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The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
East Madison.

On account Of rain, the A. o. Z. W.
sermon that was to be preached. last
Sunday at the church by Rev. L. B.
HIATT, will occur in two weeks, Nov. Il.
Rev. Il. B. HIATT commenced the first
of a series Of lectures to young people,
Sunday night. Success, what Is ii, and
how to attain it." was the subject. The
public are cordially invited to be present
at these lectures.
Saturday, Mr.. Frank Chase of Scion,
and Mrs. David Corson visited Mrs. NJ
o. Dean, their sister. Mr.. Chase is just
home from the Enchanted region. He
had a good work horse shot in Septem-
her in that locality. He thinks it must
have been taken for deer or got 10
range when some one was firing al one
The friends Of Earnest w. Roberts,
NJ. c., from the Chelsea district, con-
graduate him and wife on the birth of a
daughter, at their home in Chelsea,
Oct. 20. Mr.. Roberts was born in Som
erset and has many warm friends here.
The Woman's Union Missionary Soci-
ETY. are holding Interesting meetings and
having some pleasant surprises as they
meet with the members. Mrs. L. w.
Weston from Skowhegan was present at
the last meeting with words of eneour-
agement and interesting remarks in re-
gard TO the work which may be done by
willing hearts and hands. May we all
get in touch with the onward movement
which Is bringing all nations to knowl-
edge of the trueGod.
The regular conference of the church
will be held, Saturday, Nov. A., at 2
o'clock.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Scott Church, The Recluse.

On cross road in the west part OF the
town resides Scott Church. The place
that he owns and has occupied for years
is one on which his parents lived and
died. Since that sad event Mr.. Church
has lived alone, doing his homework
and laboring on his place, seeking the
ompanionship of no one, and being non
communicative. His neighbors have
come to look upon him as being some
thing of a miser but none of them have
anything to say against him in any way.
He minds his own business and never
medAles with that Of anyone else. He
seldom goes to the village and then only
10 cases of necessity. The nearest in
hahitation is about a half mile away,
and his home Is somewhat neglected so
far as modern improvements are con-
cerned. The outward appearance of the
buildings suggest that repairs might
W, II be made, and this is about as far as
the average person would succeed In
getting The interior of the house is
seldom seen by anyone beside the owner
and it was not with a feeling of much
confidence that the representative of the
Examiner decided to try his luck in
calling upon Mr.. Church.
A relative OF Mr.. Church was seen and
agreed to go with the reporter TO Mr.
Church's home. The subject of this
sketch was found short distance from
the mouse and after some little talk his
visitors were invited into the house.
The house is kept looking neatly, though
there Is an abundance OF evidence that
no expense has been created in making
changes upon the interior for many
wears. The chairs are of an old fash
toned character and some OF them GER
tainly looked like curiosties TO the re-
porter. Neither books or papers were
scattered about and from this it was
Judged that Mr.. Church is not great
reader.
Ina room barred from any possible
intrusion, secured by fastenings kept in
place by the use of two padlocks, is an
array of old china and dishes that would
set hunter of curios wild. Dishes to
the number of 200, some of them having
been manufactured before the death OF
the Father of the country, back when
Maine had few white settlers, and long
before an idea was entertained that such
a State as Maine would ever exist. The
dishes certainly are handsome and any
collector would be glad to purchase
them at most any price. In one corner
of the room is to be found a stout iron
chest. To this Mr.. Church made his
way, opened it and from its interior pro-
duced two silver dollars with the dates
1898 and 1920. A set of scales such as
were used In I've olden tvme" 10 weigh
ing money and on which the date of
1920 was plainly observable, and an old
fashioned comb which Mr.. Church
stated was upwards of rs years old and
worn 10 the hair of his ancestors, were
also shown. Something OF curiosity
and one that would claim the attention
of any visitor is an old fashioned rocker,
with an elm. ripe seat and once the prop
erty of Mr.. Church's great grandfather.
Mr.. Church was plainly averse to
being questioned and much on which he
could no doubt have advanced informa-
tion was not touched upon Pittsfetd
Examiner.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Mercer.

