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The Springfield herald., 1904-01-01
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.

UNITED STATES LAND OFfiCE,
Lamar, Colorado, Oct. II, l0oS.
I sufncient contest AFFIDAVIT having been nleti
6 In this ONCE by FoRREsT HALL. contest.
"A ant, against timber culture entry No.
1885,, made Feby. 18th. 1851 for Me-. SECTION
10. Townsnip - =, Range 4s W.. by Amos
II. johnson Contcstcc, In which II Is alleged
that Entrymsn hns wholly failed To cultivate
said land or to break, and plant SAID land TO
trees, nuts or cuttings since Teby. n. lsSo'
that sInee said datc no trees. tree seeds
or euttings have bceu growing upon said land.
and Notwithstanding said condition said en-
trymsn wholly faiicd and neglected to plant
or rcplant said said tract to trees. trec seeds.
nuts or cutsings. OF, 70 cultivate sai,l land In
sinnc ssit date to comply with the reqairc-
ments of the timber culture law, and thnt
said lnnd IL raw uncultivstcd prairie land ut
this timS said parties are hereby notified to
appear. respond and o1sr. svideaee ton~hins
rait aI,tsass5a TT ~ -o'riu1k' s. III. -oa sSHh
ary -. 1901 bsfors the Register snd Reeeivcr
at the United States Land ONCE in Lamar,
Colorado.
The said contestant having. In a proper am
davit, d!cd Oct. 10, 1903 srt forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal scrvicr
of this notice can mot made, u IL horc-
by ordered aud directed that such notice be
given by due and proper publication.
C. Frost LIooErT,
Receiver.
The Springfield herald., 1904-01-01
Glealills and Comment.
A VERY Harry NEW YEAR.

THIS 10 the day to ma ke good
resolutions and it il also one OF the
1858 days Of this year on which
these resolutions must be kept it
they are to be OF any value to the
oas saAkin. tien.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
At Washington.

The monthly statement of the public
debt shows that at the close of business
March 81, 1904, the debt, less cash in the
treasury, amounted to 1915, 422, 10l, a de-
crease for the month of 81, 612 533. The
total debt recapitulated is given at ST.
200, 122 ,096 This amount however, does
not include 1866, 1T, 800 in certificates
and treasury notes outstanding, which
are offset by an equal amount of cash on
hand held for their redemption. The
cash In the treasury amounts to ST.
800 Oil, 475, against which there are de-
mand liabilities outstanding amounting
to 1913, 699,695
| A report has been received at the
navy department that the shaft of tht
battleship Illinois recently in collision
with the Missouri was not cracked, but
bent. An effort is being made to
straighten it, and it is believed by the
engineer officers that this can be done,
though it is calculated that at least a
month will be required for the work.
Good Friday was devoted by the SEN
ate to almost continuous discussion of
political questions. The time until
o'clock was devoted to consideration of
the Carmack resolution proposing an in
quiry into the legality of the recent ex-
ecutive age pension order. Mr.. Mallory
was the principal speaker, but he was
frequently interrupted by Republican
senators.
The House Saturday, passed the sundry
civil appropriation bill after voting
down proposition by Mr.. Sulzer to re-
commit it with instructions to strike out
the appropriation of 1886, 900 for rent of
the New York custom house.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
The Ladies Entertain.

The Leap Year party and German
that occurred in Mlburn hall last Fri
day evening, rendered by the ladies Of
the younger society set of our town to
their gentleman friends, was decided
success, both socially snd artistically,
and the 80 couples that participated IN
the festivities of the occasion are most
emphatic In their declarations Of it,
being the event of the winter 10 their
set.
The hall was beautifully decorated
with evergreen and potted plants, and
the stage banked by Easter lilies, while
carnations were distributed profusely to
the guests.
The German was led by Mr.. Walter
Wildes, and the table was presided over
by Mrs. F. II. Carpenter during tho
different figures. Kendal's orchestra
discoursed pleasing music fer the differ
ent numbers, and at intermission De.
lano served an appetzing lunch Of coffee,
sandwiches, cake and frozen ices.
The ladies In charge Of this successful
event were Mas Mollie Marston, Mrs.
Edwin Gledhil and Mrs. Z. Z. McNeelie.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Death of Mrs. Page.

