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The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03
of Arson Grange

AS the day announced to observe the
anniversary of the grange in connection
with the harvest feast dinner, was
stormy, it was decided to observe the
day at the regular meeting, Saturday,
Feb. Goth. Again the day was some
what unfortunate by being stormy, but
a goodly number of the members met
at Grange Hall in time to observe the
harvest feast dinner. The Grange was
called to order by Worthy Master ID. M.
Norton, and the exercises in the manual
in connection with feast of the Grange,
were carried out. The afternoon meet
ing was devoted to the regular work of
the order, including the programme pre-
pared by the worthy lecturer.
Arson Grange was organized Jan.
goth, 1875, and charter was granted at
that time Meetings were held for
time, but in this, like similar organiza-
tons, there was lack of interest on the
part of some of it's members, and for
several years it has been reported as a
dormant grange. A little over a year
ago new interest was manifested by
some, who wished to connect them
selves with the order and also by men,
bers of other oranges, who wished to
have grange located here As a result
Arson Grange, No. SO, was recognized
by State Deputy Ansel Holway of Show
hogan, ON the 10th day of Feb. 1897,
with 40 charter members.
There has been good degree of in
terest manifested during the past year
and satisfactory amount of work has
been accomplished until now it has 100
members. The first grange that was
organized in the State was Eastern Star
Grange, No. |, in Hampden, "A years
ago last October, by the late Allen
Carter of Hampden. Nearly twenty-five
years ago Mr. Carter began the agita-
ton of the grange movement and con-
slant work among his agricultural
friends and neighbors resulted in get
ting the requisite number for charter
for grange and he had the honor of
being the founder of the first grange in
Maine. The growth of the order in the
State has been we'll supported during
the past twenty-five years, as there are
now nearly $50 oranges in the State,
with membership of over 1000 and
the State of Maine ranks second to any
State in the union.-Union Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03
Revival Meetings.

Revival services were opened at the
Methodist church, last Sunday morning,
with sermon by Rev. Mr.. Hemus,
which moved all hearts. Mrs. Hemus
has preached at every service since, and
the interest deepens and the congrega-
tions increase every day. 1t is truly the
opportunity of life time to hear Mrs.
Hemus, whose name. is Il household word
in England, Australia, California and in
the great northwest. In presenting
clearcut truths with nvincible logic
and impassioned eloquence under the
energy of the Holy Spirit, she is the peer
of preachers, and we doubt If she has an
equal among her sex on the globe. A
scholar, theolcgian, logician and orator,
do not fail to hear her, whatever you
believe or do not believe. The meetings
continue every night this week, and each
afternoon, except Saturday. Sunday
morning at $50 there will be PRAYER
meeting in the large vestry. AT 1915
Mrs. Hemus will preach. =
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03
Town of Arson.

The annual report of the selectmen
and town treasurer have been printed
as usual, and from it we make the fol-
lowing abstract:
The whole amount raised at the last
annual meeting by vote of the town for
various purposes, including IS, 600 on
the town debt and $1,000 interest on
town debt was $40, 400. The State tax,
county tax and overlap brought the full
amount for which assessment was made
up, the aggregate for which the tax was
assessed, to $19,56071. The total valu-
alton of estates was S57s,370, the num-
Der of polls 516, and the rate of taxa
ton per cent
The report of F. s. Parsons, town
treasurer, gives a comprehensive idea
of where the money came from and for
what purposes it was paid out and we
use it in full:
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers dur
ing the past week.
Pittsfield-F. L. Smith to F. l.. Smith
ct ais, $1,000; Guy D. Small ct al to j.
&. Humphrey, $l.00.
Madison--Ira Norton to A. B. Paine,
$3.50; Chas. l.. Healey TO s. w. Bridg-
ham, $3.50; Helen N. Bennett to Martha
A. Dunton, 81 600.
Carratunk-Wm. II. Adams to VIM.
Adams, $1.00.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03

In comparing the balance against the
town with last year, it may appear that
the debt is not reduced according to the
sum raised for that purpose. But we
have dropped off some of the doubtful
resources. We find that they do not
pay debts The bonds and loan orders
are the debts of the town. During the
year past the loan orders have been re-
duced IS, 010.27, and paid the interest on
the same, 1866 Il. Nor have any new
ones been issued to take their place and
there is cash in the treasury in excess of
last year, S494 80. consequently the
town debt must have been reduced
s., 504 81.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03

