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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11

at As Saturday morning The students
in the upper stories were obliged to leave
their effects. The fire spread rapidly
and the fremen had hardly arrived on
the scene before Chief Davies sent in
second alarm Students in the South
College we're early at hand and their
assistance was needed in many instances
in getting students out of the burning
building The loss on the building is a
bout sl5, 900 on which there is an insur-
ance of IS, 900. No serious accidents &C.
Cured. The origin of the fire is suppos
ed to have been from chimney which
burned out during Friday.
During County Attorney Mathews two
terms of Office in York county, there
have been five murders in four years in
that county, women the victims in three
of them, all committed in country COM
munities, four of them blind cases to
work out, three of the four likely never
to be worked out. When Mr.. Mathews
took the oath of office he found the Ivory
Boothby murder mystery waiting for
him. No indictment was found. Then
came the Fanny Sprague murder In
the interim the McCloud murder in
Kittery, which was soon cleared up.
Then the Champion murder of Newfeld,
aud next the Cornish murder, which
cannot be cleared up until after Mr..
Matthews term is expired, if it is at all.
Joseph Williamson, of Belfast, prom
inent Maine torney, historian aud
local official, died suddenly, the 4th
inst. aged IA years. He graduated
from Bowdoin College and, in 1852, was
admitted to Waldo county bar. In 1858,
he was appointed the first judges Of the
municipal court, and during several
years served as alderman and city solici.
tor. He wrote the history of Maine in
two volumes, was chairman of the Bel
fast Free library since its opening in
1877, and prominent member Of the
Maine Historical Society, contributing
much to it's records. Three children,
Joseph, Jr., of Williamson & Burleigh,
Augusta; Mrs. Frances Pierce, Frankfort
Me-, and Miss Ada Williamson, Boston;
also a brother and sister, VIM. c. Will
hanson, Boston attorney, and Mrs.
Robert Willard of Cambridge, Mass,
survive him
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BankruptS Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of GEORGE H. CARY
Bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of the DIS
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
GEORGE T.. CARY of Fairfield in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine in
said District, respectfully represents that the
9th day of July last past he was duly adjudg-
cd bankrupt under the Acts of Congress relating
TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly surrendered all
his property and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements of said
Acts and of the orders of Court touching his
bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays that he may be decreed by
the Court to have full discharge from all debts
provable against his estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts, e1 cept such debts as are excepted
by law from such discharge
Dated this LIST day of December A. ID. 1872.
GEORGE q. CARY, Bankrupt.
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M adisOn.

A night crew was started in the card
and spinning rooms Of the Indian Spring
wooden mill Friday evening.
Mr.. Cad Oliver, an employe in the card
room of the Madison wooden mill had his
hand badly bruised while working about
card Saturday forenoon Mr. Oliver
will be able to resume his duties in few
days
Christmas goods at Bucknam's Drug
Store, Skowhegan.
Mr.. Alden Ellis, who underwent the
amputation OF his leg last week on account
of blood poisoning, is now suffering from
an attack of the mumps Notwithstand-
ing his numerous affections Mr.. Ellis is
slowly improving.
Rev. c. D. Boothby is confined to his
home ty illness and was unable to fill his
pulpit at the Congregational church Sur
day.
The village schools closed Friday for a
three weeks vacation.
Miss Helen Powers is i'll with whooping
cough.
A fue line of Burnt Leather goods at
Bucknam's.
Mr.. T. H Spear and daughter Alice
have gone to BroCkton, Mass, for short
visit with relatives.
Sunday morning was the coolest of the
season. The thermometer registered six
teen below zero at seven o'clock and only
stood six above at noon.
The friends of Mr. Lafayette Witham,
who went to Colorado a few weeks ago
will be panied to learn of his failing health.
Beaded Chatelain Bags at Bucknam's.
An alarm OF FIRE was rung in from box
10 Sunday, for chimney burning out at
the house of Mr.. w. L. Remick on Main
street. The upper portion of the house
was filled with smoke but the damage was
slight.
Messrs. VIM and Judsou Mackln had
a narrow escape from death while at work
on log pile above the railroad bridge,
Thursday forenoon. A mass of the logs
started and for moment it looked as
though escape were impossible, but with
great presence of mind the two men
threw themselves fat between the skds
duu VIC ioko pdoSCd OfCt iCdNlDS tiCLi
unframed.
Books for boys, girls and everybody. at
Bucknams.
A fair and SUPPER for the benefit of the
public library was held Saturday after
noon and evening. A chicken pie supper
was served in the basement of the Con-
gregational church from 5 to 8 p. m.
The tables were prettily decorated with
carnation pinks and ferns and the net
proceeds amounted to $40. The fair was
held in the new rooms in the Blackwell
block. In the evening cake and ice
cream were on sale and music was fur
nished by the high school orchestra. A
silk quilt was unanimously voted to Mrs.
c. o, Small 10 recognition OF her tffous
for the good of the library 1t is esti-
mated that the net proceeds of the fair
and supper will amount to aboh $50.
which is to be used in fitting up the new
rooms and the purchase of new books
Wrist Bags, the latest thing, at Buck
MANS.
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East New Portland.

