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The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Laundering In the Kitchen.

Mr. G. F. Wingate, addressing IL
company of clubwomen the other day
said that the washing of family linen
in the kitchen where food for the table
is being prepared is far from IL sanitary
proceeding. The idea came with "a shock
to many of his listeners, who realized
that this practice was one carried on ev-
cry Monday in their kitchens. The jux-
Imposition of the two processes certainly
cannot be Endorsed by any one who gives
the subject moments thought, yet
every day III this enlightened city
houses are being built without separate
laundries. Following the wish that
housekeepers should look to the better
management of their work in this re
spect, the speaker minced no words i'll
inveighing against the use of wooden
tubs Two or three wooden, stationary
tubs, half full of water and soiled
clothes, even with the covers shut
down, are not in any way desirable
kitchen furniture. If the tubs must be
there, let them be of soapstone, porce-
lain or some other smooth, hard finish
which will resist the action of water.
Mr.. Wingate then urged the necessity
of airing aud cleansing the soiled linen
basket. Bags he pronounced unwhole-
some unless they were frequently wash
ed and boiled. The wicker baskets are
all right if they are often cleansed, and
nothing is better than to put them out
in the air aud turn the hose on them IN
side and out, leaving them then III =
strong wind and sun to air thoroughly.
The same caution which urges house
keepers 10 air the beds thoroughly, turn
over mattresses and change pillow cases
and sheets often and personal linen ey-
cry day should lead them to watch the
soiled linen until it is clean again. and
treat it as something to be kept from
contact with anything else in the house
until it is renovated New York Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

An evening dress made entirely Of
chicken skins has been on exhibition
recently III one of the fashionable estab-
lishments of Paris, says correspondent
This startling garment was made for
Nine. Theo Montbaude. "A fashionable
Parisienne. The remarkable thing about
this dress is its remarkable beauty and
its durability. True, it was Worn but
once by Nine. Montbaude at grand
ball given by the Russian ambassador
in Paris, but no other garment at that
gorgeous affair aroused half SO much
admiration as the frock OF chicken skin.
To appreciate the beauty of the dress
it must be known that not less than 500
pieces of tanned skin were used i'll the
making of the skirt and bodice alone.
When the work of making the dress
proper was finished, several yards of
the delicate skin material were used for
the ruches at the bottom of the skirt
and the puffs at the shoulders This task
completed, the gown was sent to the
studio of one of the most skilled dec
orative artists in France, Edmond Gil
let, who painted upon the precious gar
ment, in exquisite colors and with SUI
perb effect, great punches of pink and
red roses and rocco decoration ex-
tending from the belt down the entire
front. Finally there were ribbons Of
woven feathers and IA belt of the same
material, and these completed the most
remarkable dress ever worn by woman.
The cost of the gown was of course
great-nearly touching the ST. 600 mark
In American money.
The slaughter of chickens necessary
to the making of this garment was
greater than the number of fowls re-
quired to complete the dress, for St
lection was made from an enormous
quantity of birds which, if they gave
signs of the slightest imperfection for
the purpose, were Immediately cast
aside
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
The Latest Freak.

Probably the most curious freak of
fashion that New York society can
boast today is he custom Its most pop
ular girls have taken up of wearing
boys shoes and boys gloves. No longer
is it the daintily shod and daintily
gloved miss. Paper soled boots long
and thin and delicate, and fragile
hand wear that men are almost afraid
to touch, have quite gone out OF vogue,
and i'll their place texcept, of course,
for reception, afternoon tea and evening
wear have come i'll heavy, stout boots
and thick, durable gloves that make
the maid of this spring very different
kind of creature.
And that these shoes and gloves are
genuinely boys articles, too, is fact
not to be doubted. The fashionable
girls not only acknowledge it, but they
have been heard asking for these things
i'll shops. Even more inControvertible
evidence (for some people not in the
swim are certain to believe that this
fashion cannot exist is furnished in the
testimony Of very well known and
high class men 5 and women bootmak
er. who told lie the other day that this
spring he had placed il woman i'll his
boys department especially for the
girls who come daily to buy boys boots.
New lo.A Herald
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
The Forks.

