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The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
East Madison.

Edward Davis, whose home is in
Brighton, young man employed by
Reuel Reed was thrown from his wheel,
Tuesday, receiving severe injuries. He
is attended by DR.. Taggart Ed has
many friends who hope for his early re.
eovery.
A large delegation visited Lakewood
Sunday. The music furnished by the
Cartons" and "Hall's Band" did not fail
to please the people.
Mrs. F. A. Gordon of Methuen, Mass,
is visiting at j. f. Chadbourn's. Mrs
Gordon will be remembered by her
many friends as Julia Blanchard, for
merly of this place.
Miss Matte Berry, accompanied by
her friend, Miss Egett of Maiden, Mass.
is visiting Miss Berry's sister, Mrs
Charles Thompson.
Miss Mary Reed of Maiden, is calling
on friends.
Mrs. E. NJ. Ames of So, Gardiner, i;
on short visit to her old home.
MIR. L. M. Ames was in town a few
hours Sunday, returning to Gardiner
the same evening.
Mrs. Z. S. Bigelow and Miss Lucy re
turned TO Skowhegan, Sunday, after {
two weeks outing at their cottage.
Rev. T. B. HIATT is up.river on vaca
ton of two weeks.
Farmers are harvesting their grain.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Peril In stamp Boxes.

A girl know is betrothed to a
young officer in the navy. and as his
birthday is near at hand she has
bought a pretty little stamp box in sill
yer to give to him. but she Is not going
to give it to him. after all.
Daughter" her father said to her,
IF you wish that young man well,
never give him stamp box. You
couldn't give him anything more dan
gerous. A man would better carry
dynamite than stamps. One of the
bravest officers in the navy has been
for 20 years paying the penalty of his
folly in carrying stamps. Everybody
knows who he is. Years ago he re.
ceved an order from the department
which displeased him very much. He
knew to whom he owed it. and he sat
himself down that same night and ex-
pressed himself frankly on paper to the
man he blamed for the obnoxious or,
der. He had a stamp, and SO he sent
the letter off in that nights mail. II
he hadn't had a stamp. he would not
have mailed the letter till morning. and
If he had kept it till morning he'd nev.
or have sent it at all and he would not
have paid the penalty of 'sassing' the
department.
Don't send the young man stamp
box. The officer I've been telling you
about says that his experience taught
him never to carry stamps, but the
trouble about the wisdom experience
brings is that it usually comes too late
to be of any use. Don't encourage the
young man to carry stamps. 1t isn't
Washington Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
At LuZOn.

Although IL is the rainy season when
business is suspended and army move
ments extremely difficult as the Ameri.
can forces are, active as 1t is possible for
them to be under the circumstances.
A reconnaissance, Saturday, by troops
of Gen. Samuel B. NJ. Young's brigade,
with the object of discovering the where
abouts of the enemy near San Mateo,
northeast of the San Juan reservoir,
about ten miles from Manila, resulted in
the occupation of San Mateo. The
American loss WAS three killed and
IL wounded, including a lieutenant of
the 2lst infantry. Twenty-three of the
enemy are known TO have been killed.
A force of United States troops from
QuinguI, four miles northeast of Malo-
los aud from Balinag near Bustos. about
elk miles northeast of Quingua, en-
countered body of insurgents, Monday,
estimated at about 800, half way be-
tween Bustos and Quingua. 10 the en-
gagement that ensued the Fillipinos
were severely punished aud scattered.
The Americans lost one man who was
killed
General Wheaton with the troops at
Calulut, made reconnaissance on An
geles, about four miles to the northwest
where ne found 500 of the enemy. He
silenced their fire and then returned to
Caluut.
Another sharp engagement between
McArthur's command and the insur-
gents was reported to the war depart
ment, Wednesday, in the following
dispatch from Gen. Otis: "MeArthur's
troops occupy country from Candalia
to point near Angeles, thence toward
Porac, taking within his line Santa
Arita, Guagnas Bacolor. Col. Smith,
with 10 companies 18th Infantry and
two guns lst Artillery, attacked enemy,
to day, in entertainments outskirts
Angeles, estimated at $500, driving
them north and inflicting upon them
reported loss of 200 killed and wounded E;
our loss two killed and Il wounded.
On the 1lth inst, Gen. Young
troops, consisting of attachments 4th
Cavalry. Dist, oath and 18th Infantry,
drove insurgents northeast of Manila
through Maraquina, San Matao, into
mountains, returning following day.
Column of insurgents 500 strong de-
scening road east of Balinag for the
purpose of taking railway were driven
by our Balinag and Quinga troops and
routed, yesterday; this force in full
retreat northward, carrying number of
their officers. Angeles will be perman-
emily occupied at once
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17