W. Il. Adams of Carratunk was in
town Saturday.
L. L. Walton, Esq, returned from
Boston Thursday evening.
Mrs. s. T. Byron of Wakefield, Mass,
who has been visiting her sister, Mrs.
Adam Simpson, returned home, Monday
morning.
Edward Gledhill, superintendent of
the Lakeside Worsted Mill, was in New
York several days last week, returning
home Saturday forenoon.
in. Weber of Lewiston, who was
book-keeper in the office of B. f. Eaton,
for several months last fall was in town
Thursday renewing old acquaintance.
Mrs. Fred Kincaid left Friday for New
York City to attend the dressmaking
openings and obtain the spring and sum-
mer styles. Miss Lila Clifford accompa-
MED her.
Andrew Lumsden of Boston, was in
town over Sunday, visiting his mother.
Mr.. Lumsden is now in the steam fitting
business for himself under the firm
name of Andrew Lumsden & Co.
The new steel ceiling in the office at
Hotel Heselton was completed last week.
1t is a fine piece of work and was put on
by c. A. Ross. 1t adds greatly to the
appearance of this roomy office
II. T. Moulton of Providence, r. l.,
was in town several days last week, ac-
companied by b. II. Mitchell and n. w.
Church of Watervlle. They were look
ing after coach horses. Only two were
found that suited them, one being
bought from F. L. King and the other
from f. S. Spaulding. They were very
well matced. The party left for Water
Vile Friday afternoon.
The rank of Knight was worked in
the long form, last Thursday evening,
upon one candidate by Skowhegan lodge
10, K. ?. The make up of the degree
team, which is one of the best drilled i'll
the State, was as follows: Pythagoras,
L. G. Salisbury; king Forrest Goodwin i;
senators, LIST, E. b. Carter; End, Ansel
Savage; Sd, Abel Thompson; 4th, Her
bert Soule; 5th, William Donaldson; 9th,
George Simpson; 7th, Edward Leach /;
8th, w. S. Stinchfield; 9th, F. G. Dun
lap; 10th, Oliver Dean; herald, c. E.
Dealey; executioners, B. S. Flagg and J..
Fl. Williams.
The paragraph in the Reporter, last
week, concerning the big storm of 1872,
reminded T. H. Howard that he was
conductor on the train which was stall
led at Pishon's Ferry. Mr.. Howard
left Skowhegan on Friday morning,
and did not get back until the following
Wednesday. The engines in those days
burned wood, and the train men were
kept busy saving up rail fences to keep
the fires going. Until the train reached
the five mile tank, the men had to melt
snow for the boiler. At Pishon's Ferry
the relief crew headed by Sumner Ward
and b. F. Eaton joined the snowed-in
train, giving working force of 10 men.
Finally the train pulled into Skowhegan.
The question of supplying the passen-
gers with food was quite serious one.
One morning they had breakfast with
George II. Pishon, who was at that time
in business at the Ferry and ate
everything he had both at his house and
store.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03

-
only gave pleasure to the listeners, but
reflected much credit upon both teacher
and pupil.
Benoise Fogg was brought to town,
Sunday morning, under arrest and
put in the county Jail, There is quite a
little story back of this. Some ten
years ago, Henry j. Fogg, brother of
Benoise, was trying to get a divorce
from his wife. His daughter was at
tending school in Cornville, and she was
wanted by her father to testify. Ac-
cordingly Henry sent his brother, Be-
noise after her. She was found at the
school, but refused to accompany her
uncle unless schoolmate, Ida Bigelow,
went with her. Both girls finally step
ped into the carriage and Benoise start
ed the horse toward Skowhegan at
furious pace. The Bigelow girl became
frightened and jumped out, striking on
some rocks, and received injuries for
life. Court action was brought against
Fogg and 81 300 damages was awarded,
but Fogg left the State. He was also
indicted by the grand jury for kidnap-
ping the Bigelow girl and capias issued
upon which he was arrested. A few days
ago Sheriff Viles learned of Fogg's where
abouts and deputies Harding and Mutt
were sent after him, and he was arrest
ed, Friday. The affair aroused much
interest at the time.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03

Have your pictures framed at Folsom
and Varney's. Att
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03

To Cure A Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money II 1t fails to
Cure. 26c. 6mS6
The Somerset reporter., 1898-03-03
DISBURSEMENTS.


