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The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Abner 8. HOxie.

This highly respected citizen of Skow-
hogan died at his home on the Waterville
road, 81 miles from the village, early
Thursday morning, Jan. 2, aged So. He
had been gradually failing for some time
and the end came not unexpectedly to
those of his family and friends who with
faithful devotions cared for him to the
last.
Mr.. Hoxie was a man of exemplary
character, most devoted husband and
father and an honored citizen. The loss
of such man is always sincerely felt in
any community.
He had lived on his farm where he
died, 81 years, was a native of Fairfield
and with the exception Of few years on
the Pacific coast In early manhood and
later in North Carolina, his home had
been In this section. He, with his wife
was charter member OF Skowhegan
Grange and the first treasurer, afterward
holding other important offices In the
order he loved so we'll and which today
cherishes his memory.
He leaves a widow, a daughter, Caro-
L., son, Raymond Fl. "a brother, Charles
II. Hoxie of Fairfield and other numer.
Gus relatives. The funeral services were
held at the home, Saturday forenoon
conducted by Rev. S. +. Emerson and
were largely attended, especially by
members of Skowhegan and Victor
Oranges.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
A Few Floral Hints.

Put few morning glory seeds in with
some Of your house plants. The vines
will not make much growth. but they will
blossom freely and be very bright and
cheerful.
Most palms require about the same
treatment: To be kept clean, free from
insects. in as small pots as possible, and
not TO be given too much water during
the winter months.
A pot OF mignonette is delightful ad-
dition to the window garden on account
of its pleasing fragrance. If you did not
sow some seed in August or September,
buy small pot of plants already started
al the florists.
If you are growing bulbs in the house,
don't forget to give them plenty of water.
Be sure that the drainage is good and
then water literally. Remember that
when they are grown out of doors the
soil naturally has plenty of moisture in
the spring and the temperature is low.
More bulbs fail from being kept in too
warm room and with too small a sup
ply Of water, than from any other reasons.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Shawnlut.

The schools in this vicinity began Mon
day morning, under Miss Browns and
Miss O'Brine's instructions
The people of this vicinity gave Mrs
William King pound party New Years
evening and all reported fine time and
left her good donation.
Henry Newhall of Fairfield had quite a
bad accident Monday morning, while
driving from Fairfield to Shawmut caused
by one of the forward wheels coming of
throwing him to the frozen ground and
the horse dragged him some distance.
We hope the Canaan Drama Company
will not forget to visit US again as the
drama entitled "Uncle Rube.n was much
appreciated by all last winter. V
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

The SOMERSET REPORTER goes into
larger number of homes In Somerset
County than any other paper published,
hence advertisers who desire to reach
Somerset people should use the REPORT
Err as medium to accomplish the pur-
pose. 1t contains more Somerset news
than any other paper, hence those who
desire to know about Somerset people
and Somerset towns should subscribe
for the paper.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Gentlemen's Night.

"Gentleman's night" was observed by
the Woman's Club at the library parlors,
Wednesday evening, the 9Th instant, and
was largely attended, as these occasions,
when members of this popular assocla-
ton entertain their gentleman friends, al
ways are. The order OF exercises was
al attractive one, albeit E. N. Merrill,
Esq, who was to speak on the Tax
Question" was unable to attend and thus
the symmetry Of the program was some
what disturbed.
Hon. s. j. Walton spoke with pleasing
effect upon the question Of "Municipal
Ownership" and was followed by i'm.
promptu remarks by Mr.. Roland T.
Patten, indicating much study, upon the
question of public ownership of certain
public utilities. Mr.. Lewis Anderson
also responded to the call of the presi-
dent with brief but very entertaining re-
marks relative to his experience in his
travels upon railroads In England and
Scotland. He is decidedly partial to
the railroads of this, his adopted coun-
try, because of the superior sccommoda.
tions afforded by them for the comfort
of patrons.
Music for the occasion consisted OF
songs, 81 Fear No Foe" and "Out on the
Deep by E. c. Taylor, accompanied on
the piano by Miss Mae Burrill; and clar-
met solos by Earl Smith, with piano &C.
compartment by Miss Edith Lewis.
The speakers were warmly applauded,
the musicians cordially received and
eucored and the guests were highly graf
flied with the pleasures of the evening.
Refreshments were served upon con-
clusion of the exercises. Mrs. E. 2.
Page, president of the club, presided and
Mrs. j. P. Oak and Miss Mae Dascombe
we're hostesses. The parlors were pref
tily decorated with carnations.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

