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The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

The announcement of the marriage of
Miss Minerva Della Crowell of hina, to
Mr.. Samuel Franklin Wellock of Boston,
Feb. ID, has been received by friends in
this town. Miss CTowell is well known
in Fairfield having attended school here
in former years Her friends here wish
them much happiness through life.
Lima Holt was called to Massachusetts,
last week by the sudden and unexpected
death of her father, harles Holt.
Two more cases of books from G II.
Colby are expected next week for the
library. These gifts are great help
and we hope that the citizens of our
town will think the matter over carefully
and ask themselves the question, "What
can do for the library?"
Principal ". f. Kenlick of the high
school, entertained the pupils who have
graduated since he became the principal
Friday evening at his home on Newhall
street Music and a social good time
made most enjoyable evening.
Fl l.. Holmes was in Augusta, Satur-
day, to attend the meeting of bank cash
ierS.
f ii L Bragg and his mother left
Saturday for their southern trip. Mr.
Bragg will visit Cuba and Porto Rico
and Mrs. Bragg will go as far. as Florida
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
North New Portland

As we'll as all other localities in the
State, New Portland was visited last
Sunday, with the worst storm of the
season. The most devoted church goers
did not venture out Although there
did not more than four or six inches of
snow fall, The almost terrific wind kept
every one within doors. Late sleepers
were disturbed by the whistle of the
steam engine that was put in operation
at G. II. Bartlett's novelty works.
Business is noticeably brisk at the
mills getting in years stock of lumber
The parish sociable and supper, last
week, at the banquet hall in Music Hall
was pleasant occasion. NotwithstaDd-
ing it had been postponed several times,
there was good attendance. The mu-
sical part of the entertainment was by
MiIay' orchestra; a quartette by Mr..
viii Parsons, Mrs G. II. Bartlett and
MIR Arthur Plummer; solos by Mrs.
~ and Mr.. Parsons. Tnere were
! ..s,a-s reciia ions 10y sev raj children.
1ae proceeds we're satisfactory ).
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
East SkOwhegan.

The heavy rain of last week was fol-
lowed by clustering snow storm, Sat
urday night and Sunday.
S Richardson was taken sick Friday,
and was quite sick Saturday with bilious
turn and they are without housekeeper.
One of the neighbor,ng women came in
Saturday and helped them out little.
They have had no housekeeper last
week since Monday
Wentworth Goodrich gets along slowly
and does little work.
Mr.. Lyons little boy has yoke of
calves that are handy as oxen. That
is the hind of a boy to have.
Miss Geneva E. Boston, daughter of
C. A. Boston of Canaan village has a
fine parlor organ, and she has new
instrument used in singing called Zobo.
and when used in connection with the
organ makes grand good music Miss
Boston plays in time and when she gets
through piece of music she stops and
no dragging time. We do not often see
one of her age who plays better.
Isaac Bean and son say they have
bought and shipped 90 tons of veal
calves inside of the last year. A. R.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Starks.

A severe snow storm set in, Saturday
night, aud several inches of snow fell.
The heavy rain of last week did con-
siderable damage 10 the roads in this
locality. The ice jammed into the roads
in many places SO as to make travelling
impossible unit it was removed.
The Ladies' Aid Society was enter
tanned by Mrs. Daniel Collins, last Wed
nesday evening, and although it was a
snowy night, goodly number was pres
ent Supper was served, then a very
pleasing programme was carried out, and
a general good time was enjoyed by all.
The Methodist Quarterly meeting was
held at the M, E. Church in this place.
Tuesday afternoon and evening.
The farmers in this vicinity have nearly
all had their wood sawed by machine,
this winter.
The selectmen were in session, Satur-
day, settling accounts with the road agent
The Ladies' Aid Society will be enter
tanned by the erangers at Grange hall,
Tuesday evening. the 27th instant. We
hope all will be present. An interesting
programme will be prepared for the occa-
sion and it cannot be otherwise than a
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
SOlOn.

Newell Nye was at Skowhegan, one
day, last week.
Will Brofee was home from the woods
q few days, last week.
Miss Sadie Young, who has been home
from New Portland, for a few weeks va
cation returned, last week.
Parker Witham of North Auson, was
in town, last week.
Sam Beals of North Anson, passed
through town, Saturday, on his way
home from up-river where he is lumber
ing.
Miss Ethel Hilton went to No. Anson,
Friday, to visit friends returning, Mon.
day.
J. II. Gray and J. w. Lander were at
No. Auson, Friday evening, and kindly
helped the "Dusky Damsels" in their en-
tertanment.
Mr.. Charles Grant of Boston, who was
called here by the death OF his father,
returned the last of the week.
Mrs. Paul, DIR. Paul's mother, died
very suddenly, Monday. She was out
riding with her son in the forenoon; soon
after getting home she had an Ill turn
from which she never rallied She died
about O'Clock, Monday night.
Dan Williams of Eqnbdeu was in town,
Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Bingham.

