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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

After while perhaps, no foreign Power which
sends diplomatic representative to the Court of
Uncle Sam at Washington, will dream of accrediting
an Ambassador to the United States unless he has
the felicity and distinction Of being the husband Of
An American woman. 1t used to be thought chat dip
Omatists were trained exclusively in the school Of
statecrait and experience. Now, 1t seems, another
qualification is required and additional course OF
study prescribed. When the British Government
was looking around for successor to the late Lord
PaunceiOte its choice fell on a gentleman who, In
addition to many accomplishments had an Ameri-
can wife. There is possibility that be would not
have been chosen if he had not previously entered
into matrimonial alliance with fair daughter Of
the New World. Again. when Kaiser Wilhelm re-
called Doctor HOlleben he chose from among
the many talented men in the German diplomatic
service q lucky gentleman who had espOused an
American maiden. Finally, when a change was
made in the French Embassy at Washington, NJ.
Jean Jules Jusserand was selected as the Ambassa-
dor Of the Gallo Republic. NJ. Jusserand is an
author of eminence, diplomat Of distinction but
would ambassadOrial lightning have struck him If
he were not one Of the parties to a Franco Amer
can matrimonial alliancel
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Seldom has any man with Tair reputation to lose
been put in the position of congressman Oh aries II.
GrOsvenOr OF Ohio, says the Boston Herald. He is
the author OF work, entitled ''BOok Of the Presi-
dents" which the publishers agents are trying to
dispose OF to rich men at an enormous price. To
one gentleman who was solicited to purchase copy
the price was named not less than S1O0 nor more
than 900. To others not so rich the minimum
price named was S25 Persons we're told that Mr..
GrOsVenOr was very poor and in need of money to
build brick house. This is not the worst. GrOs-
venor was reported 10 have himself solicited persons
to buy the book. One Of the indignant recipients
Of such appeal has made the letter public.
General GrosvenOr now prOnOunces that the sigma.
ture attached to this letter is forgery, and he de-
nies that be ever made any such appeal. He an
nounces that he is preparing statement OF the
for the public We sincerely hope that General
GrOsvehOr may be able to clear his name OF what on
it's face appears to be Of the sOrrest personal
scandals that have lately come to light.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Teeth Of all kinds have been w0rshiped, and are,
in fact venerated as relics in some religious shrines.
Buddha's tooth is preserved in an Indian temple;
the Cingalese worship the tooth Of the monkey,
while the elephants and sharks tooth serve 3 sim
iliar purpose among the Malabar and Tonga island
ers respectfully. The Siamese we're formerly the pos
SCISSORS Of the tooth Of sacred monkey which they
valued very highly, but IN war with the Portuguese
they lost the holy grinder and had to pay s. 500 600
to get It back again. It Is now kept in small gold
box inclosed in six other boxes in one Of the many
temples Of the Siamese capital.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

II Great Britain and Germany insist on trouble
the first step Of the United States presumably aside
from naval operations, would be to take possession
Of Canada. That would be an easy thing to do, and
it would dispose Of large amount OF future worry
and trouble. Moreover, it would assure cOmpensa-
tion for any expense to which this country would be
put By a war. We we're never in better position TO
stand for right and justice thanswe now, and on
this question.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

tween the two organizations and the social recognition
which the regular army will accord officers In
the militia, commissions therein will hencefOrth be-
come among the NOR desirable gifts that the COVER
nOrs Of the several states can bestow.
Briefly stated, the new law provides that the
militia shall consist of all abe-bOdied male citizens
between is and 40 years of age, and shall be divided
into two casses-frst the original malita, called the
national guard and, second, the reserve, which is
in fact the remainder Of all citizens not enrolled in
the national guard. Organization, armament and
discipline shall be the same as in the regular army,
and by the terms of the law FIVE years is the time
specified within which this condition is to
be brought about. The president has the power to
call out the militia in Of war rebellion or upon
any emergency which in his opinion in his opinion
he ia unable to control with the regular forces at his
command. Officers and enlisted men during actual
service Will be amenabe to the army regulations
and subject to court martial for any iniraCtions
thereof, and will also be entitled to the same pay
and allowances as are given to the regular army.
The militia will be under the supervision Of the
secetaTy of war, and the adiutant general Of each
state will have to render reports to him whenever
he directs. Inspections will be made and active
field and camp service will be given in conjunction
with the regular army every year. While engaged
in service the militia will be allowed regular pay
subsistence and transportation, all the expense Of
which will be borne by the United States govern
ment; and liberal pensions provided for In case
Of disabilities or wounds received while in actual
service, and il would seem, also, while participant
ing 10 maneuYers il the camps Of instruction
The law has been admirably framed for the pur-
pose Of making The militia q compact Efficient and
thoroughly organized body ready to respond at a
moments notice to the call Of the president.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
QUANTITY AND QUALITY IN BIRTH.

