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The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Bingham.

w. r. Jordan has been appointed sup
erintendent of schools in the town of
Bingham and has been authorized by
the experimenting school committee to
employ teachers throughout the town
during the year.
Mrs. Martha Chandler of Madison
spent few days last week with Mrs.
Chas Givens.
George Baker has been confined to
the house by illness for several days
past.
frankie Chase is still very sick, no
improvement as yet in her condition.
Ola Baker is spending short time
among friends in Canaan.
Zilphia Williams is at home and has
been quite sick.
Chas. Pooler of Caratunk was in town
last week.
Henry Cooley was drawn juryman from
this town.
George Miller returned from Skowhe
gan, Wednesday.
Mrs. J. j. Lander has returned from
few days spent in Skowhegan.
A full account of Mr.. Wrght's concert
will be given in next weeks paper.
Warren Getchell of N. Arson was in
town, last week, to see his daughter,
Mrs. T. A. Towne.
James Mahoney broke his leg below
the knee, last week, by slipping and
falling in wood road near Moore's bog,
where he was at work for w. II. Clark
He was brought to his home which is in
the back part of Bingham. The twenty
mile ride was hard one for the injured
man but he is now doing as we'll as could
be expected.
A. c. Dinsmore has returned from
Gorham where he went last week and
fumigated Rev. j. G. Gregory's resi-
dence. Mr.. Gregory has entirely re-
covered from his illness,
Harry Gilman of The Forks was in
town, last Friday.
Henry Cooley and wife were in town.
Saturday,
Mrs. Maria Carney was at Scion, Sat
urday and brought home little Mary,
who has been spending few weeks with
her aunt, Helen Davis.
While saving wood on Pleasant Ridge
son of Eli Steward fell upon the saw
and sawed the muscles of his arm in
severe manner.
Chas. Colby is i'll of grippe and Ben
Smith is attending to his work
A. F. Donigan recently gave whist
party in his furniture rooms which were
very tastefully arranged for the occa-
sion. Partners were chosen by matching
the two parts of verse of poetry. Re-
freshments were served to the twenty
four guests at tastefully appointed tables
and the evening passed most happily to
all.
A large number of Odd Fellows at
tended the district meeting at Madison
on Tuesday night.
The heavy rains and thaw make
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Athens.

The William Morgan Post held a
meeting in Grange dining hall last Fri
day p. IN. and the ". r. G. in Odd
Fellows hall Two new members have
joined the CORDS The Post joined the
Corps during the hour of entertainment
which commenced by singing America
followed by patriotic quotations and
readings by Mrs. Holman, Mrs. Eta
Berry and f. w. Page. The next meet
ing will be held on April third.
Mrs Harriet Wentworth and her
granddaughter Eva have returned home
after passing the winter away.
Sumner Williams is working for the
Thompsons
Monday was town meeting day in this
town, and an entirely new board of
selectmen was chosen. 1t being a fine
day the attendance was good, many
being in from adjoining towns and an
altogether new feature being the ad-
mission of ladies. Dinner was served in
the dining hall above and about seven
teen dollars was realized for church
work.
At the meeting OF the patrons last
Saturday it was voted to make a grange
bee to cut Brother Hinckley's wood.
Mrs. Bertha Judkns Ball gave recita
ton, Lady Clare, followed by discus
sion of the topic, My labor saving de-
vices; whistling solo by Gala Dore
accompanied by Ella P. Ellingwood con-
cluded the interesting entertainment.
Messrs. Thompson have started up
their log saving this week, after making
many improvements in mill and ma
chinery.
Miss Winnie l.. Goodrich, who is
having short vacation, passed last
week at her home in this village going
from here to Skowhegan Monday to
pass few days with her sister, Mrs. c.
IL. TiltOn.
E. F Emery has been suffering from
a severe cold; Master Harry Emery drove
the stage for him Monday.
School was in session Monday only
till eleven, "all hands" going to town
meeting.
The F. B. AS met with Mrs. A. NJ.
Thompson, Tuesday afternoon, good
attendance being present.
James Corson has rented the Kinsman
house and is engaged in the manufacture
of shovel handle blocks.
1t was with regret that many friends
of ". w. Brown, formerly of Harmony
but late of Auburn, heard of his death
in Lewiston hospital.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

a dubious outlook for lumbermen who
have many logs yet to haul; all are
hoping for a freeze soon.
Nv. B. Goodrich and son Merton were
at N. Arson, Tuesday.
Mrs samantha Thompson started for
Skowhegan, Monday, where she will
make her home with her sister. Mrs.
Thompson stopped at David Beams the
day before leaving town.
5. j. Walton was counsel for four
young men at a trial before Justice of
the Peace, S. T. Goodrich in w. R.
Jordans Office on d charge of killing
deer. snow shoe tracks seemed the
main evidence and the accused were
discharged, it having cost them forty
dollars to defend themselves.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
A Novelty Auction Sale.

