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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1900-10-19
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The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

housekeeping goods to Skowhegan. III
as EN- ployment at present in Madison
Mr.. David Corson is at work in Corn
Vile, renovating a house for Cassiu'
Kinsman.
A nice granite monument has beer
placed on the double lot in this GENE
terry owned by Locke and Whittier OF
Skowhegan,
Miss Annie Emery sprained her foot
Saturday night, 80 badly as to be unable
to retui n to her school on Monday.
VI. =. Cleveland has purchased quite
au amount of paned poplar lumber
which he is storing for future demand
Miss A lice Robinson is in the thick OF
providing her customers with winter
! millinery As'Miss Robinson has been
away for the styles, she is prepared to
please all who give her CALL
G. e. Emery is out of town on bust
ness trip
Mr.. John Hight, who is working at
his trade in Scion, was at home over the
Sabbath.
The STANDARD Oil Co. delivered oil to
the dealers In that article in this village,
Monday forenoon, leaving town before
dinner.
There are several good rents vacant in
this village now. The N. &. Tobey rent
just vacated by ;. NJ. Pratt, the Ann T.
Leavitt rent vacated by Will Russell,
and an upper rent lately occupied and
owned by r. V. Barker, who has moved
into his new home just finished on the
ground floor of his house.
The farm buildings of Merton Stick
ney on "Stickney hill' had narrow
escape from burning, Monday. His
little daughter was playing alone in a
chamber with matches and set fire to
the room which got so we'll under way
before being known that the house was
saved with difficulty.
Mrs. Joseph Tuttle of Guilford is
visiting relatives and friends in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gaylord of
Skowhegan were in town, Monday.
Apples are very nice and plenty, this
season, so that lovers of the fruit can
afford to indulge their appetites.
Miss Pearl Corson visited Miss Lephe
Henderson few days, last week.
The Chapman Bros. bought very
nice cow of s L. Tobey, last week. G
The 18th anniversary of the Athens
Grange was held at their hall at Athens,
Oct. 20. The regular business of the
meeting closed the morning session. A
bountiful dinner was served In the din
ing hall under the auspices of the sisters
of Athens Grange. The afternoon Sos
sion opened with a selection by the
choir; paper was read by F. w. Paige,
solo by Gala Dore, comical song by G.
e. Turner, recitation by Mrs. Harry
Flanders, singing by the choir. Very
interesting remarks were made by the
State Lecturer, w. w. Thompson, solo
by C. e. Turner, closing song by the
audience. A rising vote of thanks was
rendered w. w. Thompson for the very
interesting remarks made. SEC.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
Canaan.

Miss Georgia Nelson passed Sunday
with her sister, Miss Relief Nelson at
Fairfield. The many friends of Miss
Nelson will be glad to learn that she is
somewhat better than when she went to
Fairfield.
Charles Stuart OF St. Adams was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith on
Saturday and Sunday last. On his re-
turn he was accompanied by his aunt,
Mrs. L. D. Colcord, who is visiting rela-
tives in Newport.
The high school at Canaan village
closes, this week, for a vacation Of several
weeks.
Mrs. Harrison Smith has returned from
Shawmut where she has been visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Cain.
Willis M. Kicker and L. Alma Hussey
were united in marriage at Skowhegan,
Oct. IA. by Rev. H. A. Markley. Mrs.
Kicker is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Orren Hussey and one of Canaan's high.
ly respected young ladies, crayon arts,
Of marked ability. She has the best
wishes of many friends for her future
prosperity.
The grange hall is nearly completed
1t certainly is fine building and ar
ornament to our village. 1t will be dedi.
Gated in few weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns



Bingham.
Rev. r F. Millett of Elliott was in
town, last week
Mrs Frost Williams and Mrs. Riley of
Concord were In town, last week.
The first assembly and social dance
was held in Kennebec hall, last Friday
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lovejoy were at
Caratunk, last Thursday.
Mrs. Carl is at work for Mrs j. G.
Gregory.
Mrs. Higgins of Concord went to The
Forks to work as cook in hotel.
J.F. Rogers has returned from The
Forks.
Mrs. Edgar King is helping Mrs. Miles
Gates for few weeks.
Sherman Been and John Carl have
started their crews for their winter
work on Spaulding town.
Frank Hunnewell and crew have been
pressing hay in The Forks and Caratunk
during the past week.
Mrs. Mary Colby went to Skowhegan,
Monday, returning Tuesday noon
Mrs. Clara Bray recently returned
from two weeks spent In Boston.
Mrs. Pratt of Pennington Is the guest
of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Ennis.
FL. Williams and wife are visiting
relatives at Madison, the past week.
The Racine Chemical Fire Engine has
arrived and is an object of much notice.
1t Is fine looking machine and will no
doubt do good work.
Herbert Pierce recently sold cow TO
Henry Lovejoy.
W. b.. Goodrich was at Pleasant Pond,
last week, and closed up his cottage for
the season. He saw no deer signs but
partridge hunting was very good.
Walter Piper attended to the daily
papers during Merton Goodrich's absence
upriver.
The Maine Railway Conductors AS
ISOLATION held their annual meeting at
this place, last Sunday Some fifty of
them accompanied by their wives arriv.
ed at IL 40 p. m. on a special train, last
Sunday. At the Bingham hotel they
partook of a splendid game dinner after
which they held meeting, and looked
the town over, taking rides In several
directions about the country, having a
general good time. and taking their de-
parture at five O'Clock.
Mrs. Norris Bray and two children are
recovering from the measles, also one of
Joseph Fitsmorris' children.
An account of the old maids conven.
ton to be held, this week, will be given,
next week. Schools held only one ses
sion, Tuesday, to give more time for
preparation for the entertainment. G..
There will be on sale for one week,
Dot. 80 to Oct. 81, at Donigan's Kenne-
bee Clothing House, Bingham, full
manufacturers line of ladies' furs, in
Guiding sample scarfs, collarettes, capes,
nuffs, jackets and fur listers, cut es.
peoially for ladies. These will be sold
at wholesale prices and are from one of
the largest manufacturers of fur goods
In the United States. A line of mems
coon skin coats will also be shown.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
Fairfield.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mooers are visit
ing their daughter, Miss Fannie Mooers
In Massachusetts.
Mrs. ]. A. Gibson has returned from a
visit of few days with her daughter,
Mrs knight in Poland.
Miss Gertrude Davis of Dexter, was
the guest of Miss Alice Marble, Monday.
Miss Davis was on her way to New York,
where she has position.
The men in the mills at Shawmut did a
little hunting while at work, Tuesday. A
partridge wandered into the mill yard and
finally into one of the mills. where 1t was
captured. After being on exhibition a
short time it was released and disappear
ed in the bushes along the river bank.
The contract for the work on the new
pulp mill to be built on the old Phillips
privilege by the Somerset & Kennebec
Fibre Co., has been awarded 10 Contrac-
tor Coombs Of Somersworth, N. H., and
work has already begun on the Golfer
dam. The contract price on the super.
structure is Sag 900.
Two squashes on exhibition in the
window OF E. E. Wheeler, the grocer
have been attracting much attention fol
the past day or two. The larger one
weighs 90 IA pounds and was raised by
Simon N. Taylor of Fairfield Center
Tbs smaller one weighs 80 pounds anc
was raised by Scott Holt Of this town.
Miss Kate L. Hudson, formerly of this
town. who has been on the artist staff o
the Boston Herald for several years, ha.
been spending short time with hel
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hudson o
this town. Miss Hudson left for New
York, Tuesday, where she has been sen
by the Boston Herald and where she will
spend the winter
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

Solon, 10. miles to marlborough, 10
miles to Brighton and 10 miles to Har-
mony.
L. X. Hight attended the play at
Skowhegau opera house, Monday. night.
I'm. Palmer went to Massachusetts,
for weeks outing.
David Davis has been repairing his
buildings.
G. w. Bates has made some repairs on
his buildings.
J. V. Wiley, the great egg and poul-
try dealer has an extra man out buying
aud collecting eggs, butter and poultry
for him.
Frank Paine is having serious time
With his eyes.
Chas. Wescott of Madison, who had
the measles at his sisters, Mrs. Almond
Whittier. has recovered so as to be out.
Annie Whittier has just recovered from
he measles.
Arthur Merrill and Jefferson Robinson
left, Tuesday, for Moosehead Lake, TO
work In the woods.
Frank Hight is buying lots of lambs.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

