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The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

A we'll known Philadelphia society
Eoman said the other day:
81 have come to separate the men OF
my acquaintance into three classes.
There are the dancing men, the dinner
men and the corner men, and each has
his own place on my list. For instance,
l would never think of depending upon
dancing men for a dinner. The dane
Ing man is generally callow, and he
doesn't know much else besides dane
ing. On the other hand, the dinner man
seldom dances. but he is a good talker,
is specifically informed upon the light
err topics of the day-the opera, drama,
the latest newsstand can more than
hold up his end. He doesn't allow con-
versation to lag, and consequently he
is an important factor at a dinner Men
will accept dinner invitations quicker
than invitations of other kinds, but
don't think from this that they are all
dinner men. Far from it.
1.-THE corner man? Oh, he is the one
who has the knack Of making himself
generally useful and is qu - in class
by himself. He looks after the comfort
of the chaperons, runs handy little err
rands and can even be depended upon
at afternoon teas. The other men don't
think much of him. but he has his own
value from the feminine point of view"
Philadelphia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

The earliest mirrors OF which men
ton is made In history were IN use
among the Israelitcs In the time Of
Moses. That gentleman. rs recorded
In the Bible, commanded in a certain
emergency that these articles should
be transformed into wash basins for
the priests. They were made of brass.
other materials were in use long before
that. At that same period hlacl, glass
was employed for the purpose, as well
as transparent glass with black foil OH
the back 1t Is related that the Span
lards found mirrors of polished black
stone, both convex and concave. among
the natives of South America
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

Washington Jewell of Canaan attend
ed the oat race at Skowhegan, Saturday,
and gave two exhibition heats with his
fast horse.
Miss Greta Goodridge of South Canaan
visited her sister, Mrs. Earl W. Bean,
several days last week.
Mrs. F. P. Furber, who has been snf-
fering from a severe attack of neuralgia,
is some what better.
Miss Annie Rand closed very sue
cessful term of school in the Hall dis
trict, last Friday. Miss Rand ranks as
one of our best teachers.
What was nearly serious confiagra
ton was ayerted by the promptness and
energy of the citizens on sunday, at the
store of n J. Rawding, during his alb
sence. The fire caught near the stove
and spread to the book case. The
smoke at first was SO dense that it was
almost impossible to get into the store.
1t was very fortunate that the fire was
checked before it spread, as it would
probably have swept several blocks. As
IL was, only a few hundred dollars dam
age w. 40stained by Capt. Rawding
and the towns library was partially
destroyed.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

Frogs legs are sold in Paris daintily
threaded on little willow wands. PEG
pie buy them for the home table in
stead of, as is the practice in this coun-
try, eating them exclusively in restau-
rants. They make a most palatable
broth for invalids and convalescents,
but ordinarily the legs are prepared by
removing the skin, rolling them In
-four, adding salt, pepper and butter,
with pinch of parsley, and cooking
them gently in frying pan or on the
griddle. BY Parisians it is considered
that the frog is best in the fall OF the
year, when it is latest and most deli
cate. However, large numbers Of the
batrachians are caught in the spring,
when they are said to be more easily
captured. Saturday Evening Post.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

James Sterling had very narrow
escape last week. He was in the woods
with his oxen and was between them to
take them off the tongue when they
started and in trying to get out of the
way of the sled he fell and got caught
under the first cross bar and the cattle
dragged him some 10 rods and stopped.
All this time he was calling to the oxen
to stop and to Walter Williams who was
at work short distance away in his
own woods and after short time he
came over to see what was up and found
Sterling wedged under the sled and un
able to move. He got him out with
much difficulty, took him home and he
has been in bed since.
Willie Eaton had a severe accident a
few days ago. He has INDUCED himself
in two. horse grinder and while at work
with it the other day he was lifting a
half bushel of corn when his foot slipped
and in trying to save himself he put his
hand in the grinder and it was badly
lacerated but no bones were broken.
There has been quite a call for pigs
and shotes lately but most of the calls
were for about 100 lbs shotes for about
81. and the farmers don't seem disposed
to let them go at that rate with dressed
hogs at and II cts
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
\ eW Portland.

Mr. and Mrs. Marks from North Da-
kota are in this town visiting friends and
relatives. Mr. Marks has been in the
west about twenty years and not been in
Maine for about sixteen years. His good
fortune in his adopted home is source Of
pleasure TO all.
Willard Written is doing quite a
business in logging this winter. He is
landing on the Carrabassett about Ioo,-
600 logs and expects to drive them into
Emery, Porter & Co.'S boom at North An
son. Mr.. Written is one of our hustliag
young townsmen and his ventures are at
tended by the best wishes of the Commun-
ity,
R. L Jordan returned recently from the
woods where he has had employment for
about four months with Mont Harmon,
Lower Dead River.
A party of young people, ten in number,
was entertained at Hotel Blaisdell, Saiur-
day evening
The town officers of New Portland were
10 session. Tuesday, Feb. 18th, at the
residence of Hon. John Me!cAlf, town
treasurer They were making prepare
tons for the annual report on town affairs
for the year.
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Bingham.

Leona Redmond las been spending
vacation week at home before returning
to her studies at Arson Academy.
Uncle Nathan Moore and wife of Mos
COW recently spent day with Mr.. ). A.
smith and family.
T. II. Foss and family are now at
home, having been away all winter.
Nora Lander has been home from
Wdterville for few days.
Mrs Joseph Pooler of Moscow has
some hens that are doing themselves
credit this winter, by laying large eggs;
one of them measuring ska inches and
weighing four ounces.
MIR. and Mrs Priest of Scion were
guests of Mrs. John Miller, last week.
Funeral services of Albert Howes of
Pleasant Ridge were held last Sunday !;
nterment in Bingham village cemetery.
Members of the Eastern Star made a
surprise party at the residence OF MT.
and Mrs. ). A. Smith on Wednesday
evening of last week. Refreshments
were served and pleasant time enjoyed.
Bert Gray, accompanied by his wife
and daughter and another young lady OF
OOlOu, aLlbDubu CdluiudJ oNOuiuB o
entertainment at this place.
Saturday evening good audience
listened to a very pleasing entertainment
in Kennebec hall. Bert Gray of Scion
kindly gave two songs which were
heartily enchored as also were songs by
Elmer Baker and arecitation by Florence
Millken. Then followed two act
comedy by the high school pupils.
Those taking part had never attempted
anything of the kind before and five of
them were only fourteen years of age,
but the spirit and expression given to
all the parts showed much ability and
received much praise, Bakers orchestra
furnished some excellent music. Two
marches closed the evenings entertain.
ment The cast of characters in the
play "a Lion Among Ladies'" was;
Aunt Sarah, Minnie l.. Searles; squire
Morton, Venie A. Goodrich; Belle Nor
ton, Gertrude NJ. Pierce; Marion Kim
ball, Nora M. Lander; Jack Morton,
Woodie r. smith, Ned Winslow, Davis
K. Howes; Martha, H. Audrey Smith ;
Johnnie, Merton T. Goodrich. The pro.
ceeds which amounted to about twelve
dollars will be used for the Bingham
high sch pol library
Fresh vaccine points at Bucknam' s
drug store, Skowhegan. Mail orders
receive prompt attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
Mercer.

Charles H. Allen and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Frizzell attended the district grange
meeting held at Madison, Tues lay of last
week
Emily Harris has been very sick for the
past week or two.
Norris E. True and Will Wade were
in Skowhegau, Saturday last.
Ellis T. Hatch went to Skowhegan,
Friday last, and to Washington, Satur-
day, on business.
Isaac Y. Tibbetts went to Norridge-
wock. last Friday on business.
Charles M. Varney went to Pennington
Wednesday Of last week.
Arthur E Harris returned to Lake
wood, N :, last week
Charles H. Grdler made trip to Far
mington, last week,
A crew of about 20 men made a bee
and cut and hauled Ellis Hatch's wood
for him, last Thursday.
Isaac S. Ford is quite sick from hem
orrhage of the stomach.
Miss Alice Tarr OF New Sharon spent a
lew dd1o AhS ilSt VI shN WCSh WIN HA9o
Eva M. Hatch.
The young people had sociabIe, Fri
day night. in the Grange hail. There
were about 70 there and very good time
reported. A
Lyman Dennison. who for some time
has been working in Sidney, has returned
to Mercer.
Mrs. Quimby has returned from Nor
ridge wock and Is now caring for Miss
Emily Harris.
Miss Josephine Southland is visiting in
South Weymouth. Mass.
c. E. Brown is harvesting his ice at
the village.
Mss Emily Harris, who is i'll, on Satur-
day was moved to Ms. Phebe Quimby's
house, where she IS now being cared for
by her.
Mrs. Lucy Kim5alI is expected home
this week NJ
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns.
Athens.

The Woman's club met February H.,
at the home of Mrs. Hannah Barker,
Mrs. l. r. Emery being hostess, her
associate, Mrs Abbie Hoyt having
recently moved to HartlaDd. The sub
ject OF the meeting was Mexico"
Georgia Curtis had an interesting and
comprehensive paper dealing with the
history of that country, and Mrs. Bailey
an article on mexico of tooay". Cur
rent Events and other exercises made up
a very enjoyable evening. The next
meeting 10 two weeks will be at the
home OF Mrs. Minnie Clark Hight.
Mrs. May H. Emery will be hostess.
Misses Gala Dore and Marion Hol-
man are passing their vacation 10 Bos-
ton and visiting friends and relatives.
Mr.. R. d. Pratt passed a part of last
week fitting lenses in Harmony He
has had many cases in this vicinity.
The Church Aid society meets this
week with Mrs. J. F. Holman to make
more definite arrangements for the fair
TO be held sometime in March.
The news of the death of DIR. Boothby
of Boston, who with his wife were ma
tives of this town, saddened many hearts
here. G
Fresh vaccine points at Bucknam's
drug store, Skowhegan. Mail orders
receive prompt attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

The oldest eXtant poem about a drag
on fly is said to have been composed
1,440 years ago by the Emperor Yuria-
ku of Japan. One day, while this EN-
peror was hunting, say. the ancient rec
ords, a gadhy came and bit his arm.
Herewith dragon fly bounced upon
the gadfy and deyoured 1t. Then the
emperor commanded his ministers to
make an ode in praise of the dragon
fly. But as they hesitated how to begin
he himself composed poem in praise
of the insect ending with the words:
Even a creeping insect
Waits upon the great Lord:
Thy form II will bear
o Yamato, land of the dragon fly
And in honor of the dragon fly the
place of the incident was called Akit-
sumo, or the moor of the dragon fly
"a japanese Miscellany"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
Theodore + Paine.

The death of T. F. Paine, Esq, at
his residence in this village, last Fri
day morning, was startling in its sud
denness. lie was stricken down by
the bursting of a blood vessel on his
brain. His daughter Susie was near
at hand. He lived little more than an
hour after the stroke.
The funeral services Sunday afternoon
were conducted by Rev Mabel Andrews
pastor of the f. b. church, of which
Mr.. Paine was a member. Rev. Mr..
Ryder assisted. The male quartette
sang some beautiful selections, and
Miss Louise Twadelle, "Thy Will be
done" The floral tributes we're
beautiful The house was filled with
people, several from out of town,
among whom we're Mr.. Oliver f. Cults,
student in the Harvard Law school
and a nephew of the deceased. Hon.
Geo II Clark of Auburn, and Mr.. b.
p j Weston, of Madison.
Mr.. Paine was born in Arson, Jan. II,
| 1881, and has Away. resided here He
began trade in this village in company
with his brother Austin in 1856, and
continued alone in the store since Aus
| tins death in 1873 He was married to
Susan Nj. Stevens of Pennington in 1861
Three children were born to them only
one of whom, Susie. survives. Mrs
Paine died in 1869 In 1878 Mr.. Paine was
married to Emily Mantor, who died two
years ago last month. He held several
offices For many years he was chair
man of the board of selectmen, trial JUS
tice, treasurer of the academy, and held
other similar positions. In all these he
gave conscientious attention to details
In his store, which was a model of
neatness and order, and in all his pri-
vate affairs he was just as attentive and
conscientious. He kept his business,
and his business kept him He never
meddled with the affairs of 9TH
ers. He minded his own business
His judgment was sound and he was
cautious. AS selectman and trial justice
his business was to do justice. No sell
fish scheming characterized his conduct.
Quiet and rather reserved in his man.
ner, he was known best after long &C.
quaintanoe with him. He was honest,
he was sincere and he was trusted. If
he told you anything, you knew what he
said was true, but he never told you any
gossip or SANDER. He was a good man
and this community will sadly miss him.
As Miss Andrews said in his praise, his
life was successful life because it was
good life. He acted we'll his part on
the stage of life and the curtain has fall.
en-. LIES fltful dream is over and he is
at rest.-Anson Advocate.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

Careful tests md observations made
at the Yale psychological laboratory
have demonstrated the importance Of
studying individual temperament be
fore prescribing IA system of physical
exercise. A nervous temperament. for
example. requires different treatment
from that required by "A phlegnlatic
temperament, without regard to the
physical condition of the subject.
The mental factors are more neccs
sary than the muscular in the develop
ment of strength \ nervous person
should never he required to take heavy
exercise. A phlegmatic person, on TIM
contrary, requires 1t. The phlegmatic
temperament indicates reserve energy
In both muscles aud nerve cells. while
ahe nervous temperament has less re-
serve power, but greater ability 10 use
the energy at hand. Philadelphia Rec
nrd
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
SOlOn.

Miss Lottie Smith, who has position
as teacher in Lancaster, Mass, left
here on Friday for her school.
l.. V. Merrill went down river,
Friday returning on Monday.
The Ladies Home circle will meet
with Mrs. E. S. Pollard, Thursday
aftern Don, Feb 81
j. Goodwin and Herbert Young were
in the lower part of the town sunday,
calling on Jonah Spaulding, who is
confined to the house with severe
illness.
Mir. and Mrs. J. II. Gray, Miss Alta
Gray and Miss Lula Irvine were at
Bingham, Saturday evening.
Mrs L. W. McIntire and children,
who have been visiting Mr. McIntires
mother in Lewiston, returned home,
Wednesday.
Mr.. George Cooley and Harold
Randlett were up to Bingham, Saturday
afternoon.
Mrs. DR.. Hunnewell and Miss Alice
Lalley of Madison were the guests of
Mrs, l.. g. Whipple, over Sunday.
Mr.. Stephen Merrill and Mrs c. A.
Merrill were at SO Scion, Sunday,
calling on James Sterling.
Mr.. Stephen NORM and Mr.. George
Perry of Embden, were in town, Sun.
day.
Dr. S. F. Greene was called to Nor
ridgewock, Friday afternoon
Mr.. Edgar Kelley was at Norridge-
wock last week, called there by the
illness of his sister, Mrs. Fred Lawton
Mr. j H. Rowel who has been In
Boston several days, got home, Monday
Miss Sadie Irvine came home from
Madison, Saturday.
Mr.. Newell Nye was at West Nadi-
son, Sunday. G
Fresh vaccine points at Bucknam's
drug store, okowhegan. Mail orders
receive prompt attention.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
Canaan.

Mr.. William Barrett of Churchs Ferry,
North Dakota, is visiting his brother, T.
b, Barrett, ESQ, and Levi Barrett, after
over 20 years absence.
William Brown, Esq. and wife of
Hartland are visiting Mr.. Browns
mother, Mrs. Geo. Washburn.
f. Omar Furber was in Fairfield few
days, last week.
Miss Fife Crowell has secured stu
alton in Waterville and left for that city,
last week.
Fred Barnes, clerk at the Park House,
Hartland, was in town, over Sunday.
Mrs. Alpheus Mason, who sustained
quite severe injuries by falling some
time ago, is very much improved.
Marjorie Peavy and Anna Nelson, two
popular teachers have secured employ
ment at okowhegan during the vacation,
Henry Washburn of Bingham visited
his brother, George Wash burn, the first
of the week Mr. Washhurn's sister of
Portland and three children are also his
guests.
Fred Hicks has returned from another
voyage, after being absent for a number
of months.
Miss Shellie +. Harris, who has been
visiting IN Pittsfeld, has returned home.
Guy Edwards of Fairfield, one of
Names prominent horse dealers, regis
tered at Washburn's Inn, Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

Wednesday night, Feb. II, the barns
of Abram Newton we're burned, together
with three good horses, fourteen pigs
aud lot of hens. This IS great loss
to Mr.. Newton, as he had the barns well
filled with hay and grain, besides car
load of flour and other provisions which
belonged to the firm of Colby 81 Newton.
Their loss is estimated at $1,000, with
but little insurance. The fire was seen
at $50 and an alarm given. Help came
from all parts of the settlements but
could not save the buildings, but with a
hard fight the house was saved. These
buildings are known as the Hotel New.
ton property. After the burning of the
hotel, four years ago, the farm aud
other buildings were sold to Abram
Newton and fitted up to accommodate
his numbering business of Colby Il New.
ton These men have the sympathy of
all in their loss AS they are hard work
ing and industrious men and always
have lived in the place.
Men are coming from all the lumber
ing camps now, nearly every one having
finished the cutting in the woods and
now have to get the logs to the landing
Mrs. VIM Slade has returned to Waldo
boro, where she will join her husband.
Miss Grace Newton has gone to Shaw
NUT to visit her cousin, Zlidee Camp
bell
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Webster
Moore is made glad by the coming of a
baby boy.
Johnnie Wilson and Matilda Marcou
were married, Feb. II, in the Catholic
Church.
Henry Hughey from Holeb was in
town, one day this week.
Hon. :. j Walton, who has been here
on business, will go to Millinocket, this
week. N
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
what the Trume IL,

The ancient Romans, at whose stump
tuous banQuets truflies played an i'm
portant role, supposed that their ex-
istence was one Of the material results
a thunder. More modern botanists
have classed it ~ 4 species Of mush-
room. but 1t can scarcely be termed
such. To be exact. the trufle is a tu-
berculous fungus, q sort of morbid ex-
travasation of vegetable sugars anal
ogous to oak balls or nutgalls and
doubtless originating, as these latter.
from the sting of an insect.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

Mr.. Closctist had been out walking
He returned home tired and cross
Just what | might have expected he
whined. 81 gave the only 10 cents
had in my pocket to beggar. and it
started to rain. and had to walk
home. Don't ever talk to me about
the rewards of Providence"
And did you suppose Providence
would postpone a shower of rain" his
wife asked, because you gave 10 cents
to a beggar? You weren't expecting
much for your money, were you:'-
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
North Fairfield.

Paul Wing has gone to Vassalboro
to attend the Friends Quarterly meet
ing Uncle Paul notwithstanding his
eighty four years, is still hale and
hearty and is often seen making trips
to Watervile and other places in wealth
er or travelling that would discourage
many younger men.
The telephone connection between
here and Norridgewock is much en-
joyed by those who have it in their
houses.
Mrs. Annie Clifford who was so
seriously injured by being thrown
from a wagon last fall has 80 far re
covered as to be able to walk about the
house and do some light work. c
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
You may Snap
your Fingers
at Dyspepsia

There is a quality in Royal Bak-
ing Powder, coming from the purity
and wholesomeness of its ingre-
dents, which promotes digestion.
Food raised by it will not distress.
This popularity of Royal has been
noted by hygienists and physicians,
and they accordingly recommend
it in the preparation of food, espe-
cially for those Of delicate digestion.
ho4AL aAklna POWDER 20. WILLIAM II
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
DID Not Know what Wa. Going On


There is a fact about the French rev
olution more wonderful In its way than
any which can be discovered In old
newspapers. 1t Is the fact. gathered
from private letters Of the period. that
In those stirring times. when NIL the
world was ringing with the events In
Paris. there were actually people in
that city living in absolute ignorance
of the horrors around them There
was no reign Of terror for them They
lived veritable refuses In their quiet
suburban houses. herring nothing,
reading nothing of the turmoil which
startled and terrified the nations One
wonders much what manner of people
these oysterlike folks might he. 10th
Ing sounds more Incredible today Yet
there are many things in history not
half so well authenticated, though his
tory is curiously silent ON so stringe
circumstance
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
Mainstrean.

Rev. J. E. Lombard preached at the
Union Church at the village, Sunday fore
noon, and at the Methodist Church.
Mainstream, in the afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah E. Foster of Skowhegan
is visiting friends at Mainsream.
The S. & N. Railroad is doing a lively
business this winter. There has been
shipped from this station 10000 bushels
of potatoes, large quantity of apples,
and there is being shipped at the present
time eight cars of pulp and cord wood
per day and il will take until May at this
rate to clear the yards with what will be
hauled
Warren Foss of Brighton is shipping a
large amount of box boards from this sta
ton.
Charles Hanson of Ripley is shipping
500 cords of hard wood from this station
10 Hariland. Nj
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20

she had given up recently on account
of poor health. Besides her mother ,
abe leaves one brother, Poland p.
futile, and two sisters, Mrs. Nora
Hubbard of Browns Corner, and little
Estelle, aged yesrs. The body of the
deceased was taken Monday to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs Guy M. Foss Of
Auburn whence it WAS removed at 2
p. m. to the home in Corngille for the
funeral and burial.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
No. COrnNille.

Annie McIntire of Scion visited Mrs.
G.. w. Bates. Monday.
Nellie Atwood had birthday party.
Monday p. m All of her school friends
and several others were invited. After
a pleasant time and a good treat they
returned home in bowling snow storm.
The country roads were blocked in
consequence OF Mondays storm. The
stage after going through felds, pastures
and over stone walls, arrived here at 10
p. m.
Isaac Freeman is out with a petition
for free delivery of mail in this section.
E. w. Sherburne was in town, Mon
day.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-02-20
COrnville.

The unwelcome news was received
here Monday of the death of Miss
Flora Tutte, daughter of Mrs. Mary
Tuttle of this town which occurred
late Sunday night at Lewiston, where
her mother had accompanied her that
she might undergo a surgical operation
She rallied we'll from this but hem
orrhage from the lungs took away the
young life on Sunday night. She was
Fl years old and a bright interesting
young woman. This intelligence was
heard at her home with sadness, where
she had always lived and had been
educated. Her father died about a
year ago. Her work had been teaching
in which she was successful, but which