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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-18

STATE oF urAu, IN Coaiville cry
County or SUMMIT, OF said county
CuN on C0ALynLE
! have In my possession the follow
ing described oslray ANNA Which II not
claimed aud taken away, will be sold at
public auction to the highest each bid
der at the city os,ray pound. in Coalyille
city, on Wednesday, The 2jrd day oi
January. 1901, At the hour Of 2p. m. 3
one dark chestnut sorwl mare, star In
forehead, o or = yearsoli, illegihle brand
on left shoulder, weight about 1000
pounds
one two wear old bay gelding branded
81 on right shoulder.
one sorral white faced horse, two
white legs. 4 yoars old, iIlegiblo brand
ON right thigh, weight about $50 Or DOo
pounds.
Said eHrays were taken ny hy me In
said city on the 18Th day Of January
1901, from a public street In said City o.
Coalyille. brWh WILKINS
Ponndkecper for Coaiyille city.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-18

neglected cold. BALLARD's ioRE.
HouNDsIRuP is the great cure Tor
cough, colis.and all pulmonary ailments.
Price, 20 aud 30 cents. John Boyden K
Son.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-18

hfAhlet
Mrs.kuu, wife OF @. j. PAUL, de-
ceased. kei for letter Of administra'
ton. q ! set for Fob. 9th, ut 10 o'clock.
In IN state OF James Quinn an order
was les \ that the administrator appear
aud III, causo why he should not be
remove
Ana ndment in the petition for dis
tribute d property OF Margaret Rees
WAS ort eli.
An Of ~ was issued that a list Of "a
Jurors drawn for the February teru
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1901-01-18

DIR. ". Visick, native Of England,
was admitted TO citizenship.
Mrs. \. Condor, cxeeuirix Of tbs viii
Of Daniel 4. Condor, deceased, afked
for aii order Of sale Of real estate.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The turkey is our great national bird
instead of the eagle which don't take
much stock in. Turkeys are good to
eat Eagles are only fit to put as
stamps on coin. The eagle is raven
Gus, vicious thief There Is nothing
brave or good about the eagle. The
eagle cannot be tanned and Is of no
earthly use to any one anywhere at
any time or place. A hawk is drawer
than the eagle. If the eagle had the
courage in proportion to his size of the
sparrow. he would be a wonder.
1t was a mstake-a sad, pitiful blum
der--to make the eagle our national
bird. And a movement should be put
on foot now to place the turkey on our
coins and remove the eagle from where
he has no business to be. A bird so
useless should not be worshiped as the
eagle is. The turkey is a handsomer
and In every way better bird. On Il
holiday occasions the turkey is cur
foremost fowl and furnishes the most
amount of delicious food. Thanksgiv-
ing and the Christmas holidays would
be lonesome without the turkey.-Prac-
teal Poultryman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Duncan Ross, the Scotch athlete
brought to New York with him some
years ago a valuable bull terrier, ia
nous for the blue ribbons he had won
in India. Mr.. Ross lived across the
Harlem river, but his business took
him daily to the lower part of New
York. Invariably he was accompanied
to his office by the bull terrier. AS 1t
was known that he always came down
town on the elevated railroad, his
friends wondered, knowing the embar-
go placed upon dogs, how he procured
transit for the bull terrier.
Their repeated questioning finally
persuaded him to reveal the secret, and
he invited them all to the office one
evening just as he was starting for
home. He took out of his desk a stout
piece of wrapping paper and, opening
1t out fiat, spread 1t on the floor. Then
he whistled to the dog, and the bull
terrier walked to the center of the pa
per and curled up in limp lump. Mr..
Ross then produced a piece Of stout
cord and made a very neat parcel of
his pet and tucked 1t under his arm.
81 have carried this parcel up and
down town for two years" he said,
land no one has ever bad the faintest
suspicion of its animated contents.
Give is so we'll trained that he never
makes sound or moves a muscle. |
leave a little opening at one end of the
package, SO that he has plenty of air"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

