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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
SkOwhegan Golf Club.

From time to time the game of golf
has been theme of conversation among
a certain few of our residents and the
matter Of starting club also discussed,
but without definite action being taken
in the matter. Some few weeks ago,
however, Mr.. F. II. Carpenter, with
promise Of aid from several others, made
arrangements for the use OF large plot
of land south of Fairview Park and a
course was laid out. Since this has been
done much interest has been awakened,
as all who have been inveigled to try the
sport have seemed to take to it like a
duck to water.
Last week Il meeting was called of the
gentlemen enthusiasts and an .organlza-
ton perfected, as follows: Pres, F. Fl.
Carpenter; Vice Pres, Edwin Gledhill ;
Sec, +. r. Addition; treas, Bin F. Page.
1t was voted to assess all members one
dollar for the present season, thus af-
fording all who are interested in the
game an opportunity of becoming mem
bers at small expense. The links have
been put In fine condition, and as the
next six weeks are the best of the season
for the sport, it is hoped many will ac-
cept the invitation to join that the club
may perfect a permanent organization
before the play Ing season closes.
Other towns of our own size have
clubs of this sort now In second year
and membership growing, and there is
no reason why we should be behind the
procession In matters of this kind, II
those who wish to become members or
desire to see In the place golf club will
only embrace this opportunity to make
the thing a success and send in their
names to the secretary for membership.
The club has In view for next season q
club house at the links and probably
tennis courts. AS the object of the club
Is social enjoyment and healthtul recrea-
ton no pains will be spared to please the
athletic tastes of all
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
Accidentiy Killed.
Sherman wentworth Fatally Shot
at Flagstaff Sunday.


The news WAS received ia Skowhegan,
Monday morning last OF the shooting of
Sherman Wentworth on Flagstaff pond
the previous dav, from the accidental
discharge of revolver in the hands OF
his cousin Abel Moody, the ball passing
through his heart, and death being
almost instantaneous. As near as can
be learned the facts are "a follows
Sherman Wentworth and Abel Moody,
Saturday last on a weeks hunting trip
to the Dead River section Flagstaff
was reached that night and Sunday they
took boat to cross Flagsttf pond, from
which opposite shore they were to begin
their hunt for deer. In rowing across d
flock of ducks appeared, which were
fired upon, but as their small ammunition
was soon exhausted, Abel brought out
his revolver and emptied the chambers
upon the ducks. Afterwards he reload
ed the revolver, and as the hammer was
snapped into place the explosion occur
red, with the result above noted. Moody
Immediately returned to Flagstaff and
Monday morning word was sent to this
place notifying Coroner Addition of the
unfortunate affair. AS the coroner was
absent on hunting trip and had not
been reached by Tuesday morning,
Sheriff Lang believed immediate action
should be taken in the case, and started
for Flagstaff. Upon reaching Arson he
telephoned the parties interested to
start with the body and he would meet
them at North New Portland. They
met as agreed upon and after inquiring
further into the matter the body was
placed in the charge of Moodys father
and young Moody was also placed in the
keeping of his father, with permit tc
return to the Arson home there tC
await news from the coroner.
Yesterday forenoon Coroner Addition
was found above Bingham and came tC
that place and talked with Sheriff Lang
over the telephone, as result of which
it was decided that an inquest was un
necessary.
Deceased was resident of Arson
but for the past six months had been il
the employ of W. II. Fisher, blacksmith
and wood worker here. A quiet, unassum
ing young man attending faultlessly to hi
duties, he was much liked by his &C
quaintsuces. He was unmarried anC
was about "a years old.
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y. w spaIding Dead.

