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The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Canaan Captured.
Full and Unconditional Surrender to the
Patrons of Husbandry.

Full and Unconditional Surrender to the
Patrons of Husbandry.
Tuesday, Nov. s, was big day for
the grange at Canaan. Early In the
morning the Patrons of somerset form.
ed in three columns Those from Pal
myra and Pittsfieid moving in on the
Pittsfeld road; the Harmony, st. Adams
and Athens division came in on the
north, while the compact lines from Vic
tor, Skowhegan, Norridgewock, starks,
Arson and East Madison, struck the
village from the Skowhegan road. 1t
was no use. There is not village any
where the size of Canaan that could
hold out against such an overwhelming
force and so the stables were thrown
open for the horses, the halls made
ready to accommodate the men and wo-
men, and streets cleared for the steady
advance of the victorious grangers of
Somerset.
As the surrender was unconditional
there was no alternative on the part of
the members of Canaan grange but to
cheerfully submit TO the demands made
upon them which we're as follows:
First, a grand reception at the large
hall made ready for the occasion,
coupled with a splendid address of wei
come by Sister Lucy Crowell, supple
mented with lively address by Bro. G.
II. Foster.
Second, an extra grange dinner served
in another large hall, where 120 plates
were laid, requiring three sittings to
accommodate all.
Third, an intellectual entertainment
consisting of singing, Rotations and
discussions
To the great credit of Canaan grange
it can be said that its members fulfilled
their obligations to the very letter and
aided largely in making this one of the
largest and liveliest meetings the Pomo-
ma has thus far held. Worthy Master
! Lester Holway was present to preside,
aided by the Overseer, steward, ass
steward, treasurer, secretary and all the
lady officers. Sister Helen NJ. Jones of
Victor grange, responded eloquently to
the address of welcome; Sister Ella ID.
Crowell gave a recitation; Sisters Holt
and Beal considered the times and
methods of fifty years ago as compared
with the same today; Sister Patten
added beautiful song, and Brother
Pratt gave a forcible and interesting ad.
dress. The largest class ever admitted
at one meeting, consisting of hfty.four
members, was instructed in the fifth
! degree.
| So great was the success of this meet
| ing, the Pomona will form into lines on
Tuesday morning, Nov %, and move on
Norridgewock for another victory.
SECRETARY.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
East SkOWhegan.

The Ames and Eaton machine visited
this vicinity, last week, and finished up
the odd lots Of grain and moved into
Canaan. They expect to commence on
fine lot Of grain at Isaac Beams, OF
four or five hundred bushels, Monday
morning. Isaac is one of our most sue.
cessful farmers.
Isaac Ames is gaining slowly. He
can cit up very little.
The storm of Thursday was quite Sc
we're and all who were out were glad to
reach home.
A letter received from Aledo, Ill.,,
states their first snow storm occur.
ed Oct. 18th. Probably Maine will make
up for lost time in quantity before win.
ter Is gone.
friend of mine sent me, recently,
from Huntville, Ala, from the fields OF
Camp Wheeler, a sample bale of cotton,
weighing 5 or, and 31x2x1 ainches,
nicely put up with five bands. Cotton
is worth there now from 4 to 8 cents
per pound. A. X.
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PROBATE NOTICES.

