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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
North Fairfield.

A severe shower of rain. hail and vino
with some thunder and lightning passed
over this place. Monday, about noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Orlando Bowman visited
at Danville Junction. last week.
Ellis T. Kinds and wife of Fairfield
their son, B. J. Kinds and family o.
Stoneham, Mass. were in the place, las
week. visiting relatives.
Hez Sawtelle has gone TO Sidney tc
help his brother through haying
Miss Freeman left, last week, for hel
home in Massachusetts for months
vacation. Her labors for the church
here, the past year, have been very
acceptable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
w. Pittsfeld.

Mrs. James L. Bean of Skowhegan is
visiting relatives in Pittsfeld village.
Quite severe hail storm passed over
this place, Monday. about noon. Hail
stones fell as large as robins eggs, which
damaged the growing crops to quite an
extent.
Miss Blanche Mann of Bangor, who
has been stopping at Chas. Woodruff's,
has employment at the village.
Mrs. Lillian Fisher of Charlestown,
Mass, is very sick at the home of hel
brother, G. W. Martin.
Joshua Patten has quite crew and is
rushing his hayipg along.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Elephants Love For Finery.

Strange as it may seem, the elephant
is passlonately fond of finery and de-
lights to see himself decked out with
gorgeous trappings. The native princes
of India are very particular in choos-
Ing their state elephants and will give
fabulous sums for an animal that ex-
actly meets the somewhat fanciful
standards they have erected. For these
they have made cloths of silk so heavi-
ly embroidered with gold that two men
are hardly able to lift them.-Pear-
sons Weekly.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
West Athens.

There will be services at the church,
Sunday next, at 3 p. m.
James Robinson of Bingham and Lewis
Henderson OF Scion were in town, Sun
day.
Mr.. James Mulhern, who has been
cooking on the drive al Madison, arrived
home one day last week.
Master Perry Boothby Of Skowhegan is
visiting his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
X H. Boothby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Tuscan, Mr.. Thomas
Tuscan, Miss Kicker of Scion and Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Tuscan Of Brighton attend
ed the meeting at this place, Sunday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
East Madison.

There are four different styles of U.
5. mail boxes on this route.
Among those who have been enjoying
a vacation in the country are Mr.. and
Mrs. Blake, j. Frank Bridge and Miss
Alice Epps of SomeIville, Mass. Mr..
Abbott, wife and child of Providence,
R. l., Mrs. Whitney of Rockland.
Rev. T. b. HIATT will conduct religious
services in Union church Sunday, Aug.
10.
j. Carlton Bicknell and wife are visit
ing his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. r.
Bicknell.
Mrs. Alma Turner of Guilford, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Clark.
Mrs. Henry Reed visited friends in
South China last week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Profitable Walnut Trees.

The English walnut is said to be the
most profitable of all nut bearing trees.
When In full vigor they will yield
about 300 pounds of nuts to the tree.
The nuts sell on an average at about
fourpence per pound. If only twenty
seven trees are planted on an acre, the
income would be about f135 per acre
London Answers.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Scion

