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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
TALKING ABOUT DRIVING.
Western Stage Coach Driver Who
Was Pretty Much Some with
the Ribbons.

Maj. G. L. Lille iPawnee Bid was
showing a party of fasteners his fine
herd of bison at Pawnee, Okla, says an
exchange.
The talk turned from the bison to
stage-coaching. and many instances of
wonderful driving, some realistic and
some hyperbolical, were related.
Pawnee Bill laughed.
There is a story" he said, "of One
Eyed Pete Mccoy. If this story is true
the four-in-hand drivers of the east
the Alfred Vanderbilts and James
Hydes and Lorillard Ronaldses-are
only practicing a decayed and degen-
crate form of coaching. Before the
next horse show they had better come
out west and learn to drive.
"One-Eyed Pete drove a Dakota
stage coach that made a circuit of
Deadwood, Carbonate, Spearfish and
Bear Gulch. He was notorious for his
fast and daring and yet skillful driv-
ing. He'd have galloped, / guess,
across a tight rope.
They say that Pete tore into Car.
Donate n day on his usual dead run
Like al avalanche he coach clattered
up TO the hotel door. There, suddenly,
it stopped, and one of the horses fell
stone dead.
GA very sudden DEATH said a by
standei.
Sudden? Not at ALL said One
Eyed Pete. That there boss died at
Nthe top of the hill nine mile back, sir;
but l want goin' to let him down till
l got to the regular stoppin' place."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Popular Bandit.

The Spanish bandit is coming into
existence again, a fat little man named
Vivillio having committed a number of
highway robberies in Andalusia. He is
becoming a popular idol, too, on &C
count of his daring performances, but
the guardia civile has determined on
his speedy suppression. When these
officers capture a prisoner they tie his
rms behind him with a piece of
string. While he walks the string
holds, but if he runs it breaks Then
they shoot him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Gave Her a Shock.

Uncle Charles-I don't know as you
will thank me for interfering, Ellen
but they tell me this Mr.. Cashmere you
are going to marry is utterly worth
less.
Ellan-Why, Uncle Charles?
Not in a pecuniary sense, you
knowles got money enough-but
from an intellectual point Of view"
"oh, Uncle Charles. you don't know
what a turn you gave me"-ChicagC
Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

WANT Ads. left It EVENING
NEWS branch Offices receive prompt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
~AAaHA l&aE
Important
Information

NJ matter how busy you
now are with Christmas
Gifts, you must NOT FOR
GET that your shoes need
mending, and so the easiest
way for you will be to drop
a penny postal to the Perth
Amboy Shoe Repairing Co.
and our canvasser will i'm
mediately call at yourhome
and take the shoes, we will
Immediately mend them
and deliver them at any
time wanted.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

The Armstrong House has been sold
to Martin Munster of Askwith for $10,-
500. Mr.. Munster took possession Tues
day, May 90
Isaac M. Newton has bought the Sands
farm, formerly owned by VIM. Hughey.
Geo. Hughey has bought the Nick
Murphy place in Moose River.
FL. W. Holden made trip to Green
Vile junction, Thursday, in the interest
of the schools at Squaw Mountain town.
A pair of Shetland ponies arrived at
Jackman station, Thursday, for NJ. Piel
of Lake Parlin.
W. j. Henderson returned Saturday
from trip to Bingham.
The stage route from The Forks to
Lake Parlin has been let to D. c. Pierce.
Mrs. Willis gave lecture at the home
of f. K Colby, sunday evening
Irwin Adams is improving the grounds
around his home and has built front
yard fence.
Mr., and Mrs, J. Mccormack left Mon
day for the Spencer where they will be
employed by 7. Gero
Mrs. Annie Holden has engaged with
the Holden brothers as cook at Birch
Island this season.
The Newton House is having a good
run under the management of Lallie
Moore.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
SOUTH SIDE GROCERY.
VIM. DONALDSON & SON,

