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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

Bangor Commercial: Fl G. Weber
of Palmyra, who has efficiently served
as one of the county commissioners for
II years will not in all probability try
for re election. 1t is understood that
Hon. NJ. L. Merrill of ST. Adams, has
been suggested for the position made
vacant by the expiration of Mr. Web
bers term. Mr.. Merrill, who has served
as senator for one or more terms and as
representative in the Legislature, is a
man exceedingly well qualified for the
position and should he conclude to ac-
cede to the wishes of his friends would
undoubtedly make strong bid for the
office. 1t is extremely doubtful if bet
ter man can be found in this section OF
the position and man from the eastern
part of the county will be selected &C
cording to usage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

very suddenly, Mar. Ist, in Lynn, Mass,
where she had been for medical treat
ment for some weeks. Last Thursday
morning her mother. Mrs. S Foss, re-
ceived dispatch 10 come Immediately /;
Mrs. Foss went on the noon train but
her daughter had died before her arrival.
Friday night she returned with the re-
mains. Funeral services were held.
Sunday afternoon, at the home at 2
O'Clock. Mrs. Morton was the widow
of the late Asher Morton vino died of
cancer a lew years ago. She. will be
greatly missed by her father and mother
with whom she lived, also by brother
and sister. Mrs. Spaulding Of Caratunk.
William B. Moore died at his residence
In this place Monday night. Mr.. Moore
was nearly eghty.fo four years of age and
was always a resident of this vicinity.
He began early in life to work in the
woods and driving the river. He was
an expert OK teamster, hauling some OF
the largest loads of lumber ever hauled
on the Kennebec river; he was also a
fine boatman and could take boat
through water where few would go. For
the past six months he has failed rapidly
in health, being confined to the bed but
a short time before his death. He
leaves six grown up sons and daughters.
A short time ago the eleven years old
son OF Thomas Towne of Concord de-
cided to visit his father who was work
ing in a logging camp on the Enchanted.
Without telling anyone of his intentions
he walked to Bingham, and on up the
river and spent the first night at Dan
HIton's, continuing bis journey next
morning. he was overtaken by his friends
and returned with them to his home.
The boy supposed the distance to be
five or six miles instead offifty.
Anon Baker was drawn traverse
juryman for the March term of court.
One of the finest entertainments ever
given by the Bingham village schools
was given last Friday evening. The
intermediate and primary schools united
under the instruction of their teachers,
Miss Milliken and Miss Roberts, and the
parts were well done in every case. The
night was unfavorable, travelling could
not have been much worse. but Kenne-
bee hall was filled and nice little sum
realized. The program was very
interesting one and the parts were well
taken, after which sociable completed
the evenings entertainment.
Pupils in the intermediate school
whose names appear on the schools
roll Of honor, not having been absent
or tardy for the term are as follows
Ralph Murphy, Ralph Goodrich. Leon
Goodrich, Inez Holt, Helen Frame,
Earle Andrews, Guy Morris, Eugene
Lander, and Walter Ennis.
c. c. Steward of Caratunk was in
town, Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

The iron steamship, Planet Murcury,
has been wrecked on the Halifax coast.
She belonged to the Elder Dempster
line, Capt. Page and carried big cargo
but no passengers. In addition to her
crew she had the following cattlemen'
j. w. O'Brien, Toronto, Canada; John
Carey, who was going home to Ireland,
not intending to return; BENZ M.
Bowdoin, Canada: Peter Elder, I anada;
j. H. Smith, Boston; John McHale
Ireland The men ranged in age from
% to 35 years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
Bingham.