The Philadelphia Record tells story
of a physician of that city who was
called to see an old Irishman and his
wife, down with colds. He advised
qulnine and whisky as an antidote.
"You must both take It," he said.
'"Take 1t every three hours-two grains
of quinine and a swallow of whisky"
The next day he called again. The
man was up and about, but his wife
was In bed. Did you follow my In
structionsT asked the doctor.
"To the letther," replied the hus-
band.
"How much quinine have you leftr'
was the next question
"Sure, Oh t'ink she have taken tn
whole av it." said the man.
"And didn't you take It. tooT asked
the doctor.
"Divil tn Bit" was the reply. BE
gorrah, 1t kept me busy takin tn whis-
Ky every tonne she took pill, an sure
she's in bed an Ofm up"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
Called His Papa Down,

Little Willy is bright boy and a
saucy boy. His apt answers have often
turned away wrath and often turned 1t
upon him strongly. The other day his
father was reprimanding him for some
misdeed, and Willy was answering very
saucily.
The father became very angry and,
selling the youngster by the collar
said: "See here, young man, you must
not talk like that to me. never gave
my father impudence when l was a
boy"
Willy was not feazed at all. With a
cherubic smile he looked into papa Is
eyes and said, But, papa, maybe your
father didn't need it" Twas all of
Willy escaped punishment, while papa
retired to another room.-Albany Jour.
nal
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
Thomas Jefferson n. n Letter wri

TIL mas Jefferson ms n Letter Writer.
Mr.. Jefferson probably wrote more
letters with his own hand than any
other public man that ever lived. The
extent of his correspondence may be
inferred from the fact that 10000 let
ters neatly folded and briefed were
preserved by him and found carefully
filed away at the time of his death,
with copies of the replies sent to more
than 10000 These, however, were on
ly small portion of his correspond
ence, as he retained only those he con-
sidered OF future usefulness or impor-
lance.
Stenography was not invented at that
time. Every one of his letters was
written with his own hand and with
great care. although after breaking his
wrist while minister to France it be-
came a great labor to him. His pen
manship was small, plain and legible,
every letter being perfectly formed, and
his account books are kept In 80 small
a hand that many of the pages cannot
be read without a magnifying glass.
Jefferson was ambidextrous. He
could write equally well with either
hand. When his wrist was broken, he
learned to write with his left hand,
which became as skillful as the other.
1t would have been impossible for him
to have carried on his extensive CORE
spondence without being able to re-
lieve his right hand at intervals.-Chi-
caRo Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
Mrs. James WEIGH.
March ID.

Mrs. Sarah j., wife of James WEIGH
OF Madison, died Wednesday, Mar. 18th,
aged 81 years, 10 months and II days.
In early life she married Lemuel WEIGH,
who died in Dec. 1870. Aug. Is, 1873,
she was united in wedlock with James
WEIGH, d brother of her former husband,
and the greater portion of her married
life was spent on the farm where she
died.
Some months since her health began
failing gradually, and later, general
breaking down of the entire system be-
came apparent. By nature, ambitious,
resolute and energetic, she could not
easily relinquish her work to other
hands and allow herself a much needed
rest, though urged repeatedly TO do so
by those who knew and loved her best,
and who anxiously noted her waning
strength, but continued in the discharge
of her home duties, assisted by other
members of the household, thus round
! ing out long and busy life. A sudden
cold developed in pneumonia, and in
her weakened condition she fell an easy
prey to the ravages of that dread dis.
ease, her death occurring almost with
out warning to the grief stricken family
and friends. For hours preceding her
demise, she lay in an unconscious state,
recognizing no one, and apparently free
from pain, then quietly and peacefully
fell asleep
She was member of Emerald Lodge
of Rebekahs, No IS, from the time of
its institution, and was much interested
in its prosperity. Members of the lodge
attended her funeral, taking part in the
ceremonies, showing respect to the
memory of their deceased sister and
sympathy for those in affection.
he leaves husband, and two chill
dren, Mrs. John G. Williams of Madison
and Herbert Linwood Welch, one son
dying in infancy, also two grandchil-
dren, the Misses Beatrice and Agnes
Emery, and four brothers and sisters,
besides other relatives and friends to
mourn their loss Of the brothers and
sisters, Mrs. Daniel Parker of Minneap.
oils, Mr.. John Green, Lewiston, Miss
K. T. Green, Lewiston, and Mr.. George
Green of East Boston. Only the last
two mentioned were able to be present
at the burial. May those who mourn be
comforted by the assurance that their
loved one is safe beyond the reach of
the trials and griefs that beset earth's
children.
Beyond the reach of every Ill, safe in the fold
above,
Her ransomed soul reioices In the Fathers
boundless love.
"Sweet fields arrayed in living green" break
full upon her sight,
Still waters, pastures beautiful, and ''rivers of
delight"
Thus, one by oneato Him who gave, the jewels
! are returned,
So, one by one, in hope, we yield dearest
| treasures up,
Believing It's His gentle voice that calls His
children home,
His loving hand that holds for us, the bitter,
bitter cup.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
ALL THE NEWS >.
from Somerset Towns
Canaan.

