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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-01-22
Madison.

Night work was resumed in the card
and spinning rooms of the Indian Spring
wooden mill, Monday after being shut
down two weeks.
The Joint installation ceremonies of
Old Point Lodge, A. o. U. W., and the
Auxiliary Degree of Honor Lodge, were
held at the A. o. u. W. hall, Monday
evening. The following officers Of the
D. of H., were installed by Grand Chief
of Honor Mrs. Weston, assisted by
Grand Usher Mrs. Simpson, both Of
Skowhegan G. of H., Mrs. A. l.. Wes-
ton past G. of H., Mrs. j. F. Withee /;
inner watch, Mary Thomas; outer
watch, Mrs. j. L. Hoyle; usher, Mrs
Nina Moore receiver, Mrs. j. L. Hoyle /;
financier, Mrs. Minnie Williams; record
er, Miss Vesta Coughlin; chief Of cere-
monies, Mrs. j. l.. Coughlin; L. of H.,
Mrs. d. l.. Churchill. The following
officers of Old Point Lodge, A. o. U.
W., were installed by Grand Master,
Mr.. Fred Williams, assisted by Grand
Guide Mr.. D. l.. Churchill; N. W., Mr..
j. W. Thompkins; past M. W., Mr..
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West Hartland.

D. M. Parks of Pittsfeld was in this
place recently and bought the lumber
on the John Finson place of T, F. Rand.
Mr.. Rand has two teams hauling IL to
the river landing at the village.
George Chase is hauling cedar posts
to Thompson's crossing to be loaded on
the cars.
Fred Thomson loaded car of bass
wood logs at the crossing last week
VIM Soule loaded car of pulp at the
same time; quite lot of lumber will be
loaded there this winter.
Mrs Bert Spaulding, who has been
very sick for several weeks with nervous
prostration is some better at present.
There are two teams at present haul
ing dry hard wood from the Parks lot
to Hartland village to be shipped on the
cars to Pittsfield and other places.
T F. Rand purchased a fine pair Of
heavy work horses of Harvey Mahoney
of Pittsfield recently. c
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SOlOn.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Paul of Skowhe-
gan are visiting Mrs Pau's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Dan York.
Mark Pollard attended Pomona Grange
at Skowhegan, last week.
Mrs. Leander McIntire went to Wal
than, Mass, Jan. 14th, to attend the
funeral of her aunt, Mrs. Lucinda Moul
ton. She returned Friday. Mrs. Moul-
ton died the 18th inst, at the age of "a
years. Her remains were taken to Lew
iston for burial with her husband and
son.
MT and Mrs. Barnes left here We'd
nesday, for their home in New York.
T. j. Young was in Sko vinegar Satur-
day.
Mrs. EVE " hitney was at Skowhegan,
Saturday
II. B. Merry and Frank Donley of No.
Arson we're In town, Saturday.
Mrs. Martha Jones and daughter Gala
of Skowhegan spent Saturday and Sun.
day with frie nds in town.
Alta Gray was at Lakewood, Saturday.
Grace Cover of Skowhegan was the
guest of Alta Gray over Sunday.
The Ladies Home Circle will meet
with Mrs. Joseph Green Thursday,
Jan. goth.
Mrs winnefred Norton, district deputy,
and Miss Ethel Walton went to East
New Portland on Tuesday, to install the
officers of the Rebekah Lodge there,
p. $. Longley went to Greenville,
Monday and returned Tuesday. G
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Athens.