Mrs. Mary Gordon of Bingham visited
her son, Nj. Il. Andrews, last week.
Mrs. Cynthia McQuilkin is staying with
Mrs. Hannah Parkman.
Mrs. O. O. Yittum has closed hei
bouse on Main St. for an indefinite time
and is staying with her daughter, Mrs
j. Il. Gray.
Mrs. Mildred Morrison and children,
who have been visiting relatives and
friends in Limlngton and vicinity return
ed home on Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. I. ]. Jmith and little daughter OF
Skowhegan were visiting her father,
Capt. Moses French, last week.
There was a party of eight young
people went from here to Lakewood,
Thursday of last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hunnewell were
up river several days, last week
Mrs. w. NJ. Wade and Frank Halliday
left here. last week, for Newport Mr..
Halliday will go from there to Cleye-
land. Ohio, we understand, where he
has a position as teacher.
Mr.. o. w. Hilton, while at work for
his brother, Theophilus Hilton, last
week. was thrown from the moving ma
chine and the thumb and two fingers OF
his right hand were badly cut by the
scythe.
Mr.. Allen Rice returned home from
Oakland on Saturday after an absence OF
several days.
Miss Lefa Padham was at Madison,
last week.
Miss Florence Irvine, who was home
from Madison for short vacation went
back to her work, Saturday.
Mrs. Morria Severy, who has been
away for some weeks visiting relatives,
returned home, last week.
Frank Holt of Norridgewock was in
town, last week.
Mrs. Perry of Lowell, Mass. is in town,
the guest of her brother, Nj. Will
Steward.
Moses Jones of Bingham was in town,
Friday.
Werner Davis was in New Portland
and No. Arson, Friday.
John Arnback has returned to Port
land.
Mrs. L. G. whipple was to Madison
on Friday.
Mrs. Marshall Williams was visiting
friends In Skowhegan, last week.
Miss Lulu Irvine was in Skowhegan a
few days, last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Moore, who has been
spending her vacation here at home, re-
turned to Portland, Saturday.
Mrs. Chick returned to her home in
Boston, Wednesday of last week.
Mrs. Bell Miller of Bingham was in
town, last week, visiting her sister, Mrs
Angus Davis.
Miss Gladys Merrill entertained six
teen of her young friends at her home
on Main ST. it being her ninth birthday.
Miss Sadie Irvine was at Lakewood,
Friday.
Morrice Severy of New York is in
town
Augustus Conant of Acton, Mass. and
Henry Washburn of Bingham were in
town, Sunday.
Judge Boswell was home from Nor
'ridgewock over sunday.
Mr.. j. 8. Freeman, wife and two chill
dren of Everett, Mass. are stopping at
the New Carratunk.
J. Fl. Gray was at Skowhegan on busi-
ness, Monday.
Sheriff Pencil of skowhegan was in
town, Monday.
Miss Eunice Bodwell went to Portland
on Friday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Joseph Green went to Portland
Monday.
L. s. McIntire was in Skowhegan
Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

A little three year-old miss while her
mother was trying to get her to sleep
became interested in a peculiar noise
and asked what it was.
"A cricket dear" replied her moth
er.
We'll" remarked the little lady. "he
ought to get himself oiled. Chicago
News
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
They Felt Hungry

She-Well, Clarence, dear. the situa-
ton is not quite as rosy as 1t was pic
tured to US before marriage. Is it7
He-Well, not altogether 50, love.
She-I wish-er-I wish
He-What do you wish, dearest?
She-I wish we had the rice and the
old shoes they threw at us when we
were married.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Spaulding and
George Holt visited at George Chase's,
Sunday.
George McNally and family and Fred
Whiting Of West Pittsfield are at work
for Scott Church. c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
NoTlcEoF FORECLOSURE

Whereas William S. Phillips now of Skow.
hogan, formerly of Fairfield in the county OF
Somerset by his two mortgage deeds, the first
one dated Oct. IL, 1895 and recorded in Somer'
set Registry Of Deeds. Book 229, Page 1926; the
second deed dated April 10, 1896 and recorded
in Somerset Registry of Deeds, Book 229, Page
81, conveyed to me, the undersigned. certain
parcel OF real estate situate in Fairfield aiore-
said in the county of Somerset and bounded as
follows: On the north by land OF Timothy
Brown on the east by land OF Horace Low; on
the south by land of William Phillips and on
the west by land of Lafayette P. Goodwin coz
tanning thirty acres more or less and where
as the condition of said mortgages has been
broken, now therefore, by reason OF the breach
of the condition thereof claim foreclosure
of said mortgages.
Skowhegan, August End, 1902
3w32 EDWARD N MERRILL.
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How many people are there who
know that elephants. rhinoceroses and
other large thick skinned animals have
formidable enemies in rats and mice7
These small. rascally rodents have
found that the feet OF the elephant are
excellent eating and have no hesitation
in gnawing at them when the animal
lies down, when, owing to its confined
condition, it is not very well able to
defend itself against its puny enemies.
To protect these vast creatures 1t Is
found necessary in most menageries to
keep terriers about the cages. These
little fellows very soon dispose of the
pachyderm's tiny adyersaries. 1t was
recently discovered in a well known
menagerie that the mice and rats had
been very busy with the hide of rhi-
noceros. A Scotch terrier, Fanny, was
put into the cage of the huge beast, and
in the first night she had killed no few
er than twenty-seven rats. In a few
days there were no rats left to nibble
the hide Of the poor rhinoceros.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Shifting the Responsibility.

