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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
The state Assessors.

Hon. George Pottle and Hon. F. NJ.
Simpson of the board of State Assessors
with the clerk of the board, James Plum
mer, Esq, held two meetings in this
county this week to give hearings to
municipal officers of Somerset towns,
relative to valuation affairs.
One meeting was held at Bingham,
Tuesday, and the other at the court
house, here, Wednesday. At these two
meetings all the towns of the county
were represented by one or more of the
selectmen excepting four, viz: Arson,
Cambridge, Fairfield and Hartland. OF
these towns Bingham, Scion, Concord,
Moscow and Embden were represented
at the Bingham meeting.
The assessors are making tour of the
various counties In the State using their
best endeavor to get the correct yalu-
alton of property In the various towns
and cities, and are apparently making
good progress in this desirable direction.
The state assessors system is certainly a
great improvement over the old valu-
alton commission system, by which six.
teen tmen,Ionce in ten years met and
guessed at the situation in the counties
and towns, each one getting the most
favorable valuation he could for the
county and towns he represented.
Valuation and taxation are vexatious
matters TO adjust and require careful
management all the way through. The
best is none too good.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

One of the many interesting fea-
lures of the Pan-American exposition
at Buffalo will be an extensive exhibit
ton of womens manufactures. The
general public little realize the extent
and Importance of this class of indus
tries. 1t has been made apparent to
the board of women managers of the
exposition, however. by the numerous
applications from prospective exhibit
ors.
One woman makes rugs and has built
up quite an industry. She keeps a
large number of wives and daughters
of New England farmers busy with
her work. Another manufactures ar
tistic jewel settings, another exquisite
things in pottery, another carved and
decorative leather goods, etc. In fact,
the women's manufactures are SO
many that 1t would require much space
to enumerate them all.
The committee on applied arts of the
board of women managers has estab-
Iished In the manufactures and liberal
arts building a commodious booth In
which articles manufactured by WON
en- may be exhibited at a nominal cost
to the exhibitors. and arrangements
will be made under which orders may
be taken for articles like those dis
PLAYED
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
His Wish Gratified.
Maine Farmer.


A few evenings sincer standing in the
old home grange at Fairfield a brother,
honored and respected by all who knew
him, gave us the clasp Of a friend and
said, as the tears started and his lip
quivered, "Don't, you miss Nary"
That loved wife who had been his COM
panion and helpmeet, his inspiration and
life, as she had been the friend of all
who knew her, had gone out of his home,
and we did not wonder at the wish ex.
pressed so longingly that he "might join
Mary"
A few days aud the wish is gratfiei
and Bro. A. G. Bowman, one of those
straightforward, honest, conscientious
men, whose every thought centered in
his home, has joined the wife so beloved
and never again will they be separated.
To such lives there could be no heaven
unless conscious of each others pres
ence; and they together have entered
upon their existence on the eternal hills
of the hereafter. We knew him as a
man, fellow citizen and patron, who
with no desire for show, moved stead
lastly, yet quietly along the path Of
daily duties, doing his work we'll and
asking no reward save the smile of his
wife, the look Of friend and the salts
faction OF clear conscience. Victor
grange has today the memory OF another
loyal, faithful, devoted patron to nerve
to further duties and higher service
and the influence OF such lives cannot be
lost.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

NJ. {. E. Emery passed TWO or thfet
days, Ia. week. In Cambridge and
vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gaylord Of
| Skawhegan ptssed sunday in town, at
tending church in the morning
There were burial services by the 0 Id
Fellows over the remains of Frank Fuss
| of Harmony at the cemetery 10 this vii.
lage on Sunday afternoon. Dinner WAS
provided at the hall dining room after
the services before the return Of the
burial party 10 Harmony.
Mrs. Berdena Stesrns Of Vermont Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Minnie Hight.
Her two daughters accompany her.
The Ridley buildings In the southwest
part OF the town, owned by Mrs. Ida
Ridley Upper, were totally destroyed
by IRE recently, at about O'Clock a. IN.
The fire caught on the roof of the car
rage house, presumably from sparks
from the morning fire making. The
contents OF the house were mostly re-
moved but the farming utensils we all
destroyed. as straw from last seasons
threshing was thrown upon them and
they could not be reached, few getting
together to aid.
Mr.. and Mrs, Howard Hight. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Hight and little child and
Miss Helen are visiting their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hight.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wing Of Athens
called on Mary Tarbell Pratt one day.
| recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur jacobs of Har-
mony passed Wednesday in town.
Wentworth, who IL stopping at
lSkowhegan, made flying visit home on
NJ onday last.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
SteWRrd-Brjggs.