Annie S. Emery il sick with the
measles at Pennington, where she is q
student In the class at the +. s. N s..
Mrs. r. M. Clifford came home from
Somerville, Mass, recently, for a few
days. On her return she will visit her
son and family at Denmark.
Rev. Mr.. Lombard was unable to
drive home from Harmony, Sunday, so
left his team there and came on foot, a
distance of eight miles.
Mr. Leland Bosworth of Waterville
has so far recovered from a recent at
tack of typhoid fever as to be on visit
ing trip to friends in town.
The "Kick a.Hirams'' had an enter
tainment and supper In Academy hall,
Monday evening. For the benefit of the
uninitiated, will say the above is the
name of the new literary society in town,
composed of academy students.
Mrs. Elvira Horn passed away last
week at her home in this place and the
funeral occurred on Friday. Mrs. Horn
Thomas and Sally Hight and was one of
a large family of whom only four sur
vive her. Her husband, Heman Horn,
died some years ago and she leaves one
daughter, her only child, Mrs. Mary
Butler, who lived with her. Mr.. j K
Lombard officiated at the funeral. Her
age was about seventy eight.
Mrs. Matte Goodrich Hall passed last
week at Skowhegan with her sister,
Mrs. C. II. Tilton, where their mother,
Mrs. NJ. A. Goodrich met them for few
days visiting.
The Athens Sunday school elected
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For silk or fine wool goods. such as
cashmeres, fannels. etc. gasoline is n
much better cleansing agent than wa
ter For dress waist about one gallon
half of this and place In clean pan or
washbowl. Put the garment in and
wash with the hands. rubbing good
white soap on the soiled spots same as
with water. Squeeze and rub until the
dirt Is loosened, then squeeze dry and
rinse In the remaining fluid. Squeeze
dry or partly so and hang in the open
air until the odor has evaporated. Nev-
er use this In any room where there is
light or fire, as the gasoline is very
infiammable. Goods cleansed in this
way require no ironing.
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Browns Corner.

The officers of Canaan Grange were in
stalled last Thursday evening, by F. L.
Brown of Palmyra in very pleasing man.
ner. Over one hundred members were
present beside dozen visitors-after par
taking OF harvest supper social hour
was passed which was enjoyed by old and
young-after some remarks for the good
of the order. grange closed in form at a
late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs Geo Weeks, Mrs. Sher-
man Horn and Mrs. A. j. Burrll were In
Pit,sfeld. Saturday.
Mrs. Schuyler Burrill and two children
returned to their home in Watervlle on
Wednesday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Rolfe of Pittsfeld
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jewell over Sunday.
Little Oracle Hubbard, daughter oil
Geo. Hubbard, has recently been quite ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Linden Lancaster oil
Hartland visited his parents, MIR. and
Mrs. Lancaster over Sunday.
The Misses Shorey of Oakland visited
at w c Filzgerald's, last week,
Another cold wave this week with the
mercury well down in the twenties below
zero.
Please remember there will be a meet
ing at this place next Sunday by Mrs.
Corson. All are invited,
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Bingham.

Mumps. humps. mumps Seventy-five
Eases within a week and plenty more to
have them. Those who escape taking
cold get along pretty well, others have
been very sick.
Arlie Dinsmore is home from Orono,
sick, from having taken cold with the
mumps.
Arthur Jordan is confined to the
house by illness as the result of the
mumps.
No singing school held. last week.
Rosie Andrews went to Oldtown, last
week, to visit her sister.
Mrs. Eugene Webster, who has been
seriously Ill, is improving.
Ellen Whin ey is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Hubbard at Wateryille-
DR.. Wing of N. Arson was in town,
last week.
Noah HUFF died very suddenly at his
home on saturday morning. He had
not been we'll for a few days, but no
alarm had been felt. His death was
due TO heart failure. Funeral services
were held at o'clock, Wednesday after
noon. Mr.. Huff leaves widow, one
son, and two daughters, Mrs. Boynton
and Mrs. Baker, both of this village.
Quite business is being done hauling
spool bars from the steam mill at Rowe
ponds to this station, where they are
baked In long tiers to remain Till next
summer when they will be tied into bun
dies and shipped to Connecticut
Chas Packard has started up the
birch mill.
Word was received here, Tuesday, of
the death at Scion of Mrs. Adams,
widow of the late Tison Adams.
The following officers were installed
by the Grange for the ensuing year at
their regular meeting held, Jan. 10:
Mrs May Baker, master; Anon Baker,
everseer; T. F. Houghton, lecturer; o.
W. Turner, steward; e. E. Hill, assistant
steward; Lizzie Turner, chaplain; j. B.
Whitney, treasurer; Carrie Hilton, sec
rotary; Albion Clark, gate keeper; Ella
Hill, Pomona; Sarah Baker, Ceres; EVE
Gordon, Flora; Fannie Clark, l.. A.
ste ward; Florence Milliken, organist.
A candy pull and sociable in the even
ing was much enjoyed by those attend
ing.
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Harmony.