The selectmen state the financial
standing of the town as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
SUES HER BROTHER.
Miss Gashwiler Alleges That He
 Deceived Her.

Litigation, the result of alleged fraud, has divided the Gashwiler family. Suit was filed yesterday by Charlotte L. Cash wiler against her half-brother, Jared H. Irwin, to set aside deed to valuable real estate on Kearny street, near Pine. The plaintiff alleges that in November of last year she requested her brother to prepare a deed to the property in question that she might convey it to her mother Mrs. L. NJ Gashwiler. Irwin stated that he would do so, and on November IS, 1897, informed her that the deed was ready for her signature. They went before a notary and without reading the document, Miss Gashwiler alleges, she signed it. Subsequently, she discovered that instead of conveying the property to her mother the deed conveyed one-third to Irwin and one-third to plaintiffs sister, Mrs. Samuel Nj Shortridge.
 Plaintiff states that she went to Mrs Shortridge as soon as she discovered the deception, and Mrs. Shortridge was ignor- ant of the transaction and immediately signed a quitclaim deed. Now Miss Cash WiIer seeks to set aside the deed on the ground of fraud, that she may convey the property to her mother, as she originally intended
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
Devlin. a smooth talker from Sacramento, found the Mayor a good thing" and worked him accordingly.
 THE CONTROLLERS POSITION. Ten Counties Have Made Settlements
 With the State - Sacramento and
 Ventura Resnonded Yesterdav

SACRAMENTO, Dec. 23.-With refer ence to the suits brought against the State by forty-two counties for back commissions alleged to be due them State Controller Colgan said to a Call corre spondent this afternoon that he would maintain the position that the counties must proceed to make their settlements with the State, as the law requires. Ten counties have already settled among them Solano, Lake, Alpine, Mariposa, Plu- mas, Santa Clara, Ventura and Sacramen- to, the last two having made their set dement's to-day.
 "The attorneys for the counties in this natter said MT. Colgan, have, as un- derstand it, advised the counties not to settle with the Controller, but Devlin & Devlin, who represent a majority of them stated to-day that they were willing to enter into stipulation or agreement to have all the counties they represent set tie with the Controller provided that their rights are not jeopardized. Their proposi- ton has been put in writing ana submit ted to Attorney General Fitzgerald, who represents me in this matter, for his ap- proval or modification.
 Section 3S67 of the Political Code pro- vides that unless County Treasurer set ties with the State Controller between the 18th and 30th of December he shall pay a penalty of 5000. Of course I shall look for settlements in the usual manner and that really up my pOSlliOH dI pres ent. My opinion is that there IS nothing in the case which the attorneys have brought, but I must, of course, await judicial determination of the question"
 An interesting fact in connection with the passage of the law in 1893 abolishing commissions was disclosed upon an eX- animation of the original tally sheet of the Senate made by Secretary of State Brown and The Call correspondent this evening. The printed minutes of the Sen- ate, which are indorsed as correct by the presiding officer of that body, show that the measure received but twenty votes and that it did not receive the vote of Senator R. H. Campbell, his name not ap- bearing even as present. The original tal- ly sheet, kept in pencil, however, shows that Campbell was present and that he was the first man who voted aye. The totals show that the measure received 21 eyes and noes. The singular fact re- vealed by the examination Is that right next to the figure '1,'' denoting Camp bells vote, Is cipher with a stroke through 1t. Whether 1t was intended to have any significance or not is not known, but at any rate 1t is regarded as worthy of note in connection with the absence of Campbell's name from the list of the Sen- ators voting for the measure as it appears In the printed minutes. With Campbell's name out the printed minutes show that the measure received but twenty votes, which would not be enough to carry 1t, although it is stated in the printed min uteS that the measure passed.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
HIS GAS WAS SHUT OFF.
Refusal to Put Up Deposit Causes
 Trouble.