Hon. Nathan Weston Spalding died
at New Britain, Conn, October sth at
the age Of "a years He was the son of
Walter spalding and Lydia fMoorel
spa lding, and was born September "A.
1899, in the town of Arson about one
and one-half miles above the village On
the river road. At this farm home over
looking the placid waters of the Ken
nebec his boyhood and early manhood
days were passed. In september. 1851.
he went TO California where for the
most part he has resided ever since. He
married Miss Mary Clinkingbeard. Nav
%, 1854, and to them were born seven
children Madeira, Lydia, Nancy, Addie,
Mary, Nathan Walker and Esther.
Mr. SpaldiDg was a remarkable mar
in many ways, endowed with great
natural talent, he rapidly acquired q
fortune on the Pacific coast. His ster-
ling qualities, uprightness and true
manhood brought him at once into
prominence. He was Mayor of Oak
land, California for five terms. and was
snb-treasurer of the United States mint
under President Hayes. and at the time
of his death was a trustee of Leland
stanford University, He always took !
deep interest in Free Masonry having
held Offices of high rank in the order
and was a 33rd degree Mason, He was
of family of eight boys all of whom
went 10 California when young. Mr..
spalding had been in New Britaia
since the first of July to develop some
patents in which he was interested.
In the earlier days, be made occasional
visits TO this town, his last trip here
being about thirty years ago, yet during
all these long and busy years he has
never forgotten his boyhood home nor
the cd home paper. being at the time
of his death one Of its Oldest and most
faithful subscribers.
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Death of James f. Coffin.

Mr.. James F. Coffin, an honored citz n
of Skowhegan, died at his home on Mad
ison avenue, Tuesday the 10 instant,
aged rs years, of organic heart disease.
His health had been impaired for some
years but he had been about town as
usual until severe attack on Saturday,
the 81 instant, after which time he fail
ed steadily until the end came.
Mr.. Coffin was born in the town of
Fairfield and that was his home excep.-
ing year and one half at Watervile
until 1884, when he established his resi-
dence here ana lived here continually
thereafter until his decease. He was the
son of Charles F. and Mary (Folsom)
Coffin, deceased During the active
years of his life he followed the business
of farming in the northerly part OF the
town of Fail field, his home.
James F. Coffin served in the Maine
House of Representatives 10 1873, hav-
ing been elected in September of 1872
for the class of which Fairfield was the
largest town. He was united In mar
rage in 1870 to Miss Caroline A. Bur-
bank of Belgrade, vino died in the year
1891. They had two children, Edward
2. Coffin, E: O., for II years a practicing
lawyer in this town, now deceased, and
Mrs. Mary, widow of the late Charles NJ.
Brainard, who survives him and with
whom be shared his home for nearly 10
years. Miss Sarah F. Coffin, sister, a
member of his household, also survives
him, and two granddaughters, Caroline,
the daughter of Mrs. Brainard, and
Dorothy, the daughter of the son.
c. A. Coffin of New York and c. 2.
Coffin of Boston, prominent business
men, are nephews of the deceased.
Mr.. Coffin was a member of the
society of Friends at Fairfield by birth
right. both parents being members OF
that society, and he always retained his
membership. Since he came to Skowhe-
gan be was regular attendant upon the
Congregational church when his health
permitted.
Mr.. Coffin was man sincerely re
spected and much beloved by the people
of this town. His friends were many
and his death brings a feeling of sadness
to all who knew him as one Of the older
citizens Of our town. Funer. services
occur at the home, this Thursday af-
ternoon, conducted by Rev. H. F. Huse.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
Number.42
i he Madison Fair.

me seventh annual cattle show anI
lair Of the Somerset County AgrIcnItur.
a society was held al somerset Park
Friday and saturday Owing 10 the
Threatening weather Friday the usuaI
crowd was not present Dor was here Re
usual large exhibit Of cattle. TIE aaal.
lfy OF the stock vas SAID 10 be the t.est
Of anything ever seen on the grounds
and this part Of The show was very suc-
cebsful. Saturday forenoon was devoted
- exhibition II horses and uulling
matches. The fair was held in society
hal on the grounds. The list IF awards
was received too ate for bub,ica.iop
this week and viii be given next week.
IL the afternoon there was base nall
zane between the skowhegan and
Madison teams The score was II to
IN favor Of the local team. At this
point came the races which we're vii
messed By large crowd. Following ara
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Of harrington: timers. q. :. Robinson
=. ". Merry judges y ". Weston. II.
h. Sawyer and D B Ellis.
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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

A professor who acted as chairman
OF IA meeting at which Max O'Rell was
to lecture introduced the Frenchman
In the following manner.
Ladies' and gentlemen, when we
wish to see ourselves as individuals
we have recourse to the mirror. This
we cannot do as nation. l take
pleasure in introducing a gentleman
who will act as French mirror, by
means of which you will | am sure,
obtain an adequate and pleasing view
OF yourselves as a nation"
The introduction pleased O'Rell, and
he responded in a vein as jovhl; u
am requested to reflect on a nation.
However, l must take second place to
the man in the MOON for he reflects
on the earth. AS an imported French
mirror l shall do the best | can to give
you a correct picture Of the nation.
And If your chairman remains where
he Is, in the background, he will add
greatly TO the reflective power OF the
mirror"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
Probate Court.