An Irishman who traded in small
wares kept a donkey cart, with which
he visited the different villages. On
one occasion he came to a bridge where
toll was levied.
He found to his disappointment he
had not enough money to pay it.
A bright thought struck him. He un-
harnessed the donkey and put 1t into
the cart. Then, getting between the
shafts himself he pulled the cart with
the donkey standing in it on to the
bridge.
In due course he was hailed by the
toll collector.
"Hey, manw cried the latter.
"Whaur's your toll?"
"Begorra," said the Irishman, lust
ask the droiver."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
Taxes =! Taxes !

l am Obliged to have your unpaid taxes as the
town has cahed on me for large sumwhich has
to be raised AT ONCE. so you will call at cOllec-
tors office and settle the same.
II. X. WHITE, Collector.
Office with Charles Folsom Jones, 6s Water s.:
Skowhegan, Maine. 2Hf
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-08-07
FOR SALE .

Pure Cider Vinegar for sale by the gallon OIL
barrel. 4w2s~
FRED l. MOODY, Skowhegan, Me.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
A Blaze This Morning.

The noise of the fire wagons dasmng
along Fayetteville street this morning
shortly before enc O'Clock gave notice TO
the people of q fire. No alarm had pecn
sounded by the city fire bell.
The fire was found TO be in the res
taurant at the back of the grocery store
of Oscar n. Allen, corner of Blount and
East Davie streets. The roof was in a
blaze, and the Victor Hose Company
soon had stream on it.
The alarm had reached the engine
houses from box q, sent in by some one
who saw the blaze. This box is square
from the fire The onestory frame
building OF the grocery belongs TO e. a.
Johnson, of the District Attorneys Office.
The damage is in the roof, while that to
thc stock in the grocery store is from
smoke and water.
The grocery store had closed at j
o'clock. aud il is supposed that the IRE
caught from defective tiuc III the res
taurant. The damage is slight, though
the blaze indicated a big fire.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
TOBACCO GROWERS TO MEET
This Will be in Rocky Mount On Nineteenth Oh
December.

The North Carolina Tobacco Growers
Association has been called to meet III
PocI,v Mount on Friday, December 1'th'
at ] o'clock.
President John S Cunningham. OF Per
son urges that the farmers attend, LOT 1t
ie TO be an important meeting. He asks
that the State papers copy the notice
which he has sent out to the tobacco
planters, reading as follows
II have recently consulted with Mr.
o +, Joyncr. Col j. Bryan Grimes and
other tobacco growers in the State ana
we are very much impressed with the
necessity of the tobacco growers IN TINS
State organizing at this time DeilcFe
this is absolutely necessary now because
if we do not form business ASSOCIATION =
this time for our mutual interest ana
protection we shall see the price Oh To-
bacco fall until with the large crop
which it seems now certain VIII DC pltlt-
ed for the year 1903, we shall pc Seillhs
our products at less than cost OF procuc-
ton l therefore write to ask you 10
meet Us at Rocky Mount, North Carolihd'
at | O'Clock. on December IL, ana deFlse
or discuss those means which most VITAL
Nv concern the tobacco growers now
shall consider it a personal favor II you
will meet us at that time and urge Such
tobacco growers as you can interest IN
this matter, whose support and judgment
YOU think would be valuable 10 US, 10
Join with us at that time
Il will be glad if you will give thls
matter careful consideration, so as 10
give us the benefit of your deliberate
judgment when we meet"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
RESOLUTIONS OF SYMPATHY.
Teachers of the City Schools Speak of the Lat.
Miss Mary Palmer Mills

The public school teachers of Raleigh,
at q meeting held on Friday, passed the
following sympathetic resolutions con-
corning the death of one of their fellow
teachers.
whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly
Father to remove by untimely death our
friend and fellow teacher, Mary Palmer
Mills. and
Whereas, we. the teachers of the
Raleigh Public Schools, wish to express
our high appreciation of her excellent
qualities and our grief at her death.
therefore be it
Resolved /. That the schools OF Raj
eigh have lost by her death an earnest,
conscientious and able teacher.
80. That while we submit humbly to
the will of cur Heavenly Father, we de-
plcrc our loss and mourn her death.
'.3. That We tender our heartfelt SYM
rathy to her bereayed mother and pray
that God may comfort and keep her.
~. That copies of these resolutions be
sent to her mother and to the Raleigh
Papers.
JENNIE II. BARBEE,
LIZZIE BELLAMf,
ELIZA A. POOL,
COMMITTED"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
THE HALL OF RECORDS.
some Uniforms of Notable Americans Placed
in It.

