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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
The congregational Fair.

The annual fair of the Working
League of the congregational church
was held Tuesday and Wednesday of
this week. This league of ladies is one
of the most efficient helps in the church
work. At the present time the League
has membership of nearly eighty, and
all are ready to do their part.
The vestry of the church was very
prettily decorated with bunting, lace
curtains, and flowers, There were
booths for candy, fancy articles, hand
kerchiefs, puffs, and aprons Tuesday
afternoon the vestry was crowded all
the time, and over one hundred dollars
were taken that afternoon alone.
Through the courtesy of the League,
Miss Lillian Copp had special table for
the display of fancy articles made by
herself, and some ten dollars was real
lied from this sale.
Although Wednesday was stormy, yet
both morning and afternoon many were
at the vestry, and the articles from the
various tables we're well sold out before
supper time. In the evening the ladies
served a supper from s. 80 to OF seal.
Hoped oysters, cold meat and jellies, to
which some 120 sat down. This was
followed by pleasant social gathering
and an entertainment, The names OF
some forty popular books were illus
trated by pictures cut from magazines
and half an hour was spent in guessing
them. Mr.. E. e Harris sang a solo, and
Miss Hannah Page read a musical ro
nance, while Miss Elizabeth Webt
played on the piano snatohes from popu
lar songs the titles of which filled in the
gaps in the story. The fair in every
way was a success. A large sum oil
money was realized for the needs of the
church. All the members of the League
worked hard, but especial praise is due
to the most efficient president, Mrs. r
D. Baker.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
Free Delivery.

The plan for the installation of free
mail delivery In Skowhegan is receiving
favorable consideration and the work is
making progress.
c. e. Jennings, post Office inspector,
who has been here to look over the ter
ritory for which service Is asked, has
written that while the houses In the town
should be better numbered, he has re-
commended that the service be extended,
assuming that this will be remedied,
eventually. The installation of the se;
vice will probably be delayed several
months, possibly, until the beginning OF
the fiscal year, and the systematic
thorough numbering of the residences in
town must not be lost sight Of but be
carried into effect at an early day.
Once this service is established and
our peple become accustomed to 1t they
will be much pleased with it, unless They
are fferent from people in other places.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
Holiday Advertisers.

Skowhegan Is first class town in
which to purchase desirable merchandise
any time of year, but more especially In
the Holiday season. II you don't believe
this you have only to read the columns
of the REPORTER In which advertise
ments of leading merchants appear, to be
convinced the above proposition is a
sound one.
Tn, Sc advertisements are attractive
and trader who can and does write M
attractive advertisement, is more likely
to show an attractive stock of goods
than trader who maintains silence
about his wares.
In trade there are certain conditions
that go along in the same procession
well up to the head of the column: A
wide awake, progressive, hustling pro-
prietor; well written, attractive, ex-
pressive advertisement; a well equipped,
modern, light, airy store; an adequate,
well selected, artistically arranged stock
of goods; competent and courteous at
tendants. We submit that this combi-
nation is more likely to exist where it is
advertised than where it is not. The
natural course would seem to be for a
proprietor who holds this desirable com
bination, to say something to people
about 1t In the world wide accepted We
hicle for reaching the public, the news
paper. Therefore we confidently say
to our readers, observe the advertise.
ments in the REPORTER this Holiday
season, act upon the suggestions they
contain, and it will make for your ad
vantage.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
Death of Mrs. A. G. Muzzy.

On Monday morning last at an early
hour, Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of the late
A. 9. Muzzy, died at the home of her
granddaughter. Mrs. George Simpson, at
the advanced age of So years, her last
Illness being brief, death coming as a
direct result of her long life.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Muzzey were
natives of New Hampshire, but early
after marriage they removed to Masss-
chusetts, and after time to Watervlle,
where their family of four children grew
to manhood and womanhood. In the
early seventies they moved to this place
their daughter, Mrs. c. w. Low being
already located here, and where ever
afterwards they made their home unit
the death of Mr.. Muzzy, some five years
ago, at which time they had been mar
ried for over go years.
All of the children of this union, viz.
Mrs. R. II. Holman of New York, Mrs
Elizabeth Soule and Mrs. Maria Low OF
Somerville, Mass. and George of No
Cambridge, Mass, are left to mourn the
memory of loving mother. The latter
three arrived 10 town Tuesday night tC
make all necessary arrangements for the
funeral services, which occurred frou
the home of Mr.. Simpson, yesterday
afternoon, conducted by Rev. d. A. Ball
The interment was In the family lot il
the North cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
In Municipal Court.

