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The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
Death of Alyirus Osborne.

Alvrus Osborne. one of Skowhegan's
most worthy citizens, and one who had q
large circle of warm friends, died at his
home in this village, Friday last, the
10th instant, after an illness that con-
fined him TO bis home but about week.
He had, however, suffered from chronic
disease for many years.
Alvrus Osborne was born In Rome,
Me-, March Sth, 1929, the son of Cyrus
and Abigail (Hussey) Osborne. He early
learned the blacksmith trade and that
was his vocation and he followed it con-
tinuously for 81 years in Skowhegan.
He entered the 10th Maine Volunteers
in 1862, and, after participating In the
battles of the campaign of 1862 and 1868
in which his regiment was engaged, In
Guiding Gettysburg, and being promoted
to the rank of I'd Lieutenant, was must
cred out of the service for disability,
March 4th, 1864
His grandfather, Hugh Osborne, was a
soldier in the war of the Revolution and
bis father, Cyrus, was in the Aroostook
war. Alvirus was the youngest and last
survivor of an old time family OF IA
children.
When Mr.. Osborne left the army he
returned to Smithfleld and very soon
established himself on farm in Farm
ington where he remained three years,
when his health had SO far improved
that he was able to again resume his
| work as blacksmith. He had before the
war worked at bis trade In Skowhegan,
this seemed more like home to him
than any other place and he established
himself in business here In 1871 and con-
tinued it without interruption until 1892
AT that time his disability prevented
him from performing hard work and he
relinquishad his business.
Mr.. Osborne was an honored member
of the Masonic bodies in town, serving
at times in the different official positions
in those bodies. He was also patriotic
comrade of the Grand Army and men,
Der of Russell Post No. SO.
Alvrus Osborne was happily united in
marriage on May Goth, 1854, to Miss
Emily Maria Wells of Smithfield, who
survives him. They had three children,
two sons, Edwin Searls, and Archie
Wells, who died when but a few years OF
age, and daughter, Mary Frances, who
grew to beautiful womanhood and was
the solace of her parents, but died, Dec
ember, 1893.
Funeral services were held, Sunday
afternoon at 2 o'clock, attended by Rev.
Geo. E. Leighton of Portsmouth, form
erly pastor of the Universalist church
here. The Masonic burial service was
rendered at the grave by Somerset
| Lodge. De Molay Commandery X. t.
and Russell Post G. A. r. escorted the
remains of their comrade TO the grave.
Floral offerings were rich including
emblematic pieces contributed by the
Russell Post G. A. r. and the Masonic
bodies. Burial was in South cemetery.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
The Pension Roll.

Commissioner Evans has prepared a
statement showing the operations In
principal features of the pension bureau,
during the last fiscal year, as compared
with former years. Most OF the data
will be embodied in his annual report
and the statement is prepared for the
use of the national encampment of the
G. A. R., which will be held before the
report is ready. 1t shows that the num-
her Of pensioners on the rolls June 30,
last, was 997, 735, net gain of 4,206
over last year. The total net loss to the
roll during the year was 1886, which
includes 80, 1853 by death. A comparative
table shows that the roll for the year
just closed is the "high water mail k" in
the history Of the pension bureau, the
next highest having been reached in
1898. There were 45,S60 claimants for
pensions during the year. The number
of claims pending July l, last was
403, 500.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
&. /. Conyenfinn.

