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The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Old Home Day Reception.

Old Home Week was observed In
Skowhegan, this year, by reception to
visitors and citizens at the Public Ii
brary, rendered by the ladies of the
Woman's Club, the Town Improvement
Society and Sorosis, Tuesday evening
the 18th instant.
The evening was fair and bright and
good number of ladies and gentlemen
responded to the cordial invitation of
the ladies.
Flowers in great abundance adorned
the rooms, halls and corridors of the
library and were arranged with exquisite
taste by the ladies composing the deco
rating committee. The library rooms
never looked more beautiful and inviting.
Mrs B F Eaton, Mrs E P Viles and
Mrs r T Patten representing the three
societies, the hosts of the evening, cor
daily received the guests as they enter
ed the reception room of the library and
this was the only exercise in any way
approaching formality.
There was no set program and there
was an entire absence of speeches. The
musical features were song by Mrs
George E. Simpson with piano accom-
panment by Mrs N Merrill; piano
solo by Miss Byrle Walton and Miss
Ethel Whittier, and singing of old songs
by the audience, led by Rev DR. Spencer,
with piano accompaniment by Miss Ella
Hight.
Light refreshments were served during
the evening in the large room on the
second floor. The tables were grace.
fully presided over by Mrs C NJ Barnard,
Miss May Burrill, Miss Alice Wildes
and Miss Edna Page.
Opportunity was given for all present
to register but all did not avail them
selves of the privilege. Those who did
record their names as residing in other
towns and cities were Mrs l. McFar-
land, Lewiston; Mrs Fred Riedell, Mrs
Calvin S Gordon, Miss Ruth V Dennis,
Boston, Mass; Mrs E Green, Mrs
Pearl Sprague, Dorchester, Mass. Mrs
D Whitcomb, Mr. and Mrs William
Doran, Portland; Mrs w r Buchanan,
Brockton, Mass. Mrs Mildred E Smith,
Miss Luela B Stevens, Horace Paine
Stevens, Mrs E Fl Stevens, Mrs w E
Stevens, Cambridge, Mass; Mrs M H
Pratt, Riverside, Cal; Miss Annie NJ
Drew, Fairfield; Mrs Mary S Wyman,
Newark, n. j.; Charles o Thompson,
Kansas City, Mo-. Amy Fehan, East
Orange, n. j.; DR. W E Doremus, New
York; Mrs Josephine Smith Pierce,
Hopedale, Mass; F E Ryan, Gardiner !;
Stephen C Pepper, Concord, Mass. Mrs
George Otis Smith, Albert r Dyer
Washington, D. G.. Mrs p c Whittier,
Maiden, Mass. Mr. and Mrs d G White,
Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Fannie Moulton,
Bath; Miss Addie Il Smith, Springfield,
Mass. Miss Avis Antll Manchester,
Mass. Benjamin Adams, Concord, n. II.
One of the notable events of the even
ing was the presence of our oldest
citizen, Mr. Oliver Walker, after whose
signature in his own hand are the words,
"age "a years"
Skowhegan ladies are entitled to credit
ard thanks for the pleasure afforded
citizens and visitors by this reception.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