Again we are called to sympathise
with our much esteemed friend, Mr.. d.
G. Wood, 10 the loss of his mother, Oct.
10Th, with pneumonia. She had been
sick but 10 days. About four weeks ago
they moved to Norridgewock, to spend
the winter with his daughter, Mrs. DR..
Edwards. Within one year, Mr.. Wood
has lost his wife, daughter and now his
mother is at rest. The funeral will take
place in Madison, Tuesday, as the re-
mains are to be placed in the family lot
there, her husband, Mr.. Nathan Wood,
proceeded her about two years making
four deaths in the family within three
wears. Mr.. Wood and his only child,
Laura, have the heart felt sympathy of
their many friends.
E. j. Walton has sold large quantity
of Pine lumber.
G. s. Morse is having his hay pressed.
Mr.. Morse of Waterville, has bought
several lots of hay in town.
Mrs. Olive Dunton is visiting her
brothers III Lewiston.
Mrs. Wade is to spend the winter on
Beech hill, with her son Will and wife.
G. S. Morse is repairing the corn shop.
Frank Wade is to rent it as the one he
now occupies is to be used for store
house.
Martin Williamson is able to have bis
clothes on and sit up some.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
st. Albans.

c. p Coolidge lost his driving horse,
last week. He has rented his fine resi-
dence in Pittsfield, and concluded to
remain on his farm.
Selden Lowell of DaDvers, Mass, is in
town calling on relatives and friends.
He returns home, Monday.
Mrs. Darius Emery has had another
shock and Is in critical condition.
II. A. Hurd had serious i'll turn, last
week, but is able to be out again
The primary school closed at the viii
lage, Friday.
A large company of the members OF
the Friends Church enjoyed moonlight
ride to Ripley, to attend meeting con,
Quoted by Miss Thompson, the evang-
elist.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Palmer visited at
G. l.. Wilder's in Cambridge, last Tues.
day.
A. w. Peaks recently received notice
of his brother, John Peaks, death. He
was attending to his business in good
health, when he dropped dead lin Lynn
Mass, with heart disease. He resided il
Somervile, Mass. His remains were
taken to Minneapolis, MIMI, where he
formerly lived.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Mill Will be Built.

1t Is now a settled thing that work is
TO be commenced on building the paper
and sulphite mills at the Bombazeen Rips
In Norridgewock. The statement made
by L. Atwood of Philadelphia, that the
work is to be commenced 10 the spring,
has been corroborated by man whose
statement cannot be questioned and who
Ia In position to know the plans OF the
company.
The property owned by the Develop
ment Co. was bonded In the spring by l..
Atwood, acting as trustee, and in May
he made the purchase of the property
for the company he represents. Who
comprises the company is not made pub
lie. When asked who was Ia the COM
pany he said that he was not at liberty
to state. From the Journals informant,
1t is learned that the probability Ia that
the plant is to be developed by a compa-
ny composed of men representing New
York and Philadelphia newspapers.
The property is located about two
miles above the town and so far nothing
has been done toward developing it. A
company called the Development Co.
has been formed and from this company
the purchase was made. 1t has been
realized for some time that there Is a
valuable water privilege there. The
river at that point has fall OF feet
and when developed is capable of pro
ducing 5000 horse power. About 5000
horse power is wanted by the company
for the paper mill, this power, it Is
thought. can readily be secured by rails
ing the dam.
While this will cause considerable
flowage, yet arrangements have been
made by which 1t will be possible to do
II, through the purchase of other prop
erty. There have been several transfers
of property, all tending to show that the
Development Co. have been trying to
secure land which would be verfiowed,
should the dam be raised.
The plant that the company propose TO
erect Is to cost about $l,500,0O0. This is
to include the cost of machinery. The
plant will have a daily capacity of 100
tons. IL is planned to have the plant in
operation Is months after the ground is
broken.
Since the first move was made to pur-
chase the property there has been some
hanging back by the people owning land
near the privilege. When they saw that
there was possibility that their prop
erty would increase In value they adj
vanced the price. These matters have
all been arranged and the sale has been
completed :-Kennebec journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Enrich
the
Blood