Nicholas Murphy of Parlin Pond was
llf town, Monday aud Tuesday OF last
week, the guest of Will Moore and wife.
Misses Helen and Marcia Steward
visited friends at N Anson aud M tdison,
last week They also took part 10 the
minstrel entertainment at n. Anson,
last Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Gilman were in
town, last week.
Albert Murry, who has been TO Boston,
returned few days since, having pul-
chased a large bay horse.
Mail from The Forks was brought five
or six miles on hand sled on account OF
bad roads, the first OF last week.
Carrie Steward went to n. Arson, last
Friday, returning Saturday.
A party from Norridgewock made
trip by team into one of the logging
alnps above Bingham. The party con
sisted of Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Taylor, Mr..
aud Mrs. Chas. Morton and Miss Helen
Lougley. Tm of the ladies are dangh.
Lers of Mr.. FREQ Lougley, who Is hauling
lumber in this section.
Robert Wood fell and injured his leg
qnite badly, Friday last.
Forest Bean WAS at home from his
work few days on account Ut d cut on
his ley.
The second whist party at Uuion Hail
was II great success, much had been done
10 decorate the hall and the refreshments
we're very dainty.
The Good Templars are holding very
interesting meetings, sides having been
a
captain aud Anon Baker the other, each
striving to score the most points on the
one hour entertai 1ments gwen alternate
weeks.
rhe wives of the O Id Fellows propose
| 10 entertain the members of the lodge,
next Friday evening, al Union Hall after
| the regular meeting Of the order. Re-
lreshments will be served and short
entertainment given, + lch lady Is re-
quested to represent in TIER wearing ap-
parel some article that was once the pro-
perGy OF Mother Goose.
Dr.. F. O. sawyer WAS At Bin2h IN
hotel, pl professionally, last week.
The board Of selectmen were engdeed
in settling town accounts at Union Hall
during portion OF last week.
Teams WERE oDiRcu W lhJ pJ i"Si
week on account of the heavy rain, al
I4afe Bray's camp also at Hilton's aud
Morris's the water WAS tVo feet deep in
places aud running like brook in the
road. Some camps were flooded and
cellars to some houses were filled with
| water.
Frank Tuscan, an aged man living in
the back part OF the town fell while
walking on snow shoes aud broke and
dislocated his left wrist. DIR. +. o.
Williams attended the Injured man whit
has been moved to the poor farm.
w. II. Jordan was in his office, Tues
day, the first time for four weeks on
account of illness.
A landing of logs has been commenced
below the iron bridge and business fron
| now on will be pushed by the lumber
men to fill their contracts while snow Is
here.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Athens.

The midwinter meeting Of the Woman's
CLUB, Feb I3, was devoted TO the enter
tainment OF its guests, the gentlemen
friends of its members Wesserunsett
hal was the place of meeting but by the
genius of the committee for that purpose,
aided by the club members generally the
hall was transformed into a large and
beautiful parlor with an easy chair for
each, elegant lamps, pictures. rugs and
draperies, addil z to the comfort and
beauty of the arrangement. Unfortu-
nately, Tuesday of the meeting was the
rainy Tuesday" but most of the mem.
bers were present The absence of some
interferred greatly, however, with the
program prepared for the evenings enter
tainment. Refreshments we're served in
the dioing hall, after which an hour or
more was devoted TO many happy
The company dispersed at late hour.
The next meeting will be our "Maine
evening" and will be held with Mrs.
Bernice Calden Mrs. Ellen Jones and
Mrs. Lucy Preble will officiate as
hostesses. 1t will occur, Tuesday even
ing Feb 27.
The rain OF Tuesday filled the church
cellar with water, so that the furnace was
not available to warm the church, We'd
nesday evening. for the illustrated lecture
by Mr. HIATT Arrangements were made.
by teleL hone. with that gentleman by
which he came on Friday evening, the
hall being the place of meeting.
Mr.. M. S Cleveland drove to Skowhe-
gan, Saturday.
On Wednesday of last week as Mr.
Wayland Leighton was caring for his
horse in stable on the river bank he dis
covered fire under the stable which was
supposed to have been communicate by
sparks from the chimney of the sawmill,
near by. Prompt action saved the village
for in few moments the fire would have
been beyond control, the wind blowing a
gale from the north and west.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Jacobs passed
Saturday in town.
Two OF our Athens young ladies', Misses
B. M, Goodrich and Vira Z Barker, at
tended banquet at the u. S. Hotel
Boston, by invitation Of The MassaChU-
setts Pennington Normal Alumni Asso-
ciaton, on Feb. 10 They are teaching
in Massachusetts.
Mr.. Henry Andrews of Boston, recent
ly visited his sister, Mrs. Charles Turner
and family here.
Deputy Sheriff Jones has in his care,
Annie Wentworth of West Athens, and
will take her to the Girls Industrial school
at Hallowell as soon as the roads are
passable.
Quite number of new students for the
academy are reported for this term.
Mr. Almon Locke has recently sold his
gray hurse to Mr.. Fred Wing of Skowhe-
gan
Mrs Julia Greene is very low at this
writing.
The snow of Sunday drifted SO badly
that it takes some days to get roads
broken into the woods SO that the lumber
can be gotten to the mills, Charlie Dun
ton being the first to do so as far as our
knowledge extends.
The G. A. RS. have engaged Rev. Mr..
HIATT to deliver their address soon to be
given.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
IL. AIilhIls