The Cleaners branch of S, S. will
hold fair of useful and fancy articles
for sale, afternoon and evening, Dec IL
in the Town Hall at North New Portland.
Supper served from 5 to 7 p. M. with
an entertainment 10 the evening" A cor
dial invitation is extended TO all
Mr.. and Mrs c. H. Nye visited in
Kingheld. last week. the guests of F. E.
Boynton and family.
Mr. Wilson Vies and Master Harris
made business trip to North Arson,
Saturday.
Mrs. D. w. CSswell and Miss Flora
Carville passed through town, one day
last week
F. L Emery went TO Lexington, one
day last week, and returned with two
nice deer
Mrs Edwin Clark and Mrs. Henry
Doe spent last Tuesday with Mrs. Does
mother. Mrs. Mary A. Hutchins. N.
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Mr.. Alfred Wtham has sold his farm
to Van Morrow.
Miss Edith Emerson OF Madison called
on relatives in town. Saturday.
Mrs. E. C Tracy visited at Charles
Bickford's in Belgrade. last week.
Z. c. Tracy is driving the stage from
Smithfeld to Belgrade.
Rev. James Taylor of West Athens has
been engaged to preach at Smithheld
village every two weeks commencing,
Dec. ID
Mrs. Matte Dudley is still in critical
condition.
Miss Frances Jones was the guest oil
Mrs Herbert Groves over Sunday.
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Bankrunt'S Petition for DisCharge.

In the matter of GEORGE IL. YORK,
Bankrupt, IN bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
GEORGE H. YORK of Fairfield, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine in said
District, respectfully represents. that on the
10th day of May, last past, he duly ad.
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bankruptcy; that he has duly
rendered all his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with all the requirements
of said Acts and of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have a full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this lst day of December A. ID. 1902.
GEO. IL. YORK, Bankrupt.
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Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of ALFRED JOHNSON,
Bankrupt, in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United STATES for the District
of Maine
ALFRED JOHNSON of Fairfield. in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, in said
District, respectfully represents, that on the
22nd day of March last past, he was duly ad-
Judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to Bankruptcy; that he has duly sur
rendered all his property and rights of property,
and has fully complied with all the require
ments of said Acts and of the orders of Court
touching his bankruptcy.
Wherefore he prays, that he may be decreed
by the Court to have full discharge from all
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge
Dated this LIST day of December A. d. 1902
ALFRED JOHNSON, Bankrupt
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Fight VIII Be Bitter,

