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The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05
Canaan.

Mrs. Nellie Atkins and daughter
Edwina of Waterville, visited friends in
town last week.
Mr.. Ellie Salisbury and Miss Nellie
Hubbard were united in marriage on New
Years eve. at Skowhegan, by Rev. Mr..
Wentworth. Mr.. Salisbury is one of
Canaan's thrifty and prosperous farmers,
and the bride has always resided in town
and is one of Canaan's most estimable
young ladies'. Their many friends wish
them a long and happy life.
Mr.. Geo Farnham, who has been on
the sick list for number of days, is able
to be out again.
The Clinton dramatic club gave an
entertainment at the town hall last Mon.
day evening" which is reported as being
we'll attended.
Miss Edith Maxwell was unable to
teach school Monday, owing to very
severe cold.
The grangers install the officers elect,
Thursday night of this week
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05
COrnville.

The wedding anniversary of Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Green occurred at their home,
Wednesday, December 18th. About 20
were present and enjoyed a good time,
after which presents were made by the
following: Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Green,
cups and saucers; Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Holmes, sauce dish Mrs. o. J. Holmes.
10 yards cloth; Nellie and Katherine
White, fruit dish; Mr.. and Mrs. L. ID.
Holmes, cash; Mrs. Mary Palmer, cloth
and cash; Will Goodwin, sauce dishes !;
Ida Green, plates; Nellie Sedgley, celery
dish Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Green. fruit
dish Mrs. Ames. cake plate; Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Doe, print; Mr.. and Mrs.
Phillip Gardiner, cloth; Mr.. and Mrs
Hazen Green, Fred and Forest, suit OF
clothes and under clothes; Carl Hight,
Frank Hight, p. Gardner, c. c. Kins-
man, G. W. Bates, G.. L. Foster, F. M.
Palmer, L. w. Whittier, G. Danforth,
Dana Collins, F. M. Weston and G. l..
Holmes, barrel of flour. The ladies in
the neighborhood are making the cloth
into garments for Mrs. Green.
The farmers are busy hauling wood and
ice.
ID. A. Corson has had number of
teams hauling cedar from the Collins
estate to West Athens.
j.. V. Wiley had a card party. Satur-
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05
SKOWHEGAN HALL ASSOCIATION

The Stockholders OF the Skowhegau Hall
Association are hereby notified. that their
annual meeting for the lection Of Officers for
the ensuing year, and for the transaction OF
any other business that may legally come be-
fore them, will he held at the rooms OF the
Second National Bank saturday the l4th
day of January A. ID. 1899, at ten O'Clock A. M.
lwl X. Is. SHEPHERD, sec.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05

Packard. The wood was to be hauled
five miles most of the way on the liver
Tuesday of last week they broke thu
road; Wednesday they broke through
the ice above Parlin pltce, nearly drown
ing one horse: and Thursday they al
made n break for home where they hopt
to get work on land.
Horatio Clark of New Portland, wa'
in town last week.
Hazel Holwav of Madison, has beer
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Fred
Holden.
w. X. Jordan has purchased team
and seems to enjoy the bursts of speed
which the horse frequently shows.
Annie O'Donnell, who has been spend
ing a few weeks among friends here and
up-river is about 10 return TO her work
at Skowhegan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hosea Bean of The
Forks, passed through town, Sunday, on
their way to y. Arson, returning Mon
day.
The lectures Friday and Saturday
evening were very good indeed aud were
we'll attended.
George spaulding of n. Arson, was in
town, Saturday, in view of making a
contract to haul white birch.
NJ. NJ. Thompson was at Skowhegan,
Friday last.
Sam Foster has returned home from
Pittsfield, sick with the grip; John Piper
is also sick but did not return with Sam.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elbie CARTS held re-
ception at their home in Concord, which
was attended by quite number OF
friends from the village; the severe cold
kept many at home. Refreshments
were served.
Will Andrews is quite sick with the
grip having been confined to the house
about week; Charles Abbey, Arthur
Jordan, Mrs. Will Whorfi, Mr.. and Mrs.
Willis Holbrook, Ben Smith, Arthur
Dinsmore, Mark Dinsmore aud w b.
Goodrich are or have been suffering from
the prevailing distemper or from colds.
Little Florence Murray is quite sick
child.
Mrs. Enoch Osgood and Myrtle Jack.
son, are also on the sick list.
Chas. Balentine, who has been con-
fined rs an inmate of the Insane Asylum
at Augusta, for the past four years, died
last Saturday His remains were
brought to this place for burial and the
funeral services were held Tuesday p. m.
A week of prayer Is being observed at
the Congregational church with meet
ings every evening.
Rose Bean has the tonsiitis.
Will Thompson is at home alone, sick.
Fifteen of the Good Templars of this
village went to Brighton, fifteen miles
distant last Saturday, to visit the lodge
at that place. They all enjoyed the trip
and were treated TO an excellent supper
to which they did full justice, arriving
home about four o'clock the following
morning.
VIM. Smith was badly hurt by a fall
ing tree which struck him across the
back causing painful injury.
Mary Clark is expected home from
kent's Hill, where there are cases Of
scarlet fever.
S. A. Beals' crew commence hauling
pulp from Chamberlain Hill, Wednesday
morning
F. II. Gilman is home from Augusta,
for weeks stay.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05
Emblem Center.

