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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1899-12-14

what beautiful peaches" said an
old lady as she stopped at q stall in the
market and admired basket Of the
choice fruit. They were covered with
pink gauze and looked very tempting
indeed.
The old lady bought the peaches and
took them home. The next day she ap-
peared again at the stall and showed
the stall keeper a small piece of pink
yelling
do you keep that kind of yelling for
sale?" she asked.
The stall keeper told her that he did
not
well she said, "when | took those
peaches home they were small and
sour and green, and | thought II |
could get some of that yelling that
made them look so pretty and plump
in the basket I'd wear 1t myself. II it
would improve me as much as it did
the peaches. people would think I'd
found the elixir of youth. London
Fun.
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NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas. Samuel Whittemore OF Skowhe-
gan, in the Count of Somerset. by his mort
gage deed dated the third day of July A. D.
1890, and recorded in the Somerset County
Registry of Deeds in Book 800 Page 126 con-
vey ed to me, the undersigned a certain pa Gel
OF real estate situated in said Skowhegan aad
bounded and described as follows and included
With n the following lines, to wit: Commence
ing on the road leading from HaskelPs Corner
to Athens village at the northwest corner OF
land now or formerly owned by Heze kiah
Williams, thence running north on said road
fifty rods to point where an old fence run
ming east and west intersects said road, the nee
east parallel with said Williams north line
far enough to embrace sixty acres, thence
south fifty rods to said Williams land thence
west on said Williams, north line to the bound
begun at, containing sixty acres and being the
same farm on which the said Whit more has
lived for several years past, and the same con-
veyed-to him by Irine Jewell; and whereas
the condition of said mortgage has b, en-
broken. now therefore, by reason OF the breach
OF the condition thereof / claim foreclosure
OF said mortgage. 3w50
WARREN LOOMS,
BY WALTON & WALTON, his attorneys.
Skowhegan, Dec. l3, 1899.
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A delivery wagon of one of the big
bread baking factories stopped in front
of an up toxin livery and boarding sta
BILE. and two men at once unloaded bar
rels of bread and carried them into the
stable. The bread looked good and
was good. There were all sorts and
sizes of loaves in the barrels-"home-
made" rye" Vienna" potato
graham" and cottage
The curiosity of man who saw the
bread being delivered to the stable was
aroused. and he ventured to ask the
proprietor of the stable what it meant.
There's nothing remarkable about
It," said the proprietor with a laugh.
81 simply buy it for horse feed. We
grind the bread up and mix 1t with
other feed. and it makes 1rst class food
for horses. 1t is stale bread and costs
us 10 cents a barrel. and there are 80
or 60 loaves to the barrel, so you see 1t
comes pretty cheap. Some of the bread
is only a day old and is good enough
for any man to eat but the bread fac
tories cannot sell 1t. What you see here
are returned loayes from the grocer
ies."-New York Journal.
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No. COruVilie.

Mr.. Albert R0derck and family, form-
erl> o. Canada, but now If Sko~hegai ,
have Travelled over several 5 lmefset
towns looking for a site to locate Il
cheese factory. Although receiving
several flattering offers from other towns
he decided to locate as N Jrth Cornvllle,
ut the Savage Corner, very desirable
location for plant of this kind. MI.
K oderick, with crew Of men, broke
GROUND for the foundation d C. ll.h.
The work will be pushed along 80 MS to
have the factory in running order by
May next. Mr.. Roderick will equip his
plant with steam power and all modern
machinery for cheese making. He has
spent the most of his life in this bus ness
and thoroughly understands it. Why
shouldn't the toynsmen feel proud nf
such n man who is willing to invest his
capital in this kind of industry?
Several have killed their hogs among
those having good ones were ID. Davis,
A. Bos worth, q. Danforth and d. Small.
Very hard wheeling, Tuesday.
William Later, who is stopping at
Eben Walkers, is very feeble.
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He put his fingers in the open iron
work of the hotel lamppost to steady
his weak knees. wiped the rain from
his face with a shaking hand and fixed
an uncertain eye on the windows of
the dining room. He was very drunk
His face was pale and hairy. The thin
rain had soaked his rags. Inside the
dining room well groomed men and
snowy women sat In glory of tinted
lights. in room beautiful with table
flowers shining with silver and cut
glass. warm with crimson walls. dam
ask curtains, plush carpets. They lift
ed delicate food to solemn faces. They
smiled formally. The dripping obsery-
er kept his watery eye on them. Well
he said.s in a voice of generous pity,
"shpose they're enjoy'm' selves - in
thrown way."-New York Commercial
Advertiser.
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Harmon


