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The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Hints in Preserving.

Preserve the best fruit; it is poor econ
omy to put up inferior fruit which needs
more sugar and is lacking in flavor. Small
pears or peaches which are not good
enough to can may be made into excellent
sweet pickles; the spices provide what
havcr The fruit lacks. The rule for any
sort of sweet pickle is seven pounds Of
fruit. one pint of vinegar and three and
one-half pounds of brown sugar. Let the
spices accord with your own taste
After fruit has been canned for week
or two, If there are no air bubbles and
the tops are slightly indented. it is keep
ing all right. II the conditions are the
opposite, Immediately empty it out, boil ii
up and use it at once II is no use vast
ing sugar in trying to make it keep.
Do not preserve at once more fruit than
will fill two or three jars, 1t will be over
cooked before it can be canned. Never
use more than three-quarters of pound
of sugar to one pound OF fruit when can
ming it; that proportion makes very rich
syrup. When making jelly or fruit juice
first wiring the jelly bag out of very hot
water. You will save just so much juice,
which would otherwise be absorbed.
After dissolving the sugar in the juice
for jelly, ouly boil up "a small quantity
at time; it will take longer, but its keep
ing qualities and its favor will be twice as
good as If all boiled at once.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
New Portland.

Mrs. Head, Portland president of the
International Sunshine Society, was in
this village. Sunday last, and after the re-
gular services at the Universalist church
addressed the congregation on the work
of the International Sunshine Society
Her remarks were interesting and instruc-
tive.
X. d. Blaisdell proprietor of Hotel
Blaisdell, has purchased hotel in Wilton
in company with his brother, B. B. Blais-
dell, Boston. They assumed control on
Wednesday of last week. Their house
at this placed is now closed, Mr.. Blas-
dell going to Wilton the first of this week
Royal D. Blaisdell has been in partial or
full control of the hotel at this place for
upwards of thirty years and it is with re-
greet that we learn of his determination to
90 from this village. Wilton was the
native town Of the Blaisdells and to this
fact and the lack of business at New Port
land is due the change they have made.
Mr.. Moses Mitchell was stricken re-
Gently with shock and is at present un-
able to leave his room. The many friends
of the family extend sympathy.
Ray N. Randall of Arson was in town,
Saturday evening and Sunday
Miss Edna Elliott is at present in Nor
ridgewock, the guest Of friends there.
MIR. and Mrs. Young and two children
OF Portland are visiting in this place and
Kingfeld.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Deaths by Automobile.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fair, Americans,
who were related to Mrs. w. K. Wander
bilt, Jr., miss Virginia Fair,) were 60
ing to Paris from Trouvrile, France,
Thursday, when their automobile swerv-
ed and crashed into a tree. Both were
killed. The chauffeur became insane
as q consequence. Mr.. and Mrs. Fair
had been staying at TroUvrilla during
racing week. They had very fast 45-
horse power automobile which attracted
considerable attention and with which
they were highly pleased. Mr.. Fair had
been from Trouvrille to Paris and back
again In one day on the machine. The
accident occurred at 30 O'Clock in the
afternoon and almost In front of the
Chateau Buisson Du Mai. The Fairs in
tended to dine and spend the night in
Paris and return to Trouvrille for lunch,
Friday. Mr.. Fair was passionately fond
Of automobiling and never missed day
on the road. Several times he attempt
ed to beat the one-half hour record.
The sudden death of Charles Fair and
his wife by the collapse of their automo-
bile near Evreux, France. Thursday.
means great loss to San Francisco.
just before his departure for Europe, 10
May last, Charles Fair had practically
completed plans for 81, 900, 900 worth OF
improvements to the Fair property In
that city and it was his intention on his
return from his sojourn 10 Europe to
sign contracts for this work.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Obituary.