Carol Caswell and Sidney Dunbar
went to Bingham, with their teams last
week, to haul pulp.
Mrs A Moulton and son George, were
quite so last week, with the prevailing
epidemie of cold or grippe.
James Hodgdon and wife spent New
YEARS. day with her parents in Concord.
From / to IS below zero On the morn
ins II iae ed ga
IS Malon R,viagtop Of Madison. is
$40 1ine with *. PARENTS for few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05
Merrill-SaWYer.

A very pretty wedding took place,
Jan. lst, in the future home of the
young pair, at Norrldgewock. The con-
tracting parties were Mr.. Leland S.
Merrill aud Miss Annie l.. SAWYER, both
of that place. The officiating clergymen
wa Rev. j. A. Jones.
The bride was beautifully attired, and
wore bunch of lovely yellow roses.
The presents were numerous, useful and
beautiful. The young couple have the
best wishes of the town. j.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05
We. Athens.

Mr.. Henry Later. who has been at
work at The Forks, is at home for few
days.
Mr. Thomas Mahoney Of Bingham, was
in town Sunday.
Mr.. David Corson and son Harold
have gone to Fairfield to stay short
time
The Somerset reporter., 1899-01-05

day evening, watching the old year out
and the new year in.
Z. w. Cronkhi was home Christmas.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
New Industry to Start.

The establishment known as the
Basic City School-Desk and Furniture
Manufacturing Company, in Basic
City, has been recently purchased by
another syndicate. A new charter has
been applied for, and it will be operated
under the name of the Basic City Fur
niture Company, manufacturing bed
room suits exclusively. The capital
stock will be limited to minimum of
$25. 900 and a maximum of $50 900, and
the main office is to be in Basic City.
The following are the officers: G. w.
Worth, of Wilmington, N. c., presi-
dent; j. r. Kemper, of this county,
vice-president; James M. Walker, of
High Point, N. c., secretary and treas
urer, and Edward q. Rueter, of High
Point, N. c.. superintendent. The
directors are: A. Core, of High Point,
N. c.; e. s. Mcgee, J. F. Templeton,
and w. H. Lavell, of Waynesboro, and
J. H. Pou. of Raleigh, N. e.
The plant will be opened in about
thirty days, giving employment to
sixty men, and will be under the per-
sonal charge of Messrs. Walker and
Rueter, who are practical manufac
turers.
Though financially interested in this
industry, Mr.. Mcgee will devote all of
his attention to the Daugherty adver'
Using desk, of which he is general
agent.
The names of the gentlemen in this
county whosare associated in this en-
terprise are all well-known and ener
getic business men, and it goes with
out saying that they will make it q
success. The North Carolina gentle
men are also well known, and 1t give.
us pleasure to welcome them to ou
C 1unty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
Entertainment at Evansville

CraigsvilIe, Feb. 20-A charming en-
tertainment was given to the young
ladies of this place by the gentlemen
on Friday evening at the residence of
R. B. Dull. Various amusements
were INDUCED in until II O'Clock,
when delightful refreshments were
served At late hour all bade the
host and hostess goodnight, after hav-
ing spent such pleasant evening.
Those present were: Rev. and Mrs.
Hall, and Mrs. j. R. Hidy; Misses B.
Wilson, of Bells Valley, Fannie You
ell, Lucy Marshall, Carrie Craig, An.
ME Dettor, Verona, Eugenia and An
ME Bennett, Leta and Ruth Hidy; and
Messrs. Frank Bashaw, Harry Potter
Charlie Craig, Will Youell, Will and
Robert Wilson, Ervine Ramsey, AL
bert and Allen Wallace.
The slelghs were out in full force
last week which livened up our com
munity very much.
The schools reopened today, after q
week g suspension OIL account of the
severe weather.
Mrs. Ogg. of Anderson, w. Va, il
visiting Mrs. j. d. Youell.
There will be service at the Pres
byterian church Thursday night, a
which time special prayer will be of
fered for the youth in schools and col
leges. A large attendance is desired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
Obituary..

