for
value received was assigned, sold, conveyed
and transferred all right, title and interest in
aud to the above premises by Clymenie T.
Roweli, executrix of the last will of said Benz
F. Rowell, to Martha Hathorn of Athens, Oct.
IS, A. D. 1889. and whereas said Martha
Hathorn transferred all of her right, title and
interest in the above premises to me the I'M
dersigned Joseph c. Kiasmsn, and whereas
the conditions in said mortgage have been
broken now therefore by reason OF breach of
the conditions the reof claim foreclosure OF
said mortgage.
July 2sth, 1897. 3w30
JOSEPH c. KINSMAN.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
SO. st. Adams.

Miss Flora Lowell of Lynn, Mass,
visited among relatives recently.
Mr.. Weymouth of Gardiner, is visiting
his uncle and aunt, Martin Palmer, also
assisting him In haying.
The Palmyra grange recently moved
into their new home. They also served
ice cream and cake, such large crowd
came unexpectedly, they were unable to
furnish refreshments for all.
Agnes Maddocks has returned to Pal
myra for her summer vacation.
Mrs. Velzora Call and little daughter
Hazel from Portland, are visiting at the
old home place.
Miss Myrtle Hanson is attending
teachers school in Orono, for a few
weeks.
Miss Ethel Badger is at work at Hart
land, at present.
Fred Berry aud Baxter Woodbury., are
doing Simon Dearbon's haying.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
The Forks.

Mr.. Milton Dutton, who has been
spending the past few weeks at this
place, returned to his home in Starks,
Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Ed Ward and Mrs. Patrick Nc
Kenney Of Jaokman, are visiting friends
and relatives at this place.
J. N. Smith Of Skowhegan, agent for
pianos. organs and bicycles was In town
few days last week. He sold quite a
few bicycles and one organ to Mr.. Sher-
man Bean, as present for his daughter,
Miss Lottie.
M. l.. French made business trip
down river, last week.
w. II. Clark of Carratunk, was in
town, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
JackInan.

Willie Henry, while returning to his
work about three miles from Jaekman,
recently, was struck by train and had
his skull crushed. He was found by
the section men and was in an uncon-
scious state. He died while his wounds
were being dressed.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
Embden Centre.

Mahlon Bayington of Madison, spent
Sunday with his family.
Mrs. j. l.. Hodgdon was called to
Bingham professionally last week.
Jerome Dunton aud friend of Concord,
spent the Sabbath with his sister,
Mrs. Granville Berry.
Freeman Berry of Whittier, Cal, ar
rived the 2ist. His wife and son have
been here several weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
Spencer Pond Camps.

Mr.. Thos. Gerard has changed his
address from Parln, Pond to Jackman,
Somerset Coz, Maine. He goes to Jack
man every "wednesday for his mail He
reports business fair at his sporting
camps here, and results gratifying to his
guests.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29

l.. L. Walton, Esq, of Skowhegan as
sisted by a LAWYER from Oakland and the
two brothers, Osten, of Mass. were In
town last week settling the Worcester
estate.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29

Pittsfield is talking of an electric light
One New Hampshire concern wants to
put in a 100000 machine and electric
light plant.
The wooden mill company have on hand
a large amount of wool. purchased at a
low figure, and expect to make good
thing of it.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
Athens.

The following postal change is an
nounced: Route 1l26. Athens to East
Athens. Leave Athens Tuesday, Thurs
day and Saturday a. m. Arrive at
East Athens by 8 a. m. Leave East
Athens Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
8 a. IN. Arrive at Athens by 10 a. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
Taxes Taxes !!

All persons whose taxes are still unpaid, are
requested to call at my Office over Chas. Bar
nard's store. and settle the same, office hours,
2 to and to 8. All poll taxes must be paid
before August 10.
SIX )whegan, July l3, 1897. 24tf
H. K. White.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29

STATE OF MAINE.
County OF Somerset, IS
/, James Fellows, Cashier OF the above named
bank, do solemnly swear, that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
JAMEs FELLOWS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this asth day
of July, 1897.
L 81 Gao. N. PAGE, Notary Public.
Correct--Attest:
r. Il. SHEPHERD,
JOHN A. COLBY, Directors.
JOHN r MCCLELLAN,
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
Why Throw Money
A lots of people doing II
AWAY skowhegan, every day
wear unconditional

money We will
dollar other half
1t is worth your while to Investigate!
grocery
and boota ndS hoe stores.
Flours way off In price; me-
ire
COFFEE Fletcher Store Prices, 16, 30, 20, 80
Coffee, Prices Elsewhere, 30 .25, 80, 49,
ANY SAVING THERE?
low been low will continue to be low.
Fletcher Store Prices .25 40, so.
Prices Elsewhere .35, So go and above
We will not keep the cheap teas usually sold for 25c.
lbs 2sc. nice Salmon Peas
OH! COME AND SEE US.
Very Respectfully
D. II. BARTLETT.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-07-29
NO. 298
Report of the Condition
OF
THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK.

At Skowhegan, in the State OF Maine, at the close
OF business, July s3d, 1897.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, $G34 674 o8
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 1898 2s
U. 5, Bonds to secure circulation, I3s,ooo 90
Premiums U. S. Bonds. 5000
Stocks, securities, etc. 10000
Banking house. furniture and fixtures, 1900
Due from National Banks mot reserve
Agents., 50 u
Due from approved reserve agents, 333o IS
Checks and other cash items, sI3 30
Notes OF other Nationa banks, 7,276
Fractional paper currency, nickels and cents 100 az
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz -
Specie, $3.50
Legal tender notes. 900 90 $3.50 90
Redemption fund with u S. Treasurer
Is per cent of crcuaton), s,63s 90
Total, S1o9,3o9 IS
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, $4,000 90
Surplus fund $4,000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid, Io3 90
National Bank notes outstanding, Io7o5o 90
Due to other National Banks, a IS
Dividends unpaid, SoI 90
Individual deposits subject to check, 5o,s97 "a
U. S. Treasurer tax circu latio1. 544 "a
Total. S99o,5oo IS
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
SAYS He WILL NOT CONE THEY HELP THE STRANGER
GOOD WORK ACCOMPLISHED IN
THE PAST QUARTER
The Strangers Friend Society is very
Grateful for Kind Donations Elev-
en- Families Cared For.