Mr.. Fred Hooper and SONS have made
great Improvement to their home b,
adding new windows. They have ais
| purchased a new potato planter, tn
! first one owned in our district
Mr.. Alpha Mason and wife were al
G.. b. Chase's a short time, Sunday
Mrs. Mason in company with Mrs Geo
Washburn, spent few days in Rock
land, last week attending the o. E S
! Chapter.
Rev. o. M. Chase held services at the
city schoolhouse, Sunday at p m. Ht
has been engaged to preach at the above
named sohooihouse the second Sunday
of each month foI one year. We hope
that all who can will attend these meet
ings and further the good work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Buker and little
son of Skowhegan visited her parents,
Saturday and sunday.
Ivory Soule has engaged for one
months work with Schylur Burrill.
Mr.. Frank Barnes has been at his
fathers, Lyman Barnes, the past week,
suffering from felon on his hand.
Mrs. G. F. Palmer has returned from
her work at ST. Al bans and is stopping
with her sister, Mrs. j. q. Wyman
Miss Shellie Harris was in the place,
Sunday, visiting her aunt, Mrs Cyrus
Seavey.
The visitors at Aaron Soule's, Sunday
were Rev. Charles Bean, Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Bean and daughters, NJ abel and
Grace of Hartland.
| Mr. Albert Chase made a business
! trip to Bangor, Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Harmony.

Mrs. Frank Linnells is teaching the
school at Mainstream.
Miss Mertie Willis resumed her school
at Point 10, this week. after vacation
of three weeks, with the measles.
Miss Bernice Bartlett was at home on
Saturday from Parkman where she is
teaching school.
The rear of the Hunter and Mains
drive of logs is here in the mill pond
and the stream is full Of logs all the
way to Moose pond.
Now is the time for inside and out
side house painting; call on l.. K. Jacobs
Athens and buy the celebrated Sherman
Williams paint.
A couple of moose were seen going
through the field north OF the village,
last week, and on the same day they
we're seen swimming across Moose pond.
The grange will have an all day meet
ing on Saturday All persons in town
whose ages are over sixty-tive are in.
Vited to be present in the forenoon and
listen to program for their benefit and
. dinner at noon. Also all the veteran
soldiers are invited to partake of the
dinner and listen to Memorial program
In the afternoon.
There will be q public meeting next
Wednesday evening when State Organ
izer of Oranges Mr.. Larrabee will be
present and give an address. All
grangers and the public are invited.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
NOrriigeWOCk.

Mrs. Emma Drew has sold her farm
to William knowlton, the writings be
ing done, this week.
Mr.. Charles Tuttle has bought the
Fred Chapman place on the Starks road
and Is getting ready to move thereon.
1t is now time to look out for your
dog If the tax hasn't been paid accord
ing to law. tia about this time of year
that the constable makes his raids upon
the unlicensed ones.
Miss Neva johnson has been having q
very busy season In her millinery bust
ness.
K. 5. Miller and DR.. J. l.. Taylor have
returned from fishing trip up river.
r. A. Whitney and William Wheeler
are tenting out down to North Fairfield
where they are at work for q. S Jewett.
A Kerosene heater in the tent makes il
comfortable.
The long continued rain of last week
was nearly all taken up by the ground
which was in a very dry condition be.
fore, and was just what was needed to
start the crops growing.
Rev Ii. NJ. Haywood has/ corn that
has been up nearly two WEEKS while a
number of the other gar6eners have 1t
that has been up for week.
The library commtte are about to
purchase some nea books and invite all
parties Interested 10 send in lists for
selection.
Chester Smith has secured an excel.
lent situation with a foundation con-
structiou company whose business it is
to put in foundations for sky-scrspers
and ordinary buildings, bridges, etc
This class of work has always appealed
to Mr.. Smith and he will doubtless
make rapid progress toWard advance
ment.
In spite of the long rain the water in
the river is in a low stage and the drive
is dragging along very slowly. Mr..
Lockwood says it is later this season
than II has been for a number of years
before.
Wilder Ward was at home over Sun
day leaving Monday for Bangor where
he has a job in a store.
Mr.. James Hilton of Sandy river, who
has many friends and relatives here, is
very sick at this writing.
DR. L. Brown who has been gaining
nicely for some time has been able to
walk out for some distances about town
for the past week Or two but was again
placed on his bed, Sunday morning, by
a shock which rendered him unable to
speak for some time, but we are glad to
say that he is much improved over his
condition when first taken and hopes
are entertained that the effects will pass
away.
The annual meeting of the Town In
pIovement Society will occur Friday of
next week Their last regular meeting
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Fingal's cave is one Of the most re-
markable natural grottoes In Europe.
1t is situated on the island of Staffa,
about seven miles off tho west coast
of Null, Scotland. The cavern is 227
feet deep, 10 feet wide at the entrance
and 80 feet high at the opening at time
of low tide Tide has a great deal to
do with the size and dimensions OF Fin.
gals cave. because it is emnently d
sea grotto
The oceans waters are always the
floor of the cavern. At time of very
lowest tide there is twenty feet of
water in the cave. II ean be readily
entered by means of small boats at all
times except at the hour of extreme
high tide. In Europe FingaIs cave is
considered the greatest British won.
der
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Athens.

