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The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-10-13
STATE OF MAINE.

SEAL
Somerset, SIS. Court OF County Commissioners
August Adjourned Term. October 10Th, A D.,
1901.
Upon the foregoing petition, being satisfied
that the petitioner are responsible and that an
inquiry into the merits Is expedient, 1T Is Or
DERED, that the County Commissioners meet at
tho dwelling house OF Timothy Trip in said So
Ion on Wednesday, November 18th, A. ID. 1904 at
two O'Clock P. NJ. and thence pre- coed to view the
route mentioned in said petition; and immedi-
ately after hearing Of the parties will be had
at some convenient piare in tho vicinity, and
such further measures taken in tho premises as
the Commissioners n sn judge proper.
And 1t ia further Ordered that notice of the
time, place and purposes of tho Commits
sioner's meeting aforesaid be given to all per-
sons and corporations interested, by publishing
an Attosted copy of the petition aforesaid with
this order thereon, In The Somerset Reporter, a
public newspaper printed at Skowhegan in SAID
county, and also arrested copies of the same to
be served upon the Town Clerk of the Town OF
| solon ana TO be posted In three pubic places
In said Town, the publication and serving and
posting of the same 10 be at least thirty days
before the time appointed for said view, that all
interested may then appear aud be heard, II they
think proper.
Attest: w T SEEKINs, Clerk.
A true copy OF the Petition and Order OF Court
thereon
lw4l Attest: W. T. sHEKtNs, Clerk
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Resolutions of ResDeok.

Whereas, the Divine and loving Master
has seen tit to remove from our midst
our faithful and valued brother, Lewis
NJ. Wells, therefore be it
RESOLVED, that while we as a grange
mourn the loss OF true and loyal men,
her, one whose presence was ever wei
come, a citizen respected for his sterling
quality of mind and heart, we bow in
submission of him who doeth all things
we'll,
Reso.red, that we extend our heartfelt
sympathy TO bis father, sister and broth
er
RESOLVED, that our charter be dtaped
10 mourning for 80 days that a copy OF
these resolutions be placed upon our rec
ords and copy sent to the bereaved
family and a copy sent to the SOMERSET
REPORTER for publication.
MANLEY HOLT,
ANNIE HOLT
ROSE STRICKLAND.
Committee on Resolutions,
Canaan, Sept. 6, 1904.
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North Arson.

Ed Clark made business trip to King
field, Friday.
Lawrence Steward was at home from
Portland, Sunday.
The water in the Kennebec river IL
high for the season
Supt. Emery paid the farmers for
their sweet corn, Saturday.
Saturday morning was the coolest of
the fall-14 degrees below freezing.
G. l.. Hovey returned from Boston,
Monday night.
A simmons, Esq, was in Skowhegan
on legal business, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs George A. Sharpe and
daughter are visiting in Houlton.
g. Marshall has completed digging his
potatoes aud the yield was 1900 bushels.
Charles Fairbrother and son, Russell,
of Norridgewock were in town. oatur-
day.
Everett Wilson of Boston was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. p. IL. Wilson dur
ing sunday.
Miss Jennie Paine OF Waterville was
the guest of Miss Susie Paine during
Sunday.
Mrs. B 5. Fagg and son of Skowhe-
gan were in town, sunday, the guests of
relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Crymble OF North
New Portland were the guests of friends
in town, Sunday.
The financial calendar launched 10 the
interest of the N. L church is proving
a great success.
Rev. II. 5 Ryder will preach in Oak
land next Sunday on exchange with Ex-
presiding Elder, Lapham.
The stock from the Carrabsssett
stock farms won 50 prizes at the Water
Vile and Lewiston fairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Nj. Marshall, of Oak
land we're the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
@. Marshall during Sunday.
C. Aarshall's crew has been building
a camp this week preparatory to yard
ing logs on his lumber lot in Arson.
Ed LAney and crew were in town,
Monday on their way to Crockertown,
where they are to lumber this winter.
Austin Andrews, G. o. Aver and son,
Eyron, returned from the big woods the
| first of the week with two good deer.
Word has been received here from
Mrs. Tobey and Mrs. Higgins that they
have arrived home in san Francisco,
Cal
The Universalist Sunday School will
have Rally Day and Harvest concert,
sunday evening, October 10th, at
O'Clock.
G. w. Spaulding has nearly completed
digging h!a potatoes. His crop OF
tubers, this year, will amount to 5000
bushels.
The hunters are after the big game
these days. Several from this village
have been in the big woods during the
past week.
Harry Beal has returned to his studies
at Maine University. This year COM
pletes his course there and he will
graduate next June.
Ben Foster, cur North Anson-New
York artist, has been chosen on the jury
of award at the International Art ex-
hibition At Carnegie Inststute, Pittsburg'
Mr.. and Mrs. r. s. Parsons, Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Emsry,~Mr and Mrs. N,
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Margaret Chase visited In Watervills Sun
day and Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs Crowell left for their new
home in Pit,sheld last Friday. They
leave many warm friends behind. who
are very sorry to have them 20 away.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Lord of Shawmut
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Dunlap and Mrs.
Gala Steward of Skowhegan we're the
guests oil Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Smith,
Tuesday and Wednesday,
Ray S. Mitchell and brother, Ivan, OF
Fairfield, spent Saturday and Sunday at
Flfeld Miichel's.
Mrs. Stevens has returned from Pish-
on's Ferry, and started for Waterville,
Wednesday, to be absent for few weeks.
Miss Ina Gerald of So. Canaan was the
guest of Mrs A5heus Mason last week.
T. B. Barrett IS spending few days at
Pishon's Ferry.
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For the Reporter.
A Sad and Sudden Deaf

