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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

The Broadway M. E. Church was
crowded at the Blind Boone concert
last evening. The marvellous skill of
the gifted genius attracted many who
had heard HIM before as we'll as hun
dreds Of others. The program was very
interesting and was admirably render
ed, and the player responded to several
hearty encOres.-Omaha Bee.
Hear him at the opera house, Medi-
cine Lodge, Thursday night, June 3Oth.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

There was just enough rain last week
to keep things growing and yet not
enough to keep the harvest hands from
work. So far, this season has been
just as if made to order.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Tenty-tive, thirty and thirty, five
bushels is the way a good many are
now estimating their wheat yield.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

For the second time Kiowa has got
the advantage Of HaZelton in the way
Of tirst.class educators. Several years
ago they got Miss SHILLING, one of the
best primary teachers in the state, away
from us, and now they have captured
Prof. Stout, who is second to none in
Southern Kansas.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

1t was very attentive audience that
listened to Elder Martindale's interest.
ing sermons Sunday andMondaY nights
aud despite the threatening aspect of
the weather, the house was crowded.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Ed Boots has lately finished his new
elevator which holds about 5000 BUSH
els of gain. Ed is an energetic towns.
man and with his elevator and neat
residence has done much to improve
the looks of our little burg.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

The past week has knocked a big
slice off of the large number of acres OF
wheat i'll this section. Another week
and none will be left except some tina
is being headed.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

While Brothers have bought a new
threshing machine. They will be ready
for business as soon as the farmers are
ready for them.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Miss Lena Shigley is taking music
lessons of Oscar SherOd.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Homer Myers and Harry Fox are fit
ting up a threshlng outfit and will be
ready for business by the time wheat is
ready to thresh.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Everyone is very busy harvesting
wheat in this part of the country al
though short of help. Hands are want.
ed at 81 per day and men and teams at
81. Wheat around this place Is good
and we never saw a better prospect for
corn, in fact the farmers are we'll pleas
ed with crops in general and have moth
ing to complain of.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29
Lake City Items.

The roads are lined with harvesters
going north.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

John Durfee was putting up rye for
o. Mills last week.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Scott Buck and son. Fred, made a
flying trip TO Coats, Tuesday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

Two drummers in town Thursday
were representing the Geo. Bailey Co.
of st. Joseph, Mo. They carried an ex.
ira fine lot of ladies ready.made cloth.
ing.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

James K. Fox of Cherokee was here
one day last week on business. He says
that most of the wheat in their part OF
Oklahoma is harvested.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

We want to notify the Fourth Of July
committee that if we have TO dig thu
potatoes before we can enter that pota
to race, they may take our name of
the list.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1904-06-29

The members of the Epworth League
will give a musical and literary enter
tainment some time in July. The date
and program will be given later.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25
Field Day at Lakewood.

Skowhegsn Grange, Patrons Of Hus-
band y, observed ts annual fed day at
Lake wood, yesterday. and l. Wa sn ex-
ceedingly enjoyable occasion. The
weather was Ideal for outdoor purpose-
and large number Of member. II the
order were present.
Those who arrived IN the forenoon
busted themselves In various ways ura.
the interesting noon hour arrived wheH
all euj Dyed picnic dinners extracted from
numerous well filed baskets. This part
OF the program was without Formally
but was none the less enjoyable.
At little past ore O'Clock the COM
psny, which had been largely augmented
by new arrivals, assembled 10 the
spacious theatre building where the fol-
lowing order Of exercises was observed
under direction OF A. K. Smiley. Music,
Male Qaartette consisting OF a. Z
Smily, A. F. Sanford, +. P. Parker and
z. +. Harris; readings, Miss Mabel
Bracket, Miss Nellie Hobart; music,
Miss Marion Hilton; address. W. b.
Thompson, state lecturer; readings,
Miss Annie Bosworth, Miss NAV Law
renee; song, Miss Marion Hilton; read
ings, Miss Carrie Davis, Maurice Nc
Lsughln; music. Miss Matte Living.
stone; reading, Miss Eliza Mclaughlin.
Mr.. Thompson's address WAS one Of
much interest. He advocated progress
in all lines of business and up.to-date
methods as those assuring success.
Close attention was given to the address
and to the other exercises, and those ia
attendance must have voted the day q
decided success.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25
Skowhegan's Youngest Attorney.

