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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
Skowhegan Markets
PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.

OATs-45 cts.
WooL-Cnwashed, Is to 20 cts
HIDES AND SKISs-hides, cte lamb skins IS
10 75cts calf skins. Is to 90 cts. tsch.
BEANs-Hand-picked yellow eyes, 81; 10 $3,25.
pea beans, $3.50.
BEEF-Ox beef, : to SITS
PoULTRY-FoWls, 10 to 10 cts per H. chickens
u to l6 cts.
ROUND HOO cts
TALLow-Rough Cts, pc. r.
BUTrER-First Quallty, stan ped, IS 70 20 per ID
EGGs-2I Is. per dOE fresh.
POTAToEs-40c
RETAIL MARREr
FLoUR-Sprine wheat Patent, S5.5o 10 S6; Win
ter wheat pat S5.No to S52 Winter wheaf choice.
e4.25
CoRS-sl,4o PER bag; meal and cracked corn
81 80 per bag.
{. 5, MEAL-Sl6o per bag.
FKED-Niddliugs, Sl.45 .'er cwt Chicago gluten
sack 1875 lbs, $500
CHOICE BRAN-S1.3o per cwt.
MINED FEEp-Sl 50 per cwt.
SALT PoRK-loc 10; by the Dbl RIOS. lbs, $1,000
CHEEsE-l6 per 10.
BuTrER-lS TO 27cts. per ID
EaGs-25 cts doZ fresh.
TKAs--25 TO 80 cents per 10.
COFFEE-l0 TO rs cents Per ~.
LARD-Domestic u cts Pure, Il cts Com
pound, 10 cts.
MOI AssEs-Pure Ponce 20; pure Barbadoes,
30; Maple, 25c per OF; Choice Cooking, 25c,
SUGAR-Granulated sugar best quality i9
pounds for $780, Brown, ~ pounds for ~.
PorAToEs-60c, a bu.
DryFBH-Cod4 TO cts per IL; pollock, Sc
0NIoSs-5c. per ID.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

appears that the st. Louis Fair Com
@ioners for Maine have In view erect
a log structure for the State OF
lne exhibit. There is no propriety In
p il they purpose to erect a building
p shall be representative of conditions
Maine. The day of log houses in the
We Is long past. If the Commissioners
pre- log buildings that will be repre-
native of the present, ithey should
ct group of sportsmen's camps.
N would mean something, but a big
w Of structure built Of Maine spruce
would have no greater Significance
20 would pile of the same kind OF
?, themselves.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

Two of the liquor dealers who receiV'
Jail sentence at Bangor at the recent
krm Of court are applicants before Gov
Elll and his council for pardon. One
bse; bis petition upon his own age and
|ckness, and the other upon that of bis
bother. These cases are likely to be
kested by the State executive precisely
he those OF any other criminals. The
|est Of reasons are usually required to
tcure pardon to any offender.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
Athens.

A cattle show and fair will be held in
this village, Thursday, October Sth.
The fair will be held in Wesserrunset
Hall. A good show is assured. Bills
advertising the fair will be issued early.
Athens always has a good show and
usually draws big crowd.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

The Portland newspapers do not agree
bon the Age of the Advertiser. The
'ivertlser says 1t was a youth Of Is
|uters when the Argus saw the light,
ID the Argus In turn says that the first
tmber OF the old Portland Advertiser
|as published on Nov. s, 1928. Thus q
ference of 20 years separates these
Fwspaper historians, 1t Is not, how
Der, matter of great moment whether
De Advertiser is 1lS years old or 80
Ie do not understand that the age OF
b Argus is called In question.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

n,uvgist Lightbody of Waterville
,oroht he could continue to sell liquor
r,b impunity, but, too late, found out
hi, the law applied to him although he
=. wealthy. He thought that he was
,,oor than the Court and above law but
[adse Hall thought otherwise and gave
linn the usual fine and 60 days lie jail
g. NAV be wiser next time.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

Casualties from gun shots In the
|OOds have already begun. William A.
INNINGS of North Sumner was shot
the back by his brother who was
hiking through the woods on look
h for cartridges with his gun cooked.
twig caught the trigger and dis
larged the piece. Fortunately 1t con-
lined small shot and the wound was
y very deep. The wounded man was
Fsted BY physician and sent to the
Pspital at Lewiston. We hope these
Qualities will not be as numerous as in
|Veral years past.
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-vpro AS SECOND GLASS MAIL MATTER.

