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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Henry A. Frye.

Ga Monday, the s h instant, Henry A.
Frye died at his home on the river road,
north side, of pneumonia, after an Illness
OF but three days.
Mr.. Frye was born In Skowhegan in
1871, being the sou of Ensign and Ar
minda (Currier) Frye, both deceased,
and had passed his whole life in this
town. During the war he rendered
faithful service to the Union cause as a
member of the Tn Maine volunteer
regiment. He was member of Show
hogan Grange, successful farmer, wide
ly known and highly respected. He
leaves a widow, Sarah f. (CrowelD
Frye, who is the sole surviving near
relative.
The funeral was from his former home,
yesterday afternoon, conducted by the
Rev. d. A. Ball of the Unversalist
church.
Russell Post of which organic lton the
deceased was an honored member, pre-
vided bearers, Joined the procession to
the cemetery and performed the burial
rites Of the order at the grave.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
The War.

From a source hitherto reliable it is
said there is good reason to believe that
the Japanese are renewing their attack
on the remaining outer positions at Port
Arthur.
A dispatch received from Lieut.. Gen.
Stoessel, commander of the Russian
military forces at Port Arthur, confirms
previous reports that the Japanese be-
fore Port Arthur are in possession of
Wolf Hill.
It is reported in military circles at
Petersburg that Lieut.. Gen. Linevitch is
marching with troops from the direction
of Vladivostok to create diversion in
the rear of Gen. Kuroski's army with
the object of relieving Gen. Kuropatkin's
force.
Toxic advices state that the Russian
feet emerged from Port Arthur, We'd
nesday, and severe engagement with
the Japanese feet, lasting all day fol-
lowed. The Japanese destroyers attack
ed the Russians at night. The results
of the engagements were unknown
This is confirmed at Chez Foo.
A telegram from Che Foo dated Aug.
7, says that according to Chinese In
formation fierce battle was fought on
the land side of Port Arthur, Aug 8
The Japanese are reported to nave been
repulsed with great loss, the killed alone
being estimated at 10 900, while the
Russiaps lost about 1000
Russian papers say Kuropatkin's re-
treat is in accordance with plan laid
down for the first period of the cam
paign, which is to weaken the forces of
the enemy by contrasting strongly the
defensive portions, thus impeding Jap
anese progress and compelling the enemy
to waste large numbers of men and much
war material on the advances.
Heavy and continuous firing was heard
Thursday at Peltsaho from the direction
of Port Arthur. There are persistent
rumors from Japanese sources that the
fall of Port Arthur will occur within a
week, but military experts are of the
opinion that a month will elapse before
the Japanese make their final assault
1t Is estimated that there are 100, 900
Japanese troops before Port Arthur.
General Kuropatkin has now with
drawn the bulk of his army safely north
of Lao Y ang, leaving only a strong rear
guard line southeast of Lao Yang to
contest the advance when 1t comes
According to this Information the Jap
anese have about 300,0O0 men in the
armies operating against General Kuro-
patkin rendering 1t to hazardous for him
TO risk general engagement.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Washington Il Bragg

Washington Blake Bragg departed
his life from his home Oh Cohurn ave
uue, Tuesday evening, cysttis compl.
Gated with other diseases, from which,
owing TO bis advanced years lie vas III
able TO rally, being the cause u his
death. Mr.. Bragg had beer Tor forty.
TWO years a resident of Skowhegan hay
iug moved here from Yassalboro, where
ne was born seventy. nine years ago.
While living 10 Yaesalboro M. Bragg
became engaged In the manufacture Of
shovel handles and, as was the custom
Of the trade at that time, be carried on
the business in many OF the towns up
and down the Kennebec river, operating
his machinery in a given locality until
the supply of blocks was, for the time
being, exhausted and then removing 70
another town. Ia 1862 he fitted up
permanent factory on the Island in thi.
place and from that date until Is, did
large and profitable business
The deceased was the last to pass
away Of a large family. He was mar.
ried in ISL to Mehitable Whittier #
A hens, who died April 24.h Of the
present year, and to them were born
seven children, four of whom are Low
living and will be present at the funeral.
These are Lester B. Bragg of Portland,
Chas. N. Bragg Of this place, Mrs. Geo.
F. Ryan of New York city and Mrs. {.
). Gordon of Rosndale, Mass. The
children who are deceased were Horace
). B .sgg, Mrs. Emma Fletcher and
son who died in infancy.
Mr.. Bragg will be remembered by
those who were in former years sssociat.
ed with him in business and 10 bis en-
ploy, as a man thoroughly honest, co.,
siderate and kind. Since bis T, trement
from active business affairs he had de-
voted much time to the care OF his in-
valid wife with patience and tender
ness rarely equalled. He was mason
and always took much interest in the
order, having been member Of Somer-
set Lodge, Somerset Chapter and DEMO.
lay Commandery.
The funeral will occur tomorrow after
noon from his late home, his breth-
eren Of Somerset Lodge conducting the
usual masonic rites, and he will be laid at
rest In the family lot in the south cemc-
terV
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This VIII Interest You.

