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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
MOOre's Mills Canaan.

Miss Alice B. Goodrich is visiting
friends in No. Beverley, Mass.
Mr.. G. E. Farnham and wife attended
the commencement exercises of the c. c.
|. June 20. their son Walter Elwood
Farnham, being one of the graduates.
Quite large number from this town
attended the celebration at Waterville
last Tuesday
Rev. James Renfrew has recently re-
turned from visiting friends in R. |.
Rev. w. S. Aldrich is absent for a few
days in Cornville and Athens.
There we're several from Cornville at
tended the tent meeting Sunday.
Uncle Rufus Dawes is in very poor
health and seems to be failing.
Hartwell Peaveyls children are having
the humps.
The Gospel tent meeting will hold over
Sunday with services.
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The Forks

Mrs. Jesse Blanchard OF Skowhegan,
has been visiting with her sister, Mrs.
Lucy Young, the past week
Joe Smith. of the firm of !. N and l. J..
Smith, OF Skowhegan, was in town. re-
Gently,
Mr.. Henry Mckinney end family Of
Jackman, spent last Sunday in town visit
ing with relatives.
Miss Eva Ames, former teacher in the
BurIeigh school. was in town recently call
ing on old friends and scholars.
We are glad to welcome back to our
town the family of Mr. Arthur Durgin.
Mr.. Durgin moved his family from here to
Arson, recently. with the intention OF To-
eating there permanently.
School in both the franklin and Com
Der districts closed last Friday. The
teachers, Miss Holway of the Franklin
and Miss Wharf of the Comber district,
were very successful and well liked. The
pupils OF Miss Wharfs school celebrated
the last day with picnic. which was
very pleasant occasion to all.
Those who like to see large game had
an excellent opportunity to see some at
The Forks one day last week. A moose
came out of the woods into the road just
below here and instead of going back into
the woods as usual, decided to stay in the
open. People had TO drive him away
from the road as he came very near caus-
ing several horses to run away. The
moose went from the road into Mr. Mont
Beams field and stayed there during the
afternoon and night. People who gather
ed to see him had an opportunity to touch
a real live moose with their hands as he
allowed them to get near enough To do so.
The moose was evidently sick as he was
found dead in the morning.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

A writer who was very intimate with
Frank r. Stockton says that when the
Stockton family lived in Bucks county
Pa, Frank and his brother had n dog
which they trained solely to hunt cats
The brothers We're overhauled one day
by farmer whose cat they were chas-
ing. To placate the farmer they gave
him a dollar for a pig, which they took
home. BY driving away their fathers
pigs at feeding time they soon made
their own the latest pig in the pen and
sold him at a profit of 81. Frank r.
Stockton always considered the deal a
tribute to his business acumen.
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larOne.

Last Monday J. G. Morrow had barn
raising having purchased building OF J.
Taylor and moved it onto his lot. He
will convert it into stock barn.
The school at No. I3 closed last week
with appropriate exercises, after which the
scholars were treated by their teacher to
candy and bananas. This has been sue
cessful term OF school. taught by Miss
Lena Emery. who should be retained here
next term.
Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Daniel Austin of
Kingsbury, were visiting relatives in town
recently.
MIR. and Mrs. Granville Palmer eliza
Delano) Of Litchfeld, were in town last
Sabbath.
Mrs. John Merrow's brother, Mr..
Holmes, is stopping with her for short
time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

A London workman, having had a
sum of money left him by the death Of
his father, went to see his solicitor,
who had the matter In hand for a final
settlement
The bill of costs having been pre-
the figures and, thinking the charges
were excessively heavy, turned to his
legal adviser and exclaimed in aston
ishment:
"Ma father left his money to me, not
to yer'-Pearson's Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
Pisllons Ferry

Mrs Julia Senter of New Hampshire, is
passing several weeks with her mother,
Mrs. Thomas Chase. who is in failing
health.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kimball of East
Brookfeld, Mass, are visiting Mrs. KS
sisters, Mrs. J. NJ Lalley and Mrs. George
Downes.
Several from this vicinity passed Tuesday
10 Waterville.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

1t is reported that an army of 10000
men has been organized in Kansas for the
purpose of invading the wheat fields fthat
State. AS they were to be ready on June
I. they are probably now all at work. Al
though more than one million acres we're
plowed for corn it is estimated that there
are still 3 900 900 acres in wheat, which
are expected to yield about 100, 900, 900
bushels. or an average of 20 bushels to the
acre. One can scarcely realize the mag
nitude OF these figures. The wheat would
load more than 600 900 cars of ten tons
each.
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Canaan.

