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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02

II tho I.,i,.d s,e..s=.., 4,,o-io. - -.
hundred and twertr..aeard A,d ,pa
| nited Stat4s ri IN is., az, iiuad 49,,
and aonrished - lei nboa -.
there vas an en,rb = o,,.a, crists +, 81, a..
historv of nrr r,,n,,,,. - N
Our fa,her. .ds,.ad - a,.,1oro.;a. -
indeDenderr, ,,bet ~ r,,., ,,arf. oroa,aa
eu1al andvere er5o..#.1 ~. ,ha;. 60
,ifh eerfsi, i,.aI.a...s'a -; ~, oieasol
which Uere life ,li,,er,.. I'D ,ba , a,ag
OF bspinpss' hut rh.5,. lid M, lice -, -
that derlaration nv =, 3.ss,i+ 49, -,
ed thar The man ar t..a,,,a, ,,ho -
dror, of negro hlooa n his ~ bo, Ii
did cot ccp,a MIDI H.. am, an -
hence The .ri.i. nd ,ts ,reraera.,5
struggle iron, 1.cl - 80
Il i narf.c,l, .,..,..,. .ho. . -
fathers had lived m, - ,Ls deClara.5s,,
they sol4mnlv anse.ed md for ,sh;cb
thev fonghf fo- - ,.ears ~. 10
rebellion would never have evisted
There could have heer r,o accosi,.,, g. =
But II came urnn ~ I'D y,e 49, food
ia moot il and todav NO ,noa, - 49,,
the same in memory ard to do bonar ~
the patriotic men who saved rhis grand
glorious conntrr intaet ~ ,,n, - -
me and IN rho mighty yanero,ions thot
will come afterps
oh, What a niobtv strugo,e II ,,as.
n ore Than oenarafi9n no. nassod si,oe
the ouestirn has heen settIad onea and
forever thar our conntrv nne and in
divisablp eytends from the AtIantio r.
the Pacific and from fha emf ~ Mavico
70 rhe Rritish nossessinns var ,yo baye
nor yer conceived tbe magnitnda ~ fhat
STRUGGLE
When Xervas invaded C.roaco ba .,os
four wears in nrenarino for The wsr
The Greek historian uarodo,ns deolores
thar the host thst took nart in thar av-
pedition numbered 600 o00 nprsons hnt
that constituted tho famiIies NJ tho
soldiers and The camn followers and he
SAYS thar The foot soldiers numbered
700 0o0 rho c,velrr 81 noO ond athars
20 900 making in Ill san naO ubo ,oot-
an active mart in he war Modern
historians pronounce fha ahnve 6gnres
annallirp and claim tha+ ,hav mnst no
greatly evaO0eratad vi rho loral
states alone during the four Years of the
rebellion had over 2 oO0 OOO men in the
field oufnumharino thar rniobtv host of
! Nerves moro Inn ! 300 600 In rho
hattIe of Sadowa fonyht hetween fhe
Russians and Austrians in 1SGG in which
the great mower Of the Austrian
Fmneror was crushed hut 5S ooo men
u,ara killed and wounded On hoth .idee
while in the battla of Antistans
mueb Larger number of men wore lost
il Tho hattlp ~ sedan fouoht in ism
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02
CAN'T MAKE A MISTAKE.
All You Have 10 Do Is TO Follow Your
NeighbOr's Advice and Act
upon II Promptly.