Memorial service will be held Sunday,
May 28th. at 80 a. m. The regular
choir will be augmented by chldren's
choir OF IS voices. Rev. L. G. March
will preach the sermon; subject, Hon
orable scars. Members Of the G. A. r.
will attend in body.
L. E. Jacobs of Athens has a good
line of Sherwin- " illiams paints, for in.
side, outside and carriage painting.
The service which was announced for
Friday evening, at West Athens will be
held on Thursday evening instead.
Mr.. March will preach at the school
house at Corson's Corner. May 28th at
2 80 p. m. The public is cordially To-
vited.
Messrs. E. c. Trafton and F. c. Allen
arrived home today from business trip
to Auburn.
Be sure and call for Williams
paints and take no other for all kinds of
painting. L. E. Jacobs, Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

was in their rooms in the library, last
Friday afternoon.
The District meeting of the Rebekah
lodges occurs on Thursday of this week
with Somerset Rebekah lodge of this
place.
Canavaux, the hypnotist, who was
here in the earlier part of the spring, is
billed to return mere on Friday and Sat-
urday evenings of this week While
here before he made weeks stay and
many friends who will be glad to well
come him again.
Considerable building and repairing is
being done about here and carpenters
are rather scarce.
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Memorial Sunday will be observed at
Norridgewock, May 28, 1905. Comrades
will meet at G. A. r. Hall at 8 30 a. m,
sharp, and march to the Congregational
church, where will be delivered the
Memorial sermon by Rev. j. II. Gould.
Memorial day will be observed at Nor
ridgewock, May 30th under the auspices
of Bates Post No, IS, G. A. r. The
following is the order of exercises
The comrades are requested to peet at
G.. A. r. hall at l p. m. sharp. The
procession will leave the hall az Is p.
M for South Side cemetery, where
Memorial services will be held. From
South Side cemetery the procession will
march to the Soldiers monument in
Monument square where the beautiful
service of decorating the monument in
honor of our noble dead will be perform
a..
cession will march to the Congregation
al church where will be delivered the
Memorial address by Judge Augustine
Simmons of North Arson. From the
church the procession will march to the
North cemetery where Memorial ser
vices will again be held. All soldiers
and sailors are cordially invited to join
with us In the service. The civic orders,
the schools and the citizens are invited
to join with us in keeping fresh the
memory of our noble dead. Comrades;
Forty years have passed since the last
Grand Review, the death roll of years
has added hundreds of thousands to the
half million graves we left behind. The
daily tolling bell, the freshly knotted
Grape, the muffled drum, the slow and
solemn procession tell how fast our
comrades join the silent ranks above.
One by one a gallant soldier languishes
upon his couch of pain and over thous.
ands of homes the death angel hovers
darkly. Hallowed be the day that
brings such solemn thoughts as these.
Our comrades sleep we'll, no tears
can disturb their profound slum-
Der, no perfume of flowers make their
rest more sweet. But wherever Memo
rial Day is observed. there rises higher
ideal of American valor, holier care
for the men who saved the nation.
ALBERT HEALD, Com.
HANNIBAL Fl. Cross, Adjt.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
ALL THE NEWS
? aOm Somerset towns


Do Sunday a. 80 p M, at the church,
there will be a Memorial sermon which
all are cordially invited TO attend. On
Tuesday afternoon at 80 at the church
will be given the Memorial address.
Both the sermo On and oraticn will be given
by Harrison d. Barrett.
Thursday evening of last week Canaan
Grange entertained about fifty members
from Skowhegan grange and a very pleas
ant time was enjoyed by all. A baked
bean supper was served.
The delegates from Sunrise Chapter
who attended the meeting OF the Grand
Chapter at Rockland. last week, are as
follows: Mrs Katherine Barrett, Mrs.
Sophie Washburne, Mrs. Addie Mason
and Mrs. Eva Sheau.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Gerald are
spending few weeks in Clinton.
Guy Lord and wife of Pittsfeld were in
Town, last Sunday,
Levi P. Barrett died very suddenly on
Friday, May 18th. Mr.. Barrett had been
10 his usual good health up to the hour OF
his death, which came with shock to the
whole community. He has been life
long resident of this town and was an es-
teemed and influential citizen who will be
greatly missed He leaves widow, one
500, Harrison D and three daughters,
Mrs. lreletta Nutting, Miss Lucille OF this
place and Mrs. Viola Rand of North
Hartland, beside large number OF more
distant relatives. Funeral services were
held at the church on Friday, May 10Th.
alta p. m, and were largely attended.
Harrison D. Barrett spoke words OF COM
fort and the futile quartette sang Mr.
Barrett was an honored member OF /. u.
o. F. of Skowhegan and also OF F. OF II.
of Canaan, the latter performing the
burial service of the order.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
East SkOwhegan.

