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The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

held at his home by Elder Sweetland OF
Palmyra village. lnterment was at the
family lot in the old cemetery.
Mr.. Daymou's farm buildings of West
Hartland were totally destroyed by fire.
Mr.. Daymon and one of his neighbors
were ploughing in the field some little
distance from the house, and Mrs. Day
mon went out where they were. All at
once they saw cloud of smoke rising
from the house The wind was blowing
almost gale at the time and by the
time they reached the buildings the fire
had gained such Roadway that they were
able to save hardly anything. They own
another farm near by onto which they
have moved.
The river drivers are still busy run
ming the logs ever the falls. Last Thurs
day, while they were lowering one OF
the waste gates it started with jerk
and yanked the large iron out of one OF
the drivers hand and struck John Max
well, who was standing near by, severe
blow on the shoulder. 1t knocked him
flat and held him but no bones were
broken.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

His parents have the sympathy of all in
their great sorrow.
The graduating exercises of Arson
Academy were held in Fsrrabassett Hall,
Friday afternoon, May 2, music by HALLS
orchestra of Waterville, with the follow
ing parts rendered:
Salutatory, Blanche II. Bosworth ;
Our Brother in Black, Annie l.. Long
ley; In Field and Forest, Bertha M.
Paine; Home, Mabel seward; Benefits
of Adversely, Bertha NJ. Getchell ;
Queen Victoria, Laura j. Clark; Blind
Amidst the Beautiful, f. Gladys Beale;
History,J. Lawrence steward; Prophecy,
Leona e. Redmond; Valedictory, j..
Clifford Merrill. Presentation of di-
plomas. The graduates from CONNER
cial college were Fostena A. Pierce,
Grace E. Murphy, Edward G. Paine,
William T. Golf.
The fifth annual Alumni Ball of Arson
Academy In Carrabassett Hall was the
social event of the season as 1t has al
ways been In the past. The attendance
at the concert and ball was more than
was expected. Eighty dance tickets
were sold. Many were present from the
surrounding towns including many of
the former graduates of the Academy.
The music was by Halls Military Or
chestra of Waterville and was much ap-
preciated both at the ball and also at
the graduating exercises in the afternoon
which was also well attended by the
friends of the graduates and the sup
porters of the school.
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The Forks.

Miss Kennedy of the Pennington Nor
NAL school was in town on Monday.
Arthur Durgin commenced to move his
goods TO his new farm in Arson on Mon
day.
Mrs. Scott Durgin returned home on
Sunday, after brief visit in Skowhegan
and elsewhere.
A party from Athens, consisting Of
Messrs. c. H Jones, L. c. Williams and
Rev. Mr.. Lombard were in town on Mon
day. They will spend few days in this
vicinity fishing.
The spring term of school in the Bur
leigh building comm need on Tuesday
May g. Linwood Corson is teaching in
the high and grammar grades and Miss
Ella White in the primary and intermedi-
ate. The school committee have long
felt the need of grading the school and
this year they have made start in this
direction. The Longfellow school has
been united with the Burleigh school il
order to secure sufficient number. The
building itself has been entirely rem odel-
ed. Among the changes are the adding
OF another story, making it modern two
story structure with two very pleasant
rooms.
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So. Smithfield