The reader has no excuse for going
astray The way is almost hedged with
guide posts in Skowhegan. They are on
every highway and byway in the suburbs
and in the rural villages around it. He
that runs may read. Investigate this
example. The closer the scrutiny the
better. 1t only corrohorates dozens of
statements of well-knowu Skowhegan
citizens.
Mrs, Ruth Filliburn of Is Mount Pleas
ant Ave, says: Il found Doan's Kidney
Pills such an excellent medicine for the
kidneys that | recommended their use
to my son who lives in Madison, he being
a great sufferer from kidney trouble.
had il myself for number of years and
at times suffered greatly, having a dull,
dragging ache in the kidneys. Some
times at night could not sleep on aC-
count of it and | was annoyed with
headaches and other distressing symp-
toms which left no doubt in my mind
but that my kidneys were effected.
Reading accounts in the newspaper of
other people stating that they had used
Doan's Kidney Pills and were cured in
dueed me to get them at Patterns drug
store, hoping they would do as much
for me. am pleased TO say they did.
1t Is now some time since | used the
remedy, but feel nothing of the former
trouble. sleep well now and my back
feels stronger, | am pleased with
Doan's Kidney Pills and will recommend
them at any time to people who have
kidney complaint.
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all
dealers. Price 20 cents. Sent by mail
on receipt of price. Foster-Milburn Co,
Buffalo, y. y, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name Doans and take
no other
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02
A REPUBLICAN CONVENTION fol
SOMERSET COUNTY,

Will be held In Coburn Hall Skowhegan,
Wednesday, June 20, 1898, at 10 o'clock
a. m,
For the purpose of nominating candidates for
two Senators, County Attorney, Sheriff. County
Commissioner, Register of Deeds and County
Treasurer, to be supported at the September
election, and the transaction Of any other bust.
ness that may properly come before it.
The basis of representation will be as follows
each town and plantation is entitled to one dele
gate, and for every fifty votes cast for the Re
publican candidate for governor in 1886, ad.
ditional delegate, and for fraction of twenty
five votes in excess of fifty votes an additional
delegate.
Delegates to this convention must be elected
subsequent to the date of this call.
Vacancies in the delegation of any town or
plantation can be filed by residents of the
county.
The County Committee will be In session in
the ante-room, adjoining the hall, at nine O'Clock
on the m orning of the convention, for the puT-
pose of receiving the credentials of delegates
Per order of the County Committee.
+. j. TAYLOR Chairman.
Skowhegan May 4, 1893.
On the basis above given the different towns
and plantations are entitled to delegates as fol-
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,


Tuesday, June ~, 1898, at 4 O'Clock A. M,
for the purpose of nominating a candidate for
Governor to be supported at the september
election. and transacting any other business
that may properly come before II.
The voters of Maine. without regard to past
political differe noes, who are in favor OF sus-
tanning President Mckinley and his ADM MIS-
tration in the conduct of the war with Spain;
who are in favor OF sustaining the present
wise and economical adm nistration of our
State affairs, are cordially invited to join with
the Republicans in choosing delegates to this
convention.
The basis of representation will be as fol-
lows Each city, town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each rs votes
cast for the Republican canoida for Govern
or in 1885, an additional delegate, and for a
fraction OF 40 votes in excess of rs votes, a
further additional delegate. Vacancies in the
delegation of any city, town or plantation can
only be filed by resident of the county in
which the vacancy exists.
The State committee will be in session in
the city council rooms of City hall, at O'Clock
on the morning of the convention, for the
purpose OF receiving the credentials OF dele
gates. Delegates, in order to be eligible to
participate in the convention, must be elected
subsequent to the date of the call for this con.
vention
Per order, Republican State Committee.
j. Il. MANLEY, Chairman.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary.
Augusta, Me-, April 25 $685. swle
-hs whole number OF delegates for all the
cou mites under above call is 1925. Somersets
quota is as follows;
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02
The Third District Republican
Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
CITY HALL, AUGUSTA,
Tuesday, June e, 1898.
AT 10 O'CLOCK, A. NJ,


for the purpose OF nominating a candidate for
Representative to seth Congress of the United
states to be voteo for at the September cleo
ton. Also to select district committee and
to transact other business that may properly
come before it.
The basis of representation will be as fol
lows Each city town and plantation will be
entitled to one delegate, and for each rs votes
cast for the Republican candidate for Gov
ernor in 1895, AN additional delegate for a frac-
ton OF 40 votes in excess of rs votes, a further
additional delegate Vacancies in the delega-
tion OF any city, town or plantai ion can only
be filed by resident OF the county in which
the vacancy exists.
The District committee will be in session in
the city council rooms OF City hall, at O'Clock
on the morning OF the convention, for the pur.
pose of receiving the credentials of delegates.
Delegates, in order to be eligible to partici-
pate in the convention, must be elected sub
sequent to the date OF the call for this conven-
ton.
Per order,
j. w. BLACK,
p. o. VlCKERY,
CHARLES IL. DRUMMEY,
6w20 w. II. WILDES,
Committee.
Augusta. Nav 2. 1898.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02
The DedicatioG.