FAntEote Rocdlg "a prepared rociax
that is made u The hIghe.t grade Of WOO
felt obtsiDabie.
1t is saturated VII compounds which
contain absolutely q tar, aud vhes
render the roofing absolutely waterproof
Il will not grow brittle aad hard with
the cold 10 winter. AID The .ua and heat
10 summer have 10 Il c, Of H.
1t is absolutely Unaffected By acids
alkalies or gas fumes.
Il is odorless, and vii not taint rsig
water used for domestic purposes
]. il fi'c-resIstug.
The coating Of 4 al Oh the undersjde
which is laid next 70 the roof forms 4
minute air space, greatly adding 70 The
Insulating power Of The roofing. making
'he coolest roof1g 10 summer, and .be
warmest in winter.
l. has more ali rouud good points ,has
any other roofing made.
1. does not require skilled labor to Iay
it, Any oae cea easily lay from 8 70 10
sq4area il a day and the expense Is
trif.ng.
L! properly laid il viii last for yesrL
The BLUNT HARDWARE Co.
Aug. 1904.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
John r. w ebb.

John Riley Webb died at his home,
about three miles from this village, on
the Watervllle road, Monday afternoon,
OF disease OF the heart which was
brought on by asthma and bronchitis
from which he had suffered for four or
five years.
Mr.. Webb was born In st. Albaus
seventy-Jne years ago and went to Win
threp from sbst sewa when y0anE
man to work in the oil cloth factory OF
c. M. Bailey's Sons & Co. A few years
sfterward he came to this town to enter
the employ Of Norris, Coburns & Co.
who were then In the oilcloth business
here. He enlisted In the 1st Maine
Cavalry at lthe outbreak of the war
between the states, entering the service
as 2ld lieutenant Of company H and
being subsequently, promoted to the 1st
lieutenancy, which position he was CON-
PEELED to resign by Ill health in the third
year Of the war.
In 1863 he was married to Miss Henri
eta Weston, moving at once to his
fathers farm In st. Adams and subse-
quently to farm of his own In that
town. After three or four years resi-
dence In ST. Adams he reentered the
employ of the Baileys, who had then
become the owners of the oilcloth fac
tories here, and, upon leaving their en-
ploy, he moved to the farm on the river
road where the last thirty-.wo years of
his life were passed.
The deceased was one of family of
six children born to Converse l.. and
Emily (French) Webb. The others
were Converse L. Webb of this town,
B. P. Webb of Caribou, Me-, Mrs. Emily
E Wiltshire of Alpena, Mich, Ruel w.
Webb, who died three years since, and
Mrs. Mary Robinson, also deceased.
o her relatives surviving are, the widow,
Mrs, Henrietta w. Webb, and two
daughters, Mrs. Fred. c. Emery and
Mrs. Bert C. Fletcher, both of Show
hogan. Another daughter, Mrs. Theresa
Brown, died several years since.
Mr.. Webb leaves behind the record of
an industrious and well spent life, a
reputation for honesty and integrity and
for genial and kindly manner which
won for him the friendship of. many by
whom he will be sincerely mourned.
The funeral was from his former
home, yesterday afternoon, conducted
by Rev. Mr.. Oastott, detail of CON-
rades from Russell Post serving as
bearers. The interment was IN the
South cemetery.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
COntraband of War.

The Russian government recently is
sued a circular declaring that coal nap.
tina. alcohol and other fuels were contra
band of war. In response to this Secre-
tary Hay calls attention In declaration
to American ambassadors 10 European
Capitals June TO- a summary of which
was, that the recognition In principle OF
the treatment of coal and other fuel and
raw cotton as absolutely eeDsysbsDd Of
war might ultimately lead to total In
hibtion OF the sale by neutrals to the
people of belligerent states Of all articles
which could finally be converted to mill.
tary uses. Such an extension OF the
principles by treating coal and other fuel
and raw cotton as absolutely contraband
OF war, simply because they are shipped
by a neutral to a non. blockaded port OF q
belligerent would not appear to be in &C.
cord with the reasonable and lawful
rights Of neutral commerce.
Secretary Hay also directed attention
to the West African conference In 1854
when Russia took occasion to dissent
vigorously from the inclusion Of coal
among articles contraband of war.
Thus Mr.. Hay appears to have the
better end of the argument with Russia.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Fearful Railroad Disa ster.
Aug. ll,l04.

