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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-07

Over 20 years ago an American civil
engineer, who visited Cabecera, In
Venezuela, was asked by deputation
of the inhabitants, who had heard of
his skill as surveyor, whether he
thought a canal could be made from
their village to Provecue, which would
save a very long river journey. He
visited the district and found that by
taking advantage Of two small streams
a canal of about a league would be all
that was necessary.
Tile committee were delighted with
this report. and they begged the sur
veycr to write an official letter to the
government on their behalf, asking
that they might he permitted to begin
the work al once.
Ten years after this the surveyor
was again at the village Of Cabecera,
and the first question asked him was.
DO you not think a canal could be
made from here to ProvecueT'
On his informing them that he had
been asked the same question ten years
before and had taken some time and
trouble about the matter, the chairman
replied that on account Of politics, the
death of his father, etc, the govern
ment letter had probably been over
looked. Search was made, the letter
was found and once more all was ex-
element. Nothing was talked about
but the canal.
Some years later yet the surveyor
was again at Cabecera. Immediately
on his arrival a deputation waited upon
him. do you think a canal I'll.
speaker never got any further with
that question.-Youths Companion.
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Canaan .

The Memorial services passed off very
we'll in this place. Dr.. Spencer OF Show
hogan preached the memorial sermon on
Sunday, May 27th, to large and appre-
ciative congregation. 1t was very able
sermon and will be remembered a long
time by those who listened. Dr. Spencer
was liked very much by the people of this
place. Ex-Judge Rounds of Calais de-
livered the address on Wednesday and
was listened to with much pleasure.
Quite large procession, composed of old
soldiers, sons of veterans and the schools,
formed al town hall soon after O'Clock
and marched to the cemetery, led by the
Canaan Cornet band. After decorating
the soldiers graves they marched back to
the church and the address followed.
Mr.. A F. Sandford of Skowhegan assist
ed in the singing and was appreciated by
all The attendance was large. the
church being crowded. The Grand Army
extend vote of thanks to all who assist
ed in these services.
Canaan Grange will work the third and
fourth degrees, one week from next
Thursday. and serve their feast in the
dining hall in the new hall This class
numbers about seventeen and will also
observe the annual anniversary day of
this grange.
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Harmony.

Apple trees are getting into bloom and
Indicate fruitful crop of apples.
There is scarcity of caterpillar webs
on trees this year. May they never
infest our trees again.
News have been received that Eden
Foss of Fairfield, son OF Frank Foss Of
this place, was suddenly killed last Sat
urday, in the Fairfield pulp mill by
falling against a live electric wire.
At a republican caucus, last Saturday,
+. A. Starbird, +. b. Reed aud G. II.
Rhoades we're chosen for delegates to
attend the State convention; also M. j.
Merrill, E. A. Pattee, s. w. Herrick and
e. w. Staples were chosen as delegates
to attend the county convention at
Skowhegan, the 18th instant.
Through the kindness and generosity
of Everett Cooley, the entertainment for
procuring funds to purchase library
for the Sunday school, was held in his
spacious parlors, last Wednesday even.
ing. The exercises consisted of vocal
and Instrumental music and recitations,
with Ice cream and cake for refresh
ments. Nearly twelve dollars was re-
ceived and good time was enjoyed by
all In attendance.
The road machine is making our high
ways smooth, with w. B. Huntress as
manager and Nelson Cooley driving the
team.
The people of Mainstream propose to
have an entertainment at the school
house on Saturday evening, consisting
of vocal and instrumental music, dia-
logues and recitations and concluding
with Ice cream and cake. The proceeds
are to be for the benefit of the Sunday
school library. w.
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
Browns Corner.