Mr.. Henry Record, who passed away,
the 18th inst, was born in New Sharon,
March 1922, and moved to New Portland
about 1868, where he has resided since.
He married Lydia Clough in 1876, the
early part Of their married life was spent
in Phillips. They had five children three
sons and two daughters. One son, Les
ter died In 1869 and one daughter, Mrs.
Veasie In 1889. He was engaged In deal.
ing In cattle during the time of his resi-
dence here, and was we'll and favorably
known thi oughout the state. He was
noted for his integrity. He enjoyed IN
interrupted health up to about year
ago when he had slight attack of sick.
ness but seemed to recover, but for the
last 10 weeks he has been very feeble
and on Friday morning, the 10Th he
quietly passed away to enjoy the rest
prepared. He leaves to mourn a widow
one married son and one who lately losl
his wife, a daughter, Mrs. lana Salley
and her husband, besides host of friend:
who deeply feel their loss.
The funeral services were held at the
house, the 18th inst. at one p. NJ. and the
large attendance Of neighbors showed
the high esteem in which he was held
Rev. Robert Scott conducted the ser
vices. Excellent singing was furnished
by the Funeral Quartette Of New Port
land. r. s.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Saturday afternoon the Junior base ball
teams OF Jackman and Moose River met
on the base ball ground. The Jackman
boys have heavier team and defeated
the Moose Rivers. The score being 90
to II.
Saturday evening the Old Maids Con-
veuiion was given at Holden's hall, for
the benefit of building a sidewalk from
Moose River post office to Jackman line.
The hall was very tastefully decorated
with red, white and blue. The conven-
ton was uuder the management of Miss
Minnie Holden who wishes TO express
her thanks to all those who took part in
the play and also to all those who pat
ronized it so freely. Ice cream and cake
was served This proved success both
socially and financially.
Mr. and Mrs G.. w. Savage went down
river Wednesday on the noon train to
visit friends in Augusta.
Mr.. w. A. Morrill, OF Boston is in town
spending his vacation with Mrs Morrils
parents.
Mrs. Sherwin Hilton died at Sandy
Bay Aug. 5, after long falling sickness
of heart trouble. The end came peace
fully and without struggle. Many Of
her neighbors from Jackman, Moose River
and NARROW, p. O.. which was formerly
her home, attended the funeral The
funeral services were conducted by w S.
Moore OF Jackman, the Rev. Mr..
Steward from NARROW. p Q and Rev.
Mr. Leaman from Dennistown, Me. as
sis,ing. Singing, Rock of Ages" and
What Friend we have In Jesus" was
by Mrs. c L. Rotch. Mr.. George Hugely
and Mr.. Leaman OF Jackman. She was
buried a. Sandy Bay where she had lived
nearly all OF her married life and where
she has two children buried. She leaves
husband two sons and brothers and one
sister to mourn her loss which will be
long felt. The bereaved family have the
sympathy OF all in their trouble.
We are glad to see so many summer
visitors 10 town as all help to make times
interesting.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Newton are staying at
Attean Camps with their daughter, Edith.
Martin Munster OF Askwith has been
appointed postmaster at that place. He
will open his Office as soonIas equipments
for the office arrive. G. N.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
East COrnville.

Quite number of people from out OF
the State are visiting in this vicinity,
namely; Mrs. Albert Leighton and two
daughters of Marlboro, Mrs. James Long
fellow son and daughter of Boston, Mr.
Herbert Blaisdel and wife of Taunton,
Mrs John Otis of Lynn. Miss Addie
Warren of Somerville, Alonzo McCrillis
and wife Of Holyoke, all of Mass.
Mrs H. J. Fogg and two daughters OF
New York arrived at their beautiful sum-
mer home here last week.
A picnic at the Barker Pond the 18th
under the auspices Of the w. c. T. u.
was a grand success. The afternoon was
passed in boating and fishing by those
who enjoyed the sport while the more
quiet ones stayed on shore and enjoyed
program prepared for the occasion con-
sisting Of speaking. reading and songs
At about five o'clock all started tor home
feeling we had enjoyed a profitable day.
Will not attempt to describe the dinner.
Simply say the fragments would fill as
many baskets as did the fragments OF
that feast where they had the loaves and
fishes so long ago.
Aug. I9 and still many of our farmers
are not done haying. A large crop but
much off damaged so much wet weather.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Browns Corner.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Fitzgerald attend
ed the funeral OF an uncle. Mr.. Lorenzo
Emery. in Lewiston, last week.
John Wyman and Ernest Nelson have
gone to Aroostook county in quest Of
hack knees.
Mr.. Lovejoy and wife of Pennington
stopped at c. B. Chase's over Sunday,
Mr.. Lovejoy is selling wagons.
Miss Minnie Goodwin of Skowhegan
spent last week with her parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Goodwin, and other friends in
town.
Henry Crowel is engaged, this week,
In running a line for A w. Miller of
Hartland on a timber lot in North Hart
land.
1t was an appreciative audience who
gathered in the church at the village on
Sunday afternoon and listened to a fine
sermon by Rev. Hannah Powell OF North
Jay from John 6: IL, leather up the
fragments that remain that nothing be
LOST.
The young lady members of Canaan
Grange will fill chairs, and provide pro.
gram for the meeting on Aug. 20. The
young brothers will take their turn few
weeks later. The matrons and husband
men will each furnish entertainment at
future meetings.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
st. Adams.

