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The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Fairfield.

The Union Evapgelistic meetings now
being held in the Baptist church under
the leadership of Herbert L. Gale of Bos-
ton are creating a great interest in the
community The church has been well
filed at nearly every meeting and Sunday
evening witnessed the largest congrega-
ton ever assembled in the church, fully
900 people being present. The services
next Sunday will be az follows and will be
under the personal direction of Mr.. Gale.
A union service in the Opera House at
10. 90 a. m. at IL noon union meeting
Of the Sunday schools to be held 10
the Methodist church at 800 p. m. in the
same church meeting for women and in
the evening at 7 O'Clock a mass meeting
for men at the Baptist church, and at the
same hour at the M. E. church will be
held meeting for women conducted by
Prof. H. R. Hatch of Colby college.
Albert Mcdonald of Shawmu recently
met with a bad accident, shooting himself
In the left hand. He had been out hunt
ing and thought he had fred all the shells,
but in examining the gun it discharged
with the above result.
w. !. Thompson, lecturer OF the Maine
State Grange was the guest Saturday
night OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Ellis. He
visited Victor Grange in the evening and
gave SC me very interesting talk.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
ALL THE NEWS
from Somerset towns
Canaan.

Miss Olive Gleason has position
teaching in Pittsheld and went to her
work in that town last Monday.
Miss Gertrude b Moody is home from
Mechanic Falls for two weeks.
Linn Nelson and wife. who have been
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Nelson, in this village. returned to their
Miss Flosse Nelson accompanied them
for stay of a few weeks.
About 10 of the village people met at
the pleasant home of Mr.. and Mrs Horace
Weymouth, Wednesday evening OF last
week and it was a most enjoyable occa-
sion to all present. Finch and other
games were INDUCED in till late hour !;
candy, popped corn and apples were
beautifully served to all.
Chas, Jewell has rented T. B. BarretI's
store and continues in the meat and
grocery business at that place.
Theodore Smith and Chas. Jewell sold
their horses to Messrs. Horne & Thomp-
son.
Mr.. Upper of Massachusetts, has been
10 town looking for horses the past week.
Praise and prayer service will be held
at the town hall next Sunday at = and 7
o'clock p. m.
Manager H. E. Harrington of the Ca
naan house announces May ball for We'd
nesday evening, May grid, with music by
Kendalrs Orchestra OF Skowhegan.
Ensign D. Pelley of the Salvation Army
will be present and speak in the revival
meetings which are TO be held here next
Sunday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Scion.

Will Roberts hauled into Parkers mill
ward, last week, monster pine log le
feet long, feet in diameter, at the
larger end and Al inches at the smaller
end, scaling about 1900 feet; it was a
scrub sapling, sound but very knotty.
We understand there were three main
logs and several smaller ones scaling In
all over 900 feet sound lumber.
The farmers telephone line is to be
extended into the south part OF the town,
Returns from apples sent to Man
chester about one month ago bring net
returns averaging about 81 % per Dbl.
John r. Jewett has pair of hickory
oxbows over 100 years old that he values
very highly. When his grandfather and
grandmother moved on the farm where
he now lives in 1890. from Massachu'
sets, Mrs Jewett rode with the goods
on an oxteam and these bows we're used
and for more than century have been
In almost constant use when an OK team
was required; but it is safe to say thai
Mr. Jewett, as the years pass, will prize
them more and more and see that nc
accidents come to them.
Harold Randlett spent Sunday In town
with his aunt, Mrs. David Rowell. he
graduates from the Skowhegan high
school this year.
Miss Elva Whipple arrived home
Tuesday evening from Bar Harbor where
she has been very successful in teaching,
both music and drawing in the public
schools of that place.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Brighton.