There will be a meeting at this place
bv Mrs. COrson, Sunday, June "a.
Bv request the following announce
ment Is made: Elder Jackson will hold
A meeting at the steam mill school house,
SUNDAY at 2 D. M, June 10, II weather Is
favorable.
Mrs. Trask of Sydney, and grand
daughter are visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Ida Chase.
More cases of measles have developed
In the city district, Miss Olive Humphry
is sick with them.
Rev. O. M. Chase attended the we'd
ding of Miss Annie Keaten and Mr..
LEROY Campbell, both OF Kingsbury, at
the home OF the BRIDES sister, Mrs. VIII
Hinton at n. Hartland, on Sunday, May
81.
I. Crowell and son with crew of men
are peellng poplar trees at East Athens,
this week.
Mrs. Aura A. Woodbury., aged SO years,
who has Just been having the measles Is
gaining slowly, but still confined TO her
bed.
lie. Croker has returned from the
drive, having worked forty-two and one
hall DAYS, WHICH lucluueu WV uii'ooi
s. A. Nye and Co. on Black stream and
Geo. Mains drive on Sebasticook river.
Farmers have been rushing their seed
into the ground the past week. These
warm days were we'll improved. The
rain of Saturday prevented many from
further work for several days. len
years ago the season was fully as late as
this year and yet there was "seed time
and harvest"
Canaan grange will observe Thursday,
June IA, as anniversary day. A class OF
IA or more candidates will be Instructed
In the third aud fourth degrees In the
forenoon. A grange dinner will be
served In the new hall and program In
the afternoon will interest all.
Henry Crowell made a business trip to
Bangor, on Friday last.
At the Republican caucus Saturday
evening, Fl. G. Cover, Il. j. Moody, Geo
Barrett and Henry Crowell were chosen
as delegates to the county convention at
Skowhegan, June II, and II. G. Cover,
It. j. Moody and Henry Crowell were
chosen to attend the State convention
G.
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North Arson.

Misses Carrie, Helen and Marcia Ste
ward of Bingham were in town, Memo
rial day.
Will Collins passed Sunday with his
parents lie returned to Portland Mon
day morning.
Mrs. Amanda NJ. Thompson has ar
rived home after a months visit IN
Massach usetts.
Nrs. e.. 5. Benson of Skowhegan was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Will
liams, Memorial day.
Mrs. Fairbrother, mother of Supt.
Farbrother, came up from Skowhegan,
Tuesday, for few days visit.
E.B Mitchell and A. F. Gray return
ed, Wednesday, from trip to Pleasant
Pond. They took 100 trout in three
hours.
e. W. Spaulding finished gathering
his greens, Friday. He raised 800 bush
els, which were bought by w. S "ells
& Co. for canning purposes.
Among the out of town people on our
stl eets Friday were Sewall Dinsmore OF
Boston, j. F. Withee of Madison, j. j.
Walker of North New Portland, and Ed
Woodman of Pennington.
Presiding Elder Southland held the
first quarterly meeting at the NJ.
chapel recently. He is an old fashioned
big souled, hearty, powerful speaker
He made a good impression upon the
people of this church.
b. S. Collins moved his office furniture
to Madison, Monday, to be used in his
new Office there.
II &c and his
mother, Mrs Abbie Gray of Madison
were visiting relatives in town, Tuesday
Mrs. Mary Hilton and daughter, One
of Skowhegan we're the guests of Mr.
and Mrs. w. w. Pease, Monday and
Tuesday.
At the recent town meeting of Ansor
when the article referring to the selling
of its railroad bonds came up, the town
unanimously voted TO sell the bonds al
their face value and interest.
Miss Marion Hovey went to Lowell
Mass, Wednesday, where she will re
main several weeks visiting relatives
and friends. While there she will TAKE
a special course of lessons in instrumen
tai music.
Any lady in town eligible to become {
Lu6fDDoT Vi INC OduSuUoIb VI tho NOW
luton may obtain necessary information
concerning the society, by applying tt
Mrs. w. G. Robinson. 1t is hoped tha
enough will be interested to establish :
local chapter.
Seth Burns died of pneumonia, Thurs
day night, at the age of so years. HI
was sick but three days, and leaves
wife and three children. The funera
service was held. saturday, at 2 O'Clock
p ~, Rev Mr.. Ryder officiating Tht
burial was in the cemetery at this vii
lage. Mr.. Burns was faithful, indus
trious man and had been resident Of
this town quite a number of years, NOV
ing here from Embden Now that hi
is gone he will be missed by those wht
knew him and to whom he rendered thu
best assistance he could.
Mrs Bradford Spencer died yer,
suddenly at her home in the centra
part of the town Tuesday morning
She was indisposed only about one day
the cause of her death being strangulateo
hernia She had been in her usua
health and sunday before being taker
Monday was visiting the neighbors
Mrs. Spencer was devoted to her hom'
and family and will be greatly missed
Her age was 81 years. The funera
service was held Wednesday and thu
burial was in the village cemetery.
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N E. COrnVilie.