Aaron Drew died at his home near this
village last Saturday, alter lingering IL
ness from pneumonia. Funeral services
we're held at the house on Monday foie-
noon, attended by Rev. E T. Adams of
Skowhegan. During the last few weeks
he was tenderly cared for by Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goss.
The people OF this community were
shocked to hear of the terrible tragedy.
which took place at the home OF J. Dear
born Mari in Clinton, last Thursday
noon. when Mr. Mari brutally attacked
and killed his three little children with an
axe. Scott Lord was sent for but as he
was in Massachusetts, Alpheus Mason
went in his place. The funeral took
place on Sunday attended by both Mr.
Mason and K. H. Harris Rev. Mr..
Howard of So. Canaan oficiated. Much
sympathy is felt for this sadly afflicted
family.
The Grange dramatic club presented
.'Uncle Rube" at the Grange hall last
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and 1t
was a decided success. All took their
parts in a highly commendable manner
and could not fail to please all who
listened. They played in Shawmut Fri
day night and in Hartland, Monday
night The proceeds are to go towards
paying for the new scenery in the Grange
hall which is very handsome and adds
much to the new hall.
Omar Furber has gone to Pittsheld to
work in the Lancey.
E T. Mitchell was in town a few days
last week.
Miss Gertrude Moody is home from
college for a two weeks vacation.
Olive Gleason, who had the misfortune
10 sprain her ankle quite badly, Wednes
day Of last week.-Mrs. recovering rapidly
Winfield Goodrich and wife of Fair.
field were the guests of his brother, r. S.
Goodrich, few days last week.
Master Clarence Dunlap of Skowhegan
is visiting at Geo. Smiths.
Mr.. Patten has sold out his goods here
and will move to Vassalboro at once.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
His Mefhnd.


The bell in the private office rang
three times, and the man at the desk
hastily reached for flannel bandage,
which he put around his neck. Then
he arranged sling in which to put one
arm, mussed up his hair, drew down
the corners of his mouth, got out OF his
chair and painfully limped toward the
door.
Mr. Smithkins?" inquired the well
dressed man who opened it just at that
moment.
The man with the bandage gave a
half suppressed groan and answered:
yes; that's my name. What can l do
for you2"
you seem to be suffering" suggest
ed the caller.
Suffering returned the other. "Do
you think I'm doing this for fun? Do
you suppose l bandage my throat for
amusement, tie up my arm for sport
and limp because l think it's graceful
And I've been in this way for six
months. But what can do for your"
Pardon me-" said the caller, back
ing out. "I'n call again some other
time"
tits some trouble" soliloquized the
man with the bandage as he removed
the harness and returned to his desk,
''but experience has taught me that II
is really the quickest way to discour-
age a life insurance agent and keep
him discouraged. That fellow never
will come back. Chicago Post.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
No. COrnYlIle.

