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The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Harmony.

The railroad into Harmony has been
brought to a stand still by the recent
cold weather. The Italian laborers can
not stand the cold. Operations may be
resumed when the weather permits.
The town schools closed, last week,
except two which will close, this week.
&. A. Pattee, who has been teaching
at Nainstream, has engaged to teach a
free high school In Brighton, beginning
Jan. 7, next.
There will be an examination of
pupils, who purpose attending the free
high school in this town, on Saturday
afternoon, Jan. 9Th, prior to the begin.
ming of the school on the following
Monday, to be taught by Rev. Mr..
Lombard
The Ladies Aid realized over thirty
eight dollars from the sale of fancy
articles, ice cream and admission to the
entertainment at the church fair. The
play entitled IAN Old Maids Conven.
tion was exceedingly we'll performed
and highly commended by full house,
who came to enjoy an evening of amuse-
ment given by our home talent. The
company has been invited to give the
same entertainment in several adjoining
towns In the cast there were about
twenty told maids" M.
Miss TIA Hatch left home on Satur-
day. She goes to Sanford where she
has position teaching.
Mrs. F. P. Pencil and Miss Flora of
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

A week like the one Just passed makes
as dread the long winter into whGh We
have lust been rushedsby the power OF
the proven bial lion himself
Robert Hayden has bought the farm
home Of Nr. smith Neal AID all its be
longings.
The friends Of Mrs. Ellen kin2man
were shocked GU Friday last to hear 81
her sudden death from pneumonia al
the home Of her niece, Mrs. Owen Black
den. in Dexter, where she had oeeh
passing a few weeks before going to
Boston 10 visit her stepdaughters The
remains were brought across the conn
try. Saturday, to her own home IN tins
village and the funeral occurred, sunday
morning. Ii was from the church, the
service being performed by Rev. MI
Lombard. Mrs Kingman was a woman
of kind impulses, generous to a fault ,
and had made warm friends during her
two years residence in our village,
where she has ever been one of the first
to extend a helping hand in any case OF
need or trouble coming TO her nouce'
Her brother, Henry, came from Dexter
to attend the funeral. She also leaves
four other brothers and many relatives
who mourn a kind friend departed.
Her age was "a years.
Mrs. Wentworth, who was summoned
to the death bed of h son, Edwin, by
telephone, last Sabbath, did not reach
there until some time after his death,
which was caused by shooting through
the head; whether accidently or other
wise cannot be determined as he was
unconscious when found and remained
so till his death some eighteen hours
later. Mrs. Wentworth and Eva have
the sympathy of all in this sad affi'ction
Charles Chapman has come home
from the woods on account of carbun
Gle on his neck which is quite painful.
Mrs. Leonard Locke is quite low al
this writing.
The Chapman brothers have recently
sold two pairs of working oxen to Brad
Barker and Charles Taylor.
Mr.. Amos Chapman goes up country
this week, to purchase some young cat
tie to winter.
Mr.. Martin Judkins of Orono and Mr.
Henry Judkins of Pittstield are visiting
their sister, Mrs. F. V. Barker.
John Hight and Charles Braley took
a trip hunting for deer, last week. We
hear they were successful.
Rev. Mr.. Hinckley, who has beer
steadily improving, had an i'll turn, re
Gently, but is better again.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Scion