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommends
ton of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption will have long and bitter
fight with their troubles if not ended
earlier by fatal termination. Read what
T. r Beall of Beall, Miss. has to say:
Last fall my wife had every symptom
of consumption. She took DR.. Kings
New Discovery after everything else had
failed. Improvement came at once and
four bottles entirely cured her" Guar
anteed by George K. sampson, druggist
Price SOC and 81 90. Trial bottles free.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

r,
On this 9th day of December A. ID. 1902 on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court. that a hearing be had
upon the same ON The 26th day of December A.
ID. 1902, before said Court at Portland, In said
District, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that
notice thereof be published In The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed In said District
sons In interest, may appear at the said
time and place, and show cause, If any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And il is further ordered by the Court, that
the clerk shall send by mail to all known credi-
tors copies of said petition and this order, ad
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 9th day Of
December, A. d. 1902,
L. 81 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy OF petition and order thereon.
lw6l Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
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ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 9th day of December A. ID. 1902 on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had
upon the same on the 26th day of December A.
ID. 1907 before said Court at Portland in said
district. at 10 O'CLOCK in the foreuoon and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed in said District,
and that all known creditors, and other persons
in interest," may appear at the said time and
place, and show cause, il any they have, why the
And IL is further ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to all known cred
itors copies OF said petition and this order ad-
dressed to them at their places of residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court, and the seal thereof, at Port
land, in said District, on the 9Th day of December
A. ID. 1902.
u. s. A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
true copy of petition and order thereon.
lw60 Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk
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ORDER 0F NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, SIS.
On this 9Th day of December. A. ID. 1902, on
reading the regoiug petition, it is
Ordered by the Court That hearing be had up
on the same on the 28th day of December. A. D.
1902, before said Court at Portland, in said Dis
trict, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset Re-
porter newspaper printed in said District and
that all known creditors, and other persons in
interest," may appear at the said time and place,
and show cause If any they have, why the
And 1t is further Ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk shall send by mail to ali known credi-
tors copies of said petition and this order. adj
dressed to them at their places OF residence as
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
of the said Court. and the seal thereof. at Port
land, in said District, on the 9Th day of De
cember A. d. 1902.
Isl A. H. DAVIS, Clerk
A true copy of petition aud order thereon.
lw50 Attest A. H. DAVIS, Clerk
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11
OSTRICH LOGIC.

UWhen can't see danger there is no
danger" That's the logic of the ostrich
which hides its head and exposes its
body to the hunter. There are not a
few people who seem to have gone to
the ostrich to learn logic. The most
dangerous enemies of humanity are the
enemies which can't be seen, the disease
breeding microbes which infect the
blood. 1t is harder to get the microbe
out of the blood than to keep it out, but
DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11
What's In a Name?

Everything is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E G. De
Witt & Co of hicago, discovered, some
years ago, how to make salve from
Witch Hazel that is a specific for piles,
eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all skin
diseases. This has given rise to num-
erous worthless counterfeits. Ask for
De Witt's-the genuine. Geo. Samp-
son.
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First kation'I Bank Of Skowhegan

The stockholders OF the First National Bank
Of SRowhesan are hereby notified that their
annual meeting for the choice OF Directors for
the ensuing year, and the transaction of any
other business that may legally come before
them, will be Leld at their Banking Rooms on
Tuesday, January Il. 1903. at 10 O'Clock a. M
GEO. N. PAGE. Cashier
Skowhegan, Dec. 8, 1902. bw5O
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NO TICE.

Notice is hereby given that the next
Legislature OF Maine will be asked Tor a
franchise or charter for railroad corpora
ton located within the drainage OF the
Kenuebec River, or its tributaries, and
extending from Bingham to Moosehead
Lake. 3w5o
w. M AVER and others.
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WANTED.

A special Agent for Somerset County, capa-
BILE OF appointing and handling several local
agents, to represent the Washington Life In
surance Company Of New York. To reliable
business producers an exec ptionable contract
will be given. Remember we have large
business In force want more. are here to get
it, intend to have 1t and are willing to pay for
it." Address E. j. BRACKET, Mgr, Portland.
40tf
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Sec. National Bank of SkOWhegan.