The Hall of Records in the State Mus
eum is being rapidly filled up and IL
PROMISES to be one of the most interest
ing sections of the many exhibits which
are to be found there.
During the week there has been added
70 il number of cases with most IN
teresting exhibits. Among these, in cases,
are the uniform and other war relics OF
Generals James Johnston, PettigreW ana
Bryan Grimes.
Yesterday in another case were placed
the uniform and various articles owned
by the late Ensign Worth Bagley of the
United States Navy, the first to shed his
blood for his country in the War with
Spain.
1t is a collection in which the whole
State should take an interest. The ar
ricles Illustrative of the States history
need not be given, but will be accepted as
loans. Col F. A. Olds, who is working
hard in this matter, will be glad to re-
ceive articles to be placed in the Hall
of Records.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
FORTy-EIGHr DAMAGE SUITS.
Wises Colored Confrere Preparing Cases
Against Members Of Constitutional
Convention.
By the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va, Dec. 6-Jamcs Hayes.
the colored lawyer and confrere of John
s. Wise in the recent unsuccessful al
tack on the new Constitution of Virginia,
was in the Office OF tne clerk Of the
United States Court today preparing
papers in orty-cight suits for damages
against members of the Constitutional
Convention.
The suits are for $4,000 damages each,
and are brought under the common law,
probably relying on section 1879, Re-
yised Statutes of the United States, to
give the United States Court juriedic-
ton.
Hayes appeared to desire great deal
of secrecy in these cases and would have
nothing 10 say about them. 1t is said
he viii be ready to file the suits Mon
day. He ana United States Marshal
Treat were busy getting the necessary
legal papers in shape this afternoon, so
that the necessary formalitics Of the
lattcr's office could be promptly dis
posed Of.
These are the Suits that were threaten
Cd some time ago.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09

back within their twenty-five yard line.
Here the visitors buckled down and got
possession of the ball and by constant
plungcs through Shaw's center and around
the ends succeeded in making a touch
down. Score to for the visitors.
In the second half Shaw kicked to Viz
gnia Normal and Industrial. who rcceiv-
ed the ball and advanced twenty-five
yards On the third down. not having
gained five yards, Jones, full back on Viz
gilman Normal and Industrial Institute,
kicked the ball for forty yards. Shaw re-
ceived the ball and was dOWncd nearly in
it's tracks. Shaw finally scored, making
it a tic one second before time was called.
The feature of the game was the con-
slant interference put up by Jones, OF the
Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09

Much interest is being shown in the
revival services at the Tabernacle Bap-
fist church. where Rev. w. III. Vines, Of
Asheville, is assisting the pastor, Rev.
w. y. Hubbard. Splendid congregations
have heard him the past week and have
been impressed with his carnestncss and
zeal.
Mr. Vines viii preach today and the
services Will continue through Wednes-
day. An account of his work will be
read with interest:
Rev w. NJ. Vines was born at Jones'
boro, Tenn. thirty-four years ago. He
was educated at DanVille, Ind, Southern
Bantfst Theological Seminary and the
University of Chicago. He has been pas
tor of only three church, namely Johnson
City. Tenn, MorristoWn, Tenn, high
land Park church, Chicago, and his
present charge in Asheyille, n. c.. where
he has done great work and is greatly
beloved by all denominations
Inc following notice taken from the
Asheville Daily Citizen tolls Of what his
work has been since going to AsheTille:
"Rev. w. NJ. Vines. of Asheville, n.
c., has recently received calls 10 tie
First church. Greensboro, n. c.. The
First Baptist church, DanVille, Va, and
Lincoln Square Baptist church, Worces-
ter. Mass. He has not yet decided
whether or not be will accept any Of
these calls. During the four years of
bis pastorate at AsheVille, says the
AsheVille Citizen, a debt CT $4,000 has
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
THE Red MEMS BAZAAR.
Donations Continue to Come in and There's a
Big Time Ahead.