The large boat was taken out of the
river at the ferry, last Thursday, and
there is crossing on the ice.
Mr., Geo. base, Wal er Cross, Harry
Brofee and Dan Brofee started for the
woods, last " ednesday.
Mr. Allen Rice and Jote Stevens OF
Embden were in town, Thursday.
Dr. sawyer of Madison was in town,
one day last week
The little boy of Ernest Patten, who
has been SO very sick, is better so that
Mr.. Patten was able To return to his
work, Monday.
Mr Stephen NORM of Embden was in
town, Friday.
The Scion Creamery Company have
begun packing their years supply OF ice.
Mr.. Floyd Wilson and vile Of the
Klondike, arri we'd in town, FRIDAY even
my He rs one of the Wilson brothers,
who have been in the gold region 81
long. Sidney was here two years ago
this winter, for a visit to his parents,
and now Perley and Floyd are both here
For all there is gold in plenty there,
they do not forget their old home and
friends
Sir Newell Nye WAS mp to Bingham
on business, Tuesday.
mr. Everett Butts and wife arrived
home, Tuesday noon.
Who has done better than this: NJ
NJ. Townsend killed an eight and "A halt
months old pig the other day, that
weighed $50 pounds. The clear pork
was six inches thick He sold the pig
for : cents n pound, kept a correct ac
count of the feed fed, which was Sl2 80
cost of pig four weeks old, S. 90, which
makes total cost of SIT 80, leaving a
net profit of - 81. This pig was bought
of Albra Adams of Madison, breed
White Chester.
Miss Josie Berry of Waterville is in
town. She has come to spend her Xmas
vacation with her grandfather, Capt
Moses French. Miss Berry has a fine
voice and has been having it cultivated
by some of Names best teachers. She
has kindly consented to sing, next Sun
day at the Methodist church and at the
Xmas entertainment, Monday evening.
Miss Elva Whpple, who is in Boston
this winter, studying music at the New
England Conservatory of Music, is .ex
pected home, Saturday night, to spenc
her Xmas vacation. She is studying
the Italian method under Sig. Augusta
Rotoli, one of the best teachers in thii
country. Miss Whipple is now teaching
six free pupils at the conservatory. SHE
will sing at the N. E. church, Xmas eve
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
North Fairfield.

A large and brilliant company of friends
and relatives assembled at the home of
Mr., Daniel ?. Jones, last Wednesday
evening. the occasion being the wedding
reception of their son, Nr. George I
Jones, who was recently united in mar
rage to Miss B anche Berry. The pres
enis were numerous and beautiful.
Among them being an elegant lamp a
gift OF the brides brother, which, burning
with a pale pink light cas-, lovely effect
over ali the scene Refreshments, con
sstiug oil ice cream, confectionery and
several kinds oil cake were passed The
company dispersed at a late hour with
hearty wishe' that the young couple may
have many years of happiness melted GU,
To them {
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Browns Corner.

Earl Harmon purchased pair of horses
at the sale at Skowhegan, last Saturday.
c. b. Chase also bought one.
Fred Barnes of Hartland was in town,
on Sunday.
H. S. Mitchell OF Washington stopped
at |. Crowelrs, over Sunday
Thomas Booker's children have all been
sick with the measles. There are several
cases reported at the steam mill.
There will be- an all day meeting at
this place, on Sunday next, Dec 49, by
Mrs Corson of Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hubbard have
been in Cornville helping care for her
father, Philander futile during his recent
illness. Their little daughter is very sick
with pneumonia
Earl Martin has found good home in
the family of c. b. Chase. His mother,
Mrs Abbie Martin, died on Sunday las,
at the home Of Jerry Stevens. {
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Canaan.

The school board has decided to close
the grammar school at the village and run
but two schools during the winter. The
first class has been sent to the high
school and the second class TO the
primary
Mrs B. Colcord went to Fairfield, on
Friday and on Saturday 10 Lewiston,
where she will pass the winter with her
daughters, Mrs. Z M. Pingree and Mis-.
c. V. Emerson
G.. c. Eaton OF Shawmut was in town,
Saturday.
Bills are out for dance to be given at
Town Hall on the evening of Dec 3Ist,
under the auspi es of Eastern Star Lodge
Dr. and Mrs. L. W Shean are in
Lewiston, this week, attending the meet
ing of the State Grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
So. Smithfield.