Elmer Green had a Hampshire Down
sheep that dropped three lambs, We'd
nesday morning, that weighed 28 pounds.
Augustus Worthen passed away. Sun.
day night, at IL p. M, after few days of
Inconsistencies. He received his death
blow while at work in his lumber yard in
his woods.
Oscar Kincaid and Arthur Savage re-
turned home, Friday, from H. Moore's
lumber camp in Shirley.
Eber Walker went to Madison, Satur-
day, returning, Monday.
Mr.. A. K. Gray from Minnesota arriv-
ed in town, Friday, and is stopping at
his daug hter's, Mrs. o. E. King.
o. E. King has been working on Chas.
Moody's hay press
Frank Hanson's teams from Dead
River passed through town, Tuesday p.
M, on their way home to St. Adams.
Martha Green has returned from Cor
ham. where she had been visiting her
sister.
Ed Paine bought a horse of Frank
Hanson, Tuesday.
Crows and wild geese are present We
are looking for robins next.
March 7. the W.. U. P. c. met with
Mrs. Hopkins. After the usual program
came the Inaugural Tea" given by Miss
and Mrs. Kinsman through the courtesy
of Mrs. Hopkins to the club. 1t was a
happy surprise to all, for which we extend
our many thanks to the donors.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
East Mercer.

People are getting ready to make maple
syrup.
William Harlow has been very sick for
a few days past, but he seems little
better at present.
Mr.. and Mrs William Niles are very
much delighted with little baby girl.
Farmers in this vicinity are having their
wood sawed with machine.
Charles Varney is sick with the la
grippe and was obliged to come home
from Skowhegan, last week
Mr.. Wentworth Stevens died at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Ruby Chap
man, March II. He was very old man
and leaves eight children, FIVE girls and
three boys to mourn the loss OF father.
Mrs. Herbert Mank has gone to Water
= vile where she will spend few days with
her uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Gorham
Carr. after which she will return to her
home 10 Lawrence, Mass.
Mrs Kendall Decker is very sick so
she cannot sit up any. I
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

"One winter, when things were rath-
er slow in New York city-it was just
before John LIS time" said the old pu-
gillst, I'VE made up little party and
hired a hall in one of the fishing towns
not far away. We advertised a prize
of $40 for any one who could stay on
his feet against our men for five
rounds 1t was safe money, although
when two or three of the boats came
In at the same time we had all we
could handle.
"But one night fellow as big as the
side of a house came along, and we
smelled trouble. We put him up
against the heaviest man In our par
ty. who, though he only tipped the
scales at $50 pounds, had two good
hands and a head that you couldn't
hurt with a piledriver But the stran-
ger was no SLOUGH, and at the end OF
the fourth round we began to worry
about the tenner.
"The ring was on the stage at the
front of the hall. and at the rear of the
stage there were two windows. So
says to our man as | sponged his
mouth, Work him over to one Of the
windows
at wasn't no easy Job. but he did
1t before time was half up, and as the
duffer backed up near the window he
got a crack In the head from behind
that dumped him In a heap. That's
the way we saved our ten.
"But the funny part of 1t is that our
champeen had caught the local guy on
the jaw the same moment, and we
could never persuade him that 1t
wasn't himself that secured the knock
out."-New York Sun
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Grin Learned and Arthur Palmer are
making trip down East with the Colby
GIee Club.
Mrs. Flora Cross Clark of Mechanic
Falls was the guest OF Mrs. F. Fl. (
Bragg, last week. She is very success
ful artist in crayon, pastel and oil.
z. p. Mayo, wife and daughter, Miss
Marion, are visiting 10 Massachusetts.
Mrs. Mayo and daughter are to be away
several weeks.
Mrs. Louise Newhall entertained a
large family dinner party, Sunday, in
honor of Mrs. Philbrick of Houlton.
The many friends of A. H. Ellis. who
has been seriously i'll with typhoid fever
in Marlboro, Mass, will be glad to learn
that the fever has turned and the doctor
now considers him out OF danger. Mrs.
Ellis and Donald are with him.
Mr. Henry Kelley, who is quite feeble,
has been confined to his bed the past few
days, but his friends hope that with the
warm weather he will regain his strength
and be able to get out again.
Mr.. Short. of the firm of Loring, Short
& Harmon, Portland, Me. was IN town
last Thursday, in consultation with the
committee engaged for the selection OF
books for the Lawrence library and the
order for the books was placed with the
firm. The first lot Of books are expected,
this week.
Mr. J J. Kennedy of Worcester, Mass
was at The Gerald, Monday night, and
purchased Of A. F. Gerald the bay stall
lion Newmarch, 2.I8 Ia for 5000,
The Village Corporation meeting will
be held, Monday next at the Steamer
Engine hall, at one o'clock. There are
thirteen articles in the warrant, two oil
which are to see if the corporation will
vote to establish curfew ordinance and
raise money therefor, and to see if the
corporation will vote to establish board
of trustees for Mapewood cemetery and
accept code Of by laws for the manage
ment of the same to be submitted at said
meeting.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Friday morning, but was obliged to
return to The Forks on account of the
condition of the roads He returned TO
his home Saturday, as the teams we're
still unable to come out from the camps.
Mr.. Hurd, driver of the Athens cream
wagon, was unable to get through Fri
day, on account of the travelling.
Several large focks of wild geese were
seen flying north the last of the week.
No other cases of scarlet fever have
so far resulted from the one at Mr.. Hol.
ways and it is now confidently expected
that we shall be spared an epidemic.
j. II Gray arrived home from Boston,
Saturday, where he has been for treat
ment of his eyes They are consider
ably improved over what they were
when he went away.
A special town meeting is called for
Saturday, Mar 80, to choose a third
seectman for the ensuing year, also see
if the town will vote to instruct the
experimenting school committee to
establish and continue school at the
school house in district No. 3, for one
year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28
SOlOn.