John Mcintosh, one Of the witnesses
for the defense at the first Terrio trial,
was arrested on Friday, charged with
perjury by giving false evidence In the
former trial, and held for the December
term in $1,000 by Judge o. r. Bachelor
when arraigned In the municipal court.
The State was represented by Hon. For
rest Goodwin and the respondent by Hon.
E. F. Danforth. The respondent plead
not guilty and waived examination.
Mcintosh was one of the witnesses
used to bring out new evidence for the
defence. He testified that March 20,
Immediately following the murder, he
met at Berlin, N. H., Henry B. Forsythe,
who told him that he (Forsythe) was at
Asquith at the time of the murder and
gave the details of 1t. Forsythe accord
Ing to the testimony given by Mcintosh,
said Pare, young Frenchman had been
murdered and robbed of $112. That he
(Forsytht) and Simeon Newton were to-
gether and he had decided to get out of
the State, going to Berlin.
Forsythe admits he was at Berlin on
the day mentioned but denies having
made any such statements as those at
tributed to him by Mcintosh In his testi-
mony. He says he was not at Asquith
at the time of the murder and never was
there, nor on the Misery Tote road. He
therefore entered complaint upon which
Mcintosh was arrested. Mcintosh waiv-
ed examination and in default Of bail was
committed.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
The Message.

The message of the Chief Executive At
the beginning of any Congress is always
a paper OF great Importance. That OF
President Roosevelt delivered on Monday
last is not exceptional in this respect.
The President wastes no words on
platitudes but enters upon the discussion
of live topics which be treats in his own
vigorous style, clothing his thoughts in
terse, forceful, everyday words, which
are easily understood.
We give an made quate abstract of the
great paper which Is not alone message
to Congress but one to the intelligent
people of this magnificent country. Any
outline or abridgement of such a paper
does it Injustice.
The message treats In a straightfo
ward manner many of the live issues
that divide people and parties, setting
forth in explicit language the policy OF
the administration upon these vital Ques-
lions.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
I1oleb

j. II Dunlap, the scaler for the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney Co. on No. 6,
was the guest of Colin McRitchie last
week
L. P. Kline went to Jaokman last
week on business.
Mrs. Henry Hughey and little son
Earl are visiting her brother, E. A. Orr.
The numbering business is doing well
so far this fall.
Alice Matherson went to MegantiC
Saturday to interview the dentist.
Peter Liberty went to Jackman on
business, Monday.
Z. l.. Roach held meeting in the
schoolhonse " ednesday night.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
[ axatixe Bromo Ouinine
Cures Cold in One Day, Grip in , Days
g. MAv.1,ss s. :r IS.
Skowhegau Markets.
rRIeks rAlp rRoprcnRs.

PRICES fAlb PRODUCERS
aArs-45 cts.
WooL-Unwashed Is 10 70 ITS
HIDES ASp SAISs-hide,. g. cts lamb skins g
10 Set calf s6lns = 10 81 Is. , act.
BEANs-Haud-lcked yellow eyes. ss.t 10 SO Sc,
pea beans, 81 SO
BEEF-OX beef to cts.
POULTRY BOW 8. lg q. 3 cts. Per lb. chickens
y 70 l6 cts.
ROUND Hoo cts
TALLuw Rough . cts, rei 10.
bCrrER- ttrst quauty, STAMPED, IS 70 ~ per ID
EGGs- 3 =. per doE fresh.
PorAroES 40 10 SOC.
RETAIL MAKKET.
FlovR--SYruc wheat Patent. s5.50 70 So; VIE.
ter wheat pat $50 to S525 Winter wheat choics
sh95
CONSISTS per bag meal AND cracked corr
81 IS per bag.
{. 5, MEAL-S1.60 per bag.
FFEp-Middlings Sl45 ,er cwt ;Chicag, elutez
sack lbs lbs, S2.o0
CHOICE BRAN-Si - per cwt,
MIXED FEEp-Sl& per cwt.
SALT PoRK-lOc ID; by the Dbl. ,.2oo. lbs., Sls.N.
CHERsK-ls per ID.
BUTrKR-1s to 27cts. per ID
EG0s-32 cts n doI fresh.
TRAs-26 to 60 cents per 10.
CoFTKE-l0 to IS cents per 20.
LARD-Domestic, y cts; Pure, Y cts, Com
pound, 10 cts.
MoLAssEs-Pure Ponce. 40 pure RarbadoeA,
80; Maple, 25c per Qt; Choice Cooking, 25c.
SuGAR-CirRnul ated sugar, best quality IL
pounds for Sloo; Brown, % pounds FOR VI.
PoTAroEs-6ec a bu.
DryFIsH-Cod,6 TO cts per Ii; pollock, Sc,
0NIoNs-6c. per 10.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
Emblem.