Fred r. Lawrence went to Bath, Nor
day, and took the prescribed oath be-
fore the Supreme Judicial Court In ses-
sion In that city, which is the final act
IN long chain OF events making him q
member Of the bar Of Maine and full
fledged attorney a. law. Candidates
for admission to the bar Of Maine must
secure rank of at least 20 per cent to
enable them to pass; Dir. Lawrence at
tanned an average Of Sc per cent and on
one subject, Criminal Law, the maxi
mum rank OF 100.
MI Lawrence Is the son Of Mrs. Flora
I. Brainerd Of this place and Is now 10
his twenty.fifth year. He was gradual
ed from the Skowhegan High School In
1895, being the salutatorian of his class.
tie took a four years course at Colby
College, being awarded the Greek part
at the junior exhibition, which is the high
est honor OF the course. During the wears
at college he became a member of Zeta
Psi society and at graduation was honor
ed by membership in the Phi Beta Kappa
fraternity, and in his senior year, 1900,
he was president Of his class. The late
N. w. Brainerd associated Mr.. Law
renee with him for time in his Office az
Clerk OF Courts, giving him a legal ap-
polntment as deputy, and subsequently
he was appointed by Judge Strout as
examiner Of records In that Office. This
experience was most fortunate, giving
him familiarity with the court records
of Somerset County and an acquaintance
with attorneys and the public generally
which few have the opportunity to ac-
qure in advance of general practice and
which must be very valuable to him in
his legal work.
Mr.. Lawrence studied for a time In
the office OF Geo. W. Cover, ESQ, and
In March, 1901, entered the office Of
Danforth & Gould for a period of six
months. Following this he was associa-
ted with Butler & Butler, as stenograph-
err and law student, for nearly two
years, until his entrance for a special
course at the Boston University Law
School In September, 1903. During a
one years course at the latter institution
he represented his class in an intercol-
legiste debate with Georgetown Unlver-
sity which was held in the city of Wash
ington, D. C.
The west suite Of rooms in the Mer-
rill block has been engaged by Mr.. Law
renee and he is to begin the practcg Of
his profession at once. He has behind
him brilliant record, and an enviable
reputation as a student, and, If the past
is safe criterion, he should take high
rank in his chosen calling.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS: The fol-
lowing are the real estate transfers re-
Gently recorded in the county registry {:
Ansor-I. Z. LETTERS to Chss. Jeffers
2nd, 81 &. ". Booth 10 VIM. Playza, q.
Madisor-J. a. Hunnewell to q. (.
Spear, 81; Thomas Bedford TO L. II.
Page, 81.
New Portland-Joshus Chick 70 J. A.
Chick, 81; J. L. Prescott 10 F. ". But
Ter, S29s 81.
Fair6eld-R f. Libby to F. V. Libby.
81 Eveline F, Libby to R. +. Libby. g..
Csmbridge-AnnieA A. Harris to D. B.
Whitney, IS.
Cornville-Manford Flanders TO Mary
F. HerriD, 81
Hartland-Lewis Fish to East Somer-
set Agricultural Society, 81
netroit-A. P. Crosby to W. 0. Hard
ing, 81; L. L. Bean to J. R Besn 3;
J. R. Bean to Fl. A. Temple, SO.
Skowhegap-J. W. Gage to Agnes T.
Norton, 81; J. G. Prescott to Carrie Z.
Prescott, 81; Forrest Goodwin 70 Lille
Daggett, $500.
Smithfield-C. S. Harlow TO Dolly E.
Harlow, 81; Ssml Wade TO Dora A.
Libby, 81
Pittsfield-D. D. WinsloR to John
Bucklsnd, 81 John Buekland TO Char
lotte A. Buckland, 81; Edwin Thompson
TO Charlotte A. Buek,and, 81; c. c.
Chandler TO NJ. NJ. Libby, & Marion NJ.
Libby to j. F. Lytord, 81.
Binghsm-C. A. Paul 10 J, H. Savage
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

