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The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
North AnSOn.

Henry Merry went to the hospital in
Portland, Friday, for treatment.
The residents on Main street are re-
jocing that the side walks are being
repaired.
Miss Bertha Paine, who has been
teaching at Dead River, arrived home,
Thursday
Arthur Clark spent Saturday aud
Sunday visiting his parents, MI. and
Mrs. Ed Clark.
The steamer Kennebec, will make her
last trip from the east on Saturday,
November 18th.
Mrs. Ira Ferren of Stark was visiting
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Moulton,
Sunday and Monday,
Mr.. Everett Saunders of Lewiston has
been in town for few days canvassing
for the Lewiston Journal.
Quincy u God was called to Dexter to
see his mother, who is very low; his
aunt, Mrs. Celestia Paine, accompanied
him.
After teaching a successful term of
school in the Bixby district, Miss Annie
Longey is enjoying her vacation at
home.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12

field. Carrabasset Lodge Of Masons and
Sunrise Chapter O. (. 5 attended IN a
body apd the former fraternity performed
the burial rites. The deceased was high
Iy respected 10 town. He was born in
Canaan Nov. Y, 1884 and was one OF Il
children and three survive him, two
brothers in Oregon. two ia Quincy, Mass,
one in Oakland, three in Canaan and one
sister in Hariland He leaves wife and
aged mother to whom his death IS
crushing blow. Mr.. Gleason went to
Texas at the age OF % remaining there
10 Years. He also visited The states Of
California and Oregon. Several year,,
ago he returned to his native town and
became associated in business with h.
Williams. The floral tributes were num-
erous and beautiful Among them were
the following: The Masonic fraternity
pillow Sunrise Chapter o. f. s., floral
emblem; the family, 49 long stemmed
roses that covered the casket; his wife,
Gala lilies; Mr.. and Mrs. John Hubbard,
chrysanthemums Mr.. and Mrs. George
Barrett cut flowers; Misses Gavin and
Spear, Quincy, Mass, ylolets; friends,
Quincy, beautiful wreath. The bereayed
family have the heartfelt sympathy of a
large circle Of friends.
A praise meeting will be held at town
hall, next Sunday al 100 and 7 p. M.
conducted by Edward Barrett, the gospel
singer, assisted by Rev. X. 2. Chase and
Others. All are cordially invited.
The pupils of Canaan high school will
give a free entertainment at town hall.
Friday evening, Nov. -. AT the close OF
the entertainment ice cream and cake will
be on sale. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended TO all. D
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12

widow. Friendship, love and truth
form a blessed trinity of virtuesi
large congregation was present. In the
evening the pastor spoke on respects in
which we can and can not follow Christ.
The baked chicken dinner and salad
supper, given by the ladies of the Con-
gregational circle at the home of Mrs.
b. S collins, last week, netted about
fourteen dollars The evenings enter
tainment was under the care of E.
Barnaby and was much enjoyed by all
present; as one was heard to remark,
1.-THE entertainment alone was we'll
worth twenty We cents" The follow.
ing is the program: Reading, Santa
Claus Wife, Josie Moulton; defamation,
The Little Shoe. Flora Berry, solo,
Dear Old Girl, Mr.. Barnaby; duet, |
Want My Mamma, Marion Hovey and
Mr.. Barnaby; trio, Rock of Ages, Mr.
Barnaby, Marion Hovey and Louisa
Twadele; solo, Cradle Song, Louisa
Twadele; defamation, suppose my
Little Lady, Your Doll Should Break
Her Head, Emily Savage; solo, Now |
am sorry that l Spoke, Mr.. Barnaby.
The burning Of Brown wharf in Port
land. No d"v night, caused loss esti-
mated ~ 100000
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Starks
plate factory