RESIDENT Eliot of Harvard has
taken up the theme Of DR.. Shrady
in giving us some statistics about
the present birth rate in America,
says the Chicago Post. DR.. Shrady
dealt with the "smart set;" DR..
Eliot confines himself to Harvard
graduates.
He has secured vital statistics
from the secretaries Of six classes.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
THE NEW MALTA LAW.

He new militia law is one OF the
most important measures Of the
kind adopted by congress in recent
years. The entire national guard
system has been changed, and the
militia will be 80 transformed and
organized as to make it a body al
most as sufficient as the regular
army. On account of the close con-
nectiOn that will hereafter exist be-
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18

Are you doing the right thing BY your community
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-18
CONGRESS AND THE TRUSTS.

HILE congress in both branches are
now taking up much Of the time
for which the people pay the freight
IN discussing the trust question,
and the relation it sustains to the
general welfare of the nation, the
following extract from the speech
of Congressman ZeuOr, Of Indiana,
LIZ I.-nn 1nA 1nAA rnnI-nn c.nnd
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Moore's NIills-CanaaD.

Mrs. Effie Holt and Miss May Whit
tredge left here, Monday, for a visit
with relatives in Lawrence, Mass.
Mrs. Flavilla Rolfe, who has been
spending several weeks among friends
in town, returned to her home in Boston
last Saturday.
Mrs. F. b. Foster came near being
fatally injured lust week by falling
backward from chair while reaching
in her pantry, striking her head on a
shelf causing very lame neck.
Miss Alice Goodrich will remain with
Mrs. Whittredge during the absence of
her daughter.
Frank Fitzgerald has sold the place
formerly owned by the late Charles
Fitzgerald, his father, to Mr.. Garrett
who has taken possession, and moved
his family onto large farm in Palmyra
where he intends to engage in the lum
Der business.
Mrs. Ellen Lewis made brief calls or
friends in town, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Goodrich passed
one day last week in Cernville.
Mrs. Cordelis Corson from Fairfield Il
visiting her sister, Mrs. Stevens at the
village.
Mr.. and Mrs G. E. Farnham are al
Winthrop y.
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Bingham.

Mrs. F. FL. Colby and Belle Colby, who
b We been spending few weeks at
Moxie farm, returned home Saturday,
each having been so fortunate as to
shoot deer
Pupils of Bingham Grammar school
are selling tickets to the two Travel.
Talk entertainments to be held in Ken
nebec Hall, Thursday and Friday even.
ings of this week, given by John Jay
Lewis, M. A. Mr.. Lewis conducted
religious services in the Congregational
church last Sunday forenoon and even
ing, also in the Methodist church Sun
day afternoon.
A. F. Holden and wife of Madison
were In town. recently.
Charles Abbey was at Madison, last
Saturday.
Mrs. Mark Webster was quite sick,
Saturday night.
W. s. Wright will meet those interes-
ted in singing, Tuesday evening at 730
to see about forming singing class.
Mrs. N. w. Preble was at Madison,
last week.
Mrs. William Adams of Caratunk has
ooou tuo Buoae VI hoi SUN CiOu mOoiCt
in Moscow. .--a
Mr.. and Mrs. George Baker were re-
Gently visiting Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Dins-
more. They returned to Caratunk on
Sunday last.
J. @ A. Williams and wife started
from home at one o'clock, last Satur-
day. and drove eleven miles to Cyrus
Briggs Soon after their arrival Mr..
Williams and John Briggs started out
hunting, and before dark had secured a
fine deer
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Littlefield of
Shirley are visiting friends in Bingham
and Moscow. They were at Madison,
Saturday.
Mrs. Thomas Reynolds was at Show
hogan, Saturday last.
Leon Goodrich, who has been several
days with his brother Merton in Water
vile, returned home, Monday night.
Helen Kidder is very i'll at the home
of her mother, Mrs Clara Bray.
Dr. A. A. Piper spent Saturday at
Oakland.
w. r. G.. Estes aud L. j. Addition of
Skowhegan are taking their annual hunt
ing trip on Chamberlain Hill with head
quarters at Chadbourn's
Ed Fogg is taking a vacation, having
served as baggage master on the Somer-
set railroad fourteen months without
missing trip, days trip being 1914
miles. Mr.. Fogg will visit friends in
Abbott.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Haryill of East Madison