tests, has been sold in accordance with a
vote of the town at the annual meeting
in March last. d. l.. Churchill is the
purchase and he has begun to demolish
it. Ii IL said he will cart the material
of which il is composed TO his place in
the village and make it over into a
stable.
Editor Merriman of the Bulletin is
now taking his annual two weeks out
ing at Pierce's Pond with other Madison
gentleman.
William Gilman of Pennington was in
town, yesterday.
The Great Northern Paper Company's
surveyors have completed their survey
of the water power on the river below
the mammoth plant of that company
here. Our people are confidently look.
ing for large building operations on this
power another season.
Charles II. Clark of North New Port
land has completed his commodious
stand of buildings, corner of Main and
Weston streets, and Ia grading the
grounds, this week. 1t Is one of the
finest residences in town and the situa-
ton Is superb 1t is understood he will
occupy it, early.
Among the other nice new residences
in process of construction, we notice
those of Simeon Stone on Main street, a
two story structure east OF the hlgh
school grounds, and the cottage of r
G.. Henderson s0utherly of the high
school building, with the entrance from
Main street. There are good number
OF others erected here, this year.
The new passenger station here Is a
great satisfaction to Madison people.
1t is a beauty, and is convenience itself.
We have waited long for 1t and it suits
us to a nicely now we have it. The
Somerset railway has made many i'm
provements in other towns as we'll as
this during the past season.
The finishing up process has been
more apparent in the work on streets,
grounds and walks In our town this
season than in any season before. Our
streets, walks and buildings were never
In quite so good trim in any former sea-
son as they. are now.
! The search and seizure process work
ed on the hotels 10 town and across the
river was something of surprise to
many citizens as we'll as owners. IL was
not expected just at this time and the
"worry club" has several new members
In our town. Those who observe law
need fear none of the penalties resulting
from Its violation.
Pupils from the out-of-town sections
find the electric cars of the Somerset
Traction Company very convenient.
The town secures favorable price for
transportation of the company, and the
lads and lassies go tosschool in the vii
lage and return home in very comfort
able manner. A great improvement,
especially stormy weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

Mr.. Walter Smith of Connecticut was
at Good Will Farm, recently, as also
was Mr.. Ryderson of New York, who
pays for the girls school building,
which has it's foundation well under
| way.
A Mr.. johnson and wife, evangelists,
are holding meetings at the church on
the opposite side of the river, this week.
Miss Kate Walker of North Fairfield
is teaching in this place, being the third
teacher since school commenced six
weeks ago. No. got better position,
No. 2 was discontinued, No. 8 we hope
has come to stay as she has taught sew
eral terms here before and is liked very
much.
The remains of Mr.. Zebulon Newell of
Troy, formerly of this place, was
brought here and buried beside his first
wife, Sunday p. m.
Mrs. w. B. Blanchard of Burnham,
who has been visiting at Ernest joys,
the past two weeks, has been quite sick
with a rheumatic disturbance, but Is
some better ut this writing.
Miss Ida Walker has returned to
Massachusetts for the winter.
Miss Sadie Parsons of Cornville is
visiting at Mrs. l.. j. Tracy's.
Mr.. Erving Boyden has not been as
we'll the past few days.
Rev. E. z. Whitman of Clinton at,
tended the meeting at the church, Tues
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Nelson visited in
Waterville, Sunday.
There has been two car loads of chico
DRY shipped from this station. There
will not be much raised in this vicinity
another year as the farmers do not con-
slider it a paying crop.
Mrs. Henry Smith of New York and
Miss Ida Pishon of Keene, N. H., are in
the place called here by the sickness OF
their father, Mr.. Sherman Pishon, who
passed from this life, Tuesday p. m.
| His age was IS years.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

my husband had one OF the worst
cases of catarrh, and could get no relief
until he took Hoods Sarsaparllla.
After taking a few bottles he was
entirely cured" MRS. ANGIE 4.
BEATTY, Dickerson Run. Pa.
II had catarrh in my head. My
mother saw Hoods Sarsaparilla adyer-
tised, and I concluded l would try it.
Before one bottle was gone felt better.
II have taken six bottles and have
not been troubled with catarrh since.
Hoods Sarsaparilla has helped me in
other respects" ADA LITTLE, Yigo, Ind.
Take Hoods. Refuse substitutes
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
East Madison.

