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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21
Athens

Mrs Verne Wiley and little son Of
Skowhegan, are passing few days with
q. A. Ayers's family.
Mrs K. |. Hall has been visiting her
sister, Mrs c. II. Tiltop, for few days
past at Skowhegan, returning Sunday.
Mrs. Geo Aver and Mrs. NJ. A Good
rich drove TO Skowhegan. Saturday, re-
turning Sunday.
Mrs. Caroline Kline Of Pennsylvania,
who had been passing a few weeks at DR..
Tarbell's, started, Wednesday, on her re
turn journey home.
Miss Eva Wentworth is assisting in
the Gray family at West Athens, during
the serious sickness Of Mr.. Cray
Mr.. Charles Tarbel is at home for a
day or two from his business at Old
Town.
Mrs. Leland Bosworth has joined her
husband at South Boston where he has
employment
c. F. Ward was in town, MONDAY
evening. with his new auto, accompanied
by friend. "a - = ( a.:a1ah<
Everyone is busy getting their hay ADD
are getting it in the best condition thus
far.
Mss Caddie Tobey has secured the
services OF Mrs. Mary kimball through
the haying season,
Rev. Mr.. Vaughan OF Belfast occupied
the pulpit here, last Sabbath, and attend
ed the conference on Saturday previous.
The mother Of A. P Faunce died at
her home on the late Leroy Judkins place
and was buried in Mt. Rest cemetery, Mon
day. the funeral service being performed
by Rev. Mr.. March.
Thomas Fox has sold his farm to James
Irving, and has moved his family to John
Buffers for the present.
Miss Katie Fox i, assisting Mrs. Frank
Hight through haying.
On the next regular meeting of the
Rebekahs refreshments will be served
and short program rendered. All mem
bers will please be present.
The M. E. B society will meet with
Mrs. Chas. Turoer on Thursday, July
z8,h.
Lunch at Benson's restaurant opposite
REPORTER Office, when in Skowhegan.
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Scion.

Rev. Mr.. Callaghsn did not return the
last of the week as was expected and
the pastor of the NJ. <. church at Bing-
ham, occupied the pulpit for him.
Rev. Mr.. Sargent and family returned
Thursday from their vacation They
have moved into the Elbridge house on
North Main street owned by J. II. Saw
age, where they will live until the par
sonage is finished.
Work is progressing we'll on Smith
and Soper's new house.
Mr.. Henry Williams of Someryille,
Mass was in town last week Visiting his
daughter, Miss Annie Williams.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Fsllow of New
York are in town visiting Mrs Fallow's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Il. Severy.
Rev. and Mrs. John Ford of Phillips
were in town last week visiting Mrs.
Ford's father, Mr.. Corrydon Felker.
They returned Saturday.
Mrs. Julia Moore was quite sick last
week, but is improving now.
Mr.. and Mira. Geo. A. Austin of New
Haven, Conn, are spending few weeks
in town. They are guests at The New
Caratunk.
Sheriff Baker of Bingham was in town
Saturday on business.
Miss Zshna Albee is home spending
her vacation. She, does not expect to
return to Portland again where she has
been for the past two years
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Queer Nest of the Tontobane.

The oldest of all birds nests is the
one built by the tontobane, a South AZ
rican songster 1t Is built Of cotton
and always upon the tree producing
the material. In constructing the dom
icile the female works inside and the
male outside, where he builds a senti-
mel box for his own special use. He
sits In the box and keeps watch or
sings nearly all the time and when
danger comes In the form of a hawk
or snake he warns the family but
never enters the main nest.
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Starks

Mr.. w. L. Walker and family of Show
began are in town for short time. Mr..
Walker is cutting the grass on his farm.
E. Z. Frederic is at home again for a
lew weeks doing his haying,
The Rev. J. L. Folsom and wife for
merly Of Augusta, but now Of Florida, are
spending few weeks in town, the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs A. Nj. Gray.
Mrs. John Collins OF Skowhegan is
spending few weeks with relatives in
this vicinity.
Mr.. A. G. Sawyer lost valuable horse,
one day last week, from lock-jlw, the re-
suit Of a scratch on the animals leg about
three weeks ago.
There will be a gospel service at the
Union church in this place at 1899
o'clock. Sunday morning July "a con-
Quoted by the Rev. J. L. Folsom, the
Evangelist, also the Friday evening pre-
vious he will deliver lecture on Florida
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ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Fairfield Center.