The weather for the past two weeks
has been very trying for the farmers
who wish to finish up their hay.ng.
The crew at work on the relaying of
the water pipe from DR.. Ames' spring to
the mill stream have finished the Job
This week seems to be one of amuse-
ments, sunday school picnics and excur
sons seem TO be the order of the day.
Miss Cora Baker is visiting relatives in
Cornville, this week.
Arrangements have been completed
for another boat race at the pond, to-
morrow.
Several carloads OF the Sunday school
scholars and their friends visited the
pines" on Tuesday of this week and
enjoyed fine picnic.
There is meeting of the Eastern Star
lodge in their hall, tomorrow evening,
the weather is getting much cooler now
and the meetings are expected to have a
much larger attendance than there has
been during the very hot weather OF
July.
The meeting of the V. l. 5 this week,
will be at the school house and is in
charge of Mrs. Electa Tobey. The sub
ject is Japan. its women, flowers and
flower festivals. All are invited
The boat race of last Thursday at the
pond was of the usual interest and the
different boats are nearly enough match
ed to make it always a problem to tell
which will be the winner this time il
was the Rambler again, the same boat
which won the cup the week before,
with the Noridgewog very close
second, Swallow third and Theda fourth
Bracket says he would have won the
race if-and he rather thinks be can get
around that if, this week.
The ball game, Saturday, between the
coat shoppers and the town nine was
very even, the game went to the town
nine on a score of L to 13, the proceeds
of the game is To be used in street light
ing.
A large party left here by special car
at 8 80, Tuesday evening, to attend the
theater at Lakewood and had fine
time.
Some excitement was developed here,
Tuesday evening, by an alarm of fire, to
all appearances the buildings of Rev. H.
NJ. Haywood were in flames but a closer
investigation showed it to be only a
brush fire beyond.
The remainder of the Whiting families
left, Saturday, for their homes in New
York City.
The rural schools will commence,
Monday, August Goth.
Mr.. Hamlin F. Eaton left, Monday, to
return to his home in Dakota. after
spending couple of weeks here renew.
ing old associations He will visit some
of his old scholars on his way back.
The band boys were engaged to give a
concert at the Pines, last sunday.
Repairs are being made on the high
school building, it has been newly
shingled and quite extensive improve
ments will be made on the interior "
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
East Madison.

Schools are expected to commence
Sept end.
Milo Shattuck, a former resident OF
this place, is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Bosworth
Elmer Dean has gone to Lowell, Mass
Mrs Oliver Dean and Mrs Creation Of
Skowhegan were at Melvin Smiths few
days last week. :,
Linwood Corson has gone to Lowell
town, where he vii teach this iall
At ball game played here TUESDAY
afternoon, the Lakewoods were defeated
by the + Madisons
Among the visitors in town, this week
are Mrs Julia Blanchard Gordon ana Mr..
Gordon OF Methuen. Mass Ro9 French
of Lowell, Mass, Mrs. A F. Gerald Of
Fairfield, Nellie Corson ard daughter
Freda OF Pasadena, Cal
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Death of Mrs. Brown.

Mrs. Thresa Webb Brown died at the
home of her father, Mr.. John r. Webb,
on the river road, Friday afternoon last
at o'clock, after short illness.
Mrs. Brown WAS born in st. Adams,
July 2G, 1866, shortly after which her
parents removed to this town, where
for the greater part of her life, she has
made her home.
She was married in December, $780, to
Mr.. John g. Brown and they made their
home in Boston until he left her widow
five years ago. For the last four years
she has made her home in Waterville,
where, by her bright, cheerful ways,
she has made many warm friends.
Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Il.
Webb, and her two sisters, Mrs. Fred C,
Emery and Mrs. Bert C. Fletcher, all of
this town, survive her.
The funeral services were held Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock at her late home,
conducted by The Rev, Mr.. Onstott of
the M. f. Church. The love and esteem
in which she was held was manifested
by the many friends who attended the
funeral and by the many and beautiful
flowers. She was buried in the South
Cemetery in the family lot.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Probate Court.