Rev. e. T. Adams of Skowhegan has
purchased the place on Main street,
owned by Ruel MCGUIRE of Madison. 1t
is understood he will not move here at
once.
Mrs. A. B. Chick, who has been visit
ing her parents, DR.. and Mrs. Moore,
returned to Boston this week.
We understand that Malon Patterson
will make extensive repairs on his build
ings this summer.
P. s. Longley went to The Forks,
last Thursday In the rain storm. he
was on his way to their logging camps,
to pay off what mon they have left, az
they expected to finish work by Satur,
day night. He started into the camps
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1901-03-28

Mrs. Chas. Horn and Ola Baker were
at Skowhegsn, Saturday last.
E. S. Carney was at home over Sunday
from Millinocket where he has had work
for long time.
5. A. Andrews Is now at home.
Schools in the village closed, last Fri
day, the teachers returning to their
homes, Saturday. Mrs. Poore, teacher
of the grammar school, was much pleased
with the pretty little gifts presented by
her pupils; 1t Is regretted that she has
not been engaged to teach the coming
year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edible Chase and family
were the guests of Alfred Chase few
days, last week. Mr.. Chase intends
starting for the Klondyke very soon, his
family remaining In Skowhegan.
Will Thompson, who has been In Cara
funk the past winter returned home, last
Thursday.
s. A. Smith, who has been confined to
the house by rheumatism for ten days,
WAS around with the milk team, Monday
morning.
The subscription books which William
Adams of Caratunk delivered In this
village, last week, are very satisfactory.
Helen Steward has been spending some
days at N. Arson among friends. Ii is
hoped that her health, which has not
been good uf late, will be benefited by
the change.
Ethel Huff OF Neg Portland has been
a visitor at David Beans for q few days.
CoDy Sanborn aud John Sterling of
Caratunk have recently been Ia town.
Mrs. Lanigan Of Gardiner has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. A. p. Murray.
Some OF the young people are planning
to attend the dance at Madison the
eighth of next month.
March 10, 1901. The boss load Of
lumber was hauled on the Spaulding
town at Sherman Beams camp. One
pair of horses driven by Melvin Bean
hauled from the yard to the landing, q
distance of three miles, twenty sticks of
green spruce measuring six thousand
feet. IL should be borne in mind that
one thousand feet of green spruce weighs
four tons, consequently to haul the load
of twenty-four tons it required good
pair of horses and skilled teamster,
with roads in good condition.
N. j. Andrews mas sOld MS mousse ana
the larger portion of his farm to Mrs.
Nellie Adams of Mass. and the remain
der to Edward Miller.
james Melvin of The Forks shot a
loupcervier in his field, hitting the animal
with rifle bullet between the eyes at
quite distance. The we'll furred skin
is now at Mark Savage's and is enc of
the finest specimens seen for years in
this rex ion.
Arlie Dinsmore has been quite sick for
few days.
The rain of last week put a stop to
logging in all sections.
-Four new candidates joined the grange
at their meeting, last Saturday.
Rev. George Wright boards at the
Smith House.