The annual convention Of the Maine
Christian Endeayor Union will be held
In Waterylle On the three days beginning
Sept. 3. a large attendance ia expected.
The following Il the program ia full:
Tuesday afternoon-Praise service. led
by DR.. II. N. Nickerson, Portland; devo-
tional service, conducted by Rev. II. L.
Griffin, Bangor; welcome Of Waterville;
welcome Of local churches and Endesyor
societies; responses on behalf Of dele.
gates, by Rev. W. S. Bovard, Portland
Rev. T. N. Preble, Auburn; Rev. o. z.
fogelin. New Sweden; appointment of
committees and other business sermon,
Rev. A. T. Sslley, D. D., Lewiston.
Tuesday night-Grapd concert by the
Colored Male Quartet from Shaw Uni
versity. Raleigh, y. c., assisted by one
Of the shaw students. who will give
readings from Mr.. Paul L. Dunbar.
Wednesday morning-sunrise service,
personal equipment conference, conduct
ed by Miss Margaret Koch, Waterville;
reports OF various officers; annual address
by State president, Rev. c. D. Crane,
Yarmouth; missionary addresses by
Kew. II. j. Openshaw of China and Rev
Charles ). Morris Of Boston.
Wednesday afternoon-Praise and de-
votional service; round table for junior
workers. conducted by Mrs. F. Z. Clark,
lntermission; exercises by the Juniors
| address TO the children by Rev. a. J.
Openshaw and Miss Anna Gordon, vice
| president National w. c. T. L; trolley
ride to Fairfield; open-air services.
Wednesday eYening-Praise service;
! four fifteer minute addresses. The Chris
tian Epdeavorer in school," Prin. 6. {.
| Puriugton, Pennington; THE Christian
Endeavorer in the Home" Mrs. T. L.
Clark; 1.-THE Christian Endesvorer in
Business, J. r. Libby, Portland
| The Christian Endeavorer in Politics.
Mrs. L. NJ. y. Stevens. president Nation
| al W. c. T. [. Address, Mrs. Thomas
H. Bird. of the Bowery Mission. New
York.
Thursday morning-Sunrise service,
led by Rev. Alfred Brewster, Friendship;
personal equipment conference. conduct
ed by Miss Margaret Koch; business;
awarding of banners; address, 'Out and
Out for Christ" Rev. Smith Baker, D.
/ D.. Portland; question box. conducted
| by Rev. F. Z. Clark; concert of prayer
for missions.
Thursday afternoon-Testimony meet
ing, What will this convention do for
me-" led by W. E. Overlook, Razorville;
open parliament, Weak spots in Chris
tian Endeavor." conducted by Rev. J. X.
Wilson, D. D., Portland; address, Mrs.
Thomas II. Bird, New ork quiet hour,
conducted by Rev. Bowley Green; junior
workers social, with tea presided over
by Mrs. F. E. Clark; presidents social
with tea.)
Thursday evening-Praise service; roll
call by counties; address and closing
words by Rev. F. f. CLARK, D. D.
The colored quartet from Shaw Uni
versity will be present during the entire
convention and sing whenever desired.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
SaYWard-NelsOn.

Joseph X. Sayward and Miss Eva NJ
Nelson, two young people well known in
okowhegan, were united in marriage at
the residence of V. w. Nelson, uncle of
the bride, where she had made her home
for some years, on Thursday, August Is,
by Rev. W. II. Spencer, d. D. 1t was a
pleasant home wedding witnessed by q
few OF the near relatives and closest
friends Of the bride.
The groom is a native of this town,
son Of the late S. D, Ssyward, and
the bride, formerly of Canaan, was
graduated from Skowhegan High school
in 1896, since which time until recently,
she was employed in the store of G. A.
Ross. Their home is to be Waterville.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
EASILY DECIDED.
This Question Should be Answered
Easily by SkOWhegan People.

Which is wiser, 70 have
confidence in the opinions OF
your fellow citizens, or de-
peud on sta'ements made by
utter strangers? Read this:
Mrs. E D. Langley of II Pine street,
says; II had kidney trouble for years,
having very severe pains and other
symptoms which plainly indicated that
those organs were effected The least
exertional ways aggravated the complaint.
Standing for any length of time, working
about the house more than | should or
the contraction of cold caused severe
suffering. | used a number of medi-
cines before took Doan's Kidney Pills
without effecting permanent cure, and
anxious to be cured and willing TO Try
anything, l got Doan's Kidney Pills
at SIMPSONS drug store. | was mere
than pleased with them. They made an
improvement after a few days use.
Every dose had some effect
For sale by all dealers; price 80 cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, y. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name -Doan' s. and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
The Amen of the Stones.

