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The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Father Times Old Clock.

1.-THE transmitting clock at the Naval
observatory, Washington, is the abso-
lutte monarch of American timekeep-
ers," writes Evander McIver Sweet in
The Ladies' Home Journal. Every day
In the year except Sunday by one pen
dulum stroke 1t speaks directly and in
simultaneously to every city and consid-
cradle town between the peaks of the
Rockies and the pines of Maine, saying
to them that on the seventy fifth merid-
ian it Is now high noon to the fraction
of second. A duplicate mechanism
stationed at the branch naval observa-
tory on Mare Island performs similar
service for the people of the Pacific
slope. And by this one clock at the ma
tlonal capital. together with It's dupll-
cate on the Pacific. is set nearly every
timepiece In the United States and Gu
ba, most of those in Mexico and many
on the border of Canada.
"a number of clocks-from 3 to 1900
in nearly every city and large town
are wired together into a local family
and by means of a switch key at the
telegraph Office are put into direct con-
tact with the parent clock at the ma
tional capital. So that the instant the
electric touch ls given from Washington
every clock in the circuit. whether 1t be
at Boston. Minneapolis or New Or
leans, begins a new day In perfect &C.
cord with its mechanical deity"
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

A paragraph about an economical
merchant in Broadway saving the
backs of old envelopes for scratch pa
per reminds an old friend of this story:
A New York dealer, who left about
S2000.000 for a long time kept up the
practice Of tearing off the fly sheets
Of the numerous foolscap letters he
received and sticking them on spindle
for scribbling purposes. Envelopes
were not yet In use. A lawsuit arose.
and the merchant thought he had won
his case when defendants letter duly
signed. was produced. Counsel for
defendant examined the letter and,
turning 1t over to look for the super
scription, found that 1t was missing.
He Immediately saw his advantage
and said: This letter is incomplete,
your honor A sheet Is missing. I
claim that there might have been a
postscript on the other sheet which
would entirely change the character
OF the order" The court so ruled. and
defendant won the suit. The practice
of utilizing fly sheets In that mer-
chants office was at once discontinued.
New York Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

Danyille Pierce and Newell Pomroy,
who have been in the woods for 7. =.
Whitney, returned home, last week.
Mrs A. A Piper, who recently re
turned from the hospital, was able to
ride out, Monday.
Grace Foster entertained a party of
friends, Friday evening.
Mrs Ellen Poore, teacher of the gram
mar school, went to North Anson, Fri
day. returning, saturday. ssa1 a.
Charles Packard went TO inilford,
Saturday, to visit his family and return
ed here, Monday.
Mrs d. l. Foster and Miss Belle
Clark went To North Arson, Friday, to
attend meeting of the Order of the
Eastern Star
Thomas Whitney was at home from
the woods over sunday A part of Mr..
Whitney's crew have returned home
only the teamsters and yard men re.
naming
The two new members of the school
board are A f. Donigan and George
Eames ". K Jordan has been cleo ed
Superintendent OF schools for the re-
VI llb SCubbl JtdIJ III pihbC Va
Rev. j. G. Gregory resigned.
A petition was presented to the legis
lature two years ago asking that Ger
tain amount be appropriated to build a
bridge across the Kennebec river be-
tween this town and oncord. No action
was taken at that session The matter
is again brought before that body and
Monday afternoon there was meeting
of the citizens OF This village who are
interested in the movement and the
following gentlemen were elected a
committee to bring the matter before
the legislative committee on ways and
bridges, A. f Donlgan, S. A smith.
Rev j. G. Gregory, pastor of the
Congregational church. preached his
farewell service to the people at the
morning service unday and expects to
take up his duties with his new parish
at Gorham this week
". and Mrs. Charles Colby, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Dnsmore, Miss Edith Collins
and Miss Bina Burns went to Solon
saturday evening to attend the Rebe-
kah Lodge.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Faithful Shepherd Dogs,

A cold spell In Montana killed q
sheep herder In the Great Falls dis
trict. Two feet of snow covered the
range in places, and the thermometer
indicated 40 degrees below zero.
The herder was frozen to death on
the prairies while caring for the sheep,
and 1t was three days before his fate
was known to his employers Two
shepherd dogs were with him when he
died, and one Of these staid with his
body while the other attended to the
sheep, Just as though the herder had
been with him. The dog drove them
out on the range In the morning and
back again at night, guarding them
from wolves and preventing them from
straying off. Neither dog had any
thing to eat during the three days
vigil SO far as could be ascertaIned,
but the $500 sheep thrived as well ap-
parently as though directed by human
agency. The singular fact about the
matter is that these faithful creatures
would have starved to death rather
than harm one of the sheep left In
their charge.-Portland Oregonian.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
A sergeant's Surprise.