Farmers are improving This fine weather
attending % their fairs work but report
it rather dry for blowing. Many OF the
wells in this place are entirely dry and
rain is much needed.
There will be a donation 10 Remick
hall next Friday evening, for the benefit
of the pastor
Mrs. Llewellyn Steny has gone to
Boston, NJ iss. TO enter the hospital for
treatment.
The Ladies' Aid society will have pie
supper IN Rrmick ball Tuesday evening,
the I7ih.
The remains Of R uben Qdimby, for
merly of this place, but recently OF Show
hogan, were brought here for inteTm-nt,
last Tuesday.
A little daughter has lately arrived to
gladden. the home of J. b. Creation.
E. A. Palmer, who is at work 10 New
Sharon was at home, Sunday.
E E. Frederick went to Norridgewock,
Monday, on business
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
Canaan.

Ashley J. Keene, who has recently re-
turned from Yukon gold f.lds, has been
visiting old friends in this place, the past
week. We are glad to have him with US
again.
Edward Walker died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. Fred Role, last Fri
day night, after an illness of several
months.
Mr.. Washburp, the proprietor of Wash
burns Inn is on hunting trip with Hart
land parties this week
Omar Furber was home from Waterville,
recently.
Mrs. Sarah Hodgkins of O,dtown, has
been visiting relatives 10 this village also
at East Skowhegan and Pishon's Ferry.
John Pooler and wife of Palmyra visited
friends in town, one day recently.
Mrs. Will Brown and children are
visiting a; Washburn inn, this week
Geo. Farnham has gone to Fairfield to
work for few weeks.
The Tuesday Literary Club met with
Mrs. Geo. Smith. Nov. gid, and de-
lighiful afternoon was passed with the
AoionihS pug aW SuONahOho ~ Oii CaSu
member OF the club; reading, Whatever
is, is Right" Mrs. Harrington vocal duet,
Mrs. Moody and Mrs. Harris, who re-
sponded 10 an encore; recitation. Gods
Messengers, Mrs, Barrett; a very pleasing
enter taipment was then introduced ty
our hostess and a very enjoyable hour
followed. The refreshments were bounti-
full and delicious.
Miss Jennie Gleason of Oakland is the
guest OF her cousin, Miss Olive Gleason.
Mrs. Stevens has gone to North Hart
land to visit her daughter
Mrs. Eta Kicker is visiting ia Oakland
Warren Gerald made a brief visit at
his old home recently.
Miss Nellie Morrow is visiting at L. p.
Barrett's.
Scott Lord is cerking at Washburn's
inn during the absence of Mr.. Washburn.
The funeral services OF the late Angus
tine Gleason took place at the Union
church, Thurday at p. m, and were
conducted by Rev L. w. Coons of Pitts
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
East Madison.

Charles Tufts has sold his grocery bust
ness to Bert Harvie.
Peter Savage, who sold his farm recent
ly, has moved to this village.
Mr. Morrill, of the firm of Morrill, &
Pulsifer. Portland, was in town, last week,
buying apples.
Herman Corson was at home from
Lewiston few days last week,
Work has been resumed at the Whit
tier saw mill in North Madison.
Henry Hoyt has been hauling lumber
for repairs Of Lakeside mill
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12

Mr.. Bert r. Williamson and Miss
Maud o. Wilson were united in marriage
Nov. d, at Madison. They returned TO
Shawmut by the afternoon train; in the
evening a reception followed. The bride
was becomingly dressed in blue trimmed
with white silk. Abundant refreshments
were served to all. Mr.. and Mrs. Will
Hanson were the r cipents of many use
full and beautiful presents and their host
OF friends wish them much happiness in
the future.
Work has been begun on the new pie
plate factory
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
NOTICE or FORECLOSURE