Gertrude M. daughter Of Charles r Lane
Of Anson. died Sunday morning at twenty
minutes pas, one O'Clock from an abcess
10 the bowels. She was tsken suddenly
i'll Friday morning while a, work in the
telephone Exchange ia this village. She
walked home a distance of about q hall
mile and fell upon the floor as soon as she
got into the house. Her cries were heard
by Mrs. Livingstone, who lived 10 the
upper part OF the house and she inmedi-
ately went to the assistance OF the suf-
fering girl and pat her TO bed. A physi-
clan was called and he gave her some
thing to relieve her suffering. but it al
forded no permanent relief and she con.
tinued TO grow weaker until Saturday
morning about 10 o'clock when she
frightened up and hopes were entertain
ed for her recovery, but at about one
o'clock she began to decline and died
that night at I.2o o'clock. A post
mortem examination was made at abou,
II o'clock Sunday morning which re-
veaed the fact that an abcess had formed
upon the bowel and rupture of that
organ had taken place. About four years
ago she was operated upen for appep di-
citis and it was thought that there might
be rupture of the old wound but such
was not the case. and the abcess which
caused her death was but short distance
below the stomach.
The sudden de ath of this bright and
promising girl casts a shadow Of sadness
upon The community. She was a smart
scholar and general favorite. She
graduated from Madisoa high school last
June and for the past three months had
been employed 10 the telephone office.
She was ~ years or age and leavea kind
father and loving brother to mourn her
antimely death.
The funeral was held at the Baptist
church at I 80 O'Clock Tuesday afternoon,
Rev. Mabel Andrews assisted by Rev. H..
S. Ryder OF North Arson eff eating.
The remains were taken to North Anson
for burial beside her mother. who died
four years ago.
During Miss Gertrude's illness she was
attended by her bosom friend. Miss
Jennie Edwards, who remained constantly
az the bedside OF her dear ftiend until the
end. The funeral was attended by her
schoolmates and the members OF her Sun
day school class to the number of fifty,
Mrs. w. c.. Sawyer. teacher. Her grad
ualing class contributed beautiful floral
pillow with her name in the center. Her
Sunday school class also furnished a
beautiful floral pillow. and many Others
from this place and North Arson sent
flowers in profusion. Mrs. w. G. Saw
yer, who had been kind teacher, helper
and friend of Gertrude for number of
years. contribu ed flowers ia abundance
and It is said that So dom if ever we're
there so many and such beautiful flowers
brought 10 beautily funeral service in
this place.
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ADDISON Center.

Farmers in this vicinity are nearly done
picking apples and are looking for mar
kel for them.
Miss Olive Hayden accompanied by
Mrs. E. p. Moore and Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Hayden Of Athens went to Lewis
ton last Friday to attend the eighth an
nual convention of the State Spiritual as
ISOLATION held 10 that city, Friday. Satur-
day and Sunday. They returned hsme,
Monday, well pleased with the meeting
and the hospitality they received from the
citizens of Lewiston The next annual
convention will be held in SkowhegAn.
Mrs. E. King has returned home from
her visit in Massachusetts and other
states.
Golden Glsw Branch |. S. S. will hold
an oyster supper aud sale of fancy articles
on Friday evening" Oct 7rst at the home
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IAr0ne.

