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The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

Fred Goodrich has moved into the
Lancaster house.
McCollor is driving an OK team fol-
Steward Bros.
School commenced, last week, Angie
Boothby teacher. Mrs. Hopkins boards
the teacher.
Bert Hight returned from the woods,
Monday.
The L. n. o. $. of E. Madison held
an all day meeting at the home of Mrs.
". II. Rowell, Tuesday the 18th. The
day was spent completing handsome
embroidered worsted quilt, contributed
by the members, and was presented to
Ellen Paine as token of sympathy for
her loss by fire.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
The Tum bIeyveed.

The tumbleweed is a curious plant,
indigenous to the western prairies. 1t
grows In all directions from central
stem, making a large fiat head, close
to the ground. In the fall, after being
touched by the frost or dried by the
weather. the stem breaks off, the head
becomes the sport of the wind and is
driven off across the prairie, scattering
seeds as it goes and finally bringing up
against some obstruction which arrests
Its progress. These weeds have been
seen piled ten feet high against a
fence, driven there by the wind.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
East New Portland.

o. Holbrook has decided to spend the
winter at home and haul lumber from
his own land this winter.
Almon Evans is to have another barn.
having bought one on the Abel Thomp-
son place and has taken it down and
will move the timber and put it up at
home
F. F. Caswell recently sold some good
young stock from his herd.
The careless throwing of stone by a
schoolboy, las, week, made an ugly
wound on the forehead of Helen Webb.
George Williams is away from home
doing painting in North Arson.
Miss Gladys Starbrd Is visiting friends
in Pennington.
Mrs. Susan Thompson has gone to
speud the winter at A. S. Parsons.
Miss Susie Weymouth is at North
New Portland, working Tor Mrs. D. H
Knowles. H
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
Madison.

A game of football was played here
Saturday afternoon between the Skow-
hogan and the Madison High schools
The game was holly contested and result
ed in tie. The score was FIVE and five.
The Woman's Home Missionary society
of the NJ E. church met at the home oil
Mrs. S. S Vose on Nichols street. We'd
nesday afternoon. The sui ect OF the
afternoon session was Alaska In the
evening, Mrs. D. Onstott gave report
of the recent National convention OF the
society of Kansas city, Mo.
The regular meeting of the w. c. T.
u. was held at the home Mrs. Jewett
Foster In Arson. Friday.
A union Thanksgiving service will be
held in the Congregational church Thurs
day evening The sermon is to be de-
Iivered BY the pastor Rev. c. D.
Boobthy.
The Sorosis club met at The home of
Mrs. F L. Powers on Main street. Fri
day afternoon
The pulpit OF the NJ. E. church was
occupied Sunday morning by Rev. Fred
Mcneil of Kents Hill in the absence OF
the pastor, who preached in Skowhegan.
Mr.. f. H. Day of the University Of
Maine is at home for the Thanksgiving
vacation.
A Union Gospel Temperance meeting
was held at the M Z. church Sunday
evening under the auspices Of the w C..
T. U. Much interest and enthusiasm
was manifested. The church was crowd
ed and the following program successfully
carried out: Music, by the choir reading
of the scripture by Rev S. E. Cox,
pastor OF the Baptist church; prayer.
Rev. c. K. Evans; duet, Miss Alice
Spear and Miss Bertha Rushwor,h;
reading, Miss Vera Daggett; remarks.
by Rev. S. Z. Leech, pastor of the M.
E. church. subject need of temperance
instruction in the present day; history
OF the Woman's crusade, by Rev. Mabel
c. Andrews, pastor OF the F. B. church !;
exercises by the Loyal Temperance
Legion reading, Mrs. w. H Kennison ;
remarks, pastor of the Universalist
church. subject 1.-The SalooTMust Go 3;
How? Why" remarks, Rev c. d.
Boothby, pastor OF the Congregational
church; subject, "Self Control y remarks,
by Fred Mcneil solo, Miss Maize Wes-
ton; music, by the choir; benediction,
Rev. S E. Leech.
Mr.. Alexander Maxwell of Worcester,
Mass is visiting relatives In this vicinity.
Mis-. Elmer Page of Waterville. is
spending few days at the home Of Mr..
L. H. Pace Of this place.
Mrs. Forrest Ward is visiting relatives
In New Portland.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
Starks.