Arthur e. Moore OF Madison was In
town, Tuesday last.
Mrs. Abram Newton and Mrs. Ellen
Sands Of Jackman are In town, today.
The latest fad embroidered top collars.
New patterns to be found at Miss Will
iams.'
The Social Circle of the M. <. Church
will meet with Mrs. F. P. Pennell, next
Monday, Jan. 18th, at 2 o'clock.
The Working League of the Congregs-
tionsl Church will meet, Monday after
noon, with Mrs. Fl. W. Kimball, Elm st.
Postmaster Joseph E. Lawrence of
Kingsbury was In town, Tuesday, &C.
companying his son, who entered the
high school here.
There will be cake and apron sale at
the vestry of the Methodist Church, next
week, Friday and Saturday, Jan. II and
Is, day and evening.
L. F. Fairbrother was in Oakland,
Tuesday, engaged with others in APP
praising the Cascade Hotel property,
which F. L. Conant thinks Of purchasing.
At the Congregational Church morn
ing worship at 10.45. Music by the
male quartette. Sunday school at 1906.
Junior Eudeavor at $50. Young PEG.
pies Alliance at 6.
The Epworth League will have their
business meeting at the parsonage, FRI
day evening, for the election of officers
for the coming year. Every member Is
requested to be present.
A call has been issued by the Socialists
for State convention to be held In G. A.
r. Hall, Skowhegan, on Wednesday
next, Jan. 10Th. The opening session
will be at 10 O'Clock, a. N.
Rev. Fl. W. Kimball will spend next
week with Rev. j. g. Gregory, Gorham.
holding special series of meetings in
connection with the forward movement
of the Congregational Church.
Madame Rawles, who for some months
previous to year since, resided Ia town
with her son, Henry, returned from
Michigan, last week, and is again the
guest of her son to remain for the winter.
The annual supper and meeting of the
Congregational Church will be held,
Friday evening, in the chapel. There
xxytn IF ho
ments, election of officers, and roll-call.
Court Wesserrunsett and Companion
Court Altana, /. o. F., will hold a joint
installation of officers in X. of P. hall,
Tuesday evening, January ID. Each
member may invite a friend. A good
attendance Is desired.
Have you seen the exhibit of fancy
crackers and biscuits displayed in E. X.
Delano's window These goods are
from the famous mandatory of
Austin, Young & Co., and in 1t are many
kinds never before brought to Skowhe-
gan. They all look tempting and appe-
thing and such display is one rarely, If
ever, shown outside of our large cities.
At regular meeting of Sunset Chap
ter, Order Of the Eastern Star, held Mon
day evening, Jan. 6, the following Off.
GERS for the ensuing year we're duly in
stalled by P. w. Patron Geo. w. Nash.
Abbie F. Robinson, W. Matron; Benz.
A. Sawyer, w. Patron; Sarah Hutch
ings, Assist. Patron; Louise II. Sturte-
want, Sec.; Maora Sawyer, Treas. Lura
Barnard, Cond.; Blanche B. Pollard,
Assist. Cond.; Issie Williams, Adah;
Ella T. Holt, Ruth; Sarah Delano, Es-
Their; Susie Harris, Martha; Minnie
Pishon, Electa; Emma Pennell, Warder;
e. c. Dunton, Sentinel; Emma q. Dun
ton, Organist; Julia Robbins, Marshall :;
Laura Dinsmore, Chaplain; 81. A. Dins-
more, Mary Benner, Ella Nash, Fin.
Com.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