Charles Huntington of Guilford. agent
for Union Mutual Life Insurance Co.,
was 10 town the first of the week on busi-
ness.
Miss Bernice and Harry Bartlett OF
Harmony were in town, Thursday, CALI
Jog on friends.
Flosse, little daughter of Fred Mann
has been quite ill. DR.. F. o. Turner oil
Harmony attends her,
Miss Mollie Farrin who has been visit
ing in Watervlle for some weeks has re-
turned home.
Henry Ellis who is working for Bert
Emery OF Athens was home Tor few
days las, week. He starts Monday
morning for Frankfort TO work on the
railroad for Mr., Emery.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. D. Matthews visited
Mr.. Matthews sister, Mrs. Lydia Bach
elder of Mainstream, Thursday and Friday
of last week.
Harry Farm star ed Monday morning
enroute for New York where he will visit
several weeks with Mr.. Tebbs Of the New
York Journal.
Mr.. Austin Baker spent Sunday at his
home 10 Bingham. He was accompani d
by Mrs. Baker when he returned Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Louisa Foss who has been in
Harmony for a week has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra. Cook were in Gull
ford last week.
John Mckinney of Mayheld was in
town few days last week.
Most every one 10 town attended town
meeting, Monday.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Mercer.

Wallace Tracy was in Newport few
days last week as guest OF his sister He
was accompanied by his mother ano
daughter, Rila, who will remain there
few weeks.
Mrs. Frank Pattee, who has been IL
with the grip is now confined to her bed
with bronchial pneumonia.
Mrs. John Walton has been i'll for the
past week with the grip.
Mrs. Frank Fuller and daughter wert
in town few days last week as guest o
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler
Mr.. and Mrs George Morse arrived
home last Wednesday; Mr.. Morse il
somewhat improved in health.
Mrs. Arthur Little6eld and daughter
Lola, are in Smithfeld for few day
visiting relatives.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
South SOlOn.

At town meeting last week, the follow
ing amounts OF money were raised: $1,000
for common schools, $3.50 for free High
schools, $I7oo for highways and bridges,
and $500 for support OF poor. $500 VAS
raised for town charges, debt and inter-
est, $500 for snow roads OF 1905 and 1905,
$3.50 for school books, $3.50 for repair of
school houses. Joseph Stevens was
paid 500 for injuries received on bad
sidewalk. For building sidewalk from
Pleasant street along School street to res
ideuce of Fred Tuscan, the selectmen
were instructed to hire money enough to
build. $500 was raised for a concrete
sidew ak on Pleasant street. The town
voted TO exempt from taxation the coming
wear the Scion steam mill and canning
factory that may be built for period OF 10
years from time it is ready to be operated.
1t was voted TO discount 3 per cent on
all taxes paid before Dec. Ist. $2oo was
raised for State roads. On question OF
purchase of fire apparatus, the town voted
no.
Mrs. Alden Heald is better.
Alvin Head got a bad fall last week
; and hurt his back.
Apples shipped some six weeks ago are
being heard from and quite satisfactory
prices obtained, considering the low
prices offered locally.
Head & Heald finished lumber oper.
atoms last Saturday. They have hauled
to the mill lac. 900 feet and some 400
dc zen shovel handle blocks
Dell Parker started his saw mill last
week.
Will Roberts bought big pine oil
Heaid & Head that was 50 inches across
the butt and the first log, 10 feet, meas
ured 1889 feet. Quite an old settler.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16

The farm buildings of Merry & Donley
of N. Auson and located in the southern
par; OF Concord, we're burned on the
afternoon of the nth, with their contents
The stock was saved but the strong wind
drove the flames too fast to save furniture
or tools. The buildings we're occupied
by John Skilings, IT,, & Son, who mus
feel their loss severely The fire seemed
to have caught from spark falling on the
roof.
Mrs. Harlow Boyington presented hei
husband with fine girl baby the 10TH
Congratulations Harlow.
Mabel and Lephie Hodgdon and Ethel
Young are attending the spring term OF
the Academy at N. Arson.
Allen Hodgdon Is at work for the Con-
cord Lumber Co.
Truman Carl, recently from California,
Is visiting friends 10 this vicinity.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Do You Make
Maple Syrup .?
Athens.

