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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-20
FOR SAI.E.

HOTEL, furnished throughout, &C rooms fol
IA guests. Steam heat In every room; billiard
and bath rooms: all modern Improvements
electric cars pass the door for all steamboat
landings and dep0is. House doing good bust
ness Reason for selling, Sickness in family
Inquire Of FRANK /. MOORE, No. pS Tx
change, for particulars. iy20d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-07-20
LIBERTY's GROWN.
TO the Editor Of ths Press:

10 The Editor Of th3 Press:
AS various opinions have been expressed
in regard to the taste displayed in using
the crown of lights about the head of the
statue on the soldiers monument and we
have considerable doubt about 1t our
selves. we would like to have you publish
this letter and obtain the opinion OF
different people In regard to the matter.
We only intended this as temporary
decoration. Hoping to receive generous
response 20 this suggestion. We remain,
Yours truly,
Portland Electric Light Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

to load cargo for return. She is 500
tons net register, being the largest Allan
steamship ahoat. Fifty passengers and
their baggage we're all taken ashore
safely in tugs. The ship and cargo were
worth over million dollars. There is
little prospect of saving the ship.
The Maine Civic League is thorough
ly organized for active business with the
following officers: George G. Purinton,
president; Rev. W. F. Berry, Portland,
field secretary; Horace Purinton, Wa
terville, treasurer; Hon. Hiram Knowl-
ton, Portland, Rev. j. NJ. Frost, Bangor,
Rev Rollin T. Hack, Portland, and Rev.
DR.. A. r. Dunn of Wateryille, executive
committee. The league officers an
nounce the hearty endorsement of their
proposed work by the four Maine col
lege presidents, Hyde, Harris, Butler
and Chase. The purpose of the league
is first TO educate people in all that per
tains to good citizenship; second, to
arouse reference for law; third, to Sc
cure the enactment of the best possible
laws, their impartial execution and the
choice of competent officials to that end.
Mr.. Berry takes the field May l,
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Literary Notes.

1t is long time since The Forum has
had such an interesting list Of subjects as
that offered 10 the March number. Here
are some of them Diplomatic pay and
clothes, by Mark Twain; Is our army
degenerate? by Col. Alexander S. Ba-
con; The future Of our navy, by Capt
II. G. Taylor, of the United States bat
tleship Indiana; Life on other worlds,
by Prof. d. r. MacDougal; What shall
we do with the Philippines? by Ex-Min.
lister Charles DENLY; and A lost Eden
Cuba, by DR.. Felix l.. Oswald.
la the American Monthly Review of
Reviews for March, Col. william Conant
Church writes sketch of Gen. Elwell
S, Otis, relating incidents in that officer
Civil War career in O'Rorke's famous
New York regiment-the One Hundred
and Fortieth sketch Of the late
President Faure, of France, illustrated
with portraits and other interesting
pictures is also contained in the same
number.
Harper's Bazar presents very valua-
BILE fashion number, and the regular de-
partments contain much useful informa.
ton. s. X. Crockett's serial, Kit Ken
nedy-Country Boy, is continued in an
instalment of absorbing interest. Other
valuable features are double-page
drawing, by Albert f. Sterner, that is
certainly one of the finest contributions
this artist has made to American art.
Thomas Wentworth Higginson discusses
The Human Side Of Toys in a peculiarly
attractive and sympathetic way.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
West Athens.

Mr.. aud Mr.. Leslie Bowden Of Wins
low, were In town a few DAYS last week.
Mr.. +. w. Sherburne of Newport, was
in town, Wednesday.
Mr.. Johnny Williams of So. Scion,
was IN town, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adm Bucknam and
daughter, f Inn, went to Skowhegan,
Tuesday.
Miss Viola NOyes. who has been
spending few weeks at home has re-
turned to Skowhegan.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. F. Cooley of Bling
ham, were in town, Saturday.
Mr. Adds Walker and Mr.. Herbert
Corson went to Skowhegan, Friday.
Mr. Heman Foss, formerly resident
of this town, who went to spend the
winter with her sister in Massachusetts,
ia dead aud his remains were brought TO
Skowhegan, Thursday, and placed in a
tomb
Mr. John Taylor of Brocton, Mass.
formerly of this place, died Mar. and
was brought to Athens, Friday.
Miss Edna Bucknam, who has been
spending few weeks at home returned
to Bingham, Saturday.
DR. II. c. Taggart of Skowhegan, was
in town, Saturday.
Mr.. George Nottage of Bingham, was
in town, Friday and Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident of which Mr. John
Oliver of Philadelphia, was the subject,
is narrated by him as follows: ~ was
in most dreadful condition Ny skin
was almost yellow, eyes sunken, tongue
coated, pain continually in back and
sides, no appetite-gradually growing
weaker day by day. Three physicians
had given me up. Fortunately friend
advised trying Eclectric Bitters and to
my great surprise and JOY the first bottle
made decided improvement. l con-
tinued their use for three weeks and am
now we'll man. | know they saved
my life and robbed the grave of another
victim" No one should fail to try
them. Only so cents per bottle.
{. w. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

