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The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Insurance Adjusted.

The amount of insurance to be paid
those who incurred loss by the recent
fire, originating in the Murphy block, is
so nearly az jasted that we are abe to
give complete list of same.
A. E. Bison receives the full face OF
his policy of 81 500, and this about GOV
ers the damage to the Murphy block. OF
which he was the owner.
Vigue Brothers receive 500 on their
fixtures and stock OF clothing and gents
furnishings, which practically covers
the loss sustained by them.
Miss L.. M. Tardih' milliner, had in.
surance to the amount of $1,000 Oh her
stock and fixtures and this will be paid
her in full, her loss being slightly in
excess of that sum.
Folsom & Nuttng, undertakers, oc-
cupying the second story of the Murphy
block, were damaged TO the extent of
about 81, 400 on their stock, tools, etc,
aud on these they had but 81 700 insur-
ance and received the full amount.
Hotel Oxford and furniture, owned by
S. W. Gould, were fully insured. The
damage on the building has been fixed
at $l,562 30, and on the furniture at
$4O0.25.
+. X. Delano, coafectioner, occupying
the store In the Hotel Oxford building
next to the Murphy block, sustans a
loss of $l07 on his fixtures for which be
receives insurance; he also had loss Of
about $400 on his stock of confectionery
which was uninsured. d. F. Judkins,
occupying the other store in the Hotel
Oxford block, received $40 insurance
for damage to his stock Of dry go )ds,
which fully covers his loss. w. E.
Hackett, of the Island Machine Co., Wit
occupied suite of rooms in Hotel Ok
ford, had a small loss on personal ffects,
which was fully covered by insurance.
In the Phlbrick block the furniture
belonging to the Knights of Pythias
lodge, occupying lodge rooms on the
third fl Dor, and the furniture and dental
tools on second fl Dor, belonging to DIR.
c. Fl. Wilbur, were slightly damaged by
smoke, all fully insured.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Protection from Fires.

There Is some talk In business circles
In town about the nee ssity of town
ordinance to prevent the erection of
wooden buildings on our business
streets. This interest is opportune and
the discussion timely. An article to
this effect should be inserted In the
warrant for the March town meeting.
At this stage in the growth of our town
every precaution possible should be
promptly taken to increase the security
of buildings on our business streets from
the devouring element, fire.
To this end it seems to US greater care
should be exercised by those having Of
fetal oversight of the water supply aud
the hydrant service of our town. We
are informed that hydrants were put out
OF commission temporarily in November
by not being properly pumped out be-
fore the advent OF cold weather. Not
many of them-possibly not more than
two or three-but even that small num-
Der should not have been neglected.
There are complaints OF low water In the
standpipe and low pressure. These
complaints may be without foundation.
We hope and trust they are, but we
suggest that even rumors of such con.
ditions are worthy Of investigation by
the executive officers Of our village cor
poration.
We suggest that competent man be
appointed by the assessors to see to 1t
that hydrants are kept in order and that
the standpipe be full OF water. 1t makes
no difference how good water company
we have or how good men it employs,
this inspection will do 30 harm. Every
possible -precaution should be used and
the employment of such an inspector, we
believe would be effective in this line.
The time is not very far 10 the future
when the public water supply of our
town will have to be increased and it ap-
pears to us TO be the part Of wisdom for
our citiz ms 10 be taking this matter into
consideration and be prepared to do the
best thing when this time comes.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The United States Government is not
liable for damages to crops along the
Maine coast in the course of the army
and navy manoeuyers, according to an
opinion given by Comptroller Tracewell
to Secretary Moody. After the recent
manoeuvres on the NV England coast
several persons owning farms on the
Maine coast put In claims for damages
alleged to have been done by the troops.
The comptroller has decided that the
Government cannot be made to pay the
claims and that there was nothing in the
nature of contract requiring such pay
ment. This may be good law but it is
not equity or common sense. The big
U. S. government should pay for the
damage upon the property of citizens,
il the monoeuvres were Of any advantage
to it, II not it should pay for the fun its
soldiers and seamen had. Those who
dance should pay the damage as we'll rs
the fiddler, especially as they tramp
ed down the crops of loyal citizens In
executing their jigs.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Cates-MOOre.