clint in coal In Wilkesbarre does not
lam 70 affect the price In New England
S.,tets. Reports are to the effect that
',anerdent operators are cutting prices
:, thew remain Arm hereabouts at pres
:, The fuel situation presents much
so,e cheerful aspect than 1t did a year
''o Il was a dark and cold outlook
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

George B. Sawyer, one of the best
Down citizens of Wisoasset, died Sun
n, aged so years. Mr.. Sawyer was
|erk of the supreme judicial court OF
|ncoln county from 1852 to 1878; col
FtOr of customs from 1881 to 1884 and
Pm 1890 to 1894; president of Wis
|sset Savings Bank from 1885 to 1905
= for several years was chairman OF
L board of selectmen and secretary Of
/ Maine State Pathological Society.
praoticing lawyer and a 32nd De-
Pc Mason he waa widely known. A
dow and three daughters survive him.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
ERRM.asaaee
AN-%s%<f44s
y ~ess*FcER4gN
SlLO CONSTRUCTION.
Plans For Locating aud weather
boarding the Silo.

boarding the SilO.
An Ohio man who has been advocat.
ing the building of hath and cement
sllos tells, in Ohio Farmer, how be
would locate and weatherboard them
He says: To weatherboard a silo %
feet in diameter over 60 feet circum-
ference must be covered, which. added
to 40 foot barn width. makes 10o
feet to cover. II adding 10 an old
barn take the siding from the end and
lnclose the siIo in q triangle, making
some extra stable and NOW room, and
we find the space to cover shown by
the dotted lines in the first cut only
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

The annual cattle show and fair vii
be held, this year, ut Mercer village
Thursday, October lst.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
WATERV1LLE.
AXE, RI ..................
Totals,
FAIRFIELD
Totals,

.Allen out foninterfe with batted ball.
Bases on balls. by Klobedsnz, 3. by Joscelyn, L;
hit by pitched ball, by Klobedanz. l, by Josce-
Ign, g. Two base hit, Merritt, three base hit.
Cowing. Double play, Rawson Connors and
Havey. Struck out, by Klobedanz, 4; by JOSEF
Ign, 5. Umpire, Carrfgan.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

John s. Fernald, local editor of the
Belfast Journal, one of Maine's best
county newspapers, was In town over
Friday night.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

Percy Higgins was sentenced in the
supreme court at Belfast, Monday, to
serve three years at hard labor in the
State prison for breaking and entering a
cigar mandatory at East Belfast in
1902.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
BORN

PortlAnd-Sept. 40, to Mr.. and Mrs. W. A
Clough, Jr., daughter.
Norridgewock-sept IS, to Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Deyereux, son,
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

A cattle show and fair will be held at
Canaan village, Tuesday and Wednes.
day, October 9th and 9TH.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24

stops the Cough and works OF the Cold
La native Bromo-Quinine Tablets cures scold
In one day. No Cure, no Pay. Price rs cents
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
TO CURE A COLD ONE DAY

TO NI NE NVLU IN UNh bAt
Take Lar alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II II fails to cure
E. ". Groves signature is on each box. 25c
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1903-09-24
Knew His Business.

P s Henry Rawles sells our paint.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
y hall ianitor and poundmaster.
Fight the Injunction.

City Attorney Daley asked what the
council proposed to do about a munich
pal lighting plant. The injunction suit is
on, and he wished to be instructed what
to do. Municipal lighting was favored
in both platforms during the recent cam
paign, but he realized that platforms
did not always count, he added, laughing
ly.
Aid. Plymat moved that the city attor-
ney be instructed to fight the injunction
suit. The mayor added,"to a finish, y
which caused the audience to applaud.
The motion was carried unanimously by
reclamation.
The bills were allowed, including a
street payroll of $430.05, water works
repairs S20.65 waterworks extensions
$207.3l, and parks S2O5.26, total of
$50. Mrs Estella Hamilton's note for
49, was also ordered paid.
The council adjourned
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
He Is Selected to Succeed Himself
as City Attorney.
Alderman PIymat InduIges in Criti-
cism of Park Supt. Blake.
Council Orders All Telephone Wires
Down on Front Street.
Former Alderman Eichstaedt Elected
Electrician Salaries Fixed.
From Saturday ) Daily.