Mrs. Mary Savage, wife of George
N. Page, died suddenly at her home in
this town, Wednesday afternoon, the
6.h instant, at about 5 o'clock, aged &C
years. Mrs. Page had not been In firm
health for some years, but until within
a few days had been as well as usual,
and her death was surprise aud shoe k
to her many friends, particularly to her
husband and only daughter, Miss Han
nah, the members of her immediate
family.
Funeral services will be held at the
home on High ST., Saturday, at II
O'Clock a. M, conducted by Rev. Web
ster Woodbury. of Massachusetts, form
er much loved pastor, who will write a
more extended obituary to appear In our
columns, next week. Mrs. Page was
held In the highest esteem by all, and the
husband and daughter have the warm
sympathy of the community in their
great sorrow.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

fewer enemies. Indeed, 1t may be ques-
toned whether he had any enemies. He
possessed great intellectual powers, pre-
found legal requirements, and those fine
judicial qualities which distinguished
him In his chosen profession. His de-
lightful personal traits of character, his
inexhaustible wit, his unfailing courtesy
and genuine kindness of heart endeared
him to all with whom he came In con-
tact, whether personally or profession
ally. He was especially the obi 9ct Of
love and veneratlon of the legal frater-
nifty of the state by whom he was famil-
iarly known as "The Cd Chief" he
was a unique personality in Maine. 1t
will be long before the State knows an
other such. His kindness Of heart, his
genuine geniality shone out through his
acts and illumined his life. 1t was worth
much to know him personally. 1t is a
gratifying memory to have experienced
his kind consideration, as the writer of
this did upon one occasion In the dis
charge of duty connected with public
office. No man could meet him, whether
for business or pleasure, without feeling
the Influence of this personal magnetism,
coming forth from the warm heart of q
courteous gentleman, who possessed rare
gifts of intellect.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Benefit Concert.

There have been an unusually large
number of fine musical entertainments
10 Skowhegan the present season and
the concert at the Methodist church,
Monday evening will be pleasantly re-
membered among them. The program
arranged and under the personal super
vision OF E. C. Taylor, WIS one OF gen
eral excellence and the complete absence
of weak points fl cts great credit on
all connected with the affilir.
The audience expected much from
Donald Morrison, and were certainly not
disappointed, as be has profited largely
by constant study OF the violin during
the past year supplemented by wide
experience with the Tufts College Glet
Club, of which organization he lie lead
ing m mher. Mr.. james d. Maxwell
also of the Tufts College Glee Club, fill
ed very important place In the pro
gram and well sustained the reputation
he has already won as cello soloist
Miss Edith Lewis executed her parts a.
the piano as accompanist and In thu
trios in her usual pleasing style and Mrs
Lowell of Portland, the reader, added
much to the enjoyment of the evening
The combined chores of the Methods
and the Congregational churches render
ed very acceptably the opening anc
closing numbers In the program.
Messrs. Morrison and Clark go at one,
to join the musical organization of thei
college for tour of fifteen days through
Connecticut and Eastern New York with
one engagement In New York City.
The concert was designed as a henefi
entertainment for the M. E. churcl
choir but could no. have netted NOR
than moderate sum for this thorough
commendable purpose. The public wer
the chief gamers In the opportunity thu
h fl )rded to enjoy so pleasant musica
event.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Anew Industry.

We learn from reliable authority that
there is good prospect of new industry
being established in Skowbegan the
present season, the manufacture of self
heating cans, the patents for which are
owned and controlled by the Self Heat
ing Can Co., the organization of the
company having just been perfected A
firm in Baltimore thinks 30 we'll of the
patent as to contract for the right to
manufacture these cans by paying a
royalty, while parties on the Pacific
coast are in negotiation. There is no
doubt of this can being a good thing
and should our people see fit to take
kindly to the purchase of the stock, the
industry would be assured to this town.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Liquor Raids.