Mrs. Alex Macintosh, the presi-
dent, presided at the quarterly meet
ing of the Strangers Friend Society,
in the parlors of the Young Mems
Christian Association, yesterday af-
ternoon.
Reports from the secretary and the
treasurer were read showing unabat-
ed interest i'm the work of rendering
assistance to the stranger in destitute,
sick and suffering circumstances.
During the quarter weekly rations
have been supplied to eleven families
and several individual eases.
TO replenish depleted treasury,
kindly aid has been received from va
rious sources, the society gratefully
acknowledging donations from the
baseball teams of navy and townsmcn,
S150.95; from the Philadelphia Min
strel troup. 800, together with small
Ter donations. greatly facilitating the
work and enabling the society to more
largely meet the heavy and ever in
creasing demands for help.
Receipts for the quarter have
amounted to S4sO.95: disbursements
$476.G3: leaving a balance in treasury
to date of Si2.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
ACTING CONSUL WALKER HEARS
FROM CUSACK-SMTTH.
His Post ut Valparaiso More Important
Than the Position Here -Commis-
sioner Halves Successor not Known.

Acting British Consul Thomas Rain
Walker stated today that he received
a letter from Mr.. Cusack-Smith, the
British consul at Valparaiso, by the
last steamer, in which he gave out the
impression that he would not come to
Honolulu were the British Commits
sionership offered him.
Consul Cusack Smith wrote that he
had learned from his friends in Eng
land that his name had been mention
ed as the probable successor of the
late Captain 4. G.. S. Halves. Howev-
er, up to the time of his writing, he
had heard nothing from the home
government concerning the matter.
Mr.. Walker stated that he was of
the impression that Mr.. Cusack- Smith
would decline the Honolulu post, as
the position he now holds is more i'm
portant.
Mr.. Cusack-Smith was British Con-
sui at Apia, Samoa, for a number of
years, and has just recently been pro-
noted to the Valparaiso post. He is
now in that country. He has a num-
Der of acquaintances in Honolulu, ne
having met them while passing
through Honolulu while on his trips
to and from his station in Apia.
1t is now quite certain Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker will not be able to spend the
| Christmas holidays in England as
they had originally planned. Mr.
Walker will be obliged to remain in
| Honolulu until the new appointee
whoever he may be, relieves him. II
| is probable that some news concern.
ing Commissioner Hawes' successor
will reach the city either by the Bel.
! gic tomorrow or the Australia on
/ Tnp slnA
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05

If YOU want constant trade you must
you must keep your advertisement
constantly before the public eye.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
WERE DISAPPOINTED.

Miss Edna Kelley, the charming ell
ocutionist. was to have recited at the
meeting of the Honolulu Teachers
Association in the High School build
ing last evening but at the last mo-
ment was prevented from coming. Her
non-appearance was a disappointment
to the teachers.
Mr.. McCurda of the Kamehemeha
School for Boys sang solo, accom-
panied by Miss Clymer on the piano
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
\ CRACK ELEVEN.
The Players on the Town Team are
Clever Men.

Captain VIII Cornwell of the Town
les will not give out the line up of
his team until next week. 1t is quite
well known who the probable players
will be. Motley will play center and
will be guarded by Isaac Cockett and
Mort Tuft. The tackles are John Wa
terhouse and Brick" Whitehouse.
The ends are Ensign Mccormack and
Frank Armstrong. Captain Cornwell
will be one of the half backs and Geo.
Angus was to have been the other, but
he is obliged to go to Hawaii on a
business errand. Joe Conradt will
probably take his place.
c. NJ. Cooke, Jr., is the quarter bacl,
and good one, too. August Conradt
who won laurels in last years games
will play full back.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
Still Selling

Our store is best
known for the quality of the
goods and the lowness of the
prices. We never ask too
much for anything.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
SSIeep

Induced by the use OF coca, opiate or mar
cotic compounds is bad, decidedly bad.
1t undermines the health and rhatters he
constitution and the patient is steadily
growing into a worse condition often
resulting in the terrible slavery and
misery of the cocaine and opium habit.
Sleep induced by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
saparilla may not come as quickly, but it
comes more surely, permanently and is
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
Braids, Braids

Of all sorts. Silk.
in all colors; white Hercules
braid, alpaca braid and corded
velveteen dress binding.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
Our store is headquarters for
adieS' Cloth and C0l0red CaShmer

n especially handsome This inel
they will be Co
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
Goods

of every descrip-
ton are to be found here. We
have embroidery felt in many
shades; black and grey alpaca
and
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05

in entirely new designs, and the latest conceits
in Dress Goods for the present season.
They will be new in Paris next Spring.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05

Telephones Store, SAC. Residence,
$40.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05

CAMARINOS' REFRIGERATOR.
Fancy Apples, Grapes, Plums, Pears,
Chickens, Turkeys, Halibut, Found
ers, Salmon. California Fruit Mar
ket. Telephone 37S.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1897-11-05
Native Hats

unequal led III
workmanship, made especially
to order for us and in the
latest designs. These are the
fad today among well dressed
ladies. You can be fitted in Is
moment and our prices are
very low.
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