Mr.. and Mrs J. n. Tolman of New
Sharon were in town on Sunday, making
calls.
Miss Ellen Wtham is home again
after teaching twelve weeks term of
school in Industry, Me.
Mrs. Luwelly Churchill has been quite
sick with bilious fever but is little
better at this time.
The new post Office building is nearly
completed and will be opened to the
public, this week, and we believe the
people will greatly appreciate this much
needed improvement in our village for
such it is over anything in former years.
Especially will our towns people APP
preciate it who come from distance in
the cold and have to wait for the mail
as the new building ia large enough to
be very convenient inside
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
SOIOn.

Mrs. Judge Buswell came home from
Norridgewock, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Ward of Embden
were in town, Friday evening.
The Whist Club met with Mrs. Jen-
ME Goodwin, Friday evening.
The Scion Grange was invited to
Bingham, Saturday.
Miss Inez Whipple, who was visiting
friends in aterville, last week, return
ed home, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcelus Irvine, who
were visiting relatives down river, last
week, got home, Saturday noon.
The Home Circle will meet with Mrs.
Jennie Goodwin, Thursday afternoon,
Dec. 4th.
Mrs. Mertie Turner was home from
Oak land, last week.
Mrs. j II. Gray was in Skowhegan
one day last week.
Mrs. Dudley Healy was home from
North Arson over Sunday.
Miss Ethel Hilton was visiting. friends
at North Arson, Thursday of last week
Judge Boswell got home from Dexter
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Albee were
down river, several days last week.
Mrs. Turner Davis is visiting hel
mother In Athens, this week.
The many friends of J. II. Gray will
be pleased to know that his eyes are
better, so he is able to be down stairs
again.
J. p. Hill went to Auburn, Monday
on business.
Wright Cram was home from NORTH
Arson over Sunday.
Mrs. Agnes Davis is visiting relatives
in Bingham, this week,
John Lander of Bingham was IL
town, Monday.
Mrs. w. r. Washburn of Richmond
is visiting her sister, Mrs. w. G. Wade
Fl. B. Merry of North Arson was il
town, Monday and Tuesday.
Frank Donley of North Arson was il
town, Monday.
j. Goodwin was in Madison, Tuesday
l.. s. Merrill vent down river, Tues
day.
Hasmer Whipple and his sister
Bertha, we're at Skowhegan, Monday
Miss Mary Wilson came home iron
Orono, Tuesday night.
Tim Clark got home from Austi
pond, Saturday, where he has acted a
guide for the past six weeks.
DR.. S. F. Green was at Madison O.
Tuesday.
Joseph Stevens got home from Ne,
Portland, Tuesday.
Mrs. Forest Roy got home from Cir
ton, Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
Jack man.

Mr.. d. Hancox OF this city shot bear
which weighed 300 pounds. Mr.. Han
cox and his friends Ruel Holden and W.
| G. Mclaughlin were deer hunting and
came across the bear eating the carcass
| OF deer, both fired as the bear turned
to run but tailed to hit him as the dis
lance was great. They rightly judged
| that the hear would return for his deer
| In d few days so they lay in wait for him
and three days later the bear returned
and Mr.. Hancox shot him. Mr.. Hancox
was complimented for his nerve and good
shooting.
Messrsi Casper and Grant with their
guide Lawrence Hughey arrived, Mon
day evening, from Heald Pond where
they have been hunting, with four fine
deer and large moose. This Is the first
moose from Heald Pond this season.
Jennie Newton is home from Charles
ton for her vacation which will be two
weeks.
| Fred Henderson got large owl at his
sporting camp at Long Pond. He has
quite a number OF sports there yet.
The school at Moose River has closed
for the season.
Ed Sands has bought the new house
built by Savage & Dunton and is moving
his family there.
The ladies' auxiliary has had its annu-
al meeting and elected new officers.
Mrs. Abner Moore, Pres. Mrs. Abram
Newton, Treas. Mr.. l.. R, Moore, Sec.
The ladies will meet with Mrs. G. M.
Moore, Friday. the 28th.
Mrs. 3. Holden went to lockwood to
stay for the winter with her husband
who is logging there.
H. L. Weymouth has been engaged as
janitor of the Congregational church.
The W. w. society meets with Mrs.
| Kimball this week. The members get
all the sewing they can do.
Hazel Holden Of lockwood is staying
for the winter with Mrs. Andrew Hell
den.
Mrs. Alvin Hitou of Sandy Bay was
| In town last week.
Ruel Holden has gone to Waterville
and Shawmut for few days visit.
Forest Henderson Is driving the mail
team for Fred Henderson.
| VIM. Henderson returned to his home
Ia Kokomo, Ind., Wednesday.
Richard Holden of Moose river made a
visit to his son, Frank, at Greenville
Junction last week.
Hon. y. J. Walton returned home, Fri.
day of last week. Fl. W. Holden carried
him to Lake Parlin where he took the
stage for Skowhegan. N
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