The August term of Probate Court
was held at the court house, beginning
Tuesday forenoon, at which business
was transacted as follows;
The wills of Mary A. Kilkenny and
Samuel A. Bennett were presented and
those of Louise f. Hilton, William H..
Taylor, Mary A. Prescott, Cordelia l..
Green, William A. Wing and j. S. Nc
Intire we're allowed.
Accounts in the estate of Selden
Cleveland, William Z. Knights, Vernon
Gilman and Mary j. Currier were pre-
scented and those in the estates of Han
nah H. Newell, Samuel Burns, Albert e.
Farnham and Myrtle Dutton were al
lowed.
Administration was petitioned for in
the estate of Amanda ID. Holmes and
granted in the estates of Ellen z. Lord,
Lydia G. Williamson, Isaac p. Ware and
Elizabeth A Bosworth.
John W. Manson was appointed ad-
ministrstor, de boniS non, with will an
nexed of the estate of Robert Morrill,.
Lenora NJ. DeBeek was adopted by
Edward N. and Augusta y. Shaw; and
Ira f. Cover by Eben and Minerva
Goodrich.
Petitions for widows allowance from
the estates of L. G. Williamson and Benz.
f. Burgess were presented
Petition for license to sell real estate
was presented in the estate Of Lorenda
Harvey.
hearing was held on the will of A
G. Bowman of Fairfield, deceased, at the
probate office, Wednesday. A. X. Butler
Esq. appeared for the legatees of the will
and Forrest Goodwin, Esq. for the OPP
posing parties in interest. After devot.
ing the forenoon and part of the after
noon to the case adjournment was had
until the 3lst instant to allow the taking
of the deposition of Mr.. Bowman, father
of the testator.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Kansas and Missouri ought to have a
pretty good opinion of the British gov
ernment as a customer. With a ship
ment recently made from Kansas City to
Cape Town, the British government has
spent 100000 in Kansas City for
horses and mules for service in South
Africa. Col. Skinner, the English agent,
says that approximately 100000 animals
have been shipped from this vicinity
through the port of New Orleans during
the last three years. The average paid
for these animals is $50 head, making
the total expenditure S. 900. 900 in Mis-
souri, and Kansas alone.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Shamrock III has arrived in New York
harbor in good condition and will start
in earnest to get in gear to capture the
cup so long held by American yachts.
The contest will probably be between
Shamrock III and the Constitution. OF
course it would hardly be loyalty to ones
country to indulge In the hope that the
challenger will carry off the prize this
time, but 80 years is a long time for one
country to hold the trophy and there
really need be no mourning if Sir Thomas
Upton should win this time. 1t is get
ting to be monotonous for victory to be
so long on ore side in such a contest,
even IL it is our side.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
SkoW hogan Markets.

CoTrc te5 "seay y Il. h. BARTLETT
relers PAN PRODUCERS
Wool Cuwashed, /, cts.
RETAIL NARkEr.
FtoCR-Siune wheat Patent. $50: Winter
gaei I, rat - " inigL Whea' choice. saoo
CuRN-Sl % per nasi meal And cracked corn
c. $ MEAL-Si.5o per bag
tEEp-Middlings' S1.eo 10 l-25 per cwt Chicago
Rr>N and MINED Frrp, Sll5 to sl.2o.
oats-slo' Per eas
Corrected Weekly by A. II LANG.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
REEF-Ox beef. slo To ; cts.
E,pfe AND sklSs-hides cts; lamb skins IS
each calf SKINS, IS to 5000 zach.
=, toItTEi-to"ls, ~ = c's. Per 10. chickens
RoVNp Hood 10 : Is.
TALLow-Rough liz ct. re, Ia.
RETAIL NARKEr.
SALT PoRK-l2c 10; by the biol. 2oo lbs. $50
to $3.50.
Corrected Weekly by WALTER SAVAGE
PRICES rAp rRouUcrBs
BEANs-Hand-pieked yellow eyes, 500 to $50
pea beans, $500
BuTrxK-tlrst quanTy stamped, Is to Is per Ii
EeGs-ls'ts per do, fresh.
POTATOES sos
RETAiL MARKET
CHFESE-l5 Der H.
RUTrER-2o to 2octs. per IN
EGGS-20 cts a doz fresh.
TFAs-+o "a 81 cents per Co.
CoFFEE-l2lo 10 IS cts. per ,f
LARD-Domestic, II cts; Pure l. cts
MuLASsES-Pure Ponce, t,: lure E3rhaa,ss
80; Maple, 25c per ct, Choice Cooking. 25c psaee.
>UGAR-tiranulated sugar. best quality *
p. 'i~ ~ 81 m: -a~n, = bounds for
POTATOES 81 zoe 10 abu.
ONloNs-5c. per II.
Try FlsH-Cod, 10 cts. per Ii. pollock. lo
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Ihe FinlnnderE.