At $50 last Wednesday evening a
pretty home wedding took place when
Miss Lottie Moore and Mr.. Tracey Gates
were united in marriage. The ceremony
in which the ring was used was perform
ed by Rev. Harry w. Kimball, pastcr of
the Congregational church, and the
house was filled with the wedding
guests. Carol Goodwin acted as
usher. Mr.. Gates is one of the young
men of our town who has many friends
Until recently he has been employed by
the Somerset Traction Co, and his fell
low employees showed their friendship
and esteem by sending beautiful mantel
clock as wedding present. Mrs. Gates
is a daughter of Mr.. Morris Moore of
Madison and for some years has been a
successful teacher in Massachusetts, and
Maine
The many wedding gifts spoke for the
popularity of the young people. After
the ceremony dainty refreshments were
served Mr.. and Mrs. Gates were mar
ried in the house which they are to
make their home Az 116 Madison Ave.
The best wishes of many friends go with
them as they begin their welded life.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Trade at Home.

We have always tried to emphasize
the theory that people Of Sko~hegsn
should patroniz home merchants. l. lie
the correct theory and a mighty good
one to live up to as far as possible, and
1t is practicable to buy nearly every
thing 10 our town that is needed and at
an advantage.
AS rule, Skowhegan stores tf'er as
large variety of goods as any town Of
its size anywhere, ard prices are no
higher than those asked IN the big cities,
when cost of transportation is taken
into account.
As the Christmas season approaches a
splendid opportunity is afforded the pur-
chasers of Christmas presents, not to
mention articles of all sorts, to test this
theory and show their loyalty to home
institutions by trading at home instead
of sending their money out of town.
Year in and year out, our home
tradesmen are with US, doing their part
iu maintaining the business, social and
corporate life of this community. IL is
due them to have the trade of their
fellow citizens. The feeling of loyalty
is thus maintained and strengthened,
and the bonds that bind us together as a
community are frightened.
The custom of giving at this holiday
season is an ever-growing one; thou
sands of dollars, even In this not very
large town, are exchanged for gifts and
necessities. 1t would be a simple act of
justice to resolve that hereafter part of
our holiday giving shall be to give our
merchants what belongs to them, the
benefit of our Christmas trade just as far
as practicable.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

A man who appealed to the police
in Sanford for food and lodging, Dec IL,
was suffering from frozen feet, and it is
thought that amputation will be neces-
sary, He says that his feet were frozen
while working in the woods in New
Hampshire and that he has since walked
to Sanford.
The difficulties encountered by British
coal miners in being obliged to operate
5000 to 600 feet below the surface, and
the enhanced cost attending deep-level
mining, will enable the coal exporters of
the United States 10 supplant the British
product in foreign markets
The Great Northern Paper company's
mill at Madison which suspended oper.
ations two or three weeks ago because
Of the droulh, started one paper ma
chine Monday and another will be in
operation as soon as it is ready.
MarGheri widow of King Humbert
of Italy, is said to have married NOR
ganstically, an employe, caretaker in
her charitable institution. dis name is
given as Teherain, his age so. Her age
is So
1t Is worth noting that the comm s.
sioner of education estimates the pres
ent population of this country at rs, 544 =
SIG. These figures are presumably
based on the best arithmetical standards.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
SECOND TrEsDAY OF DgcENRRR

SECOND LESDA1 or DELEAbEhf
In the year Of our Lord one thousand
nine hundred aLd three. The following mat
| tiers having been presented for the sct3on
tLertuponi hereinafter indicated, it Is hereby
Drdere, That notice thereof be given to all
! ?, sons interested, by eau ing a copy q his
| order to be "a three weeks successive
| y in TIE SoNsRsET REPORTER, a newspaper
| published al SkoWhegan. in said County that
| they may appear =. Probate Court to be
| held at said skowheEs on the
SEeoSD TUESDAY, OF JANr4RY.
| a D. 1905 at nine Of the clock in the iofenoou
be heard thereon il they see carse
! Edward z. AIeIntire. late Of Norris gewook
deceased. Sc nd aud nual account Of An
: drew IS Cole administrator. presented.
/ Henry Dongan, ste At Skoghegan. deceas-
J ed fIgss aid nEat count petition fer de-
/ termination q &c lateral inheritance tax and
| petition Tor distribution presented by Amos
| *. butler, sc niuistgatot.
Thomas Doogan. late OF SkoBhegan, de-
! &C sed Frs an hnal account Of Amos X.
/ Butler, administrator de bonis non ,presented.
james A. Hunter, late Of Pittsfeld. deceas-
! ed. viii ard petition for probate thereof
! presented by Edward [. Hunter. he executor
| named therein.
Edwin j. Pratt Of Brooklne, Massachu-
| sets minor FIRST and 6aAl account OF
George 7 Pratt guardian, presented. also pc
| Triton 70 tran Ter money to foreign guardian.
Ansel Allen late Of Skowhegsn. deceased.
| WIN and petition for probate III reof present.
! ed by Lizze ". Coolidge, the executr.x nam
| ed therein.
sarah A Fogg. late O; Coruyiae deceased.
| VIII ana petition for probate thereof present
| ed by E.gie a. Fogg, the eXeeuttiH named
| therein.
Truman Fletcher, ate Of skowhessu de.
! ceased " and petit on for prohat thereof
| presented or Ellen Fetch r he executrix
! nance here n.
josiah II Goodrich late Of Noseoe. de-
| ceased. Altua petition -cr allowance pre-
/ scented.
Lewis II Lawrence. 1ate = Brighton de-
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Club Meetings