H. N. Pripgle Of Eastport delivered an
address in ST. Adams town hail. Tuesday
evening, Aug. 10.
Charles Goodwin is drawn grand juror,
and Bert Hilton traverse juror, Of ST. Al
bans for September court.
Mr.. Katen of Corinna has charge OF
Mr.. Brawn's farm, formerly owned by
John Lyford.
John Lowell, Joseph WEIGH and Clyde
Prescott went blueberring on Russell
Mountain, last week. Mr. Lowell on his
return was taken seriously i'll and had to
remain in Abbot.
Eddie Magoon has been visiting his
parents during his vacation.
Clarence Clarke has been married to
Mrs. Mertie Rowe in Dexter.
B. L Palmer drove home, last week
four nice steers he bought of Frank
Thompson.
A large number of Palmyra patrons, in
Guiding the degree team, will visit Canaan
grange. Thursday night
Joel Nutter, an aged resident of this
town, is sick with gangrene,
The wet weather has caused delay and
anxiety to farmers in securing their hay
crop. BY improving the few days of fair
weather much of it has been harvested
in good condition and good crop real.
lied. Grain is lodging badly. p
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

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have her face disfgured by pimples or
any form of eruptive disease. It makes
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purifying medicine-Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. 1t removes from the
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letter, boils, pimples and other eruptive
diseases which are caused by the blood 8
impurity. 1t increases the action of
the blood-making glands and thus in
creases the supply of pure rich blood.
wPor about one year and half my face was
very badly broken out" writes Miss Carrie
Adams Of Ii6 West Main Street. Battlecreek
Mich. ~ spent great deal Of money with doc
tors and for different kinds of medicine, but
ceived no benefit At .ast read one of your
Advertisements Ia q paper. and obtained a bottle
of DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery. Be-
fore had taken one bottle Of this medicine
noticed a change, and after taking. three bottles
/ was entirely cured l can well recommend
DR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to any
one similarly afflicted"
The sole motive for substitution is to
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Therefore accept no substitute for
oGolden Medical Discovery"
The Peoples Common Sense Medical
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The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
East SkOwhegan.

Quite number have not yet finished
hayiDg in this place and a number of
loads were caught out in the shower OF
las. Friday. E. B Richardson finished
up Saturday, Aug 9, and secured nice
lot OF hay. Virgil Holt has been helping
Wallace and Joe Ireland cut theirs. Henry
Richardson and Mr.. Lyon expect to fin
ish in few days. Sidney Pooler has his
meadow to cut which will take him week
or more.
A. Often and wife of Waterville and l..
L Sandford and wife Of Minneapolis are
visiting relatives and friends in this place.
Mrs. L. L. Sandford and her little boy
six years old came to Waterville, June IS,
to visit Mrs. Often. her sister. and few
days after her boy was taken sick and
failing gradually Tor seven weeks, died,
Friday, Aug. 8. Mr.. Sandford was sent
for about two weeks before bis boy died
and they expect TO return home in few
days.
SiIas Richardson, a well known citizen
of this town, died at his home, Sunday.
Aug. 10, aged 70 years 7 months and 7
days. He had been failing for The last
six months and very rapidly for the last
few days. He moved. with his fathers
family, from the town Of Belgrade in Feb
ruary, 1929, when small boy, He had
three sons and two daughters, the eldest,
c. c., IS teacher in Valley Falls, R. |. /;
Alton F.. who lives at Fairfield Centre;
Herbert F., on the home farm; Mrs. A..
Often of Waterville; and Mrs. L. L..
Sanford. of Minneapolis All were pres
en-, at the funeral, Aug. IL, services con-
Quoted by Rev. n. F. Huse. Mrs. Often,
Mrs. Sandford and Alton did not arrive
at their fathers until after his death.
A r
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Hartland.