The Ladies' Aid Society meets with
Mrs. Fred Tibbetts. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Chadbourne
have gone to Guiford, for the winter
Iona Tibbetts and Henry True have
been on the sick list for the last week.
Mrs. Ella Dore Church, who has been
visiting in town, has returned to her
home in Shirley.
Mrs. r. H. Reed has been quite sick,
the past week, but is much better now.
The members of the village Sabbath
school are preparing for concert to be
given on Christmas night.
Earl Longfellow and Willie Trip are
expected home from Portland on visit
through the holidays.
Miss Bernice Bartlett. who is teaching
school in Hartland, was at home over
Saturday and Sunday. She reports
very pleasant and orderly school, con-
sisting of twenty-seven scholars.
Mrs. F. o. Turner's store is the center
of attraction, just now, caused by the
display of large stock of holiday goods
She is receiving very liberal trade Tor
those goods. as well as in the millinery
and fancy goods departments.
Mrs. Nellie Pingree McSorley, who is
stopping at Willard Leighton's, had an
addition to her family, last Sunday night,
of nice girl baby.
The scholars in the Hurd district pro-
cured and presented an elegant toilet set
to their teacher, Miss Bernice Bartlett, as
a token of their regards.
Mr.. II. Z. Clifford and family have
gone to housekeeping in the residence on
the Smith farm. so called, which he has
recently purchased.
Harmony Grange, No. 1s4, at the last
regular meeting, Dec 2, elected the fol-
lowing officers for 1900 Master, w. ).
Bemis overseer, A. d. Gray; lecturer
Mrs. S. A. Haynes; steward, Mrs.
Whitehouse; asst steward, Lorlng
Chadbourne; chaplain, Mrs. Whittier;
treasurer, Mrs. 5. f. Marble; secretary,
Mrs. l.. II. Staples; gate keeper, Silas
Whitehouse; Ceres, Mrs. Metric Bems;
Pomona, Mrs. Ella Gray; Flora, Mrs.
George Rhoades; lady asst. steward
Mre. Loring Chadbourne.
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East COrnVilIe.

J. P. Stone is teaching school at Ca
naan village.
Mr.. Stephen Davis has arrived home
after visi ing several days at North Arson.
Mrs. Emma Frost, who teaches school
in Skowhegan, is passing her two weeks
vacation with relatives in town.
Mr.. Stllie Blaisdell of this town, has
gone to Hallowel TO work
Miss Eula Bean, after spending two
weeks vacation with her parents, has
returned to her school in Belgrade.
Miss Ethel Morrill,, who attends school
at Pennington, is passing her vacation
with her parents in this place.
Miss Belle Morrill, is on the sick list.
The friends of Herbert Blaisdell, for
merly OF this place, but now of Taunton,
Mass, may be pleased to learn that he
has chosen companion, having been
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How n Lion CHARGES.

A lions first signs of anger are as
| follows: Its tail rapidly twists from
side to side, the bottom slightly raising
| and the black tassel at the end beating
the air; 1t lowers its head more than
usual and growls, at intervals showing
its teeth. Then its voice becomes loud
er. 1t roars, shows its teeth and lowers
its ears, the movements of the tail In
creasing all the time.
At the time of charging-that is, at
the height of its anger-the tail rises in
the air until 1t is almost vertical the
black tassel continues to move, the ears
are f1attened completely, and the anil
NAL comes toward you at a slow trot,
then at a gallop, and finally springs
forward with open mouth and extend
ed claws.
Sometimes 1t shows these various
symptoms without charging, restrained
by prudence, but 1t never charges with
out showing them. When the tail rises,
the hunter can bring his rifle to the
shoulder and await his opportunity.
In hunting, man who is on his guard
Is worth four
A charge Is extremely dangerous, al
most always fatal when unexpected,
either because of the dense vegetation
or other causes, but II you see the ami
NAL getting ready flight Is useless.
Stand your ground. The only thing to
do is to keep cool and trust in your
weapon. If you have no confidence in
yourself 1t is prudent to avoid measur-
Ing your strength against these anil
mails
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"Therc is one book of Mr. Steven
sons that | myself have never read, "
said Mrs. Stevenson. Il refused to
read it and held to my refusal | make
1t rule never to read novel the
scene of which is laid in bygone age.
The author always deems it his duty
to make his characters talk in what
he considers the language of that pc
riod, and | am always sure that he
doesn't know positively how they did
talk, so | won't read such books.
would never read the Black Arrow.
and Mr.. Stevenson thought II such a
good joke that he insisted upon dedi-
eating it to me. ILLUSTRATED Indiana
Weekly.
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
Scion.

