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The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Browns Corner.

whewl Goodness gracious, how 1t blows
How we rub our ears and nose;
How the cold crseps through the CRACKS
Sending shivers down our backs,
And our thoughts 60 out to those
Poor dear people, nearly froze,
Who hover round their scanty hre
Sadly murmuring, wood Is high and coal Is
higher.
With the mercury playing tricks way
down in the twentes and the wind blow
ing a gale, there must be great deal OF
suffering among those. who have scan,y
supply of fuel Winter has come with
such a buster that it seems more like
January than December.
There is an old Indian proverb, III
winter comes and finds bridge he'll
break it.n IF he finds none he'll make
one" so look out for the broken bridge.
Earl Harmon has purchased horse
of Cecil Chase and now says he has the
bes, team in town.
Erwin Lewis has returned to his school
in Charleston this week
Mrs. o M Chase has been in Show
hogan the past week caring for her
daughter, Mrs Flossie Fairbrother. c
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11

The ordinary camel which will never
hurry dnder any circumstances, has
been transformed In southern Algeria
into an animal so different in size tenn
per and appearance that it may almost
be looked upon as different race This
Is the racing camel, priced for its
speed. The result Of many genera lions
of careful breeding, which has been en-
couraged by valuable prizes, 1t can be
depended upon for nine or ten miles an
hour, which 1t can keep up for sixteen
or seventeen hours, almost without a
stop. Its value is FIVE or ten times that
OF the beast of burden. The camel
races are popular sport and are made
exciting by the evident interest of the
creatures themselves in winning.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
North Arson.

b. S. Collins, Esq went to Boston,
Monday.
Orrin Lowe was at home from the
woods, Saturday.
Christmas chocolates at Bucknam S.
C.E Veasie of North New Portland,
was In town Saturday
Monday was cold enough to register
IS degrees below zero<
Miss Bessie Spalding went to Read.
field, Saturday to teach
Books for boys, girls, and everybody
at Bucknam's
r. w. Bunker sold large gray horse
to Henry Merry, Saturday. h
Lawrence Steward was at home from
Starks, Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. L. NJ. Steward and Miss Marion
Sprague were in Madison, Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIII Stetson went to
North New Portland, Saturday after
noon.
Selden c. Scammon who died at his
home in Fairfield, Friday, was some years
ago employed in the corn factory at this
place.
The scarcity of help that seemed to
be few weeks ago has to quite an ex-
tent been changed and there seems to be
more men who want to work and wages
remain very good.
Mark Emery and son ground $50 bush
els of grain for b. F, Bailey & Son, Sat
urday. The grist mill at the station
supplies long felt want, and is con-
venience to the public that it appreciates,
What a drummer said in Buchanan $
drug store the other day: THE best line
Of leather goods cas-, of Portland.
F. II. Holley has just bought bay
horse that is a nice one, weighs 1850
pounds fine knee actor and all style,
suitable for lady to drive, we'll broken
and kind. Mr.. Holley always has good
horses He knows how to buy well and
knows how to care for them.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. c. Emery went to
Fairfield, Monday, where Mr.. Emery
will be engaged in making cans for
some weeks. Bert Andrews will also
go for the same purpose after which
they will return to this village and COM
plete the can making here. Owing to
the unfavorable yield of the crop this
year tho usual amount of cans were not
used.
Beaded chatelaine bags at Bucknam's.
Miss Nellie Hapgood was at home
from Madison during Sunday.
Miss Jane Bailey was stricken With
paralysis early Monday morning.
The subject for the sermon at Central
Hall next Sunday morning will be,
"What o'clock is it in the worlds long
day2"
On Saturday will occur the annual
meeting of Arson Grange. 1t is import
ant that all members be present to this
all-day session. Prominent speakers are
expected
A fine line of burnt leather goods at
Bucknam's
Charles Walker, of New Portland, has
just returned from Newton, Mass where
he had been several days visiting his
cousins, Mrs. F. o. Stanley and Miss
Emma Walker.
o. w. Bryant has a string of good
steers in his barn. Six pair stand in the
pair of two.year olds and two pair of
yearings. They are handsome stock.
In selecting this stock Mr.. Bryant has
kept up his reputation as a raiser of the
best grades of Durham and Herefords.
You should see Bucknam's Christmas
perfumes
Hon. X. w. Ellis of Embden returned
from Waterville Friday night where he
had been attending the Maine State
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Mercer