Mrs. Christie is in Parkman.
Miss Leila Snow has returned from
Greenyille.
Iiignschool at Har,land Academy will
begin Sept. 8.
E. Folsom of Corinna was in town, one
day last week.
Paul V. Coolidge of ST. Adams was in
Hartland, Friday of last week
S. G.. Turner has been confined to the
house with an attack of the mumps.
Thursday, on business,
F. A Linn has been in Boston the
past week.
Mrs. Cook of Willimantic was the
guest OF Mrs Calvin Blake. last week.
Mr. and Mrs. X. w. Linn, Jr,, have
returned from Portland.
DR. and Mrs. Blanchard have returned
from Springfield.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crowell of Canaan were
in Hartland, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs s. w. Croker of East
ST. Adams were in town, one day last
week.
Miss ARA M. Pike OF Watervile was
the guest of Mrs. Lewis Fish, Thursday
and Friday.
Miss Ethel Hight of Harmony is the
guest of Miss linda Gordon.
Rev. Mr.. Johonnet has returned from
the camp meeting In Foxcroft and occu-
pied the pulpit in the Methodist Church,
last Sunday.
Mrs. w. F. Smith has been spending a
few days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cook, at Athens.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Whittier were the
guests of Mrs. Whittier's sister, Mrs
Lewis Fish, recently
Miss Margaret Koch OF Watervile
preached very impressive sermon at the
Baptist church, Sunday,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Tilton were in ST.
Adams Saturday and Sunday, visiting
Mrs. Tilton's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Lowell
Mrs. Maud Trask and Mrs. Nellie
Wright were called to Hartland on &C.
count OF the sickness and death of heir
sister, N. Lena Griffith.
Volney Browning OF Levant and nephew,
Roscoe Johnson of Athens. were in town,
Friday.
Mrs. L. d. Mathews OF Brighton and
Mrs. Frank Bachelor of Mainstream
were in town, Saturday.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Miss Margaret Koch will be among the
speakers at the Piscataquis County As
ISOLATION to be held at the Baptist church
in Hariland, Aug. IS and 27.
Victor Dow, who Is attending school
in Providence. Rhode Island. is passing
his vacation with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. B. Dow.
Mrs. Naomi Lucas who has been visit
ing her sons in the west for several
months returned TO her home in ST.
Adams, Wednesday.
The ball game at the park Saturday be
tween the Pittsfelds and Hartlands re-
suited in favor of the Hanlands by a
score OF to I. There was large crowd
in attendance and much interest mani
tested.
The annual meeting of the Eastern
Maine Wooden Mill Overseers' Associa-
ton was held 10 this place on Saturday,
Aug. 10. and large number of the men,
bers of the association were present. The
business meeting was held in the Opera
House in the forenoon. at which the
routine work was transacted and officers
elected. At noon banquet was served
in the dining room 10 the basement Of
the hall. by the Ladies' Aid Society of
Hartland. In the afternoon trip up
the pond in launches was taken returning
to the village in season for the ball game
at the park.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
MoOre's Mills-Canaan.

Mrs. Grindall of Wateiville, who has
been visiting at F. 3 Fosters. has recent
ly returned homs.
Mrs. L. N Stevens passed few days.
recently. with relatives in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jewell started
last week, on carriage drive to Uptor +,
Maine, to visit their daughter. Mrs. Sar-
gent
Mrs. Steven Hilton OF Lewiston has
been in town several weeks, The guest OF
Ds. and Mrs Shean calling on old friends
and aoquaintances being a very smart old
lady for one who has seen more than
eighty summers.
Miss Edith Kidder OF Winslow is visit
ing relatives in town.
Mrs. Frank Steward of Skowhega n
made brief call, last week. on her son,
F. d. Getchel, who with his wife are do
ing the best they can to entertain the
mumps.
] S. Goodrich and F. Boston are as
sisiing Herbert Richardson to finish
haying.
Blueberries have been very plenty on
South Bay and plenty of showers to &c
with them.
Chas. Farnham and wife were guests at
S. A. Williams. Sunday, with F. Tibbetts
wife and family from Hartland.
This community was shocked, Saturday
morning, August and. to learn that Mrs.
Elizabeth Davis Fitzgerald, wife Of the
late Charles Fitzgerald had passed away
to join her husband in the great beyond,
he having preceded her just two months,
having died, June and. OF her immediate
family she leaves one son with whom she
was living and one daughter, Mrs. Frank
Storer Of Norridgewock Four sisters
survive her. three Of whom live in this
town and one, Mrs. Carson. in N. H., be
sides large circle of distant relatives and
neighbors, who have known her for Is
years, who will miss and mourn her loss.
She had long been in poor health from
heart trouble and though the end came
suddenly we trust did not find her unpre-
pared.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
A Cure for Cholera Infantum.