when Indians were being recruited
for the regular army, said western
representative, at was the custom to
give them civilized names. Down at
Fort Apache army officers were re-
crulting Yumas and Apaches. A re-
cruiting sergeant was naming them.
Finally a company had been formed,
and the first sergeant. who was an
American, went out to the front and
center to report his company to the
commanding officer.
Company d, sir. four privates alb
sent
"'Who are theyY asked the CON-
handing officer.
"'Jay Gould. Cornelius Vanderbilt,
Joe Jefferson and Russell Sage, sir.
shouted the sergeant."-New York
World.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
He Forsave Twain.

Many years ago the Montana club in
Helena entertained Mark Twain after
lecture. He met many old friends
there and one old enemy. The latter
had come all the way from Virginia
City, New, on purpose to settle an old
score. When the glasses were filled
and Marks health proposed, this man
interrupted the proceedings by saying:
Hold on a minute. Before we 60 fur
Their l want to say to you, Sam Glenn
ems, that you did me dirty trick over
there in Silver City, and I've come
here to have a settlement with you"
There was a deathly silence for
moment, when Mark said In his DELHI
crate drawl; Lets see. That-was-
before-I-reformed. wasn't-it?"
Senator Sanders suggested that inns
much as the other fellow had never re-
formed Clemens and all the others
present forgive him and drink together,
which all did.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

1.-THE ways of the female shopper
are beyond the ordinary salesman's
KEN" said n disguised optician who ls
in business In the shopping section of
the city. "a woman came In here the
other day and asked the prices of all
kinds and styles of spectacles and eye
glasses known to those In the trade
Finally, after a half hours quizzing,
she rustled out with the remark
THANK you, I expect to get pair of
glasses for a birthday present, and /
Just wanted to know about the prices
Of them "-Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

Mrs w c. Vaughn and son, Kenneth
of Foxcrou, are the guests OF Mrs
Vaughn's parapts, Mr. and Mrs. Preston
Emery OF Newhail street.
Mrs Jennie Hayden OF Onset. Mass.
who is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. Z
Tuck, has been quite i'll for the past few
days, but is now convelescing
The store occupied by w F. McClin-
took who recently purchased the stock OF
goods of S c Mullen, has been in the
hands Of the painters, W no have greatly
improved its appearance.
John Foss, an old resident OF this place.
who has been very low for several weeks
past, died Sunday forenoon. aged II
years. Mr.. Foss has not been able 10 do
hard work for good many years on &C
count Of poor health, and he has failed
rapidly in the past few montrs. He was
an Odd Fellow, a member of Fairfield
Lodge No. 63 I. o o. F, and his funeral
took place Wednesday afternoon at 2
O'Clock, conducted by this lodge
He was also a member of Adrian encamp-
ment. He was a good citizen. man
much respected by all who knew him, and
and his familiar figure will be missed on
our streets. He is survived by wife
and one daughter
Two of Fairfeld's respected townsmen
have passed away within the past four
days, Mr.. John Foss and Mr. K. w.
Whittemore, each of whom at some
time have been engaged in business.
w. S. Bradbury and F. H Baker at
tended the annual meeting of the Maine
Hotel Propretors Association, last Fri
day. at Augusta. Landlord Bradbury
was elected one of the Vice Presidents
The schools are somewhat broken up
owing to the grippe.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
North Arson.

