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The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Fairfield.

Miss Blanche Smith of this town. is Wis
i,ing her sister, Miss Edith Smith, in
Augusta.
Miss Lottie Holt and Miss Kittie Ken
rick spent Sunday in Augusta, the guests
of Miss Helen Davis.
Mrs A F. Gerald is 10 Auburn, where
she will spend the week with her daughter,
Mrs. Holman F. Day.
The Thimble Tea Club met. Friday
afternoon. with Mrs. Mary Neal at her
home on High street. AS the name oil
the club indicates. the ladies busted them
selves with their thimbles during the after
noon, after which tea was served to the
members of the club.
The members of Fairfield Lodge Or
ohestra, l. o. o. F.. are putting in some
tall practicing to prepare themselves for
the entertainment and dance which is to
be given for their benef, Tuesday evening.
A horse being driven by two ladies',
Saturday afternoon, became frightened by
the Benton Electric car when near the
wooden mill, and ran away at swift gait.
The ladies we're both thrown out, but
were not seriously injured
A. F. Gerald, owner of the Hotel Ger
aid, is thinking quite seriously of enlarg-
Ing his hotel home. For the past few
weeks. it has been very difficult for Land
lord Bradbury to accommodate the many
travellers who have applied for lodgings.
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Harmony.

c. F. Spaulding who purchased the
Staples stand in the village recently, il
fitting up one part OF the house for store.
Mr.. Farol Reed has been confined to
the bed for over week by illness but is
now improving.
Cheste. Rhoades is clerking in Mr..
Reeds place.
There will be box sociabe at T, ].
Heals on Tuesday evening FEB. 4h. to
which all are cordially invited.
The Ladies' Aid Society are making
preparations for fair and entertainment
to be given, Feb. 10 and 10 with miscel-
aneous program and conundrum supper
for one evening and on the other a play will
be presented.
Mrs. Mary Chalmers has come to spend
the winter with her daughter, Mrs. F. O.
Turner.
Knowlton aud Small, who are to build
the steam mill at Mainstream, have
bought all the lumber on Geo. Gilman's
south lot, and began last Monday with
crew Of ten men to get it out They
will yard until little more snow falls
when they will put on teams to haul.
Ernest Chadbourn has charge OF the work.
Several others are getting out lumber for
them to be hauled little later.
The people In this town who are
seventy years of age or over, are; Mrs.
Nancy Rhoades. 90; Mrs. Mary Merrill,
So; Mrs. Roxie Lltte6eld. IS; Mrs. Mary
A. Chadbourn, 80; Mrs. Jane Folsom "a ;
Mr. Samuel Willis. So; Mr.. Rueben
Bemis, 80; Mr.. Calvin Chadbourn. 80;
Mr. Issichar Dore, 80; Mrs Sabrina Dore,
80; Mrs. Margaret Wing, 81 MRS Rachel
Starbird 70; Mr.. Benz. Davis, 70; Mr.
Daniel Magoon, IT; Mr.. Charles Leighton,
II; Mrs. Chas Leighton. IT; MIS-. Aman-
da Furbush, IS; Mr.. Richard Marble, "a;
Mr.. Jonathan Gilman, "a; Mr. Charles
Brown, 70; Mr.. Lewis Reed, Is; Mr..
Alonzo Spaulding, "a; Mr. A. P. Bailey,
II; Mr.. Frank Hurd, u; Mrs. Frank
Hurd, II; Mr.. Henry Marble, u; Mrs.
L S. Reed, IL; Mr. VIM F. Grant, II;
Mrs. VIM Grant, "a: Mr. Dow Kimball,
II; Mr. Amos Brown n; Mrs. Nancy
Chadbourn. II; Mrs. Hadassah Herrick,
"a Mrs. Delphina Herrick, 70 Mr.. Han
son Height, 70; Mr.. Geo. Pennell, 70 !;
Mrs. A. H. Whittier, 70;
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