Fred Brown lost a valuable mare the
tenth She had been driven through
the day drank freely after arriving home
aud died before morning.
The Union church people had a
don alton for their pastor, Mr.. Peterson
at the grange hall, Monday the r2th
A free supper was given.
J. d Wellman was thrown from his
slelgh. last Thursday, and received a
bad cut on his head which bled four
hours. When the physician arrived he
was weak from the loss of blood
Mrs Fred Marsh received a telegram
informing her of the death of her brother
Daniel Tripp of Guiiord died of pneu-
monia, and was buried the 18th. She has
since heard her brother. Ohm Trip, is
sick with typhoid fever and not expected
to live.
Walter Towle's team driven by his
boy collided with another team. demol-
ishing Towe's sleigh and harn,ss The
horse run a short distance and was
caught before dong him damage P.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
West Athens.

Fred Tuttle went to Madison, Thurs
day.
Chester Bunker and Gilman Leavitt
of Bunker Hill were in town. Thursday.
Mrs. p. c. Corson who has been to
Madison was called home, Thursday,
by the illness of her father, Silas Tuttle.
Mrs. Ellen Pennell of ST. Albans is
visiting at her sisters, Mrs. L E. Rines.
Mr.. John Cook Of Mayfeld was in
town, Friday.
L c. Williams and Simon Fox, OF
Athens, were in town on business,
Thursday.
Geo. Aver of Athens passed through
town. Saturday. from Solon, where he
has been settling up the town affairs.
Harold Corson Of Bingham was in
town. Friday.
Lydia Libby and Miss Clark of Corn
vile, were in town, Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Corson Of
Brighton, are visiting in town.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Harmony.

The rain and snow of last week played
sad havoc with the roads In places.
About a mile from the village on the
Wellington road several rods of the
road were under water to the depth of
six feet or more and teams were obliged
TO go across by wood road onto the
other road to reach the village, for two
or three days. One team that attempted
TO cross capsized and the horse came
near drowning.
There Is quite an amount of sickness
in town aud one or two serious cases.
Fred Cromwell Is dangerously sick of
typhoid fever and little brother has
the same disease in milder form, Willie
Bailey has tonsilitis, Mrs. Nancy Chad
bourn Is confined to her bed with a
stomach trouble and Caleb Davis with
rheumatism, while Mrs. s. H. White
house and Miss Flora Stafford are con-
fined TO the house.
High school is progressing finely and
the pupils are much interested.
The Grange contest is we'll under
way, and each side sure of winning.
The snow storm of Sunday filled some
roads full.
Mr.. Clarence Bailey of Boston has
been visiting his grandparents here.
Chester Rhoades has a flock Of ten
hens which during the first week of Feb.
laid 81 eggs. They are Buff Cochins and
are goodly flock to see.
Mr.. Sumner Smith of Newport was in
town, last week.
Chester Rhoades has finished work in
Reed S5 Co.'s store.
News has been received here that Mrs.
Media Chadbourn, formerly of this place,
Ia critically i'll at her home in Lynn,
Mass. of brights disease. Her parents
and many relatives here feel much
anxiety.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
silas Durrell Of Enbden was in town,

Silas Durrell of Enbden was In town,
Tuesday.
Miss Lulu Smith and Miss Edith
Davis, who went down to No. Anson:
Friday evening, intending to come back
Sunday. were unable 10 do so on account
Of the storm They did not get back
until Monday afternoon.
Dan Brofee came home from Madison,
Saturday night, and began work at the
pulp mill here, Tuesday morning.
Little Gladys Merrill has been sick
" it'll cold and sore throat for the past
week, so she hasn't been able to attend
school. u.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