The weather is still extremely cold
and the roads are In bad condition on
account OF the deep pitches.
School in this district is suspended
for the week as Mr.. Downes is attending
the State Grange.
Chauncey Warren came home from
Augusta, Saturday night, returning to
his work on Tuesday.
Azel Higgins spent Monday night,
with his sister, Mrs. Caleb Bickford.
A. =. Holmes is working in Augusta,
tor a short time.
Thomas Warren and Silas Higgins are
In the woods TO work.
Raymond Bickford and John Berry
are working in Mt. Vernon.
Miss Ina Morrow is home on vaca-
ton.
Howard Perkins went to Augusta, last
week, returning with pair of horses
which he purchased of Martin Higgins
Many wood teams are on the roads
now as the cold weather makes wood in
great demand.
Bad colds are prevailing
Apples are 81 90 per barrel
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Starls.

The farmers are improving the nice
travelling, getting up their winters wood
and many are hauling it to Madison,
where there is always a ready market.
We are glad to know that Mrs. A.
Gray, who has been poorly for the past
few weeks has 80 nearly recovered as to
be about the house again.
The hay pressers are pressing hay for
W. l.. Walker, this week.
There will be pound party in Remic
hall, next Thursday evening, for the
benefit of our pastor, Rev. j Moulton.
We hope every one will feel it priv.
lege as well as duty to give literally.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

A. H Prescott started, Monday morn
ing, foi patten where he is to be en-
ployed in the spool stock mill.
A traveller, who claimed the name Of
Daggeti and Canaan as his home, was en-
joying the bracing night air of Larone,
last Saturday night. Sunday morning,
after long chase he was p rsuaded to
ride to the Jail at Skowhegan with Z II
Tobey and J. F. Libby. It's wonder
the man was not frozen to death as Satur-
day night was very cold. He should be
taken care of
L G. Stevens and family have moved
into the house with J. Magoon, Mis-.
Stevens father. who is 10 poor health.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
No. UOrnyIlle.

Very cold weather, this month, so far
The stage from Savage to No. torn
vile commenced, Dec. lat, to run on
schedule time, three times a week, driv
en- by Albert Whittier
Oscar Kicker and fhas. Kelley have
gone into the woods for David Rowell.
O. E. KING Is working on the hay
press for Chas Moody.
willard Drew is boarding at 0. Z
Kings
Mr.. J. V. Wiley was united in mar
rage, Dec 9Th, to Miss Josie Littlefield
of Harmony.
G. Danforth killed nice hog Satur
day. David Small also killed nice
hog, Monday.
Chas. Whittier has recovered from bic
sickness and is out around.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
Brighton .

Miss Isola Farrin went to Waterville,
Wednesday.
E. Russell has gone to Skowhegan
on business
Ambrose Hayden is at home from the
woods for Christmas vacation.
Charlie Decker went into the woods,
Saturday
There will be Christmas tree at the
Union church, Monday evening, Dec.
24th, 1000. A cordial welcome and hopes
OF good program are extented to all.
Mrs. Osgood Forbus went 10 Skowhe'
gan, Tuesday.
Arthur Brasier is at work for Mrs.
Maria Decker.
David Foss went to Wellington, Mon
day. {
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Frank Spauldng has gone 10 Boston
to the hospital to have cancer removed
from his face. His wife accompanied
him.
The Ladies' Aid Society of Spiritual
lists met, Tuesday, the nth, with Mrs
Alice GRAHAM of Skowhegan, passed a
pleasan, day, enjoyed picnic dinner,
and adjourned to meet with their presi.
dent, Miss Lucy Houghton at Madison,
Tuesday. January 9Th
Orren Blackwell fell, last Saturday,
injuring his side so that he is confined
to his bed.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
w. Pittsfield.

Mrs c. S Atwood of Auburn visited
her sister, Mrs b. f. stinson and other
relatives in town, last week.
There will be a Christmas tree mt the
school house, Monday evening, An Of
fort is being made TO have a very inter
esting entertainment. All are invited
to come early and bring their presents
The committee, Mrs. Fred Allen and
Mrs. T.. b. Jeweit will take charge OF
all articles brought in for the tree.
Mrs A n Bnrrill returned from Ban
COR, Tuesday, to stop awhile with her
aunt Mrs Walker,
N. NJ Bragg has moved from the viii
lage to the Stanley Small house. G
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
PROBATE NOTICES.
To All persons Interested in either OF tn,
Estates hereinafter named.