School commenced, Monday. with Miss
Marion Wilcox as teacher.
Jennie Crowel was at home, over Sun.
day.
Frank Crowell is talking of returning
to California.
Frank futile is no better.
Martin Higgins was in town, over Sun
day.
Edwin Clement and wife went TO Bel
grade, Sunday, where they have employ
ment for the summer at Hotel Belgrade.
Mrs A P. Holmes spent Saturday in
Oakland.
Bonnie Perkins is repairing the interior
OF his house and making some changes.
Alanson Stevens removed the remains
of his four children, which were burie
here, to Belgrade for interment.
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Mrs. E. p. Mayo has returned from a
two weeks visit with relatives and
friends in Massachusetts,.
George Percival, who has been suffer
ing from an attack of pneumonia, is now
on the way to recovery.
Joseph Sawyer has returned from a
shcrt trip through the State, where he
has been playing in Prof. KendalPs or
chestra of 5kowhegan.
Leroy Buker, an employe OF the Som
erset & Kennebec Fibre Co., met with a
severe accident, Saturday. He was
working about one of the elevators when
his right foot was caught in the mechan-
ism and the toes severely jammed. The
first two toes we're 80 badly jammed
that they had to be amputated close to
the foot.
The sad news has reached Fairfield that
Walter Clifford, eldest son of j Sullivan
Clifford, recently met with most pain
full accident In which he lost his left
arm. Mr.. Clifford was employed in the
far West on large ranch and was en-
route for Saratoga Springs, N. Y, with
consignment of 72 horses. When step
ping from the car at Staples, Mimi, the
the ground and car wheel passed over
his left arm, making amputation neces
sary.
The village corporation has been much
stirred up of late over injunction pro-
ceedings restraining the trustees from
proceeding with improvements at the
cemetery. The injunction was brought
about by the efforts of Hon. G. G..
oil Of ha
poration who in the first instance of OPP
position to the improvements declined
to sign the corporation order for the
money with which to purchase the nee
essary land. 1t also appears that Mr..
Horns wife Is the owner OF the property
which Mr.. Horn, one of the supposed
property owners, released and Mrs Horn
is the real cause for the stay of proceed
ings at the cemetery. All of the other
releases hold good and the property
owners appear satisfied that they have
done the proper thing In allowing the
cemetery to be extended southwark.
E. j. Lawrence, one of the trustees, has
not been advertising the fact to any ex
tent but a few of his intimate friends
have been aware for some time that Mr..
Lawrence intended to beatuify the Gem
etery when it should be enlarged by
erecting a nice iron fence around the
whole enclosure at his own expense.
The great saw mills of the Lawrence,
Newhall & Page Co. at Shawmut have
started up for the seasons operation
with full crews in every department and
plenty of logs at the slip. The company
reports that the drives of the
company are progressing finely; that the
Dead River landings are coming into the
m ,in river and that the Moose River
logs have reached Holeb falls.
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Bingham

Leona Redmond returned from N.
Arson, Saturday, where she has COM
pleted course of study and graduated
on Friday delivering the prophecy in a
class of fifteen with honor to herself and
credit to the class.
viii Golf of Moscow has taken the
commercial course at Arson Academy
and received his diploma on Friday.
Mrs. Mary Redmond and Eva RoweD
of this place attended graduation exer-
cises at N. Anson.
Mr.. K. J. Hunnewell of Moscow has
moved his family into the Fitsimmons
house near Temple pond.
Minnie Andrews of Providence, daugh.
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Andrews of
this place, arrived In town, last week.
Alice Owens and Mary Clark went to
Caratunk, Sunday, to spend the day
among friends.
Addie Scott of New Portland is in
town visiting.
r. Il. Colby accompanied his wife to
Portland last Monday for medical treat
ment. Mrs. Colby has never fully recOy-
cred from the effect of scarlet lever.
Josie Robinson is at work for Curren
Smith.
A. S. Burke and wife visited Mrs.
Burke's parents IN New Portland, Sun.
day, returning Monday.
Mrs. Henry Washburn was at Sko he
gan, last week.
Mrs. w. b. Goodrich and son, Leon,
were at n. Arson, two days of last week.
Mrs. Chris Steward OF Caratunk was
in town, Tuesday, on her way to SHOW
hogan.
The old sidewalk on lower Main st. Is
being removed and work preparatory to
laying new concrete walk is being
pushed forward. Mr.. Wilson of Sulli
van will have charge of laying the con.
crete.
George Scott sprained his ankle quite
badly few days since in trying to stop
team.
Leona Redmond has secured position
as typewriter in w. R. Jordan's law
Office.
Chas. w. Abbey is in Portland this
week as representative of the Bingham
Masonic Lodge.
The degree staff of Centennial Rebekah
Lodge unanimously elected Miss George
Colby captain, and next Tuesday even
ing at 7 80 is appointed for the next re-
hearsal.
T. II. Mullen, station agent has moved
his family into the house known as the
Steward house on lower Main street.
Some very good trout have recently
been taken from Jackson Pom l.; Mrss
Mark Savage got one which weighed
one and three fourths pounds.
Frank Moore has moved his family in.
to the house which he has recently pur.
chased on Meadow St. G
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Mayheld.