Hattie Williamson, Fred and Mae
Jones, who have been at home on a two
weeks vacation from Kent's Hill, have
returned to that school
Albion Smith has had a telephone
placed in his house.
Wrist bags the latest thing at Buck
MANS, Skowhegan.
1t is reported that the New Sharon
and Norridgewock Tele phone Co. has
purchased the Norridgewock telephone
line.
The village school commenced, Mon
day. Elva Brown is teacher.
S. f. Burr is at home from Waterville.
You should see Bucknam's Christmas
perfumes.
Mr.. and MIS- X. l. Ovens are work
ing for H. A. Kimball
Richard Nickerson, who has been
visiting il Boston and vicinity, has
returned home
Mrs. c. K. Allen and Eva Hatch went
to Skowhegan, Monday. M
A fountain pen makes a good Christ
mas gift. Buy on at Bucknam's.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Good Teeth.

Don't fail to ponder occasionally on
these facts: That without good teeth
there cannot be thorough masticaton.
Without thorough masticatiOn there
cannot be- perfect digestion.
Without perfect digestion there can
not be proper assimilation.
Without proper assimilation there
cannot be nutrition
Without nutrition there cannot be
health.
Without health what Is life worth?
Hence the paramount Importance of
good teeth.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Athens.

By the mistake of some one in the
item giving the nature of Mr.. Lombard s
donation last week, the word friends"
was used instead of "fruit" of the farm
and household making strange kind
of Offering.
Christmas goods at Bucknam's drug
store, Skowhegan.
Miss Annie Emery returned to her
school work at Pennington, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. M. Pratt have moved
into Mrs. Harriet Wentworth's house.
Mr.. Lester Patterson who was very
sick last week from mumps is having
serious trouble with his heart and
stomach following that disease.
Sumner Williams and Charles Braley
have gone north for few days deer
hunting this week.
The primary school in this village
under the instruction of Miss Ina Emery
closes its fourteen weeks term at the
end of the present week.
What Drummer said in Bucknam's
drug store the other day: The best line
OF leather goods east of Portland.
The church fair which was to have
been, wednesday ana thursday OF This
week is postponed to the same day of
next week the 18th and 18th of the
month. We bespeak from all those who
were to have assisted this week the same
assistance next week.
Mr.. VIM. Laid who has been very ill
is somewhat better.
Beaded Chatelain Bags at Bucknam's.
Mrs. d. b. Corson was called to Fair
field, last Saturday, by the death of her
brother. She returns Tuesday of this
week
Books for boys, giilS and everybody at
Bucknam's.
Mrs. j +. Holman had the misfortune
to slip on her floor and sprain a wrist
presumably in trying to save the fall.
Mrs Maria Hight has been worse re-
Gently. Her daughter, Mrs French has
visited her, Mrs. II {. 1obey has also
been quite Ill recently.
Looking after the wood box keeps
most men quite active this week.
A foun ain pen makes good Christmas
gift. Buy one at Bucknam's
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Bingham.

Extremely cold weather has had a
chilling effect upon everybody and items
for the paper as well.
Christmas goods at Bucknam's Drug
Store, Skowhegan.
George Farnsworth of Vassalboro Is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. o. ". Turner.
Beui. Steward has returned from a
deer hunt at aratunk but no deer this
time. Mr.. Stewards daughter, Mrs. Car
bino, has been home few days.
Chas. Pooler of Caratunk was in town,
Monday last.
About thirty six attended the whist
party at Grange Hall on Wednesday
evening. Refreshments were provided
and those desiring remained for a short
social hop. The new grange hall proves
very attractive place for social gather
ings.
Books for boys, girls and everybody, at
Bucknams.
Mrs. Naomi Jackson fell in the shed
one day the first of the week and hurt
herself somewhat, but not seriously.
Merton Goodrich has been absent from
school a week on account of illness.
Bad colds are prevalent many persons
being sick with them.
Albert Murray has commenced haul
ing rocks upon the Odd Fellows lot from
Moscow.
A fine line Of Burn, Leather goods al
Bucknam's.
The river froze over at this place Sat
urday night freezing very rough. Tues
day it was hard enough for crossing on
foot. The water had backed into low
place near the Bassett farm so that q
tote team from up river came neal
drowning. On Tuesday a horse was
nearly drowned trying to cross. Late
Tuesday afternoon The Forks stage
made a start for Caratunk expecting &c
be able to get through the water.
Train was an hour late on Tuesday
night owing to rough weather
Mrs. Fred Wilson was the guest Of
Mrs. +. G. Williams, last week.
Mrs Albert Smith is gaining but moi
able to walk without assistance.
Wrist Bags, the latest thing. at Buck
nam's.
Maria Carney's little daughter, Mary
was i'll last week.
Vaccination has kept Earl Andrews
and his sister Doris out OF schools fol
several days.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
SfilrkA.