A. Daw-Kerrell, a resident of this city, complains bitterly of the treatment which he has received from the San Francisco Gaslight Company. Yesterday afternoon at o'clock his gas was shut off oy an employe of the concern, which gave no notice of it's intention to resort to the arbitrary proceeding. The consequence was that MT. Kerrell's home was left in darkness for the night. and his wife, who is an invalid, suffered greatly from the cold, as the only way they have of heat ing the house Is by means of gas.
 Mir. Kerren is of the opinion that the corporation Is pursuing retaliatory tactics against him for his refusal to put up the s deposit which it exacts illegally from it's consumers.
 ''The trouble" he said, dates back some eleven years, when 1 refused to com ply with the demand to deposit the $5. In that time 1 moved four times, an1 always had trouble in that regard, but 1 never made the deposit, and l presume the com pany has had it in for me ever since. always paid my bills promptly and ;n March last I contracted for gas stove, which the company loans 10 subscribers. security, as l considered it a just charge. It cost me S20 to have the connections made. l found, however, that the pres sure was poor. for when the stove was lighted the gas jets burned very feebly, so two weeks ago l sent word to have 1t re- moved. and paid $4 to disconnect it. My
 
 turn of the $5 deposit on the stove, but was met with scant courtesy.
 Have you deposit on your meter?' he was asked. Replying in the negative. he was coolly informed that the 5 on the stove would now be applied as deposit on the. meter. In addition he was con fronted with a bill of $7 so to cover the amount of gas burned in November and fourteen days in December. Believing this to be extortionate my son refused to pay. and the summary action of shutting the gas off followed. This charge of $7 so was the result of my being honest with the corporation and notifying 1t last month that I was of the opinion that the meter did not register properly. as I was posi- tive. that we had burned more than g worth of gas In October, which was their bill for that month. I consider they have acted in a high-handed and dishonorable way, and | think have cause to bring ac- tion for damages. I will get the advice of an attorney and took the first step yes terday to serve the company with a no- tice to turn on the gas forthwith. This is a matter that concerns every user of as in this city and something should be done to correct the tactics of the San Francisco Gas Company, which, to say the least, are peculiar''
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24

the house. S27 Minna street, with his pockets turned inside out. He was con- siderably under the influence of liquor and Tillman took him to the City Prison. He gave his name as A. Mckay and claimed that he had been robbed Till man went back to Minna street and found the old mans gold trimmed sIectacles and he had been robbed. They were taken to the prison.
 When the old man sobered up little he said his name was A Mckenzie and that he had been a resident of this city for over thirty years. He used to keep a saloon on Market street, opposite the Palace Hotel, and one on Pine street, opposite the market. For few years he has been travelling Fourth street, near Mission. and Thurs day night started out with S10 to have good time The last thing he remem- bered was being in the Abbotsford saloon, where he had several glasses of whisky. lie had vague recollection of man with a beard, who knew his name. He had been robbed of a cheap watch, gold chain and diamond locket, a diamond stud, diamond ring, a gold ring with bloodstone and any loose change he may have had in his pockets. He had a check In his purse for $1250. and reluctantly con- feSSed that he was fond of poker and kept for a blind.
 Inquiry at the Abbotsford saloon elfcfted the fact that a gentleman escorted him home at the request of the proprietor, but on reaching Fourth street, below Mis- saloon and playing cards with soldier and some others. The gentleman left him there. The police are working on the case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
ACTOR MONTAINE'S
 TWO CHARACTERS
HIS WIFE WILL SUE FOR A
 DIVORCE.
and Tragedy on the Domestic Hearth.