Mr.. Chas. York recently dug from his
bed of parsnips that has been in the
ground the past winter, pArsnip that
measured 20 inches in length.
Mr.. Albra Adams of North Madison,
was in town, Thursday, selling pigs.
Mr.. N. II. Swift of Skowhegan, was in
town, Thursday and Friday.
Mr.. James Loomis returned from
Skowhegan, Wednesday, and is now
working at the Holway House.
Mrs. Sophia Young returned from
Madison, last week, where she has been
spending a few weeks visiting friends
and relatives.
School in districts No. and 2 began,
Monday, Miss Minnie Benson and Miss
Lula Smith, teachers.
Mrs. George JuBkins started, Wednes-
day, for Mass, where she will spend a
lew weeks with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyons.
Mrs. Bub Bean of Carratunk, was in
town, last week.
Miss Kate Kennedy was called from
her work in Bingham, Saturday, to help
care for her sister, Mrs. Johnny kenne-
dy, who is in failing health.
Howard Mcdonald is doing stable
work at The Forks hotel.
Mrs. Chas. Kennedy has taken little
Doris Ray, the babe of Mr. and Mrs.
John Kennedy to care for during the
illness of Mrs. Kennedy.
Mr.. Cony Sanborn and wife of Cara
funk, were in town, Sunday.
Miss Ada Ford returned from North
Arson, Saturday, where she has been
spending a few weeks with friends and
relatives.
MISS Neplo of Lexington, is cooking
at The Folks hotel.
Mr.. Henry Hodgson and Chas. Durgin,
Saturday evening, while enjoying ride
on their "bikes" met in a curve in the
road and collided. No serious damage
was done, only some parts of Charles
wheel was broken, and Henry is wearing
black eye.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

DR. Mary Putnam Jacob. in her re
cent lecture on 1.-THE Problem of Phys
zeal Exercise For Women delivered
before the department of pedagogy of
the Brooklyn institute said: "What
is so poetcal in poetry about the ivory
Wilderness of the skin and the Slowness
and languor insisted upon by the old
poets and novelists is really most un-
Economically associated with iudiges-
ton. 1t is one of the ironies of life that
women rs they stand i'll literature and
romance are not at all the women that
we know. Every living animal requires
certain amount of exercise to keep III
health, the theoretical basis being the
fact that so large part of the animal
body is formed of muscular tissue,
which unused becomes weak, t1abhy
and inactive. Public opinion regarding
the necessity of exercise log women has
changed greatly since 100 years ago,
when noted French author said it was
we'll for women to be timid and coward
ly and little miserable all the time,
because if they were well and strong
they would be apt to be getting away
from home more than would be good
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Athens.

Mrs. Carrie Tibbetts Stickney died
April 10Th, age "A years, months and
10 days. The funeral services were held
at her home, the 10Th, conducted by
Rev. Mr., Preble, pastor OF the M. f.
church, of which she was worthy
member. She was also member of the
Winona Rebekah Lodge, Il, |. O. o. F.,
which lodge was largely represented at
the funeral. The floral decorations were
very large and were supplied by friends
and relatives in town, and by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Elliott Of Skowhegan, and
Mr. Alfred Tibbetts OF Lewiston. Mrs.
Stickney was graduate of Somerset
Academy, class 90. She was highly
respected by all who knew her. Though
her life was short, 1t was beautiful in its
work and influence. Her death has
brought deep sadness upon all who
knew her. Her sickness was long and
her sufferings severe, all of which were
borne with christian grace. She had a
desire to live for the sake of her family
but WAS ready to go il it were God 5
will. She leaves husband and two
little girls.
Mr.. Gilman Leavitt died May 5, age 81
years. Funeral services at the home,
conducted by Rev. Preble. He leaves
an aged wife, with whom he lad lived
more than 60 years, and several children.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
East COrnville.

There has been but little farming done
in this vicinity. There is SO much
cold, cloudy weather that the land dries
off very slowly. Grass is very back
ward.
Potatoes are scarce and sell readily at
the door for one dollar bushel.
Almost every farmer here has to buy
his seed grain Hope we can raise
enough, this year, for our seed next
year.
F. w. Page of Pittsfeld, was in town
over Sunday.
Ed Mitchell of South China, was in
town, Saturday, on business.
john Neil of Skowhegan, was in town,
over Sunday.
The school house in district No. is
being repaired.
Rosco Mcclure is painting his build
ings.
The old lady said wonders would new
er cease. We begin to believe it, for
who would ever thought that little
stranger would have found his way to
Linsey Flanders house. 1t was a little
boy.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
PisI,on's Ferry,