A niece of Mrs. Samuel FoSs. Mrs.
Richard Easily and husband of Dexter,
formerly of Florida, visited them early in
the week Their son, Chauncey, accom-
panied by his wife and children, Clarence
and Mabel came from Skowhegan, Tues
day evening TO pass Memorial day, at
tending the Memorial service at Athens,
returning to Skowhegan. Wednesday
night.
d H. Pooler and wife of Palmyra made
brief call at Dana Cooley's, Monday.
Clifford Deering. Selden Braley, Verd
Cousins and Ed. Sanford went to Hart
land, last week, where they have job
cutting cord wood. Mrs. Deering and
little Roy, accompanied them. They
have rented a house and moved what
goods were necessary to a temporary
res dence there.
Ed. Mitchell and wife have gone to
Hartland village, to work
Tom Donahue, who works this season,
home for few days past, looking after
his farm work and attending to the wants
of the new boy, who arrived, June grid.
Charles Sanford, who moved from this
place two years ago, has lately returned TO
the rent he formerly occupied at Charles
Gardeners.
Mrs. Gardner is still great sufferer.
Mrs. Leonard Lock, who has been in
poor health for several months, went to
Auburn, Tuesday, for medical treatment
She was accompanied by her sister Miss
Burgess.
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Mary who are interested In a good
sermon, listened to a very good one, last
Sabbath by Rev. K. L. Adams of Skow
gan, while those who enjoy good sing
ing, had treat In listening to ouI
friends from Skowhegan and Norridge.
wock. The solos by Mr.. Snow were
much appreciated, while those who like
good playing were fully supplied by
Miss Smell. Come again. Il
Mr.. and Mrs. F. w. Witham received
company, last week, Thursday, it being
their fiftieth marriage anniversary
Some nice presents were left this couple
who have lived together so happily fol-
half century. We all extend them
congratulations.
Leslie Stevens, who is In Oak Grove
seminary, will spend the summer with 8
schoolmate on the coast.
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The large lamp in one of the windows
of Soper & Co., dry goods store, fell
Friday evening, setting fire to the goods
displayed. The damage was about 800.
The store of j. NJ Norton was broken
into, Friday night, and about $50 and a
small amount of tobacco WAS taken.
Willard York, boy about Is years of
age, boarding at Henry Stewards, stole
suit OF clothes Of Roy Steward, Sun
day. Officer Harding took him, MOL
day morning, as he was taking the morn
ing train at Skowhegan, for Bangor.
There is a bad jam formed above the
the sorting boom. 1t Is estimated to
contain ten million feet Of logs. Nearly
100 men are at work on it.
F. A. Gilman is having his store en-
larged by building 20 feet on to the back
end. N.
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Bling ham.

Mrs. F G.. Williams and Mrs. Julia
Colby were at Skowhegan, one day last
week.
Preble and Robinson sold their driving
horse few days ago TO Portland parties.
Mr.. Seekins travelling for Waller Stet-
son Co of Boston, was accompanied by
his wife on his last trip to Bingham.
Mrs. A s. Burke has been visiting her
parents in New Portland, they have both
been quite i'll with the grip. .
Louis Vigue of Scion. was in town 10
attend the decoration day exercises.
Alonzo Adams made short fishing
trip to Pleasant pond, few days since.
Roy Savage, John Bergonzi, Bina
Burns and Alice Owens made a pleasure
trip to Huston brook falls, one day last
week. LID
Alfred Burke and Miss Shorey took a
carriage ride up river last Sunday, making
short stop at Pleasant pond. Miss
Shorey returns to her home in Lisbon,
Friday of this week
Fred Ennis is having the interior OF the
house he has purchased painted and
papered; Henry Chase is doing the work.
The band held one of its excellent
concerts Tuesday night.
Flora Baker was taken sick with
measles Monday last Among those re-
covering from measles are Alice Curtis,
Will Whorff. Harry Cummings and Dan
Hollis two girls
l. R. Hussey was at Garry ponds last
week, viewing and fishing,
Mrs. Pratt OF Pennington, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Fred Ennis
Horace Craig of New York, arrived
last night, for summer vacation. He is
boarding at Mrs. Clara Bray's. Mr..
Craig has been here many summers
before and says he knows of no better or
prettier place for rest and recreation.
There never were more logs piled in
jams in the KenDebec river than at the
present time From Bingham to The
Forks long jams of logs extend up the
river from every little island or gravel bed
Large crews of men are constantly at
work breaking these jams. 1t is well
worth ones time to take ride up the
river to see the logs and the scenery as
well.
H. H. Gilman of Skowhegan, is laying
concrete walk in town.
Mr. Boston of Auburn, formerly of N.
Arson, is in town taking orders for
shoes.
May Brack and her friend Miss Clough
of E Madison, were in town visiting this
wetk.
Merton Goodrich caught trout at
Pleasant pond last Monday, which
weighed one and one fourth pounds.
Bardwell Baker of Moscow, moved his
family and household goods to Cornvile,
last Monday. Mark Webster will run
Mr.. Bakers farm the present year.
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East Madison.