Clarence F. Montaine this week at the Alcazar is a funny German with stage regulation Saxon tow hair and a Httle whisker on his chin. He says funny Ger man things and laughs with his audience at himself. But c. F. Montaine off the stage is not saying funny things and laughing just now. Then he is playing best man to Mrs. c. F. Montaine in lit tie drama of her own, though in her set tied opinion he is the worst man in the world almost In fact so bad is he that she is consulting her lawyer in view of getting a divorce on the grounds of cru city. Her lines in this play are that he is the usual unfeeling wretch of a husband Ill treats her a little short of battery goes to drink with startling frequency, insults her bosom lady friends and dis courager her aspiration to develop into a tragedienne.
 In an interview the man of two roles said, as he was making-up for his stage part, that his wife was an unspeakable lover of intoXicants, with a most vicious temper, lurid imagination and a mighty confidence in her latent theatrical abili- ties.
 Her tongue is a scorcher," he said, stopping to stick the funny whiskers on his chin, and ever since our marriage in Chicago, about year ago, she has sub jected me to almost unceasing abuse. She has even gone so far as to slap me in the face. 1 have had to get out of her way to keep her from scratching my eyes out. Oh, she is a Tartar from Tar tarville Her love of war with me IS al- most equal to her love of cocktails with her lady friends, and when she ~ets inn bued with the spirit of both I just make myself scarce. When she is mad through and through she is so impulsive that she will stop at nothing. Yesterday evening after a tremendous fiare-up she rushed off to her attorney, Judge Mogan, and be- gan proceedings for divorce. But she is nice when not stirred up; in fact she Is like the little girl who when she is good is very very good, and when she is bad she is horrid' "
 Mrs Montaine is handsome woman about 30 years of age, and was Mrs Pauline Davidson when she married Mon- taine in Chicago less than a year ago while he was playing leading part Tn Nat GoodwIn's company. She has ap- peared in minor roles several times on the stage, but not with shining success. She denies all her husbands allegations. Montaine has consulted Hon. Julius Kahn and will fight the case.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
GEORGE E. BARRoN'S ESTATE. Letters of administration Upon tt
 Asked by T. J. Roche.

Theodore J. Roche, one of the many creditors of the late George E. Barron, has applied for letters of administration Cpon the estate of the deceased. Petit eoner states that he has no information as to the character and Tza---- - -+ c- <ate; neither does he know the names of the next of kin of the deceased.
 George k. Barron came into prominence several years ago through a contest of his fathers will in the courts of San Jose A negress appeared on the. scene with a boy she alleged was the son of herself and George F. Barron's father The dis grace following this expose and trouble and litigation drove young Barron into evil ways and his death, which occurred in this city on October 2l, is said to have ron died he was attended by a woman whom rumor said was his wife, but as she has not appeared to claim his estate the reports were probably unfounded
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24


 back ghost of the self that answered to President Lincoln's call for 1900 900 more.'
 To-day he is an alert, active man and tells the story of his recovery as follows: ''I was a great sufferer from sciatic rheumatism almost from the time of my discharge from the army. Most of the time I was unfltted for manual labor of any kind, and my sufferings were at all times intense. At times 1 was bent al- most double and got around only with the greatest difficulty. Nothing seemed to give me permanent relief until three years ago, when my attention was called to some of the wonderful cures effected by Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo- pie. had not taken more than half box when I noticed an improvement in my condition. and I kept on improving steadily. I took three boxes of the pills, and at the end of that time was in better condition than at any time since the close of my army service. Since then I have never been bothered with rheumatism Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People is the only remedy that ever did me any good. and to them l owe my restoration to comparative health. They are a grand remedy"
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
The Hearst Libel Suits.

Judge Mogan had set yesterday for ren- dering his decision in the libel case of Claus Spreckels against w. R. Hearst of the Examiner, but announced that he was not yet ready, and continued the case till January 10
 The demurrer of W. R. Hearst to the complaint of Claus Spreckels for damages for libel was overruled by Judge Hunt yesterday. Hearst was given ten days in which to answer the complaint.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
Elijah Lords Will.

The will of Elijah Lord. who died on the 10th inst. leaving property valued ot s14. OOO, was filed for probate yesterday. The bequests are 5000 to the children of James H. Lord, brother. a like sum to the children of Mrs. Martha J. WhtppIe a sister; $150O to James Whipple, a nephew: 5000 to Isabella Watson, a niece The residue of the estate Is devised to dece dents widow.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
Not Wanted in New York.

Captain Bohen yesterday received dis patch from Captain McClusky of New York in answer to the one sent him on Thursday that Isidor Lorber was not wanted there for the murder of his wife nor for anything else. Lorber was at once released from the City Prison.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-24
No Day Coach South of Bakersfield

The Southern Pacific announces that the new limited train service between this city and Los Angeles has been slightly modified as compared with the original plan by discontinuing the day coach between Bakersfield and Los Angeles. In other words, between San Francisco and Bakersfiell in either tli- rectior1 a sleeping car ticket will not be necessary, but south of the latter point 1t will The train is reported to be doing a handsome business.