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Tozier visited
relatives and friends at Clinton and
Watervlle, recently.
Mr. o A Moody and wife went to
Burnham, Sunday to visit Mrs. Moody's
mother who is in very poor health.
Twenty-three members of Sunrise Chap
o. Z. S. visited the Skowhegan Chapter,
last Friday evening, and report very
pleasant time.
Mrs. F. c. Dunlap and son, Clarence
visited relatives in town last week.
Mrs. Betsey Colcord returned from
Newport. Friday. after visit OF several
weeks with relatives there.
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Browns Corner

Mrs. Corson will hold meeting at
this place mex Sunday.
Rev Silas Pennell of Palmyra will
hold services at Slab City next Sunday.
Miss Annie Lancaster of Skowhegan
visited her relatives in town, last week.
The school in this place closed on
Wednesday of this week, the others clos
ed last week. Good work was done by
each.
Miss Effie Crowell is In Waterville for
few days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Allen and Miss
Ethel are in Waterville this week.
Mrs. H. l.. Purinton went to Conn,
last week, to attend the wedding of a
niece
Mrs. Clara Salisbury was quite i'll on
Sunday
Mrs. Sarah Lewis and son, Irwin at
tended the funeral of Miss Bell Bigelow
on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Cover visited
relatives in Parkman, recently.
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New Designs. First-cIass
Work at Low Prices.
BAKER & MARBLE
LIB e l..

To the Honorable Justice of the Supreme ia.
dicial Court next to he holden at Skowhegan, in
the County Of Somerset and State of Maine.
Iettie NJ Eaton, of Skowhegan, in the County
of Somerset and State of Maine, respectfully rep
resents that her maiden name was Zettie II
Lawrence; that she was lawfully married to
samuel d. Eaton formerly of Newtonyille in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts,, on the twenty
sixth day of January, A. ID 1899, at Bucksport,
Hancock County, Maine, by the Rev William
Forsyth clergyman legally qualified to per-
form marriage ceremonies in the State of Maine
that the said libelant and libelee cohabited in
this State after their said marriage that the
libeant has resided In this State in good faith
for one year prior to the date hereof; that the
1ibeant has ever been faithful to her marriage
obligations. but the said ibelee has been
mindful of same that on the seventeenth day Of
May A. ID. 1899, the said libelee utterly deserted
your libelant without reasonable cause and has
continued said desertion for three consecutive
years next prior to the fling of this libel; that
being of sufficient ability and being able to labor
and provide for her. he has grossly, wantonly
and cruelty neglected and refused to provide
suitable maintenance for your libelant.
Wherefore your libeant prays, that divorce
from the bonds OF matrimony between herself
and said libelee may be decreed, and that her
name may be changed from Zettie NJ Eaton to
Zettie NJ. Lawrence. And the libelant further
alleges that she has used reasonable diligence
to ascertain the present residence of the said
libelee, but is unable TO do so and does not know
where Ii Is,
Dated at Skowhegan In the County of Som.
erset and State of Maine, this tenth day Of
June, A d. 1902
ZETTIE NJ. EATON, Libeaut
STATE OF MAINE.
SOMERSET So. SkOwhegan, Maine, June 10, 1902.
Personally appeared the said Zettie NJ. Eaton,
Libeant. and made oath that the above allega
ton as to the residence of the libelee is true
Before me, G. H. MORSE,
Justice of the Peace
SOMERSET, IS; Clerks Office Sup. Jud. Court
Skowhegan, Maine. Received and filed goth day
of June A. d. 1902
Attest w. T. SEEKINS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

NJ. c. Stuart and wife of Newport were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Smith
on Friday.
The remains of Mrs. Bingham. who
formerly lived in this village, were
brought from Skowhegan and services
were held at the church Sunday p. m.
conducted by Rev Ora Chase. The re-
mains were taken to w. Pittsheld for
burial.
Murel Weymouth of Eastport is pass
ing the summer with her grandparents,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Cover.
Miss Della Buzzell of Lowell, Mass. is
visiting relatives in town. S
7Ta
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

A sergeant drill instructor was en-.
deavoring to make clear to the recruits
he was drilling the meaning of the
word ''smartly"
He walked across the square in the
manner the word indicates. Now
men, tell me how l walkP
One raw recruit almost paralyzed the
sergeant by hurting out:
"Bowlegged, sergeant. Regiment.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
East COrnVille.

There is 10 be free entertainment
given at the Union Church, Cornvile,
Saturday evening, June %. at 7.3o
There will be a lecture given at the
Union Church by Mrs. Nellie G. Burger,
national organizer and lecturer of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union,
on July 8, at 9 80 in the evening 1t is
hoped a goodly number will be out 10
hear this noted speaker. B
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Gard of Thanks.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to all our many friends and es-
pecially the members of Somerset
Grange for their kindness and assistance
during the long sickness and after the
death of our loved, one and for the
many beautiful flowers furnished at
the funeral
MR.. AND MRS ABEL MERRILL.
MRS CHARLES MERRILL.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
How II Happened.

Customer-Look here! You said that
horse you sold me was fast
Dealer-No; didn't
you said your man drove the horse
to Slopbury, twenty miles, and you
went by train, and the horse got there
before you did"
Eyes, but didn't start till two days
after"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
Gard Thanks

We the undersigned desire to express
our sincere gratitude to our friends and
neighbors who contributed to the tender
care and comfort of our dear wife apd
daughter during her recent illness and
death. Also for the many floral tributes.
PHILANpER MCCLURE.
ELSIE AMAZEEN.
Cornville. June "a. 1902,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

The longer a man argues to make a
woman see the reason of thing the
surer she is to trust her instinct about
it.-New York Press.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
Knew Where He Got IL

Doctor (thoughtfully)-I fear you
have some sort of poison in your sys-
TEN.
Patient-Shouldn' wonder. What
was that last stuff you gave me?
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

Hoax-What do you mean by giving
me a cigar like this? What did you
pay for 1t?
Joax-Two for a quarter.
Hoax-I'll bet you kept the twenty
cent one .-Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

and c. L. Whitney, F. W. Preble and R.
NJ. Savage as aids.
j. Lander's family started for their
summer cottage at Pleasant Pond Wed
nesday of this week MIR. Landel'o new
naphtha launch, Nora, has arrived
and will be transported to the pond and
launched this week G
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26
STATE OF MAINE.

STATE OF MAINE.
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT, IN VACATION.
Skowhegan, June 20, 1902.
Upon the annexed Libel, it is ordered By
that notice be given to the Libelee by pub.
fishing an attested copy OF the same together
with this order thereon. three eks success
sively In the SOMERSET REPORTER. a newsps.
Der printed in skowhegan, in the County Of
Somerset, the last publication to be thirty
days at least before the next term OF sald
Court, to be holden at Skowhegan, within and
for said County, on the third Tuesday OF
September next, that he may then and there
appear in said Court and answer thereto, II he
see fit. 3w26
VIM. P. WHITEHOUSE,
Justice Supreme Judicial Court
A true copy OF libel and orderof court thereon
Attest:-W. T. SRRKINs, CLERK
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

King Albert Of Saxony died, the 19th
instant and his funeral was held the 23d
instant at Dresden. He was not very
forceful ruler but was one beloved by
b people.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

stops the Cough and works of the Cold
Laxative Bromo. Quinine Tablets cures a cold
In one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price rs cents
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-06-26

The quarrels over principle are the
meanest and most bitter In the world
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
RUDYARD KlPLING
ON PHILIP PINES
He is Glad to Hear Americans
Are Making Same Mistakes
as the British.
cBy Associated Press.)

LONDON, March S.-An interesting let
Ter. from Rudyard I>ipling has been pub
lished here. Dealing with the Philip
pines, he replied to a Shanghai 'correspon-
cent, VINO drew his attention to American
methods in those islands, as follows:
..4All you say about the Philippines, the
conflict there between the Americans.
military and civil. and the pig-headed-
less of the military and their habit of
setting bulldogs TO catch rabbits, is
immensely cheering 10 me, because it IS
u; eciselv what we are doing in South
africa You cannot persuade a. big conn-
uy full of prosperity that it does not
know everything. When it has lost a
::.ew thousand sons and a few thousand
millions sterling, it may. If unusually
civilized begin to realize that it has TAX
ci, hold of the stick That is a great
deal to hope for and probably will not
come in our time.
y am very glad to learn, on your
showing. that America seems to be COLI
st!tutionally- incapable of admitting her.
self wrong and frankly putting herself
IL. the right because did not8like TO
think the Americans as any more logical
Than ourselves. OF course. what new
country wants is a high toned despot
cf. unlimited powers and absolute 6nteg-
,:ty but as America and England are
Goth free peoples. we must just muddle
along in the expensive, wastefm, but
CHEEKY fasnionEthat ends our methods.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09

Condemn Use Of Troops at Nor.
foIk-A Man Shot in Head
Tells Conflicting Stories.
Especial Dispatch to The Times.>

NEWPORT NEWS. VA, March s..
The Newport News Central Labor Un-,
ion, representing about five thousand
workmen, acted last night in no uncer-
tain manner in connection with the Nor
folk strike. RESOLUTIONS have been
adopted condemn;ng the Norfolk a u
tnorities for calling for the military
and condemning Governor Montague for;
+ rdering it out until the local authorities
had eStnusted all effort to cope with
the situation. Resolutions were also
adopted condemnins all union men who
viii ioin military companies as they.
arc now confederation the purpose OF
breaking strikes. q.
A committee has been appointed to
wait on Colonel Higgins and ask him
to discharge all union men now enlisted
but desiring discharge.
j. w. Martin. white man. appeared
at his home on Eighteenth Street this
morning bleeding like a pig from a bull
let wound in the head. The bullet had
entered above the left eye and come ont
sat4the ear. but had not penetrated tho
sSuil Martin first said that he. hass
been shot by a woman. Afterwards he
gave the authorities a rambling stosTt
"a bout being c!,stied by about a dozen
men TIe will get well all right
An unknown thief. evidently supplied
with "a lateh-key. entered IT, E,iscmanss
shoe store this morning. took all the
cash out of the register and made away
WITH half a dozen patent feathers. which
Hhe. first tried rejeetinE- hose L bat did
not tit him. pom Leaving. he consider
atelys locked the door behind him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
.SCHLEY DECLINES
BOYS IYWTATIO
Previous Engagement Will Pre-.
vent His Attending Richmond
College Commencement.

Rear-Adniral Schley will be una bic to
attend the commencement at Richmond
College in June as the guest of the two
literary societies.
The committee, consisting of Messrs. j.
F. sN1cCabe, r. II. Gillian. Julian Cam,
ard Others. have received the following
letter from the Santiago hero, in which
lis regrets are conveyed :5S5 =5
The Richmond, Wa shington, ID. c..
March 9Th. 1902,
Gentlemen,-IVhile ] feel much compli-
n,ented that it is your wish to have me
PRESENT on the occasion of your college
commencement, June 9-12, and appre-
C. ate in no ordinary sense the high honor
you do me, 7 am afraid I shall have to
sirrego that great pleasure, owing to ar
rangements already made. which include
these dates; otherwise i should have had
s1uuch55 pleasure in being with you
on the date specified, and hope
YOU will accept my sincere thanks for
the kind expressions of your letter: and
Etf8youS will do me the favor of conveying
nv thanks to the acuI ty, who in such
Kind terms add their wishes to the COM
mittee who have thus honored me with
4 ileir invitation, shall feel deeply in
debted and obllge .ss
great respect am
Very sincerely yours,
s. SECsI TIFty-Te
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09

Jacob. the only one of the justices left
in C;ar Ward since the division, and A1r-
"stonewall Jackson Bcaurega1d" Wrlsht,
a S he was introduced by President Carter:
presented their claims.
SHERIFF. AND SERGEANT.
Hon. John Z. Epps was Voclferously
applauded when he arose to announce
himself a candidate for Sheriff de nao
heard it said that there was not Twins
in the Office, but he was willing 10 tahe
a. shot at it, and if he should come back
and ask reelection the people co"io ps,Ih am,
on it that there was something III tue
Office
..Junkey'' Smith spoke briefly for votes
for reelection to the Office Of City Ser
eeant. He said he had eleven { marT1ed
men as deputies under him, and 1t Wouid
he a. shame to turn them out Hes sasu
he had not been able as vet to get back
the money he had spent in the last elec-
ton. having been SO liberal IN dividing
with his deputies.
It was explained by President Sarler
that Captain Cunningham was unaVold-
aIh,y absent. Mr.. Q. A. Hawkins brleHH
presented his cialmS LOT commissioner u
the Revenue.
Mr.. Claiborne Epps briefly announced his
candidacy for City Sergeant and urged the
active support of his friends and Mr.. r.
c. Garrison presented his claims for re-
election to the Office of High Constable.
THE MAYORS ADDRESS.
The great event of the meeting oc-
CURED aSer Mr.. Garrison had taken his
seat. President Carter gave warning that
the ..rcal thing" was coming. The Mayor
cleared his throat. His friends tried to
tear the roof of the house off by their
cheering. The Mayor was in fine voice.
He read his address with fine effect 1t
was riddled throughout with applause.
The crowd had remained to hear him,
/T,.,,.;,,,,a1 -, c,,o,d po eye \
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
As PEACEFUL DAY.
Citizens Show Their sympathy by Refusing
To Ride
fs,.c,,I Disnatch to The Tiules.

~
Especial Dispatch to The Times
NORFOLK, VA, March s.-The Cham
bcr of Commerce committee were in ses-
sion all day to-day arbitratins. or ADJUST
ing the differences between the norfolk
Railway and Light Company and the
Etriking street car men. The press was
excluded and very little was known OF
the progress being made.
The people of Norfolk gave an object
lesson to-day by refusing to ride IN the
street cars. many of which passed
through the streets tenantcd only by sol
diers.
There was not the slightest shadow of
disorder apparent anywhere in the city.
SYMPATHY WITH THE STRIKERS.
Fear did not restrain the people from
riding Talks with many of the most
substantial people of the town, rich and
moor 5lpeople, revealed the. fact that they
al1Ebelieve that the strikers course is just
and by refusing to ride they show this
belief.
That the cause of union labor will be
damned and the sympathy now feir Tor
the strikers will be withdrawn should
they countenance serious disorder or the
destruction of property. is clear to a.y
one who goes out lin Norfolk with ears
attentive to what people are saying.
Tho same is true should the represent
atiyes of union labor without just cause
refuse to abide by the decision OF TIE ar
"A CONTINGENCY.
There was talk among laboring men to-
day of a contingency, under which union
la bor might refuse to accept the decision
of the arbitrators. Some said that the
Railway Company had left loop hole
through which they may withdraw, and
their leaders had done likewise.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
MISS. .MANNERING CHARMING.
Her Dainiy Portrayal of Jauice Meredith
Delighted Two Large Audiences.
ynin Miss AIannering.

Come again Miss A1annering.
.f you do, give US Janice Meredith I
4 twill always do for you. When that IS
said it no doubt voices the words of tne
two large and very fashionable audiences,
that sat in the Academy Of Music yes
ttrdaN, matinee and night, and imbibed
lie delicious freshness OF Janice Mere
dith".as Miss Mannering and her COM
Iany pictured the Revolutionary, heroine
and her companions. Such charm the
dainty star, possesses has not been seen on
the local stage this season. and when the
final curtain drops after four acts an
other act could be enioScd. ss
Miss Manncring makes OF = Janice- =. 4
n.oYe attractive woman that Mr. Eoru
writes ofsfn his book. from which the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
STAMPEDE FROM HOTEL.
Small Fire Created Panic Among Guests.
No One Seriously Hurt.
fRy Associated Press.

NEW YORK, March S4-Several hun
dred guests of the Hotel Endicott, this
city, were thrown into frenzy Of cx-,
citemcnt to-day by an alarm Of fire. De-
spite assurances OF the hotel employees
that there was no danger, the frightened
people ran down The stairways, pushing
and showing, one another. in a stampede
for the exits. Tho two hotel entrances,
one on S1st Street and the other on SD
Street, were. the scenes Of fearful crusilcs.
The. fire itself was confined to a window
frame iii a. dining-roonl ON the fourth
floor and did little damage. Whcn&the
fire had been put out, the guests returned
to the hotel. No one was seriously hurt.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-09
SENT WREATH TO TOMB.
Prince Henry Was Too Tired TO Take Drive
10 Grave of Grant.
(By Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, March S.-Princc Henry.
Of Prussin. breakfasted at the Waldorf
Astoria at nine o'clock this morning.
After breakfast the Prince sent Lieu
tenant Commander NonEgidity Of his
suite. to Grants Tomb, to place a wreath
on the dead Presidents sarcophasus.
His Royul Highncss felt the need OF
rest and said he would remain i'll his
apartments until after noon, when he
would be the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs,
ogden Mills. at luncheon.