Bert Harvell has moved to Bingham,
where he has engaged in the grocery
business.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack wilkinson was christened In church
last Sunday.
Schools will continue two weeks
longer. The school at twelve corners
has had an epidemic of measles.
Next Sunday will be observed as
children's day by the grange.
Several dollars were realized form the
illustrated lecture by Mr.. HIATT. last
Sunday evening, which will go to
famine stricken India.
Fruit trees have blossomed much
better than last year, and the caterpillars
have not appeared yet.
The fine weather of the past week,
has given the farmers an opportunity to
get their crops in, which has been Inn
proved.
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East Mercer.

Mrs. Alma Lowe attended the camp
meeting at Hayden lake, Saturday and
Sunday.
William Harlow is In New Hampshire,
visiting relatives.
j. B. Smith, the road commissioner,
has hired George Wood to work on the
machine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Wells were in Water
Vile, Monday, guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gorham Carr.
Mrs. Charles Corson spent Saturday
and Sunday at Hayden lake.
Mrs. Alfred Watson is gaining, 80 she
able to ride out. T.
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Palmyra.

The Republican caucus was held Sat
urday and chose H. G. Weber, chair.
man, Harry |. Smith. secretary. Lyman
Pettigrew, Fl. C. Webber, Chas. w.
Homsted and G. w. Varney were elected
delegates to the county convention.
They were not instructed but 1t is under
stood they will favor N. W. Brainerd for
clerk of courts and M. l.. Merrill for
county commissioner. Delegates to the
State convention were also chosen. W.
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West Forks.

This community was terribly shocked
Tuesday, May %, when 1t was learned
that Ernest Fl. Durgin had met with
death at Indian Pond. Mr.. Durgin was
struck on the head, Sunday, with cap
stan bar and was taken to the Bangor
hospital, where he passed away. He
was IS years of age and was very much
beloved by all who knew him. The
deceased was the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Fl. Durgin and leaves behind him
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besides his father and mother, two
sisters and three brothers TO mourn bis
death. Ernest was kind, obedient son
and loving brother, a friend to all
an enemy to none. The funeral took
place Wednesday and was largely attend
ed by his many friends and relatives.
w. II. M.
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His Hearing to Come

Old Lady (reading newspaper)-I de.
clare! The poor fellow arrested yester
day is deaf.
Llstener-How do you know?
Old Lady-Why, 1t says here that he
In expected to have his hearin next
week.-Green Bag.
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NOTICE.
STATE OF MAINE,

STATE OF MAINE.
Supreme Judicial Court,
Somerset County.
Clerks Office, Skowhegan, !
June eth, 1900.
Pursuant to Chapter 70, SEQ. "a of the Revise
Statutes and acts amendatory thereof and sd
ditional thereto. ] hereby give notice thai
Daniel Steward Of Arson in the County oil
Somerset, intends to make application to the
Septem Der Term, 1890, OF the Sup. Jud. Court
Somerset County, for admission TO practice
Law In the Courts OF this State. 6wS
Attest: N. w. BRAINERD, CLERK
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Mr.. Shaw of Oakland was the guest of
Scott Lord. last Sunday.
Remember the Christian Endeavor
meeting is now on Saturday evening at
80.
c. A. Moody is busy taking the census
in this town at present.
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Flagstaff.

Fishing is now at its best in this sec
ton.
Ii. E. Spear was in Skowhegan, this
week.
Ansel Eames and Mr.. Wing each have
shot bear within close distance from
this place.
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What Shall We have for Dessert ?