The Methodist Benevolent Society en-
joyed a very pleasant afternoon at the
home of Mrs Charles Dore and one of
our usual good suppers served to about
10 members. The society Will hold a
sale on Friday afternoon of March 24th
in Wesserrunset hall. six O'Clock sup
per will be served in the banquet hall
Amos Chapman has just returned
from trip up river with twenty head OF
nice cattle
A mistake, or several mistakes were
made In regard to town meeting 10 this
town last week. Instead of Almon
"Foss" it was Almon Locke who was
chosen Sd selectman and w Sanders is
Treasurer; l.. Z Jacobs is Town Clerk
and NJ. 6. Cleveland is Tax Collector.
Rev. Mr.. March is at Fairfield assist
ing Rev. Herbert Gale in evangelistic
work
The whooping cough is said to be
gaining ground among the children in
town,
The new mill owner commenced work
Monday morning lie is boarding, with
their engineer, with Mrs. Harriet Went
worth.
A.E Locke was in Harmony Monday
and incidentally took in the town meet
ing.
There was a baptism of three converts
at the church a week ago Sunday.
A delegation from o o f. in this
place are invited to Pittsfield Lodge
sometime this week.
An all day meeting of the Grange will
be held v ednesday of this week To con-
fer the degrees on some OF the new can
didates and attend to other business
A large addition has been made to the
grange here recently.
Mr.. Ball has again returned to the
"North Country to finish his business
there.
II. c. Tobey has recently visited his
daughter, Mrs Moore in Skowhegan.
The graduating class of the Acadamy
went to Skowhegan last Saturday to sit
for photographs.
J.F Holman, Esq is on the sick list
from the prevailing disorder, bad cold
We learn he is a very little better at this
time.
Mr.. Pratt is also so as to take his
meals with his family.
We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Mary
GAYLORD has passed away, her funeral
occurring last Sabbath from the home.
We have been enjoying about two
weeks of good business weather recent
ly. March is doing itself proud, q
The F. b. Auxiliary will hold its next
regular meeting with Mrs. f. M. Eel
lows, Tuesday, March 81.
Many have been suffering from the
grip.
Mrs Lucy Stilson, one of our Oldest
ladies has been sick about three weeks
but is now much better.
Mrs. Eli Hoyt of Anson who has been
caring for MRS Stilson returned to her
home March IL.
Mrs. Ida Sanford who is keeping
house for Frank Gardner has been mum.
bered with the sick ones but is now I'M
proving.
Ed Taylor and his father are both par
TALLY disabled Mr.. Taylor received a
kick from a horse March O. which
makes him very lame while Ed has been
suffering for three weeks from sciatic
rheumatism, the first time for twelve
years that he has had to lay by from
work. They both hope to- be about as
usual soon and all wish them speedy re-
oovery for they are two of our most
active men Gustave Cooley is assisting
them about the chores for few days
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Tho Forks.

noticed in a recent number of the
REPORTER that c. <. Ball Was elected
Supt of schools of Athens on March 8,
but that was a mistake. An effort 10 be-
ing made to unite Athens and other
towns to employ joint Supt- under the
law granting state help to pay the salary
ton. Athens, Moscow, and Pleasant
Ridge have taken favorable action
while the Forks, West Forks, and Cara
funk will vote on the proposition on the
Goth of this month andConcord ON the
9th. Until that time 1t will not be set
tied who will DO Supt. of either of those
places rs 1t requires twenty-five schools
to form the union.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Dor

Pittsfeld-March 7. to the wife OF william
McGivery, son, civilian Dobson).
Pittsfeld-March 7, to the wife OF Walter
Brsgdon, son.
ainsiream February %, to the wise OF I.
81. Campbell, a daughter.
Mainstream-Februsry2 %, to the wife OF Al
len Wing, son.
Pittsfeld-February II, to the wife OF Harry
e. Penney, son. (Howard).
Detroit-march 8, to the wife OF Edward 81
Eldridge, daughter.
madison-February to the wife of VILLAS
ToZier, daughter.
StaIks-February 20, to the wife of j. A.
Bergman, q son.
Skowhegan March Is, to the wife of A. W.
Bunker, q daughter.
Embden-March 10, to the wife OF Harlow
Boyington, q daughter.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
Highland.