Owing to imposibilities, the Qunne-
bassett stable and entire plant cannot be
utilized 10y the owner as intended for
novelty steam mill. de therefore makes
this proposition: Sealed bids marked
(2) from any and all interested will be
accepted with seals unbroken, until
April /, when all such will be opened
and deed written to the highest bidder.
This property is supplied with ample
amount of spring water for steam power.
DR.. CONANT, Skowhegan, Me.
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BLACK well.

Miss Milford Russell of Madison is
working for NJ. NJ. Moore.
Mrs. George Jones is very i'll with the
measles.
Mr.. A. f. Adams who has recently
been poorly is better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Malon WEIGH of Arson
passed Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 4. K. WEIGH.
Mrs. Eugene Danforth went to Ban
gor last week, called there by the
death of her sister, Mrs. Nelson Ben.
nett
Miss Laura Thompson of North
Arson has been passing few days with
her aunt, Mrs. Elnia Veasey.
The funeral of Miss Elsie NJ. Jones
who died the 30, instant was held
Thursday at her parents home. NJ
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Emblem.

The snow is very thin and the lum-
bermen are hustling.
Considerable lumber is being landed
on the Kennebec in this town. Chas.
F. Lane has hauled about 200 600; j. o.
whitney about 100000; the Berrys about
100000 for II. b. Merry; Frank Atwood
about 1876 900.
Merrill & Johnson and others have
shipped much lumber, pulp wood and
card board from this station.
Hunnewell & Smith are caring sawed
lumber from the station at Carratunk
Falls. M
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
LarOne.

Robert Davis and sister, Mrs. Cain,
who have lived In Lsrone a number of
years, have rented house in North
Fairfield and will soon move in. Mrs
Libul Mason, their sister, will also live
In the same house.
Stillman Holmes, with his steam wood
saving machine, was at work in
Larone last week.
The Misses Eva and Louise Holway of
Portland were calling on relatives in
town last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Marcia were in
Benton over Sunday.
j.. F. Libby and wife visited in st,
Adams recently.
Some of the maple trees have been
tapped.
Mumps to the right of us and humps
to the left or US.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

Upon motion of Mr.. Murray it was
voted to raise $I.oo per vote for public
library if the building now In contempa-
ton is built the coming year, if not $500
of the amount to be used for the library
and the remainder to be paid on the
towns Indebtedness.
The committee elected at the special
town meeting to report in regard to the
site chosen for the library building were
unable to make report but made the
suggestion that as soon as they decided
on lot they make the announcement
through the local paper and no trade
should be made for ten days after said
publication If within that time ten tax
payers make written request to the
selecimen a special town meeting be call
ed to consider the matter. If the number
of requests are not made within that time
the committee shall close the trade.
VIM. Dobson, T. G.. Lancey and J N.
Martin were appointed committee to in
vestgate the advisability OF building a
new tomb at the village cemetery and re-
port with style and cost at the next meet
ing.
w. E. Priest made the lowest bid for
the collection OF taxes, Obs, aid was
elected collector.
The meeting was an unusually quiet
an orderly one. and many of the towns
ladies witnessed proceedings from the
galleries.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
New Portland.

The Union church society of n New
Portland gave baked bean supper last
Friday evening, the proceeds to go to
pay for Tightening the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Clark spent, Sun
day, with friends at Madison.
Ebin Carsley of West New Portland
returned home, Tuesday night, from
Boston, where he has been visiting
friends.
Miss Bina Butler is working for Mrs.
j. K. Viles.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Ant Strength.

An English scientist recently weighed
a small ant and dead grasshopper
which 1t was dragging to its nest. The
weight of the grasshopper was found
to be sixty times greater than that OF
the ant. The force exerted by the ant
In dragging the grasshopper along the
road was therefore proportionately
equal to that Of man weighing $50
pounds pulling a load of four and one
half tons or horse of 1900 pounds
load Of thirty six tons.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

How did Columbus get the money to
equip his ships and pay other expenses
Of his expedition asked the teacher.
A little girl raised her hand, and the
teacher, noting the eager, animated
face, said Tell us, Ruth" And Ruth
arose and answered In loud, clear tones:
Queen Isabella of Spain hooked her
jewels, and her husband, King Ferd!-
nand, stopped smoking for a week"
With twitching lips and twinkle In
her eye the teacher said:
"Where did you get your informa-
ton, Ruth And the small maiden re-
piled:
From Bill Nye's History of the
United States New York Tribune.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Pittsfieid.