Ambrose Yittum and wife visited their
daughter at SCION, Wednesday of this
week.
Miss Melrose Howes il the guest OF
her sister. Mrs. Perry Young of Lexing-
ton, this week.
Mrs. Will Goodrich and Mrs. Frank
Yittum were at Madison, Monday.
Several of III" young people attended
the dance in Williams hall. Pleasant
Ridge, Friday night. A good time re-
ported by,all
Albion Burns of New Portland, is
working for his brother, Wilson Burns.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bartlett and Mrs. Ghas.
Chase of Moscow, were calling on Am
brose Nittum aud wife one day last
week.
Mrs. O. Thompson sprained her ankle
quite badly while raspberrying, Tuesday
Mrs. David Dunton is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Nellie Lander of New
Portland
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17

It was Saturday, and he was on his
way home.
Stepping 10 the showcase in the eli
gar store. he carefully surveyed the
goods that were displayed in the
boxes
"Are those three for "A quarter he
asked. pointing out brand TINT seem
ed to please him.
Yes" said The man behind the eoun-
ter. We're making special sale of
them this week They have always
been 10 cents straight"
"All right" said the customer. Let
me have three Of them
A handful of the cigars was laid on
top Of the case. and he carefully Sc
lected three of them, after which he
handed out half dollar
The shopkcepcr played little tune
upon his cash register and passed back
"A quarter.
say" said the man who had bought
the cigars, cant you give me some
smaller change? My wife wants me
to 60 to church with her tomorrow,
and III need something for the con-
tribution plate. | s'pose | might give
up "a quarter; but, by George, | have
to work hard for every cent | GET
Chicago Times Herald.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
South American KeNnlntionS

Whenever the South Americans de
sire change of administration they
the main street of the city. If the
crowd becomes too formidable to be
overcome by a military demonstration,
the administration capitulates, and the
outs take the place of the ms. 1t is
oftsn the only way Of changing the
administration, because the ms have
the military and can carry elections TO
suit themselves.-Balt American.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Athens.