Mr.. Charles McIntire and wife, and
Mrs. Naomi Stevens were over to Emo
den, Tuesday, Dec. 9Th, to attend the
golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. PhineaS
Eames.
Newell Nye was at Skowhegan, one
day last week, on business.
Mr.. L. F. McIntire went to Portland,
Friday.
Mr.. Frank Vit,um went to Auburn, Fri
day, returning, Saturday night
Miss Flora Collins of No. Arson, who
has been working for Mrs. H. Gray,
returned home. Saturday noon.
There was a social dance. Saturday
evening just enough for good time.
Miss owe Lander returned to Port
land, la week.
= We Al happy to state that J W, Lam
der is aDIe 10 be in his store part OF the
timS.
C.. ". CLARK and wife were at Madison,
; day.
H. Gray was at Madison, Saturday.
George Hall and Miss Edie Grant of
West Madison, were in town, Monday.
MIR. Frank Nye has moved into the
Boswell house on upper Main street.
Mr. Ed Curtis has recently purchased
the Sewell Jewett place just below the
village and moved his family there.
The whist club met with Mrs. J. H..
Gray at the Caratunk House, last Friday
evening. After playing whist awhile, the
dining room was cleared and they had a
little dance When tired OF that they
were invited to Mrs. Gray's rooms, where
they were entertained with music, con-
sisting of songs by J. H. Gray and {. w.
Clark; duets, by Clark and Gray; quar-
tettes, by Norton. Green, Clark and Gray.
1t is needless to say every one was very
much pleased with the evenings enter
tainment and went home pronouncing it
the best time they havesenj oyed yet, and
many good wishes for Mr.. and Mrs. Gray.
The Scion Comet band boys have an
entertainment, Friday evening, Dec. 18th.
Music by the band, songs, ETC., after
which there will be social dance, Mil
lays orchestra furnishing the music.
Don't miss it for every one knows from
experience the band boys never give poor
entertainments.
For all it rained so hard, Tuesday after
noon, every one had smile on their
faces. 1t was just what they needed here.
Tuesday they were loading a car here
at the falls. with ore from the Concord
gold mine.
Dan Brofee was home from Madison
Bridge, over Sunday. g.
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Uacknlan.

Another death must be reported among
those employed in numbering. Charlie
Smith was working for Mr.. Robt. Suther-
land of Bangor, in on the Penobscot,
when he was taken i'll. Thursday morn
ing he was brought here and taken to
Mrs. Will Redman's, and DIR. Tweede
attended the case, pronouncing it appen-
dicitis, He had gone SO long without
medical treatment that the case was hope
less, bnt an operation was decided upon
DIR. Hunt from Greenville, and DR.. Mo
oney of this place were called to assist
A whole yelow-eyed bean was removed,
but the sick man failed to rally and died,
Friday night. His brother. Frank Smith,
arrived during that CHIT from the Penob-
scot, and left on the early morning train
with the body for Bangor, the home Of
the deceased. Mr.. Smith was wenty-six
years of age. and single. His father ard
mother are both dead, but he leaves two
sisters and five brothers to mourn their
loss.
DR.. Hunt returned to Greenvle, Fri.
day morning,
Mrs. Coleman is able to be out after a
long sickness
The funeral service of Mrs. George
Radford, daughter of Mike Harris of this
place, were held at the Congregational
Church, Saturday. Dec 2. Mrs. Kadford
breathed her last, Thursday noon, after a
sickness of nearly nine weeks, She was
married only last April. Pastor VIM. F.
Slade read the service and the singing
was by quartette composed of Mrs.
Alfred Bartly, Mrs VIM F. Slade, DR..
Tweedie and Mr. Slade.
On the evening of Nov. 80 MISS Dud-
ley, daughter of Aick Dudley OF this
place, and Mr. Harry Stilwell were united
in the bonds Of holy matrimony at the
home of the bride. The ceremony was
performed by Pastor VIM. F. Slade.
Santa Claus will soon be here, al least
we would judge so to take peep at the
Xmas goods Mrs. Lizzie Duval has piled
behind her counters, and all the small
boys and girls will think so, too, when
they see them displayed. Saturday. San
ia Claus, this year, evidently doesn't
mean to omit Jackman in his rounds.
The services, until further notice, at the
Congregational Church, will be held at
l. 80 and 7 O'Clock, as formerly; Sunday
school at 2 80 p. m. ).
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North Arson,