Representative j. w. NORM of Emb.
den was in town, Monday.
Stanley Nay of Skowhegan was in
town on business, last week.
George H. Clarke of the Somerset
House was called to Portland on busi-
ness, Friday.
Stanley Perkins, who has charge of a
crew of men at Bigelow was at home for
few days, last week, returning Sunday
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Poore, who is teaching
the grammar school at Bingham, was
present at the sophomore reading, Fri
day night.
Mr.. G. G.. Andrews and wife of South
Paris have been visiting in town for
several days, the guest of their son, DR.
G. Andrews
Mrs. Almon Taylor of N. Someryille,
Mass, is in town called here by the i'll
ness of Mr.. Taylor's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Taylor.
new chapter of the Order of the
Eastern Star is soon to be organized at
Scion. Mt. Bigelow chapter of our
village, has been invited to assist in the
work.
Misses Sadie Young, Annie Williams
and Nettie Rowell of Scion, who have
been attending the academy, returned
homo, Saturday, for the two weeks
vacation.
Quite number about town have been
housed with the grip for the past few
weeks, but from what we learn 1t is not
near as prevalent In Maine as it is in the
Middle and Western States.
Clarence Mantor of Skowhegan passed
Sunday in town.
Mrs. l.. c. Robinson was visiting in
Skowhegan, last Saturday.
F. II. Pease and Russell Emery of
Madison were in town, Saturday.
Mrs. d. l.. Foster and Miss Belle
Clark of Bingham, were visiting in town
Friday, the guests of Mrs. George
Clarke.
Mrs. w. b. Goodrich of Bingham, who
was called here by the sickness of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor, re.
turned home, Wednesday.
Chester Bailey came home from Dead
River, last week, where he has crew
of men at work, numbering, Mr.. Bailey
reports business good in that section
and about three feet of snow at that
time.
Mt. Bigelow chapter Order of tie
Eastern Star eff this village, is constantly
receiving new members. The degree
was conferred upon Mrs. D. l.. Foster
of Bingham at the meeting Friday night.
At a meet of the North Arson
Trot,ing Association held at North
Arson Feb 2nd., the old board of Off
GERS were re- elected Geo. H. Clarke,
secretary of the Maine State Agricultural
society had proposition ready for con-
sideration by the board as result the
park was leased to him for the year 1901.
Mr.. Clarke proposes to give five races
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
c.-p.s..t, MI U.s.nny.

A. A. Gallagher, district passenger
agent of the Missouri Pacific railroad.
while en- route south was taken quite
Ill and was compelled to stop at Mont
gomery. Ala. He went to hotel and
sent for a physician.
The medical man said:
You have case of pneumonia and
must have a nurse"
All right" said Gallagher. "Do you
know a good nurse you can send to
look after neY
The doctor said he did and would
have the nurse at the hotel within an
hour. In about an hour colored wo-
man who measured about nine feet in
girth put In an appearance, and Cal
lagher asked her II she had ever nurs-
ed sick people.
Eyes, indeed" she replied. "Fze had
considerable sperience with aillng pus-
sons. | nussed Marster John. and he
died; then / nussed Mistresc Hcy, snc
she died; then l nussed Mistress Luz
cy's sister. The doctor @'S-'-'
she was so very poorly, put she uOne
died"
Have you had any other expert
ence In nursing?" asked Gallagher.
Yes, indeed. Only last week l left
Colonel Carriers house, where l nussed
the colonel for FIVE days"
well, did the colonel get well?" ask
ed Gallagher.
No. The colonel he died, too. but
DR.. Jones, who tended him, run big
knife into the colonel and opened him
up. The doctor had been out late the
night before and was little nervous.
The knife sort of slipped and just
about cut the coloneps heart out. Then
the doctor said all h couldn't save
him"
you seem to be good nurse" said
Gallagher, land you're engaged. Gin
cinnau Enquirer.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
The Forks.

Wilson & Vi errill have taken their lum
bering crew out OF the woods near Davis
Pierce hotel. because OF deep snow. We
understand that they have been quite sue
cessful If they have closed early.
Mrs. Joseph p Durgin is quite lame
unable to walk and Grace b. Durgin is
caring for her.
The Burleigh high school closed. last
Friday, with "town meeting" in the
afternoon which was participated in by
the pupils with large degree of intelli-
sence and zest This is the best of all
She terms Miss Ames has taught here.
With all the storms and the long dis
tances several had to walk there was an
average OF nearly sixteen out of total OF
eighteen. Minnie V. Durgin, Jennetta
Durgin and Stella Hunnewell were neith-
or absent nor tardy during the ten weeks
Of high school, while Alice Morris was
tardy but once. Several more would
have done as we'll but for sickness.
Minnie V. Durgin began term Of
school at Edward Crotto's in Moxe,
Monday of this week.
Deputy Sheriff Ham was in town, last
week.
w. w. Dutgin of Lake Parlin was in
town, last Saturday night.
Eva M. Ames returned to Skowhegan,
Monday. All regret that she is unwill-
Ing to come back for another year. The
Supt hopes she will conclude to take the
Lincoln school at Caratunk.
Mrs. c. Z. Ball is recovering from her
Illness and Is able to work little.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset Towns
SolOII