Farmers are very busy putting in their
crops and some have planted their
potatoes. But very little corn will be
planted in this vicinity as the season
appears too cold for corn. Quite num-
Der will finish sowing this week II the
weather holds dry.
Wentworth Goodrich has been quite
sick for the last few days but is little
better this, Monday, morning.
J. A. Burrill died at the village and
was buried in the cemetery at this place,
Sunday, May 21st. He leaves a wife,
one daughter and two sisters to mourn
his loss. He had large circle of friends
and will be missed. He was the son of
Joseph l. Burrill of this place, deceased
Mrs. Cannon and her daughter, Mrs.
Barnes, took the afternoon train for
Lewiston, Monday, making their father
and mother pleasant visit.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Arthur Rowel of the south part of
the town has been building barn for
Henry Hoyt of North Madison, size
42x75 feet, with 20 fit. posts, hip roof
and 10 fit cellar, and last Saturday they
had an old fashioned raising. Every
thing went together like clock work.
Owing to the cold wet spring but
little planting has been done, few oats
sowed and some early potatoes planted
is about all at this date.
Harry Richardson is building barn
for Shep Hunnewell and there will soon
be another raising.
Worthy of Norridgewock was placing
stones in the cemetery, lat Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

The best authorities on the science
of meteOrology tell us that without the
various changes in the temperature
there would be perfect calm at all
times in all parts of the globe. A uni
form and unvarying barometric pres
sure would everywhere prevail and
there would be no changes OF seasons,
no evaporation or condensation, no
clouds, no rain. In short, without
changes OF temperature the atmosphere
would soon become poisonous, stagnant
and incapable Of sustaining human
life
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Scion.

Mrs. S. Spaulding has been quite
seriously Ill for several weeks.
The Junior Christian Endeavor So.
ciety had "Mother Goose" party al
the parsonage, Thursday evening. Each
child WAS in character and merrimenl
was caused by their appearance. They
enjoyed several games and treat wat
served by Mrs. Sargent.
The little daughter of MIR. and Mrs
John Mahoney has been dangerously Ill
The ladies of the Congregational
SUNDAY school have commenced drilling
the little ones for Children's Day which
is the second Sunday in June.
The Ladies' Aid Society have a sup.
per at Banquet hall, some time next
week
Mrs. Joseph Merrill caught a salmon
in the river below the Fails, one day
last week, which weighed one pound
and thirteen ounce. MI Merrill got
four nice trout also.
Mr.. Geo. Chase arrived home, Thurs
day, with his crew of river-drivers.
Mr.. j. II. Gray and F. NJ. Yittum
were at Skowhegan, one day last week,
on business
Mr.. Sidney York of Athens was in
town, Thursday.
MIR and Mrs. George Savage of Jack
man were in town, last week, the guests
of Mrs. Savage's brother, Mr.. Roscoe
Stafford.
Mr.. Leon Robinson of Bingham com
menced bis duties as time-keeper for
Ansel stevens, Friday.
Mr.. Joseph Matson is at home for a
while. He has been away most of the
time for the past two years.
Leon Merrill WAS down river, last
week, on a business trip.
Northern Light Rebekah Lodge OBJ
served its ninth anniversary, Saturday
evening, with an entertainment follow
ing its regular meeting. Refreshments
were served and everyone seemed to en-
joy themselves.
Mr.. II. B. Whitmore of Palmyra was
in town over Sunday. Mr.. Whitmore is
local superintendent for the Solon
Creamery Co. at Palmyra.
Leon S. Merrill, Grand Master l. o.
o. F. went to Searsport, Monday even
ing, to attend and conduct school for
instruction. The work before the meeting
was done by Waldo Lodge of Belfast.
Odd Fellowship In Maine is in very
prosperous condition and lie making
large gains financially and numerically
in all sections. The charters have been
granted for five new subordinate lodges
and five Rebekah Lodges since the last
session of the Grand Lodge.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
BORN.