Let us frame your picture. We take
Jut AL of the wrinkles and use new
kind of backing that will not stain the
picture and ask you no more.
BRAGG Il VARNFV
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
LOST.
rAxESI IAXESI

All tax payers. both resident and non
resident, whose taxes are still unpaid are
requested to call at office and settle the
same as am obliged to settle with the
town in very short time.
Office with Charles Folsom Jones.
H. K. WHITE.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
sEw ADVERTISER EkTs.

TAxes-H. K. White.
wanted-M. j. Allen.
Lost-Leon g. Smith.
Wanted-F. ]. Watts.
For Sale-P. M. Pooler.
Notices-Daniel Lewis.
Vinol-F. w. Buchanan.
Left Overs W. Fl. Wildes.
Headache--J. r. Philbrick.
Removal Sale-D. r. Judkins.
Co. Com. Bills--W. T. Seekins.
Wanted-SAwyer Publishing Co.
Mark Down Sale-W p. Ordway.
I'd Hand Furniture-H. A. Corson.
Probate Notices--W. A. Newcomb.
Candy Sale-Knowlton & Thompson.
Petitions for Discharge-A. a. Davis.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
BORN.

Skowhegsn, Dec. 20-To the wife of Ralph w
Emerson, a son.
Waterville, Dec. 31-To the wife of Luther 8
Emerson, a daughter. Mary Gladys. e lbs)
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Aching Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and other
parts of the body, are joints that are
infamed and swollen by rheumatism
that acid condition of the blood which
affects the muscles also.
Sufferers dread to move, especially
after sitting or lying long, and their
condition is commonly worse in wet
weather.
ut has been a long time since we have
been without Hoods Sarsaparilla. My
father thinks he could not do without it.
He has been troubled with rheumatism
since he was a boy, and Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the only medicine he can take that
will enable him to take his place in the
field" MISS ADA DorY, Sidney Iowa.
Hoods Jdrsdp0riiLd
and Pills
Remove the cause of rheumatism-no
outward application can. Take them.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
DIED.

a DIED.
Skowhegan, Jan. Graph Bailey, son Of
Willis P. Bailey, aged 10 years.
Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov. 29-Cornelia G., widow
OF the late John Kerswell, formerly of Show
hogan.
Skowhegan, Jan. 2-Abner S. Hoxie, aged 85
years.
Attleboro, Mass, Jan. 6-Mrs. M. j. Bowen,
aged 80 years.
Skowhegan, Jan. s--Mrs. Climena Walker,
aged "a years, months.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
M AR RIED

West Athens, Jan. by Rev. j. F. Taylor
Mr.. Walter Il Corson and Miss Katie e
Leavitt, both of Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

Blankets, coll
so, 500 and 6 90 a
Outing Flannel &c,
90 and l 25 a yard
Fine Colored Dress
SOC and l5c a yard
/. Ladies fine black
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
Great REMOVAL SALE at JUDK|NS'
DRY GOODS STORE
SALE BEGINNING ON FRIDAY MORNING AT 9 OCL OCK
tinung Through the Monhof

The first store in the Gould Block is being fitted
up for our use and will be equipped in the most upodate
This store is 100 feet long will give us the
extra room much need. We expect to move next
month, but tbs big job to many goods so we
have decided to mark them down and sell them to save
moving So here is of your greatest opportunities
buy clean seasonable upo-date Dry and Fancy Goods
at greatly reduced prices at 10 per off, some
half price It will pay you stock up you don't
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
LAST SEASONS JACKETS.
Send US your Mail Orders they will receive prompt attention

$4,000, -
Mercerized Pettieoats soc, 81 On. /
Outing Flannel Night Robes 50c, sc
shirts SOC and 75e each. Gents Ont
Shirts 75c, worth 81 90 and 81 %.
425, $50, > 90. so, 500 and 3 so Il
LIS, / 80, > 90, 80 aud 500 each,
Sc a yard Table Damasks 25e, soc,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09
FUR COLLARETTES.