The recent cold wave registered on
Tuesday morning here, twenty-eight below
zero.
The high school will tie resumed again
on Monday next. The teacher has had a
severe attack of agrippe and congestion OF
the lungs.
Mr.. Anon Brown, who died last week
was a respected citizen who had lived in
town all his life. His wife died several
years ago. He leaves two daughters.
Mrs. Ernest Willis OF this town and Nan
etto Brown of Brocktoa Mass. He was a
very ardent member Of the M. (. church
and an interested odd fellow, being noble
grand at the time OF his death. He was
about u years of age.
Hon. w. w. Stetson, State Supt. of
schools gave a very interesting lecture at
The hall, last Mo day evening. Although
it was extremely cold and the roads very
bad good sized audience was present
and listened attentively to his witty anec-
dotes and pungen, facts relative to the
sturdy manhood of Maine born people
and the praise as well as the faults of our
rural schools.
Since the death OF the noble grand in
the odd fellows lodge it became necessary
to elect another, w. S. Bemis. The lodge
meets every Friday evening.
We learn with pleasure that Mrs,
Net,e Bemis. who has had an operation
performed at the Maine General Hospital
at Portland. is improving and will be able
to return in a short time. Nj
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A N A.
that it is not as difficult to maintain
the weights of horses when fed alfalfa
as when fed timothy.
The cost of maintenance was greater
in every case except one on timothy
than on alfalfa.
The appearance of the horses in every
comparison of alfalfa and timothy was
in favor of the alfalfa fed horse.
When alfalfa and timothy were fed
ad libitum, much greater quantities of
alfalfa were consumed.
No III results were noted on the health
of the horses by long continued alfalfa
feeding.
The amount of hay fed on most Utah
farms could be reduced at least one
half 1t may be economical to reduce
the amount of hay and increase the
amount of grain fed to horses
1t is evident from a study of the ex
periments that bran and shorts may be
substituted for oats whenever the
horses are fed alfalfa or timothy.
Twenty pounds of alfalfa per day
proved sufficient to maintain the
weights of horses weighing nearly 1,400
pounds when at rest. When at heavy
work, $500 pounds OF alfalfa per day
was barely sufficient to maintain the
weights of the same horses.
The greater consumption of water
when horses are fed alfalfa results in
a greater elimination by the kidneys,
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AFTER A SUMMERS FEEDING ON TIMOTHY.
but we have no evidence that this
greater elimination is in any way detri-
mental to the health of horses.
The individi llity of the animal is a
potent factor both in food and water
consumption.
Watering both before and after feed
ing is recommended.
1t does not pay to grind grain for
horse feeding.
Blanketing horses while at work,
even in cold weather, proved a source
of irritation to the horses and is not
advised.
Cutting and mixing hay and grain is
not n profitable practice.
Timothy hay cut into very short
pieces makes the horses mouth sore
and in consequence there results fall
ing off In weight
Alfalfa and clover cut into very fine
pieces result in a greater gain than
uncut alfalfa and clover.
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Scion.

David Viles has a crew at work lumber
ing on lot bought of Jonah SpauldiDg
near the center of the town. A part of
the lumber is white birch which is hauled
to the station and shipped to Bingham to
be sawed into spool bars Frank Vittum
is also numbering on his Fletcher farm.
A large part is pine and is landed on
the bank of the river.
o. o. Vittum and son have a nice pair
of oxen on their farm weighing about 1000
and girting 7ft Sin.
Dan, Record was in town, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bunker of Athens.
IS years of age. have been visiting their
daughter, Mrs. d. w. Jewett oil At.
They drive their team across country from
Athens.
Mrs. Clymena Rowell seems to be i'm
proving In health being able to ride OUT
Miss Percy Eaton, who has been par
TALLY demen,ed for years, being worse
was taken to the Augusta Asylum, last
week
Pearley Williams, who has been at
work 10 the Skowhegap Creamery for
more than year is at home on visit.
Arthur Rowell, who was at work at
Skowhegan for the season is at home
helping his brother, Jasper, who is lum-
bering.
Joel McIntire, who has been lame for
years Is not as we'll as usual and has TO
use clutches when he walks,
Mrs. w, o. Paul has been in poor
health since Christmas.
c. G. Durham has the humps in a
mild form, he thinks for the second time.
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StarkS.