On Monday afternoon, Sheriff Lang,
assisted by Deputies Briggs and Aver,
with Officers Thompson. Clifford, Dunlap
and Weston, made descent on four
places In town suspected Of violating the
prohibitory law. AT the fruit store OF
Emelio Debe the officers obtained
twenty-one dozen bottles of beer and
three bottles of Jamaica ginger. At the
place of business of Thomas H. Small
on court street seventy-six bottles OF
beer and keg of liquid marked "Uuo"
were obtained. Ia the "Quick Lunch
establishment on Water street, run by
Allie Pumlow, were found seventy-four
bottles of various kinds of beer aud in
the fruit store run by Katie Margie sixty
eight more bottles OF the same liquid,
All these beverages were taken posses
sion Of by the officers and samples have
been sent to Brunswick chemist for
analysis to determine the percentage of
alcohol.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Skowhegan Markets
PRICES PAID PAoDUoKhs.


OATs-50 eta.
WoOL-Unwashed, i TO % cts.
HIDES AND SKIss-hIdes. - cts lsrIih sktssa n
70 Sep: calf skins. Is 70 % cts Scn
bEASs-Hand-pickedy yellow eyee. ss. 70 k2a
Pea beans, $3.50
bEBP-Ox beef. c to eta
poCLrRY-Fowls. io 70 3 cts. per b cha.hsns
Y 10 is cts.
ROUND Hoo cts.
TALLow-Rough cts Pc 10.
bUrrER-firet quality, stamped, Is q y ny n
EoGs-l6 cts. per dor fresh.
PoTAToEs-6o 70 &C.
RETAIL NAKKET.
FLoUB-Spung wheat Patent. 50 To EN-
Winter wheat pat $50 10 eebo; Winter wham
choios, $3.50
CoRN-sl.4o per bag meal and cracked esru
Sl.30 per bag.
{. 8. MEAL-Sl.e0 per bag.
FEKD-hiddlings, sl45 1er cwt Chicago gturax
&l.55 per cwt
SPRING BRAS-sl.35 per cwt.
MIXED FRKD-sl a. per cwt
SALT PoRk-loc ID; by the Dbl, 2oo lbs. SIS n
CHEEsE-l6 per 10
BUTTKR-is TO 25cte. per ID
EGGs-2o cts 3 ooz fresh.
TEAs-25 to 60 cents per ~.
CoPfEB-l0 to IS cents per ID.
LAaD-Domestic, l2 cts Pure, u cts.; Caz-
pound 10 cts.
hoLAssEs-Pure Ponce. 10 pure BarbAAsss
30; Maple, Csc per qt; Choice Cooking 2Sc
rUGAR-Granulated sugar, best quality
pounds for sl.0o; Brown, % pounds for 81.
PoTAroEs-soc 81 q bu.
DryFBH-Cod. 10 10 cts per Ii; pollock. se
OSIOSs-h~. per 10.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Samuel Weston Steward