1t is not n mooted question IN Persis
whether women dress for the eyes Of
men or those of women as there only
women see women at parties In her
book, Through Persia on Sidesad
die, Miss Sykes, writing Of the women
Of Teheran, the capital of Persia, con
fesses that even Mohammedan isolation
does not prevent women from being
envious of other women. If they are
dressed better than themselves She
writes
was told that many of the fine ladies
would give large sums in the European
shops of Teheran for any brocade of silk
which struck their fancy and would
wear it at the next party to which they
invited their friends, Haunting the new
toilet ostentatiously before them to fire
their jealousy
Usually however one of the guests
would pay her hostess out by buying
some more of the same material and
having it made up for one of her slave
women She then would invite large
company to tea, and the cups would be
handed round by a negreas adorned in
the rich silks with which the former
hostess is arrayed
Later on the slave would dance before
the guests The great lady who bad
been invited to be mortified. would he
both disappointed and Inundated The
lady who had given the party would be
pleased at vexing the rival
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Only SO. so
9. II. GARDNER,
Madison Avenue, SkOwhsgau
Notice of Foreclosure.

Whereas Walter Cowett OF Skowhegan in
the County OF Somerset and State of Maine,
did on the ninth day Of November. A D., 1897
by his deed recorded in somerset Registry OF
Deeds,f Book 2l7, Page 2l4, convey in mort
gage to Rebecca Hunnewell OF Madison, In
said County, the fol owing described real es-
tate, situated In said Madison viz; certsin
lot or parcel Of land situated In said Madison,
being the South half OF lot number one hun
bred and two, containing one hundred acres,
more or less, and being the same premises this
day. November 9Th, 1892 bought by me, Walter
Cowett. of the said RebeccA Hunneweli and
this mortgage is given to secure part OF the
purchase money thereon, and being the same
premises conveyed by Thomas J. Savage 10
said Rebecca Hunnewell by deed recorded In
Somerset Registry OF Deeds, Vol 1872, Page 33s-
And whereas the above named Rebccca Hun
newell being now deceased, and ], Stephes
Merrill, being duly appointed Executor OF the
last will and Testament of the above named
Rebeccs Hunnewell and having fulfilled all
the conditions required by law, and whereas
now the conditions Of said mortgage having
been broken | claim a foreclosure OF said
mortgage and give this notice for that pur-
pose
Dated at Scion. Maine. March 18th, 1899.
3wll STEPHEN MERRILL, Executor.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
East Madison

The following was resd by M NJ q
Deane, the first master ut the twenty
second anniversary of Esst Madison
grange recently held.
Brothers and sisters nt Eat Madison
grange dau' { know what | Gao say an
this occasion of interest to you. but the
anniversary OF our grange i always of
great interest 10 m -. Organized to pro-
mote the Interests ~ agriculture IL l. an
organization 70 winch every farmer
should give his hearty support The
social features 81 the grange has wrought
wonderful change In our lives as
farmers. New add extended acquain-
tauces have been formed which cannot
fail TO be OF great benefit To US for we
are by nature social beings and cannot
isolate ourselves without dwarfing our
intelleets The lesson we learn in our
declaration of purposes if needed canLot
fail TO make us better men and women.
The objects of the grange are enohling
bat the amount OF good accom- plished
depends on our own individual efforts.
There are some people so unfortunately
selfish that they cannot ste any good in
anything or ANYBODY beyond the little
sphere of this earth which they occupy.
We are glad to say through the influence
of the grange and other kindred societies
the number of such people are growing
smaller every dav. We are all of us
students and All of US should be anxious
to develop all the nobler instincts of our
natures and nowhere else can be found
80 good an opportunity as the grange.
If in this live we loose sight of the
benefits we are to receive ana devote our
efforts for the good of others the more
successful and happy our lives will be
helping, use not only to build characters
for time hut for eternity.
Truly this is an important time in our
history. time in which we should
take decided stand for ourselves on all
important questions of the day. CUES
tions which directly concern our own
rural interests. Study carefully the
principles of our order and make our in
fluences felt out side our gates. Truly
the time has CONF for us TO act il we
preserve the free institutions established
by our forefathers. Our town schools
are being taken from us and the country
school house is becoming foul blot on
the landscape of our country homes.
Costly school buildings are being built
in our villages and the money which
snOulu go 10 our country ulstTicls goes
to our villages. These things need our
attSntion as grangers and citizens. We
as a grange have passed our twenty
second year. As we look back over the
past we miss the kindly smiles and hand
grasps of many who started with US.
We cherish their memories in our hearts
and when our labors are closed on earth
may we meet them in a brighter and
better world where sin aud sorrow and
parting are no more.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns.
RrnWn'a Corner.