Anburn-May u, to the wife OF Frank Get.
hell, a son Is lbs).
Smithfeid-Msy 81, to the wife OF o.
iroves, y son.
Waterville-msy "a, to the wife OF Harvey
}. Eaton, twin daughters.
skowhegan-May "a, to the wife of Alton
York, q son. " A,-'oN
skowhegan-NIay II, to the wife OF winfield
). Car isle, a son.
skowhegsn-Msy 9, to the wife of Noah Leo.
son. ~
Skowheegsn-May IL. to the wife OF John Red
mond, daughter.
johnson, q daughter
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Eight thousand people visited
Skowhegan, July 4th, 1898. We
invite them all to come again and
bring their friends. Preparations
are now in progress for a Grand
Fete Day that will eclipse any
thing of the kind heretofore at
tempted in Somerset County, and
will be the biggest celebration of
the year in Maine.
Make your plans to be in Show
hogan July Fourth.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

The oldest intelligence respecting the
use of the diving bell in Europe Is the
relation of an exhibit at Holedo before
the Emperor Charles V. in the middle
of the sixteenth century, when two
Greeks, in the presence of several thou
sand persons, let themselves down in
the water in large inverted kettle
with burning light and came up again
without getting wet.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Little Carroll Byron, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. B. Chase. is very sick with the
measles. We will be glad when we
hear of the last case In town.
Rev. R. P. Chase and wife went to
Sidney, Friday, to visit Mrs. Chase's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Trask. Mr..
Chase will return in a few days but his
wife will continue her visit longer.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
DIED

Hattland May 7, Mrs. Lucinda Jordan
Wrigh aged 68 years
years
:, Palmyra-May IL, Chas. Roberts, aged about
40 years
.skowhessn-nay y, Ralph E. Russell. Assa
IS years
skowhegsn-May 10, j. Augustus Burril.
aged SO years.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
South Scion.

There will be Memorial services held
at the church the 28th. The church
will be appropriately decorated and an
invitation 10 extended to all G. A. R.
soldiers within reach to be present
Services at $50 p. m.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
MARRIED.

Hsrtlsnd-May 7, BY the Rev. E. t. Ham
Ripley.
Binghsm-May %, Mr.. Thomas Cahill o.
bingham and Miss Georgia Du nton OF Augusta
Skowhegsn May 81. by the Rev. A. o. La.
croix. MI Carl Butesu and Miss Mary Cleish,
both OF skowheg n.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Everything comes to the man who
waits" except that for which he waits.
"A fool is never wrong, flew of US are.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

TO CURE A COLDIN ONE DAY
Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets
All druggist refund the money If 1t fails to cure
ly46 e. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 26o
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
commissioners NOTICE,

SOMERSET, SIS. May 10, A. d. 1905.
We. the undersigned having been duly sp-
pointed by the Honorable Augustine Simmons,
Judge of Probate within and for said County,
Commissioners to receive and decide upon the
claims Of the creditors of John r. Viee. late
Of Flagstaff in said County. deceased, whose es-
tate has been represented insolvent, hereby give
public notice agreeaby to the order of said Judge
of Probate, that four months from and after the
second Tuesday of May, 1905 have been allowed
to said creditors to present and prove their
claims, and that will attend TO the duty a.
signed us at the Office Of Butler & Butler a.
Skowhegan In said County on July 1, 1905 and
September, 9. 1905, at ten of the clock In the
forenoon OF each of said DAYS 8w2l
LEVI c. EMERY, lc,.,..-.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

A large lot of pure grass seeds and
clover seeds at lowest cash prices at l..
K. Jacobs, Athens.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Don't buy carriage OF any live man
till you see mine and get my prices.
Why? Because | can save you from ten
to fifteen dollars. How? have no no.
tel bills or high priced statesmen to pay.
(SeeD A. S. BURKE,
2w Bingham.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25

Old papers, 8 cents bundle, REroR
TER office.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
arn1ers!

Do you realize that you missing Golden Opportu-
mites when you fail to bring Farm Produce, Eggs
Butter, etc. to U.s.
1t is time you woke up to This plain fact as we guar
anee to give you in value, dollar for dollar than
any other firm in line in Skowhegan, and we stand
ready at all times to prove the truth of this assertion if
you will come to when in town and give US the OPP
portunity
Our stock of Groceries is large and complete and we
stand behind every article sell being the best of
its respective kind, and lower price than can be
bought elsewhere-value considered
Come and See Us; Bring your Marketable Stuff and
The Somerset reporter., 1905-05-25
Cot Your Sweet Corn Seed Yet ?

If not you'll ndt much your advantage to call early
have snail lot that know all right and while
it lasts shall sell it at Sr.25 per Bushel.