Miss Fife Horn of Pittsfield and
Miss Bertha Roberts of N. Arson re-
turned to their homes, Saturday. their
schools having closed, Friday.
One day of last week Mrs. Curtis,
teacher of the high school, came mile
on snow shoes to her school, the roads
being impossible for teams.
Josie Adams goes to Augusta next
Saturday to attend the business college.
Mrs. Naomi Jackson has been quite
sick she is somewhat better. Her son,
A. F. Holden and wife of Skowhegan
are now with her.
Mrs. f. S. Baker started for Millin-
ocket, this week, to visit her son, Guy.
A. S. Burke attended the district
meeting of l. o. G.. T. at Norridgewock,
last Friday.
At the town meeting Monday, it was
voted to leave the matter of building
the bridge at the foot of Strickland hill,
with the selectmen.
Voted to instruct the selectmen to
build concrete sidewalks in place of the
wooden ones when necessary. A COM
mittee consisting of E. w. Moore,
Anon Baker, and A. F. Donigan was
appointed to investigate regarding the
cost of chemical fire engine. By re-
quest the board of selectmen are to act
with them.
The terrible storm of Thursday night
did not prevent the gathering of about
fifty to another whist party at Union
hall. This one was gotten up by the
gentlemen. The decorations were
Of evergreen, the refreshments were
first class. Teams were provided to
convey the ladies to and from their homes
and everyone had good time.
Mary Clarke and George Colby are
at home from Kents Hill seminary, Tor
two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Berthe Morton of Moscow, died
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
Madison.

The annual town meeting was held,
Monday, when the usual officers were
elected (names given elsewhere) aud
the usual appropriations made, and the
town voted to build town hall and
armory and to hire Sl2 900 to pay for it.
Horace Moody and wife from Camden,
were In town visiting friends over Sun
day. His wife was Miss Moran Leeman.
They were married, last Friday. Mrs
Moody is well known here where she has
many friends.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

The 125th anniversary of the battle
of Bunker Hill, June 18th, will be
grandly celebrated at Boston. Sec.
Long. at the request of officials and
organizations of that city has effected
arrangements whereby the North Allan
tic squadron, commanded by Rear
Admiral Farquhar will be on hand to
participate in the exercises The
committee who have charge of the
affair are beginning early to perform
their functions and will have a program
mapped out TO fittingly observe the Gel
ebration of century and quarter.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

"Now tell me, doctor, candidly, Is
there anything really the matter with
my wifeT'
Eyes Her vocal cords are sadly af-
fected. I'm afraid she may lose her
voice"
"Say. drop in on your way back from
the Office and chat awhile. will you?
Things have been going badly with me
lately and it's so comforting to hear
you talk."-Chicago Times-Herald.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
Mayheld.

C. B. Milett returned from Scion,
Sunday.
Henry Caswell, our stage driver, is
boarding at A. l.. Flanders.
Mas. V. p Hall is in very poor health
this winter.
Misses Grace Clark and Bertha Cook
are attending Athens Academy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

"Say," called the victim from be
meath the bed coverings.
"WellT asked one of the burglars,
gruffiy.
"Would you fellows mind carrying
Off that ornamental watchdog of mine
In the front yard along with the rest
Of your swag" Philadelphia North
American,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

Town meeting was held, last Monday
at the school house and the usual business
transacted.
Mrs. Lawrence Barney and son, Harry
are visiting friends in Moose River
Their home is in Shawmut.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Mitchell of Port
land are spending few weeks with Mrs.
Mitchells mother, Mrs. David Holden.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

Tommy-I know now why you wear
only one eyeglass.
His Big Sisters Beau-Why?
Tommy-Brother Jack says you
ought to see with half an eye that sis.
ter doesn't care anything about you
jewelers. Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in the family every day.
Let us answer 1t to. day. Try Jell-O, deli
minutes. No boiling no bakingi simply add
boiling water and set to cool. Flavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry.
lyric
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

Call at Simpsons Corner Drug Store
and learn of the wonderful Tsham's Cali
fornia Waters of Life-possessing sur
prising curative proprieties.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
North COrnville.