This question arises in the family every day.
Let us answer 1t today. Try Jell.O, deli
cious and healthful dessert Prepared in two
minutes. No boiling! mo- bakingI simply add
boiling water and set to COOL Flavors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, and Strawberry.
Get package at your grocers to-day. 10 cts.
1yr14
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You cannot, il you value good health afford
to use cheap low-grade. alum baking pow
ders They are apt to spoil the food they
tell e you that alum in food is poisonous.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-06-07

You can get paris green In half and
pound cans at SIMPSONS corner drug
store. Put up in this manner preserves
its strength.
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Notice of C0-PartnerShiD.

co. partn ership, under the firm name of the
South Side Grocery. to succeed the late firm
of Jas. Lumsden & Co., and hope to merit and
receive the same liberal patronage accorded
our predecessor.
WILLIAM DONALDSON
FRANK f. RENNER.
SkowheRan June 4, 1900. 3w23
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SAVAGE d viLES,
Dissolution Of co.partnership.

The partnership heretofore existing between
the und ersigned doing business under the firm
name of Jas. Lumsden & Co.. Is this day dis
solved by mutual cor sent, James Lumsden
retiring from said firm.
All bills due to said firm are to be paid to
James Lu no sden who will also settle all bills
owing by Them. The books may be found at
the South Side Grocery
8w23 JAMES LUMSDEN,
WILLIAM DONALDSON.
Skowhegan, Maine. June L. 1900.
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CLEVELAND BAKING POWDER CO.,
NEW YORK.
New-York tribune., 1900-08-21
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. TUESDAY. AUGUST q. 1900

@ s So Ssf Sd @ @h'sy sa 81 @9 sc aors 80 o .a eas. $40 81 D. meal
-wHEAT-on the strength OF an early advance
local cas w as . e soSa "a Sns. Say2g % 6 a
wheat IN this market and strong movement in corn,
maze HSae the shSrt element extrems nervous and active
look for higher quite DUBIOUS stability
increase ot s4s coo s5'aned ! ed up e mildly % T Tas1 an an
openhg ~eoge FOR the bear contingent in bringing about
in the afnOon breach widsned Gntl Just before the
active sales Of IonS Wheat and rsther oondent
oS pear operators again In the last few minutes
S TSaeh e. 9 leads @ At an points Ps0mPJsd @ hasy
] ct The day and the undertone nervous and un
I9ads hard winter wheat taken Chicago Wheat
az the latter point amounted to about 100000
hsn the al eass p Psss St the dsy we're rem &c m sgas
"a advance in Engsh markets quotations from abroad
partly points Berlin ( mark lever and An5vsTp
hall reported thar barTesI rst+ns e. fron, son45
sy were eontradietery and on the whole below an
bus bush Worlds shipments 5000 bush more than
Among the oToP - 9n Ra'sass o hs ds Vas e
from coo 10 20 600 for Several ears prior TO
pared WITH 2s @ On I net over II @ Go09oU push e9
rec rec Wnies Increased 70. the geek 800 bush
creased M 5ooe9 90 bush The total stock NewYOrk in
Saoa as soioWs: %o red S Nev~TosR 7sSc
5s5sc all arrive. -C0FS~The decided advance in
1a meek aso % and attended 6 aotvs covering
9hs account based on that conditions in
@ A9nsss were Tar from satisfactory 1t was said that
over tNo-hlTds Of Kansas the droUth
severe IN the history OF the state estimates
NOT exceeding l00Oo
alga jernpeTa[urss ali over the state suggsstng
mediate relief from present conditions this
& not The only bun point 2. Ensiisa markets came ed
hlgher there was decrease Of $4,000 bush the
amount on passage ana seaboard clearances reached
- 700 bush This included 500 bush from New
4or ne fact that export business did aterialiZe
as hoped Tor however. started line OF selling
Whlcn soon turned the very strong
inJo weak and unsettled AFFAIR, with las; prices 1sehe
higher than the previous night the lowest
figures q the day. Country offerings SAID BE
very AEaL ana the visible supply decreased 249 900
oCsE The stock Of Chicago down S6S 600
push The loea supply Of No corn increased Z TS2
bush and total stock here increased 800 No
corn closed al 44zC elevator delivered and 45 sc
afCat-----. OATS-The market for
snc Irregular with Visible supply figures increased
ll6!eoo bush the local stock Of Ne oats increased
ooz bush and total stocks here gained l45.30o bush
80 os5s closed az 2ee No oats . 1sc 70 white
white 26slSSc; No white clips, 2ac-.-.. RYE-Market
noTnlnali No Western 56A2c, and No Western, 5ec
both O b snoat; state 51G52c Nev-YOrk
.BARLEY-Market dull; feeding, 424d44%c
and mating, 4SGI53e both { New-York carlots.