IF. Frederick went to Norridgewook,
Sunday. "a few days visit.
Preparations are being made for a
Christmas Tree and entertainment Christ
mas eve at Remick Hall Starks village.
The Ladies Aid Society met in Remok
Hall. last Tuesday evening. for a pie sup.
per. A large number were present and
a very Lleasaant time enjoyed by all.
Our pastor, Rev c. o. Perry, who has
been taking vacation OF few weeks.
has returned to Kent's Hill to resume his
studies.
N. w. Johnson OF Industry, was in
town Tuesday. and bought some sheep
of A G. Sawyer. and two calves of M. d.
Steuy.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
The Somerset Reporter-Thursday. December Il, 1902

Frank Butler has returned from a
hunting trip.
George Cofson and wife returned from
Portland Monday. and brought their
son with them.
Mrs. F. F. Prince of Auburn is in
Town visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. II. Drury.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE, IS.
On this 9Th day of December A. ID. 1902 on
reading the foregoing petition II is
Ordered by the Court, That a 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 forenoon; and that
notice thereof he 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, II any they have, why the
prayer of said petitioner should not he granted,
And 1t 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-
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.
IL. 81 A. H. DAVIS, Clerk.
A true copy of petition and order thereon.
1w50 Attest: A. II. DAVIS, Clerk.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11

Spurious thing about a man with
watch is that If You see him take 1t
cut and look at 1t and you ask him
two seconds later what time 1t is he
never remembers. He has to look at 1t
again"
Yes; I've noticed that he'll always
do it-if his watch Is fine one. -
Chicago Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
West Athens.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Corson are The
happy parents of twelve pound boy,
born Monday. Dec. 8
Mr.. T. NJ. Gray is very poorly at this
writing.
Mr.. Arthur Goodrich is at home from
Lisbon Falls.
Mr.. F. r. Corson has bought place
at Scion and will move on it shortly,
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11

Nora Goodwin; Ceres. Mrs. Warren
Balentine.; Organist. Matte Tobey ;
Chorister. w. r Taylor; Librarian.
Mrs Henry Choate.
The Somerset reporter., 1902-12-11
Bankrupt's Petition for DISCHARGE.
NOVEMBER, 1902.
Read what the following gentlemen
say Gin part) of this property:

In the matter of LOUIS VGUE, Bankrupt,
in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge of the Dis
trict Court of the United States for the District
of Maine.
LOUIS VIGUE of Fairfield, In the
County of Somerset, and State of Maine, in said
District, respectfully represents. that on the
l4th day of June. last past, he duly adj
judged bankrupt under the Acts of Congress
relating to bank ruptcy; that be has duly sur
rendered al 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
bankruptcy Acts. except such debts as are ex-
cepted by law from such discharge.
Dated this lat day of December A. D. 1902.
LOUIS NICUE, Bankrupt.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
PRINCIPLE.

Miss Sue Maxwell is visiting her father
Mr.. James H. Maxwell
Mrs. J. T. Brown visited her son, DR..
H. c. Brown, Sunday.
Mr.. E. G. Williams spent last Saturday
and Sunday at Carpenters Point.
Squire Lynch has fine assortment OF
Xmas candies and fruits of all kinds.
A number from this neighborhood at
tended the funeral of Vim. T. Johnson,
Monday afternoon.
Mrs. Shockley Jenness spent part of
last week in Baltimore purchasing large
stock of Xmas goods.
Belle, very valuable horse owned by
Curtis Williams, died last week of in
fiamnlation of the kidneys.
Mrs. Lydia Lakeland has returned
home from delightful visit with her
brother, James Campbell of Port Deposit.
Although Frank still stands head in his
class, we think it doubtful about him
graduating this year, as he has another
engagement to fulfill.
Frank Orr met with very painful ac-
eident last week. While cutting wood
the axe slipped inflicting deep wound
across the top of his foot,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