Impoverished blood is the Sc
cret of half the disease known to
humanity-rheumatism, dropsy,
stomach and liver trouble, with
all their attendant misery, may
nine times out of ten be traced to
the circulatory system. Correct
that and all goes well. DR.. Will
liams Pink Pills for Pale People
increase the red corpuscles in the
blood and thereby give it new life
and richness. They also tone up
the nerves and are a specific for
many serious disorders.
Mrs. Joseph M. Evans, of CArterville,
Mo-, says, 1.-TWO years ago had dropsy
Of the left limb so severely that my ply
dcians said | could not recover. | had
been sick about year, and most OF the
time was belfast. The treatment OF the
physicians did me no permanent good. |
steadily grew worse.
"My brother finally insisted that try
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
The first box effected change for the bet
ter IN my condition, and continued to i'm
prove steadily.
al took about sig months steady treat
nent. The result Is that do not now feei
q trace Of my former ailments"
Mrs. Lue Evans.
Subscribed and sworn TO before me, q
notary public. this Iath day of October,
1898.
VIM. B. WoLcoTT, Notary Public.
At druggists or direct from
Dg. williams Medicine Co.. schenectady, n. 7.
30 cents per box boxes $3.50.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
SOIOn.

Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Stinchfleld cele-
brated their 25th anniversary, Wednes-
day. Oct. II. There were over forty
relatives assembled at the home of Mr..
and Mrs Stinchfield and passed very
pleasant day. The house was prettily
decorated with autumn leaves and flow.
ers. A bountiful dinner was served,
consisting of beans that were baked in
the ground, meats, fruit, and many
other good things too numerous to men,
ton Mr.. Stinchfield's father, Mr.. Seth
Stinchfield of Lewiston, aged 81 years,
was able to be present and enjoyed the
day with his grandchildren and great
grandchildren, also more distant rela
tives and friends. After the dinner
hour was over the company assembled
in the parlors where they listened to
very fine program Mrs. l.. N. Filing
wood, oIganst; selected solos by John
Eben Moulton; beautiful Rotations,
Miss Mamie, James Willie, and Stella
Augusta Moulton. Each rendered their
part in a very pleasing manner. DR.. L.
N. Ellingwood made the presentation
speech, after which Mr.. l.. A. Stinch
field expressed his heartfelt thanks in
behalf of himself and wife for the beau
tiful gifts that were donated at this
time.
The list of presents includes money,
Seth StinchfeId; money, Mr.. and Mrs
Vosmus; water set, pickle dish and
money, Mrs. Walls; berry dish, Ina
Walls silver berry spoon, Mr.. and Mrs.
I. Robbins; half dozen fruit plates, Mr..
and Mrs W.. A. Miller; silver salt and
pepper shaker, Emery Russell; 1 dozen
linen napkins, Mrs. E p. Stinchfield;
linen towels, Mrs. Charles Merrill
of Lewiston; silver dessert spoon, G. a.
Russell and wife, Milford, N. H; silver
butter knife. sugar shell and dessert
spoon, D. P. True and wife; half dozen
dessert knives and forks, T. II Boothby
and wife, Leeds Centre; parlor lamp,
glass set and money, j. M. Moulton and
wife, Wayne; silver pie knife, W. b.
Stinchfield and wife; 2 silver spoons, M
S Springer and wife, Danforth; silver
pepper and salt shaker, l pair hem
stitched pillow cases, j. R. Bennett and
wife, Palmyra; half dozen silver tea
spoons, L. N. Ellingwood and wife,
Athens; 2 silver spoons, 5. Head and
wife, Scion; silver berry spoon, S. Par
sons, Harmony; half dozen silver tea
spoons and l souvenir spoon, A. w.
Miller and wife, Clinton, Iowa; linen
handkerchefs, Mrs. Wells, Waltham,
Mass. half dozen silver knives and forks
and money, M. Daggett and wife and
Miss Ella Wescott, Athens; L. Fl. Elan.
ders and wife, A. N. Whittier and wife,
Fl w. Rowell and wife, w. L. Wescott
and wife, Cornville; E. F. Wescott and
wife, Hartland; C. ). Wescott, Madison
decorated dinner set, Mrs. Cimena
Rowell, Sumner Whittier, Scion; Alden
Russell and wife, Skowhegan; II. B
Russell and wife, Cornville; l.. Robinson
and wife, North Arson. T.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
MOOre's Mills-Canaan.