School began at West Mayheld, Mon
day last, Miss Elsie Brown, teacher.
Mrs. c. B. Millett is visiting her sister
Mrs. J. Davis. at Harmony. this week.
Mrs. Ellen Mitchell Of Saco is visiting
in town.
Mr.. Austin is driving the stage from
here to Abbot.
A number OF moose have been seer
around here, lately.
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Scion.

c. w. Clark went back to Palermo,
Thursday.
Mrs. Mildred Manson, who had been
visiting In Massachusetts for the past
few weeks, was called home on Wednes-
day to attend the funeral of her brother,
Horace d. Patterson.
Mrs. Eta Seveno and Miss Lena Cook
of Ocean Park have been in town visit
ing relatives and friends for the past
two weeks.
Mrs. Carrie Witham, who came to the
funeral of Mrs. Lucy McIntire, went
back to Portland, Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Walker, Mrs. McIntire's sister,
returned to her home in Pittsfeld,
Thursday.
We are pleased to say that Mrs. o o.
Vittum, who was quite sick last week,
is able to be up and around the house
again.
MIR. and Mrs. Malon Patterson were at
Athens, Thursday, to attend the funeral
of Mr.. Patterson's brother, Horace.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pierce of North
Arson were tho guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. Goodwin, over Sunday.
y.
at Lake Embden, Sunday,
There was a, good attendance at the
Rebekah Lodge, Saturday evening. The
degree was conferred upon one candi-
date. Thereywere visitors from Athens,
Bingham and North Arson.
MIR. and Mrs l.. f. McIntire were at
Skowhegan a couple of days las week,
visiting Mr.. McIntire's father, George
! McIntire, who is in very poor health.
He is with his daughter, Mrs. Vene
Goodrich.
NJ. M. Townsend was at Skowhegan,
Sunday.
Lowell Ward of Embden was in town,
Monday.
The A. o. U. w. will observe their
eleventh anniversary by supper and
entertainment, Wednesday, May l4th.
win Jackman and Turner Davis went
to Portland, Monday, to attend the
Grand Lodge of Masons, held there.
Mrs. EVE Whitney and little daughter
Bernice were at Skowhegan, Tuesday.
Miss Flora Lander was at Madison
visiting her brother, Charles Lander, a
couple of days the first of the week.
Alyah Berry was at Skowhegan over
Sunday.
w. H. Whippe was at Madison on
Tuesday.
Mrs. j. Fl. Gray was at Madison, Tues
day.
Chas. Horn of the Weston House,
Madison, was in town, Tuesday.
Chester Jones came home on Tuesday
from up river.
Sidney Baker and Perley Priest were
here from Cornville, Tuesday evening,
to attend the Odd Fellows Lodge.
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s. f. COrnville.

Charles Wheeler and Charles Nye are
getting signers for free delivery route
starting from Hartland and come tc
Corson's corner then to- Browns corner
and Halls corner, Canaan, then to Slat
city and then TO Hartland.
Noah Burrill had his sheep sheared
last week; 81 sheared 365 pounds.
The meeting to the steam mill, sun
day, was a good one, the house was full
Mr.. Jacksons text was Rev. %, II; the
sermon was good one.
Rev. F. j. Jackson will hold meet
ing at Browns corner, May 18th at
O'Clock; all are invited to come.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
LaFOne.