The wreck Of Worlds Fair train OF
the Denver & Rio GrsDde Railroad, near
Z len seven miles north OF Pueblo, Col,
the b instant, il one Of the worst rait
road disasters OF the sesson. Two
crowded passenger cars and baggage
car were engulfed in the torrent that
tore out trestle spanning stream and
hallow, otherwise known as Dry Creek
and so far as known, Monday, only three
OF the occupants Of these cars escaped
death. Fortunately two sleeping cara
and diner completing the trsia rem sin-
ed on the track al the edge Of the abYss
and none OF their occupants we're killed
or Injured.
The number of the dead viii rot be
known definitely for some time. Or
Monday IS bodies bodies had been re-
covered and 81 Of them we're Identified
The cause Of the wreckiug Of The bridge
was Il that raised the stream fst
above its ususl height
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

The event of next week In this country
will be the Grand Army encampment at
Boston. Beside the representatives. of
the order, of Women's Relief corps, Sons
of Veterans and Spanish veterans from
all parts of the country, ex-Confeder-
ate veterans from many sections Of the
South will be guests of the Grand Army.
ki1sley post g. A. K. of Boston sent
out letters of invitation to large
number of Confederates and many have
signified their acceptance. Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee, the dashing cavalry cou-
mander and Consul general of Cuba dur.
ing the Spanish war, Is one Of the ex-
pected visitors. He is exceedingly pop,
ular, North and South especially with
Spanish war veterans and he will be a
drawing card at the National encsmp-
ment. Union and Confederate veterans
have genuine respect for the courage of
each other and enmties of former days
are gone forever.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Good Will Record for August calls
attention to the fact that the association
has bills due in excess of funds amount
ing to s6,179. SO and states that August
is apt to be a light month for receipts.
This condition should stimulate the
friends of this worthy institution to con
tribute to its needs. 1t is good time
for those who are not members of the
association to become such. The pay
ment of two dollars will constitute one
member for one year and the pay
ment of $50 90 will constitute one life
member. The association is doing good
work and should have the cordial sup
port Of all who are interested in better
ing the condition of boys and girls who
have no homes.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

A get-rich quick concern styled 1.-THE
North American Trust" started a
branch office in Portland some weeks
ago but Bank Examiner Timberlake got
after the men running it and advised
them to suspend operations which they
did and have left town, They claim
not to have been aware that the enter
prise was not legitimate and no objec-
ton was raised to their announced in
tenlon OF departing from the city. The
United States officials moved upon the
head quarters of the trust in Boston,
arresting the managers and placing
them under bonds to appear in court.
It passing strange, that these snide
concerns will find 80 many people willing
to be duped.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Crop prospects in the west are upon
the whole good although the indications
IN regard to wheat In some localities are
not as favorable as reported earlier.
Bradstreet's Oh cago correspondent
reports that spring wheat in the three
northwestern states has been damaged 10
per cent from early estimates OF yield.
Prospects are for about the same to
possibly a small increase over last year,
depending on future weather conditions.
harvesting ia under way in southern
Minnesota and South Dakota. Where
threshing has been started fair yields
are reported. Disappointing yields are
states, but in Kansas they run from
Twelve to thirty-one bushels. Corn Is
doing we'll, but needs rain In a few sec
uons Oats harvesting is nearing COM
pletion in good shape. From Sioux
rails we learn that the harvesting OF rye,
barley and oats Is nearing completion,
and the promise is for good yields. Corn
has made rapid progress and is doing
we'll Hay crop Is excellent and live
stock is in good condition. Rust has
damaged wheat materially; in some
nelds only slightly, but In others it will
not pay to cut the plant. Production in
The state is estimated at Is to rs per
cent less than last year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Bradstreet's agency in the report for
last week, says that business and indus
trial conditions are etill irregular and
render generalization as to the future
difficult. Continued good reports from
the corn crop and absolutely brilliant
conditions in cotton tend to offset I'M
deniably disappointing results in the
premier cereal, wheat. Other basic ill.,
dustries, however, are not so favorably
situated Favorable crop prospects are
good things for a community to have
'up its sleeve," about this tine of the
year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Wing-DaVis.