Three men With four horses from Pal
myra, stayed in town, Monday night, on
their way to Kingfield, to work for Red
ington Lumber { o. In few days there
will be 20 horses more come along on
their way to the same place.
The Coleman place that was bought
by w. c. Robinson few weeks ago has
been improved during that time and
more improvements will be made in
the spring.
W. c. Robinson writing to his wife in
this village under date of November
goth from 10 miles north of Skagway,
states that there is no snow and that the
lakes and rivers will be open until Jan
uary. In his work he averages DO miles
day on horseback. The December
Munsey Magazine in an illustrated arti.
Gle, "The Gate of the Kondike" de-
scribes the White Pass and Yukon rail
road, in which Mr.. Robinson's picture
appears with his men.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Mantor of
Skowhegan, have been in town this
week.
Mrs. Rose Mantor is unable to go out
and confined to her bed quite a part of
the time.
Frank Parlin and family passed
Thanksgiving in New Portland with
their daughter, Mrs. Morris Tozier
Rev Mr.. Clancy arrived home Thurs
day night from Lisbon where he had
been attending a ministerial institute.
Mrs. NJ. l.. French has returned to
The Forks. Her mother, Mrs. Robert
Savage, went to that place last week for
a stay of four or five weeks.
G. F. Quint sold his fur a few days
ago which he had taken the past fall,
In five weeks he trapped Psi musk rats,
20 foxes, 10 mink, 81 skunks and one
otter He is one of the most successful
hunters in this section.
l.. K Smith and Miss Carrie Dearborn,
both of Augusta, were married at the
Smith homestead, one and one half
miles below this village, Thanksgiving
evening About 80 were present who
contributed good share of beautiful
presents. Rev. Mr.. Clancy performed
the ceremony.
There will be farmers meeting in
Central Hall. North Anson, saturday,
December 23d at 80 p. m. for the pur-
pose of organizing a Farmers Co.opera-
tive Creamery Association. All farmers
are earnestly requested to attend. Wv
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Athens.

Mr.. Atwood Starbrd of Hartand has
scribers for Christmas books.
The Woman's Club, with Misses Ina
and Annie Emery, hostesses, met with
the former on Tuesday evening last. An
interesting program was carried out at the
close of which booklets were passed
around in which were certain questions
asked, the member answering the greater
number to receive prize. Mrs. I. ].
Calden and Mrs. c. S. Jones having
answered the same number. the one
guessing the number nearest the one in
The mind of the president was to receive
the prize, which was Mrs. Jones. A vol
ume OF poems was the prize.
The transfers are complaining of the
rough roads for hauling loads and are
longing for shedding.
MIR. George Aver is in Gorham, on
business. Mrs. Aver is visiting during
his absence.
Mr.. S Pratt has been absent for most
of the past week.
c. F. Dore has sold his hay and it is
pressed and ready for market.
Mr.. Wayland Leighton passed Satur-
day and Sunday in Harmony.
DR.. Tarbell was called to North Arson,
last week, by an urgent call by telephone.
The Church Aid society met. last week.
with Mrs. M. S. Goodrich to make final
arrangements FOR their sale and entertain
ment on Tuesday.
The Odd Fellows are making extensive
arrangements for their annual entertain
ment which will take place the last of the
present month.
"Capt." Rollins, the well-known travel
ling man, was in town Monday
Rev. Mr.. Sweetland did not attend his
appointment here, last Sabbath. sending
word that sickness in his family pre-
vented.
MIR. Knight remains very poorly and
suffers much pain. Mr.. Piper is stopping
with the family to render the needed as
sistance.
Miss Elsie Magoon Of Harmony is car
ing for Mrs. Frank Hight, who is improv-
ing slowly.
Mr.. Simon Fox, also Miss Jennie are
so as to be out, the latter being at church,
Sunday. G
"Henry p" the valuable stallion owned
by H. P. Bush, died last week after a
short illness.
The warm rain of Monday night caused
the grass to look quite green in some
fields.
A representative of the Maine Farmer
[ vas in town the past week.
The next meeting of Woman's Club
(Dec. Io,h) will be with Ella Ellingwood,
ubject Christmas. An original story,
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author not yet announced. will be read
and Book Review Ben Hur) will add
to the evenings enjoyment. Hostesses :
Ella Elingwood and Mrs. Martha Good
rich.
A drama by local talent is to be given
before long and rehearsals are in order.
Helen Mari Hurd. the poet and author
is canvassing for books, hoping to raise
money thereby to have surgical opera
ton performed on her eyes which are
causing her both suffering and anxiety OF
late. +.
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Mayheld.