Whereas, Cephas w. Jackman of Madison, Ia
the County OF Somerset and State OF Maine,
by his mortgage deed dated April .3rd, .sp
and recorded in Somerset Registry Of DEEDS
book 1870, page 54S, conveyed to Jemima Butts
OF Scion In said county. in her lifetime, or
tain lot or parcel OF land in said MAIDS
bounded as follows: Beginning at the south
line Of Scion at the point where the road lead
ing from Scion to Skowhegab crossesi theLee
southerly following said road to the southeas1
corner of lot number seventv-five; theIes
west eight rods; thence north twenty RODS 10
a stake and stone; thence west parable WIN
the original line about three hun iTed anu
fifty sever rods to the west line OF said iot,
thence north following the old line about
fifty five rods to the south line OF ooloh
thence east following said Scion line abonl
one mile and TO the first mentioned btunus'
cor tanning che hundred and eleven acres
more or less, which said mortgage was on ths
eighteenth day of September, 1900. assigned 10
me by T. e. Butts, adm nistrator OF The goou,,
and estate of the said Jemma Butts late o.
said Solon, deceased, in his said capacity tna
as owner of said mortgage, for yaluapl'
consideration, which said assignment Is ~
corded in Somerset Registry OF Deeds, oooII
24s, page 5s4; and whereas the condition ..
said mortgage has been broken, now tn rtiols
bv reason of the breach OF the couditon
thereof / claim foreclosure OF said mortgage
Skowhegan, Maine, Nov. 8, 1903.
3w46
f. N. MERRILL
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
BIayheld.

Two successful terms of school are
closed at East and West Mayfeld, taught
by the Misses Bertha and Frances Cook.
Katie Lambert and son of Canaan have
been visiting in town.
Mrs. Addie Millett and her two children
are visiting her parents. Mr.. and Mrs
John Atkins.
Walter Mckinney has very bad
abscess on his arm.
Colby Brown is quite sick.
Linden Millett has gone to GreenvilIe
to work.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
WiR ELESS

Stenography and Typewriting thoroughly
taught. Positions guaranteed. We must have
fifty young men thoroughly equipped teleg-
raphers and ten good stenographers Ia fill posi-
lions with companies of national reputation ON
March lst. We want clean, bright young men
tn prepare. Those entering inside of ten days
will receive 20 per cent discount from catalogue
terms. Act promptly. Circulars. NEW ENG
LAND RAILROAD SCHOOL, $50 Columbus
Ave, Boston. Mass
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12

Lexington-Nov. 8. by A. b. Chase, Mr..
Clarence Langley and Mrs. Hattie Tyson,
both of Lexington.
MAdison-Nov. 7. by Rev. s. F. Emerson
VIM. d Laskey and Miss Bertha Emerson
both of Madison.
Norridgewock--Nov.4 4, by Rev. W. L. Jen-
nings, Mr.. Andrew Canning and Miss Nellie =.
Burnell Mr.. Fred Palmer and Miss Carrie
May Burnell, all OF Sorridgewock.
Skowhegan-Nov.5 5. by Daniel Lewis, Esq,
Mr.. Geo. W. York and Miss Ethel NJ. Berry,
both of Skowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
Manager Wanted

In this county and adjoining territory to repre-
sent and advertise an old established business
house of solid financial standing. Salary $2l
weekly, with % per day for expenses paid each
Monday by check direct from headquarters
Expenses advanced and horse and buggy fur.
nished when necessary; position permanent
Address President, GAO Monon Building Chicago,
Ill. 4w4i
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
900 III okOWneBdn by
c. r. FOCC, only.
Oil and
Oil Heaters

To show the popularity of the Per-
lection Oil Heater, have had to pur-
chase so of these house comforts within
the past year to supply my increasing
trade, and believe if others knew of
their economy and comfort they would
all want one as it costs only about one
cent an hour to heat good sized room,
Are you using my specially clarified
oil, which am selling quantities of with
great satisfaction. | leave you large
can free and keep it filled with this high
grade oil at lowest cost, making daily
trips about town. Ask for card.
j. n. MURRAY,
the Oil Man.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
BORN.
MARRIED

Skowhegsn-Nov. 8. to the wife OF D. +.
Iudkins, a son. Russell Delmsnt.)
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
TAKES.