Mrs. b. F. Young, Henry Hodgdon
and son, Wallace, were among the sick
ones, last week, but are all better at this
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Mullen are both
in very poor health. DR.. Wing is at
tending them. Mrs Mullen's health has
been very poor for some time, but for
the past two weeks she has not been
able to sit up Tut very little.
Geo. o. Moulton is able to be out
again.
Blanoh Berry, Alice Hodgdon and
Ella Young are attending academy at N.
Ansou, which began, Feb. 49,
C.L. Caswell and family and F. B.
Young and family were the guests of F.
B. Young's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Benz.
Young, Feb. 14th.
D. L. Record was in town, Wednesday
of last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Fairfield Center

Mr.. Frank p. Williams of Boston has
been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar Williams. for few days.
Owing to the bad condition Of the
roads there was no session of school
here, Monday
Mr.. Elihu Lawrence who has been in
very poor health all winter, is gaining
Mrs. Lawrence is still very feeble.
Members of Victor grange presented
the farce entitled mo cure, no pay.
before the grauge, Saturday evening.
The parts we're all we'll filled and the
play much enjoyed by the large number
of members present After the play
there was a box sociable, the boxes
beihg sold at auction with L p. Sturte-
want as auc;ioneer. Much meniment
ensued.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
So. SOlOn.

The rain OF last week did not do much
damage in town, but some of the streams
were higher than they were ever known
to be before. |; has been very hard
hauling pulp wood and logs on account
of so much ice being frozen to them.
Mr.. Charles Grant who was buried
last week, was one of our oldest and
most respected citizens. If he had
lived until next August he would have
been 90 years old.
There are 10 or IL agents for the sale
of superphosphate in town representing
about as many different companies.
Daniel Badger driver of the S. Scion
stage. has been laid up with sores in his
head, and we hear that he has given up
his contract for carrying the mail.
Messrs. Johnson and Blanchard bought
several pairs of oxen in town lately. T.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

AT the residence OF DR.. Hunnewell in
Madison, Friday night, kerosene lamp
Exploded which WAS left burning after
after the family had retired for one who
was to return later. Mr.. Carl Hume
we'll was awakened by the noise Of the
explosion and seiZing the lamp threw 1t
Trough the window. Mr.. HunnewelPs
hands were badly burned and he also
had narrow escape from suffjcaton
from breathing in the flame.
Mrs. Ztbina Dinsmore, who has been
seriously i'll for the past few days, has
submitted to surgical operation and Is
now slowly improving in health.
The Sorosis are preparing to entertain
the gentlemen with appropriate exercises
on the evening of Feb. 22i.
The D. of Fl. gave sociable at their
hall, Saturday evening, at which the
members of the A. o. U. W. with their
families we're present.
The anniversary of the birthday of
Frances Willard was observed by a
union gospel temperance meeting at the
Free Baptist church, Sunday evening,
under the auspices of the w. c. T. U.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Bixby & Buck
Sk0Wlegal and Bingham.
PROBATE NOTICES.

