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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15
Letter to T.. Il. Goodrich.
Skowhegan. Me

VIZ.
Dear Sir: You sell good many
things by the gallon. Being a decent
man, you give full measure.
You know what we mean: you know
that short weight and short measure are
common among-well, we hope there
are no short measures and weights in
your town.
There are, though. Ribbons and laces
and trimmings, sold by the "dozer,"
measure nine or ten yards. There is no
complaint, because "they all do it,
You have the same plague in your goods
nearly everything, canned or bottled.
cheats in the quantity. Almost nobody
gives full weight in n factory package.
We are one of the almost nob0dies.
We sell paint, by the gallon, to paint
your house and our gallon is just the
same size as yours that you measure VIM
egar with-23l Gu ic inches.
Good paint too-Devoe lead and zinc
wears twice as long as old-fashion paint.
err pain,-lead and oil.
You own house. That's why we are
writing to you. Yours truly,
F. w. DEvOE & Co.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

TO CURE a COLD IN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS All
druggists refu the money IL IL fails to cure.
e. W. GRovEs signature on every box. z6c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

Eastern Argus: The United States Is
getting there as financial leader
among The nations. The offers of Ameri-
can money for the British war loan are
said to have covered more than half the
issue. One insurance company in New
York put in subscription for 100000
900 aud prominent banking house
there has applied for rs much more.
fhe change in our position toward
Europe from borrower 10 lender, may
not be permanent one, but it Is a
healthy sign that we are no longer de-
pendent financially upon the accumulat-
ed wealth of the Old World.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15
Town Elections.

BRIGHTON PL., March 12-Moderator,
@. I. Davenport, clerk, j.. 5. Smith !;
assessors. c. 5. Bean, II. L. Wyman, l..
S. Smith treasurer, l.. L. Corson; co..
lector, S. T. Walker; agent, II. l..
Wyman; school committee, K. j. Russell,
Charles York, L. S. Smith. Money
voted for highways, $1,000; schools,
$500; other purposes, $780,
CONCORD, March 12-Moderator, r.
E. Bray; town clerk, w. w. Hamblet !;
seectmen, w. w. Hamblet, Simeon
Howes, Alfred Berry; town treasurer,
Z. o. Vittum school committee, Alfred
Berry, John McNeal, E. E. Vittum.
Money voted for highways, 5000 !;
schools, S276; other purposes, s24O.
DETROIT, March 12-Moderator, Chas.
T. Harris; town clerk, Geo. l.. Rand !;
seleetmen, o. j. Dorman, c. ID. Bow
man, B. X. Bracket; town treasurer, l..
Lord; collector, Chandler Knights {;
agent, 0. J. DOrman; school committee,
Geo. L. Rand, G. s. Thompson, o. j.
Dorman. Money voted for highways,
$500; schools, 1915; other purposes,
81 900, poor and town charges.
HARMONY, March 12-Moderator, l..
A. Pattee; town clerk, K. H.. Reed !;
seectmen, VIM. q. Bailey, M. Il. Mer-
rill, q. d. Magoon; town treasurer, X.
h. Reed collector, w. E. Marble agent,
W. Il. Bailey; school committee, Amos
Head, l.. A. Pattee, A. II. Willis.
Money voted for highways, 81 200 /;
schools, law requires; other purposes,
$2,415.
HIGHLAND Pr, March 10-ModerG-
tor, A. M. Adams clerk, W. II. Stafford !;
assessors, w. II. Stafford, j. r. Ryant,
Nj. NJ. Luce treasurer, l.. q. Parsons !;
+. L. Fish; school committee, G. E.
Bradbury, j. P. Stafford, M. 5. Howard.
Money voted for schools, $50 so; other
purposes, 500.
PITTsFIELD, March Pm Moderator, j.
w. Manson; town clerk, L. E. Getchell !;
selectmen, Chas. +. Vickery, Chas. c.
Weeks, +. K. johnson; town treasurer,
II. F. Libby; collector, Edwin E. Fay
Tor agent, j. w. Manson; auditor, v
L. 5eekius; school COMMITTEE, Geo. W.
Patten. +. f. b. Knowles, ii. ".
Lancey; supervisor, o. Ii. Drake.
Money voted for highways, $1,000 ;
schools, 81 800; other purposes, $l4 700.
PLEASANT RIDGE Pr, March 10
Moderator. A. l.. healB clerk, A. l..
Healy; assessors, Daniel Robinson, E i
steward, c. 5. Briggs; treasurer, Sidney
Berry; collector, Sidney Berry; scbool
committee, Hannah Hunnewell, Emma
f. Healy, Perley Robinson; superintend-
ent, A. l.. Healy. Money voted for
schools, $500; other purposes, $40.
ST. ALBANs, March II and l3-Mod
orator, l.. Z. Dillingham;; town clerk,
d. l.. Frost; seleetmen, z. W. Libby,
y. o. Hilton, p. F. Emery; town treas
urer, u. g. Harding; collector, George
Soule agent, Fred Lucas auditor. s. b.
Prescott; school committee, w. Il. Car
son, j. F. Boyanton, c. j. Worthen.
Money voted for highways, $l,l5O;
schools SLIGO; other purposes, 81 400.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS; The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded at the county registry
Bingham-R. w. Weld TO F. II,
Preble ct al, $500; r, II. PEBBLE ct al to
Somerset Railway, 1915
Skowhegan-A. C. Church to Geo.
Thompson ct al, 81; Mary Paul to G. f
II. Paul, 81 Mary Paul TO Nellie |. NJ.
Paul, 800.
Pittsfeld--Isaac w. LiGcoln to John
Wood, 500; Nancy S. Branner to F. A,
Kicker, 81; Mary A. Hart to +. n.
Merrill, 81; A. p. McMaster ct ais u
Amelia A. Randlett, $3.50.
Detroit-A. N. Morse to f. A. Morse,
S25.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Bigelow to Geo,
M. Bigelow, 81.
Mercer-.Josie Pressey to Lizzie Berry,
5000.
Norridgewock-B. F. Jones TO B. A,
johnson ct al, 81.
Educate Your Bowels With Cascsrets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
10c, DC II c. O. G. fail, druggists reiund money
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever
1Oc. 25c. II c. O. c, fail, druggists refund money.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15
SATURDAY SPECIAL.