Mrs. Annie Campbell Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Charles Campbell.
Hattie Sinclair is visiting at Mr..
Hussey's.
Ray Spear is engineer at the ateam
mill.
F. Nj. Wyman fell and hurt his leg and
and got cold ia it and is not able to be
out.
Leon Cooley, who shot his finger off
some time ago, is not able to work as yet.
John Cook is at work in Athens.
A. z. Murray was in town, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Webster were in
town, this week.
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A Severe Summary.

ITS wonderful" said the man with
the solemn air of erudition, what Il
difference slight matter will make in
the worlds estimate of man."
1T isn't so in literature" was che an
swer "A man must have merit
there
Not necessarily. If he gets his spell
ing wrong that's plain ignorance. But
If he gets his facts and logic all twist
ed = that's originality" = Washington
Star.
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Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court OF the United states Tor
the District Of Maine, Somerset County.
in Bankruptcy.
In the matter OF HERBERT l.. WHITTIER,
Individually aud as me mber Of he CO partner
ship OF Cabbot & Whittier. BANKRUPT
IN BANKRUPTCY,
To the Creditors of Herbert l.. Whittier Of
st. Adams in the County OF Somerset and
District aforesaid, ban krupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the ninth
day of De cember A ID. 1899, the said Herbert
L. WI ittierAwas duly adjudicated bankrupt;
individually and as a CO. partner OF the firm OF
Cabbot & Whittier, and that the first meeting
~of his Creditors will be held at Daniel Lewis
office in Skowf egan. Maine. on the 3Oth day
of Dece mber, A. ID. 1899, at ~ O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said Creditors may
attend, prove heir claims. appoint a trustee,
examine the bankrupt, and transact such
other business as may properly come before
said meeting. lw30
December IS, 1899.
DANIEL LEWIS, Referee in Bankruptcy.
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wfAa Man

Great idea. that of Mixes" said the
enthusiastic hceler of the better sort.
HE isn't satisfied with shaking hands
with his constituents in the ordinary
way. When he meets one of them. he
grabs both his hands"
"Ain't that rather OVERRIDING it?" said
the cautious person.
at might look that way to you, but
Mike knows his business. AS long as
he holds the fellows hands his watch
Is safe" -Indianapolis Journal.
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Browns Corner.

ETA Wel.hen has returned to his
wax at rfen Burrill's at N. Hartland,
l. era tacte IN of one month.
Fred Burllll of N. Hartland, and Geo.
Cnase of W. Hartlaud are each rejoicing
over the advent of another son in each
family, Dec. and 5.
|. Crowel and son treated their men
In camp to Thanksgiving dinner,
which their cook served in most ex-
celent manner. The boys nearly all re-
manned at camp on that day. q.
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A CInch.

Wealthy families in China who have
manageable daughters whom they de
sire to keep at home advertise for de-
sirable sons-in-law. The son-in-law
thus secured does not take his bride
hway. but merely hangs up his traps
In his wite's home and becomes one of
the family.
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HEAVY HORSES
FOR SALE

have several heavy horses, in mate he'd
pairs and single workers, weighing from
1900 to 1 800 lbs. Also some light driv-
ers Stable in Athens, on Brighton road,
miles out. II. d. PATTERSON. 45d
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CAUTION.

My wife, Elvira Reed, having left my bed
and board, / hereby warn all persons from
har boring or trusting her on my account. as
shall pay no bills of her contracting after this
date 3w49'
Skowhegsn, December 4. 1899
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While we do not carry large line of
holiday goods, we do carry nice line of
perfumes and toilet goods. Soc buys a
pretty bottle of nice perfume at Samp-
sons, Corner Druggist.
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FARM FOR SALE,

Stuated two and one half miles from Show
hogan village, containing one hundred acres.
Good pasture good wood lot and well watered.
will cut fifty tons of hay. Buildings in good
repair. win exchange for place il village or
Sc il for cash. For further particulars call on
or &C dress CALVIN s r1NCHFlELD,
Box 223 tf6O Skowhegan, Me.
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married, Nov. 26, to Miss Minnie Carr OF
Newport, r. |.