L.C. Stevens has completed his yearly
burning of charcoal and supplied the NJ.
c. r. K. car shops at Waterville and
many othe8 smaller concerns in Water.
vile and Skowhegan, especially peanut
roasters, which use charcoal for heat, and
still has coal Oh hand.
Stilman Holmes Is putting up build
ing 10 which he will put in steam power
for saving shingles and possibly lath'.
Before another week rolls round there
will be double wedding in this vicinity
10 which one Of our popular young ladies'
will take prominent part.
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STATE OF MAINE.

SEAL
30 m srsetss. Court Of Cssnty Com nissieasrs.
August Adjourned FERN. ootsbsr 10, A. d.
1904.
Upon the foregoing petition, being satisfied
that the petitioners are responsible and that
an inquiry into the merits is sKpedient, IT 10
OnDHa nd, that the County Commissioners
meet at the Post once In said Harmony
on Thursday, November II. A. d. liza NJ
ten O'Clock =. m. and thence proceed "
view the route mentioned In said petit
ton; and Immediately after hearing OF the
parties will be had NJ some conVsnisnt place
Ia the vicinity, and such further measures
taken In the premises IS the Com missioAera
shall jadgs proper.
And IL 10 further Ordered. that notice OF the
time. place and purposes Of the Commission
ers' meeting aforesaid, be given to all persons
and corporations interested, BY publishing an
attestsd copy OF the petition aforesaid with
this order thereon. in the Somerset Reporter,
o public newspaper printed at 5kowhegan In
said county, and also attested copies of tbs
| same TO be served upon the Town Clerk OF the
town OF Harmony and to be posted In three
public places in said town, the publioa-
ton, end serving and posting of the same to
be At least thirty days before the time ap-
pointed fer said view, that all interested may
then appear and be heard, II they think prop
or.
Attest; W. T. SRRKINs, Clerk.
true copy of the Petition and Order OF
CoaFt thereon.
iw4l Attest: W. t. sRRKrNs, Clerk.
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New Portland.

Cattle show and fair will be held at E.
New Portland, Saturday, Oct ID.
Elmer Clark of Norridgewock was
calling on friends, Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jackson and daugh-
ter of Portland have been the guests of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Altman Jack
son. for the past week.
The Cleaners branch of /. g. s. will
hold their annual fair 1T North New
Portland, Tuesday, Oct. rs. Aprons,
fancy articles, homo made candies, cakes
and jelliss will be On sale and the ladies
of the branch will serve supper from five
to seven followed by q short entertain
ment.
Miss Susie Emery 10 spending q few
weeks with relatives and friends In
Lewiston
Mr.. and Mrs. George williams and
master Band Davis spent Saturday ard
Sunday with friends OF Madison.
Frank Weymouth of Huntington, Vir-
ginis arrived, Thursday night He will
be the guest of his father, Il, F. Wey.
mouth, for few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Jonas Colby of Moose
River visited at G, Fl. Nyos's, last week.
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ALL THE Jews
from Somerset towns