From the German Of L. T Kosegsrten
translated by Albert X. Dyer
Beds was blind; old age had made him so,
Yet went he forth the mes sage glad and new
To preach. From place to place, from town
Led bv his guide, the aged. pious man
Travelled and preached the Word with youthful
FIRE.
A son Of his once led him 10 vale
That with prodigious stones WAS overspresd.
More inc iscreet than mischieyous. the boy
Thus spoke: Dear father multitudes are here
Assemble and await to hear thy word"
The aged blind man stood erect at once.
He chose a text, expounded and applied it.
Re buked. admonished warned and comforted
So from the heart. that down his long gray
beard
The glistening tears stole silently along
And al the close he said our say er's PRAYER,
As II WAS betting, and when he had PRAYED
Thine : The kingdom, snd the power is Thine
Ard Thine he glory row and evermore,'
Thousands OF voices Numbered through the
vale:
Amen most reverend sire amen amenl
The boy was frightened, and, repentant
kneeled
And to the holy man his sin confessed
Son. sad the fat er, hast thou never read
II men seep silent. stones will cry aloud:
hencetorth my child, mock not the Word of
God
Alive it is and powerful, cutting sharp
y any two-edged sword And should the
OF men, like stone, grow hard against the
The stones themselves with hearts shall be
endow ="
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
late and getting later.

1t was late and getting later.
However, that did not stop the sound
of muffled voices in the parlor.
Meantime the gas meter worked
steadily.
The pater endured 1t as long as he
could and then resolved on heroic meas
ures.
phyllis" he called from the head of
the stairs, "has the morning paper
come YETI"
mo, sir" replied the funny man on
The Daily Bugle. I'VE are holding the
form for an important decision"
And the pater went back to bed, Won
dering If they would keep house or live
with him.-Colorado Springs Gazette
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

was a prominent citizen and much res
pected. Mr.. Richardson's father, Eben
Richardson, was one Of the early settlers
OF the town. He owned, in the early
years of the towns settlement, all Of the
land where the north village now is.
Mrs. Richardson was the daughter of
Ephraim Sawyer, who, at the time Mr..
Richardson owned the land nov cccu-
pied by the North village. owned ali Of
the land on which the east village now
is. SIR. and Mts. Abram Richardson
raised family Of eleven children, eight
Of whom are now living, aud all attended
the funeral Rev. Dir. scott Of the
North village 0fficated.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
skowhegan's Company at Au-
Rnsta