To All persons Interested in either OF the
Estates hereinafter named.
ATA COURT OF PROBATE held at SHOW.
EAhegan. within and for the county OF SOM
erset on the
SECOND TUESDAY or DEcEMBeR
In the year OF our Lord Que thousand
nine hundred, III following business hav;
ing been presented for action the upon,
hereafter indicated, it is hereby Ordered
That public notice thereof be given TO all per-
Interested. that they may appear al 3
Probate Court to be holden at said Skowhegsn,
at the Probate Office on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF JANUARY
next at nine of the clock in the forenoon and
be heard thereon and object If they cause.
Emerline williams, late of HartIand, de.
ceased. Third and final account of Andrew
Hawes administ rator de bonls non, presented.
Louisa II, Wyman, late of Palmyra, de-
ceased. Second and fiua account of Edmund
@ Frost and L. Maria Libby. Executors, pre-
s. nted.
Mary G. Wood, lac of Norridgewock, de-
ceased First arc unit OF David G. Wood, adj
ministrator. presented.
Reuben He.ld. late of Arson, deceased.
Final account OF Lincoln IL. Rand, adm mis-
traitor. presented.
Harriet N. Taylor. late OF Fairfield, de-
ceased. First account of e. Kelley. executor,
presented.
Ella NJ. futile. late of Athens, deceased.
Petition for the appointment OF FRED futile
administIa tor. presented.
George A. Noble, late of Pittsheld. deceas-
ed First and final account OF Llewellyn
Parks, administrator, presented.
AIvira ID. HeaId, late of Solon, deceased.
will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by Joseph Vernon Wiley, the executor
named therein.
George Kendall, late of Fairfield, deceased.
viii and petition for. probate thereof, and
second account OF. Everett r. Drummond,
guardian, presented.
Mary j. Colby, late OF Madison, deceased.
Petition to determine amount OF collateral
inheritance tax, presented.
David Danforth, late OF Scion, deceased.
First account Of David 8. Dsnforth, admins
TRAITOR, presented.
Mary Il. Dexter, late OF Pittsfeld, deceased.
Widower's petition for allowance presented.
Francis Burns, late Of Embden, deceased.
Petition for license to sell and convey real
estate presented by Maryam b. Burns, admin
istratrix.
willis o. Dyer, late Of New Portland, de-
ceased. Petition for the appointment Of
Elkapah Dyer, administrator, presented:
Pierre or Peter Mahen, late OF Fairfield.
deceased. First and final account Of Delims
MAhen, Administrative, presented.
Mary j. Colby, late Of Madison, deceased.
First and Anal account OF David 9. Jewett.
ad 10 nistrator, presented.
Lyman Grant. late OF Scion, deceased. Pc
tition for conf rmation Of trVtee presented by
Charles Grant, Jr
Charles Fogg, late Of Fairfield, deceased.
Final account Of T. w. Fogg, surviving part
ner presented.
E. F. DANFORTH, Judge.
Attest:--NATHAE FOWLER, Register.
Post Office address, Judge and Register
Skowhegan. Me. 8w6l
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