Mrs. Cynthia Roberts, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. w. r. Bailey for
several months went to Hartland, last
Friday to visit relatives a few days be-
fore returning to her home in Monroe.
Mrs. Sam Wyman is recovering from "A
severe Illness of one week ago. Her
mother, Mrs. Mosher. who was with her
sick about three weeks has gone to
Pittsfi I'D to live with her sous, Nelson
and Arthur Rowe.
Mrs. l.. f. Barnes sustained injuries
from fall last week from which she has
been suffering considerable ever since.
K. NJ. johnson returned Saturday
from Redington Mills, where he has been
at work In the woods for the past six
months.
Myra keaten is at work in the family
of John Drew.
Chas. Nye has been sick for few
days past.
Miss Statira Parsons is reported quite
sick.
Mr.. B. L. Fitzgerald Of Pittsfield, has
been visiting his relatives in town The
past week. He enjoyed dinner on Fri
day at w. c. Fitzgerald's lumber camp.
There will be class OF about fifteen
candidates instructed in fourth and nth
degree work in Canaan grange followed
by harvest supper, Thursday evening,
Mar %.
|. Crowell and Son, who have been
doing a good business numbering this
winter were Obliged to break camp,
Sunday morning, on account Of the con-
tnued soft weather. They have cut
of two hundred and twelve thousand II.
of pine and spruce logs on their landing
at Moose Pond
Mrs. Chas. Lancaster "a quite sick
again.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Madison Centre.

The Spritualist Ladies' Aid Society
met Mar ,, with Olive Hayden. There
was good attendance present. They
spent the day in social chat, all busily
sewing. They adjourned to meet, Tues
day, April 4th, at the same place.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. f. Spesr spent sew
eral days at Flagstaff, last week.
Mrs. Major Lsney passed away, Feb
ruary "a. She leaves six boys, the
youngest ten days old Mr.. Laney and
family have the sympathy of every one.
The burial took place at the Catholic
cemetery at Skowhegan.
The Spiritualists celebrate their ami
versary, March 10th, at East Madison.
Meeting will begin at 10 O'Clock. A
picnic dinner will be served to all who
attend.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Brighton.

Mrs. Lynia Smith made short visit
TO her son last week.
Mr.. David Foss has been on a short
visit to his daughter, Mrs. Lang, of
Newport,
Mrs. Mile Haskell has been in ill
health since her return from Boston.
DIR. Turner and wife of Harmony,
were Ia town, Sunday.
On account of bad weather, Mrs. Cor.
sons meeting was postponed indefinitely.
Rev. Mr.. Ladd the presiding elder,
preached at the Union Church, Sunday,
NJ arch II.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
BARRELS OF SAMPLES.
Over Two Hundred Thousand Trial
Bottles Sent Free by Mail.

Bottles Sent Free by Mail.
BY special arrangement with the man.
afacturers of that justly famous Kidney
medicine, DR.. David Kennedy's Favor
lite Remedy the readers of the REPoR.
TER are enabled to obtain a trial bottle
and pamphlet of valuable medical adj
vice absolutely free, by simply send
ing their full name and post Office adj
dress to the DIR. DAVID KENNEDY
CORPORATION, Rondout, n. Y, and
mentioning this paper.
OF course this involves enormous ex-
pense to the manufacturers, but they
have received so many grateful letters
from those who have been benefited and
cured of the varlous diseases of the Kid
neys, Liver, Bladder and Blood, Rheu-
matism, Dyspepsia and Chronic Consti-
patton, and all weakness peculiar to wo-
men. that they willingly send trial bot
ties to all sufferers.
Upon Investigation it was found that
81 per cent of those who had used the
trial bottle had received such benefit
from it that they purchased large sized
bottles of their druggists,
1t matters not how sick you are or
how many physicians have failed To help
you, send for trial bottle of this great
medicine, it costs you but postal card,
and benefit and cure will most certainly
be the result.
Put some urine in glass tumbler and
let it stand "a hours; if it has a sediment
or if it is pale or discolored, milky or
cloudy, stringy or ropy, your Kidneys or
Bladder are in bad condition. DR..
David Kennedy,s Fayorite Remedy
speedily cures such dangerous symptoms
as pain in the back, inability to hold
urine, burning scalding pain in pass
ing it, frequent desire to urinte, especi-
ally at night, the staining of linen by
your urine and all the unpleasant and
dangerous effect on the system produced
by the use of whiskey, wine or beer.
DIR David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy
is sold at all drug stores at 81 90 for a
large bottle; six bottles for IS 90
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
East SkOwhegan.