w. A. Montgomery had to kill one OF
his best cows this week ON account of a
cancerous growth In her throat.
chas. A. Grub, of lakewood, lost a
valuable horse last Sunday This is the
second horse he has lost within year,
the cause of death In each case not being
known.
Capt. ]. D. West, in company with a
gentleman from New York, visited the
Sth District gold fields last week and after
days prospecting in the different parts
of the District, both expressed the opin-
ion that the surface ore compared fav-
orably with the ores found in gold pro-
ducing localities.
The 9Th District Detective Association
held meeting last Saturday to arrange
for the annual meeting which will be
held Jan. grid, 1903, at 10 O'Clock. In the
absence of the president, Jacob H. Kirk
presided. After the election of officers
and the transaction of such other bus
mess as may be brought before the meet
ing. there will be grand turkey supper,
served from to 7 o'clock. The follow
ing committee was appointed to arrange
for the supper MFR. and Mrs. chas. A.
Grub, Mr.. and Mrs. John R. White, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. A. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. D. c.
Brown, Mrs. B. F. Riley, Mrs. D. G.
Bentz, Mrs. J. H. Michigan, F. H. Hill,
7. G. Cummings.
A resolution was passed that all delin-
quent members be reinstated on the paw
ment of fifty cents, which would entitle
them to their membership and supper,
the same as members in good standing.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to
meet Dec. goth, to complete arrangements
for the annual meeting aud supper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
MARRIED..

Charles F. Harry and Miss
Helen M. Lort, a daughter of the
late DR.. Lort of near Elkton, were
married in Philada. on Tuesday,
Dec. IL.
Miss Katie J. Mackie, formerly
of Cecil county, and Howard G.
Ferrel, of Wilmington, were mar
ried in that city on Dec. 8, by
Rev. Henry 8. Dulaney.
The wedding of Miss Clara Eva
Nelson and Mr.. Walter BETTER
Evans took place Thursday, at
11.3O a. M, in st. Johns Chapel,
at Kelton, Chester county.
James W. Townsend, of Hickory
Hill, and Henrietta G. Fielis, Of
Lincoln University, were married
by Rev. N. B. Masters, at the Ok
ford M. E. church parsonage, on
TIL ursday, 18th inst.
Owen Hopes, of New Garden
and Miss Ida Ingram, of Tough
kenamon, were married In Phila.
delphia, Thursday, Dec. IL. The
bride is popular teacher in the
public schools of Chester county.
Edgar Yarnall, of Philadelphia,
and Miss Annie Gillespie of Mil
lington, Md, were married on
Thursday, Dec. IL, in Holy Gross
Protestant Episcopal church, al
Elkton, and will reside in Philada
Miss Clara Bell Brown, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Haines Brown, OF
Lyle, Lancaster county, and Lind
ley King were married at the home
of the bride on the 18th inst, by
Rev. Thomas G. Koontz. Miss
Belle Hindmap, of Liberty Grove,
was bridesmaid.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Hospital for Cecil County.

A public meeting in the interest of es-
tablishing county hospital at Elkton
was held Wednesday in that town. The
meeting was presided over by George A.
Blake. Addresses were made by Mr..
Blake, DR.. G. S. Dare, DIR. c. M. Ellis,
DIR. J. H lamar, and DR.. Howard Rrattou,
Resolutions were adopted stating that the
hospital was public necessity. The fol-
lowing were elected as incorporates
DR.. Charles M. Ellis, George A. Blake,
Frank P. Price, Henry NJ. Mccullough,
John S. Writ, L. Marshall Haines, John
Gilpin, DR.. Howard Bratton and Thomas
J. Murray, of Elkton; James S. Hopper,
of Chesapeake City; DR.. George S. Dare,
of Rising Sun, and John H. Kimble, oil
Port Deposit.
Stock to the amount of $4,000 will be
Issued, the par value to be 81 per share.
The state and county will be asked tc
make appropriations for the maintenance
/ of the institution.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Wills PrObated.