Died, at the residence of Mr.. John
S. Lambert, near Lone Fountain, on
the 18th inst, of la grippe, Mr.. Alex
ander Crosby Mr.. Crosby was one OF
Augusta county's oldest citizens. He
was born 81 years ago on the Belmont
farm, near Lone Fountain, Va, now
owned by Mr.. Eyster, OF Baltimore.
Except few years spent in the West,
he has passed his useful life in the
neighborhoOd of his old home and
since the death of his wife, which DC.
CURED Is years ago, he has lived with
his sister, Mrs. John s. Lambert. The
deceased was a consistent member OF
the NJ. E. church for over 80 years.
He expressed himself ready to obey
the Masters call. He leaves no chill
dren, but is survived by two sisters
Mrs. Jacob Slower, Of Barren Ridge,
Va, and Mrs. John Lambert, of Lone
Fountain, and one brother, Mr.. Viii
liam Crosby, of StauntOn.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
Funeral of A. C. Fisher.

The funeral of Addison (Fouse) {.
Fisher, who died at the Western State
Hospital, took place Monday after
noon and interment was in Thornrose
Cemetery. The services were con.
Quoted by Rev. M. L. Wood. of the
Baptist church. ...
Deceased was born in this city 81
years ago, being son of A. K. Fisher
an old veteran of the Mexican war
who died several years back
During the civil war, he served in the
company of which the late J. NJ. Mar
quis was captain, and was brave sol
DIR.
Surviving him are four sisters and
two brothers, Mrs. J. D. Lynn, of AL
derson, w. Va, Mrs. E. G. Mcdaniel
of this city. Mrs. Martha Clark and
Mary J. Fisher, of Huntington, w
Va, J. K. Fisher, of Anderson, VIVA.
and B. w. Fisher. of this city.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
CAPTAIN Wilson Ia the CITY.

P. E. Wilson, who, for the last foul
months, has been in the Hawaiian
group of islands in the interest of the
BOdley Wagon Works, arrived home
Saturday morning on the HOS train
Upon being interviewed by SPECTA.
TOR representative he stated that be
left Honolulu on the 30th of January
taking passage on the English steam.
ship Garonne, and was twelve days in
reaching the American coast. This
trip over is said to haye been one of
the toughest ever experienced by that
vessel, and owing to the unruly winds
and high waters the route taken was a
thousand miles north of the regular
course, thus landing at Seattls, Wash
ington State. On the way the passage
was made through the straits of Du
fuque and Puget Sound, and in the
eight days of stormy weather partial
darkness reigned over all. During the
time in which the boat seemed to be
standing on end, Mr. Wilson, unlike
many others on board, remained in his
bunk, and thus rested easily.
He is overlooking with good reports
from Americas new possessions, and
says the islands are veritable Garden
of Eden. 1t Is the Ioveliest country he
has ever seen, and is we'll worthy of the
name, paradise of the Pacitic'' The
climate cannot be surpassed, and is
one of uniformity, the thermometer
meyer going above 80 or below6O. During
the time that he was there it ranged
between 70 and 81. AS is we'll known,
the sugar industry overshadows every
thing else, and aside from that there is
no future for the country. The island
of Oahu, on the southern side of which
is situated the city of Honolulu, has
one railway system extending along
the southwestern coast for a distance
of seventy miles. fifteen of which has
been added in the last three months.
The service over this route is very
good, considering the conditions, and
the capital invested is drawing large
interest. The inhabitants consist chiefly
of Americans, English, Germans, a few
Scotch and many branches of the ORR
entail or Monaghan race. The natives
or Kanakas are fast becoming extinct,
there being only thirty thousand left,
and many of these are of mixed blood.
The general language is English, and
Kanaka is very seldom heard. All
manual labor is done by the natives,
Chinese, etc., it being very unusual
sight to see. white man working in
the fields.
The city of Honolulu, Mr.. Wilson
says, is the grandest scene of luxury
he ever saw, and we Americans cannot
C conceive of this grand display of wealth.
The homes of the monied class along |
the principal streets are built in the
Oriental style of architecture, and pre-
sent spectacle of splendor. The
masses of palms and other tropical |
plants and the many varied colored
vines that intertwine themselves in the
lattice work around these houses make
them appear in a Southern verdant |
beauty.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
A Physicians Diary.