Died at his home IN Clinton Me, Mon
day, March IS, after an Illness Of one
week OF pneumonia. He was the son Of
Samuel and Nancy (GetehelD Steward
born in Bloomfield, now Skowhegan,
July Sd, 1923 and was the last OF a fam
lily of eight children. At the age of Is
he came to Mlburn, now Skowhegan, to
learn the blacksmith trade, which be
followed several years in the shop now
occupied by Mr.. Harville on Russell ST.
About 1866 he went into the carriage
business with the late Josiah Vsrney.
Ia 1859 he began the manufacture of
axes under the firm name of Steward
& Williams which he followed about II
years, after that time he lived in Belfast
three years, North Monmouth about five
years and 10 Sept. 1885 ne moved to
Clinton, Me.
Mr.. Steward was married Sept. - Il,
1851 to Martha J. Bessey of Wayne Ne.
Two children were born to them, Charles
f. Steward, who died In Cleveland Ohio,
Dec. %, 1897 and W. B. Steward of this
town. In early life he united with the
Methodist church In Skowhegan and was
still a member. He WAS also the last
surviving charter member Of the Skow-
hogan Lodge of o. O. F.
Funeral services were held, Wednesday
afternoon, at the NJ. f. Church, Clinton,
conducted by his pastor, Rev. Mr.. Luce
His remains were brought to Skowhegan.
Thursday morning, in care of two men,
bers of the Clinton Lodge 10 0 F. plac-
ed in the tomb and buried In the family
lot with bis wife, Sunday morning.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Improve the Town Property.

We are all interested in the prosperity
of our town. We can contribute to it ma
terially, and give it far more prosperous
look at the same time.
Perhaps the public property needs a
good coat OF paint
Devoe will supply that coat with two
thirds OF the number of gallons required
of any other Devoe will last twice as
long as any other. Devoe is all paint and
full-measure. Devoe is the strongest
paint known. Devoe will take care OF
the property, 10 the long run, for half the
money required by any other.
The reason is stated above: Devoe is
all paint and full-measure the strongest
paint known
E. d. Jewell, Cory Pa, painted his
house yeaIs ago with a mixed pain, {;
took ID gallons. Last spring he repainted
with Devoe bought Ia gallons and had 4
left. Saved SIS to $50, as painting costs
two or three times as much as the paint
P. S. Henry Rawles sells our paint.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Death of Mrs. Atlanta Greene

The community was shocked TO learn
OF the death OF Mrs. Atlanta Greene early
Saturday morning, April ,. who only the
sunday before followed her husband to
his grave. Ia feeble health all white
she looked forward to spring, thinking
it would bring returning strength.
Weakened by grief, beautifully did she
pass from this world as she was prepar-
ing for her daily work.
The funeral WAS held at the old home
in Coruvile en- Tuesday. Rev. Or.
Spencer spoke words Of comfort to tn,
doubly bereaved family. Besides tn,
two sons and one daughter, she leave,
two sister, Mrs. Ahoie Withsm Of Fa p
field and Mrs. Hattie Thompson of
Athens and one brother. q. William Of
Csratunk. Her age WAS 80 years, 10
months.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Ames-Webster.

Ga Thursday afternoon, Mar. 81, there
was quite wedding at the home Of Rev.
G. Walter Fiske, pastor of the Congrega-
tional church in Arson, Me-, the con-
tracing parties being Miss Eva NJ. Ames
of Skowhegan and Fred E. Webster OF
Caratunk.
The bride is a graduate Of our high
school class of '92 and was for some
time a student at Colby. She has been
for several years a successful teacher in
the counties of Cumberland and Somer-
set. The groom is native of Caratunk
and for the past season has been in the
employ of the L. S. Geological Survey.
They will make their home for the pres
ent at Caratunk.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Court House Awards

The county e9mm..sia1ers % Thuradr
afternoon mad award. ol court hssEe
construction a. 70 l9g..
General construction % Z. J. SoyeA
Augusta, M. Tor a. 100.
Electric wiring. u he sk5wbeKar
Electric Light company for 800 %.
Plumbing. 2. Q. Head & Co, skou-
hogan, for SIS %
The award % the steam heating AAs
not yet been awarded. There are sew.
eral bidders Tor the jos, including the
Steward Plumbing and Heating company.
+. 6. Head 4 Co, and {. c. TER Of
Skowhegsa.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

or the entertainment that comes to
Coburn Hall next Monday night, for a
weeks stay an exchange has the follow
ing Complementary remarks:
Prescele, the wonder in the work of
hypaotism aud mind leading set every
body to talking and widely have been
the expressed opinions regarding his
work here during the week past There
were many believers in hpnOtism, mind
reading, etc. before he came here, and
many skeptical ones, but Of the latter.
there are less of them in town today, as
Prescelle's exhibitions convinced many
that there was something In hypnotism.
Such work as was done, and cleverly
done too, each night cannot but set the
average person 10 wondering" Enthu-
siastic have the audiences been nightly
and gentlemanly and clean performances
are only allowed by Prescele, and he is
truly deserving OF the patronage accord
ed him. To enumerate the work during
the week would require columns Of space
and as great percentage OF our people
witnessed his entertainments it would
hardly be necessary 10 make individual
mention at this time.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