Skowhegan, Me-. Dec. IL 1902.
The stockholders OF the Second Ma ional
Bank OF Skowhegsn are hereby notified that
their annual meeting for the election OF Di-
rectors for the ensuing year, and for the trans.
action of any other legal business that may
saio bank on Tuesday the 18th day of January
next, at O'Clock p. m. 5w50
JAMES FELLOWS, Cashier.
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does both, by puri-
flying the blood
and then keeping
it pure.
If tn ere are
eruptions on the
skin, boils, PIN
Piles, sores or other
signs of impure
blood, use Doctor
Pierce's Gold e II
NJ edical Discov-
cry, W hic h will
purify the blood
and cure the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11

Do not scour your bronzes. If you do
you will be sorry. Real bronze articles,
when they stand in need of cleaning,
can be regularly washed in boiling wa
ter and soap. They should be after
ward dried with chamois skin. There
are several other methods. one being
the application of dry. rough cloth.
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eruptions which come from it.
wMy blood was all out of order and had to go
to the doctor = writes Mrs. James X. Moss, New
London. Stanly Co, NC. uHe gave me medi-
cine which helped me for short time. In the
winter of 1895 got worse than had ever been
My tonsils were enlarged and my neck swollen
all out of shape; my throat WAS sore and could
not cure it. My husband went for the doctor
but he gave me no encouragement. He helped
me little, but 1t did not last long. He attended
me for twelve months, when heard of a lady
whose condition was like mine, who taking
your medicine and was getting well. So SC
cured some of the medicine and began taking it.
In one week was able to do my cooking. when
began taking the medicine / could sit up only
a few minutes at time, and could rest or sleep
only little while at time. My throat was so
sore at times I could not even swallow sweet
milk and my tonsis we're full of little eating
sores My left side was swollen out of shape
and could hardly get my breath. The doctor
said would not get we'll but three bottles Of
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, three
bottles OF his Pellets three bottles of DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy and the use of salt water did
the work and cured me-
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con-
stipation and its consequences.
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The best way to clean doormats Is
to turn them upside down and give
them vigorous stamping with the
feet, This frees the dust better than
taking the mats up and shaking them.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11
Loss Of Flesh

When you can't eat break
fast, take SCOTS Emulsion.
When you can't eat bread
and butter, take SCOTS
Emulsion. When you have
been living on a milk diet and
want something a little more
nourishins, take SCOTS
Emulsion.
To get fat you must eat
fat. SCOTS Emulsion is a
great fattener. a great
strength siver.
Those who have lost flesh
want to increase all body
tissues, not only fat. SCOTS
Emulsion increases them all,
bone, flesh, blood and
nerve.
For invaIids, for con-
valescents, for consumptives,
for weak children, for all
who need flesh, SCOTS
Emulsion is a rich and COM
Portable food, and a natural
tonic.
SCOTS Emulsion for bone,
flesh, blood and nerve.
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Sunken Ewes

with half-moons under them.
These tell stories OF suffering, worry,
and nerve-decay which all under
stand. This foe to good looks is
quickly dispelled by the use of Palmo
Tablets. They remove the cause,
render the eyes bright, brain clear
and nerves calm. Cease worrying
and look and feel years younger. 30
cents Book Free. The S. r, Fell
Co., Cleveland, 0.
Sold by F. W. BUCK NAM, Druggist.
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Damp towels should never be left in
a closet that is dark, consequently not
ventilated.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11

Bamboo furniture may best be
cleaned with small brush dipped In
warm water and salt.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-12-11

Keep bottle of coal oil uncorked in
side the clock case and the clock will
not need oilng. Replenish as the Oil
evaporates
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DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure con
stipation and its consequences.

held by the death of her brother. Mr..
Joseph Davis.
Mr.. Lester Patterson has been very
sick. He is some better at present.
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WANT ED.