The new council got down to bust
ness last night in good shape and trans
acted a lot of business. The meeting
was one of the most interesting that
has been held for some time. 1t is
evident that the new aldermen are going
to get into the harness easily.
The mayor had no appointments to
make, but he did announce his inten-
tion of reappointing Geo. Blake park SUI
perintendent when pressed by Alderman
Plymat, who had freely criticised Mr..
Blake
City Attorney Daley was reelected
without the necessity of any balloting,
the only opposing vote being cast by
Alderman Plymat, whose son, Walter,
was candidate for the position.
The lobby was filed with spectators,
who either had business before the coun
ell or were attracted out of curiosity.
DIR. l. d. Webster appeared before the
council and asked that the facilities for
playing base ball at Sibley park be i'm
proved There is plenty of room there,
but it is hard to pick ball up. There
is an awakening in out door sports. He
asked that the matter be referred to a
committee.
Walter Plymat also spoke, and second
ed what Dr. Webster had said He favor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
Salaries Fixed.

The resolution establishing the salaries
for the next two years was adopted
fixing them as follows:
Chief of police. $50 per month
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a month, as he thought he was entitled

! month, as he thought he was entitled
Z, to it.
Aid. Plymat said that he had recent
| ly heard some criticisms of the park
management. He had also heard MIR.
Blake complimented. He had also heard
that Mr. Blake's salary has been raised.
and that there are other just as efficient
men who would like his job. 1t had also
been said that he had not remained
steadily at the park, but had devoted
three weeks to the recent city cam
paion, and he was not missed at the
park, but the work went right OH. 1t
was also reported that a good man was
employed at the park, who was discharc-
ed because he was candidate for Mr..
Blake's position. He would ike to as
certain whether Mr.. Blake is as good a
man as has been claimed, and whether
last year, with two teams, at an extra
expense of 500 month on account of
grading Mound evenue, building a wall,
etc. The park appropriation last year
was $500, besides the cost of the new
work
Aid. Kleinschmidt said that he hoped
that the mayor would reappoint Mr..
Blake He did not want a new man that
the city would have to pay to get the ex-
perience that Mr.. Blake has already ac-
CURED Mr. Blake has been in the citv's
employ for nine years and is very eff
cient, and ought to be retained.
Aid. Plymat asked Mayor Taylor
whether he intended to reappoint Mr..
Blake Mayor Taylor said that he did
The council voted unanimously to
place Mr.. Blake's salary at $50 a month.
Mr. Blake said that he was obliged to
remain at the park Sundays and eve
nings. As to his being away from the
park three weeks this spring was a
falsehood.
Salaries Fixed.
The resolution establishing the salaries
for the next two years was adopted,
fixing them as follows:
Chief of police, $50 per month.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

ed another diamond, so that two teams
can play at one time.
Aid. Plymat said that he favored the
idea, and on his motion the matter was
referred to the committee on parks, to
report at the next meeting.
AID Schroeder moved that c. o. Daley
be appointed city attorney for the ensu'
ing two years. The vote was four ayes
and one nay, and Mr.. Daley was declar-
ed elected. The ayes were Aids. Coy,
kleinschmidt, Roemer and Schroeder.
and the nay was Aid. Plymat. Aid. Nc
Kinley did not vote.
New City Electrician.
NJ L. Evans rendered his resignation
as city electrician. Aid. Plymat moved
that the resignation be accepted and G.
w. Eichstaedt be appointed in his place.
This received no second, and Aid. Klein
schmidt moved that the resignation be
accepted. This was carried.
Aid. Plymat renewed his motion that
Mr. Eichstaedt be elected to fill the office
for the ensuing two years, and it was
carried unanimously
The bond of City Treasurer Throdahl,
lar $4,000 with DR.. Z. G. Harrington,
John r. Thomas, Geo NJ. Palmer, w. ID.
W. c. Hoerr, A. Q. Oleson, C.
L. Oleson and F. X. Meaeher as sureties,
was approved.
The appointment of Annie c. Thro-
dahl as deputy city treasurer was an
nomced by the city treasurer and was
approved.
A petition was received asking that
Florence street be graded from Marshall
% Lewis. 1t was referred to the street
street between blocks 20 and 81, Waite
Roelfson's addition, was received. The
lotice was ordered published, and the
natter was referred to the street com
nitee and city attorney.
A petition was received, asking that |
he grade of Prospect avenue be changed |
rom sixteen to eighteen per cent fer
80 feet, as the former grade would |
make too great cut. 1t was referred to
he street committee and city engineer.
Willard asking the council to reconsider
he action of the former council direct
ng the board of public works to open
treet from Clark to Warren streets, be-
no continuation of Fifth.
w E. Young appeared for Mr.. Willard
nd explained the matter from his point
view
The matter was referred to the street
Dmmittee and board of public works to
eport at the next meeting.
On motion of Aid. Plymat;i the coun-
il voted to accept $40 in payment of
n old SIS assessment for side
alks on Poplar street, assessed against
lie wrong block. The matter is seven
ears old, and this was thought to be
he best settlement
City Attorney Daley suggested that
committee be directed to check up the
easurer. The committee on ways and
eans agreed to do this.
Street Improvement Favored.
Aid. Kleinschmidt reported that the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
From Saturdays Daily.