Mr.. Albert Flagg from Bath, and his
sister, Mrs. Joel Hoar from Gloucester,
Mass, came 10 this place last week to
visit their mother, Mrs. 5. }. Flagg, on
receiving the intelligence of the death of
their brother, John Flsgg in Alpena,
Mich, from typhoid fever recently.
Miss Mabel Kidder, who has been visit
ing among relatives in town, returned
home to Winslow, last Thursday, accom-
panied by her grandmother, Mrs. Ruth
Moore, who will spend some time with
her daughter, Mrs. A. Kidder in that
place and other relatives in Waterville.
G. f. Farnham is repairing grst mill
for Manly Morrison at Hunters mills,
Clinton.
Vonie Eaton from Skowhegan, passed
several days last week, among friends at
Moore's mills.
Mrs. Geo. Bean and Miss B. Z. Will
Jams made calls in this place last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Moore from Show
hogan, were in town, Thursday of last
week.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas. Jeremiah b. Durgin of The Fer.s
Plantation, in the County OF Somerset, ana
State of Maine, by his mortgage deed, datea
April seventh, 1898, and recorded in Somerse'
Registry OF Deeds. Book 239, Page 253, convey.
ed to me the undersigned, the following des,
cribed real estate, situated in The fofss
Plantation, aforesaid, and described as follows,
to wit:-Beginning at point on the esstelI
side OF The county road, and eight feet sou.n
of the blacksmith shop of Charles s. Durgn'
thence easterly fifty seven feet, thence souln,
ery parallel With the said county road' on'
hundred and thirty eight feet. thence westet
ly fifty feet to said county road, thence
northerly along the eastery side OF said rosa t
to the point Of starting, and containing aooutt
seventy-seven hundred and twenty five fee.o
land. Meaning to hereby convey the same
premises conveyed to Jeremiah B. Durgln ~
Fidelia G. Holway by her deed dated Noyel,
Der eighth, 1897, and whereas the condition "a
said mortgage has been broken now theretolss
by reason of the breach OF condition therein
claim a foreclosure of said mortgage.
Dated Scion. Maine. Oct. "a, 1889. 3wsv
EDMUND COOLIDGE
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02

Sees strange sights ana grows used
to them in time, no doubt.
Even our ugly hanson automo-
biles will soon cease to surprise him;
but he never can understand WHY
people are willing to drink poor,
health-menacing coffee when the
best the world produces is easily
obtained
When we speak of the best coffee,
we of course refer to the kind sold
by Chase & Sanborn. Their Seal
Brand lava and Mocha is famous
for its excellence, and their high
grade coifees which come packed in
parchment lined richly colored bags
are in great demand.
The greatest care in selection and
packing is exercised.
With coffee pure like this, more
ENJOYMENT is experienced. No dan.
ger to health need be feared.
These cotfees produce that deep
port wine color before cream, and
golden after cream, SO much desired
by coffee lovers.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Madison.