Mrs. Ed Mckinney and daughter
visiting friends and relatives.
Mrs. Frost Williams OF Embden Center
is visiting her husbands parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. !. S Williams.
Geo. Eaton OF Shawmut was in town on
Monday.
Mrs. Alien Moore who has been sick
for some time past, is gaining slowly.
A little daughter came. Sunday. to re-
main with MI and Mrs. Melvin Holden.
The Willing Workers Society gave a
variety contest at Holden's hall Saturday.
The programme consisted of singing re-
citations. ard contests In the corn she'll
ing contest, F. r. Holden took the first
prize and H. L Colby the second prize
button sewing contest the prizes were
awarded to &c. Bass and Harry Stilwell
naildriving contest, Miss Minnie Holden
and Mrs G A. Hughey apple pairing con-
test. Mrs F. r. Holden and Mrs. Maurice
Mitchell; the last contest which was saw
ing-wood by four young ladies'. Miss
Fora Moore was the best at this work and
mark ability. The evenings entertain
ment was a success both social and f.
nancia AT the close of the programme
refreshments were served by the ladies'.
The w. w. S. met with Mrs. Jonas
Holden.
The ladies auxiliary met with Mrs
Andrew Holden and had very interest
ing and instructive meeting, the ladies re-
port that much good is resulting from
these meetings, The next gathering will
be at Mrs. Jonas Colby's.
Many of the lumber men have finished
cutting the lumber and put their forces en-
hauling from the yard.
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Lexington.

Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Ellis. Monday,
while attempting to cross the Carrabasset
river a short distance above New Portland
broke through the ice and the team went
into the water. Before sinking TO any
considerable depth Mr. Ellis managed to
push his wife out onto the ice. Then the
sleigh overturned and Mr.. Ellis went un-
der it. The horse was threshing about
and the man had hard time keeping his
head above water. The screams of Mrs.
Ellis brought Tristan Watson and his
hired mau TO the river Mr.. Ellis was
clinging to the edge of the ice with his
head scarcely out of water. The task OF
rescuing the man was a difficult one as
the ice broke under the rescuers several
times Finally Mr.. Ellis was pulled GU,
by the use OF TWO coats tied together.
He had been in the water for nearly hall
an hour.
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East COrnviIle.

At the regular meeting of Wesserunset
Grange, Jan. 20 three candidates were n-
structed in the first and second degrees.
This is young grange but live one.
The life of this grange is much due TO the
able management of the lecturer Mrs.
Angie Moody.
Mr.. Daniel Moody now enjoys the dis
tincton of being the Oldest man in town.
The quarterly meeting held here by the
Seventh Day Adventists was large y
attended.
Miss Nellie Amazine. who has been
confined to her room for the past three
month with rheumatic trouble. is some
better but not able to move around much.
Mrs. Agnes Moody is confined to her
bed with grip and tonsilitis, also Mrs.
Chas. Moody is confined to her room
with prevailing throat trouble.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

Careful tests and observations made
at the Yale psychological laboratory
have demonstrated the Importance of
studying individual temperament be
fore prescribing a system of physical
exercise. A nervous temperament, for
example. requires different treatment
from that required by a phlegmatic
temperament, without regard to the
physical condition of the subject.
The mental factors are more neces-
sary than the muscular In the develop
ment of strength. A nervous person
should never be required to take heavy
exercise. A phlegmatic person, on the
contrary, requires 1t. The phlegmatic
temperament indicates reserve energy
In both muscles and nerve cells, while
the nervous temperament has less re-
serve power, but greater ability to use
the energy at hand. Philadelphia Rec
nrd
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Sense In Proverbs.