Everyone is hustliug and at good pay
too.
J.. W. MORN is shipping the hay that
grew on his old farm to Boston parties
and Steven is hauling it to the station.
Harlow Boyington stood in his door
yard and shot nice deer Monday morn
ing. 1t weighed 200 pounds and had a
fine set of antlers.
Many of the farmers are getting their
years supply of wood, thinking they can
get it as easy now as with more snow.
The universal cry Is for more water.
John Hodgdon and Omar Ward have
gone up river for big game.
All schools in town closed last week.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
ShaWnlut.

Rain is much needed is this vicinity
Nearly every well in town is dry,
MIR. and Mrs. L J. Emerson and Mas
ter Paul visited at L. N, Emerson's
recently,
Rev Mr.. Peardon OF the Universalist
church OF Fairfield, led the prayer meet
Ing here, Sunday evening.
The pulp mill is shu, down part Of
the time on account OF low water.
Work is progressing rapidly on the new
pie plate factory.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B, Hunt have gone tc
Augusta for two weeks vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. E, V. Emery spent Sun
day in Portland,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Infor nation in the direction of deter
mining the quality OF eggs is very
opportune at this time. An exchange
gives directions which are not new to US
and probably not to many of our read
ers They may, however, be of use to
some people. Here they are: "Hold
the egg between you and the light; a
lamp or candle is better than strong,
diffused sunshine, says the Philadelphia
Inquirer. The good egg will have a
fresh look all over. When an egg is
good there will be hollow space at one
end. If you, find a dark spot which
does not appear when lightly shaken,
you may be certain that the egg has laid
undisturbed so long in cold storage that
the yolk adheres to the shell. Discard
any eggs which do not look clear and
full y
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
EiPhtieth BIRTHDAY.

The following lines were written to {
W. Pullen on the occasion Of his eight
ieth birthday by Rev. B. G. Wentworth
Dec. 2, 823-D Dec 2, 1908.
These two dates are outer milestones,
And the last seemed far away
When you started on lifes pathway
For the one you reach today.
Looking back to early childhood,
Where the light began to CLEAN,
How these four-score years seem fading
Into one, brief, sweet day-dream.
Thirty-flve is called the average
OF mans years upon the LIES shore,
But that point lies far behind you,
Half o century and mora.
While you still are pressing upward
Toward the century's rugged height,
Twenty years will bring you safely
To Its crest, 30 near In sight.
Do you say, "I'll never reach 1t,
shall falter by the way,
For the lenthlng shadows whisper,
Closing is your pilgrim day."
When your earthly sun is sinking,
MAY II set the heavens ablaZe,
As an emblem OF the glory
Yours shall be through endless days
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