A company of about one hundred gath
cred at the farm home of Mr.. and Mrs.
o H. Stevens on May and celebrated
their twentieth marriage anniversary. A
dinner was served to tempt both the
hungry and dainty. Music and sociabil-
ty was dispensed without stint and a salts
factory celebration was held which includ-
ed as presents fine dinner set, one doz-
en- silver knives and forks. spoons and
many other valuable membranes.
Gard Morrow has started cream route
to Wateivile. I his makes three Tor our
darymen one each to Waterville, Nor
ridgewock and Skowhegan.
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Smithfield.

Adelbert Kelley sold nice horse to
Russell Sawyer of Norridgewock, last
week.
Ina Wentworth is teaching school at
East Pond.
Alma Lowe and Winnifred Stevens of
Mercer were in town, one day last week.
George Harlow has bought a house
and store at Norridgewock of Clarence
Harlow.
A. B. Cole was in Skowhegan, Friday.
Fairview Grange held special meet
ing, last Saturday evening.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

In Turkey If man falls asleep in the
neighborhood of poppy field and the
wind blows from the field toward him,
he becomes narcotized and would die If
the country people, who are well ac-
quainted with the circumstances, did
not bring him to a well or stream and
empty pitcher after pitcher of water on
his face and body.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
w est Athens.

Evangelist Walter s. Aldrich and
Edward Barrett, singer, still continue
with the meetings in the Union church
with good interest manifested. People
come Tor seven and eight miles. There
has been one reclaimed and one con-
verified. Friday, May 2, a delegation of
IS came from Cornville aud among them
were Rev. Frank E. Jones of South China,
superintendent of the Friends society,
Abbie Smith, Rose Blaisdell, Mr.. aud
Mrs. Geo. Neal, Mrs. Jacob Gardner,
Mr.. and Mrs. Forrest HeIrin and others.
IF. T.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
North Fairfield.

The Old Folks concert, which was Civ.
en- here by local talent Apr. 20, to a full
house was much enjoyed by all. The
music was of a high order which com
bined with the quaint costumes of the
singers produced charming effect.
The duet by Dinsmore called for an en-
core. The recitations of Miss Flora
Walker of East Fairfield and Ernest Gray
were models of excellence. The render
ing of "The Old One Horse Shay" by
George Paddock dressed in a costume of
sixty years ago was very amusing. AL
together it was great success.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sawtelle and daughter
Gladys passed Sunday with friends in
Smithfeld.
A man by the name of Snow has lately
purchased the Ruby Hoxie farm and
has taken possession.
Mrs. Ellen Lawry visited at Charlie
Conforth's, last week.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
Madison Centre.

S. f. Emerson was in this vicinity,
one day last week, looking over some
buildings that he going to insure.
MI. Davis of New York, owner of the
farm called "Killcare," has bought Maj
Laney's farm, which he intends to use
for a pasture.
Mrs. Elizabeth Nutting, who was 81
last June, is one of our smartest old
ladies. She set out tree, Arbor Day
We all hope she will live to set out an
other on our next Arbor Day.
Mrs Joseph Butler spent last Friday
evening with Miss Olive Hayden.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

The University of Athens is very old
1t Is conducted on the German plan.
Most of the professors are graduates Of
German universities, and the German
language is heard about the building
more frequently than any other except
Greek. The institution has a large
amount of property. and several of the
chairs have been handsomely endowed
by private individuals.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
Athens.