Adelbert Richardson arrived home,
SUNDAY, n. M, from Parson and Bur-
rill's steam mill in Cornville, where he
has been at work, and returned Mon
day morning the 18th. Business is good
there and plenty of lumber.
Reuel w. Homestead is very poorly
and is confined to his bed and has not
been out doors since Dec. Goth. He has
been failing for the last year.
Mrs. Alonzo Richardson has made
within the last few years, twenty cozy
quilts. and has given most of them to
her children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren. The last quilt recently
finished containing l,024 pieces will be
sent to her daughter, Mrs. Frank l..
Bray, Worcester, Mass. Mrs. Richard
son is in eighty-first year and helps do
the homework. A. X.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
A Rnrnum Surprise.

good story of the late George Au
gustus Sala and Barnum is told 1t was
on the occasion of the last visit of the
famous Snowman to England when IA
public dinner was rendered to Mr. Bar
mum Mr. Sala presided In the recep
ton room where all were waiting to
welcome the guest of the evening Mr.
Barnum came in beaming and. shak
ing hands with the chairman. said
This is indeed surprise to me
did you hear thatY MIR Sala whis
pered Why he arranged for the din
per himself
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Good Will Farm.

The Good Will schools for both boys
aud girls close the winter term, Friday,
March II, for one weeks vacation. On
account of the illness of Sub-master
Watson for the past two weeks the
speaking contest for the Lamoreux aud
Thrall prizes will not be held until after
the vacation.
Work has begun on the dining ball for
the Good viii Assembly, In the Good
VIII pines on the banks OF the kennebec,
opposite the farm. For years, the
dining facilities OF the assembly have
been sheltered by tent. The spacious
new hall will be great advance. The
trustees Of the assembly have decided to
hold the meetings 10 days, this year, be
ginning with the evening of July 27.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

Miss Bessie Murray spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends 10 Skowhegan.
The young people are at home from
school at Madison, for vacation of
three weeks
Mr.. and Mrs Melzar Eames aud young
son OF Embden, were In town visiting
relatives, Saturday.
Mr.. George Wellington is 10 very poor
health; Horace Wells OF Madison, IA TAX
ing care of him.
There Il talk Of another town meeting
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Death of John Il. Taylor.

Died in Brockton, Mass, March 3,
John Estes Taylor. Mr.. Taylor was
born in Sydney, Me-, 1915, and was the
son of Dea. Elias and Lucy (Butler)
Taylor, being one of "a family of eleven
children, six of whom are living. Mrs.
James Mears of Gloucester. Mass,
George K. and Charles W. OF Skowhe-
gan, Rev. James f., Mrs. Forest Corson
and j. Austin Taylor of Athens The
remains were brought from Brockton,
March O. accompanied by his wife aud
son. and inferred in the family lot at
Athens.
Mr.. Taylor WAS warden Of the city
amshouse of Brookton, and we clip
from the Daily Times of that city the
following further particulars
warden Taylor was bora in sydney,
Me-, little over ~ years ago. He and
Mrs. Taylor came TO this city to take
charge OF the local institution on April
|, 1891, succeeding +. T. Ellis Pre-
vious to coming they were at Palmer,
Mass, where Mr.. Taylor was head far
mer ut the State primary school, and
Mrs. Taylor Was the teacher OF sewing
IN the same institution. They had been
there three and half years. He had
previous experience at Lynn on the
State farm and she WAS before that and
previous to her marriage TO him mstron
OF the Chldren's home In Lynn for i've
years.
Since coming to Brockton they have
brought the institution 10 "A high state of
usefulness, and it is quoted by State au-
thorities as model 10 the State for
management and general conditions of
perfection. Warden Taylor made the
farm productive and, altogether the
management of the house and inmate
had been exceptionally good. From the
time they took charge, eight years ago,
the tendency of the institution had been
steadily upward until II reached its
present high plane. Warden Taylor
was a member OF Palmer lodge, /. o. o.
+. lie leaves, besides n wife, a mother
Two sons and a daughter"
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Chamber Cough Remedy.