There is a deal of sound sense in the
proverbs of a nation. Earl Russell de-
fined proverb as being the wit of one
man and the wisdom of many, and the
aptness Of this is we'll shown in the
following from the Spanish, Since we
cannot get what we like, let us like
what we get" The thought Is as old
as the race of mankind, but ages pass
ed before one man hit upon the happy
expression of 1t. This saying from the
Chinese is whole homily on pride In
one sentence, when a tree is blown
down, 1t shows that the branches are
longer than the roots"
For a concise expression Of the lofty
aspirations of youth and the sober
achievements of ripper years take this
sentence from Henry D. Thoreau, 1.-The
youth gets together his materials to
build bridge to the moon, or per
chance palace or temple on the earth.
and at length the middle aged man con-
cludes to build woodshed with them"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
unfeeIing ChInese.
A typical scene in q Manchurian vii.
age is TINS described by A correspond.

A typical scene in a Manchurian vii
age is thus described by correspond
ent of the London News:
THAT afternoon we pulled up near
three shanties on a woodside, and a
gang of Chinese, all squabbling and
making noises like dogs growing over
bones, fought with one another to get
on a platform where a boiler was
chained. There was a scuff1e. One
Chinese was pushed backward and
fell. His head hit the metal and
cracked like a nut. He gave a wriggle
and died. The Russians who saw the
accident were affected The Chinese
laughed. He lay for an hour in the
sun until l undid his sleeping rug and
spread 1t over his face. He was soon
forgotten. A Chinese threw some hot
water over a growing dog and made
1t howl. At this there were shrieks OF
mirth
'"The engine puffed and groaned and
jerked the wagons into progress. The
last saw of this spot was two China
men pitching mud at the same dog to
keep 1t from shifting at the body Of the
dead"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
ALL THE NEWS
from Som erSet towns
Browns Corner.

The school in this district, taught by
Omar Furber, and the one in No. IL,
taught by Effie Crowell, closed on Fri
day last, after a successful term of eight
weeks each The vacation will be a
long one.
Thieves entered Chas Lancaster's
barn, one night last week, and he found
q quantity Of meal missing, next morn
ing, also two Of the barn doors left open.
Genevive A. Whitney, aged fourteen
years, daughter of Sumner and Harriet
Whitney died at N Hartland, Saturday,
Jan. %, and was brought to this place
for burial on Sunday. The funeral SER
vice was at N. Hartland.
Mrs Corson held meeting at this
place on Sunday; it was we'll attended
especially by the ministry, several be-
ing present.
Willard Burton and wife of Hartland
were guests at Crowel's camp over Sun
day.
A would be bridegroom from Madison
called recently at home in this vicinity
and enquired for his prospective bride
whom he said had agreed to meet him
there for the nuptial ceremony. He
boomou Bloneiy uio"Ppoih1ou Nv hot huu
ing her there and after tarrying for a
while anxiously awaiting her coming
he sadly took his departure for home,
thinking, no doubt, that "a bird in the
hand Is worth two in the BUSH"
Mrs Flora Dealey of Skowhegan is
visiting Mrs. Henry Crowell, for few
days at the camp.
Canaan Grange entertained some two
hundred visitors from neighboring
Oranges, Friday night. The evening
was most beautiful one and besides
the visitors the members of Canaan
Grange were out in force so that a very
large crowd came and found ample.room
In our commodious grange hall. State
Master, Obadiah Gardner, was an unex-
pected though welcome guest. Grange
opened in form and short time was
given to members of the order to relate
what the Grange had done for them.
Worthy State Master Gardner was the
first called upon and in his usual cheer
full and happy manner responded. Many
OF the visitors voiced the expression of
the Dutchman in saying 81 am glad
svos here;" After the social half hour
Grange closed in form and Canaan
Grange dramatic club gave their play
"The Deacon's Tribulations.' A bounti
full supper was served in the dining hall
after which music, games and dancing
were INDUCED iu by old and young.
Judging from appearances we would
say that our guests enjoyed the evening
as we'll az did those who entertained.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Bingham