No northern people are harder or
with their clear compilations and dark
blue eyes. In spite of their harsh CHI
mate they have the most healthful liv-
ing Of perhaps any of the northern
races and keep equal degrees of ro-
nance. daring and good feeling IN their
natures. You d not find imagination.
force and adventure in I race without
coarse. plenteous fare. pure air and
cleanliness.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our neighbors and friends for
the many acts of kindness shown to us
during the illness and death of our be-
loved father, also for the beautiful
floral tributes furnished for the burial,
Mrs. DELBERT b. SMILEY,
Miss ANNIE G. STINCHFIELD,
WILLIAM NJ. STINCHFIELD,
WALTER S. STINCnFIELD,
CHARLES FL. STINCHFGELD,
JAMES B. STINCHFIELD.
Skowhegan, Aug. ID, 1901.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
His Only ReaueEt.

1t happened once that faithful Mos
lem married. bur when he saw his
wife she proved TO be very mprepos-
sessing. Some days after the marriage
his wife said 10 him. My dove. as you
have many relatives. wish you would
let me know before whom | may IN
veil My gazele," he replied, If
thou wilt only hide thy face from me l
care not to whom thou Showest IL
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

1t does not very clearly appear to the
casual observer just what the trouble is
among the South American countries.
There is always fight on in some
of the States. This time there appears
to be a rebellion or revolution in
Colombia and Gen. Rafael Tribe, the
active leader of the Instruction, has
issued manifesto TO the effect that the
object of the movement is the reunion of
the Great Colombia, as the Federation of
Venezuela, Colombia and Ecuador was
known previous to 1890. This he says
was the ambition of the liberator, Gen.
Simon Bolivar. This, is certainly, a
worthy object. Such a union would
seem to be move in the right direction
If there proves to be patriotism, intelli-
gence and determination sufficient to ae-
complsh this union. The prospect is not
a very bright one as we view the situa-
ton. Sometime in the future, adequate
government will be.establshed in South
America but it does not appear to be
imminent.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Old Home Week is being observed by
a good number of Maine towns and cities.
Rockland led off, Tuesday, with cele-
bration for the State. Gov. Hill and his
military family attended, also Secretary
Long. The war cruiser Dolphin was in
the harbor. The interest in the week
has not appeared to be as intense this
yea as was manifest last year. The in
terest may be as great but there is less
demonstration.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
The Great Strike.

The number of iron workers now out
under the order of President Schafier,
which took effect Saturday night, with
those previously out, is estimated at 62,-
900. This is large number of men to
be idle in ,one line of manufacturing
The men in mills of the trust in Illinois,
Ohio and Wisconsin declined to obey the
call, remaining at their work.
The Amalgamated Association officials
are making every effort to induce more
men to leave the mills and succeeded in
stopping two additional mills, Tuesday.
Trust officers have adopted new
method of warfare. They order the dis
continuing and tearing down of mills
and their removal to other places, One
at McKeesport and one at Pittsburg
have been thus ordered to be dismantled.
This is likely to be an effective weapon
if extended. OF course this great strike
disturbs other lines of business more or
less, and its settlement is anxiouslv
hoped for by millions of people in our
country.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

She stamped Der feet IN pretty rage.
"Ha, ha" sDecrc,l the heavy villain.
You'll have To pay excess postage ON
them. You had rs well stamp them
some more"
True, her feet were not the kind that
made Cinderella famous, but was II
eal chiyalry In him to say such things?
Baltimore American.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Death of Calvin stinchfield.