The Town Improvement society met
At library parlors, d G. II h. The Pre-
gram for the day was first, piano sole
by Mrs. E.hel Ames: paper. The
epochs of history up to ard through ,he
Revolutionary War;" by Mrs, Am Is.
Suuchfleld; reading, The Bell Of Lit
erty," 10y DR.. Cora Johnson; paper, The
war of 1872 and the war with Mexico, ''
by Mrs. Esther Palmer. After recess.
piano solo by Mrs. Ames; reading, The
American Flag by Mrs. Belle 4 Small
Mr.. Geo. o. Smith gave very interest
ing talk on the "Miuersl wealth of the
United States.' Hostesses for the day,
Mrs. Tufts and Mrs, Pennell
A meeting of Sorosis devoted to the
study of art was held at the home of
Miss Gertrude Weston. Wednesday af-
ternoon. The program consisted of a
song by Miss Gertrude Webb, aeeompa-
MED by Miss Elizabeth Webb; a paper
on "Potteryn by Mrs. Mary f. Stinoh-
Rad; reading from Cravtora's "MAr'-
tta, Maid Of Vtaice" by Mss Eiztb erh
\. Webb; paper en- "G.ass aid Gless
Blowing" by Ms. Caraeia Jsekso~.
During iutermi>,ioa 81. >.mcus Of pottery
were shown. tla Rmeesias Il So
rosis VII ts lheir New Year. ffesr s,
which is a. occur 40 rho library prl1rs
1921 The evening Of December 2a.h. Al
his time the club viii have ii. their
guests their gentleman f,i,ads. also the
members OF the Woman Club snd She
Town Improvement Socie'Y with their
escorts.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Number 81
Christmas In the kindergarten.

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''4 IN III,
4a'| i'ieSo9h al 'he hlhdeFRattsb III the
L'Lcoln building Oh LeAyI.t > ID dc
nghtful program PREPARED Yg M.sRtr-
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Siaue.
Inc children fret -eated themseivts
around III Christina tree and a os..rfe
.,.,.,y ~. a..,,..t.,o.. IT,
~, z'i p'e
st'fy d 1hfisthas Tune Following thl5
Mis- RsGkIa tod the children tn Bible
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Galvao, by name, prepared report to
his king indicating no less than four
different routes for such canal. That
was not only 400 years ago, but was 453
years ago." II appears to US that event
was about 1853 years ago. That Is long
enough. Let Colombia have her say
and it might be 800 years more before
the ditch is excavated, but Panama
wants the work entered upon forthwith
and so does Uncle Sam"
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Burglary at The Forks.