The dedicatory exercises were at
tended by the bodies forming the process.
sion aud large number of citizens.
The exercises were impressive, the music
appropriate aud the addresses eloquent.
Russell Post aud Wides Camp Sons of
Veterans, formed around the soldier 5
lot in a hollow square facing inward.
Company e National Guards, Canton
Somerset |. o. Q. f., the school children
and citizens were massed on the outside
of this line Capt. F. \. Wing, in be-
half OF the committee of the Post that
had charge of building the monument
made "a report to Commander Walton
and with fitting remarks presented him
with certificate that the monument
was in accordance with the specifications
of the contract under which it was
erected and recommended its acceptance.
Commander Walton in behalf of the
Post accepted the monument in brief
well chosen remarks, after which the
following program was observed:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02
MEMORIAL DAY.
Sunday Service, Procession,
Decoration, Dedication
and Grafton.


The observance of Memorial Sunday
by Russell Post g. A r., Russell Relief
Corps and hildes Camp Sons Of Veter-
ans in the Methodist church this year
was appropriate and impressive.
The platform, pulpit and organ were
tastefully decorated with national flags
was very fortunate one, consisting of
a chorus of well balanced voices, accom-
panied by orchestral pieces: Abbott
Kindall, cornet; Chester Mills, Don
Merrill, Carl Smith, violins; william
Whittemore, trombone. Miss Clara
Vosmus offciated at the organ. The
hymns were national in character as in
dictated in the order of exercises printed
in the Reporter last week. Mr. w. b..
Hill, who is temporarily sojournng at
Norridgewock, sang solo which was
much enjoyed by the audience.
The principal feature Of the service
was, of course, the sermon by the pastor,
Rev. b. c. Wentworth, and it was we'll
worthy of the occasion, easily one of the
best ever preached in town upon
Memorial Sunday. 1t was from the
text, Leviticus, 25, TO- Proclaim
liberty throughout all the land, unto all
the inhabitants thereof" and was filled
with expressions replete with lofty pat
riotism and high appreciation of our
glorious country. The central thought
was liberty as proclaimed in the declara-
! ton of independence, not adopted in its
/ fullness in the constitution, but con-
summated by Lincolns emancipation
proclamation and the victories won by
the valor of the army and navy of our
country in the war of lsG1-5. The
speaker paid a glowing tribute to the
veterans of that war and alluded in just
ly complimentary terms to Gen. o. o.
Howard, the Maine Christian soldier.
By invitation the officers of the
Second Regiment of National Guards re-
siding in town, Maj. Alonzo York, Capt
w. b. McPheters, Lieuts Edward Spear
and F. c. Dunlap attended the service
with Russell Post
The day was not the most favorable
for attendance by reason of threatening
clouds, but the different organizations
appeared with full ranks. The Sons oil
Veterans, we were glad to see, had q
| lnrnar than a
vious public occasion in our town.
The Procession.
Because of the depth of the mud in tn,
streets and the threatening character OF
the weather the procession WAS not as
large as it otherwise would have beer
and the line of march was on the side
walks instead of in the street, Monday.
The column was composed of Hobb',
Military Band, j. Abbott Kendall
leader; &c. E, National Guards. Captain
McPheters; Canton Somerset, |. o. O. f.
Captain Noyes; Russell Post, g, A. r..
Commander Walton; Wildes Camp, S. o.
V, Captain Soule and companies o.
school children.
Decoration was performed first il
North cemetery and in South cemetery
Immediately after the dedleatory exer
cises, and Sons of Veterans assisted il
decorating the graves.
Following are the names of veteran!
whose graves were visited and decorated
! by surviving comrades:
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02