Town meeting was held in Union hall,
Monday with large number of voters
present. The meeting was called to
order at 10 M, by town clerk 7. E.
Getchell and o. II Drake was chosen
moderator. The officers for the ensuing
year were then elected as follows; Clerk,
T. E. Getchell; first selectman, Frank
Weeks second selectman, d. M. Fost-
er third seectman, o. H. Drake. The
selectmen were also elected overseers Of
the poor. Treasurer H. F. Libby water
commissioner Allen Hackett; town agent,
] w Manson member of school board,
in place of H. w. Lancey whose term ex-
pred, c. B. Haskell; road commissioner,
A. T Randlett; auditor, c. B. Haskell;
superintendent of schools, Prof o. H.
Drake. The following amounts were
raised:
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
CASTE In England.

The milestone hanging to the neck Of
English industry Is labeled Caste"
Caste frowns upon work as vulgar
necessity; caste bars trade from the oc-
equations a gentleman may follow;
caste places birth above ability; caste
holds the worlds prizes out of reach of
the lowly born.-London Magazine of
COmmprpo
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Card of Thanks.

win the friends and neighbors please
accept our thanks for the kindness
shown US during the sudden bereave-
ment in the death OF our darling little
boy, also for the many beautiful floral
offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. NORRIS CLoUGH,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. +. CLOUGu,
Mrs, Fl, j. BERRYMAN and family.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Snliuhfield.

Miss Cora Witham is visiting at West
Mills.
Mr.. NJ. Thompson was In Water.
vile two days last week with potatoes.
The Tracy Bros. have tapped over
400 trees.
Miss ella Stevens of Waterville visit
ed friends in town, last week.
Fairview Grange held a special meet
ing, Saturday night. New members
are coming in at nearly every meeting.
K
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

A heavy blow came to Corinna, Tues
day night, In the destruction by fire of
the G. A. Greenwood two-set wooden
mill. The financial loss is placed at
$4,000 with small Insurance.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
DIED.

Dexmont-Feb. %. Mrs. Ida Helen Hazelton,
formerly of Hartland.
Skowhegan-March 8, Mr.. Silas varney aged
"a years and months.
Skowhegan 81, Edna Pearl Lessor
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lessor. aged yrs,
Skowhegsn-March S, Mrs. Abbie NJ. wife OF
o. ID. Dean, aged AZ years and 10 months.
Norridgewock-March T. Mr.. Isaac Morse
aged 81 years.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Highland.

Charles Bradbury is hauling birch for
Elmer Tufts.
A. NJ. Adams is home from the woods.
A. Fl. Chase of Lexington was at
Llewellyn Gould's, Saturday.
Mrs l.. G. Parsons was at w. W. Dex-
ter's, Friday.
Morris Lane is working for M M.
Luce. w.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
SAYINGS hanks Paw 8 per 81. Interest.

SAVINGS BANKS Pay 3 per ct.Interest.
That is all they can afford to pay. To pay
that rate they must invest their funds in Sc
curities yielding at least 4l2 per Ct, for they
are Obliged to pay ~ per ct. tax. lo per ct. to
reserve fund. and expenses are Il per ct. We
ct. same as banks invest in. why not invest
for yourself and get 4l2 per CT. instead OF per
ct interest with the same or better security.
Write for circulars, stating amount you desire
to invest. 2mosl1
y. MAY & co, Lewiston. Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
AGENTS WANTED.

Men and women wanted to sell our unlined
specially shoe for ladies. Positively the east
est shoe and best seller on the market. Ex-
elusive territory. 2wll
Eastern Shoe Co., Beverly, Mass.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Gard of Thanks.

We wish to thank the Knights of
Pythias, Sisterhood and friends for
kindness during the sickness and death
of our beloved wife and mother and for
flowers.
OLIVER d. DEAN,
ORN d. DEAN,
RUSSELL S, DEAN,
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

Auburn Republicans elected their
candidate for mayor, yesterday.
Senator Morgan was talking against
the canal treaty at Washington, Wed
nesday and is likely to keep up his talk
for week or more.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

WANTED AT ONCE, young lady CO.
pyists who can write good business hand
to work in publishing house. Apply in
own hand writing for full particulars to,
w. H. GANNETT, Pub.
IwII Augusta, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
Cambridge.