Mr.. L. S. Bowden brother of Chas
Bowden of Scion died in West Point,
CAL, February 10th; he was a Free
Mason.
r. H. Haley intends to move his barn
in the spring and put an addition on
making it more convenient and larger.
Herman Haley who left here last year,
is in Barrett, Mimi. and writes that he
is doing well.
The snow and hail storm Mar. Ist was
very bad; it cost the town not far from
$500 to open the roads.
No stage from Thursday until Sunday.
A crow was seen here before the big
storm, but has not been seen since. B.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

The President Monday sent to the
Senate the nomination of Melville q.
Brown of Wyoming, as United States
district Judge for the district of Alaska.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
E F. Fairbrother. Insurance Agent,

STATEMENT OF TIL
Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Co
of Philadelphia.
ASSETS, 81 DEC, 1899
Real Estate owned by the company,
uniucumbcred, S222,o00 ~
Loans "a bonds and mortgages Tfrst hens1 $4,000 90
stocks aud bonds, owned by the company, -
market value, 3,6I5tSl 70
Loans secured by collaterals, $500 90
Cash in Company's principal office and In 90. -
bank, lo5,6h2 n
Inte rest due and accrued II 1856 "A
Premiums in due course of collection, $3.50 80
Aggregate of all he admitted assets of the----
company at their actual value, e,i7l,T6 u
LIABILITIES, 81 DEC, 1899.
Net amount of unpaid losses and claims, Sle3,2l5 08
Amount required to safely reinsure all
outstanding risks, 2,396,A5 81
Total amount OF liabilities, except capital
stock and net surplus, " ,589, 460 95
Capital actually paid up in cash, 100000 70
surplus beyond capital, 2,l8l ,845 28
Aggregate amount of liabilities including
$50 net surplus SIN ,3o6 81
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08
East Mercer.

Edwin Lowe is home from the woods
for few days.
Melvin Tracy Is at work in Watts
shop.
Bert Whitehouse is at work for Albion
Smith.
Albion Smith is very sick with the
grip and threatened with pneumonia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-08

81 WILL" she exclaimed. 81 will not
live with you another day"
"You leave me, will your he calmly
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09

!
Mr.. Atkins, a member of the
firm Of the Atkins& Jordan Fur
nlture house of this city whose
residence was blown from its
foundation ana contents badly
scattered by the cyclone last week
gives some interesting stories
about the winds pranks.
wv ny, said he, to show you its
torce, l Rad a dog chained in the
yard whose collar was so tight
aroupd its neck that without I'M
bucAling it no force could have
pulled it over its head. Now this
Cog had the collar on when the
wind struck the house, but when my
wife got ont after the wind the first
thing she met was the dog I'M
chained and no collar on. When
| got there a few minutes after
wards | found the chain but no
collar and have not found it till
yet so put it up that the wind
either blew the collar off the
dogs neck or blowed the
dog through the collar. Now this
IS no Joke Why said, Mr.. At
Rms growing enthusiastic over
the effects of the wind we had q
lamp on the kitchen table, when
we found Thai lump it was setting
lp IN the yard on the opposite side
ii the house while the chimney
was IN the hack at the kitchen
toor. How 1t got there we can
'nlf account for it, by its being
blown through the window and
hen around he house to the side
here was no window at all. at
va d bad wind and what / tell
s tr0e no fish story, remarked our
nthnsiastlc story teller as we bid
i'm good day."
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09
THE CRENTATORY.

This perfume factory, located
near the river on Main street, has
been emitting lately some very
strong Altar Of horses or Extract
OF yearlings In fact the article
is so strong that the merchants
who DO business in it's vicinity
some days have had to close all
doors and windows for fear an
officer would come along and or
rest them for selling perfume
without license. But laying
aside fun, this stencil should be
prevented. For what this crema-
tory was placed at the head of a.
business block for, we cannot see
and believe since 1t proves the
nuisance it does, the cou neil should
take steps to remove ii to some
part OF the city where it will not
llsturb the people by its abnox-
ous scent.
Long long viii our noslils with their odols
ben led
ike the vase in which roses have long been
distilled
on Ioay break, you may pun lch and mash, if
you VIII,
Tut he scent OF The Cremato7 will hang ound |
you still.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09
CONDEMNED