500 bushels of apples, suitable for canning
purposes. will pay cash. Wells Il Pierce,
Russell Road Skowhegan. att
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Beaded Chatelain Bags at Bucknam's.
Wrist Bags, the latest thing, at Buck
nam's
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-24
HUNDREDS KILLED
BY EARTHQUAKE
The Town Of Shamaka in Trans
Caucasia Shaken
Down.

TIFLIS. Russian Trans-Caucasia.
February 1.-Two bodies of victims OF
the earthquake which destroyed the
town of Shamaka. had been recovered
up TO last evening. 1t appears Ger
tain that several hundred bodies are
buried in the assures and debris caused
by the shocks. The quakes continue
at intervals and the work of excavat-
ing in search Of the victims proceeds
with difficulty. Among the dead are
many women, who. at the time of the
principal shock. were congregated in
the various houses
ST. PETERSBURG. February IS
The latest news received here from
Shamaka confirms the appalling char
acter of the earthquake at the place.
and adds that 800 corpses have already
been taken out Of the ruins. The piles
of wreckage are so vast that the search
il necessarily slow. Most of the vic
Tins are Mussumans. The survivors
are encamped outside the ruins of the
city.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-02-24
SUGAR IN
NEGROS
HonOluluMan TeEIs
About Its
Status.

Ia CARLOTA, Western Negros. p.
I. January Is. 1SO2.-Editor Advertiser:
The principal sugar growing districts
in the Philippine Islands are certain
provinces in Central and Northern Lu-
zon. in Panay and Negroes The prov
ince Of Western Negroes is perhaps more
entirely devoted to- this industry than
any other in the islands However.
this province also produces large guam
titles of hemp, rice and cocoa
The methods and machinery for pro-
ducing sugar here are very crude In
the main, only one variety of cane is
cultivated for sugar, but it has mixed
with II a yellow variety which is of fair
sugar content. but very hard. The va
riety depended upon for sugar is of the
purple type. The stalk is about an inch
in diameter on the average and about
six feet long. 1t is popular here because
it is not so hard but that it can be
crushed by the small mills in use,
though neither the sugar content MOI
the purity of the juice is very high.
Upon the lower levels of this prov
ince. that is, near the coast, cane for
sugar has been cultivated for about
sixty years. but only during the past
fifteen years have the plantations near
the mountains been in operation. Arti-
fetal fertilizers have never been used
on any of the plantations. On the low
er plantations the cane seldom rattoons
more than one year, then the stubble is
plowed up and the field is fallowed for
a year. Near the mountains, however,
the cane may run four or five years.
In this latitude the rainy season US
ually closes in December. and then har-
vesting begins. The work of planting
is carried on at the same time because
only the four or five joints of the top
of stalk are planted. In preparation the
ground is plowed or scratched from five
to eight times in different directions
with the ordinary Chinese pillow. 1t is
then narrowed with a bamboo raft har-
row having the snags of the branches
left on one side of the bamboo for
teeth. In a few places cheap iron plows
with one handle, and few modern
plows, have been introduced. burrows
are laid off four feet apart and in this
the top four or five joints of the cane
are stuck in a sianting position. some
times in single and sometimes in
double row.
During growth the crop is cultivated
several times. At the last cultivation
the dirt is drawn from the middle to
the row, thus ridging the cane for the
purpose of drainage. The rainfall is
over-abundant for the growth of the
crop during the rainy season, but dur
ing the dry season the crop sometimes
suffers because very little attempt is
made TO conserve the moisture when, it
is abundant in the soil. A large part OF
the land would be profited by drainage
but bitches are employed only for the
purpose of removing the surface wa
ter.
Usually cane, unlike other sugar pro-
ducing plants, does not reach it's ma
turity as regards sugar content and
purity OF the juice until two or three
months after Towering. But here mill
ing operations are begun about the
time Towering ceases. I do not know