The first real freeze of the season was
last Friday night.
There will be a masquerade ball here
on the evening OF Nov. 6, under the
auspices of some OF the ladies of the
grange.
Mrs. Sophia Reed returned from visit
to Boston, last week
William Prescott is buying apples to
send away. The prices range from IS
cents to Sr.2s per barrel.
Herman Corson has returned from
Caratunk where he has been teaching,
Lakeside mill is now running on full
time.
Some re pairs have been made on the
highway, this fall, and bushes cut and
burned.
Mrs. Sanford Stevens died. Saturday,
Oct 20. Funeral services were held at
the family home. Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

MIR. Melvin B. Blake passed away al
his home in Canaan on Monday, Oct. IL.
Mr.. Blake has been in failing health for
three years, but did not give up business
until about a year ago. He was an
honest, upright ano highly respected citi-
zen. He leaves widow and four child
rem, one daughter and three sons to
mourn his loss Funeral services were
held at the church. Wednesday. at 2
O'Clock. conducted by Rev. Mr.. Whitman
of Clinton. The deceased was member
of Cauabassett Lodge F. & A. M. oil
Canaan. The burial was under the
auspices of that order The bereaved
family have the heartfelt sympathy oil
many friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25

II had severe case OF catarrh. 1t
was very offensive. felt miserable and
began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla.
"In a short time felt relieved, my ap-
petite improved and could sleep well,
and the catarrh disappeared" MRS. M.
LANE, 237 Champlain ST.. Detroit, Mich.
~ began taking Hoods Sarsaparilla
about six months ago and 1t has done
me more good than any other medicine.
1T has cured me OF catarrh and made
me feel better than for 5 years. / have
gained Is pounds since l began taking
it," ELI ZEIF, 4 ,Saxton Court, East
ROston Mass
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
SOlOn.

A c. Merrill, Henry Wilson and DR..
S. F. Green arrived home from Bangor,
Wednesday, where they had been to at
tend Grand Lodge OF |. o. o. F.
DR.. Sanburn of Augusta came here, last
week Wednesday. in consultation with
DR.. Green upon the case of ]. w. Lander.
who has been in very poor health for the
past year.
Mr.. L. E. Ward started for Millinocket,
Wednesday of last week.
Mr. Will Whipple went to Jackman.
trip.
Mr. Mariner Irvine and wife and Mrs.
Frank Vittum were at Skowhegan, shop
ping one day last week.
!. Goodwin went TO Bingham, Thurs
day of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Hunnewell were
at Bingham. one day last week.
Mrs. J. N. Smith of Skowhegan was
visiting at Moses French's. last week.
There was no school, last week, 10 the
primary department o: the village school
on account of the serious illness of the
mother of the teacher. Miss Edith Davis
S. P Wilson went to Skowhegan, Fri
day, and returned, Saturday.
L. S. Merrill was at Lynn, this week.
on busin Tess for the creamery. He will
also go to Boston to consult an oculist
about his eyes.
Mr.. and Mrs George Bates and little
daughter of Cornville were in town, Sun
day.
Mr.. w. M. B ackwell of Madison is
in the care OF her brother.
Mrs. Mary Forsyth and daughter,
Bertha. were in town, last week. on their
way to Mayheld upon fishing excursion.
Mrs. H. Rice has returned from
Madison where she has been several
weeks during the illness of her son-in-law,
Mark Padham.
Lewis Whipple picked a pint OF rasp-
berries on the Falls road. few days ago.
Whoever heard of so many ripe berries in
Oct?
Horace CLANCY of Skowhegan was sisit-
ing at David Rowell's, last week.
Mr.. c. L. Young of Bangor was in
kOWut last WCCh' IlC Will NC
ed by the young people as teacher of the
high school few winters ago.
J. Goodwin was at Concord and Emb-
den. one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford Robinson oil
Concord were in town. Thursday Mr..
Robinson is in poor health and comes
here for medical treatment.
Chas. Horn OF Bingham was in town,
Thursday.
]. H. Rowell was at Madison, Saturday.
Howard Jewett of So. Scion was ir
town, Saturday.
Webster Williams of No. Arson was ir
town, Monday.
George Plshon of Skowhegap was in
town, Monday.
Mrs. Edd. Magoon of Bingham was liz
town, Monday, calling on friends.
Chas. Jones of Skowhegan was in town
Monday.
M. S. Boynton of Bingham was il
town, Monday.
There will be on sale for one week
Oct. 20 to Oct, 81, at Donigan's Kenne
boo Clothing House, Bingham, full
manufacturer line of ladies' furs, in
Guiding sample scarfs, collarettes, capes
muffs, jackets and fur ulsters. cut es
pecially for ladies'. These will be sole
at wholesale prices and are from one o
the largest manufacturers of fur goodi
| In the United States. A line of mem
coon skin coats will also be shown.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
West Pittsfield .