The question OF the prohibitory law
enters into the campaign in this State
this year. Both parties have declared
for enforcement. The Republican party
in State and in Somerset county In strong
and unmistakable terms speak out for
prohibition and the enforcement of the
law. The Democratic party while
formally declaring for enforcement re-
iterates an oft repeated demand for re-
submission of the constitutional amend
ment relating to the prohibitory law to
the people. What is the object of this
demandP Is it to strengthen the law
and secure more effective enforcement
By no manner of means. The object is
solely and avowedly In the interest Of
repeal of the prohibitory law and the
enactment of some sort of license law.
What is the object OF license law? 1t
is to relieve the sale and use of intoxi-
eating liquors In Maine from the legal
restrictions that now surround 1t. There
fore resubmission In its essence is against
prohibition and in the direction of free
rum or the freer sale of intoxcants. 1t
Is we'll for Maine voters to remember
this when they cast their ballots on
September 18th.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

The Haumbfses Indians. living In tn.
northern part of Peru and near the
southern boundary of Ecuador. folio"
one of the most remarkable vocathDns
In the world They are able by a
process known only to that tribe, tc
reduce the human hald to one third
It's original stze and retain the fea
lures and coloring to perfect degree
The head is severed from the trunk
the skull and frontal bone are reSnoS
ed and In the cavity soft mold OF
clay Is fitted. 1t Is then hung by the
scalp from a tripod over pot Of boil
Ing water and steamed for three days
After this the shrinking process be
gins, which requires skin and Is a
secret that the Indians guard jealous
ly. These beads are sold no the tour
lists at $50 each, but as the tribe Is
savage and the complextty OF ciyt1za
ton has not mastered them, It Is diff
fictlt TO obtain the heads at any price.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25
Somerset Senators.

The Bangor News of yesterday uses a
very good cut of Hou. Forrest Goodwin
of Skowhegan, with the following ap-
preciative data:
"Ole Of the two Republican nominees
for senators from Somerset county is
Hon. Forrest Goodwin OF Skowhegan,
who receives denomination, being a
member Of the last Senate. Mr.. Good
win was educated In the schools of
Skowhegsn and graduated from Colby
in the class of 1887.
He studied law in the office OF Wa
ton & Walton and at the Boston UNI
versity Law School. After his grad
uation from the law school he went to
Washington and for two years was
Speaker Reeds parliamentary clerk.
He returned and opened a law office In
Skowhegan, where he has since prac-
ticed. Mr.. Goodwin represented his
class In the House in 1889 and was post
master Of Skowhegan from 1892 to 1896.
Mr. Goodwin is 80 years old and mar
ried. He is one Of the most popular
residents Of Skowhegan, and is a strong
candidate. His colleague is VIM, G..
Bailey Of Harmony.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

The Republican campaign in the state
election will be opened in this county so
far as public speaking is concerned, at
Madison, Tuesday evening next, with
Hon. William L. Haines and Augustine
Simmons of North Arson as speakers.
Hon. Forrest Goodwin also will speak
in Athens village on the same evening.
These gentlemen are we'll known to
Somerset people as able speakers. They
will have something to say worthy the
attention of Somerset voters. We an
nounce elsewhere in our columns Repub-
lican meetings in other Somerset towns
for later dates. From this time until
Saturday, September 10 there will be
activity all along the line. The election
is an important one and Republicans
should put forth every effort possible to
swell the Republican majority in Maine
in September in the interest Of Roosevelt
and Fairbanks in November. Maine
Republicans fight their battle in Septem-
Der, and should put in all work possible
within the brief time that remains prior
to September l2th.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

The Veterans of the War of 1861 are
naturally Republican IN politics and large
ly in favor OF Roosevelt and Fairbanks
The Boston Journal OF Friday, last, con-
tains the result OF straw ballot OF 1892
members at Camp Jack Adams, the larg-
est gathering of veterans at the Boston
encampment. In the poll 80 states were
represented and of the ballots cast
Roosevelt received 1l49 and Parker 1876
Fifty expressed themselves as changing
from the support of Mckinley In 1900 to
Parker In 1904 while 80 who voted for
Bryan announce their present allegiance
to Roosevelt. Maine veterans threw 206
votes for Roosevelt, 1914 OF whom voted
for Mckinley in 1900 and II for Bryan.
Parker received the votes OF % veterans,
Is of whom voted for Mckinley In 1900 and
10 for Bryan. This shows net gain of
for Parker. Not much of land slide
among Maine veterans.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