A fishing party composed of Messrs.
G.. t. Jones, l.. c. Williams, C. E Tur.
ner and Rev. j. E Lombard started
from this place, Monday morning, for
Black stream and vicinity. At The
Forks they expected to lie re- enforced
by 5. j. Walton of Skowhegan. j. F.
Holman expected to make one of this
party but is obliged to go down river on
professional business at this time.
About a weeks time will be taken by
the gentlemen for their outing.
Charles Foss of Dexter, brother of
Samuel Foss of this vicinity, passed
away, last week, and his remains we're
brought to this place for interment Mr..
Foss is one of the six brothers who en-
listed in Brighton and served through
the Civil War, The funeral was in Dex
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs Warren Drake and Mr..
and Mrs. Paul Dunnigan of Massachus-
etts are in town, called here by the death
of Horace Patterson.
A mistake was made, last week, with
regard to the commencing of the schools
in town, most of them having com.
menced one week ago
Mrs May Hayden Emery, teaches in
the Lords Hill'' district, Helen Barker
on bunker Hill," Milan Elliott at
"White school house." Lephe Hender-
son in thapman district and Jennie Fox
in Ladd district.
The Grange, last Saturday, had in its
program the discussion of the question,
SIS crime on the Increase in this coun-
try?' Quoted statistics answered in the
negative.
Mrs. George Scribner came to the
grange at its last session and was taken
i'll. She still remains at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. B. F. Gaylord.
Mrs. Fl. c. Tobey has been quite poor
ly for some time but is improving.
Charlie Chapman, young man in
this village, sheared 900 sheep in the
month of April!
Mrs. Leland Bosworth of Watervills
has been visiting her father, Mr.. Almon
Locke, recently.
Ben Cayfords blacksmith shop will be
closed on Monday, Tuesday and Satur-
day
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
Method In His Deceit.

81 thought you said you were going
to bring friend home to dinner" said
Mrs Skinny 70 her husband
HE couldn't come. Anna" replied
Mr.. Skinny as he sat down with great
satisfaction to the first good dinner he
had had a chance to attack for a long
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
What Disturbed Him

. .Miggles-l hear you upset plate OF
soup on Miss Smiths gown at dinner
last night.
Wiggles-Yes. and 1t was awfully
embarrassing. You know it isn't polite
to ask for a second plate of soup.-Chi-
cago News
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
Parr and Erskine.

DR.. Parr on meeting Lord Chancellor
Erskine, with whom he was friendly.
once said, "Erskine, | mean to write
your epitaph when you die"
Doctor" answered the great lawyer.
'It is almost temptation to commit
suicide"
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08
COrnville.

There was a very pleasant and enjoy
able family gathering at the home of Mr..
J. Angler Hill on Friday. May I'd. II
was 10 honor of Miss Belle Hill, daughter
of Mr.. Hill. as birthday party. Those
present from out of town were Mrs. Wal
ace Nash, Mrs. w. S. Parkman. Miss
Net Hill and Grandma Hill, At 2 O'Clock
a bountiful dinner was served and at an
early hour all returned to their bones
feeling paid for the day spent among the
Hill, In Cornvills.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, SI294lI "a
Overdrafts, secured and unsecured, 4S7 S
U. s. Bonds to secure circulation, $4,000
Stocks, securities, etc. 20 100 90
Banking house, furniture and fixtures, $4,000 90
Due from National Banks mot reserve
agents., 81 %
Due from approved reserved agents, moi a
| Checks and other cash items, $50 "a
| Notes OF other National banks, I,H5
Fractional paper currency nickels and cents aga So
Lawful money reserve in bank, viz
| Specie, 6,o3o 90 6o3o %
| Legal Tender Notes,
Redemption fund with U. s. Treasurer
per cent of circulation), 6,aso
Total $3S2,o43 "A
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in, $I2s, 600 90
Surplus fund, 10000 90
Undivided profits, less expenses and
taxes paid, 1889 -
| National Bank notes outstanding 1900 90
Dividends unpaid, 7I3 90
| Individual deposits subject to check, 77,I5 30
| Cashiers Checks outstanding, .,a ar 20
Total, $5S1,o4j a
! STATE OF MAINE.
County of Somerset IS 80
! l, James Fellows, Cashier OF the above named
bank do solemnly swear, that the above statemeu.
is true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
AMEs FELLOWS. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9TH day
OF May, I917
| IL 81 EDWARD N. MERRILL, Notary Public.
Correct--Attest
| JOHN MCCLELLAN,
| JOHN WESTON, ! Directors
ALFRED II. LANG
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