It is important that all parties whose taxes
are unpaid for the present year in the town Of
Skowhegan both resident and non res dent,
should call and make early settlement as they
are over due. By so doing they will save costs
and trouble 3w45
l. c EMERY, Collector.
Office at c. +. JONI s Insurance Agency.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
Phi. Ii {: S
Winchester Pile Cure Qiquid taken internally
Does This by Killing the Pile
FOrmatiOn-Money Back
If II FaiIa Tn Cura

SO many thousands of people have been
cured OF all kinds Of piles Protruding, Bleed
ing, Internal and External and Chronic Con-
stipation by Winchester Pile Cure that we will
refund the price paid IL not cured. Sufferers
from Piles who ha be en- cured by Winches.
ter Pile Cure are grateful enough and glad to
pay the price of medicine for a cure. We
stand hind our own remedy. We know that
1t cures WINCHESTER PILE CURE co,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
DIED.

Norridge wock-Nov. 10, Mrs. Harriet, wife of
William Burgess, aged A years.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
For Sale.

An undivided half of lot containing
$50 acres covered with wood and lumber,
mostly hard wood, some pine and white
birch, situated near the Notch Road
from Skowhegan to Hartland, six miles
from Skowhegan, known as the Fowler
or Nickerson lot. Inquire of Daniel
Harris, Canaan, who will show anyone
the lot For further Information write
40tf G. H. BERDEEN,
Pittsfield, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS
TN the
SkOWhegan Savings fank SkOWhegan, Maine.


the
preceding November
/ be
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12
Winchester pile Cure Is

pleasant tasting liquid remedy which when
taken Internally acIs directly on the lower
bowels, kills the pile formations in the blood.
gradually softens and dissolves away the
growths and permanent cure is made. Sup
positories or surgical operations give only
temporary relief. Ii tired Of these then try
Winchester Pile Care. Perfectly safe to take.
personal trial is the best test. Buy bot
tie for 81 take IS directed and a perfect.
mt ver-to- return cure will be made. The in
tense itching stops in a day or two. II not
cured your money will be promptly refunded
without argument. The decision of cure is
left entirely with you. We trust you implic
lilly. Winchester Pile Cure will also improve
your digestion, build you up, give you pure
rich blood and restore you TO the pleasures of
home lie and business. 6m46
The Somerset reporter., 1903-11-12

The burning Of Brown wharf in Port
land. Mo. d~v night, caused loss esti-
mated NJ 100000.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
Trout Lake News Notes.

Trout Lake is steadily coming to the 'front.'
Improvements are going on all around. and
several new roads will be opened this spring.
Seventeen new buildings, including the new
bridge, are going up.
Lumber is being hauled blythe contractors,
Byrkett & Johnson, for the new bridge across
Trout creek.
1t Is rumored that Claus Pearson Will not
be bachelor much longer. How Is this,
Claus?
The telephone reached Guler's, the end OF
the line, on Thursday. Soon we VIII be say.
ing Hello TO our neighbors at White Sal
mon and other parts of the world.
Mr.. Peets will start on hfs new store build
ing as soon as the lumber can be got out.
Kedenbergh & Sellinger started up their
mill the first of the week,
The cheese factory is expected to commence
operations about the first of May.
Several tons of barb wire have been hauled
up, and there will be lot of fencing done this
spring.
Salmon afier feed for his cows.
Joseph Aerni made a flying trip to White
Salmon last week.
Mr.. Huber was down to White Salmon to
look after his stock.
Mrs. I. Wyers came up on the stage, Satur-
day, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Claterbos,
who has been confined to her bed for several
weeks.
W. f. Stadelman came up from Portland
this week, where he took his daughter for
medical treatment. He left his daughter in
Portland under the doctors care.
A petition is being circulated to establish a
post office near the lake to accommodate
campers and near by settlers.
Chris euler has force OF men overhauling
the hotel at the lake. lie is putting his resort
In tlrst-class shape in order 70 handle the nu-
merous summer boarders he always has.
W. j. Frost Of Nicolai was up last week.
There was an auction sale at the Charles
Byrkett place Saturday last. ID, t. Morrow,
who is leaving for Vancouver, was disposina
Of his surplus implements, VERITAs.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1873
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.