Mothers lose their dread for that terrible
second summer when they have Or. Fowler's
Extract of Mid Strawberry in the house. Ma
lures specific for bowel complaints of every sort.
Tell me, George. was il my beauty or good
ness that won your love-"
well to be honest il Was that currant jelly
YOU sent mother
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1898-06-02

The sure strengthening tonic is
SIMPSONS Extract Of Malt at SIMPSONS
corner drug store. 2oc. 6 for Sl.00.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08
East End Brsezes.

On last Sunday the weather was
somewhat Indictment and seemed to
have had much effect on our people.
Sabbath Schools and churches were
not as well attended as usual. st the
4th Baptist Church in the morning
Rev. Braxton of Halifax county occu-
pied the pulpit. Rev. Payne held it the
balance of the day.
Services were good at the Fountain
Church throughout the day. The As
bury M. E. Chapel was not forgotten.
One more OF our beloved young
christian and Sunday School scholars
passed away on Saturday morning at
IL 200 o'clock. It was Miss Mary Ross
whom we believe has gone to a better
world. She was q member of the 4th
Baptist Church and her funeral took
place from the same Monday evening
at $3.50 O'Clock. It was quite q sad af-
fair. She leaves mother, brother sis
ter, and many relatives and friends tC
mourn their loss.
Boys and girls be on watch for we
know not the hour when the same
death may seize and make US his prey
We.are crossing the margin one by one
We feel much pleasedI to hear from
one Of our most highly esteemed friends
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08
Y. NJ. G. A. NOTES.

The work for the season begun last
Saturday. The many results for the
past years ought to encourage all to
help the work this season in every way.
We are planning to have everybody to
come In touch with the work. The as
sociation needs every friend it can get
No one should refuse to give little of
his or her means when you know many
of our boys and men have been reached
through this work and to-day are prom
ising to be reliable men for the future.
Richmond needs place where our
boys and men can come and receive
that which will help them to develop
into usefulness. Many homes have
been secured for our men in the city
and out OF the city.
Meetings in the Jail were very inn
pressive last Sunday. They were con-
Quoted by Bro. James Hernes.
The boys meeting last Sunday WAS
well attended. Mr.. Louis Fisher OF
Boston gave them a very helpful ac-
dress. Mothers, send your boys to this
meeting every Sunday.
B $50 p. NJ. last Sunday a large num-
Der of men gathered at our rooms to
hear a special address by Rev. George
w. West, of Washington, d. c., who
gave US Just what we needed. Our
brother put US all to thinking. We
we're sorry that more time could not
have been given to him. The solos by
Mr.. Fisher of Boston were treat. We
were very grateful TO Mrs. o. Oliver
Boiling for her excellent assistance
rendered us at this meeting.
Last Saturday the explanation OF the
Sunday School Lesson begun. Rev. d.
W. Davis, our teacher, was extremely
interesting and helpful in explaining
the lesson. This class should be ct
tended by all Christian workers. Free.
To-day at p. m, you are invited tC
the explanation OF the Sunday Schoo
Lesson. Come and bring your neigh.
Dor.
Meeting in the Jail Sunday IL A. NJ.
Boys meeting at the rooms Sunday 4
P. M.
Brother J. J. Carter of the Ebenezel
Baptist Church will address the mer
Sunday 5 80 P. M. Our brother always
has something to say that is very help
full. Come and hear him. Special So
los. Free.
Remember there is a chance to bt
helped through our Night School which
is now open and ready for good work
The opening last Monday night mad,
everything appear like we were begin
ming this season. My friends, ever,
occupation is demanding that all who
wish to secure them must be able t,
read and write. Then come and let N
help you. You will find ouc teach
ers ready and willing to lend helpin;
hand. We have secured as usual goo'
| teachers. Miss Columbia William
and Mr.. r. J. Kyles will have eharg
of the business department.. This
your opportunity. do not miss it.
Every father and mother is invites
to help US have the Y. M. @. A. to be
success s.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08
TIE WHITE CD uoLoRED TEACHER.
His SOlilcOuy.
TUNE: Susanna,