The funeral of James Moore was held
Monday afternoon. The services were
The Somerset reporter., 1902-05-08

Miss Gertrude B. Moody, Colby '03,
spent saturday and Sunday at her home
here.
The daily sentinel., 1902-04-02
Glee and Mandolin Clubs,

1t WAS anticipated that there would be
slim crowd at the Park opera house
last night to hear the Colorado Univers-
ity Glee Club Unfortunately for this
city the people do not seem to appreci-
ate the college songs and the music of
the mandolin clubs. In the past six or
seven years number OF the clubs from
Colorado's two universities have visited
this city and at no time have any of
them been greeted with a crowded
house.
The music OF the glee and mandolin
clubs last night was especially good. Of
the two organizations possibly the man
dolin club WAS the more popular; at least
one would so judge from the distribu-
tion OF thu applause.
The opening chorus was a selection
from "Robia Hood" in which the Two
clubs joined.
or the especially pleasing numbers OF
the mandolin club "Creols Bells" and
"Love's Dream After the Ball" were un-
doubtedly the most enjoyable.
In the fore part Of the evening the
glee club did lot sing with the dash and
vigor which might be reasonably expect
ed In the numbers in the second por
ton OF the program they redeemed them
selves greatly The number Campus
Echoes" by the glee club. came in for a
very decided share Of applause and the
boys were recalled on this number
An instrumental sextet rendered some
exquisite music.
The notable voice Of the glee club was
that Of a. q. Ssss, the leader. He has
finely textured tenor and in his solo
parts gave much evidence that he was a
student OF music.
Thomas j. West, the leader of the
mandolin club, was the violinist, and he
was assuredly the master OF the occasion,
as the mem bers Of the mandolin club
under his leadership rendered delightful
music in every number.
throughout the evening the boys man.
ifested disposition to please and an
swered promptly the recalls given them.
The daily sentinel., 1902-04-02
HOTEL FOR DENVER
Plans for a HaIf.MiIIion. Dollar
Structure are Said to be Un-
der Way in the Capital.

Denver, April "A new and splendid
hotel at the corner Of Broadway and Col
fax seems probable. 1t is to front 266
feet on Colfax and the capitol grounds
aud $50 feet on Broadway. 1t is to cost
half million For several days it has
been announced that negotiations were
in progress to lease the ground for SO
years from w. 9. Cheeseman, the owner.
Yesterday e. r. Cooper announced that
the lease had been signed. He gave the
following interview to the press:
II know OF no other hotel in the Unit
ed States in capital city which will be
as advantageously located as will mine, "
said Mr.. Cooper.
"From an exterior point OF view it will
be the handsomest in the United States
and the same can be said Of the Interior.
"The open court will be a novelty for
the west and l intend to make it fairy
garden in summer. In the center will
be fountain. The basin will be filled
with flowers. Around this will be a
walk and beside the walk will be flower
beds filed with blooming plants, ferns
and palms.
"The hotel will be five stories high,
contain 230 bedrooms, 1875 private and 25
public baths"
The daily sentinel., 1902-04-02
She Converted Grant.

Chicago April 2.-Mrs. Louisa Henry,
one Of the oldest residents Of Detroit
and a character whose life history has
been one Of remarkable interest, is dead
aged 81 years. She was seized with a
religious iervor when young girl and
prevailed upon her guardian to give up
his hundreds of slaves. She then went
to Mackinac island, then wilderness,
and as a missionary worked and lived
among the Indians. She went to De-
troit in 1889 She was an intimate
friend Of General Grant whom he was
stationed there as a young officer just
from West Point. 1t was through her
efforts that General Grant was con verted
to the Christian faith.
The daily sentinel., 1902-04-02

Tim Manion, the we'll known miping
man, contracted lease this morning
with some Victor parties, granting them
a 2O-year lease on a hundred acres OF his
land in this valley.