Rev. Mr. Davis of Kents Hill supplied
ne pulpit here, Sunday, Mr.. Roberts
beipg in Portland attending the dedlca-
lion services at the Elm street church
Where Rev. G. K Palmer is now pastor.
MIS-. Pauline Wal of Chicago, ILL.,, IS
abe guest of Mrs. Hiram Nye Tor ie"
days.
Mrs. Edgar Williams left, last week;
Sor visit with friends at Great Pond ana
sicinity.
Miss Lou Toz er is at home for the
simmer vacation.
Mr.. Fred Allen and mother Mrs. Hen
Meta Allen. OF Benton, spent Sunday
With Mrs. Hiram Nye.
Miss Emma Bennett OF Bakersvllle' Cal.
Is Spending some time with Mrs Rodney
Jones.
Mrs Ellen George has been enjoying a
yisi, from her sister, Mrs. William Gus.
Nr. Otis contempates buying place in
his vicinity.
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Capt. and Mrs. A B. Chick are In
town visiting Mrs. Chicks parents, DR..
and Mira. Moore.
The thunder showers last week COM
pletely used up the telephone service in
town, There are only two or three in
struments in working order. Mr. Spear,
the manager of the b & NJ. Telephone
Co., is expected in town this week to
put them in order.
Mr.. Wilder Pettingill had one of his
arms amputated at the shoulder Monday.
He was injured about a year ago and
since that has suffered great deal from
the effects of it. This hand was entirely
useless to him.
Evern Jones arrived home from Port
land Monday night. He has been there
for several weeks visiting his mother.
The Ladies' Home Circle of the Con-
gregational church will hold fair some
time the middle of August.
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bobby nurnr md the MAYOR

On one occasion, arriving Mt Carlisle
on horseback, Bobb. cfrns is said to
have turned his So, OIL To grass for
awhile, and the animal strayed on to
n meadow belonging to the corporation
and got impounded Although the
horse was given up to him. the poet
retaliated upon the mayor, whose ten
ure of office was to expire ON the very
morrow of the incident, "A ) follows
Was e or puir poet sac beflttedo
The makstpr drunk-the horse committed
Puir harmless beast, tax tEee nae care;
Thoult be horse when he's nae MAR
(mayOrl.
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Canaan.

Farmers are improving the good
weather and making hay while the sun
Shines
The following former residents of this
town are and have been visiting friends
here. Harrison d. Barrett of Boston ar
arrived 10 town. Thursday, for a summer
vacation. Miss Lutte Hagan of Augusta
visited her cousin, Miss Blanch Hall,
over Sunday. Miss Annie Lancaster OF
Skowhegan has been visiting friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Rowel and young
sons of Auburn are visiting Mrs. RowelPs
parents, Mr.. and MIS-. Lewis Nelson.
DR.. fash of Fairfield was 10 town,
Sunday, and visited several OF the sick
ones.
Mrs. E. K. Carey and sons, Lester
and Norman, OF Fl Fairfield arrived
at her lather's, DR.. L. w. Shean's home
Monday, for her annual summea visit
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Beal of Augusta
dined in town, Tuesday.
Miss Gladys Estes OF Skowhegan is
spending two weeks vacation with her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Kicker.
Mrs. Maud Nelson and daughter,
Gwendolyn, of Boston arrived in town,
Monday evening, to spend the summer in
Mrs. Rolfe's summer home here.
Mrs. Merton Sargent, who was called
here by the serious illness OF her mother,
Mrs. Joseph Jewell, returned to her home
in Upton on Saturday.
Rev. T. E. Ham OF Cambridge was at
the church on Sunday and organized a
Sunday school with about forty members.
Mrs. Clara Moody was elected superin-
tendent and Miss Sadie Holt librarian.
The time for the meeting will be at 10 a.
m. Mr., Ham will speak at 1915 a. m.
and 7.3o p. m, on every other Sunday
and on the same day will hold services at
Browns Corner at p. m.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Jewell of Fairfield
were 10 town, this week, calling on friends
and dined at The Mob;can" at Lake
George.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tozer OF Lewiston
were 10 town, last week, and visited Mrs
Asa Tozier
Mrs. Owen Hussey Of Waterville visit
ed relatives in town, recently.
Miss Mabel Smith visited friends in
Skowhegan, few days last week, and
Miss Shelle Harris is spending this week
in Skowhegan.
Lewis Nelson is on the sick list.
Clyde Alexander Of Bucksport is visit.
ing relatives 10 town.
Lunch at Benson's restaurant, opposite
REPORTER office. when in Skowl1egan.
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Mr.. and Mrs. David Staples of Water
vile was in town Sunday visiting reia-
ives.
Miss Garabel Baxter returns to her
home in Pawtucket Il. today after
spending few weeks visiting her aunt,
Mrs G. II. Fuller.
DR.. w B, Brown is attending the M a.
inc Dental Convention at Bangor this
week and Intends to return homs Friday
The office will be closed during his
absence.
A number of our people are planning
to attend the great Adam Forepaugh and
Sell, 8 show on the afternoon and evening
of the 23rd'
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