INote: This song is republished by
request, It first appeared in the PLAN
1T early in the present decade when &
white man was appointed q teacher for
colored children at Baker st. School.
The colored people OF the city resented
the appointment and Eva embodied
their sentiments in the following verses
and sent them to the PLANET for 4bli-
cation.
It is believed that they had much to
do with the removal OF the obnoxious
teacher a. he disappeared soon after
their publication
had dream the other night,
When everything Was still,
/ dreampt was shining light,
At Baker on the hill.
/ am q white man OF the whites,
My scholars they are black,
I don't believe in civil rights,
But money do lack.
Chorus oh white peoplei
Don't you cry for me,
I'm now ct Baker on the hill,
A teaching A. B, G..
I tried my luck for Central School,
But could not succeed,
They said they did not want fool
TO teach white boys to read.
/ then struck off for fair Bellevue,
Which crowns old grim Church Hill
But they would not accept my view
How lessons to instill.
I tried for each white school in town,
A teacher to become,
ALI said they did not want q clown.
Who could not work q sum-"
4 asked but one chance in their sight,
MY skill TO demonstrate.
How 1 could train the young mind
right,
And figures operate.
Bot now I teach at Baker school,
One lone white man am I,
What IL am naught but tool,
cannot starve and die,
The sch DOL Board of this famous towr
Hath done 8 wond rous thing.
The schools in spite of every frown,
They've thrown into the ring.
4 The others who sre teaching there,
Are Of the colored race,
3 My skin / know is very fair,
4 And that I'm in disgrace:
Eleven da mes. not OF my class,
With w hom mast be thrown,
q Will scorn my monumental brass,
And spurn me for drone-
a But what on earth am to do,
q To earn my daily bread ?
81 I've begged of GENTLE and of Jew,
And many tears have shed.
81 But now at Baker on the kill,
A pedagogue am !,
81 A colored school to teach and drilll
Oh give me- wings to fiVi
II Eva.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08
THANKS RETURNED.
Is Your Eame Written There 2

The following patrons Of the PLANET
Office have needed our appeals: Philip
Brown, Newport News, Va. f; Wallace
L. Harper, Peoria, H.; Mrs. Florence
Bridgeford, Petersburg, Va; w. w.
ence Randolph, Lenox Gaylord, Roper,
N. C.. A. G. Davis, Huntington, West
Va; A. d. Price. Mrs. James Ohavous,
Toledo, o.; Mrs. Booker Lettwich,
Thomas Robinson, Steubenville, o I;
Solomon Latney, Ashland, Va; Mrs.
Kate White, New York; Mace Camp
bell, La Belle, Mo-; s. B. Graves.
Handley, w. Va; w. II. Rhodmond,
Astoria, L. 1. James Bowles. Evans,
Ia 6. r. Jackson. Hampton, Va. John
II. Irving, Miss Mary e. Brown. Shar-
on Baptist Church, Sherman Garrett,
Beverley Robinson, Mrs. Caroline
Coles, Mrs. Jane Mills, William True
heart, Henry Toney, Mrs. Martha A.
Ware, r. B. Taylor, John r. Mason,
Southern Aid and Insurance Company,
Mrs. Louisa Meade, Mrs. Z. White, Mrs
Patsey Walker, Mrs. Jennie Booker.
Mrs. Julia Hill, Sar Lee, Mrs. M. B.
Ross, Mrs. s. P. Brown. Mrs. Emma
Garter, j. H. d. Wingfield, Cordelia
Tent, No. ", Bsgwell Fund, W. s. of
Hope, L. w. Brown, Rev. J. II, Will
lisms, Mrs Robt. Gray. Union Pilgrim
Club, Rev. C. III. Corey. d. D.; Excel
sior Lodge, No. %. F. NJ. Johnson
Lloyd NJ. Baker, w. II. Selden, M. ].
Kimbrough, Mrs. Louisa J. Cook, ]. O.
A. Rives..Rev 7. w. Vaughn, Gordons-
Vile, Va. Daniel Chamberlayne, Rich
mond Beneficial and Insurance Com
pany. Miss Lena V. Isham, DR.. d. Cor
don Poilipszo, Brooklyn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08
FROM HUNTINGTON.
a Shocking Death-Personal Items-Ep.
worth League-sunday School Off,
GERS Elected.
HuxrrSoroN. w. VA, Oct. A. 'ss.