To All persons Interested in either OF v
Estates hereinafter named.
Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at skos
Ahegan. within and for the county OF soa
erset, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER,
In the year of our Lord one thousand eit1
hundred and ninety eight the following budI
ness having been presented for action Their
upon hereafter indicated, IL is hereby Ordsrsd
That public notice thereof be given to all pa
sons Interested, that they may appear y!
Probate Court to be holden at said Skowhess1
Mt the Probate Office on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF DECEMBER.
Rext at nine OF the clock in the forenoon, %
DO heard thereon and object II they see csus
Joshua Davis and Wife Of Harmony p
sents petition for leave to adopt Blanch
Packard and have her name changed to Bland
G. Davis.
Rebecca Hunnewell, late Of Scion. decsp
ed. win and petition for probate there's
presented by Stephen Merrill, the exeeum
named therein.
Ida ". Mckinney, late OF solon decema
Petition for the appointment OF George t. M
Kenney administrator presented.
Elmer washburn, late OF Madison, dectn
ed. Petition for license to sell and con's
real estate, presented by Ezra NJ Fletcns'
administrator.
Mary s. Day, late OF Madison, deceMts
First and final account OF Chas. A. Wioe
Admr. presented.
william r. Colby, late of Madison, decsa
ed. Widows petition for allowance pr
scented.
Samuel Gibson, late OF Fairfield decese1
Petition for licen>e to sell and convey 4.
estate presented by Carrie /. Gibson guafsl1
Of Minor heirs.
Dearborn Laid, late of Mercer, dece15
Petition for the appointment Of Edwin L. ~
ley OF Mercer. dmiDistrator. presented.
Edgar j. Garcelon, late OF Pittsfed, y
ceased. Will and petition for probate thefs.
presented by Lorenzo Garcelon, the e1eeas'
named therein.
Charles b. Horn, late OF Athens, decesss.
First and final account, and petition Tor ~
tribution, of David Horn, executor, presens'
George w. Goodwin, late OF Anson,, :
trustee, for leave to invest money IN y y
estate, for the benefit of Betsey Il GTap~
presented.
Calvin l.. Russell. late of Athens, deceiss
First and final account OF Samuel s. Psrso'
executor, presented.
Jennie A. williams, late OF New Portli,.
convey real estate, presented by Geo.
Williams Admir-.
John Quincy. late of Jackman, decesse
Widows petition for allowance, presented
Charles wyman, late OF Skowhegan, Is =.
ceased. Final account OF Edwin A. Wym''
executor presented.
L. F. DANFORTH, Judcs
Attest NATHAN FOWLER, Register. "A.
Post Office address. Judge and kes,'"
Skowhegan, Me. Sw~
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17

Oxford Democrat; Among the d.
vorces granted by the Oxford county
court at the February term. 1897, were
two in which we will call the parties
respectively Jones and Smith, because
these are not their names. On the 1st
day of March, 1897, ten days after the
adjournment of the court, Mr.. Jones
married Mrs. Smith. On the 18th of
October, 1898, divorce was granted
Mrs. Jones from Mr.. Jones. Two days
after court adjourned, Mr.. Jones entered
upon a third matrimonial experiment,
and ten days later Mrs. Jones followed
his example. Each is now seeking con-
nubial bliss with the third legal spouse
within space of twenty-one months,
and all the parties to the several expert.
ments are living.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
The Companions Definite Program.

The Youths Companion in its an
nouncement for the volume of 1899
promises that it shall be the best one
ever published, and The Companion
always gives more than it promises.
More than 200 distinguished contribu-
tors are already engaged. Among
them are Hon. John d Long, Secretary
of the Navy, who has written for the
New Years Number an article on our
torpedo boat service, entitled 1.-The Lit
tie Demons of War;" Edward Everett
Hale, Bret Harte, Henry M. Stanley, Rt.
Hon. James Bryce, John BURROUGHS,
William d. Howells, Andrew Lang, Ed.
mund Gosse, Alfred Austin, the English
poet laureate, Hon. Carl Shut, Thomas
Nelson Page, William Black, Sarah Orne
Jewett, Octave Thanet and Poultn6y
Bigelow. This is but a selection from
the definite programme which the Com
panion has prepared for its readers in
1900 programme 80 rich and varied
as to attract young and old with equal
charm. All subscribers to the 1899
volume will not only receive the paper
January. 1900, but will also receive as a
gift the remaining issues of 1893 from
the time of subscription and the exquis-
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ers and one of the finest ever produced.
A handsome illustrated announcement
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The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
DennistOwn.

The new Episcopal church In this
place will be opened on Thanksgiving
day, Nov. Oath. 1t was hoped that the
Rt. Rev. Bishop Nicely would have been
present on this occasion and formally
consecrate the building to the worship
of Almighty God, but owing to the late
ness of the season and inclemency Of the
weatheo. this act will not take place
until next spring. On the opening day
there will be two services: At 1870 a,
M, celebration of the Holy Com
munion, at p. m, evening prayer and
baptism. The preacher at both services
will be the Rev. Fl. s. Harte, Rector OF
s. George, Beauce, Canada, and the col
lection, which 1t Is trusted will be a lib.
eral one, will be given to the church
building fund.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
A Narrow Escape.