Bingham Grange held it's regular
meeting, last Saturday afternoon.
A. F. Donigan entertained party at
whist in his rooms at Mrs. Millikens,
one evening last week.
Five persons joined the Star at their
meeting, last Saturday evening.
Doris Andrews held little party on
the afternoon of her sixth birthday, Jan.
25th.
s. r. Goodrich was unable to be about
on Monday last, having strained his
stomach.
Mrs. Wash burn has been down river
the past few days.
Mrs. Lucy Dinsmore, District Deputy
President of the Rebekah society, and
Mrs. Fannie Danforth, D. D. Marshal,
installed the following officers, Tuesday
evening, in Centennial Rebekah Lodge,
No. 100: Mrs. Sadie K. Andrews, N. q. !;
Mrs. Carrie NJ. Hilton, " G Miss Flor
ence E. Milliken, Rec. Sec. Miss George
olby, Financial Sec. Mrs. Rose Lander
Treas; Mrs. Nettie Smith, Chap; Miss
Ola Baker, l. G.; Mrs. Maria Carney, o.
e.; Mrs. Alice Dinsmore, X. S. to N. /;
Miss Bina Burns, l.. ). to N. G.; Miss
frankie Chase, X. S. to V. G.: Mrs.
Myrtle Cummings, Warden; Miss Edith
Collins, Conductor. After the closing
of the meeting, refreshments were
served to all present. The lodge now
numbers 90 members and is in good
working condition.
Mrs. Dinsmore was entertained while
in town by Mrs. Alice M. Goodrich, and
Mrs. Danforth by Mrs. Carrie Hilton.
Flora Baker went to Skowhegan, Mon
day, NJ do laundry work in Hotel Hesel-
ton.
Rose Huff Is doing laundry work in
the Bingham Hotel.
Mrs Reuben Morton of Lexington has
been visiting Mrs. Noah Huff
Mckinley Day was observed with
appropriate ceremonies, Wednesday
evening. Exercises by pupils from each
of the village schools was held in Ken
nebec Hall.
Quite business is being done in haul.
ing birch hard wood and spruce timber.
Charles Baker and Anon Baker were
at Madison, last Monday. Charles is to
run machine in the pulp mill.
Forest Bean has rented the north part
of the VIM. Moore house.
Will Clark and Parker Sanborn were
in town, last Monday
Preparations are being made to have
the sporting camps of this section of
Maine represented az the Sportsman 3
Show which comes off in Boston about
the 10th of February. About 5000 has
been raised among those interested, in
Guiding w. N. Aver of Oakland, and
this will be expended in showing people
what attractive spots there are in the
upper Kennebec valley. Henry Lane is
building log cabin 12x16 feet which
he will take 20 the show and which will
be completely fitted up as cabins at the
various fishing pond are furnished
Many mounted specimens of large and
small game and photographs of the
scenery will be exhibited.
Roy Savage was very sick, Monday
afternoon and night, but was more
comfortable on Tuesday.
Mrs Henry Washburn entertained a
whist party on Tuesday evening. Mrs,
Washburn has very happy faculty of
making her guests enjoy themselves.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

and according to the old time predictions
we are to have a year of good fortune
as il used to be said, "If ST. PauI's day
be fair and clear, it doth betide a happy
year, They thought if it rained on this
day. the crops would fail, II 1t showed
there would be death among the cattle,
and heavy winds were sure fore-runner
of war. As Saturday was neither WINDY
cloudy or stormy, we Of the CURIOUS
have fine opportunity to prove the
truth ofthe old sayings the coming yea.
Tuesday last the Church Aid Society
met with Mrs. F. V. Barker. Some
business WAS decided upon and there
will be a meeting at the same place 10
two weeks from that date Feb. 4. All
are requested to attend who are inter
ested 10 aiding the community by the
elevating influence OF gospel work In our
midst.
Mr.. Michel. late principal of Somerset
Academy. left Saturday for his home
in Brunswick, Me. He carries with him
the best wishes of the community
Mr.. Lombard held services here last
Sabbath morning, and in Brighton 10
the afternoon. Several of the church
goers here drove to Brighton to attend
these also.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Avery OF Garland
were in town last week called here by
the death OF Mrs. Avery's brother-in-law,
Mr.. Freeman futile.
Mr.. Ralph Pratt passed few days in
Scion last week.
C E. Emery has been absent the past
week in North Anson.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, God In his infinite wisdom,
has called from this life, one of our
charter members, Sister Carrie Harris,
therefore he it.
Resoiued, That we bow In submission
to His Divine will, and In the death OF
Sister Harris, Sunrise Chapter o. E. s.
has lost worthy member. And be it,
therefore, further
Resotued, That our charter be draped
in mourning 80 days, and that these
resolutions be spread on the minutes.
a copy be sent to the SOMERSET REPoR.
TER for publication, aud also that they
be presented to the family of our
departed sister.
ALPHEuS MASON, ! Committee
KATHERINE NJ. BARRETT, on
SOPHIE A. WAsHBURN, Resolutions
Canaan, Maine, January u, 1902
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