The celebrated "BELMONr" CHOC-
OLATE aud BON BON MIXTURE:
Something new-Chocolate covered
mints, peach, vanilla, maple, pepper
mint and cheekermints, all zoe per
pound. Regular 40 and SOC goods. See
them In our window.
CHARLES A. FAIRBRoTHER,
The Baker and Confectioner.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

Miss Alice Robinson, who has been
working In the millinery business at
Skowhegan, the past year is about to
open millinery rooms at Athens, Gas II
branch of the well known +. b. Curtis
millinery establishment With Miss
Robnson's taste aud skin the venture
must be a success. (3w)
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15
Albee-GOuld.

On Tuesday evening, Mr.. Cyrus II.
Albee of Fort Fairfield, Me-, and Miss
Emma M. Gould of Skowhegan, Me-,
were united in marriage, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Fl. A. Markley.
They left the next day for their home in
Fort Fairfield.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

The National Home Orchestra retnrr-
ed from its SkOwhegan engagement, Sat
urday forenoon. The members speak in
the highest terms of their reception and
entertainment there Kennebec journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15

Miss Addie Cleveland passed several
days in North Arson, last week, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. l.. 2. Lincoln.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-03-15
Republican Delegates.

Following are the number of delegates
the several towns and plantations In
Somerset county are entitled to in the
Republican State convention to be held
in Lewiston, " Wednesday,, April IL.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
Say the NOrthSide and SOuthSide
Reach a Compromise.
A NEW SITE IS UNDER CONSIDERAT
Some Agreement Between the Aldermen
Soon.
MAYOR RAHR TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE.
Rumor that the City Hall Would be Moved
Over the German American Bank is de
nied-lt has no Foundation in Fact

The city hall project is by no means
dead. 1t is understood that compro-
mise between the Northside and South
side aldermen has been effected and that
a new location, suitable for city hall,
and which all the aldermen can agree
upon is in contemplation.
AT the next meeting of the city coun-
Gil Mayor Rahr will appointa committee
to consider another site now that the
Bolen property has been disposed of, and
it is expected that this committee will
be able to make satisfactory arrange
ments at the following meeting of the
council.
There were some rumors abroad that
the city hall would be moved into the
new bank building which is being erec,
ted by the German. American bank ON
the Bolen property. 1t was also asserted
that the library would occupy the third
floor. Both these rumors are without
the least foundation in fact.
The city is to have its own hall
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
TO BUILD A DUPLICATE
OF THE BIG CARFERRY
THE PERE MARQUETTE