The scholars in district No. 3, attend
the Ferry school this term.
The farmers are hustlng with spring.
work.
Llewellyn Decker, Jr., who has been
attending business college in Portland,
has returned home, having completed II
course of study there. He has com
menced work for the season, collecting
eggs and selling groceries Tor his father,
driving on their usual route.
Rev. E. Z. Whitman preached his first
sermon at the church last Sabbath
John Totman returned home, Friday
night, from Augusta where he has
completed a course of study at the
business college.
Manley Holt shipped stock to the
Brighton Market, as usual this week.
L. Decker is getting about again from
his long illness.
Mrs. ILL Mitchell and Mrs. Kate Bow
man and children passed the Sabbath at
their old home. East Skowhegan.
Mrs. Jack Kelley is quite seriously ILL.,.
Did you plant that tree Arbor Day?
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

In conformity with the provisions Of Chapter
one hundred and four Of the Public Laws of
eighteen hundred and ninety-hye, and upon the
petition Of tye OF more citizens Of the State, and
deeming it for the best interest Of the State the
Commissioners Of Inland Fisheries and Game,
sitter due notice to all persons interested in the
subject matter OF sad petition, and public hear
ing thereon III the locality to be affected and
deeming ii necessary and proper for the pro-
lection and preservation Of the inland hsL OF the
State, hereby adopt the following needful Rules
and Regulations relating to the times and
places il which and the circumstances under
which inland lsh may be taken in the waters
tributary to Hayden Lake in the town OF Madi-
son and County Of Somerset.
RULES AND REGULATIONS.
Section l. Fishing for any kind Of hsh at
any time is hereby absolutely prohibited in all
Of the tributaries to HAYDEN Lake in the town
Of Madison for period Of four years from
Nav lst. 1895
dated this tweuty.third day Of April A. D.
lSgs 3wlS
l.. I. CARLETON. Commissioners
HENBY o. STASLEY. of Inland
GHAs. f. Dan, Fisheries aud Game
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

He was one OF the most Industrious men
of our town. He merited the esteem of
all.
Rev. T. B. HIATT of Madison preached
the anniversary sermon before Wesser.
runsett Lodge, No. ll3. |. o. o. f.. and
Rebekah Lodge, No. II, in the linton
meeting house, Sunday last, the Stll
instant. The service WAS delayed FROM
two weeks earlier by the heavy rain
storm that prevailed then. The audi
ence was large one, the service impress
sive and the discourse of the preacher an
able and app opriate one and very high.
ly appreciated by the members of the
order aud the audience generally.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

Miss Clara !. Fisher is said to be the
first woman ever chosen To act as arbi-
TRAITOR i'll IA labor dispute i'll this country
by IA regularly constituted state board
of arbitration. Miss Fisher was employ
ed as overseer for nine years with the
b. II. Spaulding company at Milford,
Mass Two years ago she left them, but
when strike broke out recently over
the question what number of yards of
straw sewed should constitute the unit
of payment Miss Fisher was chosen by
her former fellow employees as their
representative. Together with man
chosen by the state board to represent
the Spaulding company she visited SIM
liar mills i'll the neighborhood, and in
two weeks the report was ready, which
furnished the basis of satisfactory
agreement. Boston Woman's journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Yours truly,
Harry Messenger

The large horns of these buffalo ar
significant of their immense strength ;,
their legs are very short and powerful.
Though the lions make prey of them, it
takes two or three to pull down bull
The African jon of this section is the
largest species of its kind, but unless in
packs will not attack an African buffalo
bull When fighting, the bulls are very
quick on their feet, and they use not
only their horns, but their front feet
also, which often prove the more dan.
gerous weapon. My guide. who has
lived i'll this country for the past ten
years, relates many stories of alen who
have been mauled by lions and who
have escaped death, but he knows of no
instance where the African buffalo has
left IA human being until the life was
trampled out of him Arthur {. Hum
bert in Harper Magazine For April.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
CORRESPONDENCE
DenBistown.