Company f, Second Regiment, skow.
hegan's splendid little company of Ma.
tional Guards, returned from a full
weeks encampment at the muster OF
that regiment at Camp Hill, Augusta
Friday, on the regular afternoon train.
The boys were In excellent trim. their
arms, Announcements and uniforms were
In the best condition, and when the COM
pany formed and marched at quickstep
to their armory, this compact, alert body
OF guards showed themselves to be each
soldier from top to toe, and the better
for their week of drill and exercise In
the open air.
Upon arriving in the armory, thew
cheered for the company officials, broke
ranks and dispersed each one to his home
well pleased with the trip to Augusta
and the State muster Of 1901.
Company E made fine record at this
muster under Capt. Dunlap, in efficiency
in camp duty, accuracy in all military
movements and in tactical improvement.
The company has always been accounted
one of the best and most reliable of the
regiment and Is such to-day The full
complement of officers and men ia 4g
and as attended the muster, three being
excused. The health OF the company
was excellent, there being next to no
sickness while away from home, and the
vigorous young men of the command en-.
joyed every feature of the encsmpment
and every day of their camp life. They
are enthusiastic In praise of the arrange
ments for not only the work of the sol.
der, necessary for their discipline and
development, but also of the arrange.
ments for their subsistence and lodging
while there.
Capt. Dunlap is the third in rank OF
company commanders In the regiment
which gave him the fright center" and
made his company the "color company
place where his well drilled body of act.
i've young men showed to advantage il
the line and their soldierly appearance
occasioned complimentary remark.
The company roster is as follows
Captajn-Fred C. Dunlap.
First Lieut.-Frank L. Williams.
Second Lieut.-Nay S. Varney.
Sergeants-C. Wesley Grover, @. NJ
Walter S. Gushing, B. Irving Rice
William d. Stone, Hezekiah NJ. Otis
William G. Soule.
Coporals-Clair H. Savage, Oliver B
Porter, Freeland n. Kincad, Charles
Griffin, Charles A. Stinchfield, George H
Plummer; cook, Alvah A. Berry.
Musicians-Newell r. Perkins, Arthur
S. Merchant.
Privates-John Beaulieu, Ernest C
Bickford, George L. Cluckey, Ernest W
Dunbar, Perley Cover, Frank E. Gro
der, Edward f. Groder, Henry G. Hoyt
Ernest j. Jones, William j. Lancey
Robert S. Maxwell, Earl F. Laughton
Arthur E. Mitchell, Arthur j. Morisette
Edwin A. Parker, Paul o. Piping, John
Sedgley, William S. Smith, Howard
Snow, Perley E. Stevens, Carleton w
Steward, Harry F. league, Charles T
Trench, Alfred E. futile, Hiram w
Warren, William C. WEIGH, John w
White, Joseph Willette, Charles H. viii.
liams, Eugene Witham.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
1t Saved His Baby.

"My baby was terribly sick with the
we were unable to cure him
with the DOCTORS assistance, and as a
last resort we tried Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy" says
Mr.. j. II. Doak, of Williams, Ore. II
am happy to say it gave immediate re-
lief and complete cure.". For sale by
G. R. Fogg, Skowhegan; L. C. Williams,
Athens; Sullivan Newton, Jaekman.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

The turquoise Just now is enjoying
any amount of popularity. Those who
cannot afford the real stone buy imi-
tations. They are worn In the hair. at
the throat or waist and sometimes on
the black patent leather slippers. Lace
Is studded with the small turquoise,
and-well. no, we have not yet begun
to I'LL our teeth with them.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

Don't be satisfied with temporary re-
lief from indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure permanently and completely cures.
1t relieves permanently because it allows
the tired stomach perfect rest. The
sensible way to help the stomach is to
use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which digests
what you eat and can't help but do you
good. Geo. Z. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

Portland Advertiser The race census
at the South shows that the negro is not
dying out, but is increasing In numbers.
That Is surprising In view Of the efforts
of Tillman and the other lynchers to re-
duce the numbers by shooting and burr
ing.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
Handy with His Tongue Too.

The following was a speech by sue
cessful competitor for the prize of a
foot race: Gentlemen. | have won this
cup by the use of my legs. trust |
may never lose the use of my legs by
the use of this cup"-Evening Wis
consn.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

The Maine Farmer says: The sample
weed sent us by our Phillips subscriber
is Orange Hawk weed and should be dug
up and burned root and branch before
its seeds are scattered or it may be killed
by an application of salt or by thorough
cultivation of the soil. 1t will be a good
thing for farmers In all parts of the
State to look for this pest.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

Portland Argus "A good deal of
atool-talk" is now being attributed to
sheriff Pearson. The chances are that
The newspaper boys are Lying on him."
n Pearson said that ninety per cent of
The men of Maine are addicted to the
LIQUOR habit, he uttered an abominable
tlsehoOd.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

o. .. Buck, Beirne, Ark, says: was
troubled with constipation until bought
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. Since
then have been entirely cured of my old
complaint. recommend them. Geo
K. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
A Card.