Calvin Stinchfeld, one of Skowhegan's
active and substantial citizens, died at
his home near Haskell's corner, Thurs
day, the Sth instant, from an illness
brought on by an injury he received from
a fall about two years ago.
Mr.. Stinchfield was born in Hartland,
January rs, 1899, came from that place
to Skowhegan about 80 years ago and
has resided here since. Farming has
been his principal occupation but for
about % years he operated wool card
ing mill in the Weston mill on the Island
until the fire destroyed his machinery in
April of last year.
Mrs. Stinchfield. wife of the deceased,
died in 1885. Her maiden name was
Abbie Morrell and her former residence
was also Hartland. Their children were
William NJ, Walter S., Charles A,
James B., Mrs. Delbert Smiley, Annie
G. and Susie L. They are all living
excepting the last named, who died in
1895.
Funeral services were held at the family
home, Sunday afternoon, conducted by
Rev. W. II. Spencer ID. D., and many
friends and neighbors attended the ser
vice. 5. F. Steward, Isaac Dorothy,
Horato Dillingham; and Albert h.
Smiley were pail bearers. The burial
was in the South Side cemetery. He
was good citizen an industrious, worthy
man, held in high esteem by his towns
men and much beloved by his children
and friends.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Large Transactions,

Register OF Deeds Goodwin has his
hands full this week. Beside the usual
record business he has received a long
deed Of timber lands to record, running
from the Umbagog Pulp and Paper Com
pany to the American Realty Company,
the corporation organized to conduct
the real estate business of the Inter-
national Pulp and Paper Company.
This deed conveys the timber land re-
Gently sold to the Umbagog Company by
William H. Clark of Caratunk being the
township known as West Moxie, one
third undivided of East Moxie and 1872
acres in No. l, r. 3, B. X. p, E. X. K.
This deed was executed June 18th, and
required $4,000 in revenue stamps to
make it good.
There were also two long trust mort
gage deeds filed for record, this week,
one by the Wiscasset, Waterville and
Pennington Railroad Company to the
Real Estate Trust Company of Philadel-
phia, upon all the land and franchises of
the company to raise the sum of 81 ,000,-
900, to be used for the building and
equipment of the road the other by the
American Realty Company to the Union
Safe Deposit and Trust Company of
Portland, upon Al different parcels of
land in five counties in Maine, aggregat-
ing 100000 acres and also rights of way,
easements, appurtenances, ETC., to pro-
vide for the issue of 100000 in bonds
of the company, the proceeds to be used
in the prosecution of its immense bust
ness
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
A Gard.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to the many friends who have
been so kind to US and who have lent US
their willing assistance in our late be-
reavement, the death Of our dear daugh.
ter and sister; also for the beautiful
floral heart from the Rebekah Lodge, of
which she was member; and the beau
tiful pillow from her many friends In
Waterville.
MR.. AND Mrs. JOHN r. WEBB
AND FAMILY.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
One Wen Paid Bank Clerk.

81 tell you, bank clerks are not suffi
ciently remunerated-" exclaimed the
broker quite forcibfy.
"Oh, l don't know" said the bank
president, with a sad smile "Our last
receiving teller got about $4,000 a year
for six years "-Brooklyn Life.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Letter to A. III. Weston.

OhO"uoBdu, me-.
Dear Sir The late president of the
Croton River Bank, at Brewsters, N. Y,
built the finest house in all that region,
in 1884, and painted it with lead and oil
at cost of S400-the house cost $31 900.
In 1SS7-three years-he reprinted it
with Devoe at cost of $3.50. In 1897
this paint was in good condition.
Lead and oil, $500, three years. Deyoe
$3.50, ten years.
Yours truly,
F. w. DEvoE q Co.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Col. A. B. Farnham of Bangor is a cam
didate for Adjutant General on the staff
of Gov. Hill. Col. Farnham is one of
Names most honored veterans of the
war of 1861 and will command strong
support for the place. 1t should be filled
by veteran. No man can question Col.
Farnham's fitness for the position.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

The town of Dexter celebrated its
Tooth anniversary yesterday, with a
grand parade, decorations and appropri-
ate exercises. Hon. Stanley Plummer
delivered valuable historical address
and Holman Day contributed poem.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