On one occasion Daniel Webster was
on his way TO Washington and was
compelled to proceed at night by stage
from Baltimore. He had no travelling
companion. and the driver bad sort
Of felon hook, which produced no In
considerable alarm In the senator. Il
endea vored to tranquifiDe myself,
said Mr.. Webster, and had partly
succeeded when we reached the dark
woods between Biadensburg and
Washington, a proper sceoe for muir
der or outrage, and here, confess, my
courage again deserted me. Just then
the driver turned to me and with n
gruff voice inquired my name. | gave
1t to him. Where are you goingr said
he. The reply was: To Washington.
am senator Upon this the driver
seized me fervently by the hand and
exclaimed: How CHAD l am! l took
you for a highwayman!
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

England won her supremacy on the
seas with her ships of British oak, n
wood that is renowned for strength
and durability. When the Spanish ar
mazda set sail for England its COM
mander had express orders from the
king of Spain to burn or otherwise de
stroy every oak in the forest of Dean,
then the great source of shipbuilding
supplies But, as blunt old Drake
prophesied, Philips beard WINS stnged
instead Admiral Nelson declared that
without heart of oak" the British
navy and empire would soon come to
an end.
The oak is beautiful at all seasons,
From the time 1t opens its delicate
green buds, close pressed In their resin
Gus overcoat, and emerging fame tip
ped with bronze or crimson, until they
come again an acorn bearing spray is
most artistic, and the rudy hue of the
tree In autumn combines we'll In ma
lures color scheme.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

An English paper tells little aDec-
dote of the distinguished painter Sto-
rey in his capacity Of ten cheF Of per
spectlve at the Royal academy: On one
occasion Mr.. Storey accepted an invita-
ton To dine with the wealthy-and
Philistine-father of one Of his pupils.
Over the undeniablr port the by no
means doting parent inquired bow his
son was getting on. and, although the
kindliest of men, Mr. Storey could not
bring himself to say much that was
favorable. "Humphi" grunted the man
of money. "Well, hope he will turn
out an artist, for | am quite sure he's
not fit to be anything else
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

Beautiful she may not have been.
though NJ de Brantome would never
allow it; but fine, fine she was all over
SHARPLY, exQulsitely cut and modelled
her sweet smooth chin. her amorous
lips, bright red where all else was pale
as tinged rose; her sensitive nose. her
broad, high brows, her neck which two
hands could hold her small shoulders
and bosom Of a child And then her
hands, her waist no bigger than stalk,
her little feet! She had sometimes an
intent. considering wise Ioo&-the look
of the Queen of Desire, who knew not
where to set the bounds of her need,
but revealed to no one what that was.
And belyin9 that look askance of hers
sly or wise or sleepy as you choose
her voice was bold and very chear, her
manners were those of nvedy. grnce-
full boy, her gestures quick. ben spirit
impatient and entirely without fear.
At this hour she was nineteen years
old and not two months widow
From THE Queens Quatre."
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25
Tho Dpe.. of Hindoo women.

There has been no chan4e III Indian
Women's dress for 1000 years. All
wear the sari, single piece Of stuff
yard and u quarter wide. ten, twenty,
thirty yards long. 1t IS arranged on
the body, and forms skirt garment.
veil, first plated with the hand in az
Gordon folds in front, wound round
and round, and the richest end, Ii en-
broidered or woven with gold, finally
brought over the hestd. 1t maybe Of
simpbe cotton cloth. of silk, plailrtn de
sign, woven with golden threads; solid
with embroidery, strung with pearls,
or of kiDcob, the royal cloth Of gold.
Some cost thousands of rupees. No
pin, hook, button or string, the gar
ment Is forme1. on the architecture Of
the body, and Cakes It's expression and
nobility from its perfect harmony with
the lines of the human form. And
Indian women, whether of high or low
class, hare Jewels everywhere; have
sleeping gems and day gems, rs we
have day and night shirts Every
bOdy'S
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