Charles Ham of Bingham was in town
Friday.
Mrs. Fred Powers and daughter and
Miss Edie Davis were at North Ansons
Saturday.
Dana Robbins and Miss Edith Dean
of North Madison were in town, Saturday
evening.
Miss Flora Sterling. teacher in No. /,
was in town, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Stevens of Embden
were in town, Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Hall of West Madi.
son were in town, Monday.
Miss Edie Grant OF West Madison was
in town. Saturday afternoon.
Ingram Pierce OF Bingham was in town,
Saturday.
st Greene was at Madison, Friday
afternoon.
The schools IN Nos and close this
week. Ia No. 8 it closed last week.
The degree was worked in the
Rebekah Lodge, Saturday evening. by the
lodge staff. after which a baked bean
supper was served in the banquet hall
There were eight down from Centennial
Lodge at Bingh m There was good
attendance OF home members OF the order
and all seemed to pass pleasant evening.
Mrs. L. M. McIntire was at Skowhegan,
Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Colby. Mr.. and
Mrs Arthur Dinsmore. Mr. and Mrs.
Fred Holden and two young ladies were
down from Bingham, Saturday evening,
visiting Northern Light Rebekah Lodge.
Mr.. and Mrs A. w. Rowell left town.
Saturday for Fairfield. thence to Portland
where Mrs Rowell will remain with their
daughter, while Mr.. Rowell goes on to
Chicago to visit his son who is located 10
that city.
]. H. Gray was at Skowhegan few
days the first of last week.
G. w Cover of Skowhegan was in
town. Friday.
l.. S. Merrill was at North Arson,
Friday afternoon.
We hear that arrangements are being
made to organize an eastern Star" lodeg
here. In nearly all the surrounding
towns there are lodges formed and no
doubt there will soon be one in this town.
P. S. Longley returned home last week,
from Lewiston where he was called by
the serious illness of his mother.
Joseph Stevens has SO far recovered
from his recent illness as to be out on
the street. Saturday.
George Cross arrived home from Ora
Gordon's lumber camp, Thursday night.
The snow Is now very deep in the woods
and many of the men are leaving
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.

Whereas Grin S. Haskell of Pittsfeld, in the
county of Somerset, and state of Maine, by his
mortgage deed dated the twenty first day of
March, A. ID. 1873, and recorded in Somerset
Registry of Deeds. book 229, page $40, conveyed
to me, the undersigned, certain piece or parcel
of real es ate situated in Pittsfield. in said
county of Somerset, bounded and described as
follows; Bounded westerly by land OF e. N
Shaw; northerly by the min pond; easterly by
land of Eyerard IL. Greedy, formerly owned by
Thomas N Drake, and southerly by Park Street.
together with all easements, rights and privi-
leges in and to any adjoining land secured to me
by the exceptions and reservations contained In
a deed from Grin s. Haskell to Edwin Shaw,
dated June 4, 1889, and recorded In Somerset
Registry of Deeds, book 1885, page 562, and sub
ject to all the exceptions, reservations and con-
ditions In deed from said Edwin N Shaw to
Charles B. Hasle ell and Grin S. Haskell, dated
June 4, 1889, and recorded in said Registry of
Deeds, book is5, page t5l, and subject also to
mort gage from Grin Haskell to Manson Seavy
dated May 20, 1894 ana recorded In said Registry
Of Deed, book 22O, page 553; and whereas
the condition of said mortgage has been broken,
now therefore, by reason Of the breach of the
condition thereof claim foreclosure of said
mortgage.
Dated ut Pittsfeld, Maine, this sixth day of
February A. ID 1901. 3w6
ALBION p. MONSTER,
BY j. W. MANSON, his Atty.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

at least during the season and claims the
following dates. June z2nd. July All.
Aug. gid Aug "a aud Sept Il Begin
ming July 4th Mr. Clark hopes to
make circuit with other towns SO as to
have one race week until Sept. q and
thinks he may have one in October.
The exhibition given by the soph y
more class OF Arson Academy. Friday
evening. Feb fst, was well attended
All the parts were ably rendered A
large number participated 10 an enjoyable
sociable at the close. The spring term
of the academy opens Tues Feb. 10Th
The commercial department 10 The school
offers an exceIlrn, opportunity for
students who do not have time to pur-
sue more extended course OF study
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

The conscientious young man of
fashion now brushes his hair differ
emily when wearing a hat. Chancellor
Tisdall the acknowledged Beau Brum-
mel of Dublin In his youth, had inex-
pressibles variously cut for walking
and for sitting and once sat down In
the former with disastrous results.
Not long ago a milliner advertised with
newly invented hat that 1t "necessi-
tated the mouth worn slightly Open"
What shall we come to next?-vanity
Fair.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
East SkOwilegan.