The October term of Probate Court
was begun at the court house, tuesday
morning, with the usual attendance of
interested parties and attorneys.
Business has been transacted thus far
as follows:
The wills Of George w, York, John Well
ington, John NJ. Hilton, Madison; Sarah E.
Bagley, Emily D. Smell, Canaan; Sarah l..
Ladd Anson Samuel N. Tibbetts, Scion,
were presented, and that of Asenath Dennis
of Athens was allowed.
Accounts were presented in the estates of
Abner G. Strcut, Ripley; Emily S. Stanwood,
Skowhegan; Gideon Taylor, Pittsheld; Fan
ME l.. Rowe, Mercer; Benz. F. Spaulding.
Pittsheld; Olive B. Townsend Scion, and
allowed in the estates of George Whitney,
pittsheld; Mary a. Bunker, Norridgewock;
Sarah d. Morrill,, Pittsheld; VIM. II. Stevens,
New Portland.
Administration was asked for in the case
Of Stephen Parlin II Chicago, Ill Martha B.
Turner, Bingham, and granted in the estates
of Charles Gordon, Mercer; Lewis II. Law
renee, Brighton.
Petition for confirmation of trustee was
presented in the estate of Olive b. Townsend.
Petitions for license to sell real estate we're
presented in the estates Of Blanche D. Chad
bourne Of Ripley; William Steadman, Hart
land; William Linn, IT,, Hartland; Alfred
SWEET, Fairfield; Selden {. Scammon, Fair
field, and license was granted in the estate
of Nancy Hanson, Palmyra.
Petition for license to sell personal estate
was presented in the estate Of John r. Viles.
Petition was presented for the appointment
of A. II. Lang as guardian of Nancy d. Pike.
L. L. Walton, Esq, was appointed guar.
dian of Leila l.. Robinson, minor Fred O.
Eaton was appointed guardian of Benjamin
w Eaton, minor.
Widows allowance was granted in the
estate of David NJ. Butler of New Portland.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
Brighton.

Clara Decker has been on the sick list
for the past week, but is improving
now.
Mrs Mile Haskell, who went to
Walthsm for treatment, still continues
very sick.
Wellington grange MEETS with
Brighton grange DC ober II and furnish
program. Dinner will be served in
Woman's Hall.
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Ha den went to
Skowhegan on Friday, returned home,
Saturday, by way of East Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. l.. Hight were In
town, Wednesday.
Ora Hayden has gone into the woods
for Mont Forbus.
Mrs. Flora Fenton, who has be en-
visiting her mother, Mrs. w. Foss, for
several weeks, has returned to Waltham.
D. II. Foss and family, who has been
stopping in East Douglas, Mass, for the
past year and a half, have returned and
their old fri nds cordially welcome them
back.
Mr. Smith of Bangor has bought the
Cookson farm, and is moving his family
there. H.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

the next congressional session. In one
Of bis opening speeches in the Iowa cam
paign he indicates that there is not like
ly to be radical changes in this regard.
Under existing conditions, he said, there
was no pressing necessity for great
changes as respects our money circulG-
ton. He also predicted that no change
will receive the sanction of Republican
Congress that will deprive the govern
ment of the substantial control that 1t
now exercises over bank circulation, as
well as over other forms of paper money.
10 speaking of the boarding of money
by the treasury, he said that Congress
can, aud probably will adopt supple
mental legislation so as to absolutely
relieve the existing Inconvenience. In
time Congress will be obliged to make
provision for change in the basis of bank
circulation, but it does we'll to give the
matter adequate elaboration.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
L axatixe Bromo Ouinine
Cures Cold In One Day, Grip In Dogs
g. MAv.1. s bon. :r IS.
SkOwhegan MrkPts.
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.