To the friends and neighbors whose
kindly assistance and sympathy were
extended to US in our recent bereave.
ment, we extend our sincere thanks.
CHARLES II. MACON,
OLIVE K. MACON.
Scion, Me-, Aug. 20, 1901.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

Portland Press In the Massachu-
setts city of Lawrence the mayor seems
IN be having the same difficulty enforc-
jug the liquor law on Sundays that
Sheriff Pearson has in enforcing 1t on
the whole seven days. The liquor traffic
i FESTIVE under all laws, whether they
be light or heavy.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

1t has been estimated that from co.
900 to 100000 deer feed in the forests
of Scotland and that 1000 stays are
killed annually.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

If you have a baby in the house you
will wish to know the best way TO check
any unusual looseness OF the bowels, or
darrhoea so common to small children.
o. p NJ Holiday, of Deming, Ind, who
has an eleven months old child, says:
"Throngh the months of June and July
our baby was teething and took a run
ming of of the bowels and sickness OF
the stomach. His bowels would move
from five to eight times day | had a
bottle of Chamberlain's ,ole, hoiera
and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house and
gave him four drops in a teaspoonful Of
water and he got better AZ once For
sale by g. r Fogg, Skowhegan; L. {.
Williams, Athens; sullivan Newton,
Jackman
A man should Ret be blamed fer he mistake
he mskes. He Should be credited with II
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

James White Bryantsvlle, Ind. says
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve healed run.
ming sores on both legs. Doctors failed
to help him. Geo. E. Sampson.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and other dis
tressng eruptive diseases yield quickly and
permanently to the cleansing, purifying power
of Burdock Blood Bitters.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
Terms of Courts.

snorsme Judicial;-Th third Tuesday In March,
II ;.ptember and fourth Tuesday in December Civil
,nd Criminal.
p,oba,e:-The second Tuesday of each month.
couuty Commissioners The first Tuesday in
u.,ch and August and the second Tuesday in Decem
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

Bodily pain loses its terror II you've bottle Of
Or. Thomas Eclectric Oil in the house. instant
relief in cases of burns, cuts sprains, accidents
OF any sort
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
COUNTY DIRECTORY.
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Clerk Of Courts:
snlan I. sEEkNs'''. ....''''.....''''sko ~hesan
County Attorney:
crosos W. COVER ......''''....' - sk0"hesan
Judge Of Probate
,uw.pD F. DANfoFTH'' 'skowhesan
Register of Probate:
|s.rHAs FOWLER. 1870. ''''''..''''sk0~hesan
Register OF Deeds:
lsvsllys GoopwIN' ''.....'''......'''sk0 whesan
Treasurer:
4 7. PArTES,. ''''Sk0whegan
Sheriff and Jailer
,yv p PENNELL............,. :. -. Skowhe an
IG SsssS,-T,Es;-C E. Duren, Fairfield; F. L. Harding,
.lG.on. 5. W Herrick, Harmony c. B. Haskell,
ssassld f. s. Parsons, No. Arson; R. S.
mr aiin,,s Hartand; Hiram NJ. Waugh, Starks
r rsrss, F. Ham, Bingham; F; F. Caswell, New
ssialsnd: Sidney T. Baker, Scion; Calvin H.
!sa.s Athens Chas. w. Fauand So Norridgewock;
y ;ay Pennell, skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

ANY coward can fight battle when he is
mre Of winning; but give me the man who has
pluck to fight when he is sure of losing.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22
County Commissioners

County COMMISSIONERS:
,ox,o SMITH, Comville, post Office, Revere.)
Ions METcALF, New Portland.
MILToN L. MERRILL, St. Adams.
The Somerset reporter., 1901-08-22

SOMERSET REPORTER,
Weekly Republican Newspaper,
SKowHEGAN, MAINE.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02
RACING A SIDE ISSUE.
Henley Has iEcrsr.e One Of Enxlau d.
MOst Fea:.!onRbie House,
boat RcsOrtA.