More donations for the big Red Mems
Bazaar, TO be held in metropolitan Hall
continues to come in.
Yesterday the following were received
by Chairman Dughi: Royal d Borden
Furniture Co, one Royal felt mattress,
valued at $2J; the Wake Water Co., free
water; city of Raleigh, use of wagons
during the week; Upchurch x Holder.
use of carriage for special use of ladies
engaged in the work. Fred. Staudt, 150
loaVes, or more, OF bread.
The City Soliciting Committee, MI.
Frank Stronach, chairman; Joseph II.
Pogue, Jno. Stronach, w. j. Bell, I. L.
Sale. Jno. U. Smith, j. w. Hinsdale.
Jr.. Junius Moore, w. II. Robbins and
Fred. Staudt, Will meet at Mr.. Frank
Strcnach's Monday morning at II clock
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
MONEY FOR SCHOOLS.
superintendent Joyuer on Schools in Cotton
Factory Districts and Rural libraries

The Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton yesterday received a check for $l,ZOO
of the Peabody fund. OF this amount $500
is for the Normal and Industrial College
at Greensboro, 5000 for the colored nor
nal at winston Salem, and 5000 for the
public schools.
State Superintendent Joyner says that
in his report he will discuss particularly
the question of the public school interests
in the cotton factory districts. He be-
.lieves there is no doubt about the Leg
islature continuing the appropriation for
rural libraries as these are doing great
good and the demand for them is increas-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
CoLoHED FOOTBALL CINE.
Shaw and Petersburg Team Make 1t Five to
Five,

most interesting game OF football
took place yesterday afternoon between
two colorcd teams at tho Far Grouhds.
There were over tive hundred people VINO
eaw Tho two teams wrcstio for The honors.
The game was fun OF ginger from start
70 finish. Tho Shaw University eleven
was heavier than the Virginia Normal
ana Industrial team, but the Virginia
Normal and Industrial team showed up
By SURPRISING tho SHAW team by skill
aud quick team work
In tho iirst half the pail was kicked Oil
by the Virginia Normal and Industrial
Shaw by fake pass carried the ball
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
Baptist Church.

; been paid on the church property. q
magnificent pipe organ has been put in.
The church now has the best choir and
the finest music in it's history. There
have been between $50 and 200 additions
to the church during Mr.. Vines pastor
ate. and the church is better organized
than ever before, ard there is high
tide OF spirituality and perfect unity in
all it's departments. Mr.. Vines is an able
preacher, greatly loved pastor and a
great organizer and leader. Many eX-
prcssions that he might remain with the
church for life are heard.
Since the above was published Mr.
Vines has decided to remain with his peo-
pie in Ashevilie, greatly to their delight.
He is a young man of most wonderful
personality and all that he does is strik-
ingly original and unique. He is an able
minister OF the New Testament, rising in
his sermons. both in thought as well as
delivery, to sublime heights.
Mr. Vines has learned what those who
impress the world must all learn sooner
or later. that the principles OF the New
Testament applied TO the human con-
science will give forth blessed results
With ell his natural talents OF oratory.
the poetic temperament and acquired
powers Of reaching and research, his life
seems beautifully consccrated to the
Master. Long may he be spared to tell
the "Old story"
Mr. Vines viii preach today at
ii o'clock: also tonight at 40, and will
continue till "Wednesday night
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
Agricultural Board AdJouIns.

The State Board of Agriculture held q
short session yesterday morning and ad-
iourned.
At the meeting yesterday the only
matter of general interest discussed was
the joint Typographical work between the
Board and the United States government
The secretary was instructed to CORE
spond with the Federal government au-
thorites and TO arrange the work upon
a mutually satisfactory basis. so that
if the board discontinued joint work now
it could resume it later.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-09
Ju GIT. B. woMAcK SPEAKS.
Discusses the Origin Of Government at Bap-
list Female University.

The young ladies' of the Baptist Fe-
male University lad the great pleasure OF
listening TO Il most interesting ana IN
structive address last evening by Judge
r. u. Womack on the Origin OF Govern
meEt.'
The speaker presented in very clear
and comprehensive way the principles
underlying the old Greek AMI Roman gov
crnmcnt. out of which through some
necessary notifications. developed the
English Ruling under William the Con
aucror From here he traced very briefly
the u,meruus constitutional changes
vhirh England suffered 10 The time ot
thc writing of the Magma Charia-
Then followed discussion oil Parlia-
mentary rules and the founding OF the
House of Commons. In conclusion Judge