Mr.. and Mrs. Justin Howard were TIT
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. L. {. Parsons
Monday.
EFT. Fish was at A. J. Dumphey''
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Gould were the
guests of Mr.. Gould's sister, Mrs. M. D
Howard, recently.
]. r. Howard and son, Guy L., were
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. E. F. Wills
over Sunday.
G.. H. Gould and wife were the guests
of their sou, Warren Gould, Saturday.
Mr.. w. Stafford of Stratton is spending
"a few days with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
w. c. Stafford.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
m AR RED.

Skowhegan- March is, by the Rev George
Merriam, Mr.. Frank 8 Cannon and Miss Katie
NJ. Walker. both of Fairfield.
Pittsheld March II, Frank Ben jamin Crowell
of Pittsfeid and Miss Florence Cahill.
The Forks--March IL, by Fannie Kennedy
Maria White
Skowbegan-- March IL, David Arthur Simp-
son OF Vassalboro and Miss Louisa Teel OF
5kowhegan.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16

The total deposits of all the people in
the world in all the savings banks is
said to amount to $40 100000, 600 The
United States can account for over
So, ,00O,0 900 of this
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16

BRIEF notices Of births, marriages and deaths
are solicited for this column and are published
without charge.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
TO CURE A ooLDIN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets.
All druggist refund the money II IL fails to cure.
iy46 E.W. Groves signature Ia on each box. 1bo-
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
80 HEAVY HORSES
TO BE SOLD AT
PUBLIC AUCTION

all young sound and heavy guaranteed good workers
numbering
they have been worked the There will be these
will be onexhon and sale several days
date win be sold the high dollar
will afford farmers Somerset County the best opportunity
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16
DERBY PAINT
"None Better at Any Price,

BLUNT SELLS IT.
The Somerset reporter., 1905-03-16

ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO. NEW YORK.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
MUSIC AND
TIE DRAMA
Lott-Rogers Concert

1t was evident last evening that the
Lott-Rogers series of chamber con-
certs is appreciated by Los Angeles
music lovers, for Dobnson auditorium
was filled to the last row with an au-
dience that gave enthusiastic applause
to the unusual program of the third re-
cital.
Three composers were represented In
the three big numbers. Beginning with
the Mozart trio, Miss Blanche Rogers,
Arnold Krauss and Ludwik Opid gave
program that proved most satisfac-
tory from every point of view. The
three artists played with a fine dis
elimination and, as always, Miss
Rogers made the piano parts just what
they should be. In the Grieg sonata
for piano and violin she and Mr..
Krauss were especially successful, for
they gave a poetic Interpretation. At
it's close they were insistently recalled.
The last number, trio by the Ger
man composer, Gernsheim, was the Of
fering that was most demonstratively
received. This exquisite work gave Mr.
Opid an opportunity to reveal his mas
terry of the violoncello. It's four move
ments were splendidly given and the
audience manifested most intense in
terest in the composition, which is too
little known by concert-goers.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
Cumnock PLAY