E. HAT of Groton, d. "Was taken with
bad cold which settled on my lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated in
consumption. Four doctors gave me up,
saying l could live but a short time. l
gave myself up to my Savior, determin-
ed if could not stay with my friends
on earth, l would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to get
DR.. Kings New Discovery for consump-
ton, coughs and colds. gave it trial,
took in all eight bottles. 1t has cured
me, and thank God am saved and now
we'll and healthy woman" Trial bot.
ties free.
c. W. Folsom's Drug Store.
Regular size 80 cts. and $1.0O. Guar.
anteed to cure or price refunded.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
CORRESPONDENCE.
Harmony.


Winter made its frat formal introduce
ton last Thursday, by placing a three
inch white coat on everything out doors.
Master Chester Rhoades went out
towards Mainstream. last Saturday, In
hopes to see deer. He sat down on n
stump and In few minutes nice large
deer came near him. He fired his gun
and brought him down. Other and older
hunters had been out all day without a
single shot.
The village and Manstream schools
hogan on Monday; the former taught by
Z. A. Patten and the latter by Miss Ella
Hatch, who has been teaching In Show
hogan.
Next Sabbath Rev. Mr.. Dow, of the
Guilford circuit, will preach at the viii
lage church at O'Clock In the afternoon.
Mr.. Small and family, who have been
residing on Charles Bailey's place, have
disposed of their personal property and
moved to Skowhegan. They will return
Ia year or two.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
PishOn's Ferry.

Mrs. Elias Drake of Milo, is visiting
her brother, Mr.. Richard Wells and
family.
A party of eighteen, members of the
F. B. church in this place, visited their
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Whiteman at the vii.
lage, Saturday evening, and after pass.
ing a very pleasant evening, left with
him substantial tokens of their esteem.
Mrs. Nellie Downes of Augusta, Is
passing several weeks here as the guest
of her sister, Mrs. j. M. Lalley.
Horace Kelley has sold his place here
and moved on to his farm.
Mrs. Lucinda Manson returned home,
last week, from an extended visit with
relatives In Waterville and Lewiston.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Mainstream.

The first snow storm OF the season
came last Thursday, but 1t has been SO
warm since that 1t is fast disappearing
Rev. NJ. b. Preble preached at the
Union church, Harmony village, Sunday
forenoon, aud at the Methodist church,
Mainstream, In the afternoon.
Rev. ID. B. Dow of Guilford, will
preach at the Union church next Sabbath
The school at Harmony village, also
at Mainstream commenced, Monday,
Nov. 14th, instead of the 9TH, as was in
tended.
Geo. II. Rhoadps of Harmony and
Viua Fitzpatrick of Moscow, we're united
in marriage one day last week. They
will reside 10 town.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Madison Centre.

The Ladies' Spiritualist Aid Society
met at Mrs. A. A. Cass' at Skowhegan,
the 10th, and made choice Of the follow
ing officers for the ensuing year: Miss
Lucy Houghton, president; MISS Olive
Hayden, vice president; Mrs. Alice
GRAHAM, secretary Mrs. Dora Sanborn,
treasurer. Spent the day, enjoyed a
picnic dinner, aud adjourned TO meet
with Olive Hayden, December, the Sth.
Maurice Clough and Frank Smith kill
ed deer, one day last week, near Hiram
Moore's.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Blackwell.

f. .. Danforth and wife attended the
meeting and dinner of Kennebec Valley
grange at Madison, Thursday last.
M. NJ. Moore and j. B. Sawtele of
Sidney, have packed apples in North
Madison the past week and are now in
Arson.
Miss S. M. Paine has returned from a
visit of some weeks with friends in Bos-
ton and vicinity and Providence, r. l.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jonas Colby of Moscow,
were in town, last week. on a visit to
their sons who have recently moved
here.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
West Athens.

Harry Richardson of So. Scion, was in
town, Saturday.
Mr.. Henry Later and Miss Bessie
Leayitt went to Bingham, Tuesday and
returned Wednesday.
Mr.. Charles Tufts and Mr.. Russell OF
East Madison, were in town, Friday.
Mr.. Ryan of Dexter, was In town,
Sunday.
Will Allen of Wellington, passed
through town, Thursday.
D. A. Corson has built him a new
house on his wood lot in Bingham.
Mark Drusy has gone into the woods
to cook for one of Hiram Moores crews.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Scion.