To All persons Interested In either OF It 3
Estates hereinafter named.
alta PROBATE COURT held at skovh..
on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF JULY
In the year OF our Lord one thousand
nine hundred and four. The following mat.
ters having been presented for the action
there upon, hereinafter indicated, 1t Is hereby
| ORDERED That notice thereof be given to al
pc sons interested, by causing a copy Of this
order to be published three weeks successive
( ly In THE SoMPRsRT REPORTER, newspaper
published at Skowhegan, in said County, that
they may appeal t > Probate Court to be
held at said Skowh ga on the
SECOND TUESDAY OF August
A. D. 1904, at nine OF the clock In the forenoon
and be heard thereon IL they see cause.
Susan r. Leavitt, late of Fairfield deoeas d.
Petition for license to sell and convey rea es'
tate presented by Caroline B. Leavitt, admins
tratrix.
william McDonough, late of Embden, de-
ceased Final account of William MELON.
ouRh, Jr., miuistratro, presented.
Norman T. Hoxie, of Fairfield, minor. Pc
tition for license to sell and convey resl es'
tate presented by eta L. Hoxie, guardian.
William j. Henry, late OF Moose River de-
ceased. Petition for license to sell and cor
vey real estate presented by Heman W. Hold
en-, administrator.
Alfred Woodmsn, late OF Madison deees,,
ed. viii and petition for probate thereon
presented by Amanda j. Woodman, the execn'
trix named therein.
Sabrina Savage late OF Madison, deceased
Final account OF Jefferson Savage, admins
traitor, presented.
Joseph ID. BraCkley, late of New Portland
deceased. Final account of A. d. BfseEe''
executor. presented.
Aurie # Knox. late of Madison, deceased
/ o. nd Gno NJ arla
ad ministrator with the will annexed, preseh''
ed.
Charlotte Bragg OF Detroit, Of uns9l1la
mind. First account OF Grin E. Libby, gaAiu'
ian, presented
Fred c. Porter, late OF New Portland 1e'
ceased. Final account OF Philander NUS
administrator, presented.
Charles T GARFIELD, late of Norridgewoot
deceased. Petition tor appointment oil oSfa1
b. Garfield, Administrative, presented,
william F. Grant, late of HARMONY *
ceased. First and Anal account OF Ann D.
Grant, executrix. presented.
Thomas Fuller, late OF Hartand, decesssi,
Will and petition for probate thereof pfess,o,,.
ed by Ellen and Harry Randlett. the ekecu'o''
| named therein.
David ID. Brown, late OF st. Adams, deoes',,
ed. VIII and petition for probate thels .o,
presented by Milton L. Merrill, the executor
named therein.
Isaac r. Bigelow, late of Skowhegsn ae
ceased VIII and petltlcD Tor pfoos'e s.ontor
presented by Frank s. Bigelow, the eAeeu'V'
named therein.
Priscilla p. Cookson, late of Pittshelo' o us
ceased. First account OF Abel Davis eAes1
| tor, presented.
Stephen Parlin, late of Chicago liItuoiR
deceased. First and final account OF JUN
Mcclellan, ad mi nistrator, presented
Judge of said Court
A true copy. -,
Attest:-NATHAN FOWLER, Register
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Medford. Mass, are visiting her father,
DR.. Mclaughlin, and friends in town.
Harry Chadbourn of Seattle. Wash. is
visiting at Lendall Chadbourn's
Rev. Mr.. Ham of Cambridge will
preach at the church. next Sunday.
Two aged people died 10 this town,
week before last, Mr.. Samuel Willis,
aged SO years, and Mrs. Israel Avery,
aged 81 years.
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Harmony.