At night the weary old doctor sal
down and noted, as usual, the condi
ton of his patients:
The ragman-Picking up.
Editor-Rapidly declining.
The dentist-May pull through,
The postmaster-Must 60.
The painter-More bad signs.
The miser-Barley living.
The major-Rallying.
The cashier-GOne.
The actOr-On the last stage.
The butcher-Less fat on bones.
The cobbler-Mending.
The Jail prisoner-Will soon be out.
The lawyer-Speechless.
The musician-Toning up.
The carpenter--Mend:ng.
Jones boy-Bad and growing worse
The barber--Saved by a close shave
The bOotmaker-Will not last long.
The pugiIist-A striking improve
ment.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
Death of Mrs. McAllister.

Mrs. Ida b. McAllister, wife of Her
bert McAllister, died Monday morn
ing at her home one mile north OF this
city, after several weeks attack OF
pneumonia.
Deceased was 81 years of age and
was the daughter of George Runnels.
The funeral took place Tuesday
morning at II o'clock from. the Bel
mont church.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
Paragraphs from Moffett's Creek.

| Moffett's Creek, Feb. 1S.-We have
had record breaker during the pas
week, the coolest spell perhaps in tht
last quarter of century. The ther
mometer registered as low as II below
zero; snow fell to the depth of about
20 inches; schools were suspended fol
few days; trains and mails delayed
and roads generally blockaded. Al
yet we have heard of no suffering anG
restitution, the natural result of sucl
weather.
Last Sunday was the regular time
for the quarterly communion service
at New Providence, but owing to the
extreme inclemency OF the weather ii
was postponed. Only six persons and
the pastor braved the winters storm
to go to church, the smallest turnout
in many years.
Rev. G. A. Wilson, pastor of New
Providence, will be absent Sunday,
assisting Rev. Mr.. Hagan, of Cooks
Creek, Rockingham county.
Miss Mary Turk has secured posi-
ton in hospital in Richmond aud
has gone there to accept it.
Enos OFT has sold part of his farm,
known as the Black tract, to John R.
Rowan, of SpOttswood.
The Valley High School students
will give AL intermediate celebration
ON the night of the 22nd.
The quarterly communion services
will be held at the Old Providence
Associated Reformed church on Sun
day. The pastor. Rev. 8. W. HaddOn,
will be assisted in these services by
Rev. Mr.. Orr.
Our people have all succeeded in fill
Ing their ice houses this winter with a
nice lot of ice.
The roll of honor for McKemy school
for the fourth month ending February
4th is as follows: Those making an
average of 50 or more were Ada Robert
son, Ada Smiley, Grace Armstrong
and Walter Agnor; SO or more: Her
bert Robertson, Frank Armstrong,
Howard Smith, Everett Wiseman, Ar
thur Almond, Dorsey Smiley, Clara
Pearl Robertson, Druscilla
Smiley, Rosa Hanger and Margaret
Brooks; 80 OF more John Thornton,
William Robertson, Howard Hanger,
John Brooks, Robert Smith, Stuart
Irvine, Moffett Irvine, Mabel Almond,
Rertie Brooks and Allie Kesterman.
Average daily attendance, 1915. Wal
ter E. Beard, teacher.
Notwithstanding bad roads and in
clement weather the Newport Crokin-
ole Club met at the hospitable resi-
dence of Thomas M. Smiley Friday
night. A goodly number of guests
were present to enjoy the pleasures of
the evening. Nice refreshments were
served.
We congratulate the Democratic
committee of Augusta county
On their ordering primary election,
where all good Democrats, regardless
Of class or vocation, may go to the
polls and register their wills in no un-
certain tones. Certainly a primary
election is the fairest of all methods of
selecting candidates. Such method
sounds the death-knell of all would be
primary managers and manipulatOrs.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
And RadIeY Is Its Name.

A new postoffice has been establish
ed by the postoffice department neal
the BodIey Wagon Works, about one
mile east of this city. 1t has been
named Bodley and the Office will be in
the store of Bell Il Higgs with Mr.. Bel
of that firm as postmaster. 1t will be
open for business in a few days.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
BRIEF LOCALS.

All kinds of Job work done at this office
All communications to this ofticeshould
be addressed ITO the SPECTAToR"-thus
nsuring early and prompt attention.
When you come to town and wish envelopes
etter-heads, bill heads or any other kindof
job work done, call at the SPECTATOR and
VINDIcAToR Office.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23

In order to put our subscription list on
cash basis, we Whitewater omit thenames
of all delinquent subscribers. The paper
will be stopped when aperson's time has
expired.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
A Coming Wedding.