Deputy Sheriff j F. Durgin of The
Forks arrived in town yesterday after
noon with man calling himself Charles
F. COLONY in his custody for breaking
and entering the house of Warren Dur
gin at " est Forks and carrying off two
suits OF clothes, an overcoat and sundry
other articles Friday night, the 18th
instant. The house is about two miles
from the river on the Canada road and
both Mr.. and Mrs. Durgin were in Mr..
Durgin's lumber camp some miles away
fog the winter.
Arthur Dnrgin, brother of Warren,
went to the premises Saturday morning
and noticing some tracks in the snow
from the road to the house went to the
door and found the lock broken and a
man. there in bed. COLONY Immediately
began to swear at him and Dugin being
unaI med and fearing that the intruder
might have gun, left him in possession.
Later it was found that Collmy had
made himself at home, cooking meat,
potatoes snd bread for his use while
there.
saturday the man left the house,
secreting himself in the woods in the
vicinity, and in the evening he evidently
passed through The Forks settlement,
going down river on the ice part way
and sleeping in the Morris schoolhouse
two miles down river from the bridge at
The Forks. Here he took pencils, books,
charts, etc, that were in the school
house and on Sunday made his way on
the ice along shore down the river to
Caratunk where Lee Meservey set him
across the river to Pierces landing in a
boat After reaching the west side of
the Kennebec he followed logging road
about two miles to Meserveys camp
where it was found his feet bad been
frozen so that he was unable to go fur
Their.
Deputy Sheriff } Durgin happened
to be making tour of inspection on
Monday as game warden, looking after
some poachers reported to be in that
vicinity, and found COLONY at Meser-
vey's camp. He accused him of bur
glarizing the house at West Forks and
after time took him into custody with
two bags of clothing and various other
articles he had in his possession. He
got two witnesses, James Morrow and
James Henry, the owner of the suits of
clothing stolen, bringing prisoner, wit
nesses and stolen goods along to Show
hogan.
The man was arraigned, Wednesday
afternoon, before Judge Bachelor,
pleaded not guilty but was held in the
sum of $500 for appearance at the
December term Of court. Not being
able to secure bonds he was committed.
County Attorney Cover appeared for
the state
Sheriff Lang summoned a physicion
who examined the prisoners feet and
treated them. lie stated that portions
of the toes would probably have to be
amputated
The correspondent of the Morning
Leader AZ The Hague says it IS reported
there that both Holland and Great
Britain insist thlt the republic of pana
ma shall assume liability for Sl5, 600 600
of the Colon ian debt
Two distinct earthquake shocks
coming within five minutes of each
other shook Livefmore Falls late Satur
day. The shocks were distinctly felt
aud considerable excitement among the
,iI fnl1oUnd tho ,pnana1
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

L. r. Folsom, Esq. of Norridgewock
authorizes the statement that be is In
the field for County Attorney and will
be a candidate in the Republican county
convention to be held, probably in June
next, for the position. Mr.. Folsom is a
graduate Of the University of Maine,
was admitted to the bar in Bangor about
six years ago and has been in Norridgc-
wOck since that time.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The eminent divine, Rev. DR.. Robert
Collyer of Brooklyn, N. Y , celebrated
his 80th birthday, last week. He stated
that he had never been sick day in his
life and had never eaten breakfast ii
bed. He gave as his recipe for longev-
ity with health, Live natural life, eat
what you want, and walk on the sunny
side of the street." Not a bad recipe
if taken with grain of allowance in the
matter of eating.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The Bangor Commercial in striving to
go one better than President Roosevelt
when he stated in his message that "Fof
400 years the canal had been planned
gets "a trif mixed in simple addition.
The Commercial states: "As early as
1850, one of those hardy Portuguese
navigators--so many of whom visited
the new world in their voyages of adj
venture and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

1t is now unoffioially stated that Maine
will close the present year with round
half million dollars in the treasury, the
largest cash balance at the end of
year in the history of the State. More
over, the State has no temporary loans
to meet, and is steadily reducing the
bonded debt caused by the Civil War.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Seven Massachusetts cities held elec-
tions Tuesday. The others had pre-
vlously held elections. Boston reelected
Mayor Collins, Democrat, by $4,000
plurality. Cambridge elected a noe
partisan mayor over the Democratic
candidate after a spirited contest.
There were two changes from last year
on the license issue. Chelsea changed
from no license to license, and New
buryport from license to no license.
The latter was a general surprise. /
we get the account correctly there wer'
but five changes on the license issue Il
Massachusetts cities from last year. NJ
license got the benefit of three of these
and license of the other two, net
gain OF one for no license. There was
not a large measure of party politics h
some of the Massachusetts, city elections.
this year.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The postmasters at North Arson and
Hartland have been advanced to the
Presidential class. This means that the
annual salaries of these postmasters have
re ched the sum of 1000 per annum.
We are glad to note the increase of bust
ness in these Somerset offices.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The village of Cherry field lost its one
hotel, its best church and livery stable
by fire, Thursday night with a loss of
s25 900 and but 81 900 insurance. Not a
piece of apparatus for putting out fires
was available. Not very desirable
status for town of the Importance of
CherrYfield.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Ga Wednesday the Senate passed the
bill carrying into effect the reciprocity
treaty between The United States and
Cuba by the decisive vote 81 to Is. The
House had previously passed the meat
ure. IL took the Senate Il long time to
reach a vote on the bill, but all is well
that ends well. After the passage oil
the Cuban bill the Senate adopted the
House resolution providing for holiday
recess from Dec. 10 TO Jan. A.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The City OF Waterville Is doing the
handsome thing as host OF the Maine Pat
rons of Husbandry, this week. SkoW-
hogan, upon two occasions, did what 1t
could in this direction before the Grange
had reached its present magnitude, and
we believe did reasonably well. OF
course, we could hardly expect to equal
the College City of K9nnebec in elegance
and style of entertainment, but our guests
seemed to appreciate our humble Efforts
in their behalf. We enjoyed our visitors
and Waterville, undoubtedly, enjoys
hers.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Mayor Collins was reelected in Boston
by an unprecedented majority on Tues.
day. Boston is Democratic city but 1t
is evident lot of Republicans voted for
the Democratic nominee. From this d.
lance it appears that Mayor Collins gave
the city good, clean admin t'ation that
commended itself to many Republican
voters.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The shoe trade in New England for
1903 is reported to show a gain of 10 per
cent over that OF 1902; the cotton trace
10 per cent, while lumber trade shows a
falling eff of % per cent Throughout
the southwest business has averaged 10
to to 10 per cent better than last year.
Upon the whole 1903 has been good
business year although there have been
MANY fluctuations. We now look with
keen interest into the future to ascertain
IL possible the prospect for the year
1904
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
PROBATE NOTICES.