A pretty wedding took place at East
Corinth, Angus; /, al , - P. H., whez
Prof William E. Wing Of North Arson
was united IN marriage % Miss LacT
Pearl Davis of East Corinth The cere-
mony was performed by the biide's
father, Ira v. Davis, Esq Mr. Bod
well of Brunswick was the best man and
Miss Edith Tate of >outh Corinth Was
bridesmaid Mr. Wing IL the son Of DR..
and Mrs. Wing of tbs village, and was
graduated from Arson Aeadsmy il IS.
and from Bowdoin college il 1902 Mr..
Wing is the principal of East Corirth
Academy, which position he has held
for the past year, and was unanimously
chosen TO continue his work there.
Many friends here extend eougra;a
latiOus
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Old Home Week Observance

On Tuesday evening next will occur
the fifth observance Of Old Home Week
in our town. As in former years the
Women's clubs have charge of the ar
engagements, and extend to each and all
of our townspeople hearty invitation
to be present in Coturn hall on that
evening from I 80 to 10 80 O'Clock.
This is intended to be simply al it,
formal gathering where we can greet old
friends who have come to see our town
once more, and welcome new friends so
they may feel like old friends. Please
extend this invitation to all your friends
who would be glad to come II they were
asked, and so do your part toward an
enjoyable evening. A short program
has been provided. Miss Coburn will
read poem, Mr.. Merrill and Mr.. Gould
will speak and music has been arranged
for. Ii is hoped that this will prove to
be as pleasant an occasion as in the past.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Somerset Pomona Grange.
Annual Field Meet at Lakewood, Tue sday
August 10th.


Somerset Pomona meets at Lakewood,
next Tuesday, the Is h instant, when
the program, as published In the RE.
PORTER In previous Issue, will be car
ried out. The list of speakers s the
strongest ever offered by Somerset P0-
mona, including Hon. Aaron Jones, So.
Bend, Ind, master Natl Grange; Gov.
n. j. Bachelor of y. H, W. L. Of Natl
Grange; Hon. Obadiah Gardner, Rock
land, Me, Master of Maine State
Grange; ex-Gov. Robe. Portland, Me. !;
Or. G. M. Twitchell, Augusta, Me A.
E. Morse, elocutionist, Paris, Ne. Hon.
r. d. Leavitt, Howes Corner, Me. Hon.
Edward Wiggln; Hon. F. s. Adams,
bowdoiu, Me-. and R. Il. Libby, New
port, Me. L has recently been learned
that the ladies quartet of Harmony, OF
which Mrs. R Fl. Reed is the leader, is
also to be present. The best OF music
will be furnished by the Maccabee band
Of Skowhegan.
For the convenience of many who
wish to attend from down river towns
there will be special return train on
the M. c. r. Il which will leave Skow.
hogan at 5 30 p. N. The Somerset r,
K. also cff-rs special reduced rates for
this meeting from Bingham and inte--
mediate stations.
The steamer margaret B. will be in
commission, making hourly trips from
East Madison, for those desiring to
reach Lakewood from that direction.
The stable will be open as usual for the
convenience of those coming by team.
Splendid opportunities are offered at
Lakewood this year for meals and
lunches.
II pleasant the meeting will be held
out Of doors at 10 a. N. and 30 p. M,
If not pleasant the meeting will be held
In the hall
In the evening there will be an excel.
lent performance at the theater at s Is
by the Lakewood Stock Co., the day TO
close with grand ball for which music
will be furnished by the Imperial Or.
chestra.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
What Are Theyo

Mr.. Elias Hutehins q East New Port
land, writes the Maine Farmer as follows
/ herewith send you some insects
found Oh a willow tree. | never saw the
ike before. They have skinned the tree
OF foliage as far a. they have gone. Te
all appearance they are dead. What are
they:
To this the Farmer replies. The
specimens are apparently the moul,ed
skins Of the caterpillar of the Yellow
Edge Butterfly .E3vanesss sntops}.
The broods are gregsrious and strip the
leaves of badly, but If watch is s pt
during the early summer the whole brood
is easily removed from the infested
branch, and it is rarely that they oecDS
in numbers great enough to prove a rea!
pest.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Skowhegan Markets
PR1cEs rAlp PkanreERs