United States Land Office, Vancouver,
WASH, Feb. 90, lgO3.--Notice is hereby. given
that in compliance with the provisions oi
the act OF congress of June 3, 1878. entltled
San act for the sale OF timber lands IN the
States OF California, Oregon, Nevada ana
Washington Territory" as extended TO al
the public land states by act of August 4, 1872,
JOHN l.. GRIMM,
of Colfax. county of Whitman, state of WASH
ington, has this day, filed in this office his
sworn statement, No. 3l25, for the pur-
chase OF the southwest quarter of sec
tion No. %, in township No. north,
range No. II east, w. M, and viii offer proof
TO show that the land sought is more valua'
BILE for its timber or stone than for agrieul-
tural purposes, and to establish his claim %
said Land before the Register and Receiver OF
this office at Vancouver, Wash, on Monday,
the 18th day of June, 1903.
He names as witnesIes: Alexander Cheyne,
Nellie Steward Mary @. Cheyne and Robert
Cheyne, all of Gilmer, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
above-described lands are requested 70 NE
their claims in this office on or before said 10Th
day of June 1908.
f27myi W. r. DUNBAR, Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver
WASH, Jan. 2S, 1898. Notice is hereby given
that in compliance with the provisions OF the
act OF congress Of June 3, 1878 entitled "An =
act for the sale of timber lands in the states OF
California, Oregon, Nevada and Washington
Territory" as extended TO all the public land
states by act of August 4, lSy2,
FRANCIS w. BROOKE,
of Portland, county of Multnomah, state o
Oregon has this day filed In this office his
sworn statement, No. 1880, for the pur
chase of the northeast quarter %, Of sectioI o.,
No. II east w. NJ, and will offer proof 10
show that the land sought is more valuable
for its timber or stone than for agriculture
purposes, and to establish his claim to saio
land before the Register and Receiver of this
Office at Vancouver, Wash, on Friday the
18th day of May, 1903,
He names as witnesses James F. Coz
of Trout La ke WASH, George Gilmer of Gil
mer, Washington, Walter B. Atherton and
John w Rinker of Portland, Oregon.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
aboye-described lands are requested TO file
their claims in this Office on or before said
halO w. II. DUNBAR. Register
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
LIST OF LANDS
For Sale
AND
FOR RENT
AT
THE EMPORIUM.