The First National Bank of Chicago
has engaged $500, 600 in gold in London
for shipment to Chicago
Portland elected Hon. James P. Bax-
ter, Republican, mayor, on Monday by
a plurality of 1910. Seven of the nine
wards were carried by the Republicans
The United States Flag over the con
sulate at Alexandria,, Asiatic Turkey
has been hauled down and Consul Davis
has left his post for Beyrut in conse
quence of a serious diplomatic incident
during which Mr. Davis was ipsulteC
and assaulted by the local police.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.: The fol
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded In the county registry
Pittsfield-Ann M Lancey ct ais L. r
Huff, $1,00; VIM. Dobson ct ais to Har
riet d. Haines ct ais, s. 90.
Brighton-Wm. N. Whitman to Sarah
E. Cottle, $500.
Fairfleld-Jewett Pratt to Minnie NJ
Pratt, $l.00; D. M. Foye to |. H. Pease
$1.00; E. l.. Walker to Browning Clifford
S1.00; Clifford Bosnian to Mary Charity
$50; A. K. Manson to c. F. Badger, 1872
Palmyra-P. X. Taylor to Lamont
Robinson, $l.00.
Mahals B. WEIGH to Chas
Holden, 81 90.
Jackman--Mary Fl. Holden ct al to T
W. BARLEY, 81 90; Chas. s. Cook to K
A. Henderson, 81 90.
Mercer-Vesta M. Walton to A. l.
Decker, $3.50.
Bngham-Calvin Hilton to II. E
Givins. $1l00; l.. W. Brown to Preble q
Robinson, $1.00.
Norridgewock-S. A. 1obey to w. r
Trask, $40; W. r. Trask to John Rou
liard, $3.50.
Embden-Joel Mullen to VIM. H
Soper, $50.
solon-E, t. Adams to VIM. H. soprl
ct al, $4,000.
Hartland-Chas. Woodbury. to Inhbts
of town of Hsrtland, 81 90.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Hon. Joseph P. Base, proprietor of the
Bangor Commercial, is pretty good
man for his city. He has made propo'
sition to give the city of Bangor the
Eastern Maine fair grounds to be used as
a public park. 1t is a mile and one
fourth from the post Office and very
desirable for that purpose. Not bad
holiday gift for Bangor.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Senator Hale takes the occasion of the
mentioning Of his name as an available
nominee for President to say emphatical-
ly that Maine will be for President
Roosevelt's nomination next June, first,
last and all the time. Senator Hale is
entirely safe In the statement.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Isabelle Judd, aged IL years, of Mill
nocket, who was taken to Bangor Mon
day night for treatment at the Eastern
Maine general hospital for AN abdomi-
nal wound caused by the accidental dis
charge of q revolver, which abe was
carrying, died Tuesday morning.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

The Bangor News emphas'zes the in
lquity of the peddler business as follows
Another argument against dealing with
the irresponsible and unknown peddlers
that roam the country is found in a case
Of small pox at South Norridgewock
which is traced to blankets bought of a
npddler
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

The Boston Herald styles the result
of the election of Tuesday in Brockton
and Haverhill, Mass, Socialist Wa
terloo. These two cities elected mayors
of that party last year, and they were
candidates for reelection, but met sig
nal defeat.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Herbert Spencer, the famous author,
died Tuesday morning at his home In
Brighton, England. His health had
been failing for some months. The
illness took q critical turn a few days
ago and he became unconscious Monday
night, passing away without pain. By
his own desire the least possible infor-
nation was given out during Mr..
Spencer's illness. He was born In 1929.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Nineteen cities in N assachusett held
municipal elections, Tuesday. Thirteen
of them elected Republican mayors,
three Democratic, two Non Partisan,
and one Independent Republican. Ii
cense gained one city, Lowell; and no
license two, salem and Woburn.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

The case of State vs.. Mrs. Margie on
search and seizure process, hearing Of
which was to have come off yesterday,
was postponed until tomorrow, Friday
at 10 O'Clock a. M, because of the alb.
sence of Z. N. Merrill, Esq, who was
called to Dover upon professional bust
npsa
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Senator Frye has our thanks for a set
Of bound volumes OF the record of the
9Th Congress.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Daniel w. Hill of Lewiston, TO years
of age, made serious assault on his
son, Daniel W. Hill, Jr., aged 81 years,
early Monday morning and few min
utes later shot and killed himself. The
son is expected to recover.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie were
guests of the President and Mrs. Roose-
welt at luncheon, Tuesday.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure
n. ". Groves signature 10 on each box. 26c.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

De you vat : per cent for The use #
yeur money. and have il ssfe. II yau
do, buy Globe Security Cos bond, Of
T.. +. Fairbrother.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
The Somerset Reporter
A Weekly Republican Newspaper.

n s.rru EE. MoNEELIR
7. o. SMITH & CO., PUBLISHERS,
$40 WATER STREET, sKowHEGAN ME-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and legal advel
.aaameut s inserted at reasonable rates, adjusted
20 the space used, and the position gwen
Prices quoted on application.
Cards of Thanks and Resolutions OF hespec'
inserted at cents per line.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
When paid in advance.
r,na war - 80 Six months, ............75c
Three months, ...........38o,
sl.75 will be charged II not paid until end Of yeal
ENTERED AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Service ard Sunday school, Dec j,
u et. Is the universe. including mae
evolved by atomic fore. :"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-12-10
METHODIST.