Last May, says Mrs. urtis Baker,
of Bookwalter, Ohio, IAN infant child OF
our neighbours was suffering from chol.
era infantum. The doctor had given up
all hopes of recovery. l took bottle of
ChambeI lain's Collie, Cholera and Diar.
rhea Remedy to the house, telling them
felt sure it would do good if used &C.
cording to directions. In two days
time the child had fully recovered, and
is now fnearly year since) a vigorous,
healthy girl. l have recommended this
Remedy frequently and have never
known it to fail in any single instance
For sale by G. R. Fogg, Skowhegan; l..
c. Williams, Athens; Sullivan Newton,
Jackman.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21

Vaughan Putnam, brother Of Fuller
Putnam, is in this village, at present.
Margie Kicker accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. r. d. Blaisdell to Wilton, Sunday.
The primary school at the west village
is to be laugh, by Alma n. Burbank,
Her excellent work of last term is suffi-
Gent guarantee OF a successful term this
fall. The high school is to be taught by
Everett M. Burbank. Mr.. Burbank is a
graduate OF the Pennington Normal school
and has had good experience in teaching
in other fields. Good work 10 expected
and it is hoped that all our young people
who can and will avail themselves Of the
opportunity for educational work thus
afforded at home. The high school is
provided by the town and state at much
expense and it should not be neglected
as it has been in some terms previously.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Jack man.

On Thursday evening the Henderson
was the scene of brilliant gathering. A
charming affair had been arranged by DR..
Estes Nichols in honor of Mr.. McFadyen
and Miss Flint, and every detail OF the
program was carried out to perfection.
Just as dancing began, beautiful favors OF
white carnations were distributed among
the guests. Dainty refreshments were
dispersed throughout the evening.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Lincoln Colby, Mr.. and Mrs. Abram
Newton, Mr., and Mrs. r. Gilman, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Hancox Mr.. and Mrs.
Ambros Colby, Mr.. and Mrs. Allen
Moore, Miss Ada Newton. Miss Grscia
L. Fernandez, Miss Minnie Holden, Miss
Oracle Newton, Miss Mildred Newton,
Miss Hattie Southead, Miss Zoie Moore,
Messrs. Nelson BARLEY, Grin Moore,
Harold McKenney. NOEL Kerr, Eugene
Parsons, Mrs. Edward Graft and daugh-
ter, Dora. Music by G. A. Blair and
Miss Dora Newton.
Capt James T. Ord OF the U. s. in
fantry, who has recently returned from
Guadalajara, Mexico, spent last Week at
the Holden House.
Last Saturday a party consisting oil
Miss Minnie Holden, Miss Gracia L.
Fernandez and Capt. James T. Ord spen,
the day at Sandy Falls -
But few of the farmers are done haying.
Mr.. Frost Williams and wife and Melvin
Bean and wife returned home Saturday
They have been visiting Mr.. Williams
parents.
The work on the long distant telephone
begun here last week, under the manage
ment of Mr.. H. Sawyer of Greenvile.
Quite number of new poles are being
put up through town, and the old ones
slaughtered and put in position. Mr..
Sawyer says he thinks it will be about 40
days work to connect the line here with
Greenvile,
A very interesting ball game was play
ed, Friday, between the Jackmans and
Hendersons. This is the second time
these teams have met and both have a
game. Friday the Jackman boys did ex-
cellent work and some very fine catches
were made in the field by Eli and Noel
Kew The first baseman showed that he
was well able to fill that position and
much credit is due to all the other players
as well. The score was 81 to 9 in Jack
man favor. A large crowd came up from
Henderson, there being S. tickets sold
from that place. A social dance was
given at Holden's Hall and supper was
served at the Henderson House. All
reported good time, hoping these teams
will meet again.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Cambridge.

Rev. l. B. Mower, who is spending his
vacation at the old homestead occupied
the Baptist pulpit on Sunday, Aug. 10th.
His sermons were listened to with much
pleasure and profit. He consented to
speak again, Sunday. the 18TH and will
leave the summer home the last of this
week to take up his church work at So.
Berwick. The rst Of Sept. Miss Eunice,
the daughter, returns to her studies at
Colby"
Rev and Mrs. T. E. Ham went to
Hartland, Aug. IA, TO attend the funeral
of Miss Lena Griffith who died very sud
denly Tuesday nigh, of hemouhage of the
lungs Miss Griffith was prominent
member of the Baptist church and will be
very much missed and mourned.
Mrs. Alonzo Brown is visiting relatives
in Dexter and Garland.
d w. Warren of Skowhegan is assist
ing Mr.. T. E. Ham. His services are
much appreciated.
DR. aud Mrs Wilson attended camp
meeting at Foxcroft, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-08-21
Astounded the Editor.

Editor 5. A. Brown of Bennettsville,
s. c, was once immensely surprised.
Through long suffering from dyspep-
sia,' he writes, "my wife was greatly
run down. She had no strength or vigor
and suffered great distress from her
stomach, but she tried Electric Bitters
which helped her at once and after using
four bottles she Is entirely we'll, can eat
anything. Its a grand tonic and it's
gentle laxative qualities are splendid
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of appetite, stomach and liver troubles
it's positive guaranteed cure. Only Soc
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