-, ~ ,>-,,> ,>s>s>~>- ,ss>+>sN,N-
] -. 200 aud : 50 each. Ladies'
each. Gents Outing Fannel Night
Is Soc, worth 5oe Gents Outside
and Lace Curtains soc, 75e, 81 90,
emile and Tapestry Portieres SIo0,
Fruit of Loom Bleached eottons
Il 90 a yard
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-09

lat and at half price It will pay you stock up
need the goods now.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Knights of Malta Installed Officers.

Mystic Commandery, No. 3l3, station
ed AZ Reynoldsville had the following
officers installed for the ensuing term,
on Wednesday evening, March 5th, by
Deputy Grand Commander Sir VIM. ].
Weaver, assisted by several Past Com
manders;
Sir Knight Commander, Charles b.
Clark; Generalissimo, Jas. Fl. Hughes;
Captain General, John w. Kellock;
Prelate, William Hicks; Recorder,
William j. Weaver: Assistant Record
err, Fred B. Wiley; Treasurer, Henry
A. Swab; Senior Warden, John T. Col
lins; Junior Warden, Edward L. Foster;
Standard Bearer, Thos. Fl. Berry;
Sword Bearer, George Hartman; Ward
en- VIM. p. Organ; Sentinel, VIM. II.
Ford; First Guard, M. ]. Tush; Second
Guard, o. G. Organ; Trustees, J. r.
Hills, Wash L. Fisher, Al. M. Wood
ward: Representative to the Grand
Commandery, William j. Weaver.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Insurance Rates Raised.

The Underwriters Association OF the
middle department, comprising Penn
sylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New
Jersey, West Virginia and the District
OF Columbia, has notified the agents Of
Reynoldsville of the advance in fire in
surance rates, which took effect March
l. 1902 There is a regular increase Of
25 per cent on all manufacturing risks
and other special hazards, including
stocks OF merchandise and frame store
buildings. Dwelling houses remain the
same.
During the past three years 81 joint
stock insurance companies have been
forced to re-insure their business and
withdraw on account of not receiving
enough in premiums to pay their losses.
This far in 1902 six more companies
have been forced to withdraw from
business for the same reason.
The losses paid by all companies in
United States in January, 1900, were
sll, 100000; January 1901, sll, 800, 600;
January 1902, sl3,6O0,000; February
1900, $50 100000; February 1901, sl4,-
100000; February 1902, 500, 100000. II
this ratio of loss continues through the
present year the companies will have
to pay s2l7, 900, 900, an excess over 1901
of $65, 900, 900.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Talk of Working Lower Vein.

Several eastern capitalist, who are
experienced coal men, will come to
Reynoldsville in few days to see about
working what is known as the lower
vein of coal under the Tom Reynolds
land at this place. There is a good
four to five foot vein OF coal underlying
this property and it is very likely it will
be worked in the near future. A shaft
would have to be put down to get at the
coal. There would be one hundred and
fifty acres of this coal to work, which
would add some to the business prosper
ity OF Reynoldsville for several years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Smallpox at Big Run.

Will and Jonas Smith, who have been
working at Big Soldier mines, returned
home Tuesday, Jonas being sick. In a
few hours 1t was reported that the
young man had varioloid or smallpox
and the authorities notified DR.. G. G..
Ernst, of Punxsutawney. DR.. Ernst
came to see the case Thursday and pro-
nounced it the best defined case OF
smallpox he had yet seen. Two of the
Smith children went to school Wednes-
day morning and as soon as the direc-
tors discovered this they dismissed the
scholars, burned the books and fumi-
gated the school building. The authori-
ties have quarantined the Smith house
and placed guard on same.-Big Run
Tribune March Z.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Mrs. Coping Given a Surprise.