The weather is so hot and clear that
everybody is haying that has any to do.
The creamery here is doing an in
creasing BUSH There is more cream
brought here than at any other place in
this part of the state.
Several visitors from the cities have ar
rived. Mrs. Nellie McSorley of Bangor
is visiting her father Mortimer Pingree
Mrs Lizzie A. Dow, daughter and son OF
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Ernbden.

lothian G. Wtham died, July Iath
hom tuberculosis of the bowels, having
been sick some weeks. He died at the
home OF his son, Grant, all his children
being with him in his last surviving hours
He was one of our oldest residents being
IS yrs, emo and Is days of age. He
was man highly esteemed and will be
missed by his townsmen. He leaves
three SONS and three daughters to mourn
his decease, also other more distant rel
Atives
Owen EameS and family of Boston are
visiting his parents and other relatives
and friends in this vicinity.
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The art of letter writing is sadly
neglected nowadays" said the man of
literary taste.
THAT remark said his more prac-
teal friend, shows that you haven't
son at college who is applying him
self to showing you why his allowance
ought to be increased. w Washington
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All, doctor, glad 10 meet you" said
Mr.. Forsyte. Il wish you'd drop around
to the house Mt about this evening
None of the children sick, hope?"
NO. But they will be when they
get back from their grandmother 5.
They're there for supper" Philadel-
phia Ledger
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Delicate scorn.

Il observe that you invariably praise
your rivals" said one actress
Yes" answered the other. ITS the
wiseSt thing TO do 1t sounds mag
unanimous and also conveys the impress
sion that you do not consider them
worth being jealous Washington
Star
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Passerby-I thought you were blind 7
Mendicant-Well, boss, times is so hard
and competition is so great that even
a blind man has to keep his eyes open
nowadays II ne wants to do any bust
ness at all
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Nothing IL Not Original.

Mrs. Smith-Have you named your
twin girls, Lucy7 Lucy-Yessum; we's
done name 'em "Flops'm" an "Jeps'm."
Powerful pooty names. Dave. my OIL
man, he done got dem names outen de
rivah colyum.--Cincinnau Commercial
Tribune
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COrnVllle.

School 10 district No. 8, taught by Miss
Edith DeVoll of West Athens, closed
July I, after a successful term Of FIVE
weeks. The total number OF pupils en-
rolled was nine, but one was tardy for the
term, while six were not absent one half
day.
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Bragg-About a month ago l fell into
a nice job as assistant manager, and
the manager told me II | made good
he'd raise my salary Newitt-Ls that
so7 What are you doing now1-Cath-
Ole Standard
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Husbpnd--You are not economical.
Nife-Well. if you don't call woman
economical who saves her wedding
dress for n possible second marriage
I'd like to know what you think econo-
my Is like.-Glasgow Times.
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A would be grateful public is waiting
to reward the man who will invent a
ear window that can always be opened
easily in Summer, but can only be
opened by consent of the majority In
Philadelphia Inquirer
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-07-21

Miss Ellen William, who has been
visiting relatives in Boston for the last
few weeks. returned home, Friday.
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A dog without a tall must feel as
though he were in the deaf and dumb
class.--Plai Glib News.
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WANTED.

capable Girl for General House Wy 10y
done out. Apply ut No. 224, Madison Ave 80
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Probate NOTICES.