OATs-45 cts.
NoOL-Unwashed Is TO - ets.
HIDES AND SKINs-hiues, cts lamt skins -
70 Set; calf skins. p 10 a0 Is. ,sCh
BEANs-Hand-picke yellow eyes. $ 10 50 Il
pea beans, $3.50,
BEEF-uX beef, : ~ SITS
foULrRY-Fowls,I Q Ia Is ets. per It,. ehickeos
~ to le cts.
RoUNp Hoo Cts.
TALLow-R Rough cts. Pc II.
BtrrER ttrst uGAi}ts. StAU ed, Is 70 20 Eer =
COOS q Is. per soz fresh.
ForAroEs-+.c.
RETAIL MARKET.
FLorR--Sprnc wheat Patent, $3.50 To So: wis-
ter wheat PAT Sat0 70 S5.25, Winter wheaf choios.
si25
GoRN-sl4o yer bag; meal and cracked oora
slSo per nag.
{. ), MEAI.-Sl60 PER bag.
fEEp-Middhngs, SLAB ,'er cwt :Chicsg, CluteK
sack lbs lbs, S2.oO
CHOICE RKAS-Sl so per cwt.
MiXHp FEEp--Sl 81 per cwL
SALT PoRK-loc ID; by the bb. poo lbs, s2o.9
CHEEsE-ls per h.
RUTrER-1S to 27cts. per 10
Zoos 30 cts a doz fresh.
TEAs-25 to 6p cents per 10.
CoFFER-l0 to IS cents per r.
LARp-pomestic, y cts Pure, u cts. Com
pound, 10 cts
hoLAssKs-Pure Ponce. 40 pure Barbados,
30; Maple. 25c per qt; Choice Cooking, CSC.
SUGAR-Granulated sugar, best quality Is
pounds for Sl.00; Brown. 20 pounds for ~.
PoTAroEs-6oc a bu.
DryFsH-Code 10 3 cts per II; pollock, Sc
OSIoSs-SC. per H.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

Sir Thomas Upton 10 exceedingly
popular In America. More than one
citizen of the United States have nomi-
mated him for Great Britain's Ambassa-
dor at Washington, and many on this
side the Atlantic agree with him in his
reported opposition to Chamberlain
preferential tariff scheme when he states
that "In the question of food supply
America is the only country in the
world that is prepared to meet England's
demands. The British people will
bitterly oppose any policy that
must inevitably add to the cost of
living" Our country is interested that
ehamberlain's plans may suffer defeat.
Indications now are that it will be long
time before that policy succeeds in
England
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

Newport, Penobscot County, is to
have a fine hotel 3 stories, the lower
stone, the others wood, ia by 70 TT. with
all modern Improvements. The struc-
ture is to be erected by a real estate
company that owns $50 fine building
lots and proposes to develop the town.
Newport is the junction of the Dexter
Dover branch with the main line of the
Maine Central, has splendid lake seer.
cry, good water power and a bright
future.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

An exchange very aptly says: Gone
of the strangest things about Socialism
is that effort after effort has been made
to carry it out on a small scale, in little
communities of a few hundreds or thou
sands, and in every instance failure has
been the result. In spite of this it's ad-
yocates insist that they can take hold of
a mighty nation like the United States,
with $4,000, 600 people, and govern them
as easily as if they were kindergarten
school"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

Only two years ago there was nothing
too bad for Comptroller Grout of New
York to say against Tammany. That
was when he was running on the Fusion
ticket for Comptroller with Low for
Mayor. That ticket was successful.
This year upon his denomination by the
FusloDists he also accepted the Tammany
nomination for the same place. Two
years ago he called Tammany stencil
10 his nostrils. Now he takes the Tam-
many nomination and Gays he will speak
and work for the success of the Tammany
ticket. The stencil has left Tammany
according to his own smelling apparatus.
His Is a case of highly developed polit-
ieal recresncy.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
P, S. Henry Rawles, sells our paint.
The Maine ciubwomen are In earnest

The Maine ciubwomen are In earnest
in their advocacy of practical forestry
and their work has already borne fruit,
At the recent Federation meeting in
Portland, besides the usual resolutions,
the following endorsement was given
forestry work: Resolved, that the
study of forestry, practical and orna-
mental, having already been adopted as
a part of our States Federation work,
we pledge ourselves to active Efforts in
Its behalf and we recommend that our
individual clubs appoint forestry COM
mittee to act In line with the State COM
mittee and that at least one session of
the coming seasons work be devoted to
a consideration of the topic.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