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvill of East Madison
and Mr.. and Mrs. Porter of Waterville
are spending few days at Albion
Healey's on Pleasant Ridge.
Mrs. W. B. Goodrich was at Water
vile, Saturday last
J F. Rogers has returned to the
soldiers home at Togus.
Miss Sharp, teacher of the High school
was at Norridgewock over Sunday, re
turning Monday. Miss Jones, the
Grammar school teacher. has been to
Skowhegan, for few days.
J C. Pierce visited his daughter Ger
trude at Kents Hill, short time ago.
Orris Vose of Kingheld and Miss Eta
Williams of Caratunk we're united in
marriage Oct. II, at Bingham, by Rev.
Fred Mcneil.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Maxtield of
Canaan have been among friends in
town for several days
Uncle Eber Baker has been failing In
health for the past few weeks.
Warren Foss and Mr.. Matthews were
in town, recently. G.
A cattle show was held here Wednes-
day of last week. There we're good
number of cattle and horses on exhibit
ton but not as many as In some pre-
vious years. The attendance was large
and the people seemed to enjoy them
selves. The hauling by horses and oxen
was an attractive feature of the exhibi.
ton.
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Canaan

At the last meeting of Sunrise chapter,
o. z. s., Saturday evening, Mrs. Lila
Noyes, d. d. G.. NJ, was present and
inspected the work. The degrees were
conferred on three candidates. A pleas
ant and profitable evening was passed.
Refreshments were served. This chap
ter has accepted an invitation to visit
Sunset chapter on Oct. 10 anG are an
ticipating pleasant trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jewell are visit
ing friends in Waterville and Fairfield.
Miss Shellie Harris was at home from
Bangor over Sunday.
Mrs. Cordelia Corson of Fairfield is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucinda Stevens.
Canaan grange fair was largely attend
ed and was success financially.
Mr., and Mrs. Augustus Gleason have
returned from their wedding trip and
have gone to housekeeping in the home
recently purchased by Mr.. Gleason.
Mr., and Mrs. 7. B. Barrett and Miss
Lette Nuttng attended the Spiritualist
convention at Lewiston.
Mrs Palucek of Paris and Mrs.
Hughes of Syracuse, n. Y, are the
guests of their mother, Mrs. Geo. w.
Washburne.
Miss Yira Crummett of Maiden, Mass,
is visiting friends in town.
Mrs. Gertrude Weymouth and daugh-
ter Muriel have returned to their home
in Eastport after a visit Of several weeks
with her parent. Mr.. and Mrs Harrison
Cover.
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West Athens.

Mrs. J. c. Kncaid went to Madison,
Monday
Miss Belva Kincaid who is teaching in
Scion was home over Sunday.
Mr.. Walter Raymond went to Show
hogan, Wednesday.
Mr.. Fred futile and Miss Edith Deyoll
went to Skowhegap, one day last week.
. Mr.. Selden Kincaid of East Madison
was in town, Sunday.
Mrs. Charlie French and two daughters
passed through town, Thursday.
Mrs. Helen Klncaid is visiting a; E.
Madison.
Mr.. James Mulhern is at home from the
woods.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bowden have
sold their farm to Selden York and gone
to visit her parents in New Brunswick.
Mss Ola Corson of Skowhegan was in
town, October 4th.
Mr.. A. B. Walker went to Pttsfeld,
Saturday.
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Harmony.
Frank Brett of Madison was in town,
en- route for the woods.

Frank Brett of Madison was in town,
Sunday, en- route for the woods.
Mrs Flora Fenton, who has been
spending number of weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Nellie Foss. has returned
to her home in Waltz I'M, Mass.
Old friends and neighbors of Daniel
Foss and family are rejoiced to see them
home again after an absence of nearly
two years in East Douglass, Mass.
Oct 2 was observed as eres Day in
Brighton grange.
Mrs Mile Haskell has gone to Bos-
ton, Mass, to visit her sister, Mrs May
Gardiner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Fuller of Hart
land, representing Fuller Osborne Mfg.
Co stopped few days at the Wesser-
runsett House last week, hunting.
Quite a number of hunters registered
at the Wesserrunsett House, last week.
Charles Boyington of Norridaewock,
Holden of Portlan, and others.
R. W. Crawford and wife have gone
to Boston to spend the winter with their
daughter, Addie Black.
Since spring Mr.. and Mrs. II. w.
Archibald and mother, of Lowell, Mrs.
Weeks and son Kenneth from New York,
Henry Hoyt of Conn.,, Gherkey Brothers
from New York, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis and
Mr.. and Mrs o is Smith from Bangor
have bought farms and settled in town
and there are still more coming. =
Miss Elsie Brown, was visiting her
cousin, Miss Palmer in Cornville, has re-
turned home.
Apples are selling here at the railroad
station for 81 % per barrel
Mrs. Arthur Marble died very sudden
ly, Monday morning.
A very valuable two-yesr old colt be-
To- ging to Ora Willis, was shot in two
places some time last week in the
pasture by some person or persons nn-
known.
Harry Hurd had husking bee, one
evening last week, and about one hun
dred persons were present. A good pile
of corn was husked and bonntiful sup
per was provided for all.
George Rhoades raised and shipped a
car load of potatoes, this season. NJ.
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South SOIOu,