One of the hobbies of the Democratic
party at this time, is the agitation for the
admit istration to use the extreme pen
atty of imprisonment In the Northern
Securities case, recently decided by the
Supreme court. The Securities company
has accepted tire decision In good faith,
publicly ayows that 1t will stand by the
law, and has taken measures for prompt
compliance Herewith. Agitation for
criminal proceedings, including impris-
onment of the officials, Is unreasonable,
and ia INDUCED In only to bring discredit
upon President Roosevelt's administra-
ton to affect him as candid ite for re-
election. There are % suits against
trusts now pending 10 the U. S. courts In
one stage or another. These, with the
successful issue of the Securities case,
would not appear to make a very prom
ising record for Democrats to make
issue upon especially as the last Dem
ocratic administration fstly refused to
make any effort whatever against trusts
under the same law now in force.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
.vrvRro AS SECOND GLASS MAIL mArTER
RepublIcan Caucus.

The Republicans of Skowhegsn are n9tneo
- meet In caucus. at Coburn Hall on Sstur-
day, April sth 1909. At two oco0k h P: MI Tb,r 10
seeet hl Republican Convention to be held in
City Hail. @aterville, wednesday, Apt, os ss' n;
1904 at eleven O'Clock 3. M, for the purpose oa
no tad ior At the state election Monday, Sep
tember 18th, 1904, to select two dist1ict GEL ,h
egates and two aiternates to at u me h ehe
Ss cSissso. illinois. in June, 1scA also to
select nine delegates to attend the Rep n Ha
State Convention to be held IN 10Y Sty nah ao
oclocr D. M, Tor the purpose Of selecting SIX
air candidates for electors OF President ana
Vice President of the United states -FOUR . aer
oates at large, and four alternates, TO atteno
ne National Republican Convention: to be
held In the City of Chicago, In the state eoo OF
Illinois. on Tuesday. the 2lst Gay OF yane i'0f
f0i W. H. WILDES, Chairman.
2vls NATHAN FOWLER, Secretary
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

The murder of Miss Mabel Page In
her home in Weston, Mass, on the 3lst
day of March, adds another to the large
number of mysterious crimes for which
the Bay State is achieving an unenViao'e
reputation. She was found in her room
stabbed in the back and side and her
throat cut. This was done in the day
time and yet the authorities have hardly
a clue upon which to base a reasonable
theory of the tragedy. Insecurity OF
life in many parts of our country is
serious matter.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
Mrs. Martha j. Steward

Wife OF the late Samuel Steward. died of
pneumonia at her home in Clinton, Me,
Thursday, March 3lst, after an illness OF
one week. She was the daughter Of
Edmund and Alice (kent) Bessey born
in Wayne, Ne. March 7th 1929, the last
of a family OF five children. She attend
ed school at kents Hill and was afterward
a teacher in Wayne. She became meu
Der Of the Skowhegan Methodist Church
about 1860.
Her remains were brought to the home
Of her son, W. b. Steward, Fridsy morn
ing where fu sersl services were held,
saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
II. +. Huse, pastor of the First Baptist
Church. The Burial was IN the family
lot, sunday at 10 a. N.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