After the regular business Of the
Daughters of st. George had been dis
posed of last Friday night and the
goat tied up again, the members tar
ried to partake of ice cream and cake,
and have a social time, all in honor of
Mrs. William Coping, who recently
returned from a trip to England. The
whole affair was complete surprise to
Mrs. Coping, but she was equal for
the occasion and enjoyed it as well u
any of the other members.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Merchants Protective Association.

A number of Reynoldsville merchants
met in Centennial hall Monday evening
and organized Merchants Protective
Association. The following officers
were elected President, A. T. Mcclure;
vice-president, William Coping; sec
retary, w. H. Moore; treasure, George
H. Mundorff. A large number of our
merchants Joined the Association. The
president will issue call for the next
meeting. An attempt was made num-
ber of years ago to organize a Mer-
chants Protective Association in this
place, but it did not meet with favor at
that time.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Lady Teller.

Miss Maybel Sutter, who spent ten
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. ]. Sutter, in this place, returned to
the "Smoky City" Saturday. Miss
Maybel, who held good position as
stenographer in office of the Shelby
Steel Tube Company for several years,
resigned that position before coming
home on visit to accept a position as
teller in the Peoples Savings Bank of
Pittsburg at large salary. Miss SUIT
ter is the only lady teller in any of the
banks in Pittsburg. She is a bright
young lady, perfectly competent to hold
such position.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Live ". L Association,

The Village Improvement Associa-
ton of Dubois, which was organized
two or three years ago, is alive and
active. The Association has counted
the cost and has decided to buy town
clock for Dubois. 1t is likely the new
clock will be put in the NJ. e. church
tower. Reynoldsville had Village I'm
provement Association several years
ago and the Association did some good
work while it lived, but it has been
defunct two years.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Talk of Paving Pike Street.

When the poor farm was established
in jefferson county West Reynoldsville
borough had a surplus of s655.00 poor
fund in the treasury, which is to be
used for street or road purposes, and
some of the citizens of that borough
are agitating the question of having
town council pave Pike street, between
p. r. II. crossing and iron bridge.
There is almost as much money expend-
ed every year on that short piece Of
street as there is on all the other
streets of that borough and those in
favoring of paving that portion of street
think it would be economy to do so.
AT the meeting of West Reynolds
vile town council last evening the mat
ter was discussed, but there was no de-
finite action taken on it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Second Quarterly Meeting.

Quarterly meeting services will be
held in the NJ. +. church at this place
next Friday evening and Sunday. Pre-
siding Elder II. G. Smith will preach
Friday evening and hold the second
quarterly conference after the preach
ing service. The Sunday services will
be as follows: Sunday school at 945 a.
m.: preaching at 1l.00 a. m, followed
by the Sacrament Of the Lords Supper:
young mems prayer meeting and Junior
League at 200 p. m; love feast at $50
and preaching at 7.30. Presiding Elder
Smith will preach Sunday evening.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Miners Convention.

The annual convention of United
Mine Workers of America, No. 2 Dis
trict, is being held at Altoona this
week. The delegates from Reynolds
vile went to Altoona Monday They
are Thomas Gulliford, Samuel Will
liams, William Broad, representing the
miners, John Collins, tipple hands, and
James Hetrick, drivers. Thomas Hag-
gerty, National Organizer, OF this
place, also went to Altoona Monday.
The delegates will confer with the
operators tomorrow, Thursday. They
will make three important demands,
namely, the eight-hour day, decreased
differential between pick and machine
mining and mules TO haul cars.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Tapper's New Building

Work was begun yesterday on Thos.
Tapper's new livery stable, which will
he erected on the site of the stable de-
stroyed by fire last October. The build
ing will be 81 by $50 feet, and will be
built of stone and brick. The front will
be pressed brick. The building will be
two stories high, with a basement for
horses and hay. The first floor off from
Main street will be used for an office
and keeping rigs in. The front part of
second floor will be used for dwelling.
The contract calls for completion of
building by 18th of June. Contractor
Thomas Z. Evans is to erect the build
ing. When finished it will be as fine a
livery stable as can be found in this
section of the state.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Hon. Jack Nominated.