Rev L. +. Staples of Lowell, Mass.
occupied the pulpit of our church las
sabbath, and gave US most interesting
and instructive talk on proofs of the
divine origin of the bible, as proved by
the opening of the prehistoric cities Of
the old world, to the confusion of the
agnosiic of tins d,y. The above was
followed by bible reading and explain
alton, by Mr.. T. F. Judd Of New York
at the noon hour in place Of Sabbath
school. which was very interesting
Among the apparently interested listen
ers in our church service last Sabbath,
we noticed Mr. Peter Hurd of Scion,
also DR.. L. N. Ellingwood, j. F. Hol-
man, Esq and c. Z. Emery.
The Oranges of many towns in this
vicinity enjoyed Field day at lakewood
last Wednesday. Several thousand
people were present on the occasion
and were addressed by the Worthy
Indiana This town was we'll represent.
ed on the occasion, among other CON
veyances used being hay rack and pair
which was we'll loaded with grangers
and children.
Mr.. Clark Ellis has moved from the
Emery farm into the rent lately occupied
by Leander Ireland.
We noticed horse trip on the bridge
Sunday, and break his harness. 1t is
time some repairs were made on said
bridge, as ii is dangerous
A trial in Esq. Holman's office be-
tween the "Tuttles and Browns, was
the sensation OF the week here.
Miss Eva Wentworth came from
Skowhegan Saturday night. where she
has been employed for several weeks
past.
B. M. Goodrich is visiting her brother
c. F. Spaulding, and other friends in
Harmony.
Mrs E. Nelson from Mass, is making
her annual visit to her friend Mrs. M
S Preble.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Russell of Corn
vile, were at church Sunday.
A brother of the late DR.. ]. S. Tobey
is visiting friends in town.
A little shower visited US Sunday
afternoon. which was very refreshing,
tho far too small for practical purposes,
as it is very, very dry here, most of the
showers passing US by. and of the storms
We have none.
Mr.. Ed Ware is at his home in town
for few days visit.
Mrs. L. G. Emery passed part Of
last week at the home of her mother on
"Stickney Hll".
Mrs. Emily Pray visited at Moses
Cleveland's this week.
Many strangers have passed through
town the past week, blueberry and visit
ing and fishing parties. enjoying their
annual vacation, each in his favorite
manner.
Mr.. Josiah Hight has been quite ill
from a complication of troubles, but is
some better at this writing.
Mr.. Edward Ware has sold his home
here to Mr.. Simon Fox although the
papers are not yet made out
Members of the Kidder family are
visiting their relatives Mrs. Isaac Loring
Miss Nellie Wade of Boston, is at
home here for her summer vacation.
Mrs. Samuel Parsons who is passing
the summer on their farm in Harmony,
is at the Ellingwood home for a few
Gays
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Moore's Mills-Canaan.

/ Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Horne were
guests at Lafayette Ames recently.
/ Mrs. Ruth Moore is visiting her son,
! j. l.. Moore in Skowhegan.
Ralph Hight from Mass, is spending
few weeks with his aunt, Mrs. Chas.
Foster.
Miss Effie Horne from Pittsfield made
brief visits among relatives in this
place recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Boston spent last
Saturday and Sunday visiting their
children in Fairfield and Winslow.
Mrs. Vonie Jackson and mother Mrs.
Calvin Eaton from Skowhegan, we're
the guests of Mrs. G. II. Foster, last
Thursday.
Mrs. \. X. Boston and Mrs. E. "A.
Williams passed last Thursday after.
noon very pleasantly with Mrs. Alden
Holt and daughter Miss Nellie at So
Canaan.
Chester Burrill who is enjoying a
short vacation, has been visiting
among his friends in this place the past
week.
Last Thursday evening as F. G. PEN
new, wife and son, were on their way to
the Grange meeting at the village, their
horse became frightened by passing
bicycles throwing himself several times
hut doing no serious damage beyond a
bad scare.
Those female peddlars who tramp
with thick cloths on their heads do not
know 1t lie in style for ladies to go bare
headed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Hodgkins from
Lisbon Falls are visiting relatives in
town.
Miss Ellen Booker is employed as
nursery maid with Mrs. Maud Gilman
from n. y, who is spending the sum
mer with her aunt, Mrs. Y. K. futile
at the village.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Blackwell.

Omer Eames and wife spent Sunday
with A. F. Adams and family.
Z. 0. Danforth and F, E. WEIGH went
to Canaan last week.
All that are interested in the Black
we'll burying ground are requested to
meet at the cemetery, Aug. Fl in the
afternoon to fix up the lots.
Delbert Adams and wife spent Sunday
with his parents.
Mrs. Davis of Fairfield came up on
the excursion Sunday, and visited at Mr..
Daniel Murray's.
Master Harold Danforth went to Fair
field, Monday on weeks vacation Wis
ting her uncle, d. L. Gray.
Mr. and Mrs. Ora Luce and two sons
visited at Dan Murray's, Sunday.
Dan Murray is at work at Madison
for Henry Steward.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Bingham.