There will be the usual services at the
Methodist church next Sunday.
The Social Circle of the VI. E. church
will meet with Mrs. J. y. Maddueks,
summer street, Monday afternoon A. J
o'clock.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-03-20
The love of republicans for the nno,. ~,

Inc love OF republicans for the poor man and their IL
lo corporations is shown By their passing law ml =
crlllRa oEense to ride railroad train without :; :
ui pass. MANY good man has been forced 8, l htG
ha,a ed de on railroad in tile past and many n 4he
rich corporation stock iG bo@ 5.e Ills penalty for being
W" oe term IN the nearest county Jail Advance
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-03-20
THAT SUGAR BOUNTY.

Inc last Idaho legislature passed law giving cent
pound bonus to all factories making produced from
oees grown in Idaho during 1903 half cent a
pound on all sugar during 1904 1t will noticed that the
bounty applies only to these two years. only one pro
posed factory will profit by It. democrats sought to
nave the bill amended to include all hereafter es
aoshed, but the republican majority voted down the
amendment Then the democrats offered two more amend
ments, giving the farmers bonus of 50 much ton for
raising the sugar beetS and another prohibiting
Receiving oonus from employing Jap Chinese labor.
Both Of these propositions were voted down
NOW as to the bounty: Only company expects TO
oud factory IN Idaho this year. and it excu
sVey OF tah men, who already all the factories
IN Utah The agents of this company now contr;ti
located for raising bees and they expect to have 600
acres seeded down this land there Drcduce
as well as 1T does in Utah. and it will company will have
ooooO tons OF beets to work up this year less III ~
Ten tons OF beets to make ton of sugar.
VIII turn out more than 100000 sugar on which
The bonus will amount to SlO0O O0 During 1904 they will
increase Their output to draw probably more
from the state treasury Thus in two this one COM
pany will have rakeo of $l6O00O which thew give
nothing in return, except 6 that they have generous
y( agreed to give the farmers in addition the regular
price they will fo beets. The balance at
9l4f0OO IS gift to this corporation and it be dug
out OF the people in the way of more taxes.
only one county in the state will be benefited SUGAR
will be no cheaper than it would otherwise be- and not
soul IN Idaho will receive dollar of the $14 Tt will
alLgo to Utah people, who the factory
The profit in making sugar Of beets is immense as
shown by the dividends paid by Utah factories But
it wasn't enough to satisfy the Idaho Legislatures so thew
Increased it at the expense of Idaho taxpayers.
1t the greatest steal perpetrated in this and
II Will defeat the republican party Idaho years hence
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-03-20

If you want divorce can't get it on any other
grounds all you have dol to trump charge insanity
against your wife, pack her off asylum and get the d
vorce That's what the last legislature has provided
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-03-20

The Hobo bill passed the legislature means p
great deal of expense for this city county The bill pro
vdes that it shall be misdemeanor anyone to steal
ride railway train If the law is enforced Montneer
Will become the dumping ground for all weary Wies
others coming into the state from the east They will be
prosecuted here and the city and county will to stand
the of feeding Them while they serving out
sentences The bill is bad one
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-03-20
Awarded

Can you fancy I'll scand; possible under xu.n Lu2 ~
can you imagine the suffering wife yr molly committed
10 an insane asylum that ldlel husband NAV oct
divorce?- Advan e. my SeO
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1903-03-20

to rea6 f aear published at Rgby Idaho is the latest
hope it's inbt a' LIS rst twinkle bright one and wa
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-09-19
List of Delinquent Taxpayers
IN THE
Third Collection District
Allesany County, Nd,
For the Year 1902.

IN pursuance of Section 42-B, Chapter 49,
| Article |, of the Code of Public Local
Laws for Allegany county, of the Acts of
the General Assembly of Maryland, passed
at the January Session, 1898, the Board of
County Commissioners of Allegany county,
Maryland has ordered the publication of the
names of the following Delinquent Tax
payers. together with the amount due by
each of the same, for the year 1902.
BY order of the County Commissioners.
JOHN n. FRANTZ, Clerk.