The long negotiations between the
Pere Marquette Railway company and
the American Ship Building company
were concluded last week and President
Heald of the railroad line closed con
tract with the ship yard trust for car
ferry steamer to cost $3.50, 600 The
new boat will come out Oct /, 1901,
and will be practically duplicate of
the ferry steamer Pere Marquette, which
was built by f. w. Wheeler in 1896,
and has run on Lake Michigan ever
since. The new craft will have more
power than the old boat Her speed
loaded will be fourteen miles an hour
and she will carry 81 cars. The dimen-
SONS are 33S feet keel, $50 over all 81
feet beam and 364 feet deep There
will be two triple expansion engines and
four scotch boilers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
SAMUEL NJ. JONES GOLDEN
RULE MAYOR or TOLEDO
COMES OUT FOR BRYAN

Samuel NJ. Jones the Golden Rule"
mayor of Toledo, Ohio, who as an indie
pendent candidate for governor Of Ohio
in 1899 received 1906, 12l votes has come
out for Bryan and Stevenson in an open
letter issued by him on Thursday n let
ter which fills the hearts Of the Republi-
can managers with dismay, and which
means the loss of Mr. Mckinney own
state to the Republican party in Novem-
ber
A lie long Republican anl manu- Ic-
turer Mr. Jones has served several terms
as mayor Of Toledo, having been elected
and reelected despite the opposition of
machine politicians, his platform con
sistng simply of the golden rule
Last ear Mayor Jones ran for COVER
nor on his chosen platform and such
was his hold upon the laboring men and
reform element in Ohio that he polled
the phenomenal number Of l06 ,2l votes
He carried his own county Lucas by
plurality Of l25 over Nash, the Repub-
lican nominee for governor and carried
Hannas county tuyahaga by l4,934
plurality over the Republican candidate.
In 1896 Cuyahaga county including the
city of Cleveland, gave a majority Of .
AL for Mckinley while Lucas county,
including the city of Toiedo, gave the
Republican candidate 2 800 majority
1t is conceded by Republicans and
Democrats alike that Mayor Jones ac.
tion will result in a political revolution
in the Buckeye state
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
LA CROSSE DAILY PRESS
HAS COME OUT
FOR W. j. BRYAN

The Daily Press came ont editorially
for William Jennings Bryan and an
nounces that hereafter it will be Dem
ocratic paper.
w. 5. Luce who has been the owner
and editor of the paper almost since its
birth will continue to have control and
editorial charge. This change has been
expected for II long time but the an
nouncement was not made officially nm
til Saturday.
F. A. Briggs, who has been managing
editor of the Press for several months
has resigned, his resignation to take eff
feet Saturday. Mr. Briggs with his
brother A. &. Briggs, has purchased
the Tomah Herald, u Republican paper,
and will take charge of it Immediately.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
Library Board Will Try for an
Annual Appropriation.
SUBJECT TO BE BROUGHT UP THIS FALL.
To Enlarge its Scope TO City and
County Library.
INSTITUTION HAS DONE GREAT GOOD.
Meeting of the Board Tonight to Discuss
Rules for the Permanent Government
of the Library.

The Library board has decided to ask
the County board for an annual appro-
priation toward the support of the Ii
brary, so that the institu ton may serve
the purpose of city and county, thus ex-
tending its usefulness Mr.. Nash, presi-
dent of the board, says that the County
board is clothed with the authority to
make such an appropriation When
the library was established, wholly by
the voluntary subscriptions of the citi-
zens, the city government considered
the library Of such value to the com
munity that resolution appropriating
81, 200 a year was passed, which sum is
to be used to meet current expenses.
The Library board, however, while it
has been iudicious in its expenditures
apprehends that the reading public is
multiplying very fast and with this
growth larger amounts of money will
be necessary. Then again to bring the
library within the free reach of the
county will entail much additional cost
inasmuch as there will be greater de-
mand for books, which will compel quite
extensive purchases.
The Library board is to meet tonight,
and Mr.. Nash will submit rules and
regulations for the governance of the
board and for the transaction of its bust
ness. 1t is likely the plan which will be
submitted will be adopted.
Mr.. Nash says that the appreciation
shown by the public in the library is
very gratifying to the board, and now
that the fall is here and winter is com
ing the rooms of the institution will be
made more attractive.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
ERMAN. AMERICAN BANK
HAS BEEN ORGANIZED
IN MANITOWOC CITY