A very pretty wedding took place at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James
Briggs, Arson, on Saturday evening,
June LIST, at 8 o'clock. The contracting
parties were Mr.. Theodore Steward,
only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. r. Steward,
and Fenella, only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs, James Briggs,
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Chas. Woodcock, Millard F. Howe of
North Arson acting as best man, and
Misses May Briggs and Stella Hilton as
bridesmaids. The wedding march was
played by Miss Nellie Hight.
The parlors were beautifully decorat-
ed with profusion of apple blossoms
and ported plants amid which the happy
pair were made one. The groom was
dressed in black and the bride wore a
dress of pale blue and carried bouquet
of BRIDES roses The bridesmaids were
dressed in white decorated with car.
nations.
Ice cream and cake were served. The
evening passed very pleasantly with
music and games. Over fifty guests
we're pres mt at the happy event The
wedding gifts were many and beautiful
as we'll as useful.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
Brighton.

Moille Farrin is home from Blanchard.
At special town meeting. SATURDAY.
ROBERT Davis was elected selectman To
fill the place caused by the resignation
OF Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. Daniel Witham of Benton has
been visiting relatives and friends In
town the past week
Chas. Foss Of Temple is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs David Foss.
Mrs w. j. Foss went to Portland last
week, and on her way home went Ia
Lakewood to attend the Spiritual camn.
meeting.
David Foss received the sad intelli-
gence OF the death of his cousin. Frank
ross OF Harmony, last Thursday. He
mad been great sufferer from neuralgia
OF the heart The funeral occurred
Sunday.
Francis Hayden is on the sick list.
DR.. Ellingwood attends him. b
A Sabbath school was organized at
Union church, last sunday, June Is
The grange is prospecting finely. Four
candidates were instructed in the first
and second degrees and applications for
mem oership received each meeting.
quite number of people from this
town ate ded the spiritual meeting at
Lakewood, Sunday.
Julie Hayden and wife of Skowhegan
were in town over sunday.
George Hayden went to Wellington,
Friday
Frank Dow returned to his home in
Sangerville, Monday
The schools in town will close, next
week.
Mrs. Frank Forbus went to Sanger
vile, Monday.
Ambrose Hayden is at work in Canaan.
Harry Jones Of Kineo was in town the
first of the week, visiting his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Jones.
Harry Farrin went to Mainstream
station, Saturday, with stock for Hanson
& son Of Ripley Il
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
Races at Madison

The races at Madison, last week, drew
fair attendance and but for the heavy
shower would have been satisfactory to
all parties and success To the associa-
ton. In the , so class there were four
horses started. Raven Wilkes Mabel
b, summit and Lady ST. Croix. Only
one heat was trotted IN this race, Raven
Wilkes winning the heat and race in
2 3o- with Lady It. Croix a close second.
These two horses are close match for
speed and will again come together at
Kingtield, Saturday of this week Four
horses also started in the - c,ass, Tim
Nolan, Mildred 5, Ruby and Gene F.
Two heats were trotted in this race.
best time. > %, Mildred ) winning
both heats and first money. The
amount Of water on a portion of the
track after the shower made il impos-
sble to trot another heat
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
West Iittsfielti.