Z S. Baker and w. r. Jordan were
in Skowhegan, last week.
Quite party from Bingham went to
Lakewood to the Grange gathering, last
Wednesday.
The cemetery association at their re-
cent meeting took formal possession of
the cemetery grounds.
F. c. Dinsmore of Somerville, Mass,
is now in town.
Henry Lane from Garry Ponds, was in
town last week.
George Eames has moved his family into
the Parker Sanborn house. Lizzie Tink
ham is assisting Mrs. Eames in getting
settled.
Ethel Hilton of Scion, was in town a
short time ago.
A. c Dinsmore and his daughter Mrs.
!. c. Gregory, were at Pleasant Pond a
day or two last week.
Mr.. George Wheeler and son of Farm
ington, were recently the guests of George
Cleveland.
Alton Carl has bought OF Sarah Foss a
house on Preble street
Mr.. and Mrs. Foss will soon move into
an addition recently built to Tilson Foss'
house.
Chester Jones was out from his sport
ing ranch last Friday and returned with a
party of sportsmen.
Forest Colby will next week start with
crew to repair Indian pond and lake
dams.
Mr. and Mrs. John McKeefer of Bath,
have been visiting in town
Minnie Series will be out of town visit
ing friends for few weeks.
Mrs. Gibson, who has been among
relatives here the past year, will return to
her western home this week.
Loads of box timber from Brighton are
hauled to this station nearly every day,
for shipment on the train.
Mr. Cook of Mayfield and Mr.. Dudley
HealYof Scion, were in town last week
W. K. Jordan was at Caratunk, recent
ly, on business
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Woodford of
Appleton. Wisconsin, spent Saturday ad
Sunday at Forest Colby's
Mrs. Jennie White and two children
arrived at w B. Goodrch's Monday, and
will remain till the last part of the week
Farmers are beginning TO cut their
grain.
Mark Dinsmore and family, Fred Dins-
more and family and Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Colby are at Pleasant Pond this week
Picnic at Hosea Whipples' last Mon
day afternoon, was much enjoyed by all
attending.
Mae Goodrich is visiting her sister Sac
Mlliken and her brother Sidney Good
rich.
Dan Baker and wife. also George Not
tage and Helen Miller went to Dead
Water fishing this week.
Sugar Town picnic comes off Thurs
day of this week
The report of the Baker and Goodrich
reunion which came off Tuesday will be
given next week.
Arthur Clark has been the guest of his
sister, Mrs. A. S. Burke, he is now at
Garry Ponds fishing
Rain is much needed, crops are suffer-
ing and the dust is very deep.
Hosea Whipple and party of five are
off on fishing trip.
Mrs. Fred Holden is packing her house.
hold goods to move to Skowhegan where
Mr.. Holden has been working all sum
mer.
Chas. Abbey has returned from his
labors at Lake Austin.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Scion.


S. M. Boynton went to No. Arson,
Wednesday on business.
Mrs. Fred Wilson and her mother, of
Skowhegan, were IN town one day last
week.
Fred Parsons and Mr.. Augustine Sim
mons were in town, Thursday of last
week.
Mr.. Everett Fenlason, who is working
at Madison. was at Hiram Rinos over
Sunday.
Mrs. Eta Sevano of Skowhegan, is
in town visiting relatives and friends,
Chester Bailey of No. Arson, and his
brother. passed through town, Saturday
evening.
George Hall and wife of West Madi-
son, were in town, Sunday.
A. B. Wilson and his daughter. Mrs.
Leon Merrill and children, went to Le-
want, Monday, for weeks visit with
relatives.
"Many thanks" for the nice mess of
fish we had for dinner. Sunday. which
Mr.. Luther Moody caught over to Fai
Pond.
There was band sociable out to Chas
McIntire's, Saturday evening. The boys
played finely. 1t is band to be proud
of anyway.
More than usual went to the races, Sat
urday at North Arson. They all say
there was a crowd there and some very
good trotting.
Sidney Chase and Mr.. Hill of Embden,
were in town Sunday.
We understand Harry Brofee and Miss
Annie Carvile were married Saturday
evening, at his brothers, Dan Brofee.
There was a quiet home wedding at
Mrs. Hannah Jackman's, Saturday even
ing, Aug. 18th, when her granddaughter,
Miss Lila Jewett and Joseph Merrill,
were united in marriage by Rev. Mr..
Whiteside.
Mrs. Fred Laughton and Mrs. Sam
Tibbetts of South Norridgewock, were in
town, Saturday night and Sunday.
Frank Wills and wife of Embden, were
in town one day last week.
Mr.. Jonathan Wilson and wife were at
Skowhegan, Saturday
Mr.. Harry LAMAR, vocalist and dancer,
gives an entertainment here. Saturday
evening, Aug. 10th, after which there will
be social dance.
Mr.. and Mrs Leander and their daugh-
ter, Mrs. John Swain were in Bingham,
Tuesday to attend the Baker and Good
rich reunion.
A. H. Bragg went to Oakland, Tues
day noon.
One of the grinders broke Friday night,
at the Pulp mill which caused them a
little delay in their work, but they had it
fixed all right so to go to work Monday
morning.
Parker Witham of Embden, was in
town, Tuesday.
Manly Young, M. S. Boynton, Frank
Halves and Herbert Young started up
river bueberrying, Tuesday morning.
q.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17