Time was. and not so many years
ago. either. when Henley was a small
river gathering-a regatta in name
and also in fact, and the very reverse
of society function. Nowadays Hen
ley is kind of rehearsal for Good
wood, with a little water, n little rae
ing. and no betting. The banks al
most from the Red Lion to Temple Is
land, are lined with houseuoats. The
lawns from Fawiey court to Green
lands seem 10 have emptied their gar
den party frocks on the river. says
the London Daily News.
Curious crafts abound A gondoIa
from Hardwick looms black among
the white fannels. 4 New Zealand
dugout, with great mustard spoon
paddles. forces it's way by sheer dint
of weight. \ Canadian whaleboat gets
clumsily through the crowd and col
lides with a sam.an from Bourne End
Houscboat life is. of course. the
grandesJ way in which to do Henley
1t is important imposing and expen-
sive. Members Of the stock exchange
revel in houseboats. many Of which
are fitted mp with al extravaganza
Of decoration that rivals the butter
fly in gorgeous hues. 1t must be ad-
mitted that it is becoming more and
more the fashion to ignore the rae
ing at Henley. It has become quite
a mere side issue"
The cost of running a houseboat va
ries according to size and position on
the course. You may have TO pay
anything from so TO 300 for the
bare rent for week What with
food, servants. hire OF boats. decora-
tions. music and that elastic term sun
dries. the expense of entertaining
your friends on a houseboat for the
three Henley days may be anything
from a hundred to a thousand pounds.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02

treatment OF the
local ply sician n,
Miss Belle Hedrick
wrote to DR.. Pierce
for advice. She
acted on the advice,
regained her appe-
titc, recovered her
strength. and gain
ed several pounds
il weight.
write to Doctor
Pierce " is good ad-
vice for every
woman to follow.
Il costs nothing.
DR.. Pierce invites
sick women to con-
suit him, by letter,
free. Address DIR.
+. '. Pierce, Iii
valids' Hotel and
Surgical Institute,
Buffalo. n Y
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02
RULES FOR GIVING MEDICINE

Read the label on the bottle
Quinine should be taken before food
Shake the bottle before you pour it
cut.
Even if the bottle is marked, it is
safer to measure the dose in a properly
marked glass
A medicine glass should be in every
house. One can be bought for a few
cents.
Medicine ordered three times 4 day
sh Ould he given at ten a. IN, two p II,
and six p. IN.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02
FRENCH TANSY WATERS, t!

FRENCH TANSY WATERS. the
"Ortd'S fanols remedy for irregular
and painful periods of ladies'; are never
,iiin, and safe. rejuvenate the system;
brighta-' the eyes; restore health and
beaut o the faded; French TAnsy
Waie re the only reliable female rem
edy i'll the world; imported from p a ris
take nc thing else from druggists. 1t in
sist on genuine: in red wrappers with
crown trade mark. Price 81. For sale by
all leading druggists, or sent by US iirect
on receipt of price. La France D * Co.
importers, 306 Turk St, San Frat isco.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02
BOARD OF PAKbDN

ReinhOli .14i,ler, Governor. NJ. ;. i'onii
field, Chief Justice OF Saprcme Court;
w. A. Massey, Associate Justice of sH-
preme Court; G. Fl. Eotxnap, A>s"ciatc
Justice Of Supreme Cart; W. D. Jones,
storney General.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02
STATE INSTITUTIONS

>. o. Henderson. Wnrden State Priso',
Jos. +. Stubs, President State University
Dr.. Patterson. Supt. Hosp MeG.tal Discs
Jos Joeeph<, Sup. OF Orphans Home
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1901-03-02

This old established hotel Known from Maine to Orc
and from Georgia the Gulf has recently naugur-
ated system of electricity throughout tie entire build
ing whereby is lighted by caudescent lights,
At the tine this is the only hotel in Carson that is
lighted exclusively by electricity. Firscass through
out Best 81 day house the Coast Free bus to and
Meals 25c, lodging IS and 50