To All persons interested in either of y e
Estates hereinafter named.
ATA PROBATE COURT held Al -kos h..
Agsn, IN sud for the county Of son erset,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Stops the Cough and works of the Cold
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures scold
in one day. No Cure. no Pay, Price d cents
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Do you want per cent for the use OF
YOUR money, and have it SAFE II you
do, buy Globe Security Cos bonds of
+. +. Fairbrother.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

The survivors of our civil war now
number 900. 900 and of these there are
no less than 7O3, 458 on the pension roll
So says the commissioner of pensions
officially.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Judge Bachelor has paid about $500
in fines into The county during the year
1903, thus far.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
Municipal Court.

The postponed case, State vs. Kate
Margie, came up in the municipal court
before Judge Bachelor, Friday fore.
noon County Attorney Cover appear.
I'd for the State and E. N. Merrill, Esq
for the respondent There were three
cases, two search and seizure process,
and one for liquors libeled.
After conference between the attor-
neys an agreement was arrived at which
the court sanctioned and upon the plea
Of nolo contendere entered for the re-
spondent, the court decreed rs follows:
Upon the first case of search and seiz
ure the respondent was sentenced to pay
a fine of 800 and costs and 60 days in
the county Jail and in default of the pay
meut Of the fine go days additional in
jail.
Upon the second case the same penalty
was imposed upon the same conditions.
The liheled liquors were declared for
feited and costs paid by the respondent
The fine in the first case and the costs
on all the cases were paid, aggregating
$40 80 The fine in the second case
800, was suspended and mittmuses for
the Ill sentences were also suspended sc
long as the respondent no further VIC.
lates the prohibitory laws OF the state.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17
CONGREGATIONAL.

r member the mdweek service thi;
evening at 30.
The young peoples reading circle will
meet Friday of this week with Mr.. Ben
Fogler at 7.30, readings from the writ
ings of Thomas Carlyle.
Morning worship at 1915 on Sunday
preaching by the pastor, music by thu
quartette, Sunday school at l2.05.
The Junior Endeavor will meet Al
three O'Clock, sunday afternoon. The
Young Peoples Alliance at six, leader
Miss Winnie Cover; evening service il
the chapel at seven.
The Working League will meet Nor
day afternoon at two.
A meeting of the parish is called fol
Friday evening of this week to act upon
the resignation of the pastor and to ap
point pulpit supply committee.
Despite the storm good audiences
greeted Rev. c. A. Wight of Hallowel
both morning and evening Sunday anc
enjoyed his preaching. In the evening
he gave very interesting account of hi.
experiences as home missionary In the
West.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Monday forenoon, William Rogers Of
Madison was brought into court ard
fned one dollar and costs for drunken
ness. james Carney of this town was
also brought into court, Monday, for the
same ofranse and fine of Ave dollars
and costs imposed. Both paid their
fines and were discharged.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-12-17

Harry B. Storer was before the court,
Friday afternoon, on charge of being
found intoxicated on the street. tie
stated that he got drunk on Jamaica
ginger, ard told where he got ii, giving
the names of two druggists, and one
person not a druggist. He was sent to
j il for 30 days.