Mr.. Sceva Powers visited at Bangor
last week. lie was accompanied home
by Miss Alice Burrill for visit with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Burrill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, who have been
employed by Mr.. Seekins for some time.
have gone to Newport to work in hotel.
Mrs Geo. Martin and children. who
have been visiting in Massachusetts
returned home, last week.
Mr.. and Mrs John Crawford of Pal.
myra were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Gar
Held few hours, Monday
All the members Of Pittsdeld Grange
from W. Pittsfeld attended Pomona at
Canaan, Tuesday.
Mrs W. Z. Emerson was called to
Corinna, Saturday, by the sudden death
OF her sister, Mis-. Albion Jones.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
The Geralds Win.

Saturday afternoon last, The Gerald
ball team of Fairfield played against the
Skowhegans at Fairview Park, and the
interest manifested in the game between
these two mines was apparent from the
large crowd in attendance. The visitors
arrived by special train, accompanied by
over $50 staunch supporters.
From the start off up to the fifth In.
ming prettier game could not be wished
for, but at this time our boys made sad
conglomerstion of seemingly inexcuse-
able errors that the visitors profited
largely by, putting them In the lead, and
there they stayed. Could we have cut
out that fatal inning-but alas
These teams are very evenly matched,
and the next game between them will
promise more excitement.
The following Ia tho sonnpoary
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

Exports from the United States in the
fiscal year 1901, now about to end, are
expected to reach 1,500, 900, 900. This
will be the highest point ever recorded
for single year is the history of our
export trade. For the II months ending
with May the total was 81, 1886, 013,5S5
which is double that of the same period
Of 1899 and 100000, 900 in excess for II
months of last year. The reports OF
business agencies for the past week are
to the effect that the freighting business
on railroads all over the country is very
large, indicating that conditions of pro
duetion and trade are exceedingly favor.
able and prosperous.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

Information was received here yester-
day, by E. E. Harris, of the death of
George A. Humphrey, formerly superin-
tendent of Skowhegan Jersey Creamery,
which occurred that morning at Am
herst, Mass, of consumption.
Mr.. Humphrey left his position here
on account of his illness nearly a year
ago and went to New York where he
took medical treatment without material
benefit and returned to Amherst where
he continued to fall until the end came.
Burial will be in the South Side cemetery
here
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
est Athens.

Mr. Lester DeyolI has finished work
at West Ripley.
Ms E. ". Bane has gone to West
Ripley, visiting.
The four daughters of Winfield Good.
rich have been at home visiting, for
short time
Roscoe futile and Will HUFF were at
home a few DAYS.
The dance, Friday evening, was large
ly attended.
There will be a social dance in Kin.
caid's hall, Thursday evening, July !.
Fred futile, who has been on the
road canvassing, is at home for a short
time. a. - NMsxE -.
The sad news is reported that Katie
Butterfed died, saturday, June IL.
after short illness of one week.
Miss Edith PRAY Of Waterville is in
town for a few DAYS B
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

Hon. George Pottle of Lewiston, OF
the State board of assessors dropped
into the REPORTER office yesterday.
Mr.. Pottle has been one Of the State
assessors for about eight years and is
very familiar with the property OF Maine
entering into the valuation for taxable
purposes. He necessarily with other
members of the board, keeps in the
Closest touch with the valuation reported
BY assessors of cities and towns and very
quickly discerns the fluctuations OF
different classes of property and notes
the advance or decline of different In.
dustries. he informs Us that there Ia
evidence of a good healthy increase in
live stock In Somerset county which is
the best indication our farmers can give
OF prosperity. There is nothing like it.
May it continue for many years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re
Gently recorded at the county registry
Anson--Alden Getchell to Ariel Tink
ham, $500.
Harmony-Freeman Moses to Warren
Spsulding, 500 90; r. j. Tibbetts to A
s. & B. J. Mitchell, $4,000
Skowhegan-J. B. Nutting to Jennie
Nutting, $1.00; j. b Nutting to :. f.
J hnson, $l.00; S. A. Dinsmore to f. T.
Viles & Forrest Goodwin, 5000.
Canaan--Geo. Weymouth to Richard
Chase, $500.
Fairfield-C. A. Reynolds to William
Brown, $500; Fred & Geo. l.. Upper to
j. b. Langelier, 1925.
Brighton-Charles Boston to Lena E
Clark, $l.00.
Mercer. N. Frizzle to o. Fl. Otis,
$500.
Starks-Pearl Otis to o. Fl. Otis, $3.50
Nancy A. Oliver to T. j. Phinney, 1856. 90
New Portland-Lizzie H. Day to E.
Fl. Day, S1.00; Lizzie Fl. Day to +. Fl
Day, $1.00.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
Sunday School Rally.