Paul l. of Russia was very deaf and
also very tyrannical. One day, an
aid-de-camp, intending to please him,
approached and cried in his ear, Il
am glad to see, your majesty, that
your hearing Is much improyedp'
what Is that you sayY growled the
car.
Raising his voice, the aid-de-camp
said, Il am glad that your majesty's
hearing is so much improvedw
"Ah, that's 1t, ehT chuckled the
car, and then added, Say it once
more"
The aid-de-camp repeated the words,
whereupon Paul l. Numbered, 80 you
dare to make fun of me. do you? Just
wait awhile"
Next day the aid-de-camp was on
his way to the mines of Siberia.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
East Mercer.

Miss Maud Shorey of Oakland Ia teach
ing in the Chapman district.
Jabez Tyler and Alton Tyler of Mount
Vernon were 10 town visiting relatives
recently.
Elmer Walton and wife of III dfield,
Mass, are in town as guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. j. Walton.
A number of teams from this section
have been hauling pine to Belgrade
Lakes, for Frizzell and Lowe.
fourth degrees in the Grange, last Sat
urday night.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

Curious excrescences resembling rude
flowers that grow on trees in TERRA
del Fuego are described by a CORE
spondent of La Nature, Paris. These
are found to be due to a parasitic
growth, but the flowers" consist of
the inner wood Of the tree which has
been forced through the bark and as
sumes various fanciful shapes, often
those of the classical acanthus, seen on
Corinthian capitals. The parasite that
causes the growth is a relative of the
mtstletoe.
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Bingham.

Mrs. Mary A. Whitney of Owatonna
Minnesota has been visiting relatives
and friends in Pleasant Ridge and Mos
COW recently; and was also the guest oil
Mr. and Mrs. 7. Emerton.
Kidder are at home again after ar
absence of several months.
Bessie Carney and Lettie Miller have
! both visited friends in Scion during
vacation.
Fred Baker has returned from Corn
Vile.
Sam Foster is at home from The State
University.
John Piper has recovered from the
mumps and will return to Bates.
Agnes Powell of The Forks has been
the guest of her sister, Mrs. John Red
mond.
Mrs. James Reynolds has been quite
sick.
Mrs. Alder Smith is seriously i'll OF
rheumatic fever, Mr.. Smiths mother ar
rived on Monday afternoon.
Leona Redmond was at home Thanks.
giving week from a school which she is
teaching In North Arson.
The school in the Gilman district
closed, Friday, Nov. 21st after term OF
twelve weeks taught by Miss Lizzie Gil
man. Seven out of twelve pupils did
not miss one half day. The average. at
tendance was eleven. Miss Gilman has
already commenced another school in
the Baker district in Scion.
Walter Piper is spending two weeks
vacation at home, he has been attending
school in Dexter.
Mr.. Pond of Augusta was in town last
week and spoke in Rebekah meeting on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Joe Spaulding of Caratunk was
in town last Monday.
VIM. Collins has been home from the
woods for few days.
James Reynolds was called home from
the woods by the illness of his wife.
Miss Mae Bates of Oakland has been
the guest of Miss Leah Merrill.
Mrs. Daniel Patience started for Port
land hospital, Tuesday morning, for
treatment of her eyes.
Mrs. William Reynolds is at Lewiston
to u ndergo surgical treatment at the
hospital at that place.
There il to be dance at the Grange
hall Thanksgiving evening. Bakers
orchestra furnishes music. Members Of
the grange will furnish the supper.
There Is one case of small pox In the
camp on the Enchanted where Sam
Andrews is at work. The sick man is a
frenchman and is being cared for in an
out building. The crew have all been
vaccinated and strict quarantine Is OBJ
served in this camp, as we'll as in others
to prevent the spread of the disease.
Some camps keep an armed guard
stationed all the time to prevent
strangers approaching or any of the crew
leaving without orders
According to notice the Odd Fellows
and Masons commenced early Saturday
morning to break ground on their lot.
About twenty five men, five two horse
teams and one OK team put in hard
days work and on Monday small crew
completed the excavation of cellar
44x74 TT. After snow ,comes it is pro-
posed to haul the rocks for the laying
of the wall next spring.
Village schools will reopen next,
Monday.
Quite nnmber of persons have been
vaccinated recently.
There IN to be an auction sale of 80
horses from 900 to 1400 lbs, IL new
sleighs, some second hand sleighs and
new and second hand driving harnesses
at Bingham House stables, next Satur.
day, rain or shine. Someone will get
bargain.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