Breaking out teams were busy almost
every day, last week, and up to Wednes-
day of this week, and the roads are
almost impassible now.
The NO. G. T. of this place had an
entertainment and poverty supper, last
Saturday night, to which goodly mum
Der were present and good time was
enjoyed by all. Our lodge was never in
a more prosperous condition than at
present, new members having been add
cd to the number of twenty five or
more since last fall, and nearly all OF
them are our young people.
Leon Mclaughlin has gone TO Augusta
to take preparatory course In Shaw's
business college.
The Ladies' Aid society was enter
tanned by Mrs d II. Bartlett in Phin-
ney's hall, last Thursday evening. An
oyster stew was served to quite large
number and doubtless many more would
have been there had 1t not been for the
bad travelling.
w. l.. Walker and family have lately
moved to Skowhegan, where he operates
. mill making 1t necessary to move his
family there. y
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new officers last Sunday as follows:
Supt.. Ina NJ, Emery; assistant superin-
tendent, Mrs. j F. Holman; secretary,
Mrs. Annie Fox; treasurer, Mrs. Abbie
Fox; librarian, Mrs. Dana Cooley.
Mr.. and Mrs Paul Dunnigan are visit
ing relatives in town.
A new society has been organized in
town called the NJ. Z Benevolent socity
of which Mrs L. c. Williams is presi
dent.
IF. Holman, Esq and Sheriff Aver
had a West Athens call Tuesday, to
look after "Brown" case. g
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JackInan.

Geo. Snow of Skowhegan was in town,
last week, on business.
y. Newton made trip to Charleston,
Me last week, to visit his daughter,
Zemma, who Is attending school there
and who has been sick for a week.
Mrs. Farmer is stopping with Mrs. ].
W. Henderson at Dennistown.
A. Colby has sold one of his driving
horses TO j. e. Kelley of Sandy Bay.
Mr.. Aleok Quietly Is kept busy maxi
ing snowshoes for the Snowshoe Club at
Worcester, Mass. Mr.. Dntelly also
makes canoes and canoe seats to order.
Eddie Quietly has been laid up with a
cut foot.
Mrs. Henry Hughy, who was sick, is
now improving. Her sister, Pearl Orr,
10 staying with her.
Saturday night the cold wave reached
here. Sunday morning was very cold.
The evening church services were omit
ted. Monday morning the thermometer
was % below, and Tuesday, %.
Mr.. Bert Moore has finished his labors
on the railroad and is now at home.
Willis Henderson has typhoid fever.
Mrs. Frank Holden has gone to Mar
low, Z. @, to visit his parents.
Rev. s. Leaman of Dennistown has
returned to his studies in Canada after
spending his vacation with his people
here.
Mrs. VIM Redman is spending the
winter in the camp at Kineo with her
husband. Her son, Perley, who had
been in i'll health, is now nearly we'll
again, but will not take up his studies
until another year.
Maurice Mitchell, who Is working for
the G. N p. Co. at Caratunk was In
town, this week, visiting his wife's pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs David Holden. Mr.
Holden had a slight shock on one side
of his face, but at present is able to be
around and can do some light work.
D. \. Holden of lockwood numbering
region was In town to see his father,
Sunday.
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New silver frequently is lacquered.
In other words, the surface has been
vanished with solution of gun cotton
and ether. This is done by manufac-
tuners to prevent the silverware being
furnished also to keep the surface in
good condition. The varnish sometimes
peels Off, leaving the exposed surface
to tarnish. In this case there is nothing
to do but to place the silver in boiling
water for two or three minutes, after
which the lacquer can be easily re-
moved. Silver can be relacquered If de
sired.
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NIayheld,

Benson Rankins, wife and son have
been visiting his mother, Sarah Flanders.
John Morrison Ia home on visit.
Eliza Millett is at Harmony caring for
her sister, Lucy, who Is sick.
Mrs. Gahan's health Is very poor, her
son Is at home from the woods.
A. L.Flsnders Is hauling lumber from
addition on his house.
Merit Millett is hauling hay to Bing-
ham.
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of dust. first crush them carefully.
Then, holding with the backs upper
most, rap then, gently upon table or
other solid surface SO that the dust will
drop out from between the leaves Re
peat this operation. holding the book on
end Then carefully wipe again and re-
turn to the shelf. This is the way
libra Ran does 1t.
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Miss Jellus-Your bedroom must be
very healthy place, dear.
Miss Prettiface-What makes you
think SO?
because | have noticed that when
you are downstairs sometimes you are
dreadfully pale, but ifiyou go up into
your bedroom for short time you
come down with beautiful color"
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Smithheld.