The bridge across North channel is
rapidly nearing completion. 1t has been
pushed along vigorously and will soon
be finished. Tuesday morning at $50
the old bridge was closed to travel and
u hours later a roadway for carriages
WIS constructed upon the steel beams of
the new one. 1t will be one of the finest
and staunehest bridges in Maine when
completed something for our people to
be proud of and take satisfaction in see
ing and using.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

Under the authoriz ltion of Congress
there have been three thousand nine
hundred rural free delivery routes es-
tsblshed since July l, and there are two
thousand one hundred routes agreed
upon yet to be put into operation this
year. 1t is expected that by the end of
the fiscal year there will be about TWEEN
ty.one thousand routes in operation, and
the estimate is made that 1t will require
twelve millions and half to maintain
them, and that some nine millions more
will be needed for the establishment of
new routes. This is tremendous ex-
pense but the people like the service and
the expenditure is justified.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

Notwithstanding the extremely hard
season for sweet corn and for long
time no corn was expected, the farmers
will receive IS, 900 for the corn delivered
to the Buruham & Morrill, Co. at Nor
ridgewock, and this is only about one
third of good year crop number of
planters have received better than $50
per acre from the corn crop as the rise
of one half cent per can, or two cents
per can as it now is, makes a big diff
ference on the balance sheet. Eleven
got better than 500 while c. Fl. Fuller
takes the lead with 1925 worth of cut
corn
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

The following is clipping from a
Whitinsville, Mass, paper in regard to y
former Skowhegan boy, more recently
from 1.-THE Flagstaff at Flagstaff, Me. :
The new manager OF the Blue Eagle
Inn hotel, S. c. Durrell of Maine, has
become at once popular man with the
people. This is not surprising when 1t
is known that he brings with him an
experience Of years 10 the business. A
very pleasant and sff bile man to meet,
always courteous and a good business
man.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

As we reasonably expected, the Bar
gor saloon keepers, Reed and Withee,
made little Roadway in getting pardoned
out of Jail by Governor Hill and bis
council. Leave to withdraw was report
ed upon these cases with commendable
nromptnese. Maine executives usually
have good reasons for their acts when
they exercise the pardoning prerogative'
whatever the offense, and this is right.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

Heavy rains and floods caused much
damage to property in New York, New
Jersey and western parts of New Eng,
land. last week. Also on the coast OF
the Middle and Southern states storms
at sea and floods on land have wrought
sad havoc. 1t will take millions of do
lars to repair the damage along the
Delaware river. Water as we'll as fire
is a hard and expensive master.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

The Panama canal treaty appears to
be exceedingly dead, Last week re-
port gained currency to the effect that
the Colombian Congress had passed an
act authorizing the President of the re-
public to conclude a canal treaty with
the United States ION certain basis"
which would be valid without the subse
quent approval of the Congress. This
rumor, seeming to indicate that Presi-
dent Marroquin was to have a free hand
in future negotiations, appears to be
negatived by a later dispatch from
Minister Beaupre, in which ne gives the
substance of report just submitted by
committee of the Colombian Senate.
This report, it seems, approves the
previous rejection of the canal treaty
and disapproyes the proposal for the
enactment of law empowering the
President to reopen negotiations for the
construction of canal under certain
specified conditions The Review of Re-
views says of the rejection of the treaty d:
1.-THE voice of the Colombian Congress,
but the hand of the Transcontinental
Railway Trust" This seems more than
probable.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15
Letter to Augustine Wyman.
SkOWhePan.


Dear Sir: The Trustees of Fair
Ground, Cobleskill, N. Y, were glad to
pay Is cents galloa more for Devoe;
and no wonder. Two other paint agents
said 1t would take $50 gallons of their
paint to cover the buildings.
Our agent put it at 125 or less. 1t took
115.
We saved them 30 gallons of paint and
painting (worth 81 or IS a gallon, az the
painting costs two or three times as
much as the painD less Is cents a gallon
on 115 gallons. Say $40.
That's how to count the cost of paint.
The cost of putting it on is SO or "a a
gallon. You see what that means. Go
by Devoe.
Yours truly,
f. ". DEvoE & Co,
Naur Xork
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-10-15

The impression seems to prevail in
nows circles that war is not imminent
between Russia and Japan. Negotiations
now 10 progress between the two ma
tons are likely to prevent it. Great are
negotiations and diplomacy, snd de-
.rable are they il war Is thus averted.