On Tuesday morning Mrs. Belle vii.
liams, Mrs. Lsphs Preblo, Mrs. b
Andrews, Mrs. Albert webster and MIS-
p. II. Colby went to WAtervills to the
school Of instruction OF the Eastern Star.
j. Lambert OF Now York, ". P.
Ordway of SkowhegAn and another
gentleman were in town, Tuesday, even
ing. Mr.. Lambert Is making his annual
hunting trip into the Maine woods
Rev. W. A. Richmond, who has bees
having four weeks vscation, returned
last Friday and preached an sxesllsat
sermon on Sunday.
Mrs George kaxf1old of Canaan has
been spending few days amosg frisnds
and relatives In town.
Alonso Adams 10 In very poor health
this fall.
Chas. Packard was recently Ia tewn.
Mrs. Chas. FontimAa OF Soloa was In
town, Saturday and Sunday.
The youngest daughter OF Mr.. aad
Nrs 4. v. Ham Of Moscow, whs was
recently married In Boston TO Mr.. Res
ben Crunby OF Connecticut, srrivsA
with her husbAsd ct this station on
Wednesday night Of last week. Mr..
Ham met the young soupls and tsok
them 10 his hons for few weeks visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Perlsy Poss Of Lynn
Mass. were visiting among friends In this
town and In Moscow, recently.
Arthur Jordan was down river "a
Monday last
Tho high and grammar school did act
keep on Friday on acoount OF the cattle
show and Miss Dsnham and hiss Kaewl-
ton improved the opportunity to naks
brief visits to their homes In Bewdoia-
ham and Skowhsgan.
Thomas Whitney and family sxpsot to
occupy their now house withia q week
Ida Abbey of scion was rsOsa1y in
town.
At the last regular meeting OF the
Rebokahs a good entertainment was pro
vided, music both vocal and instrumental
and select reading.
There was = largo crowd present at
the Bingham cattle show. A good sx-
hibit of oxen and young stock by Daniel
Robinson and Cony Grant. Philandsr
Baker OF Caratunk also had some fine
looking stock on the grounds. No re-
port of tho awards or preferences has
been received. Some disturbance was
caused by some drunken fellows, who
entered into q fight, but were quoted
after a time The Bingham grammar
school base ball nine played against the
Solon's. winning the game % TO in
favor of the Bingham team Over fifty
couples attended the grand ball in the
evening Tho excellent supper was fur
nished by tho Star and Rebekah societies
In Grange Hall; proceeds to be used to
purchase chairs 20. their new banquet
hall.
The Ladies' Missionary Union will
give = supper in Grange hall, Oct. 10,
followed by an entertainment In Kenne
bee hall For further particulars see
large posters.
Mrs. Robert Phillips and daughters
were recently visiting Mr.. Phillips, who
Ia cook for the track laying crew.
The track laying crew have covered
about two miles OF the new railroad.
Six teams are hauling sand and cement
to build the twenty four piers required
In the big gulf stream trostle about six
miles above Bingham.
Nj. and Mrs. Claud Goodrich were In
Skowhegan, Thursday of last week
Miss Olive Lander and Miss Bertha
Whipple drove up from Scion to call on
their friend, Mrs. Carrie WithAm of
Portland They found her improving
which her many friends will be pleased
to hear.
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Sure Investment
For Future Years.

Wood, Harmon & Co. of New York
city, the largest dealers in real estate
in the United States, present several
forms of investments that are as safe
as government bonds, and guarantee a
good rate of interest on your money
Wood, Harmon & Co. have been
before the people for over IS years.
and their reputation as safe, conser.
vative, and reliable firm is guaranteed
by bankers, and merchants wherever
known. They have a national repu.
tation and any comment concerning
their financial standing would be su.
perfuous. A letter of inquiry to any
bank in Boston, New York or Brook.
Ign will assure you that Bradstreet
rates them higher than any other real
estate firm in the country.
If you have any amount from s.
per month up to invest and will call at
my rooms at the Hotel Oxford, Skow.
hogan, Maine, l will gladly go into
details and explain fully all the differ.
ent forms of investments Wood, Har-
mon & Co. offer and guarantee.
Write me and | will forward printed
literature that can but prove interest
ing reading to you.
ROBERT w. LORD,
Skowhegan, Maine.
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ROAD PETITION.
Scion, Maine, September a., 100

Scion, Maine, September n, 1904.
To the County Commissioners of Somerset
County.
The undersigned responsible persons re-
specially represent that there is an existing
county road from the north and south road
near the house of Eben B. Rowel in the
town of Scion essterly about seventy rods to
Trips Corner in said town that is no longer
of common convenience and necessity;
wherefore they ask you to discontinue the
same.
Fred Nagoon and fifteen others.
Somerset, SIS. Reed and filed Sept. AZ, A.
D. 1904.
Attest: w. T. SEEKINs, Clerk.
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M AR RED

Norridgewock-October 2, Mr.. Charles r.
Boyington and Miss Alta Emma Allen.
Pittsheld- Octob l, by the Rev. L. w. Coons,
Mr.. Arthur Woodland and kiss Lottie Bean,
both OF Pttsied.
Cliitondale, MAss.-Septemb 22nd, Mr.
William Oscar Chaffee and Miss Sadie Eliza
beth Harding, both of CliftondAle,
The Forks-October 4. by Fannie A. Ksnns.
dy, Justice of the Peace, Mr., Walter l. York
and Miss Ada c. Cookson.
Hsrtlsnd-O October 8, by the Rev. w. c. b.
ker, Mr.. Sewell N. Littlefeld of Hartland and
Miss Nellie Reed OF Garland.
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Mr. David Davis'who has had shock is
gaining and is able TO walk out.
Mrs Walter Robinson OF Maiden,
Mss. has been visiting relatives and
friends for the past few weeks.
G.. w. Bates is attending the fair al
Skowhegan, this week.
Mr.. Samuel King has gone to New
Portland for a short time.
Miss Rose Collins ia at home for the
winter.
Oscar Kincaid has gone into the woods.
Miss Ellen Whittier has returned to
Augusta.
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BORN.