l. Lots in Waucoma Park addition
$l35.
2. Eligible residence lots in Spangler's
subdivision, near cannon house; only
500; terms easy.
L. 100 acres fine timber, AL land near
White Salmon, on west bank OF White
Salmon river, known as the Hamre tim
Der claim. About four miles from Hood
River, for sale cheap.
4. 800 acres of timber land at the falls
of Hood River, belonging to George E.
Forsyth; price $4,000.
6. The Koplin place at Frankton. II
acres well improved; free irrigating
water. Price $4,000.
7, Barrett-Sipma addition; 500 per
lot: $40 down and $5 per month no in.
terest.
8. One Of the most valuable corners
in the center of Hood River. Price
81, 500.
81. N. = S. E. "a, S. e. a sec.
4, I. N, r. ii E., White Salmon fine
timber land $40 per acre.
%. The Emerson homestead, only one
mile east of town; fine range; $1,000.
32. Emma G. Robinson's 100 acres on
hills east of White Salmon, known as
the Dryer place; fine timber; unim-
proved; $7S5.
Money to loan.
At the Emporium is kept first-class
solar compass, and the proprietor
being a practical surveyor, is well pre-
pared to do the work of laying out acre
age property in lots and blocks, and do
ing all kinds of surveying and plating.
From and after this date, April 8, 1903,
the rates will be as follows: $3.50 q
day and expenses, or $40 day il pay
my own expenses. Lot corners estab-
lished for $5 lot; two contiguous lots
for one owner, the same price.
The new company now offers for sale
lots formerly belonging to the Hood
River Townsite company, OF which COM
pany John Leland Henderson is secre-
tary and the Hood River Bank treasurer.
Fine improved apple farm on the East
Side for sale. $1,000. Terms easy.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 8, 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver,
WASH, Feb. Is, l90I.-Notice is hereby given
that In compliance with the provisions Of the
act of congress Of June 3, 1878, entitled "An act
for the sale of timber lands in the states OF
California, Oregon Nevada, and Washington
Territory" as extended to all the public land
states by act OF August 4, 1892,
MINERVA E. GENTRY,
OF Portland. county Of Multnomah, state OF
Oregon, has this day filed in this office her
sworn statement, No. 3ll9, for the purchase
of the southeast quarter of section No. 10, IN
township No. 8 north, range Nc. IL east W. M,
and will offer proof to show that the land
sought is more valuable for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to estab-
lish her claim to said land before the Register
and Receiver of this office at Vancouver,
Washington, ON Monday, the Sth day OF
June, 1903
She names as witnesses; Ida Buswell ano
George Buswell of Portland, Or; Julia Nc
Masters of Vancouver Wash; +. D. Hendei.
shot of Portland, Or,
Any and all persons claiming adversely tht
above-described lands are requested to file
their claims In this office on or before said
Sth day OF June, 1908
f27myl w, II, DUNBAR, Register.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1881
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

United States Land Office, Vancouver
WASH, March 2, 1908. = Notice is hereby
given that In compliance with the provisions
of the act of congress of June T. 1878, entitled
"An act for the sale OF timber lands in the
states of California, Oregon, Nevada and
Washington Territory" as extended TO al
the public land states by act of August 4, 1892
OLE s. OLSON,
of Northwood, county of Grand Forks, state o
North Dakota, has this day filed in this office
his sworn statement, No. 3l39, for the purchase
of the north half northwest quarter, south
east quarter northwest quarter and northwest
quarter northeast quarter of section No 8 In
township No. north, range No. IL east, W. M.
and will offer proof TO show that the land
sought is more valuable for Its timber ol
stone than for agricultural purposes, and tC
establish his claim to said land before the
Register and Receiver of this Office at Van
couver, WASH, on Tuesday, the 2Sd day o
June 1903.
He names as witnesses: George w. Gilmer
Melvin Manley, Charles w. Gilmer and viii
lam G. Manley, all of Gilmer, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely
the eabove-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or.before said
23d day OF June, 1908.
marAm2 w. II. DUNBAR, Register
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1903-04-09
Pina Gr0Ya GIeanings.

Sam Harrison, recently OF this place, hai
purchased a stock farm near Albany, Or, and
TAX possession this week. The many friends
here OF Mr.. and Mrs. HARRISON will wish
them success In their new home.
The literary society disbanded Saturday
evening. The paper read by Miss Effie Rob
inson was excellent.
H. Hennagin and family win leave this
week for sherman county TO visit their chill.
dren there,
X. Il. HARRISON will move this week on the
farm recently purchased of II. Hennagln.
Mr.. Conry of Waterloo, Iowa, stopped here
for a few days visit with his frlends, Mr.
Flke aud Mr. hill while on his way home
nom California.
The children Of the Sunday school are pre-
pairing an Easter programme 10 be given at
the church next Sunday morning.
The ladies met at Mr.. Slater's, last Wednes-
day afternoon, and organized a Copgrega.
tional aid society.
Mrs Bert BOardman is now able TO be up.
Mr.. Brock and son have rented DR.. Watt's
orchard for three years Roy Brock is build
ing house on the place TO be, occupied by
himself and wife during the summer.
Every one is very busy putting out apple
trees. number of orchards of from 10 TO q
acres have been planted here this spring.