The German American bank has been
organized in this city, with a capital
stock of 100000, and the doors were
opened for business on Monday morning
in the Wallschlaeger building ON Jay
street Hugo Kiel was in charge. The
articles of Incorporation We're filed in
Oshkosh and the following names appear
on the paper:-Leander P. Choate, Osh-
kosh Chas Cowan, CT. w. Carter, l.. d.
Moses, Ripon; Emil Teitgen, F I. Zent-
ner. Mr.. Zentner will retain his posi-
ton with the National bank, having an
assistant
The Bolen property acquired by May
or Rahr will be utilized for bank site.
A structure costing $50, 600 will be erect
ed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
THE MATTE VICkERS
COMEDY COMPANY AT
TURNER OPERA HOUSE

AT the Turner opera house on Monday
night jolly Matte Vickers and her com
pany opened weeks engagement, pre-
senting Jacquine comedy in three acts,
dealing with high life on the stage. The
house was comfortably flied and every
one WAS well pleased, Miss Vicker's act
ing was applauded. Specialties We're in
troduced by members of the company.
Change of bill each evenening The
company is a clever one, A pleasant
hour can be proved in the Turner opera
house.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
SEATING COMPANY GETS
AN ORDER FOR 5000
ADJUSTABLE DESKS

The Manitowoc Seating company is
busy making 5000 adjustable desks for
the schools of st. Paul This desk which
is being adopted from one end of the
country to the other, is making national
fame for the city of Manitowoc. By a
simple process, just the turning of d
crank, a school marin can adjust the
seat or desk so that the child who sits
upon it may do so in comfort. The
non-adj djustable desk in school rooms has
been the cause Of great physical incon-
venience to pupils, distractlng their
mind from studies, hence injuring their
education
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
Mr.. B0HMRICH IN TWO
RIVERS AND MANlT0W0C
SEPTEMBER lS AND %.

County Chairman John Chloupek has
made arrangements by which Louis q.
Bohmrich will speak in Manitowoc on
Sept % and in Two Rivers the day pre-
vious. On the Friday before the county
convention, the assembly convention for
the northern district of the county will
be held ut Two Rivers, and it is there
that the Democratic candidate will open
the campaign in this section of the state.
Everyone should hear Mr.. Bohmrich.
He is most convincing orator, and
what he says is clothed in choice Ian.
guage and well expressed He will dis.
cuss the Democratic issues.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
CANDIDATE r. M. La TOILETTE
WILL SPEAK IN THE CITY
ON SATURDAY NIGHT

Robert M. La Toilette, candidate fol
governor on the Republican ticket will
be in Manitowoc on Saturday afternoon
and in the evening he is scheduled to
speak at the Northside opera house
Preparations are now being made fol
the meeting of the county chairman OF
the Republican party, Christ Muth He
expects a large delegation from over the
county to be in the city to hear the Ma
Olson man.
1t was thought that Mr.. La Toilette
would be in the city early enough to at
tend the convention but this is impos
sible hence the meeting at night.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
WERNER BRIDGE in
MISHICOT COLLAPSED.
NOBODY INJURED

The old Werner bridge two miles south
Of Mishicot, which has been in danger
Gus condition for long time, collapsed
Tuesday afternoon as the water tank be-
longing to Wilsman Bros; threshing
machine was being hauled across it
The horses attached to the tank with
their driver went down with the bridge
but received no serious injury. A bus
load of people from this city crossed a
short time before the accident A new
iron bridge will probably be built TO
take the place of the old one.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
WHAT THE MIL LWAUKEE GERMANIA
THINKS OF LOUIS G. BOHMRICtT