Miss French and Miss Miller are spend.
ing their vacation in Boston.
George Gordon Of Moscow, was In
town several days last week.
The remains of DIR. F. G. Manson were
brought to this town for burial, last
Thursday.
Miss Bertha Mantor of Madison has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Mott
French.
Mrs. Livingstone of Auburn, has been
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Asher Davis.
The pulp mill is shut down for repairs.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Athens.

Rev. Mr.. Sweetland of Palmyra,
weathered the cold and mud and at.
tended his appointed service at Union
church, last Sabbath. There was good
attendance and fine service of song.
A misunderstanding caused an error In
the notice of our first lecture In the
course, which is to be delivered by Mr.,
Dow pext Saturday evening, Nov. 49,
An admission fee of fifteen cts. will be
charged at the door. Our "free TO all
lecture will come next We expect.
Mr.. Fred Barker, who has been on the
sick list IL still poorly but improving.
Mrs. Jennie Davis is assisting in the
care of Jennie Cleveland at Cass Corner
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
East Madison.

Sunday the church observed Harvest
day, Rev. Mr.. HIATT took for his text
these words: Whatsoever man soweth
that shall he also reap. The harvest is
the end of the world. The church was
prettily decorated with the products of
the soil. A harvest wreath made by
Mrs. Emma Lincoln added to the decora-
tions. The people of South Scion united
in the services and a large congregation
was present.
Rev. Mr.. Jones OF Norridgewock, will
preach at East Madison, next Sunday on
exchange with the pastor.
The A. o. U. w. lodge will give a
benefit supper for a sick brother, Friday
evening, Nov. 18th. All are invited to
Join in the good work by bringing food
and being present.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17

curry and potash seemed to add fuel to the
awful fame which was devouring me. was
advised by friends who had seen wonderful
cures made by 1t, TO try Swifts Specific. We
got two bottles and felt hope again revive In
NV breast-hope for health and happiness
again. improved from the start, and COM
plete and perfect cure WAS the result. 8. 8. B..
Is the only blood remedy which reaches des-
perAte cases MRS. T. W. LEE,
Montgomery, Ala.
or the many blood remedies, 8. 8. 8.
ia the only one which can reach deep
seated, violent cases. 1t never fails to
cure perfectly and permanently the
most desperate cases which are beyond
the reach of other remedies
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
East Mercer.

Mrs. William Harlow is very sick.
f. j. Walton was in Skowhegan, las,
Saturday.
Several of our teachers expect to at.
tend the Teachers Convention at North
Arson, Thursday and Friday.
Willie Perkins is visiting at E. A
loves.
School begins Nov. 20, with Miss Louie
Walton of Norridgewock, teacher.
Miss Elvs Brown will teach at South
Mercer.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
Sacrificed to
Blood Poison.

Those who have never had Blood Poi.
son can not know what n desperate con-
dition it can produce. This terrible
disease which the doctors are totally
unable to cure. is communicated from
one generation to another, inhicting its
faint upon countless innocent ones.
Some years ago was inoculated with poison
by nurse who infected my babe with blood
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17

faint. The little one was
Unequal to the struggle,
and it's life was yielded
up to the fearful poison
For six long years ! sui.
Tered untold misery |
was covered with sores
and ulcers from head to
foot, and no language
can express my feelings
of woe during those long
years. l had the best
medical treatment. Sew
eral physicians success,
bivsly treated me, but all
IN NO purDOsN. The Inpr-
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17

A llttls daughter was born 70 Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest Varney, Nov 3
Mr.. Eastman clpsed his school at this
pace, Friday. There will be vacation
OF two weeks before the opening of the
winter term.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17
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price.
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at the time promised.
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The Somerset reporter., 1898-11-17

which the town had there and at Wins
low. There seems to be some doubt in
the minds of the selectmen as to wheth-
this town or not. The selectmen are
going to give the matter thorough in
vestigation and have these people taken
care of by the town or city to which
they really belong. Both gentlemen are
very anxious to see the affairs of the
town handled as economically az they
can be and at the same time TO see that
the poor which belong here are properly.
Prince Thompson of Hartland, one of
the we'll known cattle men in our State,
was recently on his way to Boston with
several cars of young stock on their
way to market, not to be slaughtered at
Brighton, but to be sold there to go into
the hands of farmers and breeders in
Rhode Island and Connecticut. Mr.
Thompson informed us that he alone
has taken nearly 1000 head of young
stock out of our State this fall, and
nearly all of them have gone to older
sections of the country where feed is
higher and scarcer to be grown and
matured. What great pity that such
a thing is permitted to go on! Mr..
Thompson says the great majority of
the stock is but one or two years old
and the money paid for them is neces-
sarily small. The profit in them is all
ahead. They are much needed in our
State to solve the problem of our sur
plus hay crop. The two ought to have
been kept together.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-28
BATTLE OF MANILA"
In Fireworks to be Presented in Wheel
ing Early In June.