J. r. Bicknell and family went to
Pleasant Pond, last week, blueberrying
Mrs. Ward of So. Norridgewock, was
the guest of Mrs. Bigelow at her cot
tage, last week.
Among those who are stopping In
town from away are: Mr.. and Mrs.
Abbott and child; Mrs. Whipple and
three children; MIR. Johnson aud Mrs.
Miller, all of Providence, r. |.
Mrs. Caroline Parker is quite i'll. DR..
Ellingwood of Athens, attends her.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Brighton.

Mrs. Mamie Snow of Hartland is visit
ing her aunt, Philena Mason.
There will be an "antquarian supper
at Wesserunsett hall, Friday at 6 30 p.
m. Aug. Is. Come one, come all.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Farrin are visiting
her sister, Mrs. Fannie Brown, of st.
Alhan,.
Frank Baker proprietor of the Maine
Hotel of Auburn, and a friend were in
town Saturday night visiting his cousin,
+. J. Russell.
Miss Mollie Farrin is visiting in
Waterv.le.
Fred Lucas of st. Adams was in town
Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17

land; II. b. Harris, Merle Brown, Omar
Fuller, Effie Crowell, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alpheus Mason, Mr. and Mrs. J A.
Harris, beside many others from Pitts.
field and Harmony.
Mrs. Stevens has returned from Hart
land.
Miss Lottie Clarke who has been
spending several weeks with relatives
in town, returned to Lewiston, last
Tuesday.
Miss Nettie Wheeler, Fairfield, has
been visiting her grand parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Bradford Wheeler, for few days.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
Concord.

John Thompson returned home from
Garry Ponds, Saturday.
Bert Goodrich started Wednesday, for
Bethel, on visit to to his mother and
sister,
A number from this town are on a
blueberry trip to the Enchanted.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17

Wife (earnestiy)-G dear,
have prayed SO fervently of late for n
tailor made gown that | feel ii would
be flying in the face of Providence not
to go and get measured at once
Brooklyn Life.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
A New Hotel at Madison.

The pulp mill tower which for sever
al years has stood overlooking the
village of Madison, has been taken
down, and it is reported on good author
ity that a new hotel with all the mod
ern improvements is soon to be erected
in its place, and that preparations are
in progress to that end, the preliminary
survey having already been made. A
better location or one that has more
desirable surroundings could not cas-
ily be found and it is further reported
that a new depot is to be put up there
this fall and that it is to be built at the
foot of the hill on this same lot and
that the hotel will be reached from the
depot by stairs, which is only short
distance, up the hill, and that Cephas
Hilton, the former popular proprietor
of the Weston House, will take charge
of the same. In fact, quite a change
will be made there this fall in the way
of railroad improvements. A new
freight depot is to be built on the Fol
som lot at the end of the bridge, and
the buildings where both depots are
now located, are to be taken away.
The above is current report at Madi-
son, but note received from Supt
Aver of the Somerset railway, is to the
effect that as yet nothing has been
definitely arranged in regard to new
station buildings.
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17
North Arson Races.