The action of the Bolivar Coun-
ty Executive Committee in refus.
ing to submit u ticket with Messrs.
Hebron and Humphreys name on
It Tor Congress deserves, (after
MI. Humphreys telegraphed its
! Chairman, Mr.. Roberts to put
them there and he would pay, the
sternest rebuke. In fact the dis
tinguIshed parsonage never even
replied to Mr.. Humphreys tele-
gram and had not a friend inform
ed Mr.. Humphreys by telephone
the tickets and boxes had been
sent out with only Mr.. Henry's
name on il, he would have lost
many votes. We do not charge
Mr.. Henry with this scheme. butt
some OF his over-zealous support |
erS who to win adopt such Unfair
methods. We learned Just now |
mat lssaquena tickets were not
out and have so far been unable to
hear from Sharkey. But we hope
they I will not adopt Bolivar's I'M
fair methods. For all the candi-
dates running are men who will
pay the bill for printing when
presented. Let the election be
out fairly, and the man
WINS will be honored, while if
elected by Bolivars scheme he will ,
20 to Congress with the finger of ,
ilsguot pointed at him. We trust {
he honest Democracy of each :
oqnty will rise up in their might :
nd demand that the primary plan !
hall be kept clean and protected
rom the dirty scenes Of political f
ricksters. ~ M
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09

|
Much of the insanity that has
occurred among our troops in the
Philippines is attributed to the
drinking Of vino, an alcoholic
drink so harmful in its effect that
instances have been cited of our
men, who have become abducted
to the habit, being made COM
plete physical wrecks aud per
tectly crazed in q months time
Adlutant General Corbin T.. $. A.,
IN his report to the Secretary of
War on this subject, says:
SIN the Philippine Islands,
where for climatic reasons, every
effort is made TO prevent soldiers
from obtaining whiskey, brandles
and ether high wines, they have
no difficulty in procuring from the
natives vile stuff called anisado.
or VINO, at about two cents d drink
the effect OF which is to drive men
to a crazed condition that us a |
pathological problem has OCCASION
ed much concern among our med
zeal people. Everything is done
by the military authorities to stop
its sale, officers seize and de-
stroy it whenever found and a
reward is offered for the arrest
and conviction OF any one selling
It. Notwithstanding which. saloons
sprung up all over the principal
titles of the island. the sick lists
increased, and infractions to dis
ipline becomes frequent. TO
meet these conditions in the CITY
Il Manila, Il canteen was author
led for the sale of beer and the .
eneficlal effects of the reform i
1ere almost instantaneous The 4
oorest and vilest vino shops were d
to close up for lack of /:
aslness and the VINO question in i
lanlla, has so far as our soldiers .,
re concerned, died natural 8
eath."
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09

Mr.. j. L. Hebron IN his cam
paign for Congress has surprised
bis most intimate friends. And
while some want to censure him
Tor his criticisms of Mr.. Henry's'
official record, still all must agree
ne has this right, and it is fair, if
from the records he takes it. IN
politics a mans record is the mark
OF fire and if it is black, it will
sure be hit by some of the oppos-
ing marksman.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09

From all who attended the Hol-
l0ndale barbecue we heard express
themselves, they had royal time
due to the real Southern hospital
ity of its good citizens. All three
candidates for congress spoke and
acquitted themselves well. We
regretted very much our inability
to attend, for we had made our
arrangements all along to do SO.
and unseen obstruction came up the
morning of the barbecue that pre-
vented us and kept us at home.
of 1T.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09
President Hearst of the National

President Hearst of the National
Association Of Democratic Clubs,
has called upon all lovers of Ameri-
canism, who believe in the Dccla-
ration of Independence to meet in
their respective town or cities on
July the 4th and give voice to the
national sentiment that all men
are created free and equal, and
that there must be no subject col
onies under the American flag.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09
------------------- tl,if'
SAMUEL BAREFIELD