The famous Thomas l.. johnson,
Mayor of Cleveland, has fine political
program outlined. He will be a candi-
date for re election as Mayor. He does
not want to see Col. Melbourne, the
Democratic nominee for governor Of
Ohio, elected this fall as 1t would inter-
fere with his own plans. The defeat Of
kilbourne would weaken John r. Nc
Lean. Mayor johnson would then be
the leader Of the Ohio Democracy. He
fully expects to be reelected mayor OF
Cleveland. He will then be candidate
Tor governor of Ohio. II elected, he will
then be full-fedged candidate for the
Democratic nomination for President.
Mr.. johnson does not want to be re-
sponsble for any part of the State ticket
de desires to throw all the blame for its
defeat upon the shoulders of his southern
rival, John r. Mclean. The best laid
plans, etc.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

The Second Regiment of Maine Ma
tional Guards went into camp at Augusta
Saturday last, and will break camp and
be succeeded by the First Regiment Sat-
urday Of this week. The command is
reviewed by Gov. Hill today. A success
full encampment, with comfortable
weather and plenty of drill and discip-
line, is reported.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

We are indebted to Secretary McKeen
of the Board of Agriculture for advance
copies of his report just from the print
ers. 1t is as usual an interesting volume
for all engaged in agricultural pursuits
and in fact many others might read it
with profit. We expect to secure copies
for our subscribers, as we have done,
heretofore, within a few weeks.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

A citizen writes the REPORTER, COM
planning that shippers of live stock are
guilty of cruelty in shipping calves,
cows and hogs altogether in one car. II
but fraction of the abuse alleged is
true, AN agent for the prevention of
cruelty to animals would be justified in
Interfering.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Mrs. rawford-So you '.r ound,
The course of lectures on oe YOU
attended to be of much pr" $50?
Mrs. BRADSHAW No. my hey
either told you how TO p,"." pin
and canvashack or else how in - on
15 cents a day.-Life
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

The State Superintendent of Schools
publishes circular giving list of
places at which teachers will be exam
ined for State certificates, Aug. %, be.
ginning at a. M, from which we use
those in Somerset county, viz. Canaan,
high school room, North Arson, aca-
DENY, Pittsfield, Lancy School. Other
places NAV be appointed later.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

The labor union of Fall River declares
that it will resist to the bitter end, the
proposed IA per cent cut in wages of
operators. 1,750.000 spindles are pledg-
ed to reduction and hot fight is
pYnpctpd
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15
Card

| wish to express my sincere gratitude
to the members 0f he grange. also the
friends who 50 kindly assisted during
the sickness and death Of my wife and
also to thank hem for the beautiful
horsl offerings for the funeral.
f. II Taa6Y.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

An ominous feature of business affairs
of the week is the movement made by
Fall River cotton manufacturers to cut
wages of employees IA per cent. 1t is
understood the workmen will resist. A
meeting of the various organizations is
called for this, Thursday evening. There
is no indication of cuts in wages in other
large cotton manufacturing cities.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Signor Crispi, Italy's noted man, is
dead. He has been called his country's
Bsmark. He was born In October, 1919.
His career was indeed notable one and
he exhibited great ability and exercised
tremendous power over rulers and men
IN general. He was worker with the
patriot Gerabaldi in his campaigns and
that leader depended much upon his
power and prestige for the success he
achieved. He was independent in thought
and action and not usually safe leader.
He was repeatedly Premier under King
Humboldt, resigning finally In 1896. He
was at times very wealthy, but died poor,
so that his wife will have to depend upon
the sale of his memoirs for support.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

White lead ehaiks on. s.u- prevents II.
Devoe lead and ziae. ground together.
wear twice As ling is read and OIL.
% cents VII pay for three months
trial subscription - Tie REPoRrEK.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-15

Eruptions. cuts, burns, scalds and
sores of all kinds quickly healed by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. Cure for
piles. Beware of counterfeits. Geo. E.
Sampson.