The district of the Upper KennebeC
Valley Sunday School Association Of
Somerset County, which includes Athens
Canaan, Cornville and Skowhegap, held
a conference at the Centenary NJ. +
church, yesterday afternoon and even.
ing. The meetings were interesting and
full of many thoughts and suggestions
connected with Sunday school work.
The excessive heat and the commence.
ment exercises Of the several Maine col.
lekes had tendency TO reduce the at
tendance.
The officers elected at the afternoon
meeting were as follows: President,
Rev. Daniel Onstott, Skowhegan; vice
president, Mrs. @. D. Harris, Canaan
secretary and treasurer, D. F. Judkins
Supt. Home Dept, Mrs. E. w. Marble
Supt. Primary Dept, Miss Harriet A.
Nash; Supt. Normal Dept, Rev. Il. w.
Kimbsli.
The order of exercises was in accord
ance with program published last week
with some variation. The devotional
service in the afternoon and the praise
service in the evening were conducted
by Rev. Daniel Onstott, pastor of the
Methodist church.
Rev. H. F. Huse delivered a valuable
address upon the topic, "Some encour-
agement in Sunday school work" The
speakers from other towns were [. n.
Halliday, secretary of the Maine asso.
citation, and Mrs. E. A. DeGarmo, State
superintendent of primary work.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

The surplus revenue of the govern
ment for the year past was $75, 900 900.
The war tax to be removed July from
next years revenue will, 1t is estimated
effect reduction of $45, 900, 900 and yet
the surplus revenue is liable to exceed
$4,000, 900, next year, according to fl
naneial experts, unless there should be a
decided slump In foreign trade. The
present indications are that foreign trade
will expand instead of contracting. In
any event the probability of financial en-
barrassment is remote. We are not going
10 that direction at this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

commencement exercises occur in
three Maine colleges, this week, Bates,
Boydoin and Colby. Sunday the bac-
calaureate sermons were delivered by the
presidents, Chase, Hyde and Butler.
The week is also the annual commence
ment week of many colleges in other
states. The weather has been very pro-
nitious for their exercises which are of
great interest to thousands who annually
enjoy visit to their "Alma Mater"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

Mrs. Mary Drew Peavey, who was LOG
years old May 16 last, died at the home
of her daughter, Mis-. j. w. Tower, II
Atlantic st, South Boston, early Sunday
morning. Mrs. Peavey was born In
Hollis, Me-, May 10th, 1895, while WASH
ington was president. She spent most
of her childhood In Tuftonboro, N. H.
At the age Of 10 she married Joseph l..
Peavey In the Tuftonboro church. He
was an enterprising country merchant
and also carried on large farm. She
was an efficient manager. caring for the
dairy as we'll as attending to the house
held duties. Her husband was In the
war of 1912. He died &c years ago.
Since lS45 Mrs. Peavey had lived 10
South Boston.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

President Mckinley has pardoned
Charles W. Mussey, the former cashier
of Rutland National Bank, Vermont,
who allowed his bank to be embeSzled
Of 500, 900 or more. Critical illness wac
Inc grounds of the exercise of executive
clemency. He was to serve sentence
Of seven years and had completed hut
one year. This seems too short frac-
ton of the sentence and too much to
remit because Of mitigating circum-
stances or even i'll health. Defaulters
and embezzlers get off too easily in
many cases.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

a. ways done good business. and under
Nr Bnnker's management. sho has had
successful business experience and ia
iayorably known to the people Of the
state, will be sure to be a success. Mr..
Clarke has bought one half interest In
the Elm House at Auburn and will com
mence business there. July LIST. The
many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs Clarke
wish them success in their new enter.
prise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