Tonight at Cumnock hall the COM
edy-drama "Our Boys" will be pre-
sented by the Cumnock Dramatic
club as the third event in its cycle Of
plays. The story Is concerned with
the love affairs Of four young people,
and there are many humorous as well
as serious situations. The principal
parts are taken by Misses Ora Card
ner and May Smith and Parker and
Edward Booth, while Garnet Holme
assumes the role of the retired butter
man. The Cumnock Dramatic club
is now a permanent organization and
has been honored by the interest and
membership of Madame Modjeska and
Ben Greet. "Our Boys" is the first
play to be presented under the new
conditions.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
PAUL GILMORE
WELL RECEIVED
SOCIETY MEL0DRAMA WEEK.
END OFFERING AT MASON
English Lord and Organ Grinder Fur
nish Necessary Complications
for Play Of the conven-
tlonaI Type

Paul Gilmore and his company enter
tained an enthusiastic audience last
evening at the Mason opera house by
presenting THE Mummy and the Hum
ming Bird" As n society melodrama
the play ranks next to "Raffles" In the
list of productions which have been
seen at this theater the present season.
Although the impossible situations
make the play what 1t Is, 1t is a novelty
in many respects. A common organ
grinder is entertained by an English
lord, and although the two do not
speak the same language the latter
awakes to the fact that the vendetta
of the former has for its object the
same man who is attempting to steal
the lords wife. The object of the ven
detta is the Hummlng rBdi and the
lord is the Mummy, and that is the
basis for the play and the far-fetched
title.
The acting was for the most part
conventional. Paul Gilmore gave a
very enjoyable performance Of the
Mummy. His work Is at all times con-
SClSnClOuS ana SlIlCeTe ana SIlOWS thc
results of intelligent study. In the
role of Giuseppe, the organ grinder,
John Martin achieves considerable sue
cess, although the part is much over
drawn. He reads his lines in con-
vincing manner and his action is well
timed.
Theodore Terry was cast for the role
of Signor D. Orelli, the Humming Bird,
and in an unpleasant part he made a
distinct impression. While there was
nothing extraordinary in the art dis
played by the remainder of the COM
pany they held up well their portion Of
the scenes.
The smaller characters were well
cast, which is notable feature for a
second company. Each little "bit,"
such as Thomas the servant, was given
in a manner which showed careful
stage direction and conscientious work
on the part of the performer.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
DIES ON STREET
MID BUSY CROWD
GOOD SAMARITANS COME TOO
LATE
Victim of Tuberculosis Sinks in Door,
way, Dying, While Shop
pers Pass Him by
Hundreds

Crouched in the doorway of build
ing on East Second street, just east OF
Main street, yesterday afternoon, with
the last stages of consumption upon
him, an unidentified man, supposed to
have been S. B. Cline, quietly gave up
his life with only two passing women
to administer to his last wants.
The man was from the east and had
been observed on the streets of Los
feeble condition. Yesterday afternoon
he was seen walking north on Main
street, and as he reached the corner OF
Second street he tottered and stumbled
to nearby doorway, where he sank
to the floor.
He was supposed to have been rest
ing, and several pedestrians passed
without noticing him. AS life began to
pass away he swayed backward and
forward fighting for breath without a
call for aid while he clutched at his
collar with emaciated hands for air.
Good Samaritans Aid Him
AS he fell forward in his last struggle
he was noticed by Mrs. j. w. Walsh
of 1924 Byron street and Mrs. Cleo
LIE Marc of 529 South Olive street, VINO
turned from the throng of shoppers to
render Samaritan charity to the dying
stranger.
When officers arrived the two women
were bathing the face and hands of the
man, and although he was hurried to
the receiving hospital he was dead be-
fore he arrived there.
A letter addressed to S. B. Cline in
care of Hotel Southern was the only
clew to Identification. The letter was
from the mans mother. Mrs. M. Brooks
of North Lewisburg, o. At Hotel
Southern Cline was known as a mining
man from Arizona, who was visiting
Los Angeles in search of health.
An inquest will be held this morning
at Bresee Bros morgue and Mrs.
Brooks of Lewisburg notified of the
decease of her son.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
0STEoPATHS ARE GRADUATED
Large Glass Presented With Diplomas
at Woman's Club House