Work on the new Episcopal church
here is begun and the building will be
pushed on to completion MS quickly as
possible, so as to allow of ifs being con-
secrated early in July.
The following services in connection
with the Mission will be held on the
several dates mentioned at the residence
of Mr.. Moses Holden Sunday, May
18th, morning, 1870 a. m., baptism and
celebration of the Holy communion ;
! D. M. evening prayer aud sermon ;
Wednesday evening, May 18th, p. M,
service with address; Thursday morning,
May 10Th, Ascension day. 10 30 a. M,
service with address. These services
will all be conducted by the Rev. Henry
5. Harte, priest in charge of the mission.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Pnkhams Compound aWomans Womans

for them, and they would lose their
characteristic femininity and charm.
"This idea of the Frcnchman l. large
ly accountable for the fallacies that
still need retutation in regard to the
necessity of exercise. For sitting still
is one of the worst things y inan can
do. Women require a great deal Of
movement, activity and change. Be
cause their muscles are smaller and
naturally weaker than those of men it
does not follow that girls under %
should not have strong muscles. "
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Brighton.

Mrs. l.. d. Libby is working in Blan-
ehard at present, for Bert whitman.
Village school commenced, Monday,
May 2nd, with a scholars and Bertha
Foss, teacher.
May baskets and mud are in the order
of things, this month.
1eamsters have begun to haul again
from here to Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Uriah Whitehouse were
in town, May 7. Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Snlithfield.

Very cold weather for the time of
year, and farmers have not planted
much as yet.
Abel Merrill is little better.
B. w. Harrington, Jr., has rented the
Mitchell place for the season.
Will Pierce of Somersworth, New
Hampshire, is in town for II few days,
the guest of w. j. Haynes.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. b. Cole and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. II. Witham were in Mercer, the
first of the week, calling on Mr.. and
Mrs. w. j. Tyler.
Quite number from Fairview Grange
visited Somerset Grange, Thursday even.
ing, it being the anniversary of the
grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Fitting Acknowledgment.

At the last annual encampment of
the Department of Maine G.. A. r., Col.
Harry Messenger, of Louisville, Ky.
presented to the department splendid
banner of peace. A committee consist
ing of Senior Vice Commander Stanley
Plummer of Dexter, Col. Chas. S. Emer-
son of Auburn. and Past Department
Commander VIM. H. Green of Portland,
were chosen to draw up, have engrossed
and sent to Col. Messenger a fitting
expression of appreciation of the mag
nihCent gift.
The letter of the committee which
was engrossed by Rev. o. M. Cousens,
of Dexter, and response of Col. Weiss.
enger are as follows:
By unanimous vote of the department
of Maine, G. A. r. in annual encamp-
ment assembled, at Lewiston, Maine, on
Feb. IS, 1898, the undersigned were con,
stituted committee to express by
letter to Col. Harry Messenger, of
Louisville, Kentucky. in behalf of the
department, their heartfelt appreciation
of his splendid spirit of fraternity and
noble generosity shown in his presenta.
ton to them of an exquisite banner of
peace and good will.
They feel that this beautiful work of
art, made in the similitude of the pre-
scribed flag of universal peace, and
bearing upon its folds the coat of arms
of Kentucky and Maine, with notices
and symbols of fraternity and loyalty,
coming as it does from representative
of the ex-Confederate soldiers of South
ern State TO the organized Union vet
Grams of a Northern State. marks an
important epoch in the restoration of
the fullest fraternity and most perfect
amity between sections of our beloved
country, heretofore unhappily estrauged.
They believe it will not only prove a
strong bond of friendship between the
blue grass and the pine tree States, but
that it will help the cause of universal
peace and promote in some measure
the development of that coming glorious
civilization when the differences Of all
peoples and nations will be settled by
arbitration. instead of war.
Received from you unspotted by any
remaining touch of distr, st, and unblem-
ished by any lingering spark of sectional
discord, they will ever so keep and pre-
serve it, and hold it worthy to be display
ed by the side of the glorious flag of our
reunited republic.
They are aware that your graceful,
gracious and patriotic act is without pre-
cedent, and heartily congratulate and
felicitate you upon having conceived and
so happily carried out an event of such
patriotic significance, and historical inn
portanCe.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

All the suitors for a girls hand IN
Borneo are expected to be generous in
their presents to her. These presents are
never returned Therefore the willy
young lady defers as long AS possible a
positive selection of the happy man
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
test, y. v. BRAlNERD. Clerk.
fAH-THA I OF PLAINIirf Writ
.te u W.T.. JanaarY y. 80.