Rev. Mr. Sargent will preach here
next Sunday at O'Clock.
There was a husking at l.. G. Jewett's
the End and at Alvin Heald's the seventh
and more to follow.
A. g. Heald and wife have gone to
Moscow on hunting trip.
Elisha Moore has pitched his tent fer
his annual hunting aed trapping season
on G s. Durham's land.
A. w. Jewett has repaired his cider
mill, putting in new press and making
other improvements
The apple crop is very much larger
it promised to be in the summer.
Mrs. James Sterling continues about
the same.
ADDISON Ames is visiting his son at
Pittsfield.
Deer are frequently seen, but we hear
of more being shot
Clark Ellis has been engaged to work
for Ed Rowell of Madison for the win
ter. Mr.. Rowell is going to the woods
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SOlOn.

Mrs. Turner Buswell got home from
Portland, Monday.
Mrs. l.. W. McIntire got home from
Portland, Monday.
L. s. Merrill was in Waterville, Show
hogan and Athens last week
The New Carratunk was closed to the
public Wednesday of last week. 1t
gives the town very lonesome appear
ance.
A good many from here attended the
cattle show at Bingham last week and
quite number the ball.
P. $. Longley and Henry Wilson were
In Skowhegan last week.
Mrs. Cora Severance and two children
OF Lovel are In town visiting her mother,
Mrs. Jackman.
Cephas Jackman of Norwood, Mass
il here for his vacation.
Miss Sadie Irvine went to Portland.
Monday.
Miss Winnie Hall and Chispa Rowell
spent Saturday and Sunday at New
Vineyard.
N. H. Anderson and Mr.. Wayhen
went to Pleasant Ridge hunting last
week and Mr.. Mayhem brought home
. fine deer.
Mrs. VIII Whipple has been visiting
her son, l.. @. Whipple at Waterville.
L. 3. Merrill was in Norridgewock
Saturday.
Aston Rowell and Azel Jones went
to Msyfeld Saturday looking for game,
Will Moore and wife were at Madison
Saturday
Walter Dyer and Marsh Williams are
In Bingham at work on the new Masonic
hall
Will Moore and j Goodwin went to
New Portland to the cattle show last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs viii Merrill and Miss
Stevens Of Augusta were in town Sun.
day, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. A.
Merrill.
Dow Baker wont 70 Bingham Tues
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East New Portland

George and Charlie Williams are paint
ing the cemetery fence.
Mrs Mary Hutchins has gone to King
field to visit her daughter, Mrs Frank
Boyntop.
Rev. Henry Parsons supplied the pulpit
10 this place last Sunday.
Mss Allie Churchill OF Madison was in
town, Saturday and Sund y.
Mrs Frank WEIGH of Madison and
Mrs. Frank Boynton of King6eld visited
their mother, Mrs. Mary Hutchins, last
Saturday.
w. S Parsons, who has been in poor
health, seems to be gaining slowly.
James Collins and daughter MArgie
have returned from Livermore, where
they have be visiting.
DR., John Gray of Freeport and Frank
Caswel and George Williams of this
place took trip to Carrabassett last week
and while there DR.. Gray shot fine deer.
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Athens.