. Mr.. Walter Nelson of Waterville has
been at MS fathers. several days, where
he has been confined 10 the house with
neuralgia cause 10y having teeth out and
taking severe cold
MISS Floy Walker has gone TO No
Wibefham. Mass TO spend Christmas
week with her sister who is a telegraph
operator in that place.
The farmers are all busy hauling hay,
wood and apples 10 this station.
Mr. Charles Wheeler of MinneaI oils,
Mimi has gone from this place to Oak
land for short visit then he will 60 to
Orange. Mass before he goes West.
Mr.. Leroy Blackwell is attending court
at Skowhegan. X
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

whereas, Alden r. Corson OF Athens In the
County OF Somerset. by his mortkage deed
dated the fourth day Of December A. d. 1888
and recorded In the Somerset Registry OF
Deeds, Book 22O, Page 1853, conveyed to me, the
undersigned, Q certain piece or parcel OF land
situated In said town OF Athens and bounded
and described rs follows, to wit: Bounded on
the North by land of Charles Whittier and
land OF, Fred Stoddsr and on the East by land
Of said Charles Whittier. On the South by
land OF Frank T. Hight and on the west 6y
land Of David A. Corsop. The same being the
homestead farm OF said Alden r. Corson In
said town OF Athens.
And whereas the condition Of said mortgage
has been broken, now therefore, by reason OF
the breach OF the condition thereof claim O
foreclosure Of said mortgage and give this
notice for that purpose. 8w 81
Dec 18th A. u. 1900
WAyLAND LEIGHTON.
By r. HOLMAN, his Atty
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
H. w. JONES,
JEWELER AND oPrIcIAN,
Odd Fellows Block, Madison, Maine

Let us not be backward in a good cause
Mrs. W, NJ. Witham, who has been
very sick with lung and bilious fever, ID
fast recovering.
Miss Dora Churchill has been quite
sick with measles but is better now.
Mr.. and Mrs f. f Frederic were il
town one day last week.
There will be Christmas tree and
entertainment at the NJ. f. church
Tuesday evening, the 18th Come one
come all and bring yonr presents. $
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Human Page is having his hay and
apples moved to Madison and his family
will go, this week.
All hands are busy cutting and haul
ing ice.
Charles Sawyer was calling on friends
in this vicinity, last NJ onday.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
: West Athens.

Miss Grace Weston is keeping house
for Hr. Hale in oolon.
Our new trader, Mr. Walker of Brigh
ton, is having good success in town.
Miss Nettie Wiley has gone to Scion,
to do table work in the hotel
Winter has begun in good earnest
here. II,
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
South Madison.

Charles Merry and j F. WATSON have
gone into the woods.
Frank Seavey Is very sick, if alive at
In time, with pneumonia and his sister
is also confined to her bed
J y. and Warren Blackwell are cut
ting their ice, This week.
Mrs. ". c. Blackwell is on the sick
list. b. 5. j.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20

Fred E. Davis is at home for a few
days from the sporting regions of north
efn Somerset.
Mrs G E. Jones spent part Of last
week with Skowhegan friends.
Mr.. Millard F. Moore of Taunton.
Mass arrived, Saturday night, for few
weeks visit with Maine relatives and is
at present stopping with his brother, NJ
NJ. Moore and family. M
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
BankTuptS Petition for Discharge.

In the matter Of HENRY RAWLE5,
Bankrupt. in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Nathan Webb, Judge OF the Dis
triet Court of the United states for the District
hENRY RAWLES Of skowhegan, in
the County Of Somerset and State Of Maine, IN
SAID District respectfully represents. that on
the nth day of October, last past he was duly ad
indgea bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress re-
lating 10 Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren-
dered all his property and rights OF property
aud has fully complied with all the requirements
OF said Acts and OF the orders OF Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. that he may he decreed by
the Court to have a full discharge from all debts
proyable against his estate under said bankrupt
Acts except snch debts are excepted by law
from such discharge
Dated this 18th day of December A. ID 1900.
HENRY RAW LES, Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 18th day of December, A. d. 1900. on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing be had up.
on the same on The 4th day of January, A. ID. 1901
before said Court at Portland, in said District
at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that notice
thereof be published in The Somerset Reporter,
a newspaper printed in said District. and that
all known creditors and other persons in interest
show cause, II any they have, why the prayer OF
said petitioner should not be granted.
And It is further ordered by the Court that
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known credi'
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad'
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated
of the said Court, and the seal thereof. at Port
land in said District, on the 18th day of Deem
Der A. ID. 1900.
IL. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk
A true copy of petition and order thereon
lw5l Attest: A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-12-20
FOR SALE
White Pearl pop Corn in Packages