The two last storms gave US all the
snow we needed aud more.
Will Ames has engaged to haul IA
cord of wood for Charles Drawn, from
his fathers lot on the shore of Lake
George.
Mr. Drawn has taken the mail route
from Canaan TO Skowhegan commencing
July rst, 1901.
MIR. Ames makes one trip a week
from Skowhegan TO Canaan, hauling
goods for Ira Patten who keeps feed of
all kinds and good line of groceries.
Frank Lowe after the storm, with two
loaded teams after he reached the
Canaan stage road, had to break the
road from Skowhegan line to Canaan
village.
It is said the man whose duty to
break failed to do it. and also failed to
break down to the Skowhegan line.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Do Not Drink while Eating.

Liquids at meals IL taken too often or
too carelessly are liable to dilute the
gastric Juices. Take no liquid Of any
kind when food Ia in the mouth. Take
as little as possible till the close of the
meal The digestive agents themselves
being fluids. 1t 10 reasonable to suppose
that an excess of liquids taken with
the food will have a tendency to dilute
and thereby weaken the digestive
iuices.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
EiOleb.

MIS-. Colin McRitchie and three child
rem have returned from a three weeks
visit 10 her parents, Mr.. and Mrs S.
Williams. in w. Brook6eld VT. Mrs.
McRitchie was confined to her bed a
week with the grippe, while there.
L. P Kline, manager on Birch Island
has gone to his home in N H.
Joseph Wilson of Holeb went to
Megantic last week to visit the dentist.
Miss Therice Liljegrene went to Moose
head, last Thursday, to visit friends.
Miss Mary Carlson has gone to Browns
vile to work for w. Hsckings.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
A Fated spot.

About mile south Of the Michigan
is a small spot of land upon which
vegetation absolutely refuses to grow.
The surrounding soil, though apparent
ly the same, Is very productive. The
spot is less than 20 feet In diameter
and is located In a grove which ira
dition declares to have been the tor
ture ground of the Bawbeese Indians
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Dead River Log Driving COMPANY.

The members OF the Dead River Log Driving
Company are hereby notified that the annual
meeting OF the company will be held in Grand
Army Hall, Augusta, on Monday, the 18th day
OF February. 1901, at O'Clock in the afternoon
for the following purposes, viz:
LIST. To choose q moderator.
End. To hear the report Of the treasurer and
take such action as may be thought proper.
Sd. To choose officers for the ensuing year.
4th. To vote money to defray expenses of
driving logs and other necessary bills.
9Th. To act upon any other business that
may legally come before them.
3w6 8. W. PHILBRICK, Clerk.
SkowhegaB, Maine, January 30th, 1901.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
A skeleton,

"What is skeleton2 Can you tell
me, children?" asked teacher of her
Sunday school class.
The infant class looked troubled.
Their ideas on the subject were of the
most vague description and, they SEEM
ed to think, hardly worth mentioning.
The question passed down the class al
most to the very foot, meeting only a
blank look or a shake of the head, until
at last the smallest tot of all ventured
q reply:
"Pleath, NTH. 1t 18th man without
any meat on it."-London Answers.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Regular Course.

"what course will you take7" inquir-
ed the senior.
The new freshman from Boston
spoke timidly. "I'll take bean soup.
SIR" he said. imagining for the mo-
ment that he was at the dinner table
Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
On Better Authority.

"You are looking handsome tonight,
Miss Flite," Bagster remarked in the
pauses of the dance.
$50 Mr.. Smythe told me few min
utes ago."
Bagster (only remembering that
Smythe Is his hated rivaD-Well, you
wouldn't believe anything that chump
said, would you?-Philadelphia Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Connict,uw Orders.

1.-THE average photographer" said
Henpeck musingly. ''is an unreasona-
BILE creature"
whats the matter nowT asked his
friend.
"Oh, while my wife was sitting for
her picture today the fool photographer
sung out: Look pleasant, please. Be
naturalr "-Philadelphia Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
Dead River North Branch Log
Driving ComDanv.

The members OF the Dead River North
Branch Log Driving Company are hereby
notified that the annual meeting OF the Com
pany will be held at Grand Army Hall, Au.
gusta, on Monday the 18th day OF February,
1901, at 2.a O'Clock in the afternoon for the
purpose OF CT DOSING officers for the ensuing
year; to raise money o defray the expenses OF
the Company and to transact any other bust
ness that may legally come before them.
3w5 8 w. PHILBRTCK, Clerk.
Skowhegan, Maine, January 10th. 1901.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
WAN D.

Position as house keeperin small family,
by young American woman with a boy
six years old. A home near village or city
preferred. References given and required.
Address Box I27, So Norridgewock. Me.
3w4s
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07

Will the town officers of Canaan
appoint man who like, to break roads
The Somerset reporter., 1901-02-07
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