Miss Louise Dearborn of Corinna is
visiting c. 4. Turner and family
The cattle show was postponed until
Thursday Of this week on account of bad
and threatening weather. The drama
and dance materialzed just the same and
dance will be INDUCED in on the next
Air day or rather the evening Of tina. day.
Mrs. Addie Hutchins is passing a few
days with her sister, Mrs. Charles Braley.
The New York Comedy Co is billed to
appear here Monday, Tuesday and Wed
aesday OF this week.
The Athens base ball team played with
the Palmyra team here, last Thursday,
With score in favor OF the Athens boys
Of 10 to d.
Mr.. Ed Goodwin of Lincolnvile is
visiting his parents here.
The new flag, bought with money
raised at an entertainment for the pur-
pose through the efforts of Mrs. Minnie
C. Hight, was thrown to the breeze at
the schoolhouse, last week. II is a
beauty.
Preparations are going on to light the
Thompson m lis with electric lights.
Miss Helen Greene of Manchester. N
ID. visited her cousin, Mrs. George Aver,
recently.
Mr.. Sanders was thrown from the
delivery wagon while his son was taking
orders and quite badly, though it is hoped
BOT seriously, injured, Monday morning.
The horse ran I'd col ided with the trees
near, clearing himself from all of the
wagon except the forward wheels He
was caught almost Immediately and has
no, hurt himself Mr. Sandels received
quite wound on the head and a badly
famed shoulder
Mrs. B. F. Fox of this town has recent
ly learned OF the death of her aunt, Mrs
X. b. Russell OF Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs.
Russell passed away, September 27th,
after three week. illness OF paralysis.
She was the daughter Of Rev Jacob
Hathorn, was born in 1891 in Athens.
Mrs. Russell leaves one brother Mr.. ]
G. Hathorp, in Los Angeles beside sever
al nephews and nieces.
The following Is the program carried
out by the Pomona grange at the meeting
here on Tuesday Of this week: Address
Of welcome, F. w Page response, S. w.
Bemis of Harmony; question. Ought the
State to assume the expense of highways
and Of paupersa Opened by c. H. Jones
followed by Alonzo Smith. R. w. Ellis.
+. w. Page, r H. Boothby, r. S. Reed
and Perley Fogg; address by J. A..
Roberts OF Norway on Grange work ;
recitation, Sister Holman; song, choir.
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SEarks.

Russell Sawyer is at work carpenterihg
on building 10 Arson.
We regret very much to learn OF the ill
ness and death OF Mrs. George Laid of
Arson who for many years was resident
of this town where she made many warm
friends.
Mrs. b. A. Beane of New Sharon lately
visited Z. f. Frederick and family.
Mrs. Charles Luce who has been spend
ing a few months with relatives in this
vicinity returned to her home 10 Milford,
Mass
Ernest Palmer is at work for John Toll
man of New Sharon.
John Tolman and family of New Sharon
were the guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. G.
Sawyer, last Sunday
Clinton, the 7 year old son of Frank
Norton of this place while visiting rel
atives at Strong, last week, met with a
very painful accident having his left leg
crushed above the knee by falling under
the wheel of loaded team S
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Browns Corner.

Mrs. L. F. Barnes and son Fred re-
Gently visited friends In Bangor and
Orono.
Mrs. Vesta Cummings Chase and son
Clarence of Belgrade recently visited
friends In town.
Mrs. William Jewell recently went to
Columbia Falls to visit her daughter,
Mrs. Walter Robinson and help care for
a little grandson.
Miss Effie Crowell of Augusta arrived
home, Tuesday evening last and spent
the remainder of the week visiting
among her relatives in town. She re-
turned to her work again on Monday.
There was a quiet home wedding at
G. E Burrill's on the eve of September
30, which was quite surprise, when his
second daughter, Miss Nettie Burrll
was united In marriage to Mr.. Wesley
Keene of Clinton. Only few of the
nearest relatives we're present. Both
young people are we'll known and very
popular in social circles. The bride Is
the present teacher of the Grammar
school, and has been successful in that
vocation for several years past, and both
are esteemed members of Canaan grange.
Their many friends In town wish them
mnch joy A reception was held at the
home Of the bridegroom's parents in
Clinton, Saturday evening and a great
many friends were present.
Mrs. Abbie Goodwin of Pasadena,
California, who has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. Helen Burrill and other
relatives in this town, has returned to
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Fitzgerald are
exp cted home from their trip to the
Pacific coast, this week.
A very large crowd was in attendance
at Canaan grange fair and ball, and the
sum of $165 was netted the grange.
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South Scion.

Rev. Mr.. Sargent of Scion will preach
here Oct. 25th at p. m. MIR. Sargent
wishes TO arrange for meetings here the
coming winter.
Carroll Head and wife have gone up
river hunting.
Lon Perkins is threshing in the neigh
borhood. He has new machine.
Mrs. Jane Vittum of Concord has been
visiting some time with 'her sister, Mrs.
Alvin Head.
Some orchards are bearing, some are
not, those that are the owners find out
they have not barrels enough and are
wondering where they are going TO find
them even at IS cts. apiece, the present
price asked.
Elisha Moore of East Madison is camp
ed in this neighborhood trapping.