The Milwaukee Germalia, the leading
Republican German paper Of Wisconsin.
says: If Mr. La Toilette does not know
the Germania oplnes, he viii realize it
before the campaign reaches its height,
that in louis Bnhmrich he has foenan
worthy of MS steel The political career
OF this man is astounding IT il without
comparison, aud the only case which can
be likenel to it is the rapid rise of 'Bry-
an. Bohmrich never held an important
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20

political office and few people ever heard
of him until lately Mr.. Bohmrich may
be proud of the manner in which his
nomination was accomplished If the
Democrats have speculated rightly and if
the Germans of this state will forget
their past party affiliations in order to
vote for their countryman. remains To
be seen. It is true that the tendency Of
the Germans is to stand together =
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20

Tilliam Jennings Bryan will be in La
|sse on the evening of Oct. 2 if pres
|plans go through At the same time
Schurz and Louis Bohmrich, candi-
for governor will speak.
|r. Bryan will speak in st. Paul Mon
Oct. /. He starts from Sioux Falls
he morning of Sept IS, completing
tour of South Dakota at Aberdeen
evening. Thence he will go to
lth Dakota. He will be turned over
|the Minnesota comittee Sept 80
liking early that evening at Crooks
Puluth early Monday, Oct, /, and in
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
MAYOR RAHR CELEBRATES
FORTY.SIXTH ANNIVERSARY
OF HIS BIRTH

Mayor Rahr pleasantly entertained
his associates in the city government at
his home on Monday night to celebrate
his forty-sixth birthday. During the day
his honor was felicitated by numerous
friends who wished him the enjoyment
of many long years of prosperity and
usefulness in the community rs well as
unsullied happiness within the sweeter
environment of home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
INERARY OF Mr.. BRYAN
THROUGH THE NORTHWEST
AND INTO WISCONSIN

both the Twin citi s. probably Mon lay
afternoon and evening oct ? will be
spent in Minnesota with speeches at
Redwing Winona and perhaps other
places, closing the day with an evening
address at La Crosse
Chairman Mahoney states that it is
about settled that the candidates for
state offices viii be in La Crosse at the
same time and every effort will be made
to have an enthusiastic reception. Mr.
Bryan will be at Beaver Dam Horizon,
Hartford and Waukesha ON Oct 3.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20

Married fifty years William Echt-
ner and his wife celebrated their golden
wedding on Monday at their home 916
Washington street. Many old and young
friends felicitated the aged couple on the
auspicious event.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
WISCONSIN PENSIONS.

Washington, Sept 15-The following
Wisconsin pensions were grantee. Ori-
ginal-Nathan Stiner Merrill S6; Asa
X. Stickney, Gillette, S6 Additional
William Queenan, National home, Mil
waukee, 12 Increased Oscar O. Sny-
der, Wisconsin Veterans home Waupa-
ca, $40.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
: CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS READING
ROOM is ESTABL ISHED

free use of this reading room, open
every fuesday and Thursday afternoon,
from ? TO 4 O'Clock beginning today.
The room is located at Frazier's hall,
York street between Seventh and Eighth
streets
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
Telephone Company's New Office

The Wisconsin Telephone company
has taken two rooms over Stumpf &
Langhoffs store on North Eighth street,
and as soon as the switch boards are in
they will be used for central office.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20

The Christian Science society will open
reading room, free to all. Christian
Science literature will be found on the
table for the use of the public, and some
one will be III attendance to answer
questions and explain this new religion.
The public is cordially invited to make
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20
DEMOCRATIC CAUCAUSES.

Democratic cauCuses 10 elect delegates TO at
tend the County and Assembly Conventions tC
Ice held Sept -, 1900 will Ice held IN the several
wards of the city of MaOitowoc on "Wednesday
sept. n, 1890. The polls will he kept open from
40 to $40 p. NJ. and will be held at the follow.
ing places
Ward Council Rooms delegates
, Wndiate House
Schreihart Hall
VIM Wits
NJ. Zugshems
q j. BoeChrr Stsrc
TX. Naidys Hall
BY Order of the Democratic City Committee
Henry MuLHoILLAND,
Chairman.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1900-09-20

Carpenters Picnic Four hundred
carpenters headed by the city band
marched from the city to Silver Greek
park where the first annual carpenters
picnic was held George Kennedy was
marshal of the day.