Mrs. John Garland returned home to
Oakland. Monday. Mr.. Smell is able to
sit up some. -
Mr.. Oslo Tilton, who is said TO be a
dead shot on all kinds of game, killed a
fine deer, recently, in the vicinity Of Laroy
Brackett's residence. Thanks for the
generous sample which proved to be very
nice.
Hadly Johnson, an old resident of Pitts
field. died the 22d. from the effects of d
shock he was stricken with a few days be.
fore his death.
w. F. Cole and z |. Frost are thresh-
ing in this vicinity.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Burton have moved
from. George Hollis house to Mrs. H. H
Patterns to stop for the winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
Starks.

BY invitation a good number of the
neighbors and friends OF NJ. d. Sterry
and wife met with them, Monday even
ing, to husk corn. A good supper was
served and general good time enjoyed
by all.
Clayton, the oldest son of Fred Upper,
is seriously i'll with pneumonia caused by
going out to soon and taking cold after
having the measles.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet with
Mrs. Asa Duley, Tuesday evening,
Oct 80. Cake and coffee will be served.
All are cordially invited.
Mrs. ]. Willis of West Mills is doing
housework for J. F. Frederic.
Fred Williamson has moved into Maria
Piper's house.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
Catarrh Cured

caarh disease the blood Therefore local
applications Being constitutional disease requires con
emedyoods Sarapn By thoroughly purifying the blood this
membrane
stomach bowels bladder and generaNe
Caah especially dangerous who inherit or have acquired
In all other catarrhal Hoods
the blood and strength and
permanently because the character of the disease and
peculiar remedy Hoods Spar the only
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
Athens.

DIR. A. T. Smith returns to Minnesota,
this week. The doctor has been very
busy, with the assistance of DIR. Filing.
wood, in nursing bad thumb, caused
by having portion of the member bit
ten off by horse to whom he,was feed
ing corn on the cob.
On Tuesday evening last al interest
ing talk was given by professor from
the University of Maine. The evening
was very stormy and but few ventured
out, but those were we'll repaid.
Misses Helen Stafford and Christie
Littlefield found in their rambles, last
week, several very nice ripe raspberries'
Mr.. John Poland has moved his
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
treatment for catarrh.

"A severe cold settled in my head,
producing dizziness, loss of hearing,
sneezing, and thin, watery discharge from
my nose. and pain In my head. These
symptoms continued until my general
health was badly affected, causing loss OF
appetite and sleep and nervous disorders.
al told my druggist and he suggested
the use OF Hoods Sarsaparilla. He be-
lieved was suffering from catarrh.
After taking bottles OF Hoods Sar-
saparllla I am in good health, feeling
like a new man. / am sincerely CRATE
ful for this medicine" REV. T. NJ.
CRooN, Pinson, Tenn.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
No. COrnville.

Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Bates and her
sister, Cora McIntire, went to Scion,
Sunday.
Freeland Thompson came near getting
killed, Sunday night, by colliding with a
team in the dark while riding on his
wheel.
Only 10 miles from No. Cornville to
most anywhere: 10 miles to Skowhe.
gan, 10 miles to No. Arson, 10 miles to
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
PROBATE NOTICES.

To All persons interested In either OF tn 9
Estates hereinafter named.
Alta COURT OF PROBATE held at Skow'
Ahegsn. within and for the county OF Som
erset. on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF OCTOBER
In the year of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred, the following bus ness hsv:
ing been presented for action there upon,
hereafter indicated, 1t Is hereby Ordered
That public notice thereof be given to all per-
sons Interested, that they may appear at
Probate Court to be holden at said Skowhegsn,
at the Probate Office on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF NOVEMBER
next at nine OF the clock in the forenoon, and
be heard thereon and object II they see cause
Emma Il. Hughes, late OF Bingham, de-
ceased. Petition for appointment OF William
X. Jordan administrator de bonis Bon, with
the will annexed, presented.
z. F. DANFORTH, Judge.
Attest:-NArHAN FOWLER, Register.
Post ONCE address, Judge and Register
Skowbegan, Me. Sw42
The Somerset reporter., 1900-10-25
East Fairfield.

Rev. G. W. Hinckley preached in the
Moody chapel, Sunday p. m.
Miss Alice Hlnckley is in Connecticut,
visiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hinckley were away as
delegates to convention in Bangor, last
week.