1t is reported that c. o, Bailey and
family are to remain in Portland during
the summer.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
JOHN G.. GRIFFIN,
INSURANCE AGENCY,
SKOWHECAN, NE.
The Greenwich Insurance Company.
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

The Greenwich Insurance Company.
OF NEW YORK.
ASSETS DEC 81, 1902.
Stocks and Bonds 81 so, $500
Cash In Office and Bank, l269l9.l0
Bills Receivable, S6sl.19
Interest and Rents, 100000
Unsolicited Premiums S37198.98
All other Assets, 24l70.08
Gross Assets. s2,18O, 9O4.35
Deduct items not admitted, 6,357.82
Admitted Assets, s2,i74,546.53
LIABILITIES DEC. 81. 1902.
Net unpaid losses, SPA. 1857
Unearned Premiums. 1,416,647.46
All other Liabilities, 1912 10
Total, 81, 1888 82e.6I
Cash Capital, 2OO. LOO
Surplus over all liabilities ass, 1882
Total liabilities and surplus, t2.174, 546.S3
3wI0
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

Mrs. Leontine d. Nye has returned
home after spending few weeks with
Mrs. F. c. Viles.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
NJ AR RED.

MARRIED.
Skowhegan-March 10. by Rev Daniel On
stott, Mr.. William NJ. Stinchield and Miss
Mary E. Barnard, both of Skowhegan.
Dexter-Feb. 26, by Rev. j. Fl. Piper, Mr., La
mont Il. Appleby OF Palmyra and Miss Wood
sic Folsom of Dexter.
Cambridge March 7, by Rev. T. E. Ham, MIR.
Dana c. Noble Of Gurland and Miss Elva ely
Mitchell of Cambridge.
West Athens March :, by Rev. ]. F. Taylor,
Mr.. Delbert j, Mathews OF Madison and Miss
Hattie Perkins of Scion.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12
BORN.

East Madison-Feb. IA, to the wife of Reul
Reed, q son.
The Somerset reporter., 1903-03-12

Send job printing to this Office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-12
Death of Mrs. Shelley.

The rather sudden death late last night of Mrs Shelley, wife of Gen. Charles M. Shelley of Alabama, was great shock to the Alabama colony here. Mrs Shel- ley was a Miss Mcconnell of Talladega. daughter of the famous Alabama states man Felix Mcconnell
 About three yers ago she suffered from a paralytlc attack, from which she never recovered, though she recently became comparatively well.
 Since last October the Shelley family have dwelt in Washington, where they have legions of friends, most of whom became attached to the Shelleys during General Shelley's long service in Con- gress as the Representative of the old Fourth District which then included Lowndes, Wilcox and Perry Counties and from which district General Shelley final ly drove from office the notorious Jere Haralson, the last negro to represent Alabama in Congress.
 When Haralson first came to Congress there were seventeen other negroes in the House. General Shelley was also here as an auditor of the thrasury
 The remains of Mrs. Shelley are being taken to Talladega for burial amongst her Kindred. Her sister was General Shelleys first wife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-12
NEED REINFORCEMENT.
Right of Way Asked for Shipment of Levee Material.


 Vicksburg. Miss. March 11.-A confer ence of levee engineers and freight of ficials of the Valley Road was held in tbis city today The levee men urged the railroad men to give big shipment of sacks and ether materials the right of way fl om New Orleans. This material is badly needed flor strengthening weak places in the entertainments along the Louisiana side in the parishes of Concor- dia Tensas and East Carroll.
 E. c. Tollinger. assistant engineer of the Yazoo. Mississippi Board. says that all the levees are holding splendidly. the steady rains of the past few days being the most serious cause of alarm. The rain has greatly weakened new work However. he Is confident that with close watching. all danger points can be held.
 The Florence and the Columbia, United States boats. the Arthur Hider, of the State Levee Board, Lnd the Colonel Pot ter have been placed at the disposal of the levee boards for patrol duty. The two snag boats will be held here with steam up for dispatch at a moments mo- tice. The river Is rising steadily here at the rate of nearly one-half a foot every twenty-four hours, the gauge registering AT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-12
STAY WILD WATERS Much Danger Still Exists,
 However. HIGH RECORDS LOOKED FOR Supporting System Stronger Than in Times Gone. Authorities are on the Watch and Hope That Fall Will Begin Be-
 fore Much Damage
 Is Done.
HIGH RECORDS LOOKED FOR