Davies & Turrittin report the sale of
one and "ne-third acres near the city
limits, south of Ogle & Davis addition,
for Eugene Coy to John Mcbride, for ST.
600. The property includes dwelling
house land Mr.. Mcbride will occupy it in
the fall. He lives near Madison Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

lstreet committee had driven around thu
city. and had found that many of the
streets need repairing badly. He sale
that Cherry street no doubt needs paving
of some kind, and the street by Windmill
Ter Bros. should be repaired. lie suggest
ed that the property owners en- some OF
the streets be invited in for conference
| Aid. Plymat moved that the board OF
public works be instructed to put ia a
to repair Thompson street, which needs
it badly. This was carried.
Aid. Kleinschmidt moved that the APP
proaches to the curb on Broad street
be put in by the board of public works
with cement blocks instead of stone,
where the asphalt pavement is. This
was carried
AID Plymat said that Cherry street
should be graded Paving ought to be
done in the city as soon as the council
gets its '.sea legs, but there is no more
reason why Cherry street should be
paved than the other streets AS it
is a cross street, with no specially
heavy travel, the property owners should
be heard before the expense is incurred.
He moved that a special meeting be
held to consider the grading or paving
of the street, to which the property own
ers be invited to be present This was
carried.
Wires Must Come Down.
Aid. lymat brought up ,ne matter of
removing the telephone poles and wires
time has come to clear Front street
Of the nuisance and he offered resolu-
ton directing that the Northwestern
Exchange company place its
wires from Marshall to Vine streets I'M
der ground in the first alley to the east
before Dec. lst, as public necessity re-
quires it.
AID Schroeder thought it all right. that
the wires be placed under ground as the
cempany's wires are already
under ground. The resolution was
adopted.
The committee on sewers recommended
that the board of public works put in
1 sewer on Hickory street between Sec |
md and Broad to the catch basin. This |
was ordered done.
Chas. Beckwith was granted permits
sion to conduct confectiOn stand at |
Sibley park for two years, on motion
If AID Schroeder Mr. Beckwith intends |
% improve his stand by roofing over
ables and screening in the sides,
Aid. Plymat moved that the city re-
order prepare statement of the city's
evenues at present, with probable in
ome and expenditures during the com
NO year so that the council would know /
where it was at. This was carried.
Park Superintendent Under Fire.
The salaries for the ensuing two years
we're taken up.
AID Plymat moved that the park SUI
be paid $50 month. There
vas no second, and he moved that all
Ulcers be paid the same as last year.
This had no second.
Aid. lNeinschmidt moved that the park
uperintendent's salary be placed at $50
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24

Day police, S45 per month.
Night Waterman, So per month.
Night desk sergeant, $40 per month
City attorney, $50 per month.
City treasurer, $500 per year
Janitor and poundmaster, S45 per
month
Health officer 5000 per year.
Hearth inspectors, 81 per Jay for ac-
tual service.
Chief of the fire department, $500 per
year.
First assistant chief, Sl25 per year
Second assistant chief, 500 per year
Drivers of fire teams, $50 per month.
Driver of hook and ladder No. /, $50
per month.
Park superintendent $50 per month.
Hose company No. /, 5000 per year.
Hose company No. 2, 5000 per year.
Hook and ladder company No. /, 5000
per year.
Dukes addition hose company, $50 per
year.
West Mankato hose company, $3.50 per
year.
The only changes from last year are
an increase of $40 month for the park
superintendent, and S. month for the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
Easy to Polish
a Stove.
Easily Applied No Odor-No Dirt.