This remedy Is intended especially for
coughs. colds, Group whooping cough
and influenza. 1t has become famous
for its cures of these diseases, over a
large part of the civilized world. The
most fattering testimonials have been
received, giving account of its good
works; of the aggravating and per-
sistent coughs 1t has cured; of severe
colds that have yielded promptly to its
soothing effects, and of the dangerous
attacks OF Group it has cured, often saw
ing the life of the child. The extensive
use Of it for whooping cough has shown
that 1t robs that disease Of all dangerous
consequences. Sold by II. w. Gushing
Skowhegan, and Sullivan Newton,
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

"Your majesty said the prime
minister this is the page who has
been remiss IN his duty
AHA exclaimed the king We II
have to bring him to book
He He laughed the page "A
noble jest II be bound
Thereupon the king heart softened
for he marveled that man SO young
could make 80 old Joke Catholic
Standard and Times
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
BuckIln's Arnica SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price % cents per box.
c. w. Folsom's Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

Some grocers are SO short sighted as to decline TO
keep the Ivory Soap claiming does not pay as much
profit as inferior qualities do, 50 if your regular grocer
refuses to get it for you, there undoubtedly others
who recognize the fact that the increased volume Of
business done by reason of keeping the best articles
more than compensates for the smaller profit and VIII
take pleasure in getting it for you.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
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Fairh0tlGr' 5
Insurance Agency
MiIburn Block, Water ST.,
skoWHEcAN, MAINE.
sTATEME EMIT
or rHE-
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co,
or PHILADELPHIA.
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co.
OF PHILADELPHIA.


ASSETS 81 Dec. 1898.
Real Estate owned by the Company,
nniucum befnd, $24a,Oc0 "
Loans on bond and mortgages first
liens s46, 800 %
Staeksand bonds market value 1852, 800 os
Loans secured by collaterals, sl,S5e %
ash 10 Office and in bank, 43,4l5 -
Interest due and accrued, 1880 o.
Premiums in due course OF collection, 265, $50 "
Aggregate assets at actual value $5,227,3as -
LIABILITIES. 81, Dec, 1888.
Net amount Of unpaid losses and
CLAIMS 1884 81
Amount required to safely rein
sure all outstanding risks, 1883 28S -
All other demands, viz: COM
missions, etc, 1000 %
Total amount OF liabilities, except --
capital stock and net surplus, &2,629,s72 D
Capital actually paid up in cash, 400, 600 70
Surplus beyond capital, 2,2y7, 1853 ~
Agg egate amount of liabilities in ---
Guiding net surplus, $5,227,33S ~
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

To Cure Constipation in One Week
To Purify the Blood in One Week
To Strengthen Nerves in One Week
To Cure Sick Headache in One Day
Take Cleveland's Celery Compound Tea
25c, trial size free. II it fails to cure
your money will be refunded. Fl. W
Gushing, Skowhegan, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16

Sheep are used as beasts of burden in
India and Persia
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
Statement United States Branch
ROYAL INSURANCE COMFY.
OF LIVERPOOL, ENG.

ASSETS, 81 DEC, 1898.
Real Estate owned by the Company,
unincumbered, ~ 143, oes %
Loans on bond and mortgage first
1iens), 25o.O00 %
Stocks and bonds, market value, 38l0.726 az
Cash in Office and in bank, 265,79s 81
Interest due and accrued, 45,498 81
Premiums in due course OF collection, 535,552 Al
Other property, 13.osl -
Aggregate assets at actual value, $7,069,74s "
LIABILITIES, 3D. DEC. 1888
Net amount Of unpaid losses and
claims, $520,77s "
Amount required to safely re.
insure all outstanding risks, 4,043,685 oS
All demands viz: commissions, etc, l9l, 25S II
Total amount of liabilities, except -
capital stock and net surplus, $4,755,6n "a
Surplus beyond capt. /. 2,34 12s So
Aggregate amount of liabilities in ----
GLIDING net surplus. s7(69.7@ n
3wI1
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
East Fairfield.

Mr.. Scott has moved to Fairfield viii
lage.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-03-16
To Cure a Cough in One Day
To Cure a Cold in One Day
To Cure Sore Throat in One Day
To Cure Hoarseness in One Day

Take Cleveland's Lung Healer, 25c, tria
size free. II it fails to cure, your money
will be refunded. II. W. Cushing.