al ms residence near lIollondale on
the night OF 9th of May, came the
summons, and one of our Oldest and
best citizens laid down the burden of
life, for that eternal rest assured Ia
the pure in heart.
Mr. Barefield came from South Caro-
INA and settled in Warren county in
1873, where he has a large circle of
relatives and friends, but for the past
thlrty-llve years, has been citizen of
Deer Greek, in Washington county
and now full Of years with the love
ana esteem OF neighbors and friends,
at the ripe old age Of more than eighty
Two years, in the possession of all his
faculties, surrounded by his children
and grandchildren, he calmly gathers
the draperies of his couch about him
and closes his eyes in an eternal sleep
throughout long and busy life no
term OF reproaeh, nor faint of dishonor
ever sullied his fair name. Str0nrand
answering in the consciousness Of his
grand manhood. with an intense in
dlvlduality, he lowered above the Or |
dlnary personality OF his SURROUNDINGS
MS bold and untlinching devotion to |
rlght and justice, together with ster-
ing honesty and kindness of heart,
ma great charity, endeared him to
ais nelghbors and friends, and placed
nm prominently in the front rank of
our best ci iizenship.
Like the grand old oak the monarch
u the forest that withstood the wintry4
forms, the sushine and the rain. \
helter and land mark, succumbs to
geand decay. So he has fallen prone
0 the earth and left vacant space
hat can never be filled. -
~
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09

The excessive rain fall we are
now experiencing has not up to
the present writing damaged crops
seriously in this section, and
should it cease now and the crops
get a few weeks of bright sunshine
our planters will be blessed with
another large crop. June rains
are damaging to the cotton and if
they continue, a much smaller
crop than last season can be look
eds for which no doubt means
higher prices for the staple.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09
THE CONVENTION.

Il The attendance at the Demo
Icratic Convention on the 9Th was
representative party of Misslssip
pi Democrats, not of the kind that
bolt De mocracy's action, but made
up Of such men as DR.. KERN, w.
is. Hill, Judge Wynn, Col.
Powers, K. II. Henry, james X,
Vardaman, Leroy Percy and
hundreds of others whose Demo
cracy has been as true TO the party
and its principles as the needle is
to the pole. While il is truc that
only twenty-eight counties were
represented, still when one
takes INTO consideration the close
time on the heels of the action of
the Executive Committee, it was
called, he is bound to confess
that the sentiment condematory |
OF the action of the Executive |
Committee and for convention
in this case was strong throughout
the State.
Harmony prevailed throughout
and the platform, the condemning
Of the State Executive Committee:
The reafirming of the Chi, 20
platform and Bryan; the ops 81
ion to imperialism; the retention {
IT the Philippines; the Dingley Q
nd Porto Rlcan tariff laws, trusts, :
ombines and mllitaryism; the :
avoring of Nicaragua Canal by
nd under con troll of United States
nd the hearty endorsement of
VI present State administration, :,
nd the delegates selected Gov. b
). ii. Longino, Senator II. d. Il
loney, Senator A. j. McLaurin !.
I'd K. II. Henry, alternates; B. i,
. Ward, j. d. McInnis, G. Il. re
age and Van B. Boddie, Presi- D
entail electors; James L. McCool, al
M. Slssons, will receive the at at
emocrats at the polls throughout tty
e State. "a u,
The only surprise on the pro tn
am was the selection of A. r. ~
cLaurln, the alledged father of te
Q committee scheme, as a dele IN
tie, but as he is alone without a gr
nsman on the committee, there di,
no use to kick. for his trickery hi
ended in this action anyway. lin
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09
Bargains in furniture and House Furnish

e with an eye to ease and COM
tort tor the summer months YOU
slI1 come and choose Il 'han,-
i mock IRON our fine stock of Mex
lcah grass woven hammocks ami
T Wn grades from IS cents to So
we we have without question he
pest selected stock of hamInoclIs
IN IN town, and all kinds of lawn and lj
piazza pa furniture at prices f '''
Gefy competition. We are aoen t's
and Organs. 1 ''iioS
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-06-09

The speech delivered by The
Hon: B. q. Humphreys at Lake,
OPEN house last Thursday night
was an effort for which he can
always feel proud. From the
frat word that fell from his lips
until The echo of the last had died
away by his able arguments, his
words of eloquence, his devotion
10 principle he had the united at
tention of his audience who cheer
edto the echo many fitting things
be said. Every one present was
impressed with his ability to rer-
resent the district, and many
think he win be second in the first
ballot. That he has won manyt
Eoles By bis speeches is needless4
o say, and we await the comingl
+ Tuesday 60 show the resultst
I SIS able 'npsien.