To polish stove like peppering beefsteak
may seem odd to those who have never used
Sitter Stove Polish, but nevertheless, 1t isathe
newest, easiest and most convenient method
known. Sitter Stove Polish is put up In large,
round box with a perforated top similar to a
pepper box. The polish never dries out and does
not require soaking in water before using.
There Is never any waste. 1t is good to the last
pinch. 1t is gently sifted on the stove, brushed
with damp cloth and lightly rubbed with a dry
cloth. A brilliant, jet black lustre Is obtained.
There is no odor, no dirty saucers or pans, no
rusty boxes to cover. The Sitter box is always
clean. Sitter Stove Polish is cheap. 1t costs
cents box, will polish more stoves than three
times its cost in any other polish. All dealers
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-24
FARMERS.

Breed to the best trotting stallion in
southern Minnesota.
Appolles stands at the Minneopa
barn, Mankato. Dark bay, l6 hands.
weighs $1,000. Service fee $1,000.
ED. MACKEY,
Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05

However. they were very cordial. and pres
entity he found that they were chatting one
another for his benefit. and trying to bring
him r.-hin the arc OF their own easy COM
radeship.
II you're going with me-" said forter at
his elbow. you'd better get a move on
YOU" But the whole group went out to-
gether. Porter leaving Saxton to the others,
with that confidence in human friendliness
which Is peculiar to the social intercourse
of men. They made him feel their honest
wish to consider him one Of themselves.
making point of saying to him, as they
dropped out one by one. that they hoped to
see him often. Porter led the way back
down Varney street, smoking meditatively
and carrying his hat In his hand. He said
at the bank door: Now you make them
give you what you want at the club, and If
they don't, you want to raise the everlast-
ing Nick. I've got a house up here on Var
ney street-come up for dinner tomorrow
night and we'll see If we can't raise a
breeze for you. It's hotter than Suez here,
and you'd better take my advice about
starting in slow"
He went into the bank, leaving trail of
smoke behind him; and saxton took the
elevator for his own office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05

chance, and he proposed to make the best
of it He put aside his coat and hat,
lighted the pipe which he had been holding
In his hand, and opened his desk. The
banker had sent up the combination of the
safe, as he had promised. and Saxton began
inspecting it's contents and putting his Of
flee in order.
I'm in for a long stay" he reflected.
watson and Terrell and those other fell
lows are just about reaching Park street,
perhaps with virtuous thoughts of having
given me a job, if they haven't forgotten
me. It's probably a pleasant day in Bos-
ton. with the flowers looking their best in
the gardens; but this is better than my Wy
ornng pastures, anyhow The books and
papers began to interest him, and he vas
soon classifying the properties that mad
fallen to his care. He was one of those for
fallen individuals who are endowed with
capacity for complete absorption in the
work at hand-the frequent possession of
persons, who, like Saxton, enjoy immunity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-05

ued the major, things were quiet out
here in Oregon until the close of the civil
war in the south. Then settlers came
pouring out into the northwest. The
Umatillas. Cayuses and Walla Wallas had
gone. peacefully upon this one reserva-
ton out here and were not kicking up a
muss any more. But the Shoshones, who
had never tasted white mans lead, began
in 81 to waylay emigrants and rob or
gon to Salt Lake the Indians raised Cain.
Those coming across from California had
to watch shy.
You see, there were three divisions of
the ShoshoneS - those down in Idaho,
those in the Malheur country of eastern
Oregon and those just north of Calfor-
MIA in the Warner lake region. But they
all spoke the same language and were, in
truth, just one tribe scattered in three
different places. The two Oregon bands
had moved over from Idaho after the 50
war. They had been too far away to take
part in that.
The Indian, you know, in those days
had no idea how many people there were
in the east; they really thought that they
could wipe the whites off the earth One
old chief out here once went to Washing
ton. He started out with a long stick.
When the train stopped at some small
place he'd count the number of possible
warriors around the station and for each
one he saw he'd cut notch on the stick.
one morning he landed in Chicago. He
had to go through the heart of the city
getting from one station to another He
chopped pretty lively on his stick for a
while, but he hadn't gone more than a