SkouheRAn-octobsr I. to the wife of ChAs
@. Moody, son.
Observation-Disclosures 7, to the wife of Edward
W Heath. a daughter.
Browns Corner, CAnasn-To the wife OF Geo.
Cover, = son.
Skowhegan-O ctobsr II to the wife OF Joseph
Lessor, q daughter,
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st Albans

Mrs. J. d White, Mrs. Bellmore and
two daughters were visiting at J. w. Jew
ett's, las, week. They drove over from
Skowhegan.
Leander Southsrd and wife are going
to Vermont to stay for year or m ore.
R,y. Charles A. Southland has moved to
ST. Adams. Mr.. Southsrd's health is mol
very good.
John Emery was in town the first OF the
week on business,
Farmers received pay for their sweet
corn, Monday last.
Farmers are harvesting their apples
generally a good apple crop here.
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From indigestion, aches and pains,
Your system will be free,
II you'll but take timely drink
OF Rocky Mountain Tea.
G. r. Fogg.
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OF Mrs. Cyrus D. Holbrook r. T. D. No.
l Madison. The proceeds are TO 60 to
the free bed fund.
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MOI Ice.

The New England Telephone and Tele.
graph Company respectfully petitions the
Board of Seectmen Of the town of Skowhe-
gan, Maine, for a location for its poles and
wires thereon, and the necessary supporting
and strengthening fixtures and wires, in the
following named streets and highways Of SAID
town:
Middle Road, so Called from Main St. 10
the residence of c. f. Jones,
Turner ST., entire length,
East Front ST., from Mechanic st. to Free
ST.,
Walnut St, entire length,
Free St., entire length,
Elm ST., entire length.
Summer St., entire length,
Middle St., entire length,
Spring ST., entire length,
South St., entire length,
High St., from Madison Ave. to Court St
and from North st. to Water t.,
Madison Ave, from Winter st. to Spring
t.,
Prospect St. entire length,
School ST., entire length,
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DIED.

| SkowheEAn-October II, Ora May, daughter
OF Il. I. and Helen A. Jewstt, aged 20 years.
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Town Of Skowhegan, Maine,
In Board Of Selectmen,

Town of Skowhegan, Maine,
In Board of Selectmen,
October IL, 1904.
Upon the foregoing petition, it is ordered
that notice thereof be given by publishing a
copy of said petition and this order thereon
in the Somerset Reporter, newspaper print
ed in the town of Skowhegan, Maine, and
post copy of said notice in the Post Once
and that hearing be given at the Select
mems Office in Coburn Block on the 29th
day of October at one o'clock P. NJ. at which
time and place residents and owners of prop
erty upon the highways to be affected by the
granting of the permit applied for, and all
other persons interested. shall have full oP.
portunity to show cause why such permit
should not be granted, the last publication oil
said notice to be at least fourteen O4) days
before said hearing.
R.F. PARKER, Seif Of
A. H. WYMAN, skowhegan.
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Concord, Mass, where she will visit her
husband, who 10 teaching In the Con-
cord high school. On her return she
will visit Mrs. Maurice Bowman In
Waterville, a classmate in Colby college.
George Longley went to New Hamp-
shire, Saturday morning, for few days
visit among friends.
Mrs. William Whippls 10 away for
several weeks visiting relatives and
friends In Massacu hsetts.
Ivan Dyer was on the sick list, Last
week.
Mrs. II. N. Wilson was quite sick, last
week, but is somewhat better now.
Newell Nye, who has been olerking
for G. S. Burrill since be has been In
business here, ia to leave town very
soon. Mr.. Flank Nye has taken his
place in the store.
Scion Lodge, l. o. o. r., conferred
the third degree on one candidate, last
Thursday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. B. Porter of Show
hogan were in town, Sunday.
W. e, Eaton has been doing consider
able work in the cemetery lately. He
has had fine granite monument set on
the Eaton lot.
The Congregational Sunday school
have recently added a large number of
new books together with a nice glass
front book case to their library.
Miss Alta Gray returned to Portland
last week for further treatment. Her