At an auction art sale the other day
a marine view was about to be knocked
down at handsome figure when a
bluff sailor, who had happened to wan
der in, exclaimed earnestly:
my stars, If there amt vessel
drifting on to the rocks with a strong
breeze blowing offshore"
The artist took his work home to re-
arrange the wind.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

The teacher of a country school was
hearing her spelling class recite.
She had just given out" the word
Aaron" which, according to her in
struction, had been spelled in this
fashion: Big A. little Il, ron"
The next word was gallery" The
pupil said.
"G-a-l, gal-g-a-l, GAL" two or three
times and halted. Then, after hard
thought, he added:
big gal. little gal. cry. gallery
New York Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
Harmony.

The town schools will continue two
weeks after this.
Workmen are putting in split stone
abu,ments for the bridge over the Higgins
stream, north Of the village on the Wei
lington road.
The roads were SO muddy that teachers
and superintendent of schools were I'M
able to attend the meeting Of the Educa-
tional Association last week at Skowhe-
gan.
There will be prize shooting match
in the forenoon on Thanksgiving day a
ball in the evening at the hall and religious
services at the church
Everett S. Reed has been appointed
district deputy Of the order Of Odd Eel
lows for the district composed of Athens,
Harmony, Hartlaud and Pittsfeld.
The people here find that the telephone
is a great convenience in communicating
with people in towns on the line and in
different parts of the State.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

These are the more or less liked
items of expense. and any one who
has ever attempted to keep a personal
account knows that when you have
put down the necessary expenses you
may add almost as much for the
thousand and one things that may be
grouped conveniently under the head
of Incidental expenses" In a gen
eral way it may be said that the mil
lionaire bachelor who spends from
$4,000 to 100000 year is living his
life in accordance with the demands
Of the time on men of wealth.-Ains-
lees.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
To Danish Ants.

1t is said ants cant abide" the
presence of tartar emetic. They are
drawn away, so 1t is alleged, by
dampening the drug, putting little
sugar with 1t and putting on small
plates on the pantry shelves. The ants
don't seem to eat 1t; they simply 'get
out" There is something about II
that is repugBant to their nne sensi-
bilities.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

Revival services will be held in the
NJ. e church at Scion beginning Sun.
day, Nov. 80, conducted by Miss Nellie
D. Thompson of Merrill, Ne. The
Congregationalist church have been
invited to unite in the service.
Are you going to the great auction
sale of horses, seighs and harnesses
at Bingham House stables next Saturday.
L you need anything advertised you
can get good trade. Sale occurs
stormy or fair.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
A Chintx Room .

For "chintz room, ~ engravings or
water colors are to be hung on the
walls, the paper should not be on the
chintz order-only the furniture covers
with a green ribbon border. would be
effective, and the border could run
down the angles of the room also. A
green and cream mating would har-
monte effectively with this wall and
furniture covering.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27

kin any one make motion?" asked
one of the audience. Gents" said
Alkali Bill, chairman of the meeting,
as he laid his revolvers on the table,
"owin' to the general custom of wear
in weapons In these parts | trust no
one will make a motion '-Philadel-
phia Record.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
She Was Surprised.

Mrs. Neighbors-Whats that awful
racket in the next room?
Mrs. Rounder--Oh, that's only my
husband dressing to go downtown.
Mrs. Neighbors-Indeed! I've heard
folk say he was loud dresser, but
had no idea it was anything like that.
Chicago News.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
~ Water Street, Near the Bridge.
A Bachelors Cost of Living.

If the average bachelor, with a mil
llonaire's income. not the fellow who
goes in for extrayagant fads, but the
man who maintains good social posi-
ton and who entertains literally, were
to balance up his personal account for
the year, it mig IT contain these charges
without comparative extravaganza:
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
A Mean Defense.

Magistrate-Its very disgraceful that
you should beat your wife.
Prisoner-Well, yer honor, she ag-
grawated me by keepin' on sayin' she'd
ave me hup afore that bald eaded hold
'umbug, meanin' yer honor.
Magistrate-You're discharged
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
BankTupt's Petition for Discharge.