Memphis. Tenn. March u.-,A telegram was received tonight which gives a more hopeful view of the levee situation at Charlottesville. Mo-. where serious break in the embankment is threatened by the caving in of the rivers bank before the levee. The telegram is to Captain Lucas. United States engineer in charge of the first and sscond levee districts of the Mississipp Riveri and is from Assistant Engineer Fitzpatrick who Is in personal charge of the work at that point. The telegram says that the caving of the river bank in front of the first levee has ne- cessitated its abandonment and that the second levee is now relied upon alone. Assistant Fitzpatrick says that the second levee will stand further rise of five feet If no further caving of the river bank occurs.
 The river here tonight registers 354 and Is rising. This is an advance of only two-tenths of an inch since this morning. The weather bureau has issued bulletin saying that the stage at Memphis will reach 3S feet by Sunday and that a stage of 30 feet should be prepared for. All in- coming boats from both directions are bringing numbers of refugees.
 Reports from Mississippi County, Ark, say that a large area behind the levees is flooded by water which has escaped through and under the embankment. The report says this flooded area extends back seven miles from the embankment and that it has been abandoned by all fami- lies living in the territory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-12
ANSWER OF THE wARAsH.
Says tho Reply of the Defendants is
 InSuff1ctant

St, Louis. March 11--In the United States District Court the Wabash Rail- road Company tonight filed c hAIl af ax. ception to the answer of the dafandants in the injunction proceedings to pssuank certain employees and others from calling strike on tho system, In it's bill of exceptions the road alleges insufiioiaaaE of four particulars,
 FifBt-in that a copy of ehs minutes of the proceedings of the joint protective board of the Brotherhood and Loeemo- tifns Biremen is made q part of tho an- swer and 1t appears in those minutee that former proceedings were had, the minutes of which are net shown,
 6eeond-Because the minutes of the pro- ceedings referred to above refer to numer- ous letters which were received and sent by the committee to the diffrent lodges and officers of the organization, none of which letters Is set out,
 Tue same complaint Is made in regard to the record of proceedings of the general grievance committee and to letters refer rcd to in the record of proceedings last referred to.
 There was also a motion filed asking that a rule be entered pequirinR the ds- fendants to produce on the hearing of the motion to dissolve the injunction of next Tuesday various letters referred to in the answer filed by the defendants. 1t be- ing asserted that the contents of such letters should be known in order Go allow a full understanding of what was done and the purposes thereof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-12
'RI0TING OF
 STUDENTS Police Called to Quell
 Disturbance. MANY HEADS ARE CRACKED The Fire Department Then Brought Into Play. Two Streams of Water Compsl Fresh- men to Forget Theiu Anger Because of the sopho-
 mores' Revels.
MANY HEADS ARE CRACKED

Lafayette, Ind. March 1.-The nercest fought battle in the history of Perdns class fights occurred here tonight when 500 freshmen bombarded with stones and clubs Columbian Hall where the sopho- moreE were in session at their annual banquet. stormed the stairs and sue ceeded in temporarily breaking up the gathering. This was not aooompliahsd until about twenty of the attacking frssh- men were more or less hurt.
 A siot cali was sent in but the score of police who responded were unable to handle the crowd of rioting students, Noe until the city fire department was called and two streams of water brought into play did the freshmen dispersa,
 A patrol wagon load of the leaders have been arrested. An were subsequently, re- iaassd ercept H. L. Harmon. Most of the studants's injuries were received ae the hands of police who charged the crowd, using their onibs. A half dozen students with cracked heads were pulled out of the crowd by their companions and led or carried away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-12
EMBANKMENT GOES.
Reported That Powerful Levee Has
 Been Torn Away.

Natchez. Miss, March u.-A report reached here today that the Texas Pacific Railway embankment at Bougre, in Lower Concordia parish, about thirty miles south of Vadalia, has broken. but Sheriff Gillespie of that parish could not verify the report. This embankment Is fifteen feet high or three feet higher than the high water stage of 1897. and is a new levee.
 To appreciate the force that would be necessary to break this levee, it is stated that the average base of fifteen foot levees Is 100 feet through.
 Officers on the mall steamer Betsy Ann state that frame buildings in the low lands have been washed away. Residences have been torn from their foundations and some have been caught and held by the trees. The owners and occupants were glad to escape with their lives.
 A drove of deer swan five miles before touching at Hutchins Landing and were captured on emerging from the water.
 The weather is threatening. The river gauge Is 46.s. being 2.5 above the danger line, and rising
 Every mile of levee on both sides of the river Is being patrolled and closely guard ed. The prospect for making an early crop this year has been effectually killed.