The Association track, last Friday and
Saturday, furnished amusement for
large number OF people from all sections
of northern Somerset. These two days
were eventful ones at this driving park.
The dark, unfavorahle weather at the
opening of the meeting affected the at
tendance, in some degree at least, but
the races were the best and the salts
faction given was all that could be de-
sired. In the $50 class seven horses
came down to the wire for the word.
The following is the summary:
go Glass, Purse 500.
Phebe s. by Won Also,
Rover K. by Johnnie wilkes, %
Bertha Wilkes by Johnnie wilkes, 3
Keel Croix by st. CroiX,
Harry b. by Ben Franklin .
Ester by Guy Wilkes, 2
Vndictive, unknown, ar
Time 2.33I3, 2,32l4, 2Sli3, 2-3l5e'
In the 2 80 class six horses started and
the following is the summary;
$50 Class, Purse $40.
Annie B. by Alcayone, 2
Rex Wilkes by Johnnie Wilkes, 3
King Wilkes by Wilkes, |
Susie S. by Allcro,
Daisy c. by st. Croix,
Troublesome by Rex Magnus, D
Time 2.34H 2.32l4, 232
Saturday, the second day. was more
favorable weather and everything was in
readiness for great horse racing as we'll
as was the case the day previous.
In the 2.40 class seven horses started.
The summary:
24O Class, Purse 500.
olwil s. by st. Croix. 6 dr.
Nellie by Johnnie wilkes,
Nindictiye, unknown,
Keel Croix by st. CroiX,
Siss by Fearless, D I ar
Phebe =. by Won Also, ! l /
Ester by Guy Wilkes, D
Time 2.33l2, 233l2, Psi p, 2.36l2.
In the 226 class five horses started.
The summary:
2.26 Class, Purse $50.
Alice by Black Joe,
Phillip A by Nordic, u
Commander by Wilkes,
Ruby by Johnnie Wilkes, D
Nett NJ. by son Of Daniel Boone, 3
Time: 2.233t, 225, 2.22l9.
Saturday, Philip A. broke the track
record of 225 held by Harry P. for the
past two years, and came under the wire
in 2 22t.
Friday, the timers and judges were
Harry Williams, Hartlsnd; A. II. Bragg,
Scion; w. r. Brown, Skowhegan;
Charles Dorrithy. of Boston, starter;
Dan Steward clerk. Saturday they
were the same with the exception that
II. p. Brann of Augusta, took the place
of Harry Williams of Hartland. The
next races will be held on this track
aorna mo n Santana her
The Somerset reporter., 1899-08-17

The postmaster wa hard at work at
his ,esk when Il slight noise caused
him Ia raise his eyes, and he discover
ed Il biushng maiden of IL with a
money order which She wanted cashed.
Size banded il with ii bashful smile to
the official. who. after closely cXanEn-
ing il, gave hcY tho money it called for.
Al The same time he asked her II She
had read what was written on the
margin of the order.
No. have not she replied, "for |
cannot make it out. VIII you please
read il for me-
The postmaster read as follows: 81
send you - aud dozen kisses. "
CHANGING mt the baShful girl, he said,
"Now have paid YOU the money, l
suppose you want the kisses
Yes" she SAID. If ne has sent me
any ksSr~ | want them too.
1t is hardly necessary to say to those
who are acquainted with Uncle Sans
official that the balaucc of the order
was paid in scientific manner.
On reaching honc the delighted
maiden remarked 10 her mother:
Mother. this poStottice syStrt. of ours
is IL great thing developing more and
more every year. and each new fea-
ture seems To he best. Jimmy sent me
dozen kisses along with IA money
order. and John gave me % 1t beats
the special delivery system Ill hol-
low. Marcus News.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-18

In the meantime the entire building
was being enVCloped in flames, which
shot out from every window and formed
a picture which struck terror to all
those who were witnessing it, Within
40 or As minutes after the fire first
broke out the walls on the Fifth avenue
side showed every indication of falling.
and presently, with an awful crash,