To All persons Interested In either Of tie
Estates hereinafter named.
alta PROBATE COURT held at skovh..
kAgSn, In and for the county OF Son er,et
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-27
FRUIT DEALERS WARNED
Are Cautioned Against Fruits Infested
With San Jose Scale,

The following letter, addressed to
fruit importers and dealers through
out the state. has just been issued by
Joseph II. Parry secretary OF the state
board Of horticulture:
AS this state Is menaced by the Inn
portation and spread of San Jose scale
and other pests and diseases injurious
10 fruit trees, vines and plants, fruit
importers and dealers and tranoporta-
ton companien are warned against re-
ceiving or handling fruit from orchards
that they know or have reason to be-
lleve are infested with San Jose scale,
whether the fruit be grown I'm Utah or
imported from other states.
Any fruit found TO be infested with
the San Jose scale or any other pests
or diseases injurious to fruit trees,vines
or plants, Is liable 10 condemnation as
nuisance and win be treated as such
at the cost of the owner and destroyed.
The state horticultural law enjoins
upon the county boards OF horticulture
and tree inspectors the duty OF safe
guarding the fruit interests OF this state
by keeping close inspection of fruit
packing houses, stores and salesrooms,
To see that no pernicious insects or
diseases are imported or spread abroad
In the state
TO aid IN the work Of keeping under
control injurious insects and diseases
OF fruit. importers or dealers who have
reason to suspect the presence of such
I'm any fruit or packages sent them,
should have the same examined by
some member Of their county board oi
horticulture. or fruit tree inspectors be-
fore dlaposing Of the fruit in any man
upr
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-08-27
Joseph Berlin, Formerly Of Hunts
willie, Utah, Wanted at La Plata
And Other Places.
HAS LED A CHECKERED CAREER.
Now in Custody at Bluff, san Juan
County, Where He Was Taken
10 by Frank Hyde.

Moab, Utah, via Thompson Aug g.
Word has just reached here that JOS
eph Berlin was arrested by Frank
Hyde at Bluff yesterday, Berlin IL
wanted at La Plata, Colo, for stealing
two horses from Higginson & Hte. He
is also wanted at Monticello, Utah, for
selling the two stolen horses to parties
In San Juan county and stealing "A
horse from j. NJ Cunningham q CO.. Of
La Sal and three horses from John
Adams OF Blum There Is warrant
I'm the sheriffs office at this place for
his arrest which Sheriff Taylor has
made two unsuccessful attempts TO
serve. This warrant charges Berlin
with stealing u horse from Chas. VIII
liams of Moab.
Berlin came to Moab from Hunts
vile, Utah. In 1898, aud lived here until
"a year ago, when he appropriated one
hundred and forty dollars from some
Mexicans and left for Colorado. Up TO
that time he was considered one OF the
promising young men Of the town. In
the last year. however, he has been do
ing land office business at horse
stealing. Hyde Is not an officer of any
kind and appears 10 have simply ar
rested the man on general principles
---e-@r-.-------
Ladies' Free Saltalr Wed, Aug 3lst
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
WEATHER REPORT.

Record at the local office OF tho
weather bureau for tho "A hours ending
at a. m. today:
Barometer reading at a. M, 25 60
inches. Temperature at Q a. M, Sc
deg.i maximum, 81; minimum, 81;
mean, n, which IS normal
Deficiency Of the daily mean tempe
nature since the first OF the month, 81
degrees.
Deficiency OF daily mean temperature
since Jan. /, 80 deg
Precipitation since the first Of the
month, .26 inch, which is 81 inch be-
low the normal.
Excess In precipitation since Jan /,
3,47 inches.
FORECASTS TILL 6 p. NJ. SUNDAY.
Local forecast for Salt Lake city
and vicinity
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday,
with local thundershowers.
For Utah forecasts made at Denver,
Colo,):
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday,
with local thundershowers
For Wyoming forecasts made at
Denver Colo).
Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
The barometer Is highest over the
North Pacific and North Atlantic
states, lake region and Ohio valley, and
lowest over the southern plateau. cen
trial gulf coast northern Rocky Noun
tain slope, and extreme northwest.
Precipitation occurred over portions
OF Utah, Nevada and the southern
states 1t was raining this morning
at Atlanta and Ashyille Heavy rain
fall was reported at Atlanta 2 0S
Inches, Thunderstorms occurred at
New Orleans and Charleston.
The temperature IS higher 10 deg. or
more, over portions Of Colorado, Wyo-
ming, North Dakota, South Dakota and
Minnesota; and lower over portions of
Tennessee, North Carolina, West Nlr-
einia, District Of Columbia New York.
and Massachusetts,.
r. j. HYATT,
Local Forecaster.