Cards are out announcing the mar
rage of Miss Laura Tucker Carml-
chael, daughter of Mrs. John Carmi-
chael, of Lexington, Va, to Mr.. Oliver
Perry Afford, Jr., of Lexington. KY,
on Tuesday evening, February %, at
$50 O'Clock, in Grace Memorial Epis.
cOpal church. She is a granddaughter
of the late Hon. John Randolph Tuck
er. Miss Carmichael has relatives in
this city. and has visited here on sew.
eral occasions. making many friends.
A survey is being made along the
tracks at the G. and D. depot, to the
end that the steep curve at that point
may be Strengthened.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
WEDDING CARDS

beautifullyprintedat the SPECTATOR
office. An elegant new line OF type
for this especial purpose.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
GALE OF REAL ESTAEE IN AUGUSTA
~ GOITNTX VIRGTNIA

GALE OF REAL ESTAEE IN AUGUSTA
~ COUNTY VIRGINIA
By virtne of the authority vested in ne BY
the heirs at-law of Mary Jane Howdysf ell
deceased, owners of the property he elm
afterdescribed,I will proceed to sell in front
of the court house in the city of Stauuton
Va, about IL O'Clock NJ. on
Monday County Court Day. the 27th DAY Of
March, 1899.
that certain piece or parcal of land near Ne
Scion. in the county of Augusta, adjoining
the lands of Miss Kitty Black, Mrs Amber
son, ct. ais, containing Twenty Acres, more
or less.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash
HARRY H. BLEASf
feb is IDS Attorney in fact.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
A Staunt0n Jury.

Sheriff Simon Solomon, of Henrico
county, arrived in Staunton Tuesday
on the 7:05 train and repaired to the
Eakleton Hotel, where he partook of
bis evening meal. His presence in the
town was hardly noted, because it. is
nothing unusual for Staunton to enter
tain big men and as a natural result
the sheriff of Henrico was permitted
to pace the hotel lobby and eat his
supper without hardly being noticed.
But later there was sudden change
and it was as much shock to many
of our people as the late movements
of the thermometer.
In company with Sheriff Watts the
Henrico officer made his business
known, and it was to the effect that
he was after a jury to sit in the case
of the Commonwealth VS.. J. Penrose
Carter, charged with the murder of
Chas. F. Moore.
This case has been twice tried and
both tim es resulted in a hung jury.
Finding it impossible to secure third
jury in Henrico, Judge Wickham sent
Sheriff Solomon to this city.
1t was really amusing to hear the
excuses offered by some OF those ap-
preached, but, Notwithstanding, early
in the night the necessary number OIL
twenty veniremen had been secured
and were ordered to report at, Sheriff
Watts Office yesterday at 10 O'Clock
from which place they will march tt
the G. s. o. depot and board the :Ot
train for Richmond.
The venire as secured is as follows
J. Mason Miller, Jr., Geo. w. Black
ley, McH. Holiday, w. B. McGhesney
G. P. Bowman, E. Nothnagel, r. w
Menefee, D. G. Barkman, Harr,
Worthington, e. L. Weller, R. D. APP
person, j. NJ. SPOTS, W. B. Miller, s
D. Timberlake, ST., J. W. Splitter, ]
NJ. Daniel, j. A. Singer, II. L. Lang
Harry Eichelberger and R. E. Murray
From this list, if they all stand th
test, there is good material for jury
Eight of course will be released an
can return home tomorrow night
they SO desire. This case has her. to
fore attracted great deal of after
dion in Stanton, and now that a jur
has been summoned from our mids
the interest will of course be eve
greater.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
llUT Of Fashion!


I'D No, never. Watches
* can never 60 out of fash
~ ion! for the fashion of
* thrift is universal and
q eternal. The middle
million adhere to the style
which stands Tor economy.
Our watches talk for them
selves. Their beauty is as
striking as their time-keep-
ing value, their accuracy is
as wonderful as their price
Is reasonable.
Come in and see these
watches. Give us a chance
to tell you about them.
We want to put real time
pieces into pockets that now
carry watch apologies.
H. L. LANG,
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1899-02-23
Go to the City Laundry

No IA South New street, for first class
work in every respect; work done by
hand; no injurious chemicals used.
Special care taken with flannels. Y Dung
mems entire wash, for four weeks, at
81. so in winter, and 81 in summer to be
paid weekly. Satisfaction guaranteed
Phone 81.
C. L. WILSON, Manager.