The will of DR.. R. R. Crothers, of the
Sixth district, has been probated In the
Orphans Court. He bequeaths his prop.
erty, estimated at $4,000 to his widow, III
trust for their two sons, Roman R. Croth
ers and John Christie crothers.
The will of Israel Gunkel, of Warwick
which has been probated, devises all hi:
estate, excepting a number of notes, tc
his wife. Sarah E. Gunkel The note:
are to go to his two daughters, Mrs
Jennie Price and Miss Bessie Gunkel. Al
the time of his wife's death 81, 900 is to be
paid to his stepson, Andrew c. Reynolds,
and the rest of the estate to be divided
equally between his two daughters Be
sides $4,000 life insurance the estate
proper is valued at $1,000.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Some Suggestions for Gifts
Sewing Machines

Can you think of anything would
please your wife any better, Mr..
Man, than thoroughly good sew
ing machine. We offer "Worth.
ington's Improved New Model''
sewing machine as the acme of per-
lection, and at a price which places
it within your reach. We fully
guarantee these machines and we
can give you testimonials from PEG.
pie you know. Calland look them
over, we are always glad to ex-
plain the workings of them.
Bed Blankets, Woolens, Under
wear and all the things that make
life endurable during the cold
weather. You'll find anything
you need right here and at the
lowest possible price. We will do
our best to wait on you any time
you come, but ask your indulgence
if you are subjected to some delay
during the rush of the holiday
season.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Pitcher Hawke Dead.

William v. Hawke, the base ball
pitcher, died at his home in Will
mington, Del, Thursday, Dec. IL,
of cancer, aged az years. He is
survived by widow.
+ At one time Hawke was consider
ed one of the star pitchers of the
National League, being a member
of the Baltimore club at the time.
Before entering the professional
ranks Hawke gained fame as a
pitcher while playing on the anna
teur teams of Wilmington. He
was several times engaged to pitch
for the Elkton club against the
various teams of the county. One
of the best games he ever pitched
for that club was against Rising Sun,
in 1891, the score resulting 2 to
in favor of Elkton. But three
safe hits were made off Hawke, he
striking out twenty four men, while
Elkton secured but three hits of
Kimbell, the Sun twirler.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
PENNINGTON.

Frank Orr cut his foot severely with an
axe one day last week.
James Mace was confined to the house
for several days last week with neuralgia.
Vim. R. Cameron, who has been ill for
several days with bilious attack, is
around again.
E. Kirk Camero. butchered seven fine
hogs last Saturday. Their weights rang
ed from $40 to $40 pounds.
Sarn'l. Smith, Jr., lost valuable mare
last Thursday. She was taken sick in the
morning and died in the evening.
ORR-ERWIN.
Mr. A. Sherwood Orr and Miss Belle
Erwin, both of this place, were quietly
married at the Zion M. E. Parsonage by
Rev. w. P. Compton, on Tuesday eve
ming, at o'clock, after which they took
the SIP train at North East for Whining
ton, where they will reside.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Fire At Centreville.

Centreville was visited early Sun
day morning by the most destruc-
tive fire in the history of the town,
10 which property to the amount of
S15O,0OO was destroyed, almost the
entire business section of the town
being swept away. Wilmington
was telegraphed to for aid and sent
two companies with full equipment
to help fight the fire. The cause of
the fire is unknown, it being first
discovered in the clothing store
of VIM. III. Smith, from which
point it rapidly spread. Twenty
three buildings were destroyed,
embracing stores, dwellings, and
two banks. g.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
The Weather.

Since Thursday of last week w
have been treated to every make OF
weather the official bureau at Wash
ington can tell about: Snow, sleet,
rain, wind and just a little sun
shine and some moonlight. The
sleet made the pavement PREACHER
GUS walking for several days, the
best means of travel seeming to
have been that adopted by a
number of the boys in town,
who had great sport skating on the
pavements, while pedestrians were
picking their way timorously along.
No serious accidents were reported
in town, but several of our citizens
'took a fall'' as result of the
sleet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Advance Club.

The Advance Club met at the
home of Miss Gertrude S. Dare on
Wednesday evening. A very in
teresting paper on Robert Brown
ing and his poetry was read by
Mrs. Wayne Reynolds. Fred G.
Wilson presented an article on the
Rise Of the Russian Nation written
by Miss Rhoda V. Wilson. Miss
M. Addie Smith reviewed the cur.
rent events.
On motion it was decided to hold
no meeting during the holidays,
and adjournment was made until
January 18th, 1908, when the club
will meet with Messrs. Cecil E..
Ewing and Evans E. Ewing, the
program being announced later.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1902-12-19
Barn Burned.

The large barn and granary on
the farm of Mrs. Sarah j. Brown,
three miles east of Elkton, tenanted
by her son, George Brown, was to-
tally destroyed by fire Monday
evening, together with the contents,
including a large quantity of hay,
wheat straw and all the farming
implements and four head of cattle.
A large quantity of apples stored
in the granary was also burned.
The loss is only partially covered
by insurance.