To All persons interested In either of the
Estates hereinafter named.
ATAOO COURT OF PROBATE held at skow
Ahegan, within and for the county OF Som.
erset, on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY,
In the year Of our Lord one thousand eight
hundred and ninety nine the following bust
ness having been presented for action there
upon hereafter indicated, 1t is hereby Ordered;
That public notice thereof be given to all pei.
sous interested, that they may appear at q
Probate Court to be holden at said Skowhegsi
at the Probate Office on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF MARCH,
next at nine OF the clock in the forenoon. aud
be heard thereon and object IL they see caua-
Francis Burns. late of Embden, deceased
Widows petition for allowance presented.
Thomas Wells, late of Cornville, deceased.
will and petition Tor probate thereof, present.
ed by Nancy +. Wells, the executrix NAMED
therein.
Sarah o Farnham. late OF Pittsfeld, de.
ceased. will and petition for probate hereof
presented by Wilbert D. Farnham, Junior the
executor named therein.
Lorinda Harvey, of Hartlsnd. OF unsouni
mind. First account OF A. W. Miller, guard.
an, presented.
John Gray, of Madison. OF unsound mind
First account of Samuel Vose, guardian, pre-
sented,
Wary p, Kidder, late OF Skowhggan, de-
ceased. First account of Sylvester j. Walton
executor, presented.
David Allbee. of Embden, of unsound mind
Second account of Isaac Atlbee, guardian. pre-
sented.
Albert Leavitt, late of Athens, deceased
Widow s petition for allowance presented.
Leonard j. George, late Of Athens, deceM
ed. Second account of j. r. Holman, guard
an OF Jacob G. and Charles A. George. mlnG
heirs, presented
Freeland w. Holmes, late of Pittsfeld, de.
ceased Will and petition for appointment d|
ad m 10 istrator with will annexed, presenta
by Abbie Holmes, executrix named therein.
George A. Noble, late OF Pittsfeld, deoea'
ed Petition lor license to sell and conveI
real estate presented by Llewellyn Parks adj
ministrator.
Albert Parsons, late of Dead River, decesi'
ed. Widows petition for allowance presented
Martin v. Il. Williamson, late OF Mercer
deceased. Will and petition for probate theeI
OF presented by Aurenia williamson widow
OF deceased.
Warren L. Parks, late OF Pittsfield, deces:'
ed. Petition for probate OF will and fer adj
m Illustrator with will annexed presented NI
Julia j. Parks widow OF deceased.
Charles FOgg late OF Fairfield, deceased
First and final account OF Tying ". Fogg' sur
viving partner. presented.
Luther HoIbrook, late OF Starks, deceased
Petition for license to sell and convey res
estate presented by Adelbert o. Frederic
mi Illustrator.
Anna l.. Judkins, late OF Hsrtland, deces
ed. Petition for license to sell and CONVEX
real estate presented by b. f. Davis, the ~
ministrstor de bonus non.
e. DANFORTH, Judge,
Attest:-NATHAS FOWLER, Register.
Post Office address. Judge and Regis'a |
Skowhe gan, Me. S"'
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
Smithheld.

Fred Mitchell and F. s. Laughton are
chopping wood on Mt. Tom, to be hauled
to Norridgewock. B. W. Harrington Is
to haul it.
D. S. Withain is hauling wood to Nor
ridgewock.
G. A. Graves, our road commissioner
was around In town, Friday and Satur-
day, paying off the townsmen for break
ing roads. We have had very favor
able winter SO far.
Mr.. Jewett of So. Solon, travelling
salesman for Baker & Marble, was In
town, last Thursday.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
LarOne.

Our school closed, last week, after 8
most successful term of ten weeks.
Some OF the parents attended on the last
day and by so doing showed their inter-
est in the school taught by Miss Marv
Wentworth, who also taught the fall
term. She Is an excellent teacher and
has given general satisfaction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Marcia and Master
Roy visited Mrs. Marca's sister, Mrs.
Blaisdell In Rome on Saturday last and,
you will easily believe, stopped over Sun
day and Monday.
A. Fl. Prescott now has feed for sale
which will be a convenience to the
farmers in Iarone.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
New Portland.

Died in New Portland, Feb. 18th,
after a sickness of six weeks, occasioned
by blood poisoning, John E.. only son
of j. r. and Elizabeth Vose, aged l3
wears and five months. Funeral ser.
vices we're held at the home, Tuesday,
the Goth. at 10 a. M, conducted by
Rev. G F. Wright.
A severe snow storm accompanied
with heavy wind, visited us Sunday,
blockadiDg travel. Is.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
East Mercer.

Elwin Lowe is home from the woods
fot a few days.
George Taylor went to Madison, Fri
dav.
A. H. Witham spent a few days at }.
". yler's, last week, hauling lumber
Bailey Smith is home from the woods
aid has goue TO pressing hay.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

The larges, storm Of the season pre-
waited here. Sunday and Monday. so
tha, teams could not get through
Net;ie Butler returned home, Saturday
Miss Leah Corsou is working at
George Spoffud's X.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

good time if it is a pleasant evening, for
the people of that part of the town are
very cordial and entertaining. This So
ciety met with the grangers by invitation,
one year ago, where they were warmly
welcomed and all enjoyed pleasant time.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22
COrnYilI0.

The c. c. w. c. c. meet Feb II
with Mrs. w. H. Morrill, in Cornvile
and entertained their gentlemen friends /;
after partaking of bountiful supper. the
evening was passed with music, games,
etc. Every one was much pleased
with the evenings entertainment and
went home pronouncing it the best time
the cluDihad enjoyed yet.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

FredM Thompson and Alta NJ. Holmes
both of Smii hfield, were united In mar
r ge, Feb. 10. Their many friends wish
them long and happy life. n.
The Somerset reporter., 1900-02-22

STATE OF MAINE.
County of Somerset, SIS
|, Geo. n. Page, Cashier of the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
GEO. N. PAGE, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2Ist daY
of February, 1900.
IL 81 JAMES FELLOWS, Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
All. WESTON,
ED. P. PAGE, Directors.
l.. c. EMERY.