For sale by Parker & Nay. Simpson &
Savage, George d. Arnold. Morrill, &
Whiting and So. Side Grocery. 3w5I'
e. w. MACoMBER. Shipper Winthrop, Maine.
STRAYS-Came into my enclosure about
Oct. 90, 8 Sheep. The owner Is requested to
prove property, pay.expenses and take them
away. WALLACE bT1NNEFORD.
Brighton, Dec. 20, 1900. 3w6ls
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-03-28

trips and on the first of the month, local boat, the Alert, will carry the mall. There was something strange about this eon,rae, and that a man in Seattle who has no boat can obtain a eontrael over local man who has a good boat is only one of the strange things about lt. In the future local mer. chants will keep a brighter lookout upon the giving of contracts which SO clearly affect their business Interests.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-03-28
NAMING THE MOUNTAINS.

There IS much in a name. though some one wrote that a rose bv any other name would smell as sweet and a legion Of oth' CTS have parot-uke repeated it. There IS much in a geographical name at any rate, for Co the stranger the name itself suggests Co hls mind a number of impressions based upon whatever familiarity he may have with that particular name, or some thing like it under entirely different cir- cumstanceS. In 1870. tO, instance, an eX- ploring expedition named a body Of water ln Alaska "Jones lake, after the proprietor of the New York Times; and the witty Dana ot the New York Sun laughed the name oi LneS of the government map and the whereabouts oi that lake. somewhere between the Dllton post and TagiSh, is unknown to this day.
 The naming of the mountain peaks in neighoorhood of Sklgwav was a pet idea Of the late City Engineer Thomas Whitten and his idel was in this naming to com> memorlte those men who were showing an intereS, in the aff airs Of Alaska; to give them. in fact, the only recognition of their sftOrts in our behalf Of which We are ca plble.
 His superior, Surveyor General Of Alas ka Oistin, was Of these views, and when he was here short time ago, eommIS- stoned certain gentlemen in this city to carry out Mr. Whtten'S iIea. To a large extent the names suggested by M. Whit ten have been maintained. Che exception Is tha, of the peak he had labelled Mount DiStin. lt was pure modestv on the part of the surveyor general to siv that we had not enough peaks Co go round among the number of distinguished men we would de- light to honor and he mentioned Senator Shoup for the distinction. Senator Shoup has a deep interest in AllSkav. He may be our next governor. Let us hope for that. Meantime he Is doing all he can for the district in the senate and will be pleased to hear Of ,hlS mark of public appreciation.
 The nlmeS in the article herewith Sur veYor. General DiStin has promised to have placed on the government, maps, and they will therefore be named for all time. II there are any objections or suggestions as to changes they should be made to this newspaper at once before the formal list goes In.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-03-28

Reduction sale of goods at cost. hard- ware, tlnware, crockery, glassware, wall paper and millinery at cost. All llnes of merchandise reduced. Fife-AlaSka Co.,, Fourth avenue, between State and Broad- way. 7'24-Im
 Royal mall service between Log Cablr and Atlin carry passengers. express and heavy freight. For rates inquire Of Burdette X LoOmis, managers, Log Cabin, or R, E. West, agent, Skagwav. 22 t' u
 s3,ooo worth of general merchandise to be sold at bargain. n. A. Bauer. In Quire of w. |. Metealt, al B N. 6ehrends.
 Best starched work done at Rev City Steam LaunurV on Broadway. Only steam laundry in Alaska. u
 New porcelain tubs have arrived at the Principal barber shop. Bath 2Se. Op- pOSite N. s. barracks. 7-i3'im 1900 lbs Rex h ms just received by Lilly Bros. 2-tS-u