In the matter OF
the partnership of Heagan
a. Groves, the individual CO.
partner In which are Henry In Bankruptcy.
B. Hesgan and Frank e.
Groves, and they individu
ally Bankrupts.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the
District Court Of the United States for the
District of Maine.
Henry b. HeagaD and Frank e. Groves,
both of Norridgewock in the County OF Som
erset and State OF Maine, in said District, az
copartners under the firm name and style of
Heagan ana Groves, and as individuals, re-
specially represen that ON the Path day OF
May, last past, they were duly sdjudged
bankrupts as copartners and AS individuals
under the Acts OF Congress relating to bank
ruptcy; that they have duly surrendered all
their pa tnersbip and individual property and
rights of property, and have fully complied
with all the requirements Of said Acts and OF
the orders of Court touching their bankrupt
cy.
Wherefore they pray. That they may be de-
creed by the Court to have a full discharge
from all ebts provable against their estates,
partnership or individual under said bank
ruptcy Acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this 49, h day OF November A. ID. 1902
HEAGAN e. GROVES
Henry B. Reagan, ! Bankrupis.
Frank e. Groves.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
North COrnVille.

Mrs Abbie Gale arrived in town last
Wednesday and is stopping with Mrs.
Sarah Kinsman, who is ill.
Mr.. Ames of Skowhegan has moved
his family to the residence of Mark Ger
aid for the winter.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
A COmparisau,

How'd We like the lecturer at the
town hall last night. SIP
Great! He was Boston Teller, an,
swan | never laughed so bard in my
life. He knew more long words than a
negro minstrel Baltimore American.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

District of Maine. IS.
On this % d day of Move mber A. D. 1902, on
reading the foregoing petition, II is
Ordered by the Court. That hearing be had
upon the same on the 18th day of December A.
d. 1902, before said Court at Portland, in said
that notice thereof be published in The Som
erset Reporter. newspaper pin ed in said
District, and tina, all known creditors, and
other persons in interest may appear at The
they have, why the prayer Of said petittione
should not be graz
And IL is further Ordered by the Court, That
the Clerk sha send by mail to all known
creditors copies of said petition and this order
addressed to them at their places OF residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judge
OF the said Court, and the seal thereof at
Portland, in said District, on the 22nd day oil
Move mber A. d. 1862.
lL.s1 A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy OF petition and order thereon.
Twas Attest: A. Il. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
A Little Close.

You married a rich wife, didn't
your asked Jones of his friend.
Yes he sighed, but she's not de
clared any dividend yet"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
East Madison.

Schools closed last week The school
at Pugh corner is to be discontinued.
The average attendance is not large
enough to support school
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Roy
Hayden died, Wednesday, Nov. II
Mrs. Levi. Richardson and daughter
who have been stopping with Mrs. Melvin
Smith have returned to For, Fairfield.
Elisha Moore has been quite success
full hunting this fall.
E. M Dean lost one of his work horse:
last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
FURS. FURS.

Our stock of Furs is the best we
have ever carried. They were bought
right and we guarantee the prices.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
Her EeRr.

The Bore-I'm not feeling at all well
this evening.
The Belle hope it's not a lingering
illness.-kansas City Independent.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
WOOD FOR SALE.

Dry Hard Wood, either fitted for stove or in
four foot length, in lots to suit. Leave orders
at SOUTHARD'S STABLE, opposite Hotel
Heselton, accompanied with the cash, and II
will be deliveredpromptly.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

VNDr1N Ut NOIIOE IHEhEON'
DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 22Dd day of November. a. ID. 1902 on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court, That hearing be had up
on the same on the 18th 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
prayer of said petitioner should not be granted,
And it 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 22nd day of No
vember A. D. 1902.
Isl A. H. DAVIS, Clerk
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
lw48 Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge.

In the matter of WILMONT A. DORE
Bankrupt. In bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
Of Maine.
WILMONT A. DORE of Skowhegan, in the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, in said
District, respectfully represents, that on the
18th day of December 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
debts provable against his estate under said
bankrupt Acts, except such debts as are except
ed by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of November A. d. 1902.
WILMONT A. DORE, Bankrupt
The Somerset reporter., 1902-11-27
LADIES' GARMENTS.

ne Always remember are headquarters on Ladies' AM
Chldren's Underwear, Hosiery and Gloves.