In Fireworks to be Presented in Wheel
Ing Early In June.
1.-THE Battle Of Manila" and "The
Blowing up Of the Maine" to DO given
ut the Wheeling base ball park, Tues
day evening, June Z, will be the greatest
exhibition OF fireworks ever displayed In
this country. In a letter to tho New
York Journal, Mr.. Pain in referring to
his opening performance OF 1.-THE Battle
OF Manila" to be presented at Manhat-
tan Beach on the night Of Decoration
day. said: Il can confidently assert that
the Battle OF Manila" will be the most
elaborate exhibition of fireworks ever
seen In this or any other country. I re-
gard 1t as a masterpiece In tho pyro-
technical line. In this my latest work,
have sought not only to amuse but to
instruct, Admiral Dewey's achieve
ments In Manila have been faithfully
reproduced. 1t Is a realistic study Of
the most famous battle since Trafalgar.
The scene represents the harbor Of Ma
Mia and shows the battery of Cayite
with the famous arsenal. The Ameri-
can and Spanish squadrons will be seen
In full action. and the firing will be ter
rifle. 1t Is realistic fiery arena de-
pieting incidents connected with Ad-
milar Dewey's stormIng Of Fort Cavlte
and his humiliation Of tho Spanish
squadron in the harbor Of Manila. We
VIII also give a graphic portrayal of the
blowing up Of the Maine."'' l z. h
The management wishes to announce
tnat by arrangements with Mr.. Palm
ana at very great cost they will be
able to present to the Wheeling public
THIS greatest Of all fireworks displays,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-28
Homo for Aged aud Fr,en,,le,.,

7. The invitation to Visit the Home for
Aged and Frlendlcss Women on Its an
,nual Donation day. issued to the friends
OF the Institution, was responded to In
"a very gratifying manner; gifts Of all
kinds were received. the abundance Of
which and the presence of 80 many kind
friends, being very encouraging 10 the
managers. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with flowers presented by
thoughtful friends. Refreshments daint-
lily served, music and Rotations added
to the pleasure OF the occasion
4 The managers wish to express their
Appreciation Of the kindness OF those
who assisted Inv any way In making
Donation Day" success. Their
thanks arc especially due Misaes Enna
Hennlg, Hammond, Of Stcubenyillc,
Mary PAUL, Martha OFT Eva Egertcr
and Mr.. Nelson .yanco. fi5ssf i
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-05-28

4 Preparations for the coming inter-
state convention OF church workers who
have enrolled themselves under the
Epworth League standard nrs being
made with rapldity and entire thor
oughness by the local committees hav-
Ing the affair. In charge. It now seems
assured that at least 1000 delegates Will
be here from oil points in Pennsylvania,
Maryland, District Of Columbia and
West Virginia. Already the committee
on entertainment has made arrange.
ments for quarters for 1900 delegates,
and It Is not anticipated that any dlf-
fcultles will be encountered In having
a sufficient number Of homes In the
city and surrounding towns opened to
accommodate all OF the visitors.
The finance committee met last even
Ing at the Fourth Street N. E. church,
and fine showing was made. It was
reported that $1,000 OF the $1,000 which
the committee started out 10 raise had
been pledged, and It is believed the en-
tertalnments by local leagues yet to
come of will more than make up the
5000 needed. y. 3 5,51 81
The committee on decoration reported
having visited the business men OF the
city, and without exception had met
with hearty reception, all Of the
merchants promising to decorate their
places OF business lavishly and with
the Epworth's Maltese cross In white
and red the prominent figure The
committee has also arranged for several
arches across the principal streets.
! The central committee has finished
the work OF appointing the several SUBJ
committees. the last to be appointed be-
Ing those on convention post-offlce, bag
gage rooms and headquarters. The
committee also named the ushers for
the convention tent, and selected q
chorus OF one hundred voices which will
furnish music during the convention
sessions, .s rE