MIR. w. F. Greene has sold his fur,
niture business in Madison to Mr.. L. A.
Roadway Mr. Greene has been in bust
ness here for the past seven years.
M, ssrs. Walker and Caldwell are har-
vesting their ice supply. The house on
the Arson side of the river is full, and il
is expected the other one will be filled in
few days.
The Canibas Camera club met at the
home OF Mr.. B. T. Weston, Saturday
when a practical demonstration of de-
veloping was given by Mr.. T. A. Roberts
A movement has been started toward
the formation OF a Young Mems Temper
ance Athletic club. 1t is proposed &c
erect building suitable for a gymnasium
and will be conducted as far as possible
similar to the Y M. c. A.
Mrs. Cyrus Hilton died at her home in
Arson, Thursday. Mrs. Hilton was ar
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Fairfield

At the installation of the W. X. G.,
which occurred, recently, the exercises
were of more than usual interest and
some who were present that have at
tended the installation in many orders,
say this was the prettiest one they have
ever seen.
Willis Emery and wife of No. Arson
were the CUES of Mr. and Mrs II. f.
Burgess last Thursday night.
Many here were sad to hear of the
death of Mrs Addie Hancock which oc.
Cured very suddenly, last week, in New
Gloucester. Airs. Hancock was for
some time resident of our village in
the family of t,a late Charles Fogg.
Mrs A F. G aid is in Auburn to pass
the week with osr daughter, Mrs. Hol
man +. Day.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

The ancient Romans, at whose stump
tuous banquets truffles played an i'm
portant role, supposed that their ex-
istence was one of the material results
of thunder. More modern botanists
have classed it as a species of mush-
room, but it can scarcely be termed
such To be exact, the truffle is tu-
berculous fungus, 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., 1902-01-30
East Mercer.

Eli Wells was In WaterviIe Tuesday.
Solomon Tracy is hauling his apples to
Norridgewock. He has $50 barrels.
Mrs. Frank Fuller with her little daugh-
ter Beryl, have been spending few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Tyler.
School at the village closed last week
after term of seven week taught by
Chas. H. Allen
Leona Lowe has been about sick the
past week with sore throat
Elvn Lowe and wife, Levi Ham and
wife. went to Norridgewock, Thursday
evening, to the installation of the officers
OF the grange.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Mirrors of the IsraeIites.

ton is made in history were in use
among the Israelites in the time of
Moses. That gentleman, as 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.
Doubtless similar utensils of this and
other materials were in use long before
that At that same period black glass
was employed for the purpose as well
as transparent glass with black foil on
the back. 1t Is related that the Span
iards found mirrors of polished black
stone, both convex and concave among
the natives of South America.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Athens.