There are on all sides many express
slons of regret at the tragic death of
Consul Adelbert s. Hay and of sympa.
thy with Secretary of State Hay and his
family. Young Hay advanced himself
in the good opinions Of our people gen.
orally by his course while Consul In
Pretoria. They followed him in that
position of exceedingly trying and ar
duous duties and noted that he nobly
acquitted himself. His course was a
brilliant one and his prospects were ex
ceedngly bright.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
Athens.

The annual picnic of the Woman's
Club was held on Wednesday, June 26,
at Caratunk Falls, Scion.
Mrs. Chester Wade and Miss Dorothy
OF Seattle, Wash, are in town at the old
homestead and will pass the summer
months, here.
Mrs. Charles Tarhell and Billy have
been passing a few days at DR.. Tarbell's,
the past week.
Mrs. Robert Haydn was taken sud-
denly very III OF heart trouble, last FRI
dav, hut is better. D.. Ellingwood
attends her.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
,.ryREp As SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.

Accounts of the loss of life In the
West Virginia disaster appear to have
heep greatly exaggerated but the damage
IN property was underestimated. The
has of life is now placed at 60 and the
destruction of property will not come
far short of half million dollars and
thousands of people are rendered home
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

The English cabinet has begun in a
leisurely, tentative manner to consider
the Nicaragua canal treaty as amended
by the Senate. IL is not expected that
the decision aimed at will be officially
communicated to the State department
at Washington until Congress shall con-
vene in December. 1t is stated that Lord
Lansdowne, the foreign secretary of the
London government, is inclined to urge
with great insistency the virtue of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty, whatever other
concessions he may make, otherwise.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27
Totals,....
SKOWHEGANs.

Earned runs, Skowhegan. 4. Two base hits
Jones, Dugas, q Struck out, by Hamilton g
by RUSSELL 8. Bases stolen, off Faron, 5; of
McBain, 8. Umpire, Pike. Time l h, 45m.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

rs cents will pay for three months
rial subscription to the REPORTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

AT the present moment the conven-
uohal basket of fruit at social Affairs
Is replaced by small baskets of straw.
berries. one In front of each guest, with
Tie handle decked with narrow ribbons
mixed pompadour colors. 1t Is a
novelty and brightens up the table.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

The widow of Cushman K. Davis
VIII make Washington her permanent
nome. She is trying to dispose Of all
ner property In st. Paul. Mrs. Davis
means to write biography Of her hus-
band.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

Violet ammonia for the toilet, pints
25c, at SIMPSONS corner drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

DR.. Edwin's qt., rapid flow syringe
at SIMPSONS corner drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-06-27

Stops the Cough and works or the Cold
Laxative Bronco uinine Tablets cure . cold
in one day. No Cure. no Pay. Price rs cents.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1901-09-06

made with a vest and high stock of
cream satin in very fine tucks set off
with wee strappings of black velvet,
handsomely embroidered in a scroll
design in rose pink and Nile green.
The back and side are made with a
tight-fitting bolero effects, and are of
heavy brocaded satin embossed in the
different shades of rose pink and Nile
green. The bolero is finished at the
outeredge with band of embroidered
black velvet, and double frill of white
chiffon. The sleeves are of embossed
velvet cut in VS., and finished with chif-
fon frill, with puilings of white satin
below held with wee strappings of
black velvet.
There is another, designed for even
ing wear. that has attracted my at
tention, which is made OF beautiful
lace over n yellow silk slip. 1t fits the
figure snugly in the back, and has a
slightly full front drawn in cascade
from a pointed decollete. This is fin
ished around the neck with beading