HUNTINGTON. w. Va, Oct. 4. '9s.
The death OF Mrs. Susie NJ. James at
Burlington, Ohio en- the 9th ult., was
ton several weeks ago Tor Ohio, think
ling that the climate and soil might en-
liable her to gain her lost health. Mrs
flames was born at Gallipolis. o., in
&z855. She was ~ years aud 10 m onths
of age at her death. She graduated
*from the High Schools of that city at
$the age of Is. She then decided to en-
&ter on the teaching profession and
8taught In Kentucky and West Va. In
1850 she went back to Gallipolis where
&she taught q while and during her stay
naxried Mr.. Frank James several years
S alter. Mr.. James was elected princi-
pal OF the colored schools of this city
and his wife as assistant. The schools
were then in very poor condition but
Under the swell management Of Mr..
James and his beloved wife, they man
hged to get the school graded and in q
<<prosparous condition. Just at the time
SHhen the school was budding into
prominence, her devoted husband de-
barted this life. That has been eleven
s ears ago.
Since that time she has labors h ard
8 and zealously TO make our school sys-
+ lem what Is to-day.
She may we'll be termed the
mother Of our school. Her whole mind
|IShnd soul was In the school room and
many are those who have been under
Ter care, who have grad uated from the
High School and gone out into the
world to make themselves known and
s 10 make the world better by they hav-
s. Ing lived in it. Through her influence
3 bn ambitious spirit was created, and
Ahey will always point back to Mrs.
s. ames as being the means OF bringing
what success achieved in life. But val
liable as she was in our city no earthly
means could retain her. The dreaded
Aisease consumption for the last three
ears had preyed upon her valuable
8 orm, and at 1890 a, m, Tuesday she
departed this life in Burlington, o.
The remains were brought to this city
es been devoted member OF the NJ.
80. Church and also a faithful member
II the order of St. Lukes (which order
lend cred all earthly assistance neces-
airy.
Funeral services were held Wednes
az at II 80 a. m, at the Baptist
ID orch. Rev. Steele preached q very
ffectIve sermon from Job 17:11. Thi
chooIs were closed and an immensely
rowded house thronged to pay TIT
sast tribute to q truthful teacher.
W She leaves behind darling son, Her
ert, and loving father. We mourn
ur loss very deeply, but the AllwisI
<.4 nows best. The remains were trans
nitted to Gallipolis where the inter
nent took place on the following day.
peace be to her ashes"
Many OF the order and teachers wen
D TO Gallipolis with the remains
hey were Mesdames Ella Winston
Iannah Louis, Lizzie Louis, Matte
Robinson, Fannie Perkins, Belle Per
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08

Mr.. w. I. Anthony of New York, and
to know that he is doing well. He ask
ed to be RENE mbexed co his friends In
the PLANET" through the East-end
column.
Mrs. Martha J. Foster has returned
to the city after having spent period
OF five weeks visiting her mother, Mrs.
Mary Scott, in Nottoway County.
Miss Martha Z. Allen has the city for
Philadelphia.
We feel glad to know that some OF
our youths are patronizing Mr.. w. L.
Ransom in his business at 2l17 East
Franklin ST., between 2lst and 22nd St.
You must also remember that first
class dress-maker mrs NJ. Z. Kimbie)
occupies part Of the same building
so that while Mr.. Ransom lays down
hie lass, picks up bis awl and prepares
his soul for its end, Mrs. Kimble will
fit up the ladies.
AQUILA,