Date Of Writ January H. lsg7.
Ad damnum, So %
Writ refurnable and entered March lG. 1897.
Action Of debt FOR that the said Plaintiff by
the consideration Of our Justice Of our Water
vile Municipal Court; holden at Wateryille
within and for the County q keunebec on the
tenth day Of December, A. D ls95, recovered
judgment against the said William Avery, De-
fendant, for the sum n twenty dollars debt or
damages and six dollars and six cents costs of
the same suit, as by the record thereof now re-
naming il said court appears which said
judgment : ii full force aud nc, reversed an
uulled or satisfied, although one writ Of EIecu-
ton has issued thereon, which execution
is returned unto our said court in no part
satisfied. Whereby an action hath accrued to
the Plaintiff 20 have and recover OF the said De-
fendant the said several sums amounting in the
whole to twenty.six dollars and sx cents, to-
Veher with eRal interest on tie last named
sum from the rendition Of the Judgment, and to-
gether with fifteen cents more for the writ Of
execution aforesaid.
HARVEY D. EATON.
Attorney FOR Plaintiff.
A true copy Of TIE order Of Court, with
abstract Of writ 3wlo
Attest y. ". BRAINERD. Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
TRY ALIENS FooT-EAsE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet swollen and hot. and get
tired easily. IL you have smsrting feet or tight
shoes try Aliens Foot Ease 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet, blisters aud callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions OF all pain
and gives rest and comfort. Try IL to- day. Sold
by all druggists and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
package FREE. Address, Allen s. olmstesd,
lie Roy, n. Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
BLACKWELL.

Master Ray Woodbury. of Augusta, is
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Eugene Danforth.
A party of Young people from Madi-
son, spent Friday evening with their
friend, Miss Annie Turner.
Mr.. Christopher Thompson spent last
week, with relatives in Skowhegan.
Mrs. Mary l.. Paine has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Record of Skowhe-
gan. M.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Stanley Plummer,
Charles Smith Emerson,
William Henry Green,
C1,z,..;,..
louisville. Ky.

Louisville, Ky, April II, 1898.
Mr. Stanley Plummer. Dexter, Maine.
Dear Sir: The beautifully engrossed
resolutions signed by yourself. Chas.
Smith Emerson and VIM. Henry Green,
thanking me in handsome terms for the
presentation of the peace flag made by
me at the annual encampment assembled
at Lewiston, Me. Feb. IS, 1893, is duly
received.
beg to thank you and the committee
and through the committee the Grand
Army of Maine for the sentiments ex-
pressed in the resolutions, to thank you
for the honor done me, and to assure you
that these resolutions will be affection
ately guarded and will be handed down
to my children as a most valuable heir
loom.
Yours truly.
Harry Messenger.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Not All AiInleSs.

Society women do lead such aimless
lives
"Aimless? Do they? Well, | know
society woman who can throw a teacup
or a rolling pin just rs accurately as IA
man. "-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

Blondel the harper, did not discover
the prison of King Richard. Richard
paid his ransom, and the receipt for it
is among the Austrian archives.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton and Mrs.
Carrie T. Harrington We're elected to
the school board of Warren. o., on
April 4, 10y the largest majority ever
given TO any candidates in that city.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
FARM FOR SALE.

Containing to acres, well divided constant
supply OF pure water. buildings in excellent
condition, also pay ing milk route.
This farm j. in good locality. situated on
the So called ATHENS Road. i. miles from
5 kowhegan postoffce. VIII sell or trade for
property in Skowhegau village
3wls tall at premises.
A.Cz CHURCH
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

The use of ribbons for dress trimming
is conspicuous feature of the spring
and summer fashions. Ribbons of every
width are used and one of the most ef-
fectiye modes Of employing them is for
ruifleS
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
HAIR WORK.

nN Tselholnss & cut hair made into switches
asl ETC. Hair Goods furnished and done
,sn v,uer' gray hair speciality, all goods war
p,or. eu TO give satisfaction. Mail orders
,n mss ID. c. Downes q North Ave. At resid-
ast Church. 5moss
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12

Grace Warner, the daughter Of
Charles Warner, the celebrated English
romantic actor, is to be married in June
to FRANKLIN McLeay, an American
actor, who has made "a success AS Cas-.
sius i'll Beerbohm Tree revival of "Ju-
Illus Caesar.
The Somerset reporter., 1898-05-12
Oh, the Pain of
Rheumatism!

Rheumatism often causes the most in
tense suffering. Many have for years
G gis and are to-day worse ',s off than
ever. Rheumatism is II blood disease,
and Swift's Specific is the only cure, be-
cause it is the only remedy which can
reach such deep-seated diseases.
fey years ago was taken with inlamma-
tory rheumatism. which became SO intense
that was for weeks unable to walk. | tried