PRICES PAID PRODUCERS.
OArs-SO cts.
Wool CnwSshed, - Il.
HIDES AND SKINs-hi4es cts lRmb skius u
to 15ce calf skins. p a. = ets.tseh.
BEASs-Haud-piCket yeaoV eyes. $40 10 s.
pea beans, s2.ot - a IS.
BKKR-OL beef, II cts.
PoCLTRY-FoVls lo T. Is els. per 10 chickens
l. To Is cts.
RoCNp Hoo Is.
TALON Rough , CT. re -.
BUTrER-Ffrst quAIity, stamped, IS 70 % per a
Zoos p + per dor fresh.
POTAruEs-6lc 10 soc
RETAlL aARRKT.
FLoUR-Sprlug wheat Patent 46.SO "a g. 50.
Winter wheat pat $3.50 10 500; Winter wheSi
choioe, $3.50
CoRS-sl IS per bag meal and cracked corr
81 IS per bag.
c. s, MEAI-Sl so per bag.
FEED-Middlings, Sl45 ar cwt Chicago giuta1
81 IS per cwt.
SPRING BRAS-Sl.S5 ger cwt.
MIxkD FEKD-sl,tO per owt.
SALT PoRK-loc ID; by the bb., 200 lbs., $ls.6
CHKEsE-i6 per 10
BUTTER- 2oto 72cts. Ter 10
Eo0s-34 cts = doI fresh.
TKAs-25 to GO cents per b,
CoFFEE-i0 TO IS cents I,cr b.
LARD-Domestic, n cts Pure, u cts. COa-
pound 10 cts.
MoLAssKs-Pure Ponce 40; pure Barbados,
so; Maple, &c per Of; Choice Cooking, 25c-
SUGAR-9ranulated Sugar best quality u
pounds for &i.0o; Brown, - pounds for 81.
PorAroEs-soc and alto bu.
DryFIsH-Cod,s ~ 10 cts per Ii; pollock, g.
ONIoNs-5e. per ID.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Church Notes.
CHRIsTIAN SCIENCE.-

First Church Of Christ. Scientist ) &c
ty, Christian Science hail. ". B. Stewsrd
block, % Water street. Services, u -
n. M, suti-cr, Mind, subjects and
sermons copyrighted by the Rev. Mary
Baker Eddy, 1901 Children's Sunday
school, II IS a. u. Christian Science
hall is open TO visitors on "wednesday
afternoons from 5 until o'clock. All
are welcome,
Regular church services of the Chris
tian sci nee Society will be held in their
rooms over Geo. Simpsons store "a
Water ST., sundays, st 10 10 q. ~, zDd
Wednesday evenings al 30. The rooms
will be Open Wednesdays and Satu,dayG
from 30 10 p. m, also Saturday eyeB-
ings from 70 AS a reading room. The
public are cordially invited. The SUI It
OF our next meeting will be Mind
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11
Mr. Parker Notified.

Judge Alton B. Parker received formal
notification of his nomination for the
Presidency of the United States as candi
date of the Democratic party, yesterday,
and in accepting the nomination gave pub
lie expression for the first time OF his views
on the issues drawn between his own and
the Republican party.
The formal MOTTO alton was brought to
him by Representative Champ Clark Of
Missouri, as chairman OF the committee
representing every state and territory in
the Union. Mr. Clark in brief speech,
informed the candidate OF his nomination
and presented to him formll communi-
cation to the same effect made by the
committee.
Then standing bareheaded during lul
in the rain storm, which had lasted since
soon after daylight, Judge Parker accept
ed the nomination and set forth his views
upon the issues before the committee in a
speech which evoked frequent and hearty
applause. He spoke for little more
than half an hour.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

The Bangor News of yesterday prints
a good likeness of A. Il. Lang, sheriff Of
Somerset county, and speaks justly in
complimentary terms of his conduct of
the Office, thus far. No man can with
any regard for truth say that Mr.. Lang
has not made first class sheriff and
that he has not kept his ante-election
promise, to enforce all laws, especially
the prohibitory law, impartially,in spirit
and to the letter. Mr.. Lang Is the Dem
ocratic nominee for reelection. Mr..
Clyde Fl. Smith OF Hartland. the R :
publican nominee for sheriff, prior to bis
nomination made public declaration,
explicit and strong of his determination
IL chosen to the place, to enforce the
prohibitory law without fear or favor.
Thus in this particular the nominees Of the
two parties stand on the same ground.
Moreover the platform upon which Mr..
Smith stands Is as emphatic for the pro-
hibitory law and its enforcement as 1t
could we'll be made. The ante-clection
promise worked we'll in Mr.. Lsng's case,
and it is but fair to say 1t will work well
In Mr.. Smiths case.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-11

Minister Leishman at Constantinople
has received message from the Porto,
promising favorable communication
In day or two regarding the American
representations in reference to the
school question and other matters.
The republicans of Waterville, Tues
day evening, nominated Hon, william
T. Haines and William J. Lanigan as
candidates for representatives TO the
legislature.