Fire Monday night destroyed the farm
buildings and contents with the excep-
ton of the stock, OF f. K. Stone on Bick-
ford Hill In the south part of the town.
me family escaped 10 nights clothes and
mercury was at 20 below zero. The loss
Is $500, on which there Is an insurance
of $1,000. Cause, defective chimney.
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SECOND TUESDAY OF JANUARY


alta PROBATE COURT held at skov he
kAgan, in and for the county OF Son erset,
SECOND TUESDAY OF JANUARY
In the year of our Lord one Thousand
nine hundred aud three. The following mat.
tiers having been presented for the action
tber, upon hereinafter indicated, it is hereby
Ordere That notice thereof be given to eli
p. sons interested. by oau'ing q copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successive
ly in THE SoMRRsRT REPORTER. a newspaper
published at Skowhegan, in said County, that
they may appear Probate Court to be
held at said Skowh, "a on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF FEBRUARY
A. d. 1908, at nine Of the clock In the forenoon,
ADo be heard thereon II they see cause.
Manley b. Lowe. late of Palmyra, deceased.
Will and petition for probate thereof present
ed by Ellen F. Lowe. the exeoutrix named
therein.
Stillman II. Curtis, of Scion, of unsound
mind. Petition for license to sell and convey
real estate presented by Oscar 81. Jersey OF
Portland Maine, guardian.
Caroline Woodbridge. late OF Palmyra,
deceased. First and final account OF Charles
Foster, administrator. presented.
Timothy b. Brown, late of Ripley, deceas-
ed Final account OF Ida NJ. Brown, admins
tratrix, presented.
Alfred SWEET. late of Fairfield, deceased.
Petition for the appointment OF Celon r.
SWEET, administrator, presented by Lucy A.
Mary r. WaldrOn of Hartland, OF unsound
mind Third account OF Calvin Blake, guar
dian, presented.
Elmer M. Bowden OF Athe MS OF unsound
mind. Fifth account OF Lucinda e. Rines,
guardian, presented.
Sophia l.. Reed. late OF East Madison, de-
ceased. Final account OF Ruel e. Reed, exc
cutor, presented.
Elizabeth #. Lowe, late of Fairfield, de-
ceased. First account Of Ellen Elba Hobbs,
surviving executrix, presented.
Flora A. knights, late OF Bingham. decess-
I'd. Final account of Ewing w. Moore, liz
censed to sell real estate and distribute the
proceeds among the heirs, presented.
Thomas j. Mullen of Embden. First &C
count OF Fred S. Parsons, guardian, presented.
Helen 8. Robinson, late OF Skowhegan,
deceased. Petition for determination Of col
lateral inheritance tax presented by Daniel G.
Robinson, executor.
Sylvester Spencer. late of Arson, deceased.
Petition for the appointment OF Augustine
Simmons administrator, presented by Vesta
NJ. Jefreys. daughter Of deceased.
Henry Record, late Of New Portland, de-
ceased. Petition for the appointment of
Daniel h. Record as one OF the trustees under
the will Of the deceased. presented by himself
the said Daniel b. Record.
Almon Sawyer, late of Madison, deceased.
Petition for license to sell real estate accord
ing to contract presented by Warren G. Saw
yer, administrator.
Henry Record. late OF New Portland, de-
ceased. Second account OF Corydon e. Veasie,
executor. presented.
Eliza Fish OF Highland Plantation OF I'M
sound mind. Final account OF Enoch T.
Fish, guardian, presented.
EDwARDF. DANFoRTH.
sw4 Judge OF said Court.
A true copy.
Attest:-NATHAN FOWLER. Register.
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Nor. Than Justice.

Mrs. Newriche-Now, here's my lat
est portrait In oils, and must say I'm
perfectly satisfied with 1t. I'm sure II
does me justice Don't you think sof
Mrs. Cuttinge-Yes. indeed; justice
tempered with mercy Brooklyn Life.
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us this, then, to be the end OF our
romance" he asked.
no" she answered. MY lawyer
will call on you in the morning. have
a bushel and half of your letters.'-
Chicago Record,Herald.
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Ernest Fsles inside watch, Mr.. George
Tinkham outer watch, MIR. e. Head !;
foreman, Mr.. P. Tinkham overseer, Mr..
Fred Garland; receiver, F. L. Powers;
recorder, Mr.. J. F. Withee. Refresh
ments consisting of cake, coffee and
sandwiches were served. Harlow's or
chestra furnished music.
Rev. j. Frank Rhoades will preach in
Union Hall, Sunday, at 2.30 p. m. His
subject is "Metamphsychosls."