The school entertainment referred to
last week was given on Friday eve, and
was much enjoyed by full house, more
especially the singing by the school
accompanied by the teacher, thus
showing the interest and care taken in
this now necessary branch of school
work. the dialogue or drama. SIN search
of Cook, would have done credit to
students much older. After the exer-
cises Miss Lizzie Fogg in behalf Of the
school and in we'll chosen words pres
ented the principal with a gold chain
in appreciation of his efforts to promote
the welfare of his pupils. Games by
the young people followed the above
exercises.
Saturday. Jan. IS was ST. Paurs day,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

10 this town and leaves many sorrowing
friends. The bereaved family has the
sympathy of the communi y; the hus-
band has lost devoted wife. the parents
loving daughter; an only sister is left
in deepes, sorrow, and a babe of seven
months is left, to pever know a loving
mothers care. The services we're at
tended Wednesday afternoon by Rev.
G. r. Palmer. who spoke words Of
tenderest sympathy and comfort. The
house was filled with friends bringing
beautiful flowers that spoke silent words
OF love for the departed and sympathy
for the bereaved family.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Dead River Log Driving COMPANY

The members OF the Dead River Log Driving
Company are herebv notified that the annual
meeting OF the company will be held in Grand
Army Hall. Augusta. on Monday, the 18th day
| OF February. 1902, at O'Clock in the afternoon
for the following purposes, viz:
LIST. To choose a mode ator.
2nd. To hear the report OF the treasurer
and take such action may be thought
proper.
3D.. To choose officers for the ensuing year,
4th. To vote money to defray expenses OF
driving logs and other necessary bills.
9th. To act upon any other business that
may legally come before them
3w5 S. w. PHILBRICK, Clerk.
skowhegan, Maine, january 18th. 1902.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
North COrnville.

Chas Colburn has returned to town.
L. c. Robinson and wife from North
Arson, were guests at H. B. RusselPs
over the Sabbath.
Charles Ball addressed a meeting at
the school house in North Cornvile,
called 10 see if the town Is will ng to
combine with other towns to hire
superintendent of schools. and have
the schools graded.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Ripley.

L. r. Ramsdel's creamery in Ripley
has shut down for repairs.
Herbert Downing has gone to Orono,
where he will take course in dairying at
the University of Maine.
Mrs. Octavia Farrar of West Ripley is
seriously i'll.
F. A. Pattee commenced term of high
school in the Town Hall, Monday, with
thirty-six pupils in attendance.
Moses Arno is seriously i'll.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
Dead River North Branch Log
DRIVING C0mDaDy.

The members of the Dead River North
Branch Log Driving Company are hereby no.
tilted that the annual meeting of the Company
will be held at Grand Army Hall, Augusta, on
Monday. the 18th day of February 1902, at 2.31
O'Clock in the afternoon for the purpose OF
choosing officers for the ensuing year; to raise
money to defray the ex oenses of the Company
and to transact any other business that may
legally come before them.
3w5 s. w. PHILBRICR, Clerk.
Skowhegsn, Maine, January 18th, 1862.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
East Madison.

Mrs Sarah Oones), widow of the late
Jessie Jewell died at her home here Tues
day morning the 2Ist instant, very sud
dt My of appoplexy She leaves four
children three boys, Frank E. Eugene
S., George X, and Miss Irene w. Her
age was II years. Her husband died
about years ago. Her native place was
North Arson.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30
The Drawback to Originality,

"Why do you keep repeating quota
tions?' asked the irritable man. why
don't you say something original"
"My dear sir, there's no use of that
Every time l think of anything good
enough to be original find that some.
body said it years ago."-Washington
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

Mamma-For goodness sake, Elsie,
why are you shouting in that disgrace.
full fashion? Why can't you be quiet
like Willie?
Elsie-He has to be quiet the way
we're playing. He's papa coming home
late, and I'm you.-Phladelphla Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-01-30

A capital pun may arise by pure ac
cident. as recorded In Buckles Book
Of Table Talk"
"a Mr.. Alexander Gun was dismiss
ed from a post In the customs Of Edin-
burgh for circulating some false ru-
NOR. The dismissal is said to have
been thus noted in the customs book at
the time. "A. Gun discharged for max
ing a false report"