The commencement exercises of the
Pacific College of Osteopathy were held
last night in the hall of the Woman's
club house, which had been artistically
decorated for the occasion.
After a musical program DIR. Drain
L. Trasl1er addressed the class. DR..
George F.. Burton presented the young
fedged Osteopaths with their
degrees. Following is the class roll;
Juliette Adelaide Burns, Mary Eliza
beth Burns. Henry Sharpe Cheney,
Charlotte Amy Davidson, Harry Stone
Hansberger. l.. Kate Morse, Maude
Nicholson. Grace Woodward Shilling,
Jennie Stephenson, Elwood James
Thorne. V. Emerson Turner. M. d.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
Greet company's Farewell

This afternoon at o'clock the Ben
Greet company will present their last
performance in this city of Every
man. at popular priced matinee. This
is positively the last time this famous
old English masterpiece will be pre-
sented in this city by the Greet COM
pany, as next Monday they start east
ward. Tonight "The Merchant of
Venice" will be given a second pre-
sentation, and tomorrow afternoon the
same bill will serve as the matinee
program. The last performance of the
Greet company occurs tomorrow even
ing, when an abridged production of
Hamlet" takes place at S:15 and closes
at 11:15 at popular prices.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
FORMER GOVERNOR ON
TRIAL F0P SMUGGLING
Antonio FeIiz, Through interpreter,
Denies Charge That lie Brought
Chinese Across Border


Antonio Feliz, once honored and re-
vered by his countrymen, as governor
Of Lower California, but who now
faces the charge In the United States
District court of having smuggled ten
Cinnamon across the Mexican border
into the United States. yesterday had
his inning in his fight for freedom
from the tolls.
Feliz, through an interpreter, denied
the charge against him, declaring that
at the time he is alleged to have COM
mitted the offense he was far to the
inland of the southern republic.
Several witnesses also corroborated
the testimony of the former ruler Of
Lower California, and the cause of the
defendant was materially strength
ened.
Attorney Luther Brown, who is con-
Quoting the case in behalf of the for
mer Mexican dictator. I'm his argument
to the jury today win lmpeach the
credibility of the direct testimony
given by the Cinnamon. and 1t remains
TO be seen in what light the jury will
view their testimony when weighed In
the balance with the testimony offer
by the witnesses for the defendant.
During the progress of the trial old
Mexicans outside the court railing
stood aghast when they viewed the
scene of the fallen dictator on trial for
his freedom in a foreign country.
Deputy United States Attorney Nc
Keeby win present the argument to-
day on behalf of the federal govern
ment.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-01-27
"THE MERCHANT OF VENICE"
Ben Greet Players Please in oId-TIme
PLAY

Ben Greet Players Please IN Ola. lme
Play
At the Temple auditorium last even
ing the Ben Greet players gave an en-
joyable presentation Of Shakespeare's s
drama, 1.-The Merchant of Venice"
According to the custom of this COM
pany they gave the play as nearly as
possible after the manner in which 1t
was originally given. Only one short
scene and some thirty other lines were
omitted from the seventeenth century
version.
The music, which was a conspicuous
feature of the presentation, favored Of
the Elizabethan period, of which the
fragments, Mall Sims" and Packing
toms Pond" are well known.
Although the particular forte Of Ben
Greet lies in the lighter roles of Shake
speare, he makes an acceptable Shy
lock. While his Characterization of the
Jew was nothing novel, at the same time
it was intelligently conceived and ad-
mirably executed.
In the role of Bassanio, the friend OF
the unfortunate Antonio, John Sayer
Crawley deserves great praise for his
artistic work.
Leonard Shepherd played the part Of
Antonio satisfactorily.
Samuel H. Goodwin doubled" in
Tubal and Gobbo and was well re-
ceived.
Portia was interpreted by Helena
Head Her dark beauty was well
suited to her role, and she gave to this
character an unconventional and life
like conception.