A London paper tells story of a
certain shortsighted sportsman. He
was asked one morning by fellow so
journer in a small hotel on the shores
of Loeb Carron what sport be had had.
Just seen SEAL he said. "Shot at
1t three times and missed 1t each time. "
At dinner, an hour later, he sat next to
a man with bandage round his head.
"AccidentY' he inquired. Accident
was the indignant response, Attempt
ed murder, you mean. was having
a bath about an hour ago when some
lunatic fired at me three times from
the shore and shot part of my ear off. ="
Wonder who 1t could have beenr'
murmured the sportsman, and then he
changed the conversation.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

Whether we hook Mt portrait galleries,
like Hampton court, or turn over Illus
tratious in Old books, 1t is evident that
some phye!ogpomieal change has been
taking place. The stout, plstboric,
muscular ruddy faced man OF stoaid
exp~ersion Is becoming exceptional, and
hts place Is being taken by thinner,
more alert. active type The modern
face IA more ksen, bsansr and Of fesSs
coarse mold than that Of the Older
ptonsers who laid the foundation of
their country's greatness. Aspects Of
Social EvolutionR"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25
Central Maine Telephone Co.

In accordance with an advertisement
that appeared In the REPORTER, several
weeks ago, the selectmen gave hearing
to the Central Maine Telephone CON-
pany in their office 10 Coburn hall block,
Saturday afternoon, the 10th instant
The company asks permission to set
poles and establish its lines for telephone
connection along all the streets in the
town of Skowhegan outside the village
corporation limits, with the purpose to
use the poles OF the New England COM
pany outside the village, pursuant to an
agreement or contract the company has
with the New England corporation.
Amos K. Butler, Esq, appeared for
the Central Maine Company and explain
ed the situation and the purposes of the
company, by which subscribers for the
sum of $1200 per year can reach all the
patrons of the New England Company
in Skowhegan free Of any toll and those
renting New England phones in Show
hogan can reach the subscribers OF the
Central Maine Company within the
limits of the town without paying
toll and without being obliged to hire
other Instruments. He explained the
advantages Of the line to Skowhegan
business men and citizens that would
accrue to the use of this line without the
expense Of paying further rental of in
struments and also avoiding the multi
plieity of poles and wires In streets in
the village.
Carl Holt, one of the owners of the
Central Maine line, In answer to inquiry
stated that the company was not backed
by the New England company. He
simply leased its instruments and had
The use of its poles and connection with
its central office.
o. F. Hall of Norridgewock, local
manager OF the Norridgewoek and New
Sharon Telephone Company that is con-
nected with the n. Z. Company and
uses that company's instruments, stated
that good part of his business is toll
business over the N. E. line.
Charles A. Ross of Skowhegan warmly
advocated the prof ct of the Central
Maine Company approving It's plan for
Skowhegan people to reach townsmen
outside the village and citizens of other
surrounding towns.
F. P. Pennell criticized the service rel
dered patrons by the N. E. Company,
for the high rates they imposed upon
them, and Hon. S. j. Walton deprecated
further setting of poles in the principal
streets.
F. L. Ames, E q. and DR.. J. D. Ames,
directors of the Farmers Telephone
Company were present to look after the
interests of that company, and opposed
the petitioners.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25

This is Old Home week over in New
Hampshire where the institution thriyes
in it's early glory much better than it
does in Maine.
The Rev. William H Foster, aged SO
years, the Oldest clergyman in Maine,
died at his home in Livermore Falls,
Monday noon, after short illness
The death of W. L. Estabrooke, super.
intsndent of the Monsoon railroad, occur
rcd at his cottage at Lake Hebron, nea r
Monsoon, August 22d. Death came with
out warning, from rheumatism of the
heart. He was aged A years.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1904-08-25
AT Washington.

President Roosevelt left Washington.
Saturday, at ten o'clock for Oyster Bay.
The Presidents party was carried on a
special train of two cars, run as the Sc
cond section of the regular ten o'clock
train on the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Oyster Bay was reached at $50 P. M.
President Roosevelt returned to Wash
ington from his summer homo July 28.
He expects to remain at Sycamore Hill
for one month, and will rest as much as
possible. No speeches are to be made,
few callers will be received and no Jour
nsys will be made, nor will the Presi-
dent participate In public functions or
political gatherings.