Hon. S. M. Jack, Of Indiana, present
Congressman from this district, who is
now serving second term, made possible
by the Jefferson county conferees vot-
ing for him in conference, was nomi-
mated at the recent primary election
held in Indiana county. Mr.. Jack will
certainly instruct his conferees to vote
for Hon. w. o. Smith, the Jefferson
county nominee, at the Congressional
conference to be held in this district
the coming summer. Mr.. Smith is en-
titled to the nomination and will un-
doubtedly get it.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Bishop Fowler Coming.

On account of being unable to make a
satisfactory date with John Temple
Graves, who was booked to deliver one
of the lectures on the public school
course, Prof. Lenkerd has engaged
Bishop Charles II. Fowler, ID. d. LII.
D., to deliver the last lecture on course.
Bishop Fowler is booked for Tuesday
evening, April %. Subject: abraham
Lincoln" The Daily Ne,cs, of Man
kato, Mimi, says: "Bishop Fowler has
splendid stage presence, a good de-
livery, and is a most magnetic speaker"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
John BENNETT DEAD.
Departed This Life Yesterday Afternoon
Funeral To-Morrow in M. E. Church


At 2.2O Tuesday afternoon, March IL,
1902, John Bennett, who had been suf-
fering one week with bronchial pneu-
monia, peacefully departed this life.
One year ago Mr.. Bennett had severe
attack OF grip, from which he never re-
covered, but was able to be out and
around until week before he died.
Mr.. Bennett was conscious until few
minutes before dissolution took place.
He knew that his earthly career was
nearing the end, but death had lost its
terrors for him. A half hour before
his heart ceased to beat he repeated
the following verse OF hymn:
My God is reconciled
His pardOning voice hear:
lie owns me for his child;
can no longer fear:
With confidence now draw nigh,
And, Father, Abba, Father" cry.
John Bennett was born at Camborne,
England, September 3, 1912, making
him so years, 8 months and s days old.
He was married to Emma Rickard In
England in 1864. Mr.. Bennett moved
his family to America in 1878. He
moved to Reynoldsville in 1886. His
wife died here in the fall of 1894.
The following year Mr.. Bennett and
family moved to New York state. Feb
ruary, 1900, they moved back to Reyn-
oldsville. Eight children we're born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, four Of whom
preceded the parents Unto that bourne
from whence no traveller e'er returns"
He is survived by one daughter and
three sons, Miss Emily, James and Hen
ry, who wereYat!their fathers bedside
when he died, and Edward Bennett, of
Nutley, N. j., who arrived here last
night.
Mr.. Bennett was member In good
standing in the Sons OF st. George
lodge, and a large number OF the men,
bers OF that lodge will attend the
funeral in body.
The deceased was member of the
M. e. church five years, and funeral
services will be held in that church to-
morrow at 2.30 p. m, conducted by Rev.
Perry A. Reno, pastor of church, and
interment will be made in Beulah be-
side the wife and daughter OF Mr.. Ben
nett
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1902-03-12
Died Saturday Morning.

William Dougherty, an old bachelor,
died at the home OF his sister, Mrs.
Charles Lorenz, in this place, at 4,30
a. m. Saturday, March s, 1902. Death
was caused by heart trouble. The de-
ceased was born in Beechwoods in the
fall of lS47, making him 54 years old
last fall. He was the oldest son of An
drew Dougherty. He had been work.
ing in the mines. Funeral service
was held in tho Catholic church at
500 a. m. Sunday, conducted by Father
Donahue. Interment in Catholic ceme-
terry.