The men behind the guns are what tell
in naval conflicts. The United States
excelled in the Spanish war in the eff
fective character of its firing from war
vessels upon those of the enemy The
event was too recent for the results to
have passed from the memories of even
the people at large of our country. Tar
get practice prior to that war doubtless
had much to do with this accuracy al
though the intelligence and reliability OF
the men themselves counted in securing
this excellence in gunnery. Our navy
appears to be determined to maintain its
reputation In this respect. The battle
ship "Kearsarge" holds the worlds re-
cord in gunnery. In a recent trial OIL
Pensacola, Florida, a gun-crew OF that
ship established new and wonderful
record in naval artillry. From an eight
inch gun ten successive shots were fired
within five minutes, at target on shore
at range of 1900 yards while the ship
was moving at the rate of ten knots.
The result was ten bulPs-eyes. The
moral effect of such gunners in naval
force must be worth something in actual
warfare.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

bfsK2tsR Inn, leo4
ANDREW ?. WIswgfI. E ] Preceding
" + gEzfas Cierk
GEORGE ". COVER. County Attofn.y.
{. q. Btakfa.. -tsuogrspher.
ALFRED Il. LAso, Sheriff.
AsoiKK L. GooD4sa. nessengey.
Ia the case Morris vs. Bebe the Jury
returned verdict 0f 50 for tle defend
ant.
On Thursday afternoon, ID the Rev
tr of the towett IS the American
Wooden Company after the evidence in
the plaintiffs aide of the case had been
put in MI Gould, counsel for the defense
moved for a non suit on the ground that
no new evidence had been put in aud
that the plaintiffs position mad been
covered in the opinion rendered by the
law court The court sustained the
motion and ordered non suit ] he
case goes 10 the law court on exceptions
The court imposed sentence Of three
months in the county jail upon Peter
futile convicted Of larceny and a fine II
s2j and 80 days imprisonment upon
Daniel w. Badger. convicted 81 receiy-
ing and coDcealing stolen property.
In the case of Fred l. Smith found
guilty on a search and seizure process a
motion was made by Geo g Week Esq
his counsel, in arrest of judgement, be-
cause of alleged defect IL the copy Of
the warrant upon which the case was
certified from the municipal court, that
paper not being under seal. The court
overruled the motion and the case goes
to the law court on exceptions
Thursday evening, Judge Wiswell was
in the court room for the purpose of
passing upon the disclosure by the select
men of Skowhegan, in the two cases Of
Blunt Hardware Co. Va the New Hamp
shire Construction Co and L ". Chase
VS. New Hampshire Construction Co,
with the town as trustee in each instance.
These two suits caused considerable in.
terest owing to the fact that the Con
struction Company, contracting with the
selectmen, built bridge across the
Wesserrunsett stream and failed TO settle
with some of its creditors here. In Mr.
! Chase's suit the trustee was discharged
while in that of the Blunt Hardware Co
the town was charged with S1S3 81, less
costs. A. K. Butler represented The
plaintiff and =. J Walton appeared fol
the town.
Court adjourned, Thursday evening
and Judge Wiswell left for his home
Friday morning The term was rattle,
shorter than the usual March term but ;
large amont of business was transacted
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

The Senate Is very willing to increase
the weight of letters frankaole by con-
oressmen from two ounces to four
ounces, How nice it would be for the
great public II congress should conclude
II Ia about time to reduce the postage on
letters from two cents to one cent. II
would be way to expend few millions
dollars very acceptable to vast multitude
of people.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07

The treasury surplus of receipts over
expenditures for the month of March ia
not far from 81, OOO, 600 This brings the
total for the nine months Of the fiscal
year up to between Z and Millions
From this it would appear that Secretary
shay,s forecast of surplus of $l4 0OO'-
600 for the entire fiscal year will be more
than realized.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-04-07
CornYilIe.

H. c, Giles has recently sold cream
separators to r. Z. Dodge, S. L. Flanders
Frank Paige and w. P. Towns.
c. T. Moody returned, Saturday even
ing from Marlboro Mass. after an absence
of two months. Mr.. Moody left here
planning for visit Of but few weeks in
Massachusetts but has been i'll there and
has not been able to return before.