George Laskey and two young men
have been up river hunting and brought
back deer.
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sawyer were visit
ing relatives in town, last week.
Mrs. Wellington is visiting friends in
Madison.
Harlow Russell has made four barrels
of cider. Who can beat this2
Miss Mary Blanchard is at East Madi-
son, taking care of Mrs. Steavens, who is
very feeble at this writing.
Mrs. Mary A. Russell has been at
Skowhegan, for two weeks, taking care of
Mrs. Hurley and her infant baby.
Perry Gates has sold his farm.
Joseph Butler is shingliug his stable at
Lakewood.
Mr.. Frank Lawton has caught three
mink this fall.
Frank King bought pair of steers in
Scion, few days since. When he was
driving them home they became frighten-
ed and took 10 the woods and he has not
succeeded in fading them since. He got
sight of one but he was very wild.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry:
Moscow-O. B. Clason to r. B. Hilton,
81.
Brighton. l.. Haskell to T. J.
Jones, 1925.
Fairfield-Maine Central h. r. to o..
G. Flood, 800; F. NJ. & W. H. Totman
to VIM. s. Spaulding, $4,000, c. A.
Reynolds to Geo. A. Cool, $3.50.
Canaan Sumner Hayden to T. B.
Barrett, $40.
Harmony-w. F. Smith ct al to H. E.
Clifford, 81 900.
Starks-Thomas Boswell TO A. s.
Duley, $40.
New Portland-Celia E. Jordan ct ais
to Joshua Chick ct ais, $500; j. j.
Gould to Louisa Il. Hoyt, Sl5.
Skowhegan-Ella F. Church ct al to
Fred Ames, $500; Fred Gotta ct al to
PhebesA ntill, 81.
Pittsfield-E. H. Hatch to A. z. Nc
Master, $500.
Madison--W III. Blackwell to Flora
Bracket, 5000; VIM. II. Blackwell to
Juliette Edwards, 1900.
Solon-J. ). McIntire to M. w. Hall,
S25.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
HOODS Sarsaparilla is the One
~ True Blood Purifier, Great Nerve
Tonic, Stomach Regulator. To thou
sands its great merit ls KNOWN.

kennehec journal: - Congratulations
to State Librarian l.. ID. Carver for the
high honor conferred upon him by the
National Association of State Librarians
at its session, this week, in Indiana. In
making Mr.. Carver It's vice president this
organic alton paid compliment to Maine,
and gave just recognition to one OF the
best librarians this State or any other
ever had. Mr.. Carver Ia widely recog-
nized as an authority on all matters per-
tanning to the management of libraries,
and Maine is fortunate ia having such an
official to I'll the important place he
holds. The State is justly proud of its
large and valuable library, and Mr..
Carver makes it of the greatest possible
use to the people of the State. 1t is not
unlikely that the next meeting OF the
association will be held in Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02

Horace N. johnson, the veteran band
leader, one of the best known band men
in Maine, died at his home in North
Auburn Saturday forenoon of pneumo-
MIA.
Grand Master Charles o. Small of the
Grand Lodge, l. o. o. F., of Maine,
with the advice and consent of the board
of grand officers, has appointed Russell
G. Dyer of Portland, grand secretary of
the grand lodge, to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of Joshua Davis,
late grand secretary.
Reports received by Surg. Gen. Wy
man of the Marine Hospital service are
that eight cases of yellow fever appeared
at Miami, Fla, yesterday. The weather
continues bad. At Key West there were
two cases and one death, Saturday. A
strong breeze which has been blowing is
regarded as favorable indication.
The Wiscassett & Quebec, Waterville
g. Weeks Mills and Pennington & New
under the laws of Maine. There are al
ready 45 miles of road constructed and
L. Atwood OF the Pennington q New
Sharon states as soon as survey, now
In progress between Waterviile and New
Sharon is completed, work of extension
will commence which should be within
few weeks.
Georgia paid tribute to her ranking
hero of the Spanish-A war, Flag
Lieut.. Thomas S. Brumby of the Olym-
pia, Wednesday of last week, by the
presentation of a handsome sword, in
recognition of his noteworthy services at
Manila. At 10 A. M, a joint session of
the Georgia House of Representatives
and Senate was called and Lieut.. Brum-
by, escorted by the Governor, senators
and congressman of Georgia, was pre-
scented to the assembly. Governor Can
dler, in short speech, then presented
the sword to the lieutenant. At the
conclusion of the ceremonies, a parade
made up from troops from Alabama,
South Carolina, North Carolina and
Georgia and G. A. X. veterans was re-
viewed by Governor Gambler and Lieut..
Brumby.
Papers have been served on Grand
Chief Templar Uriah A. Game of West
Kennebunk, in suit for damages
brought by George e. Woodbury., pro-
prietor of the Brunswick station restaur-
ant. This suit is for SANDER, and the
writ contains the declaration that at a
temperance meeting at Merrymeeting
park last July, Mr.. Game made the
statement that Intoxicating liquors were
being sold in the Brunswick station cafe,
which statement, the writ alleges, was
damaging to the business interests and
character of the plaintiff. The plaintiff
in the suit has retained Lawyer Thomp-
son of Brunswick, while Mr.. Caine will
be defended by ex-Judge Edwin j. Cram
of the Biddeford municipal court. The
writ is returDable at the November term
of the Cumberland county superior
court The suit is for 5000. 1t is ex-
pected that the Good Templars will
assist in the defense of Chief Templar
Game.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
1t is Tenacious.

Nothing in this world is more tenaci-
Gus than newspaper circulation. An old
newspaper seldom loses its circulation
through competition.
If others get circulation, it is unusually
not at the expense of an old newspaper,
but at the expense of the reading public.
If they get business, 1t is not at the ex.
pense Of an old established papers rates,
but at the expense Of business men who
pay twice, or something like 1t, for the
same thing, that is for the same or al
most the same OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Daily Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Observation-Disclosures.

Born to the wife of Mr.. Clement Hight
son, Oct. 22d.
In the spelling contest last Thursday
evening, between the Mainstream and
Harmony village schools the Mainstream
school came of victorious.
Mrs. Jane Redmond and Will Wilder
have moved into John Starkey's house
in the village.
Enrol Reed, son of r. H. Reed of Har-
mony, has gone to Florida, to spend the
winter for his health.
Frank Linnee has gone to New Hamp.
shire, to cook for crew of lumbermen.
Quite quantity of hay has been press
ed in town this fall, selling at good
prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02

Mrs. Frank Steward from Skowhegan.
paid recant visit to her son, F. D.
Getchell and family.
Miss Shellie Harris, who has. been
critically i'll with typhoid fever for
several weeks, la thought to be canva-
lescing under care Of Drs. Shean of Ca
man and Wordsworth of Skowhegan.
Much sympathy has been manifest by
the entire community and especially by
her class mates in the high school, aud
allare pleased to learn that hopes are en-
tertained of her ultimate recovery.
The new grange hall when completed
will be an ornament to the village.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
MayheId.

We were panied to hear of the death OF
Miss Sadie Pike. who died at her home in
Brighton, Oct. 27th. The mother and
sister have our sympathy in their trouble.
Mrs. Harriet Brown is visiting at Mrs.
Pixies.
Mr.. VIM. Morris is numbering at the
west part of the town.
Perley Bryant shot deer last week.
Mrs. Maria Cooley and little son are
stopping at her fathers, V. p Hall. y
The Somerset reporter., 1899-11-02
Concord.

Mr.. and Mrs. True Dunton of Water
vile. were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Lombard few days, last week.
Mrs. Ellen Bean was In Bingham, last
Tuesday.
Jack Gordon killed fine deer, last
Wednesday morning
Walter Garland was in town, Sunday
last.
A. d. Goodrich was in Bingham, last
Monday evening 5.