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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
The Bridge Case.

An important case was tried at Madi-
son last week before Judge A. NJ. Spear,
Of Gardiner, Hon. Turner Boswell, of
Scion, and James Mullen, Esq of Ban
gor, as referees under statutory submits
sion. The plaintiffs we're w. l. & l. B..
Wood and Heagan & Groves, and the
defendants were the Toll Bridge Cor
poration. The counsel for the plaintiffs
were P. H. Gillen, Esq, of Bangor, and
C. o. Small, Esq of Madison; the coun-
sci for the defendant corporation were
A. Simmons, Esq, of North Arson, and
Z. A. Wilbur, Esq, of Madison. The
verdict was for the defendant corpora
ton. The litigation arose from the
claims made by the plaintiffs for extra
work and larger and better material than
they claim were called for by their con-
tract to build the abutments and pier
for the iron bridge now being erected
between the villages of Arson and Mad
ison, and for damages caused by the
delays of the engineer of the corporation,
and amounted to more than six thousand
dollars. When the stone work was
completed on the first day of last Sep
tember the corporation offered to pay
the plaintiffs the sum of twenty two
hundred and fifty dollars, which they
admitted they owed the plaintiffs as
balance due on the contract, but the
plaintiffs refused to accept it, and that
sum has remained in the hands of the
| treasurer of the corporation for the
plaintiffs whenever they might see fit to
| call for it and give receipt in full, but
the corporation refused to pay anything
more than what the contract called for,
| the corporation having previously paid
all but twenty two hundred and fifty
dollars of the eight thousand six hun
dred and thirty dollars called for in the
contract. The contest was on the pay
msnt of any part of the six thousand
dollars claimed by the plaintiffs over and
above the contract price, as above stated
Expert witnesses testified on each side
during the three days trial The ref.
erees decided that no part of the six
thousand dollars should be paid, and
that each party should pay its own costs
and one-half of the referees fees. The
twenty-five hundred and fifty dollars is
still ready for the plaintiffs as the bal
ance due on the contract. The result
of this litigation gives great satisfaction
not only to the corporation but also to
the people of the towns of Madison and
Anson s
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Somerset Pomona Grange.

Somerset Pomona Grange will meet in
regular session with Cambridge Grange,
Oct Ia, 1902: Program, 10 a. m, open.
ing exercises; business; music; address
of welcome, F. A. Wilder; response, A.
L. Vining; music; recitation, j. F.
Brown; reading, Lizzie Felker; question,
resolved, THAT the grange should teach
its members to manage their farms on
strict business principles and according
to up to-date scientific methods" j. b.
LaBree, Andrew Gray aud W. II. Wat
son; recess; 80 p. M, music; confer
ring fifth degree; solo, Lena Z. Whit
ney; recitation, Imogene Ring; paper,
N. R. Bemis, followed by discussion
music; question, resolved, "That the
farmers position In American society
depends entirely on himself" DR.. Nc
Laughlin, r. Fl. Marble and others;
song, u. B. Whitney; reading, Agnes
Nutter; recitation, S. f. Bailey; music
suggestions for the good of the order.
HENRY 7. CHoATE, Lecturer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Concerning Bees.

There is a fault often unknown and
not suspected in the late swarms, which
is that the queens which go out with
them may not be fertile. and if they come
out after the drones have been killed of
cannot lay fertile eggs. but only such as
produce drones. She cannot be distin-
guished from a fertile queen. but the
drone cells can be distinguished from
the worker cells by the rounded appear
ance Of the cap over them. II only such
are found destroy the queen at once. and
either give the colony another queen or
divide the bees that remain and the
honey among other colonies, destroying
the drone brood by uncapping it and
shaking out the larva. If in cells of the
worker-bee size. it may be useful to put
in other hives next spring, but if in the
regular cell of the drone bee. it is best
to make wax of it. unless some may be
saved to put in the frames of the best
colonies that one may want to raise male
bees from.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Brutal Assault at Penobscot.

A brutal assault was committed upon
Mrs. Eliza Clayton Littlefield, well
known and respected citizen of Penob.
scot, twenty-five miles, southwest OF
Ellsworth, Thursday noon, and now
lies In precarious condition.
Mrs. Littlefeld was struck down
while drawing water at the we'll about
IL feet from the front door. She dragged
hereelf to the front door steps, on
which the younger son, returning from
school, found pool of blood and first
became aware of the affair, and ther
managed to reach her bed room where
she lost consciousness and was found
by her son lying in pool of blood
She remained unconscious until Friday
forenoon.
There seems to be no other motive
for the assault than what the county
officials think, that of revenge, and
they are doing their best to obtain some
clue.
Mr.. Lttlefield at the time was or
the coasting schooner, Omaha off the
coast of Maine, but was signaled and
upon learning of the sad affair at once
started for his home.
Guy Grindle, II years of age, confessed
Tuesday afternoon that he committed
the murderous assault upon Mrs. Little
field, who was found nearly dead in hel
home in Penobscot last Thursday. He
had been suspected from the first, but
stoutly denied all knowledge of the
crime and gave satisfactory account OF
himself. He said he had been drinking
and his attack was the result of an i'm
nulsa
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Somerset Il. II. Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhold
ers of the Somerset Railroad was held
at Oakland, Wednesday forenoon, and
the following directors were elected
Hon. John F. Hill, Augusta; w. T.
Haines, R. Wesley Dunn, Waterville
Weston Lewis, Gardiner; w. M. Aver
A. r. Small, Oakland; B. P. j. Weston,
Madison.
The directors organized as follows
President, j. F. Hill; vice-president, X
Wesley Dunn; clerk and treasurer, A
Small; manager, w. M. Aver; audi
tor and psymaster, Horace W. Greedy.
The past year has been very pros
porous one for the road and 1t has done
rushing business. The freshet caused
a heavy expense, as it did considerable
damage to the road bed along the line
Something like sl1 900 has been expend
ed in buildings and repairs during the
year. All the rolling stock of the road
iis now fully equipped with the Westing
house air brake system.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
SkOwhegan Grange.

This year the annual field day and
harvest feast were combined and held
at the hall, Wednesday, Oct. l, COM
mittee of arrangements Mr.. and Mrs. X.
A. Withee, Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Clough,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Parker. State
Master Gardner and State Lecturer
Thompson were invited and were pre-
sent to add their strength and Influence
to the exercises of the day. Grange
opened at IL a. m. the overseer, 7. q.
Lord, presiding. The morning hour
WAS occupied with remarks by the State
officers and methods and profit of farm
ing in Maine compared with other
sections Of the country by S. F. Emerson.
Under the auspices of the sisters of the
Grange a bountiful harvest dinner was
served in the hall.
The afternoon session opened with a
reception by Lillian White, select read.
ing, Ethel Barnard, talk on natures
works and truths applied to Ag riculture
by T. G. Lord, select reading, Emma
w. Goodrich. address on the educational,
artistic and religious side of life by
State Lecturer Thompson. The Inn
portant question of taxation was the
subject clearly put forth by State Master
Gardner. Mrs. C. D. Miller and Mrs,
Eva Gage each read selections which
closed the exercises. Vocal and instru.
mental music was furnished In abundance
by the grange choir and the large num-
Der present decided the committee of ar
rangements had made a full success in
the interesting exercises of the day.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The father was testing his little boy
knowledge Of the story of Noah, which
he had carefully rehearsed. The boy
had been thinking hard, and his an
swer to the first question showed that
he had at least the virtue of original
ity.
"Now," said papa, "can you tell me
how Noah knew that the waters had
gone DOWN.
The boy hesltated a minute, as II
seeking for proper words to express
himself then he said:
"Noah knew the waters had gone
down because the dove came back
bringing him a pickle"
Olives and pickles were Synonymous
terms In the small boys mind for
things which come in bottles and
which pc did not like.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

One realizes the Importance of fuel at
this time with a short coal supply as was
never before realized in this part of the
country. Almost anything that can be
used for fuel is being utilized. Dry
hard wood is at premium and dealers
are looking around for supply in all
directions. In New England cities IL
brings $12 90 and is liable to go higher
when the pinch of cold weather makes
the use of fuel Indispensable. The short
age is apparent even ia the west where
the use of soft coal is the rule. People do
not have to be told to economic in fuel
at this time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Letter to e + Russell
Skowhegan, Me

Dear Sir: If you buy paint by the
gallon look out for short-measure. One
of the paints for sale in your section has
about 210 cubic inches gallon. Takes
231 to make a real gallon. There are
great businesses founded on ten per cent
short.
1t is queer that a man or concern'll
expose his or its nakedness so; but lie
does, and it does.
Look out.
But that isn't all to look out for.
Some give full measure: and cheat in the
quality.
What do you paint for, the looksP or to
keep your house from rotting. Both, of
course.
A big hotel man painted Devoe eight
years ago; was going to paint it again
eight years is good long time for a
hotel, you know-struck a bargain
saved five cents gallon: missed Devoe.
Poor fellow There isn't an OF. of lead
In his paint-we don't know how good
or bad it is; but there isn't any lead in it.
Yours truly,
81 +. W. DEvoE & Co.
P.S Rawles & Co. sell onr paint.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
SkOwhegan Markets.


OArs-40 to as cts.
WoOL-Unwashed, Is To % cts
HIDES AND SKISs-hide=, a.. It's lamb skins 3,
to 75ots: calf skins. 25 to % cts. Zach
BEASs-Hsnd-picked yellow eyes, S26o; pea
beans 50 50.
BREF-Ox beef, IL to \, cts
foULTRY-FoSls, 10 To IS cts. per Id chckens
70 to i6 cts.
RoUNp Hos cts.
TALLow-Rough cts. pc, H.
BTrTER-klrst quality, stamped, Is to 20 per u
Zoos p It's per dor fresh
PoTAroEs-40t 10 80 cts.
RETAIL MARKET.
FLoUR--SpunE wheat Patent, S5.25, Winter
wheat pat S4.6t to $500 Winter wheRt choice
$500
CoRN-sl6O per bag; meal and cracked corn
Si.50 per bag.
c. 5. MEAL-Sl6o per bag.
FEKp-Mddlings, 81 As per cwt Chicago gluten
sack IDS lbs, $500
CHOICE BRAN-Sl.25 per cwt.
MIXED FEED -Sl 80 per Cwt
SALT PoRK-l2c 10; by the hbl., 200 lbs, S24.00
CHEEsE-l5 per 10.
BUTTER-20 to 24cts per ID
EaGs-25 cts a do2 fresh.
TEAs-40 to 60 cents pef 10.
CoFFEE-l2lo to IS cents per 10.
LARD-Domestic, ID cts; Pure, l3 cts. Com
pound, u cts.
MoLAssEs-pure Ponce, 40; pure Ba rbAdoes.
80; Maple, Csc per Of Choice Cooking, 25o
SUGAR-Grapulated sugar, best quality Is
pounds for $l00; Brown, % pounds for 81.
PorAroEs-e0c TO soc a bu.
Dry FIsH-Cod, 4 70 cts per II; pollock, SC
OS1oSs-4c. per 10.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
At Washington

Three years is the period of time now
fixed in the minds of the officials of the
war department as requisite for com
plete settlement of the Philippine frairs'
land question, If it is to be adjusted on
the present basis.
1t Is believed that the changes in the
diplomatic service reported last week
will be followed soon by at least two
others, Henry White, secretary of EN-.
bassy to London, whose name did not
appear in last weeks list, is still regard
ed as in line to receive an important
ministry, or even embassy, though
whether his chances incline toward
Rome, where Mr.. Myer is reported to be
about ready to relinquish his post, or
to- Caracas, where Minister Rowen is inn
patiently waiting for transfer, cannot
now be predicted.
Secretary of War Elihu Root when
questioned as to the truth of the rumor
about his early retirement from the
cabinet said: "The rumors about my
retirement are fallacious. l have given
the matter no consideration and do not
intend to retire. When | do decide to
do so there will be no Tumors. | will
simply resign and that Will be all, and
the public will know all about it."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
HAVE BEEN VERY SICK.

And all who know my claims for the
power Ia Anidrosis to e1pe the ele.
ments Of disease cry out. Dr., heal
myself!
For years have been convinced that
body which secretes and excretes all
wastes promptly. is no place for the
development of any distressing symp-
tom When perfected my plan Of dis
solving and disinfecting the coagulate
mass OF corrupt wastes which clog and
poison by ciogged respiratory system.
thus tainting every drop Of blood in the
body as it made secretion of wastes
from blood in its circulation impossible.
while the pores and glands of the skin
were thus charged, | became enthusiast
TIC. Three months having passed since
my stomach became obstrucfed. from
some unknown cause, thus inducing all
solid food TO decay before passing to the
bowel induced new investigation.
This trouble with my stomach was
pronounced indigestion. but in fact il
was found to be like the glands of the
skin loaded with corrupt matter for
blood poisoning, as no further escape
secreted from blood in its circulation
is possible, until the stomach and bowel
is clear. By this ordeal | have proved
that lacteal absorption, draws from the
mass contained in digestive organs
GLANDS and pores in the skim whether
pure or corrupt, by long clogged condi-
ton, Of decayed food which means
corruption.
The experience | have had during
this siege with tonics and powerful lax
, atiyes has also proven that thorough
flushing of the stomach and colon with
antiseptics in warm water, thus dissolving
the corrupt wastes in glands and pores,
produces result which never could be
brought about by drugging
Dyspeptics need no evidence from 9th d.
ers as their own experience with tonics
and laxatives is sufficient. If the stom-
ach or bowel become clogged from any
cause 1t requires no science to understand
that but little time is required for the
purest food 10 become a corrupt mass
and the Emphatic absorbents drawing
from this, poisons every drop of blood in
the body, thus producing many distress
ing symptoms.
Every letter received inquiring the
cause and cure of certain distressing
symptoms will be promptly explained by
letter to the satisfaction of all thus
afflicted, who send stamp for answer.
DR. CoNANT.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Gov. McCulloch, the Republican nom-
inee, upon his election by the Legislature
of Vermont, In his inaugural address
recommended the framing of local
option, high license bill and the sub.
mission of it to the people of the State
for adoption or rejection. This is jnst
the position taken by the Republican
party and IL the boiling Republicans had
won and elected their man Clement, the
result would probably have been no
different.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

As the result of the energetic meas
ures taken by the United States il
Isthmian waters, comparatively quiet
has been restored along the railroad. Ii
view of this condition; Secretary Moody
cabled the cruiser Cincinnati on Friday
to proceed to Hayti and relieve the Sar
Francisco. He also ordered the forms
ton of the West Indies squadron under
the command of Rear Admiral Joseph
B. Coghlan, comprising the Olympia
flagship; Cincinnati, Montgomery, New.
ark, Raleigh, Detroit, Marietta and
Machias Protection of American in
terests in Panama republics in a state OF
chronic revolution is the primary objec
of this organization.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

On the morning of the first battle
Of Winchester DIR. Hunter Mcclure,
Stonewall Jackson's medical director,
said to him: General, | have some
very fine brandy. Will you take a
drink"
Jackson replied, mo; thank you"
Mcclure answered, Don't you like
itY
EYES," replied Jackson; 81 like it too
we'll That is the reason l do not
drink It,"
An impressive exhibition OF his self
control that was Puritan in its self
abnegation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

zsFAIh SOMERSET.
SUPREME #TrIcAt COURT.
september Term, 1902.
Alice Mullen Lib't IS. Randall 4. Mullen.
Upon the annexed Writ and Lioel, il is or
dered, that notice be given 70 the Libelee
bv publishing an sttested copy OF the same.
together with this order thereon, three weeks
successfully in the SOMERSET REPORTER, a
newspaper printed in Skowhegsn IN the
County of Somerset. the last publication to
be thirty days at least before the next
term of said Court, to be holden at Skowhe-
gan, within and Tor said County, on the fourth
Tuesday OF December next, that he may then
and there appear in said Court and answer
thereto, IL he see At.
Attest: w. T. SEEKINs Clerk.
A true copy of writ and libel and order OF
Court thereon,
Attest: W. 7. SEEklNS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The business interests Of the country
bold up remarkably we'll notwithstand-
ing the coal famine that is upon the
country and that threatens manufact-
uring and transportation. The indus
trial condition must be very healthy to
show SO little the effects of the fuel
scarcity. 1t would not be strange If
later it disturbs business seriously.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

professor, want to ask you ques
ton, If you please"
Certainly. Let me hear it."
81 want to ask you If your expert
ence leads to the belief that person
who eats Welsh rabbit should sleep
on a hare mattressT-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Mrs. Dimpleton-Why don't you get
your life insured?
Dimpleton = WHAT'S the use? I'm
well enough, and IN probably outlive
you.
Mrs. Dimpleton = Well, you always
did look on the dark side.-Washlngto
Times.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The trial of Herbert Holbrook of Will
ton for the murder of his wife is on this
week before Judge Whitehouse at Farm
ipgton. The defense is insanity. 1t
appears that Holbrook has long been a
victim of epilepsy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

First Assistant Postmaster General
Winnie has issued circular letter to the
postmasters of all rural free delivery
post offices instructing them that post
masters and rural free delivery carriers
are not permitted to condemn the letter
boxes used by patrons. The order
directs that they shall continue to serve
boxes already erected until regular in
spection of such boxes can be made by
the route inspectors and special agents,
who will condemn the boxes found I'M
safe or which otherwise fail to meet the
requirements. The entire force of rural
free delivery inspectors is now investi
eating petition for such service and
these box inspections probably cannot
be made for a month or two. There
will be IA, 900 rural free delivery postal
routes in operation on July next, and
the estimate for appropriations for the
next fiscal year provides for $4,000 more,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.
ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL NATTER.

The Boston Herald states, editorially
It's belief that Richard Olney would
make much safer and better President
than David B. Hill and gives some very
good reasons for such an opinion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
PrnfennInnaI Adxice.

Patient-What would you advise me
to do for dyspepsia. doctor?
DR.. De Quck-Well, If you want 1t
real bad hire a cheap cook and eat ir-
regularly. Two dollars, please!-Chi-
cago News.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Coal advanced one dollar per ton in
England because of the purchase of 250,-
900 tons of Welsh coal for the American
market and 1t is liable to go higher.
There is a coal miners strike in France
but it is small one. English coal is
likely to be needed on the continent.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
ANIDROSIS ON DECK.

Now comes the distressing results
from sudden colds, as chilly winds and
empty coal hods bring creaking Joints
aud painful muscles, thus making it
important that all may know where safe
and certain rzlief can be secured. No.
. o0ft st. is IN apple pie order for
those who desire pure booded body
BY this great Dissolving and Disinfectine
Injury by which all coagulate, corrupt
basis Of disease regardless Of names
gwen symptoms) are promptly expelled
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The estimate of appropriations requir-
ed for the Department of Agriculture
for the next ifs al year, as completed by
Secretary Wilson, aggregate almost as
100000. The appropriations for the
current year amounted to 81 sos 900.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Every man must blow his own horn
nowadays, and judicious advertising
is the great horn that enables many to
make themselves heard in the din OF
competition.-Jewe CircularW eek
~
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Patten post Office was entered by
burglars early Tuesday morning, the
safe blown and cash and check amount
Ing to about 81 900 taken. The postage
stamps were not taken.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Secretary of State Byron Boyd has
appointed Arthur l. Brown of Belfast
deputy secretary of state to succeed the
late Hon. Sumner j. Chadbourne. Mr..
Brown was formerly a clerk in Mr..
Boyd's Office and is now postmaster at
Belfast.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The secretary of the treasury has is.
sued orders that every possible facility
be given for the prompt delivery Of car
goes of coal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The President has appointed Col
William Quinton. first infantry, TO be a
brigadier in the regular army. He will
retire for age on the 18th inst.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

The steamer Frank Jones will be with
drawn from the Portland and Jonesport
route, October 80.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
g MAv4~

This signature is on every box Of the genuine
: Laxative